Finding Home: Eulenspiegel Puppets
January 7, 2024 |
1:00 pm -
3:30 pm
FREE
Finding Home is a trilogy of pieces, poignant, joyful, and humorous, about puppeteer Monica Leo’s parents and their immigration experiences. The first piece, My Father’s Imaginary Friend, uses candlelight and shadows to interpret the story of her father’s hope and survival during his incarceration in a concentration camp.
The second piece, German Eggheads in Rural Texas, traces the family’s life in a Lutheran parsonage in rural Texas. Monica uses her mother’s illustrations to create puppets and scenery that tell droll stories of language and cultural mix-ups and misunderstandings.
The third piece, Mutti’s Muscles, uses dolls and other objects to follow her mother’s rebirth as a metal sculptor and political activist in the United States after her father’s death.
Age group:12-adult
After the show, stick around to create a shadow puppet and practice using them with a light source. Learn about techniques and movement used in performing.
This event is free but registration is required. Call 563-322-8844 to reserve your spot or RSVP online here.
This event was made possible by the generosity of the Doris and Victor Day Foundation.
Watch video trailer here.
Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 6! We are excited to host a series of German films at The Last Picture House this Fall.
The film series continues this Wednesday September 11th with Nosferatu.
Tickets are $15 per film and may be purchased online or at the door. Ticket sales include a medium popcorn from the Last Picture House. All films begin at 6:00 pm.
Film Schedule:
September 11th Nosferatu
September 18th Metropolis
September 25th The Blue Angel
October 2nd M
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/german-film-series
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Join us for Oktoberfest Davenport on September 21st! This free event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Oktoberfest activities including music, food, games, beer and FREE ADMISSION.
⏰ Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 12–7 p.m.
📍 K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA
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Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 6! We are excited to host a series of German films at The Last Picture House this Fall.
The film series kicks off this Wednesday September 4th with The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
Tickets are $15 per film and may be purchased online or at the door. Ticket sales include a medium popcorn from the Last Picture House. All films begin at 6:00 pm.
Film Schedule:
September 4th The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
September 11th Nosferatu
September 18th Metropolis
September 25th The Blue Angel
October 2nd M
Tickets: link in bio
https://events.humanitix.com/german-film-series
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September is library card sign up month! Did you know you can visit us as well as other museums in the area for FREE with a Davenport Library card? All three @davenportlibrary locations have Community Experience Passes available for checkout. These passes include access to the following:
Common Chord pass
Figge Art Museum pass
German American Heritage Center and Museum pass
Niabi Zoo pass (seasonal)
Quad City Botanical Center pass
Quad City Symphony Orchestra pass
Putnam Museum pass
Summer Fun Kids` Pass (seasonal)
Do you have a library card? What is your favorite part about visiting the library? The Library offers so much more than just books! Check out movies, audiobooks, board games, and even musical instruments. Share what you love about your library card! 📚 🎶 🧑🧑🧒 🏛️
Learn more about the Community Experience pass on their website: https://libguides.davenportlibrary.com/c.php?g=1200698&p=8780526
#LibraryCardSignUpMonth #library #museum #history #iowa #illinois #midwest #qc #qcthatswhere #quadcities
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Join us for Oktoberfest Davenport on September 21st! This free event is a great way to celebrate the rich German culture in the Quad Cities while having fun in our community. It features a variety of traditional Oktoberfest activities including music, food, games, beer and FREE ADMISSION.
⏰ Saturday, September 21st, 2024, from 12–7 p.m.
📍 K-Square 119 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA
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Did you know our book discussion group is our longest-standing regular program? Since 1999, the group has been hosting book discussions bi-monthly on Saturdays. All are welcome to join at any point and there is no commitment. Our next discussion will be on September 21st at 10:30. The group will be discussion "Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are" by John Kaag. Learn more about the group and see the full schedule on our website, link in bio. …
We are a proud participant of Blue Star Museums which allows free admission to active military and their families through Labor Day (September 2nd). Come explore our exhibitions and learn about local history in our historic building located right in downtown Davenport.
📍 712 W 2nd Street Davenport, Iowa 52802
Open Sundays 12 – 4 pm
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
#bluestarmuseum #museum #german #history #midwest
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