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SUMMARY:Uncork the Season
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the start of our 112th season at this special pre-concert event! Enjoy delicious spirits and cocktails\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, and great company before our thrilling Opening Masterworks performance. It’s the perfect start to a spectacular evening of music with the QCSO! \nAdmission is complimentary for Full Masterworks Subscribers. \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nSPACE IS LIMITED & SPOTS ARE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE! \nTICKETS\n$28 per person includes Heavy hors d’oeuvres\nCash bar. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nRAFFLE TICKETS\n$5 per ticket or 5 for $20
URL:https://qcso.org/event/uncork-the-season-2026/
LOCATION:The Last Picture House\, Rooftop\, 325 E 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T213000
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SUMMARY:The Queen's Soirée
DESCRIPTION:Dearest Gentle Reader\, \n\n\nThis author has learned of a gathering so enchanting it promises to be the most anticipated event of the season. Our beloved symphony has prepared a lavish spread of delicacies\, spirited libations\, an auction of coveted treasures\, and music befitting the grandest of ballrooms. Whether delight or scandal awaits remains to be seen\, but one thing is certain: the Queen’s Soirée is the fundraiser of the season and those who fail to attend may find themselves quite out of step with the ton. \n\n\nConsider the hour set\, the attire settled\, and the anticipation officially underway. \n\n\nLady Pennywhistle \n\n  \nThe Queen’s Soireé\nAn evening of Music and Merriment Benifiting the Quad City Symphony Orchestra & it’s Music Education Programs \n5:30 pm | Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres\n6:30 pm | Dinner\, Auction\, Paddle Raise\, & Performance \nBlack Tie Optional | Regency-Inspired Flair Welcome \nTICKETS \n$175 per person \nThe event is close to capacity\, please contact Stephen Mohr to inquire about tickets – smohr@qcso.org/563-424-7735. \n\nLive Auction Items\n\nRooftop Experience at The Last Picture House\nDonor: The Last Picture House\nChef Aman Dinner at Your Home\nDonor: Chef Aman Razdan\nStreets of Italy Experience for Up to 50 People\nDonor: Alexa and Scott Florence\nUp to One-Week Stay for 6 on Amelia Island\, Fernandina Beach\, FL\nDonor: Darlene and Mike Steffen\nPriceless Chef’s Farm to Table 12-Course Exclusive Dinner for 6–8 at Oak Park\, Des Moines\nDonor: The Cultural Trust\nUp to Two-Week Stay at a Golf Resort Condo in Borrego Springs\, CA for 4–6\nDonor: Gail Dover and Jack Kindschuh\nQCBT Riverfront Pops VIP Catered Plot\nDonor: QCSO\nPrivate Maestro Dinner for 10\nDonor: Mark Russell Smith and Jim and Melissa von Maur\n\n\n\nSponsors:\n\nPlatinum Sponsor\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\nSilver Sponsors\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformance Sponsor:\n \, Glen & Carrie Hummel\n\nWine Sponsor: Marysue & Dan Salmon\n\nSignature Cocktail Sponsor: Maitreyi Janarthanan & Tracy Finnegan\n\nFood Catered by Chef Aman Razdan current Executive Chef/Owner of Plus Saporis \nIn-Kind Sponsors:\nThe Cultural Trust\nFlowers by Staaks\nTop Notch Production\nWallace’s Garden Center \nHost Committees: \n\n\nJim & Melissa von Maur\, Event Chairs\nBrian & Emily Wren Baxter\nMeena Brandt & Marcus Edie\nAlana & Matt Carroll\nChris & Connie Connolly\nTrish Duffy & Steve Wiese\nMalik & K Khaliq\nDaniel Malloy & John Beyer\nKatie & Jason Marchik\nZack & Jen Morton\nSara & Eric Pennington\nSue Quail\nMike & Darlene Steffen\nVolunteers for Symphony
URL:https://qcso.org/event/soiree-2026/
LOCATION:Figge Art Museum\, 225 W 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000
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SUMMARY:VfS Pop-Up Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Volunteers for Symphony are hosting a Pop-up Sale at CASI from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm!  At this mini Second Fiddle Sale\, find unique vintage goods including collectibles\, stemware\, jewelry\, purses\, kitchenware\, dishes\, wall hangings\, home décor\, and holiday décor. \nSale is open to the public and proceeds support QCSO’s Music Education Programs. \nDONATE TO THE SALE \nDonations will be accepted on September 11th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 42 W. Village Circle\, Davenport. \nVfS is requesting the following donations:  Baskets\, CD’s\, Collectibles\, Crafting supplies\, DVD’s\, Garden\, Holiday Decor\, Jewelry\, Kitchen\, Linens/material\, Office\, Purses\, Scarves\, Toys\, and Wall Hangings.\nFurniture\, clothing\, and electronics will not be accepted.\nGift receipt available\nWe ask that donated items are priced\, but we can price if you prefer. \nIf pickup is needed\, please contact Darlene Link 563-940-8027 by August 28th.  \n 
URL:https://qcso.org/event/vfs-pop-up-sale-2025-2/
LOCATION:CASI\, 1035 W. Kimberly Road\, Davenport\, IA\, 52806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260330T144432Z
CREATED:20260309T183632Z
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Season Announcement Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026-27 Season Announcement party before the Saturday Performance of Masterworks VI: Violins of Hope. Mingle with other QCSO Subscribers while enjoying delicious beverages and complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Fig & Willow\, and Maestro Mark Russell Smith will share the full 2026-27 Season lineup. PLUS enter to win tickets to all concerts in the 2026-27 Up Close Chamber Concert Series and QCSO Merchanidse! \nTHIS IS AN INVITE-ONLY EVENT.\nAll 2025-26 Subscribers are invited. Please check your email for your invitation or call our box office to reserve your spot.\nSpace is limited\, and it is first-come\, first-served.  \nCash bar \nRAFFLE TICKETS\n$5 per ticket or 5 for $20
URL:https://qcso.org/event/2026-27-season-announcement-party/
LOCATION:Cru Bottle Shoppe\, 221 Brady Street\, Davenport\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T183000
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SUMMARY:VfS Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Volunteers for Symphony and emcee Jim Niedelman for a Trivia Night & Silent Auction in support of the Music Education Programs of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra!  Compete in 8 rounds of 8 questions on “In the Know”! Categories include Go Dogs Go\, Travel\, Musical instruments\, Composers\, Eat your Veggies\, Music at the Movies\, and Where’s Dinner! The first-place team will take home all the prizes! \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nAdditional Event Information\n5:30 PM | Doors Open\n6:30 PM | Trivia Begins \nTICKETS\n$15 per person or $120 for a table of 8\nSpace is limited\, so register early!\nNo worries\, if you don’t have a team! We can place you at a table. \nFOOD & DRINK\nBring your own food & snacks\nCash bar available\nNo outside beverages allowed \n 
URL:https://qcso.org/event/vfs-trivia-night-2026/
LOCATION:Redstone Room\, Common Chord\, 129 Main St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
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CREATED:20250820T151852Z
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SUMMARY:Family Concert: Carnival of the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Oink! Moo! Woof! Join the QCSO String Quartet for a morning of animal-themed music with narration and concert activities led by Quad Cities Music Therapy founder\, Misty Dais. Kids between 0-7 and audiences of all ages will enjoy a 45-minute concert with narration and music designed to expand the imagination and explore new sounds. Come as you are and enjoy music together in a relaxed environment with family and friends. \nBefore and after the concert\, young audience members are invited try out Orff instruments (drums\, marimba\, etc.) sponsored by QC Music Therapy. Arrive at 9:30 AM to create your own animal mask for the concert. First concert experiences are special\, and our goal is for every family to leave feeling uplifted and full of joy! \nAnimal costumes encouraged! \nBUY TICKETS \nTickets: $15 each – Children under 3-years-old are free \nPROGRAM\nCAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS Carnival of the Animals\nGEORGE BIZET Ferdinand the Bull for String Quartet and Narrator\nAARON COPLAND Hoe Down from “Rodeo” for String Orchestra \nFeaturing\nKim Busic and Dortha DeWit\, violins\nBenjamin Lorentzen\, viola\nElisabeth Logan\, cello\nMisty Dais\, narrator
URL:https://qcso.org/event/family-concert-2025/
LOCATION:Spotlight Theatre\, 3rd Floor\, 1800 7th Ave\, Moline\, IL\, 61265
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20250521T161304Z
CREATED:20250406T000042Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Brass
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with members of the QCSO Brass and Percussion sections! Under the direction of Maestro Mark Russell Smith\, the ensemble is joined by organist Chris Nelson to perform uplifting selections of classical and holiday favorites! \nBUY TICKETS \nAdditional Event Information\nView Saturday\, Dec 13th @ 3:00 PM Performance (Second Baptist Church\, Rock Island \n  \n\nFEATURING\nQCSO Brass & Percussion Sections\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nChris Nelson\, organ\nShellie Moore Guy\, narrator
URL:https://qcso.org/event/holiday-brass-2025-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 2136 Brady St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Brass
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with members of the QCSO Brass and Percussion sections! Under the direction of Maestro Mark Russell Smith to perform uplifting selections of classical and holiday favorites! \nBUY TICKETS \nAdditional Event Information\nView Sunday\, Dec 14th @ 3:00 PM Performance (St. Paul Lutheran) \n  \n\nFEATURING\nQCSO Brass & Percussion Sections\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nShellie Moore Guy\, narrator
URL:https://qcso.org/event/holiday-brass-2025/
LOCATION:Second Baptist Church\, 919 6th Ave\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260427T141435Z
CREATED:20251122T150042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T141435Z
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SUMMARY:VfS Car Raffle
DESCRIPTION:CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS\nGRAND PRIZE: Tina Olson\nSECOND PRIZE: Brian Briegel\nTHIRD PRIZE: Glenn Leonard \nEnter for a chance to win a 2026 Subaru Outback Premium valued at $37\,522! Raffle tickets are $100 each\, and proceeds support the QCSO’s Music Education Programs. The Grand Prize Drawing will be held on April 26\, 2026. \nA second prize of $1\,000 and a third prize of $500 will also be drawn! \nTICKETS\n$100 Each\nOnly cash\, personal check\, money order\, bank check\, cashier’s check\, electronic check\, or debit cards are accepted.\nRaffle Tickets Cannot be Purchased with Credit Cards per Iowa State law.\n \nTickets can be purchased\n• Online with a debit card\n• By calling 563.322.7276 with a debit card\n• In-Person at the QCSO Box office at 327 Brady Street in Davenport\, IA (9:00 am – 4:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday) \nTickets will not be sold after 11:59 p.m. Central Time on April 16\, 2026 \nRULES & REGULATIONS\nComplete Rules & Regulations\n \nA Maximum of 625 Raffle Tickets will be sold. If 410 tickets are not sold by the drawing date\, the grand prize will instead be a 50/50 split of net proceeds. \nThe winner is solely responsible for all local\, state\, and federal taxes (including\, but not limited to\, income taxes and sales taxes based on the value of the car. McLaughlin Motors agrees to cover any and all state or local license\, title\, registration\, and fees). \nThe raffle is open to any individual who is 18 years of age or older. An individual can purchase as many tickets as they wish \nABOUT THE PRIZES\n• Grand Prize: 2026 Subaru Outback Premium/SDD or $20\,000 cash. The vehicle features an automatic transmission\, hands-free power rear gate\, keyless access with push-button start and PIN-code access\, and blind-spot detection with rear cross-traffic alert.\n• Second Prize: $1\,000\n• Third Prize: $500 \nGRAND PRIZE PROVIDED IN PART BY\n \nEVENT CO-CHAIRS\nDarlene & Mike Steffen
URL:https://qcso.org/event/carraffle/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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