16 Oct 2014

Cirque Style Theatre Show in Iowa!

By Laura Ernst

Dare to Open the Box... You will soon be able to see a Vegas Cirque style show right here in Iowa featuring largely local talent.

Iowa circus performer, Laura Ernst, owner of the Iowa Circus Academy, has created and produced a unique cirque style show that will be hitting theaters all over Iowa and the Midwest starting in Nov of 2014. 

 

This show is a Cirque-Style theater show inspired by Greek mythology that follows Pandora who opens the box full of vengeful spirits that drag her to the Underworld.

If you've heard the myth, you haven't heard the whole story. Pandora's Circus is a Cirque-Style theater show inspired by childhood wonder, wisdom of ages, and tales of ancient myth.

Follow Pandora as she opens the box full of vengeful spirits waiting to drag her to the Underworld. In an ever dark world filled with strange characters that seem to ignore all rules and gravity and physical limitations, Pandora faces incredible trials. Despite her seemingly insurmountable challenges, she overcomes her fears and finds her hopes restored.

This is a hero's journey; it tells the story of a girl who overcomes her fears- fears from the past and worries about the future.  In the end, she finds the journey, and not the destination, was what mattered most.

Event Details

What: Pandora's Circus
Where: Coralville Performing Arts Center
When: November 21st at 7:30pm, November 22nd at 7:30pm, November 23rd at 2pm

Tickets: $12-$20

 

Media
For more information the media can contact the event organizer direct at 563-581-4396 or info@pandorascircus.com

15 Oct 2014

Auditions for Letters Home to Hero Street

By Lora Adams

FOURTH WALL FILMS AND WQPT HOLD AUDITIONS FOR "LETTERS HOME TO HERO STREET"

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - Fourth Wall Films and WQPT Quad Cities PBS have partnered to create a new docudrama, "Letters Home to Hero Street." Auditions for the film will be held on Saturday, October 18 from 9 am to noon at WQPT's studio on the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus in Riverfront Hall.

To be scheduled for an audition and receive other details, please email your name, phone/email, address, experience, and photo before 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 to LJ-Adams@wiu.edu.

KEY DATES

Re-enactment Auditions: October 18, 2014 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
(Please note all auditions will be given a specific time within this window)
Call Backs: October 21, 2014 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Filming Dates: November 2, 15, 16, 17, 2014
Project Ends: The documentary will be completed in December 2014 and will premiere on WQPT-PBS in early 2015. Special screenings of the documentary will also take place, as well as a DVD release.

 

Synopsis:
A young Mexican-American veteran's personal view of World War II is told through the letters he sent home to his family in Silvis, Illinois.  He becomes one of eight veterans of WWII and the Korean War killed in combat from the same block-and-a half long neighborhood now called Hero Street, USA.

Character Descriptions:

SOLDIER, male, early 20s. Away from home for the first time, he writes letters to keep family members informed of his movements and responds to news from home. He is Mexican-American, slender, physically fit.

SISTER, female, age 11-13. The soldier's sister translates his letters from English to Spanish and reads them to her mother and father. She is Mexican-American, slender, long dark hair, speaks English and Spanish.

MOTHER, female, late 40s. The soldier's mother is a Mexican immigrant. Speaks Spanish.

TELEGRAM DELIVERY BOY, age 17-21. Young Caucasian male delivers "killed in action" telegrams. Will ride a period bike.

WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University.

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10 Oct 2014

Iowa Credit Union League Announces 2014-15 Board at Annual Convention

By Emily Caropreso

Dubuque, Iowa - Iowa credit union representatives were sworn in as the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) Board of Directors at the Iowa Credit Union Annual Convention September 18 in Dubuque at the Grand River Center. By serving on the 12-member board, each individual represents the interests of Iowa's 107 credit unions and their more than one million members. ICUL is the trade association for Iowa's not-for-profit credit union industry.

"On behalf of the Iowa Credit Union League, I would like to congratulate these individuals for being elected to the ICUL Board of Directors," said Patrick S. Jury, CEO/President, ICUL. "We sincerely appreciate their willingness to lead our trade association, and the entire credit union industry, in fulfilling our long-term strategic vision. I look forward to working with them in the future."

Dave Cale, CEO, Financial Plus Credit Union of West Des Moines, was elected to serve as the 2014 Chair of the ICUL Board and Brent Helin, CEO, Des Moines Metro Credit Union was elected to serve as the 2014 Vice Chair.

The entire Iowa Credit Union League Board is listed below by asset category.

$0-25 Million Asset Category

  • Janine Keim, Consumers Credit Union, Denison
  • Jonathon Miller, IntegrUS Credit Union, Dubuque
  • Dennis Siemers, Town and Country Credit Union, Harlan

$25-$125 Million Asset Category

  • Tim Chapman, Members Community Credit Union, Muscatine
  • Jeff Hayes, North Star Community Credit Union, Cherokee
  • Helen Pearce, Cedar Falls Community Credit Union, Cedar Falls
  • Tim Marcsisak, Nishna Valley Credit Union, Atlantic

$125 and Above Million Asset Category

  • Jim Hagerman, Linn Area Credit Union, Cedar Rapids
  • Joe Hearn, Dupaco Community Credit Union, Dubuque
  • Dale Owen, Ascentra Credit Union, Bettendorf

At-Large Category

  • Dave Cale–Chair, Financial Plus Credit Union, West Des Moines
  • Brent Helin–Vice Chair, Des Moines Metro Credit Union, Des Moines

The Iowa Credit Union League is the trade association that represents the interests of Iowa credit unions and their more than one million members. Credit unions are not-for-profit, financial cooperatives owned and operated by their members. Iowans use their credit union membership to receive higher interest rates on savings and lower interest rates on loans. For more information on ICUL and Iowa credit unions, visit www.IowaCreditUnions.com. Follow ICUL on Twitter at www.twitter.com/icul or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iowacreditunions.To learn more about credit unions, visit www.ASmarterChoice.org.


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10 Oct 2014

Internationally known Super Star, Domingo Rubio, is Dracula!

By Ballet Quad Cities

He's mesmerizing and marvelously intense!

Domingo has been performing continuously in venues all over the world.  He is a master at interpreting repertoire roles and neoclassical works that are mostly choreographed especially for him.

He has always been known for his emotional power and partnering skills.  Deanna Carter created this choreography of Dracula particularly for Domingo and the dancers of Ballet Quad Cities.

Don't miss this opportunity to see  a "legend" perform when he comes to life as Count Dracula and draws you into the timeless Gothic tale of lust, love & horror!
Call 309-786-3779 to purchase your tickets now!

October 17th & 18th - 7:30pm
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Moline, IL

Join Dracula and the entire cast at
The Planning Center  (1615 5th Avenue, Moline) after the Saturday performance for the Halloween party of the season!  Costumes highly recommended.
Ballet Quad Cities Professional Dance
613 17th Street | Rock Island, IL  61201 | 309-786-3779 |  www.balletquadcities.com
09 Oct 2014

Local Harvest Celebration

By Quad Cities Food Hub

with the Quad Cities Food Hub

Thursday, October 9, 2014

5:30-8 PM

Quad Cities Food Hub
Freight House
421 W. River Dr., Davenport, Iowa

Get your tickets now

QCFH's annual celebration, featuring tasty treats from the harvest of our Buy Fresh Buy Local Quad Cities members.
  • Heilmann Hawkeye Acres                         
  • Crandall Farms Honey
  • Pasturland Eggs
  • Triple Creek Dairy
  • Wild Hare Farmers
  • Happy Hollow U-pick
  • Winter Bison
  • Geest Farms
  • Arnold's Farm
  • Sawyer Beef
  • Ross' Restaurant
  • Ardon Creek Winery
  • Harry Bee's Honey
  • Beagle Creek Farm
  • Hope Farm Produce
  • Rosemary's Garden
Local food, Front Street Brewery beer, live music, silent auction raffle, prizes, and much more.
Join us and taste the flavors of the season!
$15 in advance / $20 at the door
Tickets available at QCFH Local Market Store
or online at www.qcfoodhub.com

Proceeds assist our mission to support healthy lifestyles by promoting local food production, connecting producers and consumers, and cultivating education and training programs.

If you can't make it to the event, consider a donation (click on donate button) to support our mission.

Quad Cities Food Hub is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
08 Oct 2014

Sienna Klauer Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences

By Jim Tagye
DES MOINES, Iowa (October 7, 2014) - Sienna Klauer of Davenport was conferred a [DEGREE] during the summer commencement ceremony by Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center on August 15, 2014.

To learn more about the health science programs offered at Mercy College visit our website at www.mchs.edu. Mercy College is the only Catholic college in Central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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07 Oct 2014

Saturday, October 11, 2014 One-Day Equipping Conference for Women 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

By New Anthem

The Adler Theatre and RiverCenter

136 E. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA 52801

16 Different Breakout Sessions


Inspiring Worship

Learn more...

REGISTER NOW!

 

2014 Iron Sharpens Iron Conference for Women

Be Refreshed. Be Renewed. Be Rejuvenated. 

 

Are you ready for some serious girlfriend time with God? Then plan to join hundreds of other women from around the region at the Iron Sharpens Iron Women's Conference this fall! Come for the fellowship and the inspiring worship, grow through the challenging messages of some of the nation's premier speakers and receive resources to continue to help you on your journey of faith.  All keynote sessions and each of the 16 different seminars are uniquely designed with you in mind. Whatever season of life, whatever joys and struggles you are experiencing --- God has answers and His faithfulness will be evident through each experience of the day. Mark your calendars now, invite your friends, and begin praying for what God will do in you on this life-changing day of hope and renewal!

 

DATE OF EVENT:

October 11, 2014


LOCATION:

The Adler Theatre/River Center

136 E. 3rd St.

Davenport, IA 52801

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Sherry Surratt - CEO, MOPS Int'l.

Susie Larson - Moody Radio Host, Author, National Speaker

 

PRESENTED BY:

 

1228 7th Ave.

Fulton, IL 61252

Phone: 563.249.0110

Email: info@focalpointministries.net

Web: www.focalpointministries.net

 

TALKING POINTS:

  • For Women of All Ages (13 and up)
  • One-Day (9 AM - 5 PM)

o   Doors open at 8:00 AM

  • 2 Nationally Recognized Keynote Speakers
  • 16 Different Seminars

o   Topics relevant to you

o   Special session for teens

  • Inspiring Worship
  • Entire conference will be available for purchase on USB for future reference and use in bible studies, etc.
  • Register online or by phone:

o   focalpointministries.net

o   Call: 563-249-0110

o   Adults: $67 (includes lunch)

o   Students: $37 (includes lunch)

03 Oct 2014

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention on Sunday, Oct 5th

By Alan Morton
The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Sunday October 5 at the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to the
public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free. Dealers from three states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related. Or if you have old comics lying around that you no longer want bring them by dealers are buying. For further information contact Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.
03 Oct 2014

Braley & Sen. Harkin Highlight Clear Choice on Retirement Security in Des Moines

By Sam Lau
Security in Des Moines
While Braley fights to protect & strengthen Social Security and Medicare, Ernst supports proposals to privatize Social Security and end Medicare guaranteed benefits
 
Des Moines, IA - Today, Bruce Braley and Senator Tom Harkin visited the South Side Senior Center in Des Moines to meet with seniors and discuss the clear choice in the U.S. Senate race on retirement security.
 
"Today I had important conversations with Iowans about my commitment to protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare for generations to come," said Braley. "Social Security and Medicare are a promise that if you work hard, the benefits you've earned will be there for you when you retire. But Sen. Ernst has supported proposals that would privatize Social Security, gamble retirees' savings on Wall Street, and end Medicare as we know it. That's not a retirement plan for Iowans, that's a retirement plan for Wall Street executives--and it's wrong for Iowa."
 
Bruce Braley, who has earned the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare and the Alliance for Retired Americans, has worked to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare. Braley strongly opposes risky privatization schemes that end guaranteed benefits and put Iowa seniors' retirement security in the hands of Wall Street. Braley has also opposed efforts to reduce future Social Security benefits for retirees if cost-of-living increases were shifted to a so-called "chained CPI" calculation.
 
"Bruce Braley is a champion for our seniors and ensuring their retirement security is never gambled away with risky Tea Party schemes," said Harkin. "There's a clear choice in this election - Bruce Braley is the only candidate with a clear record of putting Iowa's seniors before the special interests. Iowa's seniors deserve a U.S. Senator like Bruce who will fight for them."

In contrast, state Sen. Joni Ernst has called privatizing Social Security-which would undermine the program and put benefits at risk-an "option." Sen. Ernst has also supported plans that would end Medicare's guaranteed benefits, increase health care costs, and reopen the donut hole.
 
 
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02 Oct 2014

Athis and Ehrecke to perform in Luther's production of 'A Thread in the Dark'

By Julie Shockey

DECORAH, IA (10/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Michael Ehrecke, Luther College senior of Davenport, Iowa, and Lis Athas, Luther College senior of Blue Grass, Iowa, will perform as Nurse in Luther's Visual and Performing Arts production of "A Thread in the Dark," by Hella Haasse.

"A Thread in the Dark" is the story of an individual challenging gods, heroes, myths and monsters in pursuit of truth. In the story, Ariadne watches her father, King Minos, send 14 young men and women into the labyrinth as sacrifice to the minotaur each year. Horrified, Ariadne feels helpless to act, until Theseus is called in as a sacrifice. Buoyed by her love for Theseus, Ariadne finds the courage to demand that her father spare the lives of this year's 14. Instead, she soon discovers that deep within the labyrinth, there are secrets and terrors more horrible than monsters.

The performances, held in the Jewel Theatre in the Center for the Arts on the Luther campus, are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

Ehrecke, the son of Mark and Nancy Ehrecke, is majoring in theatre at Luther. He is a 2011 graduate of Davenport West High School.

Tickets for the performances are $12 for adults, $5 for children five and under. Tickets can be purchased at Luther's ticket website, www.tickets.luther.edu, by calling the Ticket Office at (563) 387-1357, or by visiting the Luther Ticket Office, open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-10:30 a.m. and 11a.m.-3 p.m.; and Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., with extended hours on Thursdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

"A Thread in the Dark" is directed by guest director, Ylfa Muindi.

Recently Muindi wrote and performed her one-woman show, "Typhoid Fever", as part of Chicago's long running fringe festival, Rhino Fest. She regularly collaborates with Redmoon Theater, which used her puppets for "Astronaut's Birthday" at the Museum of Contemporary Art. In Chicago she has also worked with Collaboraction, Curious Theater Branch, Rough House, Screen Door Productions and the Whiskey Rebellion.

Muindi's unique style is evident in all her productions. She says, "I utilize puppetry, spectacle, and robust physical performance to tell stories in ways that overcome the barriers created by language, ability and societal norms."

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