Hoops At The TaxSlayer, Open Mic At Village Theatre, ‘Revolutionists’ And More In The FUN10!
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So what’s on the Fun10 for this week? Read on…
Catch Some Hoops At TaxSlayer Center
After two years, fans are welcome back to the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Women’s Basketball Tournament, affectionately known as Hoops in the Heartland, on March 10-13, 2022, at the TaxSlayer Center in Moline, Ill. Get ready for exciting action on the court as the tournament tips off on Thursday, March 10 at 4:02 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the TaxSlayer Center box office or online at www.taxslayercenter.com. Tickets are $12, $20, or $25 per day or $65 for reserved seat All-Session tickets. For complete information on the tournament, go to www.mvcquadcities.com or download the Hoops in the Heartland App.
The tournament runs through Sunday, March 13 when the Championship Game is played at 1:02 p.m. The 2022 MVC Women’s Basketball Tournament will make Conference history, as the title game will be aired on ESPNU for the first time. The first eight tournament contests will be shown exclusively on ESPN+.
Mockingbird Presents ‘Around The World’
The Mockingbird On Main will present AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS March 4-12 in Downtown Davenport!
Based on the travel adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, this two person mad-cap comedic version by Tristan Tapscott tells the story of the unflappable duo Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout and their crazy trip around the world.
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS features real life power couple Sydney Dexter (as Phileas Fogg, et al) and Alex Richardson (as Passepartout, et al) and directed by Tristan Tapscott and Douglas Kutzli and designed by Savannah Bay Strandin.
Creator and Producer Tristan Tapscott said , “I have always loved this novel and always thought it would be fun to see how inventive we could get with a madcap comedic abridged version of it!” Mockingbird co-founder Savannah Bay Strandin added, “The show is all fun and laughter provides the perfect getaway from the tumultuous world.”
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS will play the Mockingbird stage March 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8pm.
Doors open at 7:30pm and all tickets are $15. Tickets can purchased by visiting TheMockingbirdOnMain.com
320 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801
themockingbirdonmain@gmail.com
‘The Revolutionists’ Rolls Into Black Box
The first production of The Black Box Theatre 2022 season is Lauren Gunderson’s “The Revolutionists.”
Described as “Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection…that ends in a song and a scaffold. Rated R for language.
Directed by Patti Flaherty the play stars Kayla Jo Pulliam Mendoza as Olympe De Gouge, Alice Jane as Charlotte Corday, Cynthia Lomas as Marianne Angelle and Lora Adams as Marie Antoinette. Backstage crew is LuAnne Sisk. Set construction and crew are Michael Kopriva, Tom Vaccaro, Trinity Filut and Julien Blaine. Costumes by Lora Adams. Lights by David Miller.
The show runs March 3 to 12. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $13 on Thursday and $16 all other performances and are available at theblackboxtheatre.com.
Icons Holding St. Pat’s Day Bash!
It’s that time of year again — Icons Martini in downtown Rock Island is holding its St. Patrick’s Day bash after the Grand Parade in downtown that morning!
Join us for a “Greenday” of fun & shenanigans starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday!
Our girl Amy will be doing 2 types of Breakfast burritos (YEP 1 OF THEM IS CORNED BEEF), ( and the proceeds go to charity)….we will have our buy a cup ( with your cocktail) get a prize special, Jameson (and 7 other Irish whiskeys) and Guinness will be flowing….plus all your favorite people dressed to thrill along with our decked out Irish decor!!!!
Big Room Open Mic Hitting Village
Looking for some laughs tonight?
The Big Room Open Mic opens the stage at 7 p.m. at the Village Theatre in the Village of East Davenport.
Come and check out the fun, and if you’re so inclined step up on stage for your own material.
See ya there!
Bettendorf Hosting Mo Carter Concerts
Throughout the entirety of March, the Bettendorf Public Library will be hosting a virtual edition of its popular Brown Bag Lunch concert series featuring local musician, Mo Carter. No registration is required to view this free concert made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. A link to the concert will be available through the Library’s website at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6064340 or via the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel.
Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful voice and charismatic stage presence. This St. Louis native turned Quad Cities’ staple has a dynamic stable of unique acoustic originals as well as a wide range of creative covers. Mo is also a member of Mo & Co., The Velies, and previous member of Busted Chandeliers. She has shared the stage with national acts from Jay Leno to Julia Nunes and Caroline Rose. More information about this offering and other Bettendorf Public Library events can be found on the library’s website at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com or by calling 563-344-4179.
Mo Carter
ABOUT the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center: Located at 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722, the Library’s mission is “Committed to providing access to information and ideas for all.” For more information, visit www.bettendorflibrary.com or call 563-344-4175.
ABOUT the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library: The Friends are members of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Bettendorf Public Library. More information about the Friends can be found by visiting www.bettendorflibrary.com/contribute/friends.
See ‘The Play’ And Bring A Friend!
See “the funniest show in town” at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse for less now through March 11!
Welcome to opening night of community theatre troupe, Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s newest production of an Agatha Christie-like 1920s murder mystery, “The Murder at Haversham Manor” — where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous! The set, the props, the lighting and the sound thwart the performers at every turn. Eventually, a few of these semi-amateur thespians, demoralized by disaster, go rogue. It’s a stage manager’s worst nightmare — and an audience’s cue for laughter. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain!
This special BOGO is valid for Wednesday or Friday performances ONLY. This offer Includes tax, facility fee, your plated lunch or dinner, Bootlegger Preshow, and performance of The Play That Goes Wrong. Meal gratuity will be added to ticket price. Gratuity is not included on any additional drink, appetizer or dessert purchases.Valid for the Wednesday or Friday performances ONLY through March 11.
Valid for up to 6 people.
This offer is not extendable or transferable and is not redeemable for cash.
Must mention this email when making reservations. Not valid on previously purchased tickets. This offer is not available online. Please call the ticket office to make reservations and receive this special offer!
To make reservations,
CONTACT THE TICKET OFFICE
309-786-7733 ext. 2
Bootleg Hill Open Mic Every Thursday
Looking for a spot to showcase your talents?
How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night?
The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.
Get Fit Every Sunday On The Skybridge
Get Fit on the Davenport Sky Bridge!
Free fitness every Sunday at 9am. Beat those winter blues, keep those cold muscles active and share a smile or a high 5 with some great people! There is about 50 mins tonwalk, jog run, climb stairs, shake your hips with Zumba and so much more! Positive quotes are hung throughout the course that you go at your own pace at. At the end we draw for prizes thanks to local businesses donating ever week! Wear layers it gets warm inside, water available, and a great playlist!
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