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EVENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013
  • Fifth of Country - Fifth of Country will play from 6-9 p.m. at the Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call 563-386-1900 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Open mic and jam - An open mic and jam will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Solo musicians will be on for the first half; the rest of the time is for jamming. Call 563-326-1333 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday,
  • Miller's Petting Zoo - Miller's Petting Zoo will be at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St., from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 309-524-2440 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Menopause, the Musical - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present Menopause, the Musical by Jeanie Linders from June 7-Aug. 10. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays. See the website for times and ticket prices. The show is "rated PG-13." For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. MAP
    Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Weather, James Zahara - WQAD meteorologist James Zahara will present Weather at 7 p.m. at the Western District Library, 1111 4th St., Orion. Call (309) 526-8375 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Backwater Gamblers water-ski show - The Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River, Rock Island. Call 309-786-8987 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday, Wednesday,
  • Young Pioneers Day Camp - Young Pioneers Day Camp, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Walnut Grove Pioneer Village at Scott County Park, 18817 290th St., Long Grove. Eight, one-week sessions for children 6 - 11 years of age. Sessions include Laura Ingalls Wilder, Nature, Native American Week, plus others. Details at scottcountyiowa.com/conservation and facebook.com/scottcountyconservation. Call 563-328-3283 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, June 3, 2013 to Monday, July 22, 2013
  • Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus (Riverine Walk) - The Riverine Walk Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus with Bill Brewer will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline. Cost is $5; free for River Action members. Preregistration required; call 563-322-2969 or email for details. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Janell Just (Live Lunch) - Have a Live Lunch with Janell Just at noon on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call 563-326-1333 or email for details. FREE.
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 to Saturday, June 22, 2013
  • What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (Summer Shorts story discussion) - The Contemporary Books Discussion Group will discuss What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver from 1-2:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Copies of the story are available at the Information Desk. Call 563-344-4179 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Bix Youth Jazz Band (Music in the Park) - East Moline Music in the Park will present The Bix Youth Jazz Band at 7 p.m. at The Quarter Welcome Center, 7th Street at the riverfront, East Moline. A free shuttle from John Deere Harvester, 1100 13th Ave., to the concert starts at 6 p.m. Bring chairs. Call 309-796-0170 for details. Rain date for most concerts is next Wednesday. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Dinosaurs! with Dinoman (science and magic) - Dinosaurs! with Dinoman, featuring science and magic on a trip through the Mesozoic era, will be offered from 11 a.m.-noon and 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call 563-344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Around the World in 80 Bites (ages 11-18) - Ages 11-18 are invited to go Around the World in 80 Bites at 2 p.m. at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Sample foods from Italy, Mexico, Vietnam, China, Greece, and more. Registration is required; call 309-524-2440 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow coffee - Stonecroft Morning Connection will host a Somewhere Over the Rainbow coffee from 8:45-10:30 a.m. at Short Hills Country Club, 2500 11th St., East Moline. Erin Williams will talk about "Gilda's Club: A Look Behind the Red Door," and Charmel Jacobs will present "Where's My Rainbow?" Vanessa Frye will provide music. Cost is $7. Call 309-236-0701 or 309-269-4526 for reservations and to arrange for child care by June 15. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Great Debaters (film) - Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 20028 and Semper Fidelis Club will host a showing of The Great Debaters at the Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Free hot dogs, soft drinks, and popcorn will be served at 5:30 p.m.; the film is at 6 p.m. Call 563-210-7145 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
  • Ten Effective Ways to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search - Partners in Job Training and Placement will present Ten Effective Ways to Utilize Social Media in Your Job Search at 9 a.m. at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. The tools covered will be Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, and Twitter. Call 309-524-2470 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, June 19, 2013
    • CONTINUING EVENTS
  • 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 perennial gardens. It has a gift shop, and works by local artists are on display. See the website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 8 p.m. Tuesday); noon-5 p.m. Sunday (April-Oct.); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday (Nov.-March). See the website for holiday hours. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 5-15; $2 for ages 2-4; free for under age 2; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 309-794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Sunday, January 2, 2005 to Thursday, January 2, 2014
  • Family Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, include Lil 'Ssippi River Valley; Amazing Acres, about weather and agriculture; Busy Bodies: Healthy Choices; The PlayHouse for ages 5 and under; and the outdoor Kingdom for Kids Playground, open when weather permits. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 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; free for under age 1; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 563-344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to Saturday, May 31, 2014
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 700 22nd St., Rock Island, is one of several locations for the world's largest private holding of important original manuscripts and documents. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 309-788-0806 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Putnam Museum: Bodies Revealed - Bodies Revealed, with preserved anatomical specimens, is at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $18, $16 for seniors, students, and military, $13 for youth (nonmembers); $10, $9 for seniors, students, military, $7 for youth (members). Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 9, 2013 to Sunday, July 14, 2013
  • German American Heritage Center: Double Exposure: Prints of Past and Present - The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will offer the Double Exposure: Prints of Past and Present exhibit from May 11-July 28. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-17; $12 for a family; $10 for a family Friday; free for members and ages 4 and under. Call 563-322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Bucktown at the RiverCenter exhibits - Ochre Bee Arts and Sam City will be featured at Bucktown at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, May 1, 2013 to Wednesday, July 31, 2013
  • MidCoast Gallery West: David Hast - Drawings and oils by David Hast are on exhibit at MidCoast Gallery West and The ARTery, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, in May and June. Gallery hours are 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 309-786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Brent Langley - Works by Brent Langley are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 8 p.m. Tuesday); noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Free with admission ($6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 5-15; $2 for ages 2-4; free for under age 2; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12). Call 309-794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Wednesday, May 1, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013
  • MidCoast at Bucktown: Artworks Expo - The Artworks Expo will be held from May 25-June 29 at MidCoast at Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: Mesich and Mohr - Acrylics by Teresa Mesich and Susan Mohr are on exhibit at MidCoast at Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 309-786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, June 1, 2013 to Wednesday, July 31, 2013
  • Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Catich Exhibition: Aquatic Art - The ninth annual Catich Exhibition: Aquatic Art is going on from June 5-Sept. 6 at the Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (563) 333-6444 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
  • National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Flight of the Butterflies 3D - Flight of the Butterflies 3D is showing at the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative. Call 563-324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, February 15, 2013 to Thursday, August 15, 2013
  • Figge Museum: Eye on UI Faculty: Byron Burford, Stuart Edie, and James Lechay - Eye on UI Faculty: Byron Burford, Stuart Edie, and James Lechay is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from Nov. 1, 2012-March 9, 2014. 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: A Legacy for Iowa - A Legacy for Iowa is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from March 31, 2012-April 6, 2014. 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,
  • Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, is home to hundreds of animals. The zoo also offers a playground, train and carousel rides, classes, gift shop, picnic areas, and concessions. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). Admission is $7.25; $6.50 for ages 62 and up, $5.75 fpr ages 3-12; free for members and ages 2 and under; half-price Tuesdays. Admission will be free March 11-15. Call 309-799-5107 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, March 11, 2013 to Sunday, October 27, 2013
  • Silvis Library: Bryan Cotton - The Silvis Library, 105 8th St., will exhibit works by Bryan Cotton through June. Call 309-755-3393 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead - The Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, 28050 230th Ave. at Bluff Road, Scott County, Iowa, is open 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; free for ages 16 and under. Group tours are available. Call 563-225-2981 for details. MAP
    Monday, April 1, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013
  • 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. For details, call 563-328-3283. FREE. MAP
    Monday, April 1, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013
  • Figge Museum: American POP! Selections From the CU Art Museum Collection - American POP! Selections From the CU Art Museum Collection is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from May 4-Sept. 8. 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 Arts Center: Birdhouses, Modernist Elements, Systematic Aspiration - Birdhouses by Tricia Coulson (fiber art), Modernist Elements by Max Wilke (mixed media), and Systematic Aspiration by Rodolfo Salgado Jr. (mixed media) are on exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from May 24-July 5. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call 309-793-1213 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Museum: Questionable Architecture - Questionable Architecture, a sculptural installation by Terry Rathje with Steve Banks and Monica Correia, is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from June 1-Aug. 25. 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,
  • Family Museum: Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites - Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites is at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Seven award-winning picture books have been transformed into three-dimensional learning environments. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up and age 1; active military and immediate family; free for under age 1. Call 563-344-4106 for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 18, 2013 to Sunday, September 8, 2013
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Thatcher, Haring, Sinner, Armato - Drawings by Greg Thatcher, paintings by Samantha Haring, wood turnings by Steve Sinner, and stone sculpture by Patricia Armato will be displayed at the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline. Art @ the Airport is a satellite gallery of Quad City Arts. Cost for one hour of parking is $1. Call 309-793-1213 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, May 7, 2013 to Thursday, June 27, 2013
  • National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Space Junk 3D - Space Junk 3D is showing at the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, May 3 through the fall. The end date has not been finalized. Call 563-324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, May 3, 2013 to Thursday, October 31, 2013
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum: Sigmund Freud - An exhibit on Sigmund Freud is at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 700 22nd St., Rock Island, through Aug. 31. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 309-788-0806 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Putnam Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, include the Asian Gallery; Black Earth/Big River; Ocean Experience; the Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; Unearthing Ancient Egypt; View Space; the Spark Learning Lab, and Ume Warumi. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up, military, students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. For more information, call 563-324-1933. MAP
    Friday, January 2, 2009 to Monday, December 23, 2013
  • Vander Veer: Candy Land - Candy Land exhibits, based on the board game, are at Vander Veer Botanical Park, 215 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, Call 563-326-7818 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, May 27, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013
  • Splash Landing Aquatic Center - Splash Landing Aquatic Center, 2220 23rd St., Bettendorf, is open. The main pool area includes a zero-depth entry with water geysers, kiddie boat slide, flue and speed slide, drop slide, and a diving board. The Toddler Pool area (for ages 6 and under with supervisor age 18 and up) has a slide, sprays, and a sand play area. Both pools are heated. Schedule and costs of admission and passes vary; see the website or call 563-344-4124 for details. MAP
    Monday, May 27, 2013 to Friday, August 16, 2013
  • Riverside Aquatics Center - Riverside Aquatics Center, 3635 4th Ave., Moline, features a zero depth entry, heated water, a lap pool, and a water playground. See the website or call 309-797-0788 for hours and rates. MAP
    Tuesday, May 28, 2013 to Sunday, August 18, 2013
  • Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center - Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center at Longview Park, 1601 Longview Drive, Rock Island, is a zero-depth to 9-foot-deep pool featuring four waterslides and a tot slide. See the website for hours and admission, or call 309-732-7946. MAP
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013
  • Scott County Park pool - The Scott County Park pool, 18850 270th St., Eldridge, is open. See the website or call 563-328-3282 for hours and admission. MAP
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013
  • West Lake Park beach - The West Lake Park beach, 14910 110th Ave., Davenport, is open. See the website or call 563-328-3281 for hours and admission. MAP
    Saturday, May 25, 2013 to Monday, September 2, 2013
  • German American Heritage Center: Land and Water: Two Elements, Two Icons - The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host the Land and Water: Two Elements, Two Icons exhibit from June 2-Oct. 27. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-17; $12 for a family; $10 for a family Friday through August; free for members and ages 4 and under. Call 563-322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Geneseo Library: Model trains - Model trains from members of the Geneseo Model Railroad Club are on exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 805 N. Chicago St. Call 309-944-6452 for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Museum: Beyond the Classroom - Beyond the Classroom, with works by area K-12 teachers, is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from June 9-Sept. 1. 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: Frank Lloyd Wright: The Bogk House Drawings - Frank Lloyd Wright: The Bogk House Drawings is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from June 19-Sept. 28. 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,
  • National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Iron Man 3 - Iron Man 3 is showing at the National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative. Call 563-324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Tuesday, June 18, 2013 to Thursday, July 4, 2013

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