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EVENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012
  • Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly (children's musical) - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island will present the children's musical Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly by Joan Cushing at 10 a.m. Tickets for the show-only performance are $8.50; $7.50 for groups of 12 and up. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details. MAP
    Thursday, March 29, 2012; Tuesday, April 3, 2012; Saturday, April 7, 2012; Tuesday, April 10, 2012; Friday, April 13, 2012; Thursday, April 26, 2012; Saturday, April 28, 2012; Tuesday, May 1, 2012; Friday, May 4, 2012
  • Passport to Refugee Performing Arts - Passport to Refugee Performing Arts will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard Street and N. Ripley Street, Davenport. The evening will include dinner, a silent auction, and performances by local refugees. Tickets are $25. Call (563) 333-6113 or (309) 764-2279 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Pillowman (black comedy) - The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the black comedy The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh. Showtimes are 8 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10-12; 2 p.m. April 28 and May 5. Tickets are $15. Call (309) 235-1654 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012; Saturday, April 28, 2012; Thursday, May 3, 2012; Saturday, May 5, 2012; Thursday, May 10, 2012; Friday, May 11, 2012; Saturday, May 12, 2012
  • Spring salad luncheon - The Covenant Women at First Covenant Church, 3303 41st St., Moline, will host the annual spring salad luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Menu includes a choice of meat, seafood, vegetable, and fruit salads, rolls, homemade cookies, and dessert bars. An express line will be available. Cost is $7. Call (309) 764-7526 or (309) 736-1051 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Quad Cities River Bandits vs. West Michigan Whitecaps - The Quad Cities River Bandits vs. West Michigan Whitecaps game will begin at 7 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Tickets are available online. Call (563) 322-6348 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012; Friday, April 27, 2012; Saturday, April 28, 2012
  • Stylin' Against Breast Cancer fashion show and luncheon - A Stylin' Against Breast Cancer fashion show and luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. Survivors will model as their inspirational stories are shared. Tickets are $30, and are available online. Call (309) 764-7610 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Humor and Health, Holly Lange (Seniors Only Seminar) - Holly Lange with Trinity Regional Health Systems will present Humor and Health for a Seniors Only Seminar from 2-3 p.m. at Lighthouse of Silvis, 1900 10th St. Refreshments will be served. Call (309) 278-1504 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Graham Lindsey, The Ugly Valley Boys, and C.J the D.J. - Graham Lindsey, The Ugly Valley Boys, and C.J the D.J. will perform at 8:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $4. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Why Would Anyone Create a Trust?, Cody Allen - Cody Allen of Northwest Bank & Trust will present Why Would Anyone Create a Trust? from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. The program is part of Money Smart Week. Call (563) 386-7477 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Naming Your Executor: An Honor or a Burden?, Cody Allen - Cody Allen of Northwest Bank & Trust will present Naming Your Executor: An Honor or a Burden? from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. The program is part of Money Smart Week. Call (563) 386-7477 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Better Business Bureau Integrity Awards - The Better Business Bureau Integrity Awards will be presented at 11:45 a.m. at the Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. WQAD HD TV news anchor RaeChelle Davis will be the master of ceremonies. Tickets are $30; $200 for a table of eight. Call (563) 355-1705 or email for reservations. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Sherrard High School Jazz Band - The Sherrard High School Jazz Band will play from 7-9 p.m. on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Showing of "Change," Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century (Thursdays at the Figge) - A showing of "Change," Art21: Art in the Twenty-First Century will be at 7 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Ai Weiwei, El Anatsui, and Catherine Opie are featured. It is part of Thursdays at the Figge from 5-8 p.m., which also includes music by Lewis Knudsen from 5:30-7 p.m. Free with admission ($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
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Father of Iowa Community Colleges, Sen. John P. (Jack) Kibbie - Sen. John P. (Jack) Kibbie, The Father of Iowa Community Colleges, will speak from 11 a.m.-noon in the Belmont Student Life Center, Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf. He will talk about his 46 years of valuing the importance of education and workforce training for the people of Iowa. Call (563) 441-4001 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Art for a Cause for Lids for Kids - The East Moline-Silvis Rotary Club will host Art for a Cause for Lids for Kids at 6 p.m. at Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Highway 6, Colona. It will include hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, and a live art auction. Tickets are $20; $35 per couple. Proceeds will go toward Lids for Kids, which provides bicycle helmets to first-graders. Email for reservations. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Oregon Trail, Melanie Hill (Putnam Museum Guild Tea) - Melanie Hill will talk about The Oregon Trail at 1:30 p.m. for the Putnam Museum Guild Tea at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Putnam Museum Guild's Monthly Tea - Putnam Museum Guild's Monthly Tea, 1:30 p.m., Putnam Museum , 1717 12th st, Davenport. The Putnam Museum Guild will host its monthly tea on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 1:30 P.M. in the Kornder Meeting Room of the Museum. This month’s featured speaker is Melanie Hil on “The Oregon Trail”. The Guild will host a tea immediately after the presentation. The event is free and open to the public. The purpose of the Putnam Museum Guild is to promote greater interest in and support for the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theater by raising funds for the Museum and through volunteerism of the Guild members. The Putnam Museum is an educational institution serving our community by endeavoring to weld the history of the past and perpetuate it for succeeding generations. Call (563)324-1054 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Author Rita Ciresi - Author Rita Ciresi will read from her work from 5-6:30 p.m. at Old Main, Augustana College, 3600 7th Ave., Rock Island. Email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Jazz-a-Thon - Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities, will hold a Jazz-a-Thon from 5-7 p.m. It will include three bands, raffles, and more. Cost is $5 for a taco dinner. Call (30) 743-1624 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Casablanca (film) - Casablanca will be shown at 7 p.m. at Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. It is the 70th anniversary of the film. Tickets are $12.50. Call (563) 441-0242 for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Auditions for The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) (The Prenzie Players) - The Prenzie Players will hold auditions for The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield, and William Shakespeare at Mama Compton's, 1725 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Times are 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday; 3-6 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday (callbacks if needed). Improv experience is preferred but not required, and familiarity with Shakespeare is a plus. The show will run June 15-17, 22-24, and 28-30. Call (309) 738-8364 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012; Saturday, April 28, 2012; Sunday, April 29, 2012
  • Tracking Long-Term Ice Sheet Retreat in West Antarctica, Dr. Claire Todd - Dr. Claire Todd of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash. will speak on Tracking Long-Term Ice Sheet Retreat in West Antarctica at 7 p.m. in Room 102, Hanson Hall of Science, Augustana College, 726 35th St., Rock Island. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Pro Sports Career Day - The Quad Cities River Bandits management team will present Pro Sports Career Day from 4-6:45 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. People who work behind the scenes in professional sports will talk about how they got their starts. Cost is $15; includes $5 in Bandits Bucks (good at the concession stand and team store) and the Bandits vs. Whitecaps game at 7 p.m. Call (563) 333-2732 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Rock the Constitution! study session (ages 10 and up) - An informal Rock the Constitution! study session for ages 10 and up will begin at 6 p.m., South Rock Island Township Building, 1019 27th Ave., Rock Island. The Constitution Made Easy guide will be used. Those ages 15 and under should be accompanied by an adult. RSVP with number of people attending; call (309) 235-4804 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Earthships: Sustainable Self-Sufficient Homes, Krystal Hamilton Case (Independent Scholars' Evening) - Krystal Hamilton Case will present Earthships: Sustainable Self-Sufficient Homes for the Independent Scholars' Evening program at 7 p.m. at the Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave. Light refreshments, wine, and beverages will be served. The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions sponsors the program. Call (309) 762-9202 for details. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Take Back the Night (Borrowed Time) - Take Back the Night will go on from 6-8:30 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Mississippi River at 17th Street, Rock Island. Borrowed Time will play, and St. Ambrose theater students will perform. There also will be food, kids' activities, giveaways, informational booths, a self-defense demonstration, The Clothesline Project display, and brief comments from survivors of violence. Call (563) 326-6431 for details. Rain location is the Rock Island High School gymnasium. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Patagonia Advocate Weeks - Patagonia Advocate Weeks, April 21 - May 6, Active Endeavors, Downtown Iowa City, 138 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. Active Endeavors is hosting the Patagonia Advocate Weeks to support the Johnson County Heritage Trust, a non-profit land conservation organization. Throughout these two weeks, for every pair of Patagonia footwear sold at Active Endeavors, a $10 donation will be made to JCHT by Patagonia and matched by Active Endeavors. JCHT will use these donations to support local conservation efforts. Call 319-337-9444 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, April 21, 2012 to Sunday, May 6, 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
  • 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,
  • Figge Museum: Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography - Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, March 10-April 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,
  • 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 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
  • Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Telling Stories - The Telling Stories exhibit, featuring paintings and photographs by Leslie Bell depicting girls and women as heroes, runs from March 6-May 11 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,
  • 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
  • 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,
  • Putnam Museum: Anne Frank: A History for Today - Anne Frank: A History for Today 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
    Saturday, March 31, 2012 to Monday, May 28, 2012
  • Putnam Museum: Paintings Created in Hiding by Erich and Heinz Geiringer - Paintings Created in Hiding by Erich and Heinz Geiringer are 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, and students; $5 for ages 3-12; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, March 31, 2012 to Monday, May 28, 2012
  • 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
  • Rock Island Library: A Tribute to the Children of the Holocaust: Portrait Collages That Bridge the Gap Between Then and Now - A Tribute to the Children of the Holocaust: Portrait Collages That Bridge the Gap Between Then and Now by Barbara Powers is on exhibit at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., from April 9-June 8. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Arts Center: High School Invitational - The 35th annual High School Invitational exhibition is at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, from April 13-May 17. 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,
  • Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley, is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 140 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. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.). On Thursdays in July and August, the zoo will stay open until 8 p.m. (last admission at 7:30 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; half-price Tuesdays. Call (309) 799-5107 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, March 5, 2012 to Sunday, October 28, 2012
  • Black Hawk College: Student Art Show - The Student Art Show is at the ArtSpace Gallery, Building 4, Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, April 16-May 11. 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,
  • Figge Museum: Young Artists at the Figge, Geneseo Community Schools - The Young Artists at the Figge exhibit features works by students of Geneseo Community Schools April 21-May 6. 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,
  • Tredway Library, Augustana: William Morris: Visions of an Ideal World - William Morris: Visions of an Ideal World is on exhibit at the Tredway Library, Augustana College, 3435 9 1/2 Ave., Rock Island. Morris was associated with the Pre-Raphaelites and the English Arts and Crafts movement. Call (309) 794-7206 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Monday, March 5, 2012 to Thursday, May 17, 2012
  • German American Heritage Center: Beetle to Benz - The German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will host Beetle to Benz exhibit March 6-June 3. 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 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 the i wireless: Betsy Zmuda-Swanson - Acrylics by Betsy Zmuda-Swanson are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 for details. FREE. MAP
    Sunday, April 1, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: Johnson and Kirsch - Fiber works by Jean Johnson and acrylics and mixed media works by Ali Kirsch 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
    Sunday, April 1, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012
  • Putnam Giant Screen Theater: Dr. Seuss' The Lorax - Dr. Seuss' The Lorax 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, March 30, 2012 to Thursday, April 26, 2012
  • Figge Museum: Corn Zone - Corn Zone, featuring oversize blown-glass ears of corn by Michael Meilahn, is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, April 21-Sept. 18. 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: Interplay: Material, Method and Motif in West African Art - Interplay: Material, Method and Motif in West African Art is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, April 17-Oct. 21. 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: Sculpting With Fiber - Sculpting With Fiber is at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, March 23-March 18. 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,
  • 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.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; 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