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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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SUMMARY:Masterworks IV: The Rite of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Explore vivid musical landscapes and bold orchestral color! Angel Lam’s captivating new commission\, Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes of Dunhuang\, will make its world premiere and will feature dancers of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company choreographed by the world-renowned\, Zhongmei Li. This premiere is paired with Stravinsky’s electrifying Rite of Spring\, brimming with primal rhythms and daring artistry. \nBUY TICKETS \nSave 10% with a Pick-3 Masterworks Subscription! \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\nREAD THE PROGRAM NOTES \nView Sunday\, February 8 @ 2:00 PM Performance \nPROGRAM\nANGEL LAM Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes at Dunhuang World Premiere of a Toulmin Foundation Commission [30′]\nIGOR STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du printemps) [33′] \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nThe Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nZhongmei Li\, Choreographer\nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n\n \nEnrich Your Experience\nINSIDE THE MUSIC\nJoin QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.\nsponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk \nCONCERT CONVERSATIONS\nOne hour prior to each Masterworks performance\, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.\nsponsored by Chris Connolly\, Wells Fargo Advisors \nAFTERGLOW\nMingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith\, guest artists\, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.\nhosted by The Hotel Blackhawk \nAngel Lam’s Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes of Dunhuang was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. \nThe choreography and dance for Angel Lam’s work is funded in part by support from The Chinese Heritage Foundation of the Minneapolis Foundation. \nSponsored by
URL:https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-iv-the-rite-of-spring/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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SUMMARY:Masterworks IV: The Rite of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Explore vivid musical landscapes and bold orchestral color! Angel Lam’s captivating new commission\, Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes of Dunhuang\, will make its world premiere and will feature dancers of the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company choreographed by the world-renowned\, Zhongmei Li. This premiere is paired with Stravinsky’s electrifying Rite of Spring\, brimming with primal rhythms and daring artistry. \nBUY TICKETS \nSave 10% with a Pick-3 Masterworks Subscription! \nSUBSCRIBE TODAY \nAdditional Event Information\nREAD THE PROGRAM NOTES \nView Saturday\, February 7 @ 2:00 PM Performance \nPROGRAM\nANGEL LAM Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes of Dunhuang World Premiere of a Toulmin Foundation Commission [30′]\nIGOR STRAVINSKY The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du printemps) [33′] \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nThe Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company\nZhongmei Li\, Choreographer\n  \nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH\n \nEnrich Your Experience\nINSIDE THE MUSIC\nJoin QCSO Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration of the Masterworks programs on the Thursday evening preceding each Masterworks Concert. Free admission. Cash bar available. Doors open at 5:00 pm and the program starts approx 20 minutes later.\nsponsored by The Hotel Blackhawk \nCONCERT CONVERSATIONS\nOne hour prior to each Masterworks performance\, concert-goers are invited to attend informational pre-concert conversations to hear about the works on the program. A video is also available on all QCSO social media platforms.\nsponsored by Chris Connolly\, Wells Fargo Advisors \nAFTERGLOW\nMingle with Maestro Mark Russell Smith\, guest artists\, and members of the QCSO in the lobby of the Hotel Blackhawk immediately following the Saturday Masterworks Performances. Free admission. Cash bar available.\nhosted by The Hotel Blackhawk \nAngel Lam’s Unearthing the Heart: The Thousand Grottoes of Dunhuang was commissioned by the League of American Orchestras with the generous support of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation. \nThe choreography and dance for Angel Lam’s work is funded in part by support from The Chinese Heritage Foundation of the Minneapolis Foundation. \nSponsored by
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LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 3703 7th Ave\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
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SUMMARY:QCSYE Winter Concert | 3:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) consists of four school-year orchestras for musicians of all ability levels\, ages 7 to 18. The program provides a rigorous and inspiring learning environment founded on musical excellence for string\, woodwind\, brass\, and percussion musicians. Students develop valuable musical\, social\, and leadership skills which set them up for success in school and beyond. Financial aid is available so everyone can participate regardless of ability to pay. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nVIEW DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK HERE \nPROGRAM \nPrelude Strings\nElizabeth Lundine\, conductor \nQCSYE Trumpet Quintet\nKevin Sells\, coach \nIntermission \nScholarship Announcements \nYouth Symphony Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor
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LOCATION:Davenport Central Performing Arts Center\, 1120 Main St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
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SUMMARY:QCSYE Winter Concert | 7:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:The Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) consists of four school-year orchestras for musicians of all ability levels\, ages 7 to 18. The program provides a rigorous and inspiring learning environment founded on musical excellence for string\, woodwind\, brass\, and percussion musicians. Students develop valuable musical\, social\, and leadership skills which set them up for success in school and beyond. Financial aid is available so everyone can participate regardless of ability to pay. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nVIEW DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOK HERE \nPROGRAM \nConcert Orchestra\nZack Morton\, conductor\nAnthony Hernandez\, wind specialist \nYouth Philharmonic Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor \nIntermission \nScholarship Announcements \nYouth Symphony Orchestra Tour Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor
URL:https://qcso.org/event/winter-concert-7pm-2026/
LOCATION:Davenport Central Performing Arts Center\, 1120 Main St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52803\, United States
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