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EVENTS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 15, 2010
  • 100 Saints You Should Know (drama) - New Ground Theatre will present 100 Saints You Should Know by Kate Fodor at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. There will be wine and discussion with the actors after the shows on July 9 and 10. Tickets are $15; $12 for students and ages 55 and up. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. MAP
    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
  • Steady Rollin' Blues Band - The Steady Rollin' Blues Band will play from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-9457 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Thursday,
  • Legends of Flight 3D (Martinis to the MAX) - Martinis to the MAX at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, is an after-work party featuring hors d'oeuvres, a martini, and the film Legends of Flight 3D. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; film is shown at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20; $15 for members. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. the Tuesday prior; call (563) 324-1054, ext. 258 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Turn for the Nurse (crime farce) - The Richmond Hill Players will present the crime farce A Turn for the Nurse by Rick Abbot at the Barn Theater, HK Robinson Drive and S. Stewart St., Geneseo. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $8 Thursday; $10 Friday-Sunday. On July 11, St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church will hold a reception at 6:30 p.m. with dessert and raffle to benefit children's charities in Africa. Call (309) 944-2244 for details, or reserve tickets online. MAP
    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
  • Grease (musical) - Quad City Music Guild will present the musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey at Prospect Park Theater, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; $10 for children. Call (309) 762-6610 for details. MAP
    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
  • Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead (parody) - Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 N. Harrison St., Davenport, will present the parody Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. Royal. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20; $18 in advance; $15 for students; "pay what you can" on July 14. Call (563) 449-6371 or email for details. MAP
    Wednesday, July 14, 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
  • Mercer County Fair - The Mercer County Fair will be held at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, SW 12th Ave. and Ill. 17, Aledo. See the daily schedule, the grandstand schedule, and the 4-H schedule for details, or call (309) 582-2350 or email. MAP
    Tuesday, July 13, 2010 to Saturday, July 17, 2010
  • The River’s Giant Liquid Escalators (Channel Cat Talk) - The River’s Giant Liquid Escalators (Channel Cat Talk) , 9-10:45 a.m., Celebration Belle Landing, 2501 E. River Drive, Moline. $12. Call (563) 322-2969 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, July 13, 2010; Thursday, July 15, 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
  • Fashion show - A fashion show will begin at 5:30 p.m. at John Taylor Salon and Day Spa, 4102 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island. Miss Iowa and Miss Iowa Contestants will model hair, makeup, nails, and fashion. A panel of fashion experts and a former runway model will judge. The spa is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Call (309) 786-7090 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Thaddeus Rex (children's musician) - Children's musician Thaddeus Rex will perform at 10 a.m. at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Call (309) 732-7360 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Auditions for The Tragedy of Sarah Klein - The Internet Players will hold auditions for The Tragedy of Sarah Klein from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 2805 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Needed are strong male and female actors to play in Fortune 500 executives. The show will open Sept. 16. All positions will be paid. Email for details or alternative audition times. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lake County Captains - Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lake County Captains, 7 p.m., Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 322-6348 for details. MAP
    Wednesday, July 14, 2010; Thursday, July 15, 2010; Friday, July 16, 2010
  • Main Street Farmers Market - Main Street Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m., 700 block of 15th Avenue, East Moline. Call (563) 940-7029 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Thursday
  • Project Chocolate fundraiser for AIDS Project Quad Cities - A Project Chocolate fundraiser for AIDS Project Quad Cities will be held from 5-8:30 p.m. at Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. It is a runway and tasting event. Local celebrities will judge chocolate creations. There also will be entertainment, a raffle, and a cash bar. Tickets are $35; $60 per couple. Proceeds will benefit moms and babies who are at risk for HIV sero-conversion. Call (309) 762-5433 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Jimmy Valentine Quintet (Moline Centre Main Street concert) - The Jimmy Valentine Quintet will play for the Moline Centre Main Street concert from 7-8:30 p.m. at Bass Street Landing, 17th St. and River Drive, Moline. Bring chairs. Call (309) 524-2054 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Lustre King Quartet - The Lustre King Quartet will play at Cabanas, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details. MAP
    Every Thursday,
  • Guitar workshop with Andy McKee - A guitar workshop with Andy McKee will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Bring a stuffed animal and be a "pet vet" - Bring a stuffed animal and be a "pet vet" at 10 a.m. at the Silvis Library, 105 8th St. Call (309) 755-3393 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Thaddeus Rex (children's musician) - Children's musician Thaddeus Rex will perform at 6:30 p.m. in the Healing Gardens, Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf. There also will be an ice cream social. Bring chairs or blankets. Rain location is the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call (563) 344-4175 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Thaddeus Rex (children's musician workshop, grades K-6) - Children's musician Thaddeus Rex will give a workshop for students in grades K-6 at 2 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Registration required; call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Outsiders (film, ages 12 and up) - The Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., will show The Outsiders for ages 12 and up at 6 p.m. Free popcorn will be provided. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Dan Wardell's Reading Road Trip - Dan Wardell's Reading Road Trip will visit the Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., with programs at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Call (563) 285-4794 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Balloon Magic with Rick - Balloon Magic with Rick will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Colona Library, 911 1st St. Call (309) 792-0548 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Homemade ice cream social and supper - Swedona Lutheran Church, 1493 Knoxville Road, Lynn Center, will hold the annual homemade ice cream social and supper from 5-7:30 p.m. Southern Grace will provide music. Bring chairs. Menu includes barbecues, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, and hot dogs and chips for kids. Ice cream is available for purchase by the quart or half gallon. Call (309) 476-8411 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Squabbles (preview night) - See a preview of the comedy Squabbles by Marshall Karp at Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or order online. MAP
    Wednesday, July 14, 2010; Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Andy McKee and Johnny Dickinson - Andy McKee and Johnny Dickinson will perform at 8 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $15. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Homemade ice cream social - Church of the Cross United Methodist Church, 22621 Ill. 2 and Ill. 92, Port Byron, will hold the annual homemade ice cream social from 4-7 p.m. Menu also includes barbecue, potato salad, baked beans, homemade pies and cakes, and beverages. Carryouts are available. Call (309) 523-2265 or (309) 792-0346 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Comedians Larry "Uncle Lar" Reeb, Mike Lebovitz - Comedians Larry "Uncle Lar" Reeb and Mike Lebovitz will perform at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Tickets are $10 (buy one, get one free Thursday). Larry's show is "rated R." Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010 to Saturday, July 17, 2010
  • Live Lunch with Christopher Bell - Have a Live Lunch with Christopher Bell at noon 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
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Metro Arts Showcase - The Metro Arts Showcase will be held from 5-8 p.m. in Arts Alley, next to the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island. It will feature a reception, photos, sculptures, readings of micro-fiction, and dance performances. Call (309) 793-1213 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Bix Youth Band - The Bix Youth Band will play at 7 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Mississippi River at 17th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-2132 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Youth Orchestra and String Ensemble audition clinics - The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will hold Youth Orchestra and String Ensemble audition clinics at Grace Evangelical Free Church, 5520 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Get professional coaching on the required musical excerpts for auditions, which will be held Aug. 7, 9, 10, 14, and 15. Times for the Youth Orchestra are 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; times for the String Ensemble are 1-2 p.m. If unsure which group you should play with, come to both clinics. Bring a wire music stand. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Door County Cherries - Door County Cherries, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Freight House Farmers' Market, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Palm Tree Pat's is bringing back Door County cherries to the Quad-Cities. Now taking pre-orders for sweetened and unsweetened cherries to be delivered to the Freight House Farmer's Market on Saturday, July 17. Call (563) 888-2235 for details. MAP
    Wednesday, July 14, 2010 to Saturday, July 17, 2010
  • public meetings - A list of today's public meetings.
    Thursday, July 15, 2010
  • Adaptive Rowing (George Cuddy) - George Cuddy will speak on Adaptive Rowing at 7 p.m. at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Call (309) 524-2440 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, July 15, 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
  • Quad City Arts Center: Johnson and Meinecke - Paintings by Shawn Johnson and clay sculptures by Joseph Meinecke are on exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from July 9-Aug. 13. 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,
  • 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
  • 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,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Flamingo Follies - Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will host the Flamingo Follies exhibit, with artistically altered lawn flamingos, through Aug. 6. 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
    Sunday, July 4, 2010 to Friday, August 6, 2010
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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
  • 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,
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Kottal and Casto - Oil paintings by Julia Kottal and ceramic sculptures by Andrew Casto are on exhibit at the Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200 69th Ave., Moline. 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, July 9, 2010 to Sunday, August 29, 2010
  • 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,