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EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2012

Sunday brunch with music by The Manny Lopez Trio - A Sunday brunch with music by The Manny Lopez Trio will be served from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Brady Street Chop House, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Call (563) 322-2200 for details. MAP

Sunday, January 8, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012

David G Smith (Live Lunch) - David G Smith will play for a Live Lunch at 11 a.m. on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support the RME. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Country dance and jam session (Midnight Riders) - Midnight Riders will play for a country dance and jam session from 5-9 p.m. at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Cover is $3. Call (309) 755-5622 or email for details. MAP

Every Sunday,

“ Hike the Vines” Snowshoe hike and wine tasting - “ Hike the Vines” Snowshoe hike and wine tasting , Saturdays at 12noon and 2 PM, Galena, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Imagine enjoying an afternoon snowshoe hike, at your own pace, through the Galena Cellars vineyard, and following it up with a wine tasting, cheese and crackers. Advanced reservations required. To coordinate your own date for this venue, group size must be 8 or more. $45 includes wine tasting, snowshoe rental and shuttle/$25 with own equipment. Call (815) 776-9425 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, January 14, 2012 to Saturday, February 18, 2012

Chestnut Snowshoe Hike - Chestnut Snowshoe Hike, Saturdays at 10AM, Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River on this 1 hour group snowshoe hike through the trails at Chestnut Mountain. Advanced reservations required. $45 adults/$25 kids snowshoe rental included. Call (815) 776-9425 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, January 7, 2012 to Saturday, February 25, 2012

Grease (musical) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey from Jan. 13-March 3. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays. See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. MAP

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,

Eagle Watch and Clock Tower tours - The Army Corps of Engineers offers Eagle Watch and Clock Tower tours from 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Jan. 14-Feb. 12. Tours are conducted from the Mississippi River Visitor's Center at Locks and Dam 15, on the west end of the Rock Island Arsenal. Visitors must be able to climb several flights of stairs. The Tower is not heated. An adult must accompany ages 11 and under. Visitors should allow 15 minutes extra for vehicle security checks; those 17 and up must show a photo ID. Reservations are recommended; call (309) 794-5338 for details. FREE. MAP

Every Sunday, Saturday,

How I Learned to Drive (drama) - The drama How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel will be presented at Potter Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is not recommended for children. Mike Tendall from the Student Counseling Office will participate with the cast in a talkback after the Jan. 27 performance. The Women and Gender Studies department will host a reception and talkback with Dr. Jane Simonsen after the Feb. 4 performance. Tickets are $11; $9 for seniors and students, and are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. MAP

Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012

Company (musical) - The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Company (book by George Furth; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim). Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; pay-what-you-can Feb. 2. Call (309) 235-1654 for details. MAP

Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012; Friday, February 10, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Sunday, February 12, 2012; Friday, February 17, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012

Hawaiian Holiday (Putnam Explorers' Club, grades 2-6) - The Putnam Explorers' Club, a science club for kids in grades 2-6, will meet from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. There is a different topic each month. This month's program will be Hawaiian Holiday. Cost is $10; $7 for members. Call (563) 324-1054, ext. 266 to register by the Friday before. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (film) - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport will show the film Sophie Scholl: The Final Days at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. It is shown in conjunction with the exhibit The White Rose at the German American Heritage Center. Admission is $5; free for students. Call (563) 322-8844 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Bad Habits, Her Story, Malnati Monday, Dr. Quinn (one-acts), New Ground Theatre - New Ground Theatre will present Bad Habits, one-act plays by Quad-Cities playwrights, at the Village Theatre, 2113 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The shows are Bad Habits by Ann Boaden, Her Story by Michael Callahan, Malnati Monday by Christopher Edward Moss, and Dr. Quinn by Devin Hansen. Tickets are $18; $15 for ages 55 and up and students. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. MAP

Thursday, January 19, 2012; Friday, January 20, 2012; Saturday, January 21, 2012; Sunday, January 22, 2012; Thursday, January 26, 2012; Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012

Conscious Prosperity: The Secret to Simple and Lasting Personal Wealth, John Moore - John Moore will present Conscious Prosperity: The Secret to Simple and Lasting Personal Wealth from 1-5 p.m. at Unity of the Quad Cities, 5102 47th Ave., Moline. Cost is by voluntary value-based tuition. Call (309) 762-1066 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

All-you-can-eat breakfast (The Freddie Steenbock Duo) - An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served from 7-11 a.m. at American Legion Post 26, 702 W. 35th St., Davenport. The Freddie Steenbock Duo will play from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $6. Call (563) 322-4971 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012; Sunday, March 4, 2012; Sunday, April 1, 2012; Sunday, May 6, 2012; Sunday, June 3, 2012; Sunday, July 1, 2012

All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department - The annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department will be served from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at American Legion Post 1166, 501 N. Main St., Reynolds. Menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Cost is by donation. Proceeds will go toward new equipment. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Rock Island Antique Show - The 55th annual Rock Island Antique Show will be held at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3. The VFW Ladies' Auxiliary will sell food. Call (309) 781-7003 or email for details. MAP

Friday, February 3, 2012 to Sunday, February 5, 2012

Cowboy Indian Bear and Break up Art - Cowboy Indian Bear and Break up Art will perform at 7 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Cover is $5. Email for details. MAP

Sunday, February 5, 2012

CONTINUING EVENTS

Family Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, include Watts Up with Energy?; Sculpture on The Learning Campus; Amazing Acres, about weather and agriculture; Rhythm Alley, with sound and music; The PlayHouse for ages 5 and under with a virtual pond; The Garden, including a climbing maze for ages 5 and under; and the outdoor Kingdom for Kids Playground for active kids of all ages, open when weather permits. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed on some holidays. Admission is $7 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up and age 1; active military and immediate family; $4 for all 5-8 p.m.; free for under age 1. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP

Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to Thursday, May 31, 2012

Figge Museum: Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art - Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, through Feb. 19. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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,

Putnam Museum: Mi Casa Nueva: QC Mexican Heritage - Mi Casa Nueva: QC Mexican Heritage is on exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It highlights more than a century of Quad-Cities Mexican-American history. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The end date is tentative. The museum will be closed from Jan. 9-13 for maintenance. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up, military, students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, September 24, 2011 to Saturday, March 31, 2012

Figge Museum: Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak - Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Nov. 12-Feb. 26. It features more than 40 works of art in a variety of mediums by students. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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 Botanical Center: Artists Unlimited - Works by Artists Unlimited are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 6-12; $1 for ages 3-5; free for ages 2 and under. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP

Monday, January 2, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Quad City Airport Gallery: Murray, Eastburn, and Stratton - Paintings by David Murray, photographs by Judith Eastburn, and wood sculptures by Jay Stratton are on exhibit at the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline. Art @ the Airport is a satellite gallery of Quad City Arts. The airport offers one hour of free parking. Call (309) 793-1213 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, January 6, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Figge Museum: Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from Jan. 21-April 22. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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: Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography - Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Feb. 4-April 29. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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,

Mississippi River Visitor Center - The Mississippi River Visitor Center, Locks and Dam 15, Rock Island, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, from noon Dec. 24 through Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. The center is on the west end of Arsenal Island near the Government Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island. Watch towboats pass through the locks. Displays explain the process, and park rangers are available to answer questions. During the winter American bald eagles can be seen. Call (309) 794-5338 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, December 24, 2009 to Monday, December 24, 2012

Putnam Giant Screen Theater: The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea - The Last Reef: Cities Beneath the Sea is scheduled at the Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Dates are tentative and may change. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP

Friday, February 3, 2012 to Thursday, August 2, 2012

Figge Art Museum: Young Artists at the Figge, North Scott Community Schools - The Young Artists at the Figge exhibit features works by students of North Scott Community Schools Jan. 28-Feb. 12. The museum is at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. 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,

Morrissey Gallery, St. Ambrose: Liminal Waters - Liminal Waters, works by Emily Christenson, is at the Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Call (563) 333-6254 for details. FREE. MAP

Saturday, January 28, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012