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Out and About
January 2009
Thursday January 29, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:08PM CST on January 29, 2009
No Budget TV will host a screening of “Episode Seven” on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Racers Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. The screening also will feature performances by Reelfoot Rift, D’z Nutz, Speedfinger and The Pimps. The No Budget TV boys also will be doing filming for their season finale during the same event. Doors open at 7 p.m. and cover is $5 before 8 p.m., $7 thereafter. The episode screening is at midnight. Free event The Bier Stube will host a Winterfest celebration Saturday, Jan. 31, at its Moline location, 417 15th St. Winterfest will feature a Snow Queen contest, the Chili Challenge, 6-foot penguins, a Fish Toss, beer tasting, a human dog sled, the Polar Plunge and a vodka slide. Winterfest will be 3-9 p.m. and admission is free. He said what? Dierks Bentley is about to put out his fifth studio album and has recorded 10 singles that have reached the top spot on the country music charts. But despite his success, he has only one television in his house because he thinks too much TV is bad for you. “On a tour bus, there are like 10 TVs; everyone has one on their bunk. It’s all news that, God, you walk off there and you’re so depressed.” To read the Quad-City Times story on Bentley, click here. For the familyMike Granger, the Wapsi River Center naturalist, will lead a snowshoe walk at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31. Participants will start at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 3155 52nd Ave., Dixon, Iowa, and walk through the Wapsi woods on snowshoes, looking for animal tracks. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (563) 328-3286. Wednesday January 28, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:25AM CST on January 28, 2009
I realized this as I watched the Chicago rap group Animate Objects perform Friday night at RIBCO. The group featured two emcees, a DJ, a keyboard player, a drummer, and a guitar and bass player. The result was a sophisticated rap that was much more impressive sonically and visually than a guy bouncing around on stage with a microphone as a pre-recorded beat streams across the PA system. Animate Objects still rapped about ridin’ and rising above your troubles, and gave shout-outs to members of the band the in the stereotypical way that any rap group would. But the presence of backing talent seems to be what made the difference between getting booked at RIBCO and getting booked at the Chorus Line. Tuesday January 27, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:11PM CST on January 27, 2009
The event also featured a photo contest for high school students. Here are the winners: First place — Maura Warner; Davenport Central High School, for “Reflection” Second place — Jaclyn Rahn; James B. Conant High School, Roselle, Ill., for “The Field” Third place — Erin White; Kimberly Center East High School, for “Crossing Over” Other students whose works are included in the display include: Ashley Vegter, Brandon Addison, Marissa Gooden and Desiree Skelley, all of Kimberly Center East High School. If you go What: When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport How much: Free Friday January 23, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:20PM CST on January 23, 2009
Rodriguez released “Cold Fact,” a psychedelic album with Dylan-like lyrics, in 1970. But it flopped and Rodriguez faded away with his career. Unknown to the singer, “Cold Fact” became a cult classic in Australia and South Africa, selling more than 100,000 copies and was rereleased last year in the United States. But at Huckleberry’s, the man who is a legend in the southern hemisphere, thanked the standing room only crowd for coming out to see him even though it was so cold outside. And before introducing his song “Sugar Man” which is about “jumpers, coke and sweet mary jane,” Rodriguez made the disclaimer, “Get your hugs, stay off drugs.” Rodriguez proved why he has sold out 5,000 capacity venues on the other side of the world, performing songs off of the album of his youth that are about lost love and the ills of society, filled with lyrics and insight well beyond the typical 20-something’s understanding of the ways of the world. The only sour point of the performance was the out of tune piano at Huckleberry’s. But after the performance which gained Rodriguez a standing ovation, he humbly said it was the band that made him look good. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639. Wednesday January 21, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:43PM CST on January 21, 2009
The Quads
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:48PM CST on January 21, 2009
Each week I write up four briefs to highlight entertainment events that we didn't have space to write full stories on in Go&Do. We affectionately refer to the briefs as "Quads" and they never quite make it online, so I figured my blog would be a good place to publish them at. So here are your Quads for the week. Show to seeChicago hip hop and funk band Animate Objects released its EP “Dubs, Grunts and Things” earlier this month as a free download. The move to give their music away for free was so that Animate Object fans could spend the money on seeing the band live, instead of on their latest record. In addition to giving their music away for free, RIBCO is also offering anyone who knows this week’s password $1 off cover, bring the price to $4. To get the weekly passwords, sign up for RIBCO’s e-mail list at ribco.com or add them as a friend at myspace.com/ribcomusic. Iowa City band The Uniphonics will open for Animate Objects. Doors open at 9 p.m. with music starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. RIBCO is located at 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. He said what? Andy Lank, manager of Carriage Haus and Kilkenny’s in downtown Davenport on the new shuttle bus for college students the two bars are running along with Mac’s Tavern and Shenanigan’s. “It’s one of those things where I think it will take two weeks to build and then it’ll be big.” The bus transported more than 200 students to and from the bars during it’s first weekend in business. For more on the shuttle, click here. For the family The Quad-City Rollers will start off its first full season of competition with Red, White and Bruises at Beyond the Baseline, 1540 W. 12th St., Davenport. The women of the Quad-City Rollers will compete in a roller derby bout against another team from the region. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity. Children 12 years old and younger are free. The bout begins at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23. For teens The first meeting of the Young Writer’s Guild of the Quad-Cities will be at 3 p.m., Jan. 24. At the first meeting, the group plans to set a schedule of meetings which should include two Saturdays and one weeknight a month at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Suite 303, Davenport. Saturday’s meeting will also feature an introduction goals and methods of writing with writing exercises. The meeting is free. For more information call (563) 324-1410 or visit midwestwritingcenter.org.
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:51AM CST on January 21, 2009
There are 9 hours and counting until the “Lost” season five premiere. I’ll be chatting live here on Quadsville during the three-hour event. Sign up below for an e-mail reminder and then come back to Quadsville at 7 p.m. to join in.
Tuesday January 20, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:35PM CST on January 20, 2009
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez debuted his album “Cold Fact” in 1970 and then seemingly fell off the face of the Earth as his musical career went nowhere.
But his lyrics that conjure up references to Bob Dylan gained him a cult following in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. By the time he was tracked down by a journalist in 1996, “Cold Fact” had gone multi-platinum without Rodriguez’s knowledge. “Cold Fact” was re-released last year in the United States, and Rodriguez, now in his 60s, will perform a rare show at Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island. The Quad-City band Quiet Bears will open the 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, show. Cover is $10. For more information visit daytrotter.com on the Web. Monday January 19, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:45PM CST on January 19, 2009
Hey all,
As if all you "Lost" fans didn't already know, there are just two more days until the season five premiere. I'm super excited as I'm sure all of you are. I'll be here to chat with all of you live as we try to figure out all the answers to the questions brought out in previous seasons and the new ones I'm sure will be introduced on Wednesday. Sunday January 18, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:33PM CST on January 18, 2009
I was really looking forward to seeing William Elliott Whitmore yesterday at RIBCO for a Daytrotter presents show. But thanks to our frigid temperatures on Thursday evening I had to postpone a ride-along on a new shuttle bus to get Ambrose and Palmer students to downtown Davenport until Saturday.
I had planned to be off the bus in time for Whitmore’s set, but forgot about my tendency to get carsick when I started the story. The combination of writing while sitting in the luxury, leather lounge seats that rocked back and forth with each turn and hill, left me struggling to hold in my dinner.
When I did get off, after the driver had filled up his tip jar (an empty beer pitcher) in under an hour, I was so sick I could barely make it to my car let alone head over to RIBCO. So I want to hear from you all about the show. There was a lot of great local and national talent booked. Did they artists and bands live up to their reputations?
I at least have the opportunity to redeem myself tonight with a belated Christmas party at RIBCO and another Daytrotter show featuring Local Natives, The Union Line and Voxhaul Broadcast.
If you go
What: Local Natives, The Union Line and Voxhaul Broadcast
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18
Where: Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island
How Much?: $7
Information: daytrotter.com
Friday January 16, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:46PM CST on January 16, 2009
Wednesday January 14, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:17PM CST on January 14, 2009
I'll be hosting the Live Chat because I just might be obsessed with the show and have watched the first four seasons over the last month to gear up for the premiere. Tuesday January 13, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:59PM CST on January 13, 2009
I interviewed Augustana College students Ashley Biess and Matt Peters today for preview of Augustana Sights and Sounds, which will take place later this month at Bucktown Center for the Arts.
Sights and Sounds is a display of the photography by the Augustana Photo Bureau, which is comprised of students, such as Biess and Peters, who essentially capture events on and around the Augustana College campus in Rock Island. The students’ work is guided and critiqued by Marla Alvarado Neuerburg, the Photo Bureau adviser. Neuerburg, a highly talented photographer in her own right, whom I’ve known since my days as a student there, has raised the bar when it comes to photographic talent at Augustana. I was around for the inception of the Photo Bureau in 2005 because I was the incoming editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, and organizers thought at the time that the Bureau and the newspaper’s photographers could work together. As I hired photographers that spring for the following school year, the level of photography brought to me by applicants was nowhere near the quality that is showcased on the flyer for the upcoming event. Neuerburg has done a great job working with students to help them achieve a level of artistry with their photos. Stay tuned for more on Augustana Sights and Sounds. In the meantime, here is the event information: If you go What: Augustana Sights and Sounds When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport How much: Free Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Monday January 12, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:28PM CST on January 12, 2009
The members of Jaiguru admit that they’re pretty loud. Friday January 9, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:16PM CST on January 9, 2009
DJ Buddha will be unable to perform on Tuesday’s Go&Do Live Session. He will be replaced by piano player Brent Feuerbach.
The Go&Do Live Sessions are from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, and Tuesday, Jan. 13. Each night features six bands and artists from a variety of musical genres. Monday’s Live Session will feature Boothill Ridge, Rootless Experience, Dan Peart, Six to the Chest, Burngrinder and Jim Ryan. In addition to Feuerbach, Tuesday’s Live Session will feature Troy Harris, Lojo Russo, Your Dream, My Nightmare, Jaiguru and Uh Huh. The Go&Do Live Sessions are held at Mojo’s Cafe inside the River Music Experience. The shows are all ages and free. Thursday January 8, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 6:51PM CST on January 8, 2009
Wednesday January 7, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:56PM CST on January 7, 2009
My mom stayed home with my sister and I when we were kids, and the only TV shows I remember watching were “Sesame Street” and the classic soap. We kept watching the show as we grew up. Eventually, my dad even joined in and we’d watch a taped episode as a family after dinner each night when I was in high school, and we still have conversations about the plot lines. So, having watched the show since I was in diapers, I am really excited about an interview I have scheduled Thursday with Walt Willey, the actor who has played Jackson Montgomery on the series for almost as long as I’ve been watching the show. The Illinois native will be in the Quad-Cities on Friday to promote the premiere of the “No Soap, No Opera” comedy tour Jan. 17 at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort in Utica, Ill. Willey and childhood friend Kim “Howard” Johnson also will host a an improvisational comedy seminar “boot camp” at the resort in February. I know I’m not the only “All My Children” fan in the Quad-Cities, so do any of you have questions for Willey? Post them in the comment area here or e-mail them to me at sdepasquale@qctimes.com. I’ll post your questions and Willey’s answers after returning from the interview Friday. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Monday January 5, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:59PM CST on January 5, 2009
Rule No. 1 will not play during the rescheduled Go&Do Live Sessions Tuesday night at Mojo’s Cafe in downtown Davenport.
Singer Ronald Fox has a cold, so the band’s performance and recording will be rescheduled for a future Live Sessions date. Still on the bill are Rusted Hook at 6:20 and Moral Belief at 7 p.m. Admission to the all-ages show is free. Mojo’s Cafe is in the River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St. The Live Sessions offer Quad-City region bands a chance to perform several songs and be videotaped at no charge. The recordings are placed on the bands database that is part of the Quad-City Times Go&Do section Web site at qctimes.com/goando. More Live Sessions are scheduled Jan. 12-13 with a total of six bands each night. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. |
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