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SUMMARY:VfS Car Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Enter 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! \nPURCHASE TICKETS \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/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T173000
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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:20260411T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T213000
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SUMMARY:Masterworks VI: Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Experience a moving Masterworks finale presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins features QCSO violinists Emily Nash and Sabrina Tabby and members of the orchestra performing on historic violins\, symbols of resilience\, hope\, and remembrance. The concert culminates in Mahler’s gripping Sixth Symphony\, an emotional testament to humanity’s strength and ultimate triumph over adversity. \nBUY NOW \nAdditional Event Information\nView Sunday\, April 12 @ 2:00 PM Performance \nPROGRAM\nJOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Concerto for Two Violins [17′]\nGUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 6 [79′] \nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH \n  \n\nMASTERWORKS SUPPORTED BY \n \n \nMISSION SUPPORT BY \n \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nEmily Nash & Sabrina Tabby\, violin\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 \nSponsored by
URL:https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-vi-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
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SUMMARY:Masterworks VI: Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Experience a moving Masterworks finale presented in partnership with Violins of Hope. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Two Violins features QCSO violinists Emily Nash and Sabrina Tabby and members of the orchestra performing on historic violins\, symbols of resilience\, hope\, and remembrance. The concert culminates in Mahler’s gripping Sixth Symphony\, an emotional testament to humanity’s strength and ultimate triumph over adversity. \nBUY NOW \nAdditional Event Information\nView Saturday\, April 12 @ 7:30 PM Performance \nPROGRAM\nJOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Concerto for Two Violins [17′]\nGUSTAV MAHLER Symphony No. 6 [79′] \nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH \n  \n\nMASTERWORKS SUPPORTED BY \n \n \nMISSION SUPPORT BY \n \nFEATURING\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor\nEmily Nash & Sabrina Tabby\, violin\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 \nSponsored by
URL:https://qcso.org/event/masterworks-vi-violins-of-hope-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Hall\, 3703 7th Ave\, Rock Island\, IL\, 61201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Masterworks
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SUMMARY:Up Close with Violins of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Experience powerful masterpieces paired with emotionally resonant works\, embodying remembrance\, resilience\, and hope\, including Steve Reich’s Different Trains. \nBUY TICKETS \nAdditional Event Information\nPROGRAM\nWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No. 25\, First Movement arranged for quartet [8’]\nLUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7\, Second Movement 2nd arranged for quartet [8’]\nSAMUEL BARBER Adagio from String Quartet Op.11 [8’]\nFRANZ SCHUBERT Erlkönig arranged for quartet [4’]\nSTEVE REICH Different Trains for string quartet and tape [27’] \nPRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH \nVIOLINS of HOPE\n\nSERIES SPONSORED BY\n \nSUSAN QUAIL\nSERIES SUPPORTED BY \n \nMISSION SUPPORT BY \n \n\nFEATURING\nHillary Kingsley & Erik Rohde violin\,\nNick Munagian\, viola\,\n& Hannah Holman\, cello
URL:https://qcso.org/event/up-close-with-violins-of-hope/
LOCATION:Figge Art Museum\, 225 W 2nd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Up Close
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T170000
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CREATED:20250324T171424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T130528Z
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SUMMARY:QCSO/QCSYE Side-by-Side Concert
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 \nPROGRAM \nPrelude Strings\nElizabeth Lundine\, conductor \nConcert Orchestra\nZack Morton\, conductor\nAnthony Hernandez\, wind specialist \nYouth Philharmonic Orchestra\nHisham Bravo Groover\, conductor \nIntermission \nQCSO + Concerto Competition Grand Prize Winner\nKeira Cromwell\, cello\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor \nKatz Scholarship & Senior Announcements \nQCSO + Youth Symphony Orchestra\nMark Russell Smith\, conductor
URL:https://qcso.org/event/sxs-2026/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:QCSYE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
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SUMMARY:Disney's The Lion King in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Return to Pride Rock as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s sweeping\, Oscar®-winning score live to the full 1994 animated film in HD. Featuring beloved songs by Elton John and lyricist Tim Rice\, along with the powerful African vocal and choral arrangements of South African composer Lebo M\, Disney’s The Lion King becomes an immersive musical experience unlike any other. \nWitness Simba’s epic coming-of-age journey and relive iconic musical moments like “Circle of Life\,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King\,” “Hakuna Matata\,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Celebrate this timeless story of courage\, destiny\, and heart\, and see how “everything the light touches” shines even brighter with a live symphony. \nBUY TICKETS \nTICKETS\nPRE SALE (closes at Midnight Dec 31\, 2025)\nSubscriptions – November 24\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription
\nSingle Tickets – December 1\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased with Pre-sale access code only \nSUBSCRIBER ACCESS– April 13\, 2026\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription or as an add-on to any 2026-27 QCSO Subscription. \nPUBLIC SALE – May 19\, 2026\, at 9:00 am \nAdditional Event Information\nPLAN YOUR VISIT\n \n \n  \nFEATURING\nHisham Bravo Groover\, Conductor
URL:https://qcso.org/event/lion-king/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pops
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SUMMARY:Elf in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A second performance is available on November 21\, 2026\, @ 7:30 pm \nBuddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in\, the adult Buddy travels to New York\, in full elf uniform\, in search of his real father. This holiday season\, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert! \nBUY TICKETS \nTICKETS\nPRE SALE (closes at Midnight Dec 31\, 2025)\nSubscriptions – November 24\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription
\nSingle Tickets – December 1\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased with Pre-sale access code only \nSUBSCRIBER ACCESS– April 13\, 2026\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription or as an add-on to any 2026-27 QCSO Subscription. \nPUBLIC SALE – May 19\, 2026\, at 9:00 am \nAdditional Event Information\nPLAN YOUR VISIT\n \n \nView 7:30 pm\, Nov 21st Performance \n \nBrought to you by CineConcerts. \nELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions\, Inc. (s25)
URL:https://qcso.org/event/elf/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T165130
CREATED:20251201T144049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T144049Z
UID:26961-1795289400-1795296600@qcso.org
SUMMARY:Elf in Concert
DESCRIPTION:A second performance is available on November 21\, 2026\, @ 2:00 pm \nBuddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in\, the adult Buddy travels to New York\, in full elf uniform\, in search of his real father. This holiday season\, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf in Concert! \nBUY TICKETS \nTICKETS\nPRE SALE (closes at Midnight Dec 31\, 2025)\nSubscriptions – November 24\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription
\nSingle Tickets – December 1\, 2025\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased with Pre-sale access code only \nSUBSCRIBER ACCESS– April 13\, 2026\, at 9:00 am\nCan be purchased as part of a 2026-27 QCSO at the Movies or Pops Subscription or as an add-on to any 2026-27 QCSO Subscription. \nPUBLIC SALE – May 19\, 2026\, at 9:00 am \nAdditional Event Information\nPLAN YOUR VISIT\n \n \nView 2:00 pm\, Nov 21st Performance \n \nBrought to you by CineConcerts. \nELF and all related characters and elements © & ™ New Line Productions\, Inc. (s25)
URL:https://qcso.org/event/elf-2/
LOCATION:Adler Theatre\, 136 E 3rd St\, Davenport\, IA\, 52801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pops
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