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EVENTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2012
  • Majestic Montana (World Adventure Travelogue Series) - Filmmaker Steve Gonser will present Majestic Montana at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. at the Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It is part of the World Adventure Travelogue Series. Admission is $6; $4 for members. Call (563) 324-1933 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Quad City Arts VAnguard Party with Visiting Artist Professor Smart - A Quad City Arts VAnguard Party with Visiting Artist Professor Smart will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Cost is $35; free for VAnguard members. Call (309) 793-1213 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death and Technology (film) - The film Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death and Technology will be shown at 6 p.m. in Room 111, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 298-1206 or (309) 298-3232 for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Quad City Mallards vs. Dayton Gems - The Quad City Mallards will play the Dayton Gems 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
    Friday, November 4, 2011; Friday, December 30, 2011; Friday, January 13, 2012; Saturday, January 14, 2012; Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Open-mic night - An open-mic night will run from 7-9 p.m. at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 558-0909 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Tuesday,
  • “ 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
  • Color Purple (musical) - The musical The Color Purple (book by Marsha Norman; music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray), based on the book by Alice Walker, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. It is part of the Broadway at the Adler Theatre series. Tickets are $36.50, $51.50, and $61.50. Call (800) 745-3000 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Winter band concert - Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities, will present the winter band concert at 7 p.m. Call (309) 743-1624 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Magic Flute (The Des Moines Metro Opera) - The Des Moines Metro Opera will present The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in English at 7 p.m. at the Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard Street and N. Ripley Street, Davenport. Tickets are $15 (general admission) and $25 (premium seating); free for students with ID. Call (563) 322-8844 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Red Carpet Re-View, Academy Award-nominated film) - The Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, will show Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at 6 p.m. It is an Academy Award-nominated film, part of the Red Carpet Re-View series. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be a prize drawing. Call (563) 344-4175 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • public meetings - A list of today's public meetings.
    Tuesday, February 7, 2012
  • Charles Dickens birthday celebration - A Charles Dickens birthday celebration will begin at 4 p.m. at Tredway Library, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. The 200th anniversary of the author's birth will be observed with cake, punch, copies of early editions of his writing, and a reading from Oliver Twist. Call (309) 794-7206 for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, February 7, 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
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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
  • Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Sensing Language - The Sensing Language exhibit, featuring installation art and artist books utilizing handmade paper created by Melissa Jay Craig, runs from Jan. 17-March 2 at the Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call (563) 209-1287 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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