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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 03, 2012
  • Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will say Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! from 1-3 p.m. Make a hat and balance a book, a dish, or a fish on your head. 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, March 3, 2012
  • United Township High School Booster Bash (Sin City) - The 11th annual United Township High School Booster Bash will be held from 6-11 p.m. at Quad City Downs, 5005 Morton Drive, East Moline. It will include music by Sin City, a $10,000 raffle, and food. Admission is $10. Call (309) 752-1621 for $50 raffle tickets (need not be present to win) or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Al's Pastor - Al's Pastor will play at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Quad City Mallards vs. Evansville IceMen - The Quad City Mallards will play the Evansville IceMen 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, January 17, 2012; Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • 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,
  • Six to the Chest, Plagued by Saints, The Statistix, and Bigger on the Inside - Six to the Chest, Plagued by Saints, The Statistix, and Bigger on the Inside will perform an all-ages show at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Organic Underground and Koplant No - Organic Underground and Koplant No will perform at 9 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Cover is $3. Email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Antique Spectacular - The 18th annual spring Antique Spectacular with 70 exhibitors will be held at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., 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 $7, and is good for the entire weekend. Call (712) 326-9964 for details. MAP
    Friday, March 2, 2012 to Sunday, March 4, 2012
  • VOCES8 (Quad City Arts Visiting Artists) - Quad City Arts Visiting Artists VOCES8 will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Tickets are $9; $8 for faculty, staff, alumni, and seniors; $7 for non-Ambrose students; $6 for groups; free for Ambrose students with ID. Call (563) 333-6251 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 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
  • War Requiem, Masterworks V (Quad City Symphony Orchestra, guest choirs) - The Quad City Symphony Orchestra and guest choirs will present the War Requiem Masterworks V concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Concert Conversations will begin at 7 p.m. Free shuttles are available; see the website for times and locations. Tickets range from $7-$52; call (563) 322-7276 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • KWQC-HD 6 Women's Health and Lifestyles Fair - The 21st annual KWQC-HD 6 Women's Health and Lifestyles Fair with vendors, demonstrations, and health screenings will be at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. It will run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Danielle Colby-Cushman will speak on Saturday at 1 p.m. She is known for her role on American Pickers and the Burlesque le' Moustache troupe. Olympic Gold medalist Brandi Chastain will speak on Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is $1; free for ages 17 and under. Proceeds will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Call (563) 383-7000 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012; Sunday, March 4, 2012
  • C4: Cross Country Comedy Connection - The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island will host a regional competition for local stand-up comedians, C4: Cross Country Comedy Connection, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the preliminary rounds; $10 for the final round. Finalists are Alexandra Bomhoff, Bobby Ray Bunch, Chris Edmonds, Chris Schlichting, Gideon Hambright, Jerry Carey, James Draper, Jim Petersen, Tim Majetic, and Wayne Lyter. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012; Saturday, March 10, 2012; Saturday, March 17, 2012; Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • Magic Slim and The Teardrops and Hal Reed - Magic Slim and The Teardrops and Hal Reed will play at 9 p.m. at the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $15. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Storybook Ball (sold out) - The Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, will host a Storybook Ball from 6-9 p.m. The evening will include dinner, dancing, and entertainment. There also will be raffles. Attendees can dress as storybook characters. Tickets are $35; reservations required. Proceeds will support the LimeLight Dance Company. Call (563) 344-4106 for details. The event is sold out. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 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,
  • Trivia Night - A Trivia Night will be held at Colona United Methodist Church, 1709 Cleveland Road. Doors open at 5 p.m.; trivia starts at 6:30 p.m. Top two teams get cash prizes. Bring snacks and drinks. Sandwiches, chips, desserts, and beverages will be sold. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. There also will be a silent auction. Proceeds will go toward youth group activities, including their July mission trip to Russville, Ind. Call (309) 792-2535 or (309) 792-1661 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • PBS Kids Go Writers' Contest workshop (grades K-3) - A PBS Kids Go Writers' Contest workshop for grades K-3 will be held from 10-11:15 a.m. at Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Parents also are invited. Call (309) 764-2400 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Jammin' at the Edge (ice skating) (Surface Tension) - Jammin' at the Edge will be held from 9-11 p.m. at The River's Edge, 700 W. River Drive, Davenport. Ice skate to live music by Surface Tension. Admission is $10; skate rental is $3. Call (563) 328-7275 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • RAGBRAI for Rookies - The Quad Cities Bicycle Club will present RAGBRAI for Rookies from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. First-time riders and veterans are welcome. Topics will include the application process, training advice, luggage, logistics, safety tips, and bike maintenance. Call (563) 326-3427 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Miss Blackhawk Valley and Miss Blackhawk Valley's Outstanding Teen Competitions - Miss Blackhawk Valley and Miss Blackhawk Valley's Outstanding Teen Competitions will begin at 7 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 762-0884 or (309) 792-1291 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • From the Pages of a Young Girl's Life: The Anne Frank Ballet (Ballet Quad Cities) - Ballet Quad Cities will present From the Pages of a Young Girl's Life: The Anne Frank Ballet at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Paul J. Holzworth Performing Arts Center, North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport. Tickets are $20; $15 for seniors; $10 for children and students. Call (309) 786-3779 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Occasional Coffee House and Silent Art and Service Auction - The Occasional Coffee House and Silent Art and Service Auction will begin at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Food and beverages will be available. Admission is $10; $5 for children. Call (563) 359-0816 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, March 2, 2012; Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Up the Down Staircase (comedy) - Alleman High School, 1103 40th St., Rock Island, will present the comedy Up the Down Staircase by Christopher Sergel. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6; $5 for seniors; $4 for students. Call (309) 786-7793 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 1, 2012; Saturday, March 3, 2012; Sunday, March 4, 2012
  • Spring rummage and bake sale - The Lutheran Women's Missionary League of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3834 Rockingham Road, Davenport, will hold the annual spring rummage and bake sale from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Baked goods, popcorn, soups, sandwiches, and desserts will be available. Proceeds will go toward mission projects. Call (563) 324-6431 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Bi-State Literacy Council - A Trivia Night for the Bi-State Literacy Council will be held at The Rock, 302 1st St., Coal Valley. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Top three teams get cash prizes. There also will be a special $100 prize for the winning table of librarians for their library's reading program. Bring snacks; beverages must be purchased. There also will be raffles, a silent auction, a 50/50 drawing, heads or tails, and more. Cost is $10 per person; teams of up to eight. Proceeds will go to schools, libraries, after-school programs, awards to literacy volunteers, scholarships to GED students, and professional development grants to literacy professionals. Email for details or to register. Payments can be sent to BSLC, PO Box 1602, Bettendorf IA 52722. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Book swap - The Moline Library, 3210 41st St., will host a book swap from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Bring a lightly used paperback and get a different one. Books and refreshments will be provided. Call (309) 524-2440 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Girl Scout Celebration - The Moline Library, 3210 41st St., will host a Girl Scout Celebration from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. Call (309) 524-2440 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Jill Esbaum book-signing ("Cherry Blossoms Say Spring") - Jill Esbaum will sign her children's book Cherry Blossoms Say Spring at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Call (563) 445-8760 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • J. L. Miller book-signing ("The Forbitten: The Full Moon") - J. L. Miller will sign The Forbitten: The Full Moon at 1:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Call (563) 445-8760 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Auditions for A Green Revolution - Auditions for A Green Revolution by Kevin Straus will be held at The Internet Players' Studio, 3rd floor, 421 Brady St., Davenport. Times are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and Thursday; 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Actors will read from a script. Photos will be taken. Most positions are paid. Call (563) 940-4785 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, March 2, 2012; Saturday, March 3, 2012; Thursday, March 8, 2012
  • Blushing Gun, PermaSmile, and Deluxe Republic - The Blushing Gun, PermaSmile, and Deluxe Republic 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, March 3, 2012
  • Bluebird house workshop, Aaron Askelson - Aaron Askelson will conduct a bluebird house workshop at 10 a.m. at the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon. He will talk about the birds and placement and maintenance of the houses. Cost is $5 for a house kit. Registration required by March 1; call (563) 328-3286 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 (KidToons film and activities) - The film Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 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; $5 for members; $10 for kids 2 and up; $7 for member kids 2 and up. Registration required; call (563) 324-1933, ext. 242 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012; Saturday, March 10, 2012; Saturday, March 17, 2012; Saturday, March 24, 2012; Saturday, March 31, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Moline High School Special Education Department - The annual Trivia Night for the Moline High School Special Education Department will be held at Wells Fargo Lounge, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Bring snacks; a cash bar will be available. There also will be 50/50 drawings and a silent auction. Cost is $10 per person; $80 per table. Call (309) 737-6648 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Jared Blake (sold out) - Jared Blake will play at 8 p.m. at Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline. Cover is $5. Call (309) 797-9457 for details. The show is sold out. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Waterfowl USA fundraising banquet - The Mississippi Valley Sportsmen Chapter will hold a Waterfowl USA fundraising banquet from 5:30-11 p.m. at the Starlite Ballroom, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport. It will include food, games, live and silent auctions, and more. More than 30 guns will be given away. Tickets are $55 for membership; $35 for spouse; $25 for kids; $5 less in advance. Proceeds will support local waterfowl habitat and conservation projects in the Quad-Cities area. Call (563) 381-5236 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Trivia Night for the Alleman High School boys' track team - A Trivia Night for the Alleman High School boys' track team will be held at the Believers Together Center, Christ the King Church, 3205 60th St., Moline. Doors will open at 5 p.m.; trivia starts at 6 p.m. Top three teams get cash prizes. There also will be door prizes. Bring snacks; beverages must be purchased. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Proceeds will go toward track equipment. Call (309) 781-3204 or (309) 230-4178 for reservations. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Wine at the Warehouse (St. Ambrose University fundraiser) - Wine at the Warehouse, a St. Ambrose University fundraiser, will go on from 4-6 p.m. at Dimitri Wine and Spirits, 1735 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Cost is $45. Call (563) 333-6290 for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Opening reception for the Bloom Catich Bloom exhibit - An opening reception for the Bloom Catich Bloom exhibit will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Call (563) 333-6251 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Miracle Worker (drama) - West High School, 3505 W. Locust St., Davenport, will present the drama The Miracle Worker by William Gibson at 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $7; $5 for students and seniors. MAP
    Friday, March 2, 2012; Saturday, March 3, 2012
  • Tapped Out! - Tapped Out! will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Hawkeye Tap, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Davenport. Call (563) 391-3096 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 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
  • 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
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • 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,
  • Putnam Giant Screen Theater: Beauty and the Beast 3D - Beauty and the Beast 3D 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 24, 2012 to Friday, March 23, 2012
  • 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
  • Quad City Arts: Dieffenbach, Miller, Peterson, Phelan - Works by Angela Dieffenbach, Lori Miller, Connie Peterson, and Mary Phelan are on exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from Feb. 17-April 6. 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,
  • Rock Island Library: Art Start, Rock Island Junior High School student show - Art Start, the Rock Island Junior High School student show, is at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., from March 1-30. Works by students at Edison Junior High and Washington Junior High will be on display. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Airport Gallery: The Labyrinth Exhibition - The Labyrinth Exhibition, with mixed-media paintings by Diane Naylor, aluminum vessels by Louise Rauh, and ceramic sculptures by Elizabeth Shriver, is 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
    Thursday, March 1, 2012 to Sunday, April 29, 2012
  • Figge Art Museum: Young Artists at the Figge, Davenport Community Schools - The Young Artists at the Figge exhibit features works by students of Davenport Community Schools Feb. 18-March 4. 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,
  • Quad City Arts: Contemporary Works - Contemporary Works, with fabric mosaics by Lori Miller, painted photographs by Connie Peterson, paintings by Mary Phelan, and sculptures by Angela Dieffenbach, is the exhibit at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from Feb. 17-April 6. 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,
  • Figge Museum: War and Remembrance - War and Remembrance, with prints by Erwin Eisch, is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Feb. 25-April 15. 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 Giant Screen Theater: Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol - Mission: Impossible -- Ghost Protocol is showing at the Putnam Museum Giant Screen Theater, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. The end date is tentative. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, February 10, 2012 to Thursday, March 8, 2012
  • Putnam Museum: Dinosaurs Unearthed - Dinosaurs Unearthed is on exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It features life-size animatronic models of feathered dinosaurs and a dig pit. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10; $9 for seniors, students, and military; $7.50 for ages 3-12; $1 off for members; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012 to Sunday, September 9, 2012
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Cooper and Williams - Mixed-media works by Megan Crandall Cooper and Carri Williams are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. 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 6-12; $1 for ages 3-5; free for ages 2 and under. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 1, 2012 to Monday, April 30, 2012
  • Bakery Gallery: A Delicate Sequence of Analog Tangents - The Bakery Gallery, 1330 E. 12th St., Davenport, will host A Delicate Sequence of Analog Tangents, a book arts exhibition by the UI Center for the Book graduate students and affiliates, from Feb. 24-April 21. Hours are 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Email for details. MAP
    Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Black Hawk College: Primitive Modern: Artwork by Helen Boyd, Emily Christenson and Jacki Olson - Primitive Modern: Artwork by Helen Boyd, Emily Christenson and Jacki Olson is on exhibit at the ArtSpace Gallery, Building 4, Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Feb. 13-March 9. 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,
  • MidCoast Gallery West: Stabile and Murphy - Oils by Gretchen Stabile and multimedia works by Amanda Murphy are on exhibit at MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, in March and April. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Morrissey Gallery, St. Ambrose: Bloom Catich Bloom - Bloom Catich Bloom, works by Rev. Edward Catich and Isabel and John Bloom, is at the Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High Street and N. Gaines Street, Davenport. Call (563) 333-6251 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, March 3, 2012 to Saturday, May 12, 2012
  • Figge Museum: War and Remembrance: Erwing Eisch's Night of the Crystal Death Portfolio - War and Remembrance: Erwing Eisch's Night of the Crystal Death Portfolio is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, Feb. 25-April 15. 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,
  • MidCoast at the RiverCenter: Mark Mess - Photography by Mark Mess is on exhibit at MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call 309-786-2430 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 1, 2012 to Monday, April 30, 2012
  • MidCoast at Bucktown: Miller and Ohnemus - Fiber and mixed media works by Lori Miller and acrylics by Pamela Ohnemus are on exhibit March 1-April 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,
  • 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