Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Thursday, September 1

Marc Prensky and Dr. Mark Bauerlein will debate technology and its impact on social relationships for the convocation program at 10:30 a.m. at Augustana College’s Centennial Hall.  Questions will also be taken from the audience.  For more information, call 309-794-7494.

This week’s Thursdays at the Figge program will feature fall studio preview art demonstrations with Heidi Hernandez, Andi Naab, and Donna Young from 5 to 7 p.m. Also featured will be music by Tony Hoeppner and new dinner specials at the café.  For more information, call 563-326-7804.

A tour of the Corps of Engineers Clock Tower will be given for the Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society meeting.  The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the pavilion near the Colonel Davenport House, with the tour at 6:30 p.m.  To make a reservation or for more information, call 563-355-6165.

The Rock Island Library will show the independent film A Screaming Man at 6 p.m. followed by a brief discussion. The film is unrated and may not be suitable for children.  For more information, call 309-732-7323.

The Dani Lynn Howe Band will play at 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. A dance lesson will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 309-732-7275.

Euforquestra and Ragaman will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

Beginning tomorrow and continuing thru Sept. 30, an exhibit of paintings by Jennifer Bock-Nelson, will be on display in Monmouth college’s Len G. Everett Gallery.  A reception for Bock-Nelson will be held on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the gallery, with the artist speaking at 3:15 p.m. The exhibit, talk and reception are all open to the public.

The 2nd annual Great Rock River Sweep will be held on Saturday, September 10 with an open invitation for all to participate.  For details about how, when, and where to volunteer, please go to www.rockriversweep.org.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

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Wednesday, August 31
Karen O'Connor will present Your Family Tree: Finding Your Roots at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library at 1 p.m. Following the program, attendees may go to the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at the Main Street library to conduct research.  For more information, call 563-421-2198.

Mayor Bill Gluba will speak on Youth Activities in Davenport at the Evening Optimist Club meeting at 6 p.m. in the Davenport’s Clarion Hotel Conference Center.

Open-mic night with Alan Sweet and Siri Mason will begin at 7 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience in Davenport. Musicians are invited to play solo or with the house band. For more information, call 563-326-1333, ext. 105.

Scott McLeod, a leading academic expert on school technology, will be speaking at Bettendorf High School at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room on the impact of technology on 21st century learners.  The public is invited to attend this free presentation.

Tomorrow morning, Marc Prensky and Dr. Mark Bauerlein will debate technology and its impact on social relationships for the convocation program at 10:30 a.m. at Augustana College’s Centennial Hall.  Questions will also be taken from the audience.  For more information, call 309-794-7494.

This week’s Thursdays at the Figge program will feature fall studio preview art demonstrations with Heidi Hernandez, Andi Naab, and Donna Young beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

The 2nd annual Great Rock River Sweep will be held on Saturday, September 10 with an open invitation for all to participate.  For details about how, when, and where to volunteer, please go to www.rockriversweep.org.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Monday, August 29, 2011

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Tuesday, August 30

Shyla will perform for a live lunch at noon at Mojo's Café in River Music Experience.  For more information, call 563-326-1555.

As part of the Moline Centre Main Street summer concert series, Whoozdads? will play at 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing Plaza.  The next concert in the series will be the Jimmy Valentine Quintet on September 15.  For more information, call 309-524-2054.

Tomorrow, Karen O'Connor will present Your Family Tree: Finding Your Roots at the Davenport Fairmount St. Library at 1 p.m. Following the program, attendees may go to the Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center at the Main Street library to conduct research.  For more information, call 563-421-2198.

Tomorrow, Scott McLeod, a leading academic expert on school technology, will be speaking at Bettendorf High School at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Room on the impact of technology on 21st century learners.  The public is invited to attend this free presentation.

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the April 2012 Collins Poetry Residency.  Any poet who has not yet published a chapbook or book length collection of poetry and who lives in any of the six counties of the Quad Cities area is eligible.  To apply, submit a cover letter, a writing resume, five representative poems, a purpose statement and availability. For more information, call 563-324-1410.

On Thursday morning, Marc Prensky and Dr. Mark Bauerlein will debate technology and its impact on social relationships for the convocation program at 10:30 a.m. at Augustana College’s Centennial Hall.  Questions will also be taken from the audience.  For more information, call 309-794-7494.

This week’s Thursdays at the Figge program will feature fall studio preview art demonstrations with Heidi Hernandez, Andi Naab, and Donna Young beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

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Saturday, August 27

River Action’s Riverine Walk Rock Island Hydropower Plant will be held at 9 a.m. at 5200 11th St., Rock Island.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

To celebrate their 31st anniversary, WVIK invites the community to the Brats and Brahms open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will be able take tours, visit with staff members, be on hand during a special edition of Saturday Morning Live! and enjoy lunch for a small fee. WVIK is located at 3808 8th Ave. in Rock Island.  For more information, contact Keri Rursch at 309-794-7721.

Monarch butterfly workshops will be held at the Putnam Museum in Davenport at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Bob Motz and Greg Wolf will present a slide show at 12:15 p.m. Attendees should bring a clear glass container with a lid with holes. Reservations are required.  To register or for more information, call 563-324-1054, ext. 266.

The 10th Silvis Moonlight Festival and Parade will run until 10 p.m. featuring a craft show, a bags tournament, a kids' zone, entertainment, and the crowning of the Zinnia Princess. The lighted parade, "Decades of Music," will start at 8:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. For information, call 309-755-5203.

The Princeton Players will present the melodrama He Done Her Wrong, or Wedded But No Wife! at the Community Center in Princeton, Iowa at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  For more information, call 563-289-4282.

An open house for the Quad City Arts Metro Arts Summer Youth Employment Program art exhibit will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Moline Library.  For more information, call 309-524-2440.

The Wine Walk for Gilda's Club Quad Cities will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Village of East Davenport, featuring live music, wine samples and more.  For information, call 563-650-7187.

Park ranger Lindy Tarkington will present Fun, Food, and Fire Safety at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner in East Moline. Learn how to cook camping recipes with a paper sack, aluminum foil, and coffee cans. An adult must accompany ages 11 and under. For information, call 309-794-5338.

The Acrobats of Cirque-tacular will perform at 8 p.m. at Augustana College’s Centennial Hall. For information, call 309-794-7306.

Country music singer Johnny Henry will perform at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room of River Music Experience in Davenport.  Proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.  For tickets or more information, call 563-326-1333.


Sunday, August 28


The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will host a Soggy Doggy Splash Party at the Milan Sprayground in Dickson Park from noon to 2 p.m. for dogs 20 inches and shorter and 2 to 4 p.m. for dogs taller than 20 inches. No puppies under the age of four months.  For information, call 309-787-6830.

A book discussion of The Pencil by Henry Petroski will be held at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport. For more information, call (563) 322-8844.

Closing ceremonies for the All Era Veterans Healing Field of the Quad Cities Tribute to Our Fallen will be held at 4 p.m. at Memorial Park in Davenport.  The exhibit will be open 24 hours a day prior to the close.

As part of the ninth annual Jewish Film Series, Nora's Will will be shown at 4 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport.  For more information, call 309-793-1300.

A Quad City Wind Ensemble open rehearsal will be held at 6 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University. Adult musicians who play brass, woodwind, and percussion are welcome to sit in and then can audition on Sept. 11. For more information, call 563-333-6251.

The film Defend the Gulf will be shown at 6 p.m. at the Rogalski Center of St. Ambrose University.  For more information, call 571-259-4624.

The deadline to apply for the April 2012 Collins Poetry Residency is August 31st.  Any poet who has not yet published a chapbook or book length collection of poetry and who lives in any of the six counties of the Quad Cities area is eligible.  To apply, submit a cover letter, a writing resume, five representative poems, a purpose statement and availability. For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.


Monday, August 29


Register today for the Quad City Arts Festival of Trees gingerbread village workshop will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the RiverCenter in Davenport. Guests will learn hints, techniques, and recipes, and will have a chance to win door prizes and buy gingerbread goodies. To RSVP, call 309-793-1213, ext. 100.

Rock Island County 4-H is holding informational meetings for youths and adult volunteers.  The meetings will highlight all the different classes, clubs, camps and activities 4-H offers and explain how to become a 4-H club member or adult volunteer.  Meeting dates are Monday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library; Tuesday, September 6, 6:30 p.m., East Moline Public Library; and Thursday, September 15, 6:30 pm, Moline Public Library.  For more information call (309) 756-9978 Ext 17.

Auditions for The Blacklist, an adult improv comedy troupe, will be held at The Speakeasy in Rock Island. Ages 18 and up are welcome. No experience needed and no photo necessary.  Auditions will include improvisational exercises.  For information, call 309-786-7733, Extension 2.

The deadline to apply for the April 2012 Collins Poetry Residency is August 31st.  Any poet who has not yet published a chapbook or book length collection of poetry and who lives in any of the six counties of the Quad Cities area is eligible.  To apply, submit a cover letter, a writing resume, five representative poems, a purpose statement and availability. For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.


Friday, August 26, 2011

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Friday, August 26

Rebecca Ann Rakstad will talk about her process in creating letterpress posters and print works at 3 p.m. in Room 141 of St. Ambrose University’s Galvin Fine Arts Center.

The Ellis Kell Band will play outdoors for Friday Live at 5 in the River Music Experience courtyard in Davenport. For more information, call 563-326-1333.

A reception for the Rar Rar Press exhibit of letterpress posters and print works by Rebecca Ann Rakstad will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Bakery Gallery, 1330 E. 12th St., in Davenport.

The opening reception for Stepping in, Looking Through, with paintings by Zachary Cleve and Emma Farber, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Phoenix Art Gallery, 1530 5th Ave. in Moline. For more information, call 309-762-9202.

A Bucktown Revue preview party, an old-fashioned radio program featuring music, poetry and humor, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in the Annie Wittenmyer complex in Davenport.

The Princeton Players will present the melodrama He Done Her Wrong, or Wedded But No Wife! at the Community Center in Princeton, Iowa at 7 p.m. on Friday; and at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. The audience may throw at the villain. For more information, call 563-289-4282.

As part of Bucktown’s Final Friday Event, the Afghan Women's Writing Project open mic will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  The event is open to the public.  Those interested in reading can visit the Afghan Women’s Project website to find an essay or poem to share.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run until September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

On Saturday, River Action’s Riverine Walk Rock Island Hydropower Plant will be held at 9 a.m. at 5200 11th St., Rock Island.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

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Thursday, August 25

The Channel Cat Talk River Rafting Logs to QC Mills will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

The second annual World on a Plate fundraiser will begin at 5 p.m. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. Dr. Art Tate, Davenport mayor Gluba, Tara Barney, and Ken Croken will speak on the changing demographics of the area. There will also be music, games, and food.  For tickets or more information, call 563-349-1870.

The River City 6 will play for the Friends of Vander Veer Summer Concert Series at 6:30 p.m. at Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport. For more information, call 563-940-8809.

Coupe DeVille will play at 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. A dance lesson will begin at 6:30 p.m.  For more information, call 309-732-7275.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and Lynn Gingras-Taylor will present New Activity Spaces for Families at 7 p.m. at the museum in Davenport. Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Manny Lopez will play for the Moline Centre Main Street summer concert series at 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing Plaza. For more information, call 309-524-2054

Singer/songwriter Rosi Golan will perform at 8 p.m. in the Denkmann Memorial Building of Augustana College. For more information, call 309-794-7236.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run for 12 performances August 25 to September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

As part of Bucktown’s Final Friday Event, the Afghan Women's Writing Project open mic will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  The event is open to the public.  Those interested in reading can visit the Afghan Women’s Project website to find an essay or poem to share.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

On Saturday, River Action’s Riverine Walk Rock Island Hydropower Plant will be held at 9 a.m. at 5200 11th St., Rock Island.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

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Wednesday, August 24

The deadline to apply for the Midwest Writing Center’s Fall Poetry Workshop Series is today. Those interested in attending the six-session series with award-winning poet Shane McCrae must complete the online application form and send in two writing samples by that date. Class size is limited.  For more information, call 563-324-1410. 

River Action’s Riverine Walk Rock Island Hydropower Plant will be held at 6:30 p.m. at 5200 11th St., Rock Island.  The program will be repeated Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at the same location.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow morning, the Channel Cat Talk River Rafting Logs to QC Mills will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and Lynn Gingras-Taylor will present New Activity Spaces for Families at 7 p.m. at the museum in Davenport. Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Timber Lake Playhouse will cap off its 50th Anniversary season with the latest installment of a wildly popular Late Nite Catechism series.  Til’ Death Do Us Part: Late Nite Catechism 3 will run for 12 performances August 25 to September 4.  For tickets or more information, call 815-244-2035.

As part of Bucktown’s Final Friday Event, the Afghan Women's Writing Project open mic will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  The event is open to the public.  Those interested in reading can visit the Afghan Women’s Project website to find an essay or poem to share.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Monday, August 22, 2011

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Tuesday, August 23

The Channel Cat Talk River Rafting Logs to QC Mills will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. The program will be repeated Thursday morning.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Opening today and continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad, an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

The Institute of Noetic Sciences’ book discussion group will meet at Benningan’s in Bettendorf at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Serpent of Light Beyond 2012, by Drunvalo Melchizedek.  The event is free and open to the public.

The Henry County Humane Society will hold a Dog Days of Summer picnic and ice cream social at City Park in Geneseo.  Food will available starting at 5 p.m.  The River City 6 will play at 7 p.m.  For more information, call 309-945-2916.

The deadline to apply for the Midwest Writing Center’s Fall Poetry Workshop Series is Wednesday, August 24th. Those interested in attending the six-session series with award-winning poet Shane McCrae must complete the online application form and send in two writing samples by that date. Class size is limited.  For more information, call 563-324-1410. 

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and Lynn Gingras-Taylor will present New Activity Spaces for Families at 7 p.m. at the museum in Davenport. Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Friday, August 19, 2011

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Saturday, August 20

The fourth annual Kids Experience will be held at the Bettendorf Library beginning at 9 a.m.  The event will feature short classes on many subjects - magic, face painting, storytelling, origami and more - plus a petting zoo and a visit from the LemonAid car.  For information, call 563-344-4194.

The Floatzilla Paddlesports Festival will be held at Lake Potter in Rock Island’s Sunset Marina beginning at 9 a.m. The Guinness World Record attempt for the largest canoe and kayak raft will be at 2 p.m.  For more information, call 563-322-2969.

The Andover Art Show will be held until 3 p.m. at the Andover Historical Museum. Artists of all ages are invited to participate at no charge.  For more information, call 309-845-0168.

The 17th Annual Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Festival will be held thru Sunday at Lake Storey Park, featuring a Civil War encampment and battle re-enactment, as well as a recreation of the pre-1840 early American colonial frontier.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-342-6159.

Today and Sunday, the Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

River Roots Live and Ribfest will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport from 11 a.m. to midnight.  For more information, call 563-322-1706.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.

New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Bad Habits, Malnati Mondays, and The Long Journey to Our Shortcomings at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.


Sunday, August 21

The 17th Annual Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Festival will be held at Lake Storey Park, featuring a Civil War encampment and battle re-enactment, as well as a recreation of the pre-1840 early American colonial frontier.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-342-6159.

The Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

Davenport Junior Theatre will present the one-man show Mr. U.S. Grant: A Man and a Patriot written by and starring Daniel Ferguson Haughey at the Nighswander Theatre in Davenport at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7862.

Sustainable Clinton, the discussion and action series working to achieve a more Earth-friendly lifestyle, will meet at 2:00 p.m. at The Canticle in Clinton.  The free, public forum will include updates the Community Garden. For details call Sisters of St. Francis at 563-242-7611.

An opening reception for the In Praise of the Pencil exhibit will be held at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-322-8844.

The Manny Lopez Quartet will be the featured performers 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 concert at 6 p.m.  For more information, call 309-373-0790.

As part of the ninth annual Jewish Film Series, the 2010 French movie La Rafle will be shown at 4 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum.  For more information, call 309-793-1300.

The Dixie Cats will play at 4 p.m. for a Concert on the Lawn at Broadway Presbyterian Church in Rock Island.  For more information, call 309-786-2631.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 4 p.m.  For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society will present slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Eric Sardinas at 5 p.m. at Rascals Live in Moline.  For more information, call 309-797-9457.


Monday, August 22

As part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series, A Fine Romance: Love Songs of Jewish Songwriters, 1950-1970 will begin at 6 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library.  Susan McPeters, Brian Nelson, and Sheryl Hassell-Bennett will perform.  For more information, call 563-326-7832.

Pajama Story Time will be held at 7 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room of the Moline Public Library.  Kids ages 4 to 8 can wear their p.j.s and bring their favorite stuffed animal to hear new stories.  Registration is not required.

Tomorrow and Thursday morning, the Channel Cat Talk River Rafting Logs to QC Mills will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Opening on Tuesday and continuing through Sept. 17, the Augustana College Art Museum in Centennial Hall will display A Memorial Tribute to Jim Konrad; an exhibit of the artist's life work.  The gallery is open from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday.  For more information, call 309-794-7231.

Tomorrow, the Institute of Noetic Sciences’ book discussion group will meet at Benningan’s in Bettendorf at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Serpent of Light Beyond 2012, by Drunvalo Melchizedek.  The event is free and open to the public.

Tomorrow, the Henry County Humane Society will hold a Dog Days of Summer picnic and ice cream social at City Park in Geneseo.  Food will available starting at 5 p.m.  The River City 6 will play at 7 p.m.  For more information, call 309-945-2916.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson and Lynn Gingras-Taylor will present New Activity Spaces for Families at 7 p.m. at the museum in Davenport. Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Thru September 24, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Friday, August 19

The 17th Annual Galesburg Heritage Days Living History Festival will be held Friday thru Sunday at Lake Storey Park, featuring a Civil War encampment and battle re-enactment, as well as a recreation of the pre-1840 early American colonial frontier.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 309-342-6159.

Today and tomorrow, River Roots Live and Ribfest will take place at LeClaire Park in Davenport.  Rib vendors open at 11 a.m. both days.  On Friday, the music will be from 5:30 p.m. to midnight; and on Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight.  For more information, call 563-322-1706.

Guy George will perform on the dulcimer for a Brown Bag concert at noon at the Moline Library.  For more information, call 309-524-2440.

The Artlan Gallery in the Muscatine Center for Non-Profits will hold an opening reception for the exhibit of Art Works by Carlos A Duran from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The exhibit will run thru September 16th.  For more information, call 563-554-1004.

First Lutheran Church in Rock Island will host an open-mic coffeehouse  beginning at 7 p.m. Musicians and poets are welcome.  Proceeds will benefit the St. Joe's Evening Meal program at Rock Island Township.  For more information, call 309-788-9661.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.

The film Up will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. Games and concessions will begin at 7:30 p.m.  For more information, call 309-732-7275.

Tomorrow and Sunday, the Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

Tomorrow, New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Bad Habits, Malnati Mondays, and The Long Journey to Our Shortcomings at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

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Wednesday, August 17

A Resource Fair will be held to give job seekers information about Highway Maintainer Jobs, Application and Testing Processes, and Commercial Driver’s License Upgrade Information at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  For more information, call 217-782-2546.

The Knox Prairie Community Kitchen will Host its 5th Community Dinner at the Galesburg Community Center, 150 E. Simmons St., beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Everyone in the community is invited. For more information, call Rosie Worthen at 406-461-3928.

East Moline Music in the Park will present The Westbrook Singers and the Community Outreach Church of God in Christ Choir at 7 p.m. at The Quarter Welcome Center in East Moline. Free shuttle service from John Deere Harvester will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-796-0170.

Tonight and tomorrow night, preview performances of the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers will be held at 7:45 p.m. at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Tomorrow morning, the Channel Cat Talk River Folk Tales and Music will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow, a roundtable discussion, Borders: What the Chain's Closing Means for Quad-Cities Writers, Book Lovers and You, will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Tomorrow, a reception for Contemporary Works on and With Paper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Salon in the Figge Art Museum. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2026.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate a workshop A Chair for Your Shelf at 6 p.m. where participants will construct a mini-chair. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.


Thursday, August 18


The Channel Cat Talk River Folk Tales and Music will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

A roundtable discussion, Borders: What the Chain's Closing Means for Quad-Cities Writers, Book Lovers and You, will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

A reception for Contemporary Works on and With Paper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Salon in the Figge Art Museum. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2026.

The Rock Island Library will hold the annual Hug-a-Book event for children age 2 to 5 and their families at 6 p.m.  Each child will get a free book. Jim Gill will also perform. For information, call 309-732-7323.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate a workshop A Chair for Your Shelf at 6 p.m. where participants will construct a mini-chair. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Sin City Orchestra will play for the Moline Centre Main Street summer concert series at 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing Plaza. For more information, call 309-524-2054.

A preview performance of the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers will be held at 7:45 p.m. at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

On Saturday and Sunday, the Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

On Saturday, New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Bad Habits, Malnati Mondays, and The Long Journey to Our Shortcomings at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.


Tuesday, August 16, 2011

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Tuesday, August 16

Today and Thursday morning, the Channel Cat Talk River Folk Tales and Music will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Eric Schmechel with the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District will speak on Turning Policy into Practice: Dubuque County and City of Dubuque Low Impact Development Policies at noon at the Bettendorf Surrey Heights Fire Station, 5002 Crow Creek Rd.  Lunch will be available for a donation. For those who would like lunch, please RSVP to Clare Kerofsky at 563-391-1403 ext. 3.

Carl Sandburg College will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at the new Learning Center located at Sandburg Mall in Galesburg.  The open house will include tours, refreshments, and a meet and greet with instructors.

A fundraiser for Winnie's Place shelter will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mulligan's Village Pub in Coal Valley. For more information, call 309-525-7015.

Tomorrow and Thursday, preview performances of the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers will be held at 7:45 p.m. at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

On Thursday, a roundtable discussion, Borders: What the Chain's Closing Means for Quad-Cities Writers, Book Lovers and You, will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

On Thursday, a reception for Contemporary Works on and With Paper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Salon in the Figge Art Museum. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2026.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate a workshop A Chair for Your Shelf at 6 p.m. where participants will construct a mini-chair. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Next Saturday and Sunday, the Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

Next Saturday, New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Bad Habits, Malnati Mondays, and The Long Journey to Our Shortcomings at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

Friday, August 12, 2011

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Saturday, August 13

Volunteers are still needed for heavy-duty cleanup and invasive plant removal in Davenport, Milan and Rock Island from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  No previous cleanup experience is necessary and supplies will be provided. A parent or guardian must accompany volunteers under the age of 18. Those interested should register online at www.xstreamcleanup.org.

The Art of Percussion family workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum and River Music Experience. Make percussion instruments from recycled materials at the Figge, where Native American storyteller and musician Larry Lockwood will perform. Then, make a musical procession to the River Music Experience, where musicians Terry Hanson and Ellis Kell will hold a drum circle. For information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2045.

Park View Lutheran Church in Park View Iowa will hold their 15th Annual Music on the Lawn festival from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring the lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy food, children’s activities and live bands.

An Evening With Morrison's Musical Masters will begin at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School will feature singers Gary Martin and Therese Vincent accompanied by Robert Elfline.  Proceeds will benefit Odell Public Library. For more information, call 815-772-7323.

New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Zim Zari, Melodrama, and Moving on and Moving up at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.

WINGS Dance Company will present A Rhythm State of Mind at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center of St. Ambrose University.  For tickets or more information, call 563-523-3035.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.


Sunday, August 14

VFW Post 9128 will hold the annual Charlie Hoots Memorial golf tournament at Hidden Hills Golf Course in Bettendorf. Shotgun start is at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 563-355-8528.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 2 p.m.  For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

As part of the My German Story series, Bruce Bufe will present Franz Gustave Bufe: More Than a Cigar Maker at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport. For more information, call 563-322-8844.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill at the Barn Theater in Geneseo at 4 p.m.  For tickets or more information, call 309-944-2244.

On Wednesday and Thursday, preview performances of the comedy Nana's Naughty Knickers will be held at 7:45 p.m. at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

On Thursday, a roundtable discussion, Borders: What the Chain's Closing Means for Quad-Cities Writers, Book Lovers and You, will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

On Thursday, a reception for Contemporary Works on and With Paper will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Art Salon in the Figge Art Museum. For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2026.

Next Saturday and Sunday, the Clay and Fiber Fest will be held in Bishop Hill featuring pottery workshops, spinning, weaving, broom-making, and other hands-on activities.  For more information, call 309-927-3008.

Next Saturday, New Ground Theatre will host readings of one-act plays Bad Habits, Malnati Mondays, and The Long Journey to Our Shortcomings at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre in Davenport.  The audience can vote for the plays they feel should be produced. Discussion will follow.  For more information, call 563-326-7529.


Monday, August 15

An American in Paris will be shown for the A Fine Romance Movie Series at 6 p.m. at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library.  For more information, call (563) 326-7832.

An opening ceremony for Iowa Fallen Soldiers will be held at the Davenport Main Street Library at 6:30 p.m.  The exhibit, honoring service personel who died in war zones since September 11, 2001, will be on display through August 23.  For more information, call 563-326-7837.

At the meeting of the Sons of Norway Storelva Lodge, Inger Heloe will demonstrate The Basics of Scandinavian Knitting at 7 p.m. at the Viking Club in Moline. For more information, call 563-355-7778.

John and Kay Retzl will play at the Moline Township Activity Center beginning at 7 p.m.  Parking is available at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.  For more information, call 309-797-0789.

Tomorrow and Thursday morning, the Channel Cat Talk River Folk Tales and Music will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow, Eric Schmechel with the Dubuque Soil and Water Conservation District will speak on Turning Policy into Practice: Dubuque County and City of Dubuque Low Impact Development Policies at noon at the Bettendorf Surrey Heights Fire Station, 5002 Crow Creek Rd.  Lunch will be available for a donation. For those who would like lunch, please RSVP to Clare Kerofsky at 563-391-1403 ext. 3.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate a workshop A Chair for Your Shelf at 6 p.m. where participants will construct a mini-chair. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

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Friday, August 12

Genesis Medical Center Auxiliary is holding its annual Books Are Fun sale until 4 p.m. at 1227 East Rusholme in Davenport. Hundreds of titles, cards, quilts, music and more will be on sale for up to 70% off retail. Contact 563-421-7615 for more information.

A closing reception for the Ethan Leader and B. Thomas Lytle exhibit will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the The ARTery and Gallery West in Rock Island. For more information, call (309) 781-7668.

The Manny Lopez Big Band will play at 6 p.m. at The Speakeasy in Rock Island.  For more information, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2.

The Flamingo Fling art auction and party will start at 6 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-794-0991.

The sixth annual Doggie Dip will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Fejervary Family Aquatic Center in Davenport. Proof of current shots is required and dogs must be leashed when out of the water. Proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Scott County. For more information, call 563-359-3475.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

On Saturday, An Evening With Morrison's Musical Masters will begin at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School will feature singers Gary Martin and Therese Vincent accompanied by Robert Elfline.  Proceeds will benefit Odell Public Library. For more information, call 815-772-7323.

Thru Aug. 13, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the musical Hairspray. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

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Thursday, August 11

Genesis Medical Center Auxiliary is holding its annual Books Are Fun sale today and tomorrow until 4 p.m. at 1227 East Rusholme in Davenport. Hundreds of titles, cards, quilts, music and more will be on sale for up to 70% off retail. Contact 563-421-7615 for more information.

The Channel Cat Talk Historic Bridges of the Quad Cities will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969. 

The public is invited to attend Achieve Quad Cities' Strategic Planning meeting at 1:30 p.m. at United Way of the Quad Cities Area, 3247 East 35 Street Court, Davenport.  Achieve Quad Cities is a community-wide effort to increase the Quad Cities' graduation rate.  For more information, call 563-344-0344.

Local residents will have a chance to tour Living Lands and Waters’ new floating classroom at the annual Barge Party from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lake Davenport Sailing Club at Oneida Street Landing on River Drive.  Chad Pregracke and his Living Lands & Waters’ staff and crew will be on hand to celebrate their fourteenth year.  For more information, call 309-496-9848.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate the A Chair for Your Wall workshop beginning at 6 p.m.  Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell.  For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Liz J. Millea will perform a cabaret show, Come Rain or Come Shine, at 7 p.m. at The Speakeasy in Rock Island. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

The Dani Lynn Howe Band will play for the Moline Centre Main Street summer concert series at 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing Plaza. For more information, call 309-524-2054.

The Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

On Saturday, An Evening With Morrison's Musical Masters will begin at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School will feature singers Gary Martin and Therese Vincent accompanied by Robert Elfline.  Proceeds will benefit Odell Public Library. For more information, call 815-772-7323.

Thru Aug. 13, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the musical Hairspray. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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Wednesday, August 10

The Riverine Walk Bike Tour of the Iowa Mississippi River Trail and Nahant Marsh will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Marquette Street Landing in Davenport.  The program will be repeated Saturday morning at 9 a.m.  Preregistration is required, call 563-322-2969.

A launch party for The Atlas will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. The collection was written by teens who participated in the center’s summer intern program. The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Tomorrow morning, the Channel Cat Talk Historic Bridges of the Quad Cities will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969. 

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, Lynn Gingras-Taylor will facilitate the A Chair for Your Wall workshop beginning at 6 p.m.  Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell.  For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Opening tomorrow, the Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

On Saturday, An Evening With Morrison's Musical Masters will begin at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School will feature singers Gary Martin and Therese Vincent accompanied by Robert Elfline.  Proceeds will benefit Odell Public Library. For more information, call 815-772-7323.

Thru Aug. 13, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the musical Hairspray. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Friday, August 5, 2011

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Saturday, August 6

The Bix Memorial Band will play at 10 a.m. at Bix Beiderbecke's gravesite in Oakdale Memorial Gardens in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-5121.

The annual Family Fun Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Rock Island, featuring the Metropolitan Youth Drill Team, children's games, food, and more.  For details, call 309-732-2999.

Kidz Day with Shellie Moore Guy
will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Performance Hall of River Music Experience in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-326-1333.

A reenactment of the O.K. Corral fight will take place at Wyatt Earp’s birthplace home in Monmouth during Olde West Day from 12 to 4 pm. There will be an open house, carriage rides, costume prizes, auctions, and kids’ activities.  For more information, call 309-734-6771.

The Bix festival bands Hot Club of Davenport and Dave Greer's Classic Jazz Stompers will play at 6 p.m. at the Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Veterans' Memorial Park in Bettendorf.  Admission is free.  For more information, call 563-344-4113.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

Junior Theatre will present the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare at 7 p.m. at Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-326-7862.

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Genesius Guild will present the locally updated version of the comedy classic The Wasps by Aristophanes at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island. 

Harrison Hilltop Theatre will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at The District Theatre in Rock Island at 8 p.m. on Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-235-1654.

Thru Aug. 13, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the musical Hairspray. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.


Sunday, August 7

Lynne Hart and her jazz quartet will perform this Sunday morning at St. James Lutheran Church in Rock Island following the 10:00 a.m. service. Lynne and her group is the featured group every Thursday night at Cabana's in the District of Rock Island.

The 200th Birthday of Clarissa C. Cook Celebration: A Woman Before Her Time will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Clarissa C. Cook Home located at 100 S. Pine St. in Davenport. There will be a conversation with Clarissa at 3 p.m.  Since 1882, area elderly have been turning to the Clarissa C. Cook Home to provide quality and gracious living.  For more information, call 563-359-8910.

An Artists' Meet and Greet for the Copper, Smith, and Peters exhibit will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. For more information, call 309-794-1572.

Harrison Hilltop Theatre will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at The District Theatre in Rock Island 2 p.m.  For tickets or more information, call 309-235-1654.

The Mercer County Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell in Aledo.  For more information, call 309-582-2751.

Junior Theatre will present the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare at 7 p.m. at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-326-7862.

Festival 56 Cabaret will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Performing Arts Center in Princeton. This is the final Cabaret of the Festival 56 summer season and will feature songs, dances, and comedy routines at this family-friendly closing event.  For more information, call 815-879-5656.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

The Genesius Guild will present the locally updated version of the comedy classic The Wasps by Aristophanes at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island. 


Monday, August 8

A preview of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library Community Room.  There is no commitment necessary to attend this session which will review the entire course.  Classes are scheduled to begin September 12.  For more information, call Trisha Griffin at 309-732-2900.

Annie Get Your Gun
will be shown at the Davenport Eastern Ave. Library at 6 p.m. for the Fine Romance Movie Series.  For more information, call 563-326-7832.

Coupe DeVille will perform at 7 p.m. at the Moline Township Activity Center.  Parking is available at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.  For more information, call 309-797-0789

Tomorrow and Thursday morning, the Channel Cat Talk Historic Bridges of the Quad Cities will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow, the Clinton Franciscans will mark the anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with the first public showing in the area of a new film The Forgotten Bomb at The Canticle in Clinton at 6:30 p.m.  Paul Deaton, leader of the Iowa chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will lead the discussion of the film.  For more information, call 563-242-7611.

On Wednesday, a launch party for The Atlas will be held at 7 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport. The collection was written by teens who participated in the center’s summer intern program. The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Opening Thursday, the Richmond Hill Players will present the musical The Spitfire Grill 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.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

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Friday, August 5

A children's book launch party for Fishscale Girl by Ann Hailey will be held at 10 a.m. at the Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory in Davenport.

Reservations are required today for the Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation Lunch and Learn program which will take place Tuesday at noon at the Arsenal Island Golf Course.  John Donald O'Shea will present a program on U.S. Senator John C. Calhoun. For more information or to register, call 309-762-8156.

Thru Sunday, the 40th annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival will be held at various locations in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-7170.

Thru Sunday, the Great Mississippi Valley Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Davenport. Grandstand performances are at 8 p.m. For a list of featured performers or other information, call 563-326-5338.

The First Fridays Art Stroll featuring artists, performers, and special events, will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at various locations in downtown LeClaire.

The Putnam Museum in Davenport will host PotterPalooza at 6 p.m. featuring science experiments, activities, games, potions, and the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Bring flashlights to explore the museum with the lights off.  Reservations required; call 563-324-1054.

Connection Church in Bettendorf will host a Block Party beginning at 7 p.m. featuring games, activities, food and a movie.  School supplies for children in need will also be given away.  For more information, call 563-209-6384.

Minda Powers-Douglas will present the program Truth or Scare? Urban Legends for teens at 7 p.m. at the Rock Island Library Ridgewood branch. Due to roadwork, attendees should take Andalusia Road to Ridgewood.  For more information, call 309-732-7360.

Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

Harrison Hilltop Theatre will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at The District Theatre in Rock Island at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-235-1654.

Tomorrow and Sunday, the Genesius Guild will present the locally updated version of the comedy classic The Wasps by Aristophanes at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island. 

Thru Aug. 13, Circa ’21 in Rock Island will present the musical Hairspray. For tickets or more information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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Wednesday, August 3

Thru Sunday, the Great Mississippi Valley Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Davenport. Grandstand performances are at 8 p.m. For a list of featured performers or other information, call 563-326-5338.

Today and Saturday, the Figge Art Museum will conduct a walking tour of downtown Davenport architecture at 10:30 a.m.  It will conclude at the museum with a discussion of the meaning of David Chipperfield's design for the Quad-Cities.  For more information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2045.

Bob Motz will present Amazing Monarch Butterflies at 7 p.m. at Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. The program will include information raising, tagging, and following their migration. For further details, call 309-788-9536.

River Action’s Riverine Walk Bix's Life on the Mississippi River will be held at 6:30 beginning at the Dillon Fountain, River Drive and Main Street, Davenport.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

East Moline Music in the Park will present The Bix Youth Jazz Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park.  A free shuttle is available from Wells School beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-796-0170.

Tomorrow morning, the Channel Cat Talk Jazzing it up on the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow, the 24th annual Bix Porch Party will be held at 11 a.m. at the Davenport Public Library featuring music, other entertainment and food. For more information, call 563-326-7832.

Beginning Friday, Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

This Saturday and Sunday, the Genesius Guild will present the locally updated version of the comedy classic The Wasps by Aristophanes at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island.


Thursday, August 4

Today thru Sunday, the 40th annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival will be held at various locations in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-7170.

The Channel Cat Talk Jazzing it up on the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

The 24th annual Bix Porch Party will be held at 11 a.m. at the Davenport Public Library featuring music, other entertainment and food. For more information, call 563-326-7832.

Bruce Carter, host of WVIK’s Art Talks, will speak at the final brown bag lunch program of the summer at noon at the Midwest Writing Center in Davenport.  For more information, call 563-324-1410.

Coupe DeVille will play for the Moline Centre Main Street summer concert series at 7 p.m. at Bass Street Landing Plaza. For more information, call 309-524-2054.

As part of Thursdays at the Figge, six docents will present Farewell to a Few of Our Favorites at 7 p.m. Also featured will be music by Ellis Kell beginning at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 563-326-7804.

Junior Theatre will present the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater in Rock Island. For more information, call 563-326-7862.

Smooth Groove will play at 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island.  A dance lesson will begin at 6:30 p.m.  For more information, call 309-732-7275.

Tomorrow, the First Fridays Art Stroll featuring artists, performers, and special events, will take place from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at various locations in downtown LeClaire.

Tomorrow, The Putnam Museum in Davenport will host PotterPalooza at 6 p.m. featuring science experiments, activities, games, potions, and the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Bring flashlights to explore the museum with the lights off.  Reservations required; call 563-324-1054.

WVIK Community Calendar

Tuesday, August 2

Today and Thursday morning, the Channel Cat Talk Jazzing it up on the Mississippi River will begin at 9 a.m. at the Celebration Belle Landing in Moline. Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

The annual National Night Out Against Crime will begin at 5 p.m. at Empire Park in East Moline. It will include demonstrations, food, children’s activities, and more. For more information, call 309-781-2838.

The 28th annual National Night Out Against Crime will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the upper pavilion in Longview Park in Rock Island. It will include a picnic, activities, crime prevention awareness information, presentations, games and more.

Bob Kuhns and Friends will perform at City Park in Geneseo at 7:30 p.m. It is also the National Night Out, with crime prevention information, displays and demonstrations. For more information, call 309-944-2686.

Thru Sunday, the Great Mississippi Valley Fair will be held at the fairgrounds in Davenport. Grandstand performances are at 8 p.m. For a list of featured performers or other information, call 563-326-5338.

Tomorrow, Bob Motz will present Amazing Monarch Butterflies at 7 p.m. at Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. The program will include information raising, tagging, and following their migration. For further details, call 309-788-9536.

Tomorrow, River Action’s Riverine Walk Bix's Life on the Mississippi River will be held at 6:30 beginning at the Dillon Fountain, River Drive and Main Street, Davenport.  Pre-registration is required; call 563-322-2969.

Tomorrow, East Moline Music in the Park will present The Bix Youth Jazz Band at 7 p.m. at Wiman Park.  A free shuttle is available from Wells School beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, call 309-796-0170.

On Thursday, the 24th annual Bix Porch Party will be held at 11 a.m. at the Davenport Public Library featuring music, other entertainment and food. For more information, call 563-326-7832.

Beginning Friday, Quad City Music Guild will present The Music Man at Prospect Park Theater in Moline at 7:30 p.m. Thursday thru Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-762-6610.

Harrison Hilltop Theatre will present the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at The District Theatre in Rock Island at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. For tickets or more information, call 309-235-1654.