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New Legislation Points to Global Governance

S
ooner rather than later, each of us will have
to make a decision about his/her national
identity as an American. The question
will be whether, as an American sovereign, you
are willing to relinquish your status in favor of a
merging with other sovereign nations, beginning
with Mexico and Canada most likely, to form
an entirely new form of international/global
governance; hence the term “new world order.”
This choice of national identity is no longer
science fiction. The media has finally brought
this grave issue into mainstream focus, and the
evidence points conclusively to just such an
eventuality. Every day, America is drawn further
into the global financial meltdown through
Washington’s policies of intervention, financial aid,
and our own out-of-control borrowing that forces
taxpayers’ participation on whatever level our
international creditors dictate.
Such evidence includes Congress committing
U.S. taxpayers to 17 percent of the International
Monetary Fund’s $1-trillion bailout of Greece. In
fact, IMF bailouts of any other countries will exact
17 percent of their financing from U.S. taxpayers,
all of which Congress will have to first borrow
itself, further enslaving future generations to debt
that only benefits other countries. In the final
analysis, TARP and the stimulus bailouts mostly
served to salvage Goldman Sachs and other Wall
Street elite, in the same way that the IMF’s bailout
of Greece is really a salvaging of wealthy Greeks
and European banks – at least for the time being.
Further evidence is the current American
Power Act of 2010, which is the updated version
of last year’s cap-and-trade legislation that passed
in the House but has been renamed by the Senate
to throw the public off. This legislation intends
to impose the heaviest taxation since the income
tax upon every activity that produces carbon,
including inhaling/exhaling air. Part of this tax
will pass through to Edmund de Rothschild’s
World Conservation Bank for the purpose of
redistributing wealth to Third World countries in
exchange for their land, and for perpetuating the
worldwide $10-trillion carbon-credit trading.
In other words, Americans will be taxed to
directly benefit international interests other than
our own because a portion of that tax will go
directly to a pre-established international fund.
Those funds do not transfer back to Americans in
the form of services or subsidies, but will ultimately
enrich the shareholders of the World Conservation
Bank, along with newly created “green bank”
subsidiaries, which are really subsidiaries of
privately owned central banks worldwide.
This legislation is the scam of the millennium.
The financial burden its taxation imposes on
Americans threatens to eliminate our middle class.
Please read House bills H.R. 2454 and H.R. 2998,
and Senate bill S.1733. Read all the amendments
to these bills, as well. The full text and summaries
can be found at Thomas.gov, GovTrack.us,
OpenCongress.org, and Vote-Smart.org. These
four Web sites are nonpartisan, and designed to
inform without bias. All bills can be researched
through these sites, including the bills’ status,
amendments, and votes.
It is important to note here that the software
being used to track carbon-trading was purchased
in 2002 and submitted for a patent by then-Fannie
Mae Chair and CEO Franklin Raines, using funds
from Fannie Mae, while simultaneously cooking
the agency’s books and allocating to himself $9.2
million in bonuses. He was indicted and fired, but
reemerged as a founding member of the Emerald
Cities Collaborative, which is in turn a board
member of the Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX),
where this very software is currently deployed.
(The patent was approved on December 7, 2006.)
The CCX was originally funded in 2003 with $1.2
million in seed money from the Joyce Foundation,
when then-Illinois state Senator Barrack Obama
and then-Chicago-based public-housing overlord
Valerie Jarrett were both board members.
Meanwhile, Al Gore’s carbon-offset company,
Generation Investment Management, has
purchased 10-percent ownership in the CCX,
and Goldman Sachs coincidentally has purchased
another 10 percent. The CCX recently merged
with the London-based Climate Exchange PLC,
completing the picture of global control of a
$10-trillion industry largely dependent on Clean
Energy/cap-and-trade/American Power legislation
that has as its linchpin American taxation for this
financial treachery to succeed.
Because our entire system of law is more
deeply rooted in commerce and British Maritime
Law, with much government authority granted
through the 1946 Administrative Procedures
Act, some form of global governance begins to
make sense. I urge everyone to read “They Own
It All (Including You)” by Ron McDonald and
Robert Rowen. Be prepared to be shocked and
shaken, but understanding the means/methods by
which American principles and liberties are being
systematically stripped from us with our unwitting
participation is the first step in stopping such plans
from succeeding.
Perhaps you have no problem with the notion
of a one-world government, akin to Star Trek’s
United Federation of Planets. But if that is what
you envision, then at least do your homework,
especially because such governance would not
remotely resemble the utopian existence depicted
in Star Trek. Nothing in mankind’s history supports
that a top-down, centralized form of governance
has ever been anything but tyrannical.
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What History Tells Us
About Candidates Hesitant
to Release Tax Returns
T
wenty years ago, Secretary of State
Jim Edgar and Attorney General Neil
Hartigan ran for governor against
each other. Both men released their tax
returns without much fanfare.
Four years later, Governor Jim Edgar and
his opponent, Comptroller Dawn Clark
Netsch, both released their tax returns. It
wasn’t much of a story.
Then, in 1998, gubernatorial candidate
George Ryan released his tax returns for
the first time. He had
adamantly refused to
do so while he was
FRI MAY 28│Jade & the Capitol Theatre present secretary of state. You’d think after 20
And Ryan continued
to refuse to release
anything other than
years and two criminal
his current returns.
Most of what he
governors that the
with
eventually got busted
for happened while
candidates would learn
special
guest
he was secretary of
state, which may be
their lessons. They haven’t.
no coincidence.
Four years
FRI JUN 4 │Capitol Theatre presents later, Rod Blagojevich said he had filed
a tax extension in April and wouldn’t be
disclosing his returns until right before
the election. By then, he was so far ahead
of opponent Jim Ryan that it really didn’t
matter.
Four years ago, Blagojevich did the same
thing, filing for an extension. He finally
released his returns in the fall, but only the
front pages. He left out all the details that
would’ve shown where his wife was making
SAT JUN 5 │Pride Fest 2010 presents all her money. Turns out, a big chunk
of Mrs. Blagojevich’s income was being
funneled to her through fine, upstanding
folks such as Tony Rezko.
Now comes 2010, and you’d think after 20
years and two criminal governors that the
candidates would learn their lessons. They
haven’t.
State Senator Bill Brady flatly refused to
release his tax returns, then finally relented
after a media firestorm ensued. It turns out
the reason for Brady’s reluctance was that
he had paid no federal income taxes for
two years on his state Senate salary, and
no state income taxes on that government
salary for one year. Indeed, he had asked for
and received full and complete tax refunds.
Brady’s businesses lost so much money that
he was able to avoid taxes on his state pay.
After the beating that Brady took over
his taxes, you might think that his running
mate would’ve wanted to avoid the bad
press. You’d be wrong.
Jason Plummer is 27. He won his
campaign with some hard work and a whole
lot of money from himself and his father,
a wealthy lumber dealer. Plummer and his
by Rich Miller
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father gave or loaned his campaign fund
well over $1.3 million.
Shortly after he surprised the
establishment by winning his campaign,
reporters looked at him a bit more and
found that the political unknown had
inflated his résumé. He often said during
the campaign that he’d worked for a
Washington, D.C., think tank and a U.S.
senator, but he was just an intern. He said
he founded and ran an Internet service
company, but his
father was listed
as the owner, and
Jason wasn’t even
on the corporation
documents. He’d
touted himself as a
Navy intelligence
officer, but he
hadn’t received
any training since
obtaining his
commission last
fall.
Plummer
repeated the twin mantras of
“transparency” and “accountability”
just about wherever he went during the
primary. He also pledged not to take a state
salary if he was elected lieutenant governor.
Since Plummer’s running mate had
disclosed his own income taxes, it was
assumed that Plummer would have to
follow suit.
Instead, the onetime champion of
openness, transparency, and accountability
adamantly refused to disclose his returns
last week. No way, no how, Plummer
harumphed. Releasing returns is just a
“political distraction by those who cannot
answer the real issues that voters care
about,” he said. That doesn’t reflect all that
well on his running mate, but whatever.
Plummer claimed last week that voters
“need to know any potential conflicts that a
public official might have.” But what about
a guy who won’t be taking a state salary
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for four years? Won’t there be numerous
potential “conflicts” if he’s still living on his
private income without telling us how much
he’s making and where it’s coming from?
The last two governors who played
games with their tax returns were crooks.
That doesn’t make Brady and Plummer
crooks, but in an era when we ought to do
everything we can to avoid the mistakes of
the past, it’s a fair hit.
Just release the returns and get it over
with, man.
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol
Fax (a daily political newsletter) and
TheCapitolFaxBlog.com. 

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Active Republican Primaries Lead
Early Voting to Tilt Toward GOP
W
ith a contentious primary for
governor and competitive
congressional primaries, Iowa
Republicans have surpassed Democrats nearly
three-to-one in requesting ballots to vote early
in the June 8 primary election.
Nearly 15,000 Republicans statewide had
requested ballots to vote early as of Friday,
compared with 5,305 Democrats, according to
the secretary of state’s office.
“The early voting numbers are evidence
that we have many well-organized primary
candidates who are turning out their
supporters,” said Danielle Plogmann, a
spokesperson for the Republican Party of
Iowa.
Republicans have not only requested more
early ballots; they have returned a greater
number and percentage of early ballots, as
well. The secretary of state’s office says that
out of 9,209 ballots turned in so far, 7,069
are from Republicans, and 2,140 are from
Democrats.
Iowa Secretary of State Michael Mauro
said a projected 120,000 to 150,000 registered
Republicans are expected to vote in the June
primary given the competitive nature of
the gubernatorial and congressional races
this year: Three Republicans are seeking
the nomination for governor, while seven
are seeking the nomination in the 3rd
Congressional District, four are running in
the 2nd Congressional District, and two are
running in the 1st Congressional District.
Norm Sterzenbach, executive director of
the Iowa Democratic Party, said early voting
will be more popular among members of
his party for the November general election.
Traditionally, early voting has accounted for
between 25 percent and 30 percent of the total
Democratic votes in the general election.
“It’s always a very important piece in our
strategy,” Sterzenbach said.
Early voting began April 29. Registered
voters can request absentee ballots or vote at
satellite stations throughout the state. All early
ballots are counted on primary-election day,
along with the votes cast on that day.
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Help from DGA Accounts
for Half of Culver’s
Donations; Business Execs
Top Branstad’s Donor List
Newly filed campaign-finance reports
show the Democratic Governors’
Association gave $750,000 to Governor Chet
Culver’s campaign on May 6, accounting for
half of the nearly $1.5 million raised by the
first-term governor this year, while business
executives topped the list of $1.6 million in
campaign donations to former Governor and
Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry

by Lynn Campbell, IowaPolitics.com
Branstad.
Branstad’s campaign said Culver’s report
filed this week with the Iowa Ethics &
Campaign Disclosure Board shows he
accepted the $750,000 from the DGA this
year (in addition to the $500,000 the group
gave him in December), $118,000 from
political action committees, and $283,265
from out-of-state donors.
Culver campaign spokesperson Ali
Glisson didn’t dispute the analysis of Culver’s
campaign. The latest campaign-finance
reports in advance of the primary election
were released as Culver wrapped up a week-
long, 41-county announcement tour kicking
off his bid for a second term.
The $750,000 check from the Democratic
Governors’ Association was by far the largest
donation made to the Culver campaign this
year. The next largest was $50,000 from the
Carpenters District Council of Kansas City,
Missouri.
Meanwhile, Branstad’s campaign added
more than 6,000 new donors this reporting
period. The former governor’s campaign-
contribution listing was 730 pages,
compared to fewer than 100 pages for the
other candidates.
Branstad received a number of sizable
donations from business interests, and
at least three of the top givers were from
out-of-state. Topping the list were checks
of $50,000 each from Jan Krantz of
Adventureland Park in Des Moines and
from Eldon & Regina Roth of Dakota
Dunes, South Dakota, founders and owners
of Beef Products Inc. The Roths also gave a
separate check for $2,000.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob
Vander Plaats saw the vast majority of his
big checks come from Iowans. The biggest
donation – two checks totaling $35,000
– came from Michael Wells, an executive at
Wells Blue Bunny Corporation, and his wife
Cheryl. Next came $25,000 from Anden Van
Beek of Rock Valley, president and treasurer
of farm-equipment-repair-and-parts
company A & I Products, Inc.
The third Republican candidate, state
Representative Rod Roberts, had smaller
donations. His largest donation accepted was
for $1,000, and there were only two of those:
from Charles Heider of Omaha, Nebraska,
and Douglas Pudenz of Roberts’ hometown
of Carroll.
For an expanded version of this article, visit
RiverCitiesReader.com.
This weekly summary comes from
IowaPolitics.com, an online government
and politics news service. Reporter Andrew
Duffelmeyer and other correspondents
contributed to this report.
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Playing Rather Than Programming
Caribou, June 5 at RIBCO
D
an Snaith
sounds tired
of answering
questions about math.
He comes
from a family of
mathematicians; he
earned a Ph.D. in the
field in 2005. And
because he records
and performs (under
the name Caribou)
electronic music,
journalists (this one
included) ask him a lot
of questions about the
relationship between his
primary academic and
musical pursuits. They
both involve computers,
don’t they?
Snaith – who will be
playing with his band
at a Daytrotter show at
RIBCO on Saturday,
June 5 – said there are some similarities.
But not many. “Being able to do what you
want ... is kind of an intuitive process,” he
said in a phone interview last week. “In
both mathematics and in music, you kind
of have to use some gut-level intuition to
piece things together. [But] I think they’re
very different in many ways.”
What’s evident listening to the music
of Caribou is that Snaith’s electronic
instruments are largely tools, not ends.
There are certainly electronic sounds,
but the songs sound organic and feel
handmade, and his singing voice is ethereal,
warm, and emotive – a perfect offset to
any digital coolness. Put differently, there’s
nothing mathematical about Caribou’s
songs.
The Onion AV Club accurately summed
up the Caribou approach to electronic
music: “Each time, bleeps and bloops made
appearances but seemed beside the point:
Caribou is more about ecstatic synthesis
than synthetics.”
Snaith’s dreamy album Andorra won the
2008 Polaris Music Prize – awarded to the
year’s best Canadian album – and his new
record, the dance-y Swim, was called “his
strangest and gutsiest work yet” by the AV
Club. PopMatters noted that the album’s
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by Jeff Ignatius
jeff@rcreader.com
there were lots of
leads to follow from
there.”
And while Snaith
said that he’s been
listening exclusively
to dance music
since late in the
creation process for
Andorra, his interest
is in creating (and
hearing) music
that’s “idiosyncratic”
and “weird”: “I
like music that
genuinely sounds
live, whether it’s
played on electronic
instruments or not.
It has that kind of
... humanity ... . I’m
playing it rather than
programming it.”
But because
“sonics boast valleys and peaks that play out
of the way the
like the domestic dramas contained within songs are composed and recorded, they
the lyrics.”
don’t necessarily lend themselves to live
Snaith said he records hundreds if not performance without significant retooling.
thousands of hours of music over the “The four of us in the band kind of
course of a year, and “you often get a sense discuss each song and tear them all apart
when you’re making a piece of music and put them back together in whatever
whether it will work or not. But it also often
way we deem most suitable, most exciting,”
turns out to be a false sense.” That means Snaith said. “They don’t have to be
that Snaith is often exploring things that facsimiles of the versions on the album.”
never become songs; but because he can’t
But he at first worried that much of
trust that first instinct, he’s also mining Swim wouldn’t survive the translation.
hidden gold out of material that didn’t seem “I was really concerned when we started
initially promising. rehearsing that the songs weren’t going
Prior to Andorra, Snaith largely pieced to work live,” he said. “I wanted us to be
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his songs together without a blueprint; his properly performing them live, not kind
2007 album was the first time he wrote
of relying on some electronic means that
before assembling. Swim employed both limited what we could do ... . I wanted
songwriting techniques, but Snaith said them to be free, as if we were playing [all]
there was another difference: “I had an traditional instruments.”
aesthetic concept in mind at the beginning
of making music that sounded fluid or Caribou will perform on Saturday, June 5,
liquid ... .” at RIBCO (1815 Second Avenue in Rock
The album was spurred by the Andorra- Island). The bill also includes Datagun and
closing “Niobe,” which was itself inspired Centaur Noir, and the all-ages show starts at
by the work of dance-music producer 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at
James Holden, “whose music although it’s the door. For tickets, visit RIBCO.com.
electronic seems to breathe, really builds
and decays in a natural or unpredictable For more information on Caribou,
way,” Snaith said. “Listening back to ‘Niobe’ visit Caribou.fm or Myspace.com/
while making this record, it seemed like cariboumanitoba. 

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music, and a first look at Regan Hatfield’s space featuring two- and
three-dimensional artwork by Marty Kiser and Dee Schricker,
photography by Dee Oberle, Heidi Brandt and Ashley Razo, and
paintings by Gene Brack, Judy O. Gray, and Karen Grabowski; for
information, e-mail stardog66@live.com or call 563-514 -5886, Star Dog
Gallery & Studio, Bucktown Center for the Arts, Suite 102, 225 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.reganart.net, 6pm Fri May 28.
Art Expo & High School Pastel Competition, for information, call
309-737-2066, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport,
IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com, Sat May 29.
Art Bites, museum curator Sean Ulmer discusses the exhibit “From
Monet to Picasso: The Riley Collection”; for information, call 319-366-
7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Jun 2.
Artist Reception: Scott Community College Students, works
in the mediums of photography, sculpture, ink drawings, and mixed
media; hosted by Sarah Robb; for information, call 563/441-4070 or
e-mail jrobb@eicc.edu, Blank Canvas Studio & Gallery, 822 1/2 15th Ave.,
East Moline, IL, 6:30pm Fri Jun 4.
Iowa City Gallery Walk, a self-guided, free, family-friendly tour
through the area’s visual-art community; for information, call 319-338-
4442, Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, http://www.culturalcorridor.
org, 5pm Fri Jun 4.
Opening Reception for “Letterforms as Paramount”, showcasing
Rev. Edward M. Catich’s contributions as a calligrapher and stone incisor;
research journals, plaster casts, and rubbings; for information, call
563-333-6444, Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA,
http://www.sau.edu/catich, 5pm Fri Jun 4.
Creative Connections: Artists in Action, a discussion about the
artistic process; free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,
10:30am Sat Jun 5.
SmArt Activities, create weathered treasure maps; gallery
admission charged for adults; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
crma.org, 1pm Sat Jun 5.
Closing Reception: Paul Riewerts - Kelly Bissell, photography
by Riewerts, wood works by Bissell; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
midcoast.org/galleries/gallerywest.htm, 6pm Fri Jun 11.
Fridays at the Figge, creative painting, drawing, and sculpture
activities for kindergarten through 5th grade students; for
information, contact Heather at 563-326-7804 x2045 or haaronson@
figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am Fri Jun 18 thru Fri Aug 6.
Reception for “10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship
Program,” highlights the successes of several scholarship recipients
who are fulfilling their career dreams of working in art-related fields;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 2pm Sat Jun 19.
Walking Tour: Downtown Davenport Architecture, on Saturdays;
free to Figge members; $7 non-members; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Jun 19 thru Sat Aug 7.
Bucktown’s Final Friday, featuring the Art Expo Closing Awards
Ceremony; for information, call 309-737-2066, Bucktown Center for the
Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com, 5pm
Fri Jun 25.
Creative Connections: Artists in Action with Dori Vogel, learn
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
crma.org, 10:30am Sat Jul 3.
SmArt Activities, create fireworks puppets; gallery admission
charged for adults; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,
1pm Sat Jul 3.
Art Bites, with the museum’s executive director Terry Pitts; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Jul 7.
Mississippi Mud Painting with Frank Ross, local artist will show
a variety of art mediums and demonstrate painting with mud; free;
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jul 14.
Bucktown’s Final Friday, featuring the 5th Birthday Bash; for
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com, 5pm Fri Jul 30.
Creative Connections: Artists in Action with Deb Engmark, Head
Gardener at Brucemore talks about landscape design as art; free; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Sat Aug 7.
SmArt Activities: Lilies of the Alley, gallery admission charged for
adults; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,
410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 1pm Sat Aug 7.
Bucktown’s Final Friday, featuring the Artist Labour Day; for
information, call 309-737-2066, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com, 5pm Fri Aug 27.
Exhibits & Shows
Artists Unlimited, contact numbers posted with the artworks, for
those who may wish to buy; Monday-Thursday - 9am-9pm, Friday &
Saturday, 9am-5:30pm; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, thru Fri May 28.
Davenport Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974’, exhibit including
photos, film, letters, audiotapes, key documents, and historic artifacts,
sponsored by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, St. Ambrose
University, and the Putnam Museum; Mon-Thur 8am-midnight, Fri &
Sat 8-5pm, Sun noon-midnight; free; for information, contact Mary
Heinzman at 563-333-6241 or HeinzmanMaryB@sau.edu, St. Ambrose
University Library, Davenport, IA, thru Fri May 28.
Driftless Reveries: Work in Paper and Cloth by Mary Hark, works
constructed primarily from handmade flax and linen papers, with linen
cloth and other materials; Mon-Wed 10am-6pm; Thu. 10am-7pm; Fri.
10am-6pm; Sat. 10am-5:30pm and Sun. noon-4pm; for information,
contact the Gallery at 319-351-8686, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218
E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com,
thru Sun May 30.
Alexander Calder Mobile, the latest in a series of large works
exhibited on the first floor and in the lobby; the installment is 27 feet
wide, eight feet tall, and weighing 1100 pounds; for information, call
563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Mon May 31.
Forgotten Tales Along the Rails, exhibit by Knox College senior
Margaret Spiegel, illustrating the Irish immigrant experience in
Galesburg during the mid-1800s; for information, call 309-525-1688, The
Box, corner of Kellogg & Simmons, Galesburg, IL, thru Mon May 31.
Lori Miller - Don Heggen, fiber works by Miller, watercolors by
Heggen; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Centre Station
Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
centerstation.htm, thru Mon May 31.
Susan Long, drawings; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.
org/galleries/iwireless.htm, thru Mon May 31.
Taking Root, watercolor, oil, and oil pastel works by Audrey Brown,
Billie Davids, Laura Larabee, and Roy F. Haught, artists with deep ties to
the land and those who live there; for information, call 563-872-3388 or
e-mail offthewallartgallery@gmail.com, The Great River Gallery, 116 N.
Riverview, Bellevue, IA, thru Mon May 31.
Venus Envy, works by female artists in a variety of different media;
for information, call 309-786-2430 or visit http://www.venusenvyqc.org,
Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport,
IA, http://www.venusenvyqc.org, thru Mon May 31.
OK, So Now What, exhibition by Matthew Hoffman, a Chicago-
based artist working with sculptural and typographical forms; popular
colloquialisms, trite truisms, and personal paragraphs created out of
found and sustainable wood; Tue-Sat 7-9pm, The Bakery Gallery, 1330
East 12th St., Davenport, IA, http://www.thebakerygallery.blogspot.com,
thru Fri Jun 4.
Allen Holloway - John Spiteri, paintings by Holloway, porcelain
vessels by Spiteri; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Fine
Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, I-80 and US Highway
67, LeClaire, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/leclaire.htm, thru
Sat Jun 5.
University of Iowa Center for Human Rights Exhibit, a display
of drawings done by Darfuri refugee children in Chad; for information,
contact Liz Crooks at uichr@uichr.org or 319-335-3900, University Capitol
Centre, Downtown Mall Main Floor, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.
uiowa.edu/2010/may/050310at-a-glance.html, thru Sat Jun 5.
Visions of Iowa: Arthur Geisert “Country Road ABC”, featuring
illustrations from the legendary master etcher’s upcoming children’s
book; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Jun 6.
Art Exhibit of Crosses, multi-media works by Terry Merchant of
Fulton, IL; Wed - Sun 1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300, River Arts
Center, 229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru Sun Jun 6.
Fresh Blooms, exhibit by Denmark-based artist Tarlochan Oberoi;
hyper-realistic pastel drawings of flowers, full of harmonious color and
movement; free; Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm,
and Sunday noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait
Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
thegalleriesdowntown.com, thru Fri Jun 11.
Art Survives: Expressions from the Holocaust, thru June 13;
exhibit by Hilary Helstein, presented in partnership with the Jewish
Federation of the Quad Cities, featuring works by Holocaust survivors
Samuel Bak, Alfred Benjamin, Alfred Kantor, Judith Goldstein, Dina
Gottliebova Babbitt, Ela Weissberger, and Karl Stojka; free with
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804 x2045 or e-mail
haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org., Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun Jun 13.
News & Nightmares: Homer, Ernst, and Wood Engraving, a
look at 19th century wood engraved illustrations created for the mass
media; includes 16 prints designed by Winslow Homer and 26 images
from a recent Max Ernst acquisition; for information, call 515-277-4405,
Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Jun 13.
Tony Brown – Representations of Rural and Urban Life, paintings
inspired from such diverse places as Madison and Door County,
Wisconsin, Chicago, Amsterdam, Rota, Spain and San Pedro, Belize;
Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday noon-
4pm; for information, call 319-338-0354, The Chait Galleries Downtown,
218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.thegalleriesdowntown. members of the Amana communal society made the decision to come
com, thru Fri Jun 18. to Davenport; free for members and free with museum admission for

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Two Turntables and a Microphone: Hip-Hop Contexts featuring nonmembers; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail ach@gahc.
Harry Allen’s “Part of the Permanent Record: Photos from the org, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA,
Previous Century”, in the Black Box Theatre; features 40 large, black- http://www.gahc.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
and-white photographs by Harry Allen, Hip-Hop Activist and Media Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection, by appointment at the
Assassin with the seminal hip-hop group Public Enemy, Iowa Memorial inside gallery at 3rd & Brady; nostalgic black-and-white photographs;
Union, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2010/march/ vibrant color photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities’ riverfront
031710UIMA-advisory.html, thru Sun Jun 27. parks and other areas of interest; for information, call 563-499-6570,
Belinda Talbot & Marcia Whitmore, abstracted floral photography Union Arcade Building, 200 Block Brady Street, Davenport, IA, thru Fri
by Talbot, orchid watercolors by Whitmore; for information, call 309-794- Dec 31.
0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Art in Roman Life, thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, thru Wed Jun 30. vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; for information,
Paul Riewerts - Kelly Bissell, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
photography by Riewerts, wood
works by Bissell; for information, Events Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Gallery River Action Channel Cat Talks & Fri Dec 31.
West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock From Monet to Picasso:
Island, IL, http://www.midcoast. Riverine Walks The Riley Collection, European
org/galleries/gallerywest.htm, thru masterworks gathered by local
Wed Jun 30.
June through August collectors Tom and Nan Riley;
Pioneers of Quad City featuring significant but little-known

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Aviation…From Franing Field
to the Quad City International
Airport, the history of aviation
in the Quad Cities through
photographs reproduced from
the airport’s archives, in an exhibit
sponsored by Quad City Arts;
many of the photos originated
from the photographic journals of
Pat Miller and Gabe Mosenfelder,
two local legends whose families
donated their scrapbooks to the
airport collection - the photos were
selected, reproduced and prepared
by local businessman and Quad
City Arts volunteer, Chris Rayburn;
for information, call 309-793-1213,
Quad City International Airport,
Airport Rd., Moline, IL, http://www.
quadcityarts.com, thru Wed Jun 30.
Ralph Iaccarino - Colleen
McCarty - Ethan Leader,
watercolors by Iaccarino, acrylics
& mixed media by McCarty, oil,
acrylics, & photography by Leader;
for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E.
3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
midcoast.org/galleries/rivercenter.
htm, thru Wed Jun 30.
Bina Mapflies 2009 - 2010,
works fashioned from collage,
acrylics, and varied inks, from
artist Delores De Wilde Bina; for
information, call 309-788-7641,
Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
thru Thu Jul 1.
Emily Reason: Recent
Ceramics, pottery exhibit; for
information, call 319-351-8686, Iowa
Artisans Gallery, 207 E Washington
St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-
artisans-gallery.com, thru Mon
Jul 19.
Schlabaugh & Sons, a trunk
show of woodworking items; for
information, call 319-351-8686, Iowa
Artisans Gallery, 207 E Washington
St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-
artisans-gallery.com, thru Mon
Jul 19.
The Sky’s The Limit: Marvin
Cone’s Clouds, 30 works from
the 1910s to the 1940s traces the
many ways and styles Cone used to
capture the ethereal and transitory
qualities of clouds, as well as their
ou can talk the talk, ” goes the old works by Monet, Renoir, Degas,
Pissaro, Chagall, Cassatt, Dufy,
expression, “but can you walk the Matisse, Leger, Mondrian, Miro, Dali,
walk?” If you take part in this summer’s Braque, and Picasso; for information,
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
educational programs Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
hosted by River Action, Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
Fri Dec 31.
you’ll finally have a Global Currents: The John
snappy comeback to that Deere Art Collection, an exhibition
of key pieces from artworks
query: “Hell’z yeah I can!” loaned from Deere & Company’s
Beginning June 1 and corporate art collection, including
Roald Tweet running through August oil paintings, works on paper,
photography, textiles, and sculpture;
28, the Davenport not-for-profit will again for information, call 563-326-7804,
offer its annual series of Channel Cat Talks Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
and Riverine Walks, allowing you the chance figgeartmuseum.org, thru Fri
to enjoy discussions about, lectures on, and Dec 31.
Grant Wood: In Focus, culled
first-person observation of noteworthy sites from the museum’s extensive
and environmental issues significant to collection of works, this single-gallery
the Quad Cities and surrounding regions. installation serves as a brief overview
of the artistic achievements of this
Taking place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. important American painter; for
and Saturdays at 9 a.m., the 90-minute information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Riverine Walks will, over 13 weeks, bring Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
participants to such locales as Nahant Marsh, crma.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
Malvina Hoffman: Rodin’s Last
Sylvan Island, the Rock Island Hydropower Student, works from famed sculptor;
Plant, and even the Modern Woodmen for information, call 319-366-7503,
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
baseball park for discussions with, Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://
among others, historian Karen Anderson, www.crma.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
Augustana College professors Norm Moline Mauricio Lasansky, new takes
on the important Iowa City artist; for
and Ruben Heine, and radio host Roald information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Tweet. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
a.m., River Action’s Channel Cat Talks – held crma.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
aboard the Channel Cat water taxi near The American Century,
highlighting the many movements
Moline’s Celebration Belle Landing – will of 20th Century art; for information,
find such speakers as engineer Bill Gretten, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
geographer Curt Roseman, and storyteller Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
Dale Whiteside sharing their thoughts on Fri Dec 31.
subjects ranging from “Yikes! What Are Treasures from the National
Czech & Slovak Museum &
Asian Carp?” to “Historic Bridges of the Library Collection, examples
Quad Cities” to “A Tale of Two Parks.” That of fine, folk, and decorative art,
textiles embellished with beads and
last one, by the by, should be informative embroidery, costumes, fine Royal
like the Dickens. Riverine Walks are $5 each, Dux porcelain pieces, glass and
crystal, and more; for information,
Channel Cat Talks are $12 per session, and call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
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majesty and power; for information, programming is available at (563)322-2969
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., or RiverAction.org. – Mike Schulz
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.
org, thru Sun Aug 22.
Danny Lyon: Selections from the Bikeriders, black and white
images epitomizing the counterculture spirit of the 1960’s; for
information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave.,
Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Aug 29.
Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection, on Tuesdays and
Saturdays; nostalgic black-and-white photographs; vibrant color
photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities’ riverfront parks and other
areas of interest; for information, call 563-499-6570, Freight House, 421
W River Dr, Davenport, IA, 3pm thru Tue Dec 28.
A Legacy for Iowa: Pollock’s Mural and Modern Masterworks,
Works from the University of Iowa Museum of Art; for more information
visit UIowa.edu/uima, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.uiowa.edu/uima, thru Fri Dec 31.
Amana Colonies: The Move to City Life, new exhibit in partnership
with the Amana Heritage Society; artifacts and personal stories on
trades including blacksmithing, baking, butchering, weaving and more;
programs and demonstrations scheduled throughout the course of the
exhibit; focuses on the time during the Great Depression when some
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru
Fri Dec 31.
10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar
Scholarship Program, highlights
the successes of several scholarship
recipients who are fulfilling their career dreams of working in art-related
fields; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, Sat May 29 thru
Sun Aug 15.
Art Works Expo, works in a variety of different media; for
information, call 309-786-2430, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown
Center for the Arts, Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
bucktown.htm, Tue Jun 1 thru Wed Jun 30.
Redeemer Lutheran Preschool Exhibit, student works; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, Tue Jun 1
thru Wed Jun 30.
Carol Boerckel, watercolors; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, http://www.
midcoast.org/galleries/iwireless.htm, Tue Jun 1 thru Sat Jul 31.
David Genac - Margery Franklin, photography exhibits; for
information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200
River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/centerstation.


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htm, Tue Jun 1 thru Sat Jul 31.
Kelly Bissell - Trent Foltz, wood works by Bissell, photography by
Foltz; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery,
Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, I-80 and US Highway 67, LeClaire,
IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/leclaire.htm, Tue Jun 1 thru Sat
Jul 31.
Letterforms as Paramount, showcasing Rev. Edward M. Catich’s
contributions as a calligrapher and stone incisor; research journals,
plaster casts, and rubbings; for information, call 563-333-6444, Catich
Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/
catich, Wed Jun 2 thru Fri Jul 23.
Glass Birds, works by Finnish artist Oiva Toikka; for information,
e-mail gallery@akardesign.com, AKAR, 257 E Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, Fri
Jun 4 thru Fri Jun 18.
Suzanne Bradley, a mixed-media window installation; for
information, e-mail homeecworkshop@yahoo.com, Home Ec Workshop,
207 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Wed Jun 30.
Zachary James Avery Dowling III, painting exhibit; for information,
e-mail revival.ic@gmail.com, or call 319-337-4511, Revival, 117 E. College
St., Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Wed Jun 30.
40 Years of Celebrating Youth, a diverse range of artwork that
represents youth and staff over the years and reflects the important
role UAY plays in the development of young artists; for information,
e-mail mickey.hampton@unitedactionforyouth.org, UAY: United
Action for Youth Center, 355 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
unitedactionforyouth.org, Fri Jun 4 thru Fri Jul 2.
Scott Community College Student Exhibit, works in the mediums
of photography, sculpture, ink drawings, and mixed media; for
information, call 563-441-4070 or e-mail jrobb@eicc.edu, Blank Canvas
Studio & Gallery, 822 1/2 15th Ave., East Moline, IL, Fri Jun 4 thru Fri
Jul 2.
Stained Glass by James Thomas, featuring whimsical windows
and suncatchers; for information, call 319-341-7887 or e-mail service@
glassando.com, Glassando, 210 S Clinton St #116, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun
4 thru Fri Jul 9.
Fairy Tales: Metalworks in Silver & Gold by Youngjoo Yoo,
featuring unique jewelry pieces; for information, e-mail TMChait@
aol.com or call 319-338-0354, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E
Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.thegalleriesdowntown.com, Fri
Jun 4 thru Fri Jul 16.
Transitions: Oil Paintings by Bao Pham, still-life oil paintings; for
information, e-mail TMChait@aol.com or call 319-338-0354, The Chait
Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
thegalleriesdowntown.com, Fri Jun 4 thru Fri Jul 16.
Louise Rauh, silver, titanium & aluminum, vessels, and jewelry; for
information, call 319-430-3183 or e-mail bennettic@mchsi.com, Iowa
Artisans Gallery, 207 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-
artisans-gallery.com, Fri Jun 4 thru Mon Jul 19.
Tom Langdon: Photographic Portraits of Visiting International
Writers, portraits matched with writing samples of the writers; for
information, call 319-337-4400 or e-mail Niki@RSVP-ASAP.com, RSVP,
140 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Mon Jul 19.
Michael Hussey: Paintings, for information, call 319-356-5222,
The Old Post Office Gallery, 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Fri
Jul 30.
Rob Dietrich: About Face… an art exhibit of diverse and
expressive images, for information, call 319-356-5222, The Old Post
Office Gallery, 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Fri Jul 30.
Arts Iowa City Members’ Show, for information, contact Dick
Sjolund at RDsjolund@earthlink.net, Arts Iowa City Arts Center & Gallery,
129 E. Washington, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Sat Jul 31.
Harvest Preserve Photography Exhibit, for information, e-mail
ldwicklund@aol.com, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City,
IA, http://www.englert.org, Fri Jun 4 thru Sat Jul 31.
Are You a Voyeur?, featuring a demonstration of metalsmithing
& jewelry fabrication techniques; for information, call 319-351-1700 or
e-mail mark@mcginsberg.com, M.C. Ginsberg Objects of Art, 110 East
Washington, Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Tue Aug 31.
Circle of Friends Quilt Group Exhibit, nine local quilters present a
variety of traditional to contemporary quilts; for information, call 319-
337-8615 or e-mail kesummerwill@msn.com, MidWestOne Bank - Iowa
City, 102 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Tue Aug 31.
Cathmar Prange: New Oil Paintings, still-life oil paintings; for
information, e-mail rjtextiles@gmail.com or call 319-339-0410, Textiles,
109 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Thu Sep 2.
Inspired by Color, acrylic paintings by Julie Fitzpatrick; for
information, call 319-341-4562, Bella Joli, 125 S Dubuque St, Iowa City,
IA, Fri Jun 4 thru Thu Sep 2.
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Scale: Ceramic Forms and Photographic Landscapes, ceramic
and photographic media by Gerry Eskin, with all the pieces sharing
an artistic theme of monumental scale; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, Sun Jun 6 thru Sun Aug 29.
Grant Wood Summer Showcase in Iowa, featuring rare Grant
paintings and lithographs, unseen since their original creation,
including “Churning”, “Fertility,” and “In the Spring”; for information, call
563.872.3388 or e-mail offthewallartgallery@gmail.com, The Great River
Gallery, 116 N. Riverview, Bellevue, IA, Fri Jun 11 thru Tue Aug 31.
University of Iowa School of Art MFA Exhibition, annual
exhibition showcases the students’ work in painting, sculpture,
printmaking, design, intermedia, metals, ceramics and photography;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Jun 12 thru Sun
Aug 15.
The Grant Wood Window: Drawings for the Veterans Memorial
Stained Glass Window Commission, the complete set of original
drawings used for the fabrication of the restored historic window
designed by Grant Wood for the Veterans Memorial Building on May’s
Island; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,
410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Jun 19 thru
10
Thu Sep 2.
Civil Rights Artifacts Exhibit, for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
www.bettendorflibrary.com, Thu Jul 1 thru Sat Jul 31.
Cole Butler - B. Thomas Lytle, mixed media by Butler, sculpture
by Lytle; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Gallery West,
2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
gallerywest.htm, Thu Jul 1 thru Tue Aug 31.
Robert & Linda Scarth, photography; for information, call 309-
786-2430, MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/rivercenter.htm, Thu Jul 1 thru Tue
Aug 31.
Steve Banks - Terry Rathje, mixed media; for information, call 309-
786-2430, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/bucktown.htm, Thu
Jul 1 thru Tue Aug 31.
Celebrity Doodles, a showcase of doodles that will be available
for purchase at the Foundation’s Doodle Day event on October 14; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, Sun Aug 1
thru Thu Sep 30.
Diane Bruce - Kathleen Tandy, pastels by Bruce, mixed media by
Tandy; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast at the i wireless
Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/
iwireless.htm, Sun Aug 1 thru Thu Sep 30.
Marge Schroeder - Ken Urban, jewelry by Schroeder, photography
by Urban; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery,
Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, I-80 and US Highway 67, LeClaire, IA,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/leclaire.htm, Sun Aug 1 thru Thu
Sep 30.
Mark Mess - Jamie Atkinson, photography by Mess, charcoal &
graphite by Atkinson; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.
org/galleries/centerstation.htm, Sun Aug 1 thru Thu Sep 30.
Barbara Bianchi, mixed media; for information, call 309-786-2430,
MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
midcoast.org/galleries/gallerywest.htm, Wed Sep 1 thru Sun Oct 31.
Melanie DeKeyrel Bell - Kathleen Van Hyfte, mixed media by
Bell, acrylics by Van Hyfte; for information, call 309-786-2430, Midcoast
at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport, IA,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/bucktown.htm, Wed Sep 1 thru
Sun Oct 31.
Shelby Kube, pastels; for information, call 309-786-2430, MidCoast
at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.
org/galleries/rivercenter.htm, Wed Sep 1 thru Sun Oct 31.
Classes
Open Studio, Thursdays at 4pm and Sundays at noon; participants
are welcome to bring their own materials, projects, and ideas; trained
staff is available to help with design and technical assistance; the torch
studio is available to those with experience; for information, call 319-
338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://
www.dawnsbeads.com, thru Fri Dec 31.
Frank Black Art Class, certified Bob Ross Instructor will be leading
art classes for adults in the Community Room; sofa-sized landscape
painting class; $50 includes all supplies; for information, call 309-523-
3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Fri May 28.
Faux Stained Glass Windows Workshop, $45, materials and lunch
provided; for information, call 563-391-4949, Habitat ReStore, 3629
Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, IA, http://www.restoreqc.org, 9:30am
Sat Jun 5.
Picture Perfect Digital Photography, with instructor Cindy
Bergthold; learn tips and techniques that will help you take great
pictures every time you point and click; spend time outside the museum
during class learning how to find and frame the best shots, and finish
back in the Figge auditorium with an interactive critique of the day’s
pictures; $25-$30; for information, call 563-326-7804., Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart.org/Education/Classes.
aspx, 12:30pm Sat Jun 19.
Jazzy Jewelry, with instructor Kara Fedje; create unique jewelry
that reflects your personal taste; jazz up your summer wardrobe with a
sparkling glass-bead bracelet or necklace; $40-$45; for information, call
563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Jun 26.
Silk Painting, with instructor Mary Stringer; make your fashion
statement in silk with the dye/resist techniques you learn in this
lively workshop; $25-$30; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge
Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart.org/
Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Jul 10.
Summer Digital Photography Workshop with Bob Campagna,
July 13, 15, & 20; three-day course with photographer, writer, and
educator; for information and to register, contact Bob Campagna at
319.560.6889 or abbecreek@aol.com, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 1:30pm Tue Jul 13.
Creation Studio: Pastels, Judy O. Gray teaches the art form; for
information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm
Thu Jul 22.
Watercolor for Beginners, with instructor Andi Naab; learn the
basics of watercolor painting, explore a variety of the techniques, and
learn tips that make this medium exciting and personally expressive;
$25-$30; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W
2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx,
10:30am Sat Jul 31.
Line Up – Drawing Refresher, with instructor Gloria Burlingame;
using a wide variety of drawing materials and applications, explore
the unlimited possibilities that different mediums and surfaces offer in
rendering an image; $35-$40; for information, call 563-326-7804, Vander
Veer Conservatory, 215 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeart.org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Aug 7.
Watercolor, with instructor Cindy Bergthold; focus on color, shape
and advanced techniques as you express the natural beauty of your
floral subject; $25-$30; for information, call 563-326-7804, Vander Veer
Conservatory, 215 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart.
Movie Reviews
by Mike Schulz • mike@rcreader.com
It Ain’t Over ’Til It’s Ogre
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
Has there ever been a cinematic storybook
adventure – to say nothing of an animated,
comedic one – as profoundly joyless as Shrek
Forever After? It’s not
just that the subject
matter for this latest,
potentially last,
and certainly least
of the Shrek series
concerns middle-
aged dissatisfaction
and inertia, themes
that aren’t exactly
conducive to
lighthearted escapism.
Shrek Forever After
The bigger problem is
that nearly everything
about the film, from the plotline to the jokes to
the voice acting, is lethargic and heavy-spirited,
and that air of fatigue is likely intensified if, like Piper, gliding into view atop an army of rats, yields
me, you catch it in 3D, with the gray of your
eyewear dulling the movie’s already-pretty-dull
color palette. From its opening beats, Shrek
Forever After feels less like a follow-up than the
grudging fulfillment of a contract obligation, and
I left this third sequel feeling about 10 years older
than I did before it began.
You can tell that a TV sitcom is running out of
inspiration when it borrows from It’s a Wonderful
Life for one of those fanciful “What if our lives
were completely different?” episodes, and so it is
with Shrek Forever After, which finds Mike Myers’ to give them anything amusing to say? Given the
titular green ogre cast in the Jimmy Stewart role.
Bored in his routinized, family-man existence
with wife Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and three
squawking one-year-olds, Shrek makes a Faustian Shreks, yet Forever After might even leave devotees
deal with the embittered elf Rumpelstiltskin
(Walt Dohrn), agreeing to trade one day in
his childhood for one day spent contentedly
terrorizing the townsfolk. (Shrek’s 24-hours-
of-freedom montage is the only truly buoyant
sequence in the film, and only then because it’s
accompanied by Karen Carpenter singing “Top of
the World.”) Yet he should’ve read his contract’s
fine print. The day Shrek trades turns out to
be the one in which he was born, and when he
returns from his magical sabbatical, he enters an
alternate reality in which Rumpelstiltskin rules
the kingdom, Fiona leads an underground cadre
of ogre rebels, Donkey (Eddie Murphy) lives in
indentured servitude, and a too-well-fed Puss
in Boots (Antonio Banderas) whiles away his
days resembling a furry beach ball. (I still don’t
understand, however, how Shrek’s not being born
could have led to Puss’ morbid obesity. Wasn’t
Banderas’ kitty already in fighting shape when he
first met our hero in Shrek 2?)
What follows, it should go without saying,
involves Shrek trying to right this new world’s
wrongs and learning to appreciate the domestic
tranquility he took for granted – you get zero
points for correctly anticipating the line, “I didn’t
know what I had ’til it was gone” – and to say
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this familiar, Capra-esque narrative is lacking in
dramatic urgency is a sizable understatement. Still,
you might be shocked by just how much Shrek
Forever After is lacking in comedic urgency. It’s
true that all of the franchise’s money-in-the-bank
gags are duly accounted
for: Donkey warbling
from the discographies
of Whitney Houston and
Madonna; Puss silently
pleading with wide-eyed
adorableness; legions
of fairy-tale hoofers
grooving to whatever
pop tunes were hits
when filming began. Yet
here, they share the same
stale, going-through-
the-motions vibe, and the movie’s few attempts
at fresh humor are unilaterally disappointing; the
initially promising appearance of the mute Pied
nothing remotely interesting, and as voiced by
Dohrn, Rumpelstiltskin is powerfully irritating,
prone to fits of shrill, nasal whining to make
Wallace Shawn sound like Keanu Reeves.
The movie’s not without momentary
grace notes – I enjoyed the brief sight of the
Gingerbread Man battling an army of animal
crackers – but it’s so relentlessly blah that it even
drains the energy from performers seemingly
incapable of blandness. How do you cast John
Cleese, Jane Lynch, and Craig Robinson and forget
series’ mostly tiresome storytelling and instantly
disposable, guess-the-pop-culture-reference
snarkiness, I haven’t been a fan of any of the
grateful that this franchise has (hopefully) reached
its close. It may not be a happy ending, but hey, at
least it’s an ending.
MACGRUBER
Given that MacGruber is a big-screen
expansion of a popular recurring Saturday Night
Live sketch, I was surprised that this raunchy
spoof of macho-action-flick conventions opened
with a violent, three-minute prelude featuring
absolutely no intentional laughs. Given that
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the movie stars Will Forte as the film’s shaggy-
haired MacGyver send-up and Kristen Wiig as
his gal Friday, I was even more surprised that
the following 85 minutes featured absolutely no
laughs, intentional or otherwise. This insipid,
juvenile, boring throwaway isn’t worth the time
spent either seeing or discussing it (MacGruber’s
idea of a running gag is the constant repetition of
its bad guy’s surname – Cunth), but it should be
noted that Ryan Phillippe’s unflappable deadpan
saves him from embarrassment – at least until he
shoves the celery stick up his ass – and that Wiig’s
ability to make you smile during such a grimly
unfunny “entertainment” might make her the
most gifted performer on the planet.
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Spring
Pops featuring
THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES

Brent Havens, Conductor

June 5, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Adler Theatre, Davenport
Seats: $18 to $58
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Spring Pops Pre-Party: FREE

Last year’s Spring Pops sold out, so be sure to buy your tickets today.

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org/Education/Classes.aspx, 10:30am Sat Aug 14.
Calls for Entry
Exhibitors Wanted for 38th Annual Custer’s Last Stand, accepting
arts & crafts exhibitor and food-vendor applications for 2010 festival of
the arts, running June 19-20; features roughly 370 nationally acclaimed
artists , craftspeople, and antique dealers annually; attracts over 70,00
attendees; for an application, call 847-328-2204 or e-mail applications@
custerfair.com, http://www.custerfair.com, thru Thu Jun 10.
Seeking Arts Vendors for Jewish Feast-ival, seeking artisans
to display and sell handcrafted items at June 27 festival; $40 for 10’ x
10’ booth space; 8’ tables available for $5 each; for information and to
request an application, call 309-788-3426, Tri-Cities Jewish Center, 2715
30th St., Rock Island, IL, thru Fri Jun 11.
ArtSpace Gallery Call for Entries: 2010-11 and 2011-12, exhibits
rotate on a monthly basis, and artistic mediums range from pastels
to paintings, pottery, sculpture, prints and installation; proposals are
accepted on an ongoing basis thru June 15; for information, contact
Melissa Hebert-Johnson, assistant professor of art history, at 309-796-
5465 or hebertm@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, 6600
34th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/artspace, thru Tue Jun 15.
Flamingo Follies, seeking entries for the popular art exhibit
“Flamingo Follies,” running July 4-Aug. 5, with an art auction summer
style party Aug 6; radically alter a pink plastic lawn flamingo into a work
of art for our wacky- tacky exhibit; for information, call Beth at 309-794-
0991 x 30, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.qcgardens.com, thru Sun Jul 4.
Seeking Entries for “Living Proof” Exhibit, seeking submissions for
art exhibit featuring works created by breast cancer survivors, opening
Sept. 24; any breast-cancer survivor who creates is welcome to submit
art; $10 entry fee; send inquiries to livingproofexhibit@gmail.com, via
fax at 630-920-8657, or via mail to 1326 25th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265,
attn: Pamela, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA,
http://livingproofexhibit.squarespace.com, thru Thu Jul 15.
Concerts
Individual and Ensemble Student Recitals, free; for information,
call 309-341-7715, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu,
4pm Thu May 27.
Knox College Opera Workshop, free; for information, call 309-
341-7715, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu, 7:30pm
Fri May 28.
Puddle of Mudd, contemporary rockers performing with
openers Shaman’s Harvest; $29; for information and tickets, call 563-
326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
thecapdavenport.com, 7pm Fri May 28.
Survivor, 80’s rockers perform such hits as “I Can’t Hold Back,”“High
on You,”“The Search is Over” and “Eye of the Tiger.”; $25-$40; for tickets,
call 800-THE-ISLE, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle
Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.theislebettendorf.com, 7:30pm Fri
May 28.
Summer Camp Music Festival, over 50 bands on six stages, a kids’
music camp, on-site camping, arts & crafts artisans, vendors, and more;
artists include moe., Umphrey’s McGee, Gov’t Mule, Yonder Mountain
String Band, The Avett Brothers, Keller Williams, EOTO, Cornmeal,
Family Groove Company, Backyard Tire Fire, Kinetix, The Ragbirds,
BrainchildSTS9, Pretty Lights, Steel Pulse, Victor Wooten, Railroad Earth,
The Hood Internet, ALO (Animal Liberation Orchestra), Hot Buttered
Rum, Dumpstaphunk, My Dear Disco, That 1 Guy, Zach Deputy, The
Macpodz, Papadosio, Steez, The Bridge, Dangermuffin, Heatbox,
Waterstreet, and Chicago Farmer, Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, IL, http://
www.summercampfestival.com, Fri May 28 thru Sun May 30.
Corey Heppner, guitar recital; free; for information, call 309-341-
7715, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu, 7:30pm Sat
May 29.
Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival, featuring performances
by Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, Feufollet, Dennis Stroughmatt
and Creole Stomp, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, and The
Malfecteurs; food, dance workshops, vendors, children’s activities, and
more; adults $10/day, children $2/day, 5 & under free; for information,
call 888-594-3903, Amana Colonies Convention Facility & RV Park, off
Hwys 151 & 220, Amana, IA, http://www.cajunfest.net/index.html, Sat
May 29.
Weekly Zither Ensemble Performance, on Saturdays; for
information, call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712
W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc, 3pm thru Sat Dec 18.
Travis Ledoyt’s “A Tribute to the King”, Travis and his three-piece
band recreate a ‘50s Elvis concert; $10-$15; for tickets, call 800-THE-
ISLE, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.theislebettendorf.com, 7:30pm Sun May 30.
1964: The Tribute, one of the world’s most authentic and endearing
Beatles-tribute acts, covering the group’s early songs up to the start of
the Sgt. Pepper era; $32-$37; for tickets and information, call 319-688-
2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
englert.org, 8pm Fri Jun 4.
Bettendorf Park Band Concert, with an ice cream social; in case
of rain, concert will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community
Center, 2204 Grant Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190,
Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorf.org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jun 4.
Welcome Home: A Salute to Veterans, proceeds from this
Choral Dynamics event benefit the Orpheum Theatre and its capital
improvement efforts; filled with patriotic music and songs that celebrate
the meaning of “home”; $7.50-$15; for information and tickets, call 309-
342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.
theorpheum.org, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; Fri Jun 4 thru Sun Jun 6.
25th Annual Concert on the Lawn, on the South Lawn; featuring
the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, conducted by Bruce Polay; the program
will feature violin soloist Rachel Stenzel, a 2010 Midwest Young Artist
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Junior Division Competition Winner, performing Stamitz’s Violin
Concerto in D Major, popular and classical favorites including music
from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” a James Bond Medley, Sousa’s “Stars and
Stripes Forever,”Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” and more; pets welcome;
free; for information, call 309-341-7268, Knox College, Galesburg, IL,
http://www.knox.edu, 5pm Sat Jun 5.
Greg Brown, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St, Des Moines,
IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, 7:30pm Sat Jun 5.
Spring Pops: The Music of the Eagles, the Quad City Symphony
Orchestra amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singers
Terry Brock, Randy Jackson, and John Hines; conducted by Brent Havens;
features 18 Eagles tunes including “Heartache Tonight,”“Desperado,”
“New Kid in Town,” and “Hotel California”; $55-$16; for information, call
563-322- 7276, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcsymphony.com, 7:30pm Sat Jun 5.
Village People, legendary dance band performing the premiere
kick-off event for QC Pride Fest 2010, with openers the Afrodisiacs;
$25-$30; for tickets and information, call 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre,
330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.thecapdavenport.com, 8pm
Sat Jun 5.
Kris Allen, concert with winner of “American Idol”’s eighth season;
performing with opener Green River Ordinance; $25; for tickets, call
319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, 8pm Mon Jun 7.
Martha Giles Hammered Dulcimer Concert, family concert; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed
Jun 9.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra, the legendary big band in concert;
$27-$37; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 7:30pm
Wed Jun 9.
CASI New Horizons Band, with an ice cream social; in case of rain,
concert will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204
Grant Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.
org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jun 11.
John Resch & Jason Carl, a Brown Bag Lunch performance; musical
duo performs classic rock tunes from the 1970s as well as some original
material; for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 12pm Fri Jun 11.
Gumbo Ya Ya, annual street festival featuring Cajun, zydeco and
New Orleans style music and food, street performers, vendors, and
beads; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 16
1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 4pm-
1am Fri Jun 11 and Sat Jun 12.
Daniel O’Donnell, beloved Irish crooner; $57.50-$87.50; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
www.iwirelesscenter.com, 5:30pm Sun Jun 13.
German Zither Concert, presented by the German American
Heritage Center; $5, members free; for information, call 563-322-8844,
Scott County Family Y, 606 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.
org, 2pm Sun Jun 13.
Danika Holmes, a Senior Day presentation, with Holmes delivering
her own creations of story songs and other music; for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jun 17.
Bettendorf Park Band Concert, with an ice cream social sponsored
by the American Association of University Women; in case of rain,
concert will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204
Grant Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.
org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jun 18.
Rock ‘n Roll Up Your Sleeve Concert and Blood Drive, free; for
information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 2pm Fri Jun 18.
Sevendust, Georgia-based heavy metal performers, with openers
Shaman’s Harvest; $22; for information, call 800-514-ETIX, Exposition
Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria, IL, http://www.jaytv.com, 6pm
Fri Jun 18.
Rock the District, outdoor concert on the Great River Plaza stage,
with headliners Chevelle; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District
of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, 7pm
Fri Jun 18 and Sat Jun 19.
Survivor, Grammy-winning singers of “Eye of the Tiger,”“The Search
is Over,”“High on You,”“Can’t Hold Back,” and “Is This Love”; $30-$50; for
tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S.
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Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, 8pm Sat Jun 19.
Bettendorf Park Band Concert, free; for information, call Pat at
563-332-5190, Geneseo City Park Bandshell, Geneseo, IL, http://www.
bettendorf.org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Tue Jun 22.
Davenport Libraries Teen Battle of the Bands, teens compete
against other area teens for the chance to win money and gigs
throughout the community; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Cemetery, Rockingham Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 5pm Thu Jun 24.
Bix Beiderbcke Youth Jazz Band, with an ice cream social
sponsored by Rebuilding Together Quad Cities; in case of rain, concert
will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant
Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe Memorial
Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.org/egov/
docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jun 25.
Tributefest 2010: Monsters of Tribute Rock, outdoor festival
featuring Satisfaction: a Rolling Stones Experience, the Aerosmith tribute
band Toys in the Attic, the AC/DC tribute band Hells Bells, and the Bon
Jovi tribute band Bed of Roses; $10; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i
wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.
com, 5pm Fri Jun 25.
Bachman & Turner, rock & roll giants reuniting after more than 20
years; $35-$65; for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
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riversidecasinoandresort.com, 8pm Sat Jun 26.
Neil Diamond Tribute w/ Keith Allynn, featuring award-
winning artist Keith Allynn and such songs as “Cherry Cherry,”“Sweet
Caroline,”“Play Me, Brother Love” and “America”; $26.50; for tickets and
information, call 800-35-AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave.,
Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, Sat 3pm, Sun 7pm Sat Jun 26
and Sun Jun 27.
Hank & My Honky Tonk Heroes, actor/musician Jason Petty’s
tribute to Hank Williams and other country greats; Thursday – Saturday
evening shows: 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet dinner, 7:15pm show;
Thursday matinee: 11:45am doors, noon-12:45 plated lunch, 1pm show;
$40.56-$46.28; for tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner
Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Thu
Jul 1 thru Sat Jul 3.
Deutsche Polka Band, with an ice cream social; in case of rain,
concert will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204
Grant Street; free; for information, call pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.
org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jul 2.
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1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Jul 2.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, annual festival featuring
more than two dozen local and national blues artists, workshops, and
more, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
downtowndavenport.com, Fri Jul 2 thru Sun Jul 4.
Toyota-Scion of Iowa City Jazz Festival, daily performances on
the Main Stage, plus College, Local, and Youth side stages; featuring a
Culinary Row, kids’ FUNZone, and more vendors and events, Downtown
Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/
jazz-festival/about.aspx, Fri Jul 2 thru Sun Jul 4.
80/35 Music Festival, 3rd annual music festival in the park, with
Saturday concerts by Spoon, Slightly Stoopid, Particle, Holly Golightly,
William Elliott Whitmore, Earl Greyhound, Solid Gold, Canby, Cashes
Rivers, Psalm One, Omega Dog, and Modern Day Satire; $25-$40 one-
day, $40-$60 2-day pass, $175 VIP pass, Western Gateway Park, Des
Moines, IA, http://80-35.com, Sat Jul 3.
80/35 Music Festival, 3rd annual music festival in the park, with
Sunday concerts with Modest Mouse, Railroad Earth, The Cool Kids,
The Walkmen, The Heavy, Dar Williams, Avi Buffalo, Evangelicals, Sara
Watkins, Family Groove Company, Christopher the Conquered, and The
Workshy; $25-$40 one-day, $40-$60 2-day pass, $175 VIP pass, Western
Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, http://80-35.com, Sun Jul 4.
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Bettendorf Park Band Concert, with an ice cream social; rain date
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; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe Memorial
Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.org/egov/
docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Sun Jul 4.
Star Wars: In Concert, unique multi-media event featuring music
from all six of John Williams’“Star Wars” scores, and live narration by
C3PO portrayer Anthony Daniels; production features a full symphony
orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the
films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition LED super-screen;
featuring an exclusive exhibit of “Star Wars” costumes, props, artifacts,
production artwork and specially created behind-the-scenes videos
from the Lucasfilm Archives; $35-$69.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.
com, 7pm Wed Jul 7.
Doug Gabriel & Family, hilarious comedy and great music; see
Doug play his famous “Mufftar,” a guitar made out of a 1969 Thunderbird
muffler; $22.50-$31.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA,
Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.
oldcreamery.com, 3pm Thu Jul 8 thru Sun Jul 11.
Tri-County Band, with an ice cream social sponsored by Asbury
United Methodist Church; in case of rain, concert will be held at the
Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant Street; free; for
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docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jul 9.
Nitetrotter Fest, three-day festival featuring more than 60
alternative and punk bands,, Mixtapes, 830 15th Ave, East Moline, IL,
http://nitetrotter.bigcartel.com/product/nitetrotter-fest-3-day-pass,
12pm-midnight Fri Jul 9 thru Sun Jul 11.
RME Rock Camp Concert, featuring Ellis Kell and students from the
RME’s summer Rock Camp program; for information, call 309-524-2473,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 6:30pm Mon Jul 12.
Bettendorf Park Band Concert, with an ice cream social sponsored
by Volunteers for Symphony; in case of rain, concert will be held at the
Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant Street; free; for
information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell,
Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.org/egov/
docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jul 16.
Casting Crowns, award-winning Christian musicians in their “Until
The Whole World Hears” tour; $17-$77; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.
com, 7:30pm Fri Jul 16.
Daiquiri Factory 6th Anniversary Party, outdoor concert on the
Great River Plaza stage; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of
Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, Fri Jul
16 and Sat Jul 17.
Brad Paisley, the artist in his H20 World Tour, performing with
openers Darius Rucker and Justin Moore; includes the “Water World
Plaza Stage” featuring emerging new stars Easton Corbin, Steel
Magnolia and Josh Thompson, and water-themed activities including
a Chevy H2O FLW fishing simulator, dunking booth, Hope Through
Healing Hands’ campaign booth, and more; $25-$59.75; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
iwirelesscenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Jul 17.
O.A.R., platinum-selling rockers in concert, performing with openers
Citizen Cope; $35; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Sat Jul 17.
23rd Annual Bix Porch Party, featuring Don estes & the Prairie
Ramblers, free popcorn and lemonade, bargain-priced hots dogs and
soda, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 11:30am Thu Jul 22.
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, workshops and concerts
at numerous area venues, with performances by Dan Levinson’s Roof
Garden Jass Band, the Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra, the Buffalo Ridge Jazz
Band, the Firecracker Jazz Band, the New Red Onion Jazz Babies, Cynthia
Sayer & “Sparks Fly” w/ Randy Randke, Andy Schumm & His Gang w/
Vince Giordano, Josh Duffee & His Orchestra, and the Bix Beiderbecke
Youth Jazz Band; for information, call 563-324-7170, Downtown
Davenport, Davenport, IA, http://www.bixsociety.org/, Thu Jul 22 thru
Sun Jul 25.
Old Towne Circus Band, with an ice cream social; in case of rain,
concert will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204
Grant Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.
org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jul 23.
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival Bands, performances
by the New Red Onion Jazz Babies and the Buffalo Ridge Jazz Band; in
case of rain, concerts will be held at the Herbert D. Goettsch Community
Center, 2204 Grant Street; free; for information, call Pat at 563-332-5190,
Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorf.org/egov/docs/1249074042240.htm, 6pm Sat Jul 24.
Daryl Hall & John Oates, beloved musical duo performing in their
“Do What You Want, Be What You Are Tour 2010”; $35-$65; for tickets and
information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com,
8pm Sat Jul 24.
Branson on the Road, a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap
bass, rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy, and great classic country;
Monday evening show: 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet dinner, 7:15pm
show, Monday and Thursday matinees: 11:45am doors, noon-12:45
plated lunch, 1pm show; $40-56-$46.28; for tickets, call 309-786-7733,
extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.circa21.com, Mon Jul 26 and Thu Jul 29.
Specifically for Seniors, performance by the A Touch of Fun
barbershop quartet, performing at the annual ice cream social; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Wed Jul 28.
Bettendorf Park Band Concert, with an ice cream social sponsored
by the JFK Band Boosters; in case of rain, concert will be held at the
Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant Street; free; for
information, call Pat at 563-332-5190, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell,
Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorf.org/egov/
docs/1249074042240.htm, 7:30pm Fri Jul 30.
Celtic Woman, the Irish music phenomenon in concert; $48.50-
$68.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines,
221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, 7:30pm Wed
Aug 11.
Ya Maka My Weekend, annual street festival featuring spicy
Caribbean foods, reggae music, swimwear fashion, pirates, tiki torches,
beach balls, vacation getaway on AirTran Airlines, open air marketplace,
tie dye clothing, sarongs and other apparel, cowry shell and hand-
crafted jewelry, incense & oils, wood carvings, drums, African wares, and
sunglasses; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island,
16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, Friday 5pm-1am,
Saturday noon-1am Fri Aug 13 and Sat Aug 14.
Melissa Etheridge, concert with the Grammy- and Oscar-winning
rock icon; $38.50 - $103.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center
of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
civiccenter.org, 8pm Sat Aug 14.
River Roots Live, annual concert performances and rib festival in
the park; for information, call 563-322-1706, LeClaire Park, River Dr &
Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://www.riverrootslive.com/index.php, Fri
Aug 20 and Sat Aug 21.
Toby Keith & Trace Adkins, country superstars in concert; $47.25-
$62.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:17pm Thu Aug 26.
Kool & The Gang, Grammy-winning R&B/jazz performers in concert;
$35-$65; for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.
riversidecasinoandresort.com, 8pm Sat Aug 28.
Workshops & Calls for Entry
Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #1, co-sponsored by
the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians;
rehearsals June 14-18 and June 21-25 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone
Room concert on June 26; activities include forming a band, picking
your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining
your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a
DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities,
and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to
register, call 877-326-1333, Christ United Methodist Church, Davenport
North High School; 53rd and Ripley, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, thru Mon Jun 7.
Davenport Libraries Teen Battle of the Bands, compete against
other area teens for the chance to win money and gigs throughout
the community; instrumental soloists welcome; $20 registration fee;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, thru
Sat Jun 19.
Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #2, co-sponsored by
the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians;
rehearsals June 28-July 2 and July 5-9 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone
Room concert on July 10; activities include forming a band, picking your
own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your
skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD
of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and
working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to
register, call 877-326-1333, Christ United Methodist Church, Davenport
North High School; 53rd and Ripley, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, thru Mon Jun 21.
Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #3, co-sponsored by
the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians;
rehearsals July 19-23 and July 26-30 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone
Room concert on July 31; activities include forming a band, picking your
own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your
skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD
of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and
working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to
register, call 877-326-1333, Christ United Methodist Church, Davenport
North High School; 53rd and Ripley, Davenport, IA, http://www.
rivermusicexperience.org, thru Mon Jul 12.
Mojo’s Seeking Live Lunch Artists, seeking artists to perform
on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays each month, from noon to 1pm; for
information, contact Anne Helms at ahelms@rivermusicexperience.org
or 563-326-1333 ext.104, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
Music Lessons for All Ages & Levels, lessons six days a week on
everything from flutes, violins, piano, guitar, drums and voice to group
guitar lessons for beginning students; limited financial assistance
available for those in need, through the generous support of the HAVlife
Foundation, the Moline Foundation and the Karli Rose Kell Music
Scholarship Fund at RME; for information, contact Ellis Kell, Director
of Programming & Education, at 563-326-1333, ext. 113, or email
ekell@rivermusicexperience.org, River Music Experience, 129 Main St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.looking4lessons.com, thru Fri Dec 31.
Music Therapy Services for Special-Needs Children, participants
will play drums, shakers and other instruments in order to enhance
social skills and communication, and will work toward their daily living
skills by participating in a number of musical activities that encourage
sharing, impulse control, appropriate social communication, motor
control and following directions; followed by a lunch break and RME
tour and program; $160 for groups 12-15 maximum, not including
chaperones; for information, call Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333, ext. 113 or
e-mail ekell@rivermusicexperience.org, River Music Experience, 129
Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 11am
thru Fri Dec 31.
Quad City Black Music Conference, first-of-its-kind symposium in
the Quad Cities, featuring regional artists, producers, beat masters, DJs,
media reps, promoters, and other musical talents in a day of panel-led
discussion and lecture on relevant topics that affect the regional music
industry’s success; for information, contact Tiana Washington at 563-940-
6831, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
theblackmusicconference.com, 10am Sun May 30.
African Drum Circle, every two weeks, starting Wednesday
June 2; all drummers, at any level, welcome; donations accepted; for
information, call Linda at 309-762-4469, Tammy at 309-269-7260, or
Sonya at 309-788-0801, Teranga: House of Africa, 1706 3rd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, 6pm Wed Jun 2 thru Wed Aug 25.
Windsounds Summer Workshop: A Program for Flute, Clarinet,
and Bassoon, thru June 25; with instructors Susan Bawden, Susan
Schwaegler, and Janet Stodd; make new music and musical friendships
as you learn a solo and play in a quartet or larger ensemble; learn
woodwind theory and literature, and even get tips on repairing your
instrument; your professional faculty musicians will present a recital,
and you’ll perform in a concert at the end of the workshop; open to
grades 8-12 for the upcoming year; students must have played their
instruments for two years; $850 includes lodging, meals, and field trips,
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x18990.
xml, Mon Jun 21.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Billy Branch, free;
for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St,
Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 5:30pm Sat Jul 3.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Little Pink
Anderson, free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River
Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 2:30pm
Sat Jul 3.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Olga w/ Codu
Dickinson, free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River
Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 1pm
Sat Jul 3.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Rosie Ledet, free;
for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St,
Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 4pm Sat Jul 3.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival BlueSKool: Charles
Wsir Johnson and the Martin Luther King Center Kids, free; for
information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St,
Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 5pm Sat Jul 3, 2:30pm
Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival BlueSKool: David Berntson,
free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley
St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 2:30pm Sat Jul 3,
5pm Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival BlueSKool: Winter Blues
Academy Kids w/Hal Reed & Ellis Kell, free; for information, call 563-
322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.
org/fest/fest-lineup/, 3:45pm Sat Jul 3 thru Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Bill Sims Jr. &
Mark LaVoie, free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park,
River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/,
4pm Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Dave Riley & Bob
Corritore, free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River
Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 1pm
Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: David Horwitz,
blues photography; free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire
Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-
lineup/, 2:30pm Sun Jul 4.
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Workshop: Little Brother
Jones, free; for information, call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, River Dr
& Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://mvbs.org/fest/fest-lineup/, 5:30pm
Sun Jul 4.
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival Clinic: Andy Schumm &
His Gang, for information, call 888-BIX-LIVS, Clarion Hotel Davenport,
227 LeClaire St, Davenport, IA, http://www.bixsociety.org/, 4pm Sat
Jul 24.
Readings & Discussions
Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen to others;
free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E.
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
7pm Thu May 27.
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writing Center,
led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians welcome, no profanity
allowed; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail nelsonbroca@sau.
edu, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm Tue Jun 1.
The Yiddish Policemen’s Union, a discussion of Michael Chabon’s
novel with the Pageturners Book Discussion Group; free; for information,
call 563-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jun 1.
Make a Splash Summer Reading Program, for information, call
309-524-2470 or the children’s desk at 309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Tue Jun
1 thru Sat Jul 31.
Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, 6:30pm
Wed Jun 2.
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Bill Hannan, for information, call 563-
324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport,
IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 12pm Fri Jun 4.
Adult Summer Reading Program, read for enjoyment and prizes;
Davenport Public Library (Main), Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Sat Jun
5 thru Sat Jul 31.
Stealing the General: the Great Locomotive Chase and the First
Medal of Honor, a discussion of Russell S. Bonds’ book with the Civil War
Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Jun 10.
DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and Humanoids
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jun 14.
Short & Sweets Book Club, on the 2nd Mon of the month; discuss
a short story while eating delicious sweets; free; registration required;
for information, call 563-328-6833, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am
Mon Jun 14, 10am Mon Jul 12, 10am Mon Aug 9.
Rock Island Line, discussion of David Rhodes’ novel, the first to
feature character Julie Montgomery of the All Iowa Reads selection
“Driftless”; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jun 15.
Classics Book Club, for information, call 309-524-2473, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
7pm Mon Jun 21.
Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable
Lifestyle, an Environmental Book Club discussion of David Wann’s
book; for information, call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 7pm Tue Jun 22.
Margaret Read McDonald, all-ages reading with renowned
storyteller; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 6:30pm Wed Jun 23.
Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen to others;
free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E.
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
7pm Thu Jun 24.
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groups to Indigo Body Art Gallery, located just
off the Centennial Bridge at 717 West Third
Street in Davenport.
Schwalm-Bell argues that most tattoo
businesses scare off a lot of people, and it’s evident
walking in to Indigo
that its atmosphere is
in direct opposition to
the stereotypical tattoo
parlor; the studio, which
opened February 15, is
tastefully appointed and
offers plenty of breathing
room in its 1,100 square
feet.
The owner/tattoo artist
said he wanted to create
the vibe of “a comfortable
coffeehouse, a spoken-
word coffeehouse. I
wanted it to be a little
more urban, a little more
bohemian, a little more
educated, a little more art-
centric ... .” The narrow
but deep Indigo space
is an excellent starting
point, with a brick eastern Indigo Body Art Gallery owner and tattoo the world,” Schwalm-Bell
wall and a high ceiling in artist Mark Schwalm-Bell
a building that’s nearly 120 years old.
But it’s the “art-centric” aspect that really
distinguishes Indigo from other tattoo studios:
Its walls showcase paintings divorced from
traditional tattoo style or subject matter. Indigo
currently features the work of three artists,
including St. Ambrose University student
Meghan Hollister and Iowa City resident Jason
“Ja” Strating. Schwalm-Bell charges artists neither
commission nor wall rent.
“Our vision for the studio is that we want to
have two separate but complementary lines of
business ... : a fully functioning art gallery as well
as a traditional body-art studio ... ,” Schwalm-Bell
said. “We want to try to distance ourselves from
the traditional body-art community ... .”
Schwalm-Bell speaks too broadly and
absolutely in denigrating tattoo-studio culture,
and he can occasionally come off as boastful. (He
claims that hospitals and dentists’ offices “are less
stringent about things [sterilization] than I am.”)
But there’s no denying that Indigo is a departure
from the norm.
Schwalm-Bell doesn’t expect much crossover
business; he doubts many tattoo customers will
buy art, or that many art patrons will get inked.
But he said he hopes that as “a rather unique
crossing point between art and body art,” Indigo
will be a comfortable place for people leery of
body-art studios or art galleries. He also called
his business “a completely different spin on the
second-oldest profession in the world.” (“Any
time they find a mummy with skin on it, it has
tattoos,” Schwalm-Bell noted. Tattoos have been
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found on a mummy more than 5,000 years old.)
Indigo features a bookcase with movies,
including the expected zombie flicks but also
movies appropriate for children, and most
curious readers will find some book that piques
their interest. (How many other tattoo studios
have a copy of Little Women?)
Indigo also has a vintage card catalog from
the University of Iowa. Schwalm-Bell anticipates
that the piece will one day
sit in his wife’s office. “In
the meantime,” he said,
“it’s where I hide candy
for my wife and for kids.”
Yes, Schwalm-Bell sees
Indigo as a place where a
parent can bring the kids
while getting tattooed or
pierced.
He has been tattooing
for seven years, but it
was not a career choice
approved by his family,
particularly his mother.
He said he first wanted
tattoos because of his
Great Uncle Bob – a 20-
year Navy man with three
tattoos on each arm. “I
just always thought they
were the coolest things in
said. “I knew I wanted to
get a tattoo when I was four or five years old; I
used to talk about it all the time.”
That was no different from kids wanting to be
a firefighter or a professional football player, but
Schwalm-Bell said that his dream stuck with him:
“I knew I wanted to be heavily tattooed from the
time I was in high school.”
But there was community pressure against it to
go with the family opposition. He recalled that in
1991, the captain of his school’s cheer squad got a
tattoo, which spurred a discussion in his English
class. “It was this whole scandalous thing,” he
said. Each student was asked what tattoo he or
she would get, and Schwalm-Bell said he wanted
sleeves. The school guidance counselor called his
parents.
“Needless to say, when I turned 18, I didn’t
run out and get a tattoo,” Schwalm-Bell said.
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But when he was a 22-year-old senior at Luther
College, he got the tattoo he’d wanted since age
six: the Incredible Hulk on his shoulder. “That
went over really, really, really poorly at my house,”
he said.
It’s taken a long time for his mother to come
around, but Schwalm-Bell said she’s now proud
of him. And he argued that tattoos aren’t much
different from haircuts: “These are all ways that
we change ourselves ... . Tattoos are a slightly
more colorful and more permanent means to
that end.”
For more information on Indigo Body Art
Gallery (including a tattoo portfolio), visit
IndigoBodyArtGallery.com.
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DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area Gathering of Books and Humanoids
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group; free; for information, call 563-326-

7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
readings with conference faculty and participants; public invited; for http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Aug 9.
information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Short & Sweets Book Club, on the 2nd Mon of the month; discuss
Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm a short story while eating delicious sweets; free; registration required;
Thu Jun 24. for information, call 563-328-6833, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writing Center, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am
led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians welcome, no profanity Mon Aug 9.
allowed; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail nelsonbroca@sau. Civil War Book Discussion Group, for information, call 309-762-
edu, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 6883, Moline Public Library, 3210
130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http:// 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu
Literature
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm
Mon Jun 28. Aug 12.
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Gerri Classics Book Club, for
Bowers, talking about Rich Johnson’s David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference information, call 309-524-2473,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Book “Bix: The Davenport Album”; St. Ambrose University Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
for information, call 563-324-1410,
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Wednesday, June 23, through Friday, com, 7pm Mon Aug 16.
Krakatoa: The Day the Earth
Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www. June 25 Exploded: August 27, 1883, an
midwestwritingcenter.org, 12pm
Fri Jul 2. Environmental Book Club discussion

Pageturners Book Club Meeting,
for information, call 309-524-2473,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 7pm Tue Jul 6.
Mystery Book Club, for
information, call 309-755-9614, East
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave.,
East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us,
6:30pm Wed Jul 7.
Fort Pillow, a discussion of Harry
Turtledove’s book with the Civil War
Book Discussion Group; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm workshops and
Thu Jul 8.
DAGOBAH, the Davenport Area
Gathering of Books and Humanoids
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Book Discussion Group;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, steadfastly refuses to invite me to speak at
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Mon Jul 12.
Short & Sweets Book Club, on
the 2nd Mon of the month; discuss
a short story while eating delicious
sweets; free; registration required;
for information, call 563-328-6833,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am
Mon Jul 12.
Driftless, discussion of David
Rhodes’ novel, the All Iowa Reads
selection; free; for information, call 563- Nonfiction”; Steve Semken, guiding future
326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
7pm Tue Jul 13.
Romance Book Club, for
information, call 309-755-9614, East
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave.,
East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us,
12:30pm Tue Jul 13.
Classics Book Club, for
information, call 309-524-2473, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm
Mon Jul 19.
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored
by the Midwest Writing Center, led
by intern Broc Nelson; poets and
musicians welcome, no profanity
allowed; for information, call 563-324-
1410 or e-mail nelsonbroca@sau.edu,
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very year, of Simon Winchester’s book; for
information, call 563-322-2969, River
the Midwest Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport,
Writing Center IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 7pm
Tue Aug 24.
hosts its David R. Out Loud Open Mic Night,
Collins Writers’ read your works and listen to others;
free; for information, call 563-324-
Conference at 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225
St. Ambrose E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA,
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.
University, a org, 7pm Thu Aug 29.
three-day series Cecil Murphey Beat Poetry Night, co-
of summertime sponsored by the Midwest Writing
Center, led by intern Broc Nelson;
poets and musicians welcome, no
seminars designed to aid professional profanity allowed; for information,
call 563-324-1410 or e-mail
and beginning authors in their quests for nelsonbroca@sau.edu, Mojo’s
artistic success. And every year, the center (River Music Experience), 130 W
2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm
the event. So, just to prove that I don’t hold a Mon Aug 30.
grudge, here’s a sampling of what attendees Mystery Book Club, for
information, call 309-755-9614, East
at this year’s conference – being held June Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave.,
23 through 25 – can look forward to: best- East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us,
6:30pm Wed Sep 1.
selling author Cecil Murphey, offering 40 Workshops & Classes
tips on how your prose can morph “From Midwest Writing Center
Ordinary to Outstanding”; Eric Butterman, Writer’s Studio, on the 1st &
3rd Saturday of the month; for
explaining how to get cash for your output information, call 563-324-1410,
in “The Freelancing Payoff ”; Roald Tweet, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://
with the necessary rules of the “Road to www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
11am thru Sat Dec 18.
Young Writers’ Guild Meeting,
professionals through “The Publishing open to high school and college
Process”; Emma Rainey, assisting aspiring students interested in sharing
their work and receiving feedback
journalists with her “Introduction to from their peers; for information,
Nonfiction Feature Writing”; and Stephen call 563-324-1410, Midwest
French, outlining the steps involved in Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
303, Davenport, IA, http://www.
“Writing Poems that Stir the Senses. ” In midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm
French’s honor, here’s a little haiku that I’ve Sat Jun 5.
Mid-River Writers’ Workshop,
been working on for several hours: “Wanna with instructors Dr. Kelly Daniels and
learn to write? / Sign up for these June Rebecca Wee; explore the writer’s
connections to the natural world
courses. / You’ll learn real nice-like. ” Hmm. through readings by prominent
I’m starting to see why I never get invited area writers, open mic readings,
to speak at this thing ... . Other events over peer workshops, a camping trip via
boat up the Mississippi River, and
the three days include open readings with a day trip to Iowa City, home of the
conference faculty members, manuscript famous Iowa Writers’ Workshop;
intended for students entering
pitch sessions with Semken, and a luncheon

W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www. their sophomore, junior or senior

midwestwritingcenter.org, 6pm Mon with keynote speaker Murphey, and more year in the fall; faculty will select
Jul 26. participants based in part on writing
Where the Wild Things Were: details on the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ samples; $1,500 includes lodging,
life, death, and ecological wreckage Conference are available by calling (563)324- meals, and field trips, Augustana
in a land of vanishing predators, an College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Environmental Book Club discussion
1410 or visiting MidwestWritingCenter.org. augustana.edu/x18996.xml, Mon
of William Stolzenberg’s book; for – Mike Schulz Jun 21 thru Thu Jul 1.
information, call 563-322-2969, River David R. Collins Summer
Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, Writers’ Conference, sponsored by
http://www.riveraction.org, 7pm Tue Jul 27. the Midwest Writing Center; featuring the creative non-fiction workshop
Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen to others; “The Road to Nonfiction” with Dr. Roald Tweet, the fiction-writing
free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. workshop “From Ordinary to Outstanding” with author Cecil Murphey,
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, the nonfiction-writing workshop “Introduction to Nonfiction Feature
7pm Thu Jul 29. Writing” with Emma Rainey, the freelancing workshop “The Freelance
Pageturners Book Club Meeting, for information, call 309-524- Payoff” with Eric Butterman, the poetry workshop “Writing Poems that
2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. Stir the Senses” with Dr. Stephen French, the publishing workshop “The
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Aug 3. Publishing Process” with Steve Semken, and the marketing workshop
Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline “Creating Buzz about You and Your Book” with Twila Belk; $65-$75 per
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, 6:30pm workshop, $200-$225 for full conference; for information, call 563-324-
Wed Aug 4. 1410, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: Max Molleston, for information, midwestwritingcenter.org, Wed Jun 23 thru Fri Jun 25.
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Creating Buzz for You and Your Book (Marketing & Publicity),
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more; a workshop in the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference; for
mike@rcreader.com

Hip-Hop 101
information, call 563-324-1410, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust,
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 6:30pm Wed Jun
23 and Thu Jun 24.
Performances
Fat Pig, dark relationship comedy by Neil LaBute; $7.50-$10,
Eric Butterman and Steve Semken, Butterman speaks on
Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
“Overcoming Rejection as a Writer,” and Semken speaks on “Self-
midwestix.com, 7:30pm Thu May 27 thru Sat May 29.
publishing and Marketing Yourself”; held in conjunction with the David
R. Collins Summer Writers’ Conference; for information, call 563-324-
Whodunit... the Musical, world premiere of mystery-musical- KALA’s Tiana “DJ Powder” Washington Shepherds the Quad Cities Black
comedy set in 1931 Connecticut; Wed., Fri., & Sat.: 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm
1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA,
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm Wed Jun 23.
buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 7:45pm curtain; Sun.: 3:45pm
doors, 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 5:45pm curtain;
Music Conference, May 30 at St. Ambrose University

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From Ordinary to Outstanding, a course in the David R. Collins
Wed. matinees: 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm
2010 Writers’ Conference; Cecil Murphey shares 40 subtle-but-significant
Bootlegger pre-show, 1:30pm curtain; $40.56-$46.28; for information, n May 30, St. Ambrose University As for what she sees as a more insidious
details that can transform your fiction and make you a superior
writer; $65-$75; for information and to register, call 563-324-1410,
call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock will host the Quad Cities Black threat, Washington states: “For our youth,
Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Thu May 27 thru Sat Jul 10.
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
2010 Rockin’ Follies, cabaret performance with the summer- Music Conference, a gathering there’s this ideology that illicit drug use,
midwestwritingcenter.org, Wed. & Thu. 10:15-11:45am, Wed. 1-2:30pm,
Wed Jun 23 and Thu Jun 24.
stock actors and interns; $20; for tickets and information, call 563- of Midwestern artists, producers, beat heavy drinking, an over-focus on sexual
242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.
Introduction to Nonfiction Feature Writing, a course in the David
clintonshowboat.org, 7:30pm Tue Jun 1.
masters, DJs, and promoters for a first-of- stuff – what I would call ‘gross immorality’
R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference; with presenter Emma Rainey; learn to
gather and organize material from reliable sources, develop interviewing
Chicago, the Tony-winning musical-comedy smash; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, its-kind symposium – is how hip-hop and
Tue. thru Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-$11; for tickets, call 815-244- on the Midwestern rap are most often
techniques, and hone writing skills; $65-$75; for information and to
2035, Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://
register, call 563-324-1410, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust,
www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Jun 3 thru Sun Jun 13. hip-hop scene. Yet presented. And so
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Wed Jun 23
Funny Valentines, comedy by D.R. Andersen, directed by Jalayne while the event’s you have young men
thru Fri Jun 25.
Riewerts; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 4pm; $8-$10; for tickets, call 309-
Road to Nonfiction, a course in the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’
944-2244, Barn Theatre in Richmond Hill Park, Geneseo, IL, http://www. main focus is music, wanting to go out and
Conference; with presenter Dr. Roald Tweet; the workshop will follow
the steps needed to turn out a publishable piece of nonfiction from
rhplayers.com, Thu Jun 3 thru Sun Jun 13. for organizer Tiana mimic that. And we can’t
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony-winning rock musical; Thu. thru Sat.
getting an idea to completing a manuscript for submission; $65-$75; for
7:30pm, Wed. & Sun. 3pm; $18; for tickets and information, call 563- Washington – better have that.”
information and to register, call 563-324-1410, St. Ambrose University,
518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www. known as program host Particularly
clintonshowboat.org, Thu Jun 3 thru Sun Jun 13.
8:30am Wed Jun 23 thru Fri Jun 25.
Rumors, farcical comedy by Neil Simon; Fri. & Sat 7:30pm, Wed.,
“DJ Powder” for St. troublesome,
The Freelancing Payoff: It Starts with a Pitch, part one of a course Ambrose’s KALA-FM Washington says, is
Thu., & Sun. 3pm; $17.50-$26.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or 800-
in the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference, with presenter Eric
35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www. – the day is all about hip-hop’s notorious
Butterman; learn pitching from actual pitches which sold for $1,000 and
oldcreamery.com, Thu Jun 3 thru Sat Jul 3.
write pitches together, analyzing them for a better chance at landing
Mark Twain & the Laughing River, on Tuesdays; music, drama, learning. anti-female bias. “There
the assignment; $65-$75; for information and to register, call 563-324-
1410, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
comedy, and Taiwanian wit and wisdom, with Jim Post; $16-$20; for “I realized that seems to be an intense
tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat
midwestwritingcenter.org, 10:15am Wed Jun 23.
Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 7:30pm Tue Jun there was not enough epidemic towards this,
The Publishing Process, a course in the David R. Collins 2010
Writers’ Conference; with presenter Steve Semken; learn how to start a
8 thru Tue Aug 10. education,” says because mainstream
Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim’s & James
small literary press, the options of self-publishing versus more traditional
Lapine’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical; Thu. thru Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm;
Washington, “especially media is not saying that
publishing, the art of submissions & queries, working with authors,
marketing, book tours, dealing with booksellers, and more; $65-$75; for
$18-$20; for tickets and information, call 563-449-6371, Harrison Hilltop for those who are Tiana “DJ Powder” Washington this is wrong. They’re
Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop. serious [about hip- placing musicians who
information and to register, call 563-324-1410, St. Ambrose University,
com, Thu Jun 10 thru Sat Jun 26.
518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
Art, a Curtainbox Theatre Company production of Yasmina Reza’s hop] and have created some headway for have a long history of misogynistic lyrics
4:30pm Wed Jun 23 thru Fri Jun 25.
Writing Poems that Stir the Senses, a course in the David R. Collins
Tony Award-winning comedy; Thu. thru Sat. & Tue. 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; themselves. And it was time. Time to create in the spotlight, and what that does is give
$10-$15; for tickets and information, call 563-322-8504, Village Theatre,
2010 Writers’ Conference; with presenter Stephen Frech; designed to
2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://thecurtainbox.com, an event that focused on not just the music artists the perception that, ‘Well, if I do
generate poems that stimulate the senses and to revisit existing work
with your whole body; $65-$75; for information and to register, call 563-
Thu Jun 10 thru Sun Jun 27. element, but on the education and business that, then I, too, can be successful.’
Go, Dog, Go!, family musical adaptation of the beloved book; June
324-1410, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://
10, 15, 22, 24, & 26 9:30am doors, 10am show; June 12, 17, 19, 26, & 29 sides of music. “There are some really bad habits,”
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 2:45pm Wed Jun 23 thru Fri Jun 25.
David R. Collins Summer Writers’ Conference Luncheon, with
12:30pm doors, 1pm show; for tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, “Because, you know, [radio station] Washington adds, “that are being put out
Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
featured author Cecil Murphey, who shares his writing journey from
circa21.com, Thu Jun 10 thru Tue Jun 29.
B-100 can’t play something that’s not put there as cool.”
want-to-get-published status to New York Times best-selling author; through the proper channels. DJs cannot Consequently, she plans for the
Ballet Under the Stars, annual presentation by Ballet Quad Cities;
$15; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E.
free, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www. just do a friend a favor and play their music. conference to stress the positivity in
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
balletquadcities.com, 8pm Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 13.
11:45am Thu Jun 24.
Guys & Dolls, Frank Loesser’s musical-comedy classic, directed And there’s this perception that that can hip-hop through such guests as KALA
The Freelancing Payoff: Feature Writing for More Money,
part two of a course in the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference,
by Jason Platt; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $9-$15; for tickets, call happen.” Operations Manager David Baker, Des
309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584
with presenter Eric Butterman; learn how turn half-hour interviews
34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcmusicguild.com, Fri Jun 11 thru Washington laughs. “We gotta talk about Moines-based music promoter Bo James,
into 15 minutes, exercises that turn a procrastinator into a pro and
how to become the confident freelancer you have always wanted
Sun Jun 20. that.” and local educator J.D. Wilson, who, says
Love’s Labour’s Lost, production in the 2010 Riverside Theatre
to be; $65-$75; for information and to register, call 563-324-1410,
Shakespeare Festival, directed by Theodore Swetz; performed in
And with subject matter including Washington, “taught at J.B. Young for
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
midwestwritingcenter.org, 10:15am Thu Jun 24.
repertory with “Romeo & Juliet” on scheduled Tuesdays thru Sundays; breaking into the industry, management, several years, but was also a rapper. So
$15-$37; for information and tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre publishing rights, and the necessity of he’s going to come in and talk about the
The Freelancing Payoff: Organize and Grow, part three of a
Festival Stage, Lower City Park, Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.
course in the David R. Collins 2010 Writers’ Conference, with presenter
org, Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jul 11. positive messages and role models, the necessity of a positive message in music.
Eric Butterman; covers everything from finding the balance between
A Prom to Die for!, comedy production in the school’s annual symposium will find Washington – a Quad I don’t think that’s something that young
pleasing clients and getting new ones to creating a “career map” which
Heartland Festival; University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza,
will allow you to see where you want to be a year from now; $65-$75; for
Platteville, WI, for tickets, call 608-342-1298, http://www.uwplatt.edu/ Cities native who received a degree in musicians are usually exposed to.”
information and to register, call 563-324-1410, St. Ambrose University,
518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
arts/heartland/, 7:30pm Fri Jun 11 thru Sat Aug 7. public relations and marketing from St. Describing the day’s schedule,
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, musical comedy based on
10:15am Fri Jun 25.
the beloved “Peanuts” characters, presented by the City Circle Acting Ambrose – and her fellow music experts Washington says, “From 10 to 11:30
Writing Your Memoirs, led by Ellen Tsagaris; topics include defining
a memoir, comparing and contrasting biography and autobiography,
Company of Coralville; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for tickets, call 319- and educators talking about a lot of things. [a.m.], we’ve got a couple of open-forum
248-1750, Iowa Children’s Museum, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA,
epiphanies, using treasured objects as catalysts, writing around a photo,
http://www.citycircle.org, Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 20.
The idea for the conference, Washington discussions led by individuals I hand-
using favorite recipes or patterns to tell stories, and more; $20-$25; for says, had been gestating for the better part selected, just to start the conversation on
Beatrix Potter, Nancy Huse’s one-woman performance on the life
information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St.
and works of the infamous children’s author; free; for information, call of a decade, spurred by what she considered ‘Where is hip-hop at today? Where is the

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Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, Sat
Aug 28.
Calls For Entry
Iowa Summer Writing Festival at the University of Iowa,
accepting registrations for the 2010 sessions; weeklong and weekend
workshops including fiction, poetry, nonfiction and playwriting will run
from June 13 through July 30; in all, more than 150 noncredit workshops
will be held; $560 per week, and $280 per weekend; for information,
contact 319-335-4160 or iswfestival@uiowa.edu, University of Iowa,
Iowa City, IA, http://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/iswfest/, thru
Mon May 31.
Great River Writer’s Retreat, seeking applications for six nights’
accommodation at the Benet House Retreat Center in Rock Island, a
travel stipend, three meals a day, and an invitation to read at St. Ambrose
University in Davenport, Iowa; application must include a cover page,
resume, a statement describing the project you intend to work on, and
a 10-page sample of your work, taken from writing done within the last
three years; $15 reading fee; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail
contest@midwestwritingcenter.org, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, thru
Tue Jun 1.
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
www.molinelibrary.com, 2:30pm Sat Jun 12. negative shifts in the music industry. industry?’ And after that very open, broad
Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s beloved all-female comedy “What happened about 10 years ago,” conversation, we’re gonna slow the pace
drama; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Tue. thru Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-$11; for
tickets, call 815-244-2035, Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, she says, “was that there became a very down with a luncheon where people can
Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Jun 17 thru dumbed-down method to getting yourself network directly.”
Sat Jun 26.
Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning backstage farce; Thu.
into the spotlight. Things like American Following the morning’s events, the
thru Sat. 7:30pm, Wed. & Sun. 3pm; $18; for tickets and information, call Idol and MySpace made it so that raw general public is invited to join conference
563-242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.
clintonshowboat.org, Thu Jun 17 thru Sun Jun 27.
talent – those people who were singing attendees for a noontime Hip-Hop
Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical, directed by in their garages and learning how to Fashion Show. And wrapping up the
Wayne Hess; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for information, call 563- play instruments and playing local cafés day’s activities, from 1 to 3 p.m., will be
285-6228, North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Eldridge, IA,
http://www.cctonstage.org, Fri Jun 18 thru Sun Jun 27. – became super-lower-totem-pole-dwellers. a series of workshops on such topics as
Romeo & Juliet, production in the 2010 Riverside Theatre “Whereas people who had the money promotional tools, electronic-press-kit
Shakespeare Festival, directed by Ron Clark; performed in repertory with
“Love’s Labour’s Lost” on scheduled Tuesdays thru Sundays; $15-$37; or the right support systems,” Washington structure, and relationship-building, with
for information and tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre Festival said, “they could buy their way in, or fake Mizay Entertainment CEO Debra Antney
Stage, Lower City Park, Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org,
8pm Fri Jun 18 thru thru Sat Jul 10.
it ’til they made it. That is not the way it’s on-hand to discuss her success in the music
The Taffetas, hit off-Broadway musical, a presentation in the supposed to be. You need to earn your way industry.
school’s annual Heartland Festival; University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 in. You need to be real talent.” Continued On Page 44 17
 IL, http://www.festival56.com, Tue Jul 13 thru Sun Jul 18. tickets and information, call 815-879-5656, PHS Council Auditorium, 103 Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org,
Squabbles, comedy about a pair of warring in-laws; Wed., Fri., & S Euclid Ave, Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Jul 23 thru 12pm Sat Aug 7.
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University Plaza, Platteville, WI; for tickets, call 608-342-1298, http://www.
uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland/, Fri Jun 18 thru Sat Aug 7.
Whacked at Da Wedding, interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s
a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner & show; for reservations, call 563-676-6308
or visit http://www.skellingtonmanor.com, Skellington Manor Banquet
& Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.
com, 6:30pm Fri Jun 18.
Mark Twain, a one-man show about the life and works of one of
America’s most celebrated authors, with stories and lectures performed
by Warren Brown; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 2:30pm
Sat Jun 19.
Andromache, Genesius Guild presentation of Euripides’ tragedy;
Sat.: 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 7:45pm Thu Jul 29. Festival 56 Closing Cabaret Performance, end-of-season
curtain; Sun.: 3:45pm doors, 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, Annie, the Tony winning musical comedy smash, directed by performances by the summer-stock company; $7 at the door; for
5:45pm curtain; Wed. matinees: 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm Christina Myatt; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for information, call information, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main
plated lunch, 1pm Bootlegger pre-show, 1:30pm curtain; $40.56-$46.28; 563-285-6228, North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium, Eldridge, St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, 7:30pm Sun Aug 8.
for information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, IA, http://www.cctonstage.org, Fri Jul 23 thru Sun Aug 1. Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer
1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7:45pm Wed Jul Hansel & Gretel, family comedy with the Showboat’s intern staff; $5; Prize-winning musical homage to George Seurat; Thu. thru Sat.
14 thru Sat Aug 28. for tickets and information, call 563- 7:30pm, Wed. & Sun. 3pm; $18; for tickets and information, call 563-
Love, Sex, & the I.R.S., slapstick 242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat 242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.
Music
farce by William Van Zandt and Jane Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www. clintonshowboat.org, Thu Aug 12 thru Sun Aug 22.
Milmore; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Tue. thru clintonshowboat.org, 12pm Sat The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning
Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-$11; IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Jul 24. musical comedy by composer William Finn; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Tue. thru
for tickets, call 815-244-2035, Timber Big River, Tony-winning musical Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-$11; for tickets, call 815-244-2035,
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak
LeClaire Park tale of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer; Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.
Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www. Friday, July 2, through Sunday, July 4 Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Wed. & Sun. timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Aug 12 thru Sun Aug 22.
timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Jul 3pm; $18; for tickets and information, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning

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Sat. & Sun. 8pm; free, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL, 15 thru Sat Jul 24.
http://www.genesius.org, Sat Jun 19 thru Sun Jun 27. Show Boat, musical classic of
Hansel & Gretel, family comedy with the Showboat’s intern staff; $5; life on the Mississippi; Thu. thru Sat.
for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat 7:30pm, Wed. & Sun. 3pm; $18; for
Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 12pm Sat Jun 19. tickets and information, call 563-
All Shook Up, Elvis Presley-inspired musical comedy, performed by 242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat
students in grades 8-12; for information, call 309-788-5433, The Center Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.
clintonshowboat.org, Thu Jul 15
for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.
com, Fri Jun 25 and Sat Jun 26. thru Sun Jul 25.
Dog Sees God: Confessions of
Forever Plaid, beloved boy-band music comedy; for tickets and
a Teenage Blockhead, an irreverent,
information, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main
St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Jun 25 thru Sat Jul 3. satirical take on Charles M. Schulz’s
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning “Peanuts” characters, directed by
musical comedy, a presentation in the school’s annual Heartland Festival; Chris Walljasper; Thu. thru Sat.8pm,
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI; for Sun. 2pm; $16-$18; for information,
tickets, call 608-342-1298, http://www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland/, Fri call 563-449-6371, Harrison
Jun 25 thru Fri Aug 6. Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison
Goldie & Little Red, family comedy with the Showboat’s intern St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
staff; $5; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area harrisonhilltop.com, Thu Jul 15 thru
Sat Jul 31.
Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 12pm
A Don’t Hug Me County Fair,
Sat Jun 26.
Oklahoma!, Rodgers’ & Hammerstein’s musical classic; Fri. & Sat. comedy sequel with the competing
8pm, Tue. thru Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-$11; for tickets, call 815- townsfolk of Bunyan Bay; Fri. & Sat
244-2035, Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, 7:30pm, Wed., Thu., & Sun. 3pm;
http://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Jul 1 thru Sun Jul 11. $17.50-$26.50; for tickets, call 319-
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Genesius Guild presentation of 622-6194 or 800-35AMANA, Old
Shakespeare’s romantic comedy; Sat. & Sun. 8pm, with an added Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave.,
performance on Fr. July 2; free, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.
Island, IL, http://www.genesius.org, 8pm Fri Jul 2 thru Sun Jul 11. com, 3pm Thu Jul 15 thru Sun
Love’s Labour’s Lost, Shakespeare’s classic comedy; free; for Aug 15.
Godspell, Stephen Schwartz’s
information, call 815-879-5656, Soldiers and Sailors Park, Princeton, IL,
http://www.festival56.com, 2pm Sun Jul 4 thru Wed Aug 4. beloved inspirational musical,
performed by students in grades 3-
Charlotte’s Web, Joseph Robinette’s family adventure, based on
7; for information, call 309-788-5433,
E.B. White’s classic children’s book; Tue. & Thu. thru Sat 2pm; $5; for
information and tickets, call 815-244-2035, Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th
Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, Tue Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Jul 6 thru Sat Jul 10. center4living.com, Fri Jul 16 and
Jersey Boys, Tony-winning musical of The Four Seasons’ hits; Tue. Sat Jul 17.
thru Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun. 1 & 6:30pm; $20 & up; for tickets, The Jungle Book, musical
call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., presentation in the school’s annual
Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Wed Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 25. Heartland Festival; for tickets, call
A Turn for the Nurse, crime farce by Rick Abbot, directed by Joe 608-342-1298, http://www.uwplatt.
edu/arts/heartland/, 7:30pm Fri Jul
DePauw; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 4pm; $8-$10; for tickets, call 309-
16 and Sat Jul 17.
944-2244, Barn Theatre in Richmond Hill Park, Geneseo, IL, http://www.
rhplayers.com, Thu Jul 8 thru Jul 18. Omar!, family comedy with the
Little Red Riding Hood, stage fairy tale, the culmination of the Showboat’s intern staff; Fri. 1pm, Sat.
weeklong Little Red Riding Hood Camp Creamery workshops for ages noon; $5; for tickets and information,
7-15; for information, contact Jackie McCall at 319-622-6034 or jmccall@ call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
oldcreamery.com, Clear Creek Amana Elementary School, 3023 220th Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA,
Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 7:30pm Fri Jul 9. http://www.clintonshowboat.org,
Dames at Sea, beloved tap-dance music comedy; for tickets and 1pm Fri Jul 16 and Sat Jul 17.
information, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main Richard III, Genesius Guild
St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Jul 9 thru thru Sat presentation of Shakespeare’s
tragedy, directed by and starring
Jul 17.
100 Saints You Should Know, a New Ground Theatre presentation Mike King; Sat. & Sun. 8pm; free,
Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St,
of Kate Fodor’s drama about a dissatisfied cleaning woman and a
Rock Island, IL, http://www.genesius.
troubled priest; Fri., Sat., & Tue. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $15-$12; for tickets
and information, call 563-326-7529, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, org, Sat Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 25.
Village of East Davenport, IA, http://www.newgroundtheatre.org, Fri Jul Art, Yasmina Reza’s Tony Award-
9 thru Sun Jul 18. winning comedy; for tickets and
Fences, August Wilson’s Tony- and Pulitzer prize-winning drama information, call 815-879-5656,
about an African-American family in the 1950’s; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. Grace Performing Arts Center, 316
3pm; $10; for information and tickets, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Main St., Princeton, IL, http://www.
Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.playcrafters.com, festival56.com, Tue Jul 20 thru
Sun Jul 25.
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call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
he Fourth of Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://
July weekend www.clintonshowboat.org, Thu Jul
29 thru Sun Aug 8.
is, of course, our Curtains, Tony-winning musical-
nation’s annual comedy mystery; Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Tue.
thru Thu. 7:30pm, Sun. 6:30pm; $20-
celebration of the $11; for tickets, call 815-244-2035,
red, white, and Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black
Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.
blue. But guess timberlakeplayhouse.org, Thu Jul 29
which color is going thru Sun Aug 8.
to get the lion’s Lucky Stiff, farcical murder
mystery by Lynn Ahrens and
share of attention Stephen Flaherty; for tickets and
at LeClaire Park? information, call 815-879-5656,
That’s right: Blues Ruthie Foster Grace Performing Arts Center, 316
Main St., Princeton, IL, http://www.
are the hues when festival56.com, Fri Jul 30 thru Sun
Aug 8.
the Davenport locale plays host to the My Way: A Musical Tribute to
26th Annual IH Mississippi Valley Blues Frank Sinatra, revue conceived by
Festival, with performances by more than David Grapes and Todd Olson; Fri.
& Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-$16;
two dozen local and national soloists and for tickets and information, call 319-
ensembles scheduled between July 2 and 462-4793, Starlighters Theatre, 136
E. Main St., Anamosa, Iowa, http://
July 4. LeClaire Park’s bandshell stage www.starlighters.org, 7:30pm Fri Jul
will showcase smokin’ sets by (in order 30 thru Sun Aug 8.
Ecclesiazusae, Genesius Guild
of appearance) the Kinsey Report, Mud presentation of Aristophanes’
Morganfield, Bernard Allison, Lil’ Ed & the comedy, adapted by Don Wooten;
Sat. & Sun. 8pm; free, Lincoln Park,
Blues Imperials, Ana Popovic, Zac Harmon, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL,
Vasti Jackson, the Quad City Symphony http://www.genesius.org, Sat Jul 31
Orchestra, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco thru Sun Aug 8.
Miss Nelson Is Missing!, a
Playboys, the Jimmys, Shawn Kellerman, Theatre for Young Audiences
Lucky Peterson, and the legendary Rhythm presentation; $7.50; for tickets, call
319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA,
& Blues Revue. And on the park’s tent Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave.,
stage, you’ll be witness to the thrilling Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.
com, Sat Jul 31 thru Sat Aug 14.
blues stylings of Little Pink Anderson, Goldie & Little Red, family
Caroline Shines, Lurrie Bell, Shirley King, comedy with the Showboat’s intern
Little Brother Jones, Olga Wilhelmie, Cody staff; $5; for tickets and information,
call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
Dickerson, Little Joe McLerran, Ruthie Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://
Foster, Billy Branch & the Sons of Blues, www.clintonshowboat.org, 12pm
Sat Jul 31.
Bill Sims Jr., Mark LaVoie, Dave Riley, Bob The Bridge to Terabithia,
Corritore, The David Boykin Expanse, Kim Katherine Paterson and Stephanie
S. Tolan’s family adventure, based
Massie, and the Nighthwaks with Hubert on Katherine Paterson’s Newbery
Sumlin. Adding free music workshops and Award-winning novel; Tue. & Thu.
thru Sat. 2pm; $5; for information
the annual BlueSKool children’s activities, and tickets, call 815-244-2035,
the weekend is a veritable explosion of blues Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black
excitement, and we at the Reader hope this Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL, http://www.
timberlakeplayhouse.org, Tue Aug 3
year’s talents enjoy an outstanding holiday thru Sat Aug 7.
weekend. Or, in the immortal words of Beginning Stages: The House
of Leisure, debuting comedy by
Homer Simpson, “Go ahead and play the Erich Goldstein; for information, call
blues if it makes you happy!” For more 815-879-5656, Grace Performing
musical comedy by composer William Finn; Thu. thru Sat. 8pm, Sun.
2pm; $18-$20; for information, call 563-449-6371, Harrison Hilltop
Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.
com, 8pm Thu Aug 12 thru Sat Aug 28.
Wit, the Curtainbox Theatre Company’s production of Margaret
Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, directed by Philip William
McKinley; Thu. thru Sat. & Tue. 8pm, Sun. 3pm; $10-$15; for tickets and
information, call 563-322-8504 or e-mail reservations@thecurtainbox.
com, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://
thecurtainbox.com, Thu Aug 12 thru Sun Aug 29.
Bugsy Malone, stage musical based on the kiddie-gangster movie,
by the Englert School for Performing Arts, produced in collaboration
with the Young Footlighters, and directed by Saffron Henke; for
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St.,
Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, Fri Aug 13 thru Sun Aug 15.
The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, a Missoula
Children’s Theatre production of the classic story; $7-$10; for tickets and
information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt
St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 2 & 6pm
Sat Aug 14.
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre 2011 Season Preview, $20; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat
Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 7:30pm Tue
Aug 17.
Red, White, & Tuna, comedy sequel to “Greater Tuna,” in the studio
theatre; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Thu. & Sun. 3pm; $12.50-$22.50; for tickets,
call 319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th
Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 3pm Thu Aug 19 thru
Sun Sep 5.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Tony-winning
musical-comedy smash; $7.50-Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15 & up;
for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S.
Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, Fri Aug 20 thru
Sun Aug 22.
Goldie & Little Red, family comedy with the Showboat’s intern
staff; $5; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 12pm
Sat Aug 21.
Love Comes Softly, musical drama by Toby Waldowski; $8-$20; for
tickets and information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center,
1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com,
3pm Sun Aug 22.
A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline, musical revue on the famed
country-western singer; Wed., Fri., & Sat.: 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet,
7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 7:45pm curtain; Sun.: 3:45pm doors,
4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 5:45pm curtain; Wed.
matinees: 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm
Bootlegger pre-show, 1:30pm curtain; $40.56-$46.28;; for information,
call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 7:45pm Wed Sep 1 thru Sat Nov 6.
Auditions & Calls for Entry
Genesius Guild Call for Volunteers, seeking volunteers for the
season to help with tasks such as hanging posters, setting up for
shows, ushering, building sets, and maintaining the costume house; for
information, e-mail info@genesius.org or visit http://www.genesius.org,
Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.genesius.
org/volunteer.html, thru Sun Aug 8.
Curtainbox Theatre Company: Private Instruction, individual
lessons and sessions available for student and adult actors; for
information, contact Kimberly Furness at 563-322-8504 or Kim@
thecurtainbox.com, Curtainbox Theatre & Conservatory, 2850 Eastern
Ave., Suite #200, Davenport, IA, http://thecurtainbox.com, thru Fri Dec
31.
Puppetry Workshop Camp for Adults, thru June 19; led by Stefano

Fri Jul 9 thru Jul 18.
Grease, the original high school musical; Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm,
Sun 2pm; $9-$15; for tickets, call 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild
- Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.
qcmusicguild.com, Fri Jul 9 thru Sun Jul 18.
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony-winning rock musical; Thu. thru Sat.
7:30pm, Sun 2:30pm; $25-$15; for tickets, call 319-366-8591, Theatre
Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.theatrecr.org,
Fri Jul 9 thru Sun Jul 25.
Festival 56 Cabaret Performance, on Fridays at 10:30pm;
performances by the summer-stock company; $7 at the door; for
information, call 815-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main
St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Jul 9 thru Fri Aug 6.
Beauty & the Beast, Tony-winning Disney musical, a presentation in
the school’s annual Heartland Festival; University of Wisconsin-Platteville,
1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI; for tickets, call 608-342-1298, http://
www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland/, Fri Jul 9 thru Sun Aug 8.
Disney’s High School Musical Jr., one-act adaptation of the Disney
hit, performed by the Showboat’s intern cast; $15; for information and
tickets, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA,
http://www.clintonshowboat.org, 7:30pm Sat Jul 10 and Sun Jul 11.
The Nerd, farcical comedy by Larry Shue; for tickets and information,
call 815-879-5656, PHS Council Auditorium, 103 S Euclid Ave, Princeton,
18
Twelfth Night (or What You
Will), Riverside Theatre’s Young
information on this year’s IH
People’s Company presents Valley Blues Festival, call (563)322-5837 or
Shakespeare’s comedy, directed by visit MVBS.org. – Mike
Mary Sullivan; for information and
tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside
Theatre Festival Stage, Lower City
Park, Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Thu Jul 22 thru
Sun Jul 25.
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Junior Edition, musical presentation in
the school’s annual Heartland Festival; University of Wisconsin-Platteville,
1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI; for tickets, call 608-342-1298, http://
www.uwplatt.edu/arts/heartland/, Fri Jul 23 and Sat Jul 24.
Godspell, beloved Stephen Schwartz musical, presented by the
City Circle Action Company of Coralville; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for
tickets, call 319-248-1750, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa
City, IA, http://www.citycircle.org, Fri Jul 23 thru Sun Jul 25.
Nunsense, the original habit-forming musical comedy; Fri. & Sat.
7pm, Sun 2pm; $8-$15; for tickets and information, call, Ohnward
Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.
ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Fri Jul 23 thru Sun Jul 25.
Moon Over Buffalo, farcical show-biz comedy by Ken Ludwig; for
Arts Center, 316 Main St., Princeton,
Mississippi IL, http://www.festival56.com, 2pm
Wed Aug 4.
Schulz Christmas Belles, comedy by
Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and
Jamie Wooten, directed by John
VanDeWoestyne; Thu. thru Sat.
7:30pm, Sun. 4pm; $8-$10; for tickets, call 309-944-2244, Barn Theatre in
Richmond Hill Park, Geneseo, IL, http://www.rhplayers.com, Thu Aug 5
thru Sun Aug 15.
8-Track: The Sounds of the ‘70s, with the Circa ‘21 Bootleggers,
full-length musical revue featuring the theatre’s performing wait staff;
on Thursdays; 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet dinner, 7:15pm show; $46.28;
for tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse,
1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Thu Aug 5 thru
Thu Aug 26.
Curtains, Tony-winning musical comedy, directed by Wayne Hess;
Thu. thru Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $9-$15; for tickets, call 309-762-6610,
Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.qcmusicguild.com, Fri Aug 6 thru Sun Aug 15.
Omar!, family comedy with the Showboat’s intern staff; Fri. 1pm,
Sat. noon; $5; for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton
Brancato of the Ballard Institute of Puppetry; explore shadow puppetry,
mask performance, movement, story-writing, and more; concludes
with a Saturday showcase for the public; $130; for information and to
register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6pm Mon
Jun 14.
Summer Shakespearience, with instructors Jeff Coussens and
Dr. John Pfautz; immerse yourself in study of classical performance
techniques with a group of creative like minds; develop your skills in
acting, singing, speaking verse, movement and stage combat as you
rehearse for a final public performance; culminates with attending A
Midsummer Night’s Dream performed by the Genesius Guild in Rock
Island’s Lincoln Park; $925 includes lodging, meals, and field trips,
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x18998.
xml, 4pm Sat Jun 26 thru Fri Jul 2.
Hard to Believe, auditions for Jonathan Turner & Tim Stoller’s
musical running Sept. 10-19, directed by Tom Morrow; for information,
call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.playcrafters.com, 7pm Sun Jul 11 thru Tue Jul 13.
Jersey Boys Broadway Camp: Triple Threat Musical Theater
Intensive, for ages 14-19; led by cast & crew members of “Jersey Boys”;
the camp focuses on the triple threat of musical theater – acting, singing,
and dancing – featuring master classes with the professionals, as well
as audition techniques, professional headshots, and once-in-a-lifetime
networking opportunities; participants will be expected to have a
monologue and song prepared; auditions are not required to participate
in the camp; however, previous training or experience is necessary;
$375 includes a ticket to the July 8 matinee performance, Civic Center
of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
civiccenter.org, 9am Mon Jul 12 thru Fri Jul 16.
Shakespeare Workshop Camp for Adults, led by Andrew Wade,
former Head of Voice for London’s Royal Shakespeare Company;
immerse yourself in the craft of Shakespearean language, with particular
focus on “Romero & Juliet” and “Macbeth”; $200; for information, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 6pm Mon Jul 26 thru Fri
Jul 30.
Children’s Theater Camp: The Jungle Book, 9am-4pm (Mon-Thu)
& 9am-6:30pm (Fri), for ages 6-18; provides young artists an opportunity
to explore their talents and skills as musical theater actors and directors
in a full-scale, professionally supported production; morning workshops
further their understanding of theater and while developing their acting
skills; afternoon sessions will be rehearsals of “The Jungle Book” with
Missoula Children’s Theatre directors for an Aug. 20 performance starring
the campers; $200; no previous experience necessary, Civic Center
of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
civiccenter.org, 9am Mon Aug 16 thru Fri Aug 20.
Performances
Debby’s School of Dance Presents “When I See My Name
in Lights”, $6-$18 at the door; for information, call 309-673-8900,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 7pm Fri May 28.
Ballroom with the QC Celebrities, annual event featuring
dance routines with noted Quad Citians; $20; for tickets, call 563-
326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
thecapdavenport.com, 8pm Fri Jun 4.
Kim’s Academy of Dance Presents “Extra! Extra! Dance All About
It!”, $9; for information, call 309-682-8277, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 6:30pm
Sat Jun 5.
Ballet Under the Stars, annual outdoor presentation by Ballet Quad
Cities; free, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
balletquadcities.com, 8pm Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 13.
Classes & Ongoing Events
Ballroom Dancing, on the first Wednesday of the month;
incorporating waltzes, foxtrots, nightclub two-steps, rumbas, boleros,
and more, mixed with cha-chas, hustles, West & East Coast swing,
American tangos, sambas, salsas, and others; actual dancing, no lessons;
$6; for information, call Billy at 309-753-1961, Moline Club, 513 1/2 16th
St., Moline, IL, http://www.meetup.com/soda/, 7pm thru Wed Dec 1.
A. Rhythmic Time Dance Lessons, private and group lessons
available in swing, ballroom, hip-hop, Latin, tango, and more; for
information, call 309-786-4800, A. Rhythmic Time Dance Studio, 5447
3rd Ave. Unit B, Moline, IL, http://www.arhythmictime.com, thru Fri
Dec 31.
A. Rhythmic Time Social Dance, on Thursdays, with the dance
studio students; for information, call 309-786-4800, A. Rhythmic
Time Dance Studio, 5447 3rd Ave. Unit B, Moline, IL, http://www.
arhythmictime.com, 8pm thru Fri Dec 31.
Learn to Dance the Arthur Murray Way, teaching dance to the
world for 97 years; first lesson free; mention this notification and save
up to 25%; for information, call 563-326-4321, Arthur Murray Dance
Studios, 221 1/2 Brady St, Davenport, IA, http://www.arthurmurray.com,
thru Fri Dec 31.
Adult Tap and Jazz Dance, beginners classes for those over 16,
with professional dancer Stacy Poole; $40/month; for information, call
309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.center4living.com, 7pm Mon May 31.
Summer Dance Classes, register for six-week courses for all ages;
$52.50, for information, call 309-794-1410, Sunshine’s Performing Arts
Studio and Resale Store, 1303 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Thu Jul 8.
Sunshine’s Performing Arts Studio Summer Camp, learn how
to pull off a successful audition; for information, call 309-794-1410,
Sunshine’s Performing Arts Studio and Resale Store, 1303 30th St., Rock
Island, IL, 9:30am Tue Jul 13 and Wed Jul 14.
Sunday Afternoon Social Dance w/ the Ken Paulsen Quartet,
$10; membership is not required; no smoking, plenty of free parking,
handicap accessible; for information, call 563-359-7177, Viking Club of
Moline, 1450 41st Street, Moline, IL, 3pm Sun Aug 22.
Fall Dance Classes, register for 6-week classes for all ages; $52.50;
for information, call 309-794-1410, Sunshine’s Performing Arts Studio
and Resale Store, 1303 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Mon Aug 30.
WQPT Online Auction, featuring nearly 100 items, including a
variety of trips, restaurant gift certificates, services and PBS items, WQPT-
TV, Moline, IL, http://www.wqpt.org, thru Tue Jun 8.
Main Street Farmers Market, Thursdays from 2-6pm; located in the
700 block of 15th Avenue; vendors selling produce, plants, art, and more;
for information, contact Kara Fedje at kfedje@gmail.com, Downtown
East Moline, East Moline, IL, thru Thu Sep 30.
Milan’s Homegrown Farmer’s Market on the Square, Wednesdays
2:30-6:30pm; dozens of local producers selling homegrown fruits,
vegetables, plants, and baked goods, and local artisans with a wide
variety of handmade crafts; for information, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, thru Wed Oct 27.
Quad City Botanical Center Market, Sundays 1-5pm; local vendors
with a variety of items in the circle drive and parking lot; free; if you are
interested in becoming a vendor, call Megan at 309-794-0991 x 25 or
email edu@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, thru Sun Oct 31.
2nd Friday Dinner, on Fridays; $6; featuring Whole Deep Fried
Catfish; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State
St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm thru
Fri Dec 10.
VFW Post 9128 Saturday Breakfast, on the second Saturday of
the month; 2 eggs (any way) or pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns,
toast, juice, and coffee for $6; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W.
Post 9128, 2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30am thru Sat Dec 11.
3rd Friday Dinner, on the third Friday of the month; $7; featuring
Grilled Ham Steak; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128,
2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/,
thru Fri Dec 17
4th Friday Dinner, on the fourth Friday of the month; $7; featuring
Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches; for information, call 563-355-8528,
V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.
com/~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm thru Fri Dec 24.
Bible Prophecy, weekly fellowship on Saturdays; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, 2pm thru Sat Dec 25.
Women’s Bible Study, Mondays at 7pm; weekly fellowship; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street, Davenport, IA, thru Mon Dec 27.
Zoroasterian Praises, Mondays at 2pm; weekly fellowship; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street, Davenport, IA, thru Mon Dec 27.
Quran Recital, Tuesdays at 2pm; weekly fellowship; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, thru Tue Dec 28.
Torah Recital, Tuesdays at 10am; weekly fellowship; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, thru Tue Dec 28.
Davenport Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 8am-1pm, Tuesdays 3-6pm;
open all year, indoors and out, Davenport Farmers’ Market at the Freight
House, 421 West River Drive, Davenport, IA, http://www.localharvest.org,
thru Tue Dec 28.
Buddha Meditation, Wednesdays at 8pm; weekly fellowship; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street, Davenport, IA, thru Wed Dec 29.
Tao Application, Wednesdays at 7pm; weekly fellowship; for
information, e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street, Davenport, IA, thru Wed Dec 29.
Krsna Adoration, on Fridays; weekly fellowship; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, 8pm thru Fri Dec 31.
Shiva Meditation, on Fridays; weekly fellowship; for information,
e-mail james_1844@yahoo.com, One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street,
Davenport, IA, 7pm thru Fri Dec 31.
VFW Post 9128 Friday Night Dinner, on Fridays; steaks, fish,
burgers, and other dinners served, starting at $5.99 & up; whole catfish
$6 on the 2nd Fr. of the month; ham steak $7 on the 3rd Fri. of the
month; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State
St, Bettendorf, IA, 5:30pm thru Fri Dec 31.
Quilting by the River, For information, contact Pat Biskie at 309-
523-2171., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 6:30pm Thu May 27.
Founders Day Celebration, event honors ancestors who were
German American immigrants to the region over a century ago; with
emcee Mayor Bill Gluba, former Mayor Mark Schwieber speaking,
and bagpipe music by Derek Grant; program includes the German
and American National Anthems sung by Henry Storjohann and Dale
Dammann; free; bring lawn chairs; for information, call 563-322-8844,
Davenport City Cemetery, 1625 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA, http://
www.gahc.org, 9:30am Sat May 29.
UFC 114: Rampage v Evans, for information, call 563-359-1015,
http://www.myspace.com/uptownneighborhoodbar, Sat May 29.
Quad City Black Music Conference Fashion Show, featuring
the latest in hip-hop looks and musical performances by three
headlining hip-hop acts; $5 donation, free for ages 13 & under; for
information, call Tiana Washington at 563-940-6831, Rogalski Center
- St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
theblackmusicconference.com, 12pm Sun May 30.
45th Annual Modern Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium,
annual race featuring competitive men and women riders from novice
to professional; Big Wheel and Tricycle races for kids ages 2 to 5, bicycle
races for kids ages 6 to 10, the “Bike Rodeo” for kids safety, a wide
variety of foods and activities for families and children, bicycling-related
products, memorabilia, and more; free; for information, call 309-788-
6311, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
quadcitiescriterium.com, 8am Mon May 31.
Oakdale Memorial Cemetery Memorial Day Event, for
information, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery, 2501
Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, Mon May 31.
50+ Wii Bowling League, register by June 2 for league that meets
every other week on Fridays, June 4 through July 30; refreshments
provided at each session, prizes for weekly and overall league
accomplishments; for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Wed Jun 2.
Healing Service, an evening of ministering to the hurting in our
community; for information, call 563-322-2959, Christian Center Church,
2103 West Third Street, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm Wed Jun 2.
2010 Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference, in the Exhibit Hall;
2-8:30pm on Wednesday, 8:30am-8:30pm on Thursday and Friday,
and 8:30am-noon on Saturday; for registration information, visit IGRC.
org, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
peoriaciviccenter.com, Wed Jun 2 thru Sat Jun 5.
Riverine Walk: Modern Woodmen Ballpark, led by Stephanie
Brown, QC River Bandits; learn the history of the ballpark, improvements
made since 2007, and how they utilize the ballpark for non-traditional
events; dress for the weather; Wed. 6:30pm & Sat. 9am; $5, free for
River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Stage (Dumb)Struck: Summer Theatre in
the Quad Cities and Surrounding Areas
A
s with summer movies, the area’s
summer-theatre scene – featuring, at
last count, a whopping 68 productions
scheduled by 22 organizations – is jam-
packed with escapist fare: musicals, comedies,
mysteries, musical-comedy mysteries. But like
the random art-house release that manages to
sneak into Hollywood’s blockbuster-centric
season, this summer will also feature occasional
dramas and classical works, plus no less than
four Pulitzer Prize-winners – five, if you count
one of them being produced at two separate
venues.
The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, in fact,
has two of those Pulitzer recipients lined up for
its 2010 season – Jonathan Larson’s beloved rock
musical Rent (June 3 through 13) and Stephen
Sondheim’s Seurat-inspired masterpiece Sunday
in the Park with George (August 12 through 22)
– while the rest of its mainstage fare consists
“merely” of a trio of Tony Award winners:
Michael Frayn’s backstage farce Noises Off
(June 17 through 27), the Tom Sawyer/Huck
Finn musical Big River (July 29 through August
8), and perhaps the most appropriate title the
Showboat has ever produced in Jerome Kern’s
and Oscar Hammerstein’s Show Boat (July 15
through 25). Meanwhile, the summer-stock
company’s interns will stage weekly shows
just for the kids (Goldi & Little Red, Hansel &
Gretel, and Omar!, alternating Saturdays June
19 through August 21) and presentations of
Disney’s High School Musical Jr. (July 10 and
11), with guest actor Jim Post performing the
one-man Mark Twain & the Laughing River on
Tuesdays, June 8 through August 10.
That’s 10 summertime productions right
there. And another eight come courtesy of
Mt. Carroll’s Timber Lake Playhouse, which
will offer its own fare for young audiences in
Charlotte’s Web (July 6 through 10) and The
Bridge to Terabithia (August 3 through 7), plus
a mainstage sextet boasting music, laughs,
and tears: the sizzling Fosse-Fosse-Fosse!-ness
of Chicago (June 3 through 13), the Southern
humor and heartbreak of Steel Magnolias (June
17 through 27), Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
timeless Oklahoma! (July 1 through 11), taxes
made hilarious in Love, Sex, & the IRS (July 15
through 25), the Tony-winning (and previously
referenced) musical-comedy mystery Curtains
(July 29 through August 8), and a hysterical
musical with – as you’ll soon see – this
summer’s most omnipresent title, The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (August 12
through 22).
Elsewhere in Illinois, but outside the Quad
Cities, Galesburg’s Orpheum Theatre also hosts
the Tony-winning Spelling Bee (August 20
through 22), while Princeton’s summer-stock
organization Festival 56 offers a full seven
productions over less than seven weeks: the
endearing boy-band musical Forever Plaid (June
25 through July 3), Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s
Lost (June 27 through August 4), the tap-dance
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extravaganza Dames at Sea (July 9 through 17),
Larry Shue’s popular farce The Nerd (July 13
through 18), Yasmina Reza’s artful Tony winner
Art (July 20 through 25), Ken Ludwig’s show-biz
spoof Moon Over Buffalo (July 23 through 29),
and Lynn Ahrens’ and Stephen Flaherty’s non-
musical comedy mystery Lucky Stiff.
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Barn Theatre,
meanwhile, serves up a trio of comedies in
Dennis R. Andersen’s cheeky romance Funny
Valentines (June 3 through 13), Rick Abbot’s
crime farce A Turn for the Nurse (July 8 through
18), and Christmas Belles (August 5 through
15), a follow-up to 2008’s riotous Richmond Hill
outing Dearly Beloved, with that production’s
cast members – every last one of ’em – reuniting
for the sequel.
Iowa City will have plenty to offer audiences
in the summer of ’10, with the Englert Theatre
hosting the Young Footliters’ kiddie-gangster
musical Bugsy Malone (August 13 through 15),
and the annual Riverside Theatre Shakespeare
Festival (also) producing Love’s Labour’s Lost
(June 11 through July 11) in repertory with
that feel-good romance Romeo & Juliet (June
18 through July 10), plus the theatre’s Young
People’s Company delivering their take on the
Bard’s gender-bending comedy Twelfth Night
(July 22 through 25).
Neighboring Coralville will find its City
Circle Acting Company bringing a comic strip
to life in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
(June 11 through 20) and a Stephen Schwartz
classic to the stage in Godspell (July 25 through
25). Anamosa’s Starlighters Theatre gives
audiences a reunion with Ol’ Blue Eyes in My
Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra (July
30 through August 8). Maquoketa’s Ohnward
Fine Arts Center brings the nonsecular wit of
the original Nunsense (July 25 through 25), plus
a pair of one-day-only productions: the family-
friendly The Amazing Adventures of Robinson
Crusoe (August 14) and the dramatic musical
romance Love Comes Softly (August 22).
Iowa’s Amana Colonies will house a quartet
of entertainments at the Old Creamery Theatre:
Neil Simon’s Tony-winning farce Rumors (June
3 through July 3), the Minnesota music and
comedy of A Don’t Hug Me County Fair (July
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15 through August 15), patriotic cross-dressing
with the quick-change artists of Red, White, &
Tuna (August 19 through September 5), and the
children’s-book fun of Miss Nelson Is Missing
(July 31 through August 14). And Theatre
Cedar Rapids wraps up its 2009-10 season with
the growing-more-legendary-by-the-day Rent
(July 9 through 25). The first production in the
theatre’s 2010-11 season, by the way? The 25th
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Yet those hoping to catch the show prior to
September – and closer to home, to boot – will
have their chance when Davenport’s Harrison
Hilltop Theatre stages Spelling Bee August 12
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Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Jun 2 and Sat Jun 5.
Network @ Night: Granite City, network with over 100 young
professionals; light appetizers and a cash bar; $10, free for Young
Professionals of the Quad Cities members; to register, call 309-757-5416,
Granite City, 5270 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, https://www.tibp.com/
cgi-bin/foxweb.dll//wlx/cal/wlxProfile?caleid=162&action=register&cc=I
QCCCOM, 5:30pm Thu Jun 3.
Wild, Wild (Mid)West Pub Crawl, 8pm at the Paddlewheel, 9:15
at Fumbles, 10:30pm at Sports Fan, 11:45pm at Purgatory’s Pub; drink
specials include $3 Captain Morgan and $2 Bud products; tickets sold at
the Paddlewheel from 8-9pm - $8 at the door; for information, call 563-
344-9646, 8pm Thu Jun 3.
All-Iowa Shriners Weekend, featuring live music, a parade, a wine
tasting, a brewery tour, Shrine Bowl & Hospital Awareness booths;
proceeds benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children; for information, call
563-386-2526 or e-mail office@kaabashrine.net, Amana Colonies, 622
46th Avenue, High Amana, IA, Fri Jun 4 and Sat Jun 5.
LeClaire’s Annual Garage Sale Days, if you would like to participate
and list your garage sale on the LeClaire city map, contact Donna Walley
at Walleyworld1@gmail.com; list your name, address, the start and
ending time of your sale, the day(s) and date(s) you want to participate,
and items you will be selling, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, http://
www.visitleclaire.com, Fri Jun 4 and Sat Jun 5.
Bark in the Park, agility demonstrations, canine first aid, vendors,
guests from the Rock Island Police Department K-9 Unit, prizes awarded
in the talent show, a dog disc competition, a fashion show, and more;
for information, call 309-732-7275, Hasselroth Park, Rock Island, IL, 10am
Sat Jun 5.
“Pickers” Weekend and Collectibles Show, meet the stars of
“American Pickers” and enter to win a lunch or dinner with Mike,
Frank, and Danielle; find out what your treasures are worth from Terri
Applegate, a certified appraiser and owner of LeClaire Antiques &
Appraisals; special giveaways, kids games, contests, music, and more,
Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, http://www.visitleclaire.com, Sat Jun 5.
Benefit for Keigan, fundraiser for 1-year-old who will need two
heart surgeries in quick succession; featuring live music by the Karry
Outz, Tri-Polar Express, Seven, Mr. Bill & Tim, Tennessee, Russ Reyman,
Quad City Vocal Students, and other guests, a ball-in-hand, double-
elimination pool tournament, bake sale, 50/50 raffles, food, and more,
The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust, Davenport, IA, 1pm Sun Jun 6.
QC Pride Fest Street Festival, on 2nd Street in the Rainbow District;
local bands and entertainment, commercial and nonprofit vendor
booths, door prizes, food, drinks, and fun; $3; for information, call 563-
324-8281, Downtown Davenport, IA, http://www.qcpride.org, 1pm
Sun Jun 6.
Brucemore in Bloom, specialty tour in which Brucemore garden
staff will trace the development of the formal garden and grounds from
the original plan conceived by O.C. Simonds; learn about the integration
of function, recreation, and entertainment in Mrs. Douglas’ vision for
the country estate in the 1930s; view current plants and landscape
techniques that help preserve the historically accurate design by
Simonds; Tue. & Thu. 6pm, Sat 9:30am; $7-$10; for information and to
reserve, call 319-362-7375, Brucemore’s Garden House, 224 Crescent
St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.brucemore.org, Tue Jun 8 thru Sat
Jun 12.
Riverine Walk: Canoe/Kayak Nahant Marsh, led by Mik
Holgersson, River Action Environmental Specialist; explore the natural
wonders of the wetlands of Nahant Marsh by canoe or kayak; limited
class size and rentals available; dress for the weather; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat
9am; $5, free for River Action members; for information, call 563-322-
2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Jun 9 and Sat
Jun 12.
2nd Fiddle Sale - Preview Party, sponsored by Volunteers for
Symphony; buy from an enormous selection of furniture, home
furnishings, antiques, jewelry, furs, clothing, books, toys, games, sports
equipment, collectibles, and art pieces; for information, call 563-322-
0931, 3568 Brady Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com,
Thu Jun 10.
Miss Iowa Scholarship Pageant: Preliminaries to the Miss
America Pageant, proceeds benefit the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
http://missiowa.com, 7pm Thu Jun 10 thru Sat Jun 12.
2nd Fiddle Sale, sponsored by Volunteers for Symphony; buy from
an enormous selection of furniture, home furnishings, antiques, jewelry,
furs, clothing, books, toys, games, sports equipment, collectibles, and art
pieces; for information, call 563-322-0931, 3568 Brady Street, Davenport,
IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com, Fri Jun 11.
Rummage Sale for CROP, all proceeds go to CROP; for information,
call 563-263-9250, First Christian Church - Muscatine, 700 Kindler Ave.,
Muscatine, IA, 9am Fri Jun 11 thru Sat Jun 12.
Knuckle Draggers Scooter Show, second-annual event in which
Vintage Scooters line the streets of LeClaire, Downtown LeClaire,
LeClaire, IA, http://www.visitleclaire.com, Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 13.
Family Resources DOVE Fill the Truck, help fill the truck with items
needed by the Quad-City Domestic Violence Shelter of Family Resources,
Inc., Hy-Vee Devils Glen, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
famres.org, 9am Sat Jun 12.
Moondance, a night of live music, silent auction, food & cash bar,
with all proceeds benefiting the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund;
$10-$15; for information, contact Ellis Kell at 326-1333 ext. 113 or e-mail
ekell@rivermusicexperience.org, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 7pm Sat Jun 12.
New Horizons of the Quad Cities Grand Opening and Customer
Appreciation Event, for information, call Larry at 563-441-1515 or e-
mail events@nhquadcities.com, New Horizons of the Quad Cities, 2206
E. 52nd Street Suite B, Davenport, IA, http://www.nhquadcities.com,
10:30am Sat Jun 12.
Schuetzen Park’s 140th Anniversary Celebration, with the Quad
City Brass Quintet & Hot Club of Davenport (Gypsy Jazz) performing,
guided walking tours of the park, German food and refreshments, and
more; for information, e-mail SchuetzenPark@yahoo.com or call 563-
322-5489, Schuetzen Park Historic Site, 700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA,
http://www.SchuetzenPark.info, 10:30am Sat Jun 12.
Heart of Illinois Bird Club Sponsoring Bird Show and Fair, exotic
birds, toys, millet, bird seed, perches, cages, nest boxes, accessories, and
more; for information, call 309-645-7773 or e-mail balu716@yahoo.
com or heartofillinoisbirdclub@yahoogroups.com, Grand Hotel, 4400 N.
Brandywine Dr., Peoria, IL, Sat Jun 12.
Family Game Day & Pizza Party, play old-fashioned games like
Monopoly, Clue, and checkers while enjoying pizza and lemonade; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 11am
Sat Jun 12.
Effigy Mounds Bird Walk, Dennis Carter of the Upper Iowa Chapter
of the National Audubon Society will lead a 2-hour walk around the park
grounds; view a colorful display of warblers, vireos, and thrushes; wear
sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, a pencil (checklists will be provided),
and water for the hike; beginning to expert birders welcome; for
information, call 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151
Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Jun 12.
Trinity Farmers’ Market, Saturdays 8am-noon, Mondays 3-6pm;
fresh produce, plants, homemade pies, meats, jellies, and jams, Trinity
Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc.
com, Sat Jun 12 thru Sat Oct 30.
Family Homecoming: A Juneteenth Event, presented with
the Afro-American Heritage Center; featuring a showing of “Goin’ to
Chicago,” a short film about the movement north by black families;
information provided on how to research your own family using library
resources; share stories with the Center’s “Memoirs of Mississippi”
project; for information, call 309-732-7303, Rock Island Public Library
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm
Wed Jun 16.
Riverine Walk: The Treasure of Mississippi Blufflands, led by Eric
Anderson, Natural Land Institute; discussion of hill prairies and forested
potions of the bluffs, and an explanation of Natural Land Institute’s
role in assisting landowners in protecting the bluffs; meeting place to
be announced; dress for the weather; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat 9am; $5, free
for River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, River Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA,
http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Jun 16 and Sat Jun 19.
Sturgis Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally, annual motorcycle
festival, featuring races, vendors, live music, the Scooter Girls
competition, special guests, and more, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds,
2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, http://www.downtowndavenport.com,
Wed Jun 16 thru Sat Jun 19.
Bus Trip: Heavenly Hostas!, tours of the New Melleray Abbey
home of the Trappist Monks in Peosta, IA, Saint Francis Xavier Basilica in
Dyersville, IA, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Dubuque, IA, and
the Dubuque Arboretum’s Hosta Garden; meals included; $79-$89; for
information, call Beth at 309-794-0991 x 30 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com,
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
qcgardens.com, Thu Jun 17.
11th Annual Quad Cities Triathlon, participants begin the day by
swimming Lake of the Hills, then bike a 15-mile trek and return to West
Lake Park to finish with a run; a spectator event only; for information, call
563-328-3280., West Lake Park, 110th Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.
qctriathlon.com, 7am Sat Jun 19.
Juneteenth Festival, annual celebration of African-American
culture, with programs, vendors, live music, and more, LeClaire Park,
River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://www.downtowndavenport.
com, Sat Jun 19.
Popular Astronomy Club: View the Night Sky, look for Venus,
Saturn, the Hercules Cluster, and the Ring Nebula with the portable
observatory; free, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, 7pm Sat Jun
19.
Radish Healthy Living Fair, see/taste/touch/experience the natural
foods, products, resources and services from throughout eastern
Iowa and western Illinois that are dedicated to improving their health,
environment and world, Freight House, 421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA,
http://www.trinityqc.com, 8am Sat Jun 19.
Ride the River - A Father’s Day Bike Ride, features a loop around
Arsenal Island from the Government Bridge; kids ride free with a paying
adult; for information, call 563-322-RIDE, River Action, 822 E. River Dr.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Sun Jun 20.
Riverine Walk: Clock Tower Tours, learn the history about the use
of the building when it was built as the first building to be a part of the
Rock Island Arsenal; learn how the building has changed and what it is
used for today; climb to the top of the tower to see the inner workings
of the clock (six large flights of stairs); dress for the weather; $5, free
for River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.riveraction.org, Sun Jun 20.
Whitey’s Cones for Kids Day, half of all cone sales benefit the
services of Bethany for Children & Families; for information, contact
Katie Nelson at 309-736-6644 or knelson@bethany-qc.org, http://www.
bethany-qc.org, Mon Jun 21.
Network @ Noon: Community Leaders Roundtable, engage in
dynamic conversations with over 15 Quad-City community leaders;
scheduled to appear: Mayor Dennis Pauley, City of Rock Island;
Stephanie Acri, Evans Manufacturing; Jim Russell, Russell Construction;
Joe Slavens, Northwest Bank & Trust; Randy Moore, Iowa American
Water Company; Bill Stoermer, Exelon Nuclear; Barbara VenHorst, Junior
Achievement; Dave Green, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center; Rick
Baker, Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce; Tara Barney, Iowa Quad
Cities Chamber of Commerce; Jamie Loftus, St. Ambrose University; Paul
Koch, St Ambrose University; $10-$15; to register, call 309-757-5416,
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport,
IA, 5:30pm Tue Jun 22.
Riverine Walk: Explore Sylvan Island & Natural Area, led by Dr.
Norm Moline, Augustana College; learn the history of these interpretive
sites including turning brownfields into recreational areas & sustainable
ecosystems; dress for the weather; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat. 9am; $5, free for
River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Sylvan Island, Moline, IL, http://www. Railroad (July 3), and Low Tides & High Ways (July 4), Riverview Park,
riveraction.org, Wed Jun 23 and Sat Jun 26. River Dr, Clinton, IA, http://www.riverboatdays.org, Fri Jul 2 thru Sun

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4th Annual “Young Women of Achievement” Awards, awards Jul 4.
recognizing young women between the ages of 17-23 in the Quad Cities Family Fun Day Celebration, hosted by Rock Island Parks &
community who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership and Recreation; featuring the annual Recycled Float Races beginning at 9am;
outstanding community service; awards will be presented to Michelle for information, call 309-732-7275, Sunset Park, 18th Ave & Sunset Rd,
Bollaert, Allie Clark, Katie Felt, Petra Hahn, Krista Helling, Kaylyn Maher, Rock Island, IL, 9am Sat Jul 3.
Sarah McKay, Bryanna McManus, Red, White, & Boom!, bi-state
and Asha Pangrazio; with a keynote fireworks show will launch from the
presentation by Mary Grace river with primary viewing areas
Herrington, CEO of Iowa Public and family activities located in Rock
Radio; $25; for information and to Island and Davenport; 6pm activities,
register, call 309-631-0167, Rogalski 9:30pm fireworks; for information, call
Center - St. Ambrose University, 309-788-6311, http://www.ridistrict.
518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, com, 5pm Sat Jul 3.
http://www.asktwc.com, 12pm Bettendorf Old-Fashioned
Thu Jun 24. 4th of July, Veterans Memorial Park
Garden Party at the Quad City Bandshell, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Botanical Center, savory culinary downtowndavenport.com, Sun Jul 4.
dishes provided by the area’s Riverine Walk: What Did the
top chefs, music, a silent auction, Cynthia Sayer & Sparks Fly River Look Like 200 Years Ago?,
and more; discount available led by Dr. Reuben Heine, Augustana
for early ticket sales before June
11; for information and tickets, Music College; local history and pre-history
of the river and Quad Cities area, river
call 309-794-0991, ext. 30, Quad Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival navigation, & past and present river
City Botanical Center, 2525 4th development; Wed. 6:30pm & 9am;
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Downtown Davenport $5, free for River Action members;
qcgardens.com, 6pm Thu Jun 24.
TWC Young Women of Thursday, July 22, through Sunday, July 25 for information, call 563-322-2969
or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.
Achievement Luncheon, The org, Sunset Park, 18th Ave & Sunset

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Women’s Connection will honor
young women ages 17-23
from the Quad Cities who have
shown exceptional leadership, a
commitment to community service,
and academic achievement;
featuring a “Women in Leadership”
presentation by keynote speaker
Mary Grace Herrington, CEO of
Iowa Public Radio; $25, Trinity
Moline, 500 John Deere Road,
Moline, IL, http://www.asktwc.com,
12pm Thu Jun 24.
Thomas Jefferson Banquet,
with guest speaker Dr. Andrew
Morgan of Easter Seals; 6pm
cocktails, 7pm dinner; $40; for
information, call 309-671-4904,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://
www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 6pm
Fri Jun 25.
Quad City Air Show,
spectacular aerial performers,
displays, vendors, children’s
activities, a Saturday night
performance from the Incredible
Manhattan Dolls from NYC (6:30-
9:30pm), flight simulators, and
more; $5-$15; weekend passes
available; 563-285-7469, Davenport
Municipal Airport, 9010 North
Harrison Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.iowaqcchamber.com,
Sat Jun 26 and Sun Jun 27.
Blossoms at Butterworth,
explore the gardens, tour the
homes, enjoy music in- and
outdoors, play games of the
1800s, view an antique auto show,
participate in family-oriented
activities, and more; for information,
call 309-743-2700, Butterworth
Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL,
http://www.butterworthcenter.
com, 12pm Sun Jun 27.
Jewish Feast-ival, food, live
entertainment, display tables,
an arts bazaar, family activities, a
kosher hot dog eating contest,
a caricaturist, face painting,
avenport native Bix Beiderbecke,
almost no Quad Citian needs to be told,
was one of the most celebrated and influential
jazz cornetists the genre has ever known. But
it appears he was also a man of few words, or
at least few that have survived into the 21st
Century; after a relatively thorough online
hunt for notable Beiderbecke quotes,
found one, and it’s not even a quote so much
as part of a conversation: “One of the things
I like about jazz, kid, is I don’t know what’s
going to happen next. Do you?” What the
musical master lacked in verbosity, though,
he clearly made up for in talent, and talent
certainly won’t be in short supply at this
summer’s annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial
Jazz Festival, taking place at area venues
throughout Davenport from July 22 through
25. Two gifted local ensembles – Josh Duffee &
His Orchestra and the young musicians of the
Bix Beiderbecke Youth Jazz Band – are among
the performers scheduled for sets at LeClaire
Park, the Clarion Hotel, the Col Ballroom,
and the Capitol Theatre, and joining them
be the nationally-recognized artists of Andy
Schum & His Gang with Vince Giordano,
Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra, the Buffalo Ridge
Jazz Band, Cynthia Sayer & Sparks Fly with
Randy Sandke, the Firecracker Jazz Band, Dan
Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band featuring
Jon-Erik Kellso, and the New Red Onion Jazz
Babies, whose band name suggests that they
have no choice but to wail. The festival
boasts weekend jazz seminars at the Clarion,
a Saturday-night concert in Bettendorf’s
Middle Park, and Sunday-morning liturgical
Rd, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
as riveraction.org, Wed Jul 7 and Sat
Jul 10.
WWE Raw Live, with superstars
including John Cena, Triple H, Randy
Orton, Kofi Kingston, MVP, The Miz,
Sheamus and more; $17-$62; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic
Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com,
7:30pm Fri Jul 9.
I only Davenport Eastern Avenue
Branch Library Grand Opening
Celebration, dedication ceremony
at 10:30am, with entertainment
from 11am-5pm including magician
Rick Eugene, Harry & the Potters,
the Davenport Chordbusters, and
more; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 9:30am Sat
Jul 10.
Effigy Mounds Bird Walk, Dennis
Carter of the Upper Iowa Chapter of
the National Audubon Society will
lead a 2-hour walk around the park
grounds; view a colorful display of
warblers, vireos, and thrushes; wear
sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, a
pencil (checklists will be provided),
and water for the hike; beginning
to expert birders welcome; for
will information, call 563-873-3491, Effigy
Mounds National Monument, 151
the Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.
nps.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Jul 10.
Gold Coast Blooms, featuring
some of the area’s most beautiful
gardens, workshops with Aunt
Rhodes, Tony Hoeppner, and The
Green Thumber, a Hoeppner concert
in the park, vendors, food and
beverages, and more; for information,
call 563-326-2894 or e-mail pjs312@
q.com, Gold Coast, Davenport, IA,
also http://www.davenportgoldcoast.
com, 10am Sat Jul 10.
Riverine Walk: Explore Smith’s
Island, led by Gary Swenson, Corps

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magicians, clowns, games and of Engineers; learn how the Corps of
activities, cultural exploration, performances at Davenport’s First Presbyterian Engineers came to own & manage
and more; $2, under 12 free; for Smith’s Island, what makes the
information, call 309-788-3426, Tri- Church, and the entire schedule of events can island unique to the Mississippi
Cities Jewish Center, 2715 30th St., be found at BixSociety.org. – Mike Schulz River, and issues on public land
Rock Island, IL, 11am Sun Jun 27. management; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat. 9am;
Riverine Walk: Hennepin $5, free for River Action members;
Canal Then and Now, led by Roald Tweet; learn about the canal�s for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org,
history and its construction which had implications that were literally Corps/Mississippi River Project Building, 25549 182nd St., Pleasant Valley,
world-wide; dress for the weather; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat. 9am; $5, free for IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Jul 14 and Sat Jul 17.
River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail Second Annual Blue Rose Gala, all proceeds of the Blue Rose Gala
riveraction@riveraction.org, Lock 31 Recreation Area, 1.25 miles west off will support research at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center; enjoy a
Hwy 67 on Big Island Road, Milan, IL, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed meal, bid on items during live and silent auctions, and learn more about
Jun 30 and Sat Jul 3. the vital research at Holden Cancer Center; the event will also feature
Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale, big a performance by Robert and Rebecca Bluestone, artists whose work
bargains on used books and more; proceeds benefit the library; for connects the arts to health care and healing; for information, contact
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, Margo Jerrick at margo-jerrick@uiowa.edu or 319-356-1262., Iowa Elle Jewelry, Elegant and Affordable Sterling Silver Jewelry
3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9am Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uihealthcare.com/bluerose,
Thu Jul 1. 6pm Fri Jul 16.
Clinton Riverboat Days, annual festival featuring carnival rides,
games, vendors, a parade, hypnotist Ray Thompson, Doc Anderson’s
Iowa City Book Festival, a three-day celebration of books,
reading and writing presented by the University of Iowa Libraries; for
1611 W Locust St. Davenport 563-326-1847
Medicine Wagon Show, a climbing wall, children’s activities, and information, contact the Iowa City Public Library Fiction Desk at 319-
bandshell concerts with the Original KISS Army (July 2), Confederate 356-5200, option 4, or fiction@icpl.org, Iowa City Public Library, 123 S www.dolandjewelers.com 21
 of the National Audubon Society will lead a 2-hour walk around the Plant, 5200 11th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Aug & drinks, and more; bring lawn chairs, no coolers allowed; $5/person,
park grounds; view a colorful display of warblers, vireos, and thrushes; 18 and Sat Aug 21. $20/family; for information, call Ann at 309-314-5226 or Elaine at 309-
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wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars, a pencil (checklists will be Senior Day: Vintage Voices, local actors’ group performs two 631-3824, Cordova 3M Barn, two miles north of the drag strip, Cordova,
provided), and water for the hike; beginning to expert birders welcome; radio scripts from the 30s - 50s; refreshments provided; for information, IL, http://www.AnnsHelpingHands.org, 12pm Sat Aug 28.
for information, call 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale, big
Linn St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.icpl.org, Fri Jul 16 thru Sun Jul 18.
151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. bargains on used books and more; proceeds benefit the library; for
Family Game Day & Pizza Party, play old-fashioned games like
Monopoly, Clue, and checkers while enjoying pizza and lemonade; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 10am
Sat Aug 7. Music bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu
Aug 19.
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9am
St. Jude Telethon, in the Exhibit Antique Automobile Club of Thu Sep 2.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 11am
Hall; for information, call 309-673-
i wireless Center America Central Fall Division Meet,
Sat Jul 17.
Popular Astronomy Club: View the Night Sky, look for Eta
8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW June through August on the commons, in celebration
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. of the Mississippi Valley Region of
Cassiopeiae, M3 Globular Cluster, and the Blinking Nebula with the

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peoriaciviccenter.com, 6:30pm Sat the Antique Car Automobile Club
portable observatory; free, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, 7pm here are a
Aug 7. of America’s 50th anniversary; with
Sat Jul 17. Improv Jam, Saturdays at 9:30pm; $5 or free with ticket purchase
David Lynch Foundation half-dozen hundreds of antique automobiles
St. Ambrose University Star Party - Night Sky Viewing, on-site 12- to regular CSz match; tickets only available at the door; for information,
Fundraising Event, featuring the on display for judging; free; for
and 14-inch telescopes will be available at the St. Ambrose S. G. Menke
premiere of “Saving the Disposable big-ticket information, contact Jack Kirik at
call 309-786-7733, ext 2, Comedy Sportz, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Observatory for sky viewing; visitors are welcome to bring smaller http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, thru Sat Dec 25.
telescopes; for information, contact Dr. Robert Mitchell at 563-333-6141,
Ones,” a documentary focusing on concert events 309-791-1320 or jakirik@mchsi.
ComedySportz Minor League, Fridays at 9:30pm; $5 or free with
the work of Father Gabriel Mejia, a com, Downtown Moline, Moline, IL,
Wapsi River Environmental Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, IL, http://
catholic priest who works to rescue taking place at http://www.aaca.org/mvr, 8am Thu
ticket purchase to regular CSz match; tickets only available at the door;
www.sau.edu, sunset Sat Jul 17. for information, call 309-786-7733, ext 2, Comedy Sportz, 1818 3rd Ave.,
Harvest Bible Chapel Sunday Service, ballroom services at 9 &
children abandoned on the streets the i wireless Aug 19 thru Sat Aug 21.
Rock Island, IL, http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, thru Fri Dec 31.
in Columbia; Father Gabriel will be RiverWay 2010, activities and
11am; for information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
available after the screening for a
Center this events along and in the Mississippi;
Comedy Sportz, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; two teams of improv
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 9am Sun comics compete, and you’re the judge; $10 advance, $12 door; for
Jul 18.
Q&A; $5-$10; for information, call summer, and for information, call 563-322-
reservations, call 786-7733 extension 2, Comedy Sportz, 1818 3rd Ave.,
641-472-ARTS, Stephen Sondheim in the interest 2969, River Action, 822 E. River
Rock Island County Fair, attractions, rides, food vendors, live Rock Island, IL, http://www.ComedySportzQC.com, thru Fri Dec 31.
Center for the Performing Arts, Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.
music, races, and more; for information, call 309-796-1620, Rock Island of journalistic Tim Walkow - Brian Hicks, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, riveraction.org, Fri Aug 20 thru Sun
County Fairgrounds, 42nd Ave. & Archer Drive, East Moline, IL, http:// $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
rockislandcountyfair.homestead.com/, Tue Jul 20 thru Sun Jul 25.
Fairfield, IA, http://www.fairfieldacc. fairness and Aug 22.
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
com, Sun Aug 8. Justin Bieber Floatzilla, an attempt to break
Blue Ribbon Showcase at the Rock Island County Fair, hosted by
Harvest Bible Chapel Sunday objectivity, I will the Guinness World Record for
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
the Rock Island County Extension; for information, call 309-756-9978, penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu May 27 thru Sat May 29.
ext. 13, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 42nd Ave. & Archer Drive, East
Service, ballroom services at 9 & do my best to mention them all with the same the largest canoe and kayak raft;
Wendell Duppert - Jake Baker, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
11am; for information, call 309-673- participants will have to link hands,
Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, Wed Jul 21.
8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW tone of measured enthusiasm. On June 13, the paddles, or hold on to adjacent
10pm; $7-$15; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Riverine Walk: Mississippi Geology, led by Dr. Jeff Strasser, Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
Augustana College; explore Sylvan Island to learn about regional
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. Moline venue presents an evening with Daniel boats to create and maintain a single
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
peoriaciviccenter.com, 9am Sun interconnected raft for 30 seconds;
bedrock geology, Midwestern glacial geology, geologic history of the
Aug 8.
O’Donnell, the beloved Irish troubadour the current record of 1,104 boats was
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jun 3 thru Sat Jun 5.
modern Mississippi River, and relevance to historical industry of the who has sold more than 10 million albums to Derek Richards - Mike Speenberg, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
Riverine Walk: Credit Island set on Fourth Lake, Inlet, New York
Quad Cities; Wed. 6:30pm, Sat. 9am; $5, free for River Action members; 10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
& War of 1812, led by Karen date, while June 25 brings with it Tributefest on September 13, 2008; hosted by
for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction. Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
Anderson, Historian; discussion of River Action Inc.; for information, call
org, Sylvan Island, Moline, IL, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed Jul 21
Credit Island Harbor, Grand Isle/ 2010: Monsters of Tribute Rock, an outdoor 563-322-2969, Sunset Marina, Rock
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
and Sat Jul 24. com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jun 10 thru Sat Jun
39th Annual Downtown Street Fest, on 2nd Street between
Suburban Island Amusement Parks, festival featuring the music of the Rolling Island, IL, http://www.floatzilla.org,
12.
and Mississippi River migratory Sat Aug 21.
Brady & Ripley; food, live music, arts & crafts, the Video Games Etc. tent,
flyway; Wed. 6:30pm & Sat. 9am; $5, Stones, Aerosmith, AC/DC, and Bon Jovi. German-Wends Cultural
Ron Feingold - Erik Allen, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
& family fun; Fri. 10am-midnight, Sat. 9am-midnight; for information, $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
e-mail mhyder@iowaqcchamber.com or call Marcy at 563-823-2667,
free for River Action members; for Tween heartthrob Justin Bieber, performing Festival, a full day of Wendish
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
information, call 563-322-2969 or cultural demonstrations, music,
Downtown Davenport, IA, http://www.downtowndavenport.com, Fri
e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org,
with special guest Sean Kingston, takes the i dancing, and more; $55-$68; for
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
Jul 23 and Sat Jul 24. penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jun 17 thru Sat Jun 19.
QC-Times Bix 7 Race, annual event featuring competitors from
Credit Island, Davenport, IA, http:// wireless stage on July 2, with country-music information, call 563-322-8844,
Laughter Relief 2010, with headliner DeRay Davis, guests including
www.riveraction.org, Wed Aug 11 superstar Brad Paisley – appearing in concert German American Heritage Center,
around the world; for information, call 563-322-1706, Downtown CoCo and Cool Aide, and host Martini Harris; $25-$30; for tickets, call
and Sat Aug 14. 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://
Davenport, Davenport, IA, http://www.downtowndavenport.com, Sat with guests Darius Rucker and Justin Moore 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Tug Fest, annual tug-of-war www.gahc.org, Sat Aug 21.
Jul 24. adlertheatre.com, 8pm Fri Jun 18.
The Golden Dragons Chinese Acrobats, amazing and frequently
across the Mississippi River, with – bringing his H20 World Tour to Moline on Garden Celebration, for
Whacked at Da Wedding, interactive mystery-comedy with the It’s
live music, vendors, entertainment, information, call 309-756-9978, ext.
gravity-defying feats of strength, agility, and contortion; $7.50-$15 & up;
children’s activities, and more; July 17. Another pair of multi-platinum-selling 13, Rock Island County Extension,
a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner & show; for reservations, call 563-676-6308
for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. or visit http://www.skellingtonmanor.com, Skellington Manor Banquet
Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, 7pm Sat Jul 24.
LeClaire Riverfront, LeClaire, IA, country artists, Toby Keith and Trace Adkins, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://
& Event Center, 420 18th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.itsamysteryqc.
http://www.downtowndavenport. www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland,
Trip to German Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, $55-$68; for
com, Fri Aug 13 and Sat Aug 14. is set to hit the Quad Cities on August 26. And Wed Aug 25.
com, 6:30pm Fri Jun 18.
information, call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe performance
W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Sat Jul 24.
Living Lands & Waters Xstream finally, on July 7 ... oh my God it’s Star Wars! In Riverine Walk: Davenport’s
in the style of the Second City of Chicago and “Saturday Night Live”; for
Cleanup, annual cleanup event River Vision 2010, led by Steve
Riverine Walk: Pre-Civil War Village of East Davenport, led by
hosted by River Action, 822 E. River
concert!!! It’
s this huge multimedia event with a Ahrens, Levee Improvement
information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave,
Karen Anderson, Historian; discussion of the Civil War-era Sioux Indian full symphony playing John Williams music from Commission; see Davenport’s Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Fri Jun 18, Fri Jul 16, Fri
Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.
graveyard in the “Big Woods of Camp McClellan”; Wed. 6:30pm & Sat. Aug 20.
downtowndavenport.com, Sat all six Star Wars films, and footage from the RiverVision Plan firsthand; hear
9am; $5, free for River Action members; for information, call 563-322- “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe performance
Aug 14. about the latest riverfront projects
2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Prospect Terrace Park,
St. Ambrose University Star movies played on a three-story-tall screen! And from Centennial Park to the East
in the style of the Second City of Chicago and “Saturday Night Live”;
Mississippi St. & River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, for information, call 309-788-5433, http://www.center4living.com, Sat
6:30pm Wed Jul 28 and Sat Jul 31.
Party - Night Sky Viewing, on-site oh my God Anthony Daniels is going to provide Industrial Area and how you
Jun 19.
12- and 14-inch telescopes will be can be involved in the planning;
Great Mississippi Valley Fair, attractions, rides, food vendors, live
available at the St. Ambrose S. G. live narration! Freakin’ C-3PO himself!!! Plus, Wed. 6:30pm & Sat. 9am; $5; for
Ron Morey - Richard Reese, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
music, races, and more, plus concerts with Montgomery Gentry (Tue.), $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
Kellie Pickler (Wed.), Dierks Bentley (Thu.), ZZ Top (Fri.), Eric Church (Sat.),
Menke Observatory for sky viewing; there’s gonna be an exhibit of Star Wars artifacts information, call 563-322-2969 or
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
visitors are welcome to bring smaller e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org,
and Blake Shelton (Sun.); for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi
telescopes; for information, contact
on display, and behind-the-scenes videos, and Centennial Skate Park, corner of
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, http://www.mvfair. penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jun 24 thru Sat Jun 26.
com/, Tue Aug 3 thru Sun Aug 8.
Dr. Robert Mitchell at 563-333-6141, ... ! And journalistic integrity takes another River Dr. & Warren St., Davenport,
Amateur Comedians Open Mic Night, on the last Wed. of
Wapsi River Environmental Center, hit. For more information on, and tickets to, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Wed
Riverine Walk: History of Centennial Bridge, led by Dr. Curt the month; for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy
31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, IL, http:// Aug 25 and Sat Aug 28.
Roseman, Geographer; a brief overview of the bridge history and this summer’s i wireless Center events, visit Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
www.sau.edu, 7pm Sat Aug 14. Upper Mississippi River
construction, with a discussion of the historical landscape visible from penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, 8pm Wed Jun 30.
the bridge, toll taker’s scandal of the 1950s, and lighting the arches;
Riverine Walk: Rock Island iwirelessCenter.com.– Mike Schulz Conference, annual environmental
Dwight York - Ed Zipper, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
Hydropower Plant, led by Timothy discussion and events; for
participants must be able and willing to walk on the bridge sidewalk; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
Ridder, City of Rock Island; learn how information, call 563-322-2969, River
Wed. 6:30pm & 9am; $5, free for River Action members; for information, Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
Rock Island successfully restored the hydro-electric plant on the Rock Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Thu
call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Centennial penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
River, its history, & how it benefits residents now; Wed. 6:30pm & Sat. Aug 26 and Fri Aug 27.
Bridge Visitors Center, 201 15th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jul 1 thru Sat Jul 3.
9am; $5, free for River Action members; for information, call 563-322- Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day, fundraiser for Ann’s Helping Hands
riveraction.org, Wed Aug 4 and Sat Aug 7. Don Reese - Mike Stankiwicz, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Rock Island Hydroelectric Inc.; live music, games, balloon toss, tug-o-war, three-legged races,
Effigy Mounds Bird Walk, Dennis Carter of the Upper Iowa Chapter
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Theatre Exhibits Music

artists – Brian Buckles, Emily Carlin,
Felicia Feldman, Andrew C. Flick, Chris
Francis, Tara M. Lange, Jess Lowenberg,
Whodunit ... the Musical 10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Laura Martinez, Alex McClanahan, Ayla Spring Pops: The M
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse Scholarship Program and Scale: Rexroth, and Eric Wolever – will offer
the Eagles
Thursday, May 27, through Saturday, July 10 museum visitors a stunning range of styles
knocked audiences dead with her
Ceramic Forms & Photographic and moods, in an exhibit highlighting the Adler Theatre

M
successes of those who, as is stated on the Saturday, June 5, 7:30 p.m.
aking its regional debut at the dynamic vocals and comic timing in Landscapes Figge’s Web site, “are fulfilling their career
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse,

“M
last fall’s Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical. Figge Art Museum
the mystery farce Whodunit ... the dreams of working in art-related fields.” ike, I have to ask
It’s entirely conceivable that the
Musical takes place in a Connecticut May through August Scale, meanwhile, will display the works to re-do your W
thief will be Harrison Hilltop Theatre
mansion in the summer of 1931, of Gerry Eskin, whose artist’s statement can Happenin’ article on the

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co-founder Tristan Tapscott, whose
and finds a wealthy spinster, her et’s talk about effectively be Spring Pops concert at th
recent Rent made a killing, and
young niece, her niece’s secret beau, Art. boiled down Theatre.”
whose talents have slain Circa ’21
a Cockney maid, and an eccentric No, not the to three words: “What are you talking
crowds in such productions as Are
butler as the primary suspects in a Curtainbox “Big is best.” Jeff? I was so enthusiastic
We There Yet? and Buddy: The Buddy
murder investigation. Yet considering Theatre Showcasing his piece!”
Holly Story. And let’s not discount the
who’s been cast in director Dennis Company talents in two “A little too enthusiasti
possibility that the ultimate show-
Hitchcock’s song-and-dance production of separate media, actually ... .”
stealer will be Whodunit’s sixth and
spoof, the bigger question than Art that I’ll soon the exhibition “But, Jeff, it’s a huge ev
final cast member, Frank McClain,
“Whodunit?” might very well be be appearing in will feature mean, of course, it’s an ev
the debuting Circa ’21 actor about
“Who’s gonna steal it?” (The show, at the Village of Eskin’s large- time the Quad City Symp
whom I know absolutely nothing.
that is.) East Davenport’s scale panoramic Orchestra performs. But
As for who Whodunit’s murderer
Will it be Tom Walljasper, the Village Theatre. prints of like last May, when the o
might be, I haven’t the foggiest. But
Circa ’21 performer who previously I do, however, landscape performed the music of L
there might be an easy way to figure
committed grand larceny in the appreciate your interest. imagery – including the piece in the Zeppelin alongside a full
it out, since one of the songs is titled
theatre’s productions of Peter I’m talking about the capital-A Art to be accompanying photo, 2007’s Moab #9 band, this year’s Spring P
“It’s Harder to Move a Body Than You
Pan, Don’t Dress for Dinner, and found in two new exhibitions at the Figge – and the artist’s monumentally scaled the musicians and their g
Think” – just check the program for
The Wizard of Oz? Or maybe the Art Museum: 10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar ceramics, which, again from the Figge’s saluting another set of m
which character sings that number,
criminally appealing Elizabeth Miller, Scholarship Program, on display from May Web site, “include massive platters painted legends – The Eagles!”
and you can safely assume that he or
Walljasper’s recent co-star in Church 29 through August 15, and Scale: Ceramic with geometric designs inspired by ancient “Yes, Mike, I’m aware o
she is the killer.
Basement Ladies 2: A Second Helping Forms & Photographic Landscapes, viewable Anasazi pottery, towering columnar forms, “The event was created
Unless that song is performed
and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor from June 5 through August 29. and massive anthropomorphic vessels conductor and arranger B
by someone, you know, who’s just
Dreamcoat? A celebration of rising stars in the whose shape is informed by Middle Eastern Havens, and features sing
moving the body. Or by the detective.
Perhaps it’ll be Autumn O’Ryan, visual-arts scene, 10 Years recognizes sarcophagi.” Which is exactly how I describe Terry Brock, Randy Jacks
Or by the corpse.
who’s been known to swipe a scene the accomplishments of 11 recipients of my own shape on Internet dating sites. I and John Hines re-creatin
I’m not being at all helpful, am I?
– or several – in such Circa ’21 the prestigious, $12,000 Brand Boeshaar can’t imagine why I’m not getting more famed Eagles sound, and
In any event, Whodunit runs at
presentations as The Full Monty, Scholarships, which Davenport resident calls. to be an incredible classic
Circa ’21 through July 10, and tickets
Oklahoma!, and Irving Berlin’s White Lillian L. Brand established in memory For more information on both of the experience, considering j
are available by calling (309)786-7733
Christmas. Or possibly returning of her late art-student nephew, William. Figge’s new exhibits and the rest of the many amazing songs The
extension 2, or visiting Circa21.com.
performer Carrie Sa Loutos, who Working in such media as oils, watercolors, museum’s summer programming, call recorded over the years!”
ceramics, and photography, the featured (563)326-7804 or visit FiggeArt.org.
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Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com

mike@rcreader.com

Music and Dance What Else

Illinois Erin
O’Connor,

Music of Puddle of Mudd; Ballroom with the

and American
Pickers
star and
Is Happenin’
Quad Cities Celebrities; The Village performance MUSIC
People artist Danielle Friday, May 28 – Survivor. Concert
The Capitol Theatre Colby- with the rockers of “Eye of the Tiger,”
Cushman – whose “The Search Is Over,” and “High on You”
Brent Havens Friday, May 28; Friday, June 4; Saturday, June 5
k you popular local stage fame. Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention
“I know, Mike, and 20 of those
A
What’s troupe Burlesque Center (1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf).
s someone who’s enjoyed a number
June 5 songs are the problem with your Le’ Moustache, it 7:30 p.m. $25-$40. For tickets and
of stage events at Davenport’s Capitol
he Adler piece.” should be noted, information, call (800)843-4753 or visit
Theatre, I have to say that the thought of the
“What are you talking about?” made its area debut Bettendorf.IsleOfCapriCasinos.com.
venue’s imminent closing is heartbreaking.
about, “It ends with this sentence: ’So at the Capitol Friday, May 28, through Sunday,
But it feels particularly so in these final weeks,
c in that if you’re looking to take it easy earlier this year. May 30 – Summer Camp Music Festival.
especially given the wonderfully eclectic
with the new kid in town and the June 5, meanwhile, brings with it the 10th-annual event featuring on-site
entertainment lineup scheduled
ic, girl from yesterday, take it to the opening-night performance in the annual camping, more than 50 bands on six
between May 28 and June 5.
limit with the witchy woman from GLBT celebration that is QC Pride Fest, and stages, a kids’-music camp, arts and
Yet instead of being maudlin
vent! I Seven Bridges Road, or learn to let’s be honest, could there have possibly been crafts vendors, and more. Three Sisters
about this, what say we instead get
vent every be still and enjoy a peaceful easy a smarter, more enjoyable booking choice than Park (17201 Illinois 59, Chillicothe). $170-
psyched about what the Capitol
phony feeling – and maybe a tequila the Village People? In concert with openers the $350/three-day pass. For tickets and
still has to offer!
just sunrise – while you’re busy being Aphrodisiacs, this legendary ’70s dance band information, visit SummerCampFestival.
On May 28, the theatre will
orchestra fabulous at the Hotel California, will perform such unforgettable hits as “In the com.
be filled with the post-grunge exhilaration of
Led reserve one of these nights for Navy,” “Macho Man,” and “Go West,” and you Sunday, May 30 – Travis Ledoyt’s
Puddle of Mudd, the Missouri-based rockers
l rock the Spring Pops concert; I can’t may as well gets your arms limber now for what A Tribute to the King. Ledoyt and his
whose albums have thus far sold more than 7
Pops finds tell you why, but in the long run, is sure to be a wildly raucous “YMCA” sing- three-piece band re-create a 1950s Elvis
million copies, and whose singles include five
guests there’ll be no more cloudy days or along. Presley concert. Quad-Cities Waterfront
– “Blurry,” “Drift & Die,” “She Hates Me,” “Away
musical heartache tonight, and no matter So thank you, Capitol Theatre, for adding Convention Center (1777 Isle Parkway,
from Me,” and “Psycho” – that reached number
how long you live life in the fast what will no doubt be wonderful new Bettendorf). 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. For tickets
one on U.S. mainstream-rock charts. Appearing
of that ... .” lane, you’ll get over it and realize performance memories to those amassed and information, call (800)843-4753 or
with the opening musicians of Shaman’s
d by that love will keep us alive.’” over the last two-and-a-half years. And while visit Bettendorf.IsleOfCapriCasinos.com.
Harvest, Puddle of Mudd will perform both
Brent “So you think that closer is too the venue may be closing, it’s important to Friday, June 4 – 1964: The Tribute.
classics from the band’s Come Clean era, and
gers long?” remember the immortal words of the Village Concert with the renowned Beatles-
recent hits from the group’s December release,
son, “I think that closer is too stupid.” People, “You can’t stop the music. Nobody tribute band, covering the group’s early
Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate.
ng the can stop the music.” Okay, so it’s not the most songs through the start of the Sgt. Pepper
June 4 will find those on the Capitol stage
d it’s sure For more information on the profound sentiment in the world, but damn is era. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington
dancing the night away in 2010’s Ballroom with
cal-rock Quad City Symphony Orchestra it catchy! Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $32-$37. For
the Quad Cities Celebrities event, the annual
just how concert Spring Pops: The Music of For more information on these Capitol tickets and information, call (319)688-
fundraiser for Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities.
e Eagles the Eagles, call (563)322-0931 or Theatre’s events, call (563)326-8820 or visit 2653 or visit Englert.org.
Among the scheduled hoofers are reigning
” visit QCSymphony.com. TheCapDavenport.com.
Miss Iowa Katherine Conners, 2009 Miss Continued On Page 42

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10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jul 8 thru Sat Jul 10.
Larry Reeb - Ryan Budds, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
$5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jul 15 thru Sat Jul 17.
“The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe performance
in the style of the Second City of Chicago and “Saturday Night Live”; for
information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Fri Jul 16.
DC Malone - Johnny Beener, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jul 22 thru Sat Jul 24.
Amateur Comedians Open Mic Night, on the last Wed. of
the month; for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, 8pm Wed Jul 28.
Scott Novotny - Mike Marvell, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Jul 29 thru Sat Jul 31.
Pauly Shore, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm; $22-$30; for tickets and
information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr,
Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.
upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.
upcoming.php, Fri Aug 6.
Mike Toomey - Todd Johnson, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Aug 12 thru Sun Aug
15.
Bill Bauer - Tim Costello, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
$5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Aug 19 thru Sat Aug 21.
“The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe performance
in the style of the Second City of Chicago and “Saturday Night Live”; for
information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Fri Aug 20.
Amateur Comedians Open Mic Night, on the last Wed. of
the month; for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, 8pm Wed Aug 25.
John Bush - Elaine Thompson, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
10pm; $5-$12; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.phphttp://www.qcfreighthouse.
com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Aug 26 thru Sat Aug
28.
Calls for Entry: The Josiah Media Festival, open to media makers
born on or after June 1, 1989; the festival will take place at the URBAN-
15 Studio in San Antonio, Texas on July 8, 9, and 10; film submissions
accepted in Narrative, Documentary, Animation, and Experimental, and
must not exceed 20 minutes; over $1000 in prizes will be awarded; for
information, e-mail josiahfestival@urban15.org or call 210-736-1500,
http://www.urban15.org, thru Tue Jun 1.
Seeking Submissions for the Hardacre Film Festival, seeking
entries for annual festival in Tipton, running Aug. 6 & 7; the festival awards
films in eight categories: Best Feature Film, Best Documentary, Best
Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Animated Film, Best Experimental
Film, the Troy Peters Best Iowa Film Award, and the Audience Award; $5
submission discount for Iowa filmmakers, Hardacre Theatre, 112 E 5th St,
Tipton, IA, http://www.hardacrefilmfestival.com, thru Tue Jun 1.
Hubble 3-D, a space adventure in IMAX format, narrated by
Leonardo DiCaprio; for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.putnam.org, thru Thu Jun 17.
Shrek Forever After, sequel to the animated smashes on the IMAX
screen; for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, thru Thu Jul 1.
Call for Entry: Des Moines’ 48-Hour Film Project, thru July 19;
register for annual festival & contest in which filmmakers make a short
film - write, shoot, edit and score it - in just 48 hours over the July 23-25
weekend; awards and cash prizes, with the films shown during public
screenings at the Fleur Cinema & Cafe on July 28 & 29; for infromation,
call Sam Tuomi at 515-229-4515 or email samtuomi@gmail.com, Fleur
Cinema and Cafe, 4545 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, http://www.48hourfilm.
com/desmoines, thru Mon Jul 19.
Call for Entry: The Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, thru Sept.
15; accepting entries for 8th annual independent-film festival, held Nov.
4-7; accepting features and shorts by professionals, novices, and students;
for information, call 515-707-1533 or e-mail bobbusbee@aol.com, Iowa
State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St. #2007, Des Moines, IA, http://
www.ariesworks.com/, thru Thu Sep 2.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, film version of Shakespeare’s
comedy, starring Kevin Kline and Michelle Pfeiffer; $5; for information,
call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, 7pm Sun May 30.
Jaws, Steven Spielberg’s classic thriller; a Young Adult Movie
Wednesday presentation; popcorn and soda provided; for information,
call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm Wed Jun 2.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a presentation in the Splashy
Family Movie series; free popcorn; for information, call 563-285-4794m
ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 1pm Thu Jun 3.
Somers Town, a screening in the Independent Film Series; United
Kingdom drama named “Best New British Feature” at the Edinburgh
International Film Festival; free, with free popcorn and beverages, and
a discussion afterwards; content may not be suitable for all ages; for
information, call 309-732-7303 or e-mail lockheart.lisa@rigov.org, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://
rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jun 3.
Monday Matinee: Finding Nemo, free popcorn and a water-
themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jun 7.
Midweek Matinee: Crazy Cartoons!, free popcorn and a water-
themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jun 9.
Thursday Theater: Surf’s Up, 2007 animated hit; for information,
call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jun 10.
Jesus Christ Superstar, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s & Tim Rice’s rock
musical; free popcorn and lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jun 11.
Orchestra Wives, 1942 musical featuring Glenn Miller and his band
playing “Serenade in Blue,”“At Last,” and “I’ve Got a Gal in Kalamazoo”;
with Classic Images Editor Bob King discussing Davenport’s contributions
to film history; presented by the Classic Film Society; $3 donation; for
information, call 563-391-3502, Upham Hall, 1607 W. 12th St., Davenport,
IA, 7pm Sat Jun 12.
Shrek, Oscar-winning animated smash; a screening in the Summer
of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset; refreshments
provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and blankets, University
of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.aspx, 8pm Sat
Jun 12.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: The Wizard of Oz, free popcorn and a
musical with the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jun 12.
Monday Matinee: Ice Age, free popcorn and a water-themed movie
for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
(Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
1pm Mon Jun 14.
The Outsiders, adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s beloved teen novel; free
popcorn; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
6pm Tue Jun 15.
Midweek Matinee: Ice Age, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jun 16.
Off-Beat Independent Film Discussion, view foreign and
independent films, then discuss them with other film fans; free popcorn;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Wed Jun 16.
Ghostbusters, the 1984 comedy classic; free popcorn; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu
Jun 17.
Surprise Family Flick, suitable for all ages; free; for information, call
563-285-4794m ext. 223, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA, http://
www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2:30pm Thu Jun 17.
The Phantom of the Opera, film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
stage musical; free popcorn and lemonade; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jun 18.
Legends of Flight, aerial IMAX adventure held in conjunction with
the exhibit “Take Flight!”; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, Fri Jun 18 thru Thu Sep 2.
Forrest Gump, Best Picture winner starring Tom Hanks; a screening
in the Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset;
refreshments provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and
blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.
aspx, 8pm Sat Jun 19.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: High School Musical, free popcorn and a
musical with the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jun 19.
Monday Matinee: Lilo & Stitch, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jun 21.
Midweek Matinee: Lilo & Stitch, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jun 23.
Thursday Theater: Flushed Away, 2006 animated hit; for
information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu
Jun 24.
Cats, DVD of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical; free popcorn and
lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
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2pm Fri Jun 25.
Footloose, hit 1984 musical, with a pre-film performance by the
Iowa City Community Band; a screening in the Summer of the Arts Free
Movie Series, beginning at sunset; refreshments provided by the Bijou
Theatre; bring lawn chairs and blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.summerofthearts.org/
festival-menu/movie-series/about.aspx, 8pm Sat Jun 26.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: The Lion King, free popcorn and a musical
with the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jun 26.
Monday Matinee: The Princess & the Frog, free popcorn and a
water-themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jun 28.
Midweek Matinee: The Princess & the Frog, free popcorn and a
water-themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jun 30.
Independent Movies at Your Library, some content may not be
suitable for children; includes popcorn, beverages, and discussion; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Jul 1.
A Chorus Line, film version of the legendary stage musical; free
popcorn and lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jul 2.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: Annie, free popcorn and a musical with
the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jul 3.
Midweek Matinee: Shark’s Tale, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jul 7.
Thursday Theater: The Water Horse - Legend of the Deep, 2007
fantasy adventure; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jul 8.
Chicago, Oscar-winning adaptation of the classic stage musical; free
popcorn and lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jul 9.
A Yank in the RAF, 1941 musical with Tyrone Power and Betty
Grable; with Classic Images Editor Bob King discussing Davenport’s
contributions to film history; presented by the Classic Film Society; $3
donation; for information, call 563-391-3502, Upham Hall, 1607 W. 12th
St., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sat Jul 10.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: High School Musical 3, free popcorn and a
musical with the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jul 10.
The Dark Knight, Oscar-winning action adventure; a screening
in the Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset;
refreshments provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and
blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.
aspx, 8pm Sat Jul 10.
Monday Matinee: Pocahontas, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 12.
Mamma Mia!, film version of the ABBA-fueled stage musical; free
popcorn and lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jul 16.
Bring It On, cheerleader comedy, with a pre-film performance
by the Hawk All-Stars and West High Cheerleaders; a screening in the
Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset; refreshments
provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and blankets, University
of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.aspx, 8pm
Sat Jul 17.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: Beauty & the Beast, free popcorn and a
musical with the lyrics on the screen; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jul 17.
Monday Matinee: The Little Mermaid, free popcorn and a
water-themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 19.
Panther, Michael Dixon, Director of Multicultural Programming at
St. Ambrose University, will introduce this film on the Black Panthers
as part of the Bettendorf Public Library’s Civil Rights programming; for
information, call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm
Tue Jul 20.
Midweek Matinee: The Little Mermaid, free popcorn and a water-
themed movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jul 21.
Off-Beat Independent Film Discussion, view foreign and
independent films, then discuss them with other film fans; free popcorn;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Wed Jul 21.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, comedy
adventure with Johnny Depp; a Young Adult Movie Wednesday
presentation; popcorn and soda provided; for information, call 563-344-
4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm Wed Jul 21.
Thursday Theater: Atlantis - The Lost Empire, 2001 animated
adventure; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 1:30pm Thu Jul 22.
Cabaret, Bob Fosse’s Oscar-winning musical; free popcorn and
lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
2pm Fri Jul 23.
Sing-a-Long Saturday: Hannah Montana - The Best of Both
Worlds, free popcorn and a musical with the lyrics on the screen; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Sat Jul 24.
Twister, 1996 disaster thriller; a screening in the Summer of the
Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset; refreshments provided
by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and blankets, University
of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.aspx, 8pm
Sat Jul 24.
Finding Nemo, a presentation in the Splashy Family Movie series;
free popcorn; for information, call 563-285-4794m ext. 223, Eldridge
Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,
1pm Mon Jul 26.
Monday Matinee: Surf’s Up, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 26.
Surprise Family Flick, suitable for all ages; free; for information,
call 563-285-4794m ext. 223, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2:30pm Tue Jul 27.
Midweek Matinee: Surf’s Up, free popcorn and a water-themed
movie for families; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jul 28.
48-Hour Film Project Screenings, screenings from July 23-25
contest in which filmmakers make a short film - write, shoot, edit and
score it - in just 48 hours; vote for your favorites in contest featuring
more than $100 in cash and prizes; for information, call Sam Tuomi at
515-229-4515 or email samtuomi@gmail.com, Fleur Cinema and Cafe,
4545 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, http://www.48hourfilm.com/desmoines,
Wed Jul 28.
Grease, the original high school musical; free popcorn and
lemonade; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
2pm Fri Jul 30.
Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, fantasy adventure based
on J.K. Rowling’s book; a screening in the Summer of the Arts Free Movie
Series, beginning at sunset; refreshments provided by the Bijou Theatre;
bring lawn chairs and blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University
of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/
movie-series/about.aspx, 8pm Sat Jul 31.
Independent Movies at Your Library, some content may not be
suitable for children; includes popcorn, beverages, and discussion; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Aug 5.
Hardacre Film Festival, national and international productions,
with awards presented in eight categories: Best Feature Film, Best
Documentary, Best Short Film, Best Student Film, Best Animated Film,
Best Experimental Film, the Troy Peters Best Iowa Film Award, and the
Audience Award, Hardacre Theatre, 112 E 5th St, Tipton, IA, http://www.
hardacrefilmfestival.com, Fri Aug 6 and Sat Aug 7.
Pony Soldier, 1952 Western about a Mountie working to bring
peace in western Canada; with Classic Images Editor Bob King discussing
Davenport’s contributions to film history; presented by the Classic Film
Society; $3 donation; for information, call 563-391-3502, Upham Hall,
1607 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sat Aug 7.
Singin’ in the Rain, musical classic starring Gene Kelly; a screening
in the Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset;
refreshments provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and
blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.
aspx, 8pm Sat Aug 7.
48-Hour Film Project: Best of City Celebration, includes
screenings of the top 12 judged films the the contest in which
filmmakers make a short film - write, shoot, edit and score it - in just
48 hours; after-party in the Des Moines Social Club; for information,
call Sam Tuomi at 515-229-4515 or email samtuomi@gmail.com, Fleur
Cinema and Cafe, 4545 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, http://www.48hourfilm.
com/desmoines, Thu Aug 12.
Finding Nemo, Oscar winning animated smash; a screening
in the Summer of the Arts Free Movie Series, beginning at sunset;
refreshments provided by the Bijou Theatre; bring lawn chairs and
blankets, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
http://www.summerofthearts.org/festival-menu/movie-series/about.
aspx, 8pm Sat Aug 14.
Off-Beat Independent Film Discussion, view foreign and
independent films, then discuss them with other film fans; free popcorn;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Wed Aug 18.
Independent Movies at Your Library, some content may not be
suitable for children; includes popcorn, beverages, and discussion; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Sep 2.
Exploring Hoover’s Attic: Treasures, Keepsakes, Surprises, large
and small items and memorabilia belonging to the late Herbert and
Lou Henry Hoover; free with museum admission; for information, call
319-643-5301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum, Off I-80 at exit 254,
West Branch, IA, http://www.hoover.archives.gov, thru Fri Dec 31.
German American Heritage Center Interactive, 4,000 square
feet of state-of-the-art interactive exhibits including a new trivia video
game, wired antique party line phones, period clothing that can be
tried on, and the audio-visual experience “Step into my Shoes”; free with
$3-$5 museum admission, for information, call 563-322-8844, German
American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
gahc.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
Ocean Experience, permanent, hands-on installation featuring
different underwater habitats from kelp forests to coral reefs to tidal
pools to deep seas; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum
& IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org,
thru Fri Dec 31.
Prehistoric Playground, hands-on exhibit in which visitors can
create their own dinosaurs in the Design-A-Dino area, experience family
development in Nest Side Story, learn about proper nutrition with the
help of Pteranodons in Food for Thought, control a life-sized baby T-Rex,
dig for fossils, create dinosaur tracks, and more; free with $4-$6 museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org,
thru Fri Dec 31.
Let’s Pretend!, on Fridays; for ages 3-5; act out favorite childhood
stories complete with props and silly costumes; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.familymuseum.org, 11:15am thru Fri Dec 31.
Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey, on Fridays; for ages 5 &
under; Join Ms. Kim, Buzz, and Honey for stories and songs under the Big
Tree; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 9:30am thru
Fri Dec 31.
Hovercraft Day, make and fly a toy hovercraft; free with $4-$6
museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum,
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.
org, 10am Sat May 29.
Civil War Remembrance Day, 1:30pm & 3pm discussion and
concert of Civil War music with the Marengo Civil War Band, 2:15 &
3:45pm Civil War re-enactors from the 24th Iowa Infantry displaying their
equipment and discussing camp life and combat, the exhibit “Exploring
Hoover’s Attic: Treasures, Keepsakes, Surprises,” demonstrations of soap
making, rug making, basket making, embroidery, tatting and tintype
photography from life in 19th century West Branch, and more; for
information, call 319-643-5301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum,
Off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, http://www.hoover.archives.gov,
1pm Mon May 31.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: Find Your Inner Star - Let
Heritage Shine, thru June 18; for kids entering grades 2-4; celebrate the
cultural traditions of several dolls; hands-on activities, games, crafts and
actual objects from the museum’s collection bring history to life; your
own dolls welcome; $150; to reserve, call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-
mail education@putnam.org, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W
12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Mon Jun 14.
Take Flight!, aerial exhibit running in conjunction with the IMAX
adventure “Legends of Flight”; for information, call 563-324-1933,
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.putnam.org, Fri Jun 18 thru Tue Aug 31.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: The Science of Harry Potter, thru
June 25; for kids entering grades 3-5; Classes include: Potions, Charms,
Care of Magical Creatures, Quidditch, and Kwik-Spells; $150; to reserve,
call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, 9am Mon Jun 21.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: Dragonology, thru July 2; for kids
entering grades 2-4; discover the magic and mystery of dragons from
wing to tail; decipher dragon language and spells, and explore the
fascinating history of dragons from around the world; $150; to reserve,
call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, 9am Mon Jun 28.
From Rock to Rockets, for kids entering grades 6-8; explore the
science of flight as you build catapults, planes and rockets; experiment
with elements of design in the effort to defy gravity; $70; to reserve,
call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, 9am Tue Jul 6.
Diligently Delving Deep into 3D, for kids entering grades 6-8;
dissect the depth, devise projects to demonstrate, and dig into recent
developments; includes a trip to the IMAX projection booth and
Classroom Cubed; $70; to reserve, call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail
education@putnam.org, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am Thu Jul 8.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: Ocean Commotion, thru July 16;
for kids entering grades K-1; explore islands, coral reefs and amazing
ocean creatures through hands-on activities, science projects, live
animal encounters, games, and crafts; $75; to reserve, call 563-324-1054,
ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam Museum & IMAX
Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am
Mon Jul 12.
Dragon Master, for kids entering grades 6-8; explore the legends
of this mystical beast to discover its secrets, learn its forgotten language
and spells with riddles, games and experiments; investigate bones,
teeth and scales before designing a dragon of your own; $70; to reserve,
call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam
Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
putnam.org, 9am Wed Jul 14.
Science E3: Experiments, Explosions & Excitement, for kids
entering grades 6-8; erupt volcanoes, see how high rubber blubber
bounces, and make glow-in-the-dark chalk to use in the black light lab;
$70; to reserve, call 563-324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.
org, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.putnam.org, 9am Wed Jul 14.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: Take Flight, thru July 23; for kids
entering grades 2-4; planes and parachutes, rockets and re-entry,
zooming and zero-Gs; ViewSpace technology and IMAX Hubble 3D will
point us to amazing journeys of the future; $150; to reserve, call 563-
200 hr
Applicants
324-1054, ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam Museum
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9am Mon Jul 19.
Summer Camp at the Putnam: Putnam Rocks!, thru July 30; for
kids entering grades 3-5; explore the innermost secrets of the earth
now being
Yoga
and discover rocks, crystals, fossils, and volcanoes through fun-filled
experiments and hands-on activities; $150; to reserve, call 563-324-1054,
accepted for
ext. 502 or e-mail education@putnam.org, Putnam Museum & IMAX
Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, 9am
Mon Jul 26.
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Saturday Night Late Skate, on Saturdays; $5 adults, $3.50 students/
seniors, $2.50 skate rental; for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad City
Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.
com/, 8pm thru Sat Dec 25. Located at: 219 21st St.
Adult Drop-in Hockey, on Mondays; $10; all drop-in sessions
require full hockey equipment; for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad Rock Island, IL
City Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.
A community for
com/, 11:15am thru Mon Dec 27.
OneGoal Youth Hockey, on Mondays; at 6:15 & 7pm; for ages 4-8;
$55 + $45 equipment deposit; for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad
Begins June 2010 individuals & families.
City Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.
com/, 6:15pm thru Mon Dec 27. First five applicants
Call 309-788-7940
Family Skate Night, on Tuesdays; $3 admission, $2.50 skate rental;
for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad City Sports Center, 700 W. River
to pay in full receive a
Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.com/, 7pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Beginner & Intermediate Instructional Hockey, on Wednesdays;
for ages 12 & under; $60 or drop-in for $12 per class; for information, call
15% tuition discount To request an
563-322-5220, Quad City Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA,
application.
http://www.qcscskate.com/, 5:30pm thru Wed Dec 29.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $7-$12; for
tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Thu May 27.
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Clinton LumberKings, vs the Burlington Bees; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
Restrictions Apply
6:30pm Thu May 27.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Thu May 27.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Beloit Snappers; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Fri May 28 thru Mon May 31.
St. Ambrose University Fighting Bee Golf Classic, a day of
foursome preferred ball golf with St. Ambrose alumni and friends;
hosted by athletics director and men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain,
tournament proceeds will benefit more than 600 SAU student athletes
participating in 22 varsity athletic programs; $150/person, which
includes green fees, cart for 18 holes, box lunch, beverages, gift bag,
dinner, and an awards presentation with prizes; non-golfing guests can
join the 4:30 p.m. dinner program for $25/person; for information, call
Lori Maher at 563-333-6288, TPC at Deere Run, 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis,
IL, http://www.sau.edu/alumni, 10:30am Fri Jun 4.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Lake County Captains; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Tue Jun 8 thru Thu Jun 10.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Lansing Lugnuts; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
for more information visit
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Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the South Bend Silver Hawks;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index. or contact
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Tue Jun 8 thru Thu Jun 10.
Kelly Harris
St. Ambrose University Summer Sports Camps, camps and
clinics in girl’s and boy’s basketball, girl’s and boy’s soccer, girl’s and boy’s
volleyball, and football; for information, call 563-333-6229, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, Wed Jun
9 thru Fri Jul 30.
309-236-6084
Quad City United “Swing into Education” Best Ball Golf
Tournament, register by June 11 for June 26 event; fundraiser for
college scholarships, including The Mike Orfitelli Foundation and The
Coach Reece Morgan Scholarship; 4-person teams, Palmer Hills Golf
Course, 2999 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.qcunited.org, 11am
Fri Jun 11.
2010 USA Weightlifting National Championships, in the Exhibit
River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 17 No. 753 • May 27 - June 9, 2010
Hall; 8am-8pm on Friday, 8am-9pm on Saturday, 8am-5:30pm on
Sunday; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com, Fri Jun 11
thru Sun Jun 13.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Fort Wayne TinCaps; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Fri Jun 11 and Sat Jun 12.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Great Lakes Loons; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Fri Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 13.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the West Michigan Whitecaps;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Fri Jun 11.
Cedar Rapids Rollergirls, presenting “Role Models,” as the team
takes on Des Moines; $10-$13; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular
Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crrollergirls.com,
7pm Sat Jun 12.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the West Michigan Whitecaps;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
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Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the West Michigan Whitecaps;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 5pm Sun Jun 13.
Adrenaline Society Wrestling Presents: The Next Step, with
Derek Cornell, Brandon Lyonz, Steven Youngblood, Johnny Wisdom,
Jeffrey Dark, Supafly, Sluggo the Clown, Shawn Nautilus, The Marked
of Crane, and more ASW superstars; $5; for information, call 563-324-
5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, 7pm Sun
Jun 13.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Fort Wayne TinCaps; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
2pm Sun Jun 13.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Kane County Cougars; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Tue Jun 15 thru Thu Jun 17
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 7pm Tue Jun 15 thru Thu Jun 17.
Quad Cities Chamber 2010 Golf Outing, Rock Island Arsenal
shotgun start at 11am; Palmer Hills tee times 8am-noon; $125/person;
includes greens fee, cart rental, lunch, beverages, and admission to the
19th Hole Party featuring a steak dinner and entertainment by the Fry
Daddies; register at 563-823-2676, http://www.iowaqcchamber.com,
Wed Jun 16.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Quad Cities River Bandits; $6-$10; for tickets
and information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Fri Jun 18 thru Sun Jun 20.
Midwest League All-Star Game, for tickets, call (563)324-3000;
Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
downtowndavenport.com, Tue Jun 22.
Quad Cities Senior Olympics, games include athletic competitions
as well as visual, literary, performing, and heritage arts contests; for
information, call 309-786-1677 or e-mail qcseniorolympics@yahoo.com,
Quad Cities Senior Olympics, 1800 3rd Ave, Suite 304, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.qcseniorolympics.org/, Wed Jun 23 thru Sat Jun 26.
Dodgeball Showdown, fun in the sun, live music, and a whole lotta
balls, with the tournament starting Saturday at 11am; for information,
call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.ridistrict.com, Fri Jun 25 and Sat Jun 26.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Beloit Snappers; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Fri Jun 25 and Sat Jun 26
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Fri Jun 25 thru Sun Jun 27.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Kane County Cougars; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Fri Jun 25
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Kane County Cougars; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 6pm Sat Jun 26.
3rd Annual Jim Bohnsack FORE-H Golf Classic, benefits Rock
Island County 4-H and helps foster great youth development programs;
noon registration, 1pm shotgun start; 4-person preferred ball, includes
lunch, Indian Bluff Golf Course, 6200 78th Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
rockislandextensionfoundation.org/golfouting, 12pm Sat Jun 26.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Kane County Cougars; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 5pm Sun Jun 27.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Beloit Snappers; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
2pm Sun Jun 27.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Kane County Cougars; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Mon Jun 28 thru Wed Jun 30.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Burlington Bees; $7-$12; for
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jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Sun Jul 4 thru Tue Jul 6.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Sun Jul 4 thru Tue Jul 6.
John Deere Classic, annual golf event, featuring four rounds of
professional PGA competitors; for information, call 309-762-4653, TPC at
Deere Run, 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, IL, http://www.johndeereclassic.
com/, Mon Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 11.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Kane County Cougars; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Jul 7 thru Fri Jul 9.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Quad Cities River Bandits; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 7pm Wed Jul 7 thru Fri Jul 9.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $7-$12; for
tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 6pm Sat Jul 10.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $7-$12; for
tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 5pm Sun Jul 11.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $7-$12; for
tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Mon Jul 12.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the West Michigan WhiteCaps; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 7pm Wed Jul 14 thru Fri Jul 16.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Dayton Dragons; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Jul 14 thru Fri Jul 16.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Lake County Captains; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Wed Jul 14 thru Fri Jul 16.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the South Bend Silver Hawks; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 7pm Sat Jul 17.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Bowling Green Hot Rods; $6-$10; for tickets
and information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Sat Jul 17 thru Mon Jul 19.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Fort Wayne TinCaps; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 6pm Sat Jul 17.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the South Bend Silver Hawks; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 2pm Sun Jul 18.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Fort Wayne TinCaps; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 5pm Sun Jul 18.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Fort Wayne TinCaps; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 1pm Mon Jul 19.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the South Bend Silver Hawks; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 10am Mon Jul 19.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Wed Jul 28 thru Fri Jul 30.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Kane County Cougars; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, Wed Jul 28 thru Fri Jul 30.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers; $6-$10; for tickets
and information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Jul 28 thru Fri Jul 30.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Clinton LumberKings; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
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Clinton LumberKings, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 7pm Sat Aug 7.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Quad Cities River Bandits; $6-$10; for tickets
and information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson,
Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Sat Aug 7 thru Tue Aug 10.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 2pm Sun Aug 8.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, Mon Aug 9 thru Tue Aug 10.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Wed Aug 11 thru Fri Aug 13.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Burlington Bees; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Wed Aug 11.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Beloit Snappers; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Aug 11 thru Fri Aug 13.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Burlington Bees; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
6:30pm Thu Aug 12.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Burlington Bees; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
7pm Fri Aug 13.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Burlington Bees; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Aug 18 thru Fri Aug 20.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Clinton LumberKings; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Wed Aug 18 thru Fri Aug 20.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
6:30pm Sat Aug 21.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
2pm Sun Aug 22.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
6:30pm Mon Aug 23 thru Tue Aug 24.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Wed Aug 25 thru Fri Aug 27.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Quad Cities River Bandits; for
tickets and information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t500, 6:30pm Wed Aug 25 thru Fri Aug 27.
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Clinton LumberKings; $6-$10; for tickets and
information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria,
IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Sat Aug 28 thru Tue Aug 31.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 6pm Sat Aug 28.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 1pm Sun Aug 29.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels; $7-$12;
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Mon Aug 30 thru Tue Aug 31.
Clinton LumberKings, vs the Beloit Snappers; for tickets and
information, call 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Drive,
Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t500,
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your “commercial” with a different guest every 6 minutes, allowing you
to meet 10 new contacts at each event; at the end of each event, each
attendee will receive a networking list, which will allow them to follow
up on all contacts made at the event; $15-$25; to register, call 309-757-
5416, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5290 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, http://
www.quadcitychamber.com, 11:30am thru Wed Dec 8.
Computer Tutor, on the first & second Tuesday of the month;
walk-in computer help; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 7pm thru Tue Dec 14.
Basic Internet Class, on Wednesdays; walk-in course for those
seeking basic computer skills; for information, call 309-732-7303, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, 9am thru Wed Dec 29.
Creating a Resume in Word, on Wednesdays; no appointment
needed; in the Computer Lab, ground-floor level; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 11am thru Wed Dec 29.
Salsa Making, discover how to make several easy varieties of
America’s number one condiment; $5; for information and to register,
call 309-756-9978, ext 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Thu
May 27.
Computer Classes, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, 9:30am
Fri May 28.
Companion Planting, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30 & 6:45pm Wed Jun 2.
Pesticide Testing, for information, call 563-359-7577, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.
extension.iastate.edu/calendar/, 10am Fri Jun 4.
Boat Safety Class, for ages 12 & up; DNR Boat Safety certification
class offered by Corps of Engineers Park Rangers, and recognized by the
Iowa DNR; recommended for new boaters who are a bit intimidated by
the Mississippi River, families that enjoy weekend boating adventures, or
seasoned boaters who would just like to brush up on their safe boating
knowledge; sack lunch recommended; to register, call 309-794-5338,
Clock Tower Building, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL, 8am Sat Jun 5.
Summer & Patriotic Wreath Class, learn to make seasonal decor
for your front door or entryway, and leave with a completed project; $30
includes supplies and course materials; to register, call 309-756-9978,
ext. 10., Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://
www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 1pm Sun Jun 6.
Agricultural Medicine Course, a training program for health
care professionals who treat and help prevent occupational illnesses
and injuries on the farm; course will address diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of agricultural health conditions through a multidisciplinary
approach; topics to be discussed include agricultural health care
delivery, respiratory diseases, acute agricultural injuries, behavioral
health issues, noise-induced hearing loss, zoonotic diseases, and many
others; for information, contact Kay Mohling at 319-335-4219 or kay-
mohling@uiowa.edu, Sheraton Hotel - Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.,
Iowa City, IA, http://cph.uiowa.edu/icash, Mon Jun 7 thru Fri Jun 11.
St. Ambrose ACCEL Program Info Session, learn more about
the ACCEL program, which offers seven undergraduate degrees and
provides 5- and 8-week, evening and weekend courses in a unique,
discussion-driven, adult-oriented learning environment; free; for
information, contact Justin Ball at 563-441-9500, St. Ambrose University
College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://
www.sau.edu/accel, 5:30pm Tue Jun 8.
Herb Gardening, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext. 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30 & 6:45pmpm Wed Jun 9.
Genealogy Class, Thursdays thru July 15; instructor Penni Chase
guides you through the process; learn about family history software,
primary and secondary sources, local historical societies, problem
solving, public records, and more; $25; for information, call 309-756-
9978, ext. 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Thu Jun 10.
Cultural Competence for the Seasoned Social Worker, workshop
for the professional development of social workers and those working in
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and Mary Pappajohn Education Center, 1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA,
http://www.uiowa.edu/~socialwk/ProfessionalDevelopment, Fri Jun 11.
Microsoft Exchange 2010 Seminar, for information, call Larry at
563-441-1515 or e-mail events@nhquadcities.com, New Horizons of
the Quad Cities, 2206 E. 52nd Street Suite B, Davenport, IA, http://www.
nhquadcities.com, 3pm Sat Jun 12.
Office 2010 Seminar, for information, call Larry at 563-441-1515
or e-mail events@nhquadcities.com, New Horizons of the Quad Cities,
2206 E. 52nd Street Suite B, Davenport, IA, http://www.nhquadcities.
com, 1pm Sat Jun 12.
Small Wind Turbines – An Introduction, learn about green energy,
green building, and green technology; $99; for information and to
register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301
Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/green, 9am
Sat Jun 12.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Eldridge
Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.ateec.org, 6:30pm Mon
Jun 14.
Human Cadaver Gross Anatomy, with instructor Dr. Darrin
Good; learn anatomical structures and variations utilizing the college’s
human cadavers, dissection techniques, and methods to discern similar
structures; recommended for students entering their junior or senior
year of high school who have successfully completed a semester of
high school anatomy, an AP Biology course or an equivalent, have a
serious interest in a career in medicine or another health-related field,
and/or demonstrate the academic and social maturity required to take
full advantage of this intensive, small-group program; $100, Augustana
College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x19000.xml, Mon
Jun 14 thru Tue Jun 29.
Going Green in the Lawn and Garden, a free course in the
Homegrown Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and
strategies to help you produce more of your own food; for information,
call 309-756-9978, ext. 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed
Jun 16.
Squash: Summer and Winter, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext.
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed Jun 16.
Master of Education in Teaching Information Session, in room
211; earn your master of education in teaching degree in two years;
graduates will also complete the portfolio requirements to become
Nationally Board Certified; free; for information, contact Susan Jameson
at 563-388-7660 or JamesonSusanM@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St.
Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/medt, 11am Wed Jun 16.
Info Session: St. Ambrose University Business Graduate Degree
Programs, learn more about the graduate programs MBA, Master of
for information, contact the Graduate Student Recruitment office at
563/333-6354 or ReicheltTammyS@sau.edu, New Ventures Center, 331
W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/gradstudies, 4pm Thu
Jun 17.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, at 10am & 1pm; free for Scott County
residents; for information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085,
Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
ateec.org, Sat Jun 19.
Summer Transition Program for College-Bound Students with
Learning Disabilities, topics will include time-management, note-
taking, textbook-reading and exam preparation, as well as familiarity
with support services and accommodations such as tutoring, extended
time on exams and books in alternative format; $3,339 includes tuition,
room and board, and activity and matriculation fees; for information,
contact Ryan Saddler, Director of Student Disability Services, at 563-333-
6275 or SaddlerRyanC@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust,
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/gradstudies, Sun Jun 20 thru Fri
Jul 16.
Advertising Campaign: Secrets to Success and Lessons from
Failures, with instructor Dr. Nadia Novotorova; develop your design
sense and advertising expertise by watching and critiquing television
commercials, creating your own advertisements, and visiting a local
ad agency to connect with the professionals; $850 includes lodging,
meals and field trips, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
augustana.edu/x18388.xml, Mon Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
CSI: Augustana, with instructors Dr. Mary Ellen Biggin, Dr. Patrick
Crawford, and Dr. Greg Domski; in this course you’ll be introduced to
the scientific reasoning behind forensics, focusing on DNA, bones and
trace evidence. Discover the truths CSI can reveal by using Augustana’s
state-of-the-art equipment, critically evaluating evidence and applying
your findings to a simulated crime; $850 includes lodging, meals and
field trips, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.
edu/x18383.xml, Mon Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
Faith Meets Faith: Encountering Lived Religions, with instructor
Dr. Jason Mahn; learn the traditions of five living religions - Buddhism,
Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism - by touring worship areas,
observing religious ceremonies and talking with religious leaders; open
to juniors and seniors only; $850 includes lodging, meals and field trips,
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x18386.
xml, Mon Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
Native Americans in History and Film, with instructor Dr. Stephen
Warren; learn about extraordinary Native North American leaders from
the colonial period to the present, and witness how these people and
their cultures have been treated in fiction and film; through trips to
historical sites in the Mississippi River Valley and Tama, Iowa, you’ll find
a powerful mix of history, memory and nostalgia; open to juniors and
seniors only; $850 includes lodging, meals and field trips, Augustana
College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x18989.xml, Mon
Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
Paleontology: Brachiopods, Dinosaurs and How to Avoid
Geology Musem on Augustana’s campus, participate in the complex
game of “Extinction,” and learn about Dr. Hammer’s Antarctic research
and discoveries; $350 includes lodging, meals and field trips, Augustana
College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/x18993.xml, Mon
Jun 21 and Tue Jun 22.
River Seek: Mississippi River Exploration and Investigation, with
instructors Dr. Kevin Geedey and Dr. Reuben Heine; explore the ecology,
hydrology and history of the Mississippi River as you investigate a
current problem facing river managers; collect and analyze data, dredge
sediment, seine for fish and discuss your adventures as you camp
overnight in a river cabin on stilts; $900 includes lodging, meals and
field trips, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.
edu/x18387.xml, Mon Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
True Life: A Day in the Life of a Speech-Language Pathologist,
with instructor Joni Mack; observe children with communication
disorders, talk with their parents, and assist professional speech-
language pathologists in our fun summer therapy program for children
with communication impairments; on the last day you will introduce
your own creative therapeutic activity; $850 includes lodging, meals and
field trips, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.
edu/x18994.xml, Mon Jun 21 thru Thu Jun 24.
Corn: Sweet/Ornamental/Popcorn, a free course in the
Homegrown Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and
strategies to help you produce more of your own food; for information,
call 309-756-9978, ext 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed
Jun 23.
Garden Art, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge Purposeful
Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce more of
your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13, Rock Island
County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Jun 23.
Creation Studio: Fly-Tying, for information, call 563-344-4191,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jun 24.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, LULAC Club,
4224 Ricker Hill Road, Davenport, IA, http://www.ateec.org, 3pm Sun
Jun 27.
Pestilence & Plagues, Purulence & Poxes: Case Studies in Public
Health, with instructor Dr. Dara Wegman-Geedey; explore a variety of
infectious disease case studies, focusing on key factors that affect their
emergence and re-appearance; $525 includes lodging, meals and field
trips, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/
x18999.xml, Sun Jun 27 thru Tue Jun 29.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer Blake,
tastings will be served and sample portions will be provided for you to
take home; topics include barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-
roasting and grilling; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs,
and more; for information and to register, call 309-523-3440, River Valley
Compost Made Easy, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30 & 6:45pm Wed Jun 30.
Zucchini, shred some of your extra zucchini to use in bread, cakes,
or meatloaf; learn to make relishes or pickles, or cook as a side dish or in
a main dish casserole; $5; for information and to register, call 309-756-
9978, ext 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Tue Jul 6.
Cauliflower/Broccoli, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed Jul 7.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Habitat
ReStore, 3629 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, IA, http://www.ateec.org,
10am Wed Jul 7.
Garden Photography & Journaling, a free course in the
Homegrown Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and
strategies to help you produce more of your own food; for information,
call 309-756-9978, ext 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave,
Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Jul 7.
Social Work Ethics: Protecting Professional Relationships,
Practicing Ethical Decision Making, workshop for the professional
development of social workers and those working in human services;
with speaker David Rust; for information, e-mail jefri-palermo@uiowa.
edu or call 319-335-3750, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
uiowa.edu/~socialwk/ProfessionalDevelopment, Fri Jul 9.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
ateec.org, 10am Sat Jul 10.
MBA Info Session, an internationally recognized and accredited
program offering both part-time and full-time options, geared to meet
the needs of working professionals, recent college graduates, and
those making a career change; for information, call Tammy Reichelt at
563-563/333-6354, Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd.,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.sau.edu/mba, 4:30pm Mon Jul 12.
Master Food Preserver Training, intensive five-day training
designed to teach participants the basics of safe home food
preservation techniques; topics include Food Safety and Freezing Food,
Boiling Water Process, Pressure Canning, Pickling and Drying Foods, and
Jams and Jellies; class times include lecture, demonstration, and hands-
on lab settings where participants will practice current recommended
home food preservation techniques; $175; for information, call 309-
756-9978, ext. 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan,
IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9am Mon Jul 12 thru
Fri Jul 16.

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Tomatoes, unearth tips and advice for using fresh tomatoes in
recipes; learn the best ways to core and peel, and loads of tomato
recipes including soup; course will cover stewed tomatoes, juice, and
more; $5; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Tue Jul 13.
Cabbage/Brussel Sprouts, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed Jul 14.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents;
for information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Scott
Community College, 500 Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.ateec.
org, 6pm Wed Jul 14.
Master of Education in Teaching Information Session, in room
211; earn your master of education in teaching degree in two years;
graduates will also complete the portfolio requirements to become
Nationally Board Certified; free; for information, contact Susan Jameson
at 563-388-7660 or JamesonSusanM@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St.
Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/medt, 1pm Wed Jul 14.
Fall Vegetable Gardening, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Jul 14.
Back Yard Gardening Class: ... and Grow!, watering will be handled
by the Botanical Center staff, but routine maintenance, weeding, staking,
pest control and harvest will be the work of the planters; come help
on this work day; free with paid admission; for information, call 309-
794-0991 or e-mail Gary at edu@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical
Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm
Sun Jul 18.
Home Childcare Association, Jennifer Best from Iowa State
Extension presents a workshop on Tantrums and Tears for home daycare
providers and other early childhood educators; for information, call 563-
344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf,
IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Jul 20.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Nahant
Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.ateec.org, 6pm
Wed Jul 21.
Creative Writing: Applications in the Helping Professions,
workshop for the professional development of social workers and those
working in human services; with speakers Ellen Szabo and Mercedes
Bern-Klug; for information, e-mail jefri-palermo@uiowa.edu or call
319-335-3750, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.
edu/~socialwk/ProfessionalDevelopment, Fri Jul 23 thru Mon Jul 26.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer Blake,
tastings will be served and sample portions will be provided for you to
take home; topics include barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-
roasting and grilling; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs,
and more; for information and to register, call 309-523-3440, River Valley
Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org,
5pm Mon Jul 26.
Harvest Grilling Ideas, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Jul 28.
Pumpkins/Gourds/Melons, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed Jul 28.
Garlic/Horseradish, a free course in the Homegrown Challenge
Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you produce
more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 13,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:45pm Wed Aug 4.
Harvesting & Preserving, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Aug 4.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents;
for information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Trinity
Lutheran Church, 1122 W. Central Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.ateec.
org, 6pm Tue Aug 10.
Master of Education in Teaching Information Session, in room
211; earn your master of education in teaching degree in two years;
graduates will also complete the portfolio requirements to become
Nationally Board Certified; free; for information, contact Susan Jameson
at 563-388-7660 or JamesonSusanM@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St.
Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/medt, 2pm Wed Aug 11.
Vermicomposting: Worms, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Aug 11, 6:45pm Wed
Aug 11.
Energy Efficiency Workshop, free for Scott County residents; for
information, e-mail lkaisler@eicc.edu or call 563-441-4085, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.ateec.org, 6:30pm Wed Aug 18.
Putting the Garden to Bed, a free course in the Homegrown
Challenge Purposeful Gardening Series; ideas and strategies to help you
produce more of your own food; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext.
13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30 & 6:45pm Wed Aug 18.
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer Blake,
tastings will be served and sample portions will be provided for you to
take home; topics include barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-
roasting and grilling; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs,
and more; for information and to register, call 309-523-3440, River Valley
Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org,
5pm Mon Aug 30.
Classes, Lectures, & Events
OH WOW (Optimum Health, WorkOuts for Women), on Mondays;
a 45-minute, results-based workout led by experienced trainers; for
information, call 563-370-2359 o e-mail bodyandsoulpt@yahoo.
com, Body and Soul Personal Training, 2806 Eastern Ave, Cottage #7,
Davenport, IA, 5:30pm thru Mon Dec 27.
Prenatal Yoga, on Tuesdays; $6-$9; for information and to register,
contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki Studio, 2212 E. 12th
St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://www.reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm
thru Tue Dec 28.
T’ai Chi, on Tuesdays; led by instructor Steve Cravens, this class
utilizes an ancient Chinese soft form of martial arts that increases
balance, promotes relaxation and improves overall health and
wellbeing; all skill levels welcome; $7.00; for information, call 309-523-
3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 6:30pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Yoga, on Tuesdays; led by instructor Rebecca Licandro, this class uses
the ancient art of yoga to relieve stress, increase flexibility and improve
health; all skill levels welcome; $7-$8; for information, call 309-523-3440
for more information., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL,
http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Anusara Yoga, every Wednesday, upstairs in the Banquet Room;
$10, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA,
5:15pm thru Wed Dec 29.
Yoga with Daina, on Wednesdays; drop-in class for all skill levels; for
information, call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness &
Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info,
9:30am thru Wed Dec 29.
Yoga Burn, on Thursdays; a yoga class that incorporates strength
conditioning, led by Daina Lewis; for information, call 309-764-YOGA,
Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave.,
Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 8:30am thru Thu Dec 30.
Gentle Yoga, on Thursdays; $6-$9; for information and to register,
contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki Studio, 2212 E. 12th
St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://www.reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm
thru Thu Dec 30.
Aqua Combo, Tuesdays at 6pm & Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays
at 11:15am, and Tuesdays at 6pm; a moderate- to high-intensity class
performed in shallow and deep water with flotation belts used in deep
water portion; $5 per class or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general
public; $56 for senior citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601, Black
Hawk College - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline,
IL, thru Fri Dec 31.
Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, for those working in the
health-care field or day-care providers; certification from the American
Heart Association is good for two years; $45; for information, call 309-
779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
trinityqc.com, 4pm Thu May 27.
Benefits from Pet Therapy, with presenter Doug Weaver, caregiver
counselor from the Quad City Animal Welfare Center; RSVP to Ellen
Berberich at least two days prior; free; for information, and to reserve, call
309-277-0167, Alternatives for the Older Adult, 1518 5th Avenue, Moline,
IL, 12pm Fri May 28.
Reiki Level 1, discuss the tradition of reiki, including history,
techniques, and philosophy, as well as energetic healing in general; learn
the chakra system and receive the reiki attunements that will enable
you to “do” reiki; $125; for information or to register, contact Pat Deaton
at 563-343-8486 or patville2007@gmail.com, The Reiki Studio, 2212 E.
12th St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://www.reikirenovations.com,
9am Sat May 29.
Sibling Class, in IL; ages 3-10 learn about their roles as big brother
or sister; hands-on demonstrations, discussions of safety issues with the
baby, a tour, and making a keepsake for the baby; have your child bring
a doll or stuffed animal to class; recommended after the sixth month
of pregnancy; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899,
Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 5:30pm Tue
Jun 1.
Joy of Life Level II Weekend Retreat, with Kambiz Naficy,
international Yogi and Kriya Yoga meditation master; deepen your
practice and further challenge yourself on the spiritual path; Fri.
6-9:30pm, Sat. 9am-12:30pm and 3:30-7:30pm, Sun. 9am-12:30pm;
individual sessions with Kambiz available; $300; for information, call
563-359-1569 or e-mail joyoflifeia@gmail.com; held at the former
Fulton’s Landing Guest House, 1206 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, www.
fultonslanding.com; Fri Jun 4 thru Sun Jun 6.
The Roots of Yoga - A Special Event with Suddha Weixler, the
workshop will explore the critical difference between a passive practice
where asanas are held for longer periods and a dynamic Vinyasa
flow-style of moving with the breath, and will include asana (physical
postures), theory, and a brief meditation practice; $80; for information,
call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness,
LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 9am
Sun Jun 6.
Infant Care Class, in IA; topics include normal newborn
appearances and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety, and
well-baby care; fee included with payment of Childbirth Preparation
classes; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity
Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Mon Jun 7.
The Chakra System, learn to identify and clear negativity to achieve
a more authentic and balanced life; class sizes limited; for information,
call Janie at 563-324-0345 or 563-370-7995, The Healing Heart Center,
3481 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, Mon Jun 7.
Infant Care Class, in IL; topics include normal newborn appearances
and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety, and well-baby
care; fee included with payment of Childbirth Preparation classes; for
information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health
System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Tue Jun 8.
Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, for those working in the
health-care field or day-care providers; certification from the American
Heart Association is good for two years; $45; for information, call 309-
779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
trinityqc.com, 7:30 & 10:30am Thu Jun 10.
Summer Boost Camp with Daina Lewis, increase your fitness level,
manage your weight, and challenge your body & mind; class includes
warm-up, cardiovascular exercises, strength-training & resistance, yoga,
a cool-down period, discussion, and ideas on food-journaling and
conscious eating; open to all fitness levels; $72/8 weeks, $12/drop-in
class; for information and to register, call 309-764-YOGA or e-mail info@
indigowellness.info, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness,
LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 7am Tue
Jun 8 thru Tue Jul 27 and Fri Jun 11 thru Fri Jul 30
Joy of Life Level I Weekend Retreat, with Kambiz Naficy,
international Yogi and Kriya Yoga meditation master; Fri. 6-9:30pm, Sat.
9am-12:30pm and 3:30-7:30pm, Sun. 9am-12:30pm; individual sessions
with Kambiz available; $300; for information, call 563-359-1569 or e-
mail joyoflifeia@gmail.com; held at the former Fulton’s Landing Guest
House, 1206 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, www.fultonslanding.com; Fri
Jun 11 thru Sun Jun 13.
21st Annual Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure,
annual race supporting breast-cancer research and education; for
information, call 563-421-2873 or 877-921-2873, John Deere Classic,
3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, IL, http://www.komenquadcities.org, 8am
Sat Jun 12.
The Seven Mirrors of the Essene, reflections on the lessons we
need to learn this lifetime; for information, call Kathleen Collins at 563-
332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live.com, Indigo, A Creative Approach
to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.
indigowellness.info, 2pm Sat Jun 12.
Sibling Class, in IA; ages 3-10 learn about their roles as big brother
or sister; hands-on demonstrations, discussions of safety issues with the
baby, a tour, and making a keepsake for the baby; have your child bring
a doll or stuffed animal to class; recommended after the sixth month
of pregnancy; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899,
Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 5:30pm Mon
Jun 14.
Surgical Weight Loss Seminar, learn the latest information about
different types of bariatric surgeries available at Trinity, including lap-
band surgery; $25; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899,
Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Mon
Jun 14.
Breastfeeding: A Gift for Baby, in IL; covers the benefits of
breastfeeding, getting started in the hospital, your first few weeks at
home, returning to work and beyond; fee included with payment of
Childbirth Preparation classes; for information, call 309-779-2000 or
877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com,
6:30pm Tue Jun 15 and Mon Jun 21
Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, for those working in the
health-care field or day-care providers; certification from the American
Heart Association is good for two years; $45; for information, call 309-
779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
trinityqc.com, 4pm Tue Jun 15.
Childbirth Preparation Courses, in IA; on Wednesdays; topics
include anatomy and physiology of labor and birth, breathing and
relaxation techniques, role of the labor partner, hospital procedures,
obstetric pain management, Cesarean birth, and postpartum care; $50;
for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Wed Jun 16 thru
Wed Jul 7.
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers
to your Medicare questions from SHIIP counselor Darrell Lietz; for
information, call 563-344-4175; individual appointments can also be
scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jun 16.
Reiki Level 2, an in-depth continuation of the study of the art,
science, and philosophy of reiki; receive the Reiki Level II attunement
which will enable you to use the three private reiki symbols to enhance
your practice and enable you to send reiki at a distance; $150; for
information or to register, contact Pat Deaton at 563-343-8486 or
patville2007@gmail.com, The Reiki Studio, 2212 E. 12th St., Suite #301,
Davenport, IA, http://www.reikirenovations.com, 9am Sat Jun 19.
Reiki Two Class, in the Sunderbruch Room; continue Usui Reiki
with Level Two; seven nursing CEU’s offered; certification, manual,
attunements, and hands-on training; $250; for information and to
register, call 563-843-3483, Genesis Medical Center West, 1401 W. Central
Park Ave, Davenport, IA, 8:30am Sat Jun 19.
Boot Camp for New Dads, in IL; veteran dads share man-to-man,
real-life stories about first-time fatherhood, and bring their babies along
to give the rookies a firsthand look at how to hold, bond, comfort,
diaper, swaddle, relieve gas/colic, and play with an infant; free; for
information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health
System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Tue Jun 22.
Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, for those working in the
health-care field or day-care providers; certification from the American
Heart Association is good for two years; $45; for information, call 309-
779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
trinityqc.com, 4pm Tue Jun 22.
Nutrition Tips for Seniors, with presenter Donna Silvertsen,
clinical dietician and Diabetes Care Center Coordinator for Genesis
Medical Center; RSVP to Ellen Berberich at least two days prior; free; for
information, and to reserve, call 309-277-0167, Alternatives for the Older
Adult, 1518 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, 12pm Fri Jun 25.
Car-Fit Class, health professionals will work with older drivers
and review 12 key areas to ensure they “fit” their vehicle properly for
maximum safety; takes approximately 20 minutes; for information, call
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IA, http://www.genesishealth.com, 12pm Tue Jun 29.
Central Sleep Apnea, presented by Akshay Mahadevia, M.D.; free;
for information, call 563-421-1523, Genesis Heart Institute, 1236 East
Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.genesishealth.com, 6pm
Tue Jul 6.
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers
to your Medicare questions from SHIIP counselor Darrell Lietz; for
information, call 563-344-4175; individual appointments can also be
scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Jul 21.
Soul Retrieval, one hour sessions to heal your life; special pricing
available; for information, call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail
ostrichkc@live.com, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness,
LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 2pm Sat
Jul 24.
Nutrition Before, During, and After Cancer Therapy, a Trinity
dietitian will discuss nutrient needs before, during, and after cancer;
information on common herbal and vitamin supplements and
antioxidants; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899,
Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Thu Jul 29.
Shamanic Journey, go to your power-animal and spiritual teachers
directly to ask for wisdom and guidance; for information, call Kathleen
Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live.com, Indigo, A Creative
Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://
www.indigowellness.info, 3pm Sat Aug 14 and Sat Aug 21.
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and answers
to your Medicare questions from SHIIP counselor Darrell Lietz; for
information, call 563-344-4175; individual appointments can also be
scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Aug 18.
Car-Fit Class, health professionals will work with older drivers
and review 12 key areas to ensure they “fit” their vehicle properly for
maximum safety; takes approximately 20 minutes; for information, call
563-421-1480, Genesis Medical Center, 1230 E Rusholme St, Davenport,
IA, http://www.genesishealth.com, 12pm Tue Aug 31.
Groups
Kewanee Caregiver Support Group, on the first Tuesday of
the month; provides counseling and resource information for those
who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents currently
raising grandchildren; coffee and cookies provided, lunch available; for
information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Kewanee Senior Center,
219 W 2nd St, Kewanee, IL, 1pm thru Tue Dec 7.
Aledo Caregiver Support Group, on the second Thursday of the
month; provides counseling and resource information for those who
are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents currently raising
grandchildren; coffee and cookies provided; for information, call 309-
277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Mercer County Senior Center, 137 W. Main
Street, Aledo, IL, 1:30pm thru Thu Dec 9.
Geneseo Caregiver Support Group, on the second Thursday of
the month; provides counseling and resource information for those
who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents currently
raising grandchildren; held in the conference room by the lunch room;
for information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Hammond Henry
Hospital, 600 N. College Ave., Geneseo, IL, 12pm thru Thu Dec 9.
Scott County/CASI Caregiver Support Group, on the second
Monday of the month; provides counseling and resource information
for those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents
currently raising grandchildren; $3 lunch available; for information, call
309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 11am thru Mon Dec 13.
General MDA Support Group, on the fourth Wednesday of the
month; for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy;
for information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John
Deere Rd, Moline, IL, thru Wed Dec 15.
Moline/Sage Center “After-work” Caregiver Support Group,
on the third Thursday of the month; provides counseling and resource
information for those who are caring for a senior loved one, and
for grandparents currently raising grandchildren; coffee and light
dessert provided; for information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988,
Alternatives for the Older Adult, 1518 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, 6:30pm
thru Thu Dec 16.
Moline/InTouch Caregiver Support Group, on the third Tuesday
of the month; provides counseling and resource information for those
who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents currently
raising grandchildren; lunch provided; for information, call 309-277-0167
or 800-798-0988, In Touch Adult Day Care, 4011 Avenue of the Cities,
Moline, IL, 12pm thru Tue Dec 21.

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Moline Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group,
on the fourth Thursday of the month; provides counseling and resource
information for grandparents currently raising grandchildren; childcare
available for $2; scholarships available; children need to wear socks; for
information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Moline YMCA, 2040
53rd St, Moline, IL, 6:30pm thru Thu Dec 23.
Smoking Cessation Preview / Support Group, offers a preview
session on how to quit smoking; learn to map out a strategy that is right
for you on your journey to becoming smoke-free; free; for information,
call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System,
http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Wed Jun 23.
Services
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic, on Wednesdays; $25 foot
treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779-7600, Trinity Enrichment
Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com,
1pm thru Wed Dec 29.
Shamanic Counseling, power animal discovery, soul retrieval, and
spiritual counseling; services free to veterans of war; for information,
call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live.com, thru
Fri Dec 31.
House Clearings and House Blessings, move out stagnant, old
energy and feel safe, comfortable, and at ease; for information, call
Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter.net, The Healing 33
 thru Sat Dec 18. progress or bring your own group; Be a Water Hero, learn all about
Role Playing Club, on Saturdays; for ages 12 & up; play D20-system for information, call 563-344-4175, being a hero on and in the water
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role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons; join a game already Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 when Steve Vacek from the Army
in progress or bring your own group to play with; experience preferred Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Corp of Engineers makes a visit;
but not required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, for information, call 563-285-4794,
Heart Center, 3481 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, thru Fri Dec 31 Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. 1pm Sat May 29. ext. 223, Princeton Library, 328
Shamanic Healing Appointments, specializing in soul retrieval, bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm thru Sat Dec 18. Preschool Story Time, free; River Dr., Princeton, IA, http://www.
ancestral healing, and releasing patterns from the energy field; for Babysitting Club, on the 3rd Monday of the month, for ages 11 for information, call 563-326-7832, scottcountylibrary.org, 11am Mon
information, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter. & up; share your experiences and learn new things to help with your Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Jun 7.
net, The Healing Heart Center, 3481 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, IA, thru babysitting business; $20/year for new members, free for existing 4-H Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// Game Programming, for
Fri Dec 31 club members; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am ages 13-17; use GameMaker to
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic, $25 foot treatments; for an 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www. Mon May 31. create graphic-oriented computer
appointment, call 309-779-7600, Senior Star at Elmore Place, 4500 yourextension.org, 7pm thru Mon Dec 20. Absolutely Alarming Art: games; no specific programming
Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, thru Fri Dec 31. Hispanic Teen Leadership Group, on the third Monday of the Poison Frogs, for grades 3-8; art experience required; $195; for
Toning and Chanting, on Fridays; for information, call Colleen at month; open to all teens in junior high and high school; the group will classes taught by Gloria Burlingame, information and to register, call
563-340-4453, 11am thru Fri Dec 31. help teens expand their leadership skills as they help plan community with activities centered on scary 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic, selected Tuesdays, Thursdays, and events, perform community service projects; the experience helps them creatures; to register, call 309-732- Quad City Air Show - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th
Fridays; $25 foot treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779-7600, build their college and work resumes as well as helps them network and 7360, Rock Island Public Library Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.
Trinity VNHA, 106 19th Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http://www.trinityqc.
com, thru Fri Dec 31.
meet other teens with similar interests; for information, call 309-756-
9978, East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
Events edu/youthcamps, 12:30pm Mon
Jun 7 thru Thu Jun 10.
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic, on Wednesdays; $25 foot www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5pm thru Mon Dec 20. 2pm Tue Jun 1. Outdoor Festivals and Events Mad Scientist Scavenger
treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779-7600, Trinity Enrichment Anime Club, on Mondays; hang out and watch selected anime Iowa 4-H Summer Camps, Lab, for ages 8-11; skulk around
Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, DVD’s and discuss manga; come with suggestions; free; for information, 29 camps for youths ages 6-16 at
Davenport the library “lab” as you build mad
1pm thru Wed Dec 29. call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, the Iowa 4-H Center along the Des June through August skills with weekly scavenger hunt
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm thru Mon Dec Moines River near Madrid, Iowa, challenges; free; for information,

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27. beginning the first week in June; for call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Toddler & Preschool Story Time, on Tuesdays; free; for information, information, call 515-795-3338, Scott nless you were planning to spend all Public Library - Main Library, 401
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot three months reading and re-reading 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Rock Camp USA Essay Contest, for ages 8-18; win free admission http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am thru Tue Dec 28. Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http:// rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Mon Jun
to Rock Camp USA by explaining, in 500 words or less, what musician Read to a Dog, on the fourth Tuesday of the month; allows children www.extension.iastate.edu/4hcenter/ my archived Reader articles on your home 7 thru Mon Jul 15.
or band most inspires you to play music, and why; for information, an opportunity to read to dogs, giving new, shy, or inexperienced summercamp/CampDescriptions. computer, there’s absolutely no excuse for Professor H20: Water
readers a friendly and non-judgmental audience that will increase php, Tue Jun 1 thru Mon Jun 7. Investigation, weird and wacky
call 563-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
the child’s confidence and growth in reading; register the night of the Story or Craft Time, free; for spending the entire summer cooped up experiments involving water; free;
http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, thru Fri Jun 4.
Davenport Junior Theatre: Summer Enrollment, for ages 3-18; program for a 10-minute time slot to read to one of the three dogs: information, call 563-285-4794, indoors. (Uh ... were you planning to do that? for information, call 563-326-7832,
Amber, Abel, or Connor; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount ext. 223, Blue Grass Library, 114 N. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
classes begin the week of June 14; developing a child’s ability to speak
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Mississippi St., Blue Grass, IA, http://
No? All right then ... moving on ... .) To be sure, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
clearly, confidently, and creatively; for information on classes, call 563-
326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Tue Dec 28. www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am the city of Davenport will provide numerous www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, thru Mon Jun 14. Get Your Game On!, on Wednesdays; teens can play video games Wed Jun 2 thru Wed Jul 28. excuses to get out of the house and enjoy some Mon Jun 7.
Games Unplugged, on Tuesdays; board games for all ages; free; for on the Wii and Playstation2, featuring Rock Band, Guitar Hero, DDR, and Toddler & Preschool Story Take the Stage, for ages 11-
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St., Super Smash Bros.; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Time, free; for information, call 563- fresh air. On June 6, downtown Davenport’s 15; learn character development,
Buffalo, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2:30pm thru Tue Jul 27. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. 285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library, Second Street will be the go-to spot for the movement and more; polish your
Handybuds Special Needs 4-H Club, on the 1st Saturday of davenportlibrary.com, 3pm thru Wed Dec 29. 329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA, http:// acting skills and learn new tricks
Books Alive! Reader’s Theater, on the last Wednesday of the www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am outdoor GLBT celebration of the QC Pride through storytelling; $129; for
the month; a monthly group for anyone with special needs to enjoy
programs in art, cooking, computers, science and more; families month; fast-paced reading of fun stories for children of all ages; free; Wed Jun 2 thru Wed Jul 28. Street Festival, while the city’s Mississippi information and to register, call
for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Toddler & Preschool Story 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College
encouraged to stay and assist in the programs; for information and to
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm thru Wed Dec 29. Time, free; for information, call 563-
Valley Fairgrounds welcomes the biker blast of - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th
register, call Rachel Rock at 309-756-9978, ext 28, Rock Island County
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.yourextension.org, 9am Wednesday Craft-ernoon, on Wednesdays; fun, hands-on crafting 285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton Library, the Sturgis Mississippi River Motorcycle Rally Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.
thru Sat Dec 4. sessions, with all materials provided; for information, call 563-326-7832, 328 River Dr., Princeton, IA, http:// June 16 through 19. Davenport’s LeClaire Park edu/youthcamps, 9am Mon Jun 7
4-H in the City, on the 1st Sunday of the month; activities focus Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http:// www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am thru Fri Jun 11.
on citizenship, leadership and life skills; activities, games and snacks, www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm thru Wed Dec 29. Wed Jun 2 thru Wed Jul 28. plays host to the annual commemoration of Build a Sea Critter Contest,
community service ideas, and more at each monthly meeting; $20/year Kids Boot Camp, Tuesdays and Thursdays; free for members’ Toddler Story Time, free; for African-American culture – the Juneteenth thru June 20; create a sea critter
for new members, free for existing 4-H club members; for information kids ages 8 - 13; for information, call 563-355-4741 or e-mail Info@ information, call 563-326-7832, out of anything you want, with
and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock Island County Extension, QCUltimateFitness.com, Ultimate Fitness - Bettendorf, 810 Golden Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Festival – on (fittingly) June 19. Outdoor the base that your sea critter
321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.yourextension.org, 2pm thru Sun Valley Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.QCUltimateFitness.com, thru Thu Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// excitement will come from above with the rests on not larger than 18” x 18”;
Dec 5. Dec 30. www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am all critters will be on display for
Rhyme Tyme Story Time, for pre-K children; stories, songs, Wed Jun 2 thru Wed Jul 28. Davenport Municipal Airport’ s Quad City popular voting from July 1-July 21;
ScrapClub, on the 1st Sunday of the month; members create
fun and creative scrapbook projects and pages; $40/year for kids and crafts based on a central theme; for information, call 309-523- Doodlebugs Preschool Air Show on June 26 and 27 and downtown winning entries will be on display
3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www. Program: Fractured Friends, July 23-28; for information, call
enrolled in a 4H club and $60/year for new members. fee includes most
rivervalleylibrary.org, 10am thru Thu Dec 30. make your own cubist portrait like
Davenport’ s fireworks viewing Red, White, & 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library,
scrapbooking supplies; for information and to register, call 309-756-
9978, ext 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, Scott County 4-H Seeks New Members, students in grades Picasso’s, complete with noses askew; Boom! on July 3. Jazz legend Bix Beiderbecke 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
http://www.yourextension.org, 3:30pm thru Sun Dec 5. 4-12 can learn by doing, in areas such as sewing, livestock, fashion, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids will be celebrated in both the Bix Beiderbecke molinelibrary.com, Mon Jun 7 thru
Baby Time, on the first Monday of the month; geared for non- woodworking, photography, and more; for information, call 563-359- Museum of Art; for information, call Sun Jun 20.
walkers and their caregivers; includes puppets, songs, stories, and 7577, thru Thu Dec 31. 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Public Memorial Jazz Festival (July 22-25) and the Lego Club, for ages 5-11; free;
age-appropriate activities for babies and care givers to enjoy together; Wii Free Play, free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, Bix 7 Race (July 24), while the weekend also for information, call 309-732-7360,
for information, call Kathrine Rogers at 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Rock Island Public Library - Main
bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm thru Thu Dec 31. Fri Jun 4. brings with it the annual entertainment of the Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 9:15am thru Mon Dec 6. Hola 4-H and Hispanic Teen Leaders Spanish-Speaking Clubs, Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Downtown Davenport Street Festival (July 23- http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
on Fridays; for ages 5-18; a new 4-H opportunity especially designed Mini Vacation Travel Kits & Snacks 4:30pm Mon Jun 7 thru Mon
Nerdposium, on the second Thursday of the month; talk about
for Hispanic families or students interested in advancing their Spanish; for the Road, kids will color maps,
24). Headliners including Dierks Bentley, Kellie Jun 28.
everything from “Star Wars” to YouTube to “Twilight” to LEGOs; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning activities focus on citizenship, leadership and life skills; activities, put together their own mini-sized Pickler, and ZZ Top will take the Mississippi Preschool Story Time, free;
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm thru games and snacks, community service opportunities and more at vacation travel kits, and prepare Valley Fairgrounds stage during the six days for information, call 563-326-7832,
Thu Dec 9. each meeting; $20/year for new members, or free for existing 4-H club travel snacks for lunch including BBQ Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Animal Discovery Club, on the 2nd Monday of the month; explore members; for information, contact Jaime Aguilera at 309-756-9978 Ext Sandwich Snackers and Flax Granola of the Great Mississippi Valley Fair (August Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
a different animal each month, see live animals, take tours to the zoo, 16, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www. Bars; $12; for information, call 309- 3-8). And on August 20 and 21, downtown www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am
and help out at local animal shelters; field trips, activities and animal extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm thru Fri Dec 31. 793-0684, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Mon Jun 7 thru Mon Jun 28.
explorations; $20/year for new members, free for existing 4-H club Ani-Manga Club, discuss your favorites, preview new releases Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, Davenport again hosts the outdoor-rock-and- Dreadfully Fun Drama,
members; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, (sometimes before they’re available to the general public), and help 10:30am Fri Jun 4. steamin’-ribs weekend that is River Roots Live. for grades 4 & up, with a public
advise the library on items to add; free; for information, call 309-732- Kick-Off Birthday Bash performance on July 2; students
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
7330, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, for Library Fish, for every book There, you see? Plenty of reasons not to be work with drama instructor Angela
yourextension.org, 7pm thru Mon Dec 13.
Teen Writers Inspiration Group, on the second Monday of the http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 7pm Thu May 27. Princeton library users read, they cooped up inside with my articles all summer. Rathman to build, rehearse, and
Preschool Story Time, stories, finger plays and hands-on activities will get a vote in the naming of the perform a show; to register, call 309-
month; for ages 12-18; learn new skills, get feedback, and share your
for children ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; to register, call 309- library’s fish; for information, call
Unless, you know, you really want to do that 732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
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writing; free; to register, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library, 3210

41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm thru Mon Dec
13.
Gamer’s Afternoon, on the third Thursday of the month; play
favorite board and card games such as Monopoly, Munchkin, Magic,
and Pokemon, or do Nintendo DS battle with Pokemon Pearl, Diamond,
or Platinum; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm thru Thu Dec 16.
Family Story Time & Crafts, on Saturdays; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10pm thru Sat Dec 18.
Horse Bowl, on Saturdays, for ages 8-18; a contest team that
studies horses and practices quizzes for competing at local, state and
even national horse bowl events; learn about horses, hippology and
even how to become a horse judge; you don’t have to own a horse
to participate; for information, contact Teri Carls at 309-654-2838,
Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.
yourextension.org, 2pm thru Sat Dec 18.
Kidz Days at RME, on the third Saturday of the month; musical
programs for youths; $5 for parent/adult and accompanied children
are free; for information, call 877-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129
34 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am
524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 10am Thu May 27.
Toddler Story Time, free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu May 27.
Baby Story Time, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri May 28.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Art in Action!, become moving
pieces of sculpture and paintings; for information, call 319-366-7503,
Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.
crma.org, 10:30am Fri May 28.
Young Performers’ Open Mic Night, skits, routines, songs, dances,
monologues, stand-up comedy, and instrumental solos by talents ages
4-18; concessions available for purchase; $7; for information, call 309-
788-5433 or e-mail info@center4living.com, The Center for Living Arts,
2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Fri May 28.
Family Story Time, free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat May 29.
Role Playing Group, group composed mostly of teens plays
such games as Dungeons & Dragons or Battle Tech; join a game in
563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton ... . For more information on Davenport’s - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
Library, 328 River Dr., Princeton, IA, schedule of summertime activities, visit IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 1pm Mon Jun 7 thru Wed Jun 30.
4pm Fri Jun 4. DowntownDavenport.com. – Mike Schulz Scare Up a Good Book
Baby Story Time, free; for Summer Reading Program, at all
information, call 563-326-7832, Rock island libraries; for information,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http:// call 309-732-7360, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Mon Jun 7 thru
www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Fri Jun 4 thru Jul 30. Fri Jul 16.
Make a Splash Water Carnival, the 2010 Summer Reading Program Gaming Unplugged, for ages 12 & up; play board and strategy
kick-off event; inflatables, crafts, prizes, a dunk tank, presentations by games; for information, call 309-524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210
the Davenport Fire Department and Davenport Sailing Club, and more; 41st St, Moline, IL, 4pm Mon Jun 7 thru Mon Jul 26.
free; for information, call 562-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Preschool Storytimes, Mondays at 6:30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 12pm at 10am, Wednesdays at 10am & 2pm; stories, songs, fingerplays and
Sat Jun 5. action games for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-344-4194,
Make & Take Craft Time, no experience necessary; for information, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA, www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Jun 7 thru Thu Jul 29.
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 9am Sat Jun 5 thru Sat Jul 31. Wee Wiggler Toddler Time, at 9:30 or 10:45am; stories, finger plays
5th Annual Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive: All Shook and hands-on activities for children 18-36 months with an adult; free;
Up, Mon.-Fri. thru June 25, for grades 8-12; theatre intensive on the for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Elvis-meets-Shakespeare musical, with performances June 25 & 26; for Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Mon Jun 7 thru Mon Aug 2.
information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Absolutely Alarming Art: Snakes, for grades 3-8; art classes taught
Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Mon Jun 7. by Gloria Burlingame, with activities centered on scary creatures; to
register, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 when Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers makes a visit; for
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Tue Jun 8. information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library, 402 6th St.,

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Clowning-A-Round, on Tuesdays; for ages 8-17; create your Durant, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 11am Thu Jun 10.
own clown character and learn proper application of makeup in this Bubble Bonanza, create giant bubbles, explore items to see what
interactive class; $83; for information and to register, call 309-796-8223, makes the best bubbles, create bubble art, & more; for information, call
Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA,
Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/ http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,
youthcamps, 9am Tue Jun 8 thru 1pm Thu Jun 10.
Tue Jul 13. Clay on the Potter’s Wheel,
Creature Feature with Thursdays thru July 15, for ages
Niabi Zoo, find out what slinks 8-14; work on the potter’s wheel and
and slithers at the zoo; free; for create hand-built projects using low-
information, call 309-732-7360, fire clay and stoneware clay; $46 plus
Rock Island Public Library - Main $30 materials fee; for information
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, and to register, call 309-796-8223,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Black Hawk College - Quad City
11am Tue Jun 8. Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL,
DePriest Puppets Present: http://www.bhc.edu/youthcamps,
Aladdin and His Wonderful 5:30pm Thu Jun 10.
Lamp, with hand puppets, rod Crime Scene: Fingerprinting,
puppets, and marionettes; free; Officer Perry will demonstrate how
for information, call 309-524- the police use fingerprints to solve
2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 crimes; free; for information, call 309-
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. 732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
molinelibrary.com, 2pm Tue Jun 8. - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
Duct Tape Creations, craft IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
activity for for ages 11-18; free; 3:30pm Thu Jun 10.
for information, call 309-732- Splashy Crafternoon for
7360, Rock Island Public Library Kids: Decorate Koi Fish, free; for
- Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,
Exhibit information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Pioneers of Quad City Aviation Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
5:30pm Tue Jun 8. www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Family Fun Night with Quad City International Airport Thu Jun 10.
the Bassmeister, with national Through June 30 Preschool Story Time, on
storyteller and comedian Chris Thursdays; free; for information,
Strutz; for information, call 563- call 563-326-7832, Davenport

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326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 6pm Tue Jun 8.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft
Tuesday - Flip Flop Makeovers,
free; no registration required; for
information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
3pm Tue Jun 8.
Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch: Make Waves
@ Your Library, register by June
8 for June 10 event; young adults
are invited to come and create
scary fish from plastic bottles,
magazines, and Mod Podge; for
information, call 563-344-4188,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
3pm Tue Jun 8.
The Bassmeister Returns!,
for information, call 563-344-4178,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
1pm Tue Jun 8.
Monster Math, on Tuesdays;
fun weekly math games and
activities to build skills; to register,
call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Tue Jun
8 thru Tue Jun 29.
Stories in the Park, on
Tuesdays; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Vander Veer Park,
215 W Central Park, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
11am Tue Jun 8 thru Tue Jun 29.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids:
he photography exhibit on view at
the Quad City International Airport
through the end of June showcases
of the history of aviation in Moline.
Mining the historical archives from
the Quad City International Airport,
many of the photos were sourced from
the photographic journals of two local
aviation pioneers: Pat Miller and Gabe
Mosenfelder. Quad City Arts volunteer
curator Chris Rayburn reproduced the
selected images for purposes of
history, and aviation in an engaging and
dynamic visual presentation within one of
this area’s top presentation galleries. Events
memorialized include the Spirit of St.
Louis, Charles Lindberg, Amelia Earhart,
the Graf Zeppelin, and the art-noveau
terminal building of the 1960s.
photo exhibit is part of a Quad Cities-wide
joint presentation called “Take Flight:
Aviation Adventure!” The promotion
includes the IMAX movie Legends of
Flight 3D, a Putnam aviation exhibit
featuring a flight simulator, the history
of the Davenport Aviation School,
home-built airplane demos, as well as the
Quad City Air Show (June 26-27).
information is available at QCAirport.com,
or visit YouTube.com/QCAToday to watch
a video tour of the exhibit with curator
Public Library (Main), 321 Main
Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Thu
Jun 10 thru Thu Jul 29.
much Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp:
Hy-Vee Garden Center/Potting
Flower Seeds & Garden Party,
kids will visit the Garden Center,
pick out their favorite flower seeds
to plant in the Club Room, and
prepare a Garden Party lunch
including Fruity Chicken Salad and
Oven-Fried Vegetable Sticks; $12;
for information, call 309-793-0684,
Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930
18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am
mixing art, Fri Jun 11.
Iowa’s Furry Friends, meet
Mike from the Wapsi Environmental
Center and learn about fur-bearing
animals of Iowa with this hands-on
program; free; for information,
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Blue
Grass Library, 114 N. Mississippi
St., Blue Grass, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 4pm Fri
Jun 11.
The airport Professor H20: Water
Investigation, weird and wacky
experiments involving water; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main),
321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
1pm Fri Jun 11.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Scare
Me!, for ages 5-8; scary, mysterious,
and or science-themed books
followed by a related craft; free; for
More information, call 309-732-7360, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Fri
Jun 11.

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Make a Porcupine Fish, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Rayburn. – Todd McGreevy
Davenport Public Library (Main),
321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jun 9.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Scare Me!, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jun 9.
Father’s Day Craft, for ages 6-12; Wed. at 2 & 6:30pm, Thu. at 10am;
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Wed Jun 9 and Thu Jun 10.
Preschool Storytimes, on Wednesdays; for ages 5 & under;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jun 9 thru Wed Jul 14.
Tummy Time, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month;
for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs, fingerplays, and action
rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 6:30pm Wed Jun 9 thru Wed Aug 25.
Be a Water Hero, learn all about being a hero on and in the water
Make & Take Craft Time,
no experience necessary; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext.
223, Walcott Library, 207 S. Main St.,
Walcott, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Fri Jun 11.
Preschool Storytimes, on Fridays; for ages 5 & under; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Fri
Jun 11 thru Jul 16.
Operation Family Time Out, for ages birth-6 and their families;
free activities for children in military families include include swimming,
games, snacks and crafts, YMCA Davenport, 606 W. 2nd St., Davenport,
IA, https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=4105,
1:30pm Sat Jun 12.
Teen Game Day, play a variety of board and card games and try
out the library’s new Wii; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Sat Jun 12.
Family Story Time & Crafts, on Saturdays; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat Jun 12 thru
Sat Jul 24.
Ultimate Card Gaming, teens are invited to play the latest and
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to register, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
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Jun 15.
greatest card games like “Magic: The Gathering” and “Yu-Gi-Oh”; free; Alternative T-Shirt, craft activity for ages 11-18; bring a t-shirt (or
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. two) to tie-dye, reverse tie-dye, or make into another shirt completely;
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
Sat Jun 12 thru Sat Jul 24. - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Camp Shakespeare: Acting, for ages 8-12; learn to use your body, rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Tue Jun 15.
voice, and imagination to create characters, scenes, and comic bits; Family Fun Night, River Rascals, with the Wapsi Environmental
taught by Brynn Hambly; $100; Education Center; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
for information, call 319-338-7672, Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. Events St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Tue
Jun 15.
riversidetheatre.org, 1:30pm Mon Outdoor Festivals and Events Go, Dog, Go!, the lead of Circa
Jun 14 thru Fri Jun 18.
Exploremore – Can You Dig Rock Island 21’s play “Go, Dog, Go” will be reading
It?, geared toward middle-school the well-loved children’s book
May through August with activities afterwards; free; for
students, a five-day youth camp that
focuses on archeology, architecture, information, call 309-524-2480, Moline

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and historic preservation on the
estate grounds; $140-$150; for
information and to register, call 319-
362-7375, Brucemore, 2160 Linden
Dr SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
brucemore.org, 9am Mon Jun 14
thru Fri Jun 18.
Help Us Grow an Octopus
Garden, help create a piece to add
to our Octopus Garden mural; free;
for information, call 563-285-4794,
ext. 223, Walcott Library, 207 S.
Main St., Walcott, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Mon
Jun 14.
Hy-Vee Kids’ Club: Fun in the
309-762-6610 Kitchen, register by May 14 for June
16 class; Hy-Vee dietitian Chrissy
www.qcmusicguild.com Mitzel will show you how to prepare
a tasty and nutritious dinner that
presents… your kids will love; $7 per child and
adult team; $3 for each additional
child; for more information, contact
Chrissy at 309-793-0684 or cmitzel@
hy-vee.com, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club
Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL,
6pm Mon Jun 14.
Jump “Write” In, invent your
own story and character and
illustrate and design your pages for
your book; $74; for information and
to register, call 309-796-8223, Black
Hawk College Outreach Center, 301
Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL,
June 11, 12, 13, http://www.bhc.edu/youthcamps,
10am Mon Jun 14 thru Fri Jun 18.
Knox College for Kids, a
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
et’s say that http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm
you landed Tue Jun 15.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft
on page 34 and Tuesday - Duct Tape Beach Bags,
read the calendar- free; no registration required; for
section article information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
on Davenport’s Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
summertime www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm
Tue Jun 15.
happenings and Ocean Origami, no experience is
are now thinking required as local origami enthusiast
Theresa Kraft teaches you how to
to yourself, “But I live in Rock Island! Isn’t make fun ocean creatures with folding
there anything to do that doesn’t involve me paper; free; for information, call 563-
crossing the Mississippi?!” My response is 285-4794, ext. 223, Walcott Library, 207
S. Main St., Walcott, IA, http://www.
twofold: (1) “Hey, I live in Rock Island, too, scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Tue
and you don’t hear me complaining!” and Jun 15.
(2) “Yes.” In fact, Rock Island even gets the
PBS SuperWhy, meet the
Wyatt character of SuperWhy, and
jump on the summer’s outdoor-event scene, enjoy hands-on activities; free; for
information, call 309-524-2480, Moline
when May 31 brings with it all manner of Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
cyclists whizzing through the District streets http://www.molinelibrary.com, 2pm
in the 45th Annual Modern Woodmen Bank TueShark Jun 15.
School, facts, stories, and
Quad Cities Criterium. Bands with such spicy fun activities about these amazing
monikers as Hurricane Gumbo, Gumbohead, creatures of the seas; for information,
call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf
and the Funky Butt Brass Band will play the Public Library, 2950 Learning
District’s outdoor stages during this year’s Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm Tue
Cajun-flavored Gumbo Ya Ya festival on June Jun 15.
11 and 12, while the June 18 and 19 weekend
finds the rockers of Chevelle headlining the
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Scare
Me!, for ages 5-8; scary, mysterious or

17, 18, 19, 20 summer enrichment program that
will offer 48 courses in art, music,
theatre, dance, literature, writing,
Prospect Park Auditorium, Moline history, mathematics, science and
languages; the regular program
Curtain Times 7:30pm Thurs, Fri, Sat, and 2:00pm Sun for students entering grades three
through nine offers 17 courses
Tickets: $15 in art, music, theater and dance;
12 in history and social science;
Children $10 14 in science, mathematics and
technology; and five in languages;
a junior program, designed for
students entering first or second
grades in the fall, features three
classes that cover literature and
theater, dance and movement, and
mathematics and science; $115; for
information, call 309-341-7500, Knox
College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.
knox.edu/college4kids.xml, Mon
Jun 14 thru Fri Jun 25.
Professor H20: Sun, Soil,
Water, and Air, weird and wacky
experiments involving water; free;
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science-themed books followed by
annual Rock the District celebration. Sharing a related craft; free; for information,
an airborne stage over the river, Rock Island call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
will join Davenport in delivering a night
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
of fireworks-laden fun with the July 3 Red, rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue
Jun 15.
White, & Boom! fiesta, while another street Preschool Storytimes, on
party – one marking the sixth anniversary Tuesdays; for ages 5 & under; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock
of the Daiquiri Factory’s opening – will take Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
place in the District on the evenings of July 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am
16 and 17. And for a taste of the islands Tue Jun 15 thru Tue Jul 6.
without leaving the comforts of the Midwest, Creature Feature with Niabi Zoo,
Rock Island’s summer-event season wraps find out what slinks and slithers at
the zoo; free; for information, call 309-
up with the August 13 and 14 excitement of 732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
Ya Maka My Weekend, featuring the finest - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
in Caribbean music, food, culture, arts, and rockislandlibrary.org, 11am Wed
crafts. So have a great time in Rock Island Jun 16.
Ocean Origami, no experience is
this summer! Or, as they’d say in the official required as local origami enthusiast
language of Jamaica, “Have a great time Theresa Kraft teaches you how to

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Valid now through 6/10/10. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
in Rock Island this summer!” For more make fun ocean creatures with
folding paper; free; for information,
www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm
information on the city’s line-up of events, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton
Mon Jun 14. visit RIDistrict.com. – Mike Schulz Library, 328 River Dr., Princeton, IA,
Puppetry Workshop Camp for http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,
Teens, for ages 13-18; led by Stefano 10am Wed Jun 16.
Brancato of the Ballard Institute of Puppetry; explore shadow puppetry, Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Aquarium Paper Plate Diorama,
mask performance, movement, story-writing, and more; concludes free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main),
with a Saturday showcase for the public; $175; for information and to 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Wed Jun 16.
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 9:30am Mon Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Mystery Fun, for ages 5-8; scary,
Jun 14 thru Fri Jun 19. mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
Writer’s Workshop, for ages 11-18; free; for information, call 309- free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Mon Jun 14. rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jun 16.
101 West River Drive, Davenport, IA 52801 Lego Club, for ages 5-11; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, LEGO at the Library, for grades 1-6; build something that supports
www.rhythmcitycasino.com Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, the month’s water theme, then take a photo of your item and post
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Mon Jun 14. it on the library’s website; free; for information, call 563-285-4794,
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Little Tykes, stories and activities for ages 0-5 and their parents; free; ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.
at any time without prior notification. Limit one per person per day. Not valid with any other offer. Gambling a problem?
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Wed Jun 16.
There is help. And hope. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. Reader 5/27 Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jun 14. Big Balloon Challenge Show, a fast-paced balloon sculptors
challenge show featuring magic, music, balloon art, and audience
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participation; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am
Thu Jun 17.
Go, Dog, Go!, meet and read with the star of Circa ‘21’s family
production; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jun 17.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Create a Balloon Octopus, free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jun 17.
Let’s Go Duplo, for grades pre-K thru K; young builders hear a story
and are challenged to build a special creation with Duplo blocks; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu Jun 17.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Father’s Day Chore Wheels & Dad’s
Favorite Lunch, kids will make dad the perfect Father’s Day gift, a chore
wheel, and prepare a lunch of Pepperoni Calzones, Green Bean Dippers,
and Chocolate Yogurt Cake; $12; for information, call 309-793-0684,
Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am
Fri Jun 18.
Professor H20: Sun, Soil, Water, and Air, weird and wacky
experiments involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jun 18.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Mystery Fun, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Fri
Jun 18.
Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, a 32-person tournament for
the Nintendo Wii; contests will be 1 on 1 with for 3 minutes, no Smash
Ball, and on the Final Destination location; the winner of the June
tournament will face the winner of the July tournament to see who is
the ultimate champ on July 29; registration required.; for information,
call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jun 18.
Cemetery Tour, sponsored by the Rock Island Public Library; author
Minda Powers-Douglas will lead a tour of the cemetery, just for teens;
register by calling 732-7330 or e-mailing struecker.natalie@rigov.org,
Chippiannock Cemetery, 1901 12th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 10am Sat Jun 19.
Father’s Day Fun, make a card or gift for Dad; free; for information,
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton Library, 328 River Dr., Princeton, IA,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 11am Sat Jun 19.
Let’s Go Duplo, for grades pre-K thru K; young builders hear a story
and are challenged to build a special creation with Duplo blocks; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Tue Jun 22.
Toddler & Preschool Story Time, free; for information, call 563-
285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library, 402 6th St., Durant, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Sat Jun 19.
Battle Bots Using LEGO, for ages 8-17; using advanced LEGO parts,
learn how to design and build motorized battle vehicles to flip, push or
smash opponent’s vehicles; $149; for information and to register, call
309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the
Cities, East Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/youthcamps, 1pm Mon Jun
21 thru Fri Jun 25.
LEGO at the Library, for grades 1-6; build something that supports
the month’s water theme, then take a photo of your item and post
it on the library’s website; free; for information, call 563-285-4794,
ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Mon Jun 21.
Camp Shakespeare: Fast Thoughts and Fist Fights!, for ages 10-
14; learn basic improvisational and stage-combat techniques including
safely-executed slaps, hair pulls, groin kicks, and more; taught by Cristina
Panfilio; $100; for information, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre
Festival Stage, Lower City Park, Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.
org, 10am Mon Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
Katie Badger, concert with children’s-music singer; for information,
call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10:30am Mon Jun 21.
Mad Science, science experiments with Mad Science of Peoria; free;
for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 11am
Mon Jun 21.
Professor H20: Sand on the Stage, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jun 21.
Shark School, for ages 3-6; story time about sharks, presented
by Tami Finley; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm
Mon Jun 21.
Tacky the Penguin’s Polar Bash, meet the children’s-book character
in person, listen to one of his adventures, make a craft, and enjoy a cold
treat!; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton Library,
328 River Dr., Princeton, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 11am
Mon Jun 21.
Whodonit! A Kid Caper, for grades K-3; create a mysterious story
using detective and mystery stories as your inspiration; led by Lauren
Brickman; $100; a workshop in the Englert School for Performing Arts;
for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 10:30am Mon Jun 21 thru
Fri Jun 25.
Wizards, Witches, and Warlocks! Oh My!, for grades K-3; make
masks, wands, and capes, make up stories, and participate in theatre
games; led by Lauren Brickman; a workshop in the Englert School for
Performing Arts; $90; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 9am Mon
Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 25.
Lego Club, for ages 5-11; free; for information, call 309-732-7360,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd.,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Mon Jun 21.
Absolutely Alarming Art: Spiders, for grades 3-8; art classes taught
by Gloria Burlingame, with activities centered on scary creatures; to
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register, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Tue Jun 22.
Let’s Go Duplo, for grades pre-K thru K; young builders hear a story
and are challenged to build a special creation with Duplo blocks; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Tue Jun 22.
Death of a Vampire: Murder Mystery, for ages 11-18; come
dressed in costume and be prepared to figure out a mystery; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5:30pm Tue
Jun 22.
Family Fun Night, Water Critters, with Greg Wolf; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jun 22.
Mad Science Water Show, water-based science experiments with
audience participation; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
1pm Tue Jun 22.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Bleach Party, decorate tank
tops with bleach pens; free; no registration required; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jun 22.
Tacky the Penguin’s Polar Bash, meet the children’s-book character
in person, listen to one of his adventures, make a craft, and enjoy a cold
treat!; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Walcott Library,
207 S. Main St., Walcott, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 1pm
Tue Jun 22.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Mystery Fun, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious or science-themed books followed by a related craft; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Jun 22.
Camp Creamery: Just Clowning Around, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own clown make-up and take part in a juggling
tutorial before presenting their final Big Top performance; $35 includes
a T-shirt and snack; for information and to register, contact Jackie McCall
at 319-622-6034 or jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre,
39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Tue
Jun 22
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Fishes in the Sea Tabletop
Decoration, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jun 23.
Tacky the Penguin’s Polar Bash, meet the children’s-book character
in person, listen to one of his adventures, make a craft, and enjoy a cold
treat!; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library,
329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am
Wed Jun 23.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: The Science Lab Is in the Basement,
for ages 5-8; scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a
related craft; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public
Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jun 23.
Friday June 11 Saturday June 12
“Eclipse” Party, celebrate the release of the third “Twilight” movie;
trivia, crafts, music, and the chance to win a gift certificate to Great
Escape Theaters; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6pm
Thu Jun 24.
Ghosts in the Library?, for ages 12 & up; the Rock Island Paranormal
Group spent the night in the library looking for otherworldly activity
- come learn what they found; free; for information, call 309-732-7360,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http:// Two Stages
www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jun 24. Cajun, Zydeco, Jazz & Blues
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Make a Hawaiian Lei, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Variety of Foods & Cold Beverages
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Vendor Marketplace
Thu Jun 24.
Tacky the Penguin’s Polar Bash, meet the children’s-book character Crawfish Eating Contest
in person, listen to one of his adventures, make a craft, and enjoy a cold Street Performers
treat!; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library,
402 6th St., Durant, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu Trip Giveaway
Jun 24. Beads
Tacky the Penguin’s Polar Bash, meet the children’s-book character
in person, listen to one of his adventures, make a craft, and enjoy a cold
treat!; Thursday 3pm, Friday 10am; free; for information, call 563-285-
4794, ext. 223, Blue Grass Library, 114 N. Mississippi St., Blue Grass, IA,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, Thu Jun 24 and Fri Jun 25.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Action Jackson, create Jackson
Pollock-style “fireworks” paintings by playing the Action Jackson game;
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sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; for information, call
319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA,
http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Jun 25.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Independence Day Party Crowns
& Cookout, kids will create their own 4th of July party crowns to
wear to their favorite celebration this year, and enjoy a cookout with
Homemade Lemonade, Hot Dog Minis, and Yummy Broccoli Slaw; $12;
for information, call 309-793-0684, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930
18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am Fri Jun 25.
Professor H20: Sand on the Stage, weird and wacky experiments All the ingredients for a great time
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jun 25. gumboyayafestival.com
Downtown Rock Island
Sea Serpent Soiree, create a sea serpent hand puppet; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton Library, 328 River Dr.,
Princeton, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 4pm Fri Jun 25.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: The Science Lab Is in the Basement,
for ages 5-8; scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by
a related craft; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Fri Jun 25.
Teen Book Club, for ages 11 & up; members get to keep a copy of
each book discussed; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
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Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Fri Jun 25.
Camp Creamery: Am I Bugging You?, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own whimsical insect costume before presenting
their final Bug-tastic performance; $35 includes a T-shirt and snack; for
information and to register, contact Jackie McCall at 319-622-6034 or
jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana,
IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Fri Jun 25.
Live Clue or Murder Mystery, for ages 12-18; bring a board game
classic to life as you travel from room to room, collect clues and try to
figure out “who done it”, where and with what; free; for information, call
309-524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 2pm Sat Jun 26.
“Eclipse” Party, play “Twilight”-related games and make crafts;
contests, photos, prizes, and more; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Jun 28.
Be a Water Hero, learn all about being a hero on and in the water
when Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers makes a visit; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St.,
Buffalo, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Mon Jun 28.
LOL! Laugh Out Loud Comedy Workshop, for grades 6-8; funny-
bone workshop that will teach students the basic fundamentals of how
to structure a stand-up routine or sketch; led by Lauren Brickman; $100;
a workshop in the Englert School for Performing Arts; for information,
call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, 10am Mon Jun 28 thru Fri Jul 2.
Ollie DePriest Puppets Present “Aladdin”, award-winning puppet
show from DePriest Family Puppets; free; for information, call 309-732-
7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Mon Jun 28.
Professor H20: Build a Sandy Beach, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jun 28.
Make & Take Craft Time, no experience necessary; for information,
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Walcott Library, 207 S. Main St., Walcott, IA,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 3pm Mon Jun 28.
Solar Sprint: Blast off with Solar Energy, for ages 12-14; build your
own model solar car made out of balsa wood, plastic wheels, a motor and
a small solar module; $133; for information and to register, call 309-796-
8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL,
http://www.bhc.edu/youthcamps, 9am Mon Jun 28 thru Fri Jul 2.
Pajama Story Time, bring your favorite stuffed animal and hear new
stories; free; for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jun 28.
“Eclipse” Premiere Party, for ages 12-19; food, games, a screening of
“Cirque du Freak: The Vampire Assistant,” and prizes; free; for information,
call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm Tue Jun 29.
Absolutely Alarming Art: Sea Creatures, for grades 3-8; art classes
taught by Gloria Burlingame, with activities centered on scary creatures;
to register, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Tue
Jun 29.
Comedy Magic of Rick Eugene, magic for all ages; free; for
information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 1pm Tue Jun 29.
Family Fun Night, The Good, the Bad... and the Slimy, with Nahant
Marsh educator Brian Ritter discussing and showing turtles, snakes,
lizards, frogs, and salamanders; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jun 29.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Funky Cool Glasses, free;
no registration required; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jun 29.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: The Science Lab Is in the Basement,
for ages 5-8; scary, mysterious or science-themed books followed by
a related craft; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jun 29.
Snakeman Program, Gary Liesen discusses the reptiles, and lets
kids meet snakes up close; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 1 & 6:30pm Wed Jun 30.
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Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: A Hanging Koi Craft, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed
Jun 30.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Monster Art, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jun 30.
Meet the Snakeman, Gary Liesen discusses the reptiles, and lets
kids meet snakes up close; free; for information, call 563-285-4794,
ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu Jul 1.
Park Ranger Steve Vacek Hosts: Water Safety, best for ages 8-12;
learn all about water safety through active participation in a life-jacket
fashion show and relay race; free; for information, call 309-524-2480,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molin, 1pm
Thu Jul 1.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Design a Frog Pouch, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jul 1.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Good Point!, look at Seurat’s
famous “Sunday Afternoon” painting and create Pointillist works of art;
sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Jul 2.
Professor H20: Build a Sandy Beach, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jul 2.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Monster Art, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Fri
Jul 2.
Operation Family Time Out, for ages birth-6 and their families;
free activities for children in military families include include swimming,
games, snacks and crafts, Camp Abe Lincoln, RR 1 Box 455, Blue Grass, IA,
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=4105, Sun
Jul 4 thru Fri Jul 9.
5th Annual Summer Youth Musical Theatre Intensive: Godspell,
Mon.-Fri. thru July 16, for grades 3-7; theatre intensive on Stephen
Schwartz’s beloved inspirational musical, with performances July 16 & 17;
for information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Mon Jul 5.
Little Red Riding Hood Camp Creamery, for ages 7-15; work
and perform with professional actors from The Old Creamery Theatre
Company on a stage version of the fairy tale; be a woodcutter, a bunny, a
wolf, Little Red Riding Hood, or one of her best friends; all campers will be
in the final performance for family and friends on July 9 at 7:30pm; $100;
kids should bring a sack lunch every day; for information, call 319-622-
6034 or e-mail jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Clear Creek Amana Elementary
School, 3023 220th Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 10am
Mon Jul 5 thru Fri Jul 9.
Absolutely Alarming Art: Dragons, for grades 3-8; art classes taught
by Gloria Burlingame, with activities centered on scary creatures; to
register, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Tue Jul 6.
Camp Shakespeare: Dramatic Quest, for ages 5-7; learn to create
characters, overcome obstacles, and set off on a dramatic adventure;
taught by Brynn Hambly; $80; for information, call 319-338-7672,
Riverside Theatre Festival Stage, Lower City Park, Iowa City, IA, http://
www.riversidetheatre.org, 9am Tue Jul 6 thru Fri Jul 9.
Family Fun Night, a presentation on “Ocean’s Alive,” with the Putnam
Museum’s Sally Peterson; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jul 6.
Health Careers Adventure Camp, reserve by July 6 for camp
running July 26-30; for grades 7-8; experience the challenges,
opportunities and rewards of health professions through hands-on
learning sessions provided by faculty and practicing clinicians; daily
activities in nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech
pathology, social work, exercise science, pharmacy and medicine; learn
how to check vital signs, perform CPR, take health assessments, and
choose healthy behaviors for themselves; travel to clinics throughout
the area and have the opportunity to job-shadow professionals in two
different areas of healthcare; $35; for information and to register, contact
Christine Urish at 563-333-6277 or UrishChristineK@sau.edu, St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 8:30am
Tue Jul 6.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Altered Photo Frames, free;
no registration required; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 6.
Mystifying Magic with Rick Eugene, free; for information, call
309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 1pm
Tue Jul 6.
Stitch ‘n’ Kitsch: Make Waves @ Your Library, register by July 6 for
July 8 event; young adults are invited to come and create scary fish from
plastic bottles, magazines, and Mod Podge; for information, call 563-344-
4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 6.
Theatre Spotlight: Annie, meet cast members and see a sneak
peek of Countryside Community Theatre’s summer musical; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Tue Jul 6.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Monster Art, for ages 5-8; scary,
mysterious or science-themed books followed by a related craft; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Jul 6.
Book Bunch Club, on Tuesdays; book-related activities for children
ages 7-9; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Jul
6 thru Tue Jul 27.
Rock Island Paranormal, for ages 12 & up; the Rock Island
Paranormal Group will discuss the art of hunting ghosts and share some
their true and scary stories; free; for information, call 309-524-2473,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 7pm Wed Jul 7.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Paperback Whale, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Wed Jul 7.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: What’s in Your Backyard?, for ages
5-8; scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related
craft; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jul 7.
Niabi Zoo Animals in the Library, zookeepers will bring a variety
of zoo animals to the library, and deliver a program about the animals;
free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st
St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jul 7, 11am Thu
Jul 8.
Junior Theatre Performance, on Wednesdays; production by the
area’s organization’s student talents; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Jul 7 thru Wed Jul 28.
Be a Water Hero, learn all about being a hero on and in the water
when Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers makes a visit; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 1pm Thu Jul 8.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Beaded Jellyfish, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jul 8.
Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; stories, finger plays and
hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; free;
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Thu Jul 8 thru Thu
Jul 29.
Be a Water Hero, learn all about being a hero on and in the water
when Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers makes a visit; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Walcott Library, 207 S. Main St.,
Walcott, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 11am Fri Jul 9.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Summer-Salt Jars & Fiesta, kids will
create a colorful work of art out of coloring sand and enjoy a fiesta with
Mini Taco Bowls and Fruity Fruit Dip; $12; for information, call 309-793-
0684, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL,
10:30am Fri Jul 9.
Professor H20: Wet All Over, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jul 9.
Shell Jewelry Workshop, create jewelry with the jewels of the sea;
free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Princeton Library, 328
River Dr., Princeton, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 4pm Fri Jul 9.
Wet, Wild, & Wacky Stories with Babs, Babs Trieber reads wet & wild
tales, and kids create craft projects to take home; free; for information,
call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA,
http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Fri Jul 9.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: What’s in Your Backyard?, for ages 5-8;
scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
9:30am Fri Jul 9.
Operation Family Time Out, for ages birth-6 and their families;
free activities for children in military families include include swimming,
games, snacks and crafts, Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd St, Moline, IL,
https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=4105,
1:30pm Sat Jul 10.
Reverse Tie Dye, for ages 12-18; for information and to register, call
309-524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 3pm Sat Jul 10.
Tie Dye, at 10am & 2pm, for ages 6-12; bring a clean, white cotton
t-shirt and your imagination; wear old clothes; free; for information, call
309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, Sat Jul 10.
Teen Game Day, play a variety of board and card games and try
out the library’s new Wii; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Sat Jul 10.
H20-lympics, play with and explore the properties of water with
Reba Reddick, Naturalist from the Cedar County Conservation Board; free;
for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library, 402 6th St.,
Durant, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 11am Sun Jul 11.
Professor H20: Going Underground with Groundwater, weird
and wacky experiments involving water; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jul 12.
Program by Rock Island County Corps of Engineers, for
information, call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm
Mon Jul 12.
Lego Club, for ages 5-11; free; for information, call 309-732-7360,
Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,
http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Mon Jul 12.
Little Tykes, stories and activities for ages 0-5 and their parents; free;
for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jul 12.
SMART Bus Visit, programs about ecology and the environment,
with free books to all kids in attendance; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2:30pm Mon Jul 12.
Teen Craft Night, for ages 11-18; make an animaguri for yourself or a
friend; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
6pm Mon Jul 12.
Video Game Making (on-site online), for ages 8-17; learn how
to design and modify arcade-style video games and how to control
characters, objects and outcomes in the game; $149; for information and
to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus,
6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/youthcamps, 9:30am
Mon Jul 12 thru Fri Jul 16.
Junior Theatre Performance, production by the area’s organization’s
student talents; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Jul 12.
Art in the Middle: Drawing, art class for middle-school students;
bring a 9x12 or larger sketch pad and samples of art completed outside
of class; expand your skills and knowledge of drawing techniques and
materials such as pen, pencil, pastel, oil pastel, and mixed media; with
guided tours and interactive studio discussions; for information and to
register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport,
IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am Tue Jul 13.
Family Fun Night, Riverside Rumble, with acclaimed storyteller Reid
Miller; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Tue Jul 13.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Looney Balloons, free; no
registration required; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 13.
Riverside Rumble with Reid Miller, stories, songs, poems & puppets
for all ages by master storyteller; free; for information, call 309-732-7360,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10am Tue Jul 13.
Teen Gaming Night, for ages 11-18; play a variety of board and card
games and try out the library’s new Wii; free; for information, call 309-732-
7360, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jul 13.
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Under the Sea Party, celebrate the Make a Splash @ Your Library
theme; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Walcott Library,
207 S. Main St., Walcott, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 2pm Tue
Jul 13.
Art in the Middle: Painting, art class for middle-school students;
bring a 9x12 or larger sketch pad and samples of art completed outside
of class; explore painting and brush techniques in acrylic and tempera
paints, ink, and watercolor, and experiment in different mediums and on
various surfaces; with guided tours and interactive studio discussions; for
information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W
2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9am Wed Jul 14.
Build-a-Boat, use household recyclables to craft the best boat, then
test the boats in a small tub of water to see which will hold the largest
weight; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library,
402 6th St., Durant, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 3pm Wed
Jul 14.
Dan’s Reading Road Trip, a visit from PBS’ Dan Wardell, at 1 & 2pm;
for information, call 562-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Wed Jul 14.
Make a Splash - READ! with Dan Wardell on His Reading Road
Trip, reading program with IPTV kids’ show host; 45-minute sessions at
10 & 11am; for information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library,
2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 10am Wed Jul 14.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Life-sized Jellyfish, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed
Jul 14.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Is the Library Haunted?, for ages 5-8;
scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 9:30am Wed Jul 14.
Art in the Middle: Sculpture, art class for middle-school students;
bring a 9x12 or larger sketch pad and samples of art completed outside
of class; experiment with clay, wood, wire, cardboard, foam, and a wide
assortment of usual and unusual materials; with guided tours and
interactive studio discussions; for information and to register, call 563-
326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
figgeartmuseum.org, 9am Thu Jul 15.
Chick-fil-A Cow at the Library, meet the Chick-fil-A cow in the
Children’s Department; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
11am Thu Jul 15.
Thaddeus Rex, children’s musician in the Healing Garden; for
information, call 563-344-4178, Trinity Bettendorf, 4500 Utica Ridge Road,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 15.
Dan Wardell’s Reading Road Trip Tour, IPTV Kid’s Clubhouse’s Dan
Wardell will drop by on his summer story time tour, at 9:30 & 10:30am;
free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200
N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 9:30am Thu
Jul 15.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Awesome Aquarium, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jul 15.
Thaddeus Rex, all-ages concert with children’s musician; free; for
information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10am Thu
Jul 15.
Workshop with Thaddeus Rex, for ages 6-10; for information,
call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm Thu Jul 15.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Friendship Bracelets & Breakfast
in Bed, kids will make their best friends colorful friendship bracelets,
and make a tasty breakfast of Simple Egg Muffin Cups and Fruity Waffle
Towers; $10; for information, call 309-793-0684, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club
Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am Fri Jul 16.
Teen Book Club, for ages 11 & up; members get to keep a copy of
each book discussed; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
rockislandlibrary.org, 4pm Fri Jul 16.
Camp Creamery: Just Clowning Around, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own clown make-up and take part in a juggling
tutorial before presenting their final Big Top performance; $35 includes
a T-shirt and snack; for information and to register, contact Jackie McCall
at 319-622-6034 or jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre, 39
38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Fri Jul 16.
Professor H20: Going Underground with Groundwater, weird and
wacky experiments involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jul 16.
Wild & Wacky Book Fun: Is the Library Haunted?, for ages 5-8;
scary, mysterious, or science-themed books followed by a related craft;
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
9:30am Fri Jul 16.
Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament, a 32-person tournament for the
Nintendo Wii; contests will be 1 on 1 with for 3 minutes, no Smash Ball,
and on the Final Destination location; the winner of the June tournament
will face the winner of the July tournament to see who is the ultimate
champ on July 29; registration required.; for information, call 563-344-
4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm Fri Jul 16.
Supernovas Elite Show Choir Auditions, open to junior-high and
high school students; for information, call 309-794-1410, Sunshine’s
Performing Arts Studio and Resale Store, 1303 30th St., Rock Island, IL,
11:30am Sun Jul 18.
Coming Down the Runway: Modeling for Youth, for ages 9-18;
polish and fine tune your make-up, smile, walk, clothes, manners and
posture in this interactive class led by a professional model; $80; for
information and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College
- Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/
youthcamps, 10am Mon Jul 19 thru Fri Jul 23.
Lego Club, for ages 5-11; free; for information, call 309-732-7360,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Mon Jul 19.
Junior Theatre Performance, production by the area’s organization’s
student talents; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am Mon Jul 19.
Deere-Wiman Summer Camp, for ages 10-12, focusing on life in
the 1800s; activities include loading a wagon, making rag rugs, cooking
pioneer foods, making and playing games from the 1800s, writing with
a quill pen (using ink made from berries), making salt maps, exploring
genealogy, and making gravestone rubbings; $75 includes lunch, snacks,
supplies and all activities; for information, call 309-743-2701 or e-mail
gsmall@butterworthcenter.com, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th
Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.butterworthcenter.com, 8:30am Mon Jul 19
thru Fri Jul 23.
Fax Gilbert, mimes, masks, magic, crazy comedy skits & more, for all
ages; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
9:30am Mon Jul 19.
Hy-Vee Kids’ Club: Fun in the Kitchen, register by July 19 for July 21
class; Hy-Vee dietitian Chrissy Mitzel will show you how to prepare a tasty
and nutritious lunch that your kids will love; $7 per child and adult team;
$3 for each additional child; for more information, contact Chrissy at 309-
793-0684 or cmitzel@hy-vee.com, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930
18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 11am Mon Jul 19.
Professor H20: Otters in Action, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jul 19.
Family Fun Night, Karaoke Night, with Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Tue Jul 20.
Karaoke Night & Partay!, with Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke; teen
competition begins at 4pm; win prizes and sing favorite songs;
refreshments served; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Tue Jul 20.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Tie It & Dye It, free; no
registration required; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 20.
Camp Creamery: Am I Bugging You?, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own whimsical insect costume before presenting
their final Bug-tastic performance; $35 includes a T-shirt and snack; for
information and to register, contact Jackie McCall at 319-622-6034 or
jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana,
IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Tue Jul 20.
Buccaneer Bash, games, activities, and a Battleship throwdown
competition; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge
Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org,
1pm Wed Jul 21.
Have a Gleeful Summer! Show Choir 1, for grades 3-6; work on
songs, put dance routines together, and perform them for family and
friends; led by Mary Rinderspracher; $100; a workshop in the Englert
School for Performing Arts; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,
9am Wed Jul 21 thru Sun Jul 25.
Have a Gleeful Summer! Show Choir 2, for grades 6-8; work on
songs, put dance routines together, and perform them for family and
friends; led by Mary Rinderspracher; $100; a workshop in the Englert
School for Performing Arts; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,
10:30am Wed Jul 21 thru Sun Jul 25.
Indiana Bones, for ages 6 & older; Indiana Bones explores the
ancient myths; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am
Wed Jul 21.
Masters of Disaster, see how a tornado works and learn how to
survive in hazardous weather with Erica Flecker from the American Red
Cross; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Buffalo Library,
329 Dodge St., Buffalo, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Wed
Jul 21.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Fancy Fish Mobile, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed
Jul 21.
Be a Water Hero, learn all about being a hero on and in the water
when Steve Vacek from the Army Corp of Engineers makes a visit; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Blue Grass Library, 114 N.
Mississippi St., Blue Grass, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 3:30pm
Thu Jul 22.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Water Bottle Fish, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jul 22.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Bird Feeders & Super Summer
Lunch, kids will enjoy making their own outdoor bird feeders, and enjoy
a lunch of Buffalo Chicken Flatbreads and Effortless Apple Crisp; $10; for
information, call 309-793-0684, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930 18th
Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am Fri Jul 23.
Professor H20: Otters in Action, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Fri Jul 23.
Beach Party, prepare to get wet and have lots of fun; games, crafts
and refreshments are available before and after the 2pm water show;
free; for information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st
St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat Jul 24.
Build-a-Boat Races, create your boat with the materials on hand &
prepare to see whose is fastest; free; for information, call 563-285-4794,
ext. 223, Princeton Library, 328 River Dr., Princeton, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Sat Jul 24.
Toddler & Preschool Story Time, free; for information, call 563-
285-4794, ext. 223, Durant Library, 402 6th St., Durant, IA, http://www.
scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Sat Jul 24.
Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre Summer Puppet Camp, for ages 6-
12, thru July 30; led by Duffe DeFrance; each participant will build several
puppets of different styles and learn how to work with them, then the
grow will present a show at the end of the week; $145; for information
and to register, call 319-627-2487 or e-mail owlglass@avalon.net, Owl
Glass Puppetry Center, 319 N. Calhoun, West Liberty, IA, http://www.
PuppetsPuppets.com, 10am Mon Jul 26.
Musical Comedy, for grades 9-12; class will combine vocal
technique with using the power of emotion and character to create
a memorable performance; the workshop week concludes with a
showcase performance for family and friends; led by Eric Forsythe and
Kristen Behrendt-DeGrazia; $175; a workshop in the Englert School for
Performing Arts; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 10am Mon Jul
26 thru Fri Jul 30.
Professor H20: Kelp Critters, weird and wacky experiments
involving water; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jul 26.
Robotics Academy, for ages 10-17; using advanced LEGO parts,
build a robot and program it through wireless communication; $149;
for information and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College
- Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/
youthcamps, 9:30am Mon Jul 26 thru Fri Jul 30.
Pajama Story Time, bring your favorite stuffed animal and hear new
stories; free; for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jul 26.
Shakespeare Workshop Camp for Kids, for ages 13-18; led by
Andrew Wade, former Head of Voice for London’s Royal Shakespeare
Company; immerse yourself in the craft of Shakespearean language,
with particular focus on “Romero & Juliet” and “Macbeth”; $200; for
information, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportjuniortheatre.com, 12:15pm
Mon Jul 26 thru Fri Jul 30.
Family Fun Night, Bubble Bonanza with the Family Museum;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm
Tue Jul 27.
Makin’ Waves: Teen Craft Tuesday - Summer’s End Beach Party,
featuring water Olympics, musical beach towels, beach ball volleyball, ice
cream sundaes, and more; free; no registration required; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 27.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: A Sailboat That Really Sails, free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed
Jul 28.
Steve Couch’s “I Like to Read” Show, best for ages 2-10; original
songs that promote good ethical values for children such as reading,
diversity, friendship, and exercise; free; for information, call 309-524-2480,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
com, 1pm Wed Jul 28.
Smash Bros. Brawl Tournament Finals, the winners of the June &
July Smash Bros Brawl tournaments square off in a best of 5 series; for
information, call 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm Thu
Jul 29.
Splashy Crafternoon for Kids: Paper Plate Starfish, free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Thu Jul 29.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program: The Artist in Overalls, let Grant
Wood’s works teach you to turn trash into art; sponsored by the Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art; for information, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha
Public Library, 150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org,
10:30am Fri Jul 30.
Hy-Vee Kids Summer Camp: Summer Camp Memory Keepers
& Rainbow Lunch, kids will make a Memory Keeper picture frame and
enjoy a lunch of Colorful Edamame Salad, Rainbow Apple Slices, and
Taste a Rainbow Cupcakes; $10; for information, call 309-793-0684,
Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 10:30am
Fri Jul 30.
Splash Landing, the 2010 Summer Reading Program finale; live
music, crafts, ice cream, and more; for information, call 562-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Jul 31.
Camp Creamery: Just Clowning Around, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own clown make-up and take part in a juggling
tutorial before presenting their final Big Top performance; $35 includes
a T-shirt and snack; for information and to register, contact Jackie McCall
at 319-622-6034 or jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre, 39
38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Tue Aug 3.
Pizza Party, for teens who turn in at least the first card of the summer
reading program; pizza, pop, and games; free; for information, call 309-
524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 6pm Thu Aug 5.
Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Cloudy With a Chance of Art,
create chalky cloudscapes inspired by Marvin Cone’s cloud paintings;
sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; for information, call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Public Library, 500 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Aug 6.
Camp Creamery: Am I Bugging You?, day camp for ages 7-12;
campers design their own whimsical insect costume before presenting
their final bug-tastic performance; $35 includes a T-shirt and snack; for
information and to register, contact Jackie McCall at 319-622-6034 or
jmccall@oldcreamery.com, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana,
IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 12:30pm Fri Aug 6.
Hy-Vee Kids’ Wake & Bake Pajama Party, a morning of baking
breakfast in your PJ’s; Club Room manager Amy will assist kids in baking
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three breakfast recipes; $8; for information and to register, call 309-732-
PARK, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL,
8:30am Sat Aug 7.
American Red Cross Babysitting Class, for ages 11-14; to register,
call 309-743-2166, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Tue Aug 10.
Hy-Vee Kids’ Club: Fun in the Kitchen, register by Aug. 12 for Aug.
21 class; Hy-Vee dietitian Chrissy Mitzel will show you how to prepare a
tasty and nutritious lunch that your kids will love; $7 per child and adult
team; $3 for each additional child; for more information, contact Chrissy
at 309-793-0684 or cmitzel@hy-vee.com, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club
Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 11am Thu Aug 12.
Young Performers’ Open Mic Night, skits, routines, songs, dances,
monologues, stand-up comedy, and instrumental solos by talents ages
4-18; concessions available for purchase; $7; for information, call 309-
788-5433 or e-mail info@center4living.com, The Center for Living Arts,
2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.com, Fri Aug 13.
Operation Family Time Out, for ages birth-6 and their families;
free activities for children in military families include include swimming,
games, snacks and crafts, Bettendorf Family YMCA, 3800 Tanglefoot
Lane, Bettendorf, IA, https://webs.extension.uiuc.edu/registration/
?RegistrationID=4105, 1:30pm Sat Aug 14.
Kids’ Experience, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, Sat Aug 21.
What in the World is Behavioral Interviewing, and Why Do
I Have to Do it?: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About
Resumes, presented by Suzette Walker and Lois Willis of the Illinois
Department of Employment Security; for information, call 309-524-
2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 9am Thu May 27.
Yikes! What Are Asian Carp?, with Kelly Baerwaldt, Corps of
Engineers; learn how to identify the species, why they are dangerous
to native populations, and what is being done to prevent spreading; a
River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969
or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River
Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jun 1 and
Thu Jun 3.
Applying for Federal Jobs, presented by Ken Lilly of the Illinois
Department of Employment Security; for information, call 309-524-
2440, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, 9am Thu Jun 3.
Urban Gardening: A Quiet Revolution, Darrin Nordahl, an urban
designer with the City of Davenport, Iowa, will present a compelling
case for local government involvement in food production, and the
growing need for low-cost and no-cost fresh produce; for information,
call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jun 8.
River Landscape Mosaic, with Dr. Norm Moline, Augustana
College; study the variations in channel characteristics, shoreline
conditions, and river uses from Arsenal Island to Campbell’s Island; a
River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969
or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River
Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jun 8 and
Thu Jun 10.
Lunch & Learn: Building a Better Memory for Everyday
Life, bring a sack lunch and enjoy a free teleconference program
broadcast; to reserve, call 309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock Island County
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.yourextension.org,
12:10pm Wed Jun 9.
Bill Wundram: Cranberries in the Pickle Barrel, Wundram
discusses his formative years working in a neighborhood grocery
store and talks about his experience; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center,
712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 2pm Sat Jun 12.
100 Years of Recreation on the River, using a collection of
historic photos, along with entertaining commentary, Kathleen Seusy
explores various forms of recreation on the Upper Mississippi River;
free; for information, call 309-524-2473, Moline Public Library, 3210
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Jun
14.
Investigate Arsenal Island History, with Sam Heilig, Corps of
Engineers; Arsenal history from past to present; includes backwater
tour of Upper Sylvan Slough; a River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12;
for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.
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org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jun 15 and Thu Jun 17.
Alive, Unabashed and Passionate: Extraordinary Women of
the Bible, presentation with Dr. Rachel Z. Dulin, professor of Bible
and Hebrew Language at the Spertus Institute, and a master of
Arts and PhD in Religious and Theological Studies; a fresh approach
to the reading of Biblical stories through poetic lines which were
inspired by the Bible; Dr. Dulin will be available for questions after the
program and will autograph her books and CDs; free; for information,
call Sheryl at 793-1300 or e-mail Sheryl@jfqc.org, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.jfqc.org,
7pm Thu Jun 17.
The Ongoing Covenant with Black Iowa, sponsored by the
African American Museum of Iowa; presentation with Abraham
Funchess Jr., director of Iowa’s Commission on the Status of African
Americans; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jun 21.
Campbell’s Island, with Gena Schantz, Historian; discussion of
the War of 1812, Black Hawk’s attack on Campbell, and the factors that
contributed to Campbell’s defeat; a River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12;
for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.
org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
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What Else Is Happenin’
Saturday, June 5 – Herman’s
Hermits. Concert with the pop singers
of “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs.
Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,”
and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am.” Riverside
Casino & Golf Resort (3184 Highway 22,
Riverside). 8 p.m. $15. For tickets and
information, call (319)648-1234 or visit
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com.
Saturday, June 5 – Caribou.
Independent rockers in a Daytrotter-
sponsored concert, with openers
Datagun and Centaur Noir. Rock Island
Brewing Company (1815 Second
Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $12-$15. For
information, visit Daytrotter.com and
RIBCO.com.
Monday, June 7 – Kris Allen. Concert
with the grand-prize winner of American
Idol’s eighth season, performing with
opening band Green River Ordinance.
Englert Theatre (221 East Washington
Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $25. For tickets
and information, call (319)688-2653 or
visit Englert.org.
THEATRE
Thursday, June 3, through Sunday,
June 13 – Funny Valentines. Romantic
comedy by Dennis R. Andersen, directed
by Jalayne Riewerts. Richmond Hill Barn
Theatre (Richmond Hill Park, Geneseo).
Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays
4 p.m. $10. For tickets and information,
call (309)944-2244 or visit RHPlayers.
com.
Thursday, June 3, through Sunday,
June 13 – Rent. Jonathan Larson’s
Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning
rock musical. Clinton Area Showboat
Theatre (311 Riverview Drive, Clinton).
Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30 p.m.; Sundays
and Wednesdays 3 p.m. $16-$20. For
tickets and information, call (563)242-
6760 or visit Summer-Stock.org.
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Thursday, June 3, through Sunday,
June 13 – Chicago. Kander & Ebb’s
dueling-murderess musical classic. Timber
Lake Playhouse (8215 Black Oak Road,
Mt. Carroll). Fridays and Saturdays 8
p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 p.m.;
Sundays 6:30 p.m. $11-$20. For tickets and
information, call (815)244-2035 or visit
TimberLakePlayhouse.org.
EVENTS
Friday, May 28 – Last Venus Standing.
Closing night for the female-artist
exhibit Venus Envy, featuring musical
performances by Emily Hurd and Lojo
Russo, and a complimentary wine tasting.
Bucktown Center for the Arts (225 East
Second Street, Davenport). 6-9 p.m. $15.
For information, visit VenusEnvyQC.org.
Monday, May 31 – Modern
Woodmen Bank Quad Cities Criterium.
Annual Memorial Day event featuring
competitive bicycle riders from novice to
professional, races for children, vendors,
bicycling-related products, memorabilia,
and more. The District of Rock Island.
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. For
information, call (309)788-6311 or visit
QuadCitiesCriterium.com.
Saturday, June 5, and Sunday, June
6 – Pickers Weekend. Meet the stars
of American Pickers, find out what your
own treasures are worth with certified
appraiser Terri Applegate, and enjoy
special giveaways, kids’ games, contests,
music, and more. Downtown LeClaire. For
information, call (800)747-7800 extension
120 or visit VisitLeClaire.com.
Sunday, June 6 – QC Pride Street
Fest. Annual celebration of gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender pride,
featuring performances by local bands,
vendor booths, door prizes, and more.
Second Street in the Rainbow District
of Downtown Davenport. 1-9 p.m. Free
admission. For information, visit QCPride.
org.
May 13 Crossword Answers
riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jun 22 and Thu Jun 24.
Kickapoo Eagle Dancer, Rudy Vallejo, Rudy Vallejo will give a
talk on the Bald Eagle and perform Native-American Dances; free; for
information, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 1pm Wed Jun 23.
What are the Zebra Mussels?, with Jon Duyvejonck, USFWS; visit
Mississippi River locations populated by the Zebra Mussels, learn how
they become endangered, and what steps are being taken to bring
them back; a River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call
563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle,
2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jun
29 and Thu Jul 1.
Cutting through the Clutter: How to Get Your Message Heard
in Crowded Quad Cities Media, with Joe Taylor of the Quad Cities
Convention and Visitors Bureau; for information, call 563-324-1410,
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 8am Wed Jun 30.
Specifically for Seniors, interactive presentation with Greg Wolf,
Environmental Education Supervisor for the City of Davenport; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm
Wed Jun 30.
The Lost and Almost Lost of the Mississippi, with Bob Bryant,
Nahant Marsh; discuss the impact human activity has on wildlife, what
we’ve lost forever, and what we’ve almost lost but have brought back,
including American Bald Eagles, wolves, and bobcats; a River Action
Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport,
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jul 6 and Thu Jul 8.
Celebrating Mendelssohn: Composer and Conductor
Extraordinaire, presented by Don Wooten; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-322-8844, German American
Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org,
2pm Sun Jul 11.
Anecdotal Evidence: Local Civil Rights History, Bernice Jones
and Fr. Marvin Mottet tell personal stories of their experiences with civil
rights over the course of decades in the Quad-Cities; for information,
call 563-344-5705, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Mon Jul 12.
The River’s Giant Liquid Escalators, with Bill Gretten, Corps of
Engineers; experience locking through Lock & Dam 15 with a brief
history of navigation on the Mississippi, and a discussion of water-level
control and dam operation; a River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for
information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org,
Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.
org, 9am Tue Jul 13 and Thu Jul 15.
Super Coupon Queen, Part II, Jill Cataldo presents this workshop
on advanced couponing techniques designed to save you even more
money on clothing, toys, household items, potentially saving up to 90%
off of regular prices; for information, call 309-524-2473, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am
Sat Jul 17.
Moline’s Great Wall, with Roald Tweet; discover the history of
hydro power in Moline and, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport,
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jul 20 and Thu Jul 22.
Civil Rights: Local History, Art Pitz discusses the history of Civil
Rights in our area; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Thu Jul 22.
Senior Day - Local African American Community, for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jul 22.
School Cones: A German Tradition Comes to the Quad Cities,
presented by Julie Wall of Trinity Lutheran School, on the rite of passage
for children in German speaking areas as they entered formal schooling;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-322-8844,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://
www.gahc.org, 2pm Sun Jul 25.
From Best Studied to Best Managed Floodplains, with Shawn
Crist, City of Moline; explore floodplain management; learn how
new buildings are protected from flood damage, and how local
requirements affect flood insurance; a River Action Channel Cat
Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@
riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://
www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Jul 27 and Thu Jul 29.
A Tale of Two Parks, with Sally Heffernan, City of Rock Island; tour
the newly developed Schweibert Park, and learn the history of the land
and the important role it plays in Rock Island’s future; a River Action
Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport,
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Aug 3 and Thu Aug 5.
Historic Bridges of the Quad Cities, with Dr. Curt Roseman,
Geographer; learn the histories of the first railroad bridge to cross the
Mississippi, the IL Memorial Bridge, and Moline’s Arsenal Bridge; with
special emphasis on their distinctive styles and histories; a River Action
Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail
riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport,
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Aug 10 and Thu Aug 12.
River Folk Tales & Music, with Dale Whiteside; storyteller, folk
musician, folklorist will impart talk and songs of the times relating to
life on the river, a potpourri of lore and custom from the early days; a
River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969
or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr,
Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Aug 17 and Thu
Aug 19.
Rafting Logs to QC Mills, with Gayle Rein, Historian: explore the
history of QC lumber industry through stories about mill owners,
lumber camps, and the rafting crews; a River Action Channel Cat
Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@
riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://
www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Aug 24 and Thu Aug 26.
Specifically for Seniors, educational and entertainment program
for senior citizens; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Aug 25.
Stamping Club, on the first Friday of the month; meet other ladies
who enjoy stamping and get some great ideas on card making; share
your own creations and learn new techniques; for information, call
309-523-2516, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://
www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 9am thru Fri Dec 3.
Knit/Crochet for Good, on the second Tuesday of the month; bring
your needles or crochet hooks and make projects for charity; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm thru
Tue Dec 14.
Let’s Talk About: Local Foods Salon, on the second Tuesday of
the month; explore the movement locally as well as nationally, with
a sampling of such texts as “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara
Kingsolver; $5 per session includes refreshments and handouts for
information, 309-756-8879, ext 12, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W
2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6:30pm
thru Tue Dec 14.
Library Knits Group, on the first and third Saturday of the month;
for knitters of all ages; no registration or prior knowledge required;
bring projects to work on or work on the group’s practice yarn; for
information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave.,
Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 12pm thru Sat Dec 18.
Eagle View of the Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, on the third
Monday of the month; for information, call Jerry Neff at 563-332 5373,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, 7pm
thru Mon Dec 20.
Rock Island Public Library Board Meeting, on the 3rd Tuesday of
the month; the public may address the board at the beginning of each
meeting; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandlibrary.org,
11:30am thru Tue Dec 21.
Davenport Horticultural Society, meets the 4th Thursday of the
month; visitors and new members welcome; for information, call Ed
at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park Lodge, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm thru
Thu Dec 23.
Sunday 4 Meditation Workshops, on the second and fourth
Sunday of the month; for information, call 309-762-1066, Unity Church,
5102 47th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.unityqc.com, 9:45am thru Sun
Dec 26.
Beth Moore Bible Study, on Mondays; unveil the reality of your
destiny through God’s word; for information, call 309-781-5262,
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 1pm thru Mon Dec 27.
Bill of Rights Discussion, on the last Monday of the month; open
discussion on the Bill of Rights and other parts of the Constitution, on
the last Monday of every month; free; for information, call 309-786-
0252, Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, 7pm
thru Mon Dec 27.
Fireside Knitting, on Tuesdays; knit and crochet items for various
social organizations throughout the Quad Cities; supplies provided;
for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
6:30pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Library Knits, on Tuesdays; the Quad City Knitter’s Guild invites
experienced knitters and those who want to learn to the area near
the Reading Garden each week for knitting talk and tutoring; free; for
information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th
Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 1pm thru Tue
Dec 28.
Labyrinths International Leadership Circle Meeting, held on the
4th Tue. of the month; seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to
help the organization fulfill its mission; for information, call 309-269-
4213 or e-mail qclabyrinth@aol.com, Quad City Labyrinth Community
Room, 2920 24th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qclabyrinth.org, 7pm
thru Tue Dec 28.
Quad City SnB, on Wednesdays; knitting and crocheting group;
free lessons available; for information, e-mail quadcitysnb@gmail.com,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
qcsnb.blogspot.com, 7pm thru Wed Dec 29.
Stitching & More, share your favorite tips and tricks with this fun
group of ladies; for information, call 309- 523-2516, River Valley Library,
214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm
thru Wed Dec 29.
Friends of Bettendorf Public Library Meeting, for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Tue Jun 1.
Stampin’ Up, Meet other ladies who enjoy stamping and get
some great ideas on making cards. Share your own creations and learn
some new methods! Call Bev Skelton for more information at 309-523-
2516., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
rivervalleylibrary.org, 9am Fri Jun 4.
IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Community
Group Meeting, presentation by Robert Dubiel; for information,
contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Jun 10.
Bettendorf Library Board of Trustees Meeting, for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4:30pm 4:30pm
Thu Aug 12.
Bettendorf Library Foundation Board Meeting, for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Mon Jun 28.
Bettendorf Library Board of Trustees Meeting, for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 4:30pm Thu Aug 12.
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32. Flank 111. Final-sale words 60. Like go-getters
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35. Grievous 113. Selects 63. Juvenile
37. Fingerstalls 114. A berry, in fact 64. Tight
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44. Notes (with “down”) 118. Greater 72. Light-show lights
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50. U.K. network 3. Brain-study discipline 79. Gotcha!
51. Supernatural being 4. Geologic epoch 80. Flanders or Rorem
52. Part 3 of quip: 5 wds. 5. Ardor 81. Surrounded: 2 wds.
56. _ Descartes 6. _ Andreas Fault 86. Fresh
57. Ref’s decision 7. Use a divining rod 87. Relative of a clothes tree
58. First month in Madrid 8. To be, in Latin 88. Fruit of a vine
59. Specified 9. Every 91. Rend
62. Bow 10. Strands 92. West of old movies
63. Itty-bitty 11. French composer 93. Stories
65. Stud-finder part 12. From then until now: 2 wds. 94. Eyepiece
67. Insect egg 13. Mr. Ripken 96. Adds a border to
69. Simple dwelling 14. With the current 97. Twin crystal
71. _ Gay 15. Sticking power 99. Dirtiness
73. Part of NATO: abbr. 16. Coffin stand 100. Ark
74. Active volcano in Europe 17. Mailed 101. Bear constellation
75. Part 4 of quip: 3 wds. 19. Turbine part 103. Doing nothing
79. Ornamental bracket 23. Burning up 104. Antitoxins
82. Fellow 25. Tall tales 105. City in Hungary
83. Eye problem 29. Wrongly: prefix 107. Govt. agency
84. Nom de _ 32. Preferred ones 109. Sister
85. Tillerman’s place 33. Irish hooch 110. Mil. rank
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that book music events because there’s
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through 28, the third in the company’s trio of
summertime titles that begins with that modern
musical classic Sunday in the Park with George
(June 10 through 26) and continues with the
Peanuts-themed dramatic comedy Dog Sees God
(July 15 through 31). Davenport’s New Ground
Theatre has a thoughtful and humorous work
of its own lined up in author Kate Fodor’s 100
Saints You Should Know (July 9 through 18),
while Moline’s Playcrafters Barn Theatre delivers
a Pulitzer Prize winner with August Wilson’s
family drama – and current Broadway smash
– Fences (July 9 through 18).
On June 18, the Quad Cities’ interactive-
comedy troupe It’s a Mystery brings its
gangster-themed Whacked at Da Wedding to
Rock Island’s Skellington Manor, while the
city’s Center for Living Arts finds its students
getting musical with the riotous Presley-meets-
Shakespeare pastiche All Shook Up (June 25
and 26) and the nonsecular pop sensation
Godspell (July 16 and 17). And after its Lincoln
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farcical suspects and sleuths of Curtains (August
6 through 15). Across the river, Eldridge’s
Countryside Community Theatre delivers its
own pair of musicals with the exclamation-
pointed Oklahoma! (June 18 through 27) and
Annie (July 23 through August 1), a show that
will likely have young audiences exclamation-
pointing their excitement throughout.
The Davenport-based Curtainbox Theatre
Company brings to the area Philip William
McKinley – the director of Broadway’s Hugh
Jackman musical The Boy from Oz – for
Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama
Wit, running August 12 through 29, and stages
its own take on the Tony-winning comedy Art
from June 10 through 27. (As one of the show’s
cast members, I thought about writing “So if
you see just one production this summer, make
it Art!”, but realized that’d just be obnoxious.)
And finally, Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner
Playhouse starts the summer season with the
regional debut of Whodunit ... the Musical

Park season begins with Ballet Quad Cities’
annual Ballet Under the Stars presentations
(June 11 through 13), Rock Island’s Genesius
Guild bookends a pair of easy-to-pronounce
Shakespearean titles – A Midsummer Night’s
Dream (July 2 through 11) and Richard III
(July 17 through 25) – with a pair of harder-to-
pronounce Greek titles in Andromache (June 19
through 27) and Ecclesiazusae (July 31 through
August 8).
Faithful to its name, Moline’s Quad City
Music Guild offers a lavish musical for each of
the summer months, presenting the Damon
Runyon-esque smoothies of Guys & Dolls
(June 11 through 20), the singin’-and-dancin’
44 teens of Grease (July 9 through 18), and the
(May 26 through July 10), brings P.D. Eastman’s
children’s book to life in Go, Dog, Go! (June
10 through 29), stages a December-December
romantic comedy with Squabbles (July 14
through August 28), and gives my friends and
former co-workers – the Circa ’21 Bootleggers
– their own full-length vehicle in 8-Track: The
Sounds of the ’70s (Thursdays, August 5 through
26). Those guys get to sing two acts’ worth of
classics like “Brick House,” “Afternoon Delight,”
and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” I’ve never been so
jealous in my life.
For more information on the area’s summer-
theatre offerings, visit RCReader.com/calendars/
reader-theatre-calendar.
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Bitter Sober -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Boombox -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
Dave Ellis -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303
Brady St. Davenport, IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Cash -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd
St. Sherrard, IL
Live Lunch w/ Dave Maxwell (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410
2nd St Davenport, IA
Stephen Cee -Mojo’s (River Music Experi-
ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
The Pharmacy - Baby Birds Don’t Drink
Milk - Vehicle Blues -The Mill, 120 E
Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring
Jimmie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Mem-
orabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Steepwater Band -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille,
2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA
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FRIday
2010/05/28 (Fri)
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
Andy Jess -Kilkenny ’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commo-
dore Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Burlesque Le’ Moustache Presents
Billy Blowout - The Krank Daddies -
RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Carter Twins - Angela Meyer -The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St Dav-
enport, IA
Caught in the Act -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W
Locust Davenport, IA
Centaur Noir Record Release Show
- White Problems - Absolutely
- Idpyramid - Teenage -Bier Stube
Moline, 417 15th St Moline, IL
Cosmic -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th
St Davenport, IA
Dave Moore, David Zollo & the Body
Electric, and Shame Train: 20th An-
niversary Reunion Show (6:30pm)
-Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
Service -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S
State Ave Hampton, IL
Final Mix -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Five in a Hand - The Treats - Terrapin &
The Wolves - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Gray Wolf Band -Len Brown’s North Shore
Inn, 7th Street and the Rock River
Moline, IL
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody
Rd. N. LeClaire, IA
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Kennypalooza: Shawn Kellerman & The
Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Kol Shira -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa
City, IA
Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) -
Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130
W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Mike Droho & the Compass Rose - Ash St.
John - Decoy -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington
St. Iowa City, IA
Mr. Whoopie -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N.
Brady St. Davenport, IA
Seven @ The Rockin’ Ham – May 29
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92
Rock Island, IL
Phyllis & the Sharks -Martini’s On the Rock,
4619 34th St Rock Island, IL
Puddle of Mudd - Shaman’s Harvest -
Downplay - Three Years Hollow -Capitol
Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
RetroRon (5:30pm) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail,
2606 W Locust Davenport, IA
Survivor -Quad-Cities Waterfront Con-
vention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway
Bettendorf, IA
Tri-Polar XXXpress -Uptown Neighbor-
hood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills
Dr. Bettendorf, IA
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Saturday
2010/05/29 (Sat)
Andy Jess -Kilkenny ’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s,
826 W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Blue Collar Band -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320
N. Brady St. Davenport, IA
Bluegrass @ Beanz w/ “Tennessee” Tony
Cavitt, Dave Maxwell, & Friends -Cool
Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St. Rock
Island, IL
Caught in the Act -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W
Locust Davenport, IA
Community Drum Circle (10:30am) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
DJ Scott Keller Productions & Karaoke
-Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge,
4506 27th St Moline, IL
Every Wakes Dream (5pm) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Dav-
enport, IA
Final Mix -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
www.putnam.org/shrek
House Arrest -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N.
Brady St. Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Caman-
che Ave Clinton, IA
Keep Off The Grass -11th Street Precinct,
2108 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Kennypalooza: Sugar Nipples - Halo Of
Flies - Rule #1 - Drama Major - The
Blow Ups - Mr Whoopie -R ascals
Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St.
Moline, IL
Mad Monks - Fitzgerald -Iowa City Yacht
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Midnight Ultra - Nebula Was -Gabe’s, 330
E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Nitrix -Odean, 80 25th Ave. Clinton, IA
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd
St. Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92
Rock Island, IL
Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th
St. Moline, IL
Seven -Rockin’ Ham, 1334 W 2nd St Dav-
enport, IA
Shame Train - Mike Mangione -The Mill,
120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
Smooth Groove -River House, 1510 River
Dr. Moline, IL
Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival
- Ryan Brunet & The Malfecteurs (noon
& 5pm) - Belton Richard & the Musical
Aces (1 & 6pm) - Feufollet (2 & 7pm)
- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
(3 & 8pm) - Chubby Carrier & the
Bayou Swamp Band (4 & 9pm) -Amana
Colonies Convention Facility & RV Park,
off Hwys 151 & 220 Amana, IA
The Old Man -Vinnie’s Santa Fe Tap, 2601
Avenue L, Fort Madison, IA
Timespan -Cabana’s, 2120 4th Ave, Rock
Island, IL
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1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
uneXpected -Martini’s On the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
sunday
2010/05/30 (Sun) 30
Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W.
Locust St. Davenport, IA
Cheese Pizza -Uptown Neighborhood
Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bet-
tendorf, IA
Chingo Bling - Trey Deuce - J. Sterling
-Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr
Davenport, IA
Cosmic (4pm) -Blueport Junction, 6605 W
River Dr Davenport, IA
Kennypalooza: The Avey Brothers - The
Mercury Brothers - The Steady Rollin
Blues Band - Slim & The Bulletproof
Boys - Pocket Deuces -Rascals Rock
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Mo-
line, IL
Members of Morphine - The Post Mor-
tems - Monadnoc -Gabe’s, 330 E.
Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92
Rock Island, IL
River City Outlaws (6pm) - FNR (8pm)
- Hairball (10pm) -Shenanigan’s, 303
W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch
performance) -The Lodge Hotel, Spruce
Hills & Utica Ridge Bettendorf, IA
Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival -
Ryan Brunet & The Malfecteurs (noon
& 5pm) - Belton Richard & the Musical
Aces (1 & 6pm) - Feufollet (2 & 7pm)
- Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp
(3 & 8pm) - Chubby Carrier & the
Bayou Swamp Band (4 & 9pm) -Amana
Colonies Convention Facility & RV Park,
off Hwys 151 & 220 Amana, IA
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The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Creepin’ Charlies (10am) -Brady Street
Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
Davenport, IA
The RiverCity6 (2pm) -Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
The Travoltas - The Premium $ellouts - The Chris & Wes Show -Rascals Rock Mem-
RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Travis Ledoyt’s “A Tribute to the King”
-Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Cen- 2010/06/02 (Wed)
ter, 1777 Isle Parkway Bettendorf, IA
Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street
Chop House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
monday
2010/05/31 (Mon) 31
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports
Bar, 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Ellis Kell (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E
Burlington Iowa City, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
tuesday
2010/06/01 (Tue) 1 - Open Mic Night (7pm) -Mojo’s (River
J. Elliot -The Old Stardust Sports Bar, 1191
19th Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Jonathan Turner (noon)
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W
2nd St Davenport, IA
Maylane - Gospel Gossip - Dewi Sant -The
Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
Open Mic Night @ M.D. Green’s w/ Jer-
emiah -M.D. Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
Open Mic Night w/ Steve McFate (6:30pm)
-Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St.
Rock Island, IL
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Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen -Bier
Stube Davenport, 2228 E 11th St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ the Pena Brothers -Racer’s
Edge, 936 15th Ave East Moline, IL
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
orabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
wednesday
2 Davenport, IA
Dave Ellis -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
French Quarter - Married in Berdichev -
The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA
Lunchtime on the Plaza (11:30am) -Great
River Plaza, The District of the Rock
Island Rock Island, IL
Mountain Standard Time - Smokin’ Joe
Scarpellino -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St Iowa City, IA
Open Mic Night -The Old Stardust Sports
Bar, 1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
“Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat (noon)
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Dav-
enport, IA
The Craig Bentley Trio -Rascals Rock Mem-
orabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Dave Rempis / Frank Rosaly Duo
-Monk ’s K affee Pub, 373 Bluff St.
Dubuque, IA
thursday
2010/06/03 (Thu) 3 FRIDAY
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303
Brady St. Davenport, IA
JoBu -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Mountain Standard Time @ Iowa City Yacht Club – June 2
Just Chords -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Live Lunch w/ Paige Popejoy (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410
2nd St Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring
Jimmie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Mem-
orabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille,
2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA
2010/06/04 (Fri) 4 State Ave Hampton, IL
1964: The Tribute -Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St. Iowa City, IA
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Keep Off The Grass -River House, 1510 River
Dr. Moline, IL
Kevin Presbrey -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
Rude Punch - Matter of Fact - Firesale
-The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail,
2606 W Locust Davenport, IA
Smooth Groove -Martini’s On the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
The Karry Outz -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
The Nomads -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Tony Hoeppner (noon) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Amanda Miller & the Smoking Sextion
- Shoeless Revolution -Iowa City Yacht Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA St Davenport, IA
B.F. Burt and the Instigators -The Mill, 120 uneXpected -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N.
Brady St. Davenport, IA
E Burlington Iowa City, IA
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commo-
dore Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Saturday
2010/06/05 (Sat) 5 Davenport, IA
Bettendorf Park Band Concert -Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park Bet- Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s,
tendorf, IA 826 W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Chico Fellini - Maylane -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Caught in the Act -Mulligan’s Valley Pub, 310
W 1st Ave Coal Valley, IL
Ave. Rock Island, IL
Cosmic -Mound Street Landing, 1029 Mound
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
St. Davenport, IA
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
Dave Bess - The Ramblers -The Mill, 120 E
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
Burlington Iowa City, IA
Service -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S
First Friday Coffeehouse (5pm) -Beadol-
Daytrotter Presents: Caribou - Datagun
- Centaur Noir -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
ogy Iowa, 220 E Washington St Iowa
City, IA Dennis McMurrin & the Demolition Band
-Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody
City, IA
Rd. N. LeClaire, IA
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
-Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Iowa Metal/Hardcore Festival (4pm) -Gabe’s,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Justin Morrissey -Martini’s On the Rock, 4619
34th St Rock Island, IL
Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Ave Clinton, IA
Kevin Presbrey -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Mr. Whoopie -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Nitrix -Cooter’s Tavern, 403 2nd Ave. Mather-
ville, IL
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Street Davenport, IA
Orangadang! -Stickman’s, 1510 N. Harrison
St, Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
River Prairie Minstrels (6pm) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th
St. Moline, IL
Smooth Groove -Rockin’ Ham, 1334 W 2nd
St Davenport, IA
“Tennessee” Tony Cavitt -Cool Beanz Coffee-
house, 1325 30th St. Rock Island, IL
The Karry Outz -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
Davenport, IA
The Village People - The Afrodisiacs
-Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
Timespan -Cabana’s, 2120 4th Ave, Rock
Island, IL
Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th
St Davenport, IA
ve Music Live Music
uneXpected -Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St
Bettendorf, IA
SUNday
2010/06/06 (Sun)
6 J. Elliot -The Old Stardust Sports Bar, 1191 19th
Benefit for Keigan: The Karry Outz - Tri-Polar
Express - Seven - Russ Reyman - Mr. Bill
& Tim - Tennessee - Quad City Vocal
Students (1pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W
Locust Davenport, IA
Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W. Locust
St. Davenport, IA
Emily Jawoisz -Fireworks, 2139 16th St.
Moline, IL
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch
performance) -The Lodge Hotel, Spruce
Hills & Utica Ridge Bettendorf, IA
Secret Squirrel (2-4pm) -Andover Lake Park,
Andover, IL
The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Manny Lopez Trio (10am) -Brady Street
Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
Davenport, IA
The Old 57’s (4pm) -Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave
East Moline, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street
Chop House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
monday
2010/06/07 (Mon) 7 Dave Ellis -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Dav-
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Kris Allen - Green River Ordinance -Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St. Iowa
City, IA
Live Lunch w/ Ellis Kell (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E Burling-
ton Iowa City, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
tuesday
2010/06/08 (Tue)
8 129 Main St Davenport, IA
Street Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Steve Couch (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night @ M.D. Green’s w/ Jeremiah -
M.D. Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen -Bier
Stube Davenport, 2228 E 11th St Dav-
enport, IA
Open Mic w/ the Pena Brothers -Racer’s Edge,
936 15th Ave East Moline, IL
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
Starlight Revue Concert Series: RiverCity
6 -Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St Rock
Island, IL
The Chris & Wes Show -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Tanks - Mynabirds - Ed Gray -The Mill, 120
E Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Young Republic w/ Maylane -The Red-
stone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
wednesday
2010/06/09 (Wed)
9 Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
enport, IA
Lunchtime on the Plaza (11:30am) -Great
River Plaza, The District of the Rock Island
Rock Island, IL
Open Mic Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar,
1191 19th Street Moline, IL
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
“Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat (noon)
- Open Mic Night (7pm) -Mojo’s (River
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Dav-
enport, IA
The Carter Twins @ The Redstone Room – Nay 28
The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band (7pm)
- Grupo Fantasma (10pm) -The Mill, 120 E
Burlington Iowa City, IA
The Craig Bentley Trio -Rascals Rock Memora-
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
thursday
2010/06/10 (Thu)
10
Alan Sweet -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav-
enport, IA
St. Davenport, IA
Live Lunch w/ Chris Dunn (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Lubriphonic -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
Island, IL
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
Sam Salamone Trio -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
Iowa City, IA
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring Jim-
mie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
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Saturday
2010/06/12 (Sat) 12
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
Service -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 Backwater Bayou Band (12:30am) -RIBCO,
S State Ave Hampton, IL 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Gray Wolf Band -Martini’s On the Rock, Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s, 826
4619 34th St Rock Island, IL W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Caught in the Act -The Rockin’ Ham, 1334 W
Gumbo Ya Ya -The District, Rock Island,
2nd St Davenport, IA
IL
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W.
How Far to Austin -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA
St. Davenport, IA
Gray Wolf Band -Martini’s On the Rock, 4619
John Resch & Jason Carl (noon) -Bet-
34th St Rock Island, IL
tendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Gumbo Ya Ya -The District, Rock Island, IL
Campus Bettendorf, IA How Far to Austin -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St.
Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Davenport, IA
Rd. N. LeClaire, IA Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 Ave Clinton, IA
2nd St Davenport, IA Meet the Press -Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030
Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) Viaduct Rd Savanna, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille,
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), Mr. Whoopie -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust
2504 53rd St. Bettendorf, IA
130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA Davenport, IA
Mr. Whoopie -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W NINE-1-1 -Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N. Brady
FRIday
2010/06/11 (Fri)
11 Locust Davenport, IA
Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jum-
St. Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Davenport, IA
er’s Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy
92 Rock Island, IL
Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd
Backwater Bayou Band (12:30am) -RIBCO, Street Davenport, IA
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail,
1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL Pappa-Razzi -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
2606 W Locust Davenport, IA
Bambu & The Awful Purdies (6:30pm)
-Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown Iowa City
Samuel Locke Warde & the Boo Hoo’s
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock
Island, IL
Iowa City, IA
Barlowe & James (6:30pm) -G’s Riverfront Cafe,
Record Release Party - Datagun - The
Teddy Boys -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Quad City Brass Qunitet & Hot Club of Dav-
enport -Schuetzen Park Historic Site, 700
Linn St Iowa City, IA Waverly Rd Davenport, IA
102 S Main St Port Byron, IL
Sleepin’ on the Couch -Rascals Rock Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Mo- St. Moline, IL
Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
line, IL Smooth Groove -Jumer’s Casino & Hotel,
CASI New Horizons Band -Bill Bowe Memorial I-280 & I-92 Rock Island, IL
Smooth Groove -Jumer’s Casino & Ho-
Bandshell, Middle Park Bettendorf, IA Songwriters in the Round (3pm) -River
tel, I-280 & I-92 Rock Island, IL
David Zollo & the Body Electric -The Mill, 120 Music Experience, 129 Main St Dav-
The Old 57’s -Rhythm City Casino, 101 W.
E Burlington Iowa City, IA enport, IA
River Dr. Davenport, IA
Diamond Rio -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, These United States - Shame Train - Breathe
Timespan -Len Brown’s North Shore Inn,
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA Owl Breathe -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
700 N. Shore Drive, Moline, IL
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Iowa City, IA
Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA Timespan -Cabana’s, 2120 4th Ave, Rock
Island, IL
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