Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee
Calls For Entry
receive instruction in snare-drum, mallet, timpani, auxiliary percussion, drumset studies and styles, and more; private, one-hour lessons available at $110/month; for information, e-mail jgoldkette@msn.com.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
QC Rock Academy
Calls For Entry
accepting students for guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocal lessons; for information, call 563-386-3044.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
For more info visit qcrockacademy.com. The Pub Unplugged: Live Acoustic Acts
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Pub.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
The Pub.
Free Pool Night
for information, call 309-517-1040.
Venue: McManus Pub.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
McManus Pub.
Seeking Nominations for 2012 "Young Women of Achievement" Awards
thru Mar. 16, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and the Women's Connection; awards recognize young women between the ages of 17-23 in the Quad-Cities who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding community service; you need not be a Girl Scout to be considered for nomination; awards presented at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center on June 7; for information and to submit a nomination, call 309-631-0167 or e-mail RuthA@GirlScoutsToday.org.
Venue: Girl Scouts of America.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Girl Scouts of America.
For more info visit www.womens-connection.org. 23rd Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Competition
Calls For Entry
seeking entries thru Mar. 9; poems will be judged in three categories: elementary (1st through 5th grade), intermediate (6th through 12th grade), and adult; winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 19; for information, call 309-341-5392 or e-mail bgaither@sandburg.edu.
Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 39th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Mar. 31; prizes will be given in two categories: National (all U.S. poets eligible) and Regional (only poets residing in the northern Mississippi Valley Region that includes the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin); entry fees include $10 for up to three poems, $2 for each additional poem; to submit to both national and regional contests, entry fee is $15 for up to three poems in each contest category, $2 for each additional poem; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Getting Fired Up for Reading
Calls For Entry
Adults: Fill out an entry form and drop it in the boxes at all three Rock Island Libraries to be entered in a random drawing for winter reading prizes. Enter for any book, audiobook or eBook you read between Jan. 17 to March 2. Please enter only once per book. To qualify for drawings, drop off your entry forms before 5pm, Friday, March 2. Kids, Ages up to 6th Grade: Stop by any Rock Island Library to pick up your free "Get Fired Up for Reading" reading log. You'll earn prizes at the half-way point and finish line. Parents, you can fill out an entry form for books you read to your toddler or preschooler. For information, call 309-732-7323.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Rock Island Public Libraries.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Red, White, & Read Reading Program
Calls For Entry
at all Davenport public libraries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea
MOVIES
thru Aug. 2; nature documentary on the six-story screen; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Putnam Museum.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Girl Scouts
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 25; exhibit featuring pictures, newspaper articles, and film footage paired with Girl Scout uniforms of the era and other Girl Scout memorabilia; for information, call 319-643-5301.
Venue: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum.
For more info visit www.hoover.archives.gov. The White Rose
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 29; exhibit on one of Germany’s most famous civilian resistance groups, formed by a group of university students in Munich during 1941-42, among them brother and sister Hans and Sophie Scholl; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail director@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Turtle Travels Exhibit
MUSEUMS
thru May 20; walk in turtles' footprints and experience life as they know it, play a life-sized board game where you can come eye-to-eye with live turtles, check out a turtle cam, and find out how slow and steady wins the race; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. New Ground Theatre's Sudden Theatre
Auditions & Calls For Entry
seeking directors and actors for New Ground Theatre's February 18 performances of short plays written and staged over a 24-hour period, with works by Jason Platt, Michael Callahan, Jacqueline DeVore Madunic, Shea Doyle, and Dana Moss-Peterson; for information, call 563-326-7529 or e-mail cljansen@hotmail.com.
Venue: Village Theatre.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Village Theatre.
For more info visit www.newgroundtheatre.org. DubuqueFest Fine Arts Fair: Call For Artists
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 15; accepting applications for the 34th annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 18-20; all interested fine artists and fine craft artisans are encouraged to apply; for information, call 563-564-5290.
Venue: DubuqueFest Art Fair.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
DubuqueFest Art Fair.
For more info visit www.dubuquefest.org. Habitat ReStore Before & After Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Apr. 1; send in "before and after" photos of your project (the best thing you've made with ReStore materials) along with a short explanation, and win ReStore gift certificates and have your photos featured in our April newsletter; for information and to enter, e-mail diane@restoreqc.org.
Venue: Habitat ReStore.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Habitat ReStore.
For more info visit www.habitatqc.org. Herbert Hoover Natural Historic Site: Applications for 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 24; seeking composers, and visual and performing artists; open to all professional American artists whose work can be inspired by the history and beauty of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site; the park offers two residencies of two to eight weeks each from April through September; for information and to apply, call 319-643-7866.
Venue: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Sense of Place
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 1; an exhibit of fifty black and white photographs of rural and small town Iowa by photographer David Plowden dating from the mid-1980s; free; for information, call 319-643-2541.
Venue: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; featuring works donated by Iowa City resident and long-time photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret; free; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art|Iowa: Inspired by Landscape
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; featuring works by the Meskwaki people of Iowa, Grant Wood, and local artists including Barbara Fedeler, John Klopp, Bruce Morrison, Thomas Agran, Judy Bales, and Robert Craig; for information, call 319-335-0548.
Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Artists Unlimited Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 29; regional group art exhibit; free with admission; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Augustana College Art Museum Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 19; featuring new acquisitions for the fall term; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Augustana Sights and Sounds Exhibition
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; fifth-annual exhibit of photographic works from Augustana students and high schoolers throughout the Quad Cities; Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; for information, contact Marla Alvarado Neuerberg at 309-794-7632 or marlaalvarado@augustana.edu.
Venue: Bucktown Center for the Arts.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Bucktown Center for the Arts.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; exhibit in which Turzak’s woodblock prints capture the story of pivotal moments and people in Illinois history; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 29; works by Karl Blossfeldt, Josef Sudek, Kenneth Josephson, Toshio Shibata, Eliot Porter, Jerry Uelsmann, Pail Caponigro, Eduard Stieglitz,Edward Steichen, John Guttmann, Joel-Peter Witkin, Sebastiao Salgado, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Joel Sternfeld, Carl Chiarenza, John Gutmann and Imogen Cunningham; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Carl Sandburg College Art Faculty Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 12; featuring creative works from the full- and part-time faculty in the art department, in the D Building Gallery in the Main Lobby; the show features the work of five Carl Sandburg College art instructors including Lisa Mohr, Rich Ankeney, Bethany Carlson-Coffin, Nikki Ponce, and Rita Noe; for information, call 309-341-5303 or e-mail lmohr@sandburg.edu.
Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. David Garrison - Cecile Houel
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastel exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. David Murray - Judith Eastburn - Jay Stratton
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 29; oil paintings by Murray, black-and-white photographs by Eastburn, wood sculpture by Stratton; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108.
Venue: Quad City Arts at the Airport.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Quad City Arts at the Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Debora Stewart
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastels exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 22; featuring 43 original illustrations from the late 19th century through today, the exhibition introduces viewers of all ages to a host of memorable fish, birds and other creatures whose exploits and adventures echo the concerns of children and bring them to life in an enjoyable way; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Grant Wood Artifacts
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 12; included in the new display is the "Persephone" cameo broach, Wood's trademark glasses along with those belonging to his father, a copper picture frame made by Wood containing a photo of Wood in his WWI army uniform, the Wood family bible, Wood's paint brushes, palette, and easel, and other artifacts from Wood’s life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeart.org. Grant Wood: In Focus
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; culled from the museum's extensive collection of works, this single-gallery installation serves as a brief overview of the artistic achievements of this important American painter; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Liberal Arts through the AGES 2011–2012
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb 11; exhibit centers Augustana's pedagogical art-history collection in the winter-term liberal studies program, with works by Matisse, Magritte, and more; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Locating Place
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 29; works by Karl Blossfeldt, Josef Sudek, Kenneth Josephson, Toshio Shibata, Eliot Porter, Jerry Uelsmann, Pail Caponigro, Eduard Stieglitz,Edward Steichen, John Guttmann, Joel-Peter Witkin, Sebastiao Salgado, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Joel Sternfeld, Carl Chiarenza, John Gutmann and Imogen Cunningham; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 13; an exhibition of more than 65 works by more than 40 area artists, featuring paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, collages, photographs, sculptures, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 13; exhibit featuring works by area artists such as Dick Pinney, Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret, Fred Easker, Stan Wiederspan, and many others; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; new takes on the important Iowa City artist; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Memorial Exhibit of the Works of Lyle Andresen
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 4; works in numerous media by artist who passed away on Jan. 16; Wed.-Sun. 1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300.
Venue: River Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
River Arts Center.
For more info visit www.clintonartassociation.com. Miguel Angel Rios: Walkabout
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 22; a selection of five video and multimedia installations along with paintings and works on paper that demonstrate Rios' unique relationship to the South American and Mexican landscapes; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Muscatine and the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Commemoration
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit will highlight Muscatine Art Center Civil War collections as well as letters from area soldiers Daniel J. Parvin and Charles T. Ruger; for information, call 563-263-8282.
Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Muscatine Art Center.
Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; featuring installments on each floor of the library, with explanatory text panels; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7469.
Venue: Thomas Tredway Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Thomas Tredway Library.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Primitive Modern: Emily Christenson - Helen Boyd - Jacki Olson
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 10; the interpretations of primitive art, culture, or methods in this exhibit are an attempt to bridge time and to connect in a spiritual way to the ancient world; the artworks use natural materials when possible and were created using primitive methods, such as wood fires, rubbings and water found on site yet also incorporate modern methods or materials to create a link between the two environments; Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108.
Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Raising Expectations
Exhibits & Shows
thru July 29; exhibit for which University of Iowa jewelry professor Kee-Ho Yuen selected an eclectic mix of functional and sculptural metal pieces made by members of the Iowa Metals Guild; the works explore
contemporary and traditional technologies and materials, ranging from advanced 3-D computer modeling to traditional fabrications and enameling; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Refuge in Four Seasons – Sabbatical Works by Zaiga Minka Thorson
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 10; mixed media encaustic paintings and photographs by BHC art professor Thorson; for information, contact Thorson at thorsonz@bhc.edu or 309-796-5469.
Venue: ArtSpace Gallery.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Rock Island Student Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 31; works by artists in Rock Island elementary, junior high, and high schools; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Sara Slee Brown: Extraordinary Perspectives
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; digital imaging and collage exhibit; Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442.
Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Sarajane Fellini
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 30; for information, e-mail sarajane.fellin@gmail.com.
Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Sensing Language
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; book arts and installations by Melissa Jay Craig; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit web.sau.edu. The American Century
Exhibits & Shows
highlighting the many movements of 20th Century art; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; examples of fine, folk, and decorative art, textiles embellished with beads and embroidery, costumes, fine Royal Dux porcelain pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. William Hannan
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; multi-media exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast Gallery West.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
MidCoast Gallery West.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Winter Wonderland
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; featuring abstract landscapes by Marcia Wegman, winter
watercolors by John Stephen Klopp; oil paintings by John Schirmer, and winter photography by Benjamin Chait; Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442.
Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; painting exhibit; for information, call 309-762-9202 or e-mail thephoenixegg@gmail.com.
Venue: Phoenix Art Gallery.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Phoenix Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.atthephoenix.com. Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Community Schools
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 12; 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.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Genesis Nursing Scholarships Available
COURSES
thru Mar. 24; Genesis will again be offering $10,000 scholarships for college students who are enrolled in four-year BSN programs; recipients are required to complete their first year of college by June 30; scholarship recipients are required to work two years at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport or Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis, Ill. following graduation from a BSN program; for information, call Mary Gaetz-Scholtz at 563-421-6864 or send e-mail to scholarships@genesishealth.com.
Venue: Genesis Medical Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Genesis Medical Center.
For more info visit www.genesishealth.com. Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Scholarship Availability
COURSES
interested applicants may download an application from the RIAWC Web-Site, and they also available at the RIAWC Arsenal Attic on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10am-3pm and the School Support Services Office in Building 110; for information, contact Sharon De Frieze at 309-799-5421 or e-mail Sharon@qcalm.org.
Venue: Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club.
For more info visit www.riawc.org. Wii Game
MEETINGS, ETC
Mondays thru Fridays; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Guided Winter Tours
for information, call 563-359-7577.
Venue: Nahant Marsh.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
Nahant Marsh.
For more info visit dbs.extension.iastate.edu. Access 2007, Level 2
COURSES
with instructor E. Duffy; learn to make more sophisticated queries, forms, and reports; topics include creating action queries, manipulating controls, using design view, using editing tools, sub forms, and creating a PivotTable; $89; for information and to register, call 309-796-8237.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Gentle Exercise Class
Classes, Lectures & Events
$2 for CASI members; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Wednesdays; free; for information, call 563-421-1096.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Genesis Blood Pressure Check
Services
for information and an appointment, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, & Plant Disease CIC
COURSES
free; for information, call 563-359-7577.
Venue: Scott County Extension.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Scott County Extension.
For more info visit dbs.extension.iastate.edu. Mommy and Me Toddler Time
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; songs, finger plays, stories, and floor play for ages 4 months to 2 years; free; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Valentine's Day Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 0-5; for information, call 563-381-2868.
Venue: Blue Grass Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Blue Grass Library.
For more info visit www.scottcountylibrary.org. Children's Storytimes for Ages 0-5
KIDS' STUFF
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Public Skate
SPORTS
$5 and up; for information, call 563-322-5220.
Venue: River's Edge.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
River's Edge.
For more info visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com. Live Lunch w/ Lewis Knudsen (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: RME Community Stage.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
RME Community Stage.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Zumba Gold
Classes, Lectures & Events
$2 for CASI members; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Symptom Management Group
Groups
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-762-5433.
Venue: The Project of the Quad Cities.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
The Project of the Quad Cities.
For more info visit www.apqc4life.org. Cribbage
MEETINGS, ETC
$2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Pinochle
MEETINGS, ETC
on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Grease
Performances
the original high school musical; 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm Bootlegger pre-show; 1:30pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. E-mail Basics
COURSES
for information and to register, call 309-732-7330.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Get Your Game On
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; systems like the Wii and PS2 are available for teen challenges; also with a wide selection of board games; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Fairmount Street Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Fairmount Street Library.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Great Design
KIDS' STUFF
on Wednesdays; teens can create large-scale art by themselves or in groups, designing worlds using pencils, pens, and other media; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Iowa's New Funding Initiative For Innovative Technologies
LECTURES
disseminate information about the new state programs aimed at innovative technologies (the SSBCI & i6 Green program) that are effective this year; discuss the application and workflow process that is applicable to the the SSBCI, i6 and Demonstration Fund; illustrate the Expert Review Panel segment of the process; discuss the addition of a mentoring component to the process; encourage interest and potential participation from among attendees as Panelists and/or as Mentors.
Venue: New Ventures Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
New Ventures Center.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Conservation Board Meeting
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: West Lake Park Headquarters Office.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
West Lake Park Headquarters Office.
Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Reasons to Be Pretty
Auditions & Calls For Entry
auditions for studio-theatre presentation of Neil LaBute's dark comedy, running March 22-24; be prepared to read from the script; for information, call 563-333-6251.
Venue: Studio Theatre - Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Studio Theatre - Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Davenport Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
RICO Stars 4-H Club
KIDS' STUFF
kids explore character development using the American Girl Doll curriculum; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island County Extension.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Rock Island County Extension.
For more info visit www.web.extension.illinois.edu. Pregnant Mothers, Pregnant Daughters
Auditions & Calls For Entry
This docu-series will follow the exciting and dramatic journey of a mother and daughter who are pregnant at the same time. We want to share the amazing, the challenging, the funny, and the complicated moments in both of your lives; from the pregnancy through childbirth and everything in between. If both you and your daughter are outgoing and open to sharing your stories, please contact the casting team ASAP
at: mothersanddaughtersExpecting@gmail.com. Tell us why you should be part of this docu-series and be sure to include your phone number, e-mail address, and city and state that you live in. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nypost.com. Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole
MEETINGS, ETC
Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Davenport City Hall.
Davenport City Council Meeting
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: Davenport City Hall.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Drum Circle (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
all ages and skill levels are welcome; you are encouraged to bring food to share; free; for information, call Sonia at 309-788-0801.
Venue: Teranga House of Africa.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Teranga House of Africa.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Troy Harris, Pianist (10pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Red Crow Grille.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Red Crow Grille.
Readers & Writers
Readings & Discussions
on Wednesdays; a weekly opportunity to talk with others about what you've been reading lately; for information, call 319-339-0401.
Venue: Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band
LIVE MUSIC
$5.
Venue: The Mill.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Mill.
For more info visit www.icmill.com. Open Mic Night Contest
LIVE MUSIC
donations encouraged; for information, contact Siri Hirth at 563-326-1333 x105 or shirth@rivermusicexperience.org.
Venue: RME Community Stage.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
RME Community Stage.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Open Mic Night w/ Alan Sweet and Siri Hirth
LIVE MUSIC
donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: RME Community Stage.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
RME Community Stage.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Readers Theater
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 6-12; listen to young readers perform folk tales, fairy tales, and other stories in script form; free; for information and to register, call 309-524-2480.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Reader's Theater
KIDS' STUFF
folk tales, fairy tales and other stories in script form read by young readers; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. QCAD Young Adults' Social Group
MEETINGS, ETC
on Wednesdays; for information, call 309-786-2580.
Venue: Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center.
For more info visit www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org. Forgotten Garden
Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Kate Morton's book with the Between the Lines Book Club; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. George Seaberg
Readings & Discussions
author reads from his book "Where Angels Fear to Tread: One Man’s Journey in Starting His Small Business"; light refreshments and Q&A following; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Spoken Word
Readings & Discussions
on Wednesdays; weekly 10-minute showcases of poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and other writing; for information, call 319-339-0401.
Venue: Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
West Side Story
Performances
touring production of the Tony-winning Broadway revival; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Grease
Performances
the original high school musical; 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show; 7:45pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 7:45 PM – 9:45 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke Contest
LIVE MUSIC
1st-place winner $500, 2nd place $250, 3rd Place $50 (free pizza); there will be one qualifier each Wednesday night; singers must have their songs in by 9p each Wednesday to qualify; the winner will be announced at 11:30pm each Wednesday and will move on to the finals held on Wednesday March 28; one song per finalist; songs sung in the preliminaries cannot be used in the finals; song selection for the finals is decided on a first-come/first-served basis; no duplicates; for information, call 309-948-9058.
Venue: Parker's.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:30 AM.
Parker's.
For more info visit www.fatdawgsproductions.com. Violet Lights
LIVE MUSIC
indie musicians in concert; 7pm doors, 8pm show; $5; for information, e-mail info@rozz.tox.com.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Yoga
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Wednesdays, with instructor Michelle Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; for information, call 563-322-5354.
Venue: DSY Bettendorf.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
DSY Bettendorf.
For more info visit www.davenportschoolofyoga.com. Augustana Jazz Combo Soiree
Concerts
both combos will play eclectic sets of the jazz small ensemble repertoire spanning different periods, styles and composers; free; for information, e-mail ritagustafson@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7236.
Venue: Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. A Party to Go Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Stacks Bar.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:30 AM.
Stacks Bar.
DJ Jeff & Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:30 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:30 AM.
Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge.
Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-793-4060.
Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Keller Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Martini's on the Rock.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Martini's on the Rock.
Rocktastic 4
LIVE MUSIC
open rock jam.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Rascals Live.
The Stroehles - ABC Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Rusty Nail.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 9:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
The Rusty Nail.
Jam Session
LIVE MUSIC
$2 cocktails.
Venue: Iowa City Yacht Club.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Iowa City Yacht Club.
For more info visit www.iowacityyachtclub.org. Open Mic Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Boozie's Bar & Grill.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 10:00 PM – Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Boozie's Bar & Grill.
Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee
Calls For Entry
receive instruction in snare-drum, mallet, timpani, auxiliary percussion, drumset studies and styles, and more; private, one-hour lessons available at $110/month; for information, e-mail jgoldkette@msn.com.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
QC Rock Academy
Calls For Entry
accepting students for guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocal lessons; for information, call 563-386-3044.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
For more info visit qcrockacademy.com. Seeking Nominations for 2012 "Young Women of Achievement" Awards
thru Mar. 16, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and the Women's Connection; awards recognize young women between the ages of 17-23 in the Quad-Cities who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding community service; you need not be a Girl Scout to be considered for nomination; awards presented at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center on June 7; for information and to submit a nomination, call 309-631-0167 or e-mail RuthA@GirlScoutsToday.org.
Venue: Girl Scouts of America.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Girl Scouts of America.
For more info visit www.womens-connection.org. 23rd Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Competition
Calls For Entry
seeking entries thru Mar. 9; poems will be judged in three categories: elementary (1st through 5th grade), intermediate (6th through 12th grade), and adult; winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 19; for information, call 309-341-5392 or e-mail bgaither@sandburg.edu.
Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 39th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Mar. 31; prizes will be given in two categories: National (all U.S. poets eligible) and Regional (only poets residing in the northern Mississippi Valley Region that includes the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin); entry fees include $10 for up to three poems, $2 for each additional poem; to submit to both national and regional contests, entry fee is $15 for up to three poems in each contest category, $2 for each additional poem; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Getting Fired Up for Reading
Calls For Entry
Adults: Fill out an entry form and drop it in the boxes at all three Rock Island Libraries to be entered in a random drawing for winter reading prizes. Enter for any book, audiobook or eBook you read between Jan. 17 to March 2. Please enter only once per book. To qualify for drawings, drop off your entry forms before 5pm, Friday, March 2. Kids, Ages up to 6th Grade: Stop by any Rock Island Library to pick up your free "Get Fired Up for Reading" reading log. You'll earn prizes at the half-way point and finish line. Parents, you can fill out an entry form for books you read to your toddler or preschooler. For information, call 309-732-7323.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Rock Island Public Libraries.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Red, White, & Read Reading Program
Calls For Entry
at all Davenport public libraries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea
MOVIES
thru Aug. 2; nature documentary on the six-story screen; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Putnam Museum.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Girl Scouts
MUSEUMS
thru Mar. 25; exhibit featuring pictures, newspaper articles, and film footage paired with Girl Scout uniforms of the era and other Girl Scout memorabilia; for information, call 319-643-5301.
Venue: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum.
For more info visit www.hoover.archives.gov. The White Rose
MUSEUMS
thru Feb. 29; exhibit on one of Germany’s most famous civilian resistance groups, formed by a group of university students in Munich during 1941-42, among them brother and sister Hans and Sophie Scholl; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail director@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Turtle Travels Exhibit
MUSEUMS
thru May 20; walk in turtles' footprints and experience life as they know it, play a life-sized board game where you can come eye-to-eye with live turtles, check out a turtle cam, and find out how slow and steady wins the race; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. New Ground Theatre's Sudden Theatre
Auditions & Calls For Entry
seeking directors and actors for New Ground Theatre's February 18 performances of short plays written and staged over a 24-hour period, with works by Jason Platt, Michael Callahan, Jacqueline DeVore Madunic, Shea Doyle, and Dana Moss-Peterson; for information, call 563-326-7529 or e-mail cljansen@hotmail.com.
Venue: Village Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Village Theatre.
For more info visit www.newgroundtheatre.org. DubuqueFest Fine Arts Fair: Call For Artists
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 15; accepting applications for the 34th annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 18-20; all interested fine artists and fine craft artisans are encouraged to apply; for information, call 563-564-5290.
Venue: DubuqueFest Art Fair.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
DubuqueFest Art Fair.
For more info visit www.dubuquefest.org. Habitat ReStore Before & After Contest
Calls For Entry
thru Apr. 1; send in "before and after" photos of your project (the best thing you've made with ReStore materials) along with a short explanation, and win ReStore gift certificates and have your photos featured in our April newsletter; for information and to enter, e-mail diane@restoreqc.org.
Venue: Habitat ReStore.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Habitat ReStore.
For more info visit www.habitatqc.org. Herbert Hoover Natural Historic Site: Applications for 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program
Calls For Entry
thru Feb. 24; seeking composers, and visual and performing artists; open to all professional American artists whose work can be inspired by the history and beauty of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site; the park offers two residencies of two to eight weeks each from April through September; for information and to apply, call 319-643-7866.
Venue: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Sense of Place
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 1; an exhibit of fifty black and white photographs of rural and small town Iowa by photographer David Plowden dating from the mid-1980s; free; for information, call 319-643-2541.
Venue: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; featuring works donated by Iowa City resident and long-time photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret; free; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art|Iowa: Inspired by Landscape
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 31; featuring works by the Meskwaki people of Iowa, Grant Wood, and local artists including Barbara Fedeler, John Klopp, Bruce Morrison, Thomas Agran, Judy Bales, and Robert Craig; for information, call 319-335-0548.
Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Artists Unlimited Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 29; regional group art exhibit; free with admission; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Augustana College Art Museum Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 19; featuring new acquisitions for the fall term; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Augustana Sights and Sounds Exhibition
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; fifth-annual exhibit of photographic works from Augustana students and high schoolers throughout the Quad Cities; Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; for information, contact Marla Alvarado Neuerberg at 309-794-7632 or marlaalvarado@augustana.edu.
Venue: Bucktown Center for the Arts.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Bucktown Center for the Arts.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 29; works by Karl Blossfeldt, Josef Sudek, Kenneth Josephson, Toshio Shibata, Eliot Porter, Jerry Uelsmann, Pail Caponigro, Eduard Stieglitz,Edward Steichen, John Guttmann, Joel-Peter Witkin, Sebastiao Salgado, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Joel Sternfeld, Carl Chiarenza, John Gutmann and Imogen Cunningham; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; exhibit in which Turzak’s woodblock prints capture the story of pivotal moments and people in Illinois history; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Carl Sandburg College Art Faculty Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 12; featuring creative works from the full- and part-time faculty in the art department, in the D Building Gallery in the Main Lobby; the show features the work of five Carl Sandburg College art instructors including Lisa Mohr, Rich Ankeney, Bethany Carlson-Coffin, Nikki Ponce, and Rita Noe; for information, call 309-341-5303 or e-mail lmohr@sandburg.edu.
Venue: Carl Sandburg College.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. David Garrison - Cecile Houel
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastel exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. David Murray - Judith Eastburn - Jay Stratton
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 29; oil paintings by Murray, black-and-white photographs by Eastburn, wood sculpture by Stratton; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108.
Venue: Quad City Arts at the Airport.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Quad City Arts at the Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Debora Stewart
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastels exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 22; featuring 43 original illustrations from the late 19th century through today, the exhibition introduces viewers of all ages to a host of memorable fish, birds and other creatures whose exploits and adventures echo the concerns of children and bring them to life in an enjoyable way; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Grant Wood Artifacts
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 12; included in the new display is the "Persephone" cameo broach, Wood's trademark glasses along with those belonging to his father, a copper picture frame made by Wood containing a photo of Wood in his WWI army uniform, the Wood family bible, Wood's paint brushes, palette, and easel, and other artifacts from Wood’s life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeart.org. Grant Wood: In Focus
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; culled from the museum's extensive collection of works, this single-gallery installation serves as a brief overview of the artistic achievements of this important American painter; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc. a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Liberal Arts through the AGES 2011–2012
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb 11; exhibit centers Augustana's pedagogical art-history collection in the winter-term liberal studies program, with works by Matisse, Magritte, and more; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Locating Place
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 29; works by Karl Blossfeldt, Josef Sudek, Kenneth Josephson, Toshio Shibata, Eliot Porter, Jerry Uelsmann, Pail Caponigro, Eduard Stieglitz,Edward Steichen, John Guttmann, Joel-Peter Witkin, Sebastiao Salgado, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Joel Sternfeld, Carl Chiarenza, John Gutmann and Imogen Cunningham; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 13; exhibit featuring works by area artists such as Dick Pinney, Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret, Fred Easker, Stan Wiederspan, and many others; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
thru May 13; an exhibition of more than 65 works by more than 40 area artists, featuring paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, collages, photographs, sculptures, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; new takes on the important Iowa City artist; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Memorial Exhibit of the Works of Lyle Andresen
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 4; works in numerous media by artist who passed away on Jan. 16; Wed.-Sun. 1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300.
Venue: River Arts Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
River Arts Center.
For more info visit www.clintonartassociation.com. Miguel Angel Rios: Walkabout
Exhibits & Shows
thru Apr. 22; a selection of five video and multimedia installations along with paintings and works on paper that demonstrate Rios' unique relationship to the South American and Mexican landscapes; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Muscatine and the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Commemoration
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit will highlight Muscatine Art Center Civil War collections as well as letters from area soldiers Daniel J. Parvin and Charles T. Ruger; for information, call 563-263-8282.
Venue: Muscatine Art Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Muscatine Art Center.
Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; featuring installments on each floor of the library, with explanatory text panels; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7469.
Venue: Thomas Tredway Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Thomas Tredway Library.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Primitive Modern: Emily Christenson - Helen Boyd - Jacki Olson
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 10; the interpretations of primitive art, culture, or methods in this exhibit are an attempt to bridge time and to connect in a spiritual way to the ancient world; the artworks use natural materials when possible and were created using primitive methods, such as wood fires, rubbings and water found on site yet also incorporate modern methods or materials to create a link between the two environments; Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108.
Venue: Quad City Arts Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Quad City Arts Center.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Raising Expectations
Exhibits & Shows
thru July 29; exhibit for which University of Iowa jewelry professor Kee-Ho Yuen selected an eclectic mix of functional and sculptural metal pieces made by members of the Iowa Metals Guild; the works explore
contemporary and traditional technologies and materials, ranging from advanced 3-D computer modeling to traditional fabrications and enameling; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Refuge in Four Seasons – Sabbatical Works by Zaiga Minka Thorson
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 10; mixed media encaustic paintings and photographs by BHC art professor Thorson; for information, contact Thorson at thorsonz@bhc.edu or 309-796-5469.
Venue: ArtSpace Gallery.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
ArtSpace Gallery.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Rock Island Student Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 31; works by artists in Rock Island elementary, junior high, and high schools; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Sara Slee Brown: Extraordinary Perspectives
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; digital imaging and collage exhibit; Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442.
Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Sarajane Fellini
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 30; for information, e-mail sarajane.fellin@gmail.com.
Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Sensing Language
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 2; book arts and installations by Melissa Jay Craig; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit web.sau.edu. The American Century
Exhibits & Shows
highlighting the many movements of 20th Century art; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec. 31; examples of fine, folk, and decorative art, textiles embellished with beads and embroidery, costumes, fine Royal Dux porcelain pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. William Hannan
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; multi-media exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast Gallery West.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
MidCoast Gallery West.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Winter Wonderland
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 24; featuring abstract landscapes by Marcia Wegman, winter
watercolors by John Stephen Klopp; oil paintings by John Schirmer, and winter photography by Benjamin Chait; Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442.
Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; painting exhibit; for information, call 309-762-9202 or e-mail thephoenixegg@gmail.com.
Venue: Phoenix Art Gallery.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Phoenix Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.atthephoenix.com. Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Community Schools
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 12; 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.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Comedy Night
COMEDY
Venue: The Pub.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The Pub.
Genesis Nursing Scholarships Available
COURSES
thru Mar. 24; Genesis will again be offering $10,000 scholarships for college students who are enrolled in four-year BSN programs; recipients are required to complete their first year of college by June 30; scholarship recipients are required to work two years at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport or Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis, Ill. following graduation from a BSN program; for information, call Mary Gaetz-Scholtz at 563-421-6864 or send e-mail to scholarships@genesishealth.com.
Venue: Genesis Medical Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Genesis Medical Center.
For more info visit www.genesishealth.com. Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Scholarship Availability
COURSES
interested applicants may download an application from the RIAWC Web-Site, and they also available at the RIAWC Arsenal Attic on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10am-3pm and the School Support Services Office in Building 110; for information, contact Sharon De Frieze at 309-799-5421 or e-mail Sharon@qcalm.org.
Venue: Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club.
Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club.
For more info visit www.riawc.org. Wii Game
MEETINGS, ETC
Mondays thru Fridays; free; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Yoga Burn
Classes, Lectures & Events
drop-in class on Thursdays, with Daina Lewis; for information, call 309-764-YOGA.
Venue: Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:30 AM – 9:45 AM.
Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC.
For more info visit www.indigowellness.info. Word 2007, Level 1
COURSES
with instructor N. VanSpeybroeck; learn to develop or enhance your Word skills; start with the basics of creating documents, adding margins, editing, find and replace words, using numbers/bullets, how to spell check, save and formatting and printing, and more; $89; for information and to register, call 309-796-8237.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. How to Really Prepare Your Business Plan
COURSES
register by feb. 9 for Feb. 11 course; the workshop will cover crucial material for planning a start-up business or provide guidance to an existing or expanding business; $40 includes lunch & beverage; for information and to register, call 309-797-0082.
Venue: Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce.
For more info visit www.quadcitiesscore.org. Zumba Gold
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Thursdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Little River Valley Readers Toddler Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; stories, activities, craft time, and singing for ages 2-3; free; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Toddler Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Brian Ellis
LECTURES
a community convocation lecture with the science teacher, who will step into Darwin's shoes to model the scientific process through dramatic storytelling, stand-up comedy, and show-and-tell; free; for information, contact Keri Rursch at kerirursch@augustana.edu or 309-794-7721.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
SPORTS
$10; for information, call 563-322-5220.
Venue: River's Edge.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
River's Edge.
For more info visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com. Rivermont Kindergarten Round-Up Luncheon
COURSES
local families are invited to have lunch and conversation with Lower School Director Sue Johnson and Kindergarten teacher Cindy Corrigan about Kindergarten at Rivermont Collegiate; this informal setting is the perfect opportunity to explore Rivermont’s philosophy and curriculum; for information, call 563-359-1366 ext. 302 or e-mail marietta@rvmt.org.
Venue: Rivermont Collegiate.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Rivermont Collegiate.
For more info visit www.rvmt.org. Live Lunch w/ Mike Cochrane (noon) - Chris Colson (6:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: RME Community Stage.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
RME Community Stage.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Scott County Board of Health Meeting
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
Drawing & Clay Sculpting with Paul Algueseva
Classes
on Thursdays; $5 plus materials; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Winning the White House
LECTURES
lecture with Heather Gerken, professor of law at Yale University and a senior advisor to President Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign; Gerken will reflect on some of the lessons learned from the 2008 campaign and the course of the 2012 presidential campaigns from a legal perspective; free.
Venue: Boyd Law Building.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM.
Boyd Law Building.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Spirituality for Empowerment
LECTURES
a Social Work CEU event presented by St. Ambrose Assistant Professor of Social Work Pamela Long; $15-$20; for information, contact Jeannine Yeager at YeagerJeannineR@sau.edu.
Venue: Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:15 PM.
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Euchre
MEETINGS, ETC
on Thursdays & Fridays; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:45 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Free Smart Phone Clinic
COURSES
for Android and iPhone users who aren't sure of all the features available; for information, call 563-386-7477.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Soil Fertility
COURSES
a program in the University of Illinois Extension’s Small Farms Webinar Series; learn the basics of soil fertility - what nutrients are needed, what role do they serve, which present potential environmental problems, and which tend to become deficient; $3-5; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island County Extension.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island County Extension.
For more info visit www.web.extension.illinois.edu. Soil Fertility
COURSES
a program in the University of Illinois Extension’s Small Farms Webinar Series; learn the basics of soil fertility - what nutrients are needed, what role do they serve, which present potential environmental problems, and which tend to become deficient; $3-5; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Mercer County Extension.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Mercer County Extension.
For more info visit www.web.extension.illinois.edu. Toddle on the Wild Side with Greg Wolf @ Eastern
KIDS' STUFF
stories and hands-on activities on things leafy, furry, and scaly; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lobby Lessons at the Library
COURSES
learn about the E-book services the library offers for card holders; sign up for an informal one-on-one session; registration is required for the 10-minute appointments; for information, call 309-524-2470 or e-mail reference@molinelibrary.com.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Nerdposium
KIDS' STUFF
talk about everything from "Star Wars" to YouTube to "Twilight" to LEGO's; free; for information, call 563-344-4188.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Public Skate
SPORTS
4:45-6:45pm, and 9:30-11:30pm; $5 and up; for information, call 563-322-5220.
Venue: River's Edge.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 4:45 PM – 11:30 PM.
River's Edge.
For more info visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com. Inside the Music: Masterworks IV
Calls For Entry
lecture and discussion on the weekend's Quad City Symphony Orchestra concerts; 5pm hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, 5:30pm program; for information, call 563-322-QCSO.
Venue: Hotel Blackhawk.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Hotel Blackhawk.
For more info visit www.qcsymphony.com. Business After Hours
MEETINGS, ETC
connect with Quad Cities professionals at this fun and casual after-hours networking event; sponsored by Big Dog Construction, with catering by Qdoba Mexican Grill Moline.
Venue: Executive Square.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Executive Square.
For more info visit events.quadcitieschamber.com. The Project Weekly Dinners
MEETINGS, ETC
on Thursdays; weekly dinner with friends from the Project of the Quad Cities; $6; for information, call 309-762-5433 or e-mail info@apqc4life.org.
Venue: Connections Nightclub.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Connections Nightclub.
For more info visit www.apqc4life.org. Pregnant Mothers, Pregnant Daughters
Auditions & Calls For Entry
This docu-series will follow the exciting and dramatic journey of a mother and daughter who are pregnant at the same time. We want to share the amazing, the challenging, the funny, and the complicated moments in both of your lives; from the pregnancy through childbirth and everything in between. If both you and your daughter are outgoing and open to sharing your stories, please contact the casting team ASAP
at: mothersanddaughtersExpecting@gmail.com. Tell us why you should be part of this docu-series and be sure to include your phone number, e-mail address, and city and state that you live in. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nypost.com. Thursdays at the Figge
Openings/Gallery Events
art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; Western Illinois University professor Jo-Ann Morgan will present the talk “Illustrating Uncle Tom, Topsy, and Little Eva: How Children Learned About 'Race' and 'Place'"; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Bettendorf Board of Adjustment
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: Bettendorf City Hall.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bettendorf City Hall.
Zumba
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Thursdays; get your jam on, feel the beat, and have a blast getting healthy; $6/class, first class is free; for information, call 309-798-0279 or e-mail zumbajulie@gmail.com.
Venue: QC SoDa Dance Studio.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
QC SoDa Dance Studio.
For more info visit www.qcsoda.com. Teen Un-Valentine's Day Night
KIDS' STUFF
eat Valentine's Day candy, bring a black shirt to reverse tie-dye, and get ready to do all Valentine's Day things backwards; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. SECC Board Meeting
Scott County Government Calendar
Venue: Scott County Administrative Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Scott County Administrative Center.
For more info visit www.secc911.org. Chair Yoga with Karen Stollon
Classes, Lectures & Events
on Thursdays; postures are taught while seated in a chair or holding onto one for support in other poses; this supportive, gentle class offers movement for the restricted; $12; for information, call 309-764-YOGA.
Venue: Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC.
For more info visit www.indigowellness.info. P.A.W.D. Read to a Dog
KIDS' STUFF
kids have an opportunity to read one-on-one with a service dog from P.A.W.D. - Pups Assisting with the Disabled; while waiting to read to a dog, watch a classic dog show like "Lassie" and "Rin Tin Tin"; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Fairmount Street Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Fairmount Street Library.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Institute of Noetic Science Quad Cities (IONS-QC) Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
the program will be "Mediumship: Spirit Communication for the Best and Highest Alignment" by Holly Chase; for information, contact Christine at 563-332-7259 or IONSQC@aol.com.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.noetic.org. Current Dramatic Literature
Auditions & Calls For Entry
10-week class on Thursdays; a Curtainbox Theatre Company class led by Tyson Danner; study and discuss a contemporary play in a relaxed setting; the guided discussion and analysis will cover everything from our personal opinions of the play, playwright's style, the play's commercial success, practical aspects of production; for information and to register, call 563-650-8121.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit thecurtainbox.com. Civically Engaged
Readings & Discussions
a four-part Peace and Justice and Studies Book Discussion, touching on topics that include service, giving, leadership, and association; held on Feb. 9 and 16, and March 1 and 8; free, books provided; for information, contact Mara Adams at 563-333-6343 or Jessica Gosnell at 563-333-6088, or email peace@sau.edu.
Venue: Christ the King Chapel.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Christ the King Chapel.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Open Mic Night
LIVE MUSIC
a weekly showcase of 10-minute sets by singer/songwriters, with poets, storytellers, comedians, and other performers welcome; for information, call 319-339-0401.
Venue: Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Uptown Bill's Coffee House.
Rozz-Vox Open Mic Night w/ Donnie Bobb
LIVE MUSIC
free; all ages; for information, e-mail info@rozztox.com.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. University of Iowa Jazz w/ the Hard Pop Quintet (7pm) - The Damn Choir - Paper Thick Walls - Matthew Mesaros (9pm)
LIVE MUSIC
$3-5 / $8.
Venue: The Mill.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
The Mill.
For more info visit www.icmill.com. Essential Acupressure Wor kshop
Classes, Lectures & Events
Thursdays thru Feb 23; learn about the history, theories, and clinical experiences of the Chinese medicine, and the most effective acupressure
points and point combinations for health and health challenges; $30; for information and to register, call (563)742-5800.
Venue: Trinity Enrichment Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Trinity Enrichment Center.
For more info visit www.trinityqc.com. Independent Scholars' Evening
MEETINGS, ETC
the evenings are for the presentation of area Independent Scholars' ongoing work; snacks and a cash bar available; free; for information, call 309-762-9202 or e-mail qcinstitute@sbcglobal.net.
Venue: Moline Commercial Club.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Moline Commercial Club.
For more info visit www.qcinstitute.org. QCAD Men's Coming Out Group
MEETINGS, ETC
on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month; for information, call 309-786-2580.
Venue: Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center.
For more info visit www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org. Quad City Audubon Society Membership Meeting
MEETINGS, ETC
Roxie DeShane presents “Flying Flowers,” information about butterflies and how to attract them to your garden; free; for information, call 309-799-7192.
Venue: Butterworth Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Butterworth Center.
Urbanized
MOVIES
documentary about the design of cities that looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and features some of the world’s foremost architects, planners, policymakers, builders, and thinkers; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Levitt Auditorium - Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Levitt Auditorium - Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. The Queen of Bingo
Performances
games and comedy in the famed production starring Shane Partlow; $22.50-27.50; sandwiches and appetizers available for purchase; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. The Vagina Monologues
Performances
annual presentation of Eve Ensler's famed play, designed to raise funds to prevent violence toward women; $6-9; for information, e-mail ritagustafson@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7236.
Venue: Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Pajama Story Time - Grant Wood’s Birthday Party
Openings/Gallery Events
for ages 4 & up and their adult chaperones; celebrate with stories about Grant and other unique artists, and have a go at being an artist yourself; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Rodney Carrington
COMEDY
comedian and country singer-songwriter in his "Laughter's Good Tour"; $43.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.adlertheatre.com. Granta Magazine Readings - Ben Marcus
Readings & Discussions
event will both launch the new issue of Granta Magazine and feature Marcus' new novel, "The Flame Alphabet"; free.
Venue: Prairie Lights Books.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Prairie Lights Books.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Buddy Olsen
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Barrel House 211.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Barrel House 211.
Endgame
Performances
Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic; for information, call 319-398-5899.
Venue: Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall.
For more info visit www.kirkwood.edu. Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy
Performances
Riverside's return of the musical about ice fishing, cold beer, good bait, and the Green Bay Packers; $15-29; for tickets and information, call 319-338-7672.
Venue: Riverside Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit www.riversidetheatre.org. The Importance of Being Earnest
Performances
Oscar Wilde's classic period comedy; $12-$25; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591.
Venue: Theatre Cedar Rapids.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theatre Cedar Rapids.
For more info visit www.theatrecr.org. West Side Story
Performances
touring production of the Tony-winning Broadway revival; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Jered Sprecher Lecture
Openings/Gallery Events
UI alumnus Sprecher, who teaches at the University of Tennessee, has had solo exhibitions at the Jeff Bailey Gallery in New York, the Wendy Cooper Gallery in Chicago, the Steven Zevitas Gallery in Boston, Kinkead Contemporary in Los Angeles, and the Gallery 16 in San Francisco.
Venue: University of Iowa Art Building.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
University of Iowa Art Building.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-948-9058.
Venue: Parker's.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:30 AM.
Parker's.
For more info visit www.fatdawgsproductions.com. Sam Knutson - John Waite
LIVE MUSIC
concert with the lead singer of Shame Train; $10; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit www.englert.org. Trivia Night
for information, call 309-797-3049.
Venue: Bier Stube Moline.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bier Stube Moline.
For more info visit www.bier-stube.com. Iowa Opera House Project featuring Sam Knutson
Concerts
concert with the lead singer of Shame Train, with an opening set by John Waite; $10; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit www.englert.org. Scenery
Performances
two-person show-biz comedy by Ed Dixon, directed by James Fairchild; $15; for tickets and information, call 309-235-1654.
Venue: The District Theatre.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The District Theatre.
For more info visit www.districttheatre.com. ABC Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Rusty Nail.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00 AM.
The Rusty Nail.
Gone South - The Treats
LIVE MUSIC
$5.
Venue: Iowa City Yacht Club.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Iowa City Yacht Club.
For more info visit www.iowacityyachtclub.org. Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends
LIVE MUSIC
free; for information, call 563-355-0655 or e-mail info@muddys.info.
Venue: The Muddy Waters.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
The Muddy Waters.
For more info visit www.themuddywaters.com. Jason Carl
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Creekside Bar and Grill.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Creekside Bar and Grill.
Karaoke by Pieler Productions
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Pub.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 12:00 AM.
The Pub.
The Avey Brothers
LIVE MUSIC
open blues jam.
Venue: Rascals Live.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 9:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Rascals Live.
Mixology
LIVE MUSIC
$2.
Venue: Gabe's.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.icgabes.com. Rude Punch
LIVE MUSIC
reggae; $4; for information, call 309-793-4060.
Venue: RIBCO.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 2:00 AM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Thumping Thursday w/ DJ Hypnotic and Patrick Rifley
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: McManus Pub.
Thursday, February 9, 2012, 10:00 PM – Friday, February 10, 2012, 2:00 AM.
McManus Pub.