River Cities Reader Issue #759 - August 19, 2010
River Cities Reader Issue #759 - August 19, 2010
River Cities Reader Issue #759 - August 19, 2010
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Creedence Clearwater now endured for more than Publishing since 1993
Revival bassist Stu Cook, four decades: “They’re good The River Cities’ Reader is an independent newspaper
began simply enough. songs,” he says with a laugh. published every other Thursday, and available free
“Back in the mid-’90s, I “Honestly, you have to throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding areas.
relocated from southern California start with the song,” Cook
up to Lake Tahoe in northern continues, “the way you start © 2010 River Cities’ Reader
Nevada, and Doug [Clifford, with a screenplay, or start
Creedence’s former percussionist] with any good idea. And DEADLINES
had been living there with his these songs were well-crafted, • To purchase a display ad,
family for 15, 20 years. We hadn’t and the recordings were (sales@rcreader.com): 5 p.m. Wednesday
lived in the same area for decades, honest, direct, accessible. You • To purchase a classified ad,
and we started hanging out every know, that’s why the music (classifieds@rcreader.com): 10 a.m. Monday
day, and playing music, and just has survived all the different
talking about how much fun changes of taste, and fads, and
it was, and how it felt to play directions. It’s sort of in a class PUBLISHER
together again. by itself.” Todd McGreevy
“So we were bound to get Creedence Clearwater
into trouble,” says Cook with a Revisited made its first public EDITOR
laugh. “And goodness, look what you some work.’ And we took the challenge.” appearance in Richland, Kathleen McCarthy
happened.” Their first phone call was to CCR’s original Washington, in 1995, at a concert arranged
Indeed. Twenty-plus years after the break- lead guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter, by a friend of guitarist and harmonica player EDITORIAL
up of the band commonly known as CCR John Fogerty. (CCR’s fourth original member, Tristao. “It went great,” says Cook. “A great Managing Editor: Jeff Ignatius • jeff@rcreader.com
John’s brother Tom Fogerty, passed away in Arts Editor, Calendar Editor: Mike Schulz • mike@rcreader.com
– the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers responsible response. But honestly, the idea was just to go
for such indelible hits as “Bad Moon Rising,” 1990.) “We did ask John if he wanted to join out and have some fun. We just wanted to play Contributing Writers: Amy Alkon, Rob Brezsny, Lynn Campbell,
“Down on the Corner,” “Travelin’ Band,” us,” says Cook, “and he declined. Which was the music.” Luke Hamilton, Rich Miller, Thom White
and “Lookin’ Out My Back Door” – Cook fine. I mean, we were just guys lookin’ to have And as that one concert turned into many,
and Clifford joined forces in 1994 to form some fun, you know? To this day, that’s why many more – with Tal Morris replacing ADVERTISING
Creedence Clearwater Revisited, a group we do it.” (Fogerty, however, may have seen Easton on lead guitar in 2004 – Cook says Account Executive:
things differently; in 1996, he was granted Chris Walljasper • chris@rcreader.com
dedicated to performing songs from the that he’s developed a better of sense of, and
an injunction to have Creedence Clearwater Advertising Coordinator: Nathan Klaus
original CCR catalog. deeper appreciation for, Creedence Clearwater
And 16 years after that, the members Revisited’s band name changed, which the Revival’s place in music history. Advertising rates, publishing schedule, demographics,
of Creedence Clearwater Revisited find Ninth Court of Appeals lifted in 1997.) “Once you record it, it’s up to the fans. It’s and more are available at
themselves, as they have for years, headlining Cook says that he and Clifford had no their music then. So we’re thrilled to be able to QCAdvertising.com
tours and music festivals in North and South trouble finding additional bandmates in Steve play concerts for people who still have a love
America, Europe, and Asia – including this Gunner, John Tristao, and Elliot Easton. and interest in the music. Our [band] name PRODUCTION
year’s River Root Live in Davenport’s LeClaire “Gunner was recommended by a friend of is totally appropriate, I think, because we’re Art Director, Production Manager: Shawn Eldridge •
Park. (The band plays the Main Stage at 9 p.m. mine. Tristao was recommended by a friend. revisiting our legacy with our fans. And now shawn@rcreader.com
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All these guys were recommended. We didn’t Graphic Artist - Nathan Klaus
on Saturday, August 21.) Not bad for a couple we have three generations of them. We see Production/Design Interns - Nathan Kuhn , Julie McDermott
of musicians who hoped merely to perform have to do auditioning. I mean, we auditioned, the original fans, folks my age,” says the 65-
CCR hits at a few private parties. but we didn’t have to advertise and beat the year-old musician, “we see their kids, and we ADMINISTRATION
“We thought if we could find some guys to bush. I would just call friends and say, ‘Here’s see their kids, all together and all enjoying the Business Manager: Kathleen McCarthy
play with,” says Cook of his and Clifford’s initial what we’re trying to do, and Doug and I need music.” Office Administrator, Classifieds Manager, Circulation Manager:
plan to reunite professionally, “we could get winners. If you can think of anybody that’ll Creedence Clearwater Revisited’s Rick Martin • rick@rcreader.com
really get the job done ... .’” Distribution: William Cook, Cheri DeLay, Greg FitzPatrick, Tyler
away with being able to play a couple times a demographic-defying audience base, continues Gibson, Daniel Levsen, J.K. Martin, Jay Strickland
month. But it wasn’t gonna work out that way. From the start, Cook and Clifford decided Cook, “definitely adds to the amazement. To
In 1996 we played over 100 concerts. And none that Creedence Clearwater Revisited wouldn’t our amazement at how Creedence music has
of them at private parties.” devote its time and energies to original impacted people. I mean, you never really
It was in early 1995 that Cook and Clifford, compositions. “By the time we got the band know, even after talking to people, what it
after jamming together for several months, together, and we saw how well we played as a really means to them. But when we see so
realized that their musings about a CCR team, we thought, ‘Well, yeah, we can do just many young faces in the audience, it’s inspiring.
revival might turn into a reality. “We wound about anything we want,’” says Cook. “But To be able to know we’re not just appealing to
up talking to a fellow who was a prominent doing songs of the original quartet was always a narrow age group who are reminiscing. We’re
music-business professional,” says Cook during the premise, and we felt that to add to the playing to kids who can listen to whatever they
our recent phone interview, “and he said, ‘Why catalog would be to dilute it.” And Cook has a
don’t you guys put a band together? I’ll find simple, three-word answer for why Creedence Continued On Page 27
Reception for “Push Ups”, featuring the works on paper participating artists include D. Y. Begay, Navajo weaver; Modernism” presented by Dr. Ellen G. Landau, and Michael
of Chicago artist B. Ingrid Olson; for information, contact Robert Tenorio, Santo Domingo potter; Kathleen Wall, Jemez Zakian’s presentation “Mercedes Matter and the Modernist
Project Exhibit, featuring 15 contemporary photographs ac-
by Jeff Ignatius companied by texts from African American spirituals, by Ann
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Doing It Again
portraits of such civil rights leaders as Rosa Parks, Malcolm
X, Stokely Carmichael, Abraham Lincoln, and more; for infor-
22. mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Reception: Hatch Show Prints, works from the working Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorfli-
letterpress print shop, tourist attraction, museum, and histor- brary.com, thru Tue Aug 31.
Nick Curran & the Lowlifes, August 30 at RIBCO ical archive in Nashville; for information, call 563-333-6444,
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Dav-
Lorene Evans Watts Exhibit, artworks by the late library
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board president, teacher, artist, and children’s advocate; for
enport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/catich/, 5pm Fri Oct 22. information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
ick Curran’s and put on a 110- Bucktown’s Final Friday, featuring the Dark Art Party; for - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockis-
information, call 309-737-2066, Bucktown Center for the Arts,
Reform percent show every 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com,
landlibrary.org, thru Tue Aug 31.
The Green Show, noon-5pm, Wed. - Sat.; for information,
School Girl night. That was 5pm Fri Oct 29. call 309-558-1926, 7ly Design Studio, 2044 3rd Ave. - Unit A,
Art Bites: “China: Insights - New Documentary Pho- Rock Island, IL, http://www.7ly-art.com, thru Tue Aug 31.
starts with Etta good for me to tography from the People’s Republic”, with the museum’s Single-channel 1: Elements of Displacement - Jason
James’ “Tough learn right out of executive director, Terry Pitts; free; for information, call 319-
366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Lazarus, videos by world-renowned American artist who
approaches the subject of displacement from geographic,
Lover,” in which the the box.” Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 12:15pm Wed Nov 3. cultural, and linguistic points of view; free with museum ad-
Grant Wood: A Life, with R. Tripp Evans, PhD, who will
Austin, Texas-based His discuss some of the sources for Wood’s powerful imagery,
mission; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art
Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.des-
singer, songwriter, Thunderbirds including a number of examples from the Figge’s collec- moinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Sep 5.
tion, and examine Wood’s public image as an uncomplicated
and guitarist breaks years, though, “farmer-painter,” a persona that has often obscured the far
Together Again: Grant Wood & John Vincent Bloom,
dozens of pieces by Iowa artists Wood and his protege; for
out his best Little helped him expand more interesting dimensions of Wood’s life; Evans will au- information, call 563-872-3388 or e-mail offthewallartgal-
tograph copies of his book following the lecture; free with
Richard impression his songwriting museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804,
lery@gmail.com, The Great River Gallery, 116 N. Riverview,
Bellevue, IA, thru Wed Sep 15.
while staying true to beyond blues Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www. From Monet to Picasso: The Riley Collection, European
figgeartmuseum.org, 7pm Thu Nov 4.
James’ performance, and rockabilly. Reception: Rev. Edward Catich, art exhibition; for infor-
masterworks gathered by local collectors Tom and Nan Riley;
featuring significant but little-known works by Monet, Renoir,
from the opening “I look at songs mation, call 563-333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Degas, Pissaro, Chagall, Cassatt, Dufy, Matisse, Leger, Mondri-
Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport,
growl forward. The differently than I IA, http://web.sau.edu/galvin/morrissey.html, 1:30pm Sun
an, Miro, Dali, Braque, and Picasso; for information, call 319-
366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
album ends with did then,” Curran Nov 14. Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Sun Sep 19.
The Queen of Sins and ‘La mort qui danse’: Late 19th
AC/DC’s “Rocker.” said, comparing Century Femme Fatale Imagery, with Terri Switzer, PhD; this
Greg Steele, oil paintings by Morrison, Illinois artist; Wed-
Sun 1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300, River Arts
In between are 12 Reform School talk will explore the late 19th-century femme fatale imagery Center, 229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru Sun Sep 19.
that resulted from the era’s mindset, extending through the Iowa Artists 2010, group show organized by the curato-
Curran originals that Girl to Player!. deadly embrace and bewitching beauty of vampiric man- rial staff; free with museum admission; for information, call
make the compelling He said he’s more eating females, syphilis-ridden prostitutes, and the many
Salomes and Judiths carrying severed male heads; free with
515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des
Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun
case that the essence interested now museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Fig- Sep 19.
ge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
of rock and roll in a good hook, figgeartmuseum.org, 7pm Thu Nov 18.
Quad City-Based Art Instructor Exhibit, in the Art Salon
@ The Museum Store; watercolors by curator Don Heggen,
didn’t change much and progressions Bucktown’s Final Friday, featuring the Festivus for the and works from numerous other area art educators; for in-
Rest of Us; for information, call 309-737-2066, Bucktown
from 1956 (when outside those Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
formation, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sat
“Tough Lover” was standard in the bucktownarts.com, 5pm Fri Nov 26. Sep 25.
released) to 1975 blues, “to keep my In the Garden with Eric Carle, display inspired by local
Exhibits & Shows woodcarver Thom Gleich’s donation of a five foot caterpil-
(“Rocker”) to 2010 (Reform School Girl). interest and the audience’s.” The Sky’s The Limit: Marvin Cone’s Clouds, 30 works lar and large wooden ladybug to the park last fall, featuring
Curran, who will perform with his band That branching out is most evident on from the 1910s to the 1940s traces the many ways and styles four of Gleich’s carvings; local storyteller Jessica Sheridan will
Cone used to capture the ethereal and transitory qualities of read the Eric Carle books aloud for the preschool summer
the Lowlifes at RIBCO on August 30, the newest album’s title track, which plays clouds, as well as their majesty and power; for information, programming on Wednesdays at 10am; open to the public
brings punk ferocity and grit to decidedly by girl-group rules but reverses the gender call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Sun Aug
10am-4pm Tuesday through Sunday; $1 for anyone over 16
years old; Tuesdays free; for information, call 563-326-7818
old-school rock, rockabilly, and blues. roles; Curran said he was aiming for a 22. or 563-323-3298, Vander Veer Conservatory, 215 W. Central
Helen Boyd & Jacki Olson, works including ecaustics and
His music is undoubtedly retro, but his Ronettes/Phil Spector sound. There’s also monoprints; held during the Bucktown Bash 5th Anniversary
Park, Davenport, IA, thru Sun Sep 26.
Cathmar Prange: New Oil Paintings, still-life oil paint-
treatment of classic styles is so earnest, the slowed-down blues of “Dream Girl,” party; for information, call 563-370-4219 or 309-721-7649, ings; for information, e-mail rjtextiles@gmail.com or call 319-
boyd & olson fine art - Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 339-0410, Textiles, 109 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, thru Thu
dirty, and fiery that it’s impossible to fault distinguished by a haunted howl. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bucktownarts.com, thru Sep 30.
him. But for the most part, Reform School Girl Wed Aug 25. Inspired by Color, acrylic paintings by Julie Fitzpatrick;
Cole Butler, multi-media works; for information, call 309- for information, call 319-341-4562, Bella Joli, 125 S Dubuque
Reform School Girl was released in rocks hard through its authentically dusty 737-8910 or 309-786-2430, MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave St, Iowa City, IA, thru Thu Sep 30.
February, as the 33-year-old Curran was sound, with Curran’s vocals sometimes & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galler- Diane Bruce - Kathleen Tandy, pastels by Bruce, mixed
ies/gallerywest.htm, thru Sat Aug 28. media by Tandy; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-
undergoing radiation therapy for tongue blown out. It’s often hard to believe that Robert & Linda Scarth, photography; for information, 786-2430, MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr.,
cancer. He’s now cancer-free, and he played the album wasn’t recorded five decades call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430, MidCoast at the River- Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/iwireless.htm,
Center, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast. thru Sat Oct 2.
his first post-treatment show in late May ago, yet Curran’s fervid voice provides the org/galleries/rivercenter.htm, thru Sat Aug 28. Mark Mess - Jamie Atkinson, photography by Mess,
in Spain. In an interview last week, Curran immediacy that makes it current. Steve Banks - Terry Rathje, mixed media; for informa- drawings by Atkinson; for information, call 309-737-8910 or
tion, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430, Midcoast at Buck- 309-786-2430, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River
said he didn’t worry about how things It took some time after his cancer town Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts, Davenport, IA, Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/centersta-
would turn out.“Since the beginning, I kind treatments for Curran’s voice to get http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/bucktown.htm, thru Sat tion.htm, thru Sat Oct 2.
Aug 28. Mindy Diaz - Ken Urban, jewelry by Diaz, photography
of took it [cancer] as a boot in the ass to stretched out, as he couldn’t talk because Andrew Casto - Julia Kottal, ceramic sculptures by Casto, by Urban; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-
get things together, kind of like a wake-up of the pain of therapy. “At first it was a little abstract paintings by Kottal; for information, call 309-793-
1213, ext. 109 or e-mail dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com, Quad
2430, MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome
Center, I-80 and US Highway 67, LeClaire, IA, http://www.mid-
call instead of something bad happening. tough to hit certain notes, because I hadn’t City Arts at the Airport, Quad City International Airport, Air- coast.org/galleries/leclaire.htm, thru Sat Oct 2.
port Rd, Moline, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, thru Sun
... I always kind of knew I was going to get used it in six months ... ,” he said. Aug 29.
Push Ups, featuring the works on paper of Chicago art-
ist B. Ingrid Olson; for information, contact Joseph Lappie
through it fine.” But he never doubted that he’d be back.
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Danny Lyon: Selections from the Bikeriders, black and at pepticrobot@pepticrobotpress.com, The Bakery Gallery,
white images epitomizing the counterculture spirit of the 1330 East 12th St., Davenport, IA, http://www.thebakerygal-
Confidence appears to have long been He said that at his first show – at the 1960’s; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art lery.blogspot.com, thru Sat Oct 2.
Curran’s strong suit, and he’s balanced his Screamin Festival, playing at 2:30 a.m. in Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.des- Kill Them Before They Multiply, print exhibition; for in-
moinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Aug 29. formation, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700
time as a bandleader with sideman gigs in front of 3,000 people – his primary emotion Scale: Ceramic Forms and Photographic Landscapes, Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.
a variety of genres. He began his touring was relief that the wait was over: “Okay. ceramic and photographic media by Gerry Eskin, with all the org, thru Sun Oct 3.
pieces sharing an artistic theme of monumental scale; for in- Celebrity Doodles, a showcase of doodles that will be
career at age 19 with Ronnie Dawson, and Good. Finally. I can do it again.” formation, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd available for purchase at the Foundation’s Doodle Day event
followed that up by touring with another St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun on October 14; for information, call 563-344-4175, Betten-
Aug 29. dorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
rockabilly artist, Kim Lenz. He won the Nick Curran & the Lowlifes will perform on Are You a Voyeur?, featuring a demonstration of metal- http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, thru Thu Oct 14.
W.C. Handy Blues Award for “best new Monday, August 30, at RIBCO (1815 Second smithing & jewelry fabrication techniques; for information, Global Currents: The John Deere Art Collection, an
call 319-351-1700 or e-mail mark@mcginsberg.com, M.C. exhibition of key pieces from artworks loaned from Deere &
artist debut” in 2004 (for Doctor Velvet), Avenue in Rock Island). The show starts at 8 Ginsberg Objects of Art, 110 East Washington, Iowa City, IA, Company’s corporate art collection, including oil paintings,
and after that year’s Player!, he joined the p.m., and the bill also includes the One Night thru Tue Aug 31. works on paper, photography, textiles, and sculpture; for in-
Circle of Friends Quilt Group Exhibit, nine local quilters formation, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
Fabulous Thunderbirds and toured with Standards. Tickets for the general public are present a variety of traditional to contemporary quilts; for in- St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, thru Sun
blues drummer Doyle Bramhall. He also $10 (available at the door or from RIBCO. formation, call 319-337-8615 or e-mail kesummerwill@msn.
com, MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City, 102 S. Clinton St., Iowa
Oct 24.
City of Literature: Literary Life in Iowa City, books,
formed the punk group Degüello with com); tickets for Mississippi Valley Blues City, IA, thru Tue Aug 31. manuscripts, letters, photographs and other items featur-
Grant Wood Summer Showcase in Iowa, featuring rare
bassist Ronnie James Weber. Society members are $8. Grant paintings and lithographs, unseen since their original
ing the writers from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Interna-
tional Writing Program, and many other writing programs
Curran said he learned the most from creation, including “Churning”, “Fertility,” and “In the Spring”; connected with the UI; with some 100 authors represented,
for information, call 563.872.3388 or e-mail offthewallartgal- including Kurt Vonnegut, Jane Smiley, Flannery O’Connor,
Dawson, in part because that was his first For more information on Curran, visit lery@gmail.com, The Great River Gallery, 116 N. Riverview, Orhan Pamuk, and Rita Dove; for information, call 319-335-
experience as a touring musician: “Ronnie MySpace.com/curranrock. Bellevue, IA, thru Tue Aug 31. 5960, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.
Journey: A Meditation on Slavery and Civil Rights uiowa.edu/2010/july/070710literary-life-exhibit.html, thru
wanted to go out there no matter what
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786-2430, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center Dancing Towards Death, exhibit examines the origins of 786-2430, MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr.,
for the Arts, Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast.org/galler- the Dance of Death and its subsequent permutations, includ- Moline, IL, http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/iwireless.htm,
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ies/bucktown.htm, Wed Sep 1 thru Sun Oct 31. ing examples from artists as diverse as Hans Holbein, Albrecht Fri Oct 1 thru Tue Nov 30.
Shelby Kube, pastels; for information, call 309-786-2430, Durer, Rembrandt, Max Klinger, Kathe Kollwitz, Georg Grosz, Pamela Ohnemus - Chuck Vitello, acrylics by Ohnemus,
MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, James Ensor and Sue Coe; for information, call 563-326-7804, photography by Vitello; for information, call 309-786-2430,
http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/rivercenter.htm, Wed Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www. MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL,
Sun Oct 31. Sep 1 thru Sun Oct 31. figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Sep 18 thru Sun Jan 9. http://www.midcoast.org/galleries/centerstation.htm, Fri
The Grant Wood Window: Drawings for the Veterans Goya’s “Disasters of War”, thru Dec. 12; exhibit of 47 Living Proof, art exhibit featuring works created by breast Oct 1 thru Tue Nov 30.
Memorial Stained Glass Window Commission, the com- prints constituting what many have called “the earliest form cancer survivors; for information, e-mail livingproofexhibit@ Hunt Harris, in the Art Salon @ The Museum Store; digital
plete set of original drawings used for the fabrication of the of war reporting”; for information, call 319-366-7503, Ce- gmail.com, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Dav- photography for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art
restored historic window designed by Grant Wood for the dar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, enport, IA, http://livingproofexhibit.squarespace.com/, Fri Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart-
Veterans Memorial Building on May’s Island; for information, http://www.crma.org, Sat Sep 4 thru Tue Nov 30. Sep 24 thru Fri Nov 26. museum.org, Sun Oct 3 thru Sun Nov 28.
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Mercedes Matter: A Retrospective Exhibition, exhibi- Linda Kelty, Alumni Show, art exhibition; for informa- Bad Dreams, exhibit presents the imagery of nightmares,
Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Sun Nov tion of works by artist who studied with the prominent art tion, call 563-333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts from literal depictions of our worst fears to surrealistic visions
14. teacher and Abstract Expressionist master Hans Hofmann; Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, that inexplicably conjure up anxiety and unease; works range
Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection, on Saturdays for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W IA, http://web.sau.edu/catich, Sat Sep 25 thru Sat Oct 16. from 16th-century engraving to contemporary photography;
& Tuesdays; nostalgic black-and-white photographs; vibrant 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, Sat Libraries and the First Amendment Exhibit from the free with museum admission; for information, call 515-277-
color photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities’ riverfront Sep 4 thru Sun Jan 2. McCormick Freedom Center, for information, call 309-524- 4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines,
parks and other areas of interest; for information, call 563- Single-channel 1: Elements of Displacement - Ragnar 2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http:// IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, Fri Oct 8 thru Tue
499-6570, Freight House, 421 W River Dr, Davenport, IA, thru Kjartansson, videos by world-renowned Icelandic artist who www.molinelibrary.com, Mon Sep 27 thru Sat Oct 30. Nov 30.
Tue Dec 28. approaches the subject of displacement from geographic, Karen Blomme, for information, call 309-786-2430, Mid- Blockism, featuring the Screen Prints of Texas-based art-
A Legacy for Iowa: Pollock’s Mural and Modern Mas- cultural, and linguistic points of view; free with museum ad- Coast Fine Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, ist Jonathan Stewart, The Bakery Gallery, 1330 East 12th St.,
terworks, Works from the University of Iowa Museum of mission; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art I-80 and US Highway 67, LeClaire, IA, http://www.midcoast. Davenport, IA, http://www.thebakerygallery.blogspot.com,
Art; for more information visit UIowa.edu/uima, Figge Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.des- org/galleries/leclaire.htm, Fri Oct 1 thru Tue Nov 30. Fri Oct 8 thru Tue Nov 30.
Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.uiowa. moinesartcenter.org, Fri Sep 10 thru Sun Oct 24. Kim McCool, oil on porcelain; for information, call 309-
edu/uima, thru Fri Dec 31.
Amana Colonies: The Move to City Life, new exhibit in
partnership with the Amana Heritage Society; artifacts and
FREE Consultations
it of paintings and drawings of scenes along the byway; for
information, call 563-652-9925, Maquoketa Art Experience
Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.
maquoketa-art.org, Mon Aug 23 thru Sun Sep 19.
Chicago Street Photography, exhibit of Edward Sturr
photographs from the 1960’s; noon-5pm, Tue-Fri; for in-
formation, call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose For All Laser Services! 99$
University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
edu/catich, Tue Aug 24 thru Fri Oct 8.
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Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection,
S O D E R S T R O M S K I N I N S T I T U T E . C O M
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 me-
10 dia by Bell, acrylics by Van Hyfte; for information, call 309-
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a series of important studio ceramics from the 1970s and’80s;
for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of
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Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org,
Sat Nov 27 thru Fri Dec 31.
Senior Honors Exhibition, featuring the work of SAU
China: Insights. New Documentary Photography from students graduating with degrees in fine arts, graphic de-
the People’s Republic, seven photographers presents works sign, and book arts; noon-5pm, Tue-Fri; for information, call
with themes including rural Catholicism, the population shift 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101
from country to city, and the emergence of a thriving pop/ Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/catich, Tue
club scene as an index of internationalization; for informa- Nov 30 thru Fri Dec 17.
tion, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Oct 9 Classes
thru Fri Dec 31. Open Studio, Thursdays at 4pm & Sundays at noon; par-
Hatch Show Prints, works from the working letterpress ticipants are welcome to bring their own materials, projects,
print shop, tourist attrac- and ideas; trained staff is available
tion, museum, and historical to help with design and technical
archive in Nashville; noon- assistance; the torch studio is avail-
5pm, Tue-Fri; for information, able to those with experience; for
call 563-333-6444, Catich information, call 319-338-1566,
Gallery - St. Ambrose Uni- Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washing-
versity, 2101 Gaines St., Dav- ton St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
enport, IA, http://web.sau. dawnsbeads.com, thru Thu Dec
edu/catich, Tue Oct 12 thru 30.
Fri Nov 19. Creation Studio: Wirework-
Bill Miller, art exhibition; ing, Fran from Your Design, Ltd.,
for information, call 563- teaches you how to create beauti-
333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, ful jewelry using just wire; free; for
Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. information, call 563-344-4191,
Ambrose University, 2101 Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Gaines St., Davenport, IA, Learning Campus, Bettendorf,
http://web.sau.edu/catich, Taj Mahal & the Trio IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
Fri Oct 22 thru Tue Nov 9. com, 6:30pm Thu Aug 19.
3rd Annual College Invi-
tational, student work from
Music MAE Summer Landscape
Workshop: Ellen Wagener,
Augustana College, Black Hancher Auditorium Presentations Cloudscapes in Pastel, geared to
Hawk College, Knox College, both beginning artists and “sea-
Monmouth College, St. Am- September through November soned masters,” the workshop will
brose University, Scott Com- cover working processes includ-
O
munity College, and Western ing photography, sketching, idea-
Illinois University; for infor- n October 14, Iowa City’ s Englert Theatre generation, compositions, and
mation, call 563-326-7804, will host a performance by the high- color palettes; special emphasis
Figge Art Museum, 225 W will be given to pastel technique
2nd St, Davenport, IA, http:// energy Philippine folk dancers of the Bayanihan in the creation of cloudscapes;
www.figgeartmuseum.org, Philippine National Dance Company, a $295; for information and to regis-
Sat Oct 23 thru Sun Jan 9. ter, call 563-652-9925, Maquoketa
Single-channel 1: Ele-
presentation in Hancher Auditorium’ s 2010-11 Art Experience Studio & Gallery,
ments of Displacement guest-artist series. For those who don’t know, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA,
- Anri Sala, videos by world- “Bayanihan” is a Filipino term referring to “a spirit http://www.maquoketa-art.org/
renowned Albanian artist index.html, Fri Aug 20 thru Sun
who approaches the subject of communal unity or effort to achieve a particular Aug 22.
of displacement from geo- objective,” and it’s clear that several of Hancher’s Beyond Basic Drawing, on
graphic, cultural, and linguis- Thursdays; with Gloria Burlin-
tic points of view; free with neighbors are also downright Bayanihan-ian game; projects will involve imag-
museum admission; for in- this fall, based on how many of them will be ery drawn from personal objects
formation, call 515-277-4405, and photographs using new tech-
Des Moines Art Center, 4700 hosting events for the Iowa City venue, still niques and drawing materials,
Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, under reconstruction following 2008 flooding. including aquarelle graphite and
http://www.desmoinesart- color pencils; $60-$65; for infor-
center.org, Fri Oct 29 thru
Four locales, in fact, will present showcases by mation and to register, call 563-
Sun Dec 12. the gifted hoofers of Ballet West II, when the 326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
Group Show, for infor- touring show makes Iowa stops at Fairfield’s W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
mation, call 309-786-2430, www.figgeartmuseum.org, 6pm
MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Central Park Square on September 17, Iowa City’s Thu Sep 9 thru Thu Sep 30.
Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, Hancher Green on September 18, Kalona’s Sliloh Faux Stained Glass Windows
IL, http://www.midcoast.org/ Workshop, learn how to turn an
galleries/gallerywest.htm, Amphitheater on September 19, and Muscatine’ s old window into a personalized
Mon Nov 1 thru Fri Dec 31. Riverfront Park on September 22. The Englert piece of art; $40/window; for in-
Judy Gray, pastels; for in- formation, call 563-391-4949 or e-
formation, call 309-786-2430,
follows its Philippine dance performance with mail diane@restoreqc.org, Habitat
MidCoast at the RiverCenter, the hot jazz of the Kenny Barron Trio and guest ReStore, 3629 Mississippi Avenue,
136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, David Sánchez on November 13, while Iowa City’s Davenport, IA, http://www.re-
http://www.midcoast.org/ storeqc.org, Sat Sep 11.
galleries/rivercenter.htm, neighboring West High School offers “certified Figure Drawing, facilitated
Mon Nov 1 thru Fri Dec 31. lunatic and master of the impossible” Tomáš sessions on Tuesdays; students
Shopping Festivus, will draw from an unclothed mod-
works in a variety of media Kubínek on November 5, conducting Orchestra el in a professional setting; $20/3-
for display and purchase; for Iowa in the debuting Professor Kubínek Meets the session punch card/high school &
information, call 309-786- college students; $30/3-session
2430, Midcoast at Bucktown Symphony. The city’s St. Mary’ s Catholic Church punch card/adult; $12/single
Gallery, Bucktown Center celebrates no less than eight seasons (well, four of session; for information, call 563-
for the Arts, Davenport, IA, 326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
http://www.midcoast.org/
’
e m twice over) in October 19’ s Venice Baroque W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://
g a l l e r i e s / b u c k tow n . ht m , Orchestra presentations of Vivaldi’ s The Four www.figgeartmuseum.org, 6pm
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Mon Nov 1 thru Fri Dec 31. Seasons and composer Philip Glass’ The American Tue Sep 21 thru Tue Nov 16.
Rev. Edward Catich, art Creation Studio: Altered
exhibition; for information, Four Seasons. Riverside, Iowa, will showcase Books, Cheryl Lennox shows you
call 563-333-6254, Morrissey soulful blues and roots music when the Riverside how to make art out of the book
Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Cen- itself, with techniques, tips, and
ter - St. Ambrose University, Casino & Golf Resort hosts an evening with the inspiration for altering books into
2101 Gaines St., Davenport, legendary Taj Mahal & the Trio on September 24. works of art; free; for information,
IA, http://web.sau.edu/cat- call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf
ich, Sun Nov 14 thru Sat And kicking off Hancher’s guest-artist schedule Public Library, 2950 Learning
Jan 15. will be a welcome-back-to-school dance party at Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
Liberal Arts through the w w w. b e t te n d o r f l i b ra r y. co m ,
AGES: A Sesquicentennial
the University of Iowa, when the school’ s Iowa 6:30pm Thu Sep 23.
Celebration, an introduction Memorial Union, on September 9, delivers the Digital Photography Work-
to western visual art history smokin’ New Orleans jazz of Papa Grows Funk. shop, with Cindy Bergthold; learn
and its multicultural links, how to frame your shots, control
examining both written and Given autumn’s outstanding offerings, it looks like your angles, and get the most
visual primary documents Hancher does, too. For more information on its out of every click of the button;
across the history of civiliza- weather permitting, the workshop
tion, including many works 2010-11 season, visit http://www.Hancher.UIowa. will travel outside the museum
of art from the college col- edu. – Mike Schulz taking real-time pictures which
lection; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm; will be the subjects of an inter-
closed during winter break active critique back in the Figge
Dec. 17 – Jan. 10; for information, call 309-794-7231, Augus- auditorium; $30-$35; for information and to register, call 563-
tana College Art Museum, Centennial Hall Building, Rock 326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, Tue Nov 16 thru Sat http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 1pm Sat Sep 25.
Feb 12. Watercolor Workshop – Intermediate to Advaced, with
Earth Transformed: Ceramics from the Collection, fea- Don Heggen; $60-$65; for information and to register, call
12 turing photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret’s donations os 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport,
IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 9:30am Sat Oct 2. Golden Tones, with an ice cream social; $2-$3; for in- damona with Carnage, Mary McAdams, a singer-songwriter tickets and information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts
Acrylic Painting – Beginner to Intermediate, Tuesdays formation, call 563-386-7477, ext. 0, CASI (Center for Active round-robin with Rae, Emily Louise and Jenny Kohls, and Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
BROADWAY
PRESENTS
I
t is with great apprehension that I write actress would surely crack. Johnson, though,
this review of the Curtainbox Theatre does not, attacking the deep emotion of her
Company’s production of Wit, fearing I character with abandon, and projecting a
will not do it justice. The script’s themes are clearly condescending air as she pontificates
so distressing about Donne’s
and touching, poetry. Her
the show’s guttural
direction so screams of pain,
meticulously however, are
wrought, and what chilled OCT. 9, 2010 NOV. 21, 2010
the lead actress’ me to the bone,
portrayal so driving home
rivetingly the anguish that
intense that I is cancer and its
don’t have the treatment. And
words to convey somewhere in
the depth to the midst of all
which Friday’s this, Johnson
production manages
pierced the Jessica Sheridan and Corinne Johnson to exude Farewell
Performance!
theatre space... the defiant,
and my heart. I left humbled, and will likely FEB. 1, 2011 FEB. 25, 2011 MAR. 18, 2011
triumphant self-assurance I’ve noted in
re-evaluate my priorities in life for days to many cancer patients, but increasingly Subscribing Is Easy! • Call 563-326-8522
come, certain that the production will result shades it with a growing human need for visit the adler theatre box office or www.adlertheatre.com
in a permanent change in my perspectives. companionship, for love.
That’s how profoundly moving Wit is. Eddie Staver III and Jessica Sheridan OR FOLLOW US ON
Playwright Margaret Edson’s work personify Vivian’s thinker/feeler duality as
concerns Vivian Bearing (Corinne Johnson), the cold, clinical researcher, Dr. Jason Posner, a
series
a professor of 17th Century poetry with a and the warmhearted nurse, Susie. Staver
particular fondness for John Donne’s Holy maintains a systematic emotional disconnect
Sonnets. It begins with her diagnosis of stage with Johnson’s character, offering just enough
IV metastatic ovarian cancer and follows vocal pauses to hint at a heart that could
Vivian’s story to its inevitable end – which connect with his patient, and allowing us the
I don’t mind telling you here, since Vivian, hope that Jason eventually will see Vivian
in one of many monologues, reveals her as more than mere research. And Sheridan
fate at the start of the play. With her bent reveals Susie’s sympathetic quality in her
toward the academic at the expense of the speech, speaking in the lighter upper register
emotional, Vivian is a woman who would of her voice, but with no absence of sincerity.
be hard to like in real life, and initially – and It is her task to give Wit its heart, which she
superficially – gets the audience’s sympathy does with a warmth that plays very much as
solely for being a cancer patient. Yet Vivian real; instead of just acting the part, Sheridan
earns that sympathy as the play progresses, seemingly manages to be her character.
detailing her battle with cancer and her love (Also realistic is lighting designer Adam
of metaphysical wit, all the while offering Parboosingh’s concept for the x-rays taken
glimpses of a vulnerability she protects during Vivian’s treatment. His quick flashes
behind her superior intellect. This woman of bright light in a clearly defined rectangular
with the solid exterior is softer inside than shape over Johnson’s torso are striking,
she’d like you to know, but our knowing it especially when accompanied by Joseph
River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 17 No. 759 • August 19 - September 1, 2010
makes her beautiful, lovable, and, perhaps Janz’s effective sound design.)
most importantly for the audience, relatable. The Curtainbox Theatre Company’s Wit is
Director Philip William McKinley’s work so well-conceived and deeply emotional that
here is abundantly clear, with the show’s it rises above the average theatre experience,
fastidious detail well-executed by his cast. pulling you into its heartfelt core, rather than
The movement throughout the piece plays leaving you simply sitting on the sidelines.
out like a well-choreographed dance, from This company consistently raises the bar for
the ensemble’s rolling of Vivian’s wheelchair local theatre. (I still rave about 2008’s Danny
through the set’s partition curtains & the Deep Blue Sea and 2009’s Glengarry
(resembling those of a hospital room), to the Glen Ross.) With Wit, I think the Curtainbox
moving of set pieces on and off the stage, to has significantly raised the bar for itself.
the timing of exactly when Johnson simply
sits down in a chair. It’s stunning in its detail, For more information and tickets, call
and made even more so by not coming across (563)322-8504 or visit The Curtainbox.com.
as overly calculated.
If Wit is a dance, then Johnson is its prima Thom White covers entertainment news for
ballerina. She bears almost the entire weight WQAD Quad Cities News 8.
of the play’s poignancy, under which a lesser
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Watoto Children’s Choir: A Concert of HOPE, a cross- Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Thu Nov 11. ence, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.looking4les-
cultural performance with an uplifting message; free; for The Kenny Barron Trio and David Sanchez, jazz masters sons.com, thru Fri Dec 31.
Theatre
Carrie Underwood, Grammy-winning superstar, with Tour 2010, gospel concert web.sau.edu/galvin/index.php, donations accepted; on Wednesdays – Aug. 25, Sep. 8 & 22,
openers Sons of Sylvia and Billy Currington; for tickets, call with Grammy winner Bill 3pm Sun Nov 14. Oct. 6 & 20, and Nov, 3 & 17; for information, call Linda at
800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, Gaither, and featuring Wes St. Ambrose University Fall 309-762-4469, Tammy at 309-269-7260, or Sonya at 309-788-
http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Oct 15. Hampton, David Phelps, Musicals Choir Concert, “Mass in C Major, 0801, Teranga: House of Africa, 1706 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert, for informa- Michael English, and Mark Opus 86”, the choir performs the 6pm Wed Aug 25 thru Wed Nov 17.
tion, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, Lowry; $33-$43; for tickets,
September through November choral masterwork by Ludwig van The Knox-Galesburg Symphony, conducting auditions
3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Beethoven in Latin; free; for infor- for Bass-Trombone and Trumpet III positions for the upcom-
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8pm Sat Oct 16. Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, mation, contact Terri Flynn at 563- ing 2010-2011 subscription season; qualified candidates
Chamber Choral Festival Choral Sampler, for informa- IL, http://www.iwirelesscen- ard to 333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, should contact Artistic Director/Conductor Dr. Bruce Polay at
tion, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augus- ter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 5. believe it’s 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, 309-341-7208, Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College, Galesburg,
tana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, St. Ambrose University http://www.sau.edu, 3pm Sun IL, 10am Sat Aug 28.
8:30pm Sun Oct 17. Symphonic Band Concert, almost fall. Hard Nov 14. Quad City Symphony Orchestra Open Auditions, open
Augustana Chamber Choral Festival Finale Concert, music ranging from patri- to Believe will also Brown Bag Lunch at Noon: positions for the 2010-11 season include section viola, sec-
for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, otic marches to symphonic “Tennessee” Tony Cavitt - The tion violin, section cello, and utility clarinet; interested musi-
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. works; free; for information, be seen this fall, Music of John Prine, attendees are cians should send a current, one-page resume to Rich Stodd,
edu, 4:30pm Mon Oct 18. call 563-333-6001, Galvin when Moline’s encouraged to bring a sack lunch Director of Operations, at rstodd@qcsymphony.com; for
Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Spirit, musical perfor- Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines to enjoy during the performance; audition information and required excerpts, e-mail Stodd or
mance of “Real Deal Louisiana Creole Zydeco, Cajun, Blues,, St., Davenport, IA, http:// Playcrafters Barn for information, call 563-344-4187, call 563-322-0931, Bergendoff Hall - Augustana College, 3701
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. web.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Theatre presents Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcsymphony.com, Sun
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 19. Fri Nov 5. Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Aug 29.
Robert McDuffie and the Venice Baroque Orchestra, Tomas Kubinek and the world http://www.bettendor flibrar y. Muscatine Symphony Orchestra Auditions, positions
performing Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and Glass’ “The American Orchestra Iowa: Professor premiere of a new com, 12pm Fri Nov 19. needed include bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, percus-
Four Seasons”; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tick- Kubinek Meets the Sym- Paula Cole, Grammy-winning sion, and strings; adults can audition by playing in the July
phony, a bombastic, beauti- Biblical musical singer-songwriter; $25-$35; for 4th concert or the Holiday concert on December 4; for infor-
ets, call 319-335-1160, St. Mary’s Catholic Church - Iowa City,
220 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa. ful, heartfelt, and hilarious by local authors Monty Python’s tickets and information, call 319- mation, e-mail njstoos@machlink.com or call 563-288-6195,
edu, 7:30pm Tue Oct 19. concert premiere; a Hancher Spamalot 688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 ext. 1608, Sun Aug 29.
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, for information, call Auditorium presentation; for Timothy Stoller East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th tickets, call 319-335-1160, and Jonathan Turner, running September http://www.englert.org, 8pm Fri
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 8pm Fri Oct Iowa City West High School, Nov 19.
22. 2901 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, 9 through 18. Joining this debuting work The Little Thieves at Beth-
Bill Miller, Grammy Award-winning Native American mu- IA, http://www.hancher.uio- on autumn’s area-theatre lineup will be lehem, an Opera @ Augustana
sician; $7-$11; for tickets and information, call 563-333-6251, wa.edu, 7:30pm Fri Nov 5. presentation of Paul O. Stuart op- Readings & Discussions
Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http:// Quad City Symphony something for everyone who enjoys a little eretta, with a libretto by Sally Gall; Tammy Ruffin, reception and book-signing for local au-
Orchestra: Masterworks for information, call 309-794-7233,
web.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Fri Oct 22.
II, Mark Russell Smith con-
music with their comedy and their drama Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augus-
thor of “The Black Dress”; short talk, Q&A, light refreshments;
Smooth Jazz Fall Festival: 80 East and Marcus An- for information, call 563-888-3371, Davenport Public Library -
derson, annual presentation by Great Sound promotions; ducts a concert of magic and ... and even with their horror, as evidenced tana College, Rock Island, IL, http:// Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://
fantasy; program includes www.augustana.edu/academics/
$48.50-$53.50 ($82.50-$87.50 for both Friday and Satur-
Mussorgsky’s “Night on Bald
by the revival of the Harrison Hilltop music/department/?id=25, 8pm
www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Mon Aug 23.
day performances); for information, call 563-324-4208, The Krakatoa: The Day the Earth Exploded: August 27,
Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Mountain,” Gounod’s “Funeral Theatre’s 2009 smash The Rocky Horror Show Fri Nov 19 thru Sun Nov 21. 1883, an Environmental Book Club discussion of Simon Win-
March of a Marionette,” Du- Holiday Pops, annual concert
smoothjazzseries.com, 8pm Fri Oct 22.
Augustana Four Choirs Concert, for information, call kas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,”
(October 1 through 30), and Ballet Quad with the Quad City Symphony Or-
chester’s book; for information, call 563-322-2969, River Ac-
tion, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.
309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th and Berlioz’s “Symphonie Cities’ staging of I, Vampire (October 22 and chestra, featuring guest conductor org, 7pm Tue Aug 24.
Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu, 4pm Sat fantastique”; for information, Timothy Russell, Ballet Quad Cities,
Oct 23. call 563-322-QCSO (7276),
23), an original ballet by Deanna Carter, the Holiday Pops Children’s Cho-
Driftless, discussion of David Rhodes’ novel and this
year’s “All Iowa Reads” selection; for information, call 563-
J.S. Bach, B Minor Mass, concert with the vocal ensem- Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., based on a Michael Romkey novel. A pair of rus, the Sanctuary Choir of First 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
ble the Nova Singers; for tickets, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail Davenport, IA, http://www. Presbyterian Church, and Quad
nova@knox.edu, First Presbyterian Church - Galesburg, 101 N qcsymphony.com, 8pm Sat boffo Broadway entertainments make their City Arts Visiting Artists Destino;
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed
Aug 25.
Prairie St, Galesburg, IL, http://deptorg.knox.edu/novasing- Nov 6. area debuts when the Adler Theatre hosts for information, call 563-322-0931, Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen
ers/, 7:30pm Sat Oct 23. St. Ambrose University i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
All-Star Honor Band Fes- one-night-only presentations of the girl-
to others; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest
Lage Lund Guitar Trio, jazz ensemble here as Quad City Moline, IL, http://www.qcsympho- Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://
Arts Visiting Artists; donations accepted; for information, call tival Concert, junior high power comedy Legally Blonde: The Musical ny.com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 20. www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm Thu Aug 26.
309-793-1213 or e-mail swahlmann@quadcityarts.com, St. instrumentalists chosen from Destino, male classical/cross- Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writ-
John’s Lutheran Church, 4501 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// more than 60 area schools (October 9) and the flying cows and taunting over vocal trio here as Quad City ing Center, led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians
www.quadcityarts.com, Sat Oct 23. will finish their daylong Frenchmen of Monty Python’s Spamalot Arts Visiting Artists; $8-$12; for welcome, no profanity allowed; for information, call 563-324-
Smooth Jazz Fall Festival: Paul Taylor, jazz saxophonist workshop with a public per- information, call 309-793-1213 or 1410 or e-mail nelsonbroca@sau.edu, Mojo’s (River Music
in annual presentation by Great Sound promotions; $48.50- formance; $2-$5; for infor- (November 21). St. Ambrose University gets e-mail swahlmann@quadcityarts. Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.mid-
$53.50 ($82.50-$87.50 for both Friday and Saturday perfor- mation, contact Terri Flynn into the Great White Way game, when the com, First Presbyterian Church of westwritingcenter.org, 6pm Mon Aug 30.
mances); for information, call 563-324-4208, The Redstone at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Davenport, 1702 Iowa St., Daven- Mystery Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614,
Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.smoothjazz- Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., school presents the farcical, show-within- port, IA, http://www.quadcityarts. East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL,
series.com, 8pm Sat Oct 23. Davenport, IA, http://www. a-show, Tony Award-winning zaniness of com, 4pm Sun Nov 21. http://empl.lib.il.us, 6:30pm Wed Sep 1.
Ksenia Nosikova, recital with Russian-American piano sau.edu, 4pm Sat Nov 6. The Judds: The Last Encore, The Book of Air and Shadows, a discussion of Michael
artist; free; for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333- Todd Green, concert with The Drowsy Chaperone (October 7 through final tour with the legendary Gruber’s novel with the Pageturners Book Discussion group;
6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, multi-instrumentalist and 9). Meanwhile, following the return of its country artists in concert; for tick- free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Li-
http://www.sau.edu, 3pm Sun Oct 24. Quad City Arts Visiting Art- ets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless brary, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
Steven Curtis Chapman, award-winning contemporary ist; free; for information, call ever-popular, country-fueled bio-musical A Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, 7pm Tue Sep 7.
Christian artist; $27-$47; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler 309-524-2470, Moline Public Closer Walk with Patsy Cline (September 1 http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, The Art of Racing in the Sun, a discussion of Garth Stein’s
Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlerthe- Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, Sun Nov 28. novel with the Between the Lines Book Discussion Group;
atre.com, 6pm Sun Oct 24. IL, http://www.molinelibrary. through November 6), Rock Island’s Circa ’21 free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Li-
25.
4.
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writ-
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, an Alpha Book Club
ing Center, led by intern Broc Nelson; poets and musicians
discussion of Steig Larsson’s work; for information, call 309-
welcome, no profanity allowed; for information, call 563-324-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th,
1410 or e-mail nelsonbroca@sau.edu, Mojo’s (River Music
Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Mon
Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.mid-
Oct 4.
westwritingcenter.org, 6pm Mon Oct 25.
Short & Sweets Discussion Group, discuss short litera-
Fahrenheit 451, discussion of Ray Bradbury’s novel, this
ture - including stories, memoirs, poems, and articles less
year’s “The Big Read” selection; free; for information, call 309-
than 50 pages in length - while eating scrumptious snacks;
524-2470, Silvis Public Library, 1st Ave and 8th St, Silvis, IL,
free; for information and to register, call 563-888-3371, Dav-
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 26.
enport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern
The Land Remembers, discussion of Ben Logan’s book
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm
with the Environmental Book Club; for information, call 563-
Mon Oct 4, 7pm Mon Nov 1.
322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://
The ha-ha, a discussion of Dave King’s book with the
www.riveraction.org, 7pm Tue Oct 26.
Pageturners Discussion Group; for information, call 309-524-
Grant Wood: A Life, discussion of R. Tripp Evans’ biogra-
2473, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://
phy, the first of the artist to appear in almost 70 years; free;
www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 5.
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W
Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East
2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeartmuseum.org, 7pm
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://
Thu Oct 28.
empl.lib.il.us, 6:30pm Wed Oct 6.
Out Loud Open Mic Night, read your works and listen
Fahrenheit 451 Graphic Novel Book Discussion, discus-
to others; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest
sion of adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s novel, this year’s “The
Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://
Big Read” selection; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm Thu Oct 28.
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
Short & Sweets Discussion Group, discuss short litera-
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Thu Oct 7.
ture - including stories, memoirs, poems, and articles less
Book Club Blowout Featuring Paul Ingram of Prairie
than 50 pages in length - while eating scrumptious snacks;
Lights, numerous book talks on obscure authors, publishers,
free; for information and to register, call 563-888-3371, Dav-
16 and great ideas for gift-giving; for information, call 563-344-
enport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://
Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm www.newgroundtheatre.org, 5pm Thu Sep 9.
E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T
Mark Twain & the Laughing River, music, drama, com-
edy, and Taiwanian wit and wisdom, with Jim Post; $16-$20;
era music and comedy revue by the Iowa Theatre Artists Com- for tickets and information, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
pany; $10-$25; Fri 1:30 & 7:30pm, Sat 7:30pm, Sun 1:30pm; Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.
org, 7:30pm Fri Sep 17.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, at the Harrison Hilltop
for information and tickets, call 319-622-3222 or e-mail itac@
southslope.net, 4709 220th Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.io- Souvenir, New Ground Theatre production’s of Stephen
watheatreartists.org, Fri Aug 20 thru Sun Aug 29. Temperley’s Florence Foster Jenkins biography, directed by
Theatre through August 28 A Night of Parodies!, featuring the one-act comedies Lora Adams; $12-$15; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; for tickets
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“Star Tracks: The Exposition Menace” by David J. LeMaster, and information, call 563-326-7529, Village Theatre, 2113
and “Somewhere” by Adam J. Kuta; $7 at the door; Fri & Sat E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://www.new-
he Harrison Hilltop Theatre’s The 25th is topped only by that of Marcy Park, sensibly 7pm; for information, call 309-788-5433, The Center for Liv- groundtheatre.org, Fri Sep 17 thru Sun Sep 26.
Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee played by Sara King, fresh off of her admirably ing Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock The Cemetery Club, Ivan
Island, IL, http://www.center- Menchall’s look at friendship, ro-
is both outrageously hilarious and disturbing turn as Van’s Sister in Harrison
poignantly touching. I laughed harder than Hilltop’s Dog Sees God. King effortlessly brags
4living.com, Fri Aug 20 thru
Sat Aug 28. Theatre mance, and laughter among se-
niors; $10-$25; Fri & Sat 7:30pm,
Goldie & Little Red, fam- Comedies and Dramas Fri & Sun 1:30pm; for tickets and
I’ve laughed her way through ily comedy with the Show- information, call 319-622-3222 or
in a long time Park’s knowledge boat’s intern staff; $5; for August through November email itac@southslope.net, Iowa
tickets and information, call Theatre Artists Company, 4709
during Thursday’s and talents, and
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563-242-6760, Clinton Area 220th Trail, Amana, IA, http://www.
opening-night earns extra points Showboat Theatre, Clinton, he area-theatre iowatheatreartists.org, Fri Sep 17
IA, http://www.clintonshow- thru Sun Oct 17.
performance, and for using a Skip-It boat.org, 12pm Sat Aug 21.
season of Strange Like Me: Racism,
I wasn’t alone while singing and Love Comes Softly, musi- autumnal comedies Sexism, and Homophobia, dra-
cal drama by Toby Waldows- and dramas opens ma lays bare the ugliness of hate
in offering up karate-chopping a ki; $8-$20; for tickets and in- by following six students as they
hearty guffaws, board. formation, call 563-652-9815, with Muscatine’s attempt to navigate the difficult
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Pearl City Players terrain of multicultural campus
with the capacity James 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, relationships; free; for information,
crowd cackling Bleecker and IA, http://www.ohnward- delivering riotous contact Michael Dixon at 563-
fineartscenter.com, 3pm Sun sketch-comedy antics 333-6264 or interculturallife@sau.
with delight Kelly Lohrenz Aug 22. edu, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101
in Monty Python:
throughout fall somewhere A Closer Walk with Pat- Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://
sy Cline, musical revue on We’re Not Done Yet www.sau.edu, 7pm Wed Sep 22.
the evening’s in-between the the famed country-western (running August White Pines Inn Dinner
entertainment. show’s character singer; Wed, Fri, & Sat 5:45pm Theater Day Trip: “Best Little
doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm 20 through 22), Stuart Little Chicken Ranch”, bus trip to Or-
Directors extremes as Chip Bootlegger pre-show, and closes with the egon, IL, to see musical comedy
(Clockwise from top left) Bryan Tank, Sara King, Kelly
Jason Platt and Tolentino and 7:45pm curtain; Sun 3:45pm
Curtainbox Theatre Company staging intense
about “the best pleasure palace
Lohrenz, David Turley, Liz Millea, and James Bleecker doors, 4-5 buffet, 5:15 Boot- around”; $65-$75; for informa-
Tristan Tapscott Olive Ostrovsky. legger pre-show, 5:45pm psychological warfare in Henrik Ibsen’s Hedda tion, call 563.386.7477 ext. 0, CASI
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035
keep the musical story of a fictional spelling bee It’s immediately apparent that Bleecker is in the curtain; Wed 11:30am doors,
11:45am-12:45pm plated Gabler (November 18 through December 5). W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA,
(and the oddball kids participating in it) flowing right role when he enters the stage in a Scout lunch, 1pm Bootlegger pre- Really, do you need any more evidence of this http://www.casiseniors.org, 9am
show, 1:30pm curtain; for Thu Sep 23.
at a comfortable pace; it’s never slow, but never uniform – costume designer Michael Tallon’s information, call 309-786-
fall’s theatrical variety than that? Maybe not, Hansel and Gretel, a Theatre
so fast that the jokes fly by, forcing you to try to wardrobe for Chip perfectly suits Bleecker’s 7733, ext. 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner but I’m still happy to provide. There will be for Young Audiences presentation;
Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., laughs in store – albeit really dark, Neil LaBute-y $7.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194
catch up with them. And there are wisecracking boyish good looks – and the actor doesn’t fail Rock Island, IL, http://www. or 800-35AMANA, Old Creamery
one-liners aplenty, most of them delivered by Pat to live up to his introduction, managing to circa21.com, Wed Sep 1 thru laughs – when the Richmond Hill Barn theatre Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA,
Flaherty, who has a real gift for dry humor. His balance a child-like innocence while singing Sat Nov 6. presents the playwright’s acidic romance The http://www.oldcreamery.com, Sat
A Green River, staged Sep 25 thru Sat Oct 9.
Vice Principal Douglas Panch has, inarguably, the about a problematic effect of adolescence in “My reading of a new play by Aar- Shape of Things (October 7 through 17), and The Rocky Horror Show, let’s
on Randolph III; for informa- more of them when the Harrison Hilltop do the Time Warp again!; directed
show’s funniest lines, and Flaherty elicits raucous Unfortunate Erection (Chip’s Lament).” The tion, e-mail aaronthethird@ by Dave Mahl; $18-$20; Fri & Sat
laughter every time he helps define words for most innocent portrayal, however, is Lohrenz’s, gmail.com, Studio Theatre
Theatre takes a comedic look at 600 years of 8pm & midnight; for informa-
- Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. national events in The Complete History of tion, call 563-449-6371, Harrison
the contestants by using them in sentences. who out-cutes everyone on stage. With a sunny Ambrose University, 2101 America (November 11 through 27). The area’s Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St,
While a lot of the credit goes to Rachel Sheinkin disposition, bright smile, and look of constant Gaines St., Davenport, IA, Davenport, IA, http://www.harri-
Thu Sep 9. newest theatrical organization, the Internet sonhilltop.com, Fri Oct 1 thru Sat
for writing those side-splitters – “atheist,” for hope in her eyes, Lohrenz won over the hearts of Church Basement La- Players, delivers an adventurous world premiere Oct 30.
example, is used in the sentence “Because she was many an audience member (including myself), dies, musical comedy about The Shape of Things, roman-
love, laughter, and Lutefisk; in The Tragedy of Sarah Klein (September tic drama by Neil LaBute, directed
an atheist, Suzy was not bothered by the other judging by the “aw-w-w-w”s that followed any $17.590-$26.50; Fri & Sat 16 through 26), while our classical-theatre by Chris White; $8-$10; Thu-Sat
kids chanting, ‘Go to Hell, Suzy’” – Flaherty’s affliction tossed her character’s way. While 7:30pm, Sun, Wed, & Thu
troupe the Prenzie Players offers its spin on
7:30pm, Sun 4pm; for tickets, call
3pm; for tickets, call 800-35- 309-944-2244, Barn Theatre in
deadpan delivery punctuates the lines with Lohrenz could project more on portions of her AMANA, Old Creamery The- an infrequently produced Shakespeare title in Richmond Hill Park, Geneseo, IL,
seriously gut-busting subtlety. songs, she shines whenever she belts, and also atre, 39 38th Ave., Amana,
Pericles (November 12 through 21). There will http://www.rhplayers.com, Thu
IA, http://www.oldcreamery. Oct 7 thru Sun Oct 17.
Bryan Tank and David Turley are equally employs this adorably annoying little laugh a com, Thu Sep 9 thru Sun be presentations for both the young and the The Drowsy Chaperone, Tony-
funny as, respectively, the home-schooled, couple of times, letting you know this child may Oct 17. young-at-heart when Davenport Junior Theatre winning, show-within-a-show mu-
Hard to Believe, musical sical comedy, directed by Corinne
ADHD-suffering Leaf Coneybear and the be sweet, but she’s also weird. re-telling of the story of Job, tackles the family-friendly fun of The Adventures Johnson; Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun
arrogant, germ-obsessed, grotesque William Tracy Pelzer-Timm presides over the Bee as by area playwrights Jonathan of Stuart Little (October 16 through 24), and 3pm; for tickets, call 563-333-
Turner and Tim Stoller; $10; 6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101
Barfee. (“It’s pronounced Bar-fay.”) Tank Rona Lisa Peretti – the number-one realtor in Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; when Moline’s Playcrafters Barn Theatre brings Gaines St., Davenport, IA, http://
maintains a wide-mouthed smile, with his tongue Putnam County and a former spelling-bee champ for information and tickets, a famed Robert Louis Stevenson title to life in web.sau.edu/galvin/index.php, Fri
call 309-762-0330, Playcraft- Oct 8 thru Sun Oct 10.
often stuck out when he’s especially happy, – and is never better than when singing, with ers Barn Theatre, 4950 35th another adventure, Treasure Island (November A View from the Bridge,
and creates a lovable yet freakish child with an her sultry tones and impressive volume. She also Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. 12 through 21). And Davenport’s New Ground Dreamwell Theatre’s production
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n Sean O’Harrow’s telling, the Figge Art “As a museum director, you get phone calls It is probably the most famous building in Plus: “We needed to wait for this
Museum is gaining an ally as much as it’s all the time,” he said. “I wasn’t tempted at all.” the Quad Cities now, perhaps.” [recession] to subside ... . Wealthy people had
losing an executive director. O’Harrow was vague about why he • “I’m proud to have steered this lost so much of their wealth that really no one
It was announced last week that O’Harrow was tempted this time, but he gives the institution through the recession which has was in any position to give significantly.”
has accepted the directorship of the impression that he’s the type of person who totally battered and in some cases destroyed He said that in 2008, the plan was to start
University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA), needs new challenges. (The University of other art museums in the country,” O’Harrow a quiet fundraising campaign that year. Now,
at which he’ll start on November 15. A Iowa job will reportedly pay O’Harrow said. “We have not only remained stable but he said, the Figge is again preparing for that
national search for O’Harrow’s replacement $190,000 a year. He admits he’ll be getting a walked out in as good a [financial] shape “silent” phase.
is expected to take at least four months. pay boost but said it will likely be eaten up if not better than when it started. We now “The case is much stronger now than it was
“It is my faith in this region that is keeping by a higher cost of living. He declined to say offer significantly more.” He said the Figge then,” he said. “Before, it was a museum that
me here,” O’Harrow said in an interview how much he makes at the Figge.) trimmed its operational budget to make ends wasn’t firing on all cylinders. The ask would
Friday. “I think there’s a lot that eastern Iowa O’Harrow didn’t accomplish all his meet but has had a balanced budget each have been, ‘Look what this could become.’”
can achieve. There are a lot of great museums articulated goals at the Figge – especially year. “We managed to weather the recession Now the Figge can point to what it is.
and great cultural offerings which I think building the museum’s endowment – and smelling like roses,” he said. “Every one of Koupal said O’Harrow has been successful
need to be better promoted, to a certain he said that he would have liked more time my colleague institutions has suffered.” at making the Figge “an art museum for the
extent organized, maybe coordinated.” at the museum: “Perhaps if this came a little whole community and the whole region.”
And he said that after three years as later, it would have made a little more sense, O’Harrow said that the Figge has had to
executive director, he’s leaving the Figge in but the timing is what it is.”
Making a Stronger Case create a “new model which is not necessarily
good shape. “It’s a very stable institution Overall, though, he talks like somebody That’s undoubtedly a significant seen in other cities. ... The model that we’re
right now, and it’s offering some very high- satisfied with what he checked off his accomplishment, but it’s also important pursuing is entirely new. ... It wasn’t like I
quality programs,” O’Harrow said. “And if I to-do list. When I asked him to list five to note that O’Harrow fell short of his was going to be able to learn from other
can help the UIMA, I think that would be a accomplishments that define his tenure, he goals related to the Figge’s reserves and places how to do it.” He described the model
very powerful pairing ... . It was important offered them with barely a pause. Critically, endowment. This is particularly crucial as “using partnerships to not only broaden
for me to offer my services.” they’re interrelated, all working toward the because O’Harrow has from the outset cast your capability but strengthen your offerings,
O’Harrow has already proved that he long-term health of the institution. an endowment as a way for the Figge to offer deepen your offerings.”
believes in partnerships, especially between O’Harrow listed the accomplishments in more to the community without having to He agreed with the assertion that the
the University of Iowa and the Figge. As he no particular order, he stressed. charge for it. Included in this was the goal of Figge’s collection by itself isn’t enough to
put it in an understated way: “It is obvious to • “The art in the building is a much higher free admission. sustain the museum: “In the sense that the
a lot of people that the University of Iowa’s order,” he said. The permanent galleries “With a $50-million endowment, the collection perhaps was less appropriate
art is in this building.” have been reorganized so that visitors enter institution would be able to do things for the for what the institution needs to do in the
After the flood of 2008 in Iowa City in the 20th Century and explore in a more community that it wouldn’t have to worry community. That’s because the collection is
– which forced the University of Iowa organized fashion. about paying for,” he told me in early 2008. very old.”
to remove the artwork from its museum • “We’ve built some pretty important “I would see an endowment of between $20 Beyond expanding the collection through
– O’Harrow offered the Figge for storage of partnerships,” he said, citing those with both [million] and $50 million as a way of buying partnerships and collaborations, the Figge
its 12,000 works of art. That facilitated the the University of Iowa and Western Illinois freedom for the institution to serve the has also become more education-oriented,
2009 Figge exhibit A Legacy for Iowa, which University, some of whose works will be on community.” O’Harrow said. That includes changing the
included many of the UIMA’s most-famous display soon. The Figge also hosted the first He also said: “We have to get the way the museum approaches schools. In
works – including Jackson Pollock’s seminal public exhibit of works from the Deere & endowment to $20 million in the next three the past, he said, the Davenport Museum of
Mural. Company corporate collection. “It covers years.” Art and the Figge “were sending out people
As the next UIMA director, O’Harrow will areas that we’ve never completely covered, In an interview in early 2009, he reiterated teaching art. [Now] we’re sending out people
be charged with building a new art museum like South America and eastern Europe the importance of a $20-million endowment, teaching other subjects using art. Art is not
to replace the flooded one. O’Harrow in that and Japan,” O’Harrow said of Deere. “That and said that was still feasible by 2011. an end; it’s a means to an end.”
process will have an impact on the Figge, as relationship can develop further as well.” But as he prepares to leave, the endowment For example, a visiting instructor might
the UIMA size and structure will determine • O’Harrow said he’s helped raise the and reserves stand at roughly the same $5 teach about the Holocaust (or social studies
whether the Figge’s housing of University local, national, and international profile of million that they were when he started. or science) through art. This is necessary, he
of Iowa art is a short- or longer-term the museum, through its assistance with O’Harrow joked that the Figge was said, because schools today prioritize core
arrangement. the University of Iowa flood recovery and fortunate not to have had a large endowment, subjects, often at the expense of secondary
But given his record at the Figge, it’s a the Deere collection. He also cited a 2008 given what the recession did to investments. areas such as art. “Teaching art in a school
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good bet that O’Harrow will continue to exhibit that represented the U.S. premiere But he added that the recession made system that doesn’t value art as much is
strengthen the relationship between the two of tapestries by Henry Moore. Figge board significant fundraising impossible, and not a great program,” O’Harrow said. “But
museums. member and U.S. Bank Regional President that the museum needed to lay operational teaching subjects that they do value using
“We’ve been discussing things with the Ken Koupal said O’Harrow helped “put the and mission groundwork prior to a capital art is to me what art is all about. It’s a way of
University of Iowa since 2008,” O’Harrow Figge on the map.” campaign. communicating with people.”
said. “And so I’ve had discussions with • “We’ve done very well in integrating “When I started the job, I thought that And that reflects his philosophy on the
them about all sorts of ways we can help the mission of the museum into the larger raising money would be the most important role of the Figge overall: “It isn’t an art
and combine efforts and save money ... .” development plan of the Quad Cities,” aspect of the position,” he explained. “And museum and it isn’t art for art’s sake, or
Later in our interview, he summarized: “I’m O’Harrow said. This was done, in part, by it was and still is. But what occurred to me an art museum’s sake. It is an art museum
offended at duplication and redundancy and convincing economic-development leaders fairly quickly was that the institution needed as a way of developing our community, a
overspending in certain areas.” in the Quad Cities that arts and culture are to be accepted in the community better, the way of educating our community, ... a way
essential to attracting visitors and residents mission had to be better integrated in the of communicating ideas. When people see
culture in that way, they appreciate it.”
Interrelated to an area. “You can’t build an institution like
this and walk away from it,” he said. “It exists
needs of the Quad Cities ... , and the role that
it played in the development of the Quad
Accomplishments for a reason that is greater than just showing Cities had to be better defined. ... I realized For a 2008 profile of O’Harrow, visit
O’Harrow said he wasn’t looking for a art.” Specifically, he said, the Figge is “an that in order to raise ... sufficient amounts of RCReader.com/y/oharrow1. For a 2009
new job when the University of Iowa search essential part of RiverVision. ... It [the five- money, I would need to sort those things out interview, visit RCReader.com/y/oharrow2.
20 committee approached him. year-old Figge building] has become iconic. first.”
Volunteers Sought for Floatzilla, Want to help support a 1pm; local vendors with a variety of items in the circle drive Lynne Carver at 563-355-4640, Heritage Wesleyan Church,
Guinness World Record breaking attempt? Floatzilla is a kay- and parking lot; free; if you are interested in becoming a ven- 4801 44th St., Rock Island, IL, Thu Aug 19 thru Sat Aug 21.
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Answers: 1 – D, 2 – E, 3 – C, 4 – F, 5 – B, 6 – A. If Smith:
you answered
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record-breaking former shortstop for the St. Louis C
will deliver a 5 p.m. presentation on his personal and
The River Is Life Ozzie Smith: A Day at the Park with the Wizard professional accomplishments, borrowing on (as fits
Veterans Memorial Park Modern Woodmen Park nickname) themes of intelligence, heart, and courag
Sunday, August 22 attributes that Smith has embodied on the field and
Saturday, August 28, 8 p.m. was not only inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fam
also 1992’s St. Louis Man of the Year, the 1995 recip
Event
exactly the reasons I’d never kayak down
the Mississippi, but Hullquist is clearly little protection from the elements and now ruined it for the rest
made of stronger stuff than I. wildlife. As The River Is Life’s press of you.
This point will no doubt be evident on materials state, the men were armed only Fear not, though; I’m
August 28, when Hullquist and Jeanes with “a high-definition video camera, two River City Beer Festiv-ale guessing we’ll all still
bring The River Is Life to Bettendorf ’s paddles, two inflatable kayaks, and their Rock Island Brewing Company get plenty of bang for
Veterans Memorial Park for a special wits. Or lack thereof.” Saturday, August 28, 2-6 p.m. our bucks. With dozens
presentation of their latest travelogue. Yet the film also promises to be an upon dozens of specialty
O
The 14th stop on a 42-city tour – with inspiring and moving testament to n August 28, the Rock Island Brewing beers, ales, and malt
a screening in Moline’s Riverside Park American can-do spirit, and a frequently Company will host a craft-beer- and beverages to choose
scheduled for September 10 – the outdoor amusing one, as well. “You’ll meet quite micro-brew-tasting event called the River from, the outdoor River
event will also feature an introduction a funny cast of characters in this movie,” City Beer Festiv-ale, and during a recent City Beer Festiv-ale
by and post-show discussion with the says Hullquist, “from an over-size conversation, RIBCO bar manager Ryan McKee – the first public tasting
travelers, whose previous cinematic Kentuckian sporting his duck call to a explains why attendees will be issued drink event RIBCO has hosted
collaboration involved the pair trekking racy Minnesota woman threatening to tickets as opposed to paying for an all-you-can- – will feature unique
cross-country in 2009’s The Hitchhiking kill us in our sleep.” Wow. I had no idea imbibe afternoon. “At the end of the day,” he beverages from such
Movie. my Aunt Ruth was even in a movie. says, “I wanted people to think about what they breweries as the Bent
Their 2010 outing, however, finds Veterans Memorial Park is located were sampling, and not just run from tent to River Brewing Company,
the duo taking a more vertical look at 1645 23rd Street, and more tent saying, ‘Fill me up! Fill me up!’” Clearly, he’s Rogue, New Holland
at the American landscape. The 90- information on the movie is available at seen me at tastings in the past. I apologize if I’ve Brewing, Unibroue, Bell’s,
minute film traces a three-and-a-half- TheRiverIsLife.com and 11Visions.com.
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6) Number on Smith’s St. Louis Cardinals jersey: ___.
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d off, as he C) 1,590 Quad Cities Paddlesports MUSIC
me, but was D) 2,460
pient of the E) 8,375 Festival Friday, August 20 – Scorpions.
and the F) 9,396 Sunset Marina German rockers on their “Get Your Sting
he Walter Saturday, August 21 & Blackout” world tour, performing with
Events at “Ozzie Smith: A Day at the Park with the Wizard” heavy-metal openers Dokken. i wireless
“R
ith quiz, will also include children’s activities and a 2:30 p.m. youth -R-R-A-A-A-A-A-A-R-R- Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). 7:30
sports clinic at which Smith will serve as honorary coach; “And you also know that there p.m. $39.50-58.50. For tickets, call
R-G-G-G-H-H-H!!!!!”
admission to the park is $15 for adults and $10 for students are themed activities scheduled (800)745-3000 or visit iwirelessCenter.
“What the hell are you doing,
ts. and military personnel. For more information, call (563)324- throughout the day at Sunset com.
Mike?”
with ___ 3000 or visit EICC.edu. Marina, including group field trips Friday, August 20, and Saturday,
“You like the costume, Jeff?
to Quad Cities water trails starting August 21 – River Roots Live. Annual
I received a press release about
plays, with
don’t watch a lot of baseball. at 9 a.m., and beginner-friendly outdoor concert performances and
the upcoming community event
answered anything but “A” for that last one, I’m guessing you paddling lessons taking place up rib festival, with performers including
Floatzilla at Rock Island’s Sunset
Answers: 1 – D, 2 – E, 3 – C, 4 – F, 5 – B, 6 – A. If you until the 2 p.m. record-breaking the Marshall Tucker Band, Creedence
Marina, and I thought maybe I
attempt.” Clearwater Revisited, Cory Chisel &
could audition to be its mascot! R-R-
“Hmm. I see.” the Wandering Sons, and Grace Potter
and Capital Brewery. around trying high-end beers in plastic cups.” R-A-A-A-A – !!!!!”
“So why are you dressed as an & the Nocturnals. LeClaire Park (River
The $15 admittance He adds that a sizable portion of the event’s “I get it, I get it. But you do know
enormous mug of root beer with a Drive and Ripley Street, Davenport).
fee will entitle patrons proceeds (“pretty much everything after cost”) what Floatzilla is, don’t you?”
scoop of vanilla ice cream on your 11 a.m.-midnight. Free admission. For
to 15 drink tickets, will be donated to the area not-for-profit Living “Um ... .”
hea – ?” information, call (563)322-1706 or visit
with additional tickets Lands & Waters, and that in addition to a good “Floatzilla is the name of the
“ ... ” RiverRootsLive.com.
available for purchase; buzz, RIBCO visitors might even walk away floating object that’ll be created on
“You didn’t think ... .” Thursday, August 26 – Toby Keith.
festiv-ale-goers will from the afternoon with a fair degree of new August 21, during the area’s attempt
“Yup.” Country superstar in concert, with
also receive free beer knowledge. “There’ll be reps from my to break the world record for the
“Do you even read those press opener Trace Adkins. i wireless Center
admission to the club’s purveyors here,” says McKee, “and people from largest raft of canoes and kayaks.
releases any more?” (1201 River Drive, Moline). 7:17 p.m.
evening performance Bent River and the Blue Cat [Brew Pub] and The event is taking place at the
“Man, I get like a hundred of $47.25-62.50. For tickets, call (800)745-
by musician Dave Great River [Brewing Company] to talk about marina’s Potter Lake, and it’s being
those things a day!” 3000 or visit iwirelessCenter.com.
Bess, and the first their products. People that know a lot more sanctioned by the Guinness Book
of World Records, and sponsors at Friday, August 27 – William Elliott
600 through the about beer than I do. I mean, I can’t put Jon Registration for the Floatzilla Whitmore. Acoustic folk musician in
gates will be able to Horvath” – the annual Best Bartender in the River Action are hoping to demolish
challenge is $10 for one vessel and a concert sponsored by Daytrotter,
take home their own Reader’s Best of the Quad Cities poll – “at every the previous record by having
one paddler – though you’re welcome with openers the Old Scratch Revival
commemorative single table.” Ah, but if wishing made it so ... . participants in 2,010 canoes and
to witness the spectacle for free – and Singers and Nathaniel Rateliff. Rock
sampling glasses. As The River Ciy Beer Festivale runs from 2 to kayaks link arms and hands – or
more information is available by Island Brewing Company (1815 Second
McKee says, “I didn’t 6 p.m., and more information is available by hold on to adjacent boats – for 30
calling River Action at (563)322-2969 Avenue, Rock Island). 9 p.m. $10-12. For
want people to go calling (309)793-1999 or visiting RIBCO.com. seconds. It’s been in the news for
or visiting Floatzilla.org.
months.” Continued On Page 27
“Oh.”
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etoniowa.us/schedule.htm, Fri ment for The World Series of tion, tours of the school, brunch, and more; for information,
Continued From Page 21 Aug 27 thru Sun Aug 29.
Events Bpong, Uptown Neighborhood contact Joan Frank at 563-320-4858 or JFrank@visitquadci-
A
Fri Aug 27. Greatest Show On Earth; $11- St. Ambrose University Star Party - Night Sky Viewing,
at 5pm; the ride takes participants through 60 miles of scene-
ic river roads, with stops at Blueport Junction, Biscuit’s Bar &
3rd Annual Neighborhood fter looking $65; for tickets, call 800-745- on-site 12- and 14-inch telescopes will be available at the St.
Ice Cream Party, ice cream, 3000, i wireless Center, 1201 Ambrose S. G. Menke Observatory for sky viewing; visitors
Grill, The Button Factory, Ducky’s Lagoon, and ending at River
hot dogs, chili dogs, popcorn,
over the River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. are welcome to bring smaller telescopes; for information,
Roots Live in LeClaire Park; $15 per hand, $5 for a passenger;
50/50 raffle, cash prizes for the winner; for information, call
iced tea, and lemonade, live lengthy list iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Thu contact Dr. Robert Mitchell at 563-333-6141, Wapsi River En-
music with the band Smile, Sep 2 thru Sun Sep 5. vironmental Center, 31555 52nd Ave., Dixon, IL, http://www.
Tammy at 309-236-0725 or Nora at 309-236-0728, or e-mail
games, children’s activities, and
of autumnal Friends of the Rock Island sau.edu, 7pm Sat Sep 11.
tammy@livinglandsandwaters.org or nora@livinglandsand-
more; for information, call 563- happenings at Public Library Big Book Sale, Viva Quad Cities Celebration, annual celebration of His-
waters.org, Wieblers Harley-Davidson, 5320 Corporate Park
324-6431, Immanuel Lutheran Paula Cole big bargains on used books panic culture, featuring food booths, arts and crafts, live en-
Dr, Davenport, IA, 10am Sat Aug 21.
Church - Davenport, 3834 Iowa City’s Englert and more; proceeds benefit the tertainment by Mariachi Jalisco, Grupo Realidad, Los Mocam-
Riverine Walk: Rock Island Hydropower Plant, led by
Timothy Ridder, City of Rock Island; learn how Rock Island
Rockingham Rd, Davenport, IA, Theatre, I thought about starting this piece library; for information, call 309- bos, QC Ballet Folklorico, Sonido Estrella, Zumba, Orquesta
3pm Sat Aug 28. 732-7323, Rock Island Public Li- Alto Maiz, and Banda de GTO, and more; $5/adult, ages 12 &
successfully restored the hydro-electric plant on the Rock
Riverine Walk: Davenport’s with a one-word sentence: “Damn.” But then I brary - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th under free;, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, http://www.
River, its history, & how it benefits residents now; $5, free for
River Action members; for information, call 563-322-2969 or
River Vision 2010, led by Steve remembered that my parents get embarrassed St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. vivaquadcities.com/viva/Welcome.html, 12pm Sat Sep 11.
Ahrens, Levee Improvement rockislandlibrary.org, 9am Thu 2nd Saturday Breakfast, $6; 2 Eggs (any way), Pancakes,
e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Centennial Skate Park,
Commission; see Davenport’s whenever I swear in print, so what say we just Sep 2. Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast, Juice, Coffee; for in-
corner of River Dr. & Warren St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
riveraction.org, 9am Sat Aug 21.
RiverVision Plan firsthand; get on to the many, many promising events Habitat ReStore 25% Off formation, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State
hear about the latest riverfront Sale, everything in the store will St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/,
Running Wild Trail Race, annual event takes place on
projects from Centennial Park on the Englert’s fall calendar. Movie lovers be 25% off; for information, call 7:30am Sat Sep 11.
the scenic route through Port Louisa National Wildlife Ref-
uge; the gravel road winds through wetlands and grasslands
to the East Industrial Area and can enjoy a bevy of independent features and 563-359-9066, Habitat ReStore, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery Pet Memorial Day, for
how you can be involved in the 3629 Mississippi Avenue, Daven- information, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery,
providing plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities; family-
planning; for information, call shorts at this year’s Landlocked Film Festival port, IA, http://www.restoreqc. 2501 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, Sun Sep 12.
oriented event features 3 and 5-mile run/walks, as well as
a 1/2-mile and 1-mile Farm Bureau Kids’ Fun Run; entry fees
563-322-2969 or e-mail riverac- (August 26 through 29), while comedy fans org, Fri Sep 3. The 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Show, music and patriotism
tion@riveraction.org, Centen- Habitat ReStore Volunteer in this annual touring presentation; free admission; for infor-
for the 3 and 5-mile races are $15 through Aug. 7 and $20
nial Skate Park, corner of River can get a kick out of the satirical tunes of The Orientation, get a tour of the mation, call 309-782-5890, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Dav-
afterward; the Farm Bureau Fun Run is free but t-shirts for
Fun Run participants are $8 and must be ordered by Aug. 7;
Dr. & Warren St., Davenport, Water Coolers (September 12) and, in his latest building and an orientation to enport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7pm Tue Sep 14.
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, see how everything works; for Talk of the Town, with a pizza lunch served at 11:15am,
registrations will be accepted through race day; for informa-
9am Sat Aug 28. tour, the stand-up of Pauly Shore (November information, call 563-359-9066, and Bill Wundrum, Quad Cities Times newspaper columnist
tion, call 319-523-8381, Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge,
F Avenue, Wapello, IA, http://www.RunLouisaCounty.com,
Augustana Public Radio 14). There’ll be big fun for the kids with the Habitat ReStore, 3629 Missis- and author, speaking at 11:45am; free for CASI members; for
Open House, celebrating 30 sippi Avenue, Davenport, IA, information and to reserve, call 563-386-7477, ext. 0, CASI
8:30am Sat Aug 21.
years in the Quad Cities; sta- children’s rock of Justin Robert & the Not- http://www.restoreqc.org, 5pm (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Daven-
Village of East Davenport Wine Walk, sample over 14
different types of local wines while discovering the Village of
tion tours, live music, brats, a
special edition of Don Wooten’s
Ready-for-Naptime Players (September 12), and Fri Sep 3.
6th Annual Labor Day Ride
port, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 11am Wed Sep 15.
Bunco, open to all ages and skill levels; for information,
East Davenport, with each retailer offering a different wine
“Saturday Morning Live,” and the giant puppets and scientific experiments of for Non-Hodgkin’s Lympho- contact Bev Skelton at 309-523-2516, River Valley Library, 214
to sample; for information, e-mail Aimee at aimeewinslow@
yahoo.com, Village of East Davenport, Davenport, IA, 3pm
birthday cake; for information,
contact Frank Sundram at 309-
the stage show Look Out, Galileo! (September ma, 11:30am-1pm sign-in, last
bike in by 6pm; proceeds ben-
S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org,
1pm Wed Sep 15.
Sat Aug 21.
Garden Celebration, for information, call 309-756-9978,
794-7554 or franksundram@ 25). Plus, is there ever some music on tap for efit the American Cancer Society Fall Bingo, with special prizes and apple pie a la mode for
wvik.org, WVIK 90.3 FM, Au- for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma dessert; sponsored by Grand Haven Retirement Community;
ext 13, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan,
gustana College, Rock Island,
the Englert this fall. There’ll be classical tunes Research in Rock Island; pizza, $2 plus cards; for information, call 563.386.7477 ext. 0, CASI
IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, Wed Aug 25.
Upper Mississippi River Conference, participate in
IL, http://www.wvik.org, 10am with guitar masters Eric Johnson, Andy McKee, 50/50 chances, basket chances, (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Daven-
Sat Aug 28. and a chance to win cash for port, IA, http://www.casiseniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Sep 17.
roundtable discussions addressing river communities’ needs,
Old-Fashioned Family
and Peppino D’Agostino (October 7), blues the best card hand; $10; for a Our Big Fat Greek Festival, St. George Greek Orthodox
facilitated by Ed Freer of JJR, Madison, Wisconsin, with as-
sistance from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, the U.S. Coast
Fun Day, fundraiser for Ann’s tunes with Little Feat guitarists Paul Barrere and $15 donation, you can be trans- Church, 2930 31st Avenue, Rock Island, IL, http://www.down-
Helping Hands Inc.; live music, ported to 6 stops; for informa- towndavenport.com, Fri Sep 17.
Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; special pro-
games, balloon toss, tug-o-
Fred Tackett (November 11), and folk tunes tion, call 309-944-5531 or e-mail 3rd Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Grilled Ham Steak; for
grams on environmental education, celebratory events, and
more; $99-$149; Wed 2pm, Thu & Fri 7:30am; for information,
war, three-legged races, face- with guitarist Jason Reeves (October 8). More tlfreeze@geneseo.net, Daiquiri information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State
fainting, watermelon-seed Factory, 1809 2nd Ave., Rock St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/,
call 563-322-2969, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
spitting contest, Best Pie Con- folk will be on hand with the indie crooners Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict. Fri Sep 17.
http://www.riveraction.org, 2pm Wed Aug 25 thru Fri Aug
27.
test, food & drinks, and more; of The Weepies (October 26), while Southern- com, 11:30am Sat Sep 4. Celtic Festival and Highland Games, featuring Scottish
bring lawn chairs, no coolers Rock Island Grand Prix, 16th athletics, Highland dance, bagpipe bands, kids’ games, liv-
Bettendorf Patio Crawl, Uptown Neighborhood Bar and
allowed; $5/person, $20/fam- based alt-country is showcased with Drive-By annual independent kart-racing ing history, animals, education, workshops, culture, food &
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.up-
townbargrill.com, 9pm Wed Aug 25.
ily; for information, call Ann at Truckers (September 29). Progressive-rock event which draws hundreds beverages, and more; with musical entertainment by Laura
309-314-5226 or Elaine at 309- of entries from throughout the MacKenzie & the Lads, Highland Reign, and New Grass News;
Riverine Walk: Davenport’s River Vision 2010, led by
631-3824, Cordova 3M Barn, drummer Carl Palmer shows off his virtuosity United States and Canada, com- free daytime admission, evening bands $5; for information,
Steve Ahrens, Levee Improvement Commission; see Daven-
port’s RiverVision Plan firsthand; hear about the latest river-
two miles north of the drag in “An Evening of Emerson, Lake, & Palmer peting for a minimum purse of call 309-794-0449 or e-mail infocelt@celtichighlandgames.
strip, Cordova, IL, http://www. $25,000; 8:30am-6:30pm; for org, Centennial Park, Beiderbecke Dr. & Marquette, Daven-
front projects from Centennial Park to the East Industrial Area
AnnsHelpingHands.org, 12pm Music” (October 30), while independent rock information, call 309-788-6311, port, IA, http://www.celtichighlandgames.org, Sat Sep 18.
and how you can be involved in the planning; for informa-
tion, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org,
Sat Aug 28. is represented by Montreal’s Wolf Parade The District of Rock Island, 16 Guided Bird Walk, Dennis Carter of the Upper Iowa Chap-
River City Beer Festiv- 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http:// ter of the National Audubon Society will lead a 2-hour walk
Centennial Skate Park, corner of River Dr. & Warren St., Daven-
ale, craft beer & micro-brew (November 18). And there will be female artists www.rockislandgrandprix.com, around the park grounds; view a colorful display of warblers,
port, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 6:30pm Wed Aug 25.
Friday Martini Madness, a featured martini and appetiz-
tasting, live music, and more; aplenty at the Englert this fall, including living Sat Sep 4 and Sun Sep 5. vireos, and thrushes; wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars,
$15; for information, call 309- Senior Citizen Golf Cart a pencil (checklists will be provided), and water for the hike;
er for $6.95 each; today - a White Cosmo and the Fresh Sheet
793-1999, The District of Rock legend Joan Baez (October 6), Grammy Award Tour, a guided, narrated river- beginning to expert birders welcome; for information, call
Appetizer; for information, call 309-762-4700, Bass Street
Chop House, 1601 River Dr, Moline, IL, Fri Aug 27.
Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, winner Paula Cole (November 19), indie darling front tour on trails on both sides 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy
IL, http://www.ribco.com, 2pm of the Mississippi; for informa- 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 8am Sat Sep
St. Ambrose University Intercultural Dessert Recep-
Sat Aug 28. Michelle Shocked (September 22), and the tion and to register, call 563-322- 18.
tion, a welcome back social event featuring treats from vari-
ous countries; free and open to the public; for information,
St. Ambrose Blast Party, musicians playing the Iowa Women’s Musical 2969, River Action, 822 E. River Popular Astronomy Club: View the Night Sky, look for
with music by John Wasem; for Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www. Neptune, Uranus, Gamma Andromedae, and the “E.T.” Cluster,
contact Michael Dixon at 563-333-6264 or interculturallife@
information, call 563-322-8584, Fest Kick-Off concert (September 16): Leslie riveraction.org, Thu Sep 9. with the portable observatory; free, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd.,
sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Lo-
cust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 4pm Fri Aug 27.
Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St., Dav-
enport, IA, 9pm Sat Aug 28.
& the LY’s, Caroline Smith & the Goodnight Davenport West
School - 50th Graduation
High Coal Valley, IL, 6pm Sat Sep 18.
Taming of the Slough Adventure Race, for information,
Cubby Bear Night with Trash Martini, Uptown Neigh-
UFC 118, Uptown Neigh- Sleeps, and Bitch. That one’s not my fault, Mom Class Celebration, taking place call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport,
borhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA,
borhood Bar and Grill, 2340 and Dad. More on the Englert’s fall lineup is during Homecoming Weekend; IA, http://www.riveraction.org, Sat Sep 18.
http://www.uptownbargrill.com, 9pm Fri Aug 27.
Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA, activities include homecom- WQPT Brew Ha Ha, samples of hundreds of local, nation-
Princeton Days, annual festival featuring live music, available by visiting Englert.org. – Mike Schulz
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Anne Prinz and the Zither Outreach Ensemble, a pro- participants may bring beer, wine, snacks, and soda; water ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
gram in the library’s “Artoberfest,” celebrating the 200th an- and snacks for sale; for information, contact Chris Cournoyer circa21.com, 8pm Fri Aug 20 thru Sat Aug 21.
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niversary of German October Fest; free; for information, call at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Oct 16. performance in the style of the Second City of Chicago and
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Oct 4. Bunco, open to all ages and skill levels; for information, “Saturday Night Live”; for information, call 309-788-5433, The
ASHHS German Chorus with Henry Storyjohann, a pro- contact Bev Skelton at 309-523-2516, River Valley Library, 214 Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
Sep 18.
gram in the library’s “Artoberfest,” celebrating the 200th an- S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, www.center4living.com, Fri Aug 20.
Zoofari: Splendors of Asia, annual fundraiser for the
niversary of German October Fest; free; for information, call 1pm Wed Oct 20. ComedySportz Quad Cities Fundrasing Tour: Heritage
Niabi Zoo; featuring dinner, unique auction items, animal
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, 4th Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Hot Roast Beef Sand- Church Bettendorf, a full ComedySportz match complete
encounters, and entertainment; $150; for information, call
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 5. wiches; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, with two teams, a referee, and the area’s famed improv come-
309-799-3482, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, http://
Ye Olde Country Store Bazaar, with crafts, baked goods, 2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/ dians; suggested donation $10; for information, call 309-721-
www.niabizoo.com, 6pm Sat Sep 18.
and a raffle; crafts open 11am-6pm, food served 11am-7pm; ~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm Fri Oct 22. 1598 or e-mail info@comedysportzqc.com, Heritage Church
LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organiza-
proceeds benefit the church; for information, call 563-263- Fright Night in the District, features a children’s costume - Bettendorf, 2700 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
tions such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up
8648, New Era Lutheran Church, 3455 New Era Rd, near Wild contest, treasure hunt, scary stories, make-and-take activi- ComedySportzQC.com, 7:30pm Fri Aug 27.
to 8 per table, $10/person with a $50 table minimum; all par-
Cat Den State Park’s south entrance, Muscatine, IA, 11am ties, and more; free; for information, call 309-788-6311, The ComedySportz Quad Cities Fundrasing Tour: Playcraft-
ticipants entered for door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia;
Wed Oct 6. District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www. ers Barn Theatre, a full ComedySportz match complete with
participants may bring beer, wine, snacks, and soda; water
Schernschnitte Demonstrationby Keith Bonnstetter, a ridistrict.com, 5pm Thu Oct 28. two teams, a referee, and the area’s famed improv comedi-
and snacks for sale; for information, contact Chris Cournoyer
program in the library’s “Artoberfest,” celebrating the 200th 2010 Women’s Lifestyle Show, in the Exhibit Hall; $8- ans; suggested donation $10; for information, call 309-721-
at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S
anniversary of German October Fest; free; for information, $10; for information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 1598 or e-mail info@comedysportzqc.com, Playcrafters Barn
Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Sep 180.
call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Mo- 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriaciviccen- Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.ComedyS-
2011 Sicily Trip Informational Meeting, information on
line, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 7. ter.com, 9am Sat Oct 30. portzQC.com, 7:30pm Sat Aug 28.
spring trip sponsored by Black Hawk College; this Smithson-
2nd Friday Dinner, $6; featuring Whole Deep Fried Cat- Boneyard Boogie, the Halloween party for adults; for Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, Emmy-
ian Journeys Travel Adventure will feature Palermo, Siracusa
fish; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, and Grammy-winning star in concert; $32-$49; at 2 & 7:30pm;
and Taormina; through enriching lectures, travelers will learn
2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/ 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, 7pm Sat for tickets, call 800-THE-ISLE, Quad-Cities Waterfront Conven-
about Palermo’s history and various cultural influences, Sici-
~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm Fri Oct 8. Oct 30. tion Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://betten-
ly’s importance as a Greek colony, and the prevalent Baroque
2nd Saturday Breakfast, $6; 2 Eggs (any way), Pancakes, Friends of the Rock Island Public Library Big Book Sale, dorf.isleofcapricasinos.com, Fri Sep 10.
architecture throughout the island; for a brochure or more
Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast, Juice, Coffee; for in- big bargains on used books and more; proceeds benefit the “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe
information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach
formation, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State library; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public performance in the style of the Second City of Chicago and
Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, http://www.
St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http:// “Saturday Night Live”; for information, call 309-788-5433, The
bhc.edu/global, 7pm Wed Sep 22.
7:30am Sat Oct 9. www.rockislandlibrary.org, 9am Thu Nov 4. Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild Quilt Show, the judged
Fairmount Fall Festival, featuring live music by Coup Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library Holiday Ba- www.center4living.com, Fri Sep 17.
show will display over 400 quilts in two buildings, with a cer-
de Ville, fire truck rides, Civil War memorabilia, visitors from zaar, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Neil Hamburger, comedian performs with openers The
tified quilt appraiser available for the appraisal of family and
the MacBride Raptor Center, and more; for information, call Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Kenny “K-Strass” Strasser Yo-Yo Extravaganza and Major En-
heirloom quilts; the show also features a Merchant Mall, Gift
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Sat Nov 6. tertainer Mike H; $10; for information, call 319-351-9529, The
Basket Raffle, Raffle Quilt, and an Auction of Quilted Items;
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 12pm National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony and Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa City, IA, http://www.icmill.com,
concessions and free parking; $5, ages 12 & under free; for
Sat Oct 9. Luncheon, sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Pro- 9pm Thu Sep 23.
information, e-mail borhart6@gmail.com, Mississippi Valley
German American Heritage Center Living History Per- fessionals, in celebration of individuals and groups who have Bill Cosby, legendary film, TV, and standup star in con-
Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, 9am Fri Sep
formers, a program in the library’s “Artoberfest,” celebrat- demonstrated outstanding service through volunteerism or cert; $50-$65; at 6 & 8:30pm; for tickets, call 877-677-3456,
24 and Sat Sep 25.
ing the 200th anniversary of German October Fest; free; for philanthropic giving; for information, call 309-277-0167, Al- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside,
4th Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Hot Roast Beef Sand-
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 ternatives for the Older Adult, 1518 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com, Fri Oct 8.
wiches; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128,
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Sat http://www.4olderadults.org, Wed Nov 10. Louis C.K., Emmy-nominated standup star in concert;
2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/
Oct 9. 2nd Friday Dinner, $6; featuring Whole Deep Fried Cat- $40-$50; for tickets, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino and
~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm Fri Sep 24.
12th Annual Noogiefest, a free Halloween party for fish; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.river-
Quad City Prayer Breakfast, annual event held in the
children and their families, as you move through different 2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/ sidecasinoandresort.com, 8pm Sat Oct 9.
Great Hall; $12/person, $75/table of 8,, RiverCenter, 136 E.
themed rooms with crafts, games, activities and fun; children ~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm Fri Nov 12. Gallagher, legendary standup comedian and his Sledge-
3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 8am Sat
must be accompanied by an adult; costumes encouraged; 2nd Saturday Breakfast, $6; 2 Eggs (any way), Pancakes, O-Matic in concert; $15-$20; for tickets, call 877-677-3456,
Sep 25.
followed by an outdoor screening of “How to Train Your Drag- Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Toast, Juice, Coffee; for in- Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, River-
QC Family Fun & Kite Festival, Centennial Park, Beider-
on” (bring lawn chairs and blankets); free; for information, call formation, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State side, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com, 5pm Sun
becke Dr. & Marquette, Davenport, IA, http://www.down-
563-326-7504, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities, 1234 E River Dr., Dav- St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, Oct 10.
towndavenport.com, Sat Sep 25.
enport, IA, http://www.gildasclubqc.org, 4pm Tue Oct 12. 7:30am Sat Nov 13. Tammy Pescatelli, comedienne from “Last Comic Stand-
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Oktoberfest, with a raffle,
March of Dimes 19th Annual 2010 Signature Chefs Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual holiday festival ing” and Comedy central in concert; $20-$25; for tickets and
bingo, games, a bake sale, brats & hot dogs, beer & pop, Ger-
Auction, event will raise dollars to support programs of re- featuring displays, miniatures, vendors, and more; for infor- information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner
man & American potato salad, a silent auction, and music
search, education, community service and advocacy, and pay mation, call 563-324-3378, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Dav- Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.
by John & Kay Retzl; for information, call 309-788-3322, St.
tribute to the culinary excellence of the area’s leading Chefs, enport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com/festoftrees.asp, Fri com, 7pm Thu Oct 14.
Mary’s Catholic Church - Rock Island, 2208 4th Ave, Rock Is-
restaurants, and community Leaders of Excellence Chair Nov 19 thru Sun Nov 28. “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe
land, IL, 11am Sun Sep 26.
Andy Sallee; $80/Ticket; $600/Table; $800-$2,000/Corporate 3rd Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Grilled Ham Steak; for performance in the style of the Second City of Chicago and
Cards for the Troops, sponsored by the Rock Island Ar-
Sponsor; for information, contact Deena Bradford at dbrad- information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State “Saturday Night Live”; for information, call 309-788-5433, The
senal Women’s Club; help make greeting cards to send to
ford@marchofdimes.com, 563-323-6378, or 800-530-5456, St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq; bring one roll of Scotch
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle Park- 5:30pm Fri Nov 19. www.center4living.com, Fri Oct 15.
double-sided tape; RSVP to Mary Sue Sipple at mssipple1@
way, Bettendorf, IA, 6pm Wed Oct 13. LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organiza- Gabriel Iglesias, storytelling, parodies, characters, and
aol.com or 563-332-5707; 5pm limited-menu dinner offered
Doodle Day, bi-annual fundraiser for the library, featur- tions such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up sound effects with Comedy Central veteran; $36.50; for tick-
- RSVP at 309-793-1601, Rock Island Arsenal Golf Clubhouse,
ing an auction of doodles donated by celebrities; for infor- to 8 per table, $10/person with a $50 table minimum; all par- ets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Daven-
1838 Gillespie, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL, 6:30pm Tue
mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 ticipants entered for door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia; port, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 8pm Sat Nov 13.
Sep 28.
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorfli- participants may bring beer, wine, snacks, and soda; water Pauly Shore, standup with TV and film comedian; $20-
Teen Challenge – Peoria Annual Fall Fundraising Ban-
brary.com, 7pm Thu Oct 14. and snacks for sale; for information, contact Chris Cournoyer $25; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert
quet, in the Ballroom; for information, call 309-673-3716,
Food For Thought: Rock Island Library Fundraiser, fea- at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://
turing fine dining and a silent auction of signed books and Cody Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Nov 20. englert.org, 8pm Sun Nov 14.
www.peoriaciviccenter.com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 30.
other valuable packages; library programs; tickets available 4th Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Hot Roast Beef Sand- “The Fourth City” Comedy Group, comedy-troupe
Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library Book Sale,
at the door; for information, call Amy Penry at 309-732-7302, wiches; for information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, performance in the style of the Second City of Chicago and
books, CDs, videos, and much more, with proceeds benefit-
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Is- 2902 State St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/ “Saturday Night Live”; for information, call 309-788-5433, The
ing the library; Fri members-only preview 5pm, Sat 9am, Sun
land, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 5pm Thu Oct 14. ~vfwpost9128/, 5:30pm Fri Nov 26. Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
noon; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Church Rummage Sale, for information, call Churches www.center4living.com, Fri Nov 19.
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
United at 563-332-5002, St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran
bettendorflibrary.com, 5pm Fri Oct 1 thru Sun Oct 3.
Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.cuqca.
The Black Hawk College International Festival, annual
org, Thu Oct 14 thru Sat Oct 16.
event featuring music, food, shopping, and an international
Oakdale Memorial Cemetery Fall Clean-up, for informa-
fashion show; $3/adults, free for ages 11 & under; for infor-
tion, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery, 2501 ComedySportz Quad Cities Fundrasing Tour: Heritage
mation, call 309-796-5186, Black Hawk College - Quad City
Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, Fri Oct 15. Church Rock Island, a full ComedySportz match complete Inception, Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi mind-bender in IMAX
Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu,
3rd Friday Dinner, $7; featuring Grilled Ham Steak; for with two teams, a referee, and the area’s famed improv come- format; for information and showtimes, call 563-324-1933,
11am Sat Oct 2.
information, call 563-355-8528, V.F.W. Post 9128, 2902 State dians; suggested donation $10; for information, call 309-721- Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport,
Crop Walk 2010, sponsored by Churches United; help
St, Bettendorf, IA, http://home.mchsi.com/~vfwpost9128/, 1598 or e-mail info@comedysportzqc.com, Heritage Church IA, http://www.putnam.org, thru Thu Sep 2.
raise $50,000 towards hunger relief in the Quad Cities and
5:30pm Fri Oct 15. - Rock Island, 4801 44th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.Com- Call for Entry: The Wild Rose Independent Film Fes-
around the world; with a pre-walk concert by Loho Russo at
LeClaire Trivia Night, benefits local non-profit organiza- edySportzQC.com, 7:30pm Fri Aug 20. tival, thru Sept. 15; accepting entries for 8th annual inde-
12:45pm; for information, call 563-332-5002, Modern Wood-
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tions such as the library, Little League, and Civic Center; up Chris Schlichting - James Draper - Andrew King, stand- pendent-film festival, held Nov. 4-7; accepting features and
men Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://www.cuqca.
to 8 per table, $10/person with a $50 table minimum; all par- up comedians in concert; 7:30pm doors, 8pm show; $10; for shorts by professionals, novices, and students; for informa-
org, Sun Oct 3.
ticipants entered for door prizes; 6:30pm doors, 7pm trivia; tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, The Circa tion, call 515-707-1533 or e-mail bobbusbee@aol.com, Iowa
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State Historical Building, 600 E. Locust St. #2007, Des Moines, days; films shown and discussed by Black Hawk College pro-
IA, http://www.ariesworks.com/, thru Wed Sep 15. fessor, Erskine Carter and Western Illinois University profes- Continued From Page 23
Travelin’ Band
brary.org, 6pm Thu Sep 2. Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, screening in the LitFlix matinee Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2:30pm Thu Nov
series, designed to inspire kids to read the books on which 11.
movies are based; free popcorn and admission; for informa- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, refresher
tion, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. screening before the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly want. And they do. And we’re one of ’em.” River Roots Live Band Schedule
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary. Hallows, Part I”; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
com, 1pm Sat Sep 4. Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, Unlike the original CCR, with its relentless
Hey, Hey, It’s Esther Blueburger, a presentation in the http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Nov 11. touring schedule, Cook says, “we now do about Friday, August 20
8th annual Jewish Film Series, hosted by the Jewish Federa- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, refresher
tion of the Quad Cities; $5, free for students; for information, screening before the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly 75 shows a year, on average. That’s enough, I Main Stage
contact Alan Ross at 309-793-1300 or aross@jfqc.org, Figge Hallows, Part I”; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock think. It leaves us time to have family and other Lojo Russo: 5:30-6:20 p.m.
Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.jfqc. Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL,
org, 4pm Sun Sep 5. http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 10:30am Thu Nov 11. interests. Some years we’ve played more, and The Right Now: 7:30-8:20 p.m.
A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, 1974 drama with Cliff Robert- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, refresher one year we played less, but right now we think The Marshall Tucker Band: 9:30-10:45 p.m.
son and Diane Baker; with Classic Images Editor Bob King dis- screening before the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly
cussing Davenport’s contributions to film history; presented Hallows, Part I”; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock 75 is a workable number.” B Stage
by the Classic Film Society; $3 donation; for information, call Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, And Cook adds that, unlike the original 500 Miles to Memphis: 6:30-7:20 p.m.
563-391-3502, Upham Hall, 1607 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 2pm Sat Nov 13.
7pm Sat Sep 11. Brian’s Song, a screening and discussion in the Off-Beat CCR, his and Clifford’s latest outfit allows them Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons: 8:30-
Hairspray, a screening in the Civil Rights Project Film Se-
ries; local author and film buff Michael Thomas Masters will
Independent Film Series; free popcorn; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.
to travel to American sites – such as Davenport 9:20 p.m.
provide a short introduction for John Waters’ 1988 film ver- Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.daven- – that they couldn’t in the late ’60s and early Backyard Tire Fire: 10:50 p.m.-midnight
sion; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public portlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Nov 17.
’70s. “We only could go to the big cities, and if
Ask
sions require full hockey equipment; for information, call
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563-322-5220, Quad City Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Dav-
enport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.com/, 11:15am thru Mon
Dec 27.
OneGoal Youth Hockey, on Mondays at 6:15 & 7pm; for
http://www.hoover.archives.gov, thru Sun Oct 31.
ages 4-8; $55 + $45 equipment deposit; for information, call
Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway, investigate the world of ear-
563-322-5220, Quad City Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Dav-
ly jawless and armored fish, see remains of plants that lived
enport, IA, http://www.qcscskate.com/, 6:15pm thru Mon
Advice Goddess
before, during, and after the age of the dinosaurs, find out
Dec 27.
the about critters that lived in the ancient oceans that covered
Iowa and Illinois millions of years ago, and more; free with
museum admission; for information, call 563-324-1933, Put-
Family Skate Night, on Tuesdays; $3 admission, $2.50
skate rental; for information, call 563-322-5220, Quad City
BY AMY ALKON nam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA,
http://www.putnam.org, thru Fri Dec 31.
Sports Center, 700 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.
qcscskate.com/, 7pm thru Tue Dec 28.
Beginner & Intermediate Instructional Hockey, on
German American Heritage Center Interactive, 4,000
Lens Crafty
Peoria Chiefs, vs the Clinton LumberKings; $6-$10; for
Theatre, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.
tickets and information, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730
org, 9am Sat Sep 25.
SW Jefferson, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, Sun
Putnam Museum Microbes: Invisible Invaders, Amaz-
Aug 29.
ing Allies, sponsored by Trinity Medical Center; exhibit
I’m putting up my online dating profile, versus holding the teller up at gunpoint. After teaches children about microbes, what they are, what they
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Cedar Rapids Kernels;
$7-$12; for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen
and wonder if I’m being deceitful by posting all, you can take glasses off, unlike somebody’s look like, the history of infectious disease, emerging diseases,
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formation, call 563-441-4015, Scott Community College, 500 story time activities such as fingerplays and reading; free; prepare your fruits and vegetables; free with paid admission;
Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.eicc.edu/sccfounda- for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, for information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail Gary at edu@qc-
Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com
tion, 9am Sat Aug 21. 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.daven- gardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
Weatherization and Energy Efficiency Seminar for portlibrary.com, 2pm Tue Sep 7 thru Tue Sep 28. Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm Sun Sep 19.
Owners of Historic Buildings, classroom-style seminar will Business Xchange, share your “commercial” with a differ- Grant Writing Workshop, topics of discussion include
Ballpark Drive, Clinton, IA, http://clinton.lumberkings.milb. provide timely information about how to balance the unique ent guest every 6 minutes, allowing you to meet 10 new con- developing sustainable grants, finding grant making organi-
com/index.jsp?sid=t500, 6:30pm Fri Sep 3. features of a structure with the needs to be energy efficient tacts at each event; at the end of each event, each attendee zations, telling your story through an effective mission, and
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Peoria Chiefs; $7-$12; and cost-effective; self-guided Quarters One tours following; will receive a networking list, which will allow them to follow putting it all together to make a strong case; $199; for infor-
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S $16.35; for information and to register, call 309-732-2900 or up on all contacts made at the event; $15-$25; to register, call mation, contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-441-9950 or PrinzJen-
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb. e-mail planning@rigov.org, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL, 309-757-5416, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5290 Utica Ridge Rd, niferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Profes-
com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6pm Sat Sep 4. http://www.rigov.org, 9am Sat Aug 21. Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcitychamber.com, 11:30am sional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Peoria Chiefs; $7-$12; Taste of Training Informational Career Night, event Wed Sep 8. edu/pdc, 9am Tue Sep 21.
for tickets, call (563)324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S highlighting Black Hawk College’s expansive buffet of short- Basic Dog Grooming, Thursdays thru Oct. 14; class will Master of Education in Teaching Information Webinar,
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://quadcities.riverbandits.milb. term training programs; for information, call 309-796-8223 or cover animal safety and handling, bathing, nail and ear care, online information session for the Master of Education in
com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Sun Sep 5. 888-749-6887, ext. 8223, Hy-Vee brushing techniques, face Teaching program at SAU; speak to faculty and staff from the
Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Peoria Chiefs; $7-$12; Club Room - John Deere Rd. & trimming and feathering, basic comfort of your own home or office; free; for information, call
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 Sep 6.
7th Street, Moline, IL, http://
www.bhc.edu/taste, 6:30pm Tue
Events patterns, shavedowns and the
proper use of tools and equip-
563-388-7660, St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust, Daven-
port, IA, http://www.sau.edu/medt, 4:30pm Wed Sep 22.
Trinity Golf Classic, proceeds will be awarded to Trinity
Aug 24. i wireless Center ment; $224; for information 39th Annual College Night, high school students and
Black Hawk College Travel, and to register, call 309-796- parents can visit with representatives from more than 80
Medical Center’s Cardiac Stepdown Unit to purchase por- Tourism & Hospitality Pro- August through November 8223, 3305 67th Ave., Moline, colleges and universities, and receive information on ad-
table bedside monitors; for information, call 309-779-2232 or gram Information Session, IL, http://www.bhc.edu, 6pm mission requirements, how to apply, tuition costs, financial
563-355-0746, TPC at Deere Run, 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis, IL,
T
information about the BHC cer- Thu Sep 9. aid, housing options, majors, and transfer options; free; for
http://www.trinityhealthfoundation.com, 7:30am Thu Sep 9. tificate program that takes only o quote the Secrets of a Johnny’s Chef: information, call 309-796-5153, Black Hawk College - Quad
Cedar Rapids Rollergirls, a roller-derby competition vs. Ace Autumn Harvest, chef
Bloomington, IL in the “Trauma in the CR”; $10-$13; for tick-
12 weeks and the many career
opportunities available in this
late, great wit Steve Hall will reveal concise,
City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu,
6pm Thu Sep 23.
ets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, growing field; for information, Dorothy Parker: easy-to-master techniques in Master of Education in Teaching Info Session, for work-
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellular.com, 7pm Sat Sep call 309-796-8244, Black Hawk a fun and relaxed atmosphere; ing teachers; earn your master of education in teaching de-
18. College Outreach Center, 301
“Summer makes menu includes Zucchini Fries, gree in two years; graduates will also complete the portfolio
QC Rollers vs. OCCRG, flat-track roller derby in the Great Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, me drowsy. Tortellini Portabella, and Turtle requirements to become Nationally Board Certified; free; for
Hall; $9-$12, ages 12 & under free; for information, e-mail IL, http://www.bhc.edu/travel, Cheesecake; $40; for informa- information, call 563-388-7660, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
quadcityrollers@yahoo.com or visit http://www.myspace. 7pm Thu Aug 26.
Autumn makes tion, call 309-736-0100, John- University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
com/quadcityrollers, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, Cooking and Culinary Ex- me sing. Winter’s ny’s Italian Steak House, 1300 edu/medt, 4pm Thu Sep 23.
IA, http://www.riverctr.com, 7pm Sat Sep 18. plorations with Chef Spencer River Dr, Moline, IL, 6:30pm St. Ambrose Admissions Overnight Visit, high school
St. Ambrose University Student Physical Therapy Blake, Delectable tastings will
pretty lousy, but Tue Sep 14. seniors who have been accepted to St. Ambrose are invited
Organization Annual Golf Tournament, tournament is a be served and sample portions I hate spring.” St.Ambrose University to spend the night in a residence hall with a student host;
four-person scramble, with check-in beginning at 11am, and will be provided for you to take Supervisory Certificate Pro- free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800-383-2627, St. Am-
first tee time at noon; entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a home. Topics include barbecue
Well, considering Carrie Underwood gram, learn practical super- brose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www.
golf cart, and dinner in the St. Ambrose Cosgrove Dining methods such as smoking, spit- it’s Parker, I guess visory skills that will enable sau.edu/visit, 6pm Sun Sep 26 and Mon Sep 27.
Hall; $65/person, $250/team; for information, contact Ryan roasting and grilling; methods of you to analyze, prioritize and Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer
Williams at 402-984-0633 or WilliamsRyanJ@sau.edu, Emily cooking fish, methods of cook- one out of four ain’t bad, and there’ll certainly delegate, and play a key role in Blake, Delectable tastings will be served and sample por-
Denner at 563-676-3190 or DennerEmilyN@sau.edu, or the ing eggs, and more. Please sign be plenty of singing going on at Moline’s i enhancing the overall produc- tions will be provided for you to take home. Topics include
St. Ambrose University Physical Therapy Department at 563- up at the library or call (309) tivity and performance of your barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-roasting and grill-
333-6403, Emeis Golf Course, 4500 West Central Park Ave., 523-3440 for more information., wireless Center this autumn. The venue’ s fall organization; $995; for infor- ing; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs, and
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 12pm Sat Sep 25. River Valley Library, 214 S. Main lineup kicks off with the legendary German mation, contact Jennifer Prinz more. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for
Pastor’s Masters Golf Tournament, sponsored by the St., Port Byron, IL, http://www. at 563-441-9950 or PrinzJen- more information., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port
Quad Cities Prayer Center; put together a team of four golf- rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon rockers of the Scorpions – appearing with niferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon Sep
ers, with the stipulation that one of them has to be a senior
or associate pastor; $255/team ($85/each for the three non-
Aug 30. special guests Dokken – on August 20, and University College for Profes- 27.
St. Ambrose University sional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, St. Ambrose University “Project Management: Tools,
pastoral players on the team and the pastor is free); registra- Leadership Experience, or- continues less than a week later when country- Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. Principles and Practices”, Sept. 28-30; learn proven tools
tion includes greens fees, carts, awards banquet, and prizes; ganize a project in your orga- music superstars Toby Keith and Trace Adkins edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Sep 14 and techniques used by world-class companies to make their
for information, contact Tom Hurt at 309-737-2853 or Scott nization and receive monthly and Wed Sep 15. projects sizzle; with these methods, your projects will come
Schaefer at 309-314-0369, Emeis Golf Course, 4500 West Cen- coaching while gaining the electrify the Quad Cities crowd on August 26. Master of Education in in on time, on budget, and at the right level of performance;
tral Park Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcprayercenter.org, skills necessary to increase your More country hits will be heard when the venue Teaching Info Session, for $1,395; for information, contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-441-
7am Fri Oct 1. bottom line and your level of working teachers; earn your 9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University Col-
confidence as a leader; $2,995; hosts five-time Grammy Award winner Carrie master of education in teach- lege for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA,
for information, contact Jen- Underwood on October 15, performing with ing degree in two years; http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Sep 28.
nifer Prinz at 563-441-9950 or graduates will also complete St. Ambrose University Presents “Leadership Through
PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Am- openers Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia, the portfolio requirements People Skills”, Oct. 5-7; an intensive, three-day learning ex-
brose University College for Pro- and 25 years of favorites will be highlighted to become Nationally Board perience that transforms managers into leaders by creating
Seeking Applicants for Auto Technology Scholar-
fessional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Certified; free; for information, the skills necessary to meet today’s business challenges, and
ship at Scott Community College, This scholarship will
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. on November 28, when a beloved duo graces call 563-388-7660, Rock Island turn vision into reality; $1,295; for information, contact Jenni-
be awarded each spring to two Scott Community College
edu/pdc, 8am Wed Sep 1. the Moline stage in the touring event The Regional Office of Education, fer Prinz at 563-441-9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Am-
students who meet the following criteria: Demonstrate aca-
Pesticide Testing, for infor- 3430 23rd Ave, Rock Island, brose University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th
mation, call 563-359-7577, Scott Judds: The Last Encore. The i wireless Center’s
demic promise; Student has unmet financial need; Must be
IL, http://www.sau.edu/medt, St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 8am Tue Oct 5.
enrolled full-time; Enrolled in the Auto Technology program
County Extension, 875 Tangle- 4pm Wed Sep 15. St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Day, for high
at Scott Community College; Student must submit one refer-
foot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf,
Grammy-lauded roster continues with the Computer Tutor at East- school juniors and seniors; receive important admissions and
ence from at least one Scott Community College Auto Tech
IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate. exhilarating gospel of November 5’s Bill Gaither ern, on the 3rd and 4th financial aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with
instructor. Each of the two students will receive $750 in the
edu/calendar, 10am Fri Sep 3. Wednesdays of the month; faculty and staff; free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800-
spring and $750 in the fall for tuition and books, providing
Emotional Freedom Tech-
Homecoming Tour, boasting performances by bring your computer ques- 383-2627, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W.
the established criteria continue to be met., http://www.eicc.
nique (EFT) Workshop, class will Grammy winner Gaither, Wes Hampton, David tions to the library and a staff Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/visit, 9:15am
edu/sccfoundation, thru Mon Nov 1.
give you a lifelong, holistic mo- person will provide one-on- Mon Oct 11.
Computer Tutor at Fairmount, on the 1st and 2nd Thurs-
dality for better health; learn to
Phelps, Michael English, and Mark Lowry. one help; learn about Internet Mastering IT Project Management, this advanced
days of the month; bring your computer questions to the li-
release subconscious blocks as- Disney tunes will likely be filling your heads searching, e-mailing, library course will help you select the best life cycle for your proj-
brary and a staff person will provide one-on-one help; learn
sociated with painful memories, databases, the library catalog, ect, identify requirements, manage risk and complexity, track
about Internet searching, e-mailing, library databases, the
and achieve wonderful results,
when animated princesses Jasmine, Belle, and and Microsoft Word; free; for progress, and communicate with sponsors and team mem-
library catalog, and Microsoft Word; free; for information, call
both emotional & physical, with- Snow White – plus many other family-film information, call 563-326-7832, bers; $1,395; for information, contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
out voicing anything out loud; Fairmount Street Library, 3000 441-9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University
learn meridian energy therapy favorites – appear in the flesh for the all-new
St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport,
thru Thu Dec 9.
using a simple EFT (Emotional Disney Live! Mickey’s Magic Show on October http://www.davenportlibrary. IA, http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Oct 12 thru Thu
Basic Internet Class, on Wednesdays; walk-in course
Freedom Techniques) procedure com, 7pm Wed Sep 15 thru Oct 14.
for those seeking basic computer skills; for information, call
and be introduced to muscle 22. And while it might not be music, there will Wed Dec 15. Secrets of a Johnny’s Chef: Hollywood at Home, chef
309-732-7303, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
testing; for information, call 309- definitely be a happy hum in the air when the Creating Sustainable Steve Hall will reveal concise, easy-to-master techniques in a
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 9am thru Wed
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762-1066 or 708-955-3634, Unity Funding For Your Nonprofit, fun and relaxed atmosphere; menu includes Lobster Frangel-
Dec 29.
Church of Christianity, 5102 47th i wireless Center hosts the yearly return of the presented by Terry Axelrod, Be- ico Salad, Chanel No. 5, and Gran Marnier Mousse; $40; for
Creating a Resume in Word, on Wednesdays; no ap-
Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.uni- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, nevon Founder & CEO; seminar information, call 309-736-0100, Johnny’s Italian Steak House,
pointment needed; in the Computer Lab, ground-floor level;
tyqc.org, 1pm Sun Sep 5. on how to create sustainable 1300 River Dr, Moline, IL, 6:30pm Tue Oct 12.
Home Wiring Class, Tues- which brings its Zing Zang Zoom show to the
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
funding for your nonprofit; Business Xchange, share your “commercial” with a differ-
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.
days thru Oct. 12; class covers Quad Cities September 2 through 5. All told, learn a system for fundraising ent guest every 6 minutes, allowing you to meet 10 new con-
il.us, 11am thru Wed Dec 29.
house wiring, telephone wiring you can start to implement tacts at each event; at the end of each event, each attendee
and cable systems. Participants it’s a fall roster guaranteed to make even the
Aqua Combo, on Tuesdays & Thursdays; a moderate- to
right away, and how to get will receive a networking list, which will allow them to follow
high-intensity class performed in shallow and deep water
get hands-on experience us- notoriously dour Dorothy Parker stand up and your organization off the an- up on all contacts made at the event; $15-$25; to register, call
with flotation belts used in deep water portion; $5 per class
ing meters and tools to safely nual fundraising treadmill 309-757-5416, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5290 Utica Ridge Rd,
or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general public; $56 for senior
troubleshoot, maintain or make cheer. At least if you kept her martini glass full. forever; bring at least two key Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcitychamber.com, 11:30am
citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk Col-
minor revisions; $51; for infor- For more on the i wireless Center’s fall events, leaders, including Board Mem- Wed Oct 13.
lege - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline,
mation and to register, call 309- bers, CEO, and Development Your Business - in Motion!, presented by AT&T and the
796-8223, Black Hawk College visit iwirelessCenter.com. – Mike Schulz
IL, 6pm thru Thu Dec 30.
Director; free; for information Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; busi-
Aqua Motion, on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; a
Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of and to register, contact Loren ness owners learn to create and manage wireless forms, track
moderate-intensity class performed entirely in shallow wa-
the Cities, East Moline, IL, http:// Alexanian at 206-428-2150 or and manage mobile assets, and increase revenues and con-
ter; $5 per class or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general pub-
www.bhc.edu, 6:30pm Tue Sep 7. loren.alexanian@benevon.com, American Red Cross of the trol costs; free; to RSVP, call 309-749-7183 or e-mail km1815@
lic; $56 for senior citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601,
Reflexology Therapy Training Program, Tuesdays & Quad Cities Area, 1100 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.be- att.com, AT&T Retail Store, South Park Mall, Moline, IL, http://
Black Hawk College - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th
Thursdays thru Dec. 9; hands-on program will cover a vari- nevon.com/intros/Register-Moline, 8:30am Fri Sep 17. www.gqchcc.com, 7:30am Wed Oct 13.
Avenue, Moline, IL, 11:15am thru Fri Dec 31.
ety of therapeutic techniques for the feet, hands and ears. Optical Training: Skills and Procedures, Tuesdays thru St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Day, for high
Pressure Canner Gauge Testing, for information, call
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology will Nov. 30; practical, hands-on course provides entry-level school juniors and seniors; receive important admissions and
563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane,
be emphasized along with body mechanics for injury preven- working knowledge of optics and office procedures; $595; financial aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with
Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/cal-
tion, ethics and clinicals; $847; for information and to regis- for information and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black faculty and staff; free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800-
endar, 10am Thu Aug 19.
ter, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach Center, Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 383-2627, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W.
“Beat the Rush” Student Open House, for all current
301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, http://www.bhc. http://www.bhc.edu, 7pm Fri Sep 17. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/visit, 9:15am
and potential students at the Belmont Campus; learn more
edu, 5:15pm Tue Sep 7. Back Yard Gardening Class: Harvest, join the Botanical Sat Oct 23.
about financial aid, scholarships, career programs, activities,
Baby Sign, on Tuesdays; learn simple signs to encourage center staff in a cooking demo; your harvested produce takes St. Ambrose Admissions Overnight Visit, high school
and more; campus tours will be given; new students can reg-
communication between you and your pre-verbal child; with center stage as you learn some creative, nutritious ways to seniors who have been accepted to St. Ambrose are invited
30 ister for classes; free food, kids activities’, and more; for in-
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niferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Profes-
sional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
to spend the night in a residence hall with a student host; edu/pdc, 9am Tue Nov 30.
free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800-383-2627, St. Am- St. Ambrose University Presents “Managing Capital
brose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www. Projects”, learn to maximize your return on investment by
sau.edu/visit, 6pm Sun Oct 24 and Mon Oct 25. assembling the right project team, developing a communica-
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer tion plan, selecting the appropriate project delivery system,
Blake, Delectable tastings will be served and sample por- improving the delivery of capital projects, and creating a
tions will be provided for you to take home. Topics include predictable project-management system; $1,395; for infor-
barbecue methods such as smoking, spit-roasting and grill- mation, contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-441-9950 or PrinzJen-
ing; methods of cooking fish, methods of cooking eggs, and niferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Profes-
more. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for sional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
more information., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Nov 30 thru Thu Dec 2.
Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon Oct
25.
St. Ambrose University Presents “eXtreme Project
Management”, learn how to address the unique challenges
of eXtreme projects and how to manage both the mechanics
and the dynamics; $1,395; for information, contact Jennifer
Prinz at 563/441-9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Am- Classes, Lectures & Events
brose University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th Yoga Burn, on Thursdays; a yoga class that incorporates
St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Oct strength conditioning, led by Daina Lewis; for information,
26 thru Thu Oct 28. call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness &
Graduate Education Programs Open House, for li- Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigow-
censed teachers and those pursuing a teaching degree; ellness.info, 8:30am thru Thu Aug 26.
faculty and students will be in attendance to answer your Shamanic Journey, on Thursdays; go to your power-
questions; refreshments provided; free; for information, call animal and spiritual teachers directly to ask for wisdom and
563-388-7660, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 guidance; $75; for information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo, A
W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/medt, 5pm Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave.,
Thu Oct 28. Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, 3pm thru Sat
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, for work- Aug 28.
ing teachers; come hear more about the LSACEL principal Shake & Sway, on Saturdays; with certified zumba instruc-
preparation program and the Master of Education in Teach- tor Dominic Nache; learn a variety of dance styles including
ing program at a special open house event; free; for informa- Bollywood, country, the jive, stomping, stepping, and disco;
tion or to register, contact Susan Jameson at 563-388-7660 $12/class, $40/4-weeks starting Aug. 21; for information, call
or JamesonSusanM@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose 563-764-9642, Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Well-
University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. ness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowell-
edu/visit, 5pm Thu Oct 28. ness.info, 3pm thru Sat Sep 11.
St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Day, for high Yoga: Mind and Body, on Mondays, no class Sept. 6; Ha-
school juniors and seniors; receive important admissions and tha Yoga emphasizes the development of strength, stamina
financial aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with and flexibility by utilizing the body’s postures and breathing
faculty and staff; free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800- techniques essential to your mental and overall wellness; ex-
383-2627, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. ercise mat required; $35; for information and to register, call
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/visit, 9:15am 309-779-2000, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 Utica Ridge
Fri Oct 29. Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com/enrichment,
Helping Your Aging Parents, four-week program on 6pm thru Mon Sep 27.
Mondays, in the Norman J. Kelinson Room; for information, Meditation for Balanced Living, on Wednesdays; learn
call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning to transform stress into healthy vitality and calm the mind
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, through the ancient practice of meditation and breathing
7pm Mon Nov 1. exercises; $42; for information and to register, call 309-779-
Secrets of a Johnny’s Chef: Dinner Party 101, chef 2000, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Dav-
Steve Hall will reveal concise, easy-to-master techniques in enport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com/enrichment, 5pm thru
a fun and relaxed atmosphere; menu includes Crab Stuffed Wed Sep 29.
Shrimp, Sausage Bread, and Steak Toppers; $40; for informa- Yoga: Mind and Body, on Thursdays; Hatha Yoga empha-
tion, call 309-736-0100, Johnny’s Italian Steak House, 1300 sizes the development of strength, stamina and flexibility
River Dr, Moline, IL, 6:30pm Tue Nov 9. by utilizing the body’s postures and breathing techniques
St. Ambrose University Presents “Project Manage- essential to your mental and overall wellness; exercise mat
ment: Tools, Principles and Practices”, learn proven tools required; $42; for information and to register, call 309-779-
and techniques used by world-class companies to get results 2000, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Dav-
on time, on budget, and at the right level of performance; enport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com/enrichment, 6pm thru
$1,395; for information, contact Jennifer Prinz at 563-441- Thu Sep 30.
9950 or PrinzJenniferL@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University Col- More Core Yoga with Shannon, Mon 10:15am, Wed
lege for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm, Thu 1:15pm; an exciting all levels yoga class with
http://www.sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Nov 9 thru Thu Nov a focus on developing core/abdominal strength, which will
11. combine conventional yoga with a specific focus on the core
Business Xchange, share your “commercial” with a differ- muscles of the body; 8-week sessions - $64 for one day sign-
ent guest every 6 minutes, allowing you to meet 10 new con- up or $128 for 2-day sign-up; drop-in rates also available for
tacts at each event; at the end of each event, each attendee $12 per class; for information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo, A
will receive a networking list, which will allow them to follow Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave.,
up on all contacts made at the event; $15-$25; to register, call Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, thru Thu Oct 7.
309-757-5416, Hampton Inn & Suites, 5290 Utica Ridge Rd, OH WOW (Optimum Health, WorkOuts for Women), on
Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcitychamber.com, 11:30am Mondays; a 45-minute, results-based workout led by expe-
Wed Nov 10. rienced trainers; for information, call 563-370-2359 o e-mail
St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Day, for high bodyandsoulpt@yahoo.com, Body and Soul Personal Train-
school juniors and seniors; receive important admissions and ing, 2806 Eastern Ave, Cottage #7, Davenport, IA, 5:30pm
financial aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with thru Mon Dec 27.
faculty and staff; free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800- Prenatal Yoga, on Tuesdays; $6-$9; for information and to
383-2627, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. register, contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/visit, 9:15am Studio, 2212 E. 12th St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://
Fri Nov 12 www.reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec 28.
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St. Ambrose Admissions Overnight Visit, high school T’ai Chi, on Tuesdays; led by instructor Steve Cravens, this
seniors who have been accepted to St. Ambrose are invited class utilizes an ancient Chinese soft form of martial arts that
to spend the night in a residence hall with a student host; increases balance, promotes relaxation and improves overall
free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800-383-2627, St. Am- health and wellbeing. All skill levels are welcome. The cost is
brose University, 518 W. Locust, Davenport, IA, http://www. $7.00 per class. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-
sau.edu/visit, 6pm Sun Nov 14 and Mon Nov 15. 3440 for more information., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main
St. Ambrose University Open House Visit Day, for high St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 6:30pm
school juniors and seniors; receive important admissions and thru Tue Dec 28.
financial aid info, take a campus tour, and enjoy lunch with Yoga, on Tuesdays; led by instructor Rebecca Licandro,
faculty and staff; free; to reserve, call 563-333-6300 or 800- this class uses the ancient art of yoga to relieve stress, in-
383-2627, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. crease flexibility and improve health. All skill levels are wel-
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/visit, 9:15am come. The cost is $8.00 per class. The cost is $7.00 per class.
Fri Nov 19. Please sign up at the library or call (309) 523-3440 for more
Back Yard Gardening Class: And Rest!, Botanical Center information., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron,
staff will be on hand to offer advice on removing and com- IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec
posting dead plant material, storing winter vegetables and 28.
putting your garden to rest; free with paid admission; for Anusara Yoga, every Wednesday, upstairs in the Banquet
information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail Gary at edu@qcgar- Room; $10, Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St.,
dens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Bettendorf, IA, 5:15pm thru Wed Dec 29.
Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 1pm Sun Nov 21. Yoga with Daina, on Wednesdays; drop-in class for all skill
Cooking and Culinary Explorations with Chef Spencer levels; for information, call 309-764-YOGA, Indigo, A Creative
Blake, topics include barbecue methods such as smoking, Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL,
spit-roasting and grilling; methods of cooking fish, methods http://www.indigowellness.info, 9:30am thru Wed Dec 29.
of cooking eggs, and more; call 563-523-3440 for more infor- Gentle Yoga, on Thursdays; $6-$9; for information and to
mation., River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, register, contact Marcie Nithang at 563-499-2261, The Reiki
http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Mon Nov 29. Studio, 2212 E. 12th St., Suite #301, Davenport, IA, http://
Grant Writing Workshop, topics of discussion include: www.reikirenovations.com, 5:30pm; thru Thu Dec 30.
32 developing sustainable grants, finding grant making organi- Senior Health Insurance Information Program, bring
your Medicare and Medicaid questions and a SHIIP represen- miscottcounty.org, Credit Island, Davenport, IA, http://www.
tative will help you; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, trinityqc.com, 10am Sat Oct 2.
Wii Free Play, on the first Monday of the month; free; for infor-
mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn-
ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents 3:30pm thru Mon Dec 6.
currently raising grandchildren; coffee and cookies provided; for Horse Bowl, on Saturdays, for ages 8-18; a contest team that
information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, Mercer County studies horses and practices quizzes for competing at local, state
Senior Center, 137 W. Main Street, Aledo, IL, 1:30pm thru Thu and even national horse bowl events; learn about horses, hippol-
Dec 9. ogy and even how to become a horse judge; you don’t have to
Geneseo Caregiver Support Group, on the second Thursday own a horse to participate; for information, contact Teri Carls at
of the month; provides counseling and resource information for 309-654-2838, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Mi-
those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents lan, IL, http://www.yourextension.org, 2pm thru Sat Dec 18.
currently raising grandchildren; held in the conference room by Role Playing Club, on Saturdays; for ages 12 & up; play D20-
the lunch room; for information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798- system role playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons; join a
0988, Hammond Henry Hospital, 600 N. College Ave., Geneseo, IL, game already in progress or bring your own group to play with;
12pm thru Thu Dec 9. experience preferred but not required; free; for information, call
Scott County/CASI Caregiver Support Group, on the second 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Monday of the month; provides counseling and resource infor- Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm thru Sat
mation for those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for Dec 18.
grandparents currently raising grandchildren; $3 lunch available; Anime Club, on Mondays; hang out and watch selected an-
for information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, CASI (Center ime DVDs and discuss manga; come with suggestions; free; for
for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 11am information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
thru Mon Dec 13. Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
Moline/Sage Center “After-work” Caregiver Support com, 3:30pm thru Mon Dec 20.
Group, on the third Thursday Of the month; provides counseling Tummy Time, on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the
and resource information for those who are caring for a senior month; for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs, fingerplays,
loved one, and for grandparents currently raising grandchildren; and action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-5704, Bettendorf
coffee and light dessert provided; for information, call 309-277- Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
0167 or 800-798-0988, Alternatives for the Older Adult, 1518 5th bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Wed Dec 22.
Avenue, Moline, IL, 6:30pm thru Thu Dec 16. Get Your Game On!, on Wednesdays; teens can play video
Moline/InTouch Caregiver Support Group, on the third Tues- games on the Wii and Playstation2, featuring Rock Band, Gui-
day of the month; provides counseling and resource information tar Hero, DDR, and Super Smash Bros.; free; for information, call
for those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandpar- 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
ents currently raising grandchildren; lunch provided; for informa- Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm thru Wed
tion, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988, In Touch Adult Day Care, Dec 22.
4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, 12pm thru Tue Dec 21. Kids Boot Camp, Tuesdays and Thursdays; free for members’
General MDA Support Group, on the fourth Wednesday of kids ages 8 - 13; for information, call 563-355-4741 or e-mail Info@
the month; for individuals and families affected by muscular dys- QCUltimateFitness.com, Ultimate Fitness - Bettendorf, 810 Golden
trophy; for information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street Cam- Valley Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.QCUltimateFitness.com,
pus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, thru Wed Dec 22. 4pm thru Thu Dec 30.
Moline Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Scott County 4-H Seeks New Members, students in grades
Group, on the fourth Thursday of the month; provides counsel- 4-12 can learn by doing, in areas such as sewing, livestock, fashion,
ing and resource information for grandparents currently raising woodworking, photography, and more; for information, call 563-
grandchildren; childcare available for $2; scholarships available; 359-7577, thru Fri Dec 31.
children need to wear socks; for information, call 309-277-0167 Hola 4-H and Hispanic Teen Leaders Spanish-Speaking
or 800-798-0988, Moline YMCA, 2040 53rd St, Moline, IL, 6:30pm Clubs, on Fridays; for ages 5-18; a new 4-H opportunity especially
thru Thu Dec 23. designed for Hispanic families or students interested in advancing
their Spanish; activities focus on citizenship, leadership and life
Services skills; activities, games and snacks, community service opportu-
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic, on the second Wednesday of nities and more at each meeting; $20/year for new members, or
the month; $25 foot treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779- free for existing 4-H club members; for information, contact Jaime
7600, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, Aguilera at 309-756-9978 Ext 16, Rock Island County Extension,
IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, 1pm thru Wed Dec 8. 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockis-
Shamanic Counseling, power animal discovery, soul retrieval, land, 5:30pm thru Fri Dec 31.
and spiritual counseling; services free to veterans of war; for infor- Mad Hatter Tea Party, for teens; tea-party treats and a screen-
mation, call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@ ing of 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland”; for information, call 309-732-
We’re moving
live.com, thru Fri Dec 31. 7330, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
House Clearings and House Blessings, move out stagnant, Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Thu Aug 19.
old energy and feel safe, comfortable, and at ease; for informa- The Great Sunflower Project, for ages 10-14. explorers will
tion, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter. plant sunflowers, observe our sunflower garden, and document
net, The Healing Heart Center, 3481 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf, their findings; led by local beekeepers, students will be introduced
com, 7am Mon Sep 13 thru Fri Sep 17. ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
SURJUDPRIIHULQJV Operation Medical Cabinet, area residents can safely dispose www.circa21.com, 2pm Sat Aug 21.
of old medications, exchange mercury thermometers for a digital, Children’s Karaoke Contest: Preliminary Rounds, with em-
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pick up and drop off sharps containers, and have data-sensitive cee Sunshine Ramsey; for ages 8-12; trophies and cash prizes; $10
&ODVVHVLQWKHQHZORFDWLRQ documents shredded free of charge; for information, call 563-381- registration fee, $3/guest; for information, call 309-786-7733, ext.
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Eldridge, IA, http://www.wastecom.com, 9am Thu Sep 23.
2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://
www.circa21.com, 10am Sat Aug 21.
Operation Medical Cabinet, area residents can safely dispose Junior Ranger Program, for ages 6-12; activities and hikes,
of old medications, exchange mercury thermometers for a digital, and the chance to learn something different about our natural
Call for more information! pick up and drop off sharps containers, and have data-sensitive
documents shredded free of charge; for information, call 563-381-
world, American Indian culture, and the National Parks; for infor-
mation, call 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument,
1.888.870.5543
1300, Bettendorf Fire Station, 5002 Crow Creek Rd., Bettendorf, IA, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 1pm
http://www.wastecom.com, 9am Fri Sep 24. Sat Aug 21.
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Operation Medical Cabinet, area residents can safely dispose Kids’ Experience, for information, call 563-344-4175, Betten-
ClickBrownMackie3.com of old medications, exchange mercury thermometers for a digital,
pick up and drop off sharps containers, and have data-sensitive
dorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://
www.bettendorflibrary.com, Sat Aug 21.
documents shredded free of charge; for information, call 563-381- Kidz Days at RME, musical program for youth, with Native
Expanded Program 1300, Scott Area Recycling Center, 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport, IA,
http://www.wastecom.com, 9am Sat Sep 25.
American Drums & Dance presented by Larry Lockwood; $5 for
parent/adult and accompanied children are free; for information,
Offerings Coming Soon! call 877-326-1333, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport,
IA, http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, 10:30am Sat Aug 21.
Family Story Time & Crafts, for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Daven-
1527 47th Ave. • Moline, IL 61265 Our convenient port, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10pm Sat Aug 21.
Wee Wiggler Toddler Time, on Mondays at 9:30 or 10:45am; Children’s Karaoke Contest: Finalist Rounds, with emcee
ONE COURSE A MONTH Sunshine Ramsey; for ages 13-17; trophies and cash prizes; $5;
Accredited Member, ACICS stories, finger plays and hands-on activities for children 18-36
©2010 Brown Mackie College 2386-08/10 schedule fits your life. months with an adult; free; for information, call 309-524-2480, for information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2, The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy,
34 Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.mo- 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 3pm Sun
Aug 22. Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
Children’s Karaoke Contest: Finalist Rounds, with emcee 10:30am Wed Sep 1 thru Wed Sep 29.
Music
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, then meet every Thursday at 4pm
6:30pm Tue Aug 24. through October 21 to rehearse
Lego Club, for grades K-6; free; the autumn play; for children
for information, call 309-732-7360, Quad City Arts Visiting Artists wanting to hone their acting
Rock Island Public Library - South- skills or for children new to acting;
west Branch, 9010 Ridgewood September through November free; for information, call 563-326-
Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www. 7832, Davenport Public Library
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rockislandlibrary.org, 4:30pm Wed (Main), 321 Main Street, Daven-
Aug 25. or Quad City Arts’ 2010-11 season of port, IA, http://www.davenportli-
Books Alive! Reader’s Theater, Visiting Artists, the Rock Island-based brary.com, 4pm Thu Sep 2.
fast-paced reading of fun stories for Baby Time, on the first Thurs-
children of all ages; free; for infor- organization will be wowing the public with an day of the month; geared for non
mation, call 309-736-5739, Moline intimidating group of musical talents that have walkers and their care givers;
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, includes puppets, songs, stories,
IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, sung on National Public Radio and NBC, that and age-appropriate activities
7pm Wed Aug 25. have appeared at such noted festivals as Ravinia for babies and care givers to en-
Hug-a-Book, early-learning joy together; for information, call
program for ages 2-5 and their and Massachusetts’ Tanglewood Music Festival, Kathrine Rogers at 563-344-5704,
families; meet costumed charac- that have presented master classes at such Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
ters, hear stories, make crafts, and Learning Campus, Bettendorf,
get a free book; for information, prestigious institutions as Northwestern and the IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Pub- University of California at Los Angeles, and that com, 9:15am Thu Sep 2 thru Thu
lic Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Dec 2.
Rock Island, IL, http://rockislandli- average nearly 300 national and international TAG (Teen Advisory Group),
brary.org, 5:30pm Thu Aug 26. on the first Thursday of the month;
August Dog Days Program, for
tour stops per year. And that’ s just the first of all teens and tweens welcome; for
grades 3-6; make puppy chow and Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artists: the acclaimed information, call 309-524-2470,
watch the movie “Hotel for Dogs”; Moline Public Library, 3210 41st
free; for information, call 309-732-
chamber musicians of the Synergy Brass St, Moline, IL, http://www.mo-
7360, Rock Island Public Library - Quintet, who play St. Ambrose University’s linelibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Sep
Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, 2 thru Thu Dec 2.
IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.
Galvin Fine Arts Center on September 25. Family Story Time, on Thurs-
org, 1:30pm Fri Aug 27. The rest of the fall’s lineup, however, is no days; bring your favorite pillow
Doodlebugs Preschool Pro- and blanket, wear your comfy
gram: The Leonardo Code, learn less impressive. Norwegian jazz musician p.j.�s, and relax while you listen to
to turn science into art; sponsored par excellence Lage Lund – called “a young your favorite stories, followed by a
by the Cedar Rapids Museum of short video; free; for information,
Art; free; for information, call 319- guitar virtuoso” by the New Yorker magazine call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, – brings his unique sound to Rock Island’s St. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
150 West Willman, Hiawatha, IA, St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri John’ s Lutheran Church on October 23. Multi- davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu
Aug 27. instrumentalist Todd Green, a Berklee College Sep 2 thru Thu Dec 23.
Fairies in the Garden, For ages Preschool Story Time, on
4 & up.Come experience our beau- of Music graduate whose acoustic stylings have Thursdays; stories, songs, and fin-
tiful gardens hosted by your very led to tours in the U.S., Cananda, and Europe, gerplays; free; for information, call
own fairy guide. Come dressed 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
as a fairy, and we will have a lun- presents his original blend of jazz, new age, Library (Main), 321 Main Street,
cheon, play games, read fairy tales, and world music at Bettendorf’s Redeemer Davenport, IA, http://www.dav-
and complete several fairy crafts. enportlibrary.com, 10am Thu
$20.00 per child and adults who Lutheran Church on November 13. And on Sep 2 thru Thu Dec 23.
wish to complete the activities; November 21, Davenport’s First Presbyterian Toddler Story Time, on
$5.00 for accompanying adults not Thursdays; with a social time for
wishing to complete fairy crafts. Church will host the classical crossover trio kids and parents following the
For information and to register, call Destino, who enjoyed an exclusive performance program; free; for information, call
309-794-0991, ext. 25, or e-mail 563-326-7832, Davenport Pub-
edu@qcgardens.com., Quad City engagement at the 2008 Beijing Summer
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Sep 7 thru Tue Dec 7. month; for teens; laugh, judge books by their covers, eat snacks, 732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
Homework Help Desk, Mondays thru Fridays; staff will help and talk about things that have nothing to do with the books; Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue Sep 21.
Events
Handybuds Special Needs 6:30pm; for information, call 563-344- Preschool Story Time, on Mondays; for ages 2-5; free; for in- and families can watch old movies showcasing Lassie and Rin
4-H Club, on the 1st Saturday of 4178, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 formation, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Tin Tin; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Pub-
the month; a monthly group for Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, lic Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
anyone with special needs to
Adler Theatre http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Mon Sep 13 thru Mon Dec 20. IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 22 thru
enjoy programs in art, cooking, September through November 10am Tue Sep 7 thru Thu Dec 23. Rhyme Time Story Time, Mondays at 11am & Thursdays at Wed Dec 22.
computers, science and more; Recycled Crafternoon, on Tues- 10am; stories, songs, and crafts based on a central theme for ages Stuffed Animal Camp, drop off your favorite stuffed animal
days; for grade-schoolers; create pre-K; free; for information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, for a free two-night camp, make a scrapbook of your animal, and
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families encouraged to stay
something fun and exciting out of old 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, hear a bedtime story; come back on Saturday morning for break-
and assist in the programs; for his fall, clothes, used technology equipment, 11am Mon Sep 13 thru Thu Dec 30. fast with your stuffed animal and others and discover what they
information and to register, call
Rachel Rock at 309-756-9978, the Adler cardboard, and more; for informa- B’Tweens: Amazing Frames!, for ages 10-12; frame your fam- did at camp; to register, call 309-524-2480, Moline Public Library,
ext 28, Rock Island County Ex- Theatre will tion, call 563-326-7832, Davenport ily and friends with a really sweet creation; all supplies provided; 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm
tension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, for information, call 563-344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Thu Sep 23.
IL, http://www.yourextension. house an octet 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Doodlebugs Preschool Program: Drawing with Scissors,
org, 9am Sat Sep 4 thru Sat of special, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, com, 4pm Tue Sep 14. learn to draw like Matisse, and learn more about shapes and col-
Dec 4. 4pm Tue Sep 7 thru Tue Dec 21. Teen Game Night, free; for information, call 309-732-7323, ors; sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; free; for infor-
Family Story Time, on Sat- one-night-only Greyhounds Dig Books, on the Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood mation, call 319-366-7503, Hiawatha Public Library, 150 West Will-
urdays; hear great family sto- events of both second Wednesday of the month; Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, Tue Sep 14. man, Hiawatha, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10:30am Fri Sep 24.
ries, sing songs, and meet new have your child practice skills by Teen Volunteer Council, on the second Tuesday of the month; Look Out, Galileo!, children’s performance with the Ohio-
friends; free; for information, musical and reading to a canine from the Quad help raise funds, network, and assist library directors in provid- based Madcap Puppet Theatre; $5-$10; for tickets and informa-
call 563-326-7832, Davenport non-musical City Greyhound Adoption Agency; ing quality teen programs and exceptional teen materials; for tion, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St.,
Public Library - Eastern Ave. free; for information, call 563-326- information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 2pm Sat Sep 25.
Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Dav- varieties. Starting
Gabriel Iglesias 7832, Davenport Public Library Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Hansel and Gretel, a Theatre for Young Audiences presenta-
enport, IA, http://www.daven- with the latter category, the Davenport venue - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern 5:30pm Tue Sep 14 thru Tue Dec 14. tion; $7.50; for tickets, call 319-622-6194 or 800-35AMANA, Old
portlibrary.com, 10am Sat Sep Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.dav- Lego Club, for grades K-6; design a piece of Lego art to be Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcream-
4 thru Sat Dec 18. presents popular Comedy Central stand-up enportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep displayed at the library; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock ery.com, Sat Sep 25 thru Sat Oct 9.
Ultimate Card Gaming, on 8 thru Wed Dec 8. Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, Stuffed Animal Camp Breakfast, have breakfast with your
Saturdays; bring your own card
Gabriel Iglesias and his “Fluffy Shop Tour” on Preschool Story Time, on Thurs- http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 3pm Wed Sep 15. stuffed animal and discover what they did at camp; free; for in-
games, or join in on a game of November 13, and then ... . Well, that pretty days; stories, finger plays and hands- Walk on the Wild Side, on the third Wednesday of the month; formation, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
“Magic: The Gathering” and “Yu- on activities for children ages 3-5 and fun, simple experiments and activities geared toward teaching Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Sep 25.
Gi-Oh” strategy games; free; for
much does it for the non-musical variety. not yet in kindergarten; free; for in- kids and families about nature; the program explores the natural Game-a-palooza, on the fourth Saturday of the month; a
information, call 563-326-7832, Now hold on to your hats for the Adler’s formation, call 309-524-2470, Moline world, encourages exploration, and strengthens the power of board-gaming afternoon for families; free; for information, call
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, observation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
musical treats this fall. September 14 brings http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Sep
http://www.davenportlibrary. with it the singing and dancing (and free) Thu Sep 9 thru Thu Sep 30. IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 15 thru 25 thru Sat Nov 27.
com, 3pm Sat Sep 4 thru Sat Nerdposium, on the second Wed Dec 15. Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8; bring your favorite stuffed
Dec 18.
entertainment of the 2010 U.S. Army Soldier Thursday of the month; talk about Mommy and Me Story Time, on Wednesdays; music and animal and hear new stories; free; for information, call 309-524-
4-H in the City, on the 1st Show, and follows that event, on September everything from “Star Wars” to You- movement for ages 0-pre-K; free; for information, call 309-523- 2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
Sunday of the month; activi- Tube to “Twilight” to LEGOs; free; for 3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http:// molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Sep 27.
ties focus on citizenship, lead- 25, with the Bethany for Children & Families information, call 563-344-4175, Bet- www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 9:15am Wed Sep 15 thru Wed Dec “What Book Would You Save from the Fire of Censorship?”
ership and life skills; activities, benefit concert Doo-Wop ’n’ Rock!, featuring tendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning 22. Essay Contest, for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
games and snacks, community Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Building with Books Lego Club, kids build with Legos while Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
service ideas, and more at each a trio of chart-toppers from the ’50s and bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu listening to stories; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Mon Sep 27 thru Sat Oct 30.
monthly meeting; $20/year ’60s: Jay & the Americans, Johnny Tillotson, Sep 9 thru Thu Dec 9. Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. Messy Monday, for grades K-3; hear a story while doing
for new members, free for ex- Preschool Storytime, on Thurs- com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 16. a messy craft; dress for messiness; for information, call 309-
isting 4-H club members; for and the Shirelles’ Shirley Alston Reeves. The days; stories, finger plays, and hands- Gamer’s Afternoon, play favorite board and card games such 732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
information and to register, Quad City Symphony Orchestra embarks on activities for children ages 3-5 and as Monopoly, Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon, or do Nintendo DS Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
call 309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock not yet in kindergarten; free; for in- battle with Pokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum; free; for infor- 5:30pm Mon Sep 27.
Island County Extension, 321 W on its – if you can believe it – 96th season of formation, call 309-524-2470, Moline mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn- Ninja Academy, on the fourth Monday of the month; for
2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www. professional performance with Masterworks Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, teens; do problem solving activities, help plan programs, give
yourextension.org, 2pm Sun http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am 3:30pm Thu Sep 16 suggestions for the library’s collection, learn about fun volunteer
Sep 5 thru Sun Dec 5. concerts on October 2 (in a celebration Thu Sep 9 thru Thu Sep 30. Ler’s Go Duplo Club, for grades pre-K through kindergarten; opportunities for teen ninjas at the library, and more; free; for in-
ScrapClub, on the 1st of Frédéric Chopin’s 200th birthday) and 2nd Saturday: Star 1 Search & for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th formation, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Sunday of the month; mem- Rescue K-9 Unit, learn more about Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, http://www.daven-
bers create fun and creative November 6 (with magic and fantasy as the the agency that provides Iowa with Sep 16. portlibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Sep 27 thru Mon Nov 22.
scrapbook projects and pages; evening’s themes). Contemporary Christian qualified Search Managers for lost Kidz Days at RME, on the third Saturday of the month; mu- Read to a Dog, on the fourth Tuesday of the month; allow
$40/year for kids enrolled in a person incidents, Ground Searchers sical programs for youths; $5 for parent/adult and accompanied childrens an opportunity to read to dogs, giving new, shy, or in-
4H club and $60/year for new artist Steven Curtis Chapman performs and K9 Search Teams; demonstra- children are free; for information, call 877-326-1333, River Music experienced readers a friendly and non-judgmental audience that
members. fee includes most his award-winning light rock and pop in tions on how specially trained dogs Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.rivermusicex- will increase the child’s confidence and growth in reading; regis-
scrapbooking supplies; for in- can recover missing people from the perience.org, 10:30am Sat Sep 18 thru Sat Dec 18. ter the night of the program for a 10-minute time slot to read to
formation and to register, call Davenport on October 24. And this year’s wilderness, water, collapsed struc- Walk on the Wild Side, on the third Saturday of the month; one of the three dogs: Amber, Abel, or Connor; for information,
309-756-9978, ext 10, Rock Is- Broadway at the Adler series gets underway tures, and urban trails; free; for infor- fun, simple experiments and activities geared toward teaching call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
land County Extension, 321 W mation, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount kids and families about nature; the program explores the natural St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue
2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www. with two of the Great White Way’s most Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., world, encourages exploration, and strengthens the power of Aug 24 thru Tue Nov 23.
yourextension.org, 3:30pm Sun Davenport, IA, http://www.daven- observation; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Express Yourself, on the fourth Tuesday of the month; pro-
Sep 5 thru Sun Dec 5.
adored recent hits: the supremely, joyously portlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Sep 11. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. gram for teens; explore writing, art, photography, or other creative
Book Bunch Club, for ages goofy Monty Python’s Spamalot (November Paper Craft Creation with Lon davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Sat Sep 18 thru Sat Dec 18. pursuits that may interest you; free; for information, call 563-326-
7-9, Tuesdays thru Sept. 28; Clark, for ages 9-12; learn folding and Babysitting Club, on the 3rd Monday of the month, for ages 7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
book-club activities; children
21), and the multiple Tony Award nominee scoring techniques, make two sculp- 11 & up; share your experiences and learn new things to help IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 28 thru
Nov 18.
Let’s Go Duplo Club, for grades pre-K through kindergarten; Disney Live! - Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show, a new stage
for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th spectacular featuring all your favorite characters; $16.75-$53.75;
Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am Thu for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE,
Oct 21. Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellular.com, 7pm Fri Nov 19.
Preschool Storytime, on Thursdays (no session on Nov. 11); Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8; bring your favorite stuffed
stories, finger plays, and hands-on activities for children ages 3-5 animal and hear new stories; free; for information, call 309-524-
and not yet in kindergarten; free; for information, call 309-524- 2480, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Nov 22.
molinelibrary.com, 10am Thu Oct 21 thru Nov 18. Messy Monday, for grades K-3; hear a story while doing
Disney Live! - Mickey’s Magic Show, featuring grand illu- a messy craft; dress for messiness; for information, call 309-
sions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy, 732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, Alice in Wonderland and Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org,
the Mad Hatter, and Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle, and Snow 5:30pm Mon Nov 22.
White; $15.75-$45.75; at 3:30 & 6:30pm; for tickets, call 800-745- Teen Writers’ Group, free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwire- Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood
lesscenter.com, Fri Oct 22. Rd., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Tue
Banned Books Royale and Edible Art Program, teens will Nov 23.
defend one title from a list of banned books in a single, Moline Read to a Dog, allow children an opportunity to read to dogs,
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. giving new, shy, or inexperienced readers a friendly and non-
com, 2:30pm Sat Oct 23. judgmental audience that will increase the child’s confidence
Get Animated! 3rd Annual Teen Anime Day, manga artists and growth in reading; register the night of the program for a 10-
and anime enthusiasts ages 12 and older will enjoy cos-play and minute time slot to read to one of the three dogs: Amber, Abel,
People’s Choice awards for best costume, a library anime club art or Connor; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street
show with Artists’ Pick awards, a comic/art swap, refreshments, Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.daven-
and more; $5; for information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2006, Figge portlibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 23.
Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.figgeart- Jack Frost Saves Christmas, holiday-themed family musical
museum.org, 12pm Sat Oct 23. comedy; days and times vary; $18-$20; for tickets, call 309-786-
38 Pajama Story Time, for ages 4-8; bring your favorite stuffed
7733, extension 2, Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock 7pm Tue Sep 14.
Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, 12pm Fri Nov 26 thru Sun Dec Corinne Gregory, information on how young people can de-
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Corinne Gregory, information on how young people can
River Folk Tales & Music, with Dale Whiteside; storyteller, folk develop key social skills that are critical to success in learning,
musician, folklorist will impart talk and songs of the times relat- involving a fully integrated, skills based program addressing be-
ing to life on the river, a potpourri of lore and custom from the havioral issues that inhibit success in education; for information,
early days; a River Action Channel Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 309-794-9194 or e-mail qcalm@qcalm.org; for reservations,
call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riveraction@riveraction.org, Celebra- contact Judy Hutchinson at 309-799-3155, ext. 3150 or e-mail ju-
tion Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction. dyh@palsnet.info, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
org, 9am Thu Aug 19. 9am Thu Sep 16.
A Healing Attitude, service on how to heal our physical bod- Senior Day: Songs of the Civil War, for information, call 563-
ies, our relationships, our finances, and all areas of our lives; for 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bet-
information, call 309-762-1066, Unity Church of Christianity, 5102 tendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30am Thu Sep
47th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.unityqc.org, 10:30am Sun Aug 23.
22. Terrorism: A Topic in German Film, Therese Grisham, from
Ozzie Smith: A Day at the Park with the Wizard, St. Louis the Columbia College Chicago Film & Video Department, will
Cardinal Hall of Famer, speaking as part of an event in the East- explore how this unsettling topic has been dealt with by German
ern Iowa Community College District’s Viewpoint Distinguished filmmakers; clips will be shown from selected films; for informa-
Speakers Series; with concessions stands and kids’ activities - in- tion, call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W.
cluding a youth sports clinic - beginning at 2:30pm; $15 for adults, 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 2pm Sat Sep 25.
$10 for students and military personnel, and ages five & under World Affairs Council / World Community Institute, with
free; for information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, Judy Morrison, Cherokee/Osage, Native American spiritual and
209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http://www.eicc.edu/business/ cultural consultant on “Sacred Spirit and Respectful Living”; for
events/viewpoint/smith.html, 5pm Sun Aug 22. information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Connection Generations: The Power of Millennials, register Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
by Aug. 23 for Aug. 26 event; the Women’s Connection presents an com, 7pm Tue Sep 28.
Emerging Women Leaders business panel discussion with Cassie Specifically for Seniors: German American Heritage Cen-
Boorn, Tanisha Briley, Kristin Glass, Tasha Reisz-Serrano, and Aleeza ter, Executive Director Angela Osborn talks about the newly ex-
Singh; moderated by Molly Foley; $20-$25; for information and to panded center; free; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount
register, call Colleen Rafferty at 309-631-0167, Radisson Quad City Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Plaza Hotel, 421 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www.AskTWC. davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Sep 29.
com, 5:30pm Mon Aug 23. Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of high-
The Arab-Israeli Conflict Part IV: 1967 to Present, professor lights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra concert,
and historian Dr. Art Pitz will discuss the tumultuous history of with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest artists; free;
the Middle East, providing a balanced, in-depth portrayal of the for information, call 563-322-0931, ext 16, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
region; sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, St., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 7pm Sat Oct 2.
the Rock Island Public Library, and Friends of the Moline Public Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson, a quick tour of high-
Library; free; for information, call Jennifer at 309-524-2475, Kris at lights from the evening’s Quad City Symphony Orchestra concert,
309-732-7341, or the Jewish Federation at 309-793-1300, Moline with conductor/director Mark Russell Smith and guest artists; free;
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.jfqc.org, 6pm for information, call 563-322-0931, ext 16, Centennial Hall, Augus-
Mon Aug 23. tana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcsym-
This Is It!: Finding Inner Peace Through a Course in Mira- phony.com, 1pm Sun Oct 3.
cles, Jon Mundy, PhD on the 10 laws of happiness & listening to Senior Day: Gladys Black: Iowa’s Bird Lady, Larry Stone pres-
your inner guide; $15-$20 suggested donation, no one who can’t ents stories of Gladys and her place among Iowa conservation
pay will be turned away; for in formation, call 309-762-1066, Unity legends; refreshments served; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Church of Christianity, 5102 47th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.uni- Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
tyqc.org, 7pm Mon Aug 23. http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30am Thu Oct 7.
Rafting Logs to QC Mills, with Gayle Rein, Historian: explore Senorita Extraviada, Arizona State University’s Dr. David
the history of QC lumber industry through stories about mill own- Foster delivers a lecture about the kidnapping, rape and murder
ers, lumber camps, and the rafting crews; a River Action Channel of hundreds of women of Juarez, Mexico, that first came to light
Cat Talk; $12; for information, call 563-322-2969 or e-mail riverac- in 1993; part of the university’s yearlong series, “The Ubiquity of
tion@riveraction.org, Celebration Belle, 2501 River Dr, Davenport, Work”; free, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 9am Tue Aug 24. St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Wed Oct 13.
Black History Series: The Murder of Emmett Till, hosted by Home Childcare Association, for information, call 563-344-
the library and the Afro-American Heritage Center; observation 4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Betten-
of the 55th anniversary of teenager Till’s murder, a discussion of dorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 19.
the events that followed, and a screening of the PBS documentary Get to Work: The Rights and Wrongs of Women’s Attitudes
“The Murder of Emmett Till”; free; for information, call 309-732- Toward Paid Work in the Market Economy, author and feminist
7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Is- Dr. Linda Hirshmann delivers a lecture challenging the assertion
land, IL, http://www.rockislandlibrary.org, 6pm Wed Aug 25. that children, and ultimately society, benefit when mom stays
Specifically for Seniors: Disaster Preparedness, the Ameri- home; part of the university’s yearlong series, “The Ubiquity of
can Red Cross will teach seniors various techniques for staying Work”; free, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
safe during disasters, highlighting the three most important ac- St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 7pm Wed Oct 20.
tions: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed; free; for information, Ethical Boundaries in Multi-Stressed Families: Recommen-
call 563-888-3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., dations for Social Workers, presented by Dr. Katherine Van Blair,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 1pm Wed Aug director, St. Ambrose School of Social Work; $20; for information
25. or to register, contact Jeannine Yeager at 563-333-3911 or Yeager-
Rafting Logs to QC Mills, with Gayle Rein, Historian: explore JeannineR@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518
the history of QC lumber industry through stories about mill own- W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/msw, 1pm Thu
47. Abbr. in grammar 2. Where the buck stops 74. The City of Light tion, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn-
area near the Reading Garden each week for knitting talk and tu- ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
48. New-business CEO 3. Scraps 75. Prince of _ toring; free; for information, call 563-285-4794, ext. 223, Eldridge 4:30pm Thu Oct 7.
52. Secure 4. Wainscoted 76. Shortly Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountyli- Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library Meeting, for infor-
53. Common papal name 5. Landing gear, for short 79. Wen brary.org, 12:30pm Wed Aug 25 thru Wed Dec 29. mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn-
54. Gains on 6. Pate ingredient 80. Sachet scent Quad City SnB, on Wednesdays; knitting and crocheting ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
55. Like a bete noire 7. Copied 83. Outpouring group; free lessons available; for information, e-mail quadcitys- 7pm Tue Oct 5.
nb@gmail.com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Cam- IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Com-
56. Homo sapiens, e.g. 8. Spring 85. Boxed
pus, Bettendorf, IA, http://qcsnb.blogspot.com, 7pm Wed Aug munity Group Meeting, with a presentation by Denise Poole
57. Bather 9. Shingled area 87. Destroyed by degrees 25 thru Wed Dec 29.
59. Boyle or Sarandon 10. Danced a certain way 88. Small scale on “The New Stone Age: Earth Mother’s Soliloquy”; free; for infor-
Stitching & More, every Wednesday (except the second mation, contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259,
60. Krueger of horror films 11. Mythical hunter 89. Exist Wed.) of the month; put your creativity to work and share your fa- Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
61. Attacked 12. Golden _ 90. Beautiful stones vorite tips and tricks with this fun group of ladies; for information, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Oct 14.
63. Honest _ 13. Flop 91. Dies _ contact Bev Skelton at 309-523-2516 for more information., River Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library Meeting, for infor-
64. Tried 14. An affirmative 93. Plays for stakes Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.riverval- mation, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn-
leylibrary.org, 5pm Wed Aug 25 thru Wed Dec 31. ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
66. Comports with 15. Earthy pigment 94. Great poet
Sunday 4 Meditation Workshops, on the second and fourth 10am Tue Nov 2.
68. Tapestry 16. Brute 95. Connectives Sundays of the month; for information, call 309-762-1066, Unity IONS-QC: Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Com-
70. Broke a promise 17. Create 96. Baffle Church of Christianity, 5102 47th Ave, Moline, IL, http://www.uni- munity Group Meeting, with a presentation by Dr. Alta Price on
73. Alps nation 18. Card with three pips 97. Hotel chain tyqc.com, 9:45am Wed Aug 25 thru Sun Dec 26. “Symbols of an Alien Sky”; free; for information, contact Christine
74. Nosy one 24. Greenbacks 98. Decoy Quilting by the River, bring your current project and join at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library,
75. Middle 26. Cooperative units 99. Ending for auto or pluto this group of quilters as they swap quilting stories, favorite tech- 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org,
77. Abbr. on a map 29. _ Maria 100. Beige niques, and more; for information, contact Pat Biskie at 309-523- 6:30pm Thu Nov 11.
2171, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http:// Bettendorf Library Board of Trustees Meeting, for informa-
78. A pronoun 32. Learned ones 101. Performing group www.rivervalleylibrary.org, Thu Aug 26.
79. Free rein: 2 wds. 33. Id-ego-superego thinker 102. Goes wrong tion, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learn-
Davenport Horticultural Society, meets the 4th Thursday of ing Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
81. Gotcha! 34. Deceiver 104. After upsilon the month; visitors and new members welcome; for information, 4:30pm Thu Nov 11.
82. Ending for profit or puppet 35. Examinations 105. Youth call Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park Lodge, Davenport, IA,
40 83. Where Aleppo is 36. Moisten 107. Yale student 6:30pm Thu Aug 26 thru Thu Dec 30.
Live Music Live Music Live
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St. Blue Grass, IA
thursday House Arrest -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. The Wheelers - Nebula Was - The Post Mortems
2010/08/19 (Thu) DJ Scott Keller & Karaoke (weather permitting) Mayne St. Blue Grass, IA -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
-Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge, 4506 John Resch and Detroit Blues -The Muddy Theresa Gibbs Benefit: Wicked Liz & the
Hamell on Trial - The Lonelyhearts -The Mill, 27th St Moline, IL Waters, 1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA Bellyswirls - Lonnie & Ray - Ryan & Gibbs
120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA Ed Franks’ Frank Sinatra Tribute -Icons Martini, Justin Morrissey -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 - Larry Boyd - Gray Wolf Band (4pm) -Len
Hart to Hart DJ Service -Beer Bellies, 1704 2nd 124 18th St Rock Island, IL 34th St Rock Island, IL Brown’s North Shore Inn, 7th Street and the
Ave. Rock Island, IL Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Service Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche Rock River Moline, IL
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone, 1516 -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S State Ave Ave Clinton, IA uneXpected -Gambino’s Place, 1500 13th St.
5th Ave Moline, IL Hampton, IL NINE-1-1 -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, East Moline, IL
Jam Session w/ Alan Sweet -The Muddy Waters, Funk Syndicate -Riverside Casino and Golf 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Golden Tones (6:30pm) -CASI (Center for
Nitrix -City Limits Pay Station, 1303 10th Ave.
Viola, IL
sunday
2010/08/22 (Sun) 22
St. Davenport, IA Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St. Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W. Locust St.
Jazz Jam w/ the North Scott Jazz Combo Davenport, IA Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W Gray Wolf Band -Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, Joe & Vicki Price (1pm) -Timber D.O.M.E. Lodge,
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street
2nd St Davenport, IA 7th Street and the Rock River Moline, IL Solon, IA
Davenport, IA
Karaoke w/ DJ Cash -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd St. Just Chords -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav- Karaoke Night -The Muddy Waters, 1708 State
Pappa-Razzi -Beer Belly’s, 112 N College Ave
Sherrard, IL enport, IA St. Bettendorf, IA
Aledo, IL
Live Lunch w/ Rose ‘n’ Thorns (noon) -Mojo’s Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Rd. N. PB & the Jam - Smashing Pumpkins Tribute w/ Riverias (2pm) -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Davenport, IA
LeClaire, IA Birds & Batteries @ The Mill – August 28 Smashed Pumpkins -Iowa City Yacht Club, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA Rude Punch (4pm) -Blueport Junction, 6605 W
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St Davenport, IA (5:30pm) - The Right Now (7:30pm) - The Mill, 120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA River Roots Live B Stage: Jimmy Riches (noon) River Dr Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA Lee Blackmon & The Gamblers (6:30pm) Marshall Tucker Band (9:30pm) -LeClaire The Shawn Kellerman Band -Rascals Rock - Milltown (1pm) - Mondo Drag (3pm) Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch
Seth Bradley -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav- -Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W Park, River Dr & Ripley St Davenport, IA Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL - Treologic (5pm) - The Diplomats of Solid performance) -The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills
enport, IA 2nd St Davenport, IA Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D. & Utica Ridge Bettendorf, IA
21
Sound (7pm) - Jonathan Tyler & the North-
Sexy Delicious - Red Daughters - Purple As-
teroid Cadillac -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington
Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) -Mojo’s
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606
Saturday
2010/08/21 (Sat) ern Lights (9:30pm) - -LeClaire Park, River Dr
& Ripley St Davenport, IA
Sunday Afternoon Social Dance w/ the Ken
Paulsen Quartet (3pm) -Viking Club of
St. Iowa City, IA Davenport, IA W Locust Davenport, IA A.J. Haut -Downtown East Moline, East Moline, IL River Roots Live Main Stage: Bumper Crop Moline, 1450 41st Street Moline, IL
Shaggy Wonda -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Nashville Songwriters Association (6pm) Scorpions - Dokken -i wireless Center, 1201 Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s, 826 (2pm) - Tim Stop Trio (4pm) - 56 Hope Road The Anthony Catalfano Trio (10am) -Brady
Island, IL -Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St. River Dr Moline, IL W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL (6pm) - Creedence Clearwater Revisited Street Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring Jim- Rock Island, IL Shame Train - Old Man -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 Caught in the Act -Jimmie Lee’s, Port Byron, IL (8pm) - Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Davenport, IA
mie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Neutral Uke Hotel - Golden Bloom - The S Linn St Iowa City, IA Con Queso - The Blood Beats -The Mill, 120 E (10:30pm) -LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL Motion Sick -Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Smooth Groove -Brucer’s Dawg House, East Burlington Iowa City, IA St Davenport, IA Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille, 2504 Iowa City, IA Moline, IL DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne Salsa and Cumbia DJ Night -La Primavera, 601 Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street Chop
53rd St. Bettendorf, IA NINE-1-1 -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Casino and Spatterdash -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and St. Blue Grass, IA 15th St. Moline, IL House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA Ed Franks’ Frank Sinatra Tribute -Icons Martini,
friday
2010/08/20 (Fri) 20 Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock Island, IL
Open Mic Coffeehouse -First Lutheran Church Steady Rollin’ Blues Band -The Muddy Waters,
1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA
124 18th St Rock Island, IL
FlatTop -Fireworks, 2139 16th St. Moline, IL
Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St.
Moline, IL monday
2010/08/23 (Mon) 23
- Rock Island, 1600 20th St. Rock Island, IL Smooth Groove -River House, 1510 River Dr.
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Sweet Country (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina / Skinny Funk Syndicate -Riverside Casino and Golf Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar, 1191
Phyllis & the Sharks -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 Moline, IL
Davenport, IA Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA The Afterdarks -Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 19th Street Moline, IL
34th St Rock Island, IL
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore The Funnies -Jesse’s Saloon, 803 1st Ave. Funktastic Five -Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, Live Lunch w/ Ellis Kell (noon) -Mojo’s (River Mu-
River Roots Live B Stage: 500 Miles to Mem- 2815 W. Locust St Davenport, IA
Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Silvis, IL 1414 15th St. Moline, IL The Karry Outz -Greenbriar Restaurant and sic Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
phis (6:30pm) - Cory Chisel & the Wander-
Cosmic -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St The Goddamn Gallows - The Afterdarks Gray Wolf Band -Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
ing Sons (8:30pm) - Backyard Tire Fire Lounge, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Davenport, IA - The Krank Daddies -RIBCO, 1815 2nd 7th Street and the Rock River Moline, IL The Old 57’s -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd St. Sher- Iowa City, IA
(10:50pm) -LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley
DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne St Davenport, IA Ave. Rock Island, IL HI-FI -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Casino and rard, IL
River Roots Live Main Stage: Lojo Russo The Lower Dens featuring Jana Hunter -The Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock Island, IL The Warmth - Chico Fellini -RIBCO, 1815
2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
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tuesday
2010/08/24 (Tue) 24 After the Crash -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
Tony Hoeppner (noon) -Mojo’s (River Music
Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA
Justin Morrissey & Friends -Bent River Brewing
Company, 1413 5th Ave. Moline, IL
Island, IL Trash Martini -Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) -O’Melia’s Supper Club, Ave Clinton, IA
Andy Jess -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Daven- Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr. Bettendorf, IA
2900 Blackhawk Rd. Rock Island, IL Kool & The Gang -Riverside Casino and Golf
port, IA Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St
Live Lunch w/ Jonathan Turner (noon) Davenport, IA Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
DJ Johnny O -Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge,
-Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W Laura & the Long Hair -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd
4506 27th St Moline, IL
2nd St Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night w/ Steve McFate (6:30pm)
Hart to Hart DJ Service -Beer Bellies, 1704 2nd
Ave. Rock Island, IL
Saturday
2010/08/28 (Sat) 28 St. Sherrard, IL
NINE-1-1 -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust Dav-
-Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St. enport, IA
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone, 1516 Amanda Miller & the Smoking Sextion - Dustin
Rock Island, IL Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
5th Ave Moline, IL Thomas -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen -Bier Stube Dav- Davenport, IA
Jam Session w/ Alan Sweet -The Muddy Waters, Iowa City, IA
enport, 2228 E 11th St Davenport, IA Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street
1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA B2A DJ -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ the Pena Brothers -Racer’s Edge, Davenport, IA
James Edel - The Wise Fools -Iowa City Yacht Barlowe & James (1pm) - The Black Stones
936 15th Ave East Moline, IL Quad Cities Irish Festival: Paddy O’Furniture
Pete Balestieri - Colloquialisms -The Mill, 120 E
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Jason Carl -Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
Toby Keith @ i wireless Center – August 26 (4pm) -Downtown Princeton, Princeton, IL
Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Crabby’s, 826 - The Beggarmen - Kathleen Murphy
Burlington Iowa City, IA Davenport, IA John Wasem -Kilkenny’s, 300 W. 3rd St. Dav- Conrad (1pm) -The District of Rock Island,
St. Davenport, IA Bee All U Can Bee Karaoke & DJ -Commodore W. 1st Ave. Coal Valley, IL
The Chris & Wes Show -Rascals Rock Memora- enport, IA 16 1/2 St. Rock Island, IL
Karaoke w/ DJ Cash -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd St. Tap, 2202 W. 3rd St. Davenport, IA Bluegrass @The Beanz featuringThe Leftovers
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Rd. N. Salsa and Cumbia DJ Night -La Primavera, 601
Sherrard, IL Burlesque Le’ Moustache -The Circa ‘21 -Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St.
Tuesday Patio Party w/ Buddy Olson (6pm) LeClaire, IA 15th St. Moline, IL
Live Lunch w/ Paige Popejoy (noon) -Mojo’s Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL Rock Island, IL
-Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge, 4506 Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St Salsa Dancing -Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St.
27th St Moline, IL
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Daytrotter Presents: Nathaniel Rateliff -Bor- Burlesque Le’ Moustache -The Circa ‘21
Davenport, IA Davenport, IA Moline, IL
ders Books, Music & Cafe, 4000 E. 53rd St. Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Smooth Groove -Brucer’s Dawg House, East
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wednesday
2010/08/25 (Wed)
Open Mic Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St
Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA
Daytrotter Presents: William Elliott Whitmore
Transgressions -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
Iowa City, IA
Caught in the Act -The Rockin’Ham, 1334 W 2nd
St Davenport, IA
Moline, IL
Sugar Nipples & Halo of Flies -Rascals Rock
Rock U: A Study of Tom Petty - Sad Iron Music - Old Scratch Revival Singers - Nathaniel Community Drum Circle (10:30am) -Mojo’s
Dave Ellis -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Daven- Mr. Whoopie -Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 34th Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
- Alexis Stevens -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Rateliff -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St
port, IA St Rock Island, IL Tapes ‘n’ Tapes - Birds & Batteries - The
Iowa City, IA DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne Davenport, IA
Jason Ray Brown -Molly’s Pub, 311 3rd St. Western Front -The Mill, 120 E Burlington
The Steady Rollin’ Blues Band featuring Jim- NINE-1-1 -The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust Dav- Cosmic -Mound Street Landing, 1029 Mound
Sherrard, IL St. Blue Grass, IA Iowa City, IA
mie Lee Adams -Rascals Rock Memorabilia enport, IA St. Davenport, IA
Open Mic Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar, Emily Jawoisz (6pm) -Bucktown Center for the Tapped Out -Parker’s, 635 15th St Moline, IL
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL Orquesta Alto Maiz (6:30pm) -Pedestrian Plaza, David Ball & The Pioneer Playboys Band
1191 19th Street Moline, IL Arts, 225 E. 2nd St. Davenport, IA Tear Down the Tower (6pm) -Wicked Nature
Toby Keith - Trace Adkins -i wireless Center, 1201 Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ Service Downtown Iowa City Iowa City, IA -Mooney Hollow Barn, 12471 Highway 52
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship (1pm) (8:30) -Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge
-CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
River Dr Moline, IL -Shannon’s Bar and Grill, 252 S State Ave Retro Ron (6pm) -Mojo’s (River Music Experi- Green Island, IA
Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm) -Red Crow Grille, 2504 outdoor party, 4506 27th St Moline, IL
Kimberly Road Davenport, IA Hampton, IL ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA DJ Night -Uncle Harley’s Bar & Grill, 202 W. Mayne
53rd St. Bettendorf, IA The Premium $ellouts -Martini’s on the Rock,
“Tennessee,”That Nashville Cat (noon) - Open FlatTop (5:30pm) -Downtown Coal Valley, Coal Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D. St. Blue Grass, IA
Whoozdads -Woodfire Grill, 131 W. 2nd St. 4619 34th St Rock Island, IL
Mic Night (7pm) -Mojo’s (River Music Experi- Valley, IA Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL Eddie Butts -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
Davenport, IA Tronicity -11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St
ence), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA Friday Live @ 5: Smooth Groove w/ The Russ Reyman Trio (5pm) -The Rusty Nail, 2606 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA Davenport, IA
Meyers Brothers (5pm) -RME (River Mu- W Locust Davenport, IA Gray Wolf Band -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s Casino
The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band -The Mill,
120 E Burlington Iowa City, IA FRIDAY
2010/08/27 (Fri)
27 sic Experience) Courtyard, Davenport, IA Sin City Orchestra -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock Island, IL
House Arrest -One More Round, 209-211 E. 2nd
Wild Oatz -Go Fish Marina and Bar, 411 River Dr.
Princeton, IA
The Chris & Wes Show -Mound Street Landing, Funk Stop -Riverside Casino and Golf Resort,
1029 Mound St. Davenport, IA
The Craig Bentley Trio -Rascals Rock Memora-
5 in a Hand - Dan Hubbard & the Humidors
-Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa
3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Gray Wolf Band -Edje Nightclub at Jumer’s
The Fry Daddies (6pm) -Toucan’s Cantina /
Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL
St Muscatine, IA
Identity Crisis -Toucan’s Cantina / Skinny Legs
SUNday
2010/08/29 (Sun) 29
City, IA BBQ, 2020 1st Street Milan, IL
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92 Rock The Lovedogs -Go Fish Marina and Bar, 411 River A.J. Haut -Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave East
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St. Illth - Dark Adaptation - Midwest Avengers
Island, IL Dr. Princeton, IA Moline, IL
-Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA Breille -The Hat Eatery & Pub, 1618 W. Locust St.
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monday
2010/08/30 (Mon) 30 bilia Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
FRIday
2010/09/03 (Fri) 3 Joe and Vicki Price -The Muddy Waters, 1708
State St. Bettendorf, IA
Karaoke Night -Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche & Utica Ridge Bettendorf, IA
The Avey Brothers -Rascals Rock Memorabilia
Karaoke Night -The Old Stardust Sports Bar, 1191
19th Street Moline, IL
Thursday
2010/09/02 (Thu) 2 38th Annual Barnes Family Bluegrass Festival:
Bankester Family (7pm) - Art Stevenson &
Justin Morrissey & Friends -11th Street Precinct,
2108 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Ave Clinton, IA
Meet the Press -Poopy’s Pub & Grub, 1030
Bar, 1414 15th St. Moline, IL
The Creepin’ Charlies (10am) -Brady Street
Viaduct Rd Savanna, IL
Live Lunch w/ Ellis Kell (noon) -Mojo’s (River Mu- Big Boi - Super Smash Brothers (6pm) -Hub- Highwater (7:45pm) - Redwine (8:30pm) Karaoke Night -Sneaky Pete’s, 207 Cody Rd. N. Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
Open Mic Night -Coffee Dive, 226 W. 3rd St.
sic Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA bard Park, 51 N Madison St Iowa City, IA - Rarely Herd (9:30pm) - Jerry Butler & the LeClaire, IA Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA
Nick Curran & the Lowlifes - The One Night Stan- Black Thursday -Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn Blu-J’s (10pm) -Mercer County Fairgrounds, Karaoke Night -The Dam View Inn, 410 2nd St The Tailfins (4pm) -Blueport Junction, 6605 W
Open Mic Night -One Library, 230 W. 3rd Street
dards -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL St Iowa City, IA Aledo, IL Davenport, IA River Dr Davenport, IA
Davenport, IA
Open Mic w/ J. Knight -The Mill, 120 E Burlington Ed Gray - Ember Schrag - Ron Wax -The Mill, 120 A.J. Haut -Bier Stube Moline, 417 15th St Live Lunch w/ Ren Estrand (noon) -Mojo’s The Travoltas -RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock
River Prairie Minstrels (6pm) -Mojo’s (River Mu-
Iowa City, IA E Burlington Iowa City, IA Moline, IL (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St Island, IL
sic Experience), 130 W 2nd St Davenport, IA Troy Harris, Pianist (11:30am) -Bass Street Chop
Hart to Hart DJ Service -Beer Bellies, 1704 2nd Abalone Dots - Jordan Danielsen -The Red- Davenport, IA
TUESDAY
2010/08/31 (Tue) 31 Ave. Rock Island, IL
Irie Soundsystem w/ DJ THC -QC Zone, 1516
stone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
ABC Karaoke -Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St.
Rotate the DJ w/ Chronik Solutionz -M.D.
Green’s, 1808 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Salsa and Cumbia DJ Night -La Primavera, 601
15th St. Moline, IL
House, 1601 River Dr Moline, IL
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