QUAD CITY ARTS'

PASS: PERFORMING ARTS
​SIGNATURE SERIES

Enjoy WORLD-CLASS
​PERFORMances in
unique venues

Get your backstage PASS to see world-class performing artists and support arts education in our community!

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The Performing Arts Signature Series, (PASS), is Quad City Arts’ premier subscription series featuring world-class performing artists from the Visiting Artist Series.
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Enjoy a range of musical talent, theatre and dance with complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for a discounted price of $37 per person if you subscribe to all six parties. Half-season and individual tickets are also available.
 
At PASS, you’ll get to see these incredible artists in an intimate setting and hear about their experiences in schools. All events are held on weekday evenings from 6:00pm-8:00pm at unique venues throughout the Quad Cities, so no two events are alike. Cocktail reception begins at 6pm with a performance at 7pm followed by Q&A and up-close conversation with the artist.
 
Through the generous support of our sponsors and community partners, all proceeds benefit the Visiting Artist Series, a nationally recognized residency program that brings professional performing artists to the Quad Cities for outreach performances in area schools. This series has brought GRAMMY Award winning artist to the Quad Cities since 1974! You can view all previous artists in our Archives page. A typical season brings 8-10 artists ensembles, providing over 30,000 K-12 students access to live performances that might otherwise be out of reach.
 
Get your backstage PASS today and support arts education in our community!

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PRICING

FULL SEASON
6 events (When you subscribe a 25% discount is applied to your ticket price)
$225 per person

HALF SEASON
3 events (When you subscribe a 7% discount is applied to your ticket price)
$140 per person

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
$50 per person

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SEASON SCHEDULE

The Reminders
hip-hop duo

Thursday, October 6, 2022
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance

Mississippi River Distilling Company Celebration Center
​229 N. Cody Rd., Le Claire, IA 52753

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The Reminders student show includes Big Samir and Aja Black on vocals, rapping and singing (including some lyrics in French). Come expecting a lively performance that will have you on your feet, dancing to the beats and moving to the lyrics. Using hip hop, soul, roots, and folk music, the group will speak about life experiences and use music as a form of soulful expression.

​In residence October 3-7, 2022. 

THEREMINDERSMUSIC.COM

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LADAMA
Latin-alternative band

Thursday, October 27, 2022
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance

The Outing Club
​2109 N. Brady St., Davenport, IA 52803
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LADAMA is a group of four women, virtuosic musicians, and educators— Lara Klaus, Daniela Serna, Mafer Bandola and Sara Lucas— from different countries and cultures of the Americas, who are sisters in song, rhythm, and spirit. Harnessing music from their respective countries of origin, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and the United States, the group utilizes traditional and non-traditional instruments from across the Americas, but with a modern twist to produce Latin Alternative music.

In residence Oct. 24-28, 2022 

ladamaproject.org

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Skye Consort and Emma Björling
trans-Atlantic band

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance

​St. Ambrose University 
​518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA 52803

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Skye Consort & Emma Björling perform trans-Atlantic arrangements of songs & tunes from Sweden, Norway, Ireland, Scotland, England, Québec, Acadia, the USA, as well as original compositions. Each musician brings their own individual interpretation to these traditions to create this extraordinary collaboration, consisting of voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion. Their music is an assortment of whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions.

​In residence Jan. 23-27, 2023 

skyeconsort.org

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Broken Box Mime Theater
physical theater company

Thursday, February 9, 2023
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance

 The J Bar, Holiday Inn & Suites
​4215 Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA 52807

​Sponsored by: ​

Broken Box Mime Theater, or BKBX, is a contemporary physical theater company that tells original stories beyond language barrier. Their narratives range from realistic to metaphorical, heart-wrenching to hilarious, held together by a dedication to the empowered imagination and the collective artistic voice of our diverse company. Based in NYC and founded in 2011, BKBX is reimagining the medium for contemporary audiences, redefining mime through the lens of American theater.

In residence Feb. 6-10, 2022

brokenboxmime.com

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Eisenhower Dance Detroit
contemporary dance

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance

FIGGE Art Museum
​225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801
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A professional repertory company that, through outstanding performances and educational services, strives to deepen the understanding and appreciation of contemporary dance regionally, nationally, and internationally and to reflect on and explore issues of social significance. The company’s concert schedule has included tours across the United States, as well as Israel, Europe and Russia. Eisenhower Dance Detroit has received support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Kresge Foundation, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

​In residence Mar. 20-24, 2023

eisenhowerdance.org

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Martha Redbone
Native American and African-American vocalist/songwriter

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
6PM Cocktail Reception
​7PM Performance
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Party on the River!
Living Lands & Waters
More Details to Come
Early Spring 2023

Sponsored by:

Native and African-American vocalist/songwriter/composer/educator, Martha Redbone, is known for her unique gumbo of folk, blues, and gospel from her childhood in Harlan County, Kentucky infused with the eclectic grit of pre-gentrified Brooklyn. Inheriting the powerful vocal range of her gospel-singing African American father and the resilient spirit of her mother’s Cherokee/Shawnee/Choctaw culture. With songs and storytelling that share her life experience as a Native and Black woman and mother in the new millennium, Redbone gives voice to issues of social justice, bridging traditions from past to present.

​In residence May 8-12, 2023 

martharedbone.com

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SUPPORT THE ARTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

Would you like to contribute to PASS at the host level? You can become a presenting host for just $350 more, and you will be listed on signage at the entrance to every party. All host fees are tax-deductible. 

KARIE GILSON

Development Director
309.793.1213 ext. 104

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