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EVENTS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2012

Youth worship service (The Furnace Midwest Band) - The Furnace Midwest Band will perform for a youth worship servicefrom 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 570-0770 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

National Day of Prayer breakfast - The National Day of Prayer breakfast will begin at 6:45 a.m. at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Jeremy Tatman will be the master of ceremonies, and Fran Riley will be the keynote speaker. Tickets are $15, and are available online. Call (563) 570-0770 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Black Hawk College Jazz Band - The Black Hawk College Jazz Band will play from 6-8:30 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Call (319) 899-8187 or email for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, February 23, 2012; Thursday, March 1, 2012; Thursday, March 15, 2012; Thursday, April 19, 2012; Thursday, May 3, 2012; Thursday, May 10, 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

Davenport Community School District All-City Elementary Band and Orchestra Festival - The Davenport Community School District All-City Elementary Band and Orchestra Festival will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-8500 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Call Girl (Independent Movie Night) - The Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., will show the independent film A Call Girl at 6 p.m. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided, and a brief discussion will follow. The film is unrated and may not be suitable for children. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Spring band and orchestra concert - Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities, will present the spring band and orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Call (309) 743-1624 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Quad Cities Area Welcome Club's Spring Bling salad luncheon - The Quad Cities Area Welcome Club's Spring Bling salad luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline. Tickets are $10. Proceeds will go to a local charity. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Father/Daughter Princess Dazzle Dance - The annual Father/Daughter Princess Dazzle Dance for girls in grades K-5 will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Moline Township Activity Center, 620 18th St. Cost is $35 per couple; $7 for each additional daughter; includes dinner. Reservations required; call (309) 797-0789 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012; Thursday, May 17, 2012

Tiptoe Through the Tulips salad luncheon - Church of Peace, 1114 12th St., Rock Island, will host a Tiptoe Through the Tulips salad luncheon from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost is $7. Call (309) 788-6357 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Yard sale for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Quad Cities - A yard sale for the Child Evangelism Fellowship of the Quad Cities will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at 902 28th Ave., East Moline. Proceeds will go toward sending children to Camp Good News this summer. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012 to Saturday, May 5, 2012

Brief History of the U.S. Agriculture, Terry Nelson (Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society meeting) - Terry Nelson will present A Brief History of the U.S. Agriculture for the Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society meeting in the Veranda Room, Arsenal Island Golf Course Clubhouse, 1838 Gillispie St., Arsenal Island. Dinner is at 6 p.m.; program is at 7 p.m. Cost is $12.50. Call (563) 355-6165 for reservations by April 30; call (309) 782-3518 or email for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 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

Jim Wozniak (Republican Women of Rock Island County meeting) - Jim Wozniak, candidate for Rock Island County State's Attorney, will speak at a Republican Women of Rock Island County meeting at Denny's, 2601 52nd Ave., Moline. Optional dinner is at 5 p.m.; speaker starts at 6 p.m. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Inspiration, Imagination, and Expression, Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson, Leslie DuPree, Barb Hansen, Judie Lance, Stephanie Raphael-Nakos, Cathy Wiedeman (Thursdays at the Figge) - Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson, Leslie DuPree, Barb Hansen, Judie Lance, Stephanie Raphael-Nakos, and Cathy Wiedeman will present Inspiration, Imagination, and Expression at 7 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. It is part of Thursdays at the Figge from 5-8 p.m., which also includes music by Ellis Kell from 5:30-7 p.m. There also will be a talk on Women of the World -- Girls Learn International at 6:30 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 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Unveiling Your Authentic Self, Kambiz Naficy (Independent Scholars' Evening) - Kambiz Naficy will present Unveiling Your Authentic Self 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, May 3, 2012

Rummage sale - The Auxiliary will hold a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Call (309) 755-5622 for details. FREE. MAP

Thursday, May 3, 2012; Friday, May 4, 2012

public meetings - A list of today's public meetings.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Central High School All-City Band and Orchestra Festival - The Central High School All-City Band and Orchestra Festival will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 323-9900 for details. MAP

Thursday, May 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

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,

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

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

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 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

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,

Colonel Davenport House - Colonel Davenport House, north shore, Arsenal Island, is open for tours. It was occupied by the first white settler in the area, Col. George Davenport, and was built in 1833-34. Hours are noon-4 p.m. A photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors and students; $10 for families. Call (309) 786-7336 or email for details. MAP

Every Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,

Quad City Botanical Center: Lanora WelzenBach - A variety of works by Lanora WelzenBach 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

Tuesday, May 1, 2012 to Saturday, June 30, 2012

Augustana College: Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition - The Senior Studio Art Student Exhibition is at the Augustana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are noon-4 p.m. April 28-May 19 (closed for final exams May 15-17). Call (309) 794-7231 for details. FREE. MAP

Every 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.-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