From tragedy to comedy to romance, 'The Winter's Tale' has it all
The Prenzie Players’ season opener, “The Winter’s Tale,” is a Shakespearean comedy that starts off in the vein of a tragedy. It then takes the audience on a roller coaster of emotions as the major characters deal with jealously and death, followed by the comedic relief comes from …
Nov 17, 2009 | 2:30 pm | Loading…
Circa’s stocking overflows in new show
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is offering a huge buffet, overflowing with delicious favorites just in time for the holidays.
Nov 17, 2009 | 2:25 pm | Loading…
Director relishes 1st show at Circa
Norb Joerder realized he was navigating a generation gap.
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Two acts with 'Cirque' name in Q-C this week
They have a name in common and are different branches from the same tree. And they’re both playing in the Quad-Cities this week.
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Despite downsizing, organization remains optimistic about future
When she began her job as executive director of Quad-City Arts 18 months ago, Carmen Darland found an organization that was doing what it was supposed to be doing and running smoothly.
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Review: 'Papa's Angels' offers a family-friendly prelude to the holidays
Short, sweet and without a cynical bone in its body, Playcrafters Barn Theatre's "Papa's Angels" is a nice little appetizer to the holiday season.
Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Paula Poundstone says she's past her 'legal difficulties' and onto tackling the digital world
In the 1990s, Paula Poundstone was known for her political humor, even becoming a correspondent at the national political party conventions on behalf of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Dane Cook keeps intimate feel of comedy show even in large arenas
Dane Cook wasn't thinking with his ego when he decided to mount a full-blown arena show for his Global Thermo Comedy Tour. It was simply a matter of supply versus demand.
Nov 12, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Queen of Comedy Sommore comes to the Col
Barack Obama was elected president a year ago this week, and that's still a cornerstone of comedian Sommore's act.
Nov 05, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Comic Zany filming documentary, performance in Galesburg
When it came time for Bob Zany to shoot the concert portion of an autobiographical documentary, Galesburg, Ill., and the Orpheum Theatre were logical choices.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Zombie Pride Parade to kick off Midcoast's Deadstock
In Deadstock's 2008 debut, the gimmick for those attending the MidCoast Fine Arts fundraiser was to dress as a deceased rock star.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Pappajohns give downtown Des Moines a sculpture garden worthy of international renown
DES MOINES - It's being described as a world-class sculpture garden, and visitors are flocking to the new venue in downtown Des Moines featuring works of art donated by philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Phoenix rising: New art gallery opens at ground level of the Moline Club
When it came to deciding what should be done with the ground floor of the Moline Club, which she has owned since 1990, Narveen Virdi wanted to keep some things natural.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Arbisser’s exhibit features America, Amsterdam, Australia
Talya Arbisser's new photo exhibit shows the "three A's" of her life, she said - pictures of the time she has spent in America, Amsterdam and Australia.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Review: Costumes make ‘Rocky Horror’ a visual treat
Harrison Hilltop Theatre's production of "The Rocky Horror Show" is a visual spectacle.
Oct 20, 2009 | 11:25 am | Loading…
Review: Quirky ‘Swimming’ is funny, enjoyable
Imagine an episode of "Seinfeld" in which half the characters are gay, Kramer wants to simplify his life a la a Buddhist monk and George has found true love with a shark.
Oct 19, 2009 | 4:40 pm | Loading…
Davenport native Adam Clough returns in tour of ‘Wedding Singer’
A warning to anyone who dated Adam Clough's older sisters in the 1980s: You may see a bit of yourself onstage at the Adler Theatre next week.
Oct 18, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
'Rocky Horror' comes to Harrison Hilltop
Laughs and applause, hoots and hollers greeted Steven Lasiter as he made his way down the steps on the set at Harrison Hilltop Theater in Davenport.
Oct 14, 2009 | 1:50 pm | Loading…
Davenport native enjoys the ride with Disney Live
She got to travel throughout Asia for a year with Disney Live, but now Tabitha Jones is glad to be coming home, in more ways than one.
Oct 14, 2009 | 1:30 pm | Loading…
Imagination Movers: Rock ‘n’ roll for 2- to 8-year olds
It all began about five years ago when four New Orleans dads were reminiscing about children's television.
Oct 14, 2009 | 1:20 pm | Loading…
