WVIK Community Calendar

Wednesday, June 23

Beginning today and running through Friday, the David R. Collins Summer Writers' Conference will be held at St. Ambrose University. Workshops will include creative non-fiction, fiction, freelancing, poetry, marketing and publishing. For more information, call 563-324-1410.

The Quad Cities Senior Olympics will be held Wednesday through Saturday, with most events taking place at Augustana College, with a few held at the Tri-City Jewish center and CASI in Davenport. Anyone 50 years and older can register. For a complete schedule of events or to register, call 309-786-1677.

Kickapoo Eagle Dancer Rudy Vallejo will talk about the bald eagle and perform Native American dances at 1 p.m. at the Moline Library. For more information, call 309-524-2440.

Storyteller Margaret Read McDonald will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For information, call 563-344-4175.

Open-mic night begins at 6:30 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe in River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1333, ext. 102.

Hometown Hero, Bill Allred, will be celebrating the 20th Anniversary of his band, Bill Allred's Classic Jazz Band, at Bass Street Landing in Moline beginning at 7 p.m. This will be their ONLY appearance the Quad Cities this year. For more information, call 309-524-2054.

Eric Butterman will speak on Overcoming Rejection as a Writer and Steve Semken will talk about Self-Publishing and Marketing Yourself at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. For information, call 563-324-1410.

The Wood Brothers and Carsie Blanton will perform at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room in River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

Timber Lake Playhouse continues its 49th season with Steel Magnolias running until June 26th. For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Thursday, June 24

The David R. Collins Summer Writers' Conference Luncheon will be held at the Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University at 11:45 a.m. Featured author will be Cecil Murphey, who will share his writing journey from wannabe to New York Times best-selling author. For information, call 563-324-1410.

Thursdays at the Figge program begins at 5 p.m. at the museum. This week’s program features University of Iowa MFA graduates Andrew Moeller and Nicole Pietrantoni. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

The Moline Library will host an Stephenie Meyer Eclipse party for ages 12 to 18 at 6 p.m. Registration is required; call 309-524-2440.

The Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island will host The Garden Party from 6 to 10 p.m. It will include fine foods, music, and a silent auction. For more information, call 309-794-0991, ext. 30.

Open readings with David R. Collins Summer Writers' Conference faculty and participants will be held at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport at 7 p.m. The public is invited. For information, call 563-324-1410.

The Curtainbox Theatre Company will present Art by Yasmina Reza at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or tickets, call 563-322-8504.

The Harry James Orchestra will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. For more information or tickets, call 800-843-4753.

Countryside Community Theatre will present the musical Oklahoma! at North Scott High School in Eldridge at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or tickets, call 563-285-6228

Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sunday in the Park with George at 8 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or tickets, call 563-449-6371.