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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2012
  • Jim the Mule - Jim the Mule will play at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Mississippi Valley Country Dance Association country-western dance - The Mississippi Valley Country Dance Association will host a country-western dance at 7 p.m. at the Square & Round Dance Hall, 323 1/2 17th St., Bettendorf. Admission is $7. Call (309) 299-3116 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Gourmet Chocolate Tasting for adults - Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave., will host Gourmet Chocolate Tasting for adults at 2 p.m. Registration required; call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Quad City Mallards vs. Bloomington Blaze - The Quad City Mallards will play the Bloomington Blaze at 7:05 p.m. at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. See the website for ticket information, or call (800) 745-3000. MAP
    Tuesday, November 15, 2011; Friday, November 18, 2011; Tuesday, December 20, 2011; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Saturday, March 24, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Rock Island Music Association - A Trivia Night for the Rock Island Music Association will be held at Rock Island High School, 1400 25th Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7 p.m. Mulligans and round doublers will be available. There also will be a 50/50 drawing. Bring snacks; concessions will be available for purchase. Cost is $10 per person; teams of up to eight. Proceeds will benefit music education in the RI/Milan School District. Call (309) 786-4142 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Twin Rivers - Twin Rivers will play at Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Call (309) 787-1117 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • “ Hike the Vines” Snowshoe hike and wine tasting - “ Hike the Vines” Snowshoe hike and wine tasting , Saturdays at 12noon and 2 PM, Galena, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Imagine enjoying an afternoon snowshoe hike, at your own pace, through the Galena Cellars vineyard, and following it up with a wine tasting, cheese and crackers. Advanced reservations required. To coordinate your own date for this venue, group size must be 8 or more. $45 includes wine tasting, snowshoe rental and shuttle/$25 with own equipment. Call (815) 776-9425 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, January 14, 2012 to Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • Chestnut Snowshoe Hike - Chestnut Snowshoe Hike, Saturdays at 10AM, Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River on this 1 hour group snowshoe hike through the trails at Chestnut Mountain. Advanced reservations required. $45 adults/$25 kids snowshoe rental included. Call (815) 776-9425 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, January 7, 2012 to Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • Chestnut Twilight Snowshoe Hike - Chestnut Twilight Snowshoe Hike, Saturdays at 4:30 PM, Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Experience the glowing wood lined trails at dusk as you join our small group on a leisurely 1.5 hour snowshoe hike through the Trails at Chestnut Mountain. We’ll end the hike at a toasty bonfire overlooking the Mississippi at the south point. Headlamps optional. Advanced reservations required. $48 adults/$25 kids snowshoe rental included. Call (815)776-9425 or email for details. MAP
    Every Saturday
  • Woodland Power Snowshoe Hike - Woodland Power Snowshoe Hike, 7:30 AM every Saturdays, Keough Preserve 5 miles south of Galena, Illinois , 525 South Main St, Galena. Hike with us through the pristine woodsy trials of Keough Preserve, located just 5 miles south of Galena. The route has some steep climbs, however don’t be intimidated, we’ll adjust speed to the entire group. This is an intermediate level, 1 hour snowshoe hike. Advanced reservations required. $20 adults/$15 kids snowshoe rental included. Call (815) 776-9425 or email for details. MAP
    Every Saturday
  • Grease (musical) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey from Jan. 13-March 3. 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,
  • Eagle Watch and Clock Tower tours - The Army Corps of Engineers offers Eagle Watch and Clock Tower tours from 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Jan. 14-Feb. 12. Tours are conducted from the Mississippi River Visitor's Center at Locks and Dam 15, on the west end of the Rock Island Arsenal. Visitors must be able to climb several flights of stairs. The Tower is not heated. An adult must accompany ages 11 and under. Visitors should allow 15 minutes extra for vehicle security checks; those 17 and up must show a photo ID. Reservations are recommended; call (309) 794-5338 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday, Saturday,
  • White Rose (film) - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport will show the film The White Rose at 4 p.m. It is shown in conjunction with the exhibit The White Rose at the German American Heritage Center Admission is $5; free for students. Call (563) 322-8844 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • How I Learned to Drive (drama) - The drama How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel will be presented at Potter Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is not recommended for children. Mike Tendall from the Student Counseling Office will participate with the cast in a talkback after the Jan. 27 performance. The Women and Gender Studies department will host a reception and talkback with Dr. Jane Simonsen after the Feb. 4 performance. Tickets are $11; $9 for seniors and students, and are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. MAP
    Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012
  • Company (musical) (sold out) - The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Company (book by George Furth; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim). Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; pay-what-you-can Feb. 2. Call (309) 235-1654 for details. The Feb. 17-18 shows are sold out. MAP
    Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012; Friday, February 10, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Sunday, February 12, 2012; Friday, February 17, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • Texas Hold 'em Tournament and Sponsors' Gala for The Arc of the Quad Cities Area - The Texas Hold 'em Tournament and Sponsors' Gala for The Arc of the Quad Cities Area will be held at Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Sessions begin at noon and 5 p.m.; final round begins at 9 p.m. There is a $60 buy-in; $30 rebuy. Reservations required; call (309) 786-6474, ext. 171 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Augustana Four Choirs concert (Cantilena Augustana, Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, Ascension Singers) - Cantilena Augustana, Wennerberg Men's Chorus, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, and Ascension Singers will perform for the Augustana Four Choirs concert at 4 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Fins and Feathers Family Day - The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host Fins and Feathers Family Day from 1-4 p.m. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Bad Habits, Her Story, Malnati Monday, Dr. Quinn (one-acts), New Ground Theatre - New Ground Theatre will present Bad Habits, one-act plays by Quad-Cities playwrights, at the Village Theatre, 2113 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The shows are Bad Habits by Ann Boaden, Her Story by Michael Callahan, Malnati Monday by Christopher Edward Moss, and Dr. Quinn by Devin Hansen. Tickets are $18; $15 for ages 55 and up and students. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. MAP
    Thursday, January 19, 2012; Friday, January 20, 2012; Saturday, January 21, 2012; Sunday, January 22, 2012; Thursday, January 26, 2012; Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012
  • Zumba fitness(r) - Zumba fitness(r), 9 to 9:50 a.m., 10 to 10:50 a.m., Southpark Mall, near von maur, Moline , IL. $5. Call (309) 738-8145 for details. MAP
    Every Saturday
  • Wendy's Chili Golf Open - The 23rd annual Wendy's Chili Golf Open will be held from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Credit Island Golf Course, 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport. Chili will be served. Concessions will be available. Cost is $15 and one non-perishable food item for a local food pantry. A registration form is available online. Call (563) 328-7275 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the QC Shockers - A Trivia Night for the QC Shockers will be held at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Top three teams get prizes. Bring snacks; cash bar available. There will be a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, and raffles. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Call (309) 314-1415 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Colona MAPPING Project - Trivia Night for the Colona MAPPING Project will be held at Indian Trails Resort Clubhouse, 5775 Poppy Garden Road, Colona. Doors will open at 6 p.m.; play starts at 7 p.m. Bring snacks and drinks; alcohol will be allowed. Mulligans will be sold, and there also will be a 50/50 drawing. Cost is $10 per person; teams of six-eight. Proceeds will go toward the fee for the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs staff who provide the facilitation, guidance and technical support for the Management and Planning Programs Involving Non-metropolitan Groups Project. Call (309) 912-9495 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • International Food Festival - The 10th annual International Food Festival will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Augustana College Center, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. It is an all-you-can-eat buffet of 45 international dishes. See the menu online. Tickets are $12.50; $7 for children, and are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Benefit for Tony Mlekush - A benefit for Tony Mlekush will be held from 3-11:30 p.m. at The Main Event, 3819 State St., Bettendorf. It will include karaoke, raffles, and a silent auction. Mr. Mlekush has been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer which has metastasized to his brain. Call (309) 762-1554 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Ghost Science, nuLove, Matt Kylestewa, and Hypntik - Ghost Science, nuLove, Matt Kylestewa, and Hypntik will perform at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Fiesta for the Miss Blackhawk Valley Scholarship Program (The Mike Blomme Combo) - The 10th annual Fiesta for the Miss Blackhawk Valley Scholarship Program will be held from 6-9:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 246, 1623 15th St., Moline. A taco dinner and homemade dessert will be served. The Mike Blomme Combo will provide music. Admission is $10; free for ages 4 and under. Call (309) 762-0884 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Mouse Mania - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will host Mouse Mania from 1-3 p.m. Make a mouse squeaker, do mechanical mini races, and catapult fake cheese. Free with admission ($7; $4 for ages 60 and up, ages 1-2, active military personnel, spouse, and children residing in the household; free for under age 1). Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Hearts and Followers Snow Ball (Peter Oprisko) - The annual Hearts and Followers Snow Ball dinner and dance will be held at the Believers Together Center, Christ the King Catholic Church, 3209 60th St., Moline. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is at 6:30 p.m.; the floor show starts at 7:15 p.m.; dancing will be from 9:30-11 p.m. Peter Oprisko will perform. There also will be a cash raffle and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $50. Reservations are required by Jan. 27. A form is available online. Call (309) 762-4634 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Hunks: The Show (male revue) - The male revue Hunks: The Show will begin at 8 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Tickets are $10; free for Super Star members. Call (563) 441-7000 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Nahant Marsh - Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Nahant Marsh, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport. Enjoy the beauty of the wetland in the winter! Join us on the trails to meet other outdoor enthusiasts followed by hot beverages around the fire. The trails will be lit by luminaries and separate trails available for skiers and snowshoers. If there's no snow, we'll hike! Bring your own skis/snowshoes and mug. All levels of experience welcome! Call (563) 323-5196 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • On Distant Shores, Avian Swarm, and Womprat - On Distant Shores, Avian Swarm, and Womprat will play at 9 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $4. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Rock Island Antique Show - The 55th annual Rock Island Antique Show will be held at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3. The VFW Ladies' Auxiliary will sell food. Call (309) 781-7003 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, February 3, 2012 to Sunday, February 5, 2012
  • Death-Teachings for a Meaningful Life - Death-Teachings for a Meaningful Life, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center, 502 ½ W. 3rd Street (Entrance on Scott Street), Davenport. We are alive, therefore we will die. This is the simplest most obvious truth of our existence and yet very few of us have really come to terms with it. In this day course we will learn how coming to terms with our mortality enriches our life and enables us to meet our passing with dignity, confidence, and joy. $25, Includes Vegetarian Lunch. Call (563) 322-1600 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Auditions for Issues of Life - I AM Productions LLC will hold auditions for Issues of Life from 6-9 p.m. Friday; 2-6 p.m. Saturday in the Hospitality Room, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Needed are actors and singers ages 20 and up. Prepare a 3-minute monologue and 2-minute song. Call (740) 262-0452 for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Eagle watch with the Quad City Audubon Society - An eagle watch with the Quad City Audubon Society will be held from noon-3 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Call (309) 799-7192 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Illinois District 5 Little League - A Trivia Night for the Illinois District 5 Little League will begin at 6 p.m. at Highland Park Bowl, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. A registration form is available online. Call (309) 721-1646 or (309) 235-1241 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Night of the Living Dead (film) - The film Night of the Living Dead will be shown at 10:30 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. It is director George A. Romero's birthday. Email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Basket raffle dinner fundraiser for Jordan Catholic School - The Home and School Association will host the annual basket raffle dinner fundraiser for Jordan Catholic School at 5 p.m. at Farrell Hall, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2901 24th St., Rock Island. It also will include kids' games and a silent auction. Cost is $5; $2 for kids. Proceeds will go toward SMART Boards for classrooms. Call (309) 793-7350 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Russ Reyman - Russ Reyman will play from 7-10 p.m. at The Phoenix of Davenport, 111 W. 2nd St. Call (563) 323-2345 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Art From the Heart for the Clinton Humane Society - Art From the Heart for the Clinton Humane Society will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the old firehouse building, 912 4th St., Fulton. It will include a silent art auction, gourmet snacks, and "cattails." Admission is $20; $15 in advance. Call (309) 737-059 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012
  • Thomas and Friends: Day of the Diesels (KidToons film and activities) - The film Thomas and Friends: Day of the Diesels will begin at 9 a.m. at the Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. This KidToons program includes related activities geared for children under 8, but all are welcome. Admission is $7; $10 for kids 2 and up. Registration required; call (563) 324-1933, ext. 242 for details. MAP
    Saturday, February 4, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012; Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • CONTINUING EVENTS
  • Quad City Botanical Center - The highlight of the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is its 6,444-square-foot tropical Sun Garden conservatory with a 14-foot waterfall, reflecting pools, and a 70-foot skylight peak. The center also has extensive outdoor displays, including a Conifer Garden, a Physically Challenged Garden, a Scrambled Alphabet Garden, and perennial gardens. It has a gift shop, and works by local artists are on display. See the website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday (until 8 p.m. Tuesday); noon-5 p.m. Sunday (April-Oct.); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday (Nov.-March). See the website for holiday hours. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 5-15; $2 for ages 2-4; free for under age 2; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 309-794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Sunday, January 2, 2005 to Thursday, January 2, 2014
  • Fryxell Geology Museum - Visitors to the Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College, 820 38th St., Rock Island will see the dinosaur skeleton Cryolophosaurus elliotti, which was discovered by Augustana professor Bill Hammer in Antarctica in 1991. The museum has a collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, and skeletons, including two pterosaurs, a tylosaurus "sea serpent," triceratops, allosaurus, and Tyrannosaurus rex skulls. The museum is in the Swenson Hall of Geosciences; visitors should turn west off 38th Street at the eastern campus entrance. Hours during the school year are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Call (309) 794-7318 for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, November 1, 2011 to Tuesday, May 1, 2012
  • Putnam Museum: Mi Casa Nueva: QC Mexican Heritage - Mi Casa Nueva: QC Mexican Heritage is on exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It highlights more than a century of Quad-Cities Mexican-American history. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. The end date is tentative. The museum will be closed from Jan. 9-13 for maintenance. 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, September 24, 2011 to Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • ATEEC Interactive Learning Lab - The ATEEC (Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center) Interactive Learning Lab is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. third Saturday of each month or by appointment at 201 N. Harrison St., Suite 102, Davenport. Displays include Energy is Everywhere; What Can We Do?; Living With Energy; Sun, Earth, Wind and Water -- The Renewable Energies; BioEnergy; Geothermal; Green Technologies; Solar Energy; Wind Energy; and Energy Careers. Call (563) 441-4093 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Museum: Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak - Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Nov. 12-Feb. 26. It features more than 40 works of art in a variety of mediums by students. 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: Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art - Restoring the Spirit: Celebrating Haitian Art is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, through Feb. 19. 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,
  • Augustana Museum: Liberal Arts though the AGES 2011–2012 - Liberal Arts though the AGES 2011–2012 is on exhibit Nov. 15-Feb. 11 at the Augustana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (closed for holiday break). Call (309) 794-7231 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Heartland Central Model Railroad Club open house - A Heartland Central Model Railroad Club open house will be held from noon-4 p.m. Nov. 19-April 21 at Major Art & Hobby, 201 E. 2nd St., Davenport. It includes HO, narrow gauge, and N scale, both steam and diesel, traveling through scenery depicting parts of the Quad-Cities area. Call (563) 370-3862 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Artists Unlimited - Works by Artists Unlimited are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 6-12; $1 for ages 3-5; free for ages 2 and under. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, January 2, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012
  • German American Heritage Center: The White Rose - The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host The White Rose exhibit Jan. 8-Feb. 24. The White Rose was a German civilian resistance group against the Nazis. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-17; $12 for family; free for members and ages 4 and under. Call (563) 322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Moline Library: In a Nutshell; The Worlds of Maurice Sendak - The In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak exhibit is at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St., from Dec. 28-Feb. 24. Call (309) 524-2470 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Arts: Primitive Modern - Primitive Modern, with works by Emily Christenson, Helen Boyd, and Jacki Olson, is the exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from Jan. 6-Feb. 10. 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,
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: Murray, Eastburn, and Stratton - Paintings by David Murray, photographs by Judith Eastburn, and wood sculptures by Jay Stratton 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, January 6, 2012 to Wednesday, February 29, 2012
  • Figge Museum: Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art - Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, from Jan. 21-April 22. 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,
  • Rock Island Library: Rock Island High School student show - The Rock Island High School student show is at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., from Feb. 1-29. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, 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 Dec. 24 through Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. 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 Monday, December 24, 2012
  • Bucktown: Augustana Sights and Sounds - The fifth annual Augustana Sights and Sounds exhibit will run from Jan. 27-Feb. 24 at Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The exhibit features photography by Augustana students and Quad-Cities high school students. Call (309) 794-7632 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Figge Art Museum: Young Artists at the Figge, North Scott Community Schools - The Young Artists at the Figge exhibit features works by students of North Scott Community Schools Jan. 28-Feb. 12. The museum is at 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. 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,
  • Black Hawk College: Refuge in Four Seasons -- Sabbatical Works by Zaiga Minka Thorson - Refuge in Four Seasons -- Sabbatical Works by Zaiga Minka Thorson, mixed media encaustic paintings and photographs, are on exhibit at the ArtSpace Gallery, Building 4, Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Jan. 17-Feb. 10. Exhibit hours are 8 a.m-9 p.m. Call (309) 796-5469 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Morrissey Gallery, St. Ambrose: Liminal Waters - Liminal Waters, works by Emily Christenson, is at the Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Call (563) 333-6254 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, January 28, 2012 to Sunday, February 26, 2012
  • Putnam Giant Screen Theater: Life in a Day - Life in a Day is showing at the Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Friday, February 10, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Friday, February 17, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012; Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • Family Museum: Turtle Travels - Turtle Travels is at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up and age 1; active military and immediate family; $4 for all 5-8 p.m.; free for under age 1. Call (563) 344-4106 for details. MAP
    Saturday, October 15, 2011 to Friday, May 11, 2012
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: Jones Davies and Kube - Oils by Catherine Jones Davies and pastels by Shelby Kube 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. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • MidCoast at the i wireless: Sarah Jane Fellini - Batiks and sculptures by Sarah Jane Fellini are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • Phoenix Gallery: Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura - Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura, with paintings, prints, and photographs, is on exhibit from Nov. 18-Feb. 25 at The Phoenix Fine Art Gallery, 1530 5th Ave., Moline. Hours are 6-9 p.m. Call (309) 762-9202 or email for details. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • MidCoast at the i wireless: Sarah Jane Fellini - Batik and sculpture by Sarah Jane Fellini are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Wednesday, February 1, 2012 to Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Family Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, include Lil 'Ssippi River Valley; Amazing Acres, about weather and agriculture; Busy Bodies: Healthy Choices; The PlayHouse for ages 5 and under; and the outdoor Kingdom for Kids Playground, open when weather permits. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday; closed on some holidays. Admission is $7 for ages 2-59; $4 for ages 60 and up and age 1; active military and immediate family; free for under age 1; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. Call 563-344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, May 31, 2011 to Saturday, May 31, 2014
  • Putnam Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, include the Asian Gallery; Black Earth/Big River; Ocean Experience; the Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; Unearthing Ancient Egypt; View Space; the Spark Learning Lab, and Ume Warumi. Museum 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; $1 Mondays June 3-Aug. 12. For more information, call 563-324-1933. MAP
    Friday, January 2, 2009 to Monday, December 23, 2013