Capitol Theatre

Kenny Salwey is the author of three books on his life of a river rat in the backwaters and bluffs of the Upper Mississippi River.  Salwey will host the Emmy-winning BBC and Discovery Channel film entitled The Last River Rat.  Kenny not only presents the film, but will entertain all with his down home telling of stories from the river.  Salwey just released his third book in the fall of 2009.

The film is an intimate and poetic portrayal of wildlife along the Upper Mississippi River seen through the eyes of Salwey; a beguiling backwoodsman, storyteller and philosopher of nature, who has lived his life in a log cabin, a stones throw from the waters edge. This film is a sumptuous evocation of the outstanding natural beauty of one of Americas most iconic rivers a story focusing on the plants and animals closest to the narrators heart. Country blues combined with wild tracks recorded on location, add authentic atmosphere to the story ...

Each show will include:

    * A showing of the 50 minutes film;
    * Story telling by Kenny and a Q&A period
    * Book signing period.

 Admission is $5 at the door and all profits from the event benefit the Nahant Marsh. 

Burlesque Le'Moustache ....

was born one fine Hallows eve in the mind of a mustache clad mad woman, the lovechild of hilarity and debauchery Dannie Diesel gathered a collection of the loveliest misfits in our fair Quad Cities. Tattoos, Russian red lipstick, fishnets and a big swig of Jameson brought this rag tag team of outsiders together to create the unrivaled troupe of Burlesque Le'Moustache!

The troupe will perform the exciting and forbidden, Cabaret Le Freak with the accompaniment of their House band, Hot Club of Davenport who will provide an intoxicating blend of Gypsy Jazz and New Orleans Funeral March music for your entertainment, offering danceable beats for even the stiffest carpetbagger!

What is Burlesque?

Put simply, burlesque means "in an upside down style". Like its cousin, commedia dell'arte, burlesque turns social norms head over heels. Burlesque is a style of live entertainment that encompasses pastiche, parody, and wit. The genre traditionally encompasses a variety of acts such as dancing girls, chanson singers, comedians, mime artists, and striptease artistes, all satirical and with a saucy edge. The striptease element of burlesque became subject to local legislation, leading since to a theatrical form that titillates without falling foul of the censors.

The Capitol Theatre is pleased to bring this delightful form of vintage MATURE entertainment to the QC.  Take a small step on the wild side and enjoy a Spring full of fun with the women (and men) of Burlesque Le' Moustache.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 day of show.   They will be available for purchase on Monday March 1. They will be available either online, the Capitol box office, Moline Co-op Records by calling 563-326-8820 or toll free 888-512-SHOW.  Ages 21+ only.

Actor and mental health advocate Joey "Pants" Pantoliano presents his powerful documentary film "No Kidding Me Too!" on Thursday May 6 at the Capitol Theatre.  Joey is best known for his role in HBO's The Sopranos and also starred in Risky Business, The Matrix, Midnight Run, The Fugitive and The Goonies.  Q and A with Joey will follow the screening of the documentary.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students (elementary thru college).  Theay are available at the Capitol Theatre Box Office (311 Ripley St), online at www.thecapdavenport.com or by calling 888-512-SHOW toll-free

The evening is presented by the Vera French Foundation.  Sponsorships have been generously provided by NAMI Scott County, Judy and Richard Kreiter, M.D., GenesisHealth Systems, QC Times, Cumulus QC, and the Vera French Foundation Speaker Series Committee

Superoldies presents three superstars in concert.  Mitch Ryder of Detroit Wheels fame and songs like Devil With the Blus Dress On, Good Golly Miss Molly and Sock it to Me Baby,  Jilmmy Gilmer with Sugar Shack and Bottle of Wine.  Joey Molland from the Beatle's inspired Badfinger and hits like Day after Day and No Matter What.  Backing ing up these Superstars will be the legendary Shackshackers led by Shawn Nagy.

Ticket sales will be announced soon.

Reserved tickets are $25.  On sale date is Friday March 12 at noon.