QUAD CITY ARTS PRESENTS

2023-2024 SEASON

Enjoy curated conversations and performances
​with world-class performing artists

Don’t miss your chance to see WORLD-CLASS performing artists from our Visiting Artist Series and support arts education in our community.

Get your tickets today!

 Enjoy a unique opportunity to see a full-length performance by featured artists from our Visiting Artist Series, followed by curated conversation and a meet and greet with the artist. Hear about their experiences with students in schools, their background, technique, collaborations and more! 

Doors will open at 6:30 pm for 7:00 pm performance and conversation with the artist.

The Visiting Artist Series is a nationally recognized residency program that brings world-class artists from different artistic and cultural backgrounds directly into schools to do outreach performances that might otherwise be out of reach. Over 29,000 students each year are provided the opportunity to experience a Visiting Artist in their school.

All proceeds benefit the Visiting Artist Series, a program that has brought GRAMMY Award winning artists 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 29,000 K-12 students access to live performances that might otherwise be out of reach.

To be recognized as a sponsor of the concert series in our programs, website and communications, please contact Karie Gilson at [email protected] or 309-793-1213 x104.
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PRICING

FULL SEASON
6 Concerts
$120 per person

HALF SEASON
3 Concerts
$60 per person

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
$20 per person

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SEASON SCHEDULE

ADAAWE
West African fusion band

October 7, 2023
​7PM Performance
Augustana College,
Centennial Hall

Mixing West African roots, Gospel harmonies and American funk, women-led ensemble ADAAWE brews up a contemporary global fusion. Its dynamic members bring their diverse percussive and harmonic flavors to the stage, with an intoxicating energy that captivates audiences everywhere. Hailing from Kenya, Morocco, Israel, Panama and across the United States, the talented musicians of ADAAWE embody intercultural understanding and a celebration of music from around the globe. Through their music, they also build community, promote women’s rights and social and environmental justice.
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adaawemusic.com

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Native Pride Productions
Native American dance & music

December 9, 2023
​7PM Performance
Allaert Auditorium,
​Galvin Fine Arts Center
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Larry Yazzie is a Native American (Meskwaki/Dine) and charismatic performing artist, actor. He is also the founder of the Native Pride Dancers of Native Pride Productions based now in Jacksonville, Florida. Larry is also a Fancy, Northern Style Traditional, and Eagle dancer. Each of these styles of Native American Dance has a unique look and tells a beautiful story through movement and music. Larry shares stories and teaches about traditional Native American as well as contemporary styles of dance blended with traditional Native American and mainstream music during his solo and troupe performances.

nativeprideproductions.com

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Amirah Sackett
hip-hop dancer/choreographer​

February 10, 2024
​7PM Performance
Putnam Museum 
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An internationally recognized hip-hop dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Amirah Sackett explores and embodies her Muslim American identity through combining hip-hop movement and Islamic themes. She is widely known for her creation of the choreography and performance group known as, “We’re Muslim, Don’t Panic”, which reached viral video fame after being featured on POPSUGAR Celebrity, The Huffington Post, AJ+, and Upworthy. Sackett was honored to be a TEDx speaker, guest lecturer at Harvard University, and a cultural diplomat with the U.S. State Department in Bangladesh and Malaysia.

amirahsackett.com

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Grosse Isle
traditional music from
Quebec & Ireland

March 23, 2024
​7PM Performance
Skylark Studios

The traditional music trio Grosse Isle was born out of the “absolutely magical” collaboration between three exceptional musicians from Quebec and Ireland (The Irish Music Magazine). Together, Sophie Lavoie du Lac-St-Jean (fiddle, piano, vocal), Andre´ Marchand the legendary (guitar, vocal), and Fiachra O’Regan, Irish champion (uilleann pipes, whistle, banjo) shine with their rich and enveloping music. The band name refers to the story of the mass arrival of the Irish in the 19th century, on Grosse I^le in the St. Lawrence River, as they fled the Great Famine. It is a striking encounter between two peoples and two cultures. Fusing Irish and Que´be´cois repertoire with original compositions, Grosse Isle presents pieces from the album The Bonesetter as well as many surprises on stage! The harmonious blend of the two cultures, the authenticity and the immense talent of the artists give a sublime result! 

grosse-isle.com

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East Loop: Led by Wanees Zarour
Palestinian-American composer and multi-instrumentalist

April 20, 2024
​7PM Performance
The Speakeasy
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East Loop is a septet that boldly delves into the captivating intersection between Middle Eastern musical traditions and the improvisational framework of jazz.  With a lineup of leaders in the music scene, East Loop brings together a wealth of experience to create a truly unique, immersive sonic exploration.  The boundary-pushing compositions and performance approach has established them as pioneers in the realm of global jazz fusion.

waneeszarour.com

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Kuniko Yamamoto
Japanese Green Tea Ceremony

May 4, 2024
7PM Performance - SOLD OUT
2PM Performance - AVAILABLE
Quad City Arts, 
Rock Island Gallery
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Kuniko Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse. In Magical Mask, Music and Mime of Japan Kuniko uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, stylized movement, and a touch of magic to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality.

origamiair.com/kuniko-s-show

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SUPPORT THE ARTS THROUGH SPONSORSHIP

Quad City Arts' events would not be possible without the support of our many generous sponsors. Whether it is an in-kind sponsorship of goods or services, or a cash sponsorship towards an event or attraction, the opportunities are nearly endless. Contact us to learn more!

Ben gougeon

Events Coordinator
309.793.1213 ext. 100

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