Wednesday, June 1
All alumni ages 65 and older are invited back to Monmouth College June 1 to 5 for the 2011 Golden Scots Celebration. For a complete list of events or to register, call 1-888-827-8268.
The Quad City Animal Welfare Center’s homeless cats will show off their skills in creating Kitty Cat Paw Print Paintings at 2:00 p.m. These paintings will be placed on display and available during silent auction to be held Saturday, June 4th. For further information please contact the Quad City Animal Welfare Center at 309-787-6830.
Jamaica will be the topic for Travelearning: Exploring the Globe on Screen at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library. For more information, call 563-326-7832.
The Vista International Operations Career Fair will be held from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Isle Center in Bettendorf. For more information, contact Brittney Benson at 563-324-4513.
Rory Colgan will speak on Healing Bipolar at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. He is the author of Healing Bipolar: 15 Qualities to Counteract Insanity. For more information, call 515-724-9601.
This week, River Action’s Riverine Walk event Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at Nahant Marsh Educational Field Station in Davenport. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
East Moline Music in the Park will present The Ellis Kell Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park. Free shuttle service from Wells School begins at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. For more information, call 309-796-0170.
Tomorrow, the Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Beginning Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, June 2
The Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Gary Metivier will talk about his new book Saluting Grandpa at a brown bag lunch program at noon at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. For more information, call 563-324-1410.
The Rock Island Library will show the independent film Alamar at 6 p.m. A brief discussion will follow. The film is unrated and may not be suitable for children. For more information, call 309-732-7323.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, the film In a Dream will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Also featured will be music by Tony Hoeppner and a tour at 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
The Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
Timber Lake Playhouse, northwestern Illinois’ professional summer theatre, opens the 50th Anniversary season with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard today through June 12. For tickets, show times or more information, call 815-244-2035.
On Friday, the Putnam Museum in Davenport will host Float Your Boat, a creative engineering water weight challenge, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and supplies will be provided. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 205.
Annawan Fun Days will be held tomorrow thru Sunday featuring the Little Miss Blaze Pageant, kids' games, tournaments, auctions, and more. The Carol M. Guthrie Memorial 5K run/walk and parade are on Sunday. For more information, call 309-935-6264.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
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Tuesday, May 31
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Shyla will perform for a Live Lunch at noon at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1555.
Tomorrow, Jamaica will be the topic for Travelearning: Exploring the Globe on Screen at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library. For more information, call 563-326-7832.
Tomorrow, Rory Colgan will speak on Healing Bipolar at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. He is the author of Healing Bipolar: 15 Qualities to Counteract Insanity. For more information, call 515-724-9601.
This week, River Action’s Riverine Walk event Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at Nahant Marsh Educational Field Station in Davenport. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Tomorrow, East Moline Music in the Park will present The Ellis Kell Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park. Free shuttle service from Wells School begins at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. For more information, call 309-796-0170.
Beginning Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
On Friday, the Putnam Museum in Davenport will host Float Your Boat, a creative engineering water weight challenge, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and supplies will be provided. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 205.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Shyla will perform for a Live Lunch at noon at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1555.
Tomorrow, Jamaica will be the topic for Travelearning: Exploring the Globe on Screen at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library. For more information, call 563-326-7832.
Tomorrow, Rory Colgan will speak on Healing Bipolar at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. He is the author of Healing Bipolar: 15 Qualities to Counteract Insanity. For more information, call 515-724-9601.
This week, River Action’s Riverine Walk event Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at Nahant Marsh Educational Field Station in Davenport. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
Tomorrow, East Moline Music in the Park will present The Ellis Kell Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park. Free shuttle service from Wells School begins at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. For more information, call 309-796-0170.
Beginning Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
On Friday, the Putnam Museum in Davenport will host Float Your Boat, a creative engineering water weight challenge, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and supplies will be provided. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 205.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Friday, May 27, 2011
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Saturday, May 28
The sixth annual Founders' Day celebration will be held at 9:45 a.m. at Walcott Cemetery in Walcott, honoring German immigrants to the region more than a century ago. A choir will perform, and Dick Stahl will read poetry. Bring chairs. For more information, call 563-843-2867.
The Family Museum in Bettendorf will celebrate Albrecht Durer's Birthday beginning at 10 a.m. Learn about Germany's famous Renaissance artist, make some relief prints, and learn how to create fine art reproductions. For more information, call 563-344-4106.
Learn about Plains traditions from Larry Lockwood, a Cheyenne Native American, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. For more information, call 563-324-1933.
Eleven bands will perform an all-ages show beginning at 2 p.m. with outside Racer's Edge in East Moline. For more information, call 309-755-8131.
Marsha Johnson will perform a dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner Campground Amphitheater in East Moline. An adult must accompany children age 12 and under. For more information, call 309-794-5338.
The Internet Players' Gallery Theatre and Studio, on the 3rd floor of 421 Brady St. in Davenport will hold a grand opening from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring live music, performance art, tours, on-site art creation, and more. For more information, call 309-236-6084.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Sunday, May 29
Today and tomorrow, Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in Long Grove will hold Heritage Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music, skits, a petting zoo, demonstrations, kids' crafts, and more. For more information, call 563-328-3283.
The German American Heritage Center in Davenport will offer free admission for veterans for Memorial Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-322-8844.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Project will give tours of Lock and Dam 13 in Fulton, IL every Sunday at 1 p.m. through Labor Day. The tour will also cover a brief history of the Mississippi River. For more tour information, contact the Thomson Ranger Office at 815-259-3928.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The Mwangaza Children's Choir will perform at 6 p.m. at Wildwood Baptist Church in East Moline. For more information, call 309-496-9397.
Tomorrow, the Veterans Memorial Park site dedication will be held at 4 p.m. at the park's future location west of the Marquette Boat Launch in Davenport. For more information, call 563-888-2070.
Tomorrow, the Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-8987.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 30
The Veterans Memorial Park site dedication will be held t 4 p.m. at the park's future location west of the Marquette Boat Launch in Davenport. For more information, call 563-888-2070.
The Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-8987.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
This week, River Action’s Riverine Walk event Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at Nahant Marsh Educational Field Station in Davenport. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
On Wednesday, East Moline Music in the Park will present The Ellis Kell Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park. Free shuttle service from Wells School begins at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. For more information, call 309-796-0170.
Beginning Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
On Friday, the Putnam Museum in Davenport will host Float Your Boat, a creative engineering water weight challenge, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and supplies will be provided. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 205.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
The sixth annual Founders' Day celebration will be held at 9:45 a.m. at Walcott Cemetery in Walcott, honoring German immigrants to the region more than a century ago. A choir will perform, and Dick Stahl will read poetry. Bring chairs. For more information, call 563-843-2867.
The Family Museum in Bettendorf will celebrate Albrecht Durer's Birthday beginning at 10 a.m. Learn about Germany's famous Renaissance artist, make some relief prints, and learn how to create fine art reproductions. For more information, call 563-344-4106.
Learn about Plains traditions from Larry Lockwood, a Cheyenne Native American, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. For more information, call 563-324-1933.
Eleven bands will perform an all-ages show beginning at 2 p.m. with outside Racer's Edge in East Moline. For more information, call 309-755-8131.
Marsha Johnson will perform a dramatic reading of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner Campground Amphitheater in East Moline. An adult must accompany children age 12 and under. For more information, call 309-794-5338.
The Internet Players' Gallery Theatre and Studio, on the 3rd floor of 421 Brady St. in Davenport will hold a grand opening from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring live music, performance art, tours, on-site art creation, and more. For more information, call 309-236-6084.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Sunday, May 29
Today and tomorrow, Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in Long Grove will hold Heritage Days from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be music, skits, a petting zoo, demonstrations, kids' crafts, and more. For more information, call 563-328-3283.
The German American Heritage Center in Davenport will offer free admission for veterans for Memorial Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-322-8844.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Project will give tours of Lock and Dam 13 in Fulton, IL every Sunday at 1 p.m. through Labor Day. The tour will also cover a brief history of the Mississippi River. For more tour information, contact the Thomson Ranger Office at 815-259-3928.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The Mwangaza Children's Choir will perform at 6 p.m. at Wildwood Baptist Church in East Moline. For more information, call 309-496-9397.
Tomorrow, the Veterans Memorial Park site dedication will be held at 4 p.m. at the park's future location west of the Marquette Boat Launch in Davenport. For more information, call 563-888-2070.
Tomorrow, the Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-8987.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 30
The Veterans Memorial Park site dedication will be held t 4 p.m. at the park's future location west of the Marquette Boat Launch in Davenport. For more information, call 563-888-2070.
The Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-8987.
On Tuesday and Thursday, the Channel Cat Talk Birds of the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. departing from the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Cost is $12. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
This week, River Action’s Riverine Walk event Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Meet at Nahant Marsh Educational Field Station in Davenport. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.
On Wednesday, East Moline Music in the Park will present The Ellis Kell Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park. Free shuttle service from Wells School begins at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. For more information, call 309-796-0170.
Beginning Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the comedy Don't Talk to the Actors at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.
On Friday, the Putnam Museum in Davenport will host Float Your Boat, a creative engineering water weight challenge, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are required and supplies will be provided. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 205.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
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Thursday, May 26
Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help with flag placement for the annual Memorial Day event at the cemetery. Volunteers who wish to help in the effort should arrive at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. today. Cemetery officials will provide instructions.
The 41st annual Colona Memorial Day Festival will run thru Sunday on the Hennepin Canal State Parkway. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. It will include music, games, and more. Thursday’s featured band is To Whom it May Concern who will play an all-ages show begin at 7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be a parade starting at 2 p.m. For more information, call 309-235-8276.
Washington Junior High School in Rock Island will present The Sound of Music at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5915.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Prospects for Peace: Is There Any Hope? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Out Loud, an open poetry and prose reading session, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. Participants are invited to read their best works. Listeners also are welcome. For more information, call 563-324-1410.
The Speakeasy in Rock Island will present a cabaret, From Broadway, With Love at 7 p.m., written and performed by Happy Days cast members Andrew J. Smith and Maeve Martin. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ralph Iaccarino will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help with flag placement for the annual Memorial Day event at the cemetery. Volunteers who wish to help in the effort should arrive at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. today. Cemetery officials will provide instructions.
The 41st annual Colona Memorial Day Festival will run thru Sunday on the Hennepin Canal State Parkway. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday; noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. It will include music, games, and more. Thursday’s featured band is To Whom it May Concern who will play an all-ages show begin at 7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be a parade starting at 2 p.m. For more information, call 309-235-8276.
Washington Junior High School in Rock Island will present The Sound of Music at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5915.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Prospects for Peace: Is There Any Hope? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Out Loud, an open poetry and prose reading session, will run from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. Participants are invited to read their best works. Listeners also are welcome. For more information, call 563-324-1410.
The Speakeasy in Rock Island will present a cabaret, From Broadway, With Love at 7 p.m., written and performed by Happy Days cast members Andrew J. Smith and Maeve Martin. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ralph Iaccarino will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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Wednesday, May 25
Genesis Medical Center Auxiliary, a non-profit organization that helps raise funds for hospital projects, will hold an Electronics Sale until 5 p.m. at the East Campus of Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, and on Wednesday, until 3 p.m. at the West Campus. For more information, contact Linda at 563-421-7617.
The premier showing of the documentary Man of Deeds: Bishop Mathias Loras and the Iowa Frontier will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mindframe Theaters in Dubuque. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 563-588-7769.
Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help with flag placement for the annual Memorial Day event at the cemetery. Volunteers who wish to help in the effort should arrive at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Cemetery officials will provide them with instructions.
Tomorrow, Washington Junior High School in Rock Island will present The Sound of Music at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5915.
Tomorrow, Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Prospects for Peace: Is There Any Hope? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Tomorrow, the Speakeasy in Rock Island will present a cabaret, From Broadway, With Love at 7 p.m., written and performed by Happy Days cast members Andrew J. Smith and Maeve Martin. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ralph Iaccarino will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Genesis Medical Center Auxiliary, a non-profit organization that helps raise funds for hospital projects, will hold an Electronics Sale until 5 p.m. at the East Campus of Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, and on Wednesday, until 3 p.m. at the West Campus. For more information, contact Linda at 563-421-7617.
The premier showing of the documentary Man of Deeds: Bishop Mathias Loras and the Iowa Frontier will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Mindframe Theaters in Dubuque. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 563-588-7769.
Rock Island National Cemetery is seeking volunteers to help with flag placement for the annual Memorial Day event at the cemetery. Volunteers who wish to help in the effort should arrive at the cemetery at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Cemetery officials will provide them with instructions.
Tomorrow, Washington Junior High School in Rock Island will present The Sound of Music at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5915.
Tomorrow, Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Prospects for Peace: Is There Any Hope? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Tomorrow, the Speakeasy in Rock Island will present a cabaret, From Broadway, With Love at 7 p.m., written and performed by Happy Days cast members Andrew J. Smith and Maeve Martin. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ralph Iaccarino will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Monday, May 23, 2011
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Tuesday, May 24
As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present Creating Caring Hearts and Loving Souls For Ourselves and Our Children at noon at Temple Emanuel in Davenport. Reservations are required; call 309-793-1300.
The Family Concerns Committee of Churches United of the Quad City Area would like to Put a Smile on a Child from 5 to 7 p.m. at the PepsiCo Center of Augustana College. There will be activities, games, music, and food. For more information, call 563-332-5002.
The World Affairs Council of the Quad-Cities and the World Community Institute will hold a Music, Dance and Food from Around the World Year-End Celebration at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4175.
As part of the Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting, Max Douglas Brown will speak on The Mayflower Society at 7 p.m. at the Rock Island County Historical Society Library in Moline. For more information, call 309-797-6352.
The Canticle in Clinton will show In the Shadow of The Raid, a documentary by Greg Brosnan and Jennifer Szymaszek about the immigration raid in Postville Iowa. For details, call Sisters of St. Francis, 563-42-7611.
As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present 175 Trips to the Jews of Russia at 7 p.m. at HomeRidge Inn & Suites in Bettendorf. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present Creating Caring Hearts and Loving Souls For Ourselves and Our Children at noon at Temple Emanuel in Davenport. Reservations are required; call 309-793-1300.
The Family Concerns Committee of Churches United of the Quad City Area would like to Put a Smile on a Child from 5 to 7 p.m. at the PepsiCo Center of Augustana College. There will be activities, games, music, and food. For more information, call 563-332-5002.
The World Affairs Council of the Quad-Cities and the World Community Institute will hold a Music, Dance and Food from Around the World Year-End Celebration at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4175.
As part of the Rock Island County Illinois Genealogical Society meeting, Max Douglas Brown will speak on The Mayflower Society at 7 p.m. at the Rock Island County Historical Society Library in Moline. For more information, call 309-797-6352.
The Canticle in Clinton will show In the Shadow of The Raid, a documentary by Greg Brosnan and Jennifer Szymaszek about the immigration raid in Postville Iowa. For details, call Sisters of St. Francis, 563-42-7611.
As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present 175 Trips to the Jews of Russia at 7 p.m. at HomeRidge Inn & Suites in Bettendorf. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Friday, May 20, 2011
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Saturday, May 21
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Colonel Davenport House on the north shore of Arsenal Island will host I Spy History Day for Kids from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt and spinning demonstrations. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. For more information, call 309-786-7336.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
Davenport Eastern Ave. Library will throw a Captain Underpants party from 2 to 4 p.m. based on the books by Dav Pilkey. For more information, call 563-326-7832.
The Augustana Symphonic Band will play for an Old-Fashioned Band Lawn Concert at 2:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Popular Astronomy Club invite all to join in night sky viewing with its mobile observatory and telescopes from 7 to 11:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley. Club members will also be available to help participants set up and use their own telescopes. For more information, call 309-797-3120.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform the Allen Ohmes Tribute Concert at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. Mr. Ohmes has been concertmaster for 47 seasons, and is retiring. For tickets or more information, call 563-322-7276.
The Augustana Music Festival Concert will be held at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Sunday, May 22
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
The Rock Island Arsenal will host an Armed Forces Day open house from noon to 4 p.m. It will include a parade at noon, primarily along Rodman Avenue. There will be tours of the island, Quarters 1, and the Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center. The Arsenal Museum, Mississippi River Visitor Center, and Navy & Marine Reserve Center will be open. A drivers' license or state ID is required for ages 17 and up. For more information, call 309-782-7746.
The Colonel Davenport House on the north shore of Arsenal Island will host I Spy History Day for Kids from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt and spinning demonstrations. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. For more information, call 309-786-7336.
The closing reception for the Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition will be held from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7231.
An artists' meet-and-greet for the Timothy Kiss and Diane Bruce exhibit will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-794-1572.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 23
Maryann Miller will sign her book Open Season from noon to 3 p.m. at The Book Rack in Moline. For more information, call 309-797-1985.
A Beat Poet's Night will be held at Mojo’s in River Music Experience beginning at 6 p.m. All poets and musicians are welcome, but profanity is not allowed. For information, call 563-324-1410.
The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities welcomes Rabbi Jonathan Porath as he presents All of Jewish History From Abraham to the Present Day in One Hour at 7:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. For more information, call 309-524-2470.
Bend of the River Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the River Valley Library in Port Byron. For more information, call 309-523-3440.
On Tuesday, As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present Creating Caring Hearts and Loving Souls For Ourselves and Our Children at noon at Temple Emanuel in Davenport. Reservations are required; call 309-793-1300.
On Tuesday, the Family Concerns Committee of Churches United of the Quad City Area would like to Put a Smile on a Child from 5 to 7 p.m. at the PepsiCo Center of Augustana College. There will be activities, games, music, and food. For more information, call 563-332-5002.
On Tuesday, The Canticle in Clinton will show In the Shadow of The Raid, a documentary by Greg Brosnan and Jennifer Szymaszek about the immigration raid in Postville Iowa. For details, call Sisters of St. Francis, 563-42-7611.
On Tuesday, As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present 175 Trips to the Jews of Russia at 7 p.m. at HomeRidge Inn & Suites in Bettendorf. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Colonel Davenport House on the north shore of Arsenal Island will host I Spy History Day for Kids from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt and spinning demonstrations. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. For more information, call 309-786-7336.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
Davenport Eastern Ave. Library will throw a Captain Underpants party from 2 to 4 p.m. based on the books by Dav Pilkey. For more information, call 563-326-7832.
The Augustana Symphonic Band will play for an Old-Fashioned Band Lawn Concert at 2:30 p.m. on the lawn of the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Popular Astronomy Club invite all to join in night sky viewing with its mobile observatory and telescopes from 7 to 11:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley. Club members will also be available to help participants set up and use their own telescopes. For more information, call 309-797-3120.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform the Allen Ohmes Tribute Concert at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. Mr. Ohmes has been concertmaster for 47 seasons, and is retiring. For tickets or more information, call 563-322-7276.
The Augustana Music Festival Concert will be held at 8 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Sunday, May 22
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
The Rock Island Arsenal will host an Armed Forces Day open house from noon to 4 p.m. It will include a parade at noon, primarily along Rodman Avenue. There will be tours of the island, Quarters 1, and the Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center. The Arsenal Museum, Mississippi River Visitor Center, and Navy & Marine Reserve Center will be open. A drivers' license or state ID is required for ages 17 and up. For more information, call 309-782-7746.
The Colonel Davenport House on the north shore of Arsenal Island will host I Spy History Day for Kids from noon to 4 p.m. There will be a scavenger hunt and spinning demonstrations. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. For more information, call 309-786-7336.
The closing reception for the Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition will be held from 12:45 to 2 p.m. at the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7231.
An artists' meet-and-greet for the Timothy Kiss and Diane Bruce exhibit will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-794-1572.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 23
Maryann Miller will sign her book Open Season from noon to 3 p.m. at The Book Rack in Moline. For more information, call 309-797-1985.
A Beat Poet's Night will be held at Mojo’s in River Music Experience beginning at 6 p.m. All poets and musicians are welcome, but profanity is not allowed. For information, call 563-324-1410.
The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities welcomes Rabbi Jonathan Porath as he presents All of Jewish History From Abraham to the Present Day in One Hour at 7:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library. No registration is required. For more information, call 309-524-2470.
Bend of the River Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the River Valley Library in Port Byron. For more information, call 309-523-3440.
On Tuesday, As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present Creating Caring Hearts and Loving Souls For Ourselves and Our Children at noon at Temple Emanuel in Davenport. Reservations are required; call 309-793-1300.
On Tuesday, the Family Concerns Committee of Churches United of the Quad City Area would like to Put a Smile on a Child from 5 to 7 p.m. at the PepsiCo Center of Augustana College. There will be activities, games, music, and food. For more information, call 563-332-5002.
On Tuesday, The Canticle in Clinton will show In the Shadow of The Raid, a documentary by Greg Brosnan and Jennifer Szymaszek about the immigration raid in Postville Iowa. For details, call Sisters of St. Francis, 563-42-7611.
On Tuesday, As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, Rabbi Jonathan Porath will present 175 Trips to the Jews of Russia at 7 p.m. at HomeRidge Inn & Suites in Bettendorf. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
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Friday, May 20
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
An Anti-Violence Awareness Memorial will begin at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-0345.
The Bucktown Revue’s final show of the season will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall of River Music Experience. For more information, call 563-326-1333.
The Choral Department of Rock Island High School will present On With the Show, This is it! featuring theme songs from many familiar TV shows in the auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Orquesta Alto Maiz will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience in Davenport. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-1333.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival celebrates its 34th year today thru Sunday, with a weekend packed full of free music, art, and culture for all ages. For complete information, consult the website at DubuqueFest.org.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
An Anti-Violence Awareness Memorial will begin at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-0345.
The Bucktown Revue’s final show of the season will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall of River Music Experience. For more information, call 563-326-1333.
The Choral Department of Rock Island High School will present On With the Show, This is it! featuring theme songs from many familiar TV shows in the auditorium at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
Orquesta Alto Maiz will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience in Davenport. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-1333.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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Wednesday, May 18
The afternoon Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester at 1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4179.
The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
The Tudi's and Tutus fundraiser for Tudi's Tribe and Ballet Quad Cities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Landing in Moline. Proceeds will benefit kids with cancer and Ballet Quad Cities' programs for Quad Cities kids. For more information, call 309-786-3779.
The evening Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4179.
Comedians Sean Morey and Chris Schlichting will perform at 8 p.m. at the The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Tickets are $12. Call (309) 786-1111.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, May 19
Fair Housing Laws and Employment Opportunities in the Building Trades will be presented in a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island. David Levin will talk about fair housing and Rory Washburn will discuss building trades apprenticeship opportunities. Human Rights Commission members will answer questions about addressing human and civil rights matters.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Christians in Israel and the Arab World: Do They Have a Future? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge program, Bruce Carter will present Mrs. Chase in Pink and Chase and Liz Taylor at 7 p.m. The evening will also feature music by Ellis Kell and a tour at 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Carl Sandburg College will host the Adam Larson Quintet at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre located in Building F on the Main Campus in Galesburg. For tickets or more information, call 309-341-5238.
The Music Department of United Township High School will present the annual Spring Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the U.T. Auditorium. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
The Mercer County High School Night of Jazz will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell in Aledo. For more information, call 309-582-2751.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
The afternoon Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester at 1 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4179.
The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
The Tudi's and Tutus fundraiser for Tudi's Tribe and Ballet Quad Cities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Landing in Moline. Proceeds will benefit kids with cancer and Ballet Quad Cities' programs for Quad Cities kids. For more information, call 309-786-3779.
The evening Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos at 7 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library. For more information, call 563-344-4179.
Comedians Sean Morey and Chris Schlichting will perform at 8 p.m. at the The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Tickets are $12. Call (309) 786-1111.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, May 19
Fair Housing Laws and Employment Opportunities in the Building Trades will be presented in a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island. David Levin will talk about fair housing and Rory Washburn will discuss building trades apprenticeship opportunities. Human Rights Commission members will answer questions about addressing human and civil rights matters.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Christians in Israel and the Arab World: Do They Have a Future? at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge program, Bruce Carter will present Mrs. Chase in Pink and Chase and Liz Taylor at 7 p.m. The evening will also feature music by Ellis Kell and a tour at 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Carl Sandburg College will host the Adam Larson Quintet at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre located in Building F on the Main Campus in Galesburg. For tickets or more information, call 309-341-5238.
The Music Department of United Township High School will present the annual Spring Band Concert at 7 p.m. in the U.T. Auditorium. Admission is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
The Mercer County High School Night of Jazz will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell in Aledo. For more information, call 309-582-2751.
New Ground Theatre will present the drama Under the Radar by Chris Jansen at the Village Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-7529.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 16, 2011
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Tuesday, May 17
George Hild will discuss and demonstrate innovative water quality products at Noon at the Davenport Public Works Building. To RSVP, call Clare Kerofsky at 563-391-1403 ext. 3.
The Andover Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the American Woman's League Building in Andover. John Califf (kay-liff) will talk about his recent trip to France to visit World War Two cemeteries. Lunch begins at 1 p.m. at the Andover Cafe with the meeting at 2 p.m.
The eighth annual Spring Jazz Concert featuring special guest Victor Goines will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Scott High School in Eldridge. For more information, call 563-285-3317.
Moline High School will present an orchestra concert at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
The Quad-Cities KIX Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1555.
Tomorrow, The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
Tomorrow, the Tudi's and Tutus fundraiser for Tudi's Tribe and Ballet Quad Cities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Landing in Moline. Proceeds will benefit kids with cancer and Ballet Quad Cities' programs for Quad Cities kids. For more information, call 309-786-3779.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
George Hild will discuss and demonstrate innovative water quality products at Noon at the Davenport Public Works Building. To RSVP, call Clare Kerofsky at 563-391-1403 ext. 3.
The Andover Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the American Woman's League Building in Andover. John Califf (kay-liff) will talk about his recent trip to France to visit World War Two cemeteries. Lunch begins at 1 p.m. at the Andover Cafe with the meeting at 2 p.m.
The eighth annual Spring Jazz Concert featuring special guest Victor Goines will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Scott High School in Eldridge. For more information, call 563-285-3317.
Moline High School will present an orchestra concert at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
The Quad-Cities KIX Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1555.
Tomorrow, The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
Tomorrow, the Tudi's and Tutus fundraiser for Tudi's Tribe and Ballet Quad Cities will begin at 5:30 p.m. at The Landing in Moline. Proceeds will benefit kids with cancer and Ballet Quad Cities' programs for Quad Cities kids. For more information, call 309-786-3779.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Friday, May 13, 2011
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Friday, May 13
Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
United Neighbors will present When Women Talk, a performance and dinner, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. It will feature stories by seven women who have been affected by health issues. For more information, call 563-322-7363.
River Action is celebrating its 9th Annual Fish & Fire fundraiser at the Watch Tower Lodge in Black Hawk State Historic Site beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 563-322-2969.
An opening reception for the Galesburg Civic Art Center’s exhibition of works by Les Barta, Dale Gramling and Everett “Jake” Jacobsen will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit will continue thru Saturday, June 18th. For more information, call 309-342-7415.
Opera at Augustana will present Mozart’s The Magic Flute at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Barley House Band will be joining the Rock Island Orchestra for a collaborative concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Rock Island High School Theater to perform music in the Irish and Bluegrass tradition. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Thru Saturday, Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. There be a post-show discussion with the director and cast following the performance on Friday. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Saturday, May 14
First Lutheran Church in Rock Island will host the annual Scandinavian Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring antiques, arts and crafts, activities, Scandinavian food and music. The event will be inside the Church Building and the Parish House. For more information, call 309-788-9661.
Rave Motion Pictures 53 in Davenport will host a live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's Die Walkure by Richard Wagner at 11 a.m.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
Ellis Kell will present Migration of the Music, songs and stories of American roots music for ages 12 to 18, at 2 p.m. at The Speakeasy in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
The Augustana Concert Band and Augustana Symphonic Band will perform for the Augustana Combined Band Concert at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Pleasant Valley High School will present the comedy mystery Funeral for a Gangster at 7 p.m. The audience is encouraged to wear mobster attire for a costume contest. For more information, call 563-332-5151.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Opera at Augustana will present Mozart’s The Magic Flute at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Quad City Playwright’s Festival, showcasing the work of five area writers, will be held at the Black Box Theater in the Bergendorff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-794-7320.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Sunday, May 15
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
The Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre in Davenport will host a Polar the Titanic Bear teddy bear tea for ages 3 to 9 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 210.
Dr. Sarah Gall and Ed Gall will present a Green Cleaning program at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, in Clinton. The free program begins at 2:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Call 563-242-7611 for details.
Dr. Gordon Dammann will speak on Armistead and Hancock: The Third Day of Gettysburg at a meeting of the Quad City Civil War Round Table at 2 p.m. at the Deere-Wiman Carriage House in Moline. For more information, call 309-236-3288.
The Black Hawk College Youth String Orchestra and Black Hawk College Community String Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline. For more information, call 309-738-7168.
Pamela Reese Smith will be the featured performer for the Third Sunday Jazz Workshop and Matinee at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience. The workshop begins at 3 p.m. and the Matinee show at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-373-0790.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 4 p.m. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Winners and honorable mention recipients of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony’s 18th Annual Young Pianists Competition will perform at a free public recital at 7:00 p.m. in Kresge Recital Hall in the Center for Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg.
Monday, May 16
David T. Coopman will talk about his new book Quad-City International Airport for the Rock Island County Historical Society Friends luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Moline. For more information or to RSVP, call 309-764-8590.
At 7:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, the Eagle View Group, Sierra Club will host Sean McMahon, the Director of The Nature Conservancy in Iowa who will describe the five priority areas for conservation projects. All are welcome. For more information, call 309-788-8167.
Tomorrow, the Andover Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the American Woman's League Building in Andover. John Califf (kay-liff) will talk about his recent trip to France to visit World War Two cemeteries. Lunch begins at 1 p.m. at the Andover Cafe with the meeting at 2 p.m.
Tomorrow, the eighth annual Spring Jazz Concert featuring special guest Victor Goines will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Scott High School in Eldridge. For more information, call 563-285-3317.
On Wednesday, The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
United Neighbors will present When Women Talk, a performance and dinner, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport. It will feature stories by seven women who have been affected by health issues. For more information, call 563-322-7363.
River Action is celebrating its 9th Annual Fish & Fire fundraiser at the Watch Tower Lodge in Black Hawk State Historic Site beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 563-322-2969.
An opening reception for the Galesburg Civic Art Center’s exhibition of works by Les Barta, Dale Gramling and Everett “Jake” Jacobsen will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. The exhibit will continue thru Saturday, June 18th. For more information, call 309-342-7415.
Opera at Augustana will present Mozart’s The Magic Flute at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Barley House Band will be joining the Rock Island Orchestra for a collaborative concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Rock Island High School Theater to perform music in the Irish and Bluegrass tradition. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Thru Saturday, Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. There be a post-show discussion with the director and cast following the performance on Friday. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Saturday, May 14
First Lutheran Church in Rock Island will host the annual Scandinavian Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring antiques, arts and crafts, activities, Scandinavian food and music. The event will be inside the Church Building and the Parish House. For more information, call 309-788-9661.
Rave Motion Pictures 53 in Davenport will host a live broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's Die Walkure by Richard Wagner at 11 a.m.
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
Ellis Kell will present Migration of the Music, songs and stories of American roots music for ages 12 to 18, at 2 p.m. at The Speakeasy in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
The Augustana Concert Band and Augustana Symphonic Band will perform for the Augustana Combined Band Concert at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Pleasant Valley High School will present the comedy mystery Funeral for a Gangster at 7 p.m. The audience is encouraged to wear mobster attire for a costume contest. For more information, call 563-332-5151.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Opera at Augustana will present Mozart’s The Magic Flute at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Quad City Playwright’s Festival, showcasing the work of five area writers, will be held at the Black Box Theater in the Bergendorff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-794-7320.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn Theatre in Moline on Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Sunday, May 15
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and at 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are The Taming of the Shrew, Ajax, King Lear, and The Wasps.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
The Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre in Davenport will host a Polar the Titanic Bear teddy bear tea for ages 3 to 9 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 210.
Dr. Sarah Gall and Ed Gall will present a Green Cleaning program at The Canticle, home of the Sisters of St. Francis, in Clinton. The free program begins at 2:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Call 563-242-7611 for details.
Dr. Gordon Dammann will speak on Armistead and Hancock: The Third Day of Gettysburg at a meeting of the Quad City Civil War Round Table at 2 p.m. at the Deere-Wiman Carriage House in Moline. For more information, call 309-236-3288.
The Black Hawk College Youth String Orchestra and Black Hawk College Community String Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moline. For more information, call 309-738-7168.
Pamela Reese Smith will be the featured performer for the Third Sunday Jazz Workshop and Matinee at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience. The workshop begins at 3 p.m. and the Matinee show at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-373-0790.
Playcrafters will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder in the Barn Theatre in Moline at 3 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-0330.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 4 p.m. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Winners and honorable mention recipients of the Knox-Galesburg Symphony’s 18th Annual Young Pianists Competition will perform at a free public recital at 7:00 p.m. in Kresge Recital Hall in the Center for Fine Arts of Knox College in Galesburg.
Monday, May 16
David T. Coopman will talk about his new book Quad-City International Airport for the Rock Island County Historical Society Friends luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at First Congregational Church in Moline. For more information or to RSVP, call 309-764-8590.
At 7:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, the Eagle View Group, Sierra Club will host Sean McMahon, the Director of The Nature Conservancy in Iowa who will describe the five priority areas for conservation projects. All are welcome. For more information, call 309-788-8167.
Tomorrow, the Andover Historical Society will hold its next meeting at the American Woman's League Building in Andover. John Califf (kay-liff) will talk about his recent trip to France to visit World War Two cemeteries. Lunch begins at 1 p.m. at the Andover Cafe with the meeting at 2 p.m.
Tomorrow, the eighth annual Spring Jazz Concert featuring special guest Victor Goines will begin at 6:30 p.m. at North Scott High School in Eldridge. For more information, call 563-285-3317.
On Wednesday, The Figge Feeds Haiti volunteer event will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Volunteers can sign up for shifts of 15, 30, or 60 minutes to package meals to be sent to Haiti. Tours of the Haitian gallery will also be offered at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2048.
The new Cultural Counselor to the Swedish Embassy in Washington, D.C., Ms. Eva Bergquist, will make her first visit to Augustana College to attend the commencement weekend dinner celebrating the 100th anniversary of The American-Scandinavian Foundation, on Friday, May 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Center Loft. Dinner reservations may be made by calling 309 762-8303.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 9, 2011
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Tuesday, May 10
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
Eight graduating studio artists will present their artwork at 10:30 a.m. in the Augustana Art Museum in the lobby of Centennial Hall. The program will include a walking tour of the exhibition, conversation with the artists and a reception. The students’ work will be on display until May 21. The museum is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The Quad City Botanical Center is holding an informational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. about their April 2012 Tulip Time tour of the Netherlands. To RSVP, call Beth at 309-794-0991, ext. 30.
The Concert Choir, UT Singers, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform for the Latin Fiesta spring pops concert at 7 p.m. at United Township High School in East Moline. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Moline High School will present a choir concert at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
The Black Hawk College Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
Tomorrow, the Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
Tomorrow, the 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Wednesday, May 11
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
The Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
The 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Ralph Troll will present My Life in Germany During World War II at a meeting of the Port Byron Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the River Valley Library. For more information, call 309-523-3654.
The Between the Lines Book Discussion Group will discuss Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos at 7 p.m. at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library. For more information, call 563-888-3371.
Thru Saturday, Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. There be a post-show discussion with the director and cast following the performance on Friday. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
The Augustana Jazz Combo Soiree will play at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Another Day, Another Question, an abstract installation by Paul Lorenz is now on display in the Cortona Art Gallery of Ashford University in Clinton thru Aug. 26. A reception for the artist will be held Friday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the art gallery.
Thursday, May 12
The 13th annual St. Ambrose University Social Justice Conference will held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rogalski Center. For more information, call 563-333-3919.
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Jerusalem: United or Divided? at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder as in a benefit performance to support projects relating to brain disorders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-787-5577.
The Quad City Audubon Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Butterworth Center in Moline. Linda Boardsen will present Mill Creek Park: Urban Birding Paradise. Also, on Sunday, a field trip visiting restored wetlands in Scott County will depart from Borders Book Store in Davenport at 7:00 a.m. Bring comfortable footwear for extended walking. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-799-7192.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Rima Girnius will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. There will also be music by Ellis Kell and a tour at 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Marshall Crenshaw and Freedy Johnston will play at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience in Davenport. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-1333.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
Eight graduating studio artists will present their artwork at 10:30 a.m. in the Augustana Art Museum in the lobby of Centennial Hall. The program will include a walking tour of the exhibition, conversation with the artists and a reception. The students’ work will be on display until May 21. The museum is free and open to the public from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The Quad City Botanical Center is holding an informational meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. about their April 2012 Tulip Time tour of the Netherlands. To RSVP, call Beth at 309-794-0991, ext. 30.
The Concert Choir, UT Singers, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform for the Latin Fiesta spring pops concert at 7 p.m. at United Township High School in East Moline. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Moline High School will present a choir concert at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
The Black Hawk College Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
Tomorrow, the Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
Tomorrow, the 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Wednesday, May 11
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
The Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
The 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Ralph Troll will present My Life in Germany During World War II at a meeting of the Port Byron Historical Society at 7 p.m. at the River Valley Library. For more information, call 309-523-3654.
The Between the Lines Book Discussion Group will discuss Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos at 7 p.m. at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library. For more information, call 563-888-3371.
Thru Saturday, Knox College Theatre will perform Eugene Ionesco's Exit the King at 7:30 p.m. in Harbach Theatre in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts in Galesburg. There be a post-show discussion with the director and cast following the performance on Friday. For advance reservations, call 309-341-7472.
The Augustana Jazz Combo Soiree will play at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Another Day, Another Question, an abstract installation by Paul Lorenz is now on display in the Cortona Art Gallery of Ashford University in Clinton thru Aug. 26. A reception for the artist will be held Friday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the art gallery.
Thursday, May 12
The 13th annual St. Ambrose University Social Justice Conference will held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rogalski Center. For more information, call 563-333-3919.
Thru Friday, Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll will present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie at 9:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. For reservations, call 815-244-2035.
Dr. Art Pitz will present The Arab-Israeli Conflict: Jerusalem: United or Divided? at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline will present the mystery Rehearsal for Murder as in a benefit performance to support projects relating to brain disorders. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-787-5577.
The Quad City Audubon Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Butterworth Center in Moline. Linda Boardsen will present Mill Creek Park: Urban Birding Paradise. Also, on Sunday, a field trip visiting restored wetlands in Scott County will depart from Borders Book Store in Davenport at 7:00 a.m. Bring comfortable footwear for extended walking. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-799-7192.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Rima Girnius will present Water Views from the Collection at 7 p.m. There will also be music by Ellis Kell and a tour at 6 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Alleman High School in Rock Island will present the Making Memories variety show at 7 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-786-7793.
Marshall Crenshaw and Freedy Johnston will play at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience in Davenport. For tickets or more information, call 563-326-1333.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Friday, May 6, 2011
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Saturday, May 7
The Rock Island and Moline branch of the AAUW will meet May 7 at the Butterworth Center in Moline. Doll collector and historian, Ellen Tsagaris will present Oh You Beautiful Doll, a discussion of their connection to women. The program begins at 9:30 a.m.
The spring Beaux Arts Fair will be held at the Figge Plaza in Davenport, featuring artists, music, children’s activities, and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the last two performances of the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with show times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
Students K thru 12 will present the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Center for Living Arts in Rock Island at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-788-5433.
The Augustana Five Choirs Concert will be held at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony will present a Mother’s Day tribute, featuring vocalist Margaret Carlson performing melodies from The American Songbook at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. For more information, call 309-341-7268.
Our Town by Thornton Wilder will be presented in Potter Theatre in the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium open house will be held from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The Fryxell Geology Museum also will be open. There will be indoor and outdoor programs, including telescope views of Saturn and the moon. For more information, call 309-794-7327.
Sunday, May 8
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Niabi Zoo will offer talks on what it’s like to be a mother in the animal kingdom. Zoo hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Mother’s Day there is no admission charge for moms. For more information, call 309-799-5107.
The spring Beaux Arts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Figge Plaza in Davenport, featuring artists, music, children’s activities, and more.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 2 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
Latinos Unidos will show the film My Family about three generations of a Mexican-American family at 2 p.m. in Augustana’s Hanson Hall, Room 102. A discussion will precede the screening.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 2 p.m. on Sunday and at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
The St. Ambrose University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform at 3 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call 563-333-6251.
The Handbell Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Ascension Chapel in Founders Hall of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 9
A Black Hawk College vocal recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Deere-Wiman House in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
Rock Island High School will present the spring band concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information, call 309-786-4142.
The documentary Their Eyes Were Dry about the 1974 Ma'alot Massacre will be shown at 7 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures 53 in Davenport. There will be a short discussion afterwards. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Heywire will perform improv and sketch comedy at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-203-9879.
On Tuesday, the Concert Choir, UT Singers, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform for the Latin Fiesta spring pops concert at 7 p.m. at United Township High School in East Moline. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
On Tuesday, Moline High School will present a choir concert at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
On Tuesday, the Black Hawk College Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
On Wednesday, the Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
On Wednesday, the 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
The Rock Island and Moline branch of the AAUW will meet May 7 at the Butterworth Center in Moline. Doll collector and historian, Ellen Tsagaris will present Oh You Beautiful Doll, a discussion of their connection to women. The program begins at 9:30 a.m.
The spring Beaux Arts Fair will be held at the Figge Plaza in Davenport, featuring artists, music, children’s activities, and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the last two performances of the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with show times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
Students K thru 12 will present the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Center for Living Arts in Rock Island at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-788-5433.
The Augustana Five Choirs Concert will be held at 4 p.m. in Centennial Hall. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony will present a Mother’s Day tribute, featuring vocalist Margaret Carlson performing melodies from The American Songbook at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre in Galesburg. For more information, call 309-341-7268.
Our Town by Thornton Wilder will be presented in Potter Theatre in the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium open house will be held from 8:30 to 10 p.m. The Fryxell Geology Museum also will be open. There will be indoor and outdoor programs, including telescope views of Saturn and the moon. For more information, call 309-794-7327.
Sunday, May 8
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Niabi Zoo will offer talks on what it’s like to be a mother in the animal kingdom. Zoo hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Mother’s Day there is no admission charge for moms. For more information, call 309-799-5107.
The spring Beaux Arts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Figge Plaza in Davenport, featuring artists, music, children’s activities, and more.
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will offer a themed tour entitled Ponds, Lakes, Streams, and Rivers at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 2 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
Latinos Unidos will show the film My Family about three generations of a Mexican-American family at 2 p.m. in Augustana’s Hanson Hall, Room 102. A discussion will precede the screening.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 2 p.m. on Sunday and at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
The St. Ambrose University Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform at 3 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call 563-333-6251.
The Handbell Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Ascension Chapel in Founders Hall of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 9
A Black Hawk College vocal recital will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Deere-Wiman House in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
Rock Island High School will present the spring band concert at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. For more information, call 309-786-4142.
The documentary Their Eyes Were Dry about the 1974 Ma'alot Massacre will be shown at 7 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures 53 in Davenport. There will be a short discussion afterwards. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
Heywire will perform improv and sketch comedy at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-203-9879.
On Tuesday, the Concert Choir, UT Singers, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform for the Latin Fiesta spring pops concert at 7 p.m. at United Township High School in East Moline. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
On Tuesday, Moline High School will present a choir concert at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-743-1624.
On Tuesday, the Black Hawk College Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5478.
On Wednesday, the Bettendorf Library will host Emily Dickinson's War Poetry at 7 p.m., a commemoration of the 125th anniversary of poet Emily Dickinson's death and the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War. For more information, call 563-344-5705.
On Wednesday, the 19th annual Black Hawk College Jazz Festival will feature Thelonious Assault and The Manny Lopez Big Band beginning at 7 p.m. in the Hawk's Nest on the second floor of Building 4 of Black Hawk College in Moline. For more information, call 309-796-5479.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
WVIK Community Calendar
Friday, May 6
Latinos Unidos will show the film My Family about three generations of a Mexican-American family today at 4 p.m. in Augustana’s Hanson Hall, Room 305 and on Sunday at 2 p.m., Hanson Hall, Room 102. A discussion will precede each screening.
The Child Abuse Council is hosting its annual auction dance beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Isle of Capri Conference Center in Bettendorf. The public is invited and can purchase tickets by contacting the Child Abuse Council Office at 309-786-1466.
Quad City Flutes Unlimited’s annual Spring Concert, Gather at the River: Program of River Music from the Mississippi to the Danube, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the German American Heritage Center in Davenport. Admission is free.
United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Tonight and tomorrow night, Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Tonight and tomorrow night, Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
The St. Ambrose University Jazz Ensemble and STAMVOJA will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call (563) 333-6251.
Our Town by Thornton Wilder will be presented in Potter Theatre in the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall. For more information, call (309) 794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Tomorrow, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the last two performances of the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with show times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Latinos Unidos will show the film My Family about three generations of a Mexican-American family today at 4 p.m. in Augustana’s Hanson Hall, Room 305 and on Sunday at 2 p.m., Hanson Hall, Room 102. A discussion will precede each screening.
The Child Abuse Council is hosting its annual auction dance beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Isle of Capri Conference Center in Bettendorf. The public is invited and can purchase tickets by contacting the Child Abuse Council Office at 309-786-1466.
Quad City Flutes Unlimited’s annual Spring Concert, Gather at the River: Program of River Music from the Mississippi to the Danube, will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the German American Heritage Center in Davenport. Admission is free.
United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Tonight and tomorrow night, Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
Tonight and tomorrow night, Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
The St. Ambrose University Jazz Ensemble and STAMVOJA will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call (563) 333-6251.
Our Town by Thornton Wilder will be presented in Potter Theatre in the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts of Augustana College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 309-794-7306.
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall. For more information, call (309) 794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Tomorrow, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the last two performances of the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day with show times at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Newsroom Honored for Excellence
Over the weekend, the Iowa Broadcast News Association handed out its awards for excellence in 2010, and the WVIK newsroom brought home one certificate and two plaques. The certificate, for second place in "Feature" category in the Large Market Radio division, was won by morning news editor Michelle O'Neill for a story on the "Deere Art Collection."
O'Neill also won a first place plaque for "Best Use of Actuality" (sound) for her feature about a guitar class at the Thurgood Marshall Learning Center in Rock Island.
WVIK news director, Herb Trix, won first place for his "Feature" about the online music site Daytrotter, based in Rock Island.
Invaluable production help was provided by Operations Manager, Dave Garner.
WVIK Community Calendar
Tuesday, May 3
Four bands will play for a Kids Helping Kids ServeHaiti fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience in Davenport. Proceeds will go toward supplies and resources for the children of Haiti. For more information, call 563-326-1333.
Tonight, Thursday and Friday, United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
To celebrate the publication of the St. Ambrose Journal of Creative Arts, a Quercus reading and art show will begin at 7 p.m. on the third floor of Ambrose Hall. Authors will read their poetry and fiction, and artists will display their works. For more information, call 563-333-6176.
The Pageturners Book Discussion Group will discuss The Gathering by Anne Enright at 7 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration is required; call 309-524-2470.
Carl Sandburg College Choirs will present Broadway Blockbusters and Musical Scenes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the CSC Auditorium in Carthage. Proceeds will support the Choirs’ future projects. For more information, contact the Carl Sandburg College Branch Campus at 217-357-3129.
On Thursday, the annual Salute to Seniors will be held from 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Starlite Ballroom in the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. There will be music and dance performances, plus exhibits on Davenport's 175th anniversary.
On Thursday, a fundraiser for Farm2Fork will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower quad outside the Tredway Library of Augustana College, featuring music, games, healthy food, and eco-friendly merchandise. Proceeds will go toward a biodiesel truck for Augustana's Farm2Fork and Augie Acres. For more information, call 563-676-1525.
On select dates thru May 7, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at 10 a.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Wednesday, May 4
As this year's Folwell Lecture, Rev. James Schall will present On the 'Uselessness' of Philosophers: Or, Why Should I Listen to Lectures When I Can Read? at 5:30 p.m. at Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University. A reception will follow.
Kids from 5 to 9 years old can create a special gift for mom at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration is required; call 309-524-2480.
The St. Ambrose University-Community Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Handel and Khataturian at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. Call 563-333-6251.
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choir will perform at 8 p.m. at Wallenburg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. Call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Tomorrow, Rock Island County Board Member Don Johnston will host a public hearing to discuss the reapportionment of the county at 11:00 a.m. in Moline Township Hall. For more information, call 309-737-2695.
Tomorrow, a roundtable discussion of the Mississippi Valley Directors of Volunteers in Agencies will be held at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library. Topics will include recruitment, recognition and retention. The discussion is free and to the public. For more information, call 309- 786-1466, ext. 110.
New sessions of classes at the Figge begins soon. Classes include Art of Batik, Papermaking with a Partner, and Digital Photography - Get Focused. For class descriptions or times, visit the Figge Museum website. To register, call 563-326-7804 ext. 2045.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, May 5
A fundraising event for World Relief Moline Passport to International Fashion will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call 309-764-2279.
The Moline and Rock Island Libraries welcome Dr. Art Pitz as he presents a four part series The Arab Israeli Conflict: Vital Topics for Peace. A different topic will be discussed each Thursday in May at 6:30 p.m. This week’s topic is Palestinian and Jewish Arab Refugees: What are the Real Facts? and will take place at the Moline Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
A fundraiser for Farm2Fork will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower quad outside the Tredway Library of Augustana College, featuring music, games, healthy food, and eco-friendly merchandise. Proceeds will go toward a biodiesel truck for Augustana's Farm2Fork and Augie Acres. For more information, call 563-676-1525.
A Balloon Adventure Evening of Fractured Fairy Tales as told by Zany Janie and Mr. B. Loon will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. This fun program will appeal to all ages. No registration is required for. For more information, call 309-524-2480.
Thursday thru Saturday, Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, the film The Desert of Forbidden Art will be shown at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Tonight, and tomorrow night, United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Thursday thru Saturday, Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
Four bands will play for a Kids Helping Kids ServeHaiti fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience in Davenport. Proceeds will go toward supplies and resources for the children of Haiti. For more information, call 563-326-1333.
Tonight, Thursday and Friday, United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
To celebrate the publication of the St. Ambrose Journal of Creative Arts, a Quercus reading and art show will begin at 7 p.m. on the third floor of Ambrose Hall. Authors will read their poetry and fiction, and artists will display their works. For more information, call 563-333-6176.
The Pageturners Book Discussion Group will discuss The Gathering by Anne Enright at 7 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration is required; call 309-524-2470.
Carl Sandburg College Choirs will present Broadway Blockbusters and Musical Scenes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the CSC Auditorium in Carthage. Proceeds will support the Choirs’ future projects. For more information, contact the Carl Sandburg College Branch Campus at 217-357-3129.
On Thursday, the annual Salute to Seniors will be held from 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Starlite Ballroom in the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport. There will be music and dance performances, plus exhibits on Davenport's 175th anniversary.
On Thursday, a fundraiser for Farm2Fork will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower quad outside the Tredway Library of Augustana College, featuring music, games, healthy food, and eco-friendly merchandise. Proceeds will go toward a biodiesel truck for Augustana's Farm2Fork and Augie Acres. For more information, call 563-676-1525.
On select dates thru May 7, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the children's musical Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day at 10 a.m. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Wednesday, May 4
As this year's Folwell Lecture, Rev. James Schall will present On the 'Uselessness' of Philosophers: Or, Why Should I Listen to Lectures When I Can Read? at 5:30 p.m. at Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University. A reception will follow.
Kids from 5 to 9 years old can create a special gift for mom at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. Registration is required; call 309-524-2480.
The St. Ambrose University-Community Symphony Orchestra will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, Handel and Khataturian at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. Call 563-333-6251.
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choir will perform at 8 p.m. at Wallenburg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. Call 309-794-7306.
Harrison Hilltop Theatre in Davenport will present the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at 8 p.m. Wednesday thru Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 563-449-6371.
Tomorrow, Rock Island County Board Member Don Johnston will host a public hearing to discuss the reapportionment of the county at 11:00 a.m. in Moline Township Hall. For more information, call 309-737-2695.
Tomorrow, a roundtable discussion of the Mississippi Valley Directors of Volunteers in Agencies will be held at 2 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library. Topics will include recruitment, recognition and retention. The discussion is free and to the public. For more information, call 309- 786-1466, ext. 110.
New sessions of classes at the Figge begins soon. Classes include Art of Batik, Papermaking with a Partner, and Digital Photography - Get Focused. For class descriptions or times, visit the Figge Museum website. To register, call 563-326-7804 ext. 2045.
Through June 4, Circa '21 in Rock Island will present the musical Happy Days. For tickets or show times, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Thursday, May 5
A fundraising event for World Relief Moline Passport to International Fashion will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University. For more information, call 309-764-2279.
The Moline and Rock Island Libraries welcome Dr. Art Pitz as he presents a four part series The Arab Israeli Conflict: Vital Topics for Peace. A different topic will be discussed each Thursday in May at 6:30 p.m. This week’s topic is Palestinian and Jewish Arab Refugees: What are the Real Facts? and will take place at the Moline Library. For more information, call 309-793-1300.
A fundraiser for Farm2Fork will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the lower quad outside the Tredway Library of Augustana College, featuring music, games, healthy food, and eco-friendly merchandise. Proceeds will go toward a biodiesel truck for Augustana's Farm2Fork and Augie Acres. For more information, call 563-676-1525.
A Balloon Adventure Evening of Fractured Fairy Tales as told by Zany Janie and Mr. B. Loon will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Moline Library. This fun program will appeal to all ages. No registration is required for. For more information, call 309-524-2480.
Thursday thru Saturday, Rock Island High School will present the musical The Wizard of Oz at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-5950.
As part of Thursdays at the Figge, the film The Desert of Forbidden Art will be shown at 7 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.
Tonight, and tomorrow night, United Township High School in East Moline will present the play The Sting at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-752-1633.
Thursday thru Saturday, Rockridge High School in Taylor Ridge will present the musical Into the Woods at 7 p.m. For more information, call 309-793-8020.
Davenport Junior Theatre will present the children's play Alice in Wonderland at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, call 563-326-7862.
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