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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010
  • Ragbirds - The Ragbirds will play at 10 p.m. at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Cover is $4. (309) 797-2722 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Brat Pack - The Brat Pack will play at 9 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $8. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • ComedySportz QC (improv) - ComedySportz QC, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, performs an improvisational all-ages show at 7 p.m. Food and beverages are available, including pop, alcohol, and pizza. Admission is $12; $10 in advance. At 9:30 p.m. there are long-form improv shows. On Friday, the show is Extra Innings Improv; on Saturday, it is Black & Bluejeans. Admission for the late show is $5; free with admission to the 7 p.m. show. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details and tickets. MAP
    Every Friday, Saturday,
  • Heywood Banks, costarring Mark Poolos - Heywood Banks, costarring Mark Poolos, will perform at Penguin's Comedy Club, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday show are $13.50. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday show are $19; day-of-show tickets are $21. Advance tickets for the 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday shows are $22; day-of-show tickets are $24. Call (563) 324-5233 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 18, 2010 to Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • All-you-can-eat taco supper - St. Ambrose Knights of Columbus Council 12576 will serve an all-you-can-eat taco supper from 4-8 p.m. at the St. Ambrose Church parish center, 312 W. 1st St., Milan. Cost is $6; $3 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. Proceeds will benefit the winner of a Jordan and Alleman essay scholarship contest. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Zither Music Ensemble - The Zither Music Ensemble will perform at 10 a.m. Saturdays (except holidays) at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with museum admission. Call (563) 322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • O'Conner Girls (comedy/drama) - Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will present The O'Conner Girls by Katie Forgette. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 762-0330 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, March 12, 2010; Saturday, March 13, 2010; Sunday, March 14, 2010; Friday, March 19, 2010; Saturday, March 20, 2010; Sunday, March 21, 2010
  • Quad City Mallards vs. the Bloomington Prairie Thunder - The Quad City Mallards will play the Bloomington Prairie Thunder at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. See the website for ticket information, or call (800) 745-3000. MAP
    Saturday, January 2, 2010; Saturday, March 20, 2010; Saturday, April 10, 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,
  • Computer Optimization Day - Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, will hold Computer Optimization Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Computer Club students in grades 9-12 will provide a range of services. The Director of Technology will supervise. Basic optimization service is $25 and includes scanning for viruses, removing harmful files, optimizing hard disks, cleaning the registry, and improving the overall speed of the computer. Call (563) 359-1366 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Lynn Allen - Lynn Allen will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Cover is $3. Call (309) 799-7515 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Role-Playing Group - The Role-Playing Group will meet from 1-4 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. This group plays D20 system role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Join a game already in progress or bring a group. The games are for players 12 and over; experience is preferred but not required. Call (563) 344-4188 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Spring Equinox at the Arboretum - Spring Equinox at the Arboretum, 5:30 p.m., Bickelhaupt Arboretum, 340 S 14th St., Clinton. Meet at the Gathering Place just west of the parking lot. Dress for spending 30 minutes outside. Call (563) 242-4771 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Larry the Cable Guy (comedian) - Larry the Cable Guy will perform at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Tickets are $43.75. Call (800) 745-3000 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Troilus and Cressida (tragedy, Prenzie Players) - The Prenzie Players will present Troilus and Cressida, a tragedy by William Shakespeare at 1616 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Sunday, March 28; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21. There will be a post-show discussion on March 19. Tickets are $8. Email for details. MAP
    Friday, March 19, 2010; Saturday, March 20, 2010; Sunday, March 21, 2010; Friday, March 26, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010; Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Little Shop of Horrors (musical) - First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport, will present the musical Little Shop of Horrors at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12; $8 for students. Call (563) 326-1691 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010; Sunday, March 21, 2010
  • Sinbad (SOLD OUT) - Sinbad will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. Tickets are $40 ($35 for IsleOne members); $30 ($25 for IsleOne members) before March 13. Call (563) 441-7000 for details. The show is sold out. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Dean Madonia and Mark Kuiper (Dueling Pianos) - Dean Madonia and Mark Kuiper will be featured during Dueling Pianos from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Nan's Piano Bar, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Admission is $7; $10 with reserved seat. Call (563) 323-5081 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 19, 2010; Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Gathering of the Green - The Gathering of the Green, a conference for John Deere antique two-cylinder and New Generation tractor enthusiasts, will be held from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. It will include 50 workshops, 65 vendors, evening speakers, an auction, and more. Cost is $35 for full conference, or $10 per day. Call (815) 246-4121 or email for details. MAP
    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Easter egg hunt - An Easter egg hunt will be held on the west side of the Hy-Vee Food Store, 2930 18th Ave., Rock Island. Ages 0-4 will begin at 8:30 a.m.; ages 5-9 begin at 9 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Each child will receive a goodie bag with healthy treats. Activities and prize drawings will follow. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos in the Health Market from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The event is cosponsored by the Rock Island Optimists. Space is limited and advance registration is required; call (309) 793-0684. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Easter egg hunt - The River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, will hold the annual Easter egg hunt from 1:30-2:30 p.m. More than 3,000 eggs will be hidden in and around the library. Children will get their eggs and be able to pick a prize. Call (309) 523-3440 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Tri-City Trail Riders banquet - The annual Tri-City Trail Riders banquet will be held at Moose Lodge, 1025 S. State St., Geneseo. Social hour is at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and a dance from 7:30-11:30 p.m. The evening also will include raffles and door prizes. Tickets are $12 and must be ordered by March 6. Part of the proceeds will go toward trails at area parks and campgrounds. Call (815) 948-2401 or (815) 948-2981 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Into the Woods (musical) - Assumption High School, 1020 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, will present the musical Into the Woods (music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by James Lapine). Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $9; $7 for students, and are available online. Call (563) 326-5313 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 19, 2010 to Sunday, March 21, 2010
  • Anything Goes (musical) - North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport, will present the musical Anything Goes (music and lyrics by Cole Porter; book by Guy Bolton and P.G. Wodehouse, revised by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse). Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10; $7 for students; "buy one get one free" admission for seniors on Sunday. Call (563) 388-9880 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 19, 2010 to Sunday, March 21, 2010
  • Strange Neighbors and Maylane - Strange Neighbors and Maylane will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Toby Brown - Toby Brown will perform from 6-9 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Biotechnology - A Biotechnology program will go on from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, ext. 242 or email to register. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Trivia Night for Rock Island girls' softball - A Trivia Night for Rock Island girls' softball will be held at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; teams of up to eight. Call (309) 235-5398 or email for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown (children's show) - ArtsPower National Touring Theatre will present the musical Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Bettendorf High School, 3333 18th St. It is based on the book by James Preller. The show is geared for children in grades 1-4, but all ages are welcome. Call (563) 344-4175 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Book launch party for "Images of America: Chippiannock Cemetery" by Minda Powers-Douglas - A book launch party for Images of America: Chippiannock Cemetery by Minda Powers-Douglas will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Hauberg Civic Center, 1300 24th St., Rock Island. It will include refreshments and a slide show. Call (309) 781-7083 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins discussion and book-signing ("Antiques Bizarre" and "You Can't Stop Me") - Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins (who also write under the psuedonym Barbara Allan) will sign their new books Antiques Bizarre and You Can't Stop Me at 2 p.m. at Borders, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 359-7830 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • St. Patty's Day bowling fundraiser for Haiti - A St. Patty's Day bowling fundraiser for Haiti will go on from 4-7 p.m. at Milan Lanes, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Wear green. Cost is $18, and includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental, games, raffles, and prizes. Part of the proceeds will go to the Salvation Army World Service, Haiti Relief. Call (309) 292-6817 if interested in participating. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Candyland Trivia Night - Church of Peace, 1114 12th St., Rock Island, will hold a Candyland Trivia Night. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.; trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Top three teams get cash prizes. Bring snacks; pop, water, and coffee will be for sale. Cost is $10 per person; teams of six-eight. Call (309) 788-6357 for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • New Moon (film) - The East Moline Library, 740 16th St., will show New Moon, based on the book by Stephenie Meyer, at 7 p.m. Call (309) 755-9614 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Trivia Night - First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1826 16th St., Moline, will hold a Trivia Night. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, snacks, and drinks will be sold. Cost is $10 per person; teams of up to eight. Proceeds will benefit the youth church camp scholarship program. Call (309) 762-8889 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Zonta Club of the Quad Cities Vendors' Fair - The Zonta Club of the Quad Cities Vendors' Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at IBEW Local 145, 1700 52nd Ave., Moline. Admission is $1. Zonta sponsors the First Day Fund (school supplies for needy children), scholarships for local women, and other service projects. Call (309) 788-0023 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Quad City Singles 40+ dance (The Gray Wolf Band) - A Quad City Singles 40+ dance will be held at the Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline. Country dance lessons will be given at 6:30 p.m.; the dance starts at 7:30 p.m. The Gray Wolf Band will provide the music. There will be free food and door prizes. Awards will be given for the top three costumes with the theme "Swing Into Spring." Admission is $15; $12 in advance. Call (563) 355-0535 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Pagan Rite of Spring Arts Party (New Ground Theatre) - New Ground Theatre will hold a Pagan Rite of Spring Arts Party at 7 p.m. at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. The Kustom Audio Brass Quintet and Jamie Em Johnson Behncke will provide music, and Jason Platt will do caricatures. There also will be food, drink, and a silent auction. Admission is $15. Proceeds will benefit the Village Theatre Project. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Why Can't You Be an Extraordinary Writer? (Cecil Murphey workshop) - Cecil Murphey will give a workshop, Why Can't You Be an Extraordinary Writer?, from 1-3 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Cost is $20. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. Call (563) 324-1410 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • David R. Collins Literary Banquet (Midwest Writing Center) - The Midwest Writing Center will hold the David R. Collins Literary Banquet at 6 p.m. at Outing Club, 2109 Brady St., Davenport. It will include dinner, an award presentation, recognition of local writers, a silent auction, and keynote speaker Cecil Murphey. Tickets are $35, and must be purchased by March 13. Call (563) 324-1410 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Easter Bunny visit (stories and crafts) - The Easter Bunny will visit the Durant Library, 402 6th St., at 10 a.m. There also will be stories and crafts. All ages are welcome. Call (563) 785-4725 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Pancake breakfast - Boy Scout Troop 351 will serve a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 9412 228th St. N., Port Byron. Cost is $5.50; 50 cents off with donation of a nonperishable food item. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Ham loaf dinner - United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 400 2nd Ave., Hampton, will serve a ham loaf dinner from 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes ham loaf, cheesy hash-brown casserole, green beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert, and coffee, iced tea or lemonade. Carryouts will be available. Ham loaves also will be sold two for $3. Call (309) 278-0563 or (309) 496-9230 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Even Steven - Even Steven will play at 9 p.m. at Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-1631 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Job Junction Workfair - The NAACP of Rock Island County will host the second annual Job Junction Workfair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 Martin Luther King Drive, Rock Island. Call (309) 732-2999 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Recycled Stitches (make "yarn" from plastic bags) - Lisa Gerwulf will hold a Recycled Stitches program at 1:30 p.m. at the Wapsi River Environmental Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon. Make two types of "plarn" (plastic yarn). Bring five plastic shopping bags and sharp scissors, and a rotary cutter and mat if available. Knitted, crocheted, woven, braided and corded items also will be on display. Preregistration is required; call (563) 328-3286 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Trivia Night for Mercer County D.A.R.E. - The third annual Trivia Night for Mercer County D.A.R.E. will be held at United Methodist Church, 2652 170th Ave., Preemption. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Bring snacks; beverages will be sold. There also will be drawings. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Call (309) 534-8376 or (309) 582-5194 for reservations, or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Haiti Relief benefit (music, dancers, comedy) - A Haiti Relief benefit will begin at 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Performers will include Ellis Kell, Andrew Landers, On Distant Shores, The Funktastic 5, The Greater Antioch Mass Choir, Imani! Dancers, and the Augustana comedy group Heywire. Other entertainment will include Christian Friendliness, rappers, and Augustana dance groups. There also will be booths and door prizes. Admission is $10; $7 with campus ID; $5 for ages 4-12; free for ages 3 and under. Tickets are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Texas hold 'em tournament (U.S. Army) - The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare & Recreation Command will sponsor a Texas hold 'em tournament at the Arsenal Club, 3055 Rodman Ave., Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Lunch is at noon; tournament at 1 p.m. Top eight finishers will get prizes, including non-cash gift cards, and trophies. The $40 entry fee includes lunch. Enter at the Rock Island gate. Call (309) 782-6319 for reservations. Walk-ins will be accepted if space is available. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Open house - The Silvis Horticulture Education Center, 651 1st Ave. N., will hold an open house from 1-4 p.m. Demonstrations on transplanting and the environment controls will be given. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Come and Scrap with Me - St. Matthew Church, 115 W. 12th Ave., Milan, will hold a Come and Scrap with Me scrapbooking event from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. It will include crafts, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, food, and more. Admission is $12; $10 in advance. Proceeds will go to the youth group to attend the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this summer. Call (309) 738-9618 or (309) 644-0643 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Spring membership brunch (Republican Women of Henry County) - The Republican Women of Henry County will hold the spring membership brunch at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, 541 E. North St., Geneseo. Learn the group's plans, including the annual dessert auction at the Henry County Lincoln Day Dinner on April 10, the Marjabelle Stewart Memorial Scholarship, and other events. The group is also circulating petitions for the Illinois Fair Map Amendment proposal. Call (309) 944-6463 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Spatterdash - Spatterdash will play at 9:30 p.m. at Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 Brady St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-5997 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • First Day of Spring - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will celebrate the First Day of Spring from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Plant seeds and make tissue paper flowers. Free with admission ($6; $4 for ages 60 and up, active military personnel, spouse, and children residing in the household; free for ages 1 and under). Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Coffee-tastings with Café del Sol Roasting - , Coffee-tastings with Café del Sol Roasting, 9 a.m.-noon, New Pioneer Co-Op, 22 South Van Buren St., Iowa City, and 1101 2nd Street, Coralville. Call (800) 804-4237 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Who Cares - Who Cares will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabanas, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • CONTINUING EVENTS
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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
  • Tredway Library, Augustana: Silent Influences: Photographs by Hunt Harris - Silent Influences: Photographs by Hunt Harris will be on display through May 23 at the Brew by the Slough coffeeshop, Tredway Library, Augustana College, 3435 9 1/2 Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7206 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • 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,
  • 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
  • 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,
  • 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
  • Scott County Library: Diane Michele Wall - Works by Diane Michele Wall are on exhibit during open hours through March 27 at the Scott County Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge. Call (563) 285-4794 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • 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
  • Major Art and Hobby: Heartland Central Model Railroad Club open house - A Heartland Central Model Railroad Club open house will run from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Major Art and Hobby, 201 E. 2nd St., Davenport. It is an HO-scale train exhibit with steam and diesel replicas, rolling stock, and scenery from the late 1930s to the 1950s. Call (563) 323-9042 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • 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
  • 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
  • MidCoast at Bucktown: Pour Out the Sky - Pour Out the Sky, an exhibit by Matt Pulford, is on exhibit through April 30 at MidCoast at Bucktown, 225 E. 2nd St., Ste. 204, Davenport. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • T.G.I. Fridays: Art show/sale for Habitat for Humanity - T.G.I. Fridays, 5270 Elmore Ave., Davenport, will host an art show/sale for Habitat for Humanity. 100% of donations and 25% of artwork sale proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities. Call (563) 441-7944 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, March 1, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., will be a Girl Scouts display by Kathy Vercautren; Bob Graham's collection of juggling objects, and an artwork display by the Henry County Christian Home Educators. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: It's Not Easy Being Green - The Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will host the exhibit It's Not Easy Being Green. The Art Collective artists are Naidine D'Angelo, Judy Gray, Bonnie Grebner, Sheryl Lammers, Brent Langley, Nancy Lindsey, Lori Miller, Andi Naab, Amy Nielsen, Jay Stratton, Bill Wohlford, and Ellonyia Yenney. 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 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, March 2, 2010 to Friday, April 30, 2010
  • Quad City Arts Center: Labyrinth - Labyrinth, an exhibit of paintings by Diane Naylor, aluminum vessels by Louise Rauh, and ceramic sculptures by Elizabeth Shriver, is at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island. The exhibition will run through April 9. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 793-1213, ext. 109 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Black Hawk College: Bill Wohlford - Mixed media sculptures by Bill Wohlford are at the ArtSpace Gallery, Room 131, Building 4, Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, through March 26. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call (309) 796-5465 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • IMAX Theatre: Hubble 3D - Hubble 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, March 19, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010