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Tuesday January 12, 2010
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:16AM CST on January 12, 2010
I'm turning 25 later this month, and I thought it would be many more years before I wrote a "times have changed since I was young" blog. But here goes. I covered the opening of Energy, a club for 14- to 19-year-olds that reopened Saturday night in the former Quad-City Suzuki location. I saw teenagers undulating against each other in ways I didn't witness until I went to college, and many girls were wearing much more makeup and significantly less clothing than I ever would have been allowed to leave the house in. Perhaps the worst moment was when I overheard one teenage guy say to his buddies, "Let's go find some hos." Now there also were plenty of teens having good clean fun in age-appropriate clothing and makeup. And most of the teens seemed to be enjoying themselves, save one group of nice young men who, despite their best efforts and an hour of talking with the ladies, couldn't find anyone to dance with them. I think Energy has the potential to be a very fun and safe nightspot for teens to spend their Saturday nights at, and I wish I would have had a place like it to go to when I was growing up in the Chicago suburbs. In a way, I had it much easier because my television role model was "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," who didn't really have a sex life until the character was in college. Now, some girls are given sultry Bratz dolls as children, and less-than-innocent shows such as "Gossip Girl" are their examples of teenage life. It's no wonder some of the ladies showed up looking more like women than the teenagers they are and that some of the guys clearly lacked respect for them. But I'm going to risk sounding much older than someone who was in high school seven short years ago and say that we, as a society, need to provide better role models for young people so they don't think they have to grow up so fast. Thursday December 17, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:36PM CST on December 17, 2009
Show to see - The psychedelic rock band
Ladymoon will take the RIBCO stage at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. The
Indianapolis-based group also dabbles in ska and reggae and is
working on its second album.
Cover is $4, and RIBCO is at 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/ladymoonmusic or www.ribco.com on the Web. For teens - The Anime Club will watch episodes from this month's featured DVD when it gathers next week. Past selections have included "Gunslinger Girl," "Solty Rei" and "Black Cat." The meeting begins at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in the Junior League Program Room at the Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. For more information or to suggest future anime to watch, contact John Gillette at (563) 344-4188. For the family - Children and their families can make and play board games from countries around the world at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. The program is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, free with museum admission, which is $6 for those 2-59 years old, $4 for senior citizens and free for children younger than 2 as well as members. For more information, call (563) 344-4106 or visit www.familymuseum.org on the Web. He said what? - Blues guitarist Lil' Ed Williams, whose career has spanned more than 20 years, on vinyl versus CD: "I loved the vinyls. I think the covers were great. Everything was huge, you could see the people better. CDs are so small and compact that you can't really get a good action shot going." Monday November 2, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:02PM CST on November 2, 2009
 I wrote last week that I finally succumbed to peer pressure and downloaded the "Twilight" and "New Moon" audio books on iTunes. But I waited to start listening until I had a good chunk of time to devote to the stories, as I've heard they have the power to completely consume readers, turning otherwise normal people with busy lives into hermits. Hence downloading the audio book so my life wouldn't come to a complete halt while taking in the series. A long car ride to the Chicago suburbs last weekend seemed like the perfect time to start. But the six - hour round trip only got me halfway through "Twilight," and I spent all night listening until I couldn't stay awake any longer. I'm about two-thirds of the way through and, spoiler alert, I can't believe how taken in I've been by the romance in which the love interests have only kissed briefly three times so far. There's no steamy love-making scenes that aren't fit for the young adults the series was intended for, but yet I'm completely enthralled by the innocent romance and constantly find myself smiling as I'm reminded of my own adolescence, such as what it was like trying to figure out the best way to introduce boys to my father in high school. I haven't quite reached hermit status yet, but am pulling out my iPod every chance I get. I also added "Twilight" to my Netflix queue and became the 128,715th follower of @Twilight on Twitter. What were your experiences like when you read "Twilight." Wednesday October 28, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:27PM CST on October 28, 2009
"Walking with Angels" is Hendrickson's second full-length solo album. Cover for the album release show is $4. For more information, visit www.ribco.com or www.erniehendrickson.com. For teens - The "Twilight" events have already begun as fans gear up for next month's release of "New Moon," the second movie based on the popular series of vampire romance books. The Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., will have a showing of "Twilight" at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The event is free and open to all ages. For more information, visit www.molinelibrary.com. For the family - Families can take advantage of pleasant fall weather and work off the calories from their Halloween candy during a bicycle tour of Arsenal Island at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. The tour will include the Colonel Davenport Home, the old Moline Lock, Arsenal Quarters One and the Confederate Cemetery. Helmets are mandatory, and adults must accompany children younger than 12 years. Register for the free ride by calling (309) 794-5338. He said what? - Kyle Peters, the owner of the Daiquiri Factory in The District of Rock Island, on Michael Jackson's "Thriller": "I don't think you can have Halloween without 'Thriller.' It's one of those things. I grew up with it. At Halloween, you always heard the 'Thriller' song. You just naturally associated it with Halloween." Tuesday October 27, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:35AM CST on October 27, 2009
I've officially caught the "Twilight" fever. Knowing that I'll likely be interviewing teenagers at movie theaters for the midnight showing of "New Moon" on Nov. 20, I finally downloaded the audiobooks for "Twilight" and "New Moon" so I can get caught up on the series that has captured the hearts of teenagers and adults alike. I'm also attending a "New Moon" release party that a friend of mine from our book club is hosting at her house before we all head over to the movie theater on opening night. (Note: This is not your average book club. We're a group of 20-something ladies who discuss novels once a month over beer at area bars.) The hostess is very craft-y and creative, so she made the invitations herself and wrote on the seal, "You are never too old, mature or responsible for a little Edward Cullen," referring to the vampire heartthrob of the series. I think that phrase appropriately captures the fascination people of all ages have with the love story between a vampire and a teenage girl. We're supposed to bring a "Twilight"-inspired dish to the pre-movie party. I'm thinking cupcakes made with red velvet cake mix would be appropriate. Libraries across the Quad-Cities also are gearing up for the next month's release of "New Moon." Click here for a link to some of the upcoming "Twilight"-related events. Is anyone else out there planning a "New Moon" or "Twilight" party? Thursday October 22, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:53AM CST on October 22, 2009
Thursday September 24, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 9:47AM CST on September 24, 2009
The band will take the stage for the free show at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/supernuatband or www.uptownbargrill.com. For teens - The Davenport Public Library will celebrate Banned Books Week with an open mic night. Teens are invited to recite original poetry, rap, monologue or perform a song. The event is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Fairmount Branch Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call Christie Vogt at (563) 326-7832. For the family - Families can listen to three scary stories on the lawn of the Colonel Davenport House on Arsenal Island and take a tour of the historic building. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children or $10 per family. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. The tours begin at 5:45 p.m. with the story time at 7 p.m. For more information, call (309) 786-7336 or visit www.davenporthouse.org. He said what? -Singer/songwriter Gary Jules on how his failures dwarf his successes: "A lot of the songs you write you think, 'Wow, that's the best song I ever wrote.' And it's not all the time that everybody else things that, too. I sort of got used to clipping the wings of my expectations a little bit so as not to set myself up to be disappointed." Thursday September 3, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:56PM CST on September 3, 2009
Show to see The '80s are back at RIBCO as the Brat Pack takes the outdoor stage on Friday, Sept. 4. The retro glam band will perform the hits of the decade in full costume during an all-ages show. Cover is $6 for adults and $8 for those 20 years and younger. The show begins at 8 p.m. on the plaza, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved indoors for a 21-and-older crowd only with an $8 cover charge. For more information, visit www.thebratpack.com. For teens Teenage rockers FireSale will perform at Mojo's Cafe in the River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. The teens are working on a new album with a reggae sound. The show is free and begins at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4. For more information, visit www.rivermusicexperience.org or www.myspace.com/firesalerocks. For the family The Backwater Gamblers will perform their final water skiing show of the summer at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. The award-winning team performs tricks and jumps on the Rock River at 44th Street, Rock Island. Admission to the show is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit www.backwatergamblers.com. He said what? Alan Sweet of Mental Notes, on how the band's individual nature helps sharpen the music: "We have a lot of fun just bantering and going back and forth, having a good time, play-fighting just to kind of get that tension of us three known that we're all our own person and we do our own music." For more on Mental Notes, click here. Thursday August 6, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 11:39AM CST on August 6, 2009
Show to see Alternative rock band After the Crash from San Diego will make a stop at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. The show starts at 10 p.m. tonight, Aug. 6. Cover is $4, and it's 50-cent draft night at the venue. For more information, visit www.ribco.com or www.myspace.com/afterthecrash on the Web. For the family The Jackson County Conservation Board will host a Youth Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Huntsville (Iowa) Interpretive Center. Children 7 years and older will receive training in firearms safety, BB guns, archery, fishing, orienteering, canoeing and outdoor cooking. Refreshments and equipment will be provided. The program starts at 9 a.m., and the cost is $5 in advance or $7 the day of the event. Call (563) 652-3783 to register. For teens Quad-City teen band FireSale will perform Friday night at Mojo's Cafe in the River Music Experience, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. The teens have written several original songs and are trending toward a reggae sound. The show begins at 7 p.m., and admission is free. For more information, visit www.rivermusicexperience.org, www.myspace.com/firesalerocks or view their Go&Do Live Sessions video at www.qctimes.tv. He said what? Mudvayne has worn costumes, makeup and pulled other antics onstage to spice up its shows. Ryan Martinie, the Peoria, Ill.-based band's bass player, was asked whether they have anything planned for their Friday night show at the i wireless Center: "We've done just about everything. I think we're just about out of ideas. You come to a point where suits and aliens and makeup and mud, well, what haven't we done?" Thursday June 25, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:14PM CST on June 25, 2009
Show to see In All Its Glory will perform with Zillion and August Zimbal at the Redstone Room, 129 N. Main St., Davenport on Saturday, June 27. The Quad-City rockers had their debut album produced by Grammy nominee Tom Tatman last summer. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with the show starting at 9:30 p.m. Cover is $5. For more information, visit www.redstoneroom.com or www.myspace.com/inallitsglorymusic. For the family Young fishermen can participate in an angling contest just for children 12-years-old and younger. The children who catch the heaviest sunfish, bass, bullheads and catfish will receive plaques. All participants will receive door prizes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. at Malone Park, in Clinton County, Iowa, with fishing from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
For teens DYC Youth Explosion will feature performing arts, a talent show, praise dance, choir and other instruments. The event is sponsored by the NAACP Davenport Youth Council #47AA. It will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Junior Theater, 2816 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Admission is $5. For more information, call (563) 391-6569 or (563) 323-4307. He said what? Puddle of Mudd frontman Wesley Scantlin on illegal downloads: "I think anybody that steals anything is kind of a joke. I don't steal anything from anybody. I've never stolen a record in my life. I guess if people want to be chumps and steal records, go ahead. But if you want to be a real cool person, go out and buy it. Because we spend a lot of time working on it in the studio. The songs just don't arrive from God. Well, they kind of sorta do arrive from God. But anyway, we have to really work and do the work in the studio to make the music happen, and if people dig and they want to listen to it, then they should at least buy it." Thursday June 18, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:27PM CST on June 18, 2009
Jesy Fortino, who plays her quiet, minor key songs under the name Tiny Vipers, is coming to Rock Island in support of her new album, "Life On Earth," which is due out next month. The show is at 7 p.m. Friday, June 19. Balmorhea will open the show at Huckleberry's Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St. Cover is $5. To read the full story on Tiny Vipers, check out the online exclusive here. He said what? WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs in at 218 pounds. While he's a big guy in the normal world, he is usually the smaller guy in the ring. "You have guys like The Big Show, who is 500 pounds and about 7 feet tall. Me standing next to him, I look like an ant standing next to an elephant." For more about Kingston and the WWE Raw event at the i wireless Center, click here. For teens The River Music Experience, or RME, is still accepting applications for the third session of Rock Camp USA, which will be held July 20-24 and 27-31. Rock Camp participants will have two weeks of intensive music training with workshops and jam sessions, culminating with a noon concert at the RME. To find out more, visit www.rivermusicexperience.org, or contact Ellis Kell at (563) 326-1333, Ext. 113, or ekell@rivermusicexperience.org. For the family Ride the River is celebrating its 25th year on Sunday. The event starts at 6 a.m. but registration continues until 12:30 p.m. Adults are $12 in advance or $15 on Sunday. Children 16 years old and younger can participate for free with each paying adult. Registration is at the Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. For more information and to register in advance, go to www.riveraction.org. Thursday June 4, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:48PM CST on June 4, 2009
Pattern is Movement will take a break from their tour with St. Vincent to perform at Huckleberry's Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island. The duo's latest album, "All Together," has received positive reviews from several music publications including Pitchfork, as well as the New York Times. Netherfriends will open the show, which begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Cover is $4. For more on Pattern is Movement, read the full preview here. For the family The Quad-City Botanical Center in Rock Island is offering a Pixie Tea Party at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, with garden party dresses, glitter and wings optional. Pixie-sized sandwiches and cakes will be served along with the making of magical crafts with a pixie wand to take home. The cost is $10. For more information call (309) 794-0991. He said what? East Moline rapper Calliko on why he doesn't rap about guns or violence. "I don't get down like that. I'm more into music that people can listen to, to get through the day, whether you're getting ready to go out or you're going through something, you had a breakup or you're madly in love with someone." For more about Calliko check out the preview of Swag Fest here. For teens The deadline for entries for the fourth annual Teen Battle of the Bands is Wednesday, June 10. The top three bands will receive a cash prize and two paid gigs over the summer. The Teen Battle of the Bands is part of the Davenport Public Library's Summer Reading Program. To sign up, call (563) 326-7893 or visit http://www.davenportlibrary.com/. Thursday May 21, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 1:25PM CST on May 21, 2009
It's Memorial Day weekend and that means The Travoltas will make the trip from Canada to the Quad-Cities to play ‘70s covers at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Opening for the silver-sequined band are Minus Six on Saturday, May 23, and The Premium Sellouts on Sunday, May 24. Both shows will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Cover is $10, $12 for those younger than 21 years. If the shows have to be held inside, cover will be $15 for those 21 years and older only. In case of rain, the shows will begin at 10 p.m. For the family The Modern Woodmen Bank Quad-Cities Criterium will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, May 25, in The District of Rock Island. The event will feature 500 bicyclists competing in races through the downtown streets. There also will be food and activities for the whole family. Admission to the event is free. For more information, call (309) 788-6323 or visit www.liveri.com on the Web. For teens The final Get Your Game On for the school year will be held Wednesday, May 27, at the Davenport Public Library. The event will be 3-5 p.m. at the Fairmount Street branch, 3000 N. Fairmount, Davenport. Teens can play video games on the Wii and PS2 for free. For more information contact Christie Vogt at either (563) 326-7900 or cvogt@davenportlibrary.com. He said what? Birth Control Records co-creator William Martin on what keeps area musicians playing: "You work all day long, a slave to the grind. You come home, you've got a wife and kids, but maybe once or twice a month you get up on stage and just go crazy. That's the best feeling in the world." Read more about Birth Control Records and Birth Control Productions by clicking here. Thursday May 14, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:38PM CST on May 14, 2009
Country band Boothill Ridge, which features a female lead and specializes in harmonies, will perform at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Boothill Ridge has been together for less than a year but has already released its first album, "5 Miles To Fame." Cover is $4. He said what? Before going to RIBCO for a Daytrotter Presents show, Drakkar Sauna will play at Nelsonville Music Festival, a three-day event that features Willie Nelson. "For a band like us, there's not really any choice. We get wonderful opportunities to do different stuff, but there's almost always on varying scales," said Wallace Cochran of Drakkar Sauna. "That's how it's always been for us, and we've always really liked it." For teens The Davenport Public Library is looking for new members in its Theatre Club. The club nurtures young actors and actresses giving them opportunities to participate in readers' theater and theater games. The club is free and will meet at 4 p.m. today at the Davenport Public Library, 321 Main St., Davenport. For more information, contact Tamra McConoughey at tmcconoughey@davenportlibrary.com or (563) 326-7900. For the family The Quad-Cities Experimental Aircraft Association will host a Young Eagles Rally for children 8 to 17 years old. Children will be able to take a free flight in a personal aircraft. The Young Eagles Rally will be held at Davenport Municipal Airport, 9010 Harrison St., Davenport. For more information, contact Keith Vasey at keith@vaseyaircraft.com or (309) 749-8881. Wednesday May 6, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:55PM CST on May 6, 2009
Show to see Detroit rockers The High Strung will perform Friday night at Theo’s Java Club, 213 17th St., Rock Island. The High Strung’s latest album, “Ode to the Inverse of the Dude,” was released last month and examines the inner self. Quad-City area group Chrash and solo project Quiet Bears will open the Daytrotter Presents show, which begins at 7 p.m. May 8. Cover is $5. Tickets to buy Meat Puppets, one of Nirvana’s major influences, will perform in a Daytrotter Presents show at 8 p.m. June 24 at RIBCO. Tickets will be available for $12 beginning Monday, May 11. They will be sold at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, or at Co-Op Records stores around the Quad-Cities. For teens The Davenport Public Library Teen Volunteer Council will hold its last meeting before breaking for the summer. The council helps plan library programming and to select materials for teens. Participants also help with library fundraising. The meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Fairmount Street branch, 3000 N. Fairmount. For more information, call (563) 326-7900. He said what? The members of Mija joke that noise is one-eighth of the band’s sound. But JT Tapia explained that the band has a pop base with a ‘70s transition. “Its an essential aspect of it because there’s so much mathematics and specific writing that when you add what we call the noise aspect, or the ambiance or whatever, it makes it that much more eclectic. The contrast is so high it becomes essential to the sound as a whole.” To read more about Mija, check out the band's profile in this week's Go&Do. Friday May 1, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:04PM CST on May 1, 2009
 Show to see RIBCO plans to host its first outdoor show of the year, if the weather holds as forecast this weekend. The Trippin Billies, a Dave Matthews tribute band, will headline, with Mark Joseph of Down Lo opening on Saturday, May 2. The show will be open to all ages if it is held outside on the plaza, with a $10 cover for 20-year-olds and younger. Those of legal drinking age can get in for $7, or $9 if the show is moved indoors at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Showtime is 8 p.m. if the night is clear, 10 p.m. in case of rain. For teens Prom-goers can get their picture taken for free and receive two 4-inch-by-6-inch color photos per couple at Genesis Medical Center, 1227 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. Genesis asks teens who participate in the offer to sign a pledge to have an alcohol-free prom. Participants also will be eligible to win a $100 gift certificate. For more information, call (563) 421-9275. For the family Families can listen to a choir of frogs at the Moonlight Frog Chorus Walk at the Wapsi River Environmental Educational Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, Iowa. The walk begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The event is free, and participants need only bring a flashlight and waterproof footwear. For more information, call (563) 328-3286. He said what? Ninja Gun frontman Johnathan Coody on why he takes a vitamin every day. “For a touring band, it’s definitely a challenge to stay healthy because you’re constantly switching to different temperature zones and the pressure is different. You’re eating at weird times and sleeping sporadically. ... I wouldn’t have it any other way. This is a great lifestyle.” Wednesday April 22, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:48PM CST on April 22, 2009
Shelley Short, whose animal-themed album titles have gained momentum, is coming to Rock Island for a Daytrotter Presents show. Short actually likes the rain of the Pacific Northwest, where she attended art school, but now calls Chicago her home. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island. Cover is $5. For adults only The District is hosting a Chicago Cubs-themed pub crawl to celebrate the start of the baseball season. Participants have a chance to win tickets to a Cubs game or team apparel. The Spring Pub Crawl is 7-11 p.m. Friday, April 24, in The District. Participating bars are 2nd Avenue, Arena, Bennigan’s, Daiquiri Factory, Del’s, Icons, Malarkey’s and Steve’s Old Time Tap. For teens (others, too) The Quad-City Youth Symphony Orchestra will end its 51st season with a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Augustana College's Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. The youth orchestra is comprised of 80 middle, junior high and high school students. The symphony awards more than $7,000 in scholarships. He said what? Superdrag’s frontman, John Davis, on why the band released “Industry Giants” on its own label, Superdrag Sound Laboratories, because of its previous experience with Elektra Entertainment Group. “There were some hurt feelings and we definitely walked away from there having learned some lessons. Sometimes you learn best from doing things the wrong way.” For more about Superdrag and their upcoming Daytrotter Presents show at RIBCO, click here to read the preview in this week's Go&Do. Thursday April 9, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 6:57PM CST on April 9, 2009
Hip-hop/funk/jazz combo The Uniphonics are headlining at Rock Island Brewing Co. on Saturday, April 11. The group has an emcee instead of a jazz vocalist. Opening the show is Quad-City reggae band Bumper Crop. The show starts at 10 p.m. and the cover charge is $5. He said what? Josh Smith, better known as DJ Buddha, is hoping to dispel the misconception that DJs just play other people’s music when he performs at the Go&Do Live Sessions on Tuesday, April 14. “The way we go about methodically picking out how we’re going to play and how you change the tempo or speed of a song to match them up so they fit perfectly. I want to open people up that we’re not just a bunch of drunk yahoos behind a DJ booth.” For more information about DJ Buddha, click here. For the family The Quad-City Rollers are back at it again with a bout against the Mid Iowa Rollers at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the RiverCenter in Davenport. The Quad-City Rollers fell to the Des Moines-based Mid Iowa Rollers last season, but the Rollers are coming off the momentum of last month’s win against the Big Mouth Mickies. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance and can be purchased at 2 Docs Chiropractic, 216 E. 50th St., Davenport, or at Beyond the Baseline, 1540 West 12th St., Davenport between 7 and 9 p.m. Friday. For teens Teens looking for a chance to volunteer in their community are invited to the Teen Volunteer Council’s monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Davenport Public Library’s Fairmount Street branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport. The Council helps plan teen programs and obtain materials that interest their age group. Networking opportunities are also available. For more information contact Christie Vogt at (563) 326-7900 or cvogt@davenportlibrary.com. Wednesday April 1, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:31PM CST on April 1, 2009
It’s time to start gearing up for the fourth annual Teen Battle of the Bands. The Davenport Public Library will begin accepting applications May 1, giving teens time to get their bands and set lists together before the contest. Show to see The Tallest Man on Earth, a Swedish songwriter whose Dylanesque sounds have captured the attention of Pitchfork, is coming to the Quad-Cities for a Daytrotter Presents show. Kristian Matsson, the lanky fellow behind the name, toured with Bon Iver late last year and will perform at Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor, 223 18th St., Rock Island, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 3. Cover is $6. She said what? Actress-comedian Aisha Tyler, a former host of “Talk Soup” on the cable channel E!, says fans of that program — where talk-show clips were played for laughs — should be familiar with her style of stand-up comedy. “It’s exactly who I was on ‘Talk Soup.’ We called it stinky-smart. It’s the intellectual joke and the (passing gas) joke all rolled into one.” For more information on Tyler and her upcoming performances at Penguin’s, click here to read the story in this week's Go&Do. For the family The Davenport Public Library will host its weekly Preschool Story Time for children and their caregivers at the Fairmount Street branch. The free event is held at 10 a.m. every Monday. For more information, you can contact Samantha Wikstrom either by calling (563) 326-7900 or through e-mail at swikstrom@davenportlibrary.com. The Fairmount branch is at 300 N. Fairmount St. Thursday March 26, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:36PM CST on March 26, 2009
Shelby Bargren wore a red sparkly dress to the Teen Film Festival and red carpet screening of her movie “Lots of Character” at the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre. The newcomer to the festival entered a movie that begins in black and white, only to make the leap to technicolor when the main character, played by Shelby, opens a book at the library. The short movie is filled with characters from Shelby’s favorite books including “Peter Pan,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Alice in Wonderland” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. “I just wanted to show people that by reading a book you can be so many different things,” Shelby said. “You can just be anything really and show how many characters you can really be just by reading a book.” To Shelby’s surprise she took home two awards for Best Original Film and the coveted Librarian's Choice, which came with a $100 prize. Shelby pulled a Kate Winslet by asking her parents to stand during her acceptance speech so she could thank them for driving her to the library too many times to count in order to finish the film. The other grand prize of the night, the Viewers’ Choice Award, went to Gavin Wright and Austin Bundy for their movie “What’s Up Holmes?” The duo took home the same award at last year’s Teen Film Festival. More than 150 people attended the festival to support the 22 teens who participated in this year’s contest. You can view all the videos and cast your vote for which video you think is best by clicking here. Individual awards Viewers’ Choice Award: Gavin Wright and Austin Bundy for “What’s Up Holmes?” Librarians’ Choice: Shelby Bargren for “Lots of Character” Best Acting: Zina Ellis, Maria Johnson, Carissa Dewaele, Austin Slater and Shayn Lomba for “Draco for President” Best Comedy: Gavin Wright and Austin Bundy for “What’s Up Holmes?” Best Soundtrack: Gabriella Garrido for “Movie of Coolness” Best Stunt Work: Justin Coleman for “Writing the Godfather” Best Documentary: Sheldon Wellman “What I Learned at the Library” Best Action Film: James and Jack McNeil and Kathleen Bracke for “The Secret Life of 007” Best Drama: Steven Bieber for “Hostage” Best Original Film: Shelby Bargren for “Lots of Character” Best Animation: Benjamin, Matthew and Josh Haycraft for “A Day at the Library” Best Ensemble Cast: Jade and Jocelyn Jackson for “What Happens at the Library” Best Screenplay: Sarah Stogdill for “Goodnight Moon: Revised” Wednesday March 25, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 4:58PM CST on March 25, 2009
Show to see For the family For teens He said what? Wednesday March 18, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 5:55PM CST on March 18, 2009
Cheese Pizza will perform at RIBCO on Saturday, March 21. The retro band, which has a slight obsession with dressing in drag, is on the bill with the AC/DC tribute band High Voltage. The show begins at 10 p.m. and cover is $9. RIBCO is at 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. For teens Night Club Now, a traveling party for teens, will hold an event 8-11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St. The party is open to teens 14 to 19 years old and costs $10 to attend, which includes pizza and favors. Night Club Now also will feature the Midwest Best Dance Crew. For the family Insect Zoo is coming to the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. The program will give children the chance to learn about, see and even touch bugs. There are two opportunities to participate in the program: 1 p.m. today and at 10 a.m. Friday, March 20. Insect Zoo is free with museum admission. She said what? To say that Mary Ellis is a regular at Dr. Gyros in Rock Island is an understatement. She eats at the restaurant so often that the owners had some advice for her. “I was told I should buy stock in Dr. Gyros. I’ve come as often as five times a week,” she said. To read about Dr. Gyros, this week’s $10 or less feature, click here. Wednesday March 11, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:44PM CST on March 11, 2009
Singer/songwriter Howie Day, who left Bangor, Maine, for the coffeehouse scene in Boston, is coming to the Redstone Room, 129 N. Main St., Davenport. Day is planning to release an album later this year to follow up on his 2003 release “Stop All the World Now.” Nick Zuber will open for Day at the show tonight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For teens Parents can drop their kids off for an all-night skate from 6 p.m. Friday, March 13, to 6 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Skate City QCA and Laser Tag Alley, 1140 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline. Playing on the theme of Friday the 13th, there will be 13-cent specials at the snack bar. The evening is $31 and includes a free skate rental, two games of laser tag, dinner and breakfast. For more information, call (309) 755-5219. For the family The YMCA is hosting a Swim the Mississippi challenge this year. Participants have the entire year to swim 2,124 laps, or 59 miles. Each lap will count for 40 river miles, and participants can use kickboards and flippers to help meet the challenge. Register for the program at any Scott County YMCA and swim any day or time. The cost to participate is $15 and includes an “I swam the Mississippi” T-shirt. She said what? Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls kick off the evening round of local bands with a set time of 5:15 p.m. during the St. Patrick’s celebration Saturday, March 14, at Kelly’s Irish Pub in Davenport. Four bands are scheduled after them, but leader singer Liz Treiber is feeling the heat. “Although we may not seem like the headliner, all the people that are going to be there are going to be the least drunk when we play. The pressure is on.” Thursday March 5, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:48PM CST on March 5, 2009
The Quad-City Rollers will face off against the Big Mouth Mickies at the Shamrock Shakedown at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 6. The match will be the first win of the 2009 season for one of the teams. The roller derby bout will have music provided by rockabilly band The Krank Daddies. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Children 10-years-old and younger are free. The Shamrock Shakedown will be held at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Show to see Twin-cities band Roster McCabe will bring its rock reggae sound to RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Roster McCabe has performed throughout at Summerfest, Bella Sol and Harvestfest and is currently working on a new record to follow their 2007 debut “The Rhythm/The Elements.” Roster McCabe will open for Heatbox, an acappella, beat boxing mix, at 10 p.m. today. Cover is $4. For teens The Davenport Library is hosting its monthly meeting of the Teen Volunteer Council. The group gives area teens a chance to make a difference by helping influence programming and materials the library provides for teens. Teens will also help fundraise and network with other young adults. The Teen Volunteer Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 at the Fairmount location, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport. For more information call Christie Vogt at (563) 326-7900. She said what? Liz Treiber, of Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, status as the vocalist of a band that has the word “belly” in its name, was all the motivation she needed to lose the baby weight from when she had her daugher two years ago. When Trieber took the stage again, she was a size smaller than before the pregnacy. “I was like, ‘I’ve got to be in front of all these people and they know I had a kid. I’ve got to look good.’ ” To read more about Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, click here. Thursday February 12, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 12:53PM CST on February 12, 2009
 Show to see The Little Ones, whose recent stints included a Tuesday night performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” will make a stop Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Redstone Room, 129 Main St. The indie pop band that incorporates tambourines and hand claps into its music, released “Morning Tide,” its first full-length album, last year. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the show at 8. Cover is $7. For teens High school students can see the spring fashions in prom dresses and tuxedos from five area shops at the second Q-C Prom Fashion Expo. The event will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Davenport Central High School, 1120 Main St. Admission is $5. For more information, call Merriam Rink at (563) 210-1257. For the family Students in grades 1-6 will construct a building made of blocks, string, rock and aluminum foil at the Block Kids Building Contest. Pre-registration is recommended and can be made by calling (563) 344-4106. The event will be 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Bettendorf Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive. He said what? Jeff McGrath, who plays guitar, organ, runs samples and provides the vocals for Thank You, said the band’s only goal is to keep writing more music. “It’s pretty incredible when you think about it. A song doesn’t exist and then a song, with the help of a few people, all of a sudden, does exist.” Click here to read the Quad-City Times story on Thank You. Wednesday February 4, 2009
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 2:42PM CST on February 4, 2009
Brooklyn-based KaiserCartel will perform in a Daytrotter Presents show at 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 5 at RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. The all-ages show also features Omaha, Neb., band Thunder Power. The show begins at 5 p.m. and admission is $5. For those who are 21 years and older with an extra $4 to spend, Peoria, Ill., band Mindset Evolution takes the stage at 10 p.m. tonight. For the family Children in kindergarten through third grade can write and illustrate stories at the Reading Rainbow writing workshop, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St. The children will learn about the concepts of character, plot, setting and brainstorming. Pre-registration is required and can be made by calling (309) 732-7323. For teens The Davenport Public Library's Teen Volunteer Council gives area teens the opportunity to get involved in their community. The council helps provide programming and materials for teens. The next meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Davenport Public Library-Fairmount Street, 3000 N. Fairmount. The event is free. He said what? Benjamin Taylor, the only son of music megastars James Taylor and Carly Simon, had been billed simply as Ben Taylor for his first four albums, but he went to the long version of his name for the fifth, “The Legend of Kung Folk, Part One (The Killing Bite).” “I feel like I’m growing up quick and I might as well use all the syllables I’ve been given,” Taylor, 32, said. To read a story on Taylor published in the Quad-City Times, click here. Tuesday December 23, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 7:07PM CST on December 23, 2008
The show, which runs until 10 p.m. tonight (Tuesday), features 18 bands and serves as a hunger drive benefitting the Christ United Methodist Church food pantry in East Moline. Sixteen-year-old Alex Hughes of Moline brought several canned goods along with boxes of macaroni and cheese to the show, one of the first he’s attended at Mixtapes. “It’s a good idea because a lot of people go to shows for good entertainment, and then benefitting people is also good,” he said. JT Tapia of Mixtapes said he was proud of the amount of food the teens brought in and expected more donations to come in after adult music fans got off work and headed to the show. XMess Fest was so named because it features a lineup of mostly experimental music. For instance, A.R.U., which is comprised of Randy Carter of Dubuque, Iowa, his samplers, drum machine and computer, performed rhythmic noise. Carter mixes break beats with world drumming to create samples and then layers other noise to create a sound that alternates between something that seems like it belongs in a club and, well, noise. Still up tonight are Owlbeat, We Are, Sinjo Thraw Mash, X+X, IdPyramid and Eyes. IF YOU GO What: XMess Fest When: Tuesday, Dec. 23 7-7:30 p.m. - Owlbeat 7:30-8 p.m. - We Are 8-8:30 p.m. - Sinjo Thraw Mash 8:30-9 p.m. - X+X 9-9:30 p.m. - IdPyramid 9:30-10 p.m. - Eyes Where: Mixtapes, 830 15th Ave., East Moline How much: $10, or $5 with a donation of canned goods Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Friday December 5, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 3:20PM CST on December 5, 2008
Diesel, a nightclub for teens is opening tonight in Davenport. The alcohol-free club is open to teens ages 13 to 18 and parents can check it out tonight and tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. during a parents open house.
If you go What: Diesel grand opening
When: 5 to 7 p.m. parents open house, 7 to 11:30 p.m. open to teens on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6. Regular hours are 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: 4320 Brady St., Davenport How much: $10 for teens, parents open house freeInformation: myspace.com/dieselteennightclub You can check out the whole story here. Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com. Friday November 21, 2008
Posted by: Stephanie De Pasquale at 10:08AM CST on November 21, 2008
 The 16-year-old at North Scott High School did her chemistry homework while she waited in line.
“I’m not tired yet,” VanPelt said at 11:30 p.m., just half an hour before the start of the two-hour movie, followed by an estimated three hours of sleep before she needs to get up for school today.
VanPelt was one of more than 700 movie-goers who came to Showcase Cinemas and nearly filled two theaters for the midnight showing of “Twilight” which opened today. Most of the people in attendance were teens that were breaking curfew just to see the first of their favorite book series come to life.
Karmen Rocker, 17, came to the midnight showing even though it means she’ll only get about four hours of sleep before going to school today, then heading straight to work and then babysitting.
“I love reading,” said Rocker, who has read the four-book series twice since August. “I don’t think the characters are exactly what I pictured, but they never are.”
Rocker went to the film with Riverdale High School classmate Sarah Hebel, 17. Both girls wore T-shirts that read “Twilight” and “Team Edward” to support the main character and love interest in the film. Hebel is almost done with the fourth book in the series and only started reading them after a friend convinced her she needed to read them before seeing the film.
“I am super excited,” Hebel said. “I have been waiting for this since I heard about (the movie).”
Jan LaRocag, librarian at the Moline Public Library, said the “Twilight” series has turned many teens like Hebel onto reading, especially older teens. Thirty-six teens and adults attended a “Twilight” Vampire Party, held last week at the library to celebrate the opening of the movie. LaRocag said the majority were teens between 14 and 17 years old, an age group that doesn’t usually attend library functions.
“I’m not really sure if I could think of a book in recent history that has really fired up specifically this age group like ‘Twilight’ has,” LaRocag said. “I think it’s because the story is just so universal. At its heart it is a love story, but it still has a lot of adventure, action and a bit of mystery to it.”
LaRocag said there currently are more than 300 holds placed on the first book in the “Twilight” series in the PrairieCat interlibrary loan system, which includes libraries in the Quad-Cities as well as areas to the north and east of here.
However, when teens come in to check out “Twilight” and find it is not available, LaRocag said they usually check out another book.
“I think it’s just great that so many teens are getting inspired by reading,” LaRocag said.
Stephanie De Pasquale can be contacted at (563) 333-2639 or sdepasquale@qctimes.com.
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