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EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 01, 2010

Country dance and jam session (ShagNasty) - ShagNasty will play for a country dance and jam session from 5-9 p.m. at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Admission is $3. Call (309) 755-5622 or email for details. MAP

Every Sunday,

Avey Brothers - The Avey Brothers will play from 9 p.m.-midnight at Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-9457 for details. MAP

Every Sunday,

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

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

Manuel3 (Music on the Levee) - Manuel3 will play for Music on the Levee at 7 p.m. at LeClaire Park, 400 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport. Refreshments will be available. Call (563) 888-2235 for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 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,

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,

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

ASA Girls' 14U Fastpitch Softball National Championship - The ASA Girls' 14U Fastpitch Softball National Championship will be held at the Greenvalley Sports Complex, 5920 52nd Ave., Moline, and the Alan Campbell Complex, Andalusia Road and 29th Street W., Rock Island. See the website for details and ticket prices.

Sunday, August 1, 2010 to Sunday, August 8, 2010

Cults and Hollows - Cults and Hollows will play an all-ages show at 7:30 p.m. at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $7. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Honor Flight Open (disc golf) - The Honor Flight Open, a disc golf fundraiser, has been postponed. The new date will be announced. Email for details. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Organ recital - Ellen Bowlin will perform an organ recital at 3 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Lisa Crews, flute and Maureen Currier, cello, also will perform. Refreshments will be served afterward. Call (563) 322-5318 for details. FREE. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Being Here Now (one-woman musical, Freddie Weber) - Freddie Weber will perform Being Here Now, a one-woman musical, at 1 p.m. at the Unity Church of Christianity, 5102 47th Ave., Moline. She also will speak at the service at 10:30 a.m., and there will be a potluck between the service and this performance. Call (563) 762-1066 for details. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (film) - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will be shown at 8 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Stadium seating is available, or bring chairs or blankets for the outfield. Concessions will be sold. Admission is $5. Proceeds will go to the Genesis Flu Free QC Fund. MAP

Sunday, August 1, 2010

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

Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

CONTINUING EVENTS

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,

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,

Mississippi River Visitor Center - The Mississippi River Visitor Center, Locks and Dam 15, Rock Island, is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, from noon Christmas Eve day through Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. The center is on the west end of Arsenal Island near the Government Bridge between Davenport and Rock Island. Watch towboats pass through the locks. Displays explain the process, and park rangers are available to answer questions. During the winter American bald eagles can be seen. Call (309) 794-5338 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, December 24, 2009 to Friday, December 24, 2010

IMAX Theatre: Hubble 3D - Hubble 3D is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative and has not been finalized. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP

Friday, March 19, 2010 to Thursday, September 30, 2010

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

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

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

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

Quad City Botanical Center: Model railroad display - A Heartland Central Model Railroad Club display can be seen from 1-4 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island.Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 for details. MAP

Every Sunday

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

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

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 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