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EVENTS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 22, 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,

Career vs. Family: My Journey of Balance (Women in Leadership luncheon) - Business leader and philanthropist Jennifer Rowe will present Career vs. Family: My Journey of Balance for The Women's Connection's Women in Leadership luncheon from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard St. and N. Ripley St., Davenport. Cost is $25; $20 for members. Register online or call (309) 631-0167 by July 19. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Million-Dollar Hole-in-One golf tournament - Hillcrest Resort, 16260 E. 350th St., Orion, will hold a Million-Dollar Hole-in-One golf tournament from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Entry fee is $75. Call (309) 526-8700 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 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

Fair Race IMCA Late Models - Fair Race IMCA Late Models, 6 p.m., Quad City Speedway, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline. Call (309) 792-5030 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Moline’s Great Wall (Channel Cat Talk) - Moline’s Great Wall (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 20, 2010; Thursday, July 22, 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

Rock Island County Fair - The Rock Island County Fair will be held at the fairgrounds, Archer Drive and 42nd Ave., East Moline. See the website for the schedule. Admission is charged for grandstand events. Call (309) 796-1620 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 to Sunday, July 25, 2010

Avey Brothers - The Avey Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell, SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave., Aledo. Call (309) 582-2751 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival - The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival will be held at various locations in Davenport, including LeClaire Park, the Clarion Hotel, and The Col Ballroom. See the list of bands and venues online, or see the website or call (563) 324-7170 for details.

Thursday, July 22, 2010 to Sunday, July 25, 2010

WAR - WAR will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. Tickets are $30; $15 in advance. Call (800) 843-4753 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 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

Be a Water Hero (Steve Vacek) - Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers will present Be a Water Hero at 3:30 p.m. at the Blue Grass Library, 114 N. Mississippi St. Learn what to do when someone is drowning, and other swimming safety tips. Call (563) 381-2868 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Dani Lynn Howe Band (Moline Centre Main Street concert) - The Dani Lynn Howe Band 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 22, 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,

Johnny Beehner, Bustin Dustin (comedy) - Comedians Johnny Beehner and Bustin Dustin 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). Johnny's show is "rated PG-13." Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010 to Saturday, July 24, 2010

Davenport's Early Black Community, 1850-1920 (Senior Day) - Craig Klein of Scott Community College will present Davenport's Early Black Community, 1850-1920 at 1:30 p.m. for Senior Day at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Pastels (Creation Studio) - Judy O. Gray will give an introduction to the art of Pastels as part of the Creation Studio series from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details or to register. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Compelling Story: Davenport's Civil Rights (Arthur Pitz) - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will host A Compelling Story: Davenport's Civil Rights from 7-8:30 p.m. Davenport Civil Rights History Committee chair Arthur Pitz will speak. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Atlantis: The Lost Empire (film) - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will show Atlantis: The Lost Empire at 1:30 p.m. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Pocket Circus - Pocket Circus will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Green Rock Free Will Baptist Church, 918 2nd St., Colona. The Colona Library sponsors the program. Call (309) 792-0548 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Jews 'n' Blues with Lil' Rev - Jews 'n' Blues with Lil' Rev will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. It is part of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities' Jewish Cultural Series. Call (309) 732-7315 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Red Wanting Blue and Icy Shores - Red Wanting Blue and Icy Shores will play at 10 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $4. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Orthopaedic Specialists Sports and Wellness Expo and Bix 7 packet pickup - The Orthopaedic Specialists Sports and Wellness Expo and Bix 7 packet pickup will be held from 5-9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Late registration for the Bix 7 race will be offered on Friday. Call (563) 326-8500 for details. Also, a Carb It Up dinner will be available from 5-8 p.m. Friday for $10. Menu includes pasta, fresh vegetables, bread, cookie, and beverage. Proceeds will benefit cardiac research at Genesis Heart Institute. Reservations are required, and can be made online or by calling (563) 421-9267. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010; Friday, July 23, 2010

Books are Fun sale (East campus) - Genesis Medical Center, 1227 E. Rusholme St., Davenport, will host a Books are Fun sale from 7 a.m. Thursday-7 a.m. Friday. Books, toys, CDs, and gifts will be sold at discounted prices. Call (563) 421-7615 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010; Friday, July 23, 2010

Books are Fun sale (West campus) - Genesis Medical Center, 1401 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, will host a Books are Fun sale from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Books, toys, CDs, and gifts will be sold at discounted prices. Call (563) 421-7615 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Fulton Summer Night - Fulton Summer Night will go on from 6-8 p.m. at Den Besten Park, 10th Ave. and 1st St., Fulton. It will include food and activities. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Bix Porch Party (Don Estes and The Prairie Ramblers) - The 23rd annual Bix Porch Party will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Davenport Public Library, 321 Main St. Don Estes and The Prairie Ramblers will provide the music. Free popcorn and lemonade will be served, and hot dogs will be sold as a fundraiser for the Teen Volunteer Council. Bring chairs or blankets. Bix Jazz Festival posters will be on display inside. Call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Andy Schumm and His Gang - Andy Schumm and His Gang will play, using the Beiderbecke family piano and Bix's cornet, from 2-3 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary ice cream social (The Green River Band) - The Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary ice cream social will begin at 5 p.m. at City Park, W. Main St. and S. Center St., Geneseo. Menu includes barbecue sandwiches, pies, cakes, ice cream, and beverages. The Green River Band will play at 7 p.m. Proceeds will be used for health career scholarships. Rain location is First Lutheran Church. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Ageless, Name, East of the Wall, and Turshia - Ageless, Name, East of the Wall, and Turshia will play an all-ages show at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010

International Edsel Club rally and car show - The 42nd annual International Edsel Club rally and car show will be held at the Ramada Airport and Conference Center Hotel, 6902 27th St., Moline. Call (309) 236-1444 for details. MAP

Thursday, July 22, 2010 to Saturday, July 24, 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

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,

IMAX Theatre: Inception - Inception 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, July 16, 2010 to Saturday, September 25, 2010