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WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
Voting for the Lesser Evil Is Still a Vote for Evil
t some point, Americans are going to

have to square with the resounding
failure of our two-party political system
by shedding the dysfunctional loyalty most
voters have to either a Democrat or Republican
affiliation. Why? Because neither party delivers
anything resembling representative government
any more. We elect politicians whose primary
mission is continuity of government at our
expense.
The allegiances to the modern American
Democrats or Republicans are based on wellcrafted illusion, disseminated by corporate
media on behalf of the two-party political
machine. It is brilliant in its simplicity. As
long as voters are polarized, the status quo is
guaranteed. What self-respecting Democrat
will ever vote for a Republican, and vice versa?
Couple this with a stranglehold on the primary
system, including nonsensical gerrymandering
to protect incumbents, and you have a control
grid that is efficient and manageable. (See
RCReader.com/y/primary.)
The minute voters decide that the candidates
presented for election are unacceptable and
as a result cross party lines, or better yet
abandon those lines altogether and choose
third-party candidates en masse things will
Inside:
Beyond the Dogs Tail

- page 15
begin to change in a hurry. Americans do not

give enough weight to the desperate desire of
politicians to be re-elected.
Both establishment Democrats and
Republicans are openly progressive a
political/socioeconomic philosophy advocating
government as the means to solve societys
problems. Liberal or conservative has become
a purely rhetorical differentiation, evidenced
by the voluminous growth in all levels of
government regardless of which party is in
control. Growth in government is not just
exponential growth in debt and spending; it
includes ever-increasing and deliberately vague
legislation that results in explosive amounts of
regulation that can then be arbitrarily enforced.
Media has become public enemy number
one. News is now controlled by six major
corporations globally. Nothing can dial that
back unless Americans expand their sources
for relevant information. If your news diet is
mostly CNN, Fox, MSNBC, ABC, NBC, or

CBS, consider yourself largely misinformed. The
degree of need-to-know information flowing
from these outlets is practically nonexistent,
regardless of your political-party affiliation.
What Americans need to do is re-evaluate
exactly what constitutes our individual political
identities by taking an honest inventory of
the policies and programs supported by our
respective party representation. This means
examining their voting records, not their
rhetoric or speechifying. Excellent resources
for learning relevant facts about politicians
and their activities are VoteSmart.org,
OpenCongress.org, GovTrack.us, OpenSecrets.
org, and many other Web sites dedicated to
bringing reliable information that educates and
informs. It is up to each of us to connect dots
and pierce the two-party political veil.
By personally examining the activities of
government through the prism of our specific
political ideologies, perhaps we will shake
ourselves awake when we realize how far afield
we are from not only liberal and conservative
principles alike, but from a just and moral
people. Below are a few severely egregious acts
to get you started.
Targeted drone killings that have resulted
by Kathleen McCarthy
km@rcreader.com
in mass casualties of innocent men, women, and

children around the globe.
State executions of innocent men and
women even when DNA evidence says the
convictions are unjust.
Medicating the public -drinking-water
supply with the neural toxin hexafluorosilicic
acid under the guise of impacting ones dental
health through a non-topical application. (See
RCReader.com/y/fluoridation.)
Extreme, cruel treatment of animals in mass
production of food, fiber, and other products.
Variances from regulations approved for
favored corporations that profit industry and
poison residents (food, pharma, energy).
No national database tracking civilian
deaths, wrongful or otherwise, caused by police
officers.
Prosecutorial immunity for attorneys and
judges who get it wrong, imprisoning innocents
for decades.
Grand and petit juries being legislated into
obscurity, creating judicial kingdoms for mass
incarceration of the most vulnerable due to lack
of resources to defend against the legal system.
Pharmaceutical immunity for vaccines and
other drugs that cause harm.
Continued On Page 15
ILLINOIS POLITICS

by Rich Miller
CapitolFax.com
Whats Really at Stake in Public

Meeting with Governor, Leaders
been insisting that the governor be allowed

he concept of a public meeting on
to set the agenda, which has some of
November 18 featuring the four
Illinois legislative leaders and the gov- the government reformers who initially
proposed the sit-down worried that he
ernor sounds nice, but will it actually move
the ball forward and break the months-long would attempt to hijack the meeting and
insist on talking only about his Turnaround
governmental impasse?
Agenda, which he wants resolved before he
As you might know, a group of goodwill negotiate the budget.
government types recently
The agenda includes
called on the states leaders
to sit down and talk about The governor has never some harshly anti-union
on collective
solving the states budget
been a detail guy, and proposals
bargaining, as well as
issues. The four tops and
some unacceptable (to
the governor havent met as many of the topics are
Democrats and unions)
a group since late May.
nothing but details.
changes in the workers
House Speaker Michael
compensation program
Madigan quickly accepted
and things such as term
and then suggested that the meeting be held
limits and redistricting reform.
in public. The move has quite a few people
But the governor also said something last
scratching their heads, because nobody
week that went almost completely unnoticed.
expects anything will be solved while the
Rauner told reporters that he was planning a
public is looking on.
comprehensive agenda for the meeting.
So why bother?
We will include structural reform in the
A big reason is that the Democrats want
agenda,
Rauner said (predictably, since
the public to see what theyve been seeing
with their own eyes for months. They say the thats code for his Turnaround stuff). But
then he said: We will include revenue and
governor walks in, exchanges pleasantries,
taxes on the agenda, well include spending
and then repeats the same basic talking
levels on the agenda.
points that hes been making since April.
The idea may be to put the Democrats on
Top Democratic sources say that Rauner
the spot and finally make them talk about
cannot talk in detail about much of his
Turnaround Agenda. Theyve asked relatively what taxes they want to raise.
Madigan reiterated his support for new
uncomplicated questions about tort reform,
for example, and claim theyve been met with revenues recently in Chicago. The numberone problem facing the government of the
empty stares.
State of Illinois is the state budget deficit,
They can prep him [Rauner] on the
he said for the millionth time. Which
budget for the next month and it wont do
means that we have to get together to talk,
any good, fretted a top Republican shortly
negotiate, do some cuts, and do some
after Madigan suggested a public meeting.
new revenue. There should be a balanced
Its not that the governor isnt bright; he
approach.
is a very smart man. Its just that he has
Madigan, however, has never specifically
never been a detail guy. And a big part of the
problem with these negotiations is that many said what new revenue he would actually
of the topics are nothing but details. Even the back, and neither has Senate President John
far-more-experienced Madigan might be able Cullerton. The governors people have been
quietly pointing out this glaring omission for
to delve down only a couple of levels into
the past several days.
the workers comp issue, but he doesnt have
The governor told top Democrats during
the expertise to go much deeper than that,
a
private
meeting months ago that he
Democrats admit.
would be willing to raise the income tax to
What they need to do is set up some
expert committees and let them deal with the 4.75 percent, which is a percentage point
details. But the experts cant do that until the higher than its current level, if he got what
he wanted on the Turnaround Agenda.
tops give them some sort of direction, and
The Democrats have not yet accepted that
everybody is just floundering right now.
proposal and have apparently been waiting
Back to the upcoming meeting.
for the governor to make his offer public.
Rauner did his level best the other day to
I doubt anything gets done at this
once again tamp down expectations ahead of
the meeting. I dont think its going to matter upcoming meeting, but it might be fun to
watch.
much, the governor said, noting correctly
that people dont like to compromise in front
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax (a daily
of cameras.
political newsletter) and CapitolFax.com.
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THEATRE
By Victoria Navarro
The Invitation Game
The Dinner Party, at Scott Community College through November 14
and although Shannon OBrien,

hen attending a student
as Gabrielle, knew her lines, she
production, Im excited
occasionally slipped in her endeavor
for the young performto make them sound natural. Her
ers, and hope the evening ends with
pivotal role as a forceful woman
the audience standing and cheerwith grace and charm may have
ing. Such were my hopes on the
also worked better had she played
opening night of Neil Simons The
Gabrielle as more assertive and not
Dinner Party for the Scott Comso docile. (I wondered if Babbitt
munity College actors, who gave it
thought of switching the casting of
their best shot with some standout
Monrreal and OBrien.) Meanwhile,
performances. But to have a great
Hanna Murray, who plays Yvonne,
production, it helps to have great
does well in her scenes with Nguyen,
writing and a great story to tell.
and although her character lacks a
Neil Simon, at age 73, decided to
Shannon O'Brien, Karina Monrreal, and Hanna Murray
certain neurotic quality, she manages
somewhat veer away from his most
Max Robnett as Claude, who opens the
to garner sympathy and exude
successful genre with The Dinner
play in a clever, engaging way by quietly
appropriately neurotic body language.
Party, and although the playwright
appearing on stage, looking about, sitting,
After an evening of unforgiving
who gave us The Odd Couple and The
rearranging the pillows, picking lint off
revelations, the play does end on a gentler
Sunshine Boys serves up some laughs as
his jacket, and looking slightly pensive.
note, with the audience left to ask Is
appetizers, the main entre is bitterness.
He piques our curiosity about what will
marriage itself an absurd situation?
Written in 2000 soon after marrying
follow, and all throughout, Robnetts
(Maybe also Is Simons play mirroring
a fifth time, I guess Simon had some
expressive
acting
and
natural
line
his unhappy marital experiences?) But
thoughts on marriage he needed to air,
deliveries help carry the play.
writing should be engaging and even the
but what results is a curious mash-up of
Offering a good effort for his first
best actors need good lines, and Simon
drama and comedy.
SCC production, Joseph Nguyen is
may have also forgotten a major rule of
The setting is a private dining room
rental-car dealer Albert, who lacks the
theatre in his work here: The audience
in a posh Paris restaurant, and while the
others sophistication. Nguyen plays the
must care about the characters. You can
sparse Dinner Party program mentioned
character as uncool yet likable, and earns love them or hate them, but you must feel
the Culinary Arts program, the shows
the audiences sympathy as he endures
something, and we rarely do here.
set designers werent credited. They
one
verbal
barb
after
another.
Even
when
Yet student productions are meant to
should have been. As the locale was
he practically drools over one of the
be learning experiences for their actors
created simply yet effectively with a
female characters, we still sympathize. As and crews, and I give credit to Babbitt
black backdrop, an elegant table setting
Andre, Will Marbury has an ease on stage and SCCs ensemble cast for tackling
for six, two French-styled arm chairs,
that made his every sentence believable.
such a play as The Dinner Party. We
and a sideboard with champagne bottles
His character is the most unlikable of
need to keep in mind that these actors
and flutes, the tone was set for a refined
the guests, and Marbury pulls this off
are learning their lines and rehearsing
evening.
with just the right blend of composure
while continuing their regular classroom
Events begin with three strangers
and
swagger,
his
strong
stage
presence
studies. I support their effort, and hope
Claude, Albert, and Andre entering
making him perfectly cast for his role.
you will, too.
the room one at a time. They have no
A first-time-ever stage performer,
idea why theyve been invited and appear
Karina Monrreal faced a formidable
Editors note: Author Victoria Navarro
irritated at the whole idea, and at each
will be contributing reviews alongside
other. (Insulting and demeaning remarks challenge in her role as Mariette, and
tried valiantly to deliver. The staccatothe Readers other new local-theatre
fly from the start, and although Simon
like readings of her lines, which may
correspondents Jeff Ashcraft, Dee Canfield,
evidently meant for these remarks to
have worked better in a different play,
Heather Herkelman, and Brent Tubbs.
be funny, not all hit the mark.) After
sounded
unnatural
here
and
took
away
much speculation as to why this dinner
from her characters authenticity, but I
party is taking place, three more guests
The Dinner Party runs at Scott
applaud Monrreals effort immensely
Mariette, Yvonne, and Gabrielle arrive,
Community Colleges Student Life Center
and hope she hones her acting for future
and more is revealed about why theyve
(500 Belmont Road, Room 2400 through
performances.
been assembled.
Door Five, Bettendorf) through November
When doing a Simon play, its difficult
Director Kevin Babbitts show does
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COVER STORY
Filling a Major Mental-Health Gap
Can Local Hospitals Meet the Need for Inpatient Beds, or Is a New For-Profit Hospital the Answer?
n August, Tennessee-based Strategic

Behavioral Health unveiled plans to build a
72-bed psychiatric hospital in Scott County.
The for-profit companys proposal which
will be considered by the Iowa Health Facilities
Council in February was greeted with enthusiasm by many public officials and community
mental-health providers, dozens of whom wrote
letters of support.
There were two notable dissenters: the areas
existing hospitals. Genesis Health System and
UnityPoint Health Trinity wrote in opposition,
with an overarching argument that they are
addressing current shortcomings in the system.
The two hospitals plan to add 65 new inpatient
psychiatric beds in the Quad Cities by the
middle of 2017.
The mental-health system is complex, and
inpatient psychiatric beds represent a small
but crucial part of the mix providing care for
those who are a danger to themselves or others.
In truth, though, the present void in the local
market is less an issue of physical infrastructure
than the dearth of psychiatrists and other
mental-health professionals in the area. That
shortage has been a major factor in the Quad
Cities having too few beds available for people
with serious mental illnesses.
Strategic Behavioral Healths proposal must
also be considered in the context of a changing
mental-health-care system. Iowa in 2014 shifted
to 15 multi-county delivery areas throughout
the state, with Scott County in a five-county
region. Crucially, this system is intended to
deliver care in the least restrictive setting
possible, according to Iowa Department of
Human Services Director Charles M. Palmer.
That represents a shift away from institutional
and inpatient psychiatric care.
Still, nobody disputes that the Quad Cities
region desperately needs more inpatient
psychiatric care, especially for minor and
geriatric populations. As the 2013 report
A Safety Net in Peril: The State of Public
Health in the Quad Cities noted: While the
community mental-health centers have proven
to be cost-effective in providing high-quality
outpatient care and community services, the
need for inpatient care has gone largely unmet.
The effect is that people with the most severe
cases of mental illness are either not getting
the proper level of treatment or are being
transferred far away from the Quad Cities.
That hasnt abated in the past two years, but
now the area basically has two competing plans
to address the shortage: Strategic Behavioral
Healths proposed hospital and the two local
hospitals expansions of inpatient psychiatric
care.
They are not likely compatible. The Iowa
Health Facilities Councils certificate-of-need
(CON) process is intended to prevent an oversupply of medical services which could lead to
higher health-care costs overall.
Kenneth Croken, Genesis Health Systems
vice president of corporate communications,
marketing, and advocacy, explained that the
CON application comes down to a question of
efficient delivery of services. Creating more
venues does not generate more practitioners; it
only diffuses impact, he said. It is dramatically
less expensive to care for 10 people in one
location than it is to care for five people in each
of two locations. ... [With more providers,]
youve got to duplicate infrastructure, and all of
that expense puts upward pressure on healthcare pricing.
Genesis President and CEO Douglas P.
Cropper said in a letter that Genesis existing
psychiatric beds and the Genesis expansion
plan will provide services sooner and result in a
more-comprehensive and less-costly alternative
to the development of a 72-bed free-standing
psychiatric hospital.
The Quad Cities two hospital systems have
also suggested that Strategic Behavioral Health
could hurt their abilities to expand inpatient
psychiatric care.
It is our intention at this time to go forward
with our expansion plan, Croken said. Of
course, thats always subject to re-evaluation if
some of our worst suspicions [about Strategic
Behavioral Health] are realized.
And UnityPoint Trinity, in a letter opposing
the proposal by Strategic Behavioral Health
(SBH), echoed that: Existing providers in the
Quad Cities community are in the process of
modifying their mental-health-service delivery
systems to respond to changing needs, and
adding 72 inpatient psychiatric beds would
greatly disrupt this effort. Furthermore, SBHs
proposal will undermine the ability of existing
facilities to recruit and maintain qualified staff.
In comments to the Clinton County Board
of Supervisors in September, Rodney Tokheim,
vice president of business development for
Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa, said
that his facility could lose patients to the SBH
hospital, adding that Mercy could close its
inpatient psychiatric program. (Clinton County
is in the same five-county mental-health district
as Scott County.)
So when the Iowa Health Facilities Council
considers Strategic Behavioral Healths CON
application early next year, it has a lot of factors
to mull. Will Strategic Behavioral Healths
proposed hospital better fill the need for
inpatient psychiatric care than the efforts of
existing hospitals? Which carries more weight:
broad community support for Strategic Be
havioral Healths proposal or the promises of
Quad Cities hospitals?
Expansion Plans
Genesis presently has 18 inpatient beds for

adult psychiatric care at its west campus in
Davenport. UnityPoint Trinitys Robert Young
Center currently has 25 adult beds in Rock
Island, with an additional six beds for children
and adolescents. Thats 49 current inpatient
psychiatric beds.
Genesis, as part of a strategy initiated in 2012,
plans to add 42 beds, including eight reserved
for adolescent patients and 24 for geriatric care.
The first five of those new beds for children
and adolescents are scheduled to be available
on December 1. Croken said the full expansion
should be complete by July 1, 2017.
According to Robert Young Center President
Dennis Duke, UnityPoint Trinity plans to move
its 23 residential-rehab and detox beds and
convert them into psychiatric-care beds within
the next 18 months.
In total then, the two hospitals plan to add
65 new inpatient psychiatric-care beds more
than doubling the capacity in the Quad Cities
by mid-2017. If both plans come to fruition, the
Quad Cities would have inpatient psychiatric
beds for 53 adults, 39 senior citizens, and 16
children plus six swing beds at the Robert
Young Center that could be used for any
population.
That would provide an ample number of
beds for this area, said Michael Freda, president
of the National Alliance on Mental Illness
(NAMI) of the Greater Mississippi Valley and
former chief operating officer of the Robert
Young Center. Fredas organization was neutral
on Strategic Behavioral Healths proposal.
Croken said his hospital will consider
adding up to 35 additional beds for inpatient
psychiatric care if there remains unmet need
after the expansion.
Skepticism and Mistrust
Despite those plans, Strategic Behavioral

Healths proposal has generated widespread
support.
The company operates eight facilities
nationwide and has three more in various stages
of development, according to its filings with the
Iowa Health Facilities Council. It plans to start
construction of a $14.3-million, 55,000-squarefoot hospital in Bettendorf in March and
complete it in early 2017. (Those time frames
assumed consideration by the Iowa Health
Facilities Council in October. The board is now
expected to hear the CON application at its next
quarterly meeting, in February.)
SBH has not revealed where exactly it plans
to build the hospital, although it said it will
have an option to purchase property in place

before its CON request is heard. Bettendorf
City Administrator Decker Ploehn wrote in an
e-mail that the company has not sought Tax
Increment Financing or other city incentives for
the project but has expressed interest in them.
The CON application said SBHs Quad Cities
hospital would initially serve one population
likely adolescents with other age groups added
over six months.
While four letters in favor of the proposal
came from people with relationships with
Strategic Behavioral Health, more than two
dozen others were written by Quad Cities
community members representatives of three
school districts and four counties, city officials
from Bettendorf and Davenport, parents, law
enforcement, and mental-health professionals.
Those letters sketched a grim picture, in
particular of nonexistent inpatient services
for children and older adults. As John J.
Willey, chair of the five-county Eastern Iowa
Mental Health & Disability Services Region
that includes Scott County, wrote: At the
present time, there are no beds in our region
for individuals under 18 years of age. This
automatically means a child or adolescent
needs to be removed from his/her community
to access this service. As the population ages,
there is also an increased need for specialized
geriatric inpatient psychiatric services, which is
currently not available in the region.
And Lori A. Elam, director of Scott County
Community Services, wrote that because
there is no childrens behavioral unit in Scott
County, a total of 157 children (voluntary and
involuntary [commitments]) were transported
out of Scott County to another city to a
behavioral-health unit with a bed available
in Fiscal Year 2013. ... These children were
separated from their families for mental-health
treatment. She added that in Fiscal Year 2013,
another 16 individuals went home because
their parents did not want them taken across
the state ... .
Its possible that some Strategic Behavioral
Health supporters were unaware of Genesis and
UnityPoint Trinitys expansion plans, although
Croken said Genesis has been as public as I
know how to be.
But theres a clear thread among some
Strategic Behavioral Health supporters of
mistrust of the local hospitals.
In her letter of support for SBH, Janet
Huber, president and owner of Compassion
Counseling in Bettendorf and Muscatine, wrote:
Our local mental-health system is extremely
broken and is not getting any better with the
two current major hospital systems in our area.
In an e-mail, Dawn Vincent, vice president of
operations for Southpark Psychology in Moline,

by Jeff Ignatius
jeff@rcreader.com
wrote that her company feels the need for an

additional inpatient facility is vital. All too often
those in need of inpatient services are turned
away from the two facilities currently providing
these services. She added that Southpark
Psychology hopes this new company will
attract more psychiatrists and mental-health
professionals to the Quad Cities area.
Even some people who didnt support
Strategic Behavioral Healths application
expressed skepticism about local hospitals
ability to meet the need for additional inpatient
care.
In an explicitly neutral letter, Vera French
Community Mental Health Center CEO Anne
Armknecht wrote: Over the last six years,
our local hospital, Genesis Health System, has
decreased the beds being used for inpatient
psychiatric needs, and had even closed [in
2009] its child inpatient psychiatric unit. No
increase in services of a substantial nature had
materialized in years. Therefore when Strategic
Behavioral Health proposed building a new
72-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital, we were
encouraged. Since that time Genesis Health
System has proposed an accelerated plan to
expand their behavioral-health services. And
they have been more open to working with
community providers than they have [been]
in many years. Our hope is that either, or both,
plans come to fruition, that inpatient psychiatric
beds are increased in our community, and that
the needs of the mentally ill are not ignored.
Theres a frustration [among] ... some of the
providers in the [mental-health] community
about the longstanding shortage of beds, said
NAMIs Freda, and that also bubbles up to
some of the governmental organizations in the
community. Many professionals are aware of
the nuances of the mental-health system, he
added, but when people get turned away for
inpatient care locally or have to be transported
to another community, that speaks loudly.
And Diane Holst, a member of the Scott
County Board of Supervisors who didnt
support her bodys letter of support, wrote
that I was uneasy about Strategic [Behavioral
Health]s statistics. It was not that Genesis and
Trinity were filling the needs in the county and
unfortunately, because of the states redesign
of mental health the needs of the five-county
region. Its clear that the present need is greater
than the capacity.
A Shortage of Doctors,
Not Beds
Holst is alluding to questions about Strategic

Behavioral Healths business plan, and in
particular its pay mix (people with private
insurance, people on Medicaid, etc.) and its
staffing and recruitment of psychiatrists. Those

are also key points raised by Genesis and
UnityPoint Trinity.
In Strategic Behavioral Healths application,
the company projects that 30 percent of its
patients will be on Medicaid. For both Genesis
and UnityPoint Robert Young, our Medicaid
payer mix is over 50 percent, Duke said.
UnityPoint Trinity, in its opposition letter,
wrote that SBHs proposed facility would
cherry-pick the least-complicated and mostprofitable patients, leaving the existing facilities
with fewer resources to care for the patients
with the greatest need.
Effectively, they would be looking to create
a two-tiered system of behavioral-health
services, Croken said. Lower reimbursement
rates for indigent and public-aid patients would
impact Genesis and UnityPoints ability to
continue offering inpatient psychiatric services.
By e-mail, I asked Strategic Behavioral
Health founder and CEO Jim Shaheen and
Director of Development Mike Garone to
respond to the specific arguments made by
Genesis and UnityPoint against the companys
proposal. Garone responded that we are not
accepting media requests at this time and
didnt respond to a follow-up request.
But in its CON application, Strategic
Behavior Health wrote that as a hospital, SBH
will be required to provide services under
EMTALA [the federal Emergency Medical
Treatment & Active Labor Act, passed in 1986]
guidelines, which do not allow refusing services
to someone with an emergency psychiatric
condition. There should be no payer disparities
between organizations. ... There is no evidence
that SBH will be cherry picking payers as has
been publicly asserted by another provider.
Yet Strategic Behavioral Healths own
projections of its payer mix undermine that
claim.
The question of staffing and psychiatrists
speaks to the real shortage in the community,
which is in mental-health professionals rather
than physical infrastructure.
The lack of beds really is a symptom of a
bigger issue, ... a function of not having enough
psychiatrists in the area, said NAMIs Freda.
There is really a serious lack of psychiatric
providers meaning psychiatrists and/or
advanced nurse practitioners with a certificate
in psychiatry. ... The beds are almost like a
rallying point. But the system is so integrated
and so complex that its not just an issue of
beds.
As Croken noted: People keep saying: We
need beds. Well, we dont need beds. Beds
Ive got. What we need are staff. ... So offering
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THEATRE
By Brent Tubbs
And Loco Was Its Name-oh
Bingo, at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre through November 15
he Richmond Hill Barn

placate Margaret and George
Theatres performance
and get them back together
of Bingo at times feels
despite the two continually
like playing bingo hopmissing each other while
ing for a letter and number
breezing through Davids
combination that you dont
home and Wielenga
quite get, but finding yourself
played the sympathetic
pleasantly surprised when you
and understanding sides
make a full card by the end.
of David well. But I was
Allan Strattons farce is a
missing the characters sense
script that demands a lot of
of desperation all night, as
Jackie Skiles, Rebecca
comedic timing with a major
Davids genuine fear of losing
sense of urgency, and while
McCorkle, and Greg Bouljon his tenure, his job, or having
director Dana Skiles Thursday-night staging
even worse happen was not really present.
of the show highlighted a lot of its playfulness,
The final character to enter this melting pot
it was, at times, missing the urgency. But there
is Bryan Woods insurance salesman Weldon
were wonderful moments of verbal ping pong
Plum, a man fixated on selling David death
that I just loved.
insurance. Woods, in a great characterization,
Bingos story follows Josh Wielengas David
makes confident acting choices that are
Pearce, a literature teacher who is hoping to
enjoyable to watch, and even when playwright
make tenure and who apparently doesnt have Stratton makes dramatic leaps from one idea
locks on his doors, as the rest of the cast swoops or plot point to another, Woods does his part
in and out of his home office.
to make the script work. (For those wondering,
We are first introduced to college student
the first hint why the show is called Bingo
Linda, who is working on her poetry with
comes from Weldon having a meltdown in
David. Linda, over the course of the show,
Davids office about his wife being addicted to
slowly ingests more and more drugs, and
the game, even though she never wins.)
is extraordinarily well-played by Rebecca
It works especially well when the pacing
McCorkle, whose comedic understanding
really ramps up, and I loved the quick bursts
of the character shined throughout. (At the
of dialogue that made it seem as though the
beginning of Act II, theres a scene between
characters were playing catch, or like we were
David and a very loaded Linda, and McCorkles watching a tennis match. Whenever these
line deliveries left me giggling well after the
speedy verbal tosses would pop up, the cast
show was over, as did her reaction to the lights
would be so on top of the script that Bingo
being turned down she thought she was
reminded me of a comedy youd see on the
going blind.)
BBC. At one particular moment, there were
Next we meet Davids colleague Margaret
even three different conversations overlapping
Bip, an outspoken woman whose husband
one another, and director Skiles made great use
happens to be Davids boss. Margaret confides
of all four corners of her space here, allowing
that in order to get back at her husband, she
the physical choices to match the verbal ones.
told him that she and David were having an
Bingo, at times, seems like it has a cynical
affair. Enter the slew of misunderstandings,
or dark message suggesting that every time
and farcical gold. Jackie Skiles, as Margaret,
you think youre about to win, you lose. But
commands the stage from her first line.
that message gets turned around through
Befriending a bottle (or two) of scotch and
Richmond Hills winning presentation, as
becoming ever more drunk as the show
even Linda, perhaps the looniest of all the
progresses, Skiles does an excellent job of
shows loons, smartly states, On an elevator,
playing inebriated but remaining coherent,
sometimes it goes up, and sometimes it goes
never taking things as over-the-top as the
down. Just like life.
script could easily allow for. She also has one
Editors note: Author Brent Tubbs will be
very funny moment, with Margaret drunkenly
mocking one of Lindas poems behind her back, contributing reviews alongside the Readers other
new local-theatre correspondents Jeff Ashcraft,
that could have gone on all night.
Dee Canfield, Heather Herkelman, and Victoria
Margarets husband George is another of
Navarro.
Davids uninvited guests, and Greg Bouljon
does an elegant job of playing this distraught
husband. Bouljon jumps from angry to
Bingo runs at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre
confused to sad, as one would if an affair was
(600 Robinson Drive, Geneseo) through
discovered, until his George becomes blinded
November 15, and more information and tickets
by an enraged determination to find his wife
are available by calling (309)944-2244 or visiting
in Davids office. David, meanwhile, tries to
RHPlayers.com.
10
THEATRE
By Thom White
thomasjasonwhite@gmail.com
It Was a Dark and Storied Night

The Pillowman, at the QC Theatre Workshop through November 15
uring its October

In his role as
30 performance,
Katurian, Taylor once
the QC Theatre
again adds a new color
Workshops The Pillowman
to his chameleonic
had me in stitches. While
talent, creating another
I didnt laugh loudly often,
character markedly
I did chuckle repeatedly
different from any other
throughout the perforIve seen him portray. His
mance, only subduing my
Katurian begins as a softlaughs out of concern that
spoken, somewhat fearful,
the subject of my delight
almost slow-minded man
was too dark to be funny.
trying to figure out why
But playwright Martin Mches being held by the
Donaghs dark comedy is
Brody-Tucker Ford, Sam Jones, and police. But as his stories
both unquestionably dark
are put into question and
Brooke Schelly
and outrageously funny. I
he learns that Michal is
mean, it has a young girl (Laila Haley) who also being held, Taylors Katurian grows
considers herself Christ-like proclaimnto a passionate, bold man who defends
ing, I dont think Im Jesus. I [effing] am
his writing talents and demands to check
Jesus! That is some dark comedy.
on and care for his brother. (For his part,
McDonaghs tale of short-story writer
Fairchild is never more believably mentally
Katurian (Thomas Alan Taylor) being
challenged than when delighted by
questioned by detectives Tupolski
something, offering a childlike glee in his
(Reader employee Mike Schulz) and Ariel
scrunched-up face and small hand claps.)
Schulz is ideal for the part of Tupolski
(Cole McFarren) for initially unknown
or rather, the role is perfectly suited
reasons also boasts some of the most
to Schulzs acting sensibilities. Here, the
intriguing theatrical tales Ive heard. As
actor is able to employ what seems to be a
the policemen bring up Katurians stories,
favorite technique of his, which is to turn
theyre read aloud, and every one of them
on a dime. Hell start with a deadpan or
had me riveted and proved as interesting
condescending look at someone as that
as the play as a whole. Then, about an
person prepares to respond, generally
hour into the first act, Katurian stands,
in an aggressive manner. But then hell
designer Robert Postons lighting scheme
suck in air and offer a softer, increasingly
changes to a darker look with washes of
quick speed of speech thats funny both
light, and scenic designer Matthew D.
for being unanticipated and for the
Elliotts interrogation-room side walls
delight in Schulzs tone. As the good
(which look like theyre lined in brushed
metal) swing forward to create stage wings. cop of the duo, Schulz also wears an air
of superiority over both Katurian and
From behind these wings, Brooke Schelly,
McFarrens hotheaded, violent Ariel.
Sam Jones, Brody-Tucker Ford, and Laila
I was amused and frightened by him,
Haley emerge, fully done up by costume
knowing Id hate to be questioned by this
and makeup designer Ashlea Meyer to
detective for the shaming way in which
look like puppets. Portraying the mother,
he interrogates.
father, boy, and girl in Katurians stories,
Yet again, the QC Theatre Workshop
director Tyson Danner has these four
actors move about like marionettes, adding proves that it sets the bar high for itself
and its subsequent productions, as well
an increasaingly creepy air to the already
as for the surrounding community. The
creepy tales theyre acting out.
Pillowman is an exceptional play staged
I was fascinated with The Pillowman
exceptionally well here. With sharp wit,
from beginning to end, not only for
extraordinary creativity, soul-piercing
McDonaghs genius script, but also for
Danners tense, humorous, surreal staging. provocation of thought, and remarkable
performances, this production reminds me
This encompasses not only the puppet
sequences, but the beautifully paced scenes why I love theatre.
in which Katurian is questioned, and his
The Pillowman runs at the QC Theatre
conversations with brother Michal (James
Fairchild), who is also being questioned for Workshop (1730 Wilkes Avenue,
Davenport) through November 15,
the deaths of several local children kids
and more information and tickets are
killed in ways that closely resemble the
fantastical, disturbing deaths of children in available at (563)650-2396 or visiting
QCTheatreWorkshop.org.
Katurians stories.
Movie Reviews
11
by Mike
Mike Schulz
Schulz mike@rcreader.com
mike@rcreader.com
by
Bored. Mike Bored.
SPECTRE
Watching the opening credits to the

new James Bond thriller Spectre, I leaned
back in my seat, smiled, and thought,
Man, I love these things. Not Bond
movies, per se, but their opening credits.
The lushly rendered colors. The serenely
gliding camera pans. The artful poses
and undulating torsos. The charming,
deferential formality of the stars name
followed by as Ian Flemings James
Bond 007 in . The mystery of the
accompanying pop song, which is as likely
to be atrocious as marvelous. (Spectres
Writings on the Wall, sung by Sam
Smith, leans more toward the former.
And call it gender bias or even blatant
sexism, but I do think that unless youre
Paul McCartney or maybe Simon Le Bon,
these duties should really be handled by
women.)
But my absolute favorite thing about
the James Bond title sequences is that in
the 53 years since Dr. No, theyve hardly
changed a whit, meaning that those
serving such below-the-line positions as
second-unit assistant director, supervising
sound editor, and Mr. Craigs makeup
get listed at the start right alongside Ian
Fleming and Daniel Craig themselves. Its
a lovely gesture and a touching hat-tip
to the series longevity, and its got to be
cool for those professionals whose names
usually flash on-screen while patrons are
leaving the auditorium. I bet its cool even
if, as in Spectre, your eye is being averted
from those names by the silhouetted
octopus tentacles shown embracing Bond
and his two nubile lady friends. At first,
I wondered: Why an octopus? To suggest
the elastic, multi-limbed reach of evil? To
prepare us for
Bonds head
an underwater
and threatens
Bond in
to remove all
the vein of
memory of his
Thunderball?
love for Spectres
I never really
principal Bond
got my answer,
Girl, the French
but after twocutie Madeleine
and-a-half
Swann. Given
punishingly
how vacantly La
long hours, I
Seydoux plays
started thinking
this insultingly
Daniel Craig in Spectre
the creature
shallow role,
was merely there to create a perverse
though, that would hardly be a loss.
nostalgia for the comparative wit and
Which brings us to the movies chief
excitement of Octopussy.
disappointment: After the prelude and
As usual with Bond movies, the credits
title sequence are over, everything is a
are preceded by an action scene. As is
disappointment, or at least everything we
oftentimes the case with this franchise,
traditionally enter these movies hoping
this scene is the films best one. Opening
to love. Seydoux and Monica Bellucci
in Mexico City during a Day of the
are bland as the requisite vixens, even
Dead celebration, director Sam Mendes
if it is refreshing, in the latters case, to
stages a wonderful, seemingly uncut
finally see an age-appropriate Bond Girl.
tracking shot in which Craigs 007, in full
(With Bellucci 51 and Craig 47, shes
skeleton garb, escorts a young woman
practically a Bond Cougar.) Our superamidst throngs of parade attendees while
agents support team of Ralph Fiennes
tailing an apparent bad guy. Mendes
M, Naomie Harris Monneypenny,
camera follows Bond and Unnamed
and Ben Whishaws Q is strangely
Bond Girl through the streets and up a
inconsequential this time around; the
staircase and into his hotel room. And
stranded-looking actors appear to be
just when youre getting used to Mendes
waiting for script pages that havent
Bondman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of
been written. (Apparently, the series
Ignorance) stunt, the whiz-bang editing
has also moved long past the reliable
kicks into gear, bringing with it human
amusement of Qs gadgetry, and when
stunts, an explosion, Bond sliding
Bond was handed a mere wristwatch
down a crumbling rooftop, and a rather
here, at least Craig had the sense to look
harrowing bit involving a perilously outcrestfallen.) Craig is a reliable tough guy,
of-control helicopter. Its a good, strong
yet a depressingly uninteresting one here;
opener, and later were given car chases
Hoyte Van Hoytemas unadventurous
and shoot-outs, some brutal fisticuffs
cinematography is a steep comedown
between Craig and Dave Bautista, and
from Roger Deakins Skyfall lighting;
a mechanized needle that burrows into
the stunts and effects are adequate but
unmemorable.
And sadly, Bonds nemeses are the
most disappointing elements of all.
Andrew Scott, playing an unctuously
untrustworthy Joint Intelligence
Service suit who wants to shutter the
double-oh program, is too familiar as
Sherlocks lunatic Moriarty to deliver
similar shivers here, and beyond being
generically evil, hes been given one
of the most embarrassing exits in the
history of Bond-villain dispatchment.
(Hes basically one flailing arm away
from Murray Hamilton tumbling down
Psychos staircase.) As for Christoph
Waltz, whose malevolent motives as
Franz Oberhauser can be effectively
summarized as daddy issues, there
would probably be more fun in his
casting, and his performance, if the
actor hadnt already been playing a
Bond villain in every movie hes made
since Inglourious Basterds. I realize
Ive now gotten to the end of my
Spectre review with barely any regard
to the plot. I also realize that couldnt
possibly matter less. When nearly
every ingredient on a pizza tastes
undercooked or spoiled, is there a
point in even mentioning the crust?
THE PEANUTS MOVIE

During its early stages of
development, there must have been
considerable pressure put on its
filmmakers to make The Peanuts Movie
more relatable to todays kids by
having Charles M. Schulzs comic-strip
characters listen to Vince Guaraldi
on their earbuds, for example, or by
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Whats Happenin
Music
Dido & Aeneas
Augustana College
Friday, November 20, through
Sunday, November 22, 7 p.m.
uring many summers,

including the most recent
two, the talents involved with
Opera @ Augustana open Genesius Guilds
seasons in Rock Islands Lincoln Park with
lighthearted comic operas and operettas. This
year, it was Puccinis Gianni Schicchi. Last year, it
was Strauss Die Fledermaus. Between 2005 and
2007, it was a trio of Gilbert & Sullivans: The
Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado, and Patience.
But the organization also remains active
during the school year, and from November 20
through 22, in Augies Wallenberg Hall, Opera
@ Augustana will proudly present the Baroque
composer Henry Purcells Dido & Aeneas, one
of the earliest of all English operas and perhaps
Purcells most familiar work. A note to those
unfamiliar with the piece: A lighthearted comic
opera this absolutely aint.
What Dido & Aeneas is, instead, is a thrillingly
romantic and tragic tale of wartime conquest,
supernatural interference, and eternal love
thwarted. Purcells and librettist Nahum Tates
collaboration (believed to have premiered in
1689) finds the betrothed queen of Carthage Dido
and Trojan Aeneas eventually, unfairly separated
via the machinations of a wicked Sorceress. And
while the operas mood is frequently downbeat,
theres enormous exhilaration in Purcells soaring
compositions,
which will likely
soar further when
performed by Opera
@ Augustanas gifted
cast.
In this
presentation helmed
by Michelle Crouch,
now in her second
year as director of
Opera @ Augustana,
Dido will be played by Emmalynn Tully, Aeneas
by Steven Mondloch, and the Sorceress by Jamie
Hochmuth, with the rest of Dido & Aeneas roles
assumed by Taylor Anderson, Moira Dunn,
Ellenelle Gilliam, Drew Gilson, Meghan Noonan,
John Whitson, and the dozen performers
enacting the Chorus. But how acquainted are you
with the opera theyre enacting? Try matching the
following six Dido & Aeneas musical numbers
with the character or characters who sing them.
1) If not for mine
2) Cupid only throws the dart
3) When I am laid in earth
4) Your counsel all is urged in vain
5) Behold upon my bending spear
6) Ho, ho, ho! Ho, ho, ho!
A) Dido
B) Aeneas
C) the Chorus
For more information on, and tickets to, Opera
@ Augustanas Dido & Aeneas, call (309)794-7306
or visit Augustana.edu/arts.
Movie
Run Free: The True Story of

Caballo Blanco
The Establishment
Monday, November 16, 7 p.m.
n November 16, in an event sponsored by the

Quad Cities Trail & Ultra Runners organization,
Rock Islands The Establishment will host a 7 p.m.
screening of the 2015 documentary Run Free: The
Story of Caballo Blanco. I certainly hope that the
venues concession area will be open that night,
because Ive seen director
Sterling Norens film, and trust
me: Given the intimidating onscreen endurance tests, youre
gonna want to stay hydrated
just watching this thing.
Based on a 2009 New York
Times bestseller by Christopher
McDougall, Run Free explores
the culture of the Tarahumara
Native Americans residing in
northwestern Mexico long-renowned for their abilities
in long-distance or ultra running. Navigating their
environments steep hills, rocky canyons, and other
perilous locales, the Tarahumara (some running
barefoot, some on running shoes crafted from the
rubber of discarded automobile tires) are known to
run upwards of 50 miles a day. And thats roughly the
length of the annual Copper Canyon Ultra-Marathon
created in the 1990s by Run Frees central figure, Micah
True an American runner who lived among the
Tarahumara, shared a passion for their culture, and
was better known by his nickname Caballo Blanco,
or the White Horse.
As McDougall admits in the film, Micah True
who unexpectedly passe

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ed away, in 2012, during a run

Wilderness wasnt the most
Norens off-screen prodding,
great deal of insight regarding
rough such a rigorous
, and he remains absolutely
bject of his past. (This
ing when Noren offers the
had a career as a professional
nded with an opponents death
anco refuses to utter a word
ue remains a fascinating film
n you compare his cryptic and
bighearted generosity of his
umanitarian efforts, and the
we he inspires in the runners
who come to join him and the
Tarahumara in the climactic
ootage from 2012s UltraMarathon.
The winner of the 2015
Arizona International Film
estivals Best Documentary
itation and an Award of
xcellence recipient at
un Free boasts a lovely,
re by composer Trace Bundy
nched photography by
Escobar. It also boasts some of
gaging interviewees that 2015
a gentleman credited as
ald was one of my favorites
entle yearning to run. Maybe
h a hot and rocky canyon,
, and preferably to the nearest
plenish your fluids.
n on the Establishments
The True Story of Caballo
Facebook page; for tickets,
ents/runfree.

by Mike Schulz
mike@rcreader.com
Music
John Moreland
Village Theatre
Saturday, November 21, 7 p.m.
klahoma-based Americana
and alt-country musician
John Moreland released his third
solo album, High on Tulsa Heat,
this past April, and in its review
of the artists latest, the New
York Times described Morelands
voice as full of potholes and
gravel. I could say the same of
the driveway to my home, but in
the paper of records case, this is
actually meant as high praise.
And high praise is nothing
new to this 30-year-old singer/
songwriter, who will perform
in a special Moeller Mondays
Village Theatre concert on
November 21. Born in Longview,
Texas, Moreland and his family
were residents of Oklahoma
when John, as a teenage guitarist,
began playing in local punk and
rock bands. Influenced, however,
by such artists as Steve Earle and
Townes Van Zandt, Moreland
began to concentrate more on
folk and Americana leanings,
and at age 20 he gathered some
like-minded talents to form
the Black Gold Band, which
released its debut album Endless
Oklahoma in 2008.
Three years later, Morelands
musical presence really began

to be felt when the mans name
came attached to no fewer than
three 2011 albums: Things I
Cant Control with the Black
Gold Band, Everything the Hard
Way with his side outfit the Dust
Bowl Souls, and Earthbound
Blues, the first of his fulllength solo efforts. The latter
received considerable notice
and airplay, and led to 2013s
solo endeavor In the Throes,
in which Morelands forcefully
earthy vocals and determinedly
honest and soulful songwriting
combined for an album that
Pitchfork.com called a sorrowful
and spare collection of heavyhearted country rockers. (Thats
also a not-altogether-inaccurate
description of the bikers on Sons
of Anarchy, so it makes sense
that three of Morelands songs
Gospel, Heaven, and Your
Spell were featured during
that series run.)
Yet for all of his acclaim, with
even political commentator
Rachel Maddow tweeting, If
the American music business
made any sense, guys like John
Moreland would be household

names, the Village Theatres
headliner has likely experienced
nothing to rival the response to
High on Tulsa Heat. Boasting 10
confessional tales of hardscrabble
American existence, the album
inspired Pitchfork.com to write,
Though many of the songs
convey images of earthiness
and of dirt, theres a beauty
that helps the collection soar
above the ground. In its own
rave, PopMatters.com predicted
that the Oklahoma songwriter
will be the touchstone for the
next generation of Americana
artists. That aforementioned
New York Times review lauded
Morelands beautifully abraded
voice ... marked by flexibility and
candor.
And whats perhaps most
astonishing of all is that, as
Moreland told NewsOK.com, he
recorded the entire album over
the course of a few days ... in
his parents home ... while they
were on vacation. I remember
what I did in my parents home
whenever they went on vacation,
but it sure wasnt anything as
constructive as recording an
album.
John Moreland performs
locally with opening sets by
Christian Lee Hutson and Micah
Schnabel of Two Cow Garage,
and tickets are available by
visiting EventBrite.com.
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What Else
Is Happenin
MUSIC
Thursday, November 12 JC
Brooks & the Uptown Sound.
Punk and soul musicians in
concert, with an opening set by
The Maytags. The Redstone Room
(129 Main Street, Davenport). 8
p.m. $11.50-12. For tickets and
information, call (563)326-1333 or
visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Thursday, November 12
Strangled Darlings. Concert with
pop musicians George Veech and
Jessica Anderly. Rozz-Tox (2108
Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8
p.m. $5-10. For information, call
(309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
For a 2015 interview with the band,
visit RCReader.com/y/darlings.
Friday, November 13
Mannheim Steamroller
Christmas. Holiday-themed
multimedia music spectacle,
directed by Grammy winner Chip
Davis. i wireless Center (1201 River
Drive, Moline). 7 p.m. $39.50-69.50.
For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or
visit iwirelessCenter.com.
Friday, November 13 The
Cerny Brothers. Folk/Americana
musicians and siblings Robert and
Scott in concert. The Redstone
Room (129 Main Street, Davenport).
7 p.m. $8-10. For tickets and
visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Saturday, November 14
WindSync. Concert with the
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quintet of wind and horn players,
A Sunday-night Moeller Mondays
in a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist
Presents concert with Michigan-based
presentation. First Presbyterian
singer/songwriter Garrett Borns,
Church of Davenport (1702 Iowa
featuring an opening set by Avid
Street, Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $10-15.
Dancer. Village Theatre (2113 East
For tickets, call (563)326-1691. For
11th Street, Davenport). 7 p.m. $12-15.
information, call (309)793-1213 or visit
For information, visit Facebook.com/
QuadCityArts.com.
moellermondays.
Saturday, November 14 Darius
Sunday, November 15 The Bones
Rucker. Country and R&B musician in
of J.R. Jones. Roots, blues, and folk
concert, with opening sets by Davis
music with singer/songwriter J.R.
Nail and A Thousand Horses. i wireless
Linaberry, featuring an opening set
Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). 7:30
by Them SomBitches. Rozz-Tox (2108
p.m. $29.75-49.75. For tickets, call
Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m.
(800)745-3000 or
$5-10. For information,
visit iwirelessCenter.
call (309)200-0978 or
com.
visit RozzTox.com.
Saturday,
Monday,
November 14
November 16
Martin Sexton.
Brothertiger. A
Singer/songwriter
Moeller Mondays
performing in
Presents concert with
support of his new
The Games Afoot @ Playcrafters - singer/songwriter
album Mix Tape
John Jagos one-man
opens November 13
of the Open Road,
band. Rozz-Tox (2108
with an opening set by Hope Country.
Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $8The Redstone Room (129 Main Street,
12. For information, call (309)200-0978
Davenport). 8 p.m. $29.50-33. For
or visit RozzTox.com.
tickets and information, call (563)326Friday, November 20, and
1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org. Saturday, November 21 Holiday
Sunday, November 15 Quad
Pops. Annual holiday presentation by
City Music Guild Youth Chorus:
the Quad City Symphony Orchestra,
Music from the Stage & Screen.
with classical and contemporary music
Student singers perform selections
accompanying the circus artists of
from Music Guilds past productions
Cirque de la Symphonie. Adler Theatre
of Mary Poppins, Sweet Charity, No, No
(136 East Third Street, Davenport).
Nanette, Gypsy, and Mame. Prospect
Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 2 and 8 p.m.
Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue,
$10-75. For tickets and information,
Moline). 2 p.m. $5-10. For tickets and
call (563)322-7276 or visit QCSO.org.
Friday, November 20 Joe
QCMusicGuild.com.
Robinson. Concert with the Australian
Sunday, November 15 Oasis
guitar virtuoso, featuring an opening
Saxophone Quartet. Nathan Nabb,
set by Nick & the Ovorols. The
James Bunte, Dave Camwell, and
Redstone Room (129 Main Street,
James Romain in a WVIK/QCSO
Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $16.75-17. For
Signature Series concert. Augustana
tickets and information, call (563)326Colleges Wallenberg Hall (3520
1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Seventh Avenue, Rock Island). 2 p.m.
For a 2011 interview with Robinson,
$10-25. For tickets and information,
visit RCReader.com/y/robinson.
call (563)322-7276 or visit QCSO.org.
Friday, November 20 Bucktown
Sunday, November 15 Lila
Revue. Celebration of Mississippi
Ammons & the Daniel Leahy Trio.
River Valley culture through music,
Jazz musicians present a 3 p.m.
storytelling, poetry, and humor with
workshop ($5 adults, free for kids)
emcee Scott Tunnicliff and special
and 6 p.m. concert ($10-15) in the
guests Tony Hoeppner, Frankie Joe
Third Sunday Jazz series, appearing
Wilderman, Robyn McVey, and Just
with guests Ron Wilson and Marc
for Fun. Nighswander Theatre (2822
Santiago. The Redstone Room (129
Eastern Avenue, Davenport). 8 p.m.
Main Street, Davenport). For tickets
$13 at the door. For information, visit
and information, call (309)373BucktownRevue.com.
0790 or visit Polyrhythms.org or
Friday, November 20
RiverMusicExperience.org.
Communion Residency. Concert with
Sunday, November 15 BRNS.
the Brooklyn-based Highly Suspect,
COMEDY
Germany-based AudioDamn!, and

Quad Cities-based The Multiple Cat.
Thursday, November 12 truTVs
Village Theatre (2113 East 11th Street,
Impractical
Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $8Jokers. The
13. For information, visit
Tenderloins
CommunionMusic.com.
Comedy Troupe
Saturday, November
of Sal Vulcano,
21 Jon Wayne & the
Joe Gatto, James
Pain. Concert with the
Murr Murray,
roots and reggae-rock
and Brian Q
musicians, featuring an
Quinn perform
Holiday Pops with Cirque de la
opening set by Rude
Symphonie @ Adler Theatre - No- in their Wheres
Punch. The Redstone
Larry Tour. Adler
vember 20 and 21
Room (129 Main
Theatre (136
Street, Davenport).
East Third Street, Davenport). 7 p.m.
9 p.m. $11.50-12. For tickets and
$49.50-250. For tickets, call (800)745information, call (563)326-1333 or visit
3000 or visit AdlerTheatre.com.
RiverMusicExperience.org.
Friday, November 13 Hunt for
Saturday, November 21 The
Murder. Dinner and an interactive
Lonely Wild. Los Angeles-based folk
murder-mystery comedy with the
musicians in concert, with an opening
Its a Mystery troupe, written by Patti
set by Young Buffalo. Rozz-Tox (2108
Flaherty. Skellington Manor Banquet
Third Avenue, Rock Island). 9 p.m. $8.
& Event Center (420 18th Street, Rock
For information, call (309)200-0978 or
Island). $35 includes dinner and show.
visit RozzTox.com. For a 2013 interview
6 p.m. doors. For information and to
with the band, visit RCReader.com/y/
reserve, call (563)344-9187 or visit
wild.
ItsAMysteryQC.com.
Friday, November 13 The After
Hour. Andrew King hosts a late-night
Thursday, November 12, through
talk show with guest comedian Nick
Sunday, November 22 Big Rock
Butler, local author Ryan Collins, and
Candy Christmas. Holiday sequel to
musician Jenny Lynn Stacy. Circa 21
the bluegrass musical comedy Big
Speakeasy (1818 Third Avenue, Rock
Rock Candy Mountain, written and
Island). 10:30 p.m. $8-10. For tickets
directed by Tristan Tapscott. District
and information, call (309)786-7733
Theatre (1724 Fourth Avenue, Rock
extension 2 or visit Circa21.
Island). Thursday through
com.
Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday
Friday, November 20
2 p.m. $20. For tickets
Rock into Murder. Dinner
and information, call
and an interactive murder(309)235-1654 or visit
mystery comedy with the
DistrictTheatre.com.
Its a Mystery troupe, written
Friday, November
by Craig Michaels and Scott
13, through Sunday,
Naumann. Skellington Manor
November 22 The
Banquet & Event Center (420
Games Afoot. Ken
Lila Ammons @ The 18th Street, Rock Island). $35
Ludwigs holiday-themed
includes dinner and show. 6
Redstone Room mystery comedy,
p.m. doors. For information
November 15
directed by Cindy Ramos.
and to reserve, call (563)344-9187 or
Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th
visit ItsAMysteryQC.com.
Avenue, Moline). Friday and Saturday
Saturday, November 21 Marc
7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $13. For
Skippy Price. Comedian and
tickets and information, call (309)762Family Ties co-star performs in an As
0330 or visit Playcrafters.com.
Seen on TV night with the Blacklist
comedians and comedian Wayne
Girls Night: The Musical. Touring
Wiskow. The Backroom Comedy
production of the musical comedy
Theatre (1510 North Harrison Street,
about five girlfriends and a night of
Davenport). 9 p.m. $14. For tickets and
karaoke. Adler Theatre (136 East Third
Street, Davenport). 8 p.m. $33-48.
BlacklistComedy.com.
For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit
AdlerTheatre.com.
THEATRE
WORDS FROM THE EDITOR
by Kathleen McCarthy
km@rcreader.com
Voting for the Lesser Evil Is Still a Vote for Evil

Nonjudicial review for mortgage
foreclosures that allows banks to use fraudulent
documentation to secure writs that evict
legitimate owners from their homes.
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,
a privately owned corporation replacing
county recorders tasked with permanently
documenting land transfers, thereby preserving
integrity of chain of titles for private property.
Nonsensical gerrymandering of voting
districts designed specifically to protect
incumbents.
Veterans inhumanely unserved, including
more than 365 days waiting for disability
claims to be processed.
Denying critical health care to veterans
because they dont live in reasonable proximity
to VA hospitals.
Asset-forfeiture laws that allow
government to seize peoples assets upon arrest
but without a conviction.

Disregard for the U.S. Constitutions
Fourth Amendment, which requires due
process under which searches and/or
seizures of persons, houses, papers, and effects
via an oath-backed demonstration of probable
cause are strictly prohibited.
Secret mass surveillance of innocent
Americans that violates the bedrock
constitutionally protected right to be secure in
our persons, properties, papers, and effects.
Secret government courts (FISA) that
create secret laws that are enforced with gag
orders to prevent Americans from learning of
such gross violations.
Retaliation against whistleblowers in both
the public and private sector to discourage
employees from coming forward to report
serious wrongdoings theyve observed.
Intrusive groping and radiation screening
at airports of millions of innocent Americans,

including exposure for TSA employees to daily
radiation doses without their consent.
Parts of the STOCK Act quietly repealed
by Congress for the purpose of personally
enriching members because it allows for
insider trading via IPOs and other financial
advantages that would be considered a crime if
the general population engaged in these same
practices.
Fill in any I missed for yourself.
These are only the tip of the iceberg of
policies, activities, and a general ethos in
government that has defied its constitutionally
enumerated purpose with impunity because
Americans are not doing their part in holding
representatives accountable for any of it.
What kind of people with core principles
of equality in liberty and justice that boasts a
republic under the rule of law, complete with a
GUEST COMMENTARY
Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights

would suffer these ongoing, ever-increasing
political atrocities?
We elect the representatives who enact
these monstrous policies, so do not think for
a moment that any of us gets a pass when
held to account at the Pearly Gates, especially
considering the great suffering that results.
These activities by government are our
doing by proxy, and we are the only ones
who can undo them. So take a hard look and
decide once and for all if any of the above
is acceptable. Then suck it up and vote the
incumbents who represented you wrongly in
these matters out of office. You need not fear
electing the opposite party because there is not
a dimes worth of difference. In other words,
voting for the lesser evil is still voting for evil,
so shame on you for excusing yourself for the
repulsive act.
Beyond the Dogs Tail: The Marvelously Expressive Mouth
he head is one of the leading communication tools a dog will use to let other dogs
know what its thinking and feeling. The
head consists of several body parts and each one
is used in conjunction with the others to send
the memo about its intentions: the position of
the head, what the eyes are doing, the position
of the ears, what the dogs mouth is doing. In a
wonderful book by one on my favorite authors,
How to Speak Dog, Stanley Coren gives it to
us step-by-step. When we learn to put it all
together, we can understand what our dogs are
telling us.
The mouth of a dog gives plenty of
information on how the dog may be feeling.
It can tell you if the dog is angry or fearful, if
something is interesting, or Hey, I am totally
relaxed. A relaxed dog will have relaxed facial
muscles with the mouth slightly open. Just the
simple act of closing that mouth or a slight
change in the head position and the dog is
telling us it is interested in something else and
evaluating the situation.
If the lip curls or the lips pull back and the
teeth and/or gums are exposed, that is a clear
warning sign to all involved. People will tell
me: I did not see any signs. He just bit me.
But there is usually a progression of signs that
is missed by most people but they wont be
missed by another dog. You will have a slight
lip curl, meaning I am annoyed or Will you
just leave me alone? Then you will have the lip
curl to show you more of the teeth and some
wrinkling of the nose and muzzle area, with the
mouth partly open. This means one thing: Back
off or I will bite! When we get to the gums and
teeth and the stare and growl, if you have not yet
backed off, its usually too late.
Even with all of the signs of the mouth, we

need to understand the position of the head. Is
it forward, is the dog looking away, is the head
up with a direct stare? The head gives us just
a few of the complexities of dog language, and
they all have to be assessed quickly when you
are working with a dog that has behavior issues.
On top of that, you take in the position of the
body and what the dogs fur is doing. Is the dog
leaning forward or back? What is the tail doing?
What is the position of the ears, and what are
those eyes telling me? You generally have a few
seconds to get the message.
Ill deal with the dogs ears and eyes in
another article, but here are a few other
indicators to look for with the mouth.
Yawning. Yes, your dog may be tired and
would love to take a nap. But a yawn in canine
language says a few other things. A dog under
stress will yawn; an anxious dog will yawn. It
also is language to another dog: I am not a
threat. It is a calming signal to another dog.
Humans can learn to give calming signals to
dogs.
Licking. Dog licking is actually a very
complex communication behavior, and each
situation must be interpreted individually. A
fearful or stressed dog may lick its own lips, for
example.
A dog licking a person can be affection
from your best friend. But licking can also
communicate dominance, state of mind, and
the intentions of the dog.
Remember the calming signal of the yawn;
licking can also be that same type of signal,
sending those same intentions. Puppies lick to
say, Hey, I am a good kiddo. I am friendly and
happy. As they get older, it shows they are also
no threat.
There is a shirt that says, My dog kissed
me on the mouth and I liked it. Who am I to
argue?
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By Jean Regenwether
greyhnd@iowatelecom.net
Jean Regenwether has worked with animals in

shelters and rescues since 1970, specializes in
basic and intermediate dog training, and offers
home-based training.
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COVER STORY

by Jeff Ignatius
jeff@rcreader.com
MOVIES
Filling a Major Mental-Health Gap Bored. Mike Bored.

beds without staff is ... disingenuous. We want
people to get effective care, not simply [to be]
warehoused. ... There is no value to having beds
if there is nobody to treat the patients in those
beds. Our patients are not tired; theyre ill. They
have serious psychiatric issues that need the
attention of our staff.
Genesis in recent years began a psychiatric
hospitalist program, presently employing two
psychiatrists for its 18 active inpatient beds.
Well continue to expand our staff in support
of the expanded bed capacity, Croken said.
He added that Genesis inquired how SBH
would bring new psychiatrists to the area, and
we have been told that is proprietary, and they
will not share their strategy.
So a key question is whether SBH or local
hospitals can better recruit and retain mentalhealth professionals, in particular psychiatrists.
Strategic Behavioral Health says it uses a
national recruiting company.
The companys CON application doesnt
specify its proposed hospitals level of staffing,
but it states that SBH intends to recruit
highly trained and specialized clinicians (i.e.,
psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and
counselors) to the local community to not only
work within our hospital but work within the
community in a shared resources fashion.
This suggests that Strategic Behavioral Healths
model involves contracting with psychiatrists
in private practice to provide services at the
hospital.
Giving Reform Time
Those concerns about Strategic Behavioral

Healths business practices and its impact on
existing hospitals are, of course, less important
than the issue of results. Assuming theres not
a need for inpatient psychiatric care sufficient
to support the expansion efforts of Genesis and
UnityPoint and SBHs hospital, which of those
would provide the best care at the lowest cost?
Croken said that Strategic Behavioral
Healths facilities nationwide have an average
length of stay almost twice as long as Genesis
and UnityPoints and higher readmission
rates: Care is important. But not as important
as the quality of care. ... If your goal is to find
a place to put somebody immediately, then
maybe having a lot of beds makes sense to
you. But if your goal is getting people out of
care and returned to productive normalcy, the
number of the beds is much less important
than the quality of care delivered at those
beds.
Strategic Behavioral Healths CON
application states that its average adult length of
stay is 9.5 days; Croken said Genesis is 4.5 days.
SBHs percentage of adult re-hospitalization for
mental-health reasons is 13 percent, compared
to Genesis 6 percent. Duke said that in August,
the Robert Young Centers average length of

stay was 4.5 days, and its readmission rate (for
any reason not just mental health) was 10
percent.
Those outcomes obviously bear on the cost
of care which in turn affects the cost of both
private and publicly funded health insurance.
Additionally, Robert Young Center President
Duke said its too early to know how Iowas
mental-health reform effort will affect how care
is delivered and consequently the need for
additional inpatient beds: Historically in Iowa,
the system has been dependent on inpatient and
institutional care. ... Iowas plan for mentalhealth reform is moving away from inpatient or
institutional care and creating a delivery system
that is coordinated and integrated within the
general health-care system, allowing for the
patients to be treated in the least-restrictive
environment rather than just simply having an
inpatient bed for patients.
So while nobody disputes the need for more
inpatient psychiatric beds in the Quad Cities and
the five-county mental-health region in Iowa,
there is a question of how many beds. I think
right now its too soon, and were not allowing
the opportunity for reform to take full hold,
Duke said.
To see what reform might look like in Iowa
if done well, you could look at a three-year
demonstration project undertaken by the Robert
Young Center. The initiative worked with 366
patients who had a severe mental illness along
with other simultaneous health problems. The
goal, Duke said, was to coordinate their care
and integrate their care within the general
health-care system.
Integrated health care is particularly
important considering that many people with
serious mental illness have other chronic health
conditions a fact that Strategic Behavior
Health cant address because its facility wouldnt
offer any medical services.
The Robert Young Project project reduced
emergency-room visits by 50 percent, inpatient
psychiatric admissions by 54 percent, and
inpatient medical admissions by 48 percent,
Duke said, cutting health-care claims by $8.1
million. Furthermore, patient-submitted quality
of life scores measuring emotional, mental,
and physical health more than doubled.
We were treating patients in the leastrestrictive level of care, and the appropriate level
of care, Duke said.
I asked whether Iowas new mentalhealth system could produce similar results.
Absolutely, he said. The reform efforts
are underway, and they have some of the
components that weve already implemented
on the Illinois side of the river. ... The delivery
system and the reform need the opportunity to
continue to mature.
having Charlie
Brown and
company reveal
themselves to
be superheroes.
Consequently,
the highest
compliment I
can pay director
Steve Martinos
animated entertainment is that, 3D
presentation aside, it couldve easily run
on a double bill with 1969s beloved A
Boy Named Charlie Brown. It mightve
even been the preferred feature, as there
arent any sappy Rod McKuen tunes
or any signs of modern technology
(characters talk on clunky black rotary
phones), or pop-culture references, or
fart jokes. You wont even register any
distracting celebrity voices. Kristin
Chenoweth is credited for enacting
Snoopys fantasy girlfriend Fifi, but when
I saw the performers name listed at the
end, Ill be damned if I could think of a
single sound she made.
What you will be given in the
determinedly old-fashioned (and
G-rated!) The Peanuts Movie is a
90-minute onslaught of sheer charm,
and, for older viewers, maybe more trips
down Memory Lane than you can count.
The personalities of Charlie Brown, Lucy,
Linus, Schroeder, and the rest are just
as you remember them, and even the
central storyline, in which Charlie Brown
tries to make a good impression on the
Little Red-Haired Girl, inspires a tingle
of recognition. But I dont think its an
exaggeration to say that every minute
of this film boasted at least one detail
that made this longtime fan grin. Many
of them were hoped for and expected:
the sprightly twinkle of Guaraldis
recognizable piano tunes and the
gorgeous melancholy of Christmastime
Is Here; Snoopy in shades and a Joe Cool
T-shirt; Lucy, during the end credits,
setting up Charlie Brown for football
failure. But so many more Id forgotten
since my last exposure to the Peanuts
gang: Peppermint Patty calling Charlie
Brown Chuck and Marcie calling him
Charles (also: Marcie addressing Patty
as sir); Sally cooing over her Sweet
Babboo Linus; Shermy, at the school
dance, doing that move where he walks
in place with his arms outstretched
like a zombie. And when the film isnt
referencing, its generally mighty clever:
Charlie Brown managing to stand under
a raincloud even in the middle of a
gymnasium; the misguided kid searching
By Mike Schulz
mike@rcreader.com
in vain for
what hes heard
is the most
challenging
book ever
written Leos
Toy Store
by Warren
Peace. (While
I smiled far
more than I laughed at the movie, I did
let out a cackle when Charlie Brown
finally got his mitts on Leo Tolstoys War
& Peace and fell asleep six words into the
first chapter.)
Faithful in spirit and beautiful in
execution, The Peanuts Movie is a
thorough delight, and not even the
superfluous 3D effects which wont add
much to the experience beyond extra
bucks for 20th Century Fox can sully its
considerable appeal. I do, however, have
two caveats. The minor one is that there
are a few too many time-killing sequences
involving Snoopys aerial adventures with
the Red Baron, which are nicely animated
but seem to exist solely to account for
the 3D surcharge. The major, far less
forgivable one is that the film is preceded
by yet another of those increasingly
irksome animated shorts involving
Ice Ages Scrat and his eternal quest to
consume that pesky acorn. This one, titled
Cosmic Scrat-Tastrophe, is borderline
hideous a noisy, charmless, desperately
unfunny outing that sends its prehistoric
squirrel to space and, unfortunately,
refuses to let him die there. Between its
obvious nods to adult sci-fi fare such as
2001 and Gravity and its nauseatingly
hyperactive slapstick (at one point, Scrat
gets crushed in the nuts by a nut), this
short is like a brain-damaged version of
some Itchy & Scratchy parody from
The Simpsons, and 100-percent the wrong
way to begin something as warm and
gentle as The Peanuts Movie. (Denis Leary
delivers one line as his saber-toothed cat
Diego, and sounds rightfully mortified
even to be doing that.) See Charles M.
Schulzs creations on-screen for sure, but
try to arrive at their film 10 minutes late;
prefacing The Peanuts Movie with Cosmic
Scrat-Tastrophe is like gearing up for
Sophies Choice with a segment or two of
Jackass.
For reviews of Burnt, Our Brand Is Crisis,
Truth, and other current releases, visit
RiverCitiesReader.com.
Follow Mike on Twitter at Twitter.com/
MikeSchulzNow.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Featured Image from the Quad Cities Photography Club

(The River Cities
Reader each month
will feature an image or
images from the Quad
Cities Photography
Club.)
field of sunflowers on a beautiful sunny day in

July was the subject for
some members of the
Quad Cities Photography Club. Jackie Gerse
created this unusual
image from those she
photographed that day.
She extracted just the
face of one flower from
the rest of the original
image and processed
it with Lightroom and
then in Photoshop.
She explains what she
did to get the image:
In Photoshop, I did a
technique called step
and repeat, which was
set up to duplicate the
original image while
reducing it in size and
then rotating it. After
the process yielded
around 30 duplicated
layers, they were moved
into position to form
a spiral. In order to
perfect the spiral,
masking was applied
to the layers to get the
petals to flow around
the spiral. Then a little
burning was done to
darken the area behind
the petals so the spiral
appeared to have more
depth.
Jackie had seen
similar images created
with a plug-in called
Pixel Bender that is
unavailable for newer
editions of Photoshop. Because she
couldnt find a program to automate
the process, she manually constructed
the image. She said: It took a bit of
experimenting, but it was a fun process
and I was happy with the outcome.
For the original image, Jackie used a
Nikon D800 with a 24-70-millimeter lens
at 70 millimeters, ISO 200, and 1/1,600th

of a second. She used f/6.3 to get a
shallower depth of field, so only the main
portion was focused.
The Quad Cities Photography Club
welcomes visitors and new members.
The club sponsors numerous activities
encompassing many types and aspects of

photography. It holds digital and print
competitions most months. At its meetings,
members discuss the images, help each
other to improve, and socialize. The club
also holds special learning workshops
and small groups that meet on specific
photography topics, and occasionally offers
interesting shooting opportunities. The

club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday
of the month September through June at
the Butterworth Center, 1105 Eighth Street
in Moline.
For more information on the club, visit
QCPhotoClub.com.
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Ask
the
Fawn Juan
Advice
Goddess
Im a 31-year-old single guy with a

problematic pattern. Women I ask out
seem to love how Im open and very
complimentary from the start, but then,
suddenly, they get cold feet. It seems that
once women know theyre desired, theyre
done with you. My guy friends tell me I
should play it cool, but then Im not being
authentic.
True Man
Gushing over a woman right out of the gate
Wow you have skin! tends to give a
man all the rough-hewn sex appeal of a Care
Bear.
The problem here comes out of what
evolutionary psychologists David Buss and
David Schmitt explain as mens and womens
conflicting sexual strategies. For an ancestral
woman, there was the possibility of high
back-end costs from any sex act (children to
dig grubs for and drag around). So women
evolved to be the commitment seekers of our
species, and men, the commitment-free sex
seekers. Men still had a good chance of passing
on their genes, even if they chose to fun and
run. (Of course, this worked better in the days
before state-ordered child support.)
Though its the tail end of 2015,
evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides
and John Tooby explain that our modern
skulls house a Stone Age mind with Stone
Age priorities. So women expect to work
to get a man to commit just as men expect
to work to get a woman into bed. And just
as women get devalued by men for being
sexually easy, men get devalued by women
if they seem emotionally easy like by
immediately throwing around compliments
like glitter at a gay-pride parade. This sort
of thing doesnt say you find the woman
beautiful or whatever; it says you find it a
miracle that she went out with you at all.
Try something new keeping a lid on the
word drool. In other words, shut up and listen.
Ask a woman about herself where shes
been, what she thinks, what matters to her
and engage with what shes saying. Thats the
sincere way to compliment a woman: showing
that youre interested in her as a human being
instead of slobbering all over her like a dog
thats been left home all day.
The safe time to compliment a woman on
her hot-itude is after youve slept together.
BY AMY ALKON
Women are often insecure about their bodies,

and post-sex compliments will be appreciated
(instead of depreciating you). All in all, keep
in mind that the dating realm is like many
other endeavors. Too much enthusiasm too
soon typically makes you seem desperate
for something anything anybody.
Picture yourself wandering into a bank and
having a bunch of execs dash over: Wed like
to make you the president of Wells Fargo!
And youre like, Umm I was just coming
in to get quarters for the laundromat.
Stare Wars
My girlfriend of a year has a really hard

time looking into my eyes when we have sex.
Eye contact is a big turn-on for me because
its so intense and intimate. She says she feels
scared and vulnerable: I dont want you to
see how much I care. I also think she feels
insecure about how she looks during sex.
How can I reassure her?
Not Going Anywhere
Okay, so your girlfriends idea of something
sexy to wear in bed is a Richard Nixon mask
with the eye holes taped over. (On a positive
note, this isnt because keeping her eyes closed
makes it easier to pretend youre Channing
Tatum.)
Your girlfriends likely to let go a little if
you grab on to her a little tighter. This advice
comes out of the dependency paradox,
a finding by social psychologist Brooke C.
Feeney that the more you show a romantic
partner that they can rely on you, the less
they feel the need to cling. This would seem
to apply to emotional risks, too, like not
just having sex while blindfolded. In pitch
darkness. In a cave. In the middle of the earth.
To help your girlfriend understand that,
in you, she has what Feeney calls a secure
base, warn her that youre going to start
bombarding her with how much you love her
and how beautiful you find her. And dont
just do it in bed. Hug her, kiss her, love on her
in while in line at the DMV. (Keep at it until
strangers coo or yell, Get a room!) Ask her
to try eye contact while clothed at first for
three seconds, and then for five and then
try the same in bed. Eventually, she should
feel more secure about your loving her and
finding her beautiful even in bed, when shes
making a face like Mao Tse-tung straining on
the john.
Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon.
171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405

or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (AdviceGoddess.com)
2015, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved.
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LITERATURE
tickets and information, call (309)7523014 or visit RockIslandLibrary.org.

Thursday, November 19
Saturday, November 14 Black
SPECTRA Poetry Reading. Literary
Hawk College 5K Hustle for the
event featuring readings by Jennifer
Hill of It. Run or walk the campus
L. Knox, Kyle
hills and roads in
McCord, Meg
a fundraiser for
Johnson, and
the BHC Physical
Holly Norton, the
Therapist Assistant
Midwest Writing
Program. Black
Centers poet-inHawk College
residence. Rozz(6600 34th Avenue,
Tox (2108 Third
Moline). 8 a.m. $20Avenue, Rock
25. For information
Island). 8 p.m. Free.
Windsync @ First Presbyterian
and to register, call
For information,
Church of Davenport - November 14 (309)796-5051 or
call (563)324-1410
visit BHC.edu/hustle.
or visit RozzTox.com.
Saturday, November 14 The
Force of Star Wars Gala. Celebrate
the film series with theatrical
performances, memorabilia, a
Frank Lloyd Wright: An American
caricaturist, vendors, a DJ, appetizers,
Architecture. Opening of longand a cash bar. Figge Art Museum
term exhibit of furniture, textiles,
(225 West Second Street, Davenport).
decorative objects, and drawings
6 p.m. $17. For tickets and
dating from Wrights early years at
the turn of the 20th Century to his
e-mail ericrowell@augustana.edu.
death in 1959. Figge Art Museum
Thursday, November 19, through
(225 West Second Street, Davenport).
Sunday, November 29 Quad City
Tuesday through Saturday 10
Arts Festival of Trees. Annual Quad
a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-9
City Arts fundraiser featuring 100
p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free
designer trees, special events, the
with $4-7 museum admission. For
largest helium balloon parade in the
Midwest (at 10:15 a.m. on November
visit FiggeArtMuseum.org.
21 in downtown Davenport), visits
Saturday, November 21, through
from Santa, and more. Davenport
Sunday, February 7 College
RiverCenter (136 East Third Street,
Invitational. Eighth-annual exhibit
Davenport). $3-10. Closed on
of works of art by students from
Thanksgiving. For information, call
Ashford University, Augustana
(309)793-1213 or visit QuadCityArts.
College, Black Hawk College,
com/festivaloftrees.
Clinton Community College, Knox
Friday, November 20, through
College, Monmouth College, Scott
Saturday, November 28 Bottoms
Community College, St. Ambrose
Up Quad City Burlesque: Komic
University, Western Illinois University,
Kahn. The area burlesque artists
and the University of Iowa. Figge
and comedians in a salute to emcee
Art Museum (225 West Second
Joshua Kahn. Circa 21 Speakeasy
Street, Davenport). Tuesday through
(1818 Third Avenue, Rock Island).
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10
Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. $18-20.
a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free
For tickets and information, call
with $4-7 museum admission. For
(309)786-7733 extension 2 or visit
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com.
visit FiggeArtMuseum.org.
Lighting on the Commons. Annual
event featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus,
Thursday, November 12 Food
tractor-drawn wagon rides, live music,
for Thought Fundraiser. Annual
a performance by the Ballet Quad
event featuring samples from area
Cities, a childrens craft area, and
chefs, wine and beer tastings, musical
the 6 p.m. lighting ceremony and
entertainment, and photo stations.
fireworks. i wireless Center (1201 River
Rock Island Public Library (401 19th
Drive, Moline). 3:30-7 p.m. Free. For
Street, Rock Island). 5 p.m. $40. For
information, visit iwirelessCenter.com.
EXHIBITS
EVENTS
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I

demand unconditional love and
complete freedom, wrote Slovenian
poet Toma alamun. That is
why I am terrible. In accordance with the
astrological omens, Im offering you the
chance, at least temporarily, to join alamun in
demanding unconditional love and complete
freedom. But unlike him, you must satisfy
one condition: Avoid being terrible. Can you
do that? I think so, although you will have to
summon unprecedented amounts of emotional
intelligence and collaborative ingenuity.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have

the answers you need, but you keep
sniffing around as if there were different
or better answers to be had. Moreover, youve
been offered blessings that could enable you
to catalyze greater intimacy, but youre barely
taking advantage of them apparently because
you underestimate their potency. Heres what I
think: As long as you neglect the gifts you have
already been granted, they wont provide you
with their full value. If you give them your rapt
appreciation, they will bloom.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Edgar Rice
Burroughs (1875-1950) tried to earn
a living by selling pencil sharpeners,
but couldnt make it. In frustration, he turned
to writing novels. Success! Among his many
popular novels, 27 of them were about a fictional
character named Tarzan. The actor who played
Tarzan in the movies based on Burroughs books
was Johnny Weissmuller. As a child, he suffered
from polio, and rebuilt his strength by becoming
a swimmer. He eventually won five Olympic gold
medals. Burroughs and Weissmuller are your
role models in the coming weeks, Gemini. Its a
favorable time for you to turn defeat into victory.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Artist
Andy Warhol had an obsession with
green underpants. In fact, thats all
he ever wore beneath his clothes. It might be
fun and productive for you to be inspired by his
private ritual. Life is virtually conspiring to ripen
your libido, stimulate your fertility, and expedite
your growth. So anything you do to encourage
these cosmic tendencies could have an unusually
dramatic impact. Donning green undies might
be a good place to start. It would send a playful
message to your subconscious mind that you are
ready and eager to bloom.
LEO (July 23-August 22): In the
coming weeks, take special notice of
the jokes and humorous situations
that prompt you to laugh the loudest. They
will provide important clues about the parts of
your life that need liberation. What outmoded
or irrelevant taboos should you consider
breaking? What inhibitions are dampening
your well-being? How might your conscience
be overstepping its bounds and making you
unnecessarily constrained? Any time you roar
with spontaneous amusement, you will know
you have touched a congested place in your

psyche that is due for a cleansing.
VIRGO (August 23-September

22): For each of the last 33 years,
the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals in Los Angeles has selected
a National Hero Dog. Its an award given to a
canine that has shown exceptional courage in
helping or rescuing people. In 2015, the group
departed from tradition. Its National Hero Dog
is a female cat named Tara. Last May, she saved
a four-year-old boy by scaring off a dog that had
begun to attack him. Im guessing you will soon
have an experience akin to Taras. Maybe youll
make a gutsy move that earns you an unexpected
honor. Maybe youll carry out a dramatic act of
compassion thats widely appreciated. Or maybe
youll go outside your comfort zone to pull off a
noble feat that elevates your reputation.
LIBRA (September 23-October
22): According to cartoon character
Homer Simpson, Trying is the first step towards
failure. I dont agree with that comic advice. But
I do think the following variant will be applicable
to you in the coming weeks: Trying too hard is
the first step toward failure. So please dont try
too hard, Libra! Over-exertion should be taboo.
Straining and struggling would not only be
unnecessary, but counterproductive. If you want
to accomplish anything worthwhile, make sure
that your default emotion is relaxed confidence.
Have faith in the momentum generated by all
the previous work you have done to arrive where
you are now.
SCORPIO (October 23-November
21): Elsie de Wolfe (1859-1950)
was a pioneer in the art of interior
design. She described herself as a rebel in an
ugly world. Early in her career she vowed,
Im going to make everything around me
beautiful, and she often did just that. In part
through her influence, the dark, cluttered decor
of the Victorian Era, with its bulky draperies
and overly ornate furniture, gave way to rooms
with brighter light, softer colors, and more
inviting textures. Id love to see you be inspired
by her mission, Scorpio. Its a good time to
add extra charm, grace, and comfort to your
environments.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22-December 21): At the age of
36, author Franz Kafka composed
a 47-page letter to his father Herman. As
he described the ways that his dads toxic
narcissism and emotional abuse had skewed his
maturation process, he refrained from lashing
out with histrionic anger. Instead he focused
on objectively articulating the facts, recounting
events from childhood and analyzing the family
dynamic. In accordance with the astrological
omens, I recommend that you write a letter to
your own father even if its filled with praise
and gratitude instead of complaint. At this
juncture in your life story, I think you especially
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by Rob Brezsny
need the insights that this exercise would
generate. (P.S. Write the letter for your own sake,
not with the hope of changing or hurting or
pleasing your dad. You dont have to give it to
him.)
CAPRICORN (December
22-January 19): Shizo Kanakuri was
one of Japans top athletes when he
went to compete in the marathon race at the
1912 Stockholm Olympics. Partway through
the event, fatigued by sweltering heat, bad food,
and the long journey hed made to get there,
Kanakuri passed out. He recovered with the help
of a local farmer, but by then the contest was
over. Embarrassed by his failure, he sneaked out
of Sweden and returned home. Fast forward to
1966. Producers of a TV show tracked him down
and invited him to resume what hed started.
He agreed. At the age of 74, he completed the
marathon, finishing with a time of 54 years,
eight months. I think its time to claim your own
personal version of this opportunity, Capricorn.
Wouldnt you love to resolve a process that got
interrupted?
AQUARIUS (January 20-February
18): In most sporting events, theres
never any doubt about which competitor is
winning. Each step of the way, the participants
and spectators know who has more points or
goals or runs. But one sport isnt like that. In a
boxing match, no one is aware of the score until
the contest is finished not even the boxers
themselves. I think youre in a metaphorically
comparable situation. You wont find out the
final tally or ultimate decision until the game is
complete. Given this uncertainty, I suggest that
you dont slack off even a little. Keep giving your
best until the very end.
PISCES (February 19-March 20): One
night as you lie sleeping in your bed,
you will dream of flying through the
sunny summer sky. The balmy air will be sweet
to breathe. Now and then you will flap your arms
like wings, but mostly you will glide effortlessly.
The feeling that flows through your body will be
a blend of exhilaration and ease. Anywhere you
want to go, you will maneuver skillfully to get
there. After a while, you will soar to a spot high
above a scene that embodies a knotty problem in
your waking life. As you hover and gaze down,
you will get a clear intuition about how to untie
the knots. Whether or not you remember this
dream, the next day you will work some practical
magic that begins to shrink or dissolve the
problem.
Homework: Whats your most beautiful
or powerful hidden quality? Testify at
FreeWillAstrology.com.
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Crossword
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October 29 Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. Troubles
5. French clerics
10. Name on a pocket
15. Dress
19. Fosse
20. City in Australia
21. Cat- _ - _ -tails
22. Dies _
23. Co-conspirator
25. Fabulous serpent
27. Fabric for bedspreads
28. Armistice
30. Lazybones
31. Sherbets
32. Showy appearance
33. Perfect
35. Tenders
38. _ Bator
39. Kudos to you!
43. Left-hand page
44. Spicy side dish: 2 wds.
47. A pronoun
48. Thanks _ _!
49. Speedy
50. Break
51. Outer membrane
52. Bon _ (high society)
53. Disconnect
54. Flaky shell
55. Castor and Pollux, e.g.
56. Necessitated
58. Excel
59. Extremist group
60. Set of eight
61. Weary
62. Loud sound
63. Noisy fight
65. Cap
66. Something for a cook
69. Allude
70. _ de lune
71. Ill-will
72. Bitter herb
73. Blue flag
74. Goose
75. Express a belief
76. Latvian capital
77. Plant pouch
78. Dining option: 2 wds.

80. Repeat
81. Refinement
83. _ goes nothing
84. Unsettled ones
85. Bettors concern
86. Cubic meter
88. Reminder
89. Famed luthier
92. Cordays victim
93. Like a plant part
97. Toothpaste
100. Printers devil
102. Stake
103. Bizarre
104. A marsupial
105. Israels airline
106. Undoing
107. Pointed arches
108. Fifties flop
109. Force unit
DOWN
1. Computer brand
2. Scottish lake
3. Spike
4. Most hardhearted
5. Idared and Jonagold
6. Cap and _
7. Cheese variety
8. Common abbr.
9. Kind of pony
10. Site
11. Son of Cain
12. Immorality
13. Cuttlefish output
14. Homophone for cee
15. Beam
16. Seed appendage
17. Hurry
18. Batter ingredient
24. Really small
26. Soupcon
29. Rajas counterpart
32. Talent
33. Raise
34. Just as soon as
35. Egg-shaped, but flat
36. Criminal
37. Executive group: 2 wds.
38. Increased
39. Oil container
40. Cost: 2 wds.
41. Object
42. Gumption
44. Held for later
45. Run
46. Favorite place
49. Switch activator
51. Sus scrofa
53. Music maker
54. Gladden
55. Draw, in a way
57. Measures of area
58. Ariel is one
59. Narrow glass
61. Bean and Astin
62. The _ Mutiny
63. Develop
64. Savage
65. Condemnation
66. Added interest
67. Portent
68. Approaches
70. Clogs brand
71. Pinnacle
74. Alliance
75. Catch by surprise
76. Mutinied
78. Wheel spokes
79. Ratite creature
80. Kind of nose or numeral
82. Acquired
84. End officially
86. _ bleu
87. Kilmer title
88. Haggard or Oberon
89. Jewish month
90. Whats cooking
91. Opposer
92. Little bit
93. Hydros
94. Like sesame paste
95. _ _ see clearly now...
96. Remove
98. Egg _ yong
99. Hairpiece
101. Fuel container
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Live Music Live Music Live Music

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THURSDAY
2015/11/12 (Thu) -
00
12
In the Attic - Gabes, 330 E. Washington

St. Iowa City, IA
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound - The
Maytags - The Redstone Room, 129
Main St Davenport, IA
Jef & Doc - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Mound St. Davenport, IA
Joe Smith & the Spicy Pickles Jazz
Band - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St. Iowa City, IA
Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal - Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Joshua Davis - CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103
3rd St SE Cedar Rapids, IA
Lojo Russo - Grumpys Saloon, 2120 E
11th St Davenport, IA
Steve McFate Acoustic - Dees Place,
2536 5th Ave. Rock Island, IL
Strangled Darlings - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd
Ave. Rock Island, IL
FRIDAY
2015/11/13 (Fri) -
00
13
10 of Soul - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock

Island, IL
Awake at Last - Hunter Dumped Us
Here - Signals - Weekends with
Forrest - Kickstart the Sun (6pm)
- Kstylis - Joey Ashby - Strokathadon (9pm) - Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Chase Garretts 6th Annual Blues &
Boogie Woogie Piano Stomp - Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington
St. Iowa City, IA
Chris Avey - River House, 1510 River
Dr. Moline, IL
Froglet - Crystal City - Chemistry Set
- Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA
Funktastic Five - 11th Street Precinct,

1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
Gray Wolf Band - The Rusty Nail, 2606
W. Locust St. Davenport, IA
Jazz After Five w/ Steve Grismore
Group (5pm) - Miles Nielsen - Split
Single - The Holy Broke (9pm) The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa
City, IA
JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound - CSPS/
Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE Cedar
Rapids, IA
Jerry Beauchamp - Walcott Coliseum,
116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Just Chords - Kilkennys, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Live Lunch w/ Tony Hoeppner (noon)
- RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd
St. Davenport, IA
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr
Moline, IL
My Place the Pub One-Year Anniversary Party - My Place the Pub, 4405
State St. Bettendorf, IA
Student Body - Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
The Cerny Brothers - The Redstone
Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
The Manny Lopez Big Band (6pm) The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd
The Stone Flowers - Harley Corins, 1708
WindSync (3pm) - Butterworth Center,
1105 8th Street Moline, IL
30
2015/11/14
(Sat) SATURDAY
14
40s Swing Night w/ Johnnie Kayes

13-Piece Orchestra - Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Darius Rucker @ i wireless Center - November 14

Adoption Awareness Benefit Concert
- First United Presbyterian Church Clinton, 400 5th Ave. S. Clinton, IA
Blue Mississippi - Flatted Fifth Blues
& BBQ, 300 Potter Dr. Bellevue, IA
Blues Rock It w/ Detroit Larry Davison
- Dees Catfish Cove, 4815 S. Concord
St Davenport, IA
Brushville - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
Island, IL
Chase Garretts 6th Annual Blues &
Boogie Woogie Piano Stomp - Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington
St. Iowa City, IA
Chris Webby - Good Vibe Tribe - Jensen & Kemyst - Tyler Yates - Gabes,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Chuck Murphy - Drink Slingers, 92 Main
Ave. Clinton, IA
Cody Road - Harley Corins, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
Dana T Album Release Party - Subatlantic - Chrash - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd
SPECIAL EVENT
Holiday Kick-Off
FAMILY FREE DAY

Saturday, November 21 Free Admission All Day
Celebrate the start of the holiday season! Enjoy complimentary
cookies and cocoa while decorating ornaments. Browse the
Museum Store and stroll the galleries!
Free admission sponsored by
qctimes.com
Davenport, Iowa 563.326.7804

www.figgeartmuseum.org
Darius Rucker - Davis Nail - A Thousand Horses - i wireless Center, 1201

River Dr Moline, IL
Dave Ellis - Governors Pub & Grill, 3470
Middle Rd. Bettendorf, IA
David Francey - Princeton Coffeehouse,
25 E. Marion St. Princeton, IL
Evergreen - Plott Hounds - Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Just Chords - Kilkennys, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Martin Sexton - Hope Country - The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
Mike Cochrane - RME Community
Stage, 131 W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA
North of 40 - Henrys Double K, 834 S
Jackson St. Mt. Carroll, IL
River City Throwdown: BareBones Cut the Tongue - Exit, Emergency
- RM-212 - Straight Up - Dividing
the Masses - A Casual Affair Russian Taxi Driver - Leviathans
- Telekinetic Yeti - HeavyWeight

- Still Standing - In the Mouth of
Radness - Wax Moth - Battle Red
- Calm Is Key - Those Dirty Thieves
- Chase John SyWassink - Jessica
Ann-Marie - Rotary Club (noon)
- Pearl City Station, 100 Harbor Dr.
Muscatine, IA
Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar - The
Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Sixth Element - My Place the Pub, 4405
Susan Werner - Radoslav Lorkovic
- CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
The Greens - River House, 1510 River
Dr. Moline, IL
The Jason Carl Band - 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
The Romantics (8pm) - Salsa Dance
Company (9:30pm) - Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway
22 Riverside, IA
Who Cares - Fargo Dance & Sports, 4204
Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
Wild Oatz - Rose Bowl Bowling Alley,
1411 Grandview Ave. Muscatine, IA
WindSync - First Presbyterian Church
of Davenport, 1702 Iowa St. Davenport, IA
SUNDAY
2015/11/15 (Sun) -
15
Blake Shaw Jazz Quintet - Flatted

Fifth Blues & BBQ, 300 Potter Dr.
Bellevue, IA
BRNS - Avid Dancer - Village Theatre,
2113 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Bucktown Revue - Tipton High School
Auditorium, 400 E. 6th St. Tipton, IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) - Duckys Lagoon,
13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (3pm) - Len

Browns North Shore Inn, 700 N.
Shore Dr. Moline, IL
Harpeth Rising (6pm) - Ca dZan, 411
South Rd. Cambridge, IL
Quad City Music Guild Youth Chorus:
Music from the Stage and Screen
(2pm) - Quad City Music Guild Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th
Ave. Moline, IL
Steve McFate Acoustic - Mr. Eds Liquor
Store and Tap, 127 4th St. W. Milan, IL
Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duffee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro,
200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
The Bones of J.R. Jones - Them
SomBitches - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd
The Bright Light Social Hour - SWIMM
- Jack Lion - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa City, IA
The Fustics - Odd-o-Matic - Gabes, 330
E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Third Sunday Jazz: Lila Ammons w/
the Daniel Leahy Trio (6pm) - The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series II: Oasis
Saxophone Quartet - Wallenberg
Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave.
Rock Island, IL
MONDAY
2015/11/16 (Mon) -
16
Mississippi Valley Country & Western

Music Association Dance - East
Moline American Legion, 829 16th
Ave. East Moline, IL
Moeller Mondays Presents: Brothertiger - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
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See Through Dresses - Strange Relations - Justin Payne - Gabes, 330 E.

Washington St. Iowa City, IA
TUESDAY
2015/11/17 (Tue) -
17
Chris Avey Live - My Place the Pub, 4405

See Through Dresses - Strange Relations - Justin Payne - Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St. Iowa City, IA
WEDNESDAY
2015/11/18 (Wed) -
18
Chris Avey Experience Acoustic Show

- Rascals Live, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo - CSPS/
Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE Cedar
Rapids, IA
Joe Nobiling (6pm) - Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St. Moline, IL
Lyle Beaver Trio - Walcott Coliseum,
116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA
THURSDAY
2015/11/19 (Thu) -
19
Chuck Murphy - Harringtons Pub,

2321 Cumberland Square Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Dave Ellis & Guests - Grumpys Saloon,
Jason Carl - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Model Stranger - The Ills - Conetrauma - Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa Jazz Repertory

Ensemble & Jazz Combos (6pm)
- The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City, IA
FRIDAY
2015/11/20 (Fri) -
00
20
Alyx Rush - RME Community Stage, 131

W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Bucktown Revue - Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave Davenport, IA
Byron BK Davis: Stevie Wonder
Tribute - Coralville Center for
the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St.
Coralville, IA
Cedar County Cobras - Illinois John
Fever - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St. Iowa City, IA
Chuck Murphy (6pm) - Marketplace
Cafe - Silvis Hy-Vee, 2001 5th St.
Silvis, IL
Communion Residency: Highly Suspect - AudioDamn! - The Multiple
Cat - Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St
Davenport, IA
Corporate Rock - 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
Dave Ellis - River House, 1510 River
Dr. Moline, IL
Gray Wolf Band - Len Browns North
Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr. Moline, IL
Hammer & the Nailers - My Place the
Pub, 4405 State St. Bettendorf, IA
Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie
- Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Joe Robinson - Nick & the Overols The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Davenport, IA
Just Chords - Parkside Grill & Lounge,
2307 5th Ave Moline, IL
Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo - Bleyarts
Tap, 2210 E. 11th St. Davenport, IA
The Lonely Wild @ Rozz-Tox - November 21

Lost Country Dancers - Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Pop Rocks - Riverside Casino and
Soap - EGi - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Stained Glass Motorcade - RIBCO, 1815
2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
The Dandy Warhols - Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St. Iowa City, IA
The Funnies - Fargo Dance & Sports,
4204 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
The Stone Flowers - Grumpys Saloon,
Wild Oatz - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W.
Locust St. Davenport, IA
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SATURDAY
2015/11/21 (Sat) -
21
3 Years Hollow - The Last Glimpse - 9th

Street Memory - RIBCO, 1815 2nd
Blues Rock It w/ Detroit Larry Davison
- Jims Knoxville Tap, 8716 Knoxville
Rd. Milan, IL
Bugeye Sprite - Desperados, 112 S.
Main St. Wheatland, IA
Coyote Bill Boogie Blues Band - Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, 300 Potter Dr.
Bellevue, IA
Dan DiMonte & the Bad Assettes
- Goose Town - The Mill, 120 E.
Burlington St. Iowa City, IA
Fran & the Country Gentlemen - Rock
Island Eagles Club, 5103 11th St.
Rock Island, IL
Garry Pearson - Governors Pub & Grill,
3470 Middle Rd. Bettendorf, IA
Hap Hazard - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie
(2 & 8pm) - Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
St. Davenport, IA
Iris DeMent - Pieta Brown - Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
Jamies 50th Birthday Party w/ Multiple Bands - My Place the Pub, 4405
John McCutcheon: Joe Hils Last Will
- CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
John Moreland - Christian Lee Hutson
- Micah Schnabel - Village Theatre,
Jon Wayne & the Pain - Rude Punch

- The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Davenport, IA
Jordan Danielsen - River House, 1510
River Dr. Moline, IL
Kidz Days at the RME (noon) - RME
Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St.
Davenport, IA
Lynn Allen - Harley Corins, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
Natural Child - Cedar County Cobras
- Indentity - The Fowler Brothers - Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
Pats Acoustic Disco - Bleyarts Tap,
2210 E. 11th St. Davenport, IA
Pop Rocks - Riverside Casino and
Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar - The
Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Steve McFate Acoustic (3pm) - HyVee Market Cafe - Silvis, 2001 5th
St. Silvis, IL
The Funnies - Fargo Dance & Sports,
4204 Avenue of the Cities Moline, IL
The Lonely Wild - Young Buffalo - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Toys for Tots Toy Drive: Jim Ryan
- Chuck Murphy - Steve McFate Phyllis and Gary of Phyllis & the
Sharks (1pm) - Hy-Vee Market Cafe
- Silvis, 2001 5th St. Silvis, IL
SUNDAY
2015/11/22 (Sun) -
22
Buddy Olson (3pm) - Duckys Lagoon,

13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL
Ken Cook Benefit Show: The Mullins
Brothers - Wonderful Damage - In
the Mouth of Radness - Aseethe
(5pm) - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St. Iowa City, IA
Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duffee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro,
200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
MONDAY
2015/11/23 (Mon) -
23
Moeller Mondays Presents - Rozz-Tox,

2108 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Nudie Suits - The Creepers - Gabes,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
TUESDAY
24
WEDNESDAY
25
2015/11/24 (Tue) -
Aqueous - Gabes, 330 E. Washington

St. Iowa City, IA
Chris Avey Live - My Place the Pub, 4405
2015/11/25 (Wed) -
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa
City, IA
Chris Avey Experience Acoustic Show
- Rascals Live, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Cosmic - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo - Len
Browns North Shore Inn, 700 N.
Shore Dr. Moline, IL
Modern Baseball - PUP - Jeff Rosenstock - Tiny Moving Parts (5:30pm)
- Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa
City, IA
North of 40 - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W.
Locust St. Davenport, IA
The Maytags - The Candymakers - The
Dawn - The Low Down - Bent River
Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave.
Moline, IL
The Tailfins - Riverside Casino and
Comedy
DJs/Karaoke/
Jams/Open Mics
THURSDAYS
THURSDAYS
Cobra Kai Karaoke The Backroom Comedy

Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
DJ Night w/ 2-Tone Shenanigans Irish Pub,
303 W. Third St., Davenport, IA.
DJ Night w/ 90s Music Thirstys on Third,
Jam Night My Place the Pub, 4405 State
St., Bettendorf, IA.
Jazz Jam (Nov. 19) Flatted Fifth Blues &
BBQ, 300 Potter Dr., Bellevue, IA.
Karaoke Night Bier Stube Moline, 415 15th
St., Moline, IL.
Open Jam Night Harley Corins, 1708 State
St., Bettendorf, IA.
Open Mic Night Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA.
The TuckerAfterTen Happy Fun Time
Music Explosion! The Dark Horse
Hall, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
Thumpin Thursdays DJs - Rascals Live,
1414 15th St., Moline, IL.
Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment
Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Ave., Moline, IL.
FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS
Cross Creek Karaoke Firehouse Bar & Grill,

2006 Hickory Grove Rd., Davenport, IA.
DJ Dolla The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800
Second Ave., Rock Island, IL.
DJ K Yung Barrel House Moline, 1321 Fifth
Ave., Moline, IL.
DJ Night w/ 2-Tone Shenanigans Irish Pub,
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345 West
Locust St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st
St., Long Grove, IA.
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling, 2902
E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Roadrunners Roadhouse,
3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Thirstys on Third, 2202 W.

Third St., Davenport, IA.
Open Mic Coffeehouse (Nov. 13) First
Lutheran Church, 1600 20th St., Rock
Island, IL.
Songwriters Round Table (Nov. 13, noon)
River Music Experience, 129 N. Main
St., Davenport, IA.
SATURDAYS
SATURDAYS
DJ Dolla The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800

Second Ave., Rock Island, IL.
DJ Night w/ 2-Tone Shenanigans Irish
Pub, 303 W. Third St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st
St., Long Grove, IA.
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling, 2902
E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Roadrunners Roadhouse,
3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke w/ Scott Pool (Nov. 14) Rock
Island Eagles Club, 5103 11th St., Rock
Island, IL.
Open Mic Night Downtown Central Perk,
226 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment
Barrel House Moline, 1321 Fifth Ave.,
Moline, IL.
SUNDAYS
SUNDAYS
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct, 1107

Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke w/ JB Promotions The Rusty
Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA.
MONDAYS
MONDAYS
Musicians Jam w/ CJ Lomas (Nov. 16,

6pm) Theos Java Club, 213 17th St.,
Rock Island, IL.
Open Mic w/ J. Knight The Mill, 120 E.

Burlington St., Iowa City, IA.
TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS
Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate (Nov.

24) Mr. Eds Liquor Store & Tap, 127
Fourth St. W., Milan, IL.
Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm) River
Music Experience, 129 N. Main St.,
Davenport, IA.
Open Mic Night (6:30pm) Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 330th St., Rock Island, IL.
Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace 11th Street
Precinct, 1107 Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Underground Open Mic w/ Kate Kane
Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,
Iowa City, IA.
WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate

McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave., Moline, IL.
Cross Creek Karaoke Central Avenue Tap,
2604 Central Ave., Bettendorf, IA.
Jam Session w/ Ben Soltau Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA.
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345 West
Locust St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.,
Rock Island, IL.
Karaoke Night Sharkys Billiards, 2902 E.
Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Open Jam w/ Earth Ascending Bent
River Brewing Company, 512 24th St.
Rock Island, IL.
Open Mic Night Boozies Bar & Grille, 114
W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
RockN the House Karaoke Harley Corins,
1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA.
THURSDAY
12
FRIDAY
00
13
THURSDAY 12
truTVs Impractical Jokers (7pm) Adler Theatre, 136 East Third Street, Davenport, IA.
FRIDAY 13
ComedySportz (7pm) The Establishment, 220

19th St., Rock Island, IL.
Greg Hahn (7:30pm) Penguins Comedy
Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Hunt for Murder (6pm) Skellington Manor
Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th Str.,
Rock Island, IL.
Studio Series: A Midsummer Nights Improv
(9:30pm) The Establishment, 220 19th
St., Rock Island, IL.
The After Hour (10:30pm) Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave., Rock Island, IL.
30
SATURDAY 14
SATURDAY
14

Greg Hahn (7:30pm) Penguins Comedy
Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA.
Speakeasy Standup Comedy Showcase
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave., Rock
Island, IL.
Studio Series: True Story (9:30pm) The
Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL.
The Blacklist: Shots n Giggles (9pm) The
Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 15
15
The Circumstantial Comedy Show (9pm)

BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA.
MONDAY
MONDAY 16
16
Tom Garlands Catacombs of Comedy Showcase (10pm) Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S.
Linn St., Iowa City, IA.
17
TUESDAY
TUESDAY 17
Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm) Harley Corins,

WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY 18
18
Comedy Open Mic (7:30pm) Penguins

Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA.
The Backroom Comedy Open Mic Night
(7:30pm) The Backroom Comedy Theater,
1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
Tommy Johnagin (9pm) The Mill, 120 E.
Burlington St., Iowa City, IA.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY 20
20
Angel Salazar (8pm) Miller Time Bowling,

2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Fresh Jar of Skippy Tour w/ Marc Skippy
Price & Wayne Wiskow (8:30pm) Cherry
Street Bar, 57 S. Cherry St., Galesburg, IL.
Gabriel Rutledge (7:30pm) Penguins
Rapids, IA.
Rock into Murder (6pm) Skellington Manor
Banquet & Event Center, 420 18th Str.,
Rock Island, IL.
Studio Series: R & D (9:30pm) The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL.
SATURDAY 21
30
SATURDAY
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Price & Wayne Wiskow (9pm) The Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison
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