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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, JULY 03, 2010
  • TRI - TRI will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Call (309) 799-7515 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 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,
  • Blooming day lily sale - The Friends of Riverside Park Gardens will hold a blooming day lily sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Garden Center and Greenhouse, 3400 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 764-1002 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 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
  • Red, White & Boom! - Red, White & Boom! will be held in downtown Rock Island and Davenport. Festivities will begin at 1 p.m. in Davenport. Family activities begin at 6 p.m. in Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport. Playground, inflatables, and entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. at the grand opening of Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island. There will be live music on both sides of the river. Fireworks over the river will be at 9:30 p.m. Davenport Citibus will provide free service after the fireworks. See the schedule online. FREE.
    Saturday, July 3, 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
  • Eastern Iowa Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association's Star-Spangled Shootout - The Eastern Iowa Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association's Star-Spangled Shootout will start at 9 a.m. at Schone's Friendship Farm, 15711 13th St., Milan. There will be a potluck on Saturday night; bring a dish to share. Call (309) 787-9422 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 2010
  • Fireworks - There will be fireworks at dusk at Richmond Hill Park, HK Robinson Drive and South Stewart St., Geneseo. Rain date is Sunday. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Independence Day celebration and fireworks - The annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks will be held in Camden Park, U.S. 67, Milan. Vendors will set up in late afternoon; fireworks start at dusk. Bring blankets or chairs. Call (309) 787-8510 for details. Rain date is Sunday. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Fireworks at The Quarter - Fireworks at The Quarter will begin at dusk at 101 Beacon Harbor Parkway, East Moline. Deadroots will play at 7 p.m. The MAVA Color Guard and National Anthem will be at 9 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. Listen to music with the fireworks at 91.1 FM. Parking is available at John Deere Harvester Works; shuttle starts at 6:30 p.m. Bring chairs. Call (309) 752-1597 for details. Rain date is Monday. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Lighted boat parade - Biscuits Bar and Grill, 600 W. Front St., Buffalo, will hold a lighted boat parade at 8:30 p.m. There also will be kids' games, an inner tube race (bring own inner tube), and food. Call (563) 370-6493 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Hennepin Canal Then and Now (Riverine Walk) - Hennepin Canal Then and Now (Riverine Walk), 9-10:30 a.m., Meet at Lock 31 Recreation Area - 1.25 miles west off U.S. 67 on Big Island Road, Milan . $5. Call (563) 322-2969 or email for details.
    Saturday, July 3, 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
  • Galva Freedom Fest - The Galva Freedom Fest will be held from 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Festivities will include food, music, entertainment, games, raffles, antique tractors, and tractor pulls. On Sunday, the parade will be at 2 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. in the park. Saturday's schedule and Sunday's schedule are online. Call (309) 932-2555 or email for details. FREE.
    Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 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
  • Recycled Float Race - There will be a Recycled Float Race at Potter's Lake, Sunset Park 18th Ave. and Sunset Road, from 9-11 a.m.; cost to compete is $10. Call (309) 732-7275 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Kung Fu Panda (film) - Kung Fu Panda is the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union Summer Stay-cation movie at dusk in the village square, Prophetstown. Bring chairs or blankets. FREE.
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Fourth of July celebration - The Fourth of July celebration in Prophetstown will include a band and a 5K and 1-mile fun run in the park district on Saturday; call (815) 537-2093 for details. On Sunday, there will be a 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the morning, a horseshoe tournament at 10 a.m., and kids' games at 2 p.m. The Lions' fireworks will be held on Sunday at the State Park, E. Riverside Drive and Park Ave. Call (815) 537-5139 for details. FREE.
    Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 2010
  • Rock 'n' Roll Party in the Streets (4th and 20, Crossroads, Wicked Nature, First Impression) - The annual Rock 'n' Roll Party in the Streets will go on from 5 p.m.-midnight at Racer's Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. Bands will include 4th and 20, Crossroads, Wicked Nature, and First Impression. There also will be a bags tournament. Call (309) 755-8131 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Buffalo Days - Buffalo Days will be held at City Park and include live music, games, a family fishing derby, horseshoe tournament, petting zoo, and an antique car/motorcycle/boat/lawnmower show. Fireworks and a boat parade are on Saturday at dusk on the riverfront. The parade is on Sunday at 2 p.m. See the schedule online. Call (563) 381-2226 for details. FREE.
    Saturday, July 3, 2010; Sunday, July 4, 2010
  • Fireworks - Fireworks will begin at dusk at Lake Matherville, off U.S. 67 south of Milan. Call (309) 754-8814 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Time-Span Band - The Time-Span Band will play at 8 p.m. at Cabanas, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Seven - Seven will play from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at Rockin' Ham Bar & Grille, 1334 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Cover is $3. Call (563) 322-4944 for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 29, 2010; Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Tour of Locks and Dam 15 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer a tour of Lock and Dam 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning at the Mississippi River Visitor Center on the west end of Arsenal Island. Ages 17 and up must have a photo ID. Walking is part of the tour; wear shoes enclosed both front and back (no sandals or clogs). Vehicles are subject to search; allow 15 minutes extra. Advance registration is required; call (309) 794-5338. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday, Saturday,
  • 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
  • 3rd Hand Band - The 3rd Hand 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
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Boomerang Fun (Kendall Davis) - Kendall Davis will present Boomerang Fun at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner, 16123 IL-84 N, East Moline. Call (309) 794-5338 or (815) 259-3628 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Paint for Pages - Paint for Pages, a benefit for the Lorene Evans Watts Memorial Fund for Children's Materials, will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. (enter at the ground-floor handicapped accessible entrance on the south side; look for the bronze portico). It will include a sale and silent auction of artworks by Ms. Watts and others. Also, former AFL player Booker Edgerson will sign autographs. Light refreshments will be available. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Yankee Doodle Dandy (film) - Genesis Health System will present the film Yankee Doodle Dandy at 6 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-7477, ext. 267 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • "Indie" Pendence Day Fest (Black Diamond Heavies, .357 String Band, Whitey Morgan and The 78's, The Afterdarks, and Mondo Drag) - Black Diamond Heavies, .357 String Band, Whitey Morgan and The 78's, The Afterdarks, and Mondo Drag will perform for an "Indie" Pendence Day Fest at 6 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. It will be an all-ages outside show, weather permitting. Admission is $12; $10 in advance. Burlesque le' Moustache will host an afterparty for ages 21 and up. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Annie (film, Sing-Along Saturday) - The Davenport Library, 321 Main St., will show Annie with subtitled songs at 1 p.m. for Sing-Along Saturday. Sing and dance during the film. Free popcorn will be served. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Faithful Feet 5K charity run/walk and fun run - The Faithful Feet 5K charity run/walk and fun run will begin and end at St. Malachy Catholic Church, 595 E. Ogden Ave., Geneseo. The 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m.; the 1/2-mile children's fun run at 9:30 a.m. Entry fee for the 5K is $25 ($20 before June 15); for the fun run: $15 ($10 before June 15). Proceeds will benefit the Geneseo Food Pantry. Call (309) 912-1861 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Lynn Allen - Lynn Allen will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Toucan's Outdoor Grille-n-Cantina, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. There is a $5 fee for parking. Call (309) 787-1117 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Mr. U.S. Grant: A Man and a Patriot! (one-man show) - Mr. U.S. Grant: A Man and a Patriot!, a one-man show with Dan Haughey, will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church, 1201 13th St., Moline. A free-will offering to benefit American veterans will be accepted. Call (309) 764-0619 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Backdoor Independent Film Cafe Film Festival - The Backdoor Independent Film Cafe Film Festival will be held at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. The films are Beneath Clouds at noon and 2 p.m.; Helen at noon and 4 p.m.; 35 Shots of Rum at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.; Beeswax and Dear Lemon Lima at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 for each film; $7 in advance; $30 for all five films. Call (563) 326-1333 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Knockoffs - The Knockoffs will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., at Beer Belly's, 1704 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 721-7000 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Lighted parade and fireworks - A lighted parade and fireworks will begin at dusk at Orion High School, 1100 13th St. Rain date is July 5. Call (309) 526-3361 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Beer tent and hog roast - A beer tent and hog roast will be set up from 4-9 p.m. in Village Park, 108 State St., Carbon Cliff. Proceeds will benefit the Carbon Cliff Volunteer Fire Department. Call (309) 796-6045 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010
  • Celebrate the 4th of July early - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, invites you to celebrate the 4th of July early from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Make handmade poppers. 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, 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
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • Putnam Museum: Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway - Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway is on exhibit 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, students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010 to Sunday, September 26, 2010
  • 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,
  • MidCoast Gallery West: Cole Butler - Multimedia works by Cole Butler are on exhibit through Aug. 28 at MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • MidCoast at the RiverCenter: Robert and Linda Scarth - Photography by Robert and Linda Scarth is on exhibit through Aug. 28 at MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 3, 2010 to Saturday, August 28, 2010
  • MidCoast at Bucktown: Banks and Rathje - Mixed media works by Steve Banks and Terry Rathje are on exhibit through Aug. 28 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,

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