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EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010

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

Every Sunday,

Quad City Mallards vs. the Bloomington Prairie Thunder - The Quad City Mallards will play the Bloomington Prairie Thunder at 4:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. See the website for ticket information, or call (800) 745-3000. MAP

Sunday, November 15, 2009; Sunday, December 27, 2009; Sunday, February 28, 2010; Sunday, March 7, 2010

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (musical) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice from Jan. 15-March 20. 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,

Great Falls - New Ground Theatre will present Great Falls by Lee Blessing at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets are $15; $12 for students and ages 55 and up. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. MAP

Thursday, February 25, 2010; Friday, February 26, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010; Thursday, March 4, 2010; Friday, March 5, 2010; Saturday, March 6, 2010; Sunday, March 7, 2010

Tired American Dream - Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 N. Harrison St., Davenport, will present the world premiere of a new rock musical, Tired American Dream by Derek Childs. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call (563) 449-6371 for details. MAP

Thursday, February 25, 2010; Friday, February 26, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010; Thursday, March 4, 2010; Friday, March 5, 2010; Saturday, March 6, 2010

RV and Camping Show - The RV and Camping Show will be at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. Free seminars will be offered, and parking is free. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6; $1 for ages 6-16; free for ages 5 and under. Call (309) 788-5912 for details. MAP

Friday, February 26, 2010 to Sunday, February 28, 2010

Oberlin Trio (Chamber Music Quad Cities) - The Oberlin Trio will perform for a Chamber Music Quad Cities concert at 4 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $12; $5 for students. Call (309) 797-0516 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Free Zumba for Students - Free Zumba for Students, 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Scott Community College Studen Life Center, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf. Call (563) 441-4000 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, January 28, 2010 to Thursday, March 11, 2010

Auditions for Guys and Dolls - The Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for the musical Guys and Dolls at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 6:30-8:45 p.m. Feb 19; 3-5:15 p.m. Feb. 20; 12:30-2:45 p.m. Feb. 27; callbacks Feb. 28 as needed. Be prepared to sing 16 measures from a musical (from this show is fine). Dress to move. Details on roles are available online. Audition tips are available on the website, as well as an audition form. The show will be produced June 11-20. MAP

Friday, February 19, 2010; Saturday, February 20, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010

Auditions for Grease - The Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for the musical Grease at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Feb. 20; 3-5:15 p.m. Feb. 21; 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Feb. 27; callbacks Feb. 28 as needed. Be prepared to sing 16 measures from a Broadway musical; bring sheet music for the accompanist. Dress for dancing. Actors will sing and dance, and read if necessary. Details on roles are available online. Audition tips are available on the website, as well as an audition form. The show will be produced July 9-18. MAP

Saturday, February 20, 2010; Sunday, February 21, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010

Auditions for Curtains - The Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for the musical Curtains at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 12:30-2:45 p.m. Feb. 20-21; 3-5:15 p.m. Feb. 27; callbacks Feb. 28 as needed. Be prepared to sing 16 measures from a Broadway musical (from this show is fine). An accompanist will be provided; no prerecorded music or a cappella will be allowed. Some people will dance and/or read; some will not. Be prepared to move. Details on roles are available online. Audition tips are available on the website, as well as an audition form. The show will be produced Aug. 6-15. Email for details, or to schedule a private audition or send a taped audition. MAP

Saturday, February 20, 2010; Sunday, February 21, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010

Ramona Quimby - Davenport Junior Theatre will present Ramona Quimby, based on the children's books by Beverly Cleary, at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer complex, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Students will receive a Ramona book. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 3 and up. There will be student shows at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Friday; admission is $4 (tickets must be reserved). Call (563) 326-7862 for details. MAP

Wednesday, February 17, 2010; Friday, February 19, 2010; Saturday, February 20, 2010; Sunday, February 21, 2010; Saturday, February 27, 2010; Sunday, February 28, 2010

Avey Brothers - The Avey Brothers will play from 9 p.m.-midnight at Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-9457 for details. MAP

Every Sunday,

Weddings 101 - Weddings 101 will be held from 1-4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 909 Middle Road, Bettendorf. It will include vendors and a panel discussion at 2 p.m. Call (309) 764-1532 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Pioneer dance (John and Kay Retzl) - The German American Pioneer Society will hold a pioneer dance from 1:30-5 p.m. at the Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant St., Walcott. John and Kay Retzl will play waltzes, foxtrots, polkas, and more. Sandwiches, pie, and coffee will be available at intermission. Admission is $8. Call (563) 285-5165 or email for details. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Euchre tournament - A euchre tournament will begin at 1 p.m. at AMVETS Post 145, 827 15th Ave., East Moline. There will be prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Cost is $5. Proceeds will benefit local and state veterans services. Call (309) 798-4781 or (309) 764-9638 to register. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

End of Winter arts and crafts show - An End of Winter arts and crafts show will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Parking is free. Call (651) 245-0278 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Opening reception for Americans Who Tell the Truth: African-American Women Activists - An opening reception for Americans Who Tell the Truth: African-American Women Activists, portraits by Robert Shetterly, will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the St. Ambrose University Library, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call (563) 333-6246 for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Cornish/Welsh cultural celebration (concert, tea, and vespers) - A Cornish/Welsh cultural celebration will begin with a concert by students from Rock Island/Milan Schools at 2 p.m. at Gloria Dei Presbyterian Church, 4200 12th St., Rock Island. The tea at 3:30 p.m. will feature a variety of tea cakes, breads, leek pasties, leek soup, and tea. Celtic vespers with music and liturgy begin at 5 p.m. The Cornish/Welsh Heritage Society sponsors the program. Call (309) 788-8986 or email for details. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Pancake, egg 'n sausage breakfast - The Milan Optimist Club will serve the annual pancake, egg, 'n sausage breakfast from 7-11:30 a.m. at American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan. Cost is $6; free for ages 4 and under. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee. Proceeds will benefit Quad-Cities area youth activities. Call (309) 787-4149 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

King of the Hill Rail Jam and Aerial Competition finals - Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park, 9500 126th St. W., Andalusia, will hold the annual King of the Hill Rail Jam and Aerial Competition finals at 2 p.m. Competitors will be judged in three events. The top finishers will get prizes. Anyone on skis or a snowboard must purchase a lift ticket; those on foot may watch free. Observers are encouraged to arrive early. Call (800) 383-4002 for details. MAP

Sunday, February 28, 2010

CONTINUING EVENTS

Rock Island Arsenal Museum - The Rock Island Arsenal Museum, established in 1905, is the second oldest U.S. Army museum after West Point, and the only certified Army museum in Illinois. It contains information on the history of Arsenal Island, an extensive collection of small arms, and other artifacts. The museum's displays change periodically; only about 10 percent of its collection is on display at one time. The museum is in Building 60 on North Ave. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday (closed on major holidays.). Enter Arsenal Island through the Moline gate. All visitors 16 and older must have a photo ID. Call (309) 782-5021 for details. FREE.

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Hauberg Indian Museum - The Hauberg Indian Museum at Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island, offers visitors 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 Fur Trade exhibit 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 Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. March-October; 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. November-February. Call (309) 788-9536. FREE. MAP

Every Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Figge 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

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

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. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed on some holidays. Admission is $6 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up, active military personnel, spouse, and children residing in the household; free for ages 1 and under; $3 for all Monday-Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 to Sunday, May 30, 2010

Quad City Botanical Center: Ken Urban - The Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will host an exhibit of photographs by Ken Urban. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 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, ext. 30 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, January 7, 2010 to Sunday, February 28, 2010

Family Museum: Get the Message - Get the Message is on exhibit through May 7 at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. The interactive exhibit helps visitors explore different types of communication. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 ages 2-59; $4 ages 60 and up, active military personnel, spouse, and children residing in the household; free ages 1 and under. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, January 16, 2010 to Friday, May 7, 2010

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 Christmas Eve day through Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 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 Friday, December 24, 2010

Quad City Airport Gallery: Richmond, Miller Hancock, and Waldrop - The Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, will exhibit digitally manipulated photographs by Randy Richmond, paintings on clay by Patricia Miller Hancock, and paintings and sculpture by Tim Waldrop. 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, February 26, 2010 to Friday, April 30, 2010

IMAX Theatre: Wild Ocean 3D - Wild Ocean 3D is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative and has not been finalized. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP

Friday, January 8, 2010 to Thursday, May 20, 2010

Putnam Museum: Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1977 - The Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, will present the exhibit Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1977. 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, and students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1054, ext. 219 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, January 16, 2010 to Sunday, April 4, 2010

Figge Museum: In the Footsteps of Masters: The Evolution of the Reproductive Print - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host In the Footsteps of Masters: The Evolution of the Reproductive Print from Jan. 23-May 23. The exhibition was organized by the University of Iowa Museum of Art. 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: Australia: Land Beyond Time - Australia: Land Beyond Time, the winner of the 2009 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, February 5, 2010 to Thursday, May 20, 2010

Moon River Supper Club: Darlene Breuwet - Darlene Breuwet will perform at the piano bar at 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and for brunch on Sunday at Moon River Supper Club & Lounge, 101 1st St., Andalusia. Call (309) 798-2354 for reservations or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

IMAX Theatre: U23D - U23D, featuring the band live in concert, 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

Monday, February 1, 2010 to Thursday, March 4, 2010

MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery: Batman Rules - Batman Rules, featuring mixed media works by Steven Carleson and paintings by Peter Xiao, are on exhibit at the MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Court, LeClaire. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Call (563) 322-3911, ext. 120 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Saturday, January 30, 2010 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010

MidCoast at the i wireless: Coulson and Yenney - Mixed media works by Tricia Coulson and fiber works by Ellonyia Yenney are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP

Monday, February 1, 2010 to Sunday, March 28, 2010

MidCoast at Centre Station: Van Hyfte and Mueller - Acrylic paintings by Kathleen Van Hyfte and Heather Mueller 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. MAP

Monday, February 1, 2010 to Sunday, March 28, 2010

Phoenix Gallery: Kaleidoscope - Kaleidoscope, with works by Dr. Dwight Bailey, is on exhibit at The Phoenix Art Gallery, 1530 5th Ave., Moline. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; noon-10 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (309) 736-0006 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, February 20, 2010 to Friday, April 30, 2010

Figge Museum: Visions of Iowa: Arthur Geisert, Country Road ABC - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host Visions of Iowa: Arthur Geisert, Country Road ABC from Feb. 27-May 31. 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,

Putnam Museum: Ocean Voyagers: People of the Pacific Islands - The exhibit Ocean Voyagers: People of the Pacific Islands is at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It features rarely seen artifacts from the museum's collection. 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, and students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP

Saturday, February 27, 2010 to Sunday, May 23, 2010

St. Ambrose Library: Americans Who Tell the Truth: African-American Women Activists - Americans Who Tell the Truth: African-American Women Activists, portraits by Robert Shetterly, are on display at the St. Ambrose University Library, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport. Library hours are 7:45 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 7:45 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday. Call (563) 333-6246 for details. FREE. MAP

Monday, February 22, 2010 to Friday, March 12, 2010