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EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2008
  • Belgian waffle breakfast - A Belgian waffle breakfast will be served from 8 a.m.-noon at the Center for Belgian Culture, 712 18th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 762-0167 for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 7, 2008; Saturday, July 5, 2008; Saturday, August 2, 2008; Saturday, September 6, 2008
  • Role-Playing Group - The Role-Playing Group will meet from 1-4 p.m. at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. This group plays D20 system role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Join a game already in progress or bring a group. The games are for players 10 and over; experience is preferred but not required. Call (563) 344-4188 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Fifth of Country - A Fifth of Country will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Bier Stube, 417 15th St., Moline. No cover. Call (309) 797-3049 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Summer events at the Moline Library - Summer events at the Moline Library, 3210 41st St., include art and BMX demonstrations, crafts, story times, puppet shows, dramatic portrayals of historic people, and more. Get in the Game, Read Summer Reading Club runs from June 9-Aug 2. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (309) 762-5737 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • River Prairie Minstrels - The River Prairie Minstrels will perform from 6-8:30 p.m. at Mojo's at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • ComedySportz QC - ComedySportz QC, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, performs an improvisational all-ages show at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Food and beverages are available, including pop, bottled alcohol, and pizza. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details and tickets. MAP
    Every Friday,Saturday
  • IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival - Koko Taylor is the headliner for the 24th annual IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. The lineup also includes Elvin Bishop, Otis Taylor and the Black Banjo Project, Billy Boy Arnold with Jody Williams, The Holmes Brothers, and Denise LaSalle. Events will take place along E. 2nd St. and in the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Thursday's tent stage programs will focus on "Roots of the Blues.' This year's BlueSKool will include lessons for kids by kids, and a jam with Hal Reed and Ellis Kell. See the website for ticket information. Call (563) 322-5837 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 to Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Stars and Stripes Forever (Classic Film Society) - The Classic Film Society will show Stars and Stripes Forever at 7 p.m. in Upham Hall, Upham Auditorium, Marycrest Senior Campus, 1607 W. 12th St., Davenport. Admission is a $3 donation. Call (563) 391-3502 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Fifth of Country - A Fifth of Country will play from 9 a.m.-noon at the Davenport Freight House Farmers' Market, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Electra - Genesius Guild will present Electra by Sophocles at 8 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 38th St. and 11th Ave., Rock Island. Email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008; Sunday, July 6, 2008; Saturday, July 12, 2008; Sunday, July 13, 2008
  • Quad Cities River Bandits - The Quad Cities River Bandits will play the Peoria Chiefs at 6 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-3000 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Star Spangled Grand American cowboy mounted shooting competition - The Eastern Iowa Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association will hold its Star Spangled Grand competition at Schone's Friendship Farm, 15711 13th St., Milan. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008; Sunday, July 6, 2008
  • This Must Be The Band - This Must Be The Band will play at Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Bracket Points Racing - Bracket Points Racing runs from 3-11 p.m. at Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Ill. 84 N., Cordova. Gates open at 2 p.m. Time trials are at 3 p.m. and eliminations at 7 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Call (309) 654-2110 for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 3, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Saturday, May 17, 2008; Saturday, May 31, 2008; Saturday, June 7, 2008; Saturday, June 28, 2008; Saturday, July 5, 2008; Saturday, July 12, 2008; Saturday, July 26, 2008; Saturday, August 9, 2008; Saturday, August 16, 2008; Saturday, September 6, 2008; Saturday, September 20, 2008
  • Ed Zipper, costarring Tim Sullivan - Ed Zipper, costarring Tim Sullivan, will perform at Penguin's Comedy Club, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Call (563) 324-5233 or email for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 to Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Tailfins - The Tailfins will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Martini's On the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. Call 309) 732-1631 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • East Moline Farmers' Market - The Quad Cities Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will open the East Moline Farmers' Market from 8 a.m.-noon, Skate City parking lot, 1112 42nd Ave., East Moline. Call (309) 944-7980 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Saturday,
  • Trinity 7th Street Farmers' Market - The Quad Cities Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association will open the Trinity 7th Street Farmers' Market from 8 a.m.-noon at Trinity Medical Center, 500 John Deere Road, Moline. Call (309) 936-7792 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Geneseo Farmers' Market - The Geneseo Farmers' Market runs from 8 a.m.-noon on the east side of the Xtramile store, 106 S. Chicago St. Call (309) 269-7409 or email for details. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Davenport Freight House Farmers' Market - The Davenport Freight House Farmers' Market is open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport, and in the east end of the Modern Woodmen Park lot (baseball stadium). Call (563) 940-0634 or (563) 888-2235 for details. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Saturday,
  • Davenport Farmers' Market - The Mississippi Valley Growers' Association and River City Market Association will hold a Davenport Farmers' Market from 8 a.m.-noon at NorthPark Mall (east entrance between JCPenneys and Sears), 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday, Saturday,
  • Buffalo Days - Buffalo Days will be held from noon-10 p.m. in City Park. "Buffalo or Bust" is the theme, and the town will celebrate its 175th birthday. Festivities will include music, a carnival, flea market, food, petting zoo, bingo, bake-off, beer garden, bounce house, parade, fireworks at dusk on Friday, and parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Call (309) 381-2226 or email for details. FREE.
    Friday, July 4, 2008; Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Nikki Lunden Trio - The Nikki Lunden Trio will perform at 7 p.m. at Mojo's, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Stockton Park District 5K - Stockton Park District 5K, 8 a.m., Stockton. Call (815) 541-8286 for details.
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Reagan Run 5K - Reagan Run 5K, 8 a.m., Reagan House , 816 S. Hennepin Ave., Dixon. 5K, Kids Fun Run. Call (815) 288-3211 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Campground Program - Campground Program , 8:30 p.m. , July 4, South Sabula Lakes Park: Southern most end of Broad St., Sabula; 8:30 p.m. July 5, Spruce Creek Park: 2 miles north of Bellevue off Highway 52. Call (563) 652-3783 for details. FREE. MAP
    Friday, July 4, 2008; Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Summer events at the Rock Island Library - Summer events at the Rock Island Library's three locations include classes, crafts, story times, puppet shows, music, and more. Get in the Game, Read Summer Reading program for children, teens, and adults runs from June 2-July 11. Locations are 401 19th St., 9010 Ridgewood Road, and 3059 30th St. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (309) 732-7323 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Summer events at the Davenport Library - Summer events at the Davenport Library's two locations include movies, family nights, crafts, classes, music, story times, and more. The summer reading programs are Catch the Reading Bug for children, Metamorphosis for teens, and READiscover Your Library for adults. They run from June 2-July 24. Locations are 321 Main St. and 3000 N. Fairmount St. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (563) 326-7832 for details. FREE.
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Summer events at the Bettendorf Library - Summer events at the Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, include bug-themed programs, crafts, classes, music, story times, and more. The summer reading programs are Catch the Reading Bug for children and Metamorphosis for teens and adults. They run from May 19-July 24. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (563) 344-4175 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Summer events at the East Moline Library - Summer events at the East Moline Library, 740 16th St., include movies, crafts, classes, a puppet show, story times, and more. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (309) 755-9614 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Summer events at Scott County libraries - Summer events at the Scott County Library's six locations include movies, crafts, performances, story times, and more. The summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults run from June 7-July 26. The main library is at 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge. Other locations are 114 N. Mississippi St. Blue Grass; 329 Dodge St., Buffalo; 402 6th St., Durant; 328 River Drive, Princeton; and 207 S. Main St., Walcott. See the website for a complete schedule, or call (563) 285-4794 for details. FREE.
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Channel Cat Talks: Biology - River Action will present Channel Cat Talks: Locks and Dams from 9 a.m.-10:45 a.m. aboard the Channel Cat water taxi. Biologist/ichthyologist Kraig McPeak will discuss habitat diversity and productivity in large river ecosystems. The tour will depart -- rain or shine -- from the Moline landing at the Celebration Belle , 2501 River Drive. Cost is $12. Register online, call (563) 322-2969, or email. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008; Thursday, July 31, 2008
  • Summer events at the LeClaire Library - Summer events at the LeClaire Library, 323 Wisconsin St., include storytimes, classes, book discussions, and more. The Catch the Reading Bug summer reading program begins July 1. Call (563) 289-4242, ext. 4 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Summer events at Quad-Cities area libraries - Summer events at Quad-Cities area libraries include performances, storytimes, book discussions, and more. Check area libraries' websites: Andalusia Library, Colona Library, Cordova Library, Erie Library, Geneseo Library, Henry C. Adams Memorial Library, LeClaire Library, Mercer Carnegie Library, River Valley Library, Robert R. Jones Library, Rock Falls Library, Sherrard Library, Silvis Library, Sterling Library. FREE.
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Rock 'n' Roll Party in the Streets - The fourth annual Rock 'n' Roll Party in the Streets will go on from 5 p.m.-3 a.m. at Racer's Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. Bands will include Sleepin' On The Couch, 4th and 20, Best of Both Worlds (a Van Halen tribute band), Crossroads, and The Chuck Star Project. There will be giant-screen UFC fights (inside), food, and festival beads. All ages are welcome for the outdoor activities. Tickets are $5 in advance; $10 at the gate. Call (309) 755-8131 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Jim Steinworth and Steve Alm (Dueling Pianos) - Jim Steinworth and Steve Alm will be featured during Dueling Pianos at Nan's Piano Bar, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Hours are 4:30 p.m.-midnight on Thursday; no cover. Hours are 4:30 p.m.-2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Reservations can be made for $14; tables will be held until 8:30 p.m. Otherwise, cover is $7. Call (563) 323-5081 for details. MAP
    Thursday, July 3, 2008 to Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Uncle Sam Jam/UFC86 and UFC Afterparty - The Uncle Sam Jam/UFC86 and UFC Afterparty will go on from from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Uptown Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. Cover is $3. Call (563) 359-1015 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Identity Crisis - Identity Crisis will play at the River House Bar and Grill, 1510 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 797-1234 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Steve Couch's Family Comedy Show - Steve Couch's Family Comedy Show will be presented from 1-2:30 p.m. at Mojo's, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. He will perform songs from his children's albums Dinosaur Rhythms and The World is a Rainbow. There also will be a joke-telling contest, prizes, and balloons for kids. Call (563) 326-1555 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Lee Blackmon and Spider Bill Schaumburg - Lee Blackmon and Spider Bill Schaumburg will perform from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at The Lodge, 900 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. No cover. Call (563) 359-7141 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Tennessee-Wilde - Tennessee-Wilde ("Tennessee" Tony Cavitt and Greg Wilde) will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at the Little Brown Jug, 1315 18th Ave., East Moline. Call (309) 752-9750 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Mr. Whoopie - Mr. Whoopie will play from 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Stooge's Saloon, 908 3rd St., Orion. Call (309) 526-3050 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • FlatTop - FlatTop (Mike DeVolder and Dave Neighbour) will play from 6:30-9 p.m. at Happy Joe's Cafez, 2430 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. Call (563) 359-5457 for details. FREE. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Hi-Fi - Hi-Fi will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at O'Keefe's Sports Pub & Grub, 1331 5th Ave., Moline. No cover. Call (309) 755-8131 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Rock and Roll Party in the Streets - Rock and Roll Party in the Streets starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Racer's Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. Bands will include 4th and 20, Scotty Whitehall and the Crossroads, Sleeping on the Couch, Chuck Star Project and Van Halen tribute band Best of All Worlds. Call (309) 755-8131 for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • TimeSpan Band - The TimeSpan Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabana's, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. No cover. Call (309) 716-8079 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, July 5, 2008
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  • Channel Cat water taxi - The Channel Cat Water Taxi service on the Mississippi River is available from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. weekdays; 9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. The Channel Cat stops at in Moline at Ben Butterworth Parkway at Celebration Pier, (2501 River Drive); at the Isle of Capri Casino, Bettendorf ; at the Village of East Davenport; John Deere Commons in Moline; and The Quarter in East Moline (Wed.-Thu. only). (See detailed schedule.) There may be twice an hour service on weekends. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 2-10. No pets allowed, but the boat has room for bicycles. Tickets are good for the entire day. Call (309) 788-3360 or email jgarrity@qcmetrolink.com for details. All trips are weather permitting. Schedule may be extended for holidays and special events. Call (309) 788-3360 to confirm service.
    Monday, May 26, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008
  • Colonel Davenport House - The Colonel Davenport House, located on the north shore of Arsenal Island, is open for tours from noon-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday from May-Oct. The house is open at other times by appointment. It was occupied by the first white settler in the area, Col. George Davenport, and was built in 1833-34. There is a small gift shop. Tickets are $5; $3 for seniors and students; $10 per family. For group tours call (563) 388-9657 at least two weeks in advance. For school groups of 10 or more, it is $1 per person, and for adult groups of 10 or more, $2 per person. MAP
    Saturday, May 3, 2008 to Saturday, October 25, 2008
  • Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village - Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th St., Long Grove (north of Scott County Park), is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Walnut Grove was a settlement and stage coach stop of the 1860s. The village includes 18 historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. There is an admission fee for some special events and tours. The Soda Fountain Shop is open Saturday and Sundays from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. from early May to Labor Day weekend. For details, call (563) 328-3283. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • Brettun & Black Museum - The Hampton Historical Society's Brettun & Black Museum, 601 1st Ave., Hampton, has exhibits and artifacts related to the river, mining, pottery, and mills. Hours are 2:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call (309) 755-0362 or email for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Saturday,
  • Figge Art Museum - The permanent holdings of the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, are organized in several collections: American (Colonial period to 1945); Midwest Regionalist; Mexican Colonial; Asian; and Haitian. The museum also has a gift shop, restaurant, auditorium and educational wing. Docent-led tours are available. Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and over and students with IDs; and $4 for ages 3-12. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday; and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Saturday, August 6 to Thursday, August 6
  • Rock Island County Historical Society - The Rock Island County Historical Society Library, 822 11th Ave., Moline, is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. The society maintains a collection of more than 12,000 books, photos, newspapers, census records, maps, audiotapes, videos and other documents, and 150 collections. The museums, in the 1870s Atkinson-Peek House and Carriage House, are open for free tours by appointment or during open house in June and December. Call (309) 764-8590 or email for more info. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, June 1, 2006 to Thursday, December 31, 2009
  • Centennial SkatePark - The Centennial SkatePark on the riverfront at E. River Drive and Warren St., Davenport, is for skateboard and BMX bike enthusiasts. It features handrails, stairs, ledges, ramps, and a 10-foot bowl. It will be open from sunup until dusk during the winter, and 24/7 in the spring and summer. Call (563) 326-7812 for details. FREE. MAP
    Tuesday, October 31, 2006 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • MidCoast Gallery West: Poetic Structures: Constructions - Poetic Structures: Constructions by Terry Rathje are on exhibit at MidCoast Gallery West at 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Call (309) 732-1354 for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead - The Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, 28050 230th Ave., Scott County, Ia., is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 1847 farmhouse was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father. Cattle and buffalo graze outside the home. A gift shop is on the grounds. Admission is $2; age 16 and under free. Call (563) 225-2981 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Tuesday, September 30, 2008
  • Hauberg Indian Museum - The Hauberg Indian Museum at Black Hawk State Historic Site, Rock Island, leads visitors on a tour of a year in the life of a Native American, starting with summer corn harvest and ending with spring maple syrup-bottling. Life-size displays, houses, and mannequins portray the daily life of a Sauk or Mesquakie Indian during the late 1700s and early 1800s. The newest exhibit, The Fur Trade, examines the economic relationship between the Sauk and Mesquakie and the American Fur Company, which made Indians in Illinois part of lucrative worldwide trade. Hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. March-October; 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. November-February. Closed for major holidays. Guided tours of the museum are given by appointment; call (309) 788-9536. FREE. MAP
    Thursday, March 1 to Tuesday, December 30
  • IMAX Theatre: Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk - Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk is now showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, March 14, 2008 to Thursday, September 11, 2008
  • Niabi Zoo - Niabi Zoo is open from 9:30-5 p.m. daily. The zoo is located at 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley. It is home to more than 900 animals representing more than 160 species. The zoo also offers a playground, train and carousel rides, gift shop, picnic areas, and concessions. Admission is $5; $4.50 for ages 62 and over; $4 for ages 3-17; free for under age 3. Call (309) 799-5107 or email for details. MAP
    Monday, March 24, 2008 to Monday, September 1, 2008
  • Moon River Supper Club: Darlene Breuwet - Darlene Breuwet will perform at the piano bar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and for brunch on Sunday at Moon River Supper Club & Lounge, 101 1st St., Andalusia. Call (309) 798-2354 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Every Sunday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Figge Museum: Mother and Child: Henry Moore’s West Dean Tapestries - Mother and Child: Henry Moore’s West Dean Tapestries are on exhibit from Apr. 12-Jan. 11 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. This is the first time that the tapestries have been displayed in the United States. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday
  • Quad City Botanical Center: Enchanted Garden - The Enchanted Garden art exhibit is on view at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Artists created fairies, fairy dwellings, gnomes, woodland spirits, and other magical creatures. The exhibition begins with a children's tea on June 21 and ends with an auction and party on Aug. 1. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 21, 2008 to Friday, August 1, 2008
  • Putnam Museum: Rare Rides: Americans' Love Affair with Motorcycles - Rare Rides: Americans' Love Affair with Motorcycles is on exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Explore the many aspects of motorcycle culture. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $6 for seniors and students; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. See the Quad-Cities Online Treasure Chest for a chance to win tickets! MAP
    Sunday, June 8, 2008 to Sunday, September 7, 2008
  • Jenny Lind Chapel and Immigrant Museum - The Jenny Lind Chapel and Immigrant Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. It is located at 6th St. and Oak St., Andover. Jenny Lind Chapel was constructed in the early 1850s and named for the celebrated Swedish singer. Call (309) 476-8228 for details. MAP
    Thursday, May 1, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008
  • Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: Empty Nest - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the comedy Empty Nest May 28-July 19. See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733 or order online. MAP
    Wednesday, May 28, 2008 to Saturday, July 19, 2008
  • Circa '21: Snowderella - Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the children's show Snowderella. There will be show-only performances in the morning and afternoon on selected dates; see the website for dates and showtimes. Admission is $8; group rates are available. Call (309) 786-7733 for details. MAP
    Tuesday, June 10, 2008 to Saturday, July 5, 2008
  • Rock Island Brewing Company: Summer Concert Series - The Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave., plans summer concerts on most Saturdays. Call (309) 793-1999 or email for details. MAP
    Every Saturday,
  • Figge Museum: When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection - When Gold Blossoms: Indian Jewelry from the Susan L. Beningson Collection is on exhibit from May 31-Aug. 24 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Family Museum of Arts and Science - Permanent exhibits at the Family Museum of Arts and Science, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, include Watts Up with Energy?; Sculpture on The Learning Campus; Amazing Acres, about weather and agriculture; Rhythm Alley, with sound and music; The Garden, including a playhouse and climbing maze for ages under 5; and the outdoor Kingdom for Kids Playground for active kids of all ages, open when weather permits. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $2 for ages 60 and up and 1 and under. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, May 27, 2008 to Saturday, August 30, 2008
  • Putnam Museum - Permanent exhibits at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, include Black Earth/Big River; the Hall of Mammals; River, Prairie and People; the Asian/Egyptian Gallery; the River Valley Discovery Room; and the photos of Iowa's Wild Places. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6; $5 for ages 60 and up; $4 for ages 3-12; free for children 2 and under. For more information, call (563) 324-1933. MAP
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008 to Saturday, January 31, 2009
  • Quad City Botanical Center - The highlight of the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, is its 6,444-square-foot tropical Sun Garden conservatory with a 14-foot waterfall, reflecting pools, and a 70-foot skylight peak. The center also has extensive outdoor displays, including a Conifer Garden, a Physically Challenged Garden, a Scrambled Alphabet Garden, and various perennial gardens. It has a gift shop, and works by local artists are on display. See the center's calendar for various classes and special events. Center hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, January 1, 2005 to Friday, January 2, 2009
  • Putnam Museum: Native Waters: Sharing the Source - Native Waters: Sharing the Source is a new traveling exhibit at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. It offers cultural and scientific ways of learning about water, including hands-on activities, interviews with tribal people, and a film. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6; $5 for seniors; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. MAP
    Friday, March 14, 2008 to Sunday, August 24, 2008
  • IMAX Theatre: Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure - Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure is showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, May 16, 2008 to Tuesday, November 11, 2008
  • Family Museum: Spin: The Science of Rotation - A traveling exhibit, Spin: The Science of Rotation, will be at the Family Museum of Arts and Science, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf, June 14-Sept. 28. The exhibit explores the fun and science of objects that rotate, using interactive exhibits and real-life examples. Spin includes 15 unique exhibit areas. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for ages 2-59; $2 for ages 60 and over. Call (563) 344-4106 or email for details. MAP
    Saturday, June 14, 2008 to Sunday, September 28, 2008
  • Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center - Whitewater Junction Family Aquatic Center at Longview Park, 1601 Longview Drive, Rock Island, is a zero-depth to nine-ft. pool featuring two waterslides, two drop slides, tumble buckets, teacup, and tot slide. Daily admission is $7; ages 2 and under free with a paying adult. The cost for evening swims from 6-8 p.m. is $4. Coupons are available online. See the website for hours, special rates, and season passes, or call (309) 732-7437. MAP
    Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008
  • Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center - Splash Landing Family Aquatic Center, 2220 23rd St., Bettendorf, is open from 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The main pool area includes a zero-depth entry with water geysers, kiddie boat slide, flue and speed slide, drop slide, and a diving board. The Toddler Pool area (for ages 6 and under with supervisor age 18 and up) has a slide, sprays, and a sand play area. Both pools are heated. Visitors may bring a chair or lounge. Concessions available. Costs of admission and passes vary; see the website for rates. Call (563) 344-4124 for details. MAP
    Saturday, May 24, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008
  • MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery: Banks and Bedeian - Mixed media by Steve Banks and jewelry by Kelly Bedeian are on exhibit at the MidCoast Fine Arts Gallery, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Court, LeClaire. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Sunday, June 1, 2008 to Saturday, August 2, 2008
  • MidCoast at the i wireless Center: Steele and Diaz - Oil paintings by Gregory Steele and jewelry by Mindy Diaz are on exhibit at MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. FREE. MAP
    Sunday, June 1, 2008 to Saturday, August 2, 2008
  • MidCoast at Centre Station: Blomme and Houk - Printmaking and mixed media works by Karen Blomme and multimedia works by David Houk are on exhibit at MidCoast at Centre Station, 1200 River Drive, Moline. Hours are 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Call (309) 786-2430 or email for details. MAP
    Sunday, June 1, 2008 to Saturday, August 2, 2008
  • Figge Museum: Teapots: Object to Subject - Teapots: Object to Subject are on exhibit from June 16-Aug. 10 at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday (10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday). Admission is $7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12. Call (563) 326-7804 for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Moline Library: Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation - Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation, a traveling exhibition, is at the Moline Library, 3120 41st St. Library hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 762-6883 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • IMAX Theatre: Speed Racer - Speed Racer is showing at the Putnam Museum IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933, check the website, or email for showtimes and ticket information. MAP
    Friday, June 13, 2008 to Thursday, July 17, 2008
  • Quad City Arts Center: Senior Olympics Visual Arts entries - Works from the Quad-Cities Senior Olympics Visual Arts competition will be on exhibit through July 5 at the Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 793-1213 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Illinois Shakespeare Festival: The Taming of the Shrew - The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present The Bard's The Taming of the Shrew from June 27-Aug. 10 at Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See the website for ticket prices and seating map, and purchase online. Call (309) 438-2535 (day) or (309) 828-9814 (evening) for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Illinois Shakespeare Festival: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - The Illinois Shakespeare Festival will present The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Jess Borgeson, Adam Long, and Daniel Singer from June 28-Aug. 9 at Ewing Manor, 48 Sunset Road, Bloomington. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See the website for ticket prices and seating map, and purchase online. Call (309) 438-2535 (day) or (309) 828-9814 (evening) for details. MAP
    Every Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Quad City Botanical Center: N. Dana Collins - Works by N. Dana Collins are on exhibit at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 pm Monday-Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission to the gardens is $5; $4 for ages 60 and up; $3 for ages 5-12; $1 for ages 2-4. Call (309) 794-0991 or email for details. MAP
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 to Thursday, August 28, 2008
  • Tours of Quarters One - Guides will give tours of Quarters One on Gillespie St., a mansion built on the Rock Island Arsenal in 1872. Times are 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. Parking is available in front on Gillespie St. The building is not handicapped accessible, and participants must be able to climb stairs. Strollers are not allowed, and children must have adult supervision. Photo ID is required for visitors ages 16 and up. Advance registration is required; call (309) 782-3488 or register online. FREE. MAP
    Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Geneseo Library exhibits - On exhibit at the Geneseo Library, 218 S. State St., are Chris Darin's lunchbox collection, home-grown cut and painted gourds by Carol Lawrence, and a summer reading program mural by the Henry County Christian Home Educators. Call (309) 944-6452 or email for details. MAP
    Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
  • Club calendar for July - Club calendar for July.
    Tuesday, July 1, 2008 to Thursday, July 31, 2008

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