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EDITOR: JONATHAN TURNER, JTURNEROCONLlNE.COM. 309-757-4992 Thursday, May 13, 2017 DISPATCH'ARGUS B7 EAGLES TRIBUTE BAND TO FLY AT CIRCA Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey is dead, but the classic rock band is continuing to perform this summer. A far-less expensive option. 7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, will bring the supergroup's hits to life Saturday at 7 pjn. at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Rock Island.

Tickets are $25, available at 309-783-7733, ext 2, or circa21.comconcert-attractions. Billed as an accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles, 7 Bridges (named for the song "Seven Bridges faithfully recreates hit singles, plus some popular Don Henley and Joe Walsh solo songs. according to 7bridgesband.com. "7 Bridges is a tour de force of talent combining incredible musicianship, vocal precision and a stage presence that has garnered them nationwide acclaim," the site states, noting the band features Jason Manning as Glenn Frey, Keith Thoma as Don Henley, Bryan Graves as Randy MeisnerTimothy B. Schmit, Rob Evans as Joe Walsh, Blake Hall as Don Felder and Vernon Roop as Joe Vitale, "the often unsung hero of many Eagles studio albums and live performances," according to the band.

Submitted Lori Granato poses with one of her paintings. Davenport artist opens exhibit on Friday BY JONATHAN TURNER jturnerqconline.com The Eagles tribute band 7 Bridges. Submitted fin MAY 18-24 fl 2 8y Jonathan Turner Davenport artist Lori Granato will display her new exhibit of abstract paintings, "Out of Darkness," at Evergreen Art Works in Bettendorf from Friday through May 30. An opening reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the gallery, inside Bettendorf Office Products, 3280 Middle Road.

Ms. Granato's work "features vivid, flying colors that often seem to exude light," according to a release from the artist "The interplay of dark and the overcoming power of light are presented in Lori's distinct style." Born in 1987, Ms. Granato completed a four-year fine art degree at Arizona State University, moving afterwards to the Quad-Cities and working in the frame shop at Evergreen Art Works. This event marks her first large-scale showing at Evergreen Art Works. For more information, go to lorigranato.com.

3b County singer Luke Bryan. File photo II.M Diamond Head. Submitted DIAMOND HEAD TO LUKE BRYAN BACK TO PARTY IN MOLINE Country star Luke Bryan is returning to the iWireless Center for two shows at 7 p.m. tonight and Friday Tickets are $49.75 and $75, available at the box office (1201 River Drive, Moline), Ticketmaster.com and 800-745-3000. Since his first album in 2007, the 40-year-old Georgia native has had 18 No.

1 singles, sold 10 million albums, 40 million tracks and released back-to-back double-platinum albums, earning Top Country Artist in the Billboard Music Awards two years in a row. Me Bryan's "Kill the Lights" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Top Country Albums Charts, becoming the best-selling country album of 2015. It became the first Billboard record in 27 years to place six No. 1 singles.

Mr. Bryan who will appear in Moline with openers Brett Eldredge and Adam Craig also played the iWi in 2014 and 2013. THRASH METAL AT RIBCO The British heavy-metal band Diamond Head will perform at 9 p.m. Friday at Rock Island Brewing Co. (1815 2nd Ave), with openers Bible of the Devil and Angelust Tickets are $13, available atribco.com.

"Excited to be back in the US. this spring, playing songs from the new album 'Diamond Head' along with many classics from 'Lightning To The 'Borrowed Time' and founder Brian Tatler said in a recent news release. Launched in the late '70s, Diamond Head influenced Metallica, as a then-teenaged Lars Ulrich befriended the band early on and became a major fan. Metallica has covered such Diamond Head classics as "Am I Evil," "Helpless," "The Prince" and "It's Electric." A 2016 review of the band's latest release (at newnoisemagazine. com) said the band "inspired nearly every first-wave thrash metal band out there.

Metallica's cover of their song 'Am I has been played on radio stations all over the world." The review said the new record "shows signs of that special something that ignited a movement 35 years ago." Submitted PUTNAM PRESENTS POLLINATORS' PALOOZA The Putnam Museum (1717 12th Davenport) will host a Pollinators' Palooza Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented f- it. Low Cut Connie. Low Cut Connie to rock Racoon Motel Friday BY JONATHAN TURNER jturnerqconline.com On Friday, Philadelphia-based rock band Low Cut Connie is releasing its new album, "Dirty Pictures (Part 1)" and playing the Triple Whiskey Bar and Raccoon Motel, 304 E. 3rd Davenport, at 8 p.m.

Admission is $12 in advance and $15 Friday, available at raccoonmotel.com. The group's "Revolution Rock 'n' Roll" was recently featured in Rolling Stone, which said: "If the New York Dolls had done a session with Jerry Lee Lewis, it'd sound a lot like the Philadelphia rockers' new one a political anthem drunkenly teetering on platform heels." by the ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners. At the free event, you can see the Putnam's new Pollinator Garden in the circle garden outside the main entrance, as well as buy plants raised by master gardeners. There will be citizen science projects presented by Nahant Marsh, and butterfly programs from the Quad City Botanical Center and master gardeners. The Davenport Public Library also will host a mobile library with books on pollinators and gardening, and children's activities.

For more information, goto Submitted A butterfly in nature. Augustana's "A Team" to sing in international music festival on the students will definitely be worth the effort." The A Team is known for traditional choral music, popular music and jazz. Recently, the group worked with the Pleasant Valley Chamber Choir in Bettendorf. During their time with the high school students, they performed some of the pieces they will sing in China, including an arrangement of The Beatles' "Blackbird" and "Seasons of Love" from the musical "Rent." Sophomore Amber Mraz said her experience with The A Team will help her future as a music teacher. "I am mostly looking forward to being Introduced to a completely different culture and embracing everything that comes with their culture such as food, behavior and environment," Mraz said in the release.

"I think we often forget that music is universal and includes all types of culture." impromptu cultural including singing and interacting with choirs other countries, according to a college release. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our students and for Augustana to be invitee to be a part of a prestigious international choral festival," said Jon Hurty the director of choral activities at the college. "It is taking a lot of hard work and dedication on the part of the group, but the exposure for our program and the impact BY JONATHAN TURNER jturnerqconline.com Augustana College is bringing its musical A-game to China next week. "The A Team," a touring ensemble from the Augustana Chamber Singers, will perform in an international music festival May 23-27. In addition to four concerts, two in Shanghai and two in Nanjing, the group will have the chance for more informal, Submitted Augustana College's "The A Team.".