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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010
  • Dramatic reading of The Lorax (Marsha Johnson) - Marsha Johnson will perform a dramatic reading of The Lorax, Dr. Seuss' book about protecting the environment, at 7 p.m. at Fisherman's Corner amphitheatre, 16123 IL-84 N, East Moline. As of July 26, this program is still planned. Call (309) 794-5338 or (815) 259-3628 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Cosmic - Cosmic will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the River House Bar and Grill, 1510 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 797-1234 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Stoneflys and Head Held High - The Stoneflys and Head Held High will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $6. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Adobanga - Adobanga will play at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Justin Morrissey and Friends - Justin Morrissey and Friends will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at 11th Street Precinct Bar and Grill, 2108 E. 11th St., Davenport. Call (563) 322-9047 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Annie (musical), Countryside Community Theatre - Countryside Community Theatre will present the musical Annie (music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and book by Thomas Meehan) at North Scott High School, 200 S. 1st St., Eldridge. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $14; $12 for ages 60 and up Friday-Saturday, $7 for ages 60 and up Thursday and Sunday; $11 for high school and under, and are available online. Call (563) 285-6228 for details. MAP
    Friday, July 23, 2010; Saturday, July 24, 2010; Sunday, July 25, 2010; Thursday, July 29, 2010; Friday, July 30, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010; Sunday, August 1, 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
  • Ecclesiazusae (comedy), Genesius Guild - Genesius Guild will present the comedy Ecclesiazusae by Aristophanes at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 38th St. and 11th Ave., Rock Island. Email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010; Sunday, August 1, 2010; Saturday, August 7, 2010; Sunday, August 8, 2010
  • Pre-Civil War Village of East Davenport (Riverine Walk) - Pre-Civil War Village of East Davenport (Riverine Walk), 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday; 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Meet at East side of Prospect Terrace Overlook, along stonewall. $5. Call (563) 322-2969 for details.
    Wednesday, July 28, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 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
  • Identity Crisis - Identity Crisis 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 31, 2010
  • Rock Camp USA concert - A Rock Camp USA concert featuring musicians ages 8-18 will be held from noon-4 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 26, 2010; Saturday, July 10, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Orion Community Band and Elvi-Beetle - The Orion Community Band will play at 7 p.m. and Elvi-Beetle, an Elvis Presley/Beatles tribute band, will perform at 8 p.m. at Central Park, 4th St. and 12th Ave., Orion. Tickets are $10; $8 in advance; $5 for ages 12 and under. Call (309) 526-8299 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 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,
  • Walking tour of downtown Davenport architecture - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will conduct a walking tour of downtown Davenport architecture from 10:30 a.m.-noon. It will conclude at the museum with a discussion of the meaning of David Chipperfield's design for the Quad-Cities. Wear comfortable shoes. Cost is $7; free for Figge members. Call (563) 326-7804, ext. 2045 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 19, 2010; Saturday, June 26, 2010; Saturday, July 10, 2010; Saturday, July 17, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010; Saturday, August 7, 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,
  • Squabbles (comedy) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the comedy Squabbles by Marshall Karp from July 16-Aug. 28. 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,
  • Mississippi Valley Paranormal Ghost Investigation - A Mississippi Valley Paranormal Ghost Investigation will begin at 7 p.m. at the East Moline Library, 740 16th St. Registration required; call (309) 755-9614 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 17, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Scott Novotny and Mike Marvell (comedy) - Comedians Scott Novotny and Mike Marvell 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). Scott's show is "rated PG-13." Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 29, 2010 to Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Illinois BBQ Festival - Hillcrest Resort, 16260 E. 350th St., Orion, will host an Illinois BBQ Festival. Friday's activities will include a golf tournament, reception, food, and adult pool party. On Saturday evening there will be a concert and dance. The cooking contest will be held on Sunday. Call (309) 526-8700 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, July 30, 2010 to Sunday, August 1, 2010
  • Rummage and garage sale - The Presbyterian Women will sponsor a rummage and garage sale at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 2312 18th Ave., Rock Island. Times are 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday. Proceeds will benefit the women's group mission and church projects. The youth group will sell food and beverages. Call (309) 794-0834 for details. MAP
    Friday, July 30, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Funktastic 5 - The Funktastic 5 will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Toucan's Cantina/Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Call (309) 787-1117 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Cheese Pizza, Hair Metal Jacket, and Brain Stew - Cheese Pizza, Hair Metal Jacket, and Brain Stew, a Green Day tribute band, will play an all-ages outdoor show (weather permitting) at 8 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $10. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Iowa Authors' Day (Jill Esbaum, Rebecca Janni, Linda Skeers, Eileen Boggess, Dori Hillestad Butler, Sarah Prineas) - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will host Iowa Authors' Day from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jill Esbaum, Rebecca Janni, Linda Skeers, Eileen Boggess, Dori Hillestad Butler, and Sarah Prineas will participate in readings, panel discussions, and signings. Three are picture book authors; three are chapter book/middle grade authors. There also will be a drawing. 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 31, 2010
  • ComedySportz Quad Cities (fundraiser for the Longfellow Elementary playground fund) - ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Parking is available west of the building. Concessions will be sold. Suggested donation is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Longfellow Elementary playground fund. Call (309) 236-6804 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, July 30, 2010; Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • St. Cecilia's Children - St. Cecilia's Children will perform from 3-5 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support the RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Portland Cello Project - The Portland Cello Project will perform from 7-9 p.m. at Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support the RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Lottery and Ondine (Backdoor Independent Film Cafe Festival) - A Backdoor Independent Film Cafe Festival will be held at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. The Lottery will be shown at 3 p.m.; Ondine at 5:15 p.m. There will be a social time between films with snacks included in ticket price; drinks sold separately. Tickets are $10 per film; $18 for both. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Benefit auction - Quad Cities Christian School, 1401 16th St., Moline, will hold a benefit auction. Preview will be at 8 a.m.; auction will start at 10 a.m. See the auction items online. The seniors will sell concessions to raise money for their mission trip. Call (309) 762-3800 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Walk the Walk to De"feet" Domestic Violence - Christian Care's Walk the Walk to De"feet" Domestic Violence will begin at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park, 3400 5th Ave., Moline. After the noncompetitive walk, pork chop sandwiches, hot dogs, ice cream, and other items will be for sale. The worship band from Bettendorf Presbyterian Church will provide music. There also will be chair massages, a puppet show, face painting, bake sale, and a silent auction. Call (309) 788-2273 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Davenport Central Boosters golf outing - A Davenport Central Boosters golf outing will begin at noon at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club, 1838 Gillespie St., Rock Island. Cost is $100. Nongolfers are invited to have dinner at the club, where there will be a silent auction. Call (563) 249-4236 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Family Fun Day - A Family Fun Day featuring entertainment and food will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 Martin Luther King Drive, Rock Island. There will be a parade at 10 a.m. Call (309) 732-2999 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Pocket Deuces - Pocket Deuces will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Call (563) 344-2516 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Rob's Ride - Rob's Ride, the fifth annual poker run for MDA/ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), will begin and end at Tweety's Hi-Way Tap, 104 N. 4th St., Keithsburg. Sign-up is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; last vehicle in by 6 p.m. Fee is $10. Part of the proceeds for this ride in memory of Robin Laughlin will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Call (309) 737-7816 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Who Cares - Who Cares will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Beer Belly's Pub, 1704 2nd Ave, Rock Island. Cover is $2. Call (309) 788-0488 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Longaberger Horizon of Hope and Breast Cancer Awareness salad luncheon - The second annual Longaberger Horizon of Hope and Breast Cancer Awareness salad luncheon will be held from noon-2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 407 12th Ave., Orion. Guests are encouraged to wear pink. The speaker will be Deanne Zurcher, honorary chair of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in the Quad-Cities. There also will be raffles. Proceeds will go to the Quad-Cities affiliate of Race for the Cure. Reservations are due by July 26. Call (309) 526-3400, (309) 738-3412, or (309) 526-8433 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Quad Cities Comic Book Convention - The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, 3020 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf. Dealers from three states specializing in new and old comic books, toys, and related collectibles will buy, sell, and trade. Call (309) 657-1599 or see the website for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Olde West Day - Olde West Day will be held from noon-4 p.m. at Wyatt Earp's Birthplace Historic House Museum, 406 S. 3rd St., Monmouth. It will include an open house, buggy rides, kids' activities, western costume prizes, a flea market, and demonstrations with horses and balloons. The MR high school singers with Kevin Ferry will sing at 1 p.m. The Shady Creek Shootists will perform the 1881 O.K. Corral re-enactments at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets. Cost is $3; $1 for ages 6-12 (open house); $2; $1 for ages 6-12 (O.K. Corral). Call (309) 734-6771 or (641) 420-4407 or email for details. Downpour rain location is the 1st Street Armory. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Spatterdash - Spatterdash will play at 9 p.m. at Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 Brady St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-5997 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Recycled Treasures sale - First Lutheran Church, 1230 5th Ave., Moline, will hold a Recycled Treasures sale from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Refreshments also will be available. Call (309) 764-3517 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Corporate Rock - Corporate Rock will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Call (309) 756-4600 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Red Root Hot Yoga Open House - Red Root Hot Yoga Open House, 1-8 pm, Red Root Hot Yoga, 2660 E 53 st #4, Davenport. Free snacks and drinks. Drawings for yoga merchandise. Come check out what the Quad-Cities newest hot yoga studio has to offer. Call 563-468-7751 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Trailer Trash Tremblers and The New Duncan Imperials - Trailer Trash Tremblers and The New Duncan Imperials will play at Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-9457 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Aviation (hands-on science for a child and adult) - Aviation, a Putnamology Plus program for ages 10 and up and an adult, will be held from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Roald Tweet will lead a model-airplane-building session, and guests can see the Take Flight: Aviation, Up Close and Personal exhibit and the film Legends of Flight 3D. Cost is $20 per pair; members get a discount. Call (563) 324-1054, ext. 266 or email to register. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • Bubbles - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will hold a Bubbles program from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. 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 31, 2010
  • Shakespeare expert Andrew Wade - Shakespeare expert Andrew Wade will speak and answer questions at 10 a.m. at the Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer complex, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
  • John F. Baker Bridge dedication ceremony, with a speech by Rocky Bleier - The 299 Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America will host the John F. Baker Bridge dedication ceremony, with a speech by Rocky Bleier, at 11 a.m. at Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. The Interstate 280 bridge will be renamed in honor of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. Call (309) 756-4600 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010
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  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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: Bruce and Tandy - Pastels by Diane Bruce and mixed media works by Kathleen Tandy are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010 to Saturday, October 2, 2010
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: Mess and Atkinson - Photography by Mark Mess and drawings by Jamie Atkinson are on exhibit at MidCoast at Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 31, 2010 to Saturday, October 2, 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

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