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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 2010
  • Wicked Nature - Wicked Nature will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Hal's Wagon Wheel, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Call (563) 344-2516 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 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,
  • Trivia Night for the St. Ambrose Alumni Association - A Trivia Night for the St. Ambrose Alumni Association will be held at the Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard St. and N. Ripley St., Davenport. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Bring snacks; drinks may be purchased. Top three teams get cash prizes. Reservations are required. Cost is $10 per person; tables of six-eight. Proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association Welch scholarship and the Children's Campus. Call (800) 728-2586 or email for trivia reservations. Childcare is available for ages five and under (with a donation) at the Children's Campus, 1301 W. Lombard St. Reservations are required for childcare; call (563) 333-6290. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 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,
  • Zombie Survival Club - The Zombie Survival Club will meet at 3 p.m. at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St., to play zombie games and discuss books and movies. Call (309) 524-2440 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010; Saturday, May 8, 2010
  • Fire Engine Anniversary - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will celebrate the Fire Engine Anniversary from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. See a fire engine up close, meet a firefighter, learn about fire safety, and make a paper fire engine. 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 27, 2010
  • Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping (musical) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present Church Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping (book by Greta Grosch; music and lyrics by Dennis Curley and Drew Jansen) from March 26-May 22. 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,
  • 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,
  • Acoustic jam session with Steve McFate - Tim's Corner Tap, 4018 14th Ave., Rock Island, will host an acoustic jam session with Steve McFate from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. All skill and talent levels welcome. Call (309) 788-8830 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 13, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010; Saturday, April 10, 2010; Saturday, April 24, 2010
  • Todd Yohn, costarring Danny Browning - Todd Yohn, costarring Danny Browning, 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 $5. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday show and the 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday shows are $12.50; day-of-show tickets are $14.50. Call (563) 324-5233 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 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
  • Sexual Perversity in Chicago (comedy) - Sexual Perversity in Chicago, a comedy by David Mamet, will be presented at the Studio Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday-Friday; 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $6. Call (563) 333-6251 for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Pajama Game (musical) - Quad City Music Guild will present the musical The Pajama Game (music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell) at Prospect Park Theater, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; $9 for children. Call (309) 762-6610 for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 25, 2010 to Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Flower and Garden Show - The Quad Cities Conservation Alliance Flower and Garden Show will be held at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. The event will include exhibitors and seminars. Speakers will include The Mole Hunter and Veronica Lorson Fowler. Admission is $6; $1 for ages 6-16, free for ages 5 and under. Call (309) 788-5912 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 26, 2010 to Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Australian Bee Gees Show SOLD OUT - The Australian Bee Gees Show, a tribute to the group, will start at 7:30 p.m. at Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Tickets are $25; $20 for IMAGE Club members. Call (800) 477-7747 for details. The show is sold out. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • America, Amerique (drama) - America, Amerique, a play researched by Thomas Jessen Adams, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. The show is part of the Migration Project. There will be a a post-show panel discussion. Tickets are $12; $9 for faculty, staff, alumni, and seniors; $7 for non-Ambrose students; $6 for groups; free for Ambrose students with ID. Call (563) 333-6251 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Closing reception for the art show/sale for Habitat for Humanity - A closing reception for the art show/sale for Habitat for Humanity will be held at T.G.I. Fridays, 5270 Elmore Ave., Davenport. There also will be a raffle and prizes. Call (563) 441-7944 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Sidney Wingfield and Jeff Baldori (Dueling Pianos) - Sidney Wingfield and Jeff Baldori 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 26, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Live broadcast of Hamlet (opera) - Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, will host a Live in HD broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's Hamlet by Ambroise Thomas at noon. The high-definition broadcast will be transmitted via satellite from New York City. It will be subtitled. Tickets are $20, and are available at the door. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Easter egg hunt - Bethel Baptist Church, 27308 108th Ave., Port Byron, will host an Easter egg hunt from 10-11 a.m. It will include pictures, face painting, cookie decorating, games, prizes, and story time. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt - The Greater Bettendorf Community Foundation will sponsor the Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. at the Crow Creek Park soccer fields, 4800 Devils Glen Road. It will include youth, young bunny, and adult hunts. Rain date is April 3. Call (563) 823-0191 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Spring egg hunt - The annual Rock Island Parks and Recreation spring egg hunt will start at 9:30 a.m. at Lincoln Park, 38th St. and 11th Ave. There will be hunt areas for four age groups. Some eggs will contain prizes. Rain date is April 3. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night for the Family Museum - A Trivia Night for the Family Museum for ages 19 and up will be held at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Top three teams get cash prizes. There also will be a silent auction and raffles. Cost is $25 per person; teams of eight; includes food. Call (563) 344-4168 by March 23 to register. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Auditions for Art - Auditions for Art by Yasmina Reza will be held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at The Curtainbox Theatre Company and Conservatory, 2850 Eastern Ave., Ste. 200, Davenport. They need three male actors who look ages 28-55. Actors should prepare a monologue no longer than one minute, and be prepared to read from the script. Designers and a stage manager also are needed. All roles and jobs are paid. The show will run June 10-27. Call (563) 322-8504 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, March 23, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • OH BOY! A Tribute to Buddy Holly - Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 N. Harrison St., Davenport, will present OH BOY! A Tribute to Buddy Holly at 8 p.m. The revue will feature music by Buddy Holly and the Crickets, the Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens backed by a live band. Admission is $12; $10 online. Call (563) 449-6371 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 26, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • All-you-can-eat breakfast - The Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan, will serve an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Menu includes made-to-order eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, sausage, juice, and coffee. Cost is $5. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Yard sale - The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) group of Calvary Lutheran Church, 2900 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, will hold the annual yard sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Lunch will be served on Friday. Call (309) 762-5423 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 26, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • St. Ambrose University Symphonic Band Concert - The St. Ambrose University Symphonic Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 333-6001 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Mystery Under the Blue Moon (It's a Mystery show and dinner) - Mystery Under the Blue Moon, including an It's a Mystery show and dinner, will be held at the Holiday Inn, 226 17th St., Rock Island. Cocktails are at 5 p.m.; dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Menu includes prime rib, pecan-encrusted salmon, vegetarian alfredo and roasted vegetables. There also will be a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $45; $40 in advance. Proceeds will benefit DeLaCerda House, Inc. Call (309) 786-7386 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Zumba Fitness - Zumba Fitness, 8:00am, Take Action, 901 E. Kimberly Rd, Davenport. Call (757) 328-4314 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Seminar: Caring for your landscape - Seminar: Caring for your landscape, 10 a.m., Forever Green Garden Center, 125 Forevergreen Rd., Coralville. Call (319) 626-2774 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 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
  • Coffee-tastings with Café del Sol Roasting - Coffee-tastings with Café del Sol Roasting, 9 a.m.-noon, Hy-Vee, 812 S. 1st Ave., Iowa City. Call (800) 804-4237 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010 to Saturday, April 3, 2010
  • Smooth Groove - Smooth Groove will play from 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-1631 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, March 26, 2010; Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Greg Sullivan and Matt Podscheweit (musical performance) - Greg Sullivan and Matt Podscheweit will perform at 8 p.m. at Borders, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 359-7830 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Tantric - Tantric will play at 9 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Tickets are $20; $15 in advance. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Mustard Plug, Firesale, and The Agrestix - Mustard Plug, Firesale, and The Agrestix will play an all-ages show at 7 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $12. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Pelican Watch - The annual Pelican Watch will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lock and Dam 14, off Hwy. 67, Pleasant Valley. Corps of Engineers park rangers will provide spotting scopes and answer questions about the migrating birds. Call (309) 794-5338 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010; Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Illowa Orchid Society Spring Show - The 35th annual Illowa Orchid Society Spring Show will be held at Wallace's Garden Center & Greenhouse, 2605 Devil's Glen Road, Bettendorf. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. It will include vendors, displays, presentations, and advice. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010; Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • Money Shot - Money Shot will play from 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. at Racer's Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. Cover is $3. Call (309) 755-8131 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Mommy's Little Monster - Mommy's Little Monster will play at 9 p.m. at Crabby's Bar and Grill, 826 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Call (309) 799-5532 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Guilherme Vincens (guitarist) - Brazilian guitarist Guilherme Vincens will perform at 3 p.m. at Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7236 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Tourism in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: What to Do, See and Say - Bryan Schmid will present Tourism in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: What to Do, See and Say at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with museum admission. Call (563) 322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Iowa state legislative forum - The American Associations of University Women, Davenport Business & Professional Women, Scott County Farm Bureau, and Great River Uni Serv will hold an Iowa state legislative forum at 10:30 a.m. at the Mississippi Area Bend Education Agency, 721 21st St., Bettendorf. Have coffee and conversation with your local legislators. Call (563) 359-1371 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Environmental Film Festival (five movies and filmmaking workshop) - The Eagle View Group/Sierra Club will present the Environmental Film Festival from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Olin Center, Augustana College, 733 35th St., Rock Island. The schedule includes Fresh (10:30 a.m.), No Impact Man (noon), Dirt (2 p.m.), A Sea Change (4 p.m.), and Coal Country (6 p.m.). There also will be a filmmaking workshop at 2 p.m. with Ange Glade. Call (309) 762-9588 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Fifth of Country - Fifth of Country will play from 7-11 p.m. at the Eagles Club, 5103 11th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 788-2743 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Minda Powers-Douglas book-signing ("Images of America: Chippiannock Cemetery") - Minda Powers-Douglas will sign her book Images of America: Chippiannock Cemetery at 2 p.m. at Borders, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 359-7830 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night - A Trivia Night will be held at Colona United Methodist Church, 1709 Cleveland Road. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Top two teams get cash prizes. Bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol); barbecue sandwiches, soup, chips, dessert, pop, and water will be for sale. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Proceeds will go toward a week-long work-camp trip to Hamilton, Ohio in July. Call (309) 792-1661 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Alleman Catholic High School Heritage Ball: A Night to Treasure (Cosmic will play) - The Alleman Catholic High School Heritage Ball: A Night to Treasure will be held at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Doors open at 4:45 p.m.; dinner is at 5:45 p.m. Menu includes duck rillette, citrus salad, tomato tartar, haricot verte salad, frisee, braised short ribs, lobster, carrots, parsnips, turnips, warm potato salad, rolls, butter, coffee, tea, milk, cream puffs, and pistachio ice cream (vegetarian meals also available). Cosmic will play for the dance from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. There also will be hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions and a dream house raffle. Tickets are $70 (dinner); $45 (dance); $35 (dance in advance). Call (309) 786-8661 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • RocketPark - RocketPark will play at Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 Brady St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-5997 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night - American Legion Post 246, 1623 15th St., Moline, will hold a Trivia Night. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Proceeds will support veterans' issues. Call (309) 762-1126, ext. 1 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Pancake breakfast for girls' volleyball and basketball - A pancake breakfast for girls' volleyball and basketball will be served from 7-11 a.m. at the Rock Island Evening Lions Club, 4329 8th Ave. Cost is $5. Call (309) 793-5915 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night for Friends of Moline Girls' Softball - The fifth annual Trivia Night for Friends of Moline Girls' Softball will be held at the Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. There also will be door prizes, 50/50 drawings, and raffles. Call (309) 799-7514 for details or reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night for Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma - A Trivia Night for Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma will be held at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Top two teams get prizes. There also will be door prizes and a raffle. Bring snacks. Cost is $10 per person. Proceeds will be used for grants to students majoring in education. Call (309) 236-7881 or (309) 788-8348 for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • All-you-can-eat chili supper - The Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs Region 4 will serve an all-you-can-eat chili supper at 6 p.m. at Stooge's Saloon, 908 3rd St., Orion. Cost is $5; $3 for ages 12 and under. Proceeds will go toward snowmobile safety education and trail preservation. Call (309) 526-3050 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night - Aspen Rehab and Health Care, 1403 9th Ave., Silvis, will hold a Trivia Night at 7 p.m. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. There also will be prizes and a raffle. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Proceeds will benefit the resident fund. Call (309) 796-2600 for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Trivia Night for Quad City Cannons Baseball - A Trivia Night for Quad City Cannons Baseball will be held at The Rock, 302 1st St., Coal Valley. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; trivia is from 7-10 p.m. The top team gets a cash prize. Mulligans will be available. Bring snacks; drinks must be purchased. There also will be a 50/50 drawing. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Call (563) 340-1570 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Fish and chicken fry - New Boston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance will hold a fish and chicken fry from 4-7 p.m. at the Fire Station, 602 Broadway St. Menu includes fish, chicken, homemade potato salad, and baked beans. Cost is by donation. There also will be a bake sale, silent auction, and a 50/50 drawing. Carryouts will be available. Proceeds will go toward training and equipment. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Walk for Epilepsy - A Walk for Epilepsy will be held from 9-11 a.m. in VonMaur court, SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline. Donations will go toward Quad-Cities epilepsy programs and services. Call (309) 373-0377 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Moline Boosters Club spring apparel sale - A Moline Boosters Club spring apparel sale will go on from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Wharton Field House, 1800 20th Ave., Moline. Proceeds will support Moline athletic programs. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Hampton PTA spring vendor and craft fair - The Hampton PTA spring vendor and craft fair will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hampton School, 206 5th St. There also will be raffles. Call (309) 755-0693 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Benefit for Kassie Slagel - A benefit for Kassie Slagel will be held at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 1233, 312 Broadway St., Colona. A dinner of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert will cost $7. There also will be a karaoke contest, a silent auction, and raffles. Ms. Slagel has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Call (309) 792-8934 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Spring Fling Bazaar - New Windsor Presbyterian Church will hold a Spring Fling Bazaar from 7-10:30 a.m. It will include handmade items, morning coffee, bake sale, and trash and treasures. Proceeds will go toward youth camp and the general fund. Call (309) 667-2412 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Spring on the Hill Egg-Stravaganza - Fejervary Park, 1800 W. 12th St., Davenport, will host a Spring on the Hill Egg-Stravaganza from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. It will include bounce houses, activities, games, and free photos with the Easter Bunny. An egg hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. Call (563) 326-7812 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
  • Kidgits Club Easter Carnival - The Kidgits Club Easter Carnival, including games, activities, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Von Maur court, SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline. Membership in Kidgits Kids Club costs $5 per year. To join, go to Simon Guest Services or sign up online. Call (309) 797-9070 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 27, 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,
  • 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
  • St. Ambrose Library: Far-Flung Fibers: The Migration of Fiber and Fiber Arts - Far-Flung Fibers: The Migration of Fiber and Fiber Arts is on exhibit 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-Saturday; noon-midnight Sunday. The exhibit will include textiles, spinning, knitting, and embroidery. It is part of the Migration Project. Call (563) 333-6246 for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, March 22, 2010 to Tuesday, March 30, 2010
  • St. Ambrose Library: Around the World in a Snapshot - Around the World in a Snapshot, with photographs by faculty, staff and students, is on exhibit 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. It is part of Multicultural Week; see the complete schedule on the website. Call (563) 333-6264 for details. FREE. MAP
    Sunday, March 21, 2010 to Sunday, March 28, 2010
  • IMAX Theatre: Avatar - Avatar 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 26, 2010 to Thursday, May 20, 2010

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