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EVENTS FOR FRIDAY, MAY 09, 2008
  • Hardball Band - The Hardball Band will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Purgatory's Pub, 2104 State St., Bettendorf. Call (563) 355-2985 for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Spare Parts - Spare Parts will play at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey - Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey will be held from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Family Museum of Arts & Science, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf. Ms. Kim and the bee twins will teach songs, dances, stories, and more for ages 2-5 and an adult caregiver. Free with museum admission. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Every Friday,
  • Funky Monks - Funky Monks (a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band) and Brain Stew (a Green Day tribute band) will play at 10 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • ComedySportz QC - ComedySportz QC, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, performs an improvisational all-ages show at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Food and beverages are available, including pop, bottled alcohol, and pizza. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details and tickets. MAP
    Every Friday,Saturday
  • Lee Blackmon - Lee Blackmon will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Lucky's at Steeplegate Inn, 100 W. 76th St., Davenport. No cover. Call (563) 386-6900 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Romance Language (second weekend) - The play Romance Language will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Potter Hall, Bergendoff Fine Arts Building, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. The show includes characters from American literature, and contains adult language and strong sexual content. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors and students. Call (309) 794-7306 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008 to Sunday, May 11, 2008
  • Johnny Goldmine and His Golden Nuggets - Johnny Goldmine and His Golden Nuggets will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabana's, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details. MAP
    Every Friday,Saturday
  • Coveralls - Keep Off The Grass will play from 8:30 p.m.-midnight at Biscuits Bar and Grill, 600 Front St., Buffalo. No cover. Call (563) 381-9045 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Orion Reunion Dance - An Orion Reunion Dance with country-western music will be held from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 1410 14th Ave. A, Orion. Admission is by donation. Call (309) 99-3116 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank - Alleman High School, 1103 40th St., Rock Island, will host a performance of And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank by James Still. The play tells the story of three familes; the Geiringers, the Silberbergs, and the Franks. Eva Geiringer, who married Anne's father Otto in 1953, will be present to discuss her experiences. Tickets are $5; $4 for seniors; $3 for students. Call (309) 786-7793 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Come Cook With Me - Come Cook With Me , 6:30 p.m. , The Great Galena Cookery , 412 Spring Street, Suite B , Galena . $50. Call (815) 777-1556 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 3, 2008; Friday, April 4, 2008; Thursday, April 10, 2008; Friday, April 11, 2008; Thursday, April 17, 2008; Friday, April 18, 2008; Thursday, April 24, 2008; Friday, April 25, 2008; Thursday, May 1, 2008; Friday, May 2, 2008; Thursday, May 8, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008; Thursday, May 15, 2008
  • Sons of Apollo - Sons of Apollo will play from 7-9 p.m. at Mojo's, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Gallery Hop! - The Gallery Hop! will be held from 5-9 p.m. in The Rock Island District from 5-9 p.m. Galleries, shops, clubs, and restaurants will offer a variety of visual arts exhibitions, music, theatrical and comedy performances, and demonstrations. More than 300 artists will be featured. A free shuttle is available. FREE.
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Quad Cities River Bandits - The Quad Cities River Bandits will play the Kane County Cougars at 7 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-3000 for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 8, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008; Monday, June 23, 2008; Wednesday, June 25, 2008; Thursday, June 26, 2008
  • Car Cruise-In - A Car Cruise-In open to all makes and models will go on at Advance Auto Parts, 3813 18th Ave., Rock Island, from 6-9 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn every half hour from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (309) 786-8751 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Friday, May 23, 2008; Friday, June 13, 2008; Friday, June 27, 2008; Friday, July 11, 2008; Friday, July 25, 2008; Friday, August 8, 2008; Friday, August 22, 2008; Friday, September 5, 2008; Friday, September 19, 2008; Friday, October 3, 2008
  • Festival of One-Act Plays - The Green Room Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present a Festival of One-Act Plays at 7:30 p.m. The shows are Girls Night Out by Don Faust, My Tiny Little Dancer by Tristan Tapscott, The Third Date by Allison Collins-Elfline, and Welcome To My World by Celeste Mosher. The playwrights will be on hand for discussions afterwards. Tickets are $5. Call (309) 786-5660 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Life's a Dream - The Prenzie Players will present Life's a Dream by Pedro Calderon at the Masonic Temple, 420 18th St., Rock Island, at 8 p.m. The show contains mature themes. Audiences will walk between two stages, and the show will include preshow and intermission improvisations in the lobby, restrooms, and other locations. Call (309) 794-7518 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Thursday, May 15, 2008; Friday, May 16, 2008; Saturday, May 17, 2008; Sunday, May 18, 2008
  • Twelve Angry Men - Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will present the drama Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 762-0330 or email for details, or get tickets online. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Sunday, May 11, 2008; Friday, May 16, 2008; Saturday, May 17, 2008; Sunday, May 18, 2008
  • Friday Fun Night - It's Friday Fun Night starting at 6 p.m. at Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Ill. 84 N., Cordova. Gates open at 5:30. There will be racing until 10 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Call (309) 654-2110 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 2, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 16, 2009; Friday, May 30, 2008
  • Michael Thorne, costarring Michael Callahan - Michael Thorne, costarring Michael Callahan, will perform at Penguin's Comedy Club, The Freight House, 421 W. River Dr., Davenport. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday show are $5. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday show and the 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday shows are $9; day-of-show tickets are $11. Call (563) 324-5233 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Hi-Fi (Friday Night Wine Down) - Hi-Fi will play for the Friday Night Wine Down from 5-10:30 p.m. at Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Hwy. 6, Colona. There is a $5 cover and $10 food or drink minimum. Call (309) 949-2565 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore - Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore (of Incubus) will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $15 in advance; $17 at the door. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Huge Hefner band - The Huge Hefner band will play outdoors at 9 p.m. at the Bier Stube, 417 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-3049 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Trivia Night - A trivia night contest to benefit the American Heart Association will begin at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St. , Rock Island. Cost is $10. Bring snacks for your table or enjoy appetizers provided. Cash bar for those over 21. Call 309-779-3902 or Email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Hi Fi at the Friday Night Wine Down - Hi Fi will play for the Friday Night Wine Down from 5-10:30 p.m. at Lavender Crest Winery, 5409 U.S. 6, Colona. Cover is $5 ($10 food/drink minimum). Call (309) 949-2565 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Olivia Broadus and Brooke Taylor: "Cultivating Cartography" - The senior thesis works of Olivia Broadus and Brooke Taylor will be exhibited in Cultivating Cartography from 1-5 p.m. at the Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. A closing reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday. Call (563) 209-1287 or (563) 333-6444. for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, May 5, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Quad City Botanical Center plant sale - The Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will hold the annual plant sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Expert gardeners will be available to answer questions. A members-only preview sale will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Sunday, May 11, 2008
  • Personal Shopping Assistance - Personal Shopping Assistance , By Appointment, Collins Road Hy-Vee , 279 Collins Road N.E., Cedar Rapids. Make an appointment with Nicole and take a walk through the supermarket to find healthy foods in every aisle. Call (319) 393-4480 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
  • One-on-One Nutrition Consultation - One-on-One Nutrition Consultation, By Appointment, Collins Road Hy-Vee , 279 Collins Road N.E., Cedar Rapids. $60 per hour. Are you looking for help with weight management? Visit Nicole for a specialized nutrition consultation to create an individualized meal plan to meet your needs. Call (319) 393-4480 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
  • Learn Your Resting Metabolic Rate - Learn Your Resting Metabolic Rate, By Appointment, Collins Road Hy-Vee , 279 Collins Road N.E., Cedar Rapids. $40. Call (319) 393-4480 or email for details or to schedule an appointment. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
  • Artist reception for the Left Bank Art League Exhibit - An artist reception for the Left Bank Art League Exhibit will be held from 7-9 p.m. at 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-1354 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Sherlock Holmes' Great Grandson Goes Hollywood - United Township High School, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, will present Sherlock Holmes' Great Grandson Goes Hollywood at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5; $4 for students, seniors, and children. Call (309) 752-1633 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, May 6, 2008; Wednesday, May 7, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Rummage sale - The Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church, 3600 15th Ave., Rock Island will hold a rummage sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 786-6925 for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Dean Madonia and Jim Steinworth (Dueling Pianos) - Dean Madonia and Jim Steinworth will be featured during Dueling Pianos at Nan's Piano Bar, The Freight House, 421 W. River Dr., Davenport. MAP
    Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Beauty and the Beast - Sherrard High School, 4701 176th Ave., will present the Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 593-2135 for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Coveralls with guest Del Fox - The Coveralls with guest Del Fox will play from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-1900 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Augustana Jazz Ensemble - The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will play at 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7473 for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Annie - Students from Rock Island High School, 1400 25th Ave., will portray characters from the musical Annie at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 Thursday-Friday. On Saturday, a two-piece chicken dinner, potato salad, roll, and beverage, plus a ticket for the show, will be available for $10. Tickets for the show only are $6. Proceeds from Saturday will benefit the school's band programs. Call (309) 236-7520 or email for reservations on Saturday. MAP
    Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
  • Outdoors Without Limits fundraiser - The Big River Chapter of Outdoors Without Limits will hold a fundraiser at 5 p.m. in Central Park, SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave., Aledo. Cost for a dinner of pulled pork, baked beans, and potato salad is $5. Afterward, there will be a presentation with birds of prey and an auction. Proceeds will go into a fund to provide outdoor activities and guidance to people with disabilities. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
  • Primetime Music - Cup A Jo, 1603 5th Ave., Moline, will provide Primetime Music at 6 p.m. Becca Hays, Hey Hello, This Side of Broken, and Joel Bickford will perform. Call (309) 736-3607 for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, May 9, 2008
    • CONTINUING EVENTS
  • Colonel Davenport House - The Colonel Davenport House, located on the north shore of Arsenal Island, is open for tours from noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday from May-Oct. The house is open at other times by appointment. It was occupied by the first white settler in the area, Col. George Davenport, and was built in 1833-34. There is a small gift shop. Tickets are $5; $3 for seniors and students; $10 per family. For group tours call (563) 388-9657 at least two weeks in advance. For school groups of 10 or more, it is $1 per person, and for adult groups of 10 or more, $2 per person. MAP
    Saturday, May 3, 2008 to Saturday, October 25, 2008
  • Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village - Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th St., Long Grove (north of Scott County Park), is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Walnut Grove was a settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The village includes 18 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. There is an admission fee for some special events and tours. The Soda Fountain Shop is open Saturday and Sundays from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. from early May to Labor Day weekend. For details, call (563) 328-3283. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • Figge Art Museum - The permanent holdings of the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, are organized in several collections: American (Colonial period to 1945); Midwest Regionalist; Mexican Colonial; Asian; and Haitian. The museum also has a gift shop, restaurant, auditorium and educational wing. Docent-led tours are available. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and over and students with IDs; and $4 for ages 3-12. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Saturday, August 6 to Thursday, August 6
  • Rock Island County Historical Society - The Rock Island County Historical Society Library, 822 11th Ave., Moline, is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The society maintains a collection of more than 12,000 books, photos, newspapers, census records, maps, audiotapes, videos and other documents, and 150 collections. The museums, in the 1870s Atkinson-Peek House and Carriage House, are open for free tours by appointment or during open house in June and December. Call (309) 764-8590 or email for more info. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, June 1, 2006 to Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • Putnam Museum: Bloodlines: Our Ties to the Civil War - Bloodlines: Our Ties to the Civil War is the exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The exhibit highlights regional connections to the war with images, documents, artifacts, interactive elements, and immersive environments. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for seniors and students; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. See the Quad-Cities Online Treasure Chest for a chance to win tickets! MAP
    Saturday, March 29, 2008 to Sunday, May 18, 2008
  • Figge Art Museum: Young Artists at the Figge, Davenport schools - The Young Artists at the Figge exhibit features works by students of Davenport Community Schools. The museum is at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 3, 2008 to Sunday, May 18, 2008
  • MidCoast Gallery West: Poetic Structures: Constructions - Poetic Structures: Constructions by Terry Rathje are on exhibit at MidCoast Gallery West at 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Call (309) 732-1354 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead - The Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, 28050 230th Ave., Scott County, Ia., is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 1847 farmhouse was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father. Cattle and buffalo graze outside the home. A gift shop is on the grounds. Admission is $2; age 16 and under free. Call (563) 225-2981 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  • Hauberg Indian Museum - The Hauberg Indian Museum at Black Hawk State Historic Site, Rock Island, leads visitors on a tour of a year in the life of a Native American, starting with summer corn harvest and ending with spring maple syrup-bottling. Life-size displays, houses, and mannequins portray the daily life of a Sauk or Mesquakie Indian during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The newest exhibit, The Fur Trade, examines the economic relationship between the Sauk and Mesquakie and the American Fur Company, which made Indians in Illinois part of lucrative worldwide trade. Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. March-October; 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. November-February. Closed for major holidays. Guided tours of the museum are given by appointment; call (309) 788-9536. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, March 1 to Tuesday, December 30
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Loraine and Mastroianni - The Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, displays sculptures by Guy Loraine and paintings by Carolyn Mastroianni. It is a satellite gallery of Quad City Arts. Call (309) 793-1213 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Monday, June 30, 2008
  • Family Museum: From Here to There - The Family Museum of Arts & Science, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, welcomes the exhibit From Here to There. Explore the science of how things move by land, sea, and air. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Museum admission is $5 for ages 2-59; $2 for ages 60 and up; free for ages 1 and under. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 2, 2008 to Sunday, May 25, 2008
  • Figge Museum: Birds of America: John James Audubon - Bien edition prints of Birds of America: John James Audubon are on exhibit at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Museum: Clear Your Mind: Contemporary Glass Invitational - The Clear Your Mind: Contemporary Glass Invitational exhibit is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • IMAX Theatre: The Alps: Giants of Nature - The Alps: Giants of Nature, the winner of the 2007 Everyone's A Critic series, is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, January 18, 2008 to Thursday, May 15, 2008
  • Tredway Library, Augustana: Bill Hannan: Maker of Books - Bill Hannan: Maker of Books is on exhibit at the Tredway Library, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. It is part of "From Parchment to Pixels: The Year of the Book," a yearlong festival celebrating the history, culture, and art of the book sponsored by St. Ambrose University and Augustana College. Library hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-noon Friday. Call (309) 794-7206 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
  • IMAX Theatre: Shine A Light - Shine A Light, a documentary and concert film on the Rolling Stones by Martin Scorsese, is showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. The film is rated PG-13. MAP
    Friday, April 4, 2008 to Thursday, May 29, 2008
  • IMAX Theatre: Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk - Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, March 14, 2008 to Thursday, September 11, 2008
  • Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: Smoke On the Mountain - The musical Smoke On the Mountain will be at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd. Ave., Rock Island, through May 24. See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733 or order online. MAP
    Wednesday, March 26, 2008 to Saturday, May 24, 2008
  • Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo is open from 9:30-5 p.m. daily. The zoo is located at 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley. It is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 160 species. The zoo also offers a playground, train and carousel rides, gift shop, picnic areas, and concessions. Admission is $5; $4.50 for ages 62 and over; $4 for ages 3-17; free for under age 3. Call (309) 799-5107 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, March 24, 2008 to Monday, September 1, 2008
  • CASI: Fiber Arts Showcase - The Center for Active Seniors, Inc. Main Street Gallery will host the Plus 60 Club/CASI Fiber Arts Showcase exhibit. Call (563) 386-7477 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 10, 2008 to Tuesday, May 13, 2008
  • Moon River Supper Club: Darlene Breuwet - Darlene Breuwet will perform at the piano bar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and for brunch on Sunday at Moon River Supper Club & Lounge, 101 1st St., Andalusia. Call (309) 798-2354 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Figge Museum: Far Out! The 60s and 70s - Far Out! The 60s and 70s: Works from the Collection is on exhibit from Feb. 16-June 8 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Figge Museum: Mother and Child: Henry Moore’s West Dean Tapestries - Mother and Child: Henry Moore’s West Dean Tapestries are on exhibit from Apr. 12-Jan. 11 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. This is the first time that the tapestries have been displayed in the United States. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Quad City Arts Center: High School Invitational exhibit - The 21st annual Quad City Arts High School Invitational exhibit is at the Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island. This showcase for works by young artists will run from Apr. 11-May 15. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 793-1213 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Black Hawk College: Student Art Exhibition - The Black Hawk College Student Art Exhibition is at the ArtSpace Gallery, Rm. 131, Bldg. 4, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, from Apr. 18-May 13. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call (309) 796-5471 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Maple City Fine Arts Exhibition - The Maple City Fine Arts Exhibition will be on display at the Cellar Restaurant, 137 South State St., Geneseo, and the Art League Gallery. The exhibit will open with a reception at the Cellar. Call (309) 944-4402 for details. FREE. MAP
    Sunday, May 4, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008
  • Circa '21: Miss Nelson is Missing - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd. Ave., Rock Island, will present the children's musical Miss Nelson is Missing, based on the books by Harry Allard. There will be show-only performances in the morning and afternoon on selected Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from Apr. 15-May 10; see the website for dates and showtimes. Admission is $8; group rates are available. Call (309) 786-7733 for details. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Jenny Lind Chapel and Immigrant Museum - The Jenny Lind Chapel and Immigrant Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. It is located at 6th St. and Oak St., Andover. Jenny Lind Chapel was constructed in the early 1850s and named for the celebrated Swedish singer. Call (309) 476-8228 for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • Centennial SkatePark - The Centennial SkatePark on the riverfront at E. River Dr. and Warren St., Davenport, is for skateboard and BMX bike enthusiasts. It features handrails, stairs, ledges, ramps, and a 10-foot bowl. It will be open from sunup until dusk during the winter, and 24/7 in the spring and summer. Call (563) 326-7812 for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, October 31, 2006 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • Quad City Botanical Center: JOG ART - JOG ART by Judy O'Gray is on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 pm Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the gardens is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Monday, June 30, 2008
  • Putnam Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, include Black Earth/Big River; the Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; the Asian/Egyptian Gallery; the River Valley Discovery Room; and the photos of Iowa's Wild Places. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 3-12; free for children 2 and under. For more information, call (563) 324-1933. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Saturday, January 31, 2009
  • Quad City Botanical Center - The highlight of the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is its 6,444-square-foot tropical Sun Garden conservatory with a 14-foot waterfall, reflecting pools, and a 70-foot skylight peak. The center also has extensive outdoor displays, including a Conifer Garden, a Physically Challenged Garden, a Scrambled Alphabet Garden, and various perennial gardens. It has a gift shop, and works by local artists are on display. See the center's calendar for various classes and special events. Center hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, January 1, 2005 to Friday, January 2, 2009
  • IMAX Theatre: The Spiderwick Chronicles - The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the book series by Holly Black, is showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, April 18, 2008 to Thursday, June 5, 2008
  • Rock Island Library: Glass Creations - Blown, cast, slumped, Graal, and lamp-worked glass creations by Mark Fowler and friends are on exhibit at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Augustana Museum: Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition - The Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition is on display at the Augustana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall, 639 38th St., Rock Island. The gallery is open from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The exhibit runs from May 3-24 (closed for finals May 20–22). Call (309) 794-7231 during business hours for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Museum Arts Café: Venus Envy: a Preview - Venus Envy: a Preview is on exhibit at the Arts Café at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from Apr. 6-May 29. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Left Bank Art Gallery: Exhibit - The Left Bank Art Gallery, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will exhibit works by Carol Boerckel, Naidine D'Angelo, Bonnie Grebner, Marge Schroeder, and Ellonyia Yenney through June 28. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday. Call (309) 732-1354 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Rock Island Library: Junior High School Students - Artwork by students of Rock Island junior high schools is on exhibit at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Lisa Depies' international spoon collection, and information about the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Club calendar for May - Club calendar for May.
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Saturday, May 31, 2008

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