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EVENTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 02, 2010

Smooth Groove - Smooth Groove will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino and Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Call (309) 756-4600 for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010; Saturday, July 3, 2010

Whodunit...The Musical - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present Whodunit...The Musical by Ed Dixon from May 28-July 10. 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,

Night Crew - The Night Crew, featuring members of The Night People, will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabanas, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details. MAP

Every Friday,

Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, and Jessica Jarrell - Justin Bieber, Sean Kingston, and Jessica Jarrell will perform at 7 p.m. at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Tickets are $62, $52, and $42. Call (800) 745-3000 for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Faith scrapbooking, reading, and discussion - Riverside United Methodist Church, 712 16th St., Moline, will hold faith scrapbooking, reading, and discussion from 6-11 p.m. There will be scrapbooking tools to use and purchase. Cost is $5. Call (309) 764-6721 or email for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Independence Weekend fundraiser for Wings (ages 19 and under) - An Independence Weekend fundraiser for Wings for ages 19 and under will go on from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Moline Club, 513 16th St., Moline. There will be a dance contest with cash prizes. Admission is $5. Wings is a mentored leadership program for youth ages 16-17. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes (musical revue) - Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, a musical revue featuring Jason Petty, is at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 1 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Thursday; 7:15 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The show is preceded by a buffet at 6 p.m. (noon for the matinee). Tickets are $46.28 evening; $40.56 matinee. Call (309) 786-7733 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Saturday, July 3, 2010

IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival - The 26th annual IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival will be held at LeClaire Park, 400 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport. See the lineup online. Music starts at 5 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $15 Friday and Sunday; $25 advance weekend; free July 3; free for ages 14 and under with ticketed adult. Call (563) 322-5837 for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010 to Sunday, July 4, 2010

Midsummer Night's Dream (comedy, Genesius Guild) - Genesius Guild will present the comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 38th St. and 11th Ave., Rock Island. Email for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010; Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 2010; Saturday, July 10, 2010; Sunday, July 11, 2010

Deutsche Polka Band - The Deutsche Polka Band will play at 7:30 p.m. at the Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Veterans' Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St. There will be an ice cream social. Call (563) 344-4113 for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Planet 51 (film) - Planet 51 is the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union Summer Stay-cation movie at 8 p.m. at Marquette Park, 3200 Marquette St., Davenport. Bring chairs or blankets. Call (563) 326-7812 for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Tours of Colonel Davenport House - Tours of Colonel Davenport House, noon-4 p.m., Colonel Davenport House, north shore, Arsenal Island. $5; $3 for seniors, students; $10 for families. Call (563) 388-9657 or email for details.

Thursday, July 1, 2010; Friday, July 2, 2010; Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 2010; Thursday, July 8, 2010; Friday, July 9, 2010; Saturday, July 10, 2010; Sunday, July 11, 2010; Thursday, July 15, 2010; Friday, July 16, 2010; Saturday, July 17, 2010; Sunday, July 18, 2010; Thursday, July 22, 2010; Friday, July 23, 2010; Saturday, July 24, 2010; Sunday, July 25, 2010; Thursday, July 29, 2010; Friday, July 30, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010

RevHard Midnight Mayhem Street Drags - RevHard Midnight Mayhem Street Drags, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Illinois 84 N., Cordova. Call (309) 654-2110 for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Pool party with live music - Hillcrest Resort, 16260 E. 350th St., Orion, will host a pool party with live music from 7 p.m.-midnight. Cost is $5-$10, and includes all-you-can-eat chicken or catfish. Call (309) 526-8700 or email for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010; Friday, July 30, 2010; Friday, August 13, 2010

Rummage and bake sale - Salem Lutheran Church, 1724 15th St., Moline, will hold a rummage and bake sale. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. Call (309) 764-5614 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Saturday, July 3, 2010

Midwest Jalopies - Midwest Jalopies, Davenport Speedway, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-5338 or email for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Jim Cook Band - The Jim Cook Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Legends Bar & Grille, 201 E. Main St., Aledo. Call (309) 582-9966 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Chorus Line (film) - The Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., will show A Chorus Line at 2 p.m. Free popcorn and lemonade will be served. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Build a Sandy Beach with Professor H20 - Build a Sandy Beach with Professor H20 will include activities for children at 1 p.m. at the Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Bix: The Davenport Album (Gerri Bowers, brown bag lunch) - Gerri Bowers will speak on the genealogical research involved in writing Bix: The Davenport Album, a book on which she collaborated with Rich Johnson, at a brown bag lunch program at noon at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1410 or email to register. FREE. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Blakes, Maylane, and Boutros - The Blakes, Maylane, and Boutros will play at 9 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $5. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP

Friday, July 2, 2010

Dwight York, Ed Zipper - Penguin's Comedy Club will present its final show at a different location. Dwight York and Ed Zipper will perform at the Holiday Inn, 909 Middle Road, Bettendorf. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 7 p.m. Saturday. Passes will be honored. Tickets are $10. Proceeds will go to the comics. Call (563) 324-5233 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Saturday, July 3, 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,

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,

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: 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

Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Gayle Rein's Mary Hoyer doll (circa 1950) with handmade clothes and paper dolls, garden-themed items by the Geneseo Garden Club, and summer reading program "Scare up a Good Book" artwork. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Family Museum: Prehistoric Playground - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will host the Prehistoric Playground exhibit of animatronic dinosaurs and a variety of activities. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $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, May 22, 2010 to Sunday, September 5, 2010

Figge Museum: Scale: Ceramic Forms and Photographic Landscapes - Scale: Ceramic Forms and Photographic Landscapes, with works by Gerry Eskin, is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from June 6-Aug. 29. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP

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

Figge Museum: University of Iowa School of Art MFA Exhibition - The University of Iowa School of Art MFA Exhibition will be held through Aug. 15 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Works include painting, sculpture, printmaking, design, intermedia, metals, ceramics, and photography. 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: Global Currents: The John Deere Art Collection - Global Currents: The John Deere Art Collection is on exhibit at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from April 24-Oct. 24. 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 or email for details. MAP

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

Vander Veer Botanical Park: In the Garden with Eric Carle - In the Garden with Eric Carle is on display through Sept. 26 at Vander Veer Botanical Park and Conservatory, 215 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Admission is $1; free for ages 16 and under and on Tuesdays. Call (563) 323-3298 for details. MAP

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

Rock Island Library: Bina Mapflies - The Bina Mapflies exhibit of works by Delores De Wilde Bina is at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., from May 3-June 30. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

IMAX Theatre: How to Train Your Dragon 3D - How to Train Your Dragon 3D 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, June 18, 2010 to Thursday, July 15, 2010

IMAX Theatre: Shrek Forever After 3D - Shrek Forever After 3D 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, May 21, 2010 to Thursday, July 15, 2010

Figge Museum: 10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program - 10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program is on exhibit from May 29-Aug. 15 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. 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, ext. 2045 or email for details. MAP

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

Quad City Arts Center: Bartel, Sawan, and Sailer - Works by Elizabeth Bartel, Zach Sawan, and Stephanie Sailer are on exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from May 28-July 2. Gallery 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,

Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Letterforms as Paramount - Letterforms as Paramount, featuring works by the Rev. Edward Catich, runs from June 2-July 23 at the Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. Works will include research journals, slates, broadsides, plaster casts, and rubbings. Gallery hours are noon-5 p.m. Call (563) 209-1287 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,

Blank Canvas: Scott Community College exhibit - An exhibit of works by Scott Community College students is at Blank Canvas Studio Gallery, 822 1/2 15th Ave., East Moline, from June 4-July 2. Gallery hours are 1-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Works include photography, sculpture, ink drawings, and mixed media. Call (563) 271-9740 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 150 species. 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. Admission is $6; $5.50 for ages 62 and up, $5 for ages 3-17; free for members and ages 2 and under. Call (309) 799-5107 or email for details. MAP

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 to Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Bettendorf Library: Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974 - Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974 is on exhibit June 4-July 31 at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Call (563) 333-6241 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center - Whitewater Junction Family 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. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays. Daily admission is $7; ages 2 and under free with paid adult. See the website for special events and coupons, or call (309) 732-7437. MAP

Saturday, May 29, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010

Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center - Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center, 2220 23rd St., Bettendorf, is open from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. 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. Visitors may bring a chair or lounge. Concessions available. Costs of admission and passes vary; see the website for rates. Call (563) 344-4124 for details. MAP

Monday, May 31, 2010 to Sunday, August 15, 2010

Riverside Aquatic Center - Riverside Aquatic Center, 3300 5th Ave., Moline, features a zero-depth pool, heated water, sand volleyball courts, a water playground, and slides. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; noon-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. See the website for admission and details, or call (309) 797-0788. MAP

Saturday, May 29, 2010 to Sunday, August 15, 2010

Geneseo Art League Gallery: Pauline Swanson - Works by Pauline Swanson will be on exhibit this month at the Geneseo Art League Gallery, 113 N. State St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Call (309) 944-4402 for details. MAP

Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery: Trent Foltz - Photography by Trent Foltz is 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.-6:30 p.m. Call (563) 322-3911, ext. 120 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, August 6, 2010

MidCoast at the i wireless: Carol Boerckel - Watercolors by Carol Boerckel are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP

Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, July 30, 2010

MidCoast at Centre Station: David Genac and Twin Rivers Photography - Photography by David Genac and Twin Rivers Photography is 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

Saturday, June 5, 2010 to Friday, July 30, 2010

Putnam Museum: Take Flight: Aviation, Up Close and Personal - The exhibit Take Flight: Aviation, Up Close and Personal 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 $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

Friday, June 18, 2010 to Monday, September 6, 2010

IMAX Theatre: Legends of Flight 3D - Legends of Flight 3D 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, June 18, 2010 to Sunday, October 17, 2010

Moline Library: A Splash Back in History - A Splash Back in History is on exhibit through July 31 at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. It illustrates the history of the Deere-Wiman House swimming pool through photographs and artifacts. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 524-2470 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Bettendorf Library: Journey: A Meditation on Slavery and St. Ambrose University - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will host the photography exhibit Journey: A Meditation on Slavery by Ann Hailey, and drawings by St. Ambrose University students. Civil Rights memorabilia also will be on exhibit. Hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Quad City Botanical Center: Hershbarger and Rivers - Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will exhibit photographs by Megan Hershbarger and Ryan Rivers. 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

Thursday, July 1, 2010 to Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit this month at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Nancy Lund's birdhouse collection, Vanessa DeShane's antique cameras, and "Scare Up a Good Book"-themed art. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP

Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,