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WORDS FROM THE EDITOR By Kathleen McCarthy
km@rcreader.com

Youre Invited to a Mag-nificent Evening:

Its Time to Rescue the Rescuer

I
f you havent heard the remarkable
story of Rescuing River, its time
you did. First, River is a beauti-
ful, soulful dog. River was found in
northern Clinton, Iowa, shot in the
head three times and left for dead by
his owner. It was during a particu-
larly brutal time in Clinton when two
other dogs were similarly shot and
abandoned; one lost its life. Rivers
story is shared on Facebook (Face-
book.com/rescuingriver) for those
interested in learning more about
this remarkable dog, his remarkable
rescuers, and the fan base that has
ensued in support of River. It is the
most uplifting, wonderful story, and
a joy to read.
River was rescued by Maggie
Stafford and Team River, which
includes Jean Regenwether (our own
columnist and Maggies BFF), area
veterinarians, and a host of other
compassionate souls, all of whom
spared no effort or expense in saving
Rivers life. It was an enormous under-
taking of patience and meticulous
attention to Rivers medical needs and
rehabilitation. Team River claimed this
spectacular victory, healing his wounds
both inside and out. The happy ending
for River is that he was adopted to a
welcoming, loving home. You guessed
it: His forever family is Maggie and
John Stafford and their three boys. No
one was surprised.
Maggie Stafford has been partner-
ing with all manner of animal-rescue
operations for years, but what sets
Maggie apart is her consistent willing-
ness to take on the desperate cases of
severe animal abuse, disability, and
Maggie Stafford
illness. Whether for a long haul or just
short-term, Maggie with the support
and encouragement of animal friends
takes these ruined animals and pro-
vides forever homes, which necessarily
include proper medical care, abundant
kindness and love, and a way back
to trusting humans that allows these
animals to live happy lives, often for the
first time ever.
Now the tables have turned, and
Rivers mom Maggie needs our help.
She is suffering from severe fistulat-
ing Crohns Disease along with a rare
systemic auto-inflammatory disease
(periodic fever syndrome) and finally
the onset of a super-bug infection
all of which are threatening her life.
She is being cared for by an expert
team of doctors in Iowa City, but
expenses are mounting exponentially.
Maggie will also require a very risky,
specialized, and expensive surgery,
once the inflammation and danger-
ous infection are under control, to
restore her to health.
River, his new brother Collier (also
rescued with debilitating challenges
that would make most of us swoon),
her three boys, her husband John, and
a huge community of friends, animal
lovers, and pet owners want her
back. Maggie and John also own and
operate Buddy Gourmet in Clinton,
providing the highest-quality pet
food and dog treats on the market
today meaning that our pets who
eat Buddy Gourmet food exclusively
need her back, too.
There is an event being held for
Maggie to raise funds to this end.
Your support is most welcome. For
those who dont know Maggie but
who would move Heaven and Earth to
rescue our beloved animals, sometimes
we have to save the special people who
do the saving for all of us. Its our turn
to rescue Maggie and, in doing so, pay
it forward and give Maggie back to
What sets Maggie apart is her consistent
willingness to take on the desperate cases of
severe animal abuse, disability, and illness.
all those who love her dearly, and to
all the animals who will need her in
the future.
Please join us at the Tuscany Special
Events Center (2417 Cleveland Street
in Clinton) at 5 p.m. on March 25.
Advance tickets are $20, or $150 for a
group of eight that will also receive a
commemorative T-shirt at the door.
The event will include a boutique and
photo booth, cake sale, cake auction,
buffet dinner, cash bar, silent auction,
fashion show, raffles, and live enter-
tainment by The Dunmore & Newman
Group, Dan Peart, and The Ripplers.
For more information on this event,
please contact Kate Sager at (563)212-
8603 or katesagerhomes@gmail.com,
or Hannah Peart at (563)219-6789 or
hannahpeart@ruhlhomes.com.
Donations can also be made to
GoFundMe.com/the-stafford-family-
care-fund. Contributions by check can
be made out to Stafford Family Care
Fund, which is not a 501(c)(3).
To learn more about the impact of
rare diseases and how you can help,
visit GlobalGenes.org.
Thank you from our hearts to our
paws for any amount of support you
can give. Woof woof!
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ILLINOIS POLITICS
Governors Legal Strategy Raises a
Question: Stretch or Power Grab?
I
f Attorney General Lisa Madigan
succeeds in convincing the Illinois
Supreme Court to consider ordering
the state to stop paying employees with-
out an appropriation, and if Governor
Bruce Rauners legal team uses the same
arguments it did in St. Clair County,
it will be important to understand the
repercussions of his strategy.
First a little background. The Illinois
Constitution and state laws are clear that
no state money can be expended without
a legal appropriation, which is legislative
speak for a special kind of bill that lists
how much government agencies, com-
missions, etc. can spend on various items.
As you probably know, the state hasnt
had a real budget in a couple of years.
A budget is basically just a collection of
appropriations. The last legal appropria-
tion for state-employee payroll expired on
June 30, 2015. Negotiations between the
governor and legislative leaders stalled,
and shortly thereafter a judge in St.
Clair County ordered the state to pay its
workers anyway. Everybody figured this
would probably be a temporary situation,
so nobody squawked too much. Its been
done before for a few weeks.
But the governmental stalemate has
continued for more than 20 months. In
January, Madigan got tired of waiting for
the governor and the General Assembly
to cut a deal and filed a legal motion
in St. Clair County to vacate that 2015
order. She lost. Were not sure exactly why
because the judge didnt issue a formal
opinion, but the governors office was at
that hearing and filed a brief opposing
Madigans motion.
The governor doesnt want Madigan to
win because his bargaining position will
be greatly weakened if the courts effec-
tively shut down the state by ruling that
money cant be spent without appro-
priations. Rauner is demanding some
business-related reforms, a property-tax
freeze, and a few other things before hell
agree to a tax hike to balance the states
infamously out-of-whack budget. So the
man who once bragged that he would use
the crisis of the state not having a budget
to force through his preferred legislative
changes now wants to avoid a much-worse
crisis that would compel him to abandon
his demands to prevent the catastrophe of
an actual government shutdown.
Got all that? Okay.
One of the arguments used by the
governors lawyers when they won at the
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By Rich Miller
CapitolFax.com
county level last month was that a bunch
of state laws are in reality continuing
appropriations. A continuing appro-
priation is a law mandating that certain
state bills be paid in perpetuity. The
General Assembly isnt required to pass
new appropriations every year, and the
governor isnt required to sign them into
law. Its automatic-pilot spending.
But the governors lawyers want to
redefine what a continuing appropriation
is. According to the governors legal brief,
there are many statutes that function as
continuing appropriations by mandat-
ing the State to perform specific services.
Employees who provide those services
must continue to be paid.
Examples the governors lawyers used
included a state statute mandating that
the Illinois Department on Aging exer-
cise, administer, and enforce all rights,
powers, and duties vested in the Depart-
ment on Aging by the Illinois Act on the
Aging. Complying with these and other
mandates, they claimed, necessitates
paying personnel because compliance
cant be accomplished without employees.
The governors legal team then argued
that it would take a lot of time to sift
through all state laws to find these
mandates, and that the task needed to
be followed up by evidentiary hearings
to assess what employees are necessary
to provide such services. Such a process
could take months, if not years. There
are a ton of those mandates in the state-
statute books.
Needless to say, if such an argument
prevailed, it would give the executive
branch almost limitless authority to
spend taxpayer money as it pleased. And
it wouldnt end with employee salaries,
either. If the Department on Aging deter-
mined that it needed a new Chicago office
building to perform its mandated func-
tions, or had to let millions of dollars in
new contracts, or had to purchase a dozen
new vehicles, then under the governors
legal logic it could go right ahead and
do so without any legislative approval
whatsoever.
The governors team references what
it considers to be favorable court rulings
from 1953 and 1974, but this is either one of
the most blatant executive-power grab Ive
seen or the biggest legal stretch ever.
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol
Fax (a daily political newsletter) and
CapitolFax.com.
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f you were at the Black Box fantasies was welcome, it was
Theatres opening-night also confusing, as the effect
presentation of Youre a Good instantly directed, and kept, our
Man, Charlie Brown, the ques- attention house-left when noth-
tion of precisely who stole the ing but lighting was happening
show shouldnt be arguable. Ter- there. A mimed sandwich made
rific though they were, it wasnt no sense amidst the rest of the
the riotously strident Becca productions oftentimes funny
Johnson, or Sara Tubbs and physical props (with kudos
her wicked Kristin Chenoweth to Chelsea Edmark and Leah
impersonation, or third-grader Miller for their procurement).
Makenna Miller in costumer Although the rare instances
Kris Castels Big-Bird-meets- of vocal harmony were great
Carol-Channing feathers or during the Act I and II closers,
any other members of directors the rest of the time ... not so
Keenen Wilson, Becca Johnson, Nancy Teerlinck, Christopher Tracy,
David Millers and Gary Clarks much. And while Teerlinck, with
appealing cast. It was the grade- Makenna Miller, Sara Tubbs, and Adam Cunningham her adorable howls and radiant
school attendees whose infec- smile, was a joy when Snoopy
tious laughs frequently punctuated images lyricism of the Book Report song, and get was in a good mood, she tended to fall into
and gags, and made the show even more of the joke of Lucys tough-love psychiatric generic sour-puss mode when he wasnt;
a charmer than it already was. advice (Thatll be five cents, please), and the pups natural, haughty imperiousness,
Christopher Tracys Charlie Brown shov- admire the not-as-easy-as-it-may-look as envisioned by Schulz, instead came off as
ing his whole head into a mailbox was good feat of adults embracing both their inner either total disinterest or abject hostility.
for plenty of giggles, as was Adam Cunning- children and Schulzs signature style. That said, among the shows many plea-
hams codependent terror whenever Linus Nowhere in the Black Boxs production sures, there was still Cunninghams thumb-
was separated from his blanket. Nancy is this embodied more fully than the early sucking sweetness, and the witty staging
Teerlinck figuratively and literally shaking Schroeder number in which Keenen of Glee Club Rehearsal, and every single
her tail as Snoopy was, as expected, a total Wilsons Beethoven fanatic valiantly attempts second with Woodstock an addition to
kid-pleaser. And there was such vocal jubila- to finish his etude while Lucy, desperate for the script by portrayer Makenna Millers
tion after Charlie Brown messed up his prac- his attention, leans with her back against his co-director dad. (Who says nepotism is
ticed Valentines Day greeting to Johnsons piano just like in the comics before finally inherently wrong?) Oh yes, and theres
Lucy that the happy cackles were practically lying down on top of it. (Poor Schroeder has a live band composed of Peter Letendre,
their own punchline. As family musicals go, to tickle the ivories on either side of her face Kyle Schneider, and music director Randin
YAGMCB has always been an odd duck: a just to get through the thing.) Between co-star/ Letendre, which I mention not only because
mostly peppy, candy-colored entertainment choreographer Johnsons ear-splitting braying they played beautifully, but because until
boasting child characters (and a canine) and Wilsons gnawing irritation, their brief, late in Act I, I didnt even realize it was a
loaded with ennui and existential dread. hilarious sequence wholly captures the Schulz live band; the unseen musicians were so
But Millers and Clarks production proves spirit. Yet it does so while also being generous spot-on that I initially thought the Black
how pleasurable the results can be and not to its actors, a double win equally apparent in Box was using a pre-recorded CD of the
just for young uns when this material is bossy little Sallys Broadway-baby rendition shows Broadway score. I subsequently
performed with bright, beaming confidence. of My Philosophy (a miniature triumph learned that Randin had also been suffering
In most ways, the show is probably best for Tubbs), the comedic coup de grce Little from an illness on opening night that had
suited for audiences of voting age who will Known Facts, and Tracys touching, moon- her, shall we say, doubled-over for much
immediately recognize that its structure faced, long-delayed happiness, and Happi- of her time backstage. Way to go, Randin,
as a series of comedic vignettes is modeled ness, right before the curtain call. and everyone, on such a fun, solid start to
on and sometimes takes its jokes directly At the March 10 opener, there were Youre a Good Man, Charlie Browns run,
from Charles M. Schulzs three-panel certainly nits to be picked. With YAGMCB but still . Good grief!
Peanuts classics. (This makes the Black a series of blackout scenes, actual black-
Box an ideal venue for this musical; the outs wouldve been preferable to the slow Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown runs at the
long, moderately narrow space lends David fades that followed routines its structure Black Box Theatre (1623 Fifth Avenue, Moline)
Millers and Judy Matthis set design a true already makes the show feel longer than through March 25, and more information and
comic-strip flavor.) But grown-ups are also its 100 minutes and while designer Mike tickets are available by calling (563)284-2350 or
more likely to appreciate the clever, stalling Turczynskis hot-red lighting during visiting TheBlackBoxTheatre.com.
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THEATRE
He Did Not Shoot the Sheriff, but
He Did Shoot the Deputy
Rumors, at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre through March 19
W
hat do you get when you mix Molire
and Agatha Christie with a healthy
dose of Garry Marshall? A wacky
mystery farce written by perhaps the most
prolific playwright of the 20th Century: Neil
Simon. The Playcrafters Barn Theatres Rumors
is Simons outlandish play that combines absurd
comedy with a whodunit though its more of
a what-happened featuring some very sitcom-
like characters.
Rumors takes place in a large, stylish home
in Snedens Landing, New York, owned by
New Yorks deputy mayor a man who has
accidentally shot himself in the earlobe, and
is now unconscious, right before the start of
a party celebrating his 10th wedding anni-
versary. While he bleeds (off-stage) from the
gunshot with his spouse nowhere to be seen,
the wounded mans lawyer Ken and his wife
Chris arrive for the celebration and must con-
sequently figure out what has happened, why it
happened, and what and what not to share with
the three other couples scheduled to arrive. As
each pair enters, the story of the evenings
circumstances keeps morphing until everyone
is embroiled in a ludicrous cover-up.
As those first guests to arrive, Aaron Lord and
Sara Linnea ONeill contribute some fun work as
Ken and Chris, kicking off the show with high-
energy exchanges. Lord, in particular, is amusing
as Ken goes in and out of doors assessing the situ-
ation and trying to develop a plausible explana-
tion for it, while ONeill is very entertaining as his
elegant, high-strung, nicotine-starved spouse.
Next on Rumors guest list are accountant
Lenny Ganz and his gossiping wife Claire,
played by Anthony Natarelli and Sydney
Dexter. At Playcrafters March 7 preview
performance, both actors appeared to be very
comfortable in their roles, and Dexter devel-
oped an especially complete character, adding
skillful line deliveries along with wonderful
reactions to the stage mayhem. Natarellis
Lenny, meanwhile, has whiplash and spends
the entire show with a stiff neck no small
physical-acting feat. Watch for his highly ener-
getic slapstick monologue in Act II as Lenny
tries to bluff local law officers.
Up next are Nicholas Waldbussers smug
psychiatrist Ernie Cusack and his aptly named
wife Cookie, a cooking-show host portrayed by
Ann Keeney-Grafft. Waldbusser has the look and
mannerisms of a big-city therapist and has a won-
derful calmness to his character compared to the
frenzied nutjobs surrounding him. For her part,
Keeney-Graft is classy and delightful as Cookie
takes over food preparation for the party, albeit
with a bad back and melodramatic personality.
By Jeff Ashcraft
Kayla McKay, Kevin Keck, Anthony Natarelli, and
portrayals led by those of Denzel
Aaron Lord
Last-but-not-least through the door are
Glen and Cassie Cooper (Mike Kelly and
Krissy Wheeler), an ambitious politician and
his trophy wife. Kelly shines as Glen, bringing
a much-needed change to the shows pacing as
he tries to keep his state-senate-hopeful per-
sona polished and composed. And Wheeler
is a lot of fun as a ditsy yet tough-as-nails Real
Housewife of Albany.
Rounding out the cast are Kevin Keck and
Kayla McKay as two hapless cops who try to
sort out the mess, and Alexander Richardson
assumes the directors chair for this extremely
energetic, chaotic, and farcical romp. Richard-
son does a first-rate job of keeping the pacing
Jessica Chastains lobbyist fights for
moving, utilizing each actors individual
comedy strengths, and preserving the plotline
in Simons convoluted script. (Be forewarned
that Rumors is an adult comedy with some
fairly strong adult language that feels out-
of-character for Neil Simon though that
language did elicit some of the biggest snorts
and giggles from Tuesdays audience.)
The scenic design boasts a two-story set
with twin doors on the second floor and three
separate doors on the first, allowing for a
seemingly infinite number of entrances and
exits. A special brava to Jacque Cohoon, who,
as scenic painter, did an excellent job with the
faux-marble tiles on the stage floor, providing
an impressive elegance to the design.
Rumors is a lighthearted and, for the actors,
likely physically exhausting romp involving
New Yorks rich and neurotic. As with much of
Simons work, the personalities are rather shal-
low in terms of character, yet theyre deep with
a silliness that cant help but make Playcrafters
audiences laugh out loud at the casts absurd
and madcap antics.
Rumors runs at the Playcrafters Barn Theatre
(4950 35th Avenue, Moline) through March 19,
and more information and tickets are available by
calling (309)762-0330 or visiting Playcrafters.com.
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Movie Reviews
Ape-ocalypse Now
KONG: SKULL ISLAND
Kong: Skull Island is a massively bud-
geted resurrection of familiar property
designed as part of a universe-building
series, and it boasts pricey visuals,
earth-shaking sound, remedial plotting,
cornball humor, talented leads giving
paycheck performances ... . Oh, God. Is
it summer already? What the hell hap-
pened to spring?!
That we live in blockbuster season all
year round is, of course, hardly a new
idea. But you wont find any new ideas
in this King Kong reboot, either a busy
and bloated popcorn entertainment so
by-the-numbers that watching it is like
playing a particularly dreary game of
Action-Franchise Bingo. (A winking
reference to a previous blockbuster?
Got it! The dropping of one, and only
one, F-bomb? Got that, too! Samuel L.
Jackson? BINGO!) The films lone nod
to invention may be its 1973 setting,
which eliminates all traces of high-tech
apparatus despite not adding a whiff of
period to the performers modern read-
ings and bearing. Even this, though,
turns the experience into more of a
yawn than it should have been. With
its jungle locales and heavy mist and
terrified grunts, we get that the movie
is deliberately echoing and sometimes
blatantly stealing from Vietnam War
sagas such as Platoon and (especially)
Apocalypse Now. Did we still need quite
so much CCR and Jefferson Airplane
on the soundtrack? Are none of these
characters Carpenters fans?
Skull Islands paltry, meaninglessly
symbolic narrative sends a team of
Army troops, high-ranking military
personnel, and the requisite beautiful
white headliners to a recently discov-
ered Pacific isle that John Goodmans
chief investigator calls a place where
myth and science meet. (The film
opens with Goodman seeking govern-
mental funding for the mission, giving
his Nixon-era figure the chance to also
say, Mark my words: Therell never be a
more screwed-up time in Washington.
Ha ha. Its funny cause its not true.)
From the moment they arrive, however,
the story could hardly matter less. And
most viewers could hardly want it to,
given the seemingly indisputable fun
of watching panicked masses besieged
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by enormous lizards,
spiders, pterodactyls,
and an ape who once
climbed the Empire
State Building and is
now roughly the size
of the Empire State
Building.
Some of this is
fun. That spiders
first appearance, for
instance, delivers a
nasty jolt, and theres
a great, giggly scene
of Kong wrestling a
gargantuan octo-
pus and slurping its
tentacles down like
spaghetti noodles.
Jordan Vogt-Roberts,
meanwhile, provides
some much-needed
poetic imagery via a
behemoth water buf-
falo and Kongs hand Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson in Kong: Skull Island
scooping Brie Larson
out of the water, even if this young supporting performers fare better: John going-through-the-motions endeavor,
director doesnt yet display anything in C. Reilly is enjoyable in the charming- and an only randomly diverting one,
the way of a distinctive style or point-of- whack-job mode of Apocalypse Nows that couldnt appear less interested in
view. (Vogt-Roberts, whose only other Dennis Hopper, and the invaluable Shea elements such as personality or soulful-
feature was 2013s The Kings of Summer, Whigham is an archly gruff comic, and ness or surprise. And if that colon in
joins Jurassic Worlds Colin Trevor- even gets to be truly moving for all of the title didnt already give things away,
row and Fantastic Fours Josh Trank two seconds.) it likely wont be the last of its formu-
as barely tested indie-flick helmers But while Kong may be King here, laic kind: Godzilla vs. Kong is already
plunked into blockbuster terrain clearly hes also just a really big prop. Gone slated for 2020. It should come as no
before they were ready for it.) Yet those is any sense of fascination/attraction shock that this reboot doesnt give us
are only intermittent pleasures, and the between the ape and our heroine what the tragic ending of previous Kongs
movie craps out on giving us a sustain- beauty-and-the-beast connection they not when theres franchise-extending
ing one, because it turns out that King do share is strictly perfunctory and to market and sequel money to be
Kong, for no fathomable reason, is little although he grimaces and roars with made. But I still hoped for something
more than an afterthought in his own pixelated fervor, were never given out of the ordinary from material so
star vehicle. reason to care about this hairy brute; predisposed toward screen magic. At
Its unfortunate enough that theres attributes such as curiosity, cheeki- one point, following an early monster
so much time and thuddingly obvi- ness, and empathy appear quite out of attack, Whigham shakes off the experi-
ous dialogue granted to Skull Islands his wheelhouse, or perhaps those of his ence with a bone-dry Well, that was
central humans. Though top-billed in animators. (Rarely have I so missed an unconventional encounter. The line
the credits, Tom Hiddleston emerges as Andy Serkis.) When, at the climax, King gets a laugh, but man if only the film
maybe the 11th or 12th most engaging Kong finally takes on King Lizard and itself were.
person around; Larson has apparently we only know that latter creature is the
mistaken green-screen acting for an islands big one because Reilly help- For reviews of Logan, The Shack, Before
eye-popping contest shes desperate to fully tells us you can be impressed by I Fall, Table 19, and other current
win; and Jacksons predictable glow- the visuals and still not care one iota releases, visit RiverCitiesReader.com.
ers, threats, and rants would feel lazy about the fight itself. Its like watching
even if he werent, for cheap laughs, also hunks of metal lay waste to each other
regurgitating his most famous line from in a Transformers movie.
Jurassic Park and chiding Larson with Beat for beat, Kong: Skull
an anachronistic Bitch, please! (The Island is just an expensive
 8 River Cities Reader Vol. 24 No. 930 March 16 - 29, 2017
MUSIC
The Political Is Personal
Wild Pink, March 19 at Rozz-Tox
I MAY 7
am embarrassed to be here,
sings Wild Pink singer,
guitarist, and songwriter
John Ross on I Used to Be Small.
The here, in this case, is the
United States.
On the New York-based indie-
rock bands self-titled debut album,
Ross explores getting older through
the people and places around him.
The past is at the forefront, with
Ross recalling looking through
the window at the Hudson Valley,
being told that if you never stop
moving, then youll never feel bad in
Broke on, a journey through memory.
He sings about being a passenger in a par-
ents car, riding bikes, hearing about the
war, and knowing its not yours. The lis-
tener gets access to moments that shaped
whom he became.
Ross didnt expect feelings about the
United States to surface alongside these
memories while writing Wild Pink
in 2015, he said in a phone interview
promoting the bands March 19 show at
Rozz-Tox. Throughout the album, politics
are slipped into songs, stated with no
more intensity than singing about biking
through nature as a child.
Why would you have a kid, when the
city you live in will be underwater soon,
Ross sings on in Broke on, as plainly as
anything else on the record.
The matter-of-fact groove into which
these lyrics settle is emblematic of a
generation that came of age after the late
1990s. They grew up hearing about the
effects that climate change will have on
the planet their children will inherit. Mass
shootings occurred with alarming regu-
larity throughout their childhoods. The
widening gap between economic classes
made it more difficult to envision a future
in which kids will do financially better
than their parents. Ross delivery conveys
resignation that these are facts rather
than things to fight against.
He ponders these ideas in airy and
otherworldly songs, his lyrics drifting over
the instruments. The heavily reverbed
thoughts float out of Ross like theyre still
bouncing around the inside of his head. A
dreamy, shoegaze-pop sound lends itself
to the worldview that Ross contemplates
throughout the album.
But in our interview, Ross sounded
far angrier.
The gun-violence issue in the country
is outrageous, he said. And nobody who
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can do anything about it will do anything
about it. It seems like the only response is
to put more guns out in peoples hands,
which is f---ing insane.
That idea surfaces in I Used to Be
Small, directly after expressing his
embarrassment at his country.
I wonder if the next mass shooting will
be here, sings Ross with a more-forceful
delivery, guitar punctuating his words. If
God tells me to keep the flock safe, Ill keep a
gun loaded with the safety off, just in case.
With its political overtones and muted
aesthetic, Wild Pink is a departure from
the bands previous work. Compared to
the 2015 EP Good Life, the vocals on Wild
Pink are more toned down, less energetic.
The power chords dominating Good Life
are swapped out for guitar lines leaving
space for the lyrics.
But both works still focus on memory.
The peppier sound of Good Life is still
filled with places clearer to Ross than they
could be to any listener smoking on back
porches and hanging out in cold bedrooms.
And the exploration of feelings isnt that
different from EP to album. I dont know
why I feel so bad, when last night I really
felt impossibly happy, Ross sings on the
Good Life track Is This Hotel Haunted?
But the songs of Wild Pink weave threads
from the outside world into Ross personal
experience, making it a broader and richer
portrait of American culture.
Wild Pink will perform on Sunday, March
19, at Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Avenue, Rock
Island; RozzTox.com). The 8 p.m. all-ages
show also includes Harsh Times and Sister
Wife. Cover is $5 to $10.
For more information on Wild Pink, visit
WildPink.Bandcamp.com.
Hannah Bates is a St. Ambrose University
graduate who likes music more than she
likes most other things.
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PHOTOGRAPY

Featured Images from the Quad Cities Photography Club

(The River Cities Reader each month will
feature an image or images from the Quad
Cities Photography Club.)

P
hotographers often look for new
angles from which to photograph,
giving a different perspective to
familiar things and places, as shown by
Quad Cities Photography Club member
Bill Hudson. After attending a recent
club meeting, he decided to try to capture
some local images, so he walked around
downtown Davenport. He explained: I
had always admired the steps leading up
to the Figge and had intended to shoot
some photos there but never did it. This
was a good opportunity. The view from
the top of the stairs was striking, and I
really liked the combination of the invit-
ing tables and strong shadows. I felt this
was a good spot to enjoy the view of the
skybridge and waterfront.
Bill used a handheld Olympus SZ-15
infrared-modified camera at 1/250th of a
second, f/3.7, and ISO 100 at about 2 p.m.
He removed the infrared effects (redness)
post-processing, then converted it to
black and white. He did a small amount
of cropping, then adjusted the white
Photo by Dale Fehr.
balance and contrast a bit.
Another high-scoring competition image at a recent
club meeting was On Golden Pond, created by Dale
Fehr. Dale explained: I have learned that golf courses
are great places to find beautiful landscape photos. That
is where I found this image on a late-November morn-
ing at Golfmohr golf course in Hampton, Illinois. I went
at sunrise to catch some images with the fog. By the
time I got there, there was a light fog and frost on the
ground, the sun was coming up, and the air was very
still. All of this led to great golden-hour lighting in this
image with a perfect reflection.
Dale used a Canon EOS Rebel SL1 on a tripod with a
Tamron 16-300-millimeter lens at 22 millimeters, 2.5
seconds, f/9, and ISO 200. He then used Lightroom to
process the photo.

The Quad Cities Photography Club welcomes visitors and

new members. The club sponsors numerous activities
encompassing many types and aspects of photography. It
holds digital and print competitions most months. At its
meetings, members discuss the images, help each other to
improve, and socialize. The club also holds special learn-
ing workshops and small groups that meet on specific
photography topics, and occasionally offers interesting
shooting opportunities. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. the
first Thursday of the month September through June at
the Butterworth Center, 1105 Eighth Street in Moline.

For more information on the club, visit

QCPhotoClub.com.
Photo by Bill Hudson.
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2017 Spring Calendar
FESTIVALS & MAJOR EVENTS page 10
VISUAL ARTS page 10
MUSIC page 16
LITERARY ARTS page 21
MAJOR EVENTS
March
The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition,
the exhibit tells the story of the Fab Four highlighting
pivotal points in the bands history via artifacts,
memorabilia, and fun inter-activities; guests will
experience the entire Beatles journey beginning in
Liverpool, their early days in Hamburg, touring North
America, and their return to the studio in the U.K.;
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm; $14-
18; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum
& Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA, Putnam.
org, Thu Mar 16 thru Sun Jun 4
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, multi-media concert
tribute to the Fab Four; $32-56; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Mar 17
Grand Parade XXXII, the nations only bi-state St.
Patricks parade, beginning at the corner of 4th Avenue
and 23rd Street in Rock Island; the parade will travel
through downtown Rock Island, across the Mississippi
River via the Centennial Bridge to W Third Street and
proceed east through downtown Davenport, Iowa along
a route to the RiverCenter at E Third and Perry Streets;
the Post-Parade Bash will take place at the RiverCenter
from 1-4pm, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St,
Suite 109 (office), Rock Island IL, StPatsQC.com, 11:30am
Sat Mar 18
George Thorogood & the Destroyers, concert with
the boogie-blues musicians on their Rock Party Tour
2017; $27-57; for tickets, call 563-328-8000, Rhythm City
Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport
IA, RhythmCityCasino.Showare.com, 8pm Sat Mar 25
April
Annie, Tony-winning musical comedy based on
the comic-strip classic, in a Broadway at the Adler
presentation; $40.50-68; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
AdlerTheatre.com, 3pm Sun Apr 2
Journey & Asia, concert with the chart-topping
rock and pop musicians; $39-99; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Mon Apr 3
Rocktopia Live: A Classical Revolution, one-of-a-
kind musical arrangements blending Beethoven with
Journey, Strauss with The Who, and more in musical
mash-ups conducted by Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer;
$43-102; for tickets, call 563-328-8000, Adler Theatre,
136 E Third St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm
Tue Apr 4
2017 Worship Night in America, an evening with
headliner Chris Tomlin and sets by contemporary-
Christian musicians Big Daddy Weave, Phil Wickham,
Zach Williams, Mosaic MSC, and Jason Barton; $15-69.75;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Tue Apr 11
Eric Church, concert with the chart-topping country-
music singer/songwriter on his Holdin My Own Tour;
$25-89; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, 8pm
Wed Apr 12
THEATRE page 22
DANCE page 24
COMEDY page 24
MUSEUMS page 26
Lorrie Morgan, concert with the country vocalist and
four-time winner of Female Vocalist of the Year, featuring
an opening set by Jodi Miller; $43-73; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7pm Fri Apr 14
I Love the 90s Tour: Salt n Pepa - All 4 One - Color
Me Badd - Coolio - Tone Loc - Rob Base - Young
MC, concert of chart-topping hits including Lets Talk
About Sex, Shoop, I Wanna Sex You Up, Just A
Friend, Funky Cold Medina, It Takes Two, Gangstas
Paradise, and more; $45-85; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Apr 15
Stomp, an updated version of the percussive musical
smash, in a Broadway at the Adler presentation; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Apr 25
May
Gallery Hop!, demonstrations, performances, works
for sale, and more with local artists at a variety of
different downtown venues; free; for information, e-mail
info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, The District of
Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island IL,
MidCoast.org, 6pm Fri May 5
Rock Town Lit Fest, two-day celebration of area
authors and literature, featuring a 6-9pm lit crawl in
downtown Rock Island on Friday, an after-party at
Rozz-Tox, and Saturdays 10am-4pm book fair with panel
discussions and readings at the Rock Island Main Library,
free, for information, call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing
Center, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org, Fri May
5 and Sat May 6
Monster Jam, the action-packed live events feature
the most recognizable trucks including Grave Digger,
Max-D, and more performing jaw-dropping displays
and gravity-defying feats; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 1pm; $18-48;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, Sat May 6 and
Sun May 7
Olivia Newton-John, concert with the Grammy-
winning, chart-topping star of Grease; $44-79; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Sat May 13
Spring Beaux Arts Fair, annual outdoor celebration
of fine art and crafts, featuring vendors, live music, food,
childrens activities, and more; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm; free; for information, e-mail BeauxArtsFair@
gmail.com, Figge Art Museum Plaza, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, BeauxArtsFair.com, Sat May 13 and
Sun May 14
Rent: 20th Anniversary Tour, the Tony- and Pulitzer
Prize-winning musical smash, in a Broadway at the
Adler presentation; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com,
7:30pm Wed May 17
Luke Bryan, concert with the chart-topping
singer/songwriter, featuring opening sets by Brett
Eldredge and Adam Craig; $49.75-75; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Thu May 18 and Fri May 19
Trace Adkins, Grammy-nominated, chart-topping
country-music superstar in concert; $27-57; for tickets
and information, call 563-328-8000, Rhythm City Casino
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MOVIES page 26
SPORTS page 28
OTHER EVENTS page 28
LECTURES page 31
Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport IA,
RhythmCityCasino.com, 8pm Sat May 27
The 52nd Annual Quad Cities Criterium,
annual racing event featuring over 650 cyclists from
across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, featuring beer
gardens, childrens activities, and more; Village of East
Davenport, Davenport IA, QuadCitiesCriterium.com 9am
Mon May 29
Earring Swap to Benefit Shelter House and Emma
VISUAL ARTS
Openings & Gallery Events
March
MAiZE Community Workshop, on Thursdays;
attend a community workshop and construct corn stalk
sculptures for the June-September MAiZE exhibit; during
this hands-on session, Figge staff will assist as you learn
how to construct the corn stalks and become the artist;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 4pm
Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Mar 30
Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities,
discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; guests
are invited to experience the current exhibitions
and permanent collection gallery as well as shop the
Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Mar 30
Henna Tattooing, adults and teens are welcome to
experience the ancient art of Mehndi (Henna) tattooing;
learn what each design represents while a Mehndi
artists creates it on your hand; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Sat Mar 18
National Quilting Day Celebration, we will be
creating simple quilt tops that will be donated to charity;
additional members of the MVQG will be demonstrating
quilting in the area in front of the fireplace all day; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Mar 18
Scrimmage: Football in American Art from the
Civil War to the Present: Exhibition Tour, the
exhibition features 78 artworks, dating from the 1850s
to 2014, that take as their subject various aspects of
the game of football; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1:30pm Sat Mar 18
Creation Studio Residency: Quad City
Woodturners Club, the Woodturners will have a
variety of finished projects on display and will be
demonstrating how wood is turned on a lathe; patrons
are encouraged to drop-in to watch and ask questions
during the demonstrations; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, Sat
Mar 18 thru Wed Mar 29
The Art of Persuasion: American Propaganda
Posters and the Great War Exhibition Tour, exhibit
explores how some of the most important artists and
illustrators of the day supported the war effort; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1:30pm
Sun Mar 19
COURSES page 32
MEETINGS page 33
HEALTH page 35
SENIORS page 35
Creation Studio Drop-in: Delicious Dessert
Paintings!, artist Wayne Thiebauds iconic dessert
paintings will be the inspiration to paint colorful,
delicious-looking confections; paint what you love,
whether its pie, cake, donuts, ice cream; Lynn Taylor,
from the Figge, will facilitate; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm
Mon Mar 20
Goldman Clinic, bring three pairs of earrings to swap
for 3 that are new-to-you; with light snacks, beverages,
$5 raffle tickets to win a Beadology Iowa class, small
jewelry repairs completed for $5, and more; 20% of all
shopping and larger repairs will benefit both agencies;
$30; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa,
220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA, BeadologyIowa.com,
5pm Tue Mar 21
Reception for Only Line: Pencil and Ink by Alan
Garfield and Steve Ziegler, pencil and ink exhibit of
recent works by Midwestern artists Alan Garfield and
Steve Ziegler; for information, contact gallery director
Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-3717,
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255
Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/FinePerformingArts/
HeritageCenter/BisignanoArtGallery, 6pm Tue Mar 21
Wine & Art, with instructor Vanessa Brown; enjoy
interesting, fun studio art activities paired with a glass of
wine, light hors doeuvres, and great conversation; $20;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm
Thu Mar 23
Art Talk by the Artist: Meet & Greet, Richard
Luschek will discuss his work in both his painting and
illustration studio; he will discuss his training and
the lessons he learned studying the Boston School
Techniques, and set up and do a quick painting demo in
oils; some of his finished works will be on view; free to
all seminar registrants, public $10; for information, call
563-508-4630 or e-mail bereskinartgallery@gmail.com,
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites
102 & 104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6pm
Fri Mar 24
Scrapbooking for United Way, bring supplies,
photos, and a friend; unfinished projects welcome; $10
donation to United Way; for information, call 563-326-
8611, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Fri Mar 24
Vino van Gogh: Friendly Daisy, paint, drink, and
be merry; RSVP at www.vinogogh.com and use code
Milltown to save $5; full menu available for purchase,
including beer and wine, Milltown Coffee, 3800 River
Drive #2, Moline IL, MilltownCoffee.com, 6pm Fri Mar 24
Recognition Ceremony for Young Artists at the
Figge: North Scott Schools, held in conjunction
with the exhibit of works by student artists; at 12:30,
1, and 1:30pm; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 12:30pm Sun Mar 26
Creation Studio Drop-in: DIY Silly Putty, roll,
bounce, or stretch your way into the Creation Studio to
create some silly putty; it only takes Borax, Elmers Glue,
water, and a couple of minutes; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm
Mon Mar 27
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VISUAL ARTS / Openings & Gallery
Events / March
Final Friday at Bucktown, monthly gallery events,
demonstrations, and more; for information, call 563-
424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St,
Davenport IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Mar 31
April
Ghost Light Performance: Joes Barbershop,
student filmmakers from Rock Islands 2016 Urban
Exposure summer film program will be invited to
become a part of the installation by filming in the live
performances taking place within the exhibition; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Apr 1
Recognition Ceremony for Young Artists at the
Figge: Bettendorf Schools, held in conjunction
with the exhibit of works by student artists; at 12:30,
1, and 1:30pm; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 12:30pm Sun Apr 2
Creation Studio Drop-in: Bristlebots!, stop by the
Creation Studio to make Bristlebots; they are great for
learning about making, working with basic electronics,
and thinking outside the box in minimalist robot design;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Apr 3
Zen Coloring, relaxing music combined with
meditative coloring; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
2pm Mon Apr 3
Curator Talk for The Art of Persuasion: American
Propaganda Posters and the Great War
Exhibition Tour, Co-curators Dr. Ranelle Knight-
Lueth, assistant professor of Art History and Gallery
Director at Coe College, and Andrew Wallace, manager
of collections and exhibitions at the Figge Art Museum,
will introduce the exhibition; 5:30pm social hour with
complimentary refreshments and a cash bar; 7pm talk;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org,
5:30pm Thu Apr 6
Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities,
discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; guests
are invited to experience the current exhibitions
and permanent collection gallery as well as shop the
Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Apr 6 thru Thu Apr 27
Creation Studio Drop-in: Glass Etching, learn
how to etch designs into glass using etching cream
and stencils; make unique and decorative glassware all
on your own; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Apr 10
Pinterest Craft, adults are invited to try out new
and interesting crafts featured on Pinterest; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Mon Apr 10
Wine & Art: Abstract Existencilism Design
& Painting, with instructor Ralph Iaccarino; enjoy
interesting, fun studio art activities paired with a glass of
wine, light hors doeuvres, and great conversation; $20;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm
Thu Apr 13
MAiZE Community Workshop, on Thursdays;
attend a community workshop and construct corn stalk
sculptures for the June-September MAiZE exhibit; during
this hands-on session, Figge staff will assist as you learn
how to construct the corn stalks and become the artist;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 4pm
Thu Apr 13 thru Thu Apr 20
Creation Studio Drop-in: Personalized
Bookmarks, drop-in and spend a few minutes making
your own personalized vintage bookmark; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Apr 17
Sew Much Fun: Book-Bag Project, enjoy simple sew-
it-yourself projects for adults; for information and to sign
up, call 309-732-7341, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6pm Wed Apr 19
Scrimmage: Football in American Art from the
Civil War to the Present Exhibition Talk: Dr.
Jaime Schultz, Schultz will discuss the social culture
of football in the state of Iowa; her research focuses
on issues of sex, gender, and sexuality in womens
sport and physical culture, as well as racial politics
and cultural memory; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Apr 20
Recognition Ceremony for Young Artists at the
Figge: Davenport Schools, held in conjunction
with the exhibit of works by student artists; at 12:30,
1, and 1:30pm; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 12:30pm Sun Apr 23
Creation Studio Drop-in: Finfer Knitted Bracelets,
show off some spring fashion by finger knitting your
own bracelets; youll discover how to finger knit, and
create something wearable at the same time; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Apr 24
Reception: The EDGE Exhibition, this student show
focuses on the creative ideas of computer graphics
students at UD; for information, contact gallery director
Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-3717,
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255
Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/FinePerformingArts/
HeritageCenter/BisignanoArtGallery/, 3pm Tue Apr 25
Artists Q&A: Senior Honors Exhibition, featuring
works by Morgan Allen, Emma Hubner, Lindsay OBrien,
and Jonathan Wray; for information, call 563-333-6444
or e-mail Catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose
University, 2101 Gaines St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu/catich,
4pm Wed Apr 26
Reception: Senior Honors Exhibition, featuring
works by Morgan Allen, Emma Hubner, Lindsay OBrien,
and Jonathan Wray; for information, call 563-333-6444
or e-mail Catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose
University, 2101 Gaines St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu/catich,
5pm Wed Apr 26
Final Friday at Bucktown, monthly gallery events,
demonstrations, and more; for information, call 563-
424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St,
Davenport IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Apr 28
Craft Supply Swap, see what hidden treasures you can
find and drop off yours that you dont want anymore;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 10am
Sat Apr 29
Creation Studio Quilting Workshop, the Mississippi
Valley Quilters Guild teaches us how to make quilted pot
holders; fabric and thread will be provided; participants
will need to bring their own sewing machine (with
instructions, if possible, for troubleshooting), as well as a
bobbin to use in their sewing machine; participants are
encouraged to bring their own fabric (2-3 fat quarters)
and thread if they have a preferred color scheme; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Apr 29
May & June
Artist Talks: 2017 Senior Art Exhibition, held in
conjunction with the exhibition featuring the Senior
Inquiry projects of the Augustana College studio art
and graphic-design majors of the Class of 2017; free; for
information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323
or connorkealey@augustana.edu, Augustana College
Teaching Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts/art-museum, 8am Wed May 3
Wine & Art: Art & Poetry LiterARTure!, with
instructor Laura Winton; enjoy interesting, fun studio
art activities paired with a glass of wine, light hors
doeuvres, and great conversation; $20; for information,
call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu May 4
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Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities,
discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; guests
are invited to experience the current exhibitions
and permanent collection gallery as well as shop the
Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu May 4 thru Thu Jun 8
Gallery Hop!, demonstrations, performances, works
for sale, and more with local artists at a variety of
different downtown venues; free; for information, e-mail
info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, The District of
Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island IL,
MidCoast.org, 6pm Fri May 5
Ghost Light Performance: The Conversation,
student filmmakers from Rock Islands 2016 Urban
Exposure summer film program will be invited to
become a part of the installation by filming in the live
performances taking place within the exhibition; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Fri May 5
girlpARTs fest2, event featuring live music, food, and
an artist market, with the announcement of 25 local
chosen to participate in The Bodice Project; all proceeds
benefit the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative; $10-
15; for information, call 309-794-0009, The Redstone
Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA, NormaLeah.org, 1pm
Sun May 7
Scrimmage: Football in American Art from the
Civil War to the Present Exhibition Talk: Brett
Biebel, Biebel teaches in the English Department at
Augustana College; his research focuses on the ways in
which language and storytelling impact lives, and his
particular interests involve the intersection of literature,
athletics, and the law; 5:30pm social hour, 7pm talk; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5:30pm
Thu May 11
Spring Beaux Arts Fair, annual outdoor celebration
of fine art and crafts, featuring vendors, live music, food,
childrens activities, and more; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
10am-4pm; free; for information, e-mail BeauxArtsFair@
gmail.com, Figge Art Museum Plaza, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, BeauxArtsFair.com, Sat May 13 and Sun
May 14
Reception: CGIM Senior Thesis Exhibition, as
partial fulfillment of the Computer Graphics Senior
Seminar, students create three original works plus
a thesis statement; the show is a mixture of edgy
aesthetics and celebration and involves 2D and 3D
animation; for information, contact gallery director
Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-3717,
Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255
Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/FinePerformingArts/
HeritageCenter/BisignanoArtGallery, 11am Sat May 13
Sew Much Fun: Sunglasses Case, enjoy simple sew-
it-yourself projects for adults; for information and to sign
up, call 309-732-7341, Rock Island Public Library - Main
Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6pm Wed May 17
Opening Reception: Associations, held in
conjunction with the exhibit of abstract collages
and sculpture; for information, call 309-793-1213,
Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island IL,
QuadCityArts.com, 7pm Fri May 19
DubuqueFest Fine Arts Festival, annual arts festival
featuring crafts vendors, food, live music, arts activities,
and more; Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, Downtown
Dubuque IA, DubuqueFest.org, 10am Sat May 20 thru
Sun May 21
Closing Reception: 2017 Senior Art Exhibition,
held in conjunction with the exhibition featuring the
Senior Inquiry projects of the Augustana College studio
art and graphic-design majors of the Class of 2017; free;
for information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323
or connorkealey@augustana.edu, Augustana College
Teaching Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts/art-museum, 12:45pm Sun May 21
Final Friday at Bucktown, monthly gallery events,
demonstrations, and more; for information, call 563-
424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St,
Davenport IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri May 26
ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition,
for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call
563-424-1210, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown
Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St, Davenport IA,
MidCoast.org, Sat May 27
Iowa Arts Festival, annual weekend event features
a juried fine art show featuring works by over 100 of
the nations best artists, an art fair, live entertainment
on three stages, a beverage garden, Culinary Row,
childrens activities, and more; Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 10am-
7pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City IA,
SummerOfTheArts.org, Fri Jun 2 thru Sun Jun 4
Scrapbooking for United Way, bring supplies,
photos, and a friend; unfinished projects welcome; $10
donation to United Way; for information, call 563-326-
8611, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Fri Jun 2
Zen Coloring, relaxing music combined with
meditative coloring; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
2pm Mon Jun 5
Exhibits & Shows
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Currently on Display
Judy OGray: A Life Marked with Color, exhibition
celebrating the life and works of the recently deceased
artist and Bettendorf native; Wednesday through
Saturday, 11am-6pm; free; for information, call 563-508-
4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St,
Suites 102 & 104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com,
thru Sat Mar 18
Karen Cooper: Saw You in Russia, exhibition of
works based on visions from Russia; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm,
Sat. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213 ext.
108, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island IL,
QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Mar 24
Peter Xiao: Second Act, exhibition of works by the
painting professor at Augustana College; Tue.-Fri. 10am-
5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213
ext. 108, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island
IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Mar 24
Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild, art exhibit on the
second floor; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, thru Fri Mar 31
Scott Swanson, photographic exhibit offering a twist
on standard perceptions; Mon -Fri, 6am-7:30pm, Sat,
8am-5:30pm, Sun. 9am-5pm; for information, call 563-
424-1210, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr,
Moline IL, MidCoast.org, thru Fri Mar 31
Four Artists, Four Visions, exhibit of works by Oscar
Gillespie, professor of art at Bradley University, Claire
Hedden, curator of the McLean County Arts Center, Tom
Lundberg, professor of art at Colorado State University,
and Joseph Patrick, professor emeritus in painting and
drawing at the University of Iowa; Fri. & Sat. noon-4pm
when classes are in session; free; for information, call
309-794-7400, Augustana College Teaching Museum of
Art, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts/
art-museum, thru Sat Apr 8
Lisa Bergh & Andrew Nordin: Abstraction for
the Home, Tue.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail Catich@sau.edu,
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu/catich, thru Wed Apr 12
Lisa Bergh & Andrew Nordin: Observation
& Inquiry, Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. noon-4pm;
for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail
morrisseygallery@sau.edu, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin
Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu/morrissey, thru Wed Apr 12
The Robert F. and Patricia J. Schmitt Collection
of Japanese Prints, the exhibition features 15 prints
by preeminent Japanese artists of the 19th and 20th
centuries recently gifted to the Figge from the Robert
F. and Patricia J. Schmitt Collection; Tue.-Sat. 10am-
5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Apr 23
Marty Mitchell - Susan Coleman - Elizabeth
Shriver, exhibit of paintings by Mitchell and Coleman
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and ceramic vessels by Shriver; for information, call 310-
793-1213, Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200
69th Ave, Moline IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Apr 28
Lori Miller - Pam Ohnemus, exhibit of fiber mosaics
by Miller and acrylics by Ohnemus; Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-
5:30pm; free; for information, call 563-424-1210 or e-mail
info@midcoast.org, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd
Ave, Rock Island IL, MidCoast.org, thru Sun Apr 30
Scrimmage: Football in American Art from the
Civil War to the Present, the exhibition features 78
artworks, dating from the 1850s to 2014, that take as
their subject various aspects of the game of football;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm;
free with $4-7 museum admission; for information,
call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun May 14
The Art of Persuasion: American Propaganda
Posters & the Great War, explores how some of
the most important artists and illustrators of the
day supported the war effort; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm,
Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun May 14
2101 Gaines St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu/catich, Thu Apr
20 thru Thu May 11
2017 Senior Art Exhibition, this exhibition features the
Senior Inquiry projects of the Augustana College studio art
and graphic-design majors of the Class of 2017; Fri. & Sat.
noon-4pm when classes are in session; free; for information,
call 309-794-7400, Augustana College Teaching Museum
of Art, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts/
art-museum, Fri Apr 21 thru Sat May 13
Opening in May & June
The ARTery Invitational, exhibit of works by area
artists; Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-5:30pm; free; for information,
call 563-424-1210 or e-mail info@midcoast.org, MidCoast
Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave, Rock Island IL, MidCoast.org,
Mon May 1 thru Wed May 31
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Associations, exhibit of abstract collages and
sculpture; for information, call 310-793-1213,
Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island
IL, QuadCityArts.com, Wed May 17 thru Thu Jun 8
Metro Mini Makers 33rd Annual Show & Sale:
Miniatures from the Heart of the Country,
May 19 & 20; the show will have a large exhibit room
showing dollhouses, room boxes, and other scenes in
all scales, and the sales room will have dealers with all
kinds of scale miniatures perfect for fairy gardens and
miniature scenes; free kids workshop Sat. 11am-2pm,
adult workshop Fri. 9am-3pm with pre-registration
(contact Jo at 309-738-9564); with raffle prizes to benefit
the women and children of Winnies Place Womens
Shelter; Fri. 4-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; $5, ages 10 & under
free; for information, contact Karen at 309-797-6489 or
c1234jack@msn.com, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd
St, Davenport IA, MetroMiniMakers.homestead.com/
home.html, Fri May 19 thru Sat May 20
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ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition,
exhibit of works by student artists; Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-
5:30pm; free; for information, call 563-424-1210 or
e-mail info@midcoast.org, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629
2nd Ave, Rock Island IL, MidCoast.org, Thu Jun 1 thru
Thu Jun 8
ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition,
exhibit of works by student artists; Wed.-Sat. 11am-
6pm; free; for information, call 563-424-1210 or e-mail
info@midcoast.org, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St, Davenport IA,
MidCoast.org, Thu Jun 1 thru Thu Jun 8
Mary Hammer, painting exhibit; Mon -Fri, 6am-7:30pm,
Sat, 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 9am-5pm; for information, call
563-424-1210 or e-mail info@midcoast.org, MidCoast
Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline IL,
MidCoast.org, Thu Jun 1 thru Thu Jun 8

Jefferson Pinder: Ghost Light, a site-specific

art and performance based installation created by
Chicago based artist Jefferson Pinder will explore the
Quad City African American experience through an
interactive retelling of personal histories; Tue.-Sat.
10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with
$4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jun 4

Legacies for Iowa, the first display of art from the

UIMA at the Figge Art Museum, Legacies for Iowa
features some of the most important paintings in the
UIMA collection; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm,
Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org,
thru Thu Jun 8

Opening in March & April

Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Schools,
exhibit of works by student artists; Tue.-Sat. 10am-
5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Mar 18 thru Sun Mar 26

Heidi Hernandez - Ana Garza Moore: Coney Island

Circus Side Show, exhibit of paintings and mixed
media; Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm; free; for information, call
563-424-1210 or e-mail info@midcoast.org, Midcoast
at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225
E 2nd St, Davenport IA, MidCoast.org, Sat Mar 18 thru
Wed May 31

Young Artists at the Figge: Bettendorf Schools,

exhibit of works by student artists; Tue.-Sat. 10am-
5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Apr 1 thru Sun Apr 9

Mick McFerren, watercolor exhibit; Mon -Fri, 6am-

7:30pm, Sat, 8am-5:30pm, Sun. 9am-5pm; for information,
call 563-424-1210 or e-mail info@midcoast.org, MidCoast
Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline IL, MidCoast.
org, Sat Apr 1 thru Wed May 31

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Schools,

exhibit of works by student artists; Tue.-Sat. 10am-
5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Apr 15 thru Sun Apr 23

2017 Seniors Exhibition, Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat.

noon-4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail
morrisseygallery@sau.edu, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin
Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines
St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu/morrissey, Thu Apr 20 thru
Thu May 11

Senior Honors Exhibition, featuring works by

Morgan Allen, Emma Hubner, Lindsay OBrien,
and Jonathan Wray; Tue.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-
4pm; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail
Catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University,
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Calliope Musicals April 21
MUSIC
The Redstone Room March through May
O n April 26, Davenports Redstone Room hosts a special concert with The Lacs, the
country-rock and southern-rap outfit composed of Brian King and Clay Sharpe. Given
that the bands moniker is reportedly short for loud-ass crackers, this Georgia-based duo
whose 2015 album Outlaw in Me reached number three on Billboards country chart will no
doubt provide a rousing springtime evening at the area venue. But trust me, itll hardly be
the only one. Given just how many terrific musicians are booked there over the next couple
of months, the Redstone Rooms schedule is anything but Lacs.
(Authors note: Thats wordplay on the adjective lax. The joke plays better when you listen
to this article on Audible.)
(Editors note: Ignore him. You cant listen to this article on Audible.)
The Redstone Room starts its spring with the blues chops of master guitarist Albert Cum-
mings (March 16), the International Blues Challenge winner who topped the charts with 2012s
No Regrets. No Celtic-music fan would regret being at the venue for the following nights St.
Patrick Days Concert (March 17), a fundraiser for the Quad Cities 2017 Celtic Festival &
Highland Games featuring sets by Laural Almquist and Four Shillings Short. And the spring-
time concerts in Polyrhythms Third Sunday Jazz Workshop & Matine Series begin with a visit
by Grammy-winning pianist and Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Laurence Hobgood, whose
March 21 performance with his trio precedes Polyrhythms Redstone Room engagements with
jazz pianists and composers Willie Pickens (April 16) and Corey Kendrick (May 21).
Illinois-based, nationally touring singer/songwriter Dan Hubbard performs his Ameri-
cana stylings alongside opener Erin Moore on March 24, while March 25 brings with it a
musical fundraiser for area teen Sammie Ertzinger in A Song for Sammies suicide-preven-
tion awareness concert featuring sets by The Candymakers, Juliana & A Soul Purpose, Chris
Noth, Matt Fuller, Ethan Good, and Colin Keemle. The North Carolina quartet of Mipso
will fill the Redstone Room with string-band sound and indie-folk appeal on March 31, and
the month concludes with a double bill of jamming funk, jazz, and rock courtesy of Family
Groove Company and Egi (March 31).
Every Friday in April will find the Davenport venue housing exciting musical entertainment
of varied styles: pulse-pounding rock with the four-band lineup of 3 Years Hollow, Shallow
Side, Trustfall, and Within the Grey (April 7); blues and soul with guitarist Doyle Bramhall
II (April 14), noted for his work with Eric Clapton and Roger Waters; psychedelic folk with the
Texas-based psychedelic folks of Calliope Musicals (April 21); and a double bill boasting the
genre-defying Steepwater Band and guitar-less rockers Minus Six (April 28). But fear not, as
the Redstone Rooms April concerts arent limited to Fridays not with The Lacs performing
on a Wednesday, Willie Pickens on a Sunday, rock and jazz guitarist Johnny A. on a Thursday
(April 27), and the roots rockers of Old Shoe and The Dawn on a Saturday (April 29).
May, meanwhile, is sure to be chockfull of some great sound. Thats meant literally on
May 11, because Great Sound Promotions joins the River Music Experience in presenting
an evening with Najee, the Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist and flautist who has col-
laborated with recording legends including Prince, Quincy Jones, and Stevie Wonder. May
18 will end with an evening of bluegrass with touring musicians Pert Near Sandstone and
Dead Horses. And if youre a fan of the blues, or Canadians, or blues performed by a Cana-
dian, hit the Redstone Room on May 19 and check out the chart-topping skills of Toronto-
based Chris Antonik. His set will be even smoother if enjoyed with a Gin Antonik.
(Authors note: Ha ha ha ha ha!!!)
(Editors note: Seriously. Ignore him.)
For more information on the Redstone Rooms spring schedule, call (563)326-1333 or
visit RiverMusicExperience.org. Mike Schulz
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VISUAL ARTS
Exhibits & Shows
Outlying Areas
Currently on Display
TIDY: Works by Matthew Mikulice, the exhibit
explores the aesthetic of order and organization
through, drawing, painting, installation, and
deconstruction by the Iowa artist; Wed.-Sun. 1-4pm;
free; for information, call 563-587-8219, Gallery C, 900
Jackson St, Suite 113, Dubuque IA, GalleryCM.com, thru
Sun Mar 19
The Hancher Guild Youth Art Show, a celebration
of young artists in the community; Mon.-Fri. 10am-
5:30pm; free; for information, call 319-335-1158, Hancher
Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA, Hancher.
UIowa.edu, thru Sun Mar 26
John Chehak, exhibit of acrylic paintings; Tuesday
and Thursday 10am-9pm, Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday 10am-5pm; for information, call 309-945-
5428, Smith Studio & Gallery, 124 S State St, Geneseo IL,
SmithStudioGeneseo.com, thru Fri Mar 31
Page-Turner: Books & Reading in Art, exhibit
featuring objects created out of books, books from
artists collections, name plates and illustrations from
books, and images of people reading, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.
org, thru Thu Jun 8
Only Line: Pencil and Ink by Alan Garfield and
Steve Ziegler, pencil and ink exhibit of recent works
by Midwestern artists Alan Garfield and Steve Ziegler;
Mon.-Fri. 12:30-5pm; for information, contact gallery
director Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-
3717, Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255
Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu, thru Fri Apr 14
Wild Life, exhibit of prints, drawings, and sculpture
from the Centers permanent collection responding
to nature, animals, human behavior, and curious views
of the city or mechanical structures; featured artists
include Francis Bacon, the Chapman Brothers, Rudd van
Emple, Larry Fink. George Grosz, Rene Magritte, Emile
Nolde, and others; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm,
Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405,
Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines IA,
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Apr 16
Giacometti, this spotlight exhibition features the
Lhomme au doigt (Man Pointing) figure alongside five
of the artists works on paper; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat.
10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-
4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines
IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Apr 23
Carved: Woodcut and Woodblock Prints from the
Collection, exhibit demonstrates the great diversity
in woodcut and woodblock printing and pays homage
to the long tradition of the medium, drawing from the
Museums extensive collection of works on paper; Tue.-
Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org,
thru Sun Apr 30
Single-channel 7: Journeys into Peripheral
Worlds, video installation of Ethan Murrows
Dust; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun.
noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des
Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave, Des Moines IA,
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Apr 30
Alchemy: Transformations in Gold, exhibit brings
together a group of more than a dozen international
artists whose work incorporates gold; Tue.-Fri. 11am-
4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information,
call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700
Grand Ave, Des Moines IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org,
thru Fri May 5
America on Paper: Prints from Associated
American Artists, celebration of the successful
commercial enterprise that popularized American prints
for six decades, producing work from some of Americas
best-known artists such as Grant Wood and John
Steuart Curry and lesser-known luminaries including
Luigi Lucioni; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat.
10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
CRMA.org, thru Sun May 14
Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including coins, glass
vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more;
Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm;
for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org, thru
Thu Jun 8
Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the
Collection, exhibit showcases the work of artists
inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states;
longtime museum favorites share gallery space with
contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity
and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the
Midwest; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat.
10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
CRMA.org, thru Thu Jun 8
Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon, the
installation reflects the depth of the CRMAs Grant Wood
collection as well as the great breadth of Woods career;
Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm;
for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org, thru
Thu Jun 8
Iowa + Taiwan: The Fourth Iowa Metals Guild
Exhibition, from large-scale sculpture to the most
delicate jewelry, this exhibition showcases the great
artistry present in Iowas metalworkers ; Tue.-Sun. noon-
4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information,
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third
Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org, thru Thu Jun 8
Marvin Cone: An American Vision, a single-gallery
exhibition that serves as an introductory overview
of Cones lengthy and prolific artistic career; Tue.-
Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org,
Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, artistic
takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works;
Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm;
for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum
of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org, thru
Thu Jun 8
Opening This Spring
The EDGE Exhibition, this student show focuses on
the creative ideas of computer graphics students at UD;
Mon.-Fri. 12:30-5pm; for information, contact gallery
director Alan Garfield at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-
3717, Bisignano Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255
Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/FinePerformingArts/
HeritageCenter/BisignanoArtGallery, Mon Apr 17 thru
Fri Apr 28
CGIM Senior Thesis Exhibition, as partial fulfillment
of the Computer Graphics Senior Seminar, students
create three original works plus a thesis statement; the
show is a mixture of edgy aesthetics and celebration
and involves 2D and 3D animation; Mon.-Fri. 12:30-5pm;
for information, contact gallery director Alan Garfield
at agarfield@dbq.edu or 563-589-3717, Bisignano
Art Gallery - University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett St,
Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu, Mon May 1 thru Sat May 13
The Watercolors of Tara Moorman: Letters to My
Ancestors, this exhibition displays a new series, inspired
by old photographs of the Cedar Rapids natives relatives
found at her mothers home; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu.
noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-
7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, CRMA.org, Sat May 13 thru Thu Jun 8
Ruptures, exhibit featuring the work of nine
contemporary artists Berlinde De Bruyckere, Lauren
Fensterstock, Mona Hatoum, Roger Hiorns, Steven
Young Lee, Beth Lipman, Cornelia Parker, the Propeller
Group, Doris Salcedo, and Anne Wilson; Tue.-Fri. 11am-
4pm, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information,
call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand
Ave, Des Moines IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Sat Jun 3
thru Thu Jun 8
Uncharted Waters: The Fine Art of Watercolor
Painting, with wonderfully varied examples drawn
from the museum collection, this exhibition celebrates
the great range of the medium; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm,
Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information,
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, CRMA.org, Sat Jun 3
thru Thu Jun 8
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Classes
March
Figure Drawing / Painting Class, on Thursdays,
with instructor Jason Frank; $60/month, $15/class; for
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104,
Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6:15pm Thu Mar
16 thru Thu Mar 30
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing, with instructor
Cheryl Weatherford; this class places a focus on
professional stringing and design techniques; make two
bracelets using Czech Republic pressed glass beads and
sterling silver spacers; each will use different stringing
materials; one bracelet will be made strung on nylon
and the second bracelet will be strung on flexible wire;
you will learn how to use crimp beads to finish the
second bracelet; $58; for information, call 319-338-1566,
Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA,
BeadologyIowa.com, 10am Sat Mar 18
Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework, with
instructor Cheryl Weatherford; learn to make earrings
for yourself or as gifts; instruction on the use of jewelry
tools will assist you in making three pairs of earrings;
two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make
three pairs of earrings; you will make earrings from
Czech pressed glass, stone, fresh water pearls, and
Swarovski crystals; $58; for information, call 319-338-
1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA,
BeadologyIowa.com, 1pm Sat Mar 18
Basket Weaving with Tracy: 10-inch Square
Market Basket, an event in the Spring Workshop series;
$40-45; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail
info@gahc.org, German American Heritage Center, 712
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org, noon Sun Mar 19
Artifactorys Life Drawing Drop-in Session, bring
your drawing and sketching supplies for this monthly
session of life drawing with a live model sponsored
by Artifactory; $8; for information, call 319-338-1566,
Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA,
BeadologyIowa.com, 5pm Sun Mar 19
Gyrls Night Out: Chevron Beaded Bracelet, with
instructor Karen Kubby; use Toho seed beads to learn
ladder stitch and chevron stitch to make a quick and
simple bracelet that has high impact; you will use one
color of larger beads for the base and then embellish
it with slightly smaller beads in three colors; optional
dutch treat snacks and cocktails downtown after class;
$58; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa,
220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA, BeadologyIowa.com,
5:30pm Fri Mar 24
Roaring Twenties Weave Bracelet through
Kirkwood Community College, with instructor
Cheryl Weatherford; discover an easy to learn netting
stitch from the Roaring Twenties using Toho seed beads;
$58; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa,
220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA, BeadologyIowa.com,
1pm Fri Mar 24
Next Steps in Soft Glass Work: Florals Under
Glass, with instructor Wendy Ford; learn to layer effetre
glass and make floral images under a clear encasing;
students will review making a solid core bead, making
your own stringers, and making flowers with dots,
stringers, plunging, and twisting; the final step will be to
encase this embellished bead with clear glass; $98; for
information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E
Washington St, Iowa City IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 9am
Sat Mar 25
Wire Wrapped Earrings, with instructor Kaami
William-Hinton; take sterling wire, Swarovski crystals,
and a silver ring to make a pair of earrings; learn wire
wrapping techniques to create this contemporary
style of earring; $58; for information, call 319-338-1566,
Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City IA,
BeadologyIowa.com, 2pm Sat Mar 25
Richard Luschek Illustration Seminar, Richard will
discuss the art of visual storytelling, generating ideas,
copying, and how to do put pen to paper; discussion
of the traditional tools to complete an assignment will
be explored; using a series of images, we will combine
them into a new and unique creature; we will sketch out
the ideas, and then complete a pen and ink illustration;
$120-125; for information and to register, call 563-508-
4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St,
Suites 102 & 104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com,
8:30am Sat Mar 25
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Still Life: The Boston School Method, Mar. 25 at
1:30pm and Mar. 26 at noon; learn the greater art of
seeing as practiced by the Boston School, and how
it is applied to Painting Still Life; students will bring a
collection of their own still life objects and be directed to Presented By
set up a powerful center of interest; do a few sketches to
check composition and then do a start in oil on canvas;
students will receive suggestions for still life objects to
bring, and an art supply list; $200; for information and
to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery
& Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104, Davenport IA,
BereskinArtGallery.com, Sat Mar 25
for Laughs
Scherenschnitte (Paper Cutting): 2D Class,
an event in the Spring Workshop series; $15-20; for
information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Saturday, April 22, 2017
The District of Rock Island
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 9am Sat Mar 25
Scherenschnitte (Paper Cutting): 3D Class,
an event in the Spring Workshop series; $15-20; for
information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, 1 Mile Fun Run 8am | 5K Run/Walk 8:30am
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 10am Sat Mar 25
Felted Eggs with Gisela McDonald, an event in the $25 (Ages 13 & over) | $15 (Ages 12 & under) by 4/7
Spring Workshop series; $20-25; for information, call 563-
322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org, German American
Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org,
$30 (Ages 13 & over) | $20 (Ages 12 & under) after 4/7
1pm Sun Mar 26
Open Clay Studio: Adults 18+ Only, a chance for
adults to use our clay studio for projects; a $5 material,
firing, and glazing fee will apply for each project; free
For more information or to register:
with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
gildasclubqc.org/run
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 5:30pm Mon Mar 27 or call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504
Watercolor Basics 101 (Adult & High School), with
instructor Bob Zeidler; after years of study, exposure to
master watercolorists, and painting on acres of paper,
Bob has taken all the bits of knowledge most helpful
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to him and accumulated them into one short course;
$50; for information and to register, call 563-508-4630,
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites
102 & 104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6pm
Mon Mar 27
April
Coiled Basketry, Apr. 1 & 8, with instructor Rowen
Schussheim-Anderson; learn to make a coiled basket
using raffia and/or non-traditional materials; $68-78;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 9am
Sat Apr 1
Open Clay Studio: Adults 18+ Only, on Mondays;
a chance for adults to use our clay studio for projects;
a $5 material, firing, and glazing fee will apply for each
project; free with museum admission; for information,
MARCH 10APRIL 8
OSCAR JAY GILLESPIE
call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 5:30pm
Mon Apr 3 thru Mon Apr 24
EVENT: MARCH 13, 7 P.M.
Rustic Watercolor Painting for Beginners,
CLAIRE HEDDEN
Wednesdays thru May 3, with instructor Curtis Parce;
students will complete three paintings over the five-
week class; each artwork will increase in size and content,
building on the information students learned from their EVENT: APRIL 7, 7 P.M.
previous paintings; 5:30pm on April 5, 6pm from April
12 to May 3; $90-100; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5:30pm Wed Apr 5
TOM LUNDBERG EVENT: MARCH 27, 7 P.M.
Figure Drawing / Painting Class, on Thursdays,
with instructor Jason Frank; $60/month, $15/class; for
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104,
JOSEPH PATRICK
Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6:15pm Thu Apr
6 thru Thu Apr 27
OPENING RECEPTION, MARCH 10, 5-7 P.M.
Artists with Special Needs Class, with instructor AUGUSTANA TEACHING MUSEUM OF ART
Pat Bereskin; four-week drawing and painting course CENTENNIAL HALL GALLERIES, 3703 7TH AVE., ROCK ISLAND
for young adult artists with special needs; $140; for
MUSEUM HOURS: FRIDAYSATURDAY, 12-4 P.M. OR BY APPOINTMENT
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104, augustana.edu/artmuseum
Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 3pm Fri Apr 7 Exhibition and events are free and open to the public. | #ATMA #4Artists4Visions
Project re-Fashion: The B Series, for ages 14
& up; the first installment of our Adult/Teen sewing
program; make boot cuffs out of repurposed fabric;
for information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@
leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 11am
Sat Apr 8
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VISUAL ARTS /
Classes / April
Calligraphy: Write Beautifully, Tuesdays thru Apr.
25, with instructor Amy Neilsen; a creative study of the
formal alphabet, which is one of the most important
basic alphabets in western calligraphy; using steel and
felt-tipped pens, youll develop an understanding of all
the basics to be able to write a formal alphabet; $60-70;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm
Tue Apr 11
Easter Centerpiece, hop into spring with this festive
Easter arrangement combining the elegance of fresh
flowers in a unique vase; $55; for information and to
register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad
City Campus, 6600 34th Ave, Moline IL, BHC.edu, 5:45pm
Tue Apr 11
Kiln-fired Clay: Handbuilding Kitchenware,
Tuesdays thru Apr. 25, with instructor Sally Gierke; this
beginning-level class will focus on learning hand-
building skills which well use to create fun serving
dishes for the kitchen; the class will also offer students a
chance to throw clay on the potters wheel; $115-125; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5:30pm
Tue Apr 11
Approaches to Watercolor Application 102,
thru Apr. 20 with instructor Bob Zeidler; this class will
focus on three of his favorite ways to apply the paint
to different paper qualities as Bob breaks down each
type of application into three easy steps, so that the
student will understand and begin producing their own
lively, brilliant watercolor paintings; classes will consist
of demos by the instructor and time for the student
to paint along with constructive guidance; $125; for
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 &
104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 3:30pm
Mon Apr 17
May & June
Plein-Air Landscape Painting, Tuesdays thru
May 23, with instructor Brad Bisbey; explore painting
out of doors and the many challenges of plein-air
painting at different locations around town; $125; for
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 &
104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 10:30am
Tue May 2
Figure Drawing / Painting Class, on Thursdays,
with instructor Jason Frank; $60/month, $15/class; for
information and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin
Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104,
Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 6:15pm Thu May
4 thru Thu Jun 8
Watercolor Basics 101 (Adult & High School), with
instructor Bob Zeidler; after years of study, exposure to
master watercolorists, and painting on acres of paper,
Bob has taken all the bits of knowledge most helpful
to him and accumulated them into one short course;
$50; for information and to register, call 563-508-4630,
Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites
102 & 104, Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, Fri
May 5 thru Wed May 24
Card Making with Donna Banta, make three
different homemade greeting cards; for information,
call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov,
LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 11am Sat May 6
Landscape Photography Workshop, May 6 & 20,
with instructor Trent Foltz; for those seeking to take their
photographic skills further, using the landscape as the
subject, this workshop is a perfect blend of photography
and exploring personal style and vision, ending with
a class critique; he goal is to further understand your
vision, using the camera to achieve it; $95-105; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am
Sat May 6
Sweet Treats Saturday, with instructor Onnica
Marquez; kids and their special adult will spend a
yummy morning decorating delicious spring-themed
cupcakes and a special big cookie; everyone will
start with three pre-baked cupcakes and a cookie
prepared by Marquez; kids and their pals will then use
frosting and selected sweet decorations to transform
their cupcakes and cookie into delectable bunnies,
butterflies, flowers, and more; $30/adult & child; for
information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10:30am
Sat May 6
Mothers Day Centerpiece, create an elegant fresh
flower arrangement in a vase; $55; for information and
to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad
City Campus, 6600 34th Ave, Moline IL, BHC.edu, 5:45pm
Tue May 9
Garden Planter, create a beautiful spring planter
combining live plants in a clay container; $55; for
information and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black
Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave,
Moline IL, BHC.edu, 5:45pm Tue May 16
Project re-Fashion: The B Series, for ages 14 & up; Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; $35-40; for information,
make bracelets in the second installment of our Adult/
Teen sewing program; for information, call 563-289-4242
or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
11am Sat May 20
Project re-Fashion: The B Series, for ages 14 &
up; make bandanas in the final installment of our Adult/
Teen sewing program; for information, call 563-289-4242
or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
11am Sat Jun 3
Calls For Entry
Call for Area Women Artists: Time-Capsule
Photograph, a call for area women visual artists to
assemble for a March 31 time capsule photograph as
the finale of Womens History Month; all women artists
are encouraged to attend for the photograph that will
be taken at 7pm by Boho Chic Gallery photographer
Heidi Brandt; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.
org or call 563-424-1210, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E 2nd St, Davenport IA,
MidCoast.org, thru Fri Mar 31
Seeking Grant Applications: Iowa Arts Council,
the Iowa Arts Council strives to create opportunities
for the arts to flourish in Iowa by nurturing cultural
leadership and investing in projects that provide
access to creative experiences in communities and
public spaces throughout Iowa; artists, nonprofit
organizations, communities, tribal councils,
and schools are encouraged to apply online at
www.iowaartscouncil.slideroom.com; for information,
call 515-281-5111 or e-mail veronica.ohern@iowa.gov,
IowaCulture.gov, thru Fri Mar 31
Call for Artists: Spring Gallery HOP!, MidCoast is
coordinating booth spaces for visual artists at Gallery
HOP!: the District of Rock Island will host local artists
at a multitude of different venues the weekend before
Mothers Day; to register or for information, contact
Sherry Maurer at info@midcoast.org or 563-424-1210,
MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave, Rock Island IL,
MidCoast.org, thru Thu Apr 6
Seeking Entries: Living Proof Exhibit, seeking
entries for the exhibit celebrating the creative spirit
of cancer survivors, on display Sept. 9 thru Dec. 31;
all cancer survivors or patients within a 200-mile
radius of the Quad Cities are eligible to submit up
to five works for consideration; for information,
e-mail livingproofexhibit@gmail.com, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
LivingProofExhibit.org, thru Tue May 2
Seeking Submissions for Celebration of Iowa:
Agriculture Art Exhibition, the competition offers
$5,600 in prizes, with awards presented during the
Iowa State Fair and finalist artwork displayed August
through October at the State Historical Museum of Iowa
in Des Moines; for information, contact Veronica OHern
at veronica.ohern@iowa.gov, IowaCulture.gov, thru
Thu Jun 8
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MUSIC
Concerts
Scott & Rock Island Counties
March
An Evening with Albert Cummings, blues-
rock singer/guitarist in concert; $16.75 adv / $19
dos; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Thu Mar 16
Laurence Hobgood, concert with the contemporary
jazz piano virtuoso, composer, arranger, producer,
lyricist, educator, and Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; free;
for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Thu
Mar 16
An Evening with Laurence Hobgood, concert with
the Grammy-winning contemporary jazz piano virtuoso,
composer, arranger, producer, lyricist, educator, and
call 309-793-1213 or e-mail jsmith@quadcityarts.com,
Holiday Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Ave, Davenport IA,
QuadCityArts.com, 6pm Thu Mar 16
Bucktown Revue, an old-fashioned variety show in
the tradition of A Prairie Home Companion and The
Grand Ole Opry, with emcee Scott Tunnicliff, area
comedians and musicians including the Barley House
Band and Milltown, and special guests; $13 at the door;
for information, e-mail bucktownrevue@gmail.com or
call 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, BucktownRevue.com, 7pm Fri Mar 17
Laurence Hobgood, a Brown Bag Lunch Concert
with the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, noon Fri Mar 17
Laurence Hobgood, a Music at Butterworth Center
concert with the jazz and blues pianist; refreshments
following; free; for information, call 309-743-2701,
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline IL,
ButterworthCenter.com, 3pm Fri Mar 17
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, multi-media concert
tribute to the Fab Four; $32-56; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Mar 17
St. Patricks Day Concert, with performances by
the Augustana Flute Choir, Augustana flute trios and
quartets, and Celtic quartet Heartstrings; free; for
information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323
or connorkealey@augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Fri Mar 17
St. Patricks Day Concert & Fundraiser for the QC
Celtic Festival: Laural Almquist - Four Shillings
Short, Celtic musicians in a fundraiser performance
benefiting the fall Celtic Festival & Highland Games;
$22; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7pm Fri Mar 17
5th Annual Shamrockin Paddy OPardy Kickoff,
featuring live music by Chuck Murphy at 3pm, Party
to Go at 5pm, and Funktastic Five 8pm-midnight in
a huge heated tent with free admission; brats and
burgers available for purchase; for information,
call 309-786-9055, Kavanaughs Hilltop Tap, 1228
30th St, Rock Island IL, Facebook.com/pages/
Kavanaughs-Hilltop/71781528497, 3pm Fri Mar 17
5th Annual Shamrockin Paddy OPardy, the QCs
parade after-party featuring live music by the Greg &
Rich Acoustic Duo at 11:30am, the Barley House Band
at 1:30pm, Mayer School of Irish Dancing at 2:45pm,
Derek the Piper and Funktastic Five at 4pm, and Dirt
Road Rockers from 8:30pm to midnight in a huge
heated tent with free admission; corned beef & cabbage
available for purchase until gone; brats, burgers,
and tacos available for purchase the entire time; for
information, call 309-786-9055, Kavanaughs Hilltop
Tap, 1228 30th St, Rock Island IL, Facebook.com/pages/
Kavanaughs-Hilltop/71781528497, 11:30am Sat Mar 18
Bettendorf Park Band Spring Concert, free; for
information, contact Pat Wohlford at 563-349-5511 or
patannww@gmail.com, St. Johns United Methodist
Church, 109 E 14th St, Davenport IA, 3pm Sun Mar 19
Third Sunday @ 3 Concert, each month features a
different type of music and all are welcome; donations
encouraged; for information, call 563-324-5278,
St. Johns United Methodist Church, 109 E 14th St,
Davenport IA, StJohnsUMC-Dav.com, 3pm Sun Mar 19
Third Sunday Jazz: The Laurence Hobgood Trio,
held in collaboration with Polyrhythms; performance
with the virtuoso pianist, composer, and 2010 Grammy
winner and his ensemble, in a Quad City Arts Visiting
Artists presentation; preceded by a 3pm demystifying
jazz workshop; $10-15; for information, call 309-793-
1213, for tickets, call 309-373-0790, The Redstone Room,
129 Main St, Davenport IA, QuadCityArts.com, 6pm
Sun Mar 19
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series IV: Madison
String Trio, concert with Naha Greenholtz on violin,
Vicki Powell on viola, and Madeleine Kabat on cello;
for information, call 563-322-7276, Wallenberg Hall,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Mar 19
Whitney Rose, country-pop singer/songwriter
performs in support of her new album South Texas
Suite; $12-15, Baked Beer & read Co., 1113 Mound St.,
Davenport IA, EventBrite.com/e/whitney-rose-wmo-
carter-tickets-30326168386, 7pm Tue Mar 21
Senior Day: Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow,
refreshments will be served after the program; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Mar 23
Dan Hubbard, concert with the blues-folk singer/
songwriter and his full band, featuring an opening set
by Erin Moore; $10 adv / $12 day of show (+$1.50 in adv
/ $2 dos); for tickets and information, call 563-326-
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Mar 24
George Thorogood & the Destroyers, concert with
the boogie-blues musicians on their Rock Party Tour
2017; $27-57; for tickets, call 563-328-8000, Rhythm City
Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport
IA, RhythmCityCasino.Showare.com, 8pm Sat Mar 25
Sundae Funday with the Quad City Singers,
reserve by Mar. 19 for the spring concert with the area
performers under the direction of Curtis Fischer-
Oelschlaeger, accompanied by Marcia Renaud; featuring
a performance by the Rock Island High School Chamber
Choir; 1:30pm doors, 2pm concert; $10-15 admission
includes ice-cream sundaes; for information and to
reserve, call 309-781-7266, Modern Woodmen Park, 209
S Gaines St, Davenport IA, QuadCitySingers.org, 2pm
Sun Mar 26
Mipso, concert with the North Carolina traditional
string quartet; $10 adv / $12 day of show (+$1.50
adv / $2 dos); for information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Wed Mar 29
Met Opera: Idomeneo Encore, James Levine
conducts a rare Met revival of Mozarts opera set in
the aftermath of the Trojan War; Jean-Pierre Ponnelles
classic production stars Matthew Polenzani in the title
role; for information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Cinemas
Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport IA,
Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 6:30pm Wed Mar 29
Casual Classics Concert: Marc Zyla, featuring Zyla
on French horn; free; for information, contact Terri Flynn
at 563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@sau.edu, Galvin
Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, 2101 N. Gaines
St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 5pm Fri Mar 31
Family Groove Company, concert with the Chicago-
based jam touring jam band, featuring an opening
set by EGi; $12 adv / $15 dos (+$1.75 adv / $2 dos); for
information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room,
129 Main St, Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org,
9:30pm Fri Mar 31
Windy City Dueling Pianos, high-energy live music
played on two pianos by highly skilled players; $12-15;
for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension
2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri Mar 31
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April
Journey & Asia, concert with the chart-topping
rock and pop musicians; $39-99; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Mon Apr 3
Rocktopia Live: A Classical Revolution, one-of-a-
kind musical arrangements blending Beethoven with
Journey, Strauss with The Who, and more in musical
mash-ups conducted by Maestro Randall Craig Fleischer;
$43-102; for tickets, call 563-328-8000, Adler Theatre,
136 E Third St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm
Tue Apr 4
A Tribute to John Denver, touring celebration of the
singer/songwriter with Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon;
noon lunch, 1pm show, $44.41; 6pm buffet, 7:15pm show,
$50.16; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext.
2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave, Rock Island
IL, Circa21.com, Thu Apr 6
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Apr 14
Lorrie Morgan, concert with the country vocalist and
four-time winner of Female Vocalist of the Year, featuring
an opening set by Jodi Miller; $43-73; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7pm Fri Apr 14
Molly Conrad, Molly plays guitar, piano, ukulele,
and oboe; with an opening set by John Franco,
Milltown Coffee, 3800 River Drive #2, Moline IL,
MilltownCoffee.com, 6pm Fri Apr 14
The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13
piece big band will be playing all your favorites from
the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller,
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan
Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $15-18; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The
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Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL, Third Sunday Jazz: Willie Pickens, Polyrhythms
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Apr 14 presents a 6pm jazz concert ($10-15) with the virtuoso
pianist, educator, and 2017 recipient of the Donald
Aaron Lee Tasjan, concert with the Nashville-based Meade Legacy Jazz Griot Award, preceded by a 3pm
singer/songwriter; $8-10, Daytrotter, 324 Brady St, all-ages jazz workshop ($5/adults, free for kids); $10
Davenport IA, Daytrotter.com, 8pm Sat Apr 15 additional donation requested but not mandatory; for
tickets and information, call 309-373-0790, The Redstone
I Love the 90s Tour: Salt n Pepa - All 4 One - Color Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA, Polyrhythms.org, 3pm
Me Badd - Coolio - Tone Loc - Rob Base - Young Sun Apr 16
MC, concert of chart-topping hits including Lets Talk
About Sex, Shoop, I Wanna Sex You Up, Just A Senior Day: Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
Friend, Funky Cold Medina, It Takes Two, Gangstas with Chris Vallillo, refreshments will be served after
Paradise, and more; $45-85; for tickets, call 800- the program; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
iWirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Apr 15 Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm
Thu Apr 20
Third Sunday @ 3 Concert, each month features a
different type of music and all are welcome; donations
encouraged; for information, call 563-324-5278,
St. Johns United Methodist Church, 109 E 14th St,
Davenport IA, StJohnsUMC-Dav.com, 3pm Sun Apr 16

3 Years Hollow, concert with the Quad Cities five-

piece rock ensemble featuring opening sets by Shallow
Side, Trustfall, and Within the Grey; $8.50 (+$1.50 fee in
adv & DOS); for tickets and information, call 563-326-
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Fri Apr 7

Black Hawk College Jazz Ensemble Concert,

standards and contemporary-jazz offerings directed
by Dr. Edgar Crockett; free; for information, call 309-
524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Apr 7

Simply Three, a Music at Butterworth Center concert

in which Glen McDaniel, Nick Villalobos and Zack Clark
perform a high-octane repertoire on violin, cello, and
bass; refreshments following; free; for information,
call 309-743-2701, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street,
Moline IL, ButterworthCenter.com, 3pm Fri Apr 7

QCSO Masterworks VI: St. Matthew Passion,

Mark Russell Smith conducts and Jon Hurty directs six
vocal soloists, two organs, the Quad City Symphony
Orchestra, Handel Oratorio Society and Quad City Choral
Arts on Bachs St. Matthew Passion, BMV 244, ; for
tickets and information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
QCSO.org, 7:30pm Sat Apr 8

Student Honor Recital, featuring SAU students; free;

for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001 or
buesing-flynnterrik@sau.edu, Galvin Fine Arts Center,
St. Ambrose University, 2101 N. Gaines St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, 3pm Sun Apr 9

QCSO Masterworks VI: St. Matthew Passion,

Mark Russell Smith conducts and Jon Hurty directs six
vocal soloists, two organs, the Quad City Symphony
Orchestra, Handel Oratorio Society and Quad City Choral
Arts on Bachs St. Matthew Passion, BMV 244,; for
tickets and information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Apr 9

2017 Worship Night in America, an evening with

headliner Chris Tomlin and sets by contemporary-
Christian musicians Big Daddy Weave, Phil Wickham,
Zach Williams, Mosaic MSC, and Jason Barton; $15-69.75;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Tue Apr 11

Simply Three, public concert with the classical-

crossover string trio and Quad City Arts Visiting Artists;
donations accepted at the door; for information, call
309-793-1213, Bettendorf High School Performing Arts
Center, 3333 18th St, Bettendorf IA, QuadCityArts.com,
7pm Tue Apr 11

WVIK/QCSO Signature Series IVa: Carine Tinney,

soprano Tinney and pianist Benjamin Loeb in a
repertoire including works by Brahms, Schubert, and
Strauss; $10-25; for tickets and information, call 563-322-
7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave,
Rock Island IL, QCSO.org, 7:30pm Tue Apr 11

Eric Church, concert with the chart-topping country-

music singer/songwriter on his Holdin My Own Tour;
$25-89; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, 8pm
Wed Apr 12

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Doyle Bramhall II, concert with the blues, rock,
and soul guitarist, and songwriter; $30 (+$2.50 adv
/ $3 dos); for tickets and information, call 563-326-
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Counties / April
Bucktown Revue, an old-fashioned variety show in
the tradition of A Prairie Home Companion and The
Grand Ole Opry, with emcee Scott Tunnicliff, area
comedians and musicians including the Barley House
Band and Milltown, and special guests; $13 at the door;
for information, e-mail bucktownrevue@gmail.com or
call 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, BucktownRevue.com, 7pm Fri Apr 21
Calliope Musicals, concert with the psychedelic-folk
musicians from Austin, Texas; $10 adv / $12 DOS (+$1.50
in adv / $2 day of show); for tickets and information,
call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Fri Apr 21
Augustana Chamber Singers Choir Concert, a
performance of a cappella works from madrigals to jazz;
free; for information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-
7323 or connorkealey@augustana.edu, Wallenberg
Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 2pm Sun Apr 23
Nova Singers: A Cappella Masterworks, an
expanded choir of 33 voices will perform two of the
greatest works written for a cappella choir, under
the direction of Dr. Laura Lane; $15-18, students free;
for information, call 309-341-7038, St. Paul Lutheran
Church - Davenport, 2136 Brady St, Davenport IA,
NovaSingers.com, 4pm Sun Apr 23
Folk Songs of the First World War, World War I folk
songs, poems, and stories will be performed by Adam
Miller of Drain, Oregon; free; for information, call 309-
524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, noon Tue Apr 25
The Lacs, concert with the Southern rap and rock
musicians; $20 adv / $25 dos (+$2 adv / $2.50 dos);
for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Wed Apr 26
Vertical Church Band & Meredith Andrews, gospel
with gospel and Christian artists on their Vertical
Nights Tour; $17.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com,
7pm Wed Apr 26
Chamber Singers International Tour Concert,
featuring a full performance of the international tour
program; free; for information, contact Terri Flynn at
563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@sau.edu, Christ the
King Chapel - St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 7pm Thu Apr 27
Johnny A., concert with rock, jazz, and blues guitarist
and songwriter John Antonopoulos; $15.00 (+$1.75
in adv / $2 day of show); for tickets and information,
call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm
Thu Apr 27
Doug Brundies, a Brown Bag Lunch Concert with
the area musician performing his high-energy Big
Acoustic Show; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, noon Fri Apr 28
Old Shoe, concert with the five-piece Americana
roots-rock band based out of Chicago, featuring an
opening set by The Dawn; $10.00 (+$1.50 in adv / $2
day of show); for tickets and information, call 563-326-
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Sat Apr 29
QCSO Family Concert: Dr. Seuss!, a concert
presentation of Dr. Seuss The Sneetches and Green Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Wed May 10
Eggs & Ham, conducted by Benjamin Klemme and
featuring actors Michael Boudewyns and Kimberly
Schroeder; for tickets and information, call 563-322-7276,
Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA, QCSO.org,
2:30pm Sat Apr 29
QCSO/QCSYEs Side-by-Side Concert, concert event
with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and the Quad
City Symphony Youth Ensembles together on the same
stage, and over 150 musicians playing together at the
same time under the direction of QCSO Music Director
Mark Russell Smith; $5-20; for tickets and information,
call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, QCSO.org, 3pm Sun Apr 30
Community-Wide Side-by-Side, area musicians are
called on to help play Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture
under the direction of QCSOs Music Director and
Conductor Mark Russell Smith; $20-25 registration;
observers are free, but limited space is available on a first
come, first served basis; for information, call 563-322-
7276, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA,
QCSO.org, 6pm Sun Apr 30
May & June
Black Hawk College Piano Recital, free; for
information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478,
Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave, Moline IL,
BHC.edu, 7:30pm Mon May 1
Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs
Performance, free; for information, contact Connor
Kealey at 309-794-7323 or connorkealey@augustana.
edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave,
Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue May 2
Black Hawk College Spring Choral Concert, free;
for information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478,
First Congregational Church - Moline, 2201 7th Avenue,
Moline IL, BHC.edu, 7:30pm Thu May 4
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, spring concert
with the student ensemble; free; for information, contact
Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323 or connorkealey@
augustana.edu, Centennial Hall, Augustana College,
3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm
Fri May 5
Beach Slang, concert with the punk-rock band from
Philadelphia; $12-15, Daytrotter, 324 Brady St, Davenport
IA, Daytrotter.com, 8pm Fri May 5
Spring Jazz Night, featuring the SAU Jazz Ensemble
and STAMVOJA; free; for information, contact Terri
Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@sau.edu,
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 7:30pm Fri May 5
Augustana Spring Choral Concert, featuring the
Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, and
Augustana Concert Chorale; free; for information,
contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323 or
connorkealey@augustana.edu, Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 4pm Sat May 6
St. Ambrose University Band Day at the
Bandshell, featuring high quality music and a view
of the Mississippi River; free; for information, contact
Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001 or buesing-flynnterrik@
sau.edu, LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr, Davenport
IA, SAU.edu, noon Sat May 6
Mozart in May, featuring an all-Mozart concert; free;
for information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001 or
buesing-flynnterrik@sau.edu, Galvin Fine Arts Center,
St. Ambrose University, 2101 N. Gaines St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, 3pm Sun May 7
Black Hawk College Vocal Recital, free; for
information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478,
Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave, Moline IL,
BHC.edu, 7:30pm Mon May 8
Black Hawk College Community Band Concert,
in Building 4, the second-floor Hawks Nest; free; for
information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478,
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave,
Moline IL, BHC.edu, 7:30pm Tue May 9
Augustana Jazz Combos Concert, free; for
information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323 or
connorkealey@augustana.edu, Larson Hall - Augustana
College, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, Augustana College,
tradition of A Prairie Home Companion and The Grand
Najee, concert with the two-time Grammy-nominated
saxophonist and flautist, presented by the RME and
Great Sounds Promotions; $40 in adv / $45 day of
show; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Thu May 11
The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13
piece big band will be playing all your favorites from
the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller,
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan
Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $15-18; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The
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Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri May 12
Olivia Newton-John, concert with the Grammy-
winning, chart-topping star of Grease; $44-79; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Sat May 13
Augustana Bands Concert, free; for information,
contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323 or
connorkealey@augustana.edu, Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 2pm Sat May 13
Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert, free;
for information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-
7323 or connorkealey@augustana.edu, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 7pm Sat May 13
Diva Fest, the first Quad Cities blues festival featuring
leading female acts from Iowa and Illinois, with headliner
Joanna Connor and sets by the Lizzie Neal Band, Frankie
Fontagne & the Ramblers, Juliana Logan, and the
ILLOWA Sisters & Brothers in Blues; $17-25; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St,
Davenport IA, Facebook.com/illowawomeninblues,
6:30pm Sat May 13
Quad City Wind Ensemble Spring Concert, $8-10,
free for students thru 12th grade; for information, e-mail
info@qcwindensemble.org, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St.
Ambrose University, 2101 N. Gaines St, Davenport IA,
QCWindEnsemble.org, 3pm Sat May 13
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series V: Pro Arte String
Quartet, performance with the chamber musicians
and quartet-in-residence at the University of Wisconsin
- Madison; for information, call 563-322-7276, Davenport
Outing Club, 2109 N. Brady St, Davenport IA, QCSO.org,
7:30pm Sat May 13
Black Hawk College Community Orchestra
Concert, in the auditorium; free; for information,
contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478, United
Township High School, East Moline IL, BHC.edu,
7:30pm Mon May 15
The Lettermen, annual concerts with the pop
musicians in their fifth decade of performance; noon
lunch, 1pm show, $51.73; 6pm buffet, 7:15pm show, $58;
for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2,
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave, Rock Island
IL, Circa21.com, Mon May 15
How Great Thou Art: The Gospel Music of Elvis
Presley, tribute concert featuring Robert Shaw &
the Lonely Street Band; Wed. & Thu. 11:45am doors,
noon plated lunch, 1pm show, $46.50; Wed. 5:45pm
doors, 6pm buffet 7:15pm show; $52.25; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 1pm Wed May 17 and
Thu May 18
Luke Bryan, concert with the chart-topping singer/
songwriter, featuring opening sets by Brett Eldredge
and Adam Craig; $49.75-75; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Thu May 18 and Fri May 19
A Night of Sunshines Greatest Hits, Sunshine
Ramsey performs a cabaret-style show featuring a five-
piece band, two backup singers, and a childrens choir;
sandwich baskets and other food items available for
purchase; $20; for tickets and information, call 309-786-
7733 extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third
Ave, Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 7pm
Fri May 19
Bucktown Revue, an old-fashioned variety show in the
Decades Rewind, featuring over 60 songs, this
Ole Opry, with emcee Scott Tunnicliff, area comedians
and musicians including the Barley House Band and
Milltown, and special guests; $13 at the door; for
information, e-mail bucktownrevue@gmail.com or call
563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, BucktownRevue.com, 7pm Fri May 19
Chris Antonik, concert with the chart-topping,
Toronto-based blues musician; $8 adv / $10 day of show
(+$1.50 adv / $2 dos); for tickets and information, call 563-
326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport
IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri May 19
7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience, concert
with the touring Eagles tribute musicians; sandwich
baskets and other food items available for purchase; $25;
for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 extension
2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 7pm Sat May 20
Augustana Music Festival Concert, the Augustana
Symphony Orchestra, Augustana Symphonic Band,
and the Augustana Choir will perform a grand festival
concert in Dr. Daniel Culvers final appearance on the
Centennial Hall stage; free; for information, contact
Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323 or connorkealey@
augustana.edu, Centennial Hall, Augustana College,
3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 7pm
Sat May 20
Senior Day: Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo,
refreshments will be served after the program; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat May 20
Third Sunday @ 3 Concert, each month features a
different type of music and all are welcome; donations
encouraged; for information, call 563-324-5278,
St. Johns United Methodist Church, 109 E 14th St,
Davenport IA, StJohnsUMC-Dav.com, 3pm Sun May 21
Third Sunday Jazz: Corey Kendrick, Polyrhythms
presents a 6pm jazz concert ($10-15) with the young
pianist and educator, preceded by a 3pm all-ages
jazz workshop ($5/adults, free for kids); for tickets and
information, call 309-373-0790, The Redstone Room,
129 Main St, Davenport IA, Polyrhythms.org, 3pm
Sun May 21
Chris Dunn, a Brown Bag Lunch Concert with the
area musician; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, noon Fri May 26
Trace Adkins, Grammy-nominated, chart-topping
country-music superstar in concert; $27-57; for tickets
and information, call 563-328-8000, Rhythm City Casino
Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave, Davenport IA,
RhythmCityCasino.com, 8pm Sat May 27
Bettendorf Park Band, free; rain location is Herbert D.
Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant St, Bettendorf
IA; for information, contact Pat Wohlford at 563-349-5511
or patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell,
Middle Park, Bettendorf IA, 7:30pm Fri Jun 2
Outlying Areas
March
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, musical partnership
between Scotlands premier fiddler Fraser and the young
California cellist Haas; $19-23; for tickets and information,
call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Mar 17
Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts, concert
with the rock and pop singer/songwriter, featuring
an opening set by Ryan M. Stier; $20-25, Codfish
Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave, Maquoketa IA,
CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com, 8pm Sat Mar 18
Bad Medicine, concert with the Bon Jovi tribute
musicians; $13-25; for tickets and information, call
563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt
St, Maquoketa IA, OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm
Sat Mar 18
Beach Slang, concert with the touring tribute
musicians in their show Liverpool Mania, The History
of The Beatles; $28-38; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Mar 18
concert experience features an eight-piece rock band
and six vocalists covering rock history from ABBA
to Zeppelin; $38-48; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm Sat Mar 18
Feufollet, concert with the Americana, Cajun, honky-
tonk, and string-band ensemble; $16-19; for tickets
and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts,
1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm
Sun Mar 19
Piano Conversations with Julian Gargiulo,
program of classical and contemporary piano pieces;
$20; for tickets and information, call 641-472-2787,
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Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts,
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun Mar 19
Bach Birthday Recital, Danish concert pianist and
composer Werner Elmker will celebrate the birthday of
Johann Sebastian Bach; $12; for tickets and information,
call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the
Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue Mar 21
Four Year Strong, concert with the Massachusetts-
based pop-punk musicians, featuring opening sets by
Cant Swim, Sleep on It, Light Years, and Rational Anthem;
$16-18; for tickets and information, call 319-351-9175,
Gabes, 330 E Washington St, Iowa City IA, ICGabes.com,
9pm Tue Mar 21
Gaelic Storm, concert with the internationally touring
Celtic and rock musicians; $36.50; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 7pm Wed Mar 22
Decades Rewind, featuring over 60 songs, this concert
experience features an eight-piece rock band and six
vocalists covering rock history from ABBA to Zeppelin;
$38-48; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com,
7:30pm Thu Mar 23
Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue,
through a fusion of film, dance, and music, this
international sensation will take audiences on a live
cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and
society; $15-47; for tickets and information, call 641-
472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Mar 23
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, concert with the internationally
touring trio Olav Luksengrd Mjelva from Norway,
Anders Hall from Sweden, and Kevin Henderson from
Shetland Islands; $19-23; for tickets and information, call
319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Mar 24
Josh Turner, concert with the multi-platinum-
selling country musician; $30-55; for tickets and
information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino
Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA,
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat Mar 25
Mason Jennings, concert with the Minnesota-
based folk singer/songwriter; $22-27; for tickets and
information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts,
1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm
Sat Mar 25
The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra: By
George! The Pops Plays Gershwin, the Pops will
bring its unique swagger to the rarely-heard original
orchestration of Rhapsody in Blue and then present a
reconstruction of Paul Whitemans An American in Paris
$50-100; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160,
Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, 8pm Sat Mar 25
The Way Down Wanderers, concert with the Chicago-
based folk musicians, featuring an opening set by Grass
Fed Mule; $10; for tickets and information, call 319-337-
6464, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA,
IowaCityYachtClub.org, 10pm Sat Mar 25
united we SING!, an evening of a-cappella under
the direction of Chad Clark, featuring the barbershop
group in their 54th year and sets by Fleet Street, A
Seasoned Sound, and UI Old Gold; $7-15; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 7pm Sat Mar 25
Met Opera: Idomeneo, James Levine conducts a rare
Met revival of Mozarts opera set in the aftermath of the
Trojan War; Jean-Pierre Ponnelles classic production
stars Matthew Polenzani in the title role; for information,
call 563-441-0242, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18
+ IMAX, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/
theatre-1090, 11:55am Sat Mar 25
Chad Elliott, Americana, blues, and roots house concert
with the award-winning Iowa songwriter, Ca dZan, 411
South Rd., Cambridge IL, ChadElliott.net, 6:30pm Sun Mar 26
Conor Oberst, concert with the indie-folk singer/
songwriter, featuring an opening set by The Felice
Brothers; $32.50; for tickets and information, call 319-
688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa
City IA, Englert.org, 7pm Sun Mar 26
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EVENTS
Adler Theatre March through May
N
o matter where your musical
affinities lie, something is
sure to tickle your ears at the
Adler Theatre this spring, because
it turns out that every single one
of the Davenport venues dozen-
plus events is a tune-filled one.
The lineup boasts Beethoven and
Journey. Tchaikovsky and U2.
Mozart and Styx. And thats just
one of the events.
On April 4, youll hear compo-
sitions by these and other legends
when the Adler presents the
touring presentation Rocktopia
Live! A Classical Revolution.
An inspiring, uplifting evening
suggesting that genre and gen-
erational tastes arent as incom- Magic Men Live! April 21
patible as they may sometimes
seem, the show features esteemed
Maestro Randall Craig Flesicher conducting unique mash-up not enough stompin for you, the Adler will follow it with some
arrangements blending the best in classical music and rock. In capitalized STOMP (April 25), the percussion-themed stage
addition to the aforementioned icons, audiences will be treated smash that makes explosive, provocative, unpredictable song-
to the soaring strains of Handel, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, and and-dance magic out of everything from drums to inner tubes to
Copland cleverly interwoven with the electrifying sounds of paint cans. Dont try this at home. Or, if you really want to annoy
Foreigner, Heart, The Who, and Pink Floyd. One can only hope your spouse, do.
that the latters inclusion leads to a rousing rendition of Another More touring sensations hit the Adler this spring in a pair
Bach in the Wall. of Tony-lauded Broadway musicals, with a red-headed tyke
For unvarnished Bach, the German composers devotees wont and her trusty pooch sharing the spotlight in Annie (April 2),
want to miss the Quad City Symphony Orchestras final Master- and Bohemia unleashed in the Pulitzer-winning Rent (May
works concert of the 2016-17 season: Bachs oratorio masterpiece 17), which gets a brand-new staging on if you can believe
the St. Matthew Passion. While its performance at the Adler on it its 20th-anniversary tour. (And I felt old when that show
April 8 (and at Augustana Colleges Centennial Hall on April debuted ... .) If Tomorrow and Seasons of Love dont slake
9) is the only composition on the program, dont think that the your thirst for familiar tunes, youre sure to find more in a pair
symphony is slacking in its season-ender. With chorales and of song-filled events on the seasonal docket: Rain: A Tribute to
arias accompanying the orchestral music, the QCSO presenta- the Beatles (March 17), which celebrates the 50th anniversary
tion will also employ the talents of Quad City Choral Arts, the of the release of The Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, and
Augustana Choir, six vocal soloists, and two organists under the an evening with the chart-topping, eternally awesome Olivia
direction of Jon Hurty and with Mark Russell Smith conduct- Newton-John (May 13).
ing a hugely challenging and satisfying piece of musical history But believe it or not, thats still not the end of the Adlers
(and one performed in an English translation!) that might also musical variety this spring a country-music superstar lands in
go down in area-music history. Davenport when chart-topping chanteuse Lorrie Morgan (April
The St. Matthew Passion is such an undertaking that its musi- 14) performs timeless hits including Five Minutes, Except for
cians would be easily forgiven for taking the rest of the spring Monday, and Something in Red. The Vertical Nights Tour
off. Not that they are. On April 29, while the adjoining Daven- (April 26) brings to the Adler messages of faith and uplift cour-
port RiverCenter hosts the QCSO Family Music Carnival, the tesy of the titular band, Pastor James MacDonald, and special
Adler presents the special family concert Dr. Seuss!, in which the guest Meredith Andrews.
symphony tells the musical tales of The Sneetches and Green Eggs And finally, some of todays hottest music will accompany
& Ham with the aid of stage actors, narration, and video anima- some of todays hottest ... well, hotties ... in the high-energy, inter-
tion. Then, on April 30, the musicians join the five Quad City active exotic-dance event Magic Men Live! (April 21). In case you
Symphony Youth Ensembles for the annual QCSO/QCSYEs were wondering, yes, in the accompanying picture, that is me in
Side-by-Side Concert, with adult and student performers shar- the center. Man, I hate it when they Photoshop someone elses
ing the Adler stage in a community celebration boasting more face on my body ... .
than 150 musical instruments. (Later that day, even more will For more on Adler Theatre events this spring, visit
likely be heard in the RiverCenters Community-Wide Side-by- AdlerTheatre.com. Mike Schulz
Side, with all Quad Cities musicians invited to join the sympho-
nies in a rousing take on Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture.)
Ballet Quad Cities will also be getting into the classical spirit
this spring to say nothing of the spirits of foot-stompin, heel-
clickin, toe-tappin, and other choreographic activities with
dropped Gs. In its two Adler Theatre presentations of The Wild,
Wild West (April 1), the areas professional-dance troupe heads
to the bunkhouse with dance performances of the Aaron Cop-
land ballets Rodeo and Billy the Kid. And if thats somehow still
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MUSIC / Concerts /
Outlying Areas / March
Jayme Stones Folklife, folk, jazz, and chamber
music with the touring musicians; $18-22; for tickets
and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts,
1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm
Sun Mar 26
Kris Kristofferson, Grammy-winning singer,
songwriter, and actor in concert; $45-65; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE,
Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm
Tue Mar 28
Norma Jean, concert with the metalcore band from
Douglasville, Georgia, featuring opening sets by He Is
Legend, Capsize, Comrades, Manhattan Blockade, and
ROYALZ; $18-20, Gabes, 330 E Washington St, Iowa City
IA, ICGabes.com, 5:30pm Tue Mar 28
Rickie Lee Jones, concert with the Grammy-winning
pop and rock singer/songwriter; $36.50; for tickets
and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 8pm
Wed Mar 29
Knox College Choir Home Tour Concert, concert
with the 50-voice vocal ensemble directed by Laura
Lane, following its tour of Southern France; for
information, call 309-341-7337, Knox Colleges Kresge
Recital Hall, 2 East South St, Knox College, Galesburg IL,
Knox.edu, 7:30pm Fri Mar 31
April
Columbus Symphony Orchestra, concert with the
Ohio-based musicians, with Chris Botti on jazz trumpet;
a presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage Center
Performing Arts Series; for information and tickets, call
563-585-7469, University of Dubuques Heritage Center,
2255 Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter,
7:30pm Sat Apr 1
Kansas, concert with the chart-topping musical
legends on their Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour;
$40-95; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center,
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com,
8pm Sat Apr 1
Anvil, concert with the Ontario-based heavy-metal
musicians, with opening sets by Night Demon,
Graveshadow, LyinHeart, and Black Hilt; $15-20; for
tickets and information, call 319-351-9175, Gabes,
330 E Washington St, Iowa City IA, ICGabes.com, 6pm
Sun Apr 2
John Gorka & Lucy Kaplansky, concert with the folk
singer/songwriters celebrating the 25th anniversary of
Legion Arts; $35-40; for tickets and information, call 319-
364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm Sun Apr 2
Southeast Iowa Symphony Chamber Orchestra,
the music the group performs varies wildly from
classical to folk to more modern jazz and popular works;
$11.25-15, free for students; for information, call 641-
472-2728, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun Apr 2
Andrew Bird & My Brightest Diamond, a concert
in the Mission Creek Festival with musician, songwriter,
and multi-instrumentalist Bird and the project of singer
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Shara Nova; $40;
for information, call 319-335-1160, Hancher Auditorium,
101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu,
7:30pm Tue Apr 4
Ghostface Killah, a Mission Creek Festival concert
with the rap/hip-hop artist and founding member of
Wu-Tang Clan, featuring an opening set by AWTHNTKTS;
$36.50; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 8pm Wed Apr 5
Rocktopia Live: A Classical Revolution, musical
arrangements featuring the works of classical
composers, rock bands and artists including Mozart,
Journey, Handel, U2, Tchaikovsky, Heart, Beethoven,
Styx, Foreigner, Rachmaninoff, Pink Floyd, Copland, The
Who and more; $40-95; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Wed Apr 5
DIIV, a Mission Creek Festival concert with Zachary
Cole Smith and his Brooklyn-based four-piece rock
ensemble, featuring an opening set by Karen Meat;
$20-25; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 8pm Fri Apr 7
David Nail, country singer/songwriter performs with
special guests Brooke Eden and Charlie Walker; $11-28;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 6pm
Fri Apr 7
Rufus Wainwright, a Mission Creek Festival concert
with the vocalist, composer, and songwriter, featuring
an opening set by Laura Gibson; $39.50; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 8pm Sat Apr 8
The Eli Young Band, concert with the chart-topping,
Grammy-nominated country musicians; $25-50; for
tickets and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA,
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat Apr 8
The Official Blues Brothers Revue, this live
concert is a faithful recreation of the characters Jake
and Elwood and a tribute to Chicagos rich history
of blues, R&B, and traditional soul music; $15-39; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Sat Apr 8
Kishi Bashi, a Mission Creek Festival concert with
singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter, Kaoru
Ishibashi, featuring an opening set by J.E. Sunde;
$20-22; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 7pm Sun Apr 9
Mark Hummels Golden State: Lone Star Blues
Revue, an all-star, cross-country melding of musicians
led by Grammy nominee and two-time Blues Award-
winning harp master Mark Hummel; $18-21; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Tue Apr 11
The Hunts, indie-folk musicians in a presentation in
the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts
Series; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469,
University of Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett
St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Wed
Apr 12
Fred Hersch Trio, 7 & 9:30pm concerts on Fri. & Sat.
with the acclaimed jazz pianist and his ensemble;
$10-25; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160,
Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd, Iowa City IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, Fri Apr 14 and Sat Apr 15
The Pork Tornadoes & Dirty Rotten Scoundrels:
Then Vs Now, pop and rock music from the 1950s
through today; $15-20; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm Sat Apr 15
New Odyssey, three musicians play 30 instruments
in this family-themed concert event; $20; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts &
Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Apr 21
Nova Singers: A Cappella Masterworks, an
expanded choir of 33 voices will perform two of the
greatest works written for a cappella choir, under the
direction of Dr. Laura Lane; $15-18, students free; for
information, call 309-341-7038, First Lutheran Church
- Galesburg, 364 E Water St, Galesburg IL, NovaSingers.
com, 7:30pm Sat Apr 22
Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years, tribute
concert performed by the UKs Dan Haynes and Pete
Richards; $25-30; for tickets and information, call 319-
364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Sat Apr 29
Celtic Woman: Voice of Angels, concert with the
multi-platinum-selling female vocal ensemble; $39-99;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201
SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 3pm
Sun Apr 30
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Community Concerts: Tribute to the King, pop and
rock music from the 1950s through today; $40-55; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St.
SE, Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm
Sun Apr 30
May & June
Fairfield Classics & Improvisations, an evening of
classical music and improvisations featuring Fairfield
musicians Dee Sandquist on organ, Gary Roth on
clarinet, Steve Hillis and Werner Elmker on piano, and
Iowa City musician Jeffrey Agrell on French horn;
$11.25-15; for tickets and information, call 641-472-
2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue May 2
Orchestra Iowa Presents: 1,001 Arabian Nights,
concert featuring a repertoire of Prokofievs Lieutenant
Kije Suite, Liszts Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major,
and and Rimsky-Korsakovs Scheherazade; $10-53; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St
SE, Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm
Sat May 6
Stephen A. Steely, concert with the organist and
Minister of Music from the First Lutheran Church in
Moline; $11.25-15; for tickets and information, call 641-
472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun May 7
The Steel Wheels, concert with the folk musicians
based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia; $16-19; for
tickets and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion
Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm
Mon May 8
Eric Church, concert with the chart-topping country
singer/songwriter; $25-89; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Fri May 12
Kevin MaCs Country Jukebox, country musician
performs hits by Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Sr.,
George Jones, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, and more;
$13-25; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815,
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St, Maquoketa IA,
OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm Sat May 13
David Zollo & Body Electric w/ Brian Johannesen,
an all-ages concert in the 2017 Summer of the Arts
Friday Night Concert Series; free; for information, call
319-337-7944, Weatherdance Fountain Stage, outside
the Sheraton Hotel, 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City IA,
SummerOfTheArts.org, 6:30pm Fri May 19
Orchestra Iowa Presents: John Williams Night at
the Movies, a celebration of scores including those
from Star Wars, E.T., Jurassic Park, Jaws, Indiana Concert Conversations: QCSO Masterworks VI,
Jones, Schindlers List, and more; Sat. 7:30pm,
Sun. 2:30pm; $10-54; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
ParamountTheatreCR.com, Sat May 20 thru Sun May 21
Justin Townes Earle, Americana and indie-folk with
the singer/songwriter, featuring an opening set by The
Sadies; $26.50; for tickets and information, call 319-688-
2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City
IA, Englert.org, 8pm Wed May 24
West High & City High Jazz Ensembles, an
all-ages concert in the 2017 Summer of the Arts
Friday Night Concert Series; free; for information, call
319-337-7944, Weatherdance Fountain Stage, outside
the Sheraton Hotel, 210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City IA,
SummerOfTheArts.org, 6:30pm Fri May 26
Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, country with the touring
bluegrass musicians $30; for tickets and information, call
563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt
St, Maquoketa IA, OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 7pm
Sat May 27
Rick Springfield, solo performance with the Grammy-
winning, chart-topping pop and rock musician; $30-60;
for tickets and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA,
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat May 27
Orchestra Iowa Presents: Epic Bach: The B
Minor Mass, Maestro Tim Hankewich and Orchestra
Iowa bring together soloists from around the country
and joins together with Choral Midwest, directed by
Bradley Barrett; $16-53; for tickets, call 319-366-8203,
Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm Sat Jun 3
Events
Trax from the Stax: Music of Philip Glass, attendees
can expect to hear music, stories, and information about
the artist or musical style being presented; presented
by Lucas Berns; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7:30pm
Thu Mar 16
The Traveling, Painted Piano, try your hand(s)
at playing piano; no experience needed; well also
play some tunes of our own, Milltown Coffee, 3800
River Drive #2, Moline IL, MilltownCoffee.com, 6am
Mon Mar 20
Church of Peace Lenten Series: Amazing
Grace, Revered Mariah Marlin-Warfield focuses on a
favorite hymn in the weekly program To Pray Twice;
featuring brief historical reflections on the hymn, table
conversation, and creative musical interpretations;
5:30pm dinner, 6:30pm program; for information, e-mail
pastor@churchofpeaceucc.org or call 309-788-6357,
Church of Peace United Church of Christ, 1114 12th
St, Rock Island IL, ChurchofPeaceUCC.org, 5:30pm
Wed Mar 22
Church of Peace Lenten Series: In the Garden,
Revered Mariah Marlin-Warfield focuses on a favorite
hymn in the weekly program To Pray Twice; featuring
brief historical reflections on the hymn, table
conversation, and creative musical interpretations;
5:30pm dinner, 6:30pm program; for information, e-mail
pastor@churchofpeaceucc.org or call 309-788-6357,
Church of Peace United Church of Christ, 1114 12th
St, Rock Island IL, ChurchofPeaceUCC.org, 5:30pm
Wed Mar 29
Church of Peace Lenten Series: Precious Lord,
Take My Hand, Revered Mariah Marlin-Warfield
focuses on a favorite hymn in the weekly program To
Pray Twice; featuring brief historical reflections on
the hymn, table conversation, and creative musical
interpretations; 5:30pm dinner, 6:30pm program;
for information, e-mail pastor@churchofpeaceucc.
org or call 309-788-6357, Church of Peace United
Church of Christ, 1114 12th St, Rock Island IL,
ChurchofPeaceUCC.org, 5:30pm Wed Apr 5
Inside the Music: QCSO Masterworks VI, join QCSO
Music Director Mark Russell Smith in an exploration
of the weekends Masterworks programs, the lives of
the composers, and the life of the music itself; 5pm
doors, 5:20pm program; cash bar available; free; for
information, call 563-322-7276, Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E
3rd St, Davenport IA, QCSO.org, 5pm Thu Apr 6
attend an informal pre-concert presentation on the
repertoire, hosted by Kai Swanson; free; for information,
call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, QCSO.org, 7pm Sat Apr 8
Afterglow: QCSO Masterworks VI, held immediately
after the nights concert at the Adler Theatre; mingle
with conductor Mark Russell Smith and musicians from
the Quad City Symphony Orchestra; cash bar available;
free; for information, call 563-322-7276, Hotel Blackhawk,
200 E 3rd St, Davenport IA, QCSO.org, 9:30pm Sat Apr 8
Concert Conversations: QCSO Masterworks VI,
attend an informal pre-concert presentation on the
repertoire, hosted by Kai Swanson; free; for information,
call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana College,
3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Apr 9
Trax from the Stax, attendees can expect to hear
music, stories, and information about the artist or
musical style being presented; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
7:30pm Thu Apr 20
QCSO Family Music Carnival, join the Quad City
Symphony Orchestra for a fun day full of music and arts
for the whole family featuring a Palooza Performance
Stage with local performances all day and an open-stage
hour; Fun Zone activities include a musical and Seuss-
ical activities, a create your own t-shirt booth, and a
visit from the Scholastic Book Fair; 10am-5pm; free; for
information, call 563-322-7276, Davenport RiverCenter,
136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA, QCSO.org Sat Apr 29
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Trax from the Stax, attendees can expect to hear
music, stories, and information about the artist or
musical style being presented; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
7:30pm Thu May 18
LITERARY ARTS
Readings & Discussions
March
The Kitchen House, the Rock Island libraries host a
discussion of Kathleen Grissoms book with the Last Call
Book Club; drinks available for purchase; for information,
call 309-732-7323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St, Rock Island
IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue Mar 21
West End Book Club Discussion, discuss
contemporary fiction and non-fiction books with
this fun group; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Mar 21
Brown Bag Book Club Discussion, discussion of
popular fiction and non-fiction titles over the lunch
hour; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Mar 22
Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, a
Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Meeting book
dinner/discussion group meeting; free; for information,
contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-
7259, Cafe Indigo, 4925 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport IA,
Noetic.org, 5:30pm Wed Mar 22
The Light Between Oceans, a discussion of M.L.
Stedmans book with the LeClaire Community Library
Book Club, held in the fireplace room; books are
available at the librarys circulation counter and as
eBooks through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog;
for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
6:30pm Wed Mar 22
Jana Bibis Excellent Fortunes, a discussion of Betsy
Woodmans book with the Last Monday Book Club;
light refreshments provided; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Mar 27
Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its
Disappearing Water, Revised Edition, a discussion
of Marc Reisners book with the Environmental Book
Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969, River
Action, 822 E River Dr, Davenport IA, RiverAction.org,
7pm Tue Mar 28
Devils Arithmetic, a discussion of Jane Yolns book
with the Jolly Rancher Readers Book Club; refreshments
provided; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm
Tue Mar 28
Me Before You, a discussion of Jo Jo Moyes book
with the Southwest Branch Book Club; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Mar 28
Young Adult Book Club Discussion, books will be
decided by the Teen Advisory Group; snacks provided;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm
Tue Mar 28
Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human, a
meeting with the IONS-QC Book Dinner/Discussion Group;
for information, contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or
563-332-7259, Cafe Indigo, 4925 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport
IA, Noetic.org, 5:30pm Wed Mar 29
April
Kelly Link, short fiction read by the recipient of a
Hugo Award, three Nebula Awards, and a World Fantasy
Award, and a finalist for the 2016 Pulitzer Prize; free; for
information, call 319-335-1160, Hancher Auditorium,
101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 5pm
Sat Apr 1
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A Man Called Ove, a discussion of Fredrik Backmans
book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm
Mon Apr 3
Shakespeares Heartbeat, read up on Shakespeares
Heartbeat and come to an afternoon discussion about
the book; free; for information, contact Jessica Gosnell at
GosnellJessica@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu,
3:30pm Wed Apr 5
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public Libraries host a
fun, casual book discussion; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Apr 6
Crocodile on the Sandbark, a discussion of Elizabeth
Peters novel with the Mystery Book Discussion Group;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Apr 8
See YA, an adult book club with a teen-book twist;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Apr 10
Short & Sweets, discuss short stories while eating
yummy sweets; all registrants receive a complimentary
copy of the story; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Apr 10
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock, a discussion of
Matthew Quicks book in the Get Lit: Books to Movies
series; free; for information, call 563-344-4179 or e-mail
cwalters@bettendorf.org, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787
Middle Rd., Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm
Tue Apr 11
The Lost City of Z, a discussion of David Manns book in
the Get Lit: Books to Movies series; free; for information,
call 563-344-4179 or e-mail cwalters@bettendorf.org,
Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd., Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Apr 11
Between the Lines, discuss contemporary fiction and
non-fiction at this lively book discussion group; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Apr 12
Read Local: Mary Davidsaver, first-time author
Davidsaver will introduce some of her other characters in
her book Clouds Over Bishop Hill, read passages from
her book, and answer questions about what is historical
fact, what might be folklore, and what she totally made
up; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Apr 12
River Reading: Allison Seay, readings with the
poet whose works have appeared in such journals as
Crazyhorse. The Southern Review, and Pleiades;
reception and book-signing after the reading; free;
for information, call 309-794-7384, Wallenberg Hall,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts/river-readings, 7pm Mon Apr 17
I Let You Go, a discussion of Clare Mackintoshs book
with the Last Call Book Club; free, drinks available for
purchase; for information, call 309-732-7323, Icons
Martini, 124 18th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
7pm Tue Apr 18
West End Book Club Discussion, discuss
contemporary fiction and non-fiction books with
this fun group; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Apr 18
Molokai, a discussion of Alan Brennerts book with
the Contemporary Books Discussion Group; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Apr 19
The Sympathizer, a discussion of Viet Thanh Nguyens
book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Apr 19
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LITERARY ARTS /
Readings & Discussions / April
If I Stay, a discussion of Gayle Formans book with
the Jolly Rancher Readers Book Club; choose a scene
from your favorite book to depict in diorama form, to
be shown in a teen display; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Apr 25
The Big Thirst: The Secret Life and Turbulent
Future of Water, a discussion of Charles Fishmans
book with the Environmental Book Club; free; for
information, call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E River
Dr, Davenport IA, RiverAction.org, 7pm Tue Apr 25
Brown Bag Book Club Discussion, discussion of
popular fiction and non-fiction titles over the lunch
hour; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Apr 26
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, a discussion of David
Wroblewskis book with the LeClaire Community
Library Book Club; held in the fireplace room; books
are available at the librarys circulation counter and as
eBooks through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog;
for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
6:30pm Wed Apr 26
Carl Sandburg Festival, annual celebration of the
American poet, writer, editor, and area native who won
three Pulitzer Prizes; numerous events held at several
area venues; for information, contact Carol Petersen
at 309-341-5416 or cpetersen@sandburg.edu, Carl
Sandburg College, 2232 S Lake Storey Rd, Galesburg IL,
Sandburg.edu, Thu Apr 27 thru Sat Apr 29
Carl Sandburg College Poetry Awards Ceremony,
hearing winning entries in in three categories:
elementary (grades 1-5), intermediate (grades 6-12) and
adult; for information, contact Carol Petersen at 309-
341-5416 or cpetersen@sandburg.edu, Carl Sandburg
College Student Center, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.,
Galesburg IL, Sandburg.edu, 6:30pm Thu Apr 27
May & June
Maisie Dobbs, a discussion of Jacqueline Winspears
book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm
Mon May 1
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public Libraries host a
fun, casual book discussion; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu May 4
Rocktown Lit Crawl, consecutive readings at three
different venues in Rock Island, featuring local and
regional authors and an after-party at Rozz-Tox; for
information, call Ryan Collins at 309-732-7330, Midwest
Writing Center, Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org, 6pm Fri May 5
Rocktown Lit Fest, inaugural event will feature a
10am-4pm book fair at the Rock Island library, with
readings and panel discussions scheduled throughout
the afternoon; for information, call Ryan Collins at 309-
732-7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island Public
Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org, 10am
Sat May 6
See YA, an adult book club with a teen-book twist;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon May 8
Short & Sweets, discuss short stories while eating
yummy sweets; all registrants receive a complimentary
copy of the story; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon May 8
Between the Lines, discuss contemporary fiction and
non-fiction at this lively book discussion group; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed May 10
Luke Bryan @ iWirelessCenter - May 18 and 19
The Roman Hat Mystery, a discussion of Ellery
Queens novel with the Mystery Book Discussion Group;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 9:30am Sat May 13
Emily Dickinson Poetry Discussion, SAU professor
Bea Jacobson will lead a discussion of Dickinsons poetry
with the theme of Resistance - or - Interior Uprisings;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Mon May 15
Euphoria, a discussion of Lily Kings book with the Last
Call Book Club; free, drinks available for purchase; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue May 16
West End Book Club Discussion, discuss
contemporary fiction and non-fiction books with
this fun group; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Tue May 16
Encounters at the Heart of the World, a discussion
of Elizabeth Fenns book with the Contemporary
Books Discussion Group; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm
Wed May 17
Hiding in Plain Sight, a discussion of Nuruddin Farahs
book with the 30/31 Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
3059 30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6:30pm Wed May 17
The Sympathizer, a discussion of Viet Thanh Nguyens
book with the Contemporary Books Discussion Group;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed May 17
Charlie Mike: A True Story of Heroes Who Brought
Their Mission Home, a discussion of Joe Kleins book
with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information,
call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis
IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon May 22
Before Theyre Gone: A Familys Year-Long Quest
to Explore Americas Most Endangered National
Parks, a discussion of Michael Lanzas book with the
Environmental Book Club; free; for information, call
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563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E River Dr, Davenport IA,
RiverAction.org, 7pm Tue May 23
Shes Come Undone, a discussion of Wally Lambs
book with the Southwest Branch Book Club; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue May 23
Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
Brown Bag Book Club Discussion, discussion of
popular fiction and non-fiction titles over the lunch
hour; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Wed May 24
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie
Society, a discussion of Mary Ann Shaffers book
with the LeClaire Community Library Book Club;
held in the fireplace room; books are available at the
librarys circulation counter and as eBooks through
our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog; for information,
call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 6:30pm
Wed May 24
If I Stay, a discussion of Gayle Formans book with the
Jolly Rancher Readers Book Club; free; for information,
call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis
IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue May 30
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public Libraries host a
fun, casual book discussion; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Jun 1
LeClaire Community Library Summer Reading
Program: Build a Better World!, reading program
for children and adults, thru July 15; for information,
call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov,
LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, Mon Jun 5 thru Thu Jun 8
Workshops & Classes
Dont Write for Free, Write for Profit!, with
instructor John Peragine; learn to write query letters
and learn the tricks to getting noticed; the class will have
some opportunities to write and practice, so bring pen
and paper, and is for freelance writers who wish to learn
ways to get their articles published by the top magazines
and newspapers; $15-20; for information and to register,
call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island
Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org/
dont-write-for-free-write-for-profit-workshop, 2pm
Sat Mar 18
Young Emerging Writers Open Workshop, for
writers ages 15-19; participants are welcome to bring
writing to share for discussion, or just to listen and
discuss other participants work; free; for information,
call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island
Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org,
11am Sat Mar 25
Finish Your Book This Year Workshop: Session
II, led by Jodie Toohey; with discussion on editing and
beta readers, and a workshop-style feedback session;
$40-50; for information and to register, call 309-732-
7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island Public Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org/finish-your-
book-workshop-series, 5:45pm Tue Mar 28
Creating Other Worlds: Fiction Workshop, with
instructor Misty Urban; learn the rules for building a
believable, compelling story world that will draw in your
readers and keep them there; $15-20; for information
and to register, call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing
Center, Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock
Island IL, MWCQC.org/creating-other-worlds-workshop,
2pm Sat Apr 8
Finish Your Book This Year Workshop: Session III,
led by Jodie Toohey; with discussion on publishing panels,
self-published and small/indie press published, and query/
agent/traditional publishing; $40-50; for information and
to register, call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center,
Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
MWCQC.org/finish-your-book-workshop-series, 5:45pm
Tue Apr 11
Young Emerging Writers Open Workshop, for
writers ages 15-19; participants are welcome to bring
writing to share for discussion, or just to listen and
discuss other participants work; free; for information,
call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island
Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org,
11am Sat Apr 22
Finish Your Book This Year Workshop: Session
IV, led by Jodie Toohey; with discussion on Book
Marketing in Person 101 appearances, getting books
into local stores, giving readings; $40-50; for information
and to register, call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center,
MWCQC.org/finish-your-book-workshop-series, 5:45pm
Tue Apr 25
Finish Your Book This Year Workshop: Session V,
led by Jodie Toohey; with discussion on Book Marketing
Online 101 author website, reader magnet, reader
subscriptions, giveaways, email marketing; $40-50; for
information and to register, call 309-732-7330, Midwest
Writing Center, Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock
Island IL, MWCQC.org/finish-your-book-workshop-series,
5:45pm Tue May 9
Finish Your Book This Year Workshop: Session
VI, led by Jodie Toohey; one-on-one, 15-minute
meetings with authors; $40-50; for information and
to register, call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center,
Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
MWCQC.org/finish-your-book-workshop-series, 5:45pm
Tue May 23
Young Emerging Writers Open Workshop, for
writers ages 15-19; participants are welcome to bring
writing to share for discussion, or just to listen and
discuss other participants work; free; for information,
call 309-732-7330, Midwest Writing Center, Rock Island
Public Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL, MWCQC.org,
11am Sat May 27
THEATRE
Performances
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Now Playing
The Music Man, Meredith Willsons Tony-winning
musical classic, directed by Jim Hesselman; Fri., Sat.,
Wed,, and Mar. 15 & 16: 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show,
7:45pm show; Sun.: 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm pre-show,
5:45pm show; Wed.: 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm
pre-show, 1:30pm show; $44.94-51.73; for tickets and
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information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa 21 Dinner
Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave, Rock Island IL, Circa21.com,
Thu Mar 16 thru Sat May 13
Rumors, Neil Simons Tony-winning farcical comedy,
directed by Alex Richardson; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
3pm; for tickets and information, call 309-762-0330,
Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave, Moline IL,
Playcrafters.com, Fri Mar 17 thru Sun Mar 19
Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Tony-winning
musical comedy based on the Charles M. Schulz comic-
strip Peanuts, directed by David Miller; Fri. & Sat.
7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $16; for tickets and information,
call 563-284-2350, The Black Box Theatre, 1623 Fifth Ave,
Moline IL, TheBlackBoxTheatre.com, Fri Mar 17 thru
Sat Mar 25
Opening in March
How the Trumpet Got Its Toot, Opera @ Augustana
presents the childrens opera by Anthony Plog based on
a story by Ronald Kidd; Fri. 6pm, Sat & Sun 2pm; $8-14;
for information, call 309-794-7306, Kim and Donna
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750 7th
Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Fri Mar 17 thru
Sun Mar 19
13, Broadway musical about a teen who moves from
New York City to small-town Indiana, composed by
Tony winner Jason Robert Brown, directed by Dino
and Tina Hayz; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $12.50;
for tickets and information, call 563-940-1956, The
Center for Living Arts, 2008 Fourth Ave, Rock Island IL,
CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Mar 17 thru Sun Mar 19
Murder in the Cathedral, Genesius Guilds
production of T.S. Eliots history drama, directed by
Don Wooten; donations encouraged; for information,
e-mail guild@genesius.org, First Congregational Church
- Moline, 2201 7th Avenue, Moline IL, Genesius.org, 7pm
Sat Mar 18
Murder in the Cathedral, Genesius Guilds
production of T.S. Eliots history drama, directed by Don
Wooten; donations encouraged; for information, e-mail
guild@genesius.org, St. Johns Lutheran Church - Rock
Island, 4501 7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Genesius.org, 7pm
Sun Mar 19
Theatre, Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, Thu Apr 6 thru Sun Apr 9
Heathers: The Musical, musical adaptation of the
1989 cult-comedy about murderous high-schoolers
directed by Dino and Tina Hayz; $12.50; for tickets
and information, call 563-940-1956, The Center
for Living Arts, 2008 Fourth Ave, Rock Island IL,
CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Apr 7 thru Sun Apr 9
Big Nate: The Musical, family-musical comedy
inspired by the comic-strip character, directed by Brad
Hauskins, scheduled Tue., Thu., Fri., & Sat. performances
at 10am & 1pm; $8.50; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 extension 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse,
1828 Third Ave, Rock Island IL, Circa21.com, Thu Apr 20
thru Sat May 13
Richard III, William Shakespeares historical tragedy,
directed by Ron Clark and choreographed by Jeff
Coussens; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $8-11; for
information and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine
Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, 2101 N. Gaines St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu/galvin, Fri Apr 21 thru Sun
Apr 23
The Tin Woman, Sean Grennans drama about a heart-
transplant recipient, directed by Aaron Lord; Fri. & Sat.
7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $16; for tickets and information,
call 563-284-2350, The Black Box Theatre, 1623 Fifth Ave,
Moline IL, TheBlackBoxTheatre.com, Fri Apr 21 thru Sat
May 6
Bus Trip to See Disneys Aladdin, a trip to Chicagos
Cadillac Theatre to see the 2pm performance of the
Tony-winning stage musical, hosted by Quad City
Music Guild; $155 includes transportation, lunch, and
admission; for information, call 800-323-6439 or e-mail
qcmgphotos@gmail.com, Quad City Music Guild -
Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave, Moline IL,
HemisphereTravel.com, 8am Sat Apr 22
Stomp, an updated version of the percussive musical
smash, in a Broadway at the Adler presentation; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St,
Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Apr 25
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The Good Doctor, Neil Simons Broadway comedy
inspired by Anton Chekhov, directed by Kevin Babbitt;
Thu-.Sat 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $8; for information, contact
director Babbitt at kdbabbitt2eicc.edu or 563-441-4339,
Scott Community Colleges Black Box Theatre, Room
#0228 through Door #2, Scott Community College, 500
Belmont Rd, Bettendorf IA, Facebook.com/ScottTheatre,
Thu Apr 27 thru Sun Apr 30
Titanic, Maury Yestons and Peter Stones Tony-winning
historical musical directed by Erin Platt, music direction
by Ron May; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $9-11; for
tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, Kim and
Donna Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750
7th Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Fri Apr 28
thru Sun May 7
Beauty & the Beast Jr., student version of the
Tony-winning fairytale musical based on Disneys
animated smash directed by Dino and Tina Hayz; $12.50;
for tickets and information, call 563-940-1956, The
Center for Living Arts, 2008 Fourth Ave, Rock Island IL,
CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Apr 28 thru Sat May 6
Merlin & King Arthur, student-performed adventure
comedy about the Knights of the Round Table, written
and directed by Aaron Randolph III; Sat. 1 & 4pm,
Sun. 2pm; $6-8; for information, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, Sat Apr 29 thru Sun
May 7
Opening in May & June
Elephants Graveyard, New Ground Theatre presents
George Brants drama about a traveling circus in 1916,
directed by Debo Balogun; Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun.
2pm; $15-18; for information, call 563-326-7529 or e-mail
theelephantpro@gmail.com, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11st
St, Davenport IA, NewGroundTheatre.org, Fri May 5
thru Sun May 14
M*A*S*H, Tim Kellys wartime comedy inspired by the
book, movie, and TV sitcom, directed by Rae Mary; Fri. &
Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $13; for tickets and information,
call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950
23
35th Ave, Moline IL, Playcrafters.com, Fri May 12 thru
Sun May 21
Quad City Playwrights Festival, annual showcase
of 10-minute plays highlighting new works by
area playwrights of high-school age and older; for
information, call 309-794-7306, Honkamp Black Box
Theatre, Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 7:30pm Sat May 13
Rent: 20th Anniversary Tour, the Tony- and Pulitzer
Prize-winning musical smash, in a Broadway at the
Adler presentation; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com,
7:30pm Wed May 17
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook, romantic-comedy
revue of Stephen Schwartz show tunes, directed by
Warner Crocker: Fri., Sat., Wed., and May 24 & 25: 6-7pm
buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm show; Sun.: 4-5pm
buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm show; Wed.: 11:45am-
12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm pre-show, 1:30pm show;
$44.94-51.73; for tickets and information, call 309-786-
7733 ext. 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave,
Rock Island IL, Circa21.com, Wed May 24 thru Wed Jun 7
Peter & the Starcatcher, Rick Elices Tony-winning
adventure comedy about the origin of Peter Pan,
directed by Calvin Vo; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; pay
what its worth ticket pricing; for information, call
563-650-2396, QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave,
Davenport IA, QCTheatreWorkshop.org, Fri Jun 2 thru
Sun Jun 4
Ballet Under the Stars, annual production of outdoor
dance vignettes by Ballet Quad Cities; donations
encouraged; Fri.-Sun. 8pm; for information, call 309-
786-3779, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island IL,
BalletQuadCities.com, Fri Jun 2 thru Sun Jun 4
I Love You Because, musical romance based on
Jane Austens Pride & Prejudice composed by Joshua
Salzman and Ryan Cunningham, directed by David
Miller; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $16; for tickets and
information, call 563-284-2350, The Black Box Theatre,
1623 Fifth Ave., Moline IL, TheBlackBoxTheatre.com,
Fri Jun 2 thru Sat Jun 17

Coriolanus, the Prenzie Players presentation of

William Shakespeares tragedy, directed by Jeremy Mahr;
Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 3pm; 8pm social-media preview
on Mar 23; $15 Fri. & Sat. performances, $10 Sun. & Thu.
performances; for tickets and information, call 563-484-
4210 or e-mail, QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave,
Davenport IA, PrenziePlayers.com, Thu Mar 23 thru
Sat Apr 1

The Realistic Joneses, Will Enos dramatic comedy

of suburban neighbors, directed by Rachael Pribulsky;
Thu. & Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 3pm; $6; for tickets and
information, call 563-333-6251, Studio Theatre - Galvin
Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu/theatre, Thu Mar 30 thru Sat
Apr 1

Little Shop of Horrors, Tony-nominated musical

comedy based on the low-budget 60s horror movie,
directed by Matt Holmes; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm;
$11-16; for tickets and information, call 309-762-6610,
Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584
34th Ave, Moline IL, QCMusicGuild.com, Thu Mar 30
thru Sun Apr 2

Opening in April
The Wild Wild West, Ballet Quad Cities presents
performances of Aaron Coplands Rodeo and Billy
the Kid, with live music by Orchestra Iowa; at 1:30 &
7:30pm; $12-31; for information and tickets, call 309-
786-3779, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Apr 1

Annie, Tony-winning musical comedy based on

the comic-strip classic, in a Broadway at the Adler
presentation; $40.50-68; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
AdlerTheatre.com, 3pm Sun Apr 2

Stop Kiss, Diana Sons drama about the lead-up to and

aftermath of a hate crime, directed by Audrey Johnson;
Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $3-5; for tickets and
information, call 309-794-7306, Honkamp Black Box
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THEATRE
Performances
Outlying Areas
Opening in March
Murder in the Cathedral, Genesius Guilds
production of T.S. Eliots history drama, directed by
Don Wooten; donations encouraged; for information,
e-mail guild@genesius.org, Wesley United Methodist
Church, 400 Iowa Ave, Muscatine IA, Genesius.org, 7pm
Thu Mar 16
USA to Z, Mar. 20-24 at 10am & 1pm; free performances
of Bright Star Touring Theatres family play about the
political process works and what it means to vote; due
to limited seating, teachers must make reservations for
their class, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-
served basis; for information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert
Hoover Presidential Library & Museum, 210 Parkside Dr,
West Branch IA, NPS.gov/herberthoover, Mon Mar 20
thru Fri Mar 24
Our Town, an American Shakespeare Center
presentation of Thornton Wilders dramatic classic in
the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage Center Performing Arts
Series; for information and tickets, call 563-585-7469,
University of Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett
St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm
Tue Mar 21
Down the Road, Dreamwell Theatres production
of Lee Blessings drama about a serial killer and his
biographers; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; $10-13; for information,
call 319-423-9820, Public Space One, 120 N. Dubuque St,
Iowa City IA, Dreamwell.com, Fri Mar 24 thru Sat Apr 1
The Crucible, Arthur Millers dramatic classic about
the Salem witch trials; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm;
$21-30; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591,
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
TheatreCR.org, Fri Mar 24 thru Sun Apr 2
Murder in the Cathedral, Genesius Guilds
production of T.S. Eliots history drama, directed by Don
Wooten; donations encouraged; for information, e-mail
guild@genesius.org, St. Paul Lutheran Church - Clinton,
Clinton IA, Genesius.org, 7pm Sat Mar 25
Once, touring production of the eight-time Tony-
winning musical romance; at 2 & 8pm; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Sat Mar 25
The Wild Wild West, Ballet Quad Cities presents
performances of Aaron Coplands Rodeo and Billy the
Kid, with live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
2:30pm; $18-54; for information and tickets, call 309-786-
3779, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Mar 25 and Sun Mar 26
Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Eric
Carle Stories, a Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia
presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage Center
Performing Arts Series; for information and tickets, call
563-585-7469, University of Dubuques Heritage Center,
2255 Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter,
2pm Sun Mar 26
Underneath the Lintel, Glen Bergers one-man mystery
starring Patrick OBrien; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Wed., Thu., &
Sun. 2pm; $19.50-31; for tickets and information, call 319-
622-6262, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave, Amana IA,
OldCreamery.com, Thu Mar 30 thru Sun Apr 9
Annie, nationally touring production of the Tony-
winning musical-comedy classic; $15-49; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts &
Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Mar 31
Its a Zoo: Fish Out of Water, a presentation in SPT
Theatres Tales from the Writers Room series, this special
blend of original comedy and music will put you back
in the swim; guests include Akwi Nji, Chris Okiishi, and
Akwi Nji; Fri. & Sat. 8pm; $20-25; for information and
tickets, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd
St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, Fri Mar 31 thru
Sat Apr 1
The Ones Untaught, a production of Luke
Kingsburys play in the theatre departments Workshop
Series; free, but ticket required; for information, call
319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa, Theatre
Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr, Iowa City IA, Theatre.
UIowa.edu, 8pm Fri Mar 31 thru Sat Apr 1
Vinegar Tom, Caryl Churchills drama about two 17th
Century women accused of witchcraft; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm,
Sun. 2:30pm; $18-24; for tickets and information, call
319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Mar 31 thru Sun Apr 9
Opening in April
Showstoppers: Broadway Bursting with Song,
celebration of Broadway-musical smashes performed
by the Cedar Rapids Follies; Sat. 2 & 7:30pm, Sun.
2pm; $17-42; for tickets and information, e-mail
info@paramounttheatrecr.com, Paramount Theatre, 123
3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com,
Sat Apr 8 thru Sun Apr 9
Relativity, Mark St. Germain play about the missing
daughter of Albert Einstein, directed by Angie Toomsen;
Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 2pm; $18-30; for information
and tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N.
Gilbert St, Iowa City IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Fri Apr 14
thru Sun Apr 30
Out of Sight, Out of Murder, comedy mystery by Fred
Carmichael, directed by John Donald OShea; Thu.-Sat.
7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $12; for tickets and information, call
309-944-2244, Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, 600 Hk
Robinson Dr, Geneseo IL, RHPlayers.com, Thu Apr 20
thru Sun Apr 30
Making God Laugh, Sean Grennans comedy
following an American family over the course of 30 years
worth of holidays; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Wed., Thu., & Sun.
2pm; $19.50-31; for tickets and information, call 319-
622-6262, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave, Amana IA,
OldCreamery.com, Thu Apr 20 thru Sun May 14
National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night, an HD
screening of William Shakespeares comedy classic,
directed by Simon Godwin; $15-18; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 3pm
Sun Apr 23
James & the Giant Peach, a UD Fine and Performing
Arts presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage
Center Performing Arts Series; times vary; for
information and tickets, call 563-585-7469, University of
Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St, Dubuque
IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, Fri Apr 28 thru Sun Apr 30
Annie Get Your Gun, the City Circle Acting Company
of Coralvilles production of the Tony-winning Irving
Berlin musical about Annie Oakley, directed by Krista
Neumann; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for information
and tickets, call 319-248-9372, Coralville Center for the
Performing Arts, 1301 5th St, Coralville IA, CityCircle.org,
Fri Apr 28 thru Sun May 7
Swan Lake, Tchaikovskys ballet classic performed
by the Russian National Ballet Theater; $15-47; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Apr 28
Menopause: The Musical, musical parody set to
classic tunes from the 60s, 70s, and 80s in a Broadway
at the Paramount presentation; $45.50-55.50; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd
St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 8pm
Sat Apr 29
Opening in May & June
Pump Boys & Dinettes, musical comedy of rural
waitresses and diner patrons by John Foley, Mark
Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel,
and Jim Wann; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $17-25;
for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035, Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL,
TimberLakePlayhouse.org, Fri May 5 thru Sun May 14
Peter Pan, stage musical based on the classic J.M. Barrie
fairytale; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $26-40; for
tickets and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar
Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, TheatreCR.org,
Fri May 5 thru Sun May 21
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Charlottes Web, Joseph Robinettes stage adaptation
of E B. Whites childrens book; at 10am & 1pm; $6, with a
complimentary chaperone ticket for each 10 students;
for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035, Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL,
TimberLakePlayhouse.org, Tue May 9 thru Fri May 12
Consider the Oyster, Dreamwell Theatres production
of David MacGregors comedy; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; $10-13;
for information, call 319-423-9820, Public Space One, 120
N. Dubuque St, Iowa City IA, Dreamwell.com, Fri May 12
thru Sat May 20
Rent, the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Bohemian
musical on its 20th Anniversary Tour, in a Broadway
at the Paramount presentation; $53-73; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 7:30pm
Tue May 16
National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler, an HD
screening of Henrik Ibsens classic drama, directed by
Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; $15-18; for tickets
and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 3pm
Sun May 21
The Bully Plays, a collection of stories related to
bullying as told from different perspectives; Fri. & Sat.
7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $18-24; for tickets and information,
call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St
SE, Cedar Rapids IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri May 26 thru
Sun Jun 4
Inherit the Wind, comedy mystery by Jerome
Lawrence & Robert E Lee, directed by Tom Morrow; Thu.-
Sat. 7:30pm, Sun 3pm; $12; for tickets and information,
call 309-944-2244, Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, 600 Hk
Robinson Dr, Geneseo IL, RHPlayers.com, Thu Jun 1 thru
Thu Jun 8
Mary Poppins, Tony-winning family musical
based on the Oscar-winning Disney movie; Tue.-Sat.
7:30pm; Sun., Wed., and June 3 at 2pm; $17-25; for
tickets and information, call 815-244-2035, Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL,
TimberLakePlayhouse.org, Thu Jun 1 thru Thu Jun 8
Its a Zoo: Fly on the Wall, a presentation in SPT
Theatres Tales from the Writers Room series, with an
evening of original sketches and lively music for the
bystander, eavesdropper and voyeur in all of us; guests
include Alex Schulte, Emma Drtina, Jason Alberty, and
Emma Drtina; Fri. & Sat. 8pm; $20-25; for information
and tickets, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103
3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, Fri Jun 2 thru
Sat Jun 3
live music drawn from multiple traditions, plus dance,
DANCE
March
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap,
Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet,
for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the companys
professional dancers; for information and to register, call
309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617
17th St, Rock Island IL, BalletQuadCities.com, Thu Mar 16
thru Fri Mar 31
Bolshoi Ballet: A Contemporary Evening, the
Bolshoi takes on a new challenge with audacity in Hans
Van Manens Frank Bridges Variations, Sol Len and
Paul Lightfoots Short Time Together and Alexei
Ratmanskys Russian Seasons; for information, call 563-
441-0242, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601
E 53rd St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090,
11:55am Sun Mar 19
Jessica Lang Dance, contemporary work fueled
by classical ballet and striking design elements;
$10-55; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160,
Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Thu Mar 23
The Wild Wild West, Ballet Quad Cities presents
performances of Aaron Coplands Rodeo and Billy the TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri Mar 17
Kid, with live music by Orchestra Iowa; Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
2:30pm; $18-54; for information and tickets, call 309-786-
3779, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Mar 25 and Sun Mar 26
April thru June
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap,
Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet,
for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the companys
professional dancers; for information and to register, call
309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617
17th St, Rock Island IL, BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Apr 1
thru Wed Jun 7
The Wild Wild West, Ballet Quad Cities presents
performances of Aaron Coplands Rodeo and Billy
the Kid, with live music by Orchestra Iowa; at 1:30 &
7:30pm; $12-31; for information and tickets, call 309-
786-3779, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
BalletQuadCities.com, Sat Apr 1
Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour,
the touring Celtic-dance sensation composed by Bill
Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, and directed by
John McColgan; $43-63; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Tue Apr 4
Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time, ballet
based on the Russian hero Pechorin adapted from
Mikhail Lermontovs literary masterpiece, in a new
production by choreographer Yuri Possokhov;
for information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Cinemas
Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport IA,
Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 11:55am Sun Apr 9
Augustana Dance Company Spring Performance,
featuring pieces choreographed by members of the
company, showcasing a variety of genres including
tap, ballet, and hip hop; $-7, ages 12 & under free; for
tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 7pm Sat Apr 22
Swan Lake, Tchaikovskys ballet classic performed
by the Russian National Ballet Theater; $15-47; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Apr 28
UNYK Multicultural Dance Performance,
performance with Augustanas multicultural dance
ensemble featuring dances from many different genres
and cultures; for tickets and information, call 309-794-
7306, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave,
Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sat Apr 29
Marc Bamuthi Joseph: /peh-LO-tah/, Josephs new
multi-disciplinary work considers soccer as a conduit
for both joy and corruption around the globe with
poetry, shadow work, and film; $10-35; for tickets and
information, call 319-335-1160, Hancher Auditorium, 101
East Park Rd, Iowa City IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm
Thu May 4
Ballet Under the Stars, annual production of outdoor
dance vignettes by Ballet Quad Cities; donations
encouraged; Fri.-Sun. 8pm; for information, call 309-
786-3779, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island IL,
BalletQuadCities.com, Fri Jun 2 thru Sun Jun 4
COMEDY
Scott & Rock Island Counties
March
Studio Series: Paddy Murphy Is Dead, Irish-
funeral sketch comedy for ages 17+; $5 or free with
CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-786-
1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Fri Mar 17
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard, event featuring some
of the funniest stand up comedians from across the
Midwest performing in one location; $3; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
Bix Beiderbomb Presents, on Fridays; standup and
sketch comedy with host Andrew King; for information,
call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar & Grille, 114 1/2 W Third
St, Davenport IA, 8pm Fri Mar 17 thru Fri Mar 31
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ComedySportz, Fri. & Sat. 7pm; interactive comedy
with the areas long-running improv troupe; $12; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@
ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment, 220 19th St,
Rock Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com, Fri Mar 17 thru
Fri Mar 31
Stand-up Open Mic, on Fridays; hosted by Andrew
King; for information, call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar &
Grille, 114 1/2 W Third St, Davenport IA, 9pm Fri Mar 17
thru Fri Mar 31
Studio Series: Survivor, dare-based sketch comedy
for ages 17+; $5 or free with CSz ticket; for tickets and
information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment, 220
19th St, Rock Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm
Sat Mar 18
Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays; for
information, call 563-424-5506, Brew, 1104 Jersey Ridge
Rd, Davenport IA, Facebook.com/EastVillageCoffee,
10pm Sun Mar 19 and Sun Mar 26
Studio Series Friday, sketch comedy and
improvisational games for ages 17+; $5 or free with
CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-786-
1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Fri Mar 24 thru Fri
Mar 31
Studio Series: Stand Up Showcase, standup routines
with the ComedySportz performers, for ages 17+; $5 or
free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Sat Mar 25
April
Open Source Improv, improvisational comedy with
numerous veterans of ComedySportz, Livewire, the
Blacklist, and Trabajos De Manos; $10-12; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Sat Apr 1
Studio Series: Wisenheimer, uncensored long-form
improv for ages 17+; $5 or free with CSz ticket; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-1111, The Establishment,
220 19th St, Rock Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com,
9:30pm Sat Apr 1
ComedySportz, Fri. & Sat. 7pm; interactive comedy
with the areas long-running improv troupe; $12; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@
ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment, 220 19th St,
Rock Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com, Sat Apr 1 thru
Sat Apr 29
Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays; for
information, call 563-424-5506, Brew, 1104 Jersey Ridge
Rd., Davenport IA, Facebook.com/EastVillageCoffee,
10pm Sun Apr 2 thru Sun Apr 30
Bix Beiderbomb Presents, on Fridays; standup and
sketch comedy with host Andrew King; for information,
call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar & Grille, 114 1/2 W Third St,
Davenport IA, 8pm Fri Apr 7 thru Fri Apr 28
Stand-up Open Mic, on Fridays; hosted by Andrew
King; for information, call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar &
Grille, 114 1/2 W Third St, Davenport IA, 9pm Fri Apr 7
thru Fri Apr 28
Studio Series Friday, Fridays at 9:30pm; sketch
comedy and improvisational games for ages 17+; $5 or
free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, Fri Apr 7 thru Fri Apr 28
Pimprov, an evening of improv with the Chicago
touring comedians; $12-15; for tickets and information,
call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818
Third Ave, Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8am
Sat Apr 8
Studio Series Saturday, Saturdays at 9:30pm; sketch
comedy and improvisational games for ages 17+; $5 or
free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, Sat Apr 8 thru Sat Apr 29
Guys in Ties: Shakespeared!, the team from
ComedySportz performs a lighter side of the Bard.in
honor of his 401st birthday; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
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401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Apr 20
James Draper & Friends Comedy Show, for
information, call 309-797-3049, Bier Stube Moline
Blackhawk Room, 417 15th St, Moline IL, Bier-Stube.com,
Thu Apr 20
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard, event featuring some
of the funniest stand up comedians from across the
Midwest performing in one location; $3; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri Apr 28
May & June
Bix Beiderbomb Presents, on Fridays; standup and
sketch comedy with host Andrew King; for information,
call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar & Grille, 114 1/2 W Third St,
Davenport IA, 8pm Fri May 5 thru Fri Jun 2
Stand-up Open Mic, on Fridays; hosted by Andrew
King; for information, call 563-328-2929, Boozies Bar &
Grille, 114 1/2 W Third St, Davenport IA, 9pm Fri May 5
thru Fri Jun 2
Studio Series Friday, Fridays at 9:30pm; sketch
comedy and improvisational games for ages 17+; $5 or
free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call 309-
786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock Island IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Fri May 5 thru Fri Jun 2
ComedySportz, Fri. & Sat. 7pm; interactive comedy
with the areas long-running improv troupe; $12; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@
ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment, 220 19th St,
Rock Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Fri May 5
thru Sat Jun 3
Open Source Improv, improvisational comedy with
numerous veterans of ComedySportz, Livewire, the
Blacklist, and Trabajos De Manos; $10-12; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Sat May 6
Studio Series Saturday, Saturdays at 9:30pm; sketch
comedy and improvisational games for ages 17+; $5
or free with CSz ticket; for tickets and information, call
309-786-1111, The Establishment, 220 19th St, Rock
Island IL, ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Sat May 6 thru
Sat Jun 3
Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays; for
information, call 563-424-5506, Brew, 1104 Jersey Ridge
Rd., Davenport IA, Facebook.com/EastVillageCoffee,
10pm Sun May 7 thru Sun Jun 4
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard, event featuring some
of the funniest stand up comedians from across the
Midwest performing in one location; $3; for tickets
and information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri May 26
Outlying Areas
March
David Dyer, evenings with the standup comedian;
$12.50-15; for information, call 319-362-8133, Penguins
Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, 8pm Fri Mar 17
and Sat Mar 18
Honeycombs of Comedy, on Mondays; $3-5; for
information, call 319-337-6464, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13
S Linn St, Iowa City IA, IowaCityYachtClub.org, 9pm Mon
Mar 20 and Mon Mar 27
Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm sign-up,
7:30pm performances; for information, call 319-363-
0606, Penguins Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, Wed Mar 22 and
Wed Mar 29
Christopher Titus, standup with the touring comedian
and TV star on his The 6th Annual End of the World
Tour, featuring an opening set by Rachel Bradley;
$25-100; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 8pm Fri Mar 24
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Outlying Areas / March
Owen Benjamin, evenings with the standup
comedian; $12.50-15; for information, call 319-362-8133,
Penguins Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave
SE, Cedar Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, 8pm
Fri Mar 24 and Sat Mar 25
Paul Reiser, standup evening with the star of Mad
About You; a presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at
Heritage Center Performing Arts Series; $10-39; for
information and tickets, call 563-585-7469, University of
Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St, Dubuque
IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm Sat Mar 25
Lewis Black, Grammy-winning comedian and author in
his Rant, White, & Blue tour; $42.50-78; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Paramount Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, ParamountTheatreCR.com, 8pm Thu Mar 30
Judy Tenuta, an evening with the Grammy-nominated
standup comedian; $15-17.50; for information, call 319-
362-8133, Penguins Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208
2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com,
8pm Fri Mar 31
April thru June
Judy Tenuta, an evening with the Grammy-nominated
standup comedian; $15-17.50; for information, call 319-
362-8133, Penguins Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208
2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com,
call 319-643-6033, Herbert Hoover Presidential
Library & Museum, 210 Parkside Dr, West Branch IA,
Hoover.Archives.gov, thru Sun Mar 26
1917: The Red Cross, the first installment of a new
exhibit throughout 2017, The Red Cross will follow
the happenings of the year 1917 and shed light on the
organization in Iowa during the first World War; Tue.-Sat.
10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission;
for information, call 563-322-8844, German American
Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org,
thru Sun May 7
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, exhibit based on the
Disney Jr. series designed to model care and compassion
for kids ages two through seven, featuring immersive
activities that reinforce the importance of health and
well-being; free with $4-8 admission; Monday - Thursday
9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday
noon-5pm; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, thru Mon May 15
The Culture They Carried: Immigrant Women of
Iowa, multicultural exhibit featuring immigrant women
of different eras that explores the different challenges,
success, and experiences faced in their new homes;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5
admission; for information, call 563-322-8844, German
American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
GAHC.org, thru Sun May 21
The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition,
the exhibit tells the story of the Fab Four highlighting
pivotal points in the bands history via artifacts,
memorabilia, and fun inter-activities; guests will
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Guild and refreshments; free and open to the public;
for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum
& Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA,
Putnam.org, 1:30pm Thu Mar 30
Pysanky with the Eggheads: Session I, an
egg-decorating event in the Spring Workshop series;
$20-25; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail
info@gahc.org, German American Heritage Center, 712
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 9am Sat Apr 1
Pysanky with the Eggheads: Session II, an
egg-decorating event in the Spring Workshop series;
$20-25; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail
info@gahc.org, German American Heritage Center, 712
W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 1pm Sat Apr 1
Don Wooten Presents Bach, a presentation on
the legendary composer by Wooten of WVIK and the
Genesius Guild; for information, call 563-322-8844,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 2pm Sun Apr 2
Eirmarkt Craft Fair, annual spring craft fair; $20/
vendor tables; for information, call 563-322-8844,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 10am Sat Apr 8
Special Needs Night, an exclusive event for families
with children who have special needs; loud exhibits will
be turned off and some lights will be turned down low;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
5:30pm Fri Apr 28
E 53rd St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090,
11:55am Sun Mar 19
The Bad Kids, documentary chronicling one principals
mission to realize the potential of his students; panel
discussion to follow; free; for information, call 319-
358-2555, FilmScene, 118 E College St, Iowa City IA,
ICFilmScene.org, 6pm Tue Mar 21
Showtime at Silvis: U-Pick Spring Break Edition,
through March 18, children may visit the library once
a week to vote for their choice of movie to watch;
the movie will be announced on March 20; light
refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Fri Mar 24
Extreme Weather 3D, educational documentary
following researchers and everyday heroes as they
uncover surprising connections to help us understand
and adapt to our ever-changing weather; $7.50-8.50;
for information and tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA,
Putnam.org, Sat Mar 25 thru Fri Mar 31
Met Opera: Idomeneo, James Levine conducts a
rare Met revival of Mozarts opera set in the aftermath
of the Trojan War; Jean-Pierre Ponnelles classic
production stars Matthew Polenzani in the title role;
for information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Cinemas
Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport IA,
Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 11:55am Sat Mar 25
Showtime at Silvis, movie in which Lalita endures a
number of hopeful suitors, but the American William
Darcy seems different, and not always in a good way; free;

8pm Sat Apr 1
Honeycombs of Comedy, on Mondays; $3-5; for
information, call 319-337-6464, Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA, IowaCityYachtClub.org, 9pm
Mon Apr 3 thru Mon Jun 5
Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm sign-up,
7:30pm performances; for information, call 319-363-
0606, Penguins Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, Wed Apr 5 thru
Wed Jun 7
Margaret Cho, a Mission Creek Festival touring event
with the Grammy-winning comedian and author;
$39.50; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 7:30pm Thu Apr 6
Kathleen Madigan, the comedian performs in her
national standup tour; for tickets and information,
call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S Kellogg St,
Galesburg IL, GalesburgOrpheum.org, 7:30pm Fri Apr 7
Welcome to Night Vale w/ Erin McKeown, live
taping of the funny/creepy podcast written by Joseph
Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, narrated by Cecil Baldwin, and
featuring music by Disparition; $27.50; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 E
Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 8pm Sat Apr 22
An Evening with David Sedaris, the humorist
and bestselling author presents all-new stories and
observations sneak previews into work that will be
published in his newest collection of writing in 2017, as
well as an audience Q&A; $40-50; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sun Apr 23
Lewis Black, Grammy-winning comedian and author
in his Rant, White, & Blue tour; $25-58; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Thu Apr 27
Rocky LaPorte, evenings with the touring standup
comedian; $12.50-15; for information, call 319-362-8133,
Penguins Comedy Club - Cedar Rapids, 208 2nd Ave
SE, Cedar Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, 8pm
Fri Apr 28 thru Sat Apr 29
experience the entire Beatles journey beginning in
Liverpool, their early days in Hamburg, touring North
America, and their return to the studio in the U.K.;
Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday noon-5pm;
$14-18; for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA,
Putnam.org, thru Sun Jun 4
Events
The History of the Confluences and Clashes of
Agriculture and Forestry, a presentation in the How
Clinton Has Built and Fed the World series; presented
by Matthew Parbs, director of The Sawmill Museum; for
information, call 563-242-0343, Clinton Sawmill Museum,
2231 Grant St, Clinton IA, TheSawmillMuseum.org,
5:30pm Thu Mar 16
Basket Weaving with Tracy: 10-inch Square
Market Basket, an event in the Spring Workshop
series; $40-45; for information, call 563-322-8844 or
e-mail info@gahc.org, German American Heritage
Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org, noon
Sun Mar 19
Your Walk, Their Water: Destination Niger
Event Fun Raiser, second-annual Wells 4 Wellness
fundraiser featuring a silent auction, live music, speaker,
and Niger tastings; for information, call 309-236-1301,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, Wells4Wellness.com, 6pm Sun Mar 19
KCLNs Spring Ag Roundtable, a presentation in the
How Clinton Has Built and Fed the World series; for
information, call 563-242-0343, Clinton Sawmill Museum,
2231 Grant St, Clinton IA, TheSawmillMuseum.org,
5:30pm Thu Mar 23
Scherenschnitte (Paper Cutting): 2D Class,
an event in the Spring Workshop series; $15-20; for
information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 9am Sat Mar 25
Scherenschnitte (Paper Cutting): 3D Class,
an event in the Spring Workshop series; $15-20; for
information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org,
German American Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St,
Davenport IA, GAHC.org, 10am Sat Mar 25
MOVIES
March
Hacksaw Ridge, a screening of Mel Gibsons Oscar-
winning World War II movie; bring a brown-bag lunch,
popcorn provided; free; for information, call 309-523-
3440, River Valley District Library, 214 S Main St, Port
Byron IL, RiverValleyLibrary.org, 1pm Thu Mar 16
A Hard Days Night, the Beatles-film classic running
in tandem with the museums exhibit The Magical
History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition; $5 plus $7-8 museum
admission; for information and tickets, call 563-324-
1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St,
Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Thu Mar 16 thru Fri Mar 31
Dream Big: Engineering Our World, MacGillivray
Freemans 3D educational documentary celebrates
human ingenuity and innovation while offering an
exciting new perspective on what it means to be an
engineer; narrated by Jeff Bridges; for information and
tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science
Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Thu
Mar 16 thru Fri Mar 31
Seeking Submissions: The Film Lounge, seeking
submissions for the new public television series that
showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists
and celebrates the economic and cultural vitality that
filmmaking brings to the state; the series is produced
by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa
Arts Council and Produce Iowa, divisions of the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs; for information, contact
Iowa Arts Council specialist Veronica OHern at 515-281-
3293 or veronica.ohern@iowa.gov, IowaCulture.gov,
Thu Mar 16 thru Fri Mar 31
Showtime at Silvis: Spring Break Edition, movie
in which a teenage girl from Oceania has a sense
for navigation and an adventurous mind; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Fri Mar 17
The Savage Edge, explore the wilderness of North
Americas coastal areas; held in conjunction with the
54th Annual Effigy Mounds Film Festival; featuring an
art display by Michael Douglas of Seth Eastman Prints;
Sat. & Sun. hourly screenings from 10am-3pm, Mon. 1pm
screenings; for information, call 563-873-3491, Effigy
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Sat Mar 25
Asteroids: Deadly Impact, learn what the chances are
of another catastrophic asteroid strike like the one that
may have wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago;
held in conjunction with the 54th Annual Effigy Mounds
Film Festival; featuring an art display by Michael Douglas
of Seth Eastman Prints; Sat. & Sun. hourly screenings
from 10am-3pm, Mon. 1pm screenings; for information,
call 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument,
151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry IA, NPS.gov/effigymounds,
Sat Mar 25 thru Mon Mar 27
MindGamers: One Thousand Minds Connected
Live, cinema audiences will help make neuroscience
history when 1,000 minds are simultaneously connected
via cloud technology while they watch the film wearing
cognition headbands; for information, call 563-441-0242,
Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd
St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 8pm
Tue Mar 28
Chevalier, Athina Rachel Tsangaris dramatic tale
of dangerous games at sea; $6; for information, call
319-358-2555, FilmScene, 118 E College St, Iowa City IA,
ICFilmScene.org, 6pm Tue Mar 28
Met Opera: Idomeneo Encore, James Levine
conducts a rare Met revival of Mozarts opera set in
the aftermath of the Trojan War; Jean-Pierre Ponnelles
classic production stars Matthew Polenzani in the title
role; for information, call 563-441-0242, Rave Cinemas
Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd St, Davenport IA,
Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 6:30pm Wed Mar 29
Samaritans Purse Presents: Facing Darkness,
faith-based true story of a doctor fighting the Ebola
virus in Africa; for information, call 563-441-0242,
Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E 53rd
St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090, 7pm
Thu Mar 30
April
Dream Big: Engineering Our World, MacGillivray
Freemans 3D educational documentary celebrates
human ingenuity and innovation while offering an
exciting new perspective on what it means to be an
engineer; narrated by Jeff Bridges; for information and

MUSEUMS
Exhibits
Americas Road: The Journey of Route 66, this
exhibit shares the history of and fascination with
one of the worlds most famous highways through
photographs, narrative, music, and objects from the
Route 66 heyday; 9am-5pm daily; for information,
Felted Eggs with Gisela McDonald, an event in the
Spring Workshop series; $20-25; for information, call 563-
322-8844 or e-mail info@gahc.org, German American
Heritage Center, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport IA, GAHC.org,
1pm Sun Mar 26
Putnam Museum Guild Monthly Tea, this
months program consists of Master Gardener Faye
Waterman speaking about the Putnam Grounds
Beautification, followed by a short meeting of the
Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry
IA, NPS.gov/effigymounds, Sat Mar 18 thru Mon Mar 20
Bolshoi Ballet: A Contemporary Evening, the
Bolshoi takes on a new challenge with audacity in Hans
Van Manens Frank Bridges Variations, Sol Len and
Paul Lightfoots Short Time Together and Alexei
Ratmanskys Russian Seasons; for information, call 563-
441-0242, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601
tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science
Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA, Putnam.org,
Sat Apr 1 thru Sun Apr 30
A Hard Days Night, the Beatles-film classic running
in tandem with the museums exhibit The Magical
History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition; $5 plus $7-8 museum
admission; for information and tickets, call 563-324-
1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St,
Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Sat Apr 1 thru Sun Apr 30
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Extreme Weather 3D, educational documentary
following researchers and everyday heroes as they
uncover surprising connections to help us understand
and adapt to our ever-changing weather; $7.50-8.50;
for information and tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA,
Putnam.org, Sat Apr 1 thru Sun Apr 30

Seeking Submissions: The Film Lounge, seeking

submissions for the new public television series that
showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists
and celebrates the economic and cultural vitality that
filmmaking brings to the state; the series is produced
by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa
Arts Council and Produce Iowa, divisions of the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs; for information, contact
Iowa Arts Council specialist Veronica OHern at 515-281-
3293 or veronica.ohern@iowa.gov., IowaCulture.gov,
Sat Apr 1 thru Sun Apr 30

1984, screening of Michael Radfords adaptation of

George Orwells dystopian thriller; $5-25 suggested
donation; for information, call 319-358-2555, FilmScene,
118 E College St, Iowa City IA, ICFilmScene.org, 6pm
Tue Apr 4

For a Woman, French drama in the Independent Movie

Night series; enjoy the film with a discussion afterward;
may contain adult content; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm
Thu Apr 6

Bolshoi Ballet: A Hero of Our Time, ballet based

on the Russian hero Pechorin adapted from Mikhail
Lermontovs literary masterpiece, in a new production by Jessica Lang Dance @ Hancher Auditorium March 23
choreographer Yuri Possokhov; for information, call 563-
441-0242, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601

EVENTS
E 53rd St, Davenport IA, Cinemark.com/theatre-1090,
11:55am Sun Apr 9

Bhutan: The Cloud Kingdom, 1 & 6pm screenings in

the museums World Adventure Series presented by Tom
Sterling; $7-8.50; for tickets and information, call 563- Englert Theatre and Hancher Auditorium March through May
324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th
St, Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Tue Apr 11

A Farewell to Arms, based on Ernest Hemingways

novel, this film is about a love affair between an
American ambulance driver and an English nurse in
Italy during World War I; for information, call 563-326-
7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Apr 13
Afternoon Classic Films, watch your favorites
return to the screen and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of
entertainment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm
Wed Apr 19
National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night, an HD
screening of William Shakespeares comedy classic,
directed by Simon Godwin; $15-18; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 3pm Sun Apr 23
May & June
A Hard Days Night, the Beatles-film classic running
in tandem with the museums exhibit The Magical
History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition; $5 plus $7-8 museum
admission; for information and tickets, call 563-324-
1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St,
Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Mon May 1 thru Sun Jun 4
Seeking Submissions: The Film Lounge, seeking
submissions for the new public television series that
showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists
and celebrates the economic and cultural vitality that
filmmaking brings to the state; the series is produced
by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa
Arts Council and Produce Iowa, divisions of the Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs; for information, contact
Iowa Arts Council specialist Veronica OHern at 515-281-
3293 or veronica.ohern@iowa.gov, IowaCulture.gov,
Mon May 1 thru Thu Jun 1
Mad Tiger, Japanese/American comedy-drama in the
Independent Movie Night series; enjoy the film with
a discussion afterward; may contain adult content;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu May 4
I n 1997, back when they were a nascent Celtic group performing the
pub scene in Santa Monica, California, the members of Gaelic Storm
appeared in the movie Titanic as the exuberant steerage band who
got Kate Winslet on her toes. While were never shown what happens
to those musicians after the iceberg hits, the fact that theyre stuck in
steerage gives us a pretty good guess. And either way, it couldnt have
been a happier fate than the one enjoyed by the actual Gaelic Storm,
which brings its signature blend of Irish and Scottish rock, country,
and folk stylings to Iowa Citys Englert Theatre on March 22 the first
in a gale of springtime entertainments at the Englert and neighboring
Hancher Auditorium.
Musically speaking, this seasons schedule at the Englert is pretty
darned killah and not only because it boasts a performance by
Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah. Appearing as one of the
exceptional musicians recruited for the annual Mission Creek Festival
lineup, the rap and hip-hop storyteller takes the stage on April 5, his
Englert concert followed by sets with the Brooklyn-based rock ensem-
ble DIIV (April 7), Grammy-nominated pop singer/songwriter Rufus
Wainwright (April 8), and indie pop with multi-instrumentalist Kishi
Bashi (April 9). But there are also additional musical treats on tap at
the Iowa City venue this spring: folk and indie-rock with Bright Eyes
Conor Oberst (March 26); acoustic rock with two-time Grammy
winner Rickie Lee Jones (March 29); genre-hopping compositions
with pianist George Winston (May 2); and Americana and alt-coun-
try with singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle (May 24).
If, however, its laughs youre seeking, youll find plenty among the
Englerts springtime offerings. On March 24, the venue welcomes a sensa-
tional comedian and the former star of a truly underrated eponymous
sitcom when Christopher Titus brings his Sixth-Annual End of the
World Tour to Iowa City, while another stand-up and sitcom veteran,
Grammy winner and Emmy nominee Margaret Cho, shares her observa-
tional and storytelling skills on April 6. There will be chuckles mixed with
shivers in the Englerts latest live performance of the Welcome to Night
Vale podcast (April 22). And a solid contender for Shakespeares Funniest
Comedy honors gets a stage-to-screen transfer in the Englerts April 23
presentation National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night. (Inarguably great
though Ibsens play is, dont expect similar cackles from May 21s National
Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler. That thing is dark.)
As for the springtime events at Hancher Auditorium, the venue
ends the first official season at its new locale with music, dance, per-
formance art, and that bastard who killed Alexander Hamilton. Okay,
not exactly him. But on March 27, Hancher will still host an eagerly
awaited lecture presentation with Leslie Odom Jr., the Tony-winning
Hamilton star whose Aaron Burr believed in talking less, smiling
more, and daring to steal a show away from Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Odom will reflect on his life and career during the Hancher engage-
ment, and while theres no concrete word on whether hell also sing,
you can certainly expect tunes aplenty in the April 4 evening with
Andrew Bird, the folk and indie-rock multi-instrumentalist and
singer/songwriter who appears on the nights bill with a true partner
in genre: Shara Nova of My Brightest Diamond.
Before these guests arrive, however, Hanchers spring season
actually gets kicked off on March 23 with ballet specifically, the
East Coast performers of the Long Island-based Jessica Lang Dance,
performing a repertoire of vignettes including famed architect Steven
Holls Tesseracts of Time. (For anyone whos confused: No, the star of
American Horror Story and Tootsie does not moonlight as a ballerina.
Thats Jessica Lange with an e.) Big-band tunes get a healthy workout
on March 25 when The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra presents
its concert event By George! The Pops Play Gershwin, a celebration of
Great American Songbook classics ranging from Rhapsody in Blue
to the score of An American in Paris.
And with two nights and four performances showcasing an
extraordinary jazz pianist/composer and his ensemble in the Fred
Hersch Trio concerts on April 14 and 15, Hancher wraps up its 2016-
17 season with more music ... and dance ... and poetry ... and film
... and shadow-puppetry ... and other disciplines in May 4s touring
performance by San Francisco artist Marc Bamuthi Joseph. The title
of his unclassifiable performance-art piece? /peh-LO-tah/. Expect it to
be /guh-LO-ri-us/.
More information on the Englert Theatres spring schedule is avail-
able by calling (319)688-2653 or visiting Englert.org, and for more on
springtime events at Hancher Auditorium, call (319)335-1160 or visit
Hancher.UIowa.edu. Mike Schulz
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MOVIES /
May & June
Recent Releases, see a film recently released on DVD;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri May 12
Afternoon Classic Films, watch your favorites
return to the screen and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of
entertainment; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm
Wed May 17
National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler, an HD
screening of Henrik Ibsens classic drama, directed by
Tony Award winner Ivo van Hove; $15-18; for tickets
and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA, Englert.org, 3pm
Sun May 21
Blush, coming-of-age drama in Hebrew and Arabic
in the Independent Movie Night series; enjoy the film
with a discussion afterward; may contain adult content;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Jun 1
SPORTS
March
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks, minor-
league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7:05pm Fri Mar 17
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks, minor-
league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7:05pm
Sat Mar 18
Caged Aggression XIX: Clash of Champions All-
Amateur Card, event with amateur mixed-martial-arts
competitors; $30-60; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA,
CagedAggressionEvents.com, 7:30pm Fri Mar 24
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets,
minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for
information and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless
Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net,
7:05pm Fri Mar 24
Caged Aggression XIX: Clash of Champions All-
Professional Card, event with amateur mixed-martial-
arts competitors; $30-60; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA,
CagedAggressionEvents.com, 7:30pm Sat Mar 25
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder, minor-
league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 4:05pm
Sun Mar 26
Quad City Mallards vs. Alaska Aces, minor-league
professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information and
tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7:05pm Fri Mar 31
April
Quad City Mallards vs. Alaska Aces, minor-league
professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information and
tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7:05pm Sat Apr 1
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin
Timber Rattlers, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Thu Apr 6
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets, minor-
league professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Fri Apr 7
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin
Timber Rattlers, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Fri Apr 7
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Thu Apr 13
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Fri Apr 14
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 1:15pm Sat Apr 15
Iron Lion Disc Golf Rumble Tourney, West Lake
Park, 14910 110th Ave, Davenport IA, IronLionDGS.com,
Sun Apr 16
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Thu Apr 20
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Fri Apr 21
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 1:15pm Sat Apr 22
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 1:15pm Sun Apr 23
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Mon Apr 24
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 11am
Tue Apr 25
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Wed Apr 26
May & June
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne
TinCaps, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Tue May 2
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne
TinCaps, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Wed May 3
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne
TinCaps, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Thu May 4
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lake County
Captains, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Fri May 5
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Kickball Tournament Fundraiser, hosted by the Tug
Fest and Muddy River Tug Club, Downtown LeClaire,
LeClaire IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Sat May 6
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lake County
Captains, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Sat May 6
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lake County
Captains, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for
tickets and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 1:15pm Sun May 7
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 11am
Mon May 15
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 11am
Tue May 16
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Wed May 17
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Mon May 22
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Tue May 23
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Wed May 24
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs, minor-
league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Thu May 25
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Fri May 26
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm
Sat May 27
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 5:15pm
Sun May 28
The 52nd Annual Quad Cities Criterium, annual
racing event featuring over 650 cyclists from across
the U.S., Canada, and Europe, featuring beer gardens,
childrens activities, and more; Village of East Davenport,
Davenport IA, QuadCitiesCriterium.com, 9am
Mon May 29
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers,
minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 5:15pm
Mon May 29
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Fri Jun 2
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 6:35pm Sat Jun 3
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $6-15; for tickets
and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA,
MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565, 5:15pm Sun Jun 4
OTHER EVENTS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
March
14th Annual Farnam Dinner, the program will feature
two speakers, Tom Shieber, senior curator at the National
Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, and Tim Rask,
chairman of the Society for American Baseball Research
(SABR) and author of the book Baseball at Davenports
John ODonnell Stadium; also on the program is Dave
Heller, president and CEO of Main Street Baseball, LLC,
the owner of the Quad City River Bandits; $40, $375 for
a table of 10; 5pm displays and cash bar, 6:15pm dinner,
7:30pm program; for information, call 563-322-2969,
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, RiverAction.org, 5pm Thu Mar 16
Abandoned Vehicle Auction, for information, call
563-391-9666, Freds Towing Service, 7627 Northwest
Blvd., Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/sheriff/
vehicle-auction, 10am Thu Mar 16
Speakeasy Trivia Night with Mr. Trivia,
participants can bring food but no beverages, which
must be purchased at the venue; $10; for information
and to reserve, e-mail mistertrivia@mschi.com, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Thu Mar 16
5th Annual Shamrockin Paddy OPardy Kickoff,
featuring live music by Chuck Murphy at 3pm, Party
to Go at 5pm, and Funktastic Five 8pm-midnight in
a huge heated tent with free admission; brats and
burgers available for purchase; for information, call
309-786-9055, Kavanaughs Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th St,
Rock Island IL, Facebook.com/pages/Kavanaughs-
Hilltop/71781528497, 3pm Fri Mar 17
Gathering of the Clan Luncheon, the Grand Marshal
of Saturdays parade, the Irish Mother of the Year, and the
2017 Scholarship recipient will be introduced, Davenport
RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA, StPatsQC.com,
Fri Mar 17
Lenten Fish Fry, on Fridays; 35th-annual dinners of
baked or beer batter fried fish, baked potato, french
fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and choice of beverage;
grilled cheese sandwiches and desserts are available;
$4-10; for information, call 563-322-0987, St. Alphonsus
Church, 2618 Boies Ave, Davenport IA, 4pm Fri Mar 17
thru Fri Mar 31
The Project of the Quad Cities Friday-Night
Dinner, on Fridays; $5/plate or $10/all you can eat; for
information, call 309-762-5433, Marys on 2nd, 832 W
3rd St, Davenport IA, TPQC.org, 5pm Fri Mar 17 thru
Fri Mar 31
35th Annual CASI St. Patricks Day Race, featuring a
9am 1/4-mile Tot Trot presented by Sears Manufacturing,
a 9:30am 1-mile Family Fun Run / Walk presented by
Northwest Bank & Trust, and a 10am 5K Road Race
presented by Russell Construction; also with a post-race
party, costume contest, and more; $15-40 registration;
for information, call 563-386-7477, Downtown
Davenport, Davenport IA, secure.getmeregistered.com/
get_information.php?event_id=125379, 9am Sat Mar 18
5th Annual Shamrockin Paddy OPardy, the QCs
parade after-party featuring live music by the Greg &
Rich Acoustic Duo at 11:30am, the Barley House Band at
1:30pm, Mayer School of Irish Dancing at 2:45pm, Derek
the Piper and Funktastic Five at 4pm, and Dirt Road
Rockers from 8:30pm to midnight in a huge heated tent
with free admission; corned beef & cabbage available
for purchase until gone; brats, burgers, and tacos
available for purchase the entire time; for information,
call 309-786-9055, Kavanaughs Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th
St, Rock Island IL, Facebook.com/pages/Kavanaughs-
Hilltop/71781528497, 11:30am Sat Mar 18
Grand Parade XXXII, the nations only bi-state St.
Patricks parade, beginning at the corner of 4th Avenue
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and 23rd Street in Rock Island; the parade will travel
through downtown Rock Island, across the Mississippi
River via the Centennial Bridge to W Third Street and
proceed east through downtown Davenport, Iowa along
a route to the RiverCenter at E Third and Perry Streets; the
Post-Parade Bash will take place at the RiverCenter from
1-4pm, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109
(office), Rock Island IL, StPatsQC.com, 11:30am Sat Mar 18
Grand Parade XXXII Post-Parade Bash, the nations
only bi-state St. Patricks parade, beginning at the corner
of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island; the parade
will travel through downtown Rock Island, across the
Mississippi River via the Centennial Bridge to W Third
Street and proceed east through downtown Davenport,
Iowa along a route to the RiverCenter at E Third and Perry
Streets, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd St, Davenport
IA, StPatsQC.com, 1pm Sat Mar 18
Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy
Club, held in the zoo parking lot; Mars will be visible
at sunset and Jupiter will be visible after 10pm; we will
also look for The Beehive Cluster, La Superba (ruby red
carbon star), the ET Cluster, the Orion Nebula and other
interesting objects; free, all ages; call 309-797-3120 for
weather-related updates on March 18, Niabi Zoo, 13010
Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley IL, PopularAstronomyClub.org,
7pm Sat Mar 18
2017 Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics
Illinois, held at Wicks Lake; 12:30pm registration,
2pm plunge; for information, contact Jennifer Davis at
309-337-9326 or jdavis@soill.org, Jumers Casino & Hotel,
777 Jumer Dr, Rock Island IL, PlungeIllinois.com, 2pm
Sun Mar 19
AARP Free Tax Preparation, on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 1-4pm, by appointment only; for
information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 1pm Mon
Mar 20 thru Wed Mar 29
Chicago Flower Show Bus Trip 2017, the event
will feature 20+ life-sized gardens that you can walk
through, daily seminars, DIY workshops and a bustling
marketplace; $60/person includes show admission and
charter bus transportation; meals are on your own, but
the bus will have water and light snacks, Rock Island
County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Dr, East Moline IL,
Web.Extension.illinois.edu/registration/
?RegistrationID=15581, 7:10am Tue Mar 21
West Lake Park Trout Release, watch the release of
2,000 rainbow trout; be sure to have your license, trout
permit, and appropriate gear; for information, call 563-
328-3280, West Lake Park, 14910 110th Ave, Davenport
IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, noon Fri Mar 24
Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, local burlesque
with the Quad Cities premiere troupe and area
comedians; $18-20; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818
Third Ave, Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com,
8pm Fri Mar 24 thru Sat Mar 25
Wine Lovers Weekend, a weekend of tastings,
winemaker dinners, celebrity chefs, and pampering;
sample from more than 300 varieties of wine and
spirits; admission includes tasting, keepsake wine
glass, and entry into a drawing for a getaway to
Galena; for information, call 309-787-6919, Creekside
Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave, Coal Valley IL,
CreeksideVineyards.com, Fri Mar 24 and Sat Mar 25
Black Hawk College Job Fair, in the gym in Building
3; job seekers should park in Lot 4 north of 34th Avenue,
and there will be a shuttle from Lot 4 to Building 3; dress
professionally and bring plenty of rsums; free; for
information, contact Marceia Duhm at 309-796-5191
or duhmm@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College - Quad City
Campus, 6600 34th Ave, Moline IL, BHC.edu/jobfair,
10am Wed Mar 29
Chicago Gourmet Bus Trip, led by Chef Stephanie
Godke; food enthusiasts are invited to visit Chicagos
finest markets and hidden gourmet shops; $90; for
information and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black
Hawk College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the
Cities, East Moline IL, BHC.edu/chicagobustrips, 7am
Thu Mar 30
The Wine Experience, this experience is designed
to educate while taking you on a tour through the
universe of wine; for information, call 563-289-4156, The
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Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire IA,
FaithfulPilot.com, 6:30pm Thu Mar 30
April
Recipe Swap, join others who may have a few great
recipes that others would enjoy; free; for information,
call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis
IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Sat Apr 1
Quad City Coin Club Annual Spring Coin Show,
annual event featuring U.S. and foreign coins, ancient
and modern coins, gold and silver bullion, U.S. and
foreign paper money, exhibits, bourse, a raffle, free
door prizes, a youth auction at 1:30pm, and more; for
information, call 309-737-0206, The Camden Centre,
2701 1st St. E., Milan IL, 9am Sun Apr 2
AARP Free Tax Preparation, on Mondays and
Wednesdays from 1-4pm, by appointment only; for
information, call 309-524-2440, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Apr
3 thru Wed Apr 12
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
games with a twist for classic grown-up gamers; join
the fun and meet some new people, play your favorite
tabletop games, and have the chance to learn a few new
ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed Apr 5
First Friday in LeClaire, enjoy fun, food, live music, and
shopping in downtown LeClaire, with shops open late and
food and drink specials at bars and restaurants, Downtown
LeClaire, LeClaire IA, VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Apr 7
Lenten Fish Fry, 35th-annual dinner of baked or
beer batter fried fish, baked potato, french fries, onion
rings, coleslaw, and choice of beverage; grilled cheese
sandwiches and desserts are available; $4-10; for
information, call 563-322-0987, St. Alphonsus Church,
2618 Boies Ave, Davenport IA, 4pm Fri Apr 7
Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award-winning
performers from across the Midwest; $10-12; for
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tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri Apr 7
The Project of the Quad Cities Friday-Night
Dinner, on Fridays; $5/plate or $10/all you can eat; for
information, call 309-762-5433, Marys on 2nd, 832 W
3rd St, Davenport IA, TPQC.org, 5pm Fri Apr 7 thru
Fri Apr 28
Community Services Fair, the library will be host
to community service programs throughout the Quad
Cities for patrons to become familiar with; from Head
Start to Health Insurance, local representatives will
be able to answer all the questions you have; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 9am Sat Apr 8
St. Ambrose Wine Festival Preview Dinner, a
formal evening pairing fine wine with great food; $130
includes a ticket to the Wine Tasting event on May 20;
for information, contact Bobby Harris at 563-333-6290
or HarrisBobbyJ@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 6pm
Sat Apr 8
United Ways VITA Super Saturday, schedule your
appointment with United Way to get your taxes done
here at the library; while you wait, you can learn about all
the community and social services the Quad Cities has
to offer; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 9am
Sat Apr 8
Tech Help Drop-in, bring your devices and your
questions, and well have library staff there to assist
you; if you have general computer questions, well
have computers available; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 2am
Tue Apr 11
Friends of the Eldridge Library Spring Book
Sale: Friends Preview, for information, call 563-
285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave, Eldridge IA,
ScottCountyLibrary.org, 4pm Thu Apr 13
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OTHER EVENTS /
Scott & Rock Island Counties / April
United Ways VITA Super Saturday, buy a baked
good for a good cause; with a 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets,
and crafts; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 9am
Fri Apr 14
Friends of the Eldridge Library Spring Book Sale,
held during regular library hours; for information, call
563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave, Eldridge
IA, ScottCountyLibrary.org, Fri Apr 14 thru Fri Apr 21
Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy
Club, held in the zoo parking lot; Mars will be visible
at sunset; we will also look for Iota Cancri (beautiful
blue & gold double star), M64 (The Black Eye Galaxy),
M104 (The Sombrero Galaxy), NGC 2392 (The Eskimo
Nebula), and other spectacular objects; free, all ages;
call 309-797-3120 for weather-related updates on
April 15, Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley IL,
PopularAstronomyClub.org, 7:30pm Sat Apr 15
Chicago Ethnic Gourmet Bus Trip, led by Chef
Stephanie Godke; food enthusiasts are invited to visit
Chicagos finest markets and hidden gourmet shops;
$90; for information and to register, call 309-796-8223,
Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301 Avenue of the
Cities, East Moline IL, BHC.edu/chicagobustrips, 7am
Wed Apr 19
Abandoned Vehicle Auction, for information, call
563-391-9666, Freds Towing Service, 7627 Northwest
Blvd., Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/sheriff/
vehicle-auction, 10am Thu Apr 20
Speakeasy Trivia Night with Mr. Trivia,
participants can bring food but no beverages, which
must be purchased at the venue; $10; for information
and to reserve, e-mail mistertrivia@mschi.com, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Thu Apr 20
Magic Men Live!, themed acts and choreography with
the touring male exotic dancers; $23-73; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Apr 21
Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, local burlesque
with the Quad Cities premiere troupe and area
comedians; $18-20; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818
Third Ave, Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com,
8pm Fri Apr 21 thru Sat Apr 22
American Legion Celebrates Earth Day, American
Legion volunteer Belinda Rusch will host a craft and
presentation about Earth Day and the impact we can
make for a healthier Earth; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Sat Apr 22
Friends of the Eldridge Library Spring Book Sale:
Final Buck-a-Bag Sale, for information, call 563-
285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave, Eldridge IA,
ScottCountyLibrary.org, 9am Sat Apr 22
Hispanic Chamber of Commerces 8th-Annual
Gala, a celebration of the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic
Chamber of Commerce accomplishments, members,
and supporters, with a keynote speech by award-
winning news anchor and reporter Maria Hinojosa;
$80-90; for information and tickets, call 309-797-8650,
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State
St, Bettendorf IA, GQCHCC.com, 5:30pm Sat Apr 22
St. Ambrose University Trivia Night, fundraiser
for student scholarships; $64-80/team; for information,
contact Paige Nagle at 563-333-6285 or NaglePaige@
sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W
Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 6pm Sat Apr 22
Bridal Garage Sale, vendors on-site with gently-
used wedding items for brides and grooms; vendor
tables $40/each; for information, call 563-386-7477,
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road,
Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 11am Sun Apr 23
Community Shred Day, bring up to two full boxes
to be shredded securely by Document Destruction &
Recycling; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, noon
Mon Apr 24
iCash, learn if you have unclaimed property or funds,
with a search conducted by an Illinois State Treasurers
Office representative; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3:30pm Tue Apr 25
Community Shred Day, bring personal documents
for confidential shredding and disposal during the
librarys annual Money Smart Week event; shred your
personal documents securely to avoid identity theft;
material handling by certified destruction agents of The
Shredder; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Apr 26
Community Shred Day, presented as part of Money
Smart Week in partnership with The Shredder of Des
Moines; bring your documents (3 containers maximum)
and they will be confidentially shredded on-site; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Apr 26
Money Smart Week Community Shred Day,
bring personal documents for confidential shredding
and disposal during the librarys annual Money Smart
Week event; shred your personal documents securely
to avoid identity theft; material handling by certified
destruction agents of The Shredder; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am
Wed Apr 26
The Wine Experience, this experience is designed
to educate while taking you on a tour through the
universe of wine; for information, call 563-289-4156, The
Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire IA,
FaithfulPilot.com, 6:30pm Thu Apr 27
Downtown LeClaire Wine Hop, Downtown LeClaire
IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Sat Apr 29
Genealogy Night, the Richardson-Sloane Special
Collections Center at the Main Library is open
special hours for the evening; research, meet other
genealogists, share tips and tricks, and enjoy dinner
including BBQ pulled pork, veggies, chips, and assorted
desserts; $10/person; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sun Apr 30
May & June
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
games with a twist for classic grown-up gamers; join
the fun and meet some new people, play your favorite
tabletop games, and have the chance to learn a few new
ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm
Wed May 3
First Friday in LeClaire, enjoy fun, food, live music,
and shopping in downtown LeClaire, with shops open
late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants,
Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire IA, VisitLeClaire.com,
5:30pm Fri May 5
Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award-winning
performers from across the Midwest; $10-12; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri May 5
The Project of the Quad Cities Friday-Night
Dinner, on Fridays; $5/plate or $10/all you can eat; for
information, call 309-762-5433, Marys on 2nd, 832 W 3rd
St, Davenport IA, TPQC.org, 5pm Fri May 5 thru Fri Jun 2
Puzzle Exchange, bring in up to 10 like new puzzles
and pick up to 10 puzzles to take home for yourself; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library,
105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 2pm Sat May 6
Tour de Brew QC: Round Four, a scenic, fun-filled
bicycle ride along the Mississippi River with stops at Quad-
Cities breweries and pubs in Iowa and Illinois; the ride is 35
miles on a paved bike path; each destination on the tour
will have drink specials and festivities; $30-40 registration;
for information, e-mail tourdebrewqc@gmail.com,
RIBCO, 1815 Second Ave, Rock Island IL, Facebook.com/
QCTourdebrew, 10am Sat May 6
Monster Jam, the action-packed live events feature
the most recognizable trucks including Grave Digger,
Max-D, and more performing jaw-dropping displays
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and gravity-defying feats; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 1pm; $18-48;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, Sat May 6 and
Sun May 7
Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale,
get a a new book, but not at new book prices; Fri.
10am-5pm, Sat. 10am-2pm; free; for information, call
563-289-4242 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov,
LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 10am Fri May 12 thru Sat May 13
Abandoned Vehicle Auction, for information, call
563-391-9666, Freds Towing Service, 7627 Northwest
Blvd., Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/sheriff/
vehicle-auction, 10am Thu May 18
Speakeasy Trivia Night with Mr. Trivia,
participants can bring food but no beverages, which
must be purchased at the venue; $10; for information
and to reserve, e-mail mistertrivia@mschi.com, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Thu May 18
Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, local burlesque
with the Quad Cities premiere troupe and area
comedians; $18-20; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818
Third Ave, Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com,
8pm Fri May 19 thru Sat May 20
Friends of the Eldridge Library White Elephant
Sale, donations accepted during the week; no clothing,
please; Fri. 8am-4:30pm, Sat. 9am-noon; for information,
call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave,
Eldridge IA, ScottCountyLibrary.org, Fri May 19 thru
Sat May 20
Metro Mini Makers 33rd Annual Show & Sale:
Miniatures from the Heart of the Country,
May 19 & 20; the show will have a large exhibit room
showing dollhouses, room boxes, and other scenes in
all scales, and the sales room will have dealers with all
kinds of scale miniatures perfect for fairy gardens and
miniature scenes; free kids workshop Sat. 11am-2pm,
adult workshop Fri. 9am-3pm with pre-registration
(contact Jo at 309-738-9564); with raffle prizes to benefit
the women and children of Winnies Place Womens
Shelter; Fri. 4-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; $5, ages 10 & under
free; for information, contact Karen at 309-797-6489 or
c1234jack@msn.com, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E 3rd
St, Davenport IA, MetroMiniMakers.homestead.com/
home.html, Fri May 19 thru Sat May 20
Motorsports Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet,
with street rods, classics rat rods, motorcycles, stock
cars, and more; with a 50/50 drawing, awards at 3pm;
and more; $30 entry fee, $2 admission; for information,
call 309-738-3739, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200
Archer Dr, East Moline IL, 8am Sat May 20
Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy
Club, held in the zoo parking lot; Jupiter will be visible at
sunset and Saturn will be visible after 11pm; we will also
look for M51 (the Whirlpool Galaxy), Nu Draconis (double
star), M13 (The Hercules Cluster), Polaris (double star
in the Little Dipper), and other interesting objects; free,
all ages; call 309-797-3120 for weather-related updates
on May 20, Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd, Coal Valley IL,
PopularAstronomyClub.org, 8pm Sat May 20
St. Ambrose Wine Festival Wine Tasting, he
signature event of the St. Ambrose Wine Festival held
on the campus lawn; $45-50; for information, contact
Bobby Harris at 563-333-6290 or HarrisBobbyJ@sau.edu,
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 3pm Sat May 20
The Wine Experience, this experience is designed
to educate while taking you on a tour through the
universe of wine; for information, call 563-289-4156, The
Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire IA,
FaithfulPilot.com, 6:30pm Thu May 25
Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award-winning
performers from across the Midwest; $10-12; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave, Rock Island IL,
TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 8pm Fri Jun 2
First Friday in LeClaire, enjoy fun, food, live music,
and shopping in downtown LeClaire, with shops open
late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants,
Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire IA, VisitLeClaire.com,
5:30pm Fri Jun 2
Make-a-Wish Illinois Walk for Wishes, the event
includes the option of a 1-mile and 2-mile fun walk;
costumes are encouraged; refreshments, music and
other entertainment will round out the celebration, with
prizes awarded for top fundraisers as well as best youth
and adult costumes; 8am registration, 9am program
and childrens parade, 9:30am walk; adults ages 19+
$10, ages 6-18 $5, ages 0-5 and wish families free, Ben
Butterworth Memorial Parkway, 3000 River Dr, Moline IL,
WalkRunWish.org, 9pm Sat Jun 3
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
games with a twist for classic grown-up gamers; join
the fun and meet some new people, play your favorite
tabletop games, and have the chance to learn a few new
ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm
Wed Jun 7
Outlying Areas
March & April
Indian Creek Nature Centers 34th-Annual Maple
Syrup Festival, the festival features educational
stations, live music, raptor show featuring live birds
of prey, as well as the pancake and sausage breakfast
served with the maple syrup; for information, call 309-
362-0664, Indian Creek Nature Center, 6665 Otis Rd SE,
Cedar Rapids IA, IndianCreekNatureCenter.org, 8am Sat
Mar 18 thru Sun Mar 19
Roman Catholic Thought and Practice 50 Years
after Vatican II, retreat led by Fr. (Jan) Michael Joncas,
thru Mar. 26 at 11am; explore the meaning of the four
great Constitutions of Vatican II 50 years after their
publication: Sacrosanctum Concilium on the Liturgy,
Lumen Gentium on the Church, Dei Verbum on Sacred
Scripture, and Gaudium et Spes on the Church in the
Modern World; $125; for information and to register, call
563-336-8414 or e-mail olpretreat@gmail.com, Our Lady
of the Prairie Retreat, 2664 145th Ave, Wheatland IA,
CHMIowa.org, 5pm Fri Mar 24
Jurassic Quest, the main dinosaur exhibit features over
80 realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs, and visitors
can interact with these huge creatures, learn about
them, and even ride a few; Fri 4-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm,
Sun 9am-7pm; $20-29; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Fri Mar 24 thru Sun Mar 26
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, TLCs Long
Island Medium will share personal stories about her life
and explain how her gift works; $39.75-89.75; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Mar 31
The Murder Is a Mystery, the actors will be the
audience as participants select their characters when
they reserve their tickets; the setting is a casino and
during the evening everyone will visit with and possibly
blackmail other casino goers, enjoy food from the buffet
table, play some of the games at the casino, and try
to solve the mystery of Whodunit?; at the end of the
evening, prizes will be awarded in several categories;
4:30pm doors; $40 plus tax; for tickets and information,
call 319-622-3911, Zubers Homestead Hotel, 2206 44th
Ave, Homestead IA, 5pm Sat Apr 1
Timber Lake Playhouse Casino Night, fundraiser
for the summer-stock theatre with a cash bar, appetizers,
prizes, and more; $50; for tickets and information, call
815-244-2048, Rafters Restaurant, 9426 W Wagner Rd,
Lena IL, TimberLakePlayhouse.org, 6pm Sat Apr 8
Magic Men Live!, themed acts and choreography with
the touring male exotic dancers; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, 200 W
4th St, Waterloo IA, FiveFlagsCenter.com, Thu Apr 13
Family Ropes Day at the Langwood Challenge
Course, 9am-noon or 1-4pm; bring your family and
challenge yourself on a high ropes course and zip
line 30 feet above the ground; $10/person or $30/
family (minimum 8 years old); for information and to
reserve, e-mail lmccomb@lccb.org or call 319-523-8381,
Langwood Education Center, 14001 H Ave, Wapello IA,
LCCB.org, 9am Mon Apr 17
Hanchers Culinary Arts: Share, join your family and
friends for a unique dining experience in a beautiful
setting; $40; for information, call 319-335-1160,
Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd, Iowa City IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, 5pm Wed Apr 19
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Earth Day Celebration, explore the trails, make
friends with a tree, and look for the wildlife and plants
that share our Earth; free; for information and to reserve,
e-mail lmccomb@lccb.org or call 319-523-8381, Virginia
Grove Recreation Area, 20406 55th St, Morning Sun IA,
LCCB.org, 1pm Sat Apr 22
Magic Men Live!, themed acts and choreography with
the touring male exotic dancers; for tickets, call 800-
745-3000, Five Flags Center, 405 Main St, Dubuque IA,
FiveFlagsCenter.com, Wed Apr 26
Magic Men Live!, themed acts and choreography with
the touring male exotic dancers; for tickets, call 800-745-
3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Fri Apr 28
Magic Men Live!, themed acts and choreography
with the touring male exotic dancers; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St,
Des Moines IA, FiveFlagsCenter.com, Sat Apr 29
May & June
International Migratory Bird Day: Bird
Walk, enjoy a walk around the visitor center and
Yellow River Boardwalk to spot migrating birds; for
information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 123, Effigy Mounds
National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry IA,
NPS.gov/effigymounds, 10am Sat May 13
Star Party, a night of stargazing held at dusk; free; for
information, contact Robert Mitchell, PhD at 563-333-
6141 or MitchellRobertC@sau.edu, St. Ambrose Menke
Observatory, Wapsi River Environmental Center, Dixon
IL, SAU.edu, 6:30pm Sat May 13
Mothers Day on the Marsh, at Odessa Water Trail;
spend the morning on this leisurely paddle through
the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, watch for
wildlife and waterfowl, and celebrate Mothers Day; $15/
kayak or $20/canoe, $5/person with your own boat; for
information and to reserve, e-mail lmccomb@lccb.org or
call 319-523-8381, Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge,
9800 120th St, Wapello IA, LCCB.org, 9am Sun May 14
Langwood Adventure Day, try fishing, archery,
canoeing/kayaking, the high ropes course, atlatl, and
other outdoor recreation activities; a free lunch is served
at the end of the event; free; for information and to
reserve, e-mail lmccomb@lccb.org or call 319-523-8381,
Langwood Education Center, 14001 H Ave, Wapello IA,
LCCB.org, 8am Sat Jun 3
Star Party, a night of stargazing held at dusk; free; for
information, contact Robert Mitchell, PhD at 563-333-
6141 or MitchellRobertC@sau.edu, St. Ambrose Menke
Observatory, Wapsi River Environmental Center, Dixon
IL, SAU.edu, 6:30pm Sat Jun 3
LECTURES
March
The Max Rodrigues Garcia Story: Auschwitz,
Auschwitz ... I Cannot Forget You, Auschwitz
survivor Garcia tells his story of surviving Nazi Germanys
concentration and extermination camp; free; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Thu Mar 16
Lets Talk About World War I, Dr. Lendol Calder,
Ph.D., Augustana College will lead a public program,
the first in a series of five programs, exploring Americas
involvement in the First World War through readings
and videos to commemorate the 1917 entry of our
country into the war; free; for information, call 309-
524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Mar 18
Richard, Henry, Hamilton: Shakespeare and the
Public Use of History, Joseph Alulis, PhD, Professor of
Politics and Government at North Park University, will
deliver the 2017 Folwell Lecture in Political Science and
Pre-law; free; for information, contact Joe Hebert at 563-
333-6402 or HebertJosephL@sau.edu, Rogalski Center
- St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, 7pm Mon Mar 20
Underground Railroad Locally, Angie Snook, curator
of the Geneseo Historical Museum, takes us on a journey
through the local connections to the Underground
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Railroad of the Civil War era; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm
Mon Mar 20
Arts Historic Role in American Environmental
Conservation, Dr. Joni Kinsey, Professor of American Art
History at the University of Iowa, will address the significant
role of art in influencing the founding of national parks
and monuments; free; for information, call 319-643-2541,
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254,
West Branch IA, NPS.gov/herberthoover, 7pm Wed Mar 22
Singing the Liturgy, explore the meaning of various
elements of the Mass: Introductory Rites, Liturgy of
Gods Word, Liturgy of the Lords Table, Dismissal Rites;
discover music that helps the full, conscious, and
active participation of the faithful associated with
these elements; free-will offerings encouraged; for
information and to register, call 563-336-8414 or e-mail
olpretreat@gmail.com, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic
Church, 916 E Rusholme, Davenport IA, CHMIowa.org,
7pm Thu Mar 23
Wilber Symposium on the Christian Tradition and
Non-Violence: Nonviolence as a Fully Human
Solution to War: Thomas Merton & Pope Francis
on the Responsibility of the Christian, free; for
information, contact Brian Miclot at 563-333-6129 or
MiclotBrianJ@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 7pm
Thu Mar 23
Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis, a lecture
related to Robert D. Putnams book focusing on
parenting and family, presented by Leslie & Tesi Klipsch;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Mar 25
Leslie Odom Jr., the performer will reflect on his life
and career, including his Tony-winning turn as Aaron
Burr in Broadways Hamilton; free, but tickets required;
for information, call 319-335-1160, Hancher Auditorium,
101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu,
7:30pm Mon Mar 27
Culture Matters: Working with and Managing
People All Over the Globe, a presentation by the
World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities, presented
by Dr. Richard Dienesch, Dept. of Managerial Studies,
St. Ambrose University, who will explore the impact
of national cultures on human behavior in a variety of
contexts; he will pay particular attention to the issue of
how to effectively work with, and communicate with and
manage individuals from a variety of cultures around
the world; both anecdotal and systematic differences
across cultures will be explored; free, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
WACQuadCities.org, 7pm Tue Mar 28
World Affairs Council: Culture Matters Working
with and Managing People All Over, presented
by Dr. Richard Dienesch, Dept. of Managerial Studies,
St. Ambrose University; the presentation explores the
impact of national cultures on human behavior in a
variety of contexts; we will pay particular attention
to the issue of how to effectively work with, and
communicate with and manage individuals from a
variety of cultures around the world, both anecdotal and
systematic differences across cultures will be explored;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Mar 28
Would Saint Ambrose Have Recognized
Shakespeares Milan?, in Ambrose Hall, Lewis Board
Room; the Academy for the Study of Saint Ambrose
of Milan presents the Spring Colloquium; free; for
information, contact Ethan Gannaway at 563-333-5823 or
GannawayEthanB@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University, 518 W
Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 3:30pm Tue Mar 28
Alice Paul: One-Woman Show, actress and scholar
Leslie Goddard, Ph.D., portrays suffragist Paul, one of
the most dynamic leaders in the fight to win the right
to vote for women; free; for information, call 309-524-
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Wed Mar 29
David J. Skorton, currently the 13th Secretary of the
Smithsonian, Skorton will share his thoughts as a UI and
Cornell president, Smithsonian secretary, musician,
physician, researcher, academician, and reformer;
free; for information and tickets, call 319-335-1160,
Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd, Iowa City IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Thu Mar 30
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LECTURES
April
Hellfighter: the Art and Life of Horace Pippin,
Horace Pippin, a World War I African American
soldier turned artist, will be the subject of an Illinois
Humanities Road Scholar program presented by Dr.
Janice Harrington; free; for information, call 309-524-
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Apr 1
Introduction to Fly-Tying, the Hawkeye Fly Fishing
Association presents a hands-on introduction; for
information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.
gov, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 1
Shakespeare and Me, Ron Hansen, from Santa Clara
University, delivers the 2017 Chair of Catholic Studies
lecture; free; for information, contact Rev. Charles Adam
at 563-333-6151 or AdamCharlesA@sau.edu, Rogalski
Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 7pm Tue Apr 4
2017 Quad Cities Disaster Readiness Conference,
lunch provided; for information, call 563-484-3050,
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State
St, Bettendorf IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 7am Thu Apr 6
Lost Nation: The Ioway, learn about the Native
American tribe from Kelly Rundle, Lost Nation: The
Ioway documentarian and filmmaker with 4th Wall
Films; the physical nation once under the control of the
Ioway was lost by the tribe when they were relocated
by the federal government; 11:30am lunch, 12:15pm
program; $23; for information and to register, call 309-
796-8223, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave,
Rock Island IL, BHC.edu, 11:30am Wed Apr 12
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm
Mon May 1
Lunch and Learn: Job Seekers Guide to Applying
for Work Online, meet with an Illinois Department
of Employment Security representative and receive
tips to successfully complete online job applications;
free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon
Tue May 2
Prehistory of the Quad Cities, Christina Kastell,
curator of history and anthropology from the Putnam
Museum will present a free program on the first people
who lived in the Quad Cities area over 10,000 years ago;
and how their culture changed until they greeted the
first EuroAmerican to arrive here; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri May 5
Coming to Peace: Book Reading and Talk, Dr. Isa
Gucciardi, founding director of the Foundation of the
Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness studies in
Berkeley, CA , presents a program related to her new
book Coming to Peace; for information, e-mail info@
sacredstream.org, Humility of Mary Center, 820 W
Central Park Avenue, Davenport IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, 7pm Mon May 8
Middle East Lecture Series with Art Pitz:
Israel and the Palestinians One or Two State
Solution, Dr. Pitz will discuss the complexities and
hot-button topics relating to the Middle East; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon May 8
Coming to Peace: Methods of Conflict Resolution,
2664 145th Ave, Wheatland IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, 1pm Thu May 11
The Path of Service and the Nature of Suffering,
a weekend with guest Dr. Isa Gucciardi, founding
director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a
school for consciousness studies in Berkeley, CA ,
who will present a program related to her new book
Coming to Peace; for information, e-mail info@
sacredstream.org, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat,
2664 145th Ave, Wheatland IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, Fri May 12 and
Sat May 13
Middle East Lecture Series with Art Pitz: The
Middle East Refugee Crisis Today, Dr. Pitz will
discuss the complexities and hot-button topics relating
to the Middle East; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Mon May 15
Middle East Lecture Series with Art Pitz: What
Is Happening in Egypt?, Dr. Pitz will discuss
the complexities and hot-button topics relating
to the Middle East; free; for information, call 563-
344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
6:30pm Mon May 22
Oma Tales: Stories My Grandmother Told Me, a
one-woman show will be performed by Meg Merckens of
Amana, Iowa; Merckens will tell true stories from Amanas
oral histories, sharing the challenges and triumphs
of people who lived through one of the most unique
community transformations in American history; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210
41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Jun 2
Systems and Small Farms Educator; an event in the the
Small Farms Winter Webinar Series featuring practical,
lunch-hour presentations on small farm enterprises and
strategies; for information, call 309-756-9978, University
of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, noon Thu Mar 23
Deer-ly Departed, Martha Smith, U of I Extension
Horticulture Educator, offers ideas on what works
and what doesnt for deer control; a class in this
years Spring Series of Home Horticulture; $5; for
information and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm Mon Mar 27
Clifton StrengthsFinder Workshop: Focusing on
Whats Strong, Not Whats Wrong, an opportunity to
identify and develop unique talents to enhance personal
and professional lives; the process begins with a Web-
based survey, taken prior to the workshop; $30; for
information and to register, call 563-336-8414 or e-mail
olpretreat@gmail.com, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat,
2664 145th Ave, Wheatland IA, CHMIowa.org, 9:30am
Tue Mar 28
Soil Management for High Tunnels, led by Nathan
Johanning, University of Illinois Extension Local Food
Systems and Small Farms Educator; an event in the the
Small Farms Winter Webinar Series featuring practical,
lunch-hour presentations on small farm enterprises and
strategies; for information, call 309-756-9978, University
of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, noon Thu Mar 30
April
Three Things That Matter Most for Your New
Tree, Scott Carlson, Certified Arborist, explains the
three things must be right to prevent permanent,

Panel on Hospice and End of Life Care, join panel
members for a discussion on exploring the role that
hospice can play in palliative care; free, Rogalski Center
- St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, 7pm Wed Apr 12
Love and Lovers in the Middle Ages: Game of
Thrones It Wasnt, Dan La Corte, PhD, professor of
history will give the College of Arts and Sciences Lecture;
6pm reception, 7pm lecture; free; for information, contact
Debbie Dobbyn at 563-333-5851 or DobbynDebraJ@
sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W
Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 6pm Tue Apr 18
Scam Recognition and Avoidance, presented by
Sgt. Jeff Nelson of the Bettendorf Police Department;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Fri Apr 21
Basics of Flower Gardening and More: Sponsored
by ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners,
Master Gardener Tom Monroe will share helpful tips on
starting, maintaining, and getting the most out of your
flower garden; for information, call 563-289-4242 or
e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
11am Sat Apr 22
LiDar 3D Surface Modeling Meets Hoover
Surveying, Adam Skibbe, Geographic Information
Systems Administrator at the University of Iowa,
will tie Hoovers surveying experience with todays
modern geographic technology; audience members
will get a chance to go out into the historic site and
participate in a LiDAR scan of one of the buildings; free;
for information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover
National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch
IA, NPS.gov/herberthoover, 2pm Sat Apr 22
World Affairs Council: Catch Me If You Can North
Koreas Nuclear Brinkmanship, presented by Dr. Duk
H. Kim, Dept. of Political Science, St. Ambrose University;
the presentation seeks to address politics on the Korean
peninsula, the problem of North Korean nuclear weapons
proliferation, the role of China, and how the United States
should respond; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Apr 25
May & June
Middle East Lecture Series with Art Pitz: An
Update on ISIS, Dr. Pitz will discuss the complexities
and hot-button topics relating to the Middle East;
Dr. Isa Gucciardi, founding director of the Foundation
of the Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness
studies in Berkeley, CA , presents a program related
to her new book Coming to Peace; for information,
e-mail info@sacredstream.org, Prairiewoods Franciscan
Center, 120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, 6pm Tue May 9
Expanding Consciousness: The Four
Immeasurables, Dr. Isa Gucciardi, founding director
of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a school for
consciousness studies in Berkeley, CA , presents a program
related to her new book Coming to Peace; for information,
e-mail info@sacredstream.org, Prairiewoods Franciscan
Center, 120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, 6pm Wed May 10
Box Car Communities of the Quad Cities, learn
about the Native American tribe from Kelly Rundle,
Lost Nation: The Ioway documentarian and filmmaker
with 4th Wall Films; the physical nation once under the
control of the Ioway was lost by the tribe when they were
relocated by the federal government; 11:30am lunch,
12:15pm program; $23; for information and to register,
call 309-796-8223, Abbey Station, 3031 5th Ave, Rock
Island IL, BHC.edu, 11:30am Thu May 11
Consciousness and Integrated Energy Medicine,
hosted by the Institute of Noetic Sciences; Dr. Isa
Gucciardi, founding director of the Foundation of the
Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness studies in
Berkeley, CA , presents a program related to her new
book Coming to Peace; for information, e-mail info@
sacredstream.org, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, sacredstream.org/
coming-to-peace-by-isa-gucciardi-phd, 6:30pm
Thu May 11
Women, Addiction, and Trauma, the St. Ambrose
University School of Social Work presents the 19th
Annual Social Justice Conference, focusing on the
interrelated issues of gender, addiction, trauma, and
the need for gender-responsive and trauma-informed
care for women; $40 for full day; $25 for breakfast and
morning lecture; Fee waived for 2016-17 MSW agency
field instructors, SAU students, faculty and staff; for
information, contact Christie Engelman at 563-333-3911
or engelmanchristinal@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St.
Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, 8:30am Thu May 11
Embracing the Sacred Feminine, Dr. Isa Gucciardi,
founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred
Stream, a school for consciousness studies in Berkeley,
CA , presents a program related to her new book
Coming to Peace; for information, e-mail info@
sacredstream.org, Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat,
COURSES
March
Maximizing Windbreaks on Your Farm, led by
David Shiley, University of Illinois Extension Local Food
Systems and Small Farms Educator; an event in the the
Small Farms Winter Webinar Series featuring practical,
lunch-hour presentations on small farm enterprises and
strategies; for information, call 309-756-9978, University
of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL, Web.
extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, noon Thu Mar 16
Computer Basics: Excel, learn the basics components
that make up Microsoft Excel and how to save your work;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Sat
Mar 18
Chicken & Turkey Raising in the Backyard, Chris
Nordick, from Beacon Woods Farm, will introduce the
basics of raising backyard chickens including choosing
your breed, ordering or hatching your own baby chicks,
early care and feeding requirements, shelter, maintenance
and pest management, and when to expect those
first tasty eggs or take your chickens for processing;
hands-on petting of chickens will also be available; a
class in this years Spring Series of Home Horticulture; $5;
for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL, Web.
extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm Mon Mar 20
Computer Basics: Excel, learn the basics components
that make up Microsoft Excel and how to save your work;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30m
Tue Mar 21
Citizenship Education Class, on Wednesdays;
an eight week course offering classes to prepare for
English writing and reading tests, U.S. history and civics
questions, and oral interviews; free and open to anyone
looking for information and citizenship preparation;
for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm
Wed Mar 22
Decision Making, this course explores the major
theories, concepts, and practices of good decision-
making; $495; for information, contact Stacy Banfield at
563-333-5720 or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education
Center, 331 W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu,
8:30am Wed Mar 22 and Thu Mar 23
Benefits of Mulching Vegetables, led by James
Theuri, University of Illinois Extension Local Food
irreversible, and often fatal consequences that will
invariably be blamed on something else; a class in
this years Spring Series of Home Horticulture; $5; for
information and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm Mon Apr 3
Employment 101: Interviewing, learn how to
prepare for an interview, what to expect, and what
to ask; a job-hunting workshop presented by Anita
Hatalsky of the Illinois Department of Employment
Security; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Tue Apr 4
Leading and Managing Change, change and the
rate of change are more dynamic today than ever; $495;
for information, contact Stacy Banfield at 563-333-5720
or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center, 331
W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 8:30am Tue
Apr 4 and Wed Apr 5
Peer to Peer Class, register by Apr. 3 for course on
Tuesdays thru June 6; for adult individuals living with
a serious mental health condition; the course focuses
on gaining communication and coping skills, as well as
creating a personalized recovery action plan; free; for
information and to register, call 563-386-7477 ext. 266
or e-mail coordinator@namigmv.org, Martin Luther
King Jr. Community Center, 630 7th Ave, Rock Island IL,
NAMIgmv.org, Tue Apr 4
Advantages of Gardening with Native Plants and
the Unintended Consequences of Non-native
Plants, Eric Anderson, the Executive Director of the
River Bend Wildland Trust, explains why natives are
beneficial and points out the possible unplanned results
of non-native plants; a class in this years Spring Series of
Home Horticulture; $5; for information and to register,
call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W
2nd Ave, Milan IL, Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm
Mon Apr 10
Certificate in Grant Writing and Management,
Mondays and Tuesdays thru May 9; St. Ambrose
Universitys Professional Development is pleased to
offer a comprehensive, 36-hour certificate program
that brings a wide array of competencies supporting
the art of grant writing and management; $899-999;
for information, contact Stacy Banfield at 563-333-5720
or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center,
331 W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 9am
Mon Apr 10
ReferenceUSA Database Training: For Business
Professionals, learn how this database can help
you identify new sales prospects, create customized
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business, and consumer marketing list, as well as identify
key business contacts; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Apr 12
ReferenceUSA Database Training: For Job
Seekers, learn how this database can help you identify
potential employers based upon criteria such as business
type, location, and sales volume; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main),
321 Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Wed Apr 12
Computer Basics: All About E-mail, learn the basic
components that make up an e-mail account and how
to apply it to everyday Internet use; free; for information,
call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Sat Apr 15
Creating Monarch Way-Stations in Your Yard,
Rhonda Brady, known as the Butterfly Lady, explains the
life cycle of the monarch and shows you how to provide
resources and habitat necessary to sustain their migration;
a class in this years Spring Series of Home Horticulture; $5;
for information and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL, Web.
extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm Mon Apr 17
Computer Basics: All About E-mail, learn the basic
components that make up an e-mail account and how
to apply it to everyday Internet use; free; for information,
call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Apr 18
Building Effective Teams, through exploration of
the theory and practice of team development within
organizations, participants gain an understanding of
how and when to develop high-performance teams;
$495; for information, contact Stacy Banfield at 563-333-
5720 or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center,
331 W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 8:30am
Wed Apr 19
Black Hawk College Open House, new and
prospective students can take the placement test,
register for classes, meet faculty members and learn
about BHC programs and student support resources;
with campus tours and open-placement testing; for
information, call 309-796-5341 or e-mail info@bhc.edu,
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave,
Moline IL, BHC.edu, 9am Sat Apr 22
Creating Abundance in Your Backyard, Chris
Gilbert, of Gilberts Grapes - a small urban farm, will
detail information on Market Gardening, permanent
bed systems, appropriate technology for gardening,
and ideal crop selection; focus will be on bio-intensive
and productive gardening techniques; a class in this
years Spring Series of Home Horticulture; $5; for
information and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 7pm Mon Apr 24
Worship Workshop, the workshop will assist
worship leaders grow in serving their local churches
with instruction on servant leadership, mentorship,
servant-heart worship leading, a band workshop about
instrumentation, arrangements, song selections for
their worship team, and a conversational Q&A session
with the members of Vertical Church Band; $42.50; for
information, call 563-326-8522, Davenport RiverCenter,
136 E 3rd St, Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 3pm
Wed Apr 26
May & June
Employment 101: Employment Basics, learn
what you need to know when starting a job; a job-
hunting workshop presented by Anita Hatalsky of
the Illinois Department of Employment Security; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Tue May 2
Food Handler Training: Spanish, in Illinois, all
restaurant and food service workers must receive
basic safe food handling training within 30 days of
employment; $29 includes the Spanish ServSafe Food
Handler Guide; for information and to register, call
309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach Center, 301
Avenue of the Cities, East Moline IL, BHC.edu, 5:30pm
Tue May 9
Conversational Leadership, an interactive, skill-
building workshop using real workplace stories of
participants failures to influence others on the job; $595;
for information, contact Stacy Banfield at 563-333-5720
or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center, 331
W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 8:30am
Tue May 16 thru Thu May 18
Leadership Communication, focus on
communication issues confronted in organizations;
$495; for information, contact Stacy Banfield at 563-333-
5720 or pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center,
331 W 3rd St, Suite # 140, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 8:30am
Tue Jun 6 and Wed Jun 7
Mock Trial Camp, 9am-4pm Wednesday, 9am-1pm
Thursday; summer camp program focusing on how to
present various parts of a mock trial case using actual
case materials; $75; for information, contact: Joe Hebert,
PhD at 563-333-6402 or HerbertJosephL@sau.edu,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St, Davenport IA,
SAU.edu, Wed Jun 7 and Thu Jun 8
MEETINGS
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Independent Scholars Evening, on Thursdays; a
free-standing, public forum for the support of area
scholars and interested co-learners; refreshments
provided, cash bar available; free; for information, call
309-762-9202 or e-mail institutecht@gmail.com, Moline
Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave, Moline IL, QCInstitute.
org, 7pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Centering Prayer, on Thursdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-
221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, St. Paul Lutheran Church
- Davenport, 2136 Brady St, Davenport IA, 6pm Thu Mar
16 thru Thu Jun 8
Centering Prayer, on Thursdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, St. Andrew Church,
333 W Lotte St, Blue Grass IA, 1pm Thu Mar 16 thru
Thu Jun 8
Centering Prayer, on Thursdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Maquoketa United
Church of Christ, 206 E Platt St, Maquoketa IA, 7pm
Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Adult Children of Alcoholics, on Saturdays, a
meeting of the 12-step, 12-tradition program of men
and women who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise
dysfunctional homes; for information, contact Ralph
at 563-355-4599 or Rcb77@mchsi.com, Edwards
Congregational Church, 3420 Jersey Ridge Rd,
Davenport IA, 10am Sat Mar 18 thru Sat Jun 3
Centering Prayer, on Mondays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Grace Lutheran
Church, 1140 E High St, Davenport IA, 6pm Mon Mar 20
thru Mon Jun 5
Centering Prayer, on Mondays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church, 1506 Brown St, Bettendorf IA, 9am Mon
Mar 20 thru Mon Jun 5
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THEATRE
Comedies and Dramas March through June
I
n the past, Ive occasionally poked
fun at our areas seasonal theatre
schedules for being rife with downbeat
titles, and considering that two shows
this spring include the word murder
and one boasts graveyard, I guess I
could this time, too. But glancing over
the lineup, Ive decided to take a more
optimistic approach.
I mean, look theres M*A*S*H! The
stage version of that beloved Alan Alda Beth Wooley, Jarrod DeRooi, and Denise Yoder
in the Prenzie Players Coriolanus March 23
sitcom ... that took place during the
Korean War and featured all that bloody through April 1
surgery ... . Okay, then, what about The
Good Doctor? That sounds uplifting! And it was written by Neil Simon ... although
based the melancholic short stories of Anton Chekhov ... . Fine. What about Charlottes
Web? Great family stuff! Adorable pig! Friendly spider ... who dies ... .
Oh come on, springtime theatre! Help a fan out, willya?!
Hopefully, my whining will be taken in jest, because those are all terrific titles. Tim
Kellys Army-medic satire M*A*S*H (May 12 through 21) receives a Playcrafters Barn
Theatre staging by director Rae Mary following the venues and director Alex Richard-
sons current run of the Neil Simon slapstick Rumors (running through March 19). The
springs other Simon Scott Community Colleges The Good Doctor (April 27 through
30) finds Kevin Babbitt directing 10 short vignettes in this Tony-winning spoof of
Chekhovian angst. And as the first production in the seasons Magic Owl Childrens
Theatre series, Charlottes Web (May 9 through 12) brings E.B. Whites unforgettable
Wilbur, Fern, Templeton, and tragic arachnid to life at the Timber Lake Playhouse.
As for those aforementioned murder-ous titles, they couldnt be more dissimilar. A rare
springtime outing for Genesius Guild, T.S. Eliots historical drama Murder in the Cathe-
dral concludes its run of Don Wooten-directed performances at area churches with stag-
ings at Molines First Congregational Church (March 18), Rock Islands St. Johns Lutheran
Church (March 19), and Clintons St. Paul Lutheran Church (March 25). Meanwhile, the
lighter side of (theatrical) killings will be explored when director John Donald OShea
serves up the Fred Carmichael comedy Out of Sight, Out of Murder (April 20 through 30),
a Richmond Hill Barn Theatre production that precedes director Tom Morrows late-spring
take on the Scopes-monkey-trial drama Inherit the Wind (June 1 through 11).
That particular play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee is a modern classic. But
area theatre gets even classic-er thank you, English major of mine! with two spring-
time titles by William Shakespeare: the Prenzie Players Coriolanus (March 23 through
April 1), a Roman-politics tragedy that director Jeremy Mahr will stage at the QC Theatre
Workshop; and St. Ambrose Universitys majestic Richard III (April 21 through 23),
director Ron Clarks finale to the theatre departments year-long concentration on the
Bards output. Plus, if youre looking for something even classic-er-er, take your kids on a
trip to Camelot in writer/director Aaron Randolph IIIs Merlin & King Arthur (April 29
through May 7), a world-premiere family comedy debuting at Davenport Junior Theatre.
Dont feel slighted, though, if you prefer your theatre a touch more contemporary. Both
springtime studio productions at St. Ambrose and Augustana College, for instance, boast
scripts younger than their student directors, with the formers Rachael Pribulsky staging Will
Enos 2012 comedy of suburbia The Realistic Joneses March 30 through April 1, and the latters
Audrey Johnson helming Diana Sons 1999 hate-crime drama Stop Kiss April 6 through 9.
(For really contemporary theatre, Augie will host its annual Quad City Playwrights Festival
of new, 10-minute plays on May 13). Current Augustana senior Debo Balogun, meanwhile,
directs George Brants 2007 Elephants Graveyard (May 5 through 14), the dramatic tale of a
1916 traveling circus that serves as the opener for New Ground Theatres upcoming season.
First published just over two years ago, Sean Grennans The Tin Woman (April 21
through May 6) tells the moving tale of a heart-transplant recipient, with Aaron Lord
directing the title for Molines Black Box Theatre. And finally, because I can practically
hear the choruses of But what are you-u-u doing, Mike?!? out there, Im proud and
happy to say that Ill be amongst the cast for the QC Theatre Workshops and director
Calvin Vos Peter & the Starcatcher (June 2 through 18). The winner of five 2012 Tony
Awards, this Peter Pan origin story by author Rick Elice is a family adventure with
enough singing to qualify as a musical, but Im instead including it here as a comedy.
Maybe that way, if I accidentally screw up the songs, it wont be that big a deal.
For more on the areas springtime season of comedies and dramas, visit the Theatre
calendar beginning on page 22. Mike Schulz
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MEETINGS /
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Centering Prayer, on Mondays; weekly meeting
dedicated to educational enrichment and the Christian
contemplative heritage, with experience-based sharing
on prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982,
Christ Episcopal Church - Burlington, 623 N. 5th St,
Burlington IA, 5:15pm Mon Mar 20 thru Mon Jun 5
Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; enjoy knitting and
crocheting by the fireside at this fun weekly event;
volunteers are there to help you learn how to knit, and
supplies are provided; all knitted items are donated
to local charities; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Mar
21 thru Tue Jun 6
Centering Prayer, on Tuesdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Grace Lutheran
Church, 1140 E High St, Davenport IA, noon Tue Mar 21
thru Tue Jun 6
Centering Prayer, on Wednesdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Maquoketa Area
Family YMCA, 500 E Summit St, Maquoketa IA, 7:30am
Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Centering Prayer, on Wednesdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-
221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Christ the King Catholic
Church, 3205 60th St, Moline IL, 9am Wed Mar 22 thru
Wed Jun 7
Centering Prayer, on Wednesdays; meeting consisting
of experience, education, and sharing, with time for
educational enrichment in the conceptual background
to Centering Prayer, and ending with experience-based
sharing on the prayer and its effects in daily life; for
information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or
rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at
563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, St. Mary Monastery,
2200 88th Ave West, Rock Island IL, 1pm Wed Mar 22
thru Wed Jun 7
Centering Prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the
month; meeting consisting of experience, education,
and sharing, with time for educational enrichment
in the conceptual background to Centering Prayer,
and ending with experience-based sharing on the
prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, Maquoketa United Church of Christ,
206 E Platt St, Maquoketa IA, 6:15pm Wed Mar 22 thru
Wed May 24
Adult Children of Alcoholics, on Wednesdays,
weekly meetings on Saturdays, a meeting of the
12-step, 12-tradition program of men and women
who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional
homes; for information, contact Ralph at 563-355-
4599 or Rcb77@mchsi.com, St. Paul Lutheran Church
- Davenport, 2136 Brady St, Davenport IA, 5pm Wed Mar
22 thru Wed Jun 7
Stitching Group, on Wednesdays; all crafters are
welcome; bring your materials and spend the afternoon
working on your projects; for information, call 309-523-
3440, River Valley District Library, 214 S Main St, Port
Byron IL, RiverValleyLibrary.org, 1pm Wed Mar 22 thru
Wed Jun 7
Quad Cities Open Coffee, on the 2nd & 4th Thursday
of the month; pitch your business idea, get help on
Pert Near Sandstone @ The Redstone Room - May 18
developing your business model, find out ways to get
more business, or meet a mentor; , Coworkqc, 102 E 2nd
St, Davenport IA, Meetup.com/Quad-Cities-Open-Coffee,
6pm Thu Mar 23 thru Thu Jun 8
Centering Prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Thu. of the month;
meeting consisting of experience, education, and sharing,
with time for educational enrichment in the conceptual
background to Centering Prayer, and ending with
experience-based sharing on the prayer and its effects in
daily life; for information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-
2542 or rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins
at 563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Holy Family
Catholic Church, 1923 N. Fillmore, Davenport IA, 1:30pm
Thu Mar 23 thru Thu Jun 8
Hub Huddle, on the 2nd & 4th Fri. of the month; join
us for coffee early in the morning to discuss proven
ways to generate sales; we will hear from participating
manufactures who will share their best practices and
case studies with the group; free; for information, call
563-359-7577, MRA - Iowa/Western Illinois Division,
3800 Avenue of the Cities, Suite 100, Moline IL, member.
quadcitieschamber.com/events/details/hub-huddle,
6:30am Fri Mar 24 thru Fri May 28
Centering Prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Mon. of the
month; meeting consisting of experience, education,
and sharing, with time for educational enrichment
in the conceptual background to Centering Prayer,
and ending with experience-based sharing on the
prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, Mercy Hospital, 500 E Market, Iowa
City IA, 7pm Mon Mar 27 thru Mon May 22
Centering Prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of the
month; meeting consisting of experience, education,
and sharing, with time for educational enrichment
in the conceptual background to Centering Prayer,
and ending with experience-based sharing on the
prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, Jesus Christ Prince of Peace Catholic
Church, 1105 LaMetta Wynn Dr, Clinton IA, 3pm Tue Mar
28 thru Tue May 23
Centering Prayer, on the 2nd & 4th Tue. of the month;
meeting consisting of experience, education, and sharing,
with time for educational enrichment in the conceptual
background to Centering Prayer, and ending with
experience-based sharing on the prayer and its effects in
daily life; for information, contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-
2542 or rrjensen65@gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins
at 563-221-1982 or pastor@macqc.org, Prairiewoods
Franciscan Center, 120 E Boyson Rd, Hiawatha IA, 5:30pm
Tue Mar 28 thru Tue May 23
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Scott County Planning & Zoning Meeting, on the
1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month; for information, call 563-
326-8643, Scott County Annex Building, 500 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/planning, 7pm Tue
Apr 4 thru Tue June 6
March
Scott County Board of Health Meeting,
for information, call 563-326-8618 or e-mail
health@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, noon Thu Mar 16
Wapsi River Center Friends Meeting, learn about
the current happenings at the Wapsi River Center;
for information, call 563-328-3286, Eldridge Library,
200 N. 6th Ave, Eldridge IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/
conservation/wapsi, 6:30pm Thu Mar 16
Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting,
for information, call 563-326-8723 or e-mail
commserve@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott County
Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Fri Mar 17
Centering Prayer, meeting consisting of experience,
education, and sharing, with time for educational
enrichment in the conceptual background to Centering
Prayer, and ending with experience-based sharing on
the prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, First Baptist Church of Iowa City, 500
N. Clinton St, Iowa City IA, 8:45am Sat Mar 18
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group)
Meeting, with a special program/presentation on
Macintosh Applications or hardware, and an Open
Forum Q&A period where members help other
Macintosh users solve problems and improve their
computer skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm Tue Mar 21
Rock Island County Board Meeting, meetings are
open to the public; for information, call 309-558-3605,
Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 3rd Ave, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandCounty.org/CountyBoard/Home,
5:30pm Tue Mar 21
Scott County Committee of the Whole, for
information, call 563-326-8749, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Tue Mar 21
Scott County Planning & Zoning Meeting,
for information, call 563-326-8643, Scott County
Annex Building, 500 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com/planning, 7pm Tue Mar 21
Scott County Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting, for information, call 563-326-8643 or
e-mail planning@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott
County Annex Building, 500 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 4pm Wed Mar 22
Scott County Board Meeting, for information,
call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.
com, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Thu Mar 23
First Central State Bank 2017 Economic Summit,
with speaker William A. Strauss, Senior Economist and
Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Board of Chicago;
5pm social hour, 6pm program; for information, call 866-
320-6327 or e-mail fas@ohnward.com, Tycoga Vineyard
& Winery, 2585 195th St, DeWitt IA, 5pm Mon Mar 27
April
Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, guests can
attend the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) which
meets at 5:30pm just before the main meeting; free; for
information, call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@
yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline
IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Apr 3
Scott County Committee of the Whole, for
information, call 563-326-8749, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Tue Apr 4
PluggedIn, offers the chance for musicians, sound
engineers, talent buyers, and anyone else in the music
community to meet; whether youre a flourishing
guitarist looking for a group to jam with, a sound
engineer looking for extra work, or a local talent buyer
looking to book the next show, pluggedIn offers a
place to do just that; for information, call 563-326-
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7pm Wed Apr 5
Scott County Board Meeting, for information,
call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.
com, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Thu Apr 6
Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors and
prospective members are welcome to attend; for
information, call Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere
Planetarium - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock
Island IL, PopularAstronomyClub.org, 7pm Mon Apr 10
Scott County Conservation Board Meeting,
for information, call 563-328-3280 or e-mail
conservation@scottcountyiowa.com, West Lake Park
Headquarters Office, 14910 110th Ave, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 3pm Wed Apr 12
Connecting with the Light Language of Love, a
Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Meeting, with
a presentation by Jenny Marks; free; for information,
contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Apr 13
Centering Prayer, meeting consisting of experience,
education, and sharing, with time for educational
enrichment in the conceptual background to Centering
Prayer, and ending with experience-based sharing on
the prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, First Baptist Church of Iowa City, 500
N. Clinton St, Iowa City IA, 8:45am Sat Apr 15
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group)
Meeting, with a special program/presentation on
Macintosh Applications or hardware, and an Open
Forum Q&A period where members help other
Macintosh users solve problems and improve their
computer skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm Tue Apr 18
Rock Island County Board Meeting, meetings are
open to the public; for information, call 309-558-3605,
Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 3rd Ave, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandCounty.org/CountyBoard/Home,
5:30pm Tue Apr 18
Scott County Committee of the Whole, for
information, call 563-326-8749, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Tue Apr 18
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Young Professionals of the Quad Cities, catch
this session straight from your desktop computer,
tablet or phone; for information, contact Greg Aguilar
at gaguilar@quadcitieschamber.com or 563-823-2659,
Facebook.com/Young-Professionals-of-the-Quad-
Cities-259761854329/, noon Wed Apr 19
Scott County Board of Health Meeting,
for information, call 563-326-8618 or e-mail
health@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, noon Thu Apr 20
Wapsi River Center Friends Meeting, learn about
the current happenings at the Wapsi River Center;
for information, call 563-328-3286, Eldridge Library,
200 N. 6th Ave, Eldridge IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/
conservation/wapsi, 6:30pm Thu Apr 20
Scott County Board Meeting, for information,
call 563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.
com, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Thu Apr 20
Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting, for information,
call 563-326-8723 or e-mail commserve@scottcountyiowa.
com, Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Fri Apr 21
Scott County Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting, for information, call 563-326-8643 or
e-mail planning@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott
County Annex Building, 500 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 4pm Wed Apr 26
May & June
Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, guests can
attend the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) which
meets at 5:30pm just before the main meeting; free; for
information, call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@
yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline
IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon May 1
Scott County Committee of the Whole, for
information, call 563-326-8749, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Tue May 2
PluggedIn, offers the chance for musicians, sound
engineers, talent buyers, and anyone else in the music
community to meet; whether youre a flourishing
guitarist looking for a group to jam with, a sound
engineer looking for extra work, or a local talent buyer
looking to book the next show, pluggedIn offers a
place to do just that; for information, call 563-326-
1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7pm Wed May 3
Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors and
prospective members are welcome to attend; for
information, call Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere
Planetarium - Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock
Island IL, PopularAstronomyClub.org, 7pm Mon May 8
Scott County Conservation Board Meeting,
for information, call 563-328-3280 or e-mail
conservation@scottcountyiowa.com, West Lake Park
Headquarters Office, 14910 110th Ave, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 3pm Wed May 10
Consciousness and Integrated Energy Medicine,
a Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Meeting, with
a presentation by Isa Gucciardi; free; for information,
contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu May 11
Scott County Committee of the Whole, for
information, call 563-326-8749, Scott County
Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Tue May 16
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group)
Meeting, with a special program/presentation on
Macintosh Applications or hardware, and an Open
Forum Q&A period where members help other
Macintosh users solve problems and improve their
computer skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm Tue May 16
Rock Island County Board Meeting, meetings are
open to the public; for information, call 309-558-3605,
Rock Island County Office Building, 1504 3rd Ave, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandCounty.org/CountyBoard/Home,
5:30pm Tue May 16
Scott County Board of Health Meeting, for information,
call 563-326-8618 or e-mail health@scottcountyiowa.com,
Scott County Administration Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport
IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, noon Thu May 18
Veterans Affairs Commission Meeting,
for information, call 563-326-8723 or e-mail
commserve@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott County
Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 8am Fri May 19
Centering Prayer, meeting consisting of experience,
education, and sharing, with time for educational
enrichment in the conceptual background to Centering
Prayer, and ending with experience-based sharing on
the prayer and its effects in daily life; for information,
contact Dick Jensen at 563-349-2542 or rrjensen65@
gmail.com, or Rev. Stephanie Haskins at 563-221-1982 or
pastor@macqc.org, First Baptist Church of Iowa City, 500
N. Clinton St, Iowa City IA, 8:45am Sat May 20
Scott County Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting, for information, call 563-326-8643 or
e-mail planning@scottcountyiowa.com, Scott
County Annex Building, 500 W 4th St, Davenport IA,
ScottCountyIowa.com, 4pm Wed May 24
Scott County Board Meeting, for information, call
563-326-8749 or e-mail board@scottcountyiowa.com,
Scott County Administrative Center, 600 W 4th St,
Davenport IA, ScottCountyIowa.com, 5pm Thu Jun 1
Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting, guests can
attend the Beginners SIG (Special Interest Group) which
meets at 5:30pm just before the main meeting; free; for
information, call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@
yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline
IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Jun 5
HEALTH
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Aqua Combo, Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-6:45pm; a
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moderate to high-intensity aquatic class performed in
both shallow and deep water; $6/visit, $64-88/20-visit
pass; for information, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk
College - Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue,
Moline IL, BHC.edu/swim, 6pm Thu Mar 16 thru
Thu Jun 8
Aqua Motion, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
11-11:45am; a moderate-intensity class performed
entirely in shallow water; $6/visit, $64-88/20-visit pass;
for information, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk College
- Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline
IL, BHC.edu/swim, 11am Fri Mar 17 thru Wed Jun 7
Open Lap Swim, on Monday and Wednesday; $4-5, $10/
family of four or more; $35-90 swim passes for 20 visits;
for information, call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk College -
Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline IL,
BHC.edu/swim, 4pm Mon Mar 20 thru Wed Jun 7
Zumba Fitness, on Tuesdays; a fun, Latin-inspired
group fitness dance workout that incorporates Latin,
hip-hop, belly dance and other international rhythms;
$6/class; for information, contact Tika Gomez at 309-
889-2307, Phoenix Body Solutions, 1159 15th Ave, East
Moline IL, PhoenixBodySolutions.com, 6:30pm Tue Mar
21 thru Tue Jun 6
March thru June
Meditation Workshop with Lamrim Kadampa
Buddhist Center, in celebration of Indian culture,
the Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center will instruct
attendants on introductory meditation techniques and
their benefits; two short guided meditations and a Q&A
after the session; free; for information, call 309-755-3393,
Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org,
6pm Mon Mar 20
Put Your Best Fork Forward, learn how you can
get the most from a plant-based diet and the positive
affect it has not only on your long-term health but
also the environment; with University of Illinois
Extension nutrition and wellness educator Kristin
Bogdonas and Nina Struss, dietitian from Milan
Hy-Vee. $5; for information, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 5:30pm Wed Mar 22
Medicare Q&A with SHIIP, get information and
answers to your Medicare questions from a SHIIP
representative; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Wed Apr 5
Open Spaces: Music, Movement, & Wellness, yoga
and flow arts for both musicians and beginners, with
stretches that loosen and relax muscles commonly used
during performances or practices; with an hour of yoga
led by Nora Coyne-Logan followed by flow arts led by
Nikki Jones; $5, ages 12 & under free; for information, call
563-326-1333, RME Community Stage, 129 N. Main St,
Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 6pm Wed Apr 5
Learn to Live Well Education Series: Breast Cancer
Prevention and Genetics, Dr. Judy Garber, Director
of the Center for Cancer Genetics and Prevention at
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Professor of Medicine
at Harvard Medical School, will speak on her research as
a Susan G. Komen Scholar on topics surrounding breast-
cancer prevention and genetics; with a plated dinner;
$10-15; for information and to RSVP, contact Amber
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at 309-764-7610 or amber.bowers@unitypoint.org,
Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E 2nd St, Davenport
IA, UnityPoint.org, 5pm Thu Apr 27
Rethink Your Drink, learn the different types of
ingredients commonly found in energy drinks and
relaxation-type beverages and what their health
benefit is; we will also discuss water source and what the
difference is between the varieties available today; with
University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness
educator Kristin Bogdonas and Nina Struss, dietitian from
Milan Hy-Vee. $5; for information, call 309-756-9978, Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL, Web.
extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 5:30pm Thu Apr 27
Medicare Q&A with SHIIP, get information and
answers to your Medicare questions from a SHIIP
representative; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Wed May 3
Open Spaces: Music, Movement, & Wellness, yoga
and flow arts for both musicians and beginners, with
stretches that loosen and relax muscles commonly used
during performances or practices; with an hour of yoga
led by Nora Coyne-Logan followed by flow arts led by
Nikki Jones; $5, ages 12 & under free; for information, call
563-326-1333, RME Community Stage, 129 N. Main St,
Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 6pm Wed May 3
Medicare Q&A with SHIIP, get information and
answers to your Medicare questions from a SHIIP
representative; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Wed Jun 7
SENIORS
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $1-2; for information, call 563-386-
7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly
Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Thu Mar 16
thru Thu Jun 8
Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-4; for information,
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors),
1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org,
12:45pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Low-Impact Exercise, Mon.-Fri.; $3-5; for information,
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am
Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2-4;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Personal Reflexology, on Wednesday and Thursday
by appointment only, with Janet Latchaw; $20; for
information, call 563-349-5832, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 1pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
Zumba Gold, on Thursdays; $3-5; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Jun 8
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Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Bingo, on Fridays; for information, call 563-386-7477,
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road,
Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Mar 17 thru
Fri Jun 2
Ceramics I & II, on Fridays; $7-9; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Fri Mar 17 thru Fri Jun 2
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; $2-4;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9am Fri Mar 17 thru Fri Jun 2
Senior Theatre, on Fridays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am
Fri Mar 17 thru Fri Jun 2
Zumba Toning, on Fridays; $3-5; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 7:45am
Fri Mar 17 thru Fri Jun 2
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm
Fri Mar 17 thru Mon Jun 5
Ceramics I, on Mondays; $9-11; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Mon Mar 20 thru Mon Jun 5
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 2:15pm
Mon Mar 20 thru Mon Jun 5
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no sewing experience
necessary; free; for information, call 563-386-7477,
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road,
Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Mon Mar 20 thru
Mon Jun 5
Zumba Gold Toning, on Mondays; $3-5; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 10:15am Mon Mar 20 thru Mon Jun 5
Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm
Tue Mar 21 thru Tue Jun 6
Ceramics II, on Tuesdays; $7-11/session, $9-12/all day;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, Tue Mar 21 thru Tue Jun 6
Crocheting & Knitting Volunteer Class, on
Tuesdays; make hats, scarfs, and mittens for children
and the homeless; donations of yarn and other knitting
needs accepted; free; for information, call 563-386-7477,
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road,
Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Tue Mar 21
thru Tue Jun 6
Line Dancing Free Lessons, on Tuesdays; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 8:30am Tue Mar 21 thru Tue Jun 6
Line Dancing I, on Tuesdays; $3-5; for information,
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am
Tue Mar 21 thru Tue Jun 6
Senior Computer Tech, on Tuesdays; $5-7; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Mar 21 thru Tue Jun 6
Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 2pm
Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm
Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $7-9; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 2pm Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Pinochle, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm
Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
TOPS Meeting, on Wednesdays; the Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly Group; 11:30am weigh-in, noon meeting; $1-2;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 11:30am Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Tai Chi Chun, on Wednesdays; $24-36/6 weeks;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $3-5; for information,
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am
Wed Mar 22 thru Wed Jun 7
Adult Coloring Group, on Mondays; bring your own
coloring book and colors; coffee and snacks will be
provided; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road,
Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10am Mon Mar 27 thru
Mon May 22
Evening Bingo, on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of the month;
5:30pm doors, 6pm early-bird bingo; minimum cost $10/
pack; 50/50 raffles, early, middle and late bird games,
and a progressive jackpot; no food or drinks allowed;
for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 5:30pm Wed Apr 5 thru Wed Jun 7
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March
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563-386-
7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly
Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Mar 22
TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors), for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Mar 22
Senior Day: Celtic Guitarist Jerry Barlow,
refreshments will be served after the program; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Mar 23
Senior Outreach: Off-site Checkout, he LeClaire
Library will be partnering with the Milestones Senior
Meal Center to provide off-site item checkout; for
information, call 563-289-4242, First Presbyterian Church
- LeClaire, 200 S 12th St, LeClaire IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us,
11:45am Wed Mar 29
April
Low Vision Support Group, for information, call 563-
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly
Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10am Thu Apr 6
Caregivers Support Group, free; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am
Mon Apr 10
Blood Pressure Check, on Tuesdays; free; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9am Tue Apr 11
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563-
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed Apr 12
Senior Outreach Off-site Checkout, the LeClaire
Community Library will be partnering with the
Milestones Senior Meal Center to provide off-site item
checkout; for information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail
library@leclaireiowa.gov, First Presbyterian Church -
LeClaire, 200 S 12th St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
11:45am Wed Apr 12
Blood Pressure Screening, Shingles Screening,
& Medication Review, on the second Thu. of the
month; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center
for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9am Thu Apr 13
Senior Day: Songs of the Civil Rights Movement
with Chris Vallillo, refreshments will be served after
the program; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm
Thu Apr 20
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563-386-
7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly
Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Apr 26
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TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors), for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Apr 26
Naming an Executor: An Honor or a Burden?, a
presentation in the financial education series on the
best practices and how to build retirement funds and
plans; learn simple estate planning steps and financial
tips to make certain your wishes are carried out
effectively and to ensure your financial goals are met;
free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Thu Apr 27
May & June
Low Vision Support Group, for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10am
Thu May 4
Caregivers Support Group, for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am
Mon May 8
Blood Pressure Check, on Tuesdays; free; for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9am Tue May 9
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563-
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed May 10
Senior Outreach Off-site Checkout, the LeClaire
Community Library will be partnering with the
Milestones Senior Meal Center to provide off-site item
checkout; for information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail
library@leclaireiowa.gov, First Presbyterian Church -
LeClaire, 200 S 12th St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
11:45am Wed May 10
Blood Pressure Screening, Shingles Screening,
& Medication Review, on the second Thu. of the
month; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center
for Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9am Thu May 11
Senior Day: Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo,
refreshments will be served after the program; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat May 20
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563-
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed May 24
TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors), for
information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed May 24
Low Vision Support Group, for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10am
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ARTS & CRAFTS
March & April
Creation Studio, on Thursdays; starting from our
example you can create to your hearts desire; a new
project every week for elementary students; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Thu Mar 16 thru
Thu Mar 30
Cupcake Wars, for ages 10 & up; see if you have
what it takes to decorate the most delicious/unique/
unusual cupcake ever; well provide the cupcakes &
toppings, and participants will leave with a tasty treat;
for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us,
4:30pm Wed Mar 22
Crafternoon, make-it and take-it session for grades
pre-K thru 7; make several simple puppy crafts; free; for
information, call 309-732-7338, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Thu Mar 23
Drawing Animals (Ages 12 & Under), Saturdays
thru Apr. 22, with instructor Pat Bereskin; learn to create
feather, fur, and scales while creating your favorite
animals in pencil, pen, and brush $125; for information
and to register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine
Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104,
Davenport IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 9:30am Sat Apr 1
Creation Studio Drop-In: Library Laboratory,
explore the wacky world of science at the library; take
part in hands-on science experiments or watch a science
demonstration; free; for information, call 563-344-
4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm
Wed Apr 5
Creation Studio, on Thursdays; starting from our
example you can create to your hearts desire; a new
project every week for elementary students; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Thu Apr 6 thru Thu Apr 27
Easter Basket Madness, an activity in the Southwest
Family Craft series; free; for information, call 309-732-
7338, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6pm Tue Apr 11
Sticky Fingers: Crafting with Duct Tape, try your
hand at making wallets & pen toppers, or bring your
imagination & try to create something totally new; best
for ages 10 & up; free; for information, call 563-289-4242,
LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm Tue Apr 11
Creativity Lab, ages five & up explore the creative
process and experiment with art methods; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm
Thu Apr 13
Make and Take: Flower Pots, bring children into
decorate their own flower pots for a garden full of
memories; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm
Sat Apr 15
May & June
Kids STEM Studio, on Thursdays; STEM-related crafts
and activities for grades K-5; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Thu May 4 thru Thu May 25
Beginning Painting Animals for Children, three-
week course with instructor Pat Bereskin; students will
use color and shapes to illustrate creatures with fins,
fur, and feathers; students will need eight photos of
birds, fish, and furry creatures; we will work from these
photos in acrylic paints; $125; for information and to
register, call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery
& Studio, 225 E 2nd St, Suites 102 & 104, Davenport IA,
BereskinArtGallery.com, 9am Sat May 6
Mothers Day Felt Flowers and Cup of Tea Card,
an activity in the Southwest Family Craft series; free; for
information, call 309-732-7338, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue May 9
Creativity Lab, ages five & up explore the creative
process and experiment with art methods; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210
41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu May 11
Kids STEM Studio, STEM-related crafts and activities
for grades K-5; free; for information, call 309-755-3393,
Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org,
6pm Thu Jun 1
Mini Makers, on Thursdays; an experience-based
toddler art program allowing ages 18 months-3 years
to play, create, and grow with a variety of fun materials;
free; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaireLibrary.org, 10:30am Thu Jun 1 and Thu Jun 8
Crafternoon, enjoy painting, gluing, and snipping
in this drop-in program with fun, new crafts; free; for
information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
4:45pm Wed Jun 7
Creativity Lab, ages five & up explore the creative
process and experiment with art methods; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210
41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jun 8
Art in the Middle: Drawing, for grades 6-8; kids will
sharpen their drawing skills and refine their powers
of observation in this all-day studio experience; using
pencils, pens and ink kids will have opportunities
to delve into mark-making, visual texture, balance,
shape, form, and more as they explore the basic art
of drawing; bring a sack lunch, snack and beverages;
$50-60; for information and to register, e-mail
haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org or call 563-345-
6630, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 9am Wed Jun 7
STORIES
March
Special Story Time: St. Patricks Day, join Ms.
Catalina at this special story time that celebrates St.
Patricks Day; featuring a craft and activity to go with
the story; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Mar 16
Tales for Tots!, an enriching activity time for children
ages birth through three with an adult caregiver;
attendees will hear stories, move to music, recite action
poems, and learn fingerplays; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Mar 16
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; stories and
songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more in a
weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library -
Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Mar 16 thru
Thu Mar 30
Night Owl Storytime, on Thursdays; sit back, relax,
and get ready for bedtime with stories and activities
chosen especially for your little night owl; pillows,
stuffed toys, and jammies welcome; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Mar 30
Story Time for Bigs, on Thursdays, for ages 3-5; stories,
rhymes, songs and more that encourage development
of early literacy skills; free; for information, call 309-
524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 10am Thu Mar 16 thru Thu Mar 30
Dance Me a Story: Wild, Wild West, an hour of
movement, imagination, and music with Ballet Quad
Cities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri Mar 17
Baby Storytime, on Fridays; an entertaining
opportunity for preschoolers to hear stories, sing
songs, play, and engage in pre-reading activities;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
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Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Mar 17 and Fri Mar 24
Preschool Storytime, on Fridays; jump-start your
childs literacy building skills in this storytime designed
especially for you and your 0-12 month old; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Mar 17 and Fri Mar 24
Dance Me a Story: Wild, Wild West, Ballet Quad
Cities presents a child-friendly introduction to their
ballet Wild, Wild West; move with parts of the story,
learn about ballet, and see some of the costumes;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Mar 20
Preschool Storytime, music, stories, and a related
craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 20
Preschool Explorers, a fun storytime and hands-on
exploratory stations for ages 3-7, with this months
theme Creepy Crawlies; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 6:30pm Tue Mar 21
Baby Storytime, on Tuesdays; fingerplays, bounces,
and books for ages 0-12 months; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library -
Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Mar 21 and
Tue Mar 28
Yoga & Stories, for ages 3-10; experience your
favorite stories told with yoga poses as demonstrated
by certified yoga instructors; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Mar 22
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays; stories
and songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more
in a weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Wed Mar 22 and Wed Mar 29
Night Owl Storytime, on Wednesdays; get ready for
bedtime with stories and activities chosen especially
for little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Mar 22 and Wed Mar 29
Read to a Dog, for ages pre-K thru 7; QC CAN therapy
dogs will be at the branch to hear your stories; free; for
information, call 309-732-7338, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 3:30pm Thu Mar 23
Story Travelers: The Whipping Boy, book discussion
group for those in grades 2-4; pick Sid Fleischmans
book up at the Youth Services Desk and read it before
the book discussion; discuss and do activities based
on the book at the meeting; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm
Sat Mar 25
Family Story Time, share the love of reading plus
songs and movement activities that support early
literacy; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com,
6:30pm Mon Mar 27
Preschool Storytime, fun, entertaining early-literacy
opportunity for 3-5-year olds-to participate in activities
and crafts developed to encourage skills to help children
get ready for school; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 27
Toddler Tales, stories, songs, and a craft for infants
through age five; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Mar 28
Toddler Tales, stories, songs, and a craft for infants
through age five; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Mar 29
Books BeTween Bites, for grades 4-6; join us if you
like reading, hanging out with cool people, and having
fun; pick up your copy of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson
Levine and join us to discuss the book, eat snacks, and
hang out; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 4:30pm Thu Mar 30
Special Story Time: Amelia Earhart, join Ms.
Catalina at this special story time that explores Womens
history with the life of Earhart with the story I Am
Amelia Earhart by Brad Meltzer; build a replica of her
plane out of clothespins and Popsicle sticks; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Mar 30
Baby Storytime, fingerplays, bounces and books
selected just for 0-12-month-olds; baby sign will
be incorporated into the weekly programs; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Mar 31
Preschool Storytime, fun, entertaining early-literacy
opportunity for 3-5-year-olds to participate in activities
and crafts developed to encourage skills to help children
get ready for school; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Fri Mar 31
Toddler Tales, stories, songs, and a craft for infants
through age five; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Mar 31
April
Book Explorers Junior: Spy School, for grades 4-6;
a youth book discussion group that meets one session
to discuss and explore a selected book; participants
will pick up Stuart Gibbs book at the library and read
the entire book prior to the meeting date; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Apr 1
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; fun, entertaining
early-literacy opportunity for 3-5-year olds-to participate
in activities and crafts developed to encourage skills to
help children get ready for school; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am
Mon Apr 3 thru Mon Apr 24
Baby Storytime, on Tuesdays; fingerplays, bounces,
and books for ages 0-12 months; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Apr 4 thru Tue Apr 25
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays; stories
and songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more
in a weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Wed Apr 5 thru Wed Apr 26
Night Owl Storytime, on Wednesdays; get ready for
bedtime with stories and activities chosen especially
for little ones; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Wed Apr 5 thru Wed Apr 26
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the
opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City
Canines; great practice for kids and helps them build
their vocabulary and build self-confidence; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Apr 6
Biblioteens, teens in 7th grade and up are invited to
the library for a new kind of book club in which you pick
your own books to read, then we share our most loved
(or hated) of the month; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm Thu Apr 6
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; stories and
songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more in a weekly
activity for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am
Thu Apr 6 thru Thu Apr 27
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Night Owl Storytime, on Thursdays; sit back, relax,
and get ready for bedtime with stories and activities
chosen especially for your little night owl; pillows,
stuffed toys, and jammies welcome; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Apr 6 thru Thu Apr 27

Baby Storytime, on Fridays; fingerplays, bounces

and books selected just for 0-12-month-olds; baby
sign will be incorporated into the weekly programs;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Apr 7 thru Fri Apr 28

Preschool Storytime, on Fridays; fun, entertaining

early-literacy opportunity for 3-5-year-olds to participate
in activities and crafts developed to encourage
skills to help children get ready for school; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Apr 7 thru Fri Apr 28

Read to a Dog, QC CANs Reading Assistance Dogs are

specially trained, along with their handler, to provide
the environment needed to help children improve their
reading skills; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm
Mon Apr 10

Hug-A- Book Garden Storytime, with stories, Abbey Donohoe and Andy Sederquist in Quad City Music
songs, books, and nature education; see the tropical
gardens afterward; each child receives a free book;
Guilds Little Shop of Horrors - March 29 through April 1
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Quad City
Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Apr 11

Toddler Tales, on Tuesdays; stories, songs, and a craft

THEATRE
for infants through age five; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, Musical and Dance March through June
3059 30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,

10:30am Tue Apr 11 thru Tue Apr 25
Toddler Tales, on Wednesdays; stories, songs, and a craft
for infants through age five; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch,
9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Apr 12 thru Wed Apr 26
Special Story Time: Easter Egg Hunt, children
listen to an Easter themed story and then hunt for
eggs throughout the library; dont forget to bring your
basket; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm
Thu Apr 13
Toddler Tales, on Fridays; stories, songs, and a craft for
infants through age five; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Apr 14 thru Fri Apr 28
Book Explorers Senior: The Book Thief, a teen book
discussion group that meets one session to discuss and
explore a selected book; pick up Markus Zusaks book at
the library and read the entire book prior to the meeting
date; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Apr 15
Books BeTween Bites, for grades 4-6; pick up your
copy of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander and
discuss the book, eat snacks, and hang out; free; for
information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
4:30pm Thu Apr 27
Special Story Time: Money Smart Monopoly,
children will listen to a story about the benefits of saving
money and then play a speed round of Monopoly; piggy
banks and other prizes will be given out thanks to our
local banks and credit unions; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Apr 27
May & June
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the
opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City
Canines; great practice for kids and helps them build
their vocabulary and build self-confidence; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu May 4
L
ittle Shop of Horrors. Beauty & the Beast. Mary Poppins. Heathers.
Is this a spring-musical preview, or a trip through Mikes
DVD shelves?
Its the former. I dont own Mary Poppins. (Considering I had it
committed to memory by the time I was 10, what would be the point?)
But those four screen-to-stage transfers are among the many eagerly
anticipated titles on our areas collective lineup of musicals and dance
performances, more than a few of which will boast recognizable
material even if they werent preceded by famed film versions.
As Ive been a fan of the show (and Roger Cormans 1960 cult flick)
for more than 30 years, Im beyond eager to see Quad City Music
Guilds Little Shop of Horrors (March 30 through April 2), director
Matt Holmes tender tale of a boy, a girl, a psychotic dentist, and a
man-eating plant that was one of the first collaborations between
eventual composing legends Howard Ashman and Alan Menken.
The pair went on to win Oscars for Disneys The Little Mermaid and
Beauty & the Beast, the latter of which will be staged in slightly
abbreviated, no less charming form as The Center for Living Arts
Beauty & the Beast Jr. (April 28 through May 6). And just a few
weeks before directors Dino and Tina Hayz bring that romantic
fairytale to life, theyll take on decidedly edgier subject matter with
the area debut of Heathers: The Musical (April 7 through 9), a
tune-filled adaptation of 1989s black-comedy classic involving high-
school bullying and murders disguised as suicides. Yes, fellow mega-
fans: One of the song titles is indeed My Dead Gay Son. How very.
The practically-perfect-in-every-way Mary Poppins (June 1
through 11) takes flight in a season-opening production at the
Timber Lake Playhouse, although the summer-stock schedule actu-
ally gets kicked off with a presentation in the theatres second-annual
jukebox series: the Tony-nominated country-rock musical Pump
Boys & Dinettes (May 5 through 14). Meanwhile, if your kids cant
quite wait for June to see Mary Poppins in stage action, theres no
reason to deprive them of the theatre until then. Based on a story by
Ronald Kidd, composer Anthony Plogs interactive childrens opera
How the Trumpet Got Its Toot (March 17 through 19) will be staged
by Opera @ Augustana in the schools new Brunner Theatre Center,
while a popular childrens-book character is brought to life in the
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouses and director Brad Hauskins family
comedy Big Nate: The Musical (April 20 through May 13).
More musical entertainment can be found at Circa 21 in director Jim
Hesselmans current production of the timeless classic The Music Man
(running through May 13), with director Warner Crockers upcoming
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook (May 24 through July 15) a romantic-
comedy collection of beloved compositions by Wicked, Pippin, and
Godspell composer Stephen Schwartz. Like The Music Man, movie
versions did result from the Depression-era happiness of Annie (April 2)
the Tony-winning rock opera Rent (May 17), both of which are making
one-night-only Adler Theatre stops on their national tours.
Although its not based on the Oscar winner with which it shares
a title, five-time Tony winner Titanic (April 28 through May 7)
does concern the passengers of that fated ocean liner, and sets sail
at Augustana College in a lavish presentation directed by Erin Platt.
And while Molines new Black Box Theatre is currently staging the
antics of cherished Peanuts characters in director David Millers
Youre a Good Man, Charlie Brown (running through March 25),
Miller will also fill the venue with the spirit of Jane Austen in the
romance I Love You Because (June 2 through 17), a modern, musical
spin on Pride & Prejudice.
But in addition to the familiar shows and subjects on the areas
springtime musical/dance dockets, the Center for Living Arts will
open its springtime season with 13 (March 17 through 19), an origi-
nal musical about present-day teen life composed by Tony winner and
The Last Five Years composer Jason Robert Brown. Choreography like
youve never seen before will be on hand courtesy of the tap-dance
masters and Quad City Arts Visiting Artists of BAM! (March 29),
whose public performance will take place at the Boys & Girls Club
of Moline.
Ballet Quad Cities will debut its latest Lincoln Park performances
of Ballet Under the Stars (June 2 through 4) in an outdoor production
of old favorites and brand-new vignettes. And speaking of new, if you
think the ballet is just about toe shoes and ruffled tutus, think again:
Ballet Quad Cities will likely trade them in for chaps and spurs in its
Adler Theatre stagings of The Wild, Wild West (April 1), boasting newly
choreographed takes on the Aaron Copland ballets Rodeo and Billy the
Kid. Id give nearly anything if one of the dancers, at some point, turns
to his or her fellow performers and drawls, En pointe, yall!!!
For more on the areas springtime season of musicals and dance
performances, visit the Theatre and Dance calendars beginning on
pages 22 and 24. Mike Schulz
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STORIES /
May & June
Biblioteens, teens in 7th grade and up are invited to
the library for a new kind of book club in which you pick
your own books to read, then we share our most loved
(or hated) of the month; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm Thu May 4
My Very Silly Monsters: A Very Silly Story Time,
let childrens illustrator and Author Tim Read take you
into the very silly world of his creative imagination;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Sat May 6
Books BeTween Bites, for grades 4-6; pick up your
copy of Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson and discuss the
book, eat snacks, and hang out; free; for information,
call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm
Thu May 25
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the
opportunity to read aloud to dogs from Quad City
Canines; great practice for kids and helps them build
their vocabulary and build self-confidence; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jun 1
Biblioteens, teens in 7th grade and up are invited to
the library for a new kind of book club in which you pick
your own books to read, then we share our most loved
(or hated) of the month; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm Thu Jun 1
Toddler Storytime, on Thursdays, for ages 18-36
months; Introduce early literacy skills to your child with
music, movement, and stories; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Thu Jun 1 and Thu Jun 8
Baby Storytime, fingerplays, bounces and books
selected just for 0-12-month-olds; baby sign will
be incorporated into the weekly programs; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Jun 2
Preschool Storytime, fun, entertaining early-literacy
opportunity for 3-5-year-olds to participate in activities
and crafts developed to encourage skills to help children
get ready for school; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Fri Jun 2
Rick Riordan Teen Book Club, read and discuss the
Percy Jackson and the Olympians series while enjoying
trivia, snacks, and prizes; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
4pm Fri Jun 2
Davenport Library Summer Reading Program
Kickoff, this is your first chance to sign up, read, and
win prizes; activities will be going on all day including
crafts, games, special guests, a chance to read away your
fines, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 9am
Sat Jun 3
Summer Reading Kick Off, sign yourself and your
family up for a reading log and the chance at great
prizes; free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 10am
Sat Jun 3
Preschool Storytime, fun, entertaining early-literacy
opportunity for 3-5-year olds-to participate in activities
and crafts developed to encourage skills to help children
get ready for school; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Jun 5
Family Storytime, stories, songs, and fun for all ages;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Jun 6
Quad City Arts Visiting Artists Simply Three @ Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center - April 11
Family Fort Night, well provide the snacks & the
stories, and you bring blankets & flashlights; free; for
information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
3pm Wed Jun 7
Night Owl Storytime, get ready for bedtime with
stories and activities chosen especially for little ones;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm
Wed Jun 7
Toddler Storytime, for ages 18-36 months; Introduce
early literacy skills to your child with music, movement,
and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Jun 7
LIBRARY EVENTS
March
Absolute Science: Reaction Station, a hands-on
science program where kids become the scientist;
work in a Rock Candy Lab; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 11am
Thu Mar 16
Lego Lab, for ages 4-12; listen to stories then test your
skills as a Master Builder, and enjoy time to free build as
well as unique building challenges; free; for information,
call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Mar 16
Stop-Motion Movie Maker, use the new Stikbots
to star in your movie after creating a backdrop and
other set pieces; library iPads will be available to use;
this activity is for Middle and High School Students;
free; for information, call 309-523-3440, River
Valley District Library, 214 S Main St, Port Byron IL,
RiverValleyLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Mar 16
Teen Advisory Group (TAG), help plan cool events,
request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the
inside scoop on whats happening at the library; for
information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us,
4:30pm Thu Mar 16
Teen Coding Night, teens can learn how to create the
video games that they already play, with a basic session
on coding with the Scratch program; participants will
play coding games and practice simple coding on
the library laptops; free; for information, call 309-732-
7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm
Thu Mar 16
Local ACT-SO Competition Rehearsal, prepare for
the April 8 event in which high-schoolers participate in
the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific
Olympics; presented by: Metro Com Branch #4019;
participants demonstrate talent & skills in 32 categories;
for information, call 563-505-0903 or 563-340-2143,
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at Pokemon trivia to win prizes; for information, call
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportNAACP.org, 5pm Mon Mar 20
Minecraft, connect with other kids as we play
Minecraft in the computer lab; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Mon Mar 20
Teen Volunteer Council, hang out, eat snacks,
and share your ideas on how to make the library
more awesome; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Tue Mar 21
Lego Club, on Tuesdays; grade-schoolers test their
skills at building and design; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main
Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm
Tue Mar 21 and Tue Mar 28
Minecraft, on Tuesdays; connect with other kids as you
play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Mar 21 and Tue Mar 28
Exploratorium, on Wednesdays; fun with S.T.E.A.M.
for grades K-4; free; for information, call 309-524-
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Mar 22 and
Wed Mar 29
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; our current gaming
systems include PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and
WiiU, along with laptops available for online gaming;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed Mar 22 and Wed
Mar 29
Teen Gaming, ages 12 to 18 play Wii U, Wii, Xbox 360,
and more, with free snacks; free; for information, call
309-732-7338, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm
Thu Mar 23
Teen/Tween Gaming, video and board games for
ages 8 to 12 and 12 to 18. free; for information, call 309-
732-7338, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm
Thu Mar 23
Beauty & the Beast Party, celebrate the new
Disney movie with games, crafts, and more; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Sat Mar 25
Teen Gaming Tournament, contestants will be
paired off randomly and competition will be bracket-
style; snacks provided and winners will receive prizes;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Mar 25
Minecraft, connect with other kids as you play in
creative mode; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm
Mon Mar 27
Teen Fun on Early Release, we will have space in
the Quad and Junior League Program Room dedicated
to board games, card games such as Magic, coloring
for relaxation, and even the occasional video game
or movie; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Wed Mar 29
Lego Club, grades K-5 will build their dream house;
books and images will be around for the kids to draw
inspiration from; free; for information, call 309-755-3393,
Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org,
3:30pm Thu Mar 30
Pokemon Go Night, for all ages; see what you can
catch with our Pokemon Go lure, pick up a map of Poke
Stops, and enjoy Pokemon snacks and crafts; compete
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Mar 30
April
Minecraft, on Mondays; connect with other kids as
you play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-
326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm Mon
Apr 3 thru Mon Apr 24
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Apr 4
Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18 share ideas about
would make the library a better place for teens; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Apr 4
Teen Perler Bead Night, ages 12-18 make cool stuff
from perler beads; choose from tons of patterns, or
design your own; see the great pixel art you can make
and take home; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Apr 4
Lego Club, on Tuesdays; grade-schoolers test their
skills at building and design; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main
Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm
Tue Apr 4 thru Tue Apr 25
Minecraft, on Tuesdays; connect with other kids as you
play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Apr 4 thru Tue Apr 25
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages
three and under with caregiver; free; for information,
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library -
Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Apr 5
Game Days, students in grades 6-12 can play a variety
of video games, board games, and computer games
in the Teen Corner; free; for information, call 309-524-
2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed Apr 5 thru Wed Apr 19
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; our current gaming
systems include PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and
WiiU, along with laptops available for online gaming;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed Apr 5 thru
Wed Apr 26
Arduino, grades 4-8 can try out Arduino, a simple
computer project that lets you start learning and
tinkering with electronics and coding; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm
Thu Apr 6
Teen Advisory Group, for grades 6-12; make new
friends, give advice about programs and materials for
teens, and earn service credits; free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu Apr 6
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Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; free; for information, call 309-
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Apr 7
Local ACT-SO Competition, high-schoolers
participate in the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological
& Scientific Olympics; presented by: Metro Com Branch
#4019; participants demonstrate talent & skills in 32
categories; for information, call 563-505-0903 or 563-
340-2143, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportNAACP.org, 3pm Sat Apr 8
Meet Curious George!, stop by and meet the star
of the popular books series by Margaret and H.A.
Rey; make some fun crafts, and dont forget to bring
your camera for a picture with Curious George; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Sat Apr 8
Second Saturday Card Club, the library will now be
hosting card games for any and all interested in Magic
the Gathering, Yu-Gi- Oh!, Pokmon, and others like
them; Trade Mart volunteers will be around to referee
and help those still learning how to play; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Sat Apr 8
Strawbees, grades 4-8 can try out Strawbees, which let
you connect straws to each other and build little to huge
mechanical objects from just straws and cardboard;
free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm
Mon Apr 10
Anime Club, anime and manga fans in grades 6
through 12 are invited to join; watch, read, discuss, and
hang out with fellow otaku; free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Apr 11
Teen Baking Project, Teen Advisory Board members,
and those willing to volunteer, will be joined by New
Perspectives Seniors in their community room to bridge
the gap of old baking tips to the new baking styles; all
products will be donated to the Friends of the Silvis
Librarys Good Friday Bake Sale; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 4pm Wed Apr 12
Iowa Teen Battle of the Books, regional middle
schools will battle in a contest of trivia to see which
school will reign supreme; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am
Thu Apr 13
Cooking with Catalina: Teen Edition, teens will get a
Home Ec style of learning the proper handling of kitchen
utensils, food prep, and other skills while they learn to
make salsa and guacamole; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Apr 18
Gaming Night, check out our Wii U, play Xbox 360
and Wii Games, board games, and see what you catch
in Pokemon Go; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Tue Apr 18
Teen Volunteer Council, hang out, eat snacks,
and share your ideas on how to make the library
more awesome; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm
Tue Apr 18
Parent Challenge STEM-azing, hands-on projects
for kids in science, technology, engineering, math, and
fun; free; for information, call 309-732-7338, Rock Island
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Wed Apr 19
Iowa High School Regional Battle of the Books,
regional high schools will test their mettle against one
another in a contest of trivia to prove which school will
reign supreme; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 5pm Thu Apr 20
Teen Advisory Group (TAG), help plan cool events,
request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the
inside scoop on whats happening at the library; for
information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community
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Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org,
4:30pm Thu Apr 20
Earth Day Celebration!, crafts, activities, and a
chance to design and decorate your own clay pot to
take home, complete with a seed planted and ready to
grow; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Apr 22
Lego Club, enjoy a morning of free-building with
Lego blocks; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 11:30am
Sat Apr 22
Money Smart Teens, a Junior Achievement volunteer
will guide you through what it takes to make a great first
impression on job applications and in interviews; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library,
105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Mon Apr 24
Preschool Explorers, a fun storytime and hands-on
exploratory stations for ages 3-7, with this months
theme Creepy Crawlies; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 6:30pm Tue Apr 25
Anime Night, for ages 12-18; experience Anime
watching, Japanese snacks, and a bit of Japanese
culture as you learn to write hiragana characters; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Apr 27
Lego Club, grades K-5 will build their dream house;
books and images will be around for the kids to draw
inspiration from; free; for information, call 309-755-3393,
Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org,
3:30pm Thu Apr 27
Absolute Science, watch and take part in awesome
experiments while learning the science behind them:
static electricity, molecular compression, refraction,
and dry-ice exploration, fantastic foam, and more;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 11am Sat Apr 29
May
Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18 share ideas about
would make the library a better place for teens; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue May 2
Early Release LEGO Club, ages 7 & up can let their
imaginations soar; free; for information, call 563-289-
4242 or e-mail library@leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaireLibrary.org, 3pm Wed May 3
Game Days, on Wednesdays; students in grades
6-12 can play a variety of video games, board games,
and computer games in the Teen Corner; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library,
3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed
May 3 thru Wed May 17
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; our current gaming
systems include PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and
WiiU, along with laptops available for online gaming;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed May 3 thru Wed
May 31
May the 4th Be With You, ages 12-18 enjoy an
evening that celebrates all things Star Wars with a movie,
popcorn, Star Wars crafts, a scavenger hunt, trivia for
prizes, and more; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
5:30pm Thu May 4
Teen Advisory Group, for grades 6-12; make new
friends, give advice about programs and materials for
teens, and earn service credits; free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Thu May 4
Anime Club, anime and manga fans in grades 6
through 12 are invited to join; watch, read, discuss, and
hang out with fellow otaku; free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue May 9
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May
Teen Nail Painting Party, come to the library for some
new ideas and tips and tricks from Salon El Molinos,
and get a new DIY manicure in time for prom; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 3:30pm Fri May 12
Second Saturday Card Club, the library will now be
hosting card games for any and all interested in Magic
the Gathering, Yu-Gi- Oh!, Pokmon, and others like
them; Trade Mart volunteers will be around to referee
and help those still learning how to play; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Sat May 13
Stem-AZING, hands-on projects for kids in science,
technology, engineering, math, and fun; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Wed May 17
Gaming Night, check out our Wii U, play Xbox 360
and Wii Games, board games, and see what you catch
in Pokemon Go; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St,
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Thu May 25
Lego Club, grades K-5 will build their dream house;
books and images will be around for the kids to draw
inspiration from; free; for information, call 309-755-3393,
Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org,
3:30pm Thu May 25
Preschool Explorers, a fun storytime and hands-on
exploratory stations for ages 3-7, with this months
theme Creepy Crawlies; for information, call 563-289-
4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St,
LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 6:30pm Tue May 30
June
Coding for Kids, on Thursdays; learn the basics
of computer coding through hands-on projects;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Thu Jun 1 and Thu Jun 8
Mini Makers, on Thursdays; an experience-based
toddler art program allowing ages 18 months-3 years
to play, create, and grow with a variety of fun materials;
free; for information, call 563-289-4242, LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaireLibrary.org, 10:30am Thu Jun 1 and Thu Jun 8
Minecraft, connect with other kids as you play in
creative mode; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm
Mon Jun 5
Quad City Arts Visiting Artists BAM! @ Boys and Girls Club of Moline - March 29
Paper Cities, all city planners and engineers of
the future can test their skills and imagination by
using paper, scissors, glue, and recycled materials to
create mini city scenes; all supplies provided; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jun 5
Summer LEGO Club, ages 7 & up can let their
imaginations soar, and younger children are invited
to build with DUPLO blocks in the storytime area; free;
for information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@
leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 4:30pm
Mon Jun 5
Absolute Science!, experience science like never
before with this fun, hands-on program; watch and
participate in exciting hands-on experiments while
learning the science behind them; free; for information,
call 563-289-4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, 11am
Tue Jun 6
Minecraft, connect with other kids as you play in
creative mode; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Jun 6
Play & Grow, for ages three & under and a caregiver;
sing, read, and play your way to early literacy; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
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Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jun 6
Science by Rick Eugene, be entertained and
educated as Eugene blows your mind with cool
science demonstrations and experiments; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Tue Jun 6
3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E Third St, Davenport IA,
Teen Advisory Board, ages 12-18 share ideas about
would make the library a better place for teens; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jun 6
Teen Magic Battles, bring your cards to trade and play
with other Magic: The Gathering fans; other card games
& tabletop gaming also welcome; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm
Tue Jun 6
Play & Grow, for ages three & under and a caregiver;
sing, read, and play your way to early literacy; free; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Jun 7
Teen Gaming, our current gaming systems include
PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, XboxONE, Wii, and WiiU, along with
laptops available for online gaming; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
2:30pm Wed Jun 7
THEATRE
Performances
How the Trumpet Got Its Toot, Opera @ Augustana
presents the childrens opera by Anthony Plog based on
a story by Ronald Kidd; Fri. 6pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $8-14;
for information, call 309-794-7306, Kim and Donna
Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750 7th
Ave, Rock Island IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Fri Mar 17 thru
Sun Mar 19
Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream, touring family
presentation featuring scenes from Tangled, Snow
White & the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, and The
Princess & the Frog; Fri. 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1 & 5pm; $15-90;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Fri Mar
24 thru Sun Mar 26
Brown Bear, Brown Bear & Other Treasured Eric
Carle Stories, a Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia
presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage Center
Performing Arts Series; for information and tickets, call
563-585-7469, University of Dubuques Heritage Center,
2255 Bennett St, Dubuque IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter,
2pm Sun Mar 26
Annie, nationally touring production of the Tony-
winning musical-comedy classic; $15-49; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim
Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts &
Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com,
7:30pm Fri Mar 31
Annie, Tony-winning musical comedy based on
the comic-strip classic, in a Broadway at the Adler
presentation; $40.50-68; for tickets, call 800-745-
AdlerTheatre.com, 3pm Sun Apr 2
Big Nate: The Musical, family-musical comedy
inspired by the comic-strip character, directed by Brad
Hauskins; scheduled Tue., Thu., Fri., & Sat. performances
at 10am & 1pm; $8.50; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 extension 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse,
1828 Third Ave, Rock Island IL, Circa21.com, Thu Apr 20
thru Sat May 13
Beauty & the Beast Jr., student version of the
Tony-winning fairytale musical based on Disneys
animated smash directed by Dino and Tina Hayz; $12.50;
for tickets and information, call 563-940-1956, The
Center for Living Arts, 2008 Fourth Ave, Rock Island IL,
CenterForLivingArts.org, Fri Apr 28 thru Sat May 6
James & the Giant Peach, a UD Fine and Performing
Arts presentation in the 2016-2017 Live at Heritage
Center Performing Arts Series; times vary; for
information and tickets, call 563-585-7469, University of
Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St, Dubuque
IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, Fri Apr 28 thru Sun Apr 30
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Merlin & King Arthur, student-performed adventure
comedy about the Knights of the Round Table, written
and directed by Aaron Randolph III; Sat. 1 & 4pm,
Sun. 2pm; $6-8; for information, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, Sat Apr 29 thru
Sun May 7
Peter Pan, stage musical based on the classic J.M. Barrie
fairytale; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $26-40; for
tickets and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar
Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri
May 5 thru Sun May 21
Charlottes Web, Joseph Robinettes stage adaptation
of E B. Whites childrens book; at 10am & 1pm; $6, with a
complimentary chaperone ticket for each 10 students;
for tickets and information, call 815-244-2035, Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL,
TimberLakePlayhouse.org, Tue May 9 thru Fri May 12
Mary Poppins, Tony-winning family musical
based on the Oscar-winning Disney movie; Tue.-Sat.
7:30pm; Sun., Wed., and June 3 at 2pm; $17-25; for
tickets and information, call 815-244-2035, Timber
Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL,
TimberLakePlayhouse.org, Thu Jun 1 thru Thu Jun 8
Peter & the Starcatcher, Rick Elices Tony-winning
adventure comedy about the origin of Peter Pan,
directed by Calvin Vo; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; pay
what its worth ticket pricing; for information, call
563-650-2396, QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave,
Davenport IA, QCTheatreWorkshop.org, Fri Jun 2 thru
Sun Jun 4
Classes
Acting for Ages 10-12, Mondays thru Aug. 14;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:15pm
Mon Jun 5
Acting for Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Aug. 14;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5pm
Mon Jun 5
Acting for Ages 7-9, Mondays thru Aug. 14;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Laura L. Lane
Founder and Music Director
For more information on this or any of our
other performances, contact Nova Singers at
309.341.7038 or email us at nova@knox.edu
www.novasingers.com
Annie @ Adler Theatre - April 2
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4:30pm
Mon Jun 5
Advanced Acting for Ages 9-13, Mondays thru
Aug. 14; this class deepens the imagination and
technique of storytelling, and uses a variety of tools to
develop new skills while reinforcing old ones; $120-150;
for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:30pm Mon Jun 5
Broadway for Ages 5-6, Mondays thru Aug. 14;
become a triple threat by learning what it takes
to dance, sing and act; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4:15pm Mon Jun 5
Broadway for Ages 7-9, Mondays thru Aug. 14;
become a triple threat by learning what it takes
to dance, sing and act; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:45pm Mon Jun 5
Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3-4, Mondays
thru Aug. 14; students explore creative role-
play, mime, imaginary play, basic improvisation,
movement, crafts, and games to develop a healthy
and physical imagination; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4pm Mon Jun 5
Acting for Ages 10-12, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5pm
Tue Jun 6
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Acting for Ages 5-6, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:15pm
Tue Jun 6
Acting for Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:30pm
Tue Jun 6
Advanced Broadway for Ages 9+, Tuesdays thru
Aug. 15; become a triple threat by learning what it Broadway for Ages 5-6, Wednesdays thru Aug.
takes to dance, sing and act; prerequisites required;
$120-150; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 7:15pm
Tue Jun 6
Broadway Babies for Ages 3-4, Tuesdays thru Aug.
15; children explore storytelling through song and
dance; this class develops coordination and social skills
through exercises, movement, crafts, and games; $112-
140; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4pm Tue Jun 6
Broadway for Ages 10-12, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15;
become a triple threat by learning what it takes
to dance, sing and act; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:45pm Tue Jun 6
Saturday 7:30pm, April 22, 2017
First Lutheran Church, Galesburg
Sunday 4:00pm, April 23, 2017
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport
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Broadway for Ages 7-9, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15;
become a triple threat by learning what it takes
to dance, sing and act; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4:30pm Tue Jun 6
Teen Acting, Tuesdays thru Aug. 15; a great way to
get professional theatrical training, some onstage
experience, and meet other teens from around
the theatre circuit in the Quad Cities; $112-140;
for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 7pm Tue Jun 6
Acting for Ages 10-12, Wednesdays thru Aug.
16; this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:30pm
Wed Jun 7
Acting for Ages 7-9, Wednesdays thru Aug. 16;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-
326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com,
4pm Wed Jun 7
Broadway Babies for Ages 3-4, Wednesdays thru
Aug. 16; children explore storytelling through song and
dance; this class develops coordination and social skills
through exercises, movement, crafts, and games; $112-
140; for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:15pm Wed Jun 7
16; become a triple threat by learning what it takes
to dance, sing and act; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:15pm Wed Jun 7
Improv for Ages 10-12, Wednesdays thru Aug. 16;
through a collection of games and exercises, students
develop the ability to think quickly and imaginatively;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:45pm
Wed Jun 7
Improv for Ages 13+, Wednesdays thru Aug. 16;
through a collection of games and exercises, students
develop the ability to think quickly and imaginatively;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 7pm
Wed Jun 7
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Classes
Improv for Ages 7-9, Wednesdays thru Aug. 16;
through a collection of games and exercises, students
develop the ability to think quickly and imaginatively;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4:30pm
Wed Jun 7
Acting for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Aug. 17;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 4pm
Thu Jun 8
Acting for Ages 7-9, Thursdays thru Aug. 17;
this imaginative, high-energy environment also
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical skills;
$112-140; for information and to register, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:30pm
Thu Jun 8
Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3-4, Thursdays
thru Aug. 17; students explore creative role-
play, mime, imaginary play, basic improvisation,
movement, crafts, and games to develop a healthy
and physical imagination; $112-140; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:15pm Thu Jun 8
Intermediate Acting for Ages 10-13, Thursdays thru
Aug. 17; building on skills learned in previous courses,
Intermediate Acting provides a greater challenge;
physicality, characterization, and vocalization skills are
expanded; $112-140; for information and to register, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com,
7:30pm Thu Jun 8
Intermediate Acting for Ages 7-9, Thursdays thru
Aug. 17; building on skills learned in previous courses,
Intermediate Acting provides a greater challenge;
physicality, characterization, and vocalization skills are
expanded; $112-140; for information and to register, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com,
6:15pm Thu Jun 8
DANCE
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap,
Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet,
for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the companys
professional dancers; for information and to register, call
309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617
17th St, Rock Island IL, BalletQuadCities.com, Thu Mar 16
thru Wed Jun 7
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; stories and
songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more in a
weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library -
Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Mar 16 thru
Thu Mar 30
Dance Me a Story: Wild, Wild West, an hour of
movement, imagination, and music with Ballet Quad
Cities; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St, Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri Mar 17
Dance Me a Story: Wild, Wild West, Ballet Quad
Cities presents a child-friendly introduction to their
ballet Wild, Wild West; move with parts of the story,
learn about ballet, and see some of the costumes;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Mar 20
Disney Dance Party, the Myers Brothers Band will be
here singing and playing all of your Disney Favorites;
from Frozen to The Little Mermaid; be on the lookout audience-interactive production utilizes great music
for some special appearances from some of your favorite
Susan Colemans Quarry Grasses Autumn @ Quad City International Airport through April 30
Disney characters; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
11:30am Tue Mar 21
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays; stories
and songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more
in a weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Wed Mar 22 and Wed Mar 29
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays; stories
and songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more
in a weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N
Fairmount St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
10am Wed Apr 5 thru Wed Apr 26
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; stories and
songs are mixed with yoga, dancing, and more in a
weekly activity for ages 0-5; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library -
Eastern Ave Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Apr 6 thru
Thu Apr 27
Ballet Under the Stars, annual production of outdoor
dance vignettes by Ballet Quad Cities; donations
encouraged; Fri.-Sun. 8pm; for information, call 309-
786-3779, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island IL,
BalletQuadCities.com, 8pm Fri Jun 2 thru Sun Jun 4
MUSEUMS
March
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, exhibit based on the
Disney Jr. series designed to model care and compassion
for kids ages two through seven, featuring immersive
activities that reinforce the importance of health and
well-being; free with $4-8 admission; Monday - Thursday
9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday
noon-5pm; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, Thu Mar 16 thru Fri Mar 31
Stomp Rockets, from 9-11am and 2-4pm; make a paper
rocket and launch it as high as you can in our Great Hall;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9am Thu Mar 16
Jim Gill: National Campaign for Play!, singing,
dancing, and interacting with childrens entertainer Gill;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 11am Sat Mar 18
Opera Iowa: Jack and the Beanstalk, interactive
Workshop at 9:45am, performance at 11am; this
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
from the operettas of Sir Arthur Sullivan; free with
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museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:45am Mon Mar 20
Disney Dance Party, the Myers Brothers Band will be
here singing and playing all of your Disney Favorites;
from Frozen to The Little Mermaid; be on the lookout
for some special appearances from some of your favorite
Disney characters; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
11:30am Tue Mar 21
Bubble Wonders, see amazing bubble tricks including
the bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano, the dancing
bubble, bubbles inside of bubbles, kid inside a bubble,
and more; free with museum admission; for information,
call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 11am
Wed Mar 22
Tape It Up!, use packing tape, cardboard, and other
recycled materials to make whatever you can imagine;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9am Thu Mar 23
Doc McStuffins Day, bring your favorite stuffed friend
in for a check-up; fix their boo-boos, listen to their heart,
brush them, and learn how to take good care of your
furry friends; a visit from the Scott County Humane
Society from noon-2pm; free with museum admission;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
10am Fri Mar 24
Chicago Human Rhythm Project Presents BAM!,
audiences will be delighted by technical and improvised
tap performances while even getting a chance to
participate in expressing their own inner rhythm; free
with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Mar 25
Music in Motion, lots of music and plenty of action
take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot
through a variety of movements; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:15am Mon Mar 27
Music in Motion, lots of music and plenty of action
take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot
through a variety of movements; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:15am Mon Mar 27 and
Thu Mar 30
Open Clay Studio, Mon. 3-5pm, Tue. noon-2pm and
3-5pm, Thu. 3:30-5pm; families can explore a variety of
clay and experiment with different building techniques;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, Mon Mar 27 thru
Thu Mar 30
Tiny Tot Clay, have some fun with hands-on activities
for your toddlers; explore with different types and
textures of clay to enhance your little ones brain
development; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
9:30am Tue Mar 28
Listen & Learn Playtime, facilitated by Early
Childhood Staff from the Mississippi Bend Area
Education Agency; little ones can learn to socialize,
communicate, take turns and make new friends; parents
will be able to exchange ideas and advice, and also ask
the experts about developmental appropriateness;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Wed Mar 29
Tiny Tot Open Playtime, slides, scooters, Hula Hoops
and tunnels ... you never know what fun things will
be out for your toddlers to play on; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Thu Mar 30
Tea Party: Spring Time, toddlers and preschoolers
will enjoy a story, songs, and tons of make-believe at
the tea-party table; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Fri Mar 31
April & May
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit, exhibit based on the
Disney Jr. series designed to model care and compassion
for kids ages two through seven, featuring immersive
activities that reinforce the importance of health and
well-being; free with $4-8 admission; Monday - Thursday
9am-8pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday
noon-5pm; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, Sat Apr 1 thru Mon May 15
April Fools Day, tell us your best joke and make us
laugh; try playing catch with a tricky balloon; make a
fortune teller with silly fortunes; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Apr 1
Music in Motion, on Mondays, Thursdays, and
Saturdays; lots of music and plenty of action take place
as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run, and scoot through a
variety of movements; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
9:15am Sat Apr 1 thru Sat Apr 29
Open Clay Studio, Mon. 3-5pm, Tue. noon-2pm and
3-5pm, Thu. 3:30-5pm, Sat. 11am-1pm and 2-4pm;
families can explore a variety of clay and experiment
with different building techniques; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, Sat Apr 1 thru Sat Apr 29
Music in Motion, on Mondays; lots of music and plenty
of action take place as little ones clap, hop, tiptoe, run,
and scoot through a variety of movements; free with
museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10:15am Mon Apr 3 thru
Mon Apr 24
Tiny Tot Clay, on Tuesdays; have some fun with hands-
on activities for your toddlers; explore with different
types and textures of clay to enhance your little ones
brain development; free with museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
9:30am Tue Apr 4 thru Tue Apr 25
Listen & Learn Playtime, on Wednesdays; facilitated
by Early Childhood Staff from the Mississippi Bend Area
Education Agency; little ones can learn to socialize,
communicate, take turns and make new friends; parents
will be able to exchange ideas and advice, and also ask
the experts about developmental appropriateness;
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-
344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Wed Apr 5
thru Wed Apr 26
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Tiny Tot Open Playtime, on Thursdays; slides,
scooters, Hula Hoops and tunnels ... you never know
what fun things will be out for your toddlers to play
on; free with museum admission; for information, call
563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Thu Apr 6
thru Thu Apr 27
Songs and Stories: Animals, listen to your favorite
stories and sing some silly songs; free with museum
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Fri Apr 7
Egg Drop Kerplop, create a safe and fun Egg Landing
Vehicle, and we will drop your creation over the ledge;
work on your invention using the materials provided
from 10am-noon; dropping will begin at noon, with
prizes for everyone; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10am Sat Apr 8
Earth Day, the Earth Day theme for 2017 is Trees for
Earth, and planting a tree is a great way to help; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
10:30am Sat Apr 22
Special Needs Night, an exclusive event for families
with children who have special needs; loud exhibits will
be turned off and some lights will be turned down low;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
5:30pm Fri Apr 28
Tea Party: Animals, toddlers and preschoolers will
enjoy a story, songs, and tons of make-believe at the
tea-party table; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9:30am Fri Apr 28
National Sense of Smell Day, try to identify the
mystery smells and create a scratch-and-sniff painting;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
10am Sat Apr 29
MOVIES
Stop-Motion Movie Maker, use the new Stikbots
to star in your movie after creating a backdrop and
other set pieces; library iPads will be available to use;
this activity is for Middle and High School Students;
free; for information, call 309-523-3440, River
Valley District Library, 214 S Main St, Port Byron IL,
RiverValleyLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Mar 16
Dream Big: Engineering Our World, MacGillivray
Freemans 3D educational documentary celebrates
human ingenuity and innovation while offering an
exciting new perspective on what it means to be an
engineer; narrated by Jeff Bridges; for information and
tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science
Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA, Putnam.org, Thu
Mar 16 thru Thu May 25
Showtime at Silvis: Spring Break Edition, movie
in which a teenage girl from Oceania has a sense
for navigation and an adventurous mind; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Fri Mar 17
Showtime at Silvis: U-Pick Spring Break Edition,
through March 18, children may visit the library once
a week to vote for their choice of movie to watch;
the movie will be announced on March 20; light
refreshments will be provided; free; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 10am Fri Mar 24
Extreme Weather 3D, educational documentary
following researchers and everyday heroes as they
uncover surprising connections to help us understand
and adapt to our ever-changing weather; for information
and tickets, call 563-324-1933, Putnam Museum
& Science Center, 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA,
Putnam.org, Fri Mar 24 thru Thu May 25
Teen Disney Movie Night, on Thursdays; hang out,
eat snacks, and watch your favorite classic Disney movies
with your friends; free; for information, call 563-326-
7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Jun 1
thru Thu Jun 8
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Movies at Main, on Tuesdays; kids movies on the
big-screen, with popcorn provided; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321
Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm
Tue Jun 6
OTHER EVENTS
WQPTs Imagination Station, the annual event builds
on the learning success created by PBS KIDS programs;
enjoy educational activities, demonstrations and skill
building in literacy, science, technology, engineering,
math, arts, and resiliency; , Western Illinois University -
Quad Cities, Riverfront, 3300 River Dr, Moline IL, WQPT.
org/imaginationstation, 9am Sat Mar 18
Teddy Bear Clinic, in the Main Lobby; experienced
nurses will walk your child and a teddy bear through a
typical medical examination and what they may expect
during a hospital visit; kids can check their bears blood
pressure and heartbeat, assist the nurses, and more;
free; for information and to RSVP, contact Amber at
309-764-7610 or amber.bowers@unitypoint.org, Trinity
Terrace Park Hospital, 4480 Utica Ridge Rd., Bettendorf
IA, TrinityHealthFoundation.org, 9am Sat Mar 25
Cocoa Picasso: Animal Architects, in this kid-friendly
class that blends nature and art, kids learn about natures
architects; make and take a nesting bag to provide local
birds their building material; enjoy complimentary hot
cocoa while you learn how to paint a themed picture
on canvas in a guided step-by-step experience; $5/
canvas; for information, call 563-328-3286, Wapsi
River Environmental Center, 31555 52nd Ave, Dixon
IL, ScottCountyIowa.com/conservation/wapsi, 1pm
Sat Mar 25
4-H Teen Teachers, learn to present programs
to younger youth in your community on topics in
nutrition and farm to table at summer day camps
across the community; work with other teens and
4-H staff to present the programs, helping build
your skills and experience; take field trips, obtain
college and career information, and attend leadership
programs; for information, call 309-756-9978., Rock
Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 6pm Mon Mar 27
Erths Dinosaur Zoo Live, observe, meet, and
interact with an eye-popping collection of amazingly
life-like dinosaurs and other creatures; $15-26; for
tickets and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts
& Convention Center, Fairfield IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7pm
Fri Apr 7
Career and College Explorations Club Meeting,
a 4-H program in which teens are invited to explore
local colleges, hear speakers, and learn about careers;
$20 for new 4-H members, free for those already
enrolled; for information, call 309-756-9978, University
of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 6:45pm Fri Apr 14
National Junior Ranger Day, featuring ranger-
led hikes, short talks and demonstrations; for
information, call 563-873-3491 ext. 123, Effigy Mounds
National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers Ferry IA,
NPS.gov/effigymounds, 10am Sat Apr 22
Career and College Explorations Club Meeting,
a 4-H program in which teens are invited to explore
local colleges, hear speakers, and learn about careers;
$20 for new 4-H members, free for those already
enrolled; for information, call 309-756-9978, University
of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan IL,
Web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs, 6:45pm Fri May 12
Kids in Chemistry, thru June 9; in Lewis Hall; grades
5-6 learn the signs of chemical change, solve problems
with chromatography, identify mystery powders, create
electric batteries, and participate in many other exciting
hands-on chemistry activities; $65; for information,
contact Kelly Giddens, PhD at 563-333-6370 or
GiddensKellyM@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University, 518 W
Locust St, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 9am Mon Jun 5
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Ask
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the
Advice
Goddess
Pleaser Burn
My problem is that Ill go on one or two
dates with a girl and then get the whole I just
wanna be friends. And they really mean that.
They want me to do lunch and go shopping
and talk on the phone about their guy prob-
lems. How can I nicely tell these girls, I dont
want to hurt your feelings, but no, Im not
going to be your friend and I especially dont
want to hear about your new guy? I guess
the problem boils down to the fact that I dont
want to make a woman mad.
Frustrated
Over and over, you hear the same thing
basically, Sorry we have to turn down your
application for CEO, but wed love to have you
as our parking attendant.
By the way, your first problem is that youre
wrong about what your problem is. It isnt
how to tell a woman you arent up for the role
of pet eunuch. Its how to be the man holding
her in his arms instead of the one holding her
purse while shes exploring her options in the
tampon section.
Consider what the ladies tend to want
whether the ladies are hermit crabs or humans.
Evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers theory of
parental investment explains that in species
that provide continuing care for their young
after theyre born, females have evolved to go
for dominant males. Dominance translates
to being more able to provide protection and
material support (through physical ability, as
well as high social status).
However, the term dominant is a little
uh unrefined. Women arent looking to
be dragged off into the sunset by some thug.
Social psychologist Jerry M. Burger and one
of his students, Mica Cosby, took a nuanced
look at dominance and found that women
overwhelmingly want a man who is confident
and assertive as their ideal date or romantic
partner. And though most also want a man
whos sensitive and easygoing, none not which could kill the possibility of continued
one of the 118 women they surveyed wanted a
man who is submissive.
Chances are, submissive is exactly how
youre coming off. Your pleaser-boy bottom
line I dont want to make a woman mad silent) Nope! to the sex buffet. My guess? He
suggests a hunger for womens approval and
probably leads you to wilt like a man-daisy to
avoid even the slightest conflict. Unfortunately,
that wont get you out of the friend zone. What
will is self-respect and the assertiveness that
comes out of it: showing that you have opinions,
Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon.
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BY AMY ALKON
needs, and preferences, and tough tostadas if
a woman doesnt like them. This, of course,
doesnt mean being rigidly uncompromising.
However, when you do sacrifice your needs, it
should be because you feel good about doing
something nice not because youre dreaming
of a day when your Well, hello-o-o, gorgeous!
wont be followed by Thanks! And I seriously
appreciate your watching Senor Fluffyface
while Im on my date.
How Do I Love Three?
Im a 40-something woman, living with my
50-something male partner. Our relation-
ship is slightly open, in that every Tuesday, we
each go out separately and do whatever with
whomever. I have lived up to my part of this,
but I recently discovered that my partner has
not. On Tuesdays, he stays home by himself.
Beyond being irritated that hes effectively
been lying, I feel weird being the only one
doing the open-relationship thing. How do I
get him to live up to our agreement?
Poly-Annoyed
Theres no fun like mandated fun. Whats
next? Holding him at gunpoint and demanding
that he enjoy miniature golf?
Chances are, his lying and your feeling
weird that things arent all even-steven in the
sexual snacking domain come out of the same
place the evolution of cooperation and the
sense of fairness that fostered it. Fairness comes
down to how benefits or resources get divided
between people whether in a balanced or
imbalanced way. We evolved to get all freaked
out about imbalances even when theyre in member Kyah Johnsons piercing words really
our favor explain population biologist Sarah
Brosnan and primatologist Frans de Waal. In
fact, we are driven to equalize things to our
own detriment. But dont get too misty-eyed
about human moral nobility. They point out
that its in our self-interest to take the long
view trying to avoid being perceived as unfair,
The first three (Phillip Tunnicliff, Gregory
cooperation between ourselves and a partner.
Understanding the likely evolutionary
psychology behind your feeling upset could
help you focus on why your partner is saying (a
(Luke Currie) presents the last and perhaps
loves you and wants you to have what you need.
And he doesnt want you to feel uncomfortable
about going out and getting it even if the only
taboo things hes doing in bed are allowing the
dog on it and clipping his fingernails and letting
them ricochet around the room.
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THEATRE
A Tale Told by an Eliot
Murder in the Cathedral, at Area Churches through March 25
I
went to church on Friday night, March 10,
and the house was packed. We were at
Davenports Trinity Episcopal Cathedral to
participate in a ceremony the ceremony of
theatre as constructed in T.S. Eliots Murder in
the Cathedral, presented by the Genesius Guild
under the direction of Don Wooten. The play
enacts the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, a
man who had been installed as archbishop by
former friend King Henry II in order to con-
solidate the power of the crown, but who now,
after becoming head of the church, is a man of
conscience who refuses to bow to kingly power.
A central theme of Eliots drama is that of
the wheel symbolizing the flux of time, wherein
acting is suffering and suffering is action; the
still, unmoving center of the wheel is eternity,
which is beyond time, and cannot be influenced
by human action or suffering. Dense with
poetic images and profound ideas such as these,
Murder in the Cathedral a work perhaps better
read than staged concerns Beckets knowledge
of, and preparation for, his martyrdom to come.
The year is 1170, and the play opens with
the Women of Canterbury chorus speaking
of how theyve been living and partly living.
Eliots choral poetry is magnificent, and was,
for me, the most impressive part of Fridays
presentation. Chorus members Kathy Calder,
Rae Mary, Sue Staley, Melita Tunnicliff, and
Kathryn Wherry do justice to Eliots words,
ringing true in enunciation, clarity, and just
the right touch of emotion, and there were
particular moments in which fellow chorus
elicits laughs as he introduces his fellow
touched my heart.
Three priests (Koami Kunakey, Don
Wooten, and James Loula) are also discussing
the situation when the Herald (Tyler Henning)
enters to say that Becket (Michael King) has
returned from self-exile in France, and once hes
back at Canterbury, he must face four tempters.
occasional awkward silences, the actors per-
Braid, and Doug Adkins) represent tempta-
tions he has already overcome: a life of pleasure,
friendship with the king, and partnership with
the barons against the king. However, the fourth
greatly worth seeing and reading, too.
most difficult temptation: Beckets martyrdom
for the sake of his own glorification doing
the right deed for the wrong reason. This scene
with King and Currie is, I think, the strongest
in the play, and Kings presentation of Beckets
inner conflict is compelling and believable.
Becket overcomes the temptation for self-
glorification, but rather than showing this, Eliot
more or less tells us that Becket has become
a changed man. With this transformation
By Dee Canfield
taking place in Murders first half, the plot
now has nowhere to go, structurally speaking.
Although Eliot has created a play that not only
incorporates the elements of Greek tragedy but
attempts to recreate a sense of medieval theatre,
its evident that Eliot is more interested in
ritual than revealing the story as a playwright.
Meanwhile, the notion of the plays structure
mirroring that of a Mass is reinforced by Eliots
insertion of Beckets Christmas Day sermon,
and although written for Becket, Wooten opted
to read the sermon himself from the pulpit.
This was unorthodox, yet no matter what
occasioned it, I wasnt distracted by the choice.
Instead, I found that it somehow brought
Beckets words and message into the moment,
creating an intertwining between past and
present knitting us, the plays congregation,
into a fabric with the congregation that heard
Beckets original words.
King Henry II was said to have uttered, Will
no one rid me of this meddlesome priest?, and
four barons who overheard him took those
words as a signal that the King wanted Becket
dead. Consequently, following the sermon, four
knights (Henning, Braid, Adkins, and Don
Faust) enter and begin a verbal confrontation
with Becket. And although written to take
place on-stage, Wooten has Beckets subsequent
murder take place behind the scenes, after the
knights have ordered him off.
This leads to a very odd exchange in which
the knights return to address the audience
directly and justify what theyve done. Faust
knights, who speak informally while pre-
senting arguments that cant be taken very
seriously. Yet this is such an odd change in tone.
Why was this done? To shock us into facing our
own modern sensibilities that may question the
validity of a martyrs death?
Although there were a few dropped lines and
formed with overall confidence and skill, and
the experience itself was unique, worthwhile,
and, as attested by the sustained applause,
very well-received. Murder in the Cathedral is
Murder in the Cathedral will be performed at
Molines First Congregational Church (2201
Seventh Avenue) on March 18, Rock Islands St.
Johns Lutheran Church (4501 Seventh Avenue)
on March 19, and Clintons St. Paul Lutheran
Church (715 South Third Street) on March 25.
All performances are at 7 p.m. and admission is
free, and more information is available by visit-
ing Genesius.org.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): The
more unselfish and compassionate
you are in the coming weeks, the more
likely it is you will get exactly what you need.
Here are four ways that can be true. (1) If youre
kind to people, they will want to be kind to you
in return. (2) Taking good care of others will
bolster their ability to take good care of you. (3)
If youre less obsessed with I-me-mine, you will
magically dissolve psychic blocks that have
prevented certain folks from giving you all they
are inclined to give you. (4) Attending to others
healing will teach you valuable lessons in how
to heal yourself and how to get the healing you
yearn for from others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I hope
you will consider buying yourself some
early birthday presents. The celebra-
tion is weeks away, but you need some prodding,
instigative energy now. Its crucial that you bring
a dose of the starting-fresh spirit into the
ripening projects youre working on. Your mood
might get overly cautious and serious unless you
infuse it with the spunk of an excited beginner.
Of course only you know what gifts would
provide you with the best impetus, but here are
suggestions to stimulate your imagination: a
young cactus; a jack-in-the-box; a rock with the
word sprout written on it; a decorated marble
egg; a fox mask; a Photoshopped image of you
flying through the air like a superhero.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many
Geminis verbalize profusely and
acrobatically. They enjoy turning their
thoughts into speech, and love to keep social
situations lively with the power of their agile
tongues. Aquarians and Sagittarians may rival
your tribe for the title of The Zodiacs Best
Bullshitters, but I think youre in the top spot.
Having heaped that praise on you, however, I
must note that your words dont always have as
much influence as they have entertainment
value. You sometimes impress people more
than you impact them. But heres the good
news: In the coming weeks, that could change. I
suspect your fluency will carry a lot of clout.
Your communication skills could sway the
course of local history.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your
world is more spacious than it has been
in a long time. Congrats! I love the way
you have been pushing yourself out of your
comfort zone and into the wilder frontier. For
your next trick, heres my suggestion: Anticipate
the parts of you that may be inclined to close
down again when you dont feel as brave and free
as you do now. Then gently clamp open those
very parts. If you calm your fears before they
break out, maybe they wont break out at all.
LEO (July 23-August 22): I like rowdy,
extravagant longing as much as
anyone. I enjoy being possessed by a
heedless greed for too much of everything that
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feels rapturous: delectable food, mysterious sex,
engrossing information, liberating intoxication,
and surprising conversations that keep me
guessing and improvising for hours. But I am
also a devotee of simple, sweet longing pure,
watchful, patient longing openhearted
longing that brims with innocence and curiosity
and is driven as much by the urge to bless as to be
blessed. Thats the kind I recommend you
explore and experiment with in the coming days.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22):
You know that forbidden fruit youve
had your eyes on? Maybe it isnt so
forbidden any more. It could even be evolving
toward a state where it will be both freely
available and downright healthy for you to
pluck. But theres also a possibility that its
simply a little less risky than it was before. And
it may never become a fully viable option. So
heres my advice: Dont grab and bite into that
forbidden fruit yet. Keep monitoring the
situation. Be especially attentive to the
following questions: Do you crave the forbidden
fruit because it would help you flee a dilemma
you havent mustered the courage to escape
from, or because it would truly be good for you
to partake of the forbidden fruit?
LIBRA (September 23-October 22): I
expect you will get more than your
usual share of both sweetness and
tartness in the coming days. Sometimes one or the
other will be the predominant mode, but on
occasion they will converge to deliver a complex
brew of Wow!-meets-WTF! Imagine chunks of
sour apples in your vanilla-fudge-ripple ice cream.
Given this state of affairs, theres no good reason
for you to be blandly kind or boringly polite. Use a
saucy attitude to convey your thoughtfulness. Be
as provocative as you are tender. Dont just be nice;
be impishly and subversively nice.
SCORPIO (October 23-November
21): I want to gather your darkness in
my hands, to cup it like water and
drink. So says Jane Hirshfield in her poem To
Drink. I bet she was addressing a Scorpio. Does
any other sign of the zodiac possess a sweet
darkness thats as delicious and gratifying as
yours? Yes, its true that you also harbor an
unappetizing pocket of darkness, just like
everyone else. But that sweet kind the
ambrosial, enigmatic, exhilarating stuff is not
only safe to imbibe, but can also be downright
healing. In the coming days, I hope youll share
it generously with worthy recipients.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22-December 21): Saturn has been in
your sign steadily since September
2015, and will continue to be there until
December 2017. Some traditional astrologers
might say you are in a phase of downsizing and
self-restraint. Theyd encourage you to be extra
strict and serious and dutiful. To them, the
ringed planet is an exacting task-master. There
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are some grains of truth in this perspective, but I
like to emphasize a different tack. I say that if
you cooperate with the rigors of Saturn, youll be
inspired to become more focused and decisive
and disciplined as you shed any flighty or
reckless tendencies you might have. Yes, Saturn
can be adversarial if you ignore its commands to
be faithful to your best dreams. But if you
respond gamely, it will be your staunch ally.
CAPRICORN (December 22-Janu-
ary 19): Born in the African nation of
Burkina Faso, Malidoma Som is a
teacher who writes books and offers workshops
to Westerners interested in the spiritual
traditions of his tribe. In his native Dagaare
language, his first name means he who
befriends the stranger/enemy. I propose that
we make you an honorary Malidoma for the
next three weeks. It will be a favorable time to
forge connections, broker truces, and initiate
collaborations with influences you have
previous considered foreign or alien.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February
18): Every relationship has problems.
No exceptions. In the beginning, all
may be calm and bright, but eventually cracks will
appear. Heres the corollary to that rule: Every
partner is imperfect. Regardless of how cool, kind,
attractive, or smart they may seem in the early
stages, they will eventually unveil their unique
flaws and troubles. Does this mean that all
togetherness is doomed? That its forever
impossible to create satisfying unions? The answer
is Hell, no! especially if you keep the following
principles in mind: Choose a partner whose
problems are (1) interesting; (2) tolerable; (3) useful
in prodding you to grow; (4) all of the above.
PISCES (February 19-March 20):
Would you like some free healing
thats in alignment with cosmic
rhythms? Try this experiment. Imagine that
youre planning to write your autobiography.
Create an outline that has six chapters. Each of
the first three chapters will be about a past
experience that helped make you who you are.
In each of the last three chapters, you will
describe a desirable event that you want to
create in the future. I also encourage you to
come up with a boisterous title for your tale.
Dont settle for My Life So Far or The Story of My
Journey. Make it idiosyncratic and colorful,
perhaps even outlandish, like Piscean author
Dave Eggers A Heartbreaking Work of
Staggering Genius.
What are the main dreams you want to accom-
plish by 2025? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.
Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsnys
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Crossword
March 2 Crossword Answers

ELEMENTS, REDEFINED MARCH 16, 2016 March 2 Answers: Right

ACROSS 102. Ringo was one 43. _ the Hedgehog

1. Stuff for building 104. Brave New World drug 44. Overact
6. Guy in Alberta 105. Duck 45. Lip
10. Shelter 107. Carmine 49. Place for a wreath
15. Shipwreck site 108. King in Norse myth 52. Phoenix neighbor
19. Form of early jazz 110. Start for tourism 54. Perfectly
20. Yankee: Abbr. 111. Water, chemically: 3 wds. 55. Kings heir
21. Sprightly 120. Nosebag filler 57. Old dice game
22. Gaelic 121. Nassers successor 60. Zest
23. Utters 122. _ Spumante 62. Musical sounds
24. _ palm 123. Newspaper 64. Peregrinates
25. Places for swimmers 126. Hard or soft candy 67. Eye, in combinations
26. Storyteller 127. _ orange 68. Nostril
27. Earth, astronomically: 5 wds. 128. Cripple 69. Mad
31. Manning of football 129. Lodge anagram 73. Flee with another
32. Counterfoil 130. Lesages Gil _ 74. Genus of coral
33. Tripod part 131. Caller 75. Cocoyam
34. Sextant predecessor 132. To boot 76. River in Pakistan
39. _ Hashanah 133. Requisites 77. _ _ a Nightingale
42. Wipes 78. Sault _ Marie
46. Japanese statesman DOWN 79. Malison
47. Young or Diamond 1. Homer Simpsons dad 80. Willow rod
48. Hauled 2. Part of DNC: Abbr. 81. Vetoes
50. Leaf pore 3. News item, for short 82. Propel
51. _ Blanc 4. Fuss 83. The Pequods captain
53. Dribbles 5. Greek letter 87. Brit. money
56. Claw 6. Marching group 89. Gives confidently
58. Name in Genesis 7. Ruler 91. Make old recordings new again
59. Factions 8. Rest 93. Desert in Israel
61. Make into law 9. Piece of land 96. Dale
63. Dumbfound 10. Buskin cousin: 2 wds. 98. Pro _
65. _ Only a Paper Moon 11. Kanten 100. Ancient kingdom of Greece
66. Air, musically: 3 wds. 12. In _ veritas 103. Great inventor
70. Photo 13. Sch. type 105. Church book
71. _ _ shoestring 14. Draw close 106. Time of youth
72. Old Middle East acronym 15. Consign 109. Pack animal
73. Fire, militarily: 2 wds. 16. Discord personified 111. Sepulcher
83. Stout 17. Birthright seller 112. Old greeting
84. Taurotragus oryx 18. Maidenhair 113. Lab burner
85. Position, in anatomy 28. Rubbed the wrong way 114. Ducts, in anatomy
86. Churns 29. Russell or Vonnegut 115. A cheese
88. Perfect 30. A pronoun 116. Mania
90. Diners preference 34. Desires 117. Cornelia _ Skinner
92. Finch 35. Impassive one 118. Celebs wheels
94. Word on a door 36. Circular painting 119. Quadrel
95. Mimics specialty 37. Buenos _ 124. Guided
97. _ Hebrides 38. Buckwheat pancake 125. Lgth. measures
99. Look 40. Servants
101. Girl in shirtsleeves 41. Expression of surprise
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THURSDAY 16
Advance Base Karima Walker
Jake McKelvie Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
An Evening with Albert Cummings
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA
An Evening with Laurence
Hobgood (6pm) Holiday
Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Debility Far from Fearless
Tumera Divine Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Laurence Hobgood (noon) Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline
IL
FRIDAY 17
Genie & the Leprechauns: AC/DC
Tribute Band Heros Pub, 3811 N.
Harrison St., Davenport IA
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas
CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids IA
Bucktown Revue Nighswander
Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA
Chuck Murphy (7pm) Sandburr
Run & Resort, 5020 IL-84, Thomson
IL
Chuck Murphy (2pm) Kavanaughs
Hilltop Tap, 1228 30th St., Rock
Island IL
Ed James (5:30pm) Hy-Vee Market
Grille - Clinton, 901 S. 4th St.,
Clinton IA
Gosh! Liv Carrow Jerk BBJR
Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock
Island IL
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo Geneseo
Brewing Company, 102 S. State St.,
Geneseo IL
Heavycraft Rosedale Thick
Nirvomit Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Larry Boyd (6pm) Cool Beanz
Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock
Island IL
Laurence Hobgood (noon)
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf
IA
Laurence Hobgood (3pm)
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th
Street, Moline IL
Live Lunch w/ Keith Soko (noon)
RME Community Stage, 129 N.
Main St., Davenport IA
The Night People (5pm) Rivertown
Grille & Bar, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
Passion Rhythm City Casino Resort
Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Playlist 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Mound St., Davenport IA
Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St.,
Davenport IA
Rick K & the Allnighters Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside IA
Shamrockin Paddy OPardy
Kickoff: Chuck Murphy (3pm)
Party to Go (5pm) Funktastic
Five (8pm) Kavanaughs Hilltop
Tap, 1228 30th St., Rock Island IL
St. Patricks Day Celebration
Uptown Bills Coffee House, 730 S.
Dubuque St., Iowa City IA
St. Patricks Day Concert &
Fundraiser for the QC Celtic
Festival: Laural Almquist Four
Shillings Short The Redstone
Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA
St. Patricks Day Massacre XIV:
Plastic Relations 80s Set The
Gentle In the Attic Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA
St. Patricks Day Party: Mayer
School of Irish Dance (5pm)
Hum Hum & the Crash and Been
There Done That (6pm) Past
Curfew (8:30pm) Frankie
Fontagne & the Ramblers (10pm)
Kellys Irish Pub & Eatery, 2222 E.
53rd St., Davenport IA
SATURDAY 18
50 Shades of Rock Bier Stube
Moline, 415 15th St, Moline IL
A Cappella Submarine: Davenport
Chordbuster Barbershop Chorus
Harminators Chorus Storm
Front Bettendorf High School
Performing Arts Center, 3333 18th
St., Bettendorf IA
Bad Medicine Ohnward Fine Arts
Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa IA
Bobby Ray Bunch Riverside Grille,
1733 State St., Bettendorf IA
Code 415 Gunchies, 2905
Telegraph Rd, Davenport IA
Dan Haughey (10am) Dead Poets
Espresso, 1525 3rd Ave, Moline IL
Dan Tedesco Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA
Decades Rewind Paramount Theatre,
123 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids IA
The Dont Be Brothers (5pm) Have
Your Cake (9pm) RIBCO, 1815
Second Ave., Rock Island IL
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (7:30pm)
Ratboys @ Rozz-Tox - March 22
Green Tree Brewery, 309 N. Cody
Rd., LeClaire IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (2:30pm)
Harringtons Pub, 2321 Cumberland
Square Dr., Bettendorf IA
Jackson Howard (6:30pm) Ca
DZan, 411 South Rd., Cambridge IL
The Jason Carl Band 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
The Knockoffs Desperados, 112 S.
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Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts
Ryan M. Stier Codfish Hollow Barn,
5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa IA
PappaRazzi Len Browns North
Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Passion Rhythm City Casino Resort
Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Rick K & the Allnighters Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
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Highway 22, Riverside IA
Shamrockin Paddy OPardy: Greg &
Rich Acoustic Duo (11:30a) Barley
House Band (1:30pm) Mayer
School of Irish Dancing (2:45pm)
Derek the Piper Funktastic
Five (4pm) Dirt Road Rockers
(8:30pm) Kavanaughs Hilltop Tap,
1228 30th St., Rock Island IL
Shana Falana Hot Tang
Subatlantic Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third
Ave., Rock Island IL
Spring Break Birthday Bash: BTho
Young $ir Will Murk Justis
Cimi Hendrix Shakes Marley
Jap Whensday Looney Savage
Lucci EKnock ASthmattic
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA
St. Patricks Day Party: Mayer
School of Irish Dance (10:30am &
4pm) Chuck Murphy (12:45pm)
Plot Twist and VanderVeer (2pm)
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls
(5pm) North of 40 (6:15pm)
Vice Squad (7:30pm) Divebomb
(9pm) Rolling Thunder The
Music of AC/DC (10:45pm) Kellys
Irish Pub & Eatery, 2222 E. 53rd St.,
Davenport IA
SUNDAY 19
Bettendorf Park Band Spring
Concert (3pm) St. Johns United
Methodist Church, 109 E 14th St,
Davenport IA
Feufollet CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103
3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (2pm)
Len Browns North Shore Inn, 700
N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
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Moeller Nights: Bob Nanna Braid
Baked Beer & Bread Co., 1113
Mound St., Davenport IA
Third Sunday @ 3 Concert St.
Johns United Methodist Church,
109 E 14th St, Davenport IA
Third Sunday Jazz: The Laurence
Hobgood Trio (6pm) The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA
Upstate Rubdown (6:30pm) Ca
DZan, 411 South Rd., Cambridge IL
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series
IV: Madison String Trio (2pm)
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island
IL
Wild Pink Harsh Times Sister
Wife Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave.,
Rock Island IL
TUESDAY 21
Alvin Youngblood Hart (6:30pm)
Ca DZan, 411 South Rd.,
Cambridge IL
Four Year Strong Cant Swim
Sleep on It Light Years
Rational Anthem Hyborian
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA
Moeller Nights: Whitney Rose
Baked Beer & Bread Co., 1113
Mound St., Davenport IA
Quad City Kix Band RME
Community Stage, 129 N. Main St.,
Davenport IA
WEDNESDAY 22
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band
The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa
coming soon
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Hollow Barn - March 18
City IA
Gaelic Storm Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St., Iowa City IA
Ratboys Slingshot Dakota
Condor & Jaybird Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
The Stone Flowers McClellan
Stockade, 2124 E. 11th St.,
Davenport IA
THURSDAY 23
Alex Wiley Kembe X Ion
JohnDope Jared Kudde$ Alec
Zamora AWets Jack Sueno
(6pm) Gabes, 330 E. Washington
St., Iowa City IA
Bobby Ray Bunch Front Street
Brewery Tap Room, Freight House,
421 W. River Dr., Davenport IA
Ed James Harringtons Pub,
2321 Cumberland Square Dr.,
Bettendorf IA
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Lambchop House and Land The
Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City
IA
Rendered Heart w/ Fernando
Alvarez University of Dubuques
Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St.,
Dubuque IA
Ultraviolet Shawn Bloomburg
Connection Village Theatre, 2113
E 11th St, Davenport IA
FRIDAY 24
Chevy Woods Mac Ro Semi
Sixteenz Yung Fixx Lotto Boy
Red Reaper (6pm) Gabes, 330
E. Washington St., Iowa City IA
Chuck Murphy Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Dan Hubbard Erin Moore The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport IA
The Generations! Band Rivertown
Grille & Bar, 2606 W. Locust St.,
Davenport IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (6pm)
Rock Island Hy-Vee Market Grille,
2930 18th Ave., Rock Island IL
LKB Trio (6pm) 1 Hundred West
Bar & Dance Club, 100 76th St.,
Davenport IA
Mark Hestness Riverside Grille,
1733 State St., Bettendorf IA
Matt Woods RIBCO, 1815 Second
Ave., Rock Island IL
Nordic Fiddlers Bloc CSPS/Legion
Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Phillips, Bianchi, Nash, & Gisbert
The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa
City IA
Resurrgent Harley Corins, 1708
State St., Bettendorf IA
Rick K & the Allnighters Rhythm
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City Casino Resort Rhythm Room,
7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Rose n Thorns Cool Beanz
Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock
Island IL
Rude Punch 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Stimulus Package Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Trapdoor Social The Passes Iowa
City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa
City IA
SATURDAY 25
Bobby Ray Bunch 129 Coffee &
Wine Bar, 129 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire
IA
The Boston Pops Esplanade
Orchestra: By George! The
Pops Plays Gershwin Hancher
Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa
City IA
Chuck Murphy Dannys Tap & Grille,
120 S A St., Monmouth IL
Code 415 Harley Corins, 1708 State united we SING! Fleet Street
St., Bettendorf IA
Ellis Paul Josh Harty Princeton
Coffeehouse, 25 E. Marion St.,
Princeton IL
G e o r ge Tho r o go o d & t he
Destroyers Rhy thm Cit y
Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo Jims
Knoxville Tap, 8716 Knoxville Rd.,
Milan IL
Hap Hazard 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Joe Brisben & Sam Price Uptown
Bills Coffee House, 730 S. Dubuque
St., Iowa City IA
Josh Turner Riverside Casino Event
FIGGE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITION
Jefferson Pinder: Ghost Light
C
hicago-based artist
Jefferson Pinder will
create a site-specific and
performance based installation
exploring race and conditioning
in the Midwest. Based on
several months of research,
Pinder will direct community
members to comment on the
divisions and complexities of
race-relations in the region and
across the nation illuminating
lives and personal perspectives
in the process. These multi-
faceted portraits will form the
heart ofJeffersonPinder:
GhostLight.
Image courtesy of the artist
Davenport, IA 563.326.7804
www.figgeartmuseum.org
Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside
IA
Kneebody The Mill, 120 E.
Burlington St., Iowa City IA
Mason Jennings CSPS/Legion Arts,
1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Melissa Lee (6pm) Stimulus
Package (8:30pm) Riverside
Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
Highway 22, Riverside IA
North of 40 Purgatorys Pub, 2104
State St, Bettendorf IA
Northern Parallels 04 w/ Mike
Derer & Higgy Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Rick K & the Allnighters Rhythm
City Casino Resort Rhythm Room,
7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Ron Tegeler Jazz Trio (6pm) Cool
Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St.,
Rock Island IL
The Stone Flowers Fricks Tap, 1402
W. 3rd St., Davenport IA
The Way Down Wanderers Grass
Fed Mule Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA
Norma Jean He Is Legend
A Seasoned Sound UI Old
Gold Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City IA
SUNDAY 26
Chad Elliott Bethann Gavin
(6:30pm) Ca DZan, 411 South Banjoy The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
Rd., Cambridge IL
Charlie King (6pm) Broadway Mark Hestness (6:30pm) The
Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St.,
Rock Island IL
Conor Oberst The Felice Brothers
Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City IA Rickie Lee Jones Englert Theatre,
Jayme Stones Folklife CSPS/
Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar
March 4-June 4, 2017
Rapids IA
Keep the Music Playing Fundraiser
(2pm) Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa
City IA
Peter & the Wolf (3pm) Orpheum
Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St.,
Galesburg IL
Sundae Funday with the Quad
City Singers (2pm) Modern
Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport IA
MONDAY 27
Charlie King Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Iowa
City IA
TUESDAY 28
Hembree The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St., Iowa City IA
Kris Kristofferson Paramount
Theatre, 123 3rd St. SE, Cedar
Rapids IA
Capsize Comrades Manhattan
Blockade ROYALZ (5:30pm)
Gabes, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA
WEDNESDAY 29
St., Iowa City IA
Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N
Cody Rd, LeClaire IA
Mipso The Redstone Room, 129
Main St, Davenport IA
221 East Washington St., Iowa City
IA
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Jams/Open Mics
THURSDAYS
Cross Creek Karaoke Hey Bryans,
1140 15th Ave., Moline IL
DJ Night w/ 90s Music Thirstys on
Third, 2202 W. Third St., Davenport
IA
Jam Session & Mug Night Iowa
City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa
City IA
Karaoke Night Bier Stube Moline,
415 15th St., Moline IL
Karaoke w/ Double Dz Purgatorys
Pub, 2104 State St., Bettendorf IA
Open Jam Session My Place the
Pub, 4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Open Mic Night Uptown Bills
Coffee House, 730 S. Dubuque St.,
Iowa City IA
Open Mic w/ H.C. Wallace (March
16) Geneseo Brewing Company,
102 S. State St., Geneseo IL
Rock the House Karaoke Bottoms
Up on 7th, 1814 Seventh St., Moline
IL
Thumpin Thursdays DJ Night
Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL
FRIDAYS
Cabana Karaoke Night Cabanas,
2120 Fourth Ave., Rock Island IL
Cross Creek Karaoke Firehouse
Bar & Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd.,
Davenport IA
DJ K Yung Barrel House Moline,
1321 Fifth Ave., Moline IL
DJ Lacey Hawkeye Tap Sports
Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
Davenport IA
Just Let Go! (Mar. 17) RIBCO, 1815
Second Ave., Rock Island IL
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345
West Locust St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108
S. First St., Long Grove IA
Karaoke Night K & Ts Bike Rack
Sports Bar & Grill, 3303 Brady St.,
Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling,
2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Roadrunners
Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd.,
Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Thirstys on Third,
2202 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night w/ Mike Matthews
Hollars Bar & Grill, 4050 27th St.,
Moline IL
Soulshake Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
St. Patricks Day Karaoke (Mar. 17)
The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa
City IA
SATURDAYS
Community Drum Circle (Mar. 25,
noon) River Music Experience,
129 N. Main St., Davenport IA
Cross Creek Karaoke Jims
Knoxville Tap, 8716 Knoxville Rd.,
Milan IL
DJ 007 (Mar. 18) Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St., Iowa City IA
DJ Deke (Mar. 25) Rozz-Tox, 2108
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108
S. First St., Long Grove IA
Karaoke Night K & Ts Bike Rack
Sports Bar & Grill, 3303 Brady St.,
Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling,
2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Roadrunners
Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd.,
Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Thirstys on Third,
2202 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night w/ Jim Harker
Hollars Bar & Grill, 4050 27th St.,
Moline IL
Old Time Gospel Music Session &
Jam (Mar. 25, 3pm) Uptown Bills
Coffee House, 730 S. Dubuque St.,
Iowa City IA
Tw i s t e d Mics Music
Entertainment Barrel House
Moline, 1321 Fifth Ave., Moline IL
Ukulele Social Club (Mar. 18, 4pm)
Uptown Bills Coffee House, 730
S. Dubuque St., Iowa City IA
SUNDAYS
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Open Mic Night (5pm) Lynns BBQ
& Saloon, 1151 E. Iowa St., Eldridge
IA
MONDAYS
Musicians Jam w/ CJ Lomas (Mar.
20, 6pm) Theos Java Club, 213
17th St., Rock Island IL
Open Mic w/ J. Knight The Mill, 120
E. Burlington St., Iowa City IA
TUESDAYS
Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm)
River Music Experience, 129 N.
Main St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night My Place the Pub,
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Karaoke Night w/ Okeedokee Its
Karaoke Lynns BBQ & Saloon,
1151 E. Iowa St., Eldridge IA
Open Mic Night Broken Saddle,
1417 Fifth Ave., Moline IL
Open Mic Night Cool Beanz
Coffeehouse, 1325 330th St., Rock
Island IL
Tuesday Blues Jam w/ Mark Avey
& Detroit Larry Davison
Cabanas, 2120 Fourth Ave., Rock
Island IL
Underground Open Mic w/ Kate
Kane Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S.
& Linn St., Iowa City IA
WEDNESDAYS
Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve
McFate McManus Pub, 1401
Seventh Ave., Moline IL
Hump Day Wing & Sing w/
Marybeth Hawkeye Tap Sports
Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
Davenport IA
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345
West Locust St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night RIBCO, 1815 Second
Ave., Rock Island IL
Karaoke Night Thirstys on Third,
2202 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Open Jam w/ The Channel Cats
Bent River Brewing Company, 512
24th St. Rock Island IL
Open Mic Night Boozies Bar
& Grille, 114 1/2 W. Third St.,
Davenport IA
Open Mic Night (Mar. 22)
University of Dubuques Heritage
Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque
IA
Open Mic w/ Dave Schneider (Mar.
22, 6pm) Happy Joes PizzaGrille,
2900 River Dr., Moline IL
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FRIDAY 17
Bix Beiderbomb Presents (8pm) Boozies
Bar & Grille, 114 W. Third St., Davenport IA
ComedySportz (7pm) The Establishment,
220 19th St., Rock Island IL
David Dyer (8pm) Penguins Comedy Club,
208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard (8pm) Circa 21
Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Stand-up Open Mic (9pm) Boozies Bar &
Grille, 114 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Studio Series: Paddy Murphy Is Dead
(9:30pm) The Establishment, 220 19th St.,
Rock Island IL
SATURDAY 18
ComedySportz (7pm) The Establishment,
220 19th St., Rock Island IL
David Dyer (8pm) Penguins Comedy Club,
208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Studio Series: Survivor (9:30pm) The
Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island IL
SUNDAY 19
Circumstantial Comedy Show (10pm)
BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport IA
MONDAY 20
Honeycombs of Comedy (9pm) Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
WEDNESDAY 22
Comedy Open Mic (7:30pm) Penguins
Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar
Rapids IA
FRIDAY 24
Best of Both Worlds: David Casas & Kevin
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Horner (9:30pm) The Establishment, 220
19th St., Rock Island IL
Bix Beiderbomb Presents (8pm) Boozies
Bar & Grille, 114 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Christopher Titus Rachel Bradley (8pm)
Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington St.,
Iowa City IA
ComedySportz (7pm) The Establishment,
220 19th St., Rock Island IL
Owen Benjamin (8pm) Penguins Comedy
Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Stand-up Open Mic (9pm) Boozies Bar &
Grille, 114 W. Third St., Davenport IA
SATURDAY 25
ComedySportz (7pm) The Establishment,
220 19th St., Rock Island IL
Owen Benjamin (8pm) Penguins Comedy
Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA
Paul Reiser (7:30pm) University of
Dubuques Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett
St., Dubuque IA
Studio Series: Shakespeared! (9:30pm)
The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock
Island IL
SUNDAY 26
Circumstantial Comedy Show (10pm)
BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport IA
MONDAY 27
Honeycombs of Comedy (9pm) Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
WEDNESDAY 29
Comedy Open Mic (7:30pm) Penguins
Comedy Club, 208 Second Ave. SE, Cedar
Rapids IA
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The BeaTles invade The Putnam march 11Th!

The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition is the most

comprehensive collection of Beatles memorabilia ever
displayed under one roof!

Guitars, drums and more played

by the Fab Four
Authentic clothing and stage ensembles
The album signed by John Lennon for
Mark David Chapman (Lennons assassin)
Hands-on fun includes a photo op that makes
you a Beatle and a mobile recording studio
to test your vocal chops!

Putnam.org

The exhibition is developed by Exhibits Development Group in collaboration with PMA Collective. The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition is not endorsed by, sponsored by, associated with or otherwise affiliated with The Beatles, Apple Corps Ltd., or any member of The Beatles or their representatives.