DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 14, 2022) — Organizers of this year’s “Life is Beautiful” concert and silent art auction are hosting the event on Saturday, November 19, 2-11PM, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport.
The live silent art auction is 2-9PM, with music 3:30-11PM. There will be a free-will offering for concert admission. The art auction is organized by local artist Carolyn Krueger and features artwork from area artists.
Bands performing at this year’s concert include: Dynoride (which will celebrate the release of its latest album, “You Better Watch Out” at the event); Road Soda; The Memphis Dives; The Black Napkin; The Afterdarks; and Louisiana Drifter.
“We’re so pleased to host this event in person again this year,” said “Life is Beautiful” promoter Joe Lee. “And it’s fantastic to have such a great line-up of bands, along with artwork from area artists. With proceeds going to NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley, this event is a meaningful celebration in honor of our friends who live with mental-health conditions, and in remembrance of those who are no longer with us.”
All proceeds from “Life is Beautiful” support NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley’s free, nationally-developed education and support programs for people in eight counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois who live with mental-health conditions, as well as their families and caregivers. Learn more about the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at namigmv.org.
