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by Rich Miller
Business • Politics • Arts • Culture • Now You Know • RiverCitiesReader.com

Quinn Needs Primary
Race to Test Himself
T
here’s been quite a bit of private and financing candidates. The governor
grumbling by Democratic county- demanded that particular “reform” back
party chairs and other party when Lisa Madigan, the daughter of the
leaders about Comptroller Dan Hynes’ state party chair, was widely believed to
decision to run in the February primary be gearing up to run against Quinn.
against Governor Pat Quinn. But the other day Quinn refused
They worry that Hynes will to join Hynes’ request that the Cook
unnecessarily divide the party yet again County Democratic Central Committee
and serve as a constant reminder to avoid slating statewide candidates. After
voters that Quinn was Rod Blagojevich’s delivering a long, rambling response that
mostly silent lieutenant governor for six didn’t even come close to answering the
years. Hynes’ bid, question, Quinn
they fret, will only was pressed again
help the Republican History shows that on the issue and
Party. said: “What they
That may very Pat Quinn’s campaign do is up to them.”
well be true. If During the slating
Hynes loses the skills and instincts are meeting, Quinn
primary after reportedly asked
spending millions questionable, at best. for the party’s
of dollars tying Rod endorsement.
Blagojevich around So now that
Pat Quinn’s neck, then Quinn could be he’s in a position of power and has the
served up on a platter in the general advantage of incumbency, Quinn appears
election. The best thing the Republicans to be beginning to understand that he
have going for them right now in this needs to use whatever leverage he can to
Democratic state is Rod Blagojevich’s achieve a win. At least, he demonstrated
ignominious legacy, so any help they can it on this issue.
get from the Democratic Party would be The Cook County thing might have
eagerly welcomed. been a cynical move, and it might not
But a tough primary race could also have even been the “right” thing to do,
turn out to be a good thing for Quinn. but what some reformer candidates will
Quinn has never won a top-tier race. never understand is that you can’t govern
He lost a general election to George Ryan if you don’t win. Quinn has too often
for secretary of state in 1994. Two years been one of “those” candidates. He could
later, Quinn lost a Democratic primary to get clobbered in the 2010 general election
Dick Durbin for U.S. Senate. with that sort of attitude.
History shows that Pat Quinn’s So yes, Hynes could definitely harm
campaign skills and instincts are Quinn and the Democratic chances next
questionable, at best. Nobody really year with the upcoming primary battle.
knows if he has what it takes deep down Ominously, Hynes’ campaign press
inside to win the big one. A hot primary releases to date have often attempted to
race will provide an opportunity to test tie Quinn to Blagojevich.
Quinn’s ability to hold off the Republicans As any loyal party member should do,
next fall. If he loses to Hynes in February, Hynes ought to think long and hard about
he probably wouldn’t have won in how far he can go before he damages his
November, either. If he decisively defeats own side, no matter the outcome. The last
River Cities’ Reader • Vol. 16 No. 734 • September 2 - 15, 2009

Hynes in February, he may settle some two Republican gubernatorial primaries
nervous Democratic stomachs. were so nasty and divisive that they
Quinn is getting better at the game. He contributed significantly to the party’s
hired a top-notch fundraiser in David general-election losses. And the last time
Rosen, who helped the campaign rake an incumbent Democratic governor lost
in more than $300,000 in June alone. a primary, in 1976, the Republicans won
(Trouble is, Quinn has yet to settle on the the governor’s mansion and held on to
rest of his senior campaign team, even power for 26 years.
though the election is now kicking into a On balance, though, I think Quinn
much higher gear.) probably needs this primary race. It’ll
Quinn has always railed against party give us all a chance to see what he’s really
slate-making, particularly in Cook made of.
County. One of Quinn’s demands during
negotiations over the campaign-finance- Rich Miller also publishes Capitol
reform bill was a provision to prevent the Fax (a daily political newsletter) and
Democratic Party of Illinois from slating TheCapitolFaxBlog.com.
by Megan Stephenson
mkstephenson@gmail.com
CVB Moves Forward with Cultural

Marketing Resource Center
R
epresentatives from roughly 60 arts, a centralized online community calendar, with
culture, heritage, and festival organizations individual organizations responsible for plugging
on August 26 agreed to create what’s in their events. A director will be the point of
tentatively being called the Cultural Marketing contact for all arts and cultural organizations, and
Resource Center to facilitate coordinated will undertake outreach and fundraising. Taylor
marketing for Quad Cities attractions and events. also said the center will have a 14-person advisory
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau committee.
President and CEO Joe Taylor will apply for The center is modeled after the Cedar Rapids-
grants to jump-start the program, with a goal based Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance, in
of opening the center by the beginning of 2010. particular its Web site (CulturalCorridor.org)
Taylor said that if enough money isn’t raised by and community calendar. The alliance has 150
November, the opening will be delayed. He added members, and its site gets roughly a million hits
that the center could be funded for two years – per month. Executive Director Joe Jennison
including the salary of a director dedicated to arts – who attended the Quad Cities meeting – said
and culture events – for $150,000. Other sources in an interview that his organization has roughly
of revenue discussed at Wednesday’s meeting the same budget as has been proposed for the
were hotel/motel taxes, membership fees, and Cultural Marketing Resource Center. He said
contributions from private and public sources. his job is to be the face of and advocate for arts
A 2004 study commissioned by the Quad and culture in the community. Jennison’s way of
Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau suggested promoting himself as the go-to guy for arts and
the Cultural Marketing Resource Center. (See culture is what attracted Taylor to the concept.
“Can Arts and Culture Put Heads in Beds?”, River At the August 26 meeting, participants also
Cities’ Reader Issue 496, September 29-October discussed advertising outside of the Quad Cities,
5, 2004.) But Taylor said the idea didn’t gain including in major metropolitan areas such as
traction because cultural organizations didn’t see Chicago, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. Kim
a pressing need. Findlay of the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre
That’s changed, he said. Ticket sales and said she has met many families who find that the
sponsorships have decreased with the sluggish Quad Cities offer as much as many big cities, but
economy, and “judging by the size of the turnout with easier parking.
[on Wednesday], these organizations are looking Susan Skora, CEO of Community Foundation
for an extra boost – in audience development, of the Great River Bend, attended the meeting
resources, advocacy,” he said. to see if the new cultural center was a good
Taylor said the local economy will benefit in candidate for grant funding. The foundation
the long run by using the center to bring in more gave approximately $4 million in grants and
visitors. scholarships last year, and Skora said she liked
Similar efforts, such as the Midwest Arts Mecca the meeting’s outcome and would welcome
in 2001, lacked the infrastructure that Taylor said an application. “I support collaboration, and I
the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) can support a creative way of doing things,” she said.
provide. Although his organization was unable From institutions such as Quad City Arts
to lead the effort five years ago, now “the CVB and the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre to
has stepped up to ‘drive the bus,’” Taylor said in festivals such as Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
an e-mail. And while the Quad City Presenters Festival to smaller heritage groups such as the
is a coalition of more than 40 arts and cultural Scottish-American Society of the Quad Cities,
organizations, it’s not comprehensive. those at the meeting emphasized that the Cultural
“Everyone’s been so busy keeping the lights on Marketing Resource Center is needed to help the
in their individual organizations, it’s been difficult organizations speak with one voice.
collaborating,” Taylor said. Sheila Craig, a founding member of the
The Cultural Marketing Resource Center will Scottish-American Society, said that while
be housed in CVB offices at the newly renovated institutions such as the Figge Art Museum have
Union Station in downtown Davenport, providing the money to advertise, smaller cultural or
a place for residents and visitors to learn about heritage societies don’t have the budget. She said
arts and culture events and attractions in the this center can provide resources to help smaller
Quad Cities. Another element of the initiative is organizations.

by Jeff Ignatius

jeff@rcreader.com
A Modest Proposal: Merge Quad Cities

First and the Convention & Visitors Bureau
A
t the public unveiling in July of Quad tourism marketing are funded differently – the
Cities First – the chamber-of-commerce- former through public and private contributions,
controlled replacement for the Quad City and the latter through hotel/motel taxes.
Development Group – I ran into Sean O’Harrow, And, in fairness to the people behind Quad
the executive director of the Figge Art Museum. Cities First, Taylor said cultural organizations
His presence was a bit of a surprise, given have a lot of work to do. When I asked him
that arts and culture are too rarely mentioned whether the Quad Cities’ economic-development
in the same breath as economic development in structures paid enough attention to the arts, he
the Quad Cities. (They weren’t mentioned at the quickly replied: “Ask the arts community as well:
debut of Quad Cities First.) Have they paid enough attention to economic
There’s a reason for that: The establishment’s development? ... The arts groups need to realize
conception of “economic development” is that they need to be marketing. They need to
usually limited to luring employers to our be involved in economic development. If the
community to create jobs (or at least move them arts groups are only marketing locally ... they’re
from somewhere else). And the discussion is probably not being part of economic development
typically restricted to issues such as tax climate, as much as they ... need to be.”
transportation infrastructure, direct incentives, For example, Taylor said, the Putnam Museum
and workforce. is planning an aviation exhibit in July 2010. “Why
Yet, as O’Harrow pointed out, a community’s don’t they start in June and partner with the
culture is essential to attracting people – be [Quad City] Air Show, and talk to Bruce Carter at
they CEOs, workers, or tourists. And he and I the airport?” he suggested. “That’s what I need the
wondered whether cultural marketing had been arts community doing. I need the arts community
given any consideration as DavenportOne and producing packages that the bureau or whoever
the Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce can then take out into the marketplace.”
took control of external economic-development Taylor also said arts and cultural organizations
marketing through Quad Cities First. need to be proactive in terms of cooperation:
The answer, to the surprise of nobody: not “I see the day coming when funders in the
really. community will say to the arts organizations the
That oversight can’t be corrected, so let’s move same thing that they’re saying to the economic-
into third-rail territory and suggest something development organizations now: We want
truly radical: the long-term goal of a merger regionalism, we don’t want you duplicating, we
of Quad Cities First with the Quad Cities want you working together, we want you thinking
Convention & Visitors Bureau, creating genuinely things through if you want to keep getting our
unified external marketing with a holistic view of funds. That’s the wake-up call that I think may be
the area – not just business opportunities, but life. coming ... . We should have a plan to avoid that
“We are one and the same,” said Quad Cities happening.”
Convention & Visitors Bureau President and Taylor last week re-started a discussion
CEO Joe Taylor. Asked whether these two types about cooperation among arts groups with a
of marketing should be separate in the long run, “community arts marketing discussion.” (See
Taylor was unequivocal: “No, I don’t think they article on page 6.)
should be. Tourism is economic development, So while Quad Cities First finds its feet and
and economic development is tourism. ... I think Taylor tries to get arts organizations to work more
a single message from the Quad Cities and a closely with each other, this merger is a fantasy,
brand ... would be highly beneficial.” an idea to explore. Maybe, in five or 10 years,
But “structurally, we’ve established some truly coordinated Quad Cities marketing can be
differences between economic-development discussed as a proposal rather than a concept.
structures and tourism structure,” he said. As Taylor noted, things move slowly in the
(Taylor was not advocating for a merger; he Quad Cities. The community arts marketing
was responding to specific questions about discussion resurrects an idea from five years ago.

whether “economic development” and “cultural” The vague threat to de-fund the Development
marketing were fundamentally different.) Group was issued three years ago. “We were
Admittedly, there are plenty of logistical and talking about wayfinding for 10 or 12 years,”
territorial barriers that would prevent such a Taylor said. “Sometimes in the Quad Cities it
massive reorganization of community-advocacy takes that long.”
assets. Dismantling the Quad City Development
Group to build Quad Cities First was a huge Artificial Separation
task, and it’s indicative of the sensitivity and The business community isn’t oblivious to
possessiveness involved that the Bettendorf the importance of arts and culture to economic
Chamber of Commerce agreed to “endorse” the development; it’s just been preoccupied.
new concept but not to be swallowed by the newly As Steven Bahls, the president of Augustana
created Iowa Quad City Chamber of Commerce. College and the chair of the Illinois Quad
So throwing the Quad Cities Convention & City Chamber of Commerce, said in a recent
Visitors Bureau on top of that was not going to interview: “The cultural marketing is an
happen.
Furthermore, economic-development and Continued On Page 31
by Lynn Campbell, IowaPolitics.com
Gaming Commission Won’t Push

for Second Polk County Casino
T Union Leader Calls for
he Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission
will not promote a new casino in Polk
County – or anywhere else – but will Political Shake-Up to Get
move forward with plans to hear proposals from Labor Bills Passed
five other counties whose voters have approved
Ken Sagar, president of the Iowa Federation
new gaming facilities, commission members said
of Labor, called for a political shake-up during
Thursday.
his opening statement for this year’s AFL-CIO
“We owe it to those five counties to give them
convention at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, saying
the best shot and the best look and that’s how
the union must support not just Democrats, but
we will proceed,” said Commission Chair Greg
candidates who share the union’s priorities.
Seyfer at a meeting at the Riverside Casino &
“Too many members have come to believe
Golf Resort.
that we’re simply an extension of the Democratic
Commissioner Kate Cutler added that it’s not
Party,” Sagar told fellow union members. “That
the board’s role to encourage communities to
we’re just an ATM for the Democratic Party. That
apply for new gaming licenses. “We’re not going
we’re labor ready for the Democratic Party. Those
to promote additional applications,” she said.
days are gone.”
“That issue should be put to rest.”
The five-member board is seeking to quell Sagar said the union has tried to protect
a furor that arose earlier this month when incumbent candidates by not bringing up issues
Peninsula Gaming and Wild Rose Entertainment such as “fair share,” prevailing wage, choice of
announced they were both interested in opening doctor, and collective bargaining because they
a second casino in the Des Moines area. Polk “didn’t want to paint a target on them.” But he said
County already has Prairie Meadows Racetrack the union must instead be more aggressive with
& Casino in Altoona. its legislative priorities, insisting that its issues
Michael Galloway of the Prairie Meadows shouldn’t take a back seat.
Board of Directors said he does not believe “We set back in a defensive position for far too
the board is in favor of a second casino in Polk long,” Sagar said. “Somebody once said the best
County. defense is a good offense, and we are going on the
“I think it’s been a consensus of this board, offense. We are going to make sure that workers
from the members I’ve talked to, as well as the in this state have a strong voice.”
executive committee, that we as a board are Representative Bruce Hunter (D-Des Moines),
not interested in exploring further gaming,” a key advocate of the labor-backed bills, conceded
Galloway said. at the convention that he doesn’t expect any of
Some Iowans feared Polk County might the labor movement’s main legislative issues to be
jump ahead of five other communities that have passed in the Iowa legislature next year.
been waiting to apply for new casino licenses. “I’m probably going to be realistically
These communities – Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, pessimistic, I guess, and no, I don’t see those
Lyon County, Tama County, and Franklin issues getting passed this year unfortunately,”
County – have until November 9 to submit their Hunter said.
applications to the commission. The deadline was But Hunter said he thinks next year’s elections
extended from October 1 to give the groups more and an effort to make politicians aware that the
time to develop their financial plans, Seyfer said. union will turn to other candidates if they don’t
Steve Daniel, a Fort Dodge businessman support those issues will result in future progress.
working to bring a casino to his town, said he “With that not only threat but actuality, I think
was glad to hear the commission’s comments: those issues will get passed in the next couple
“They did exactly what they should have. There years,” he said.
needs to be a level playing field to present the
proposals.” For an expanded version of this article, visit
Daniel said he welcomes the extra five weeks RiverCitiesReader.com.
to prepare the Fort Dodge application. “In the

financial climate of a couple of years ago, it was This weekly summary comes from IowaPolitics.com,
easy, but now it’s a little more difficult,” he said an online government and politics news service.
after the meeting. IowaPolitics.com staff contributed to this report.

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Conversations on Art: Jen Mergel on Tara Donovan, music, interactive dance, strolling entertainment, tours, food
discussion on the works of sculpture and installation artist; for vendors, games on the lawn, museum shop specials, and more;
information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand for information, contact Debra Lehmann at 515-271-0336 or
Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/, 6:30pm dlehmann@desmoinesartcenter.org, Des Moines Art Center, 4700
Wed Sep 9. Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/,
Artist Reception for Mark Mess and John Spiteri, 12pm Sat Sep 26.
photography by Mess, ceramics by Spiteri; for information, visit Des Moines Art Center Gala, celebrate the grandeur of
MidCoast.org, MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock the John and Marry Pappajohn Sculpture Park; for information,
Island, IL, 7pm Fri Sep 11. contact Debra Lehmann at 515-271-0336 or dlehmann@
Reception for “Detained in Purgatory”, works by Margaret desmoinesartcenter.org, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave.,
Stratton; for information, call 563-209-1287, Catich Gallery, St. Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org/, Sat Sep 26.
Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, Family Fun Day, activities for children of all ages on the
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Movie Reviews
by Mike Schulz • mike@rcreader.com
Scary Movies, Two

THE FINAL DESTINATION liquid – are particularly, dishearteningly uninspired.
The movie’s too lightweight to be embarrassing,
AND HALLOWEEN II and there are some nice comedic touches, as when
In a somewhat odd scheduling decision, this our nominal hero attempts to rescue his girlfriend
past weekend saw the release of both The Final from certain death in a cineplex, but doesn’t know
Destination – the fourth in the popular series of which of the eight auditoriums she’s in, as they’re
cheat-death-and-pay-the-price splatter flicks, all showing the same movie. Yet there’s no getting
presented (on some screens) in eyeball-gouging 3D around the film’s lazy, going-through-the-motions
– and Halloween II, writer/director Rob Zombie’s vibe. Even with the glasses, it’s a depressingly one-
sequel to his 2007 remake dimensional experience.
of John Carpenter’s Zombie’s sequel,
horror classic. But meanwhile, is also
for fellow genre fans a pretty tough sit,
wondering which of the even though it’s
two makes for a more a considerable
gratifying fright film, improvement on
I’m afraid it’s a draw; his crass, brutal,
the former is kind of and achingly boring
fun but mostly terrible, Halloween revamp, and
while the latter is kind of the auteur definitely
fascinating but almost no Haley Webb and Nick Zano in The Final Destination earns points for
fun at all. eccentricity; any movie
The latest, potentially last, and easily least that provides roles for Malcolm McDowell, Brad
of its franchise entries, The Final Destination Dourif, Howard Hesseman, Margot Kidder, and
doesn’t deviate one iota from its proven blueprint, “Weird Al” Yankovic can’t be completely disregarded.
in which generic victims-in-waiting narrowly The first half hour is an effective-enough
escape a catastrophic tragedy, and wind up being condensation of the original Halloween II, with
killed anyway through a series of grotesque and tortured sibling Laurie Strobe (Scout Taylor-
comically convoluted “accidents.” Yet as someone Compton, forever in hysterics) evading unkillable
who’s enjoyed all three of the previous Destinations brother Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) in a nearly
(despite my enjoyment waning a tad with each new vacant hospital, and Zombie staging the shocks and
entry), I wasn’t really bothered by the movie’s slavish dread with considerable force and visual acuity.
devotion to formula. The design may be predictable, To be sure, this extended prelude is overly grim,
but it’s still reasonably effective, and if I’m going and God knows it continually defies logic. (How
to watch blandly pretty things die for 80 minutes does this seven-foot-tall bruiser keep sneaking up
straight, I’d much rather it be through hubris and on people?) But if you heed the clues, Zombie very
fate than via some hulking brute with a butcher’s clearly establishes that the lack of logic is intentional,
knife. and his risky, rather witty opening reels culminate
Your first hint, though, that The Final Destination in a wonderfully disconcerting aural running gag, in
isn’t going to be the schadenfreude-rific good time which every television set in the hospital is tuned to
you’re hoping for comes relatively early. In what has the exact same program: a black-and-white, ’60s-era
become as recognizable a cinematic ritual as the performance of the Moody Blues singing “Knights
pre-credits chase scene in a James Bond picture, in White Satin.” (Damn Zombie – I’ll never hear that
the movie’s prelude presents us with a deteriorating song in the same way again.)
locale – here, it’s a motor speedway in serious need Ironically, though, once Halloween II diverges
of repair – and a number of potential, seemingly from the outline of its inspiration, Zombie’s own
unrelated hazards (a broken stadium seat, an oil spill inspiration seems to dry up, and the next hour-plus
on the racetrack). Our entertainment stems from degenerates into a shapeless, confounding mélange
the giggly anticipation in watching these warning of questionable pop psychology, borderline-
signs converge, resulting in a veritable mouse trap of pretentious dream imagery, painfully overwrought
carnage. In director David R. Ellis’ sequel, however, performances, and increasingly tired “Boo!” effects.
you’re more likely to be giggling derisively; the I’d be lying if I said the results weren’t frequently
glaringly phony CGI explosions and cartoonish, intriguing; Zombie’s compositions and employment
in-your-face effects pull you out of the movie at the of dank, evocative color schemes suggest that, despite
exact moments you should be wincing – and, in the Halloween II’s vulgarity, there actually is an artist at
film’s 3D presentation, ducking – in terror. work here. But it remains a depressingly unsatisfying
Given the blandly uncommitted acting by horror escapade. At the screening I attended, some
the personality-deprived cast, there was hardly a back-row patrons began vocalizing their displeasure
chance that we’d be emotionally engaged in The with greater and greater (and ever-more-irritating)
Final Destination. But beginning with that opening vehemence, with one finally blurting out “This movie
calamity, what’s disappointing is how little we’re sucks!” A guy in the front row responded, “You
engaged on any other level; beyond the shoddy suck!” Turns out they were both right.
visuals, the protracted setups to the subsequent
deaths – nearly all of them involving some For reviews of Taking Woodstock and other current
combination of faulty equipment and an overflow of releases, visit RiverCitiesReader.com.
12 Listen to Mike every Friday at 9am on ROCK 104-9 FM with Dave & Darren
of contemporary comics and animation; for information, call 515-
277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA,

http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Sun Sep 6.
Below the Surface: A 21st Century Look at the Prairie,
works of Norman Rockwell; held in conjunction with the exhibits artists include Delores De Wilde Bina, Matilda Essig, Barbara
“Norman Rockwell: Fact & Fiction” and “The American century”; Fedeler, Justin Gibbens, Wendy Hollander, Carl Kurtz, Sally Kuzma,
for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Jim Lee, Peggy Macnamara, Marguerite Perret, Joseph Scheer,
410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 11am Sat John Spence, Priscilla Steele, and Tilly Woodward, Faulconer
Sep 26. Gallery, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA, http://www.grinnell.edu/
Pappajohn Sculpture Park Community Celebration, faulconergallery, thru Sun Sep 6.
celebrate the opening of the Des Moines Art Center’s sculpture Hugh Lifson: Poets and Places, contemporary-art exhibit;
park; for information visit DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Des Moines Mon-Fri 5-9pm, Sat noon-10pm, Sun noon-5pm; for information,
Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www. call 309-763-0006, Phoenix Art Gallery, 1530 5th Ave., Moline, IL,
desmoinesartcenter.org, 1pm Sun Sep 27. http://www.atthephoenix.com, thru Mon Sep 7.
Fall Metro Gallery Tour, locations include ARA Gallery & Pamela Ohnemus, natural landscape paintings; $5-$1 exhibit
Interiors, CornerHouse Gallery & Frame, Campbell Steele Gallery, admission; for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical
Wiederspan Gallery, and Apple Creek Gallery; free; for information, Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com,
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., thru Fri Sep 11.
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 5pm Fri Oct 2. Tara Donovan, works by sculpture and installation artist;
Iowa City Gallery Walk, artwork, artist demonstrations, and for information, call 515- 277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700
more at 19 venues; for information, call 319-351-8686, Downtown Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org,
Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com, thru Sun Sep 13.
5pm Fri Oct 2. Mark Hubbart and Debora Stewart, portraits by Hubbart,
Creative Connections - Artists in Action: Barbara Bernier, mixed media by Stewart; for information, call 563-243-3300, River
Paper Marbling, learn about the artist’s process; for information, Arts Center, 229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru Sun Sep 20.
call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., SUR.REALITIES: Ceramic Sculpture by Thaddeus Erdahl,
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 10am Sat Oct 3. works by nationally recognized clay sculptor and University of
Grand Opening of “Immigrant Experience”, new permanent Northern Iowa graduate; free; for information, call 319-291-4490,
exhibit; for information, call 563-322-8844, German American Waterloo Center for the Arts, 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, IA,
Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc. http://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org, thru Sun Sep 20.
org, Sat Oct 3. Bill Wohlford - Kim McCool, thru Sept 30; multi-media by
Reception for “Pen to Paper”, works by Leslie Bell, Renee Wohlford, porcelain by McCool; for information, visit MidCoast.
Meyer Ernst, and Kristin Quinn; for information, call 563-333-6444, org, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, thru
Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://www. Sat Sep 26.
sau.edu/catich, 5pm Fri Oct 9. David Genac - Linda Smith, thru Sept 30; photography by
Left Bank Art League’s Fall Art Festival, along with Apple Genac, ceramics by Smith; for information, visit MidCoast.org,
Fest and Market Days; go “passionately pink” for breast-cancer MidCoast at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, thru
research; food, fun, and art; for information, call Diane Wall at Sat Sep 26.
563-343-2765 or e-mail iipics@hotmail.com, LeClaire Riverfront, Katie Kiley - Mark Baker, drawings and prints by Kiley,
LeClaire, IA, http://www.leftbankartleague.org, 10am Sat Oct 10 sculpture by Baker, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle
thru Sun Oct 11. Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA, http://www.midcoast.org, thru Sat Sep 26.
Artist Meet & Greet: Brent Langley & Paul Riewerts, John Bloom: Visions of Iowa, murals, easel paintings,
landscape paintings by Langley, photography by Riewerts; $5-$1; sculpture, and prints by Midwestern artist; for information,
for information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, contact Heather at 563-326-7804, ext 2045 or haaronson@
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http:// figgeartmuseum.org, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
www.qcgardens.com, 2pm Sun Oct 11. Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, thru Sun Sep 27.
Deadstock, one night of rest in peace, music, and zombies; Alice in Wonderland Conservatory Summer Display, $1
for information, visit MidCoast.org, Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., ages 16 and older, under 16 free; free admission on Tuesdays; for
Davenport, IA, 5am Fri Oct 23. information, call 563-323-3298, Vander Veer Botanical Center, 215
Opening Reception for Les Bell & Peter Xiao, paintings; for Central Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.citydavenportiowa.com,
information, call 309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd thru Wed Sep 30.
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 7pm Fri Oct 23. Charles Walzem, 25 energetic paintings by the late artist,
Reception for “Migration Interpretation”, for information, a blend of direct observation, photographic documentation,
call 563-333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. and playful imagination; for information, call 309-786-1566,
Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin/ doeGALLERY, Bucktown Center for the Arts - 225 E. 2nd St.,
morrissey.html, 5:30pm Fri Oct 23. Davenport, IA, http://www.theartfeed.com, thru Wed Sep 30.
Final Friday: Bucktown Event/Reception, for information, Creative Expressions, art exhibit by the group Artists
visit BucktownArts.com, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd Unlimited, with pieces for sale; Mon-Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-
St., Davenport, IA, 6pm Fri Oct 30. 5:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm, Moline Public Library,
Creative Connections - Artists in Action: Naser & Patricia 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, thru Wed
Shahrivar, Landscapes in Oils, learn about the team’s artistic Sep 30.
process; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum Sara Slee Brown: Artistic Vision vs Technology, classically
of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, trained painter working with modern digital technology; for
10:30am Sat Nov 7. information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218
Artist Reception for Jonathan Barnewolt and Mark Baker, E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, thru Wed Sep 30.
multi-media by Barnewolt, sculpture by Baker; for information, visit Trent Foltz - Kelly Bissell, photography by Foltz, wood works
MidCoast.org, MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock by Bissell; for information, visit MidCoast.org, Mississippi Valley
Island, IL, 7pm Fri Nov 13. Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA, thru Wed Sep
Sight & Sound: Celebrate the Unexpected, biennial gala to 30.
support programming at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and the Detained in Purgatory, images of Alcatraz, Eastern State
Orchestra Iowa; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Penitentiary, Ellis Island, and other prisons by Margaret Stratton;
Country Club, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 6:30pm Sat free; for information, call 563-209-1287, Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose
Nov 14. University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, thru Fri
Final Friday: Bucktown Event/Reception, for information, Oct 2.
visit BucktownArts.com, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd Paper Trail: A Decade of Acquisitions from the Walker Art
St., Davenport, IA, 6pm Fri Nov 27. Center, for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225

Christmas Craft Show, for information, call 309-788-5912 or W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, thru Sat Oct 3.
visit QCCAExpoCenter.com, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., The Light of God: Significant Visionary Works, evolving
Rock Island, IL, 5am Fri Nov 27 thru Sun Nov 29. group exhibit featuring works by Iowan, national, and
Gallery Hop! in the District, for information, visit RIDistrict. international artists, working in sacred art; Wed-Sat noon-4:30pm,
com, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, 5pm Sun 1-4pm; for information, call 641-472-8135 or e-mail info@
Fri Dec 4. emeraldgalleryart.com, Emerald Gallery, 56 S Main St, on the east
Opening Reception for Louise Rauh - Diane Naylor side of Fairfield Square, Fairfield, IA, http://www.emeraldgalleryart.
- Elizabeth Shriver, aluminum by Rauh, painting by Naylor, and com, thru Sat Oct 3.
ceramic sculpture by Shriver; for information, call 309-793-1213, Don Heggen - Carol Boehl Steinmetz - Brent Langley - Tricia
Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Coulson, watercolors by Heggen, Boehl Steinmetz, and Langley,
quadcityarts.com, 7pm Fri Dec 4. and sculpture by Coulson; for information, call 309-793-1213,
Reception for “Senior Honor Exhibits”, works by SAU Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
students graduating with degrees in fine arts and graphic design; quadcityarts.com, thru Fri Oct 9.
for information, call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose Wings & Whimsy: Recent Drawings & Dolls by Emily J.G.
University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, 5pm Fri Vermillion, recent drawings and dolls from Iowa City artists;
Dec 4. for information, call 319-351-8686, Iowa Artisans Gallery, 207 E
Exhibits & Shows Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-artisans-gallery.
Before Anime: Japanese Prints from Superhuman to com, thru Sun Oct 11.
Superflat, a selection of Japanese color woodcuts from the Brewery Ephemera, $2, free for members; for information, call
permanent collections, examining the subject matter, style, 563-3228844, http://www.gahc.org, thru Sun Oct 18.
and technique of traditional Japanese prints, and exploring the Summer Drawing Academy Exhibition, works by Summer
continuity and transformation of traditional prints’ imagery in light Drawing Academy participants and instructors; for information,
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fine Royal Dux porcelain pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410
Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Thu Dec

31.
call 563-326-7804, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., The Age of Progressive Reform: Creating Modern America,
Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, thru Sun Oct 18. 1900-1917, exhibit examining the period leading up to WWI
Color in Freedom: Journey Along the Underground when America was transformed into a modern industrialized
Railroad, 50 paintings, etchings and drawings by Joseph Holston society; highlights include government legislation to improve
created to capture the essence of the courage and determination labor conditions and reign in big business, the establishment
required to escape, and to enhance understanding of the of women’s voting rights, and the efforts of reform groups to
condition of slavery and the powerful instinct toward freedom; improve urban conditions and address the impact of immigration;
for information, call 563-263-8282, Muscatine Art Center, 1314 for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210
Mulberry Ave., Muscatine, IA, 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Tue Sep 8 thru
http://www.muscatineartcenter. Tue Oct 6.
org, thru Sun Oct 25. Norman Rockwell: Fact
Catherine Jones Davies and Fiction, featuring five,
- Chuck Vitello - Treva Haney, newly conserved and restored
thru Oct 31; photography; for watercolors by the master
information, visit MidCoast.org, artist, along with numerous
MidCoast at the RiverCenter, 136 photographs taken by local
E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, thru photographer Wes Panek,
Sat Oct 31. investigating the many facts
Global Gathering Art and fictions associated with
Display and Exhibit, for Rockwell’s Cedar Rapids visit; for
information, call 563-344-4175, information, call 319-366-7503,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA,
http://www.bettendorflibrary. http://www.crma.org, Sat Sep 12
com, thru Sat Oct 31. thru Thu Dec 31.
Mark Mess - John Spiteri,
photography by Mess, ceramics Music This American Century,
highlighting the many
by Spiteri; for information, visit D-12 movements of 20th Century art;
MidCoast.org, MidCoast Gallery for information, call 319-366-
West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock The Redstone Room 7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of
Island, IL, thru Sat Oct 31. Tuesday, September 22, 9 p.m. Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids,
Patricia Armato - Michael IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Sep
W
Payne, stone & bronze by 12 thru Tue Nov 24.
Armato, pastels by Payne; for ith members including recording Mandala Sand Painting,
information, call 309-793-1213, sensations Eminem, Bizarre, Kon geometric shapes and ancient
Quad City Arts at the Airport, Artis, Kuniva, and Swift, the hip-hop and spiritual symbols used to re-
Quad City International Airport, consecrate the earth and its
Airport Rd, Moline, IL, http://
rap powerhouses of D-12 will bring their inhabitants; for information,
www.quadcityarts.com, thru North American tour to Davenport’s call 563-333-6251, St. Ambrose
Sat Oct 31. Redstone Room on September 22. And University Library, Davenport, IA,
Union Group Show http://www.sau.edu/galvin, Tue
in a DaShadySpot.com interview, D-12 Sep 15 thru Fri Sep 18.
- Steven Carleson, with
mixed media by Carleson; for co-founder Proof (who was killed in 2006) Brent Langley - Paul
information, visit MidCoast.org, discussed the group’s origins. “We all Riewerts, nature paintings
thru Sat Oct 31. knew each other growing up in Detroit,” by Langley, photography by
Jack “The Door Guy” Riewerts; in the hallway gallery;
Wilhoit, for information, call Proof recalled. “I used to sneak Em into $5-$1; for information, call
563-940-1504, Bucktown my school lunchroom just so he could 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@
Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd battle. Later, when we started battling qcgardens.com, Quad City
St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave.,
bucktownarts.com, thru Thu
once a month at Maurice Malone’s Hip- Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Dec 31. Hop Shop, everybody had a crew, so we qcgardens.com, Tue Sep 15 thru
A Legacy for Iowa: decided to form our own. That’s how D-12 Sat Oct 31.
Pollock’s Mural and Modern The Mandala Project, for
was born. Before we even thought about information, call Eileen Eitrheim
Masterworks, Works from the
University of Iowa Museum making records, our only goal was to be at 563-333-6254, Morrissey
of Art; for more information like verbal ninjas and kick ass.” To be sure, Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts
visit UIowa.edu/uima, Figge D-12 has gone on to do much more than Center, St. Ambrose University,
Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
Davenport, IA, http://www.
that, with the group’s CDs Devil’s Night edu/galvin/morrissey.html, Fri
uiowa.edu/uima, thru Thu and D-12 World debuting at number one Sep 18 thru Wed Nov 18.
Dec 31. on Billboard’s top-200 chart, and sold-out Kara Fedje & Nicole Cisne
Art in Roman Life, over 50 Durbin, for information, call
tour destinations from coast to coast. I’d 563-271-9740 or e-mail sarah@
works, including coins, glass
vessels, ceramic lamps, marble better mention, though, that while you do robbdesigns.com, Black Canvas
sculptures, and more; for see the artist in the bottom-right corner of Studio & Gallery, 822 1/2 15th
information, call 319-366-7503, the accompanying photo, Eminem himself Ave., East Moline, IL, Fri Sep 18
http://www.crma.org, thru Thu thru Fri Nov 20.
Dec 31. actually won’t be performing during D-12’s Molecules That Matter, large
From Humble Beginnings: Davenport concert. We probably should’ve models of molecules, important
Lincoln’s Illinois 1830-1861, digitally excised his picture from that works of contemporary art that
thru Jan. 10; learn about the comment on these materials,
group shot, but it is, after all, Eminem – no
Illinois that Lincoln knew and works of popular culture;

through objects and stories of one here wants our asses kicked. D-12 will, artists include Roxy paine, Alexis
the people who lived there; free; however, perform alongside opening hip- Rockman, Dan Peterman, and
for information, call 217-782- Ed Ruscha, Faulconer Gallery,
hop acts Potluck and Cribbs, and the rest Grinnell College, Grinnell,
7386, Illinois State Museum, 502
S. Spring Street, Springfield, IL, of the Redstone Room’s fall calendar can IA, http://www.grinnell.edu/
http://www.museum.state.il.us, be viewed at RedstoneRoom.com. – Mike faulconergallery, Fri Sep 25 thru
thru Thu Dec 31. Schulz Thu Dec 31.
Grand Wood: In Focus, a Ali Kirsh - Carolyn Krueger,
single-gallery installation culled mixed media; for information,
from the museum’s extensive collection; for information, call visit MidCoast.org, MidCoast at
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, Thu Oct 1 thru Tue
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, thru Thu Dec 31. Nov 24.
Malvina Hoffman: Rodin’s Last Student, works from famed Lori Reed - Robert Reed, mixed media by Lori, sculpture
sculptor; for information, call 319-366-7503, http://www.crma.org, by Robert; for information, visit MidCoast.org, Mississippi Valley
thru Thu Dec 31. Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA, Thu Oct 1 thru
Mauricio Lasansky, new takes on the important Iowa City Tue Nov 24.
artist; for information, call 319-366-7503, http://www.crma.org, Naidine D’Angelo - Belinda Talbot, photography and
thru Thu Dec 31. drawing by D’Angelo, photography by Talbot; for information,
Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & visit MidCoast.org, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr,
Library Collection, examples of fine, folk, and decorative art, Moline, IL, Thu Oct 1 thru Tue Nov 24.
textiles embellished with beads and embroidery, costumes, Iowa Artisans Gallery 25th Birthday Exhibit, for information,
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call 319-351-8686, Iowa Artisans Gallery, 207 E Washington St, a small pair of sharp scissors, such as embroidery scissors, and Papa Duke, Slavic, gypsy, pop, and jazz with master violinist http://www.thecapdavenport, 8pm Fri Sep 25.
Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com, Fri Oct 2 thru your creativity; free; for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Vasyl Popadiuk; a Community Concert Association presentation; Faculty Recital: Susan Schwaegler, clarinet recital; for

Mon Nov 9. Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. $10-$5; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 information, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana
German American Immigrant Experience, new permanent bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Sat Oct 3. 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com, College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.
exhibit in newly-quadrupled exhibit space; for information, call Fraktur, with Bill Hannan; learn about the artistic and 7:30pm Fri Sep 11. edu/academics/music, 8pm Fri Sep 25.
563-322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., elaborate illuminated folk art executed in ink and/or watercolor; The Temptations, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers in concert; $60- Imani Winds with Stefon Harris, featuring the premiere of
Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, Sat Oct 3 thru Thu Dec 31. materials supplied; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf $22.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River composer Harris’ new work, “A Sonic Painting in Wood, Metal, and
Pen to Paper, works in print, etchings, charcoal, and more by Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Fri Sep 11. Wind”; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319-
Leslie Bell, Renee Meyer Ernst, and Kristin Quinn; for information, bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 8. Iowa Women’s Music Festival, featuring Michelle Shocked, 335-1160, Iowa City High School, 1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City,
call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Silk Painting, Oct. 20 & 27; with instructor Beth peters; create Carolyn Wonderland, Shelley King, Cosy Sheridan, Tracy Walker, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri Sep 25.
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, Tue Oct 6 thru Fri your own wearable hand-painted 36” x 36” scarf; bring 4 baby Lynne Rothrock, and emcee Kim-Char Meredith; food and vendors, Barbershop Harmony Society Chorus Preliminary
Nov 20. food jars with lids, small watercolor bushes, 1 ice-cube tray; $60; an auction; bring blankets and chairs for grass seating; free; for International Competition, $15 at the door; for information, call
Les Bell - Peter Xiao, paintings; for information, call 309-793- to register, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad information, call 319-335-1486 or e-mail festival@prairievoices.net, 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Upper City Park, Dubuque Rd & Park St, Iowa City, IA, http://www. http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 6:30pm Sat Sep 26.
www.quadcityarts.com, Fri Oct 16 thru Fri Nov 27. qcgardens.com, 6pm Tue Oct 20. prairievoices.net, 12pm Sat Sep 12. Barbershop Harmony Society District Quartet Finals, $15
Migration Interpretation, for information, call Eileen Eitrheim The Spirit of Sumi-e: Introduction to East Asian Brush Peoria Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Michael at the door; for information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center,
at 563-333-6254, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Painting, Saturdays thru Dec. 5 (with a break on Nov. 28); led by Butterman and pianist Andrew Von Oeyen; $72-$36; for tickets, call 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.
Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin/ Karen Kurka Jensen; morning classes from 10:30am-12:30pm, 309-671-1096, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, com, 11am Sat Sep 26.
morrissey.html, Fri Oct 23 thru Tue Nov 24. afternoon classes from 1:30-3:30pm; the ancient art form of http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Sep 12. Promise of the Real featuring Lukas Nelson, dynamic blues
Jay Stratton - Matt Moyer - Karen Kurka Jensen, wood by ink painting; $210; to sign up, call 319-396-9735 or e-mail Riverfront Pops, a presentation by the Quad City Symphony rock band featuring Willie Nelson’s son, Lukas; $15; for tickets and
Stratton, clay by Moyer, American sumi-e by Kurka Jensen; for karenkurkajensen@gmail.com, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Orchestra, with conductor Mark Russell Smith and vocalist Steve information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main
information, call 309-793-1213, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, Sat Oct 24. Lippia, performing the music of Frank Sinatra; the concert will end St, Davenport, IA, http://www.redstoneroom.com, 8:30pm Tue
Quad City International Airport, Airport Rd, Moline, IL, http://www. Calls For Entry with the 1812 Overture, Stars and Stripes Forever, and fireworks; Sep 29.
quadcityarts.com, Sun Nov 1 thru Thu Dec 31. Quad City Animal Welfare Center 2009 “Cutest Pet Photo” $20-$17, ages 12 & under free; for information, call 563-322-QCSO Stories and Songs of the Railroad, with Chris Dunn and Dr.
Jonathan Barnewolt - Mark Baker, multi-media by Contest, open to all Quad City residents; photos must be in color, (7276), LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http:// Roald Tweet; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public
Barnewolt, sculpture by Baker; for information, visit MidCoast.org, show one pet per photo, and be no larger than 5” by 7”; may www.qcsymphony.com, 6:30pm Sat Sep 12. Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.
MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St, Rock Island, IL, Sun submit up to 5 photos; $5 entry fee per photo; proceeds benefit Second Sunday Summer Concert Series: Sarah Snydacker, il.us, 6pm Tue Sep 29.
Nov 1 thru Thu Dec 31. the center; for more information, call 309-787-6830, Quad City classical vocalist from Muscatine; food available for purchase, bring Student Recital: Various Student Musicians, for information,
Pamela Ohnemus - Betsy Zmuda-Swanson - Natalie Nelson, Animal Welfare Center, 724 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www. lawn chairs; free, but donations accepted; for information, call 563- call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College,
acrylics by Ohnemus, oils by Zmuda-Swanson, photography qcawc.org, thru Thu Sep 10. 260-2772, Pearl Plaza, 208 W. 2nd St., Muscatine, IA, http://www. Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,
by Nelson; for information, visit MidCoast.org, MidCoast at the Volunteers Needed for Riverssance Festival, seeking muscatineartscouncil.org, 6pm Sun Sep 13. 10:45am Tue Sep 29, 10:45am Tue Oct 13.
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.midcoast. volunteers for Sept. 19 & 20 festival, to take money, make change, Classical Guitar with a Taste of Jazz, guitarist Kevin Hubbard Dinner and Dance with the City Lights Orchestra, big
org, Sun Nov 1 thru Thu Dec 31. hand out maps, stamp hands, patrol the grounds, man artists’ presents a program featuring classical pieces from various eras, band under the direction of Rich Daniels; a Hancher Auditorium
Handmade for the Holidays, annual festival of holiday booths, and more; for information, e-mail Carolyn Krueger at 309- jazz standards, folk songs, and originals; with a brief history of the presentation; for tickets, call 319-335-1160, Iowa City High School,
ornaments, seasonal items, and unusual gifts; for information, call 781-7668, Lindsay Park, River Drive and Mound Street, Davenport, guitar, composers’ backgrounds, and anecdotes; for information, 1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.
319-351-8686, Iowa Artisans Gallery, 207 E Washington St, Iowa IA, thru Sun Sep 20. call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, edu, 6:30pm Fri Oct 2.
City, IA, http://www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com, Fri Nov 13 thru Des Moines Art Center Arts and Ends Call for Entry, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 14. Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks I, featuring
Tue Nov 24. donate gently used items (such as fine furniture, silver, crystal, Lyrebird Ensemble, with Ellen Huntington on flute and Lillian Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1
David Houk - Jeanne O’Melia, mixed media by Houk, rugs, linens, china, artwork, jewelry, etc.) to the Des Moines Art Lau on harp; for information, call 309-794-7233, Wallenberg Hall, “Titan”; conducted by Mark Russell Smith; for information, call 563-
sculpture by O’Melia; for information, visit MidCoast.org, MidCoast Center’s Arts and Ends sale, scheduled for April 30-May 2, 2010; to Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. 322-QCSO (7276), LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA,
at the i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr., Moline, IL, Tue Dec 1 thru donate, contact Debra Lehmann at 515-271-0336 or dlehmann@ augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Tue Sep 15. http://www.qcsymphony.com, 8pm Sat Oct 3.
Sun, Jan 31. desmoinesartcenter.org., Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Dave Mason, singer-songwriter from the legendary band “German-American Day” Festival & Concert, 10am German-
Diane Bruce - Brent Langley, pastels and watercolors by Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, thru Tue Traffic; $35-$29; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 language church service, meals and live German music at 11am,
Bruce, oils, acrylics, and watercolors by Langley; for information, Nov 24. East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm traditional German bird-shoot at noon (youth) and 1pm (adults);
visit MidCoast.org, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Thu Sep 17. free; for information, call 563-322-5489 or e-mail Schuetzenpark@
Moline, IL, Tue Dec 1 thru Sun Jan 31. The Young Dubliners, Celtic and Irish rock in the band’s first yahoo.com, Schuetzen Park Historic Site, 700 Waverly Rd,
Senior Honors Exhibits, works by SAU students graduating Quad Cities appearance; all-ages show; $15-$12; for tickets, call Davenport, IA, http://www.schuetzenpark.info, 10am Sun Oct 4.
with degrees in fine arts and graphic design; for information, call 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Jim Hendricks, concert with world-renowned pianist; part of
563-333-6444, Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, http://www.thecapdavenport, 8pm Thu Sep 17. the church’s Fine Arts Series; for information, call 309-764-7526,
IA, http://www.sau.edu/catich, Tue Dec 1 thru Fri Dec 18. Concerts Buckcherry, noted rockers in concert; $29.50; for tickets, First Covenant Church, 3303 41st St, Moline, IL, 4pm Sun Oct 4.
William Hannan, mixed media; for information, visit MidCoast. Hawkapalooza featuring Lupe Fiasco, Grammy Award- call 800-745-3000, Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, IA, http://www. Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks I, featuring
org, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, 900 Eagle Ridge Rd, winning artist in this inaugural concert event, beginning with a valairballroom.com, 8pm Fri Sep 18. Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” and Mahler’s Symphony No.
LeClaire, IA, Tue Dec 1 thru Sun Jan 31. pep rally and ending with the concert; presented by The Hawk’s The Mystical Arts of Tibet, ancient pieces created for 1 “Titan”; conducted by Mark Russell Smith; for information, call
Louise Rauh - Diane Naylor - Elizabeth Shriver, aluminum Nest and SCOPE Productions; free; for information, call 319-335- environmental, social, and individual healing, played on traditional 563-322-QCSO (7276), Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703
by Rauh, paintings by Naylor, ceramic sculpture by Shriver; for 3041, Hubbard Park, 51 N Madison St, Iowa City, IA, http://www. Tibetan instruments, with chanting and dancing; $11-$6; for 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun
information, call 309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd scopeproductions.org, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3. information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Oct 4.
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.quadcityarts.com, Fri Dec 4 thru Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Grammy-winning rocker and Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Fri Chevelle, for information, call 515-223-6152, Val Air Ballroom,
Fri, Jan 8. her lead-guitarist husband in concert; $35-$20; for tickets, call Sep 18. Des Moines, IA, http://www.valairballroom.com, Wed Oct 7.
800-THE-ISLE, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777
Classes Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.theislebettendorf.com,
Piano Dedication Recital, for information, call 309-794-7233, Leon Redbone, tunes from the turn-of-the-century, flapper-
Dawn’s Hide & Bead Away Open Studio Night, on Thursdays, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, era, in Redbone’s first Englert show since 2005; $32-$27; for tickets,
7:30pm Thu Sep 3. http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Sat Sep 19. call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa
share beading techniques and offer and receive technical Riders in the Sky, the nation’s premier comedy/western
assistance; participants are welcome to bring their own materials, The Music Men Barbershop Chorus, performing everything City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Wed Oct 7.
musicians; $25-$22; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, from doo-wop to barbershop to gospel to patriotic tunes; $15- Sara Watkins, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter
projects, and ideas; torch studio available to those with experience 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org,
for $12/four hours; for information, call 319-338-1566, Dawn’s $8; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward from Nickel Creek; $23; for information and tickets, call 319-688-
7pm Thu Sep 3. Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www. 2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
Hide & Bead Away, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, http://www. A Night to Honor Our Heroes Military Concert, featuring
dawnsbeads.com, thru Thu Dec 31. ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 7pm Sat Sep 19. http://www.englert.org, 8pm Thu Oct 8.
Michael W. Smith; for information, call 563-209-5074, LeClaire Park, Faculty Recital: Deborah Dakin, viola recital; for information, The Temptations, classic soul singers; $60-$34; for tickets, call
Make ’n’ Take Painting Class, choose between 5-6:30pm, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, 3pm Sat Sep 5.
and 6:30-8pm; make a floral painting; $15; for information, call call 309-794-7233, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
Rock the Park: Orion Fall Festival, a Battle of the Bands event Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Thu Oct 8.
309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, sponsored by Main Street Orion; 1st place prize: $200 and opening
http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, 5pm Fri Sep 4. 4pm Sun Sep 20. Lamb of God - Gwar - Job for a Cowboy, for tickets, call
act that evening for Coupe DeVille street dance from 8-9pm; 2nd Buckcherry, rockers in concert, with opening acts Saving 800-745-3000, Val Air Ballroom, Des Moines, IA, http://www.
The Spirit of Sumi-e: Introduction to East Asian Brush place prize: $100; for information, call Lisa at 309-526-8299 or e-
Painting, Saturdays thru Oct. 17; led by Karen Kurka Jensen; Abel, Red, and The Last Vegas; $35-$29.75; for tickets, call 800- valairballroom.com, Fri Oct 9.
mail director@mainstreetorion.com, Orion Community Bandshell, 745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www. The Temptations and Augustana, legendary soul singers and
morning classes from 10:30am-12:30pm, afternoon classes from Orion, IL, 3pm Sat Sep 5.
1:30-3:30pm; the ancient art form of ink painting; $210; to sign up, iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Tue Sep 22. popular rockers play a free Homecoming show; for information,
Tenth Avenue North, free; for information, call 319-364-0633, Faculty Recital: Susan Bawden, bassoon recital; for call 319-335-3041, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of
call 319-396-9735 or e-mail karenkurkajensen@gmail.com, Cedar First Church of the Nazarene - Cedar Rapids, 3113 1st Ave. SW,
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http:// information, call 309-794-7233, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.scopeproductions.org, 8pm, Fri
Cedar Rapids, IA, Sat Sep 5.

www.crma.org, Sat Sep 5. College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. Oct 9.
The Matt Stedman Band, rock ’n’ roll, blues, Celtic, bluegrass, edu/academics/music, 8pm Tue Sep 22. Tommy Sands , Irish vocalist and guitarist, and Quad City Arts
Animal Sketching, learn the basics of drawing any animal; jazz, funk, and zydeco musicians; a presentation in the annual
$32; to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, a Cedar Rapids Visiting Artist; refreshments served; free; for information, call 309-
Music on the Green Concert Series, on the recreation field adjacent Community Concert; music and comedy covering Bourbon 743-2701, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL,
Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, 6pm Thu Sep 10. to the inn; free; food and beverages available for purchase; for
Ikebana Art Class, Sundays thru Oct. 4; learn about the Street to Broadway; for ticket information, call 319-540-2301, U.S. http://www.butterworthcenter.com, 3pm Fri Oct 9.
information, call Barbara Sue Schubert at 815-776-5059, Eagle Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. Tommy Sands, a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist evening with
Japanese art of flower arranging, the history of Ikebana, and Ridge Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL, http://www.
its modern-day art forms, using natural lines, shapes, and color CRCommunityConcerts.org, 7:30pm Tue Sep 22. the acclaimed singer; $15-$8; doors 6:30pm; for information, call
eagleridge.com, 6pm Sat Sep 5. D12, Billboard chart-toppers in concert with Potluck; $20-$15; 309-793-1213, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
combinations; $70; to register, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@ Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band,
qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main http://www.quadcityarts.com, 6:30pm Fri Oct 9.
an extravagantly costumed, meticulously choreographed St, Davenport, IA, http://www.redstoneroom.com, 9pm Tue Sep Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert, for information,
Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 2pm Sun Sep 13. tribute to the late King of Pop, spanning three decades of music;
Calaveras Workshop, Part 1 of 2, Part 2 will be October 11; for 22. call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th
$20-$15; for tickets, call 800-THE-ISLE, Quad-Cities Waterfront Voice Seminar, for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,
information visit DesMoinesArtGallery.org., Des Moines Art Center, Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartgallery. Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www. 8pm Sat Oct 10.
theislebettendorf.com, 4 and 7:30pm Mon Sep 7. augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Tue Sep 22, 10:45am Billy Dean Unplugged, evening of country hits and
org, 12:30pm Sun Sep 20. Yid Vicious, Midwestern Klezmer band; free; for information,
Bauernmalerei, with instructor Jeaniie Elliott; learn the folk art Tue Oct 6, 10:45am Tue Oct 20. love songs, with opener Adam Beck; $25-$22; for tickets and
call 309-732-READ, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 Barbershop Harmony Society Quartet Competition information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E
style of decorating utilitarian objects, and try you hand at painting 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 7pm Wed Sep 9.
a bookmark with a Bauernmalerei motif; a Global Gathering Preliminaries, $15 at the door; for information, call 309-673-8900, Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com,
Brown Bag Lunch: Opera Quad Cities, performing arias from Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www. 7pm Sat Oct 10.
Germany event; for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf various operas by German composers; coffee from Dewey’s Cafe
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Sep 25. Peoria Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Sarah
provided; a Global gathering Germany event; free; for information, Barlowgirl & Superchick Live, inspirational rock singers in Hatsuko Hicks and clarinetist Roger Garrett; $72-$36; for tickets,
bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Mon Sep 21. call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Scherenschnitte Workshop, Keith Bonnstetter will teach the concert; $17.50-$14; all ages, no alcohol served; for tickets, call call 309-671-1096, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Oct 10.
traditional German art of paper-cutting for teens and adults; bring 12:15pm Fri Sep 11. 15
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm
Fri Oct 23.
Joe Bonamassa, award-winning blues guitar player; $57-$37;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson

Celtic Woman, international Irish-music phenomenon; Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Fri Oct 23.
$32.50+; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, http://www.iwirelesscenter. Keller Williams, singing, songwriting one-man-band; $25-
com, 7:30pm Sun Oct 11. $22; for information, call 310-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Faculty Recital: Janet Stodd, flute & piccolo recital, featuring Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Fri
works by Dutilleux, LaMontaine, and Lias, and with Gail Baldwin Oct 23.
on piano; for information, call 309-794-7233, Wallenberg Hall, The Klezmatics, Grammy Award-winning world musicians;
Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. $12-$6; for information and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine
augustana.edu/academics/music, 2pm Sun Oct 11. Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.
Hot 8 Brass Band, the funky sounds of New Orleans street edu/galvin, 7:30pm Fri Oct 23.
music; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; free; for information, 2009 Deep Blue Innovators Blues Festival, with a line-up
call 319-335-1160, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of including Charlie Hayes & Joel Fleming, Joe Price, Bernie Pearl,
Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 2pm Sun Oct the Shawn Kellerman Band, Otis Taylor, and more; featuring Pearl
11. hosting a free, 90-minute blues guitar workshop at the Buchanan
Tomy Temerson , master zither performer and teacher from Center for the Arts, Rivoli Theatre, 219 S Main St, Monmouth, IL,
Hanau, Germany shares stories about the instrument’s German http://www.monmouthblues.com/blues-festival, Sat Oct 24.
heritage, and shows how the instrument is played; a Global Augustana Four Choirs Concert, with the Augustana
Gathering Germany event; free; for information, call 563-344-4187, Women’s Ensemble, Collegiate Chorale, and Jenny Lind Vocal
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Ensemble; for information, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall,
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Mon Oct 12. Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Tomy Temerson, master zither player, in Building 4, room augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Sat Oct 24.
115; for information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or Cathedral Classics, a Nova Singers concert, directed by Dr.
palomakij@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, Laura Lane; $15 adults, $10 senior citizens, free for students; for
6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 11am Tue Oct 13. information, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail nova@knox.edu, First
Faculty Recital: Robert Elfline, piano recital; for information, Lutheran Church - Galesburg, 364 E. Water St., Galesburg, IL, http://
call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, deptorg.knox.edu/novasingers/concerts.html, 7:30pm Sat Oct 24.
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Faculty Recital: Dortha DeWit, violin recital; for information,
Tue Oct 13. call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College,
Tomy Temerson, master zither player, in Building 4, room Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm
115 at 10am, and room 101 at noon; for information, contact Jon Sat Oct 24.
Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or palomakij@bhc.edu, Black Hawk SAU Symphonic Band Concert, for information, call Gene
College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, Wed Oct Bechen at 563-333-6149, Allaert Auditorium, Galvin Fine Arts
14. Center - St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.
Mastodon - Dethklok, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Val Air edu/music/default.html, 7:30pm Sat Oct 24.
Ballroom, Des Moines, IA, http://www.valairballroom.com, Wed Cathedral Classics, a Nova Singers concert, directed by Dr.
Oct 14. Laura Lane; $15 adults, $10 senior citizens, free for students; for
Senior Citizen Day: Peter Fletcher, concert with classical information, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail nova@knox.edu, St. Paul
guitarist, presenting a program of music by German composers; Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA, http://deptorg.
a Global Gathering Germany event; free; for information, call knox.edu/novasingers/concerts.html, 4pm Sun Oct 25.
563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Daughtry - Theory of a Deadman - Cavo, $41.50-$31.50; for
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Wed tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Oct 14. Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Sun
Brown Bag Lunch: The Freddie Steenbock Duo, Freddie Oct 25.
and Noreen Steenbock will be performing German-American Insane Clown Posse, rockers on their national tour; $28-$25;
and Polka Music; coffee from Dewey’s Cafe provided; a Global 6:30pm doors, 7:30pm concert; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
gathering Germany event; free; for information, call 563-344-4187, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.riverctr.com,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Sun Oct 25.
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 12:15pm Fri Oct 16. Mark Schultz & Point of Grace, Platinum-selling and Dove
Hotel California, Eagles tribute band in concert; $25-$20; for award-winning artists in their “Come Alive” fall tour; $32-$17; for
tickets, call 309-756-4600, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, I-280 & I-92, tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.jumerscasinohotel.com, 8pm Fri Oct IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 6pm Sun Oct 25.
16. NASM Self-Study Recital, for information, call 309-794-7233,
Faculty Recital: Jemmie Robertson, trombone recital; Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL,
for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Tue Oct
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/ 27.
academics/music, 8pm Sat Oct 17. Augustana Jazz Combo Soiree, for information, call 309-794-
Mozaiques Chamber Ensemble: On Stage Goes Hollywood, 7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island,
$29-$24; a presentation in the 2009-10 “Season of Headliners” IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Wed Oct
series; for information, call 515-277-3727, Levitt Auditorium - Des 28.
Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, http:// Celtic Thunder, male vocal group from Scotland performing
www.desmoinesartcenter.org, 8pm Sat Oct 17. powerful ballads, popular hits, and songs of love and loss from
Youthful Brilliance, the Knox-Galesburg Symphony, across the Celtic-music spectrum; $65-$40; for tickets, call 800-
conducted by Bruce Polay, with guest soloist Ariel Chapman, viola, 745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
performing works by Schubert, Bloch and Beethoven; $18-$8; for http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Wed Oct 28.
tickets and information, call 309-341-7268, Orpheum Theatre, 57 SAU-Community Symphony Orchestra, a collaborative
S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu, 7:30pm Sat ensemble including students and community members; for
Oct 17. information and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center,
Zither Concert, for information, call 563-322-8844, Galvin Fine 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin,
Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 7:30pm Wed Oct 28.
7pm Sat Oct 17. Silversun Pickups, rockers in concert with special guests Cage
The Wild JAM, on the arena stage; free; for information, call the Elephant and An Horse; $25 in advance; for tickets, call 800-
309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, 514-ETIX, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria, IL,
IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 9pm Sat Oct 17 and Sun http://www.jaytv.com, 6pm Wed Oct 28.
Augustana Choir Fall Concert, for information, call 309-794-
Oct 18.
Augustana Chamber Choral Festival Finale Concert, 7233, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport, IA,
for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Fri Oct 30.
Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/ SAU Jazz Combo & STAMVOJA, hot jazz and cool harmonies
academics/music, 6:30pm Mon Oct 19. with SAU’s instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles; for information
The Avett Brothers, singer-songwriters; $26-$22; for tickets, and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W.
call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Fri
City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Tue Oct 20. Oct 30.
Imagination Movers, popular kid-pop quartet and Disney Augustana Concert Band Concert, for information, call
Channel stars in their first U.S. concert tour; $37-$22; for tickets, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave.,
800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 4pm
www.adlertheatre.com, 7pm Wed Oct 21. Sat Oct 31.
The Lindsay Mac Band, indie musicians, with Mac on cello; Augustana Symphonic Band Concert, for information, call
$20-$10; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave.,
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm
org, 7:30pm Wed Oct 21. Sat Oct 31.
Robin & Linda Williams, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and acoustic Dark Side of Halloween w/ Think Floyd USA, amazing lights,
country with married musicians; $20; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, lasers, and sound effects paired with Pink Floyd hits including
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. “Dark Side of the Moon” in its entirety; beverages available; $23-
englert.org, 8pm Thu Oct 22. $15; for tickets, call 563-326-8820, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St.,
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, for information, call Davenport, IA, http://www.thecapdavenport, 9pm Sat Oct 31.
309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Abraham Lincoln in Song, presentation by singer/songwriter
16 Chris Vallillo; refreshments served; free; for information, call 309-
743-2701, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL, http:// Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7pm Sat Nov 28.
www.butterworthcenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 6. BHC Student Piano Recital, for information, contact Jon

Bettendorf Park Band Pre-Veteran’s Day Concert, free Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or palomakij@bhc.edu, Deere-Wiman
admission; for information, e-mail jgibbs@netexpress.net, Herbert Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, 7:30pm Mon Nov 30.
Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant St., Bettendorf, IA, http:// Rachel Price, jazz vocals with visiting artist, in Building 4, room
www.geocities.com/bettparkband/, 7:30pm Fri Nov 6. 101; for information, contact Dr. Edgar Crockett at 309-796-5479 or
The St. Lawrence String Quartet, $29-$24; a presentation crockette@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600
in the 2009-10 “Season of Headliners” series; for information, call 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 11am Mon Nov 30.
515-277-3727, Levitt Auditorium - Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Voice Seminar, for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann
Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter. Memorial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
org, 8pm Fri Nov 6. augustana.edu/academics/music, 10:45am Tue Dec 1.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra, with guest conductor Morihiko An Augustana Christmas, Fri 8pm, Sat 4pm; $16-$8; for
Nakahara and violinist Henry Liebenow; $72-$36; for tickets, call information, call 309-794-7233, Centennial Hall, Augustana
309-671-1096, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.
http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Nov 7. edu/academics/music, 8pm Fri Dec 4 and Sat Dec 5.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks II, featuring Choral Dynamics of Galesburg, Fri & Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm;
Schwanter’s New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom), for tickets and information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre,
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www. 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org,
qcsymphony.com, 8pm Sat Nov 7. 7:30pm Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 6.
SAU Junior High All-Star Band Festival and Concert, an Alexander Markov, violinist; $29-$24; a presentation in the
all-day band festival culminating in an All-Star Band performance; 2009-10 “Season of Headliners” series; for information, call 515-
$5-$2; for information and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine 277-3727, Levitt Auditorium - Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand
Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. Avenue, Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org, 8pm
edu/galvin, 4pm Sat Nov 7. Sat Dec 5.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks II, featuring Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in Cape Breton, traditional
Schwanter’s New Morning for the World (Daybreak of Freedom), Christmas carols with Celtic melodies, foot-tapping rave-ups,
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing; a Hancher
http://www.qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun Nov 8. Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319-335-1160, Riverside
Robert Earl Keen, Texan singer-songwriter performing with Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA, http://
Todd Snider and Bruce Robison; for tickets, call 563-326-8820, www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Sat Dec 5.
http://www.thecapdavenport, Sun Nov 8. Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III,
Saving Abel, rockers in concert with special guests Red, featuring Hannah Holman on cello, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, and
Pop Evil, and Taddy Porter; $22 in advance; for tickets, call 800- Shoshtakovich’s Symphony No. 5; conducted by Mark Russell
514-ETIX, Exposition Gardens, 1601 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria, IL, Smith; for information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276), Adler Theatre,
http://www.jaytv.com, 6pm Sun Nov 8. 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.qcsymphony.com, 8pm
Ozark Jubilee Holiday Spectacular, Branson’s musical Sat Dec 5.
performers, with world-class comedian and fiddler Doofus Dolittle; Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks III,
for tickets, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., featuring Hannah Holman on cello, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto, and
Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, 2pm Mon Nov 9. Shoshtakovich’s Symphony No. 5; conducted by Mark Russell
SAU Symphonic Band Veteran’s Day Concert, the annual Smith; for information, call 563-322-QCSO (7276), Centennial Hall,
tribute to our nation’s veterans; for information and tickets, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., qcsymphony.com, 2pm Sun Dec 6.
Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Wed Nov 11. BHC Student Vocal Recital, for information, contact Jon
Dáithí Sproule And Laura MacKenzie, award-winning Celtic Palomaki at 309-796-5478 or palomakij@bhc.edu, Deere-Wiman
musicians; $18-$15; for information and tickets, call 319-688-2653, Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, 7:30pm Mon Dec 7.
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http:// BHC Community Band Concert, in Building 4, second floor;
www.englert.org, 8pm Fri Nov 13. for information, call Jim Crowder at 563-332-5879, Black Hawk
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall, jazz and pop stylings with acclaimed College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 7:30pm
duo; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319- Tue Dec 8.
335-1160, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Straight No Chaser, holiday tunes with 10-man a cappella
Riverside, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Fri Nov 13. ensemble; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call
The Knox-Galesburg Symphony: Classical Gas, conducted 319-335-1160, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
by Bruce Polay, with guest soloists Carol Neuleib, flute; Nancy hancher.uiowa.edu, 7:30pm Tue Dec 8.
Gillett, oboe; and Douglas Huff, bassoon, performing works by Student Recital: Various Student Musicians, for information,
Mozart, Haydn and Brahms; $18-$8; for tickets, call 309-341-7268, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College,
Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, http://www. Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music,
knox.edu, 7:30pm Sat Nov 14. 10:45am Tue Dec 8.
Boston Brass, a Cedar Rapids Community Concert; classical Calls For Entry
arrangements and burning jazz standards; for ticket information, Ars Nova Vocal Academy Accepting Students, specializing
call 319-540-2301, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar in the proper technique of musical theatre singing, as well as
Rapids, IA, http://www.CRCommunityConcerts.org, 7:30pm Sun the classics; private lessons available mornings & evenings; for
Nov 15. information, call 309-292-1866 or e-mail arsnovavocal@yahoo.
Brahms’ Requiem, with the SAU chorale performing the work com, thru Thu Dec 31.
in English, accompanied by a four-hand piano arrangement by Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund, proceeds from new
the composer, performed by pianists Joan Trapp and Deborah Ellis Kell CD to benefit area youth needing financial assistance
Sanborne; for information and tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin in pursuing their musical passions; for information, call 563-326-
Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. 1333, ext 113, River Music Experience, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
edu/galvin, 3pm Sun Nov 15. http://www.rivermusicexperience.org, thru Thu Dec 31.
m-pact, a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist evening with the a Mojo’s Seeks Local Performers, seeking individuals,
cappella musicians; $12-$8; doors 4pm; for information, call 309- school groups, and bands to perform on the community stage;
793-1213, First Presbyterian Church, Iowa City, IA, http://www. basic sound system and limited house musical equipment
quadcityarts.com, 4pm Sun Nov 15. available; for information, call Anne Helms at 563-326-1333, ext
Brown Bag Lunch: Hungrytown, folk singing musical duo 104 or e-mail ahelms@rivermusicexperience.org, http://www.
Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson; coffee from Dewey’s Cafe rivermusicexperience.org, thru Thu Dec 31.
provided; free; for information, call 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Vocal Lessons with Sunshine, private lessons available by
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. appointment; for information, call 309-794-1410, Sunshine’s

bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Fri Nov 20. Performing Arts Studio & Resale Store, 1303 30th Ave., Rock Island,
Opera @ Augustana: Opera for the Holiday Season, “The IL, thru Thu Dec 31.
Little Thieves of Bethlehem” by Paul O. Stuart, libretto by Sally Gall; Mike Compton & David Grier Workshop, learn guitar skills
$12-$8; for information, call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial with the bluegrass musicians; $3, or free with purchase of tickets to
Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana. evening concert; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone
edu/academics/music, 8pm Fri Nov 20 thru Sun Nov 22. Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.redstoneroom.com,
Holiday Pops, featuring the Quad City Symphony Orchestra 4:30pm Wed Sep 30.
and Cirque de la Symphonie, an exciting adaptation of the artistic National Zither Gathering, for information, call 563-322-8844,
performances widely seen in theaters and arenas everywhere, i German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA,
wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.qcsymphony. http://www.gahc.org, Mon Oct 12 thru Sat Oct 17.
com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 21.
An Intimate Christmas with Lorie Line, an evening with
the popular chanteuse, five musicians, and Santa; $44; for
information and tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 7:30pm
Mon Nov 23. Readings & Discussions
Faculty Recital: Robert Elfline, piano recital; for information, DAGOBAH, on the 2nd Monday of the month; sci-fi & fantasy
call 309-794-7233, Denkmann Memorial Hall, Augustana College, book club; free; for information, visit DavenportLibrary.com,
Rock Island, IL, http://www.augustana.edu/academics/music, 8pm Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
Tue Nov 24. 6pm thru Mon Dec 14.
Skillet, American Christian rock band, performing with Hawk Short & Sweets Book Club, on the 2nd Monday of the month;
Nelson, special guest Decyfer Down, and The Letter Black; $52- discuss a short story while eating delicious sweets; free, Fairmount
$24; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. 17
7pm Mon Sep 28. Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
The Sunflower, presented by the Jewish Federation of the http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Tue Nov 3.
Quad Cities; a discussion of Simon Wiesenthal’s book on the Mystery Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East
Holocaust; free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.
davenportlibrary.com, 10am thru Mon Dec 14. Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, il.us, 6:30pm Wed Nov 4.
Midwest Writing Center Book Discussions, on the 3rd 7pm Tue Sep 29. Romance Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East
Thursday of the month; local personalities share their favorite Inkheart, YA Librarian John Gillette and Information Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.
books in a casual setting; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Librarian Hedy Hustedde lead a discussion of Cornelia Funke’s il.us, 12:30pm Tue Nov 10.
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, book, followed by a live half-hour video chat with the author; Still Alice, a Between the Lines Book Discussion of Lisa
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm thru Thu Dec 17. refreshments served; the first 30 participants will receive a Genova’s book; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Mystery Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East bookplate autographed by the author; a Global Gathering Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib. Germany event; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Nov 11.
il.us, 6:30pm Wed Sep 2. Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Twilight, a discussion of Stephenie Meyer’s vampire novel,
Matt McCue, Iowa City native reads from his memoir, “An bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Wed Sep 30. with the chance to win a gift certificate to see the sequel “New
Honorable Run”; a portion of the book’s proceeds will benefit the River Readings at Augustana: James Galvin, member of Moon”; free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; free, Prairie Lights Bookstore, the permanent faculty at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop reads from Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com,
15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.prairielights.com, 7pm his poetry and prose; reception following; free; for information, 7pm Thu Nov 12.
Tue Sep 8. call 309-794-7823 or e-mail MargaretRogal@augustana.edu, Discussion of Murder, with Peacocks, a Mystery Book
Romance Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Discussion of Donna Andrews’ book; free; for information, call
Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib. 7pm Thu Oct 1. 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
il.us, 12:30pm Tue Sep 8. Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat
American Wife, a Between the Lines Book Discussion of Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib. Nov 14.
Curtis Sittenfeld’s book; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, il.us, 6:30pm Wed Oct 7. Local Author Book Signing and Sale, for information, call
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, Three Bags Full, a Mystery Book Discussion of Leonie Swann’s 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Sep 9. novel; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat
Fflur Dafydd, Welsh writer in residence this fall in the Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Nov 14.
University of Iowa International Writing Program reads from her bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Oct 10. Pride & Prejudice, a discussion of Jane Austen’s novel, with the
award-winning novel “20,000 Saints”; free, Prairie Lights Bookstore, Lethal Legacy, a Between the Lines Book Discussion of Linda Classics Book Club; free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline
15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA, http://news-releases.uiowa. Fairstein’s book; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
edu/2009/august/082009iwp.html, 7pm Wed Sep 9. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. com, 7pm Mon Nov 16.
John Koethe, poet reads from his new collection, “Ninety-fifth davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Oct 14. Holidays on Ice, a discussion of David Sedaris’ book, with
Street”; free, Prairie Lights Bookstore, 15 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, Ryan Collins Poetry Reading, Ryan Collins will read from the Pageturners Book Club; free; for information, call 309-736-
IA, http://www.prairielights.com, 7pm Thu Sep 10. his new chapbook, as part of the Visible Cities Project; free; for 5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
River Readings at Augustana: Rebecca Wee, poet and information, call 563-344-4179, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Nov 17.
associate professor of English reads from her works; reception Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, a West End Book
following; free; for information, call 309-794-7823 or e-mail com, 7pm Mon Oct 19. Discussion of Jamie Ford’s novel; free; to register, call 563-888-
MargaretRogal@augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana The Age of Innocence, a discussion of Edith Wharton’s novel, 3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 7pm Thu Sep 10. with the Classics Book Club; free; for information, call 309-736- IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Tue Nov 17.
Walt Whitman’s Lincoln: An Evening of Whitman’s 5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. The Path: A One-Mile Walk Through the Universe, a
Memories of the Civil War and Our 16th President, presentation molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Oct 19. Contemporary Books Discussion of Chet Raymo’s book; free; for
by storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis; refreshments served; free; for Loving Frank, a discussion of Nancy Horan’s novel, with the information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
information, call 309-743-2701, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Pageturners Book Club; free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
Street, Moline, IL, http://www.butterworthcenter.com, 7pm Fri Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. com, 7pm Wed Nov 18.
Sep 11. molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 20. Tried by War: Lincoln as Commander in Chief, a
The Russian Passenger, a Mystery Book Discussion of The Time Traveler’s Wife, a West End Book Discussion of Contemporary Books Discussion of James McPherson’s book in
Gunther Ohnemus’ novel; for information, call 563-344-4175, Audrey Niffenegger’s novel; free; to register, call 563-888-3371, commemoration of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth; free; for
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Sep 12. http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 20. Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
A Mercy, a West End Book Discussion of Toni Morrison’s novel; Crabwalk, a Contemporary Books Discussion of Gunter com, 1pm Wed Nov 18.
free; to register, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 Grass’ work; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Out Loud Open Prose & Poetry Readings, for information,
N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
7pm Tue Sep 15. bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Wed Oct 21. 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm
German American Heritage Center Book Discussion Group A Mighty Fortress: A New History of the German People, Thu Nov 19.
Meeting, for information, call 563-322-8844, Bettendorf Public 100 BC to the 21st Century, a Contemporary Books Discussion Sci-Fi Book Club, for information, call 309-755-9614, East
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.gahc. of Steven Ozment’s work; for information, call 563-344-4175, Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.
org, 7pm Tue Sep 15. Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, il.us, 6:30pm Wed Dec 2.
Sleeping at the Starlite Motel, a discussion of Bailey White’s http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Oct 21. Midwest Writing Center Author Book Signing, for
novel, with the Pageturners Book Club; free; for information, call The Visible Cities Poetry Project: A Discussion with Ryan information, call 563-324-1410, Barnes & Noble, 320 W Kimberly
309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, Collins, local author and poetry resident leads a discussion of his Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Tue Sep 15. chapbook; free; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount Sat Dec 5.
Mary Casanova, with the award-winning author of “One Dog Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Last Night at the Lobster, a Between the Lines Book
Canoe”; free; for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Thu Oct 22. Discussion of Stewart O’Nan’s book; free; for information, call
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Three Years with the 92nd Illinois: The Civil War Diary of 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
7pm Wed Sep 16. John M. King, a Civil War Book Discussion; to register, call 309-736- Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 7pm Wed Dec 9.
A Mighty Fortress: A New History of the German People, 5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. Workshops & Classes
100 BC to the 21st Century, a Contemporary Books Discussion molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 22. The Writer’s Studio, on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the
of Steven Ozment’s work; for information, call 563-344-4175, Midwest Writing Center Readings, read by participants of month; work with award-winning writers and published authors;
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, the Great River Writer’s Retreat; for information, call 563-324-1410, if you wish to read, bring a maximum of 5 double-spaced
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 2pm Wed Sep 16. Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, pages; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing
Crabwalk, a Contemporary Books Discussion of Gunter http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm Fri Oct 23. Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Grass’ work; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Halloween Poetry Jam for Adults, Mike McCarty and Mark midwestwritingcenter.org, 10am thru Sat Dec 19.
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. McLaughlin, frequent nominees and winners of the Bram Stoker Do It Write, 6-wk writing class with Joanne Wiklund, in
bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Wed Sep 16. Award, will host a reading of scary poetry by members of the the community room; $20; for information, call 309-523-3440,
After the Wall: Confessions from an East German audience, supplementing audience input by reading from their River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.
Childhood and the Life That Came Next, a German American own works; McCarty and McLaughlin will sign their books, and rivervalleylibrary.org, 10am Wed Sep 2.
Heritage Center Book Discussion of Jana Hensel’s work; for the library’s newest horror DVDs will be on display and available Workshop on Beat Poetry; Part I, writing workshop; for
information, call 563-322-8844, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 for check out; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 7pm Thu Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.
Sep 17. bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Mon Oct 26. org, 1pm Sat Sep 12.
Killer Angels, a Civil War Book Discussion of Michael Shaara’s Children’s Literature Festival, co-sponsored by the Midwest Workshop on Food Writing, for information, call 563-324-
book on the Battle of Gettysburg, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Writing Center; for information, call 563-324-1410, RiverCenter, 1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport,
fiction, and the basis for the movie “Gettysburg”; in the Platinum 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter. IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat Sep 12.
Room; to register, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 org, 8am Tue Oct 27. Workshop on Beat Poetry; Part II, writing workshop; for
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Out Loud Open Prose & Poetry Readings, for information, information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
Sep 17. call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.
Fahrenheit 451, a discussion of Ray Bradbury’s novel, with the 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm org, 1pm Sat Sep 19.
Classics Book Club; free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Thu Oct 29. The Writer’s Studio, work with award-winning writers and
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. TWC 3rd Annual International Women Authors Series: published authors; if you wish to read, bring a maximum of 5
com, 7pm Mon Sep 21. Alexandra Fuller, register by Oct. 30 for Nov. 4 event; The double-spaced pages; free; for information, call 563-324-1410,
Out Loud Open Prose & Poetry Readings, for information, Women’s Connection presents an evening with the author of Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA,
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood”; http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 10am Sat Sep 19.
303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm sponsored by Trinity; $30, $250/book-club tables of 10; for The Banned Wagon: Are You ON or OFF?, a celebration of
Thu Sep 24. information, contact Colleen Rafferty at 309-631-0167 or info@ the freedom to read during Banned Books Week, with displays of
Ghost Tales, for information, call 309-786-7336, Arsenal Island, asktwc.com, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 421 W. River Dr., frequently challenged materials, and discussions on what freedom
Rock Island, IL, http://www.davenporthouse.org, 7pm Sat Sep 26. Davenport, IA, http://www.AskTWC.com, 5:30pm Fri Oct 30. to read means to you; for information, call 309-762-6883, Moline
Beat Poetry Night, co-sponsored by the Midwest Writing Jeffrey Copeland, author discusses his World War II book Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
Center; for information, call 563-324-1410, River Music Experience, “Inman’s War” in a presentation sponsored by the African American com, Sat Sep 26.
Museum of Iowa; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Pen-in-Hand Mini-Conference, writing workshop; for
18 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org,
information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd for a show schedule and tickets, call 515-246-2300, Civic Center of
St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter. Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www. by Mike Schulz

org, 8:30am Sat Oct 3. civiccenter.org, Wed Sep 23 thru Fri Oct 16.
The Writer’s Studio, work with award-winning writers and Excerpts from “Simon Wisenthal: Nazi Hunter”, passages
mike@rcreader.com
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published authors; if you wish to read, bring a maximum of 5 from full-length one-man show featuring Quad City Arts Visiting
double-spaced pages; free; for information, call 563-324-1410, Artist Tom Dugan; free; for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.
http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 10am Sat Oct 3. com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 24.
How to Write a Holiday Letter That Sparkles, writing
workshop; for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing
Camelot, Iowa City Community Theatre’s presentation
of Lerner & Lowe’s Arthurian musical, $15-$10; for tickets
Fall Theatre in the Quad Cities and Surrounding Areas
A
Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www. and information, call 319-338-0443, Englert Theatre,
midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat Oct 17. 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. t last count, there were a
QC Arts Poet in Residence Poetry Workshop, for information, iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Thu Sep 24 thru Sun Sep 27. whopping 46 area-theatre
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite A Vacation to Die For, interactive mystery-comedy with the productions scheduled
303, Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 7pm It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner & show; for reservations, call 563-
Wed Oct 21. 359-1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, between September and
Questions of Travel: Writing About Place & Identity, poetry IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Sep 25. December, and included among
workshop with Quad City Arts’ Ryan Collins; free; for information, Master Harold... and the Boys, a Dreamwell Theatre the titles are A Dog’s Life, The Big
call 309-792-1213, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, production of Athol Fugard’s apartheid drama; Fridays and
Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 7pm Wed Oct 21. Saturdays 7:30pm; $12-$8; for information, call 319-541-0140, Funk, Scrooge!, Don’t Hug Me,
Writing Your Legacy Letter, for information, call 563-324- Unitarian Universalist Society, 10 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, http:// and Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical.
1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, www.dreamwell.com/web/, 7:30pm Fri Sep 25 thru Sat Oct 3.
IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat Oct 24. Bus Trip to “Jersey Boys”, trip to Chicago’s Bank of America
It’s the season that my editor, Jeff,
Midwest Writing Center Write-a-thon, for information, call Theatre to see the Tony-winning Four Seasons musical; $130; bus has been waiting for!
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, leave from Mt. Carroll’s The Land of Oz; for information and tickets, Actually, it’s hard to imagine
Davenport, IA, http://www.midwestwritingcenter.org, 1pm Sat call 815-244-2035, Timber Lake Playhouse, P.O. Box 29, Mt. Carroll,
Oct 31. IL, http://www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, 8am Sat Sep 26.
what fan of the stage wouldn’t be
Calls For Entry Simon Wiesenthal: Nazi Hunter, Quad City Arts Visiting looking forward to this autumn’s
The Visible Cities Poetry Project, project in which Artist Tom Dugan in his one-man show; 6:30pm doors, venue to lineup. With plays by such noted
participants select a unique way of looking at (or thinking of) the be determined; free, donations accepted; for information, call
309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, authors as Anton Chekhov, David Kathi Osborne, Carrie Saloutos, and Jessica Swersey
Quad Cities and its surrounding areas, your hometown or any
other place that you feel has made an impact on your identity, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 6:30pm Sat Sep 26. Mamet, Tom Stoppard, Edward in Circa ’21’s Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical
and write a poem (or poems) from that perspective; winners will Around the World in 80 Days, family adventure-comedy by Albee, John Patrick Shanley, Neil
be invited to read their work at a public reading hosted by Ryan Mark Brown, from Jules Verne’s novel, directed by Jennifer Kingry; can-be-funny pastiche Mid-Life! The Crisis
Collins on Thursday evening, October 22; free; for information, four continents, 5 actors, and 39 characters in the original Amazing LaBute, and good ol’ William Shakespeare, Musical (September 2 through November
e-mail Ryan Collins at rcollins@midwestwritingcenter.org, Midwest Race; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 4pm; and musicals running the gamut from Altar 7), Davenport’s Adler Theatre welcomes
Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, http://www. $8; for tickets, call 309-944-2244, Barn Theatre in Richmond Hill Boyz to Zombie Prom, the Quad Cities and
midwestwritingcenter.org, thru Thu Oct 1. Park, Geneseo, IL, http://www.rhplayers.com, Thu Oct 1 thru Sun the touring production of the 1980s
Oct 11. its surrounding areas will send you to the celebration The Wedding Singer (October
Tired American Dream: Public Reading, reading of theatrical destination of your choice, be it 26) and a lavish staging of The Wizard of
premiering rock musical about a group of artists preparing to South Africa, England, or under the sea.
graduate college; performances in March, 2010; for information, Oz (November 29), and Bettendorf ’s Lodge
call 309-235-1654, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, All three locales, in fact, will be stops in
Performances Hotel will host the latest mystery/comedy
Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, Fri Oct 2. Iowa City’s fall-theatre tour, as Dreamwell
Mid-Life! The Crisis Musical, debuting musical-comedy on The Book of Liz, comedy by David and Amy Sedaris; by the It’s a Mystery players – A Vacation
the curiosities of middle age; Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday Theatre presents Athol Fugard’s apartheid
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; for tickets, call 319-335-1160, E. to Die for – on September 25, October 23,
5:45pm doors, 7;45pm show; Sunday 3:45pm doors, 5:45pm show; C. Mabie Theatre, UI Theatre Bldg., Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa. drama Master Harold ... & the Boys
Wednesday matinee 11:30am doors, 1:30pm show; for tickets, November 13, and December 11. (Okay,
edu/~theatre, Thu Oct 8 thru Sun Oct 18. (running September 25 through October
call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, popular musical- granted, that last one isn’t technically a
3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Wed Sep 2 thru 3), while the Englert Theatre hosts the Iowa
Sat Nov 7.
comedy set in Miss Mona’s Chicken ranch; Friday and Saturday musical. But I know a bunch of those
7:30pm, Sunday 3pm; $15-$11; for information, call 563-333-6251, City Community Theatre production of
The Riddle of Rumpelstiltskin, on Saturdays at 1pm; performers; I’m betting that somebody’s
Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http:// Lerner & Loewe’s musical classic Camelot
Ellsworth Schave’s adaptation of the classic fairy tale; for tickets, www.sau.edu/galvin, Fri Oct 9 thru Sun Oct 11. gonna break into song.)
call 800-35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, (September 24 through 27) and the stage
IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, Sat Sep 5 thru Sat Oct 10.
Swimming in the Shallows, a New Ground Theatre The Village Theatre will be perpetually
presentation of Adam Bock’s Buddhist comedy; Fridays and adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s children’s
Fat Pig, Neil LaBute drama, directed by SAU junior Dan booked this autumn, with the East
Hernandez; Thursday & Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 3pm; $6; for
Saturdays 7:30pm, Thursdays and Sundays 2pm; $15-$12; for book The Rainbow Fish (November 8).
tickets and information, call 563-326-7529, Village Theatre, Davenport venue housing the Curtainbox
information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Meanwhile, the Iowa City Community
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/theatre, Thu Sep 10
2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://www. Theatre Company’s presentation of David
newgroundtheatre.org, Thu Oct 15 thru Sun Oct 25. Theatre’s home venue – at the Johnson
thru Sat Sep 12. Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show, classic characters in an Mamet’s joyously acerbic Glengarry Glen
Glengarry Glen Ross, a Curtainbox Theatre Co. production County Fairgrounds – will house the
original storyline, from the producers of “Disney On Ice”; for tickets, Ross (September 11 through 27), and New
of David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning dark comedy about call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, infectious fun of the musical Zombie Prom
cutthroat real-estate salesmen; Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Ground Theatre’s stagings of the Adam
http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, Fri Oct 16. (October 16 through 31), while the city’s
Tuesdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3pm; $15-$12; for tickets, call 563-650- Starlighters II Studio Showcase, annual presentation of play Bock comedy Swimming in the Shallows
8121 or e-mail reservations@thecurtainbox.com, Village Theatre, Riverside Theatre offers a musical comedy
clips and musical numbers; Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday (October 15 through 24) and Kate Fodor’s
2113 E 11th St, Village of East Davenport, IA, http://thecurtainbox. 2pm; for tickets, call 319-462-4793, Starlighters Theatre, 136 E. about a man and his pooch in A Dog’s
com, Thu Sep 10 thru Sun Sep 27. much-lauded 100 Saints You Should Know
Main St., Anamosa, Iowa, http://www.starlighters.org, 7:30pm Fri Life (September 11 through October 4),
Don’t Hug Me, musical-comedy involving a slick-talking Oct 16 thru Sun Oct 18. (November 29 through December 12).
karaoke salesman who turns the locals’ lives upside-down; Fridays and a haunting Holocaust memoir in The
Rock ’n’ Roll, Tom Stoppard’s Tony-nominated drama, Taking a trek across town – and up a
and Saturdays 7:30pm, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 3pm; spanning 20 years; $25-$15; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Diary of Anne Frank (October 22 through
$26.50-$17.50; for tickets, call 1-800-35-AMANA, Old Creamery hill – the city’s Harrison Hilltop Theatre
7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; for tickets, call 319-366-8591, Theatre November 8), a co-production with Cornell
Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. has four offerings planned: Edward Albee’s
Thu Sep 10 thru Sun Oct 11. College.
See How They Run, farcical comedy directed by Tom Swegle;
theatrecr.org, 7:30pm Fri Oct 16 thru Sun Oct 25. two-character The Zoo Story (September
The Big Funk, comic drama by Tony and Oscar winner John Elsewhere in Iowa, Theatre Cedar Rapids
Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 3pm; $10; for tickets, call 17 through 27), the time-warp wackiness
309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL,
Patrick Shanley; for mature audiences; Fridays and Saturdays presents a terrifically eclectic theatrical
7:30pm, Sundays 1:30pm; for tickets, call 309-794-7306, Fri Oct 16 of The Rocky Horror Show (October 17
http://www.playcrafters.com, Fri Sep 11 thru Sun Sep 20. trio: the cheeky boy-band spoof Altar

thru Sun Oct 25. through 31), the John Steinbeck adaptation
Altar Boyz, a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy Zombie Prom, musical-comedy directed by Jeff Shields; Boyz (September 11 through 27), Tom
about a fictional Christian boy band on the last night of their Of Mice & Men (November 19 through 29),
national “Raise the Praise” tour; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays; $15-$10; for tickets Stoppard’s European kaleidoscope Rock ’n’
and information, call 319-338-0443, Iowa City Community and a series of monologues on childbirth
7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; $25-$15; for tickets, call 319-366-8591, Theatre, 4265 Oak Crest Hill Rd, Iowa City, IA, http://www. Roll (October 16 through 25), and that red-
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. titled, appropriately enough, Birth
iowacitycommunitytheatre.com, Fri Oct 16 thru Sat Oct 31. headed Broadway belter Annie (November
theatrecr.org, Fri Sep 11 thru Sun Sep 27. Shady Business, slapstick comedy involving two Vegas (December 10 through 20).
A Dog’s Life, a roll-over, play-dead, feel-good musical by Sean 20 through December 6). And the Amana
showgirls in trouble with the mob; Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm, From across town we now venture across
Grennan and Leah Okimoto; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 3pm; $26.50-$17.50; for Colonies’ Old Creamery Theatre will deliver
7:30pm, Sundays 2pm; $27-$12; for tickets, call 319-338-7672, the river, where Moline’s Playcrafters Barn
tickets, call 1-800-35-AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Las Vegas high jinks with Shady Business
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 7:30pm Fri Oct 16 thru Theatre will deliver British farce with See
riversidetheatre.org, Fri Sep 11 thru Sun Oct 4. (October 16 through November 15), and
Sat Nov 14. How They Run (September 11 through 20),
The Zoo Story, Edward Albee’s two-character comedy, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, for information, call 563- a Minnesota-based musical comedy with
directed by Tristan Tapscott; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Barn Theatre
322-8844, German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., what might be the fall’s most intriguing
7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; $10; for tickets and information, call Davenport, IA, http://www.gahc.org, 10am Sat Oct 17. houses a world of wonders in Around the
309-235-1654 or e-mail info@harrisonhilltop.com, Harrison title, Don’t Hug Me (September 10 through
Winnie-the-Pooh, Davenport Junior Theatre’s production World in 80 Days (October 1 through 11),
Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, http://www. of A.A. Milne’s storybook classic; Saturdays 2 & 7pm, Sundays October 11).
harrisonhilltop.com, Thu Sep 17 thru Sun Sep 27. and Galesburg’s Knox College takes on the
Stomp, international percussion-musical smash; $208-107; for
2pm; $5; for information, call 563-326-7862, Nighswander Junior Musical comedies will, of course, also
Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, http://www. Russian melancholy of Anton Chekhov with
tickets, call 309-673-3200, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 2pm Sat Oct 17 thru Sun Oct 25.
be in full force in the Quad Cities. Rock
Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Tue The Three Sisters (November 4 through 7).
The Rocky Horror Show, let’s do the time warp again!; $20; Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse
Sep 22 and Wed Sep 23.
Wicked, Tony-winning musical retelling of “The Wizard of Oz”;
for a show schedule and tickets, call 309-235-1654 or e-mail info@ presents its debut of the forgetfulness- Continued From Page 31 19
7:30pm, Sundays 3pm; $10; for tickets, call 309-762-0330, A Christmas Carol, fundraising performance of Charles period; all cast members must be excellent singers/actors/movers;
Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www. Dickens’ holiday classic, co-produced by the Peace Pipe Players, bring music in the proper key, accompanist provided, no CD
playcrafters.com, Fri Nov 6 thru Sun Nov 15. adapted by Anthony E. Palermo; Friday and Saturday 7pm, Sunday accompaniment or a cappella singing permitted; be prepared
Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning 2pm; $15-$8; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815, to read from the script and sing from the score; auditions
harrisonhilltop.com, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, musical; for information and tickets, call 515-246-2300, Civic Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http:// by appointment only; e-mail headshot/resume to casting@
Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, Sat Oct 17 thru Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, Fri Nov 20 thru Sun Nov 22. harrisonhilltop.com, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St,
Sat Oct 31. http://www.civiccenter.org, Tue Nov 10 thru Sun Nov 15. Annie, Tony-winning Broadway musical smash; Thursdays Davenport, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, 11am Sat Sep 5.
The Diary of Anne Frank, true-life Holocaust drama by Wendy Holly Jolly Christmas, debuting, holiday-themed musical- thru Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; $25-$15; for tickets, call Workout for Working Actors, on Saturdays, with facilitator
Kesselman; Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 7:30pm, Sundays comedy revue; Wednesday thru Saturday 5:45pm doors, 7;45pm 319-366-8591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, Matt McIver; take more risks, delve deeper into your work,
2pm; $25-$12; for tickets, call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 show; Sunday 3:45pm doors, 5:45pm show; Wednesday matinee IA, http://www.theatrecr.org, Fri Nov 20 thru Sun Dec 6. and explore new techniques; stretch your mind and muscles
N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.riversidetheatre.org, Thu 11:30am doors, 1:30pm show; for information, call 309-786-7733, What Are You Giving for Christmas?, with Delene and grow your craft; $25/class, $100/series of 5; to register or
Oct 22 thru Sun Nov 8. ext. 2, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, McConnaha producing, and Tom Charlton serving as music for more information, call 971-405-2877 or e-mail mmciver@
A Vacation to Die For, interactive mystery-comedy with the http://www.circa21.com, Wed Nov 11 thru Thu Dec 31. director; for information, e-mail pearlcityplayers@yahoo.com, desmoinessocialclub.org, Des Moines Social Club, 1408 Locust St.,
It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner Reefer Madness: The Central Middle School - Muscatine, 901 Cedar St, Muscatine, IA, Fri Des Moines, IA, http://www.desmoinessocialclub.org, 10am Sat
& show; for reservations, call Musical, musical-comedy based Nov 20 thru Sun Nov 22. Sep 5 thru Sat Dec 26.
563-359-1607, The Lodge Hotel, on the cult-classic movie; on Kindertransport, a Festival 56 presentation of Diane Samuels’ Evening of Wassterstein: Bette & Me, Waiting for Philip
Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Fridays and Saturdays; for tickets, World War II-era drama; for information and tickets, call 309-879- Glass, & The Man in a Case, auditions for November’s production
Bettendorf, IA, http://www. call 319-335-1160, E. C. Mabie 5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main St., Princeton, IL, of three one-act Wendy Wasserstein plays; to participate,
itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Theatre, UI Theatre Bldg., Iowa http://www.festival56.com, Fri Nov 20 thru Sat Nov 28. actors/crew members must be enrolled in either THEA 112 Play
Oct 23. City, IA, http://www.uiowa. 100 Saints You Should Know, a New Ground Theatre production course or a section of the Theatre Practicum for 1
Grimm’s Grimmest: The edu/~theatre/, Fri Nov 13 thru presentation of Kate Fodor’s drama about a dissatisfied cleaning credit; prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue by a noteworthy
Darker Side of Traditional Sat Nov 21. woman and a troubled priest; Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm, modern playwright (1890 or later) - can include a work by
Fairy Tales, Judith Heineman The Winter’s Tale, the Thursdays and Sundays 2pm; $15-$12; for tickets and information, Wassterstein, but not written by the auditioner; for information,
offers a chilling dramatic Prenzie Players exit, pursued call 563-326-7529, Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of East call Dan Haughey at 309-796-5419 or e-mail HaugheyD@bhc.
performance of classic fairy tales, by a bear, in Shakespeare’s Davenport, IA, http://www.newgroundtheatre.org, 7:30pm Fri edu, Black Hawk College Theatre, Black Hawk College, Quad City
some set to music, as they were classic; Fridays thru Sundays; Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 6. Campus, Building 1, Room 306, Moline, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/
first intended for adults; high
schoolers and adults welcome; Event for information, e-mail info@
prenzieplayers.com, Village
Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Village of
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, family comedy adaptation
of Barbara Robinson’s beloved book, directed by Jalayne Riewerts;
for information and tickets, call 563-242-6760, Clinton Area
index.aspx?NID=695, 6:30pm Mon Sep 14.
Babes in Toyland, auditions for Dec. 3-6 production of family
musical classic, with new book & lyrics by director John Donald
free; for information, call 563- The Mystical Arts of Tibet
324-4191, Bettendorf Public East Davenport, IA, http://www. Showboat Theatre, Clinton, IA, http://www.clintonshowboat.org, O’Shea; Friday 6pm, Saturday 1pm; sing something that shows off
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Galvin Fine Arts Center prenzieplayers.com, Fri Nov 13 Fri Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 13. the quality and range of your voice; songs from “Babes in Toyland”
Bettendorf, IA, http://www. thru Sun Nov 22. Frosty’s Magic Hat, a musical family adventure, with lunch or any other traditional musical are preferred; adults and up to 10
Friday, September 18, 7:30 p.m. A Vacation to Die For, and show-only performances available; Tuesdays thru Sundays; for children (grades 3 and over) may be cast; rehearsals begin Oct.
bettendorflibrary.com, 3pm Sat
interactive mystery-comedy with tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 19; for information, call 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild
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Oct 24.
Spooky Tales, new stories, he accompanying visual probably the It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/ 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Fri Nov 27 - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.
activities, and old fashioned doesn’t give you a very good sense dinner & show; for reservations, thru Sat Dec 26. qcmusicguild.com, Fri Sep 18 and Sat Sep 19.
Halloween fun; on Saturdays; call 563-359-1607, The Lodge Cirque Dreams Illumination, featuring inventive costumes, The Winter’s Tale, auditions for the Prenzie Players’ production
for tickets, call 800-35AMANA,
of scope, but check out the size of those Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, special effects, and an international cast of acrobats, contortionists, of Shakespeare’s play, running November 13-22, directed by JC
Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th musical instruments at the photo’s center. Bettendorf, IA, http://www. daredevils, musicians, and more; at 3 & 8pm; $208-107; for tickets, Luxton; all welcome, show up ready to read; Saturday 1-5pm,
Ave., Amana, IA, http://www. Talk about horns of plenty! They’re but itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri call 309-673-3200, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Sunday 6:30-10pm; for information, e-mail JC at prenzie.luxton@
oldcreamery.com, Sat Oct 24 Nov 13. Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Sat Nov 28. gmail.com; Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th Street, Davenport, IA,
two of the amazements that are sure to be A Night of Magic with Bill The Wizard of Oz, a lavish stage version of the classic movie, http://www.prenzieplayers.com, Sat Sep 19 and Sun Sep 20.
and Sat Oct 31.
The Wedding Singer, on-hand when St. Ambrose University’s Blagg III, One of OFAC’s most with dazzling special effects, choreography, and costumes; for Thursday Theatre Talk, the dish on upcoming productions
Broadway’s hit musical version Galvin Fine Arts Center presents The popular events; tickets are $17.00 information, call 563-326-8522, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., and the issues they tackle, with professor Miriam Gilbert
of the Adam Sandler comedy; Mystical Arts of Tibet, the September in advance, $20.00 at the door; Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 7pm Sun Nov 29. and invited guests; free; for information, call 319-338-7672,
for information, call 563-326- discounts for students available; A Christmas Carol, a YouTheater performance of Charles Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
8522, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd
18 concert in the school’s Performing for tickets and information, Dickens’ classic; at 10:15am & 12:15pm; $6; for information, call riversidetheatre.org, Thu Oct 15.
St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Arts Series, featuring the famed singers call (563) 652-9815, Ohnward 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Richmond Hill Barn Theatre Auditons: Wrong for Each
adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Mon of Tibet’s Drepung Loseling Monastery. Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Tue Dec 1. Other and Marvin’s Room, auditions for February’s production of
Oct 26. St., Maquoketa, IA, http://www. Cirque Dreams Illumination, stage extravaganza with the Norm Foster’s romantic comedy “Wrong for Each Other” (1 male,
Endorsed by the Dalai Lama as a means ohnwardfineartscenter.com, world-renowned acrobats; for information and tickets, call 515- 1 female), and April’s production of Scott McPherson’s comedy/
Guys and Dolls, Frank
Loesser’s classic Damon Runyon of promoting world peace and healing 7pm Sat Nov 14. 246-2300, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des drama “Marvin’s Room” (4 males, 4 females); Sunday 2pm, Monday
musical-comedy; Fridays thru through the sacred performing arts, these Cirque Dreams Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Tue Dec 1 thru Sun Dec 6. 7pm; for information, call 309-944-2244, Barn Theatre in Richmond
Sundays; for information, call Illumination, featuring Sister’s Christmas Catechism, comedy in which Sister takes Hill Park, Geneseo, IL, http://www.rhplayers.com, Sun Nov 15 and
world musicians employ multiphonic
319-398-4956, Ballantyne inventive costumes, special on the mystery of what happened to the Magi’s gold; for tickets Mon Nov 16.
Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood chanting and traditional Tibetan effects, and an international and information, call 515-246-2300, Temple for Performing Arts,
Community College, Cedar instruments – known as zokkay – to create cast of acrobats, contortionists, 1011 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org, Wed
Rapids, IA, http://www.kirkwood. extraordinary chords and harmonies, daredevils, musicians, and more; Dec 2 thru Sun Dec 13.
edu/site/index.php?p=19645, Fri for information, call 563-326- Babes in Toyland, family musical classic, with new book and
Oct 30 thru Sun Nov 8.
and their talents have graced many of the 8522, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd lyrics by director John Donald O’Shea; Thursdays, Friday, and
world’s greatest theatres and music halls. Performances
The Wizard of Oz, lavish St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm; $15-$9; for tickets and information, The Joffrey Ballet: Kettentanz, benefit performance for the
stage version of 1939 classic; Previous tours have found the performers adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Wed call 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium/Voxman Music Building,
$208-107; for tickets, call 309- Nov 18. Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.qcmusicguild.
sharing stages with the likes of Paul An Evening of Wasserstein: com, 7:30pm Thu Dec 3 thru Sun Dec 6.
choreographed by the late Joffrey Ballet co-founder Gerald
673-3200, Peoria Civic Center, Arpino; $52.50-$252.50; for tickets, call 319-335-1160, Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, Simon, Kitaro, Natalie Merchant, and the Bette & Me, Waiting for Philip A Christmas Wizard of Oz, a new adaptation comes complete of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.
http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter. Beastie Boys, and the group even appeared Glass, and The Man in the with child-friendly dialogue and familiar Christmas carols the hancher.uiowa.edu/tickets.html, 8pm Fri Sep 11.
com, 7:30pm Tue Nov 3 and on the 1998 Academy Awards telecast, Case, three modern one-act audience and performers can sing together; for information, call German Tanze Group, a demonstration of traditional German
Wed Nov 4. plays by Wendy Wasserstein, in 309-788-5433, The Center for Living, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, folk dancing; a Global Gathering Germany event; for information,
Militant Language, reading
accompanying Philip Glass’ Oscar- Building 1, room 306; Thursday http://www.center4living.com, Fri Dec 4. call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
of new play by Sean Christopher nominated score for the Martin Scorsese thru Saturday 7pm, Sunday 2pm; Tired American Dream: Workshop Performance, premiering Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm
Lewis, set in a remote film Kundun. Sounds zokkay to me. Other $6-$4; for information, contact rock musical about a group of artists preparing to graduate Mon Oct 5.
Iraqui construction site; for Dan Haughey at 309-796-5419 or college; performances in March, 2010; for information, call 309-
fall presentations in the Performing Arts haugheyd@bhc.edu, Black Hawk 235-1654, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 Harrison St, Davenport,
Dracula Returns, Ballet Quad Cities dancers in a production
information, call 319-338-7672, of fabulous theatre, sensual choreography, bold music, and eerie
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert Series include a concert by the New York- College - Quad City Campus, IA, http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, Fri Dec 4. lighting, with Domingo Rubio; with an encore performance of
St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. based klezmer talents of The Klezmatics 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, Thu Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, Tony-nominated stage the cutting edge, contemporary ballet “While I Breathe, I Hope,”
riversidetheatre.org, 7pm Wed Nov 19 thru Sun Nov 22. version of the beloved movie musical; Fridays and Saturdays
(October 23) and the musical comedies choreographed by Cleo Mack and set to the music of Loscil
Nov 4. Of Mice and Men, John 7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; $13-$14; for tickets, call 319-462-4793, and Rachmaninoff; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2 & 7:30pm; for
The Three Sisters, Anton The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Steinbeck’s dramatic classic; Starlighters Theatre, 136 E. Main St., Anamosa, Iowa, http://www. information and tickets, call 309-786-3779, Capitol Theatre, 330 W.
Chekhov’s classic, directed (October 9 through 11) and A Year with Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays starlighters.org, Fri Dec 4 thru Sun Dec 13. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.com, 7:30pm
by professor Neil Blackadder; Frog & Toad (December 5 and 6), and 7:30pm, Sundays 2:30pm; $20; There’s a Christmas Tree in Terminal C, a Festival 56 Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24.
7:30pm; $10-$5; for information, for tickets, call 309-235-1654 presentation of Dexter Brigham’s holiday-themed musical Drink and Dine with Dracula, complimentary snacks and a
call 309-341-7337, Harbach
more information The Mystic Arts of Tibet or e-mail info@harrisonhilltop. comedy; Tuesdays thru Sundays; for information and tickets, cash bar before the evening’s presentation of “Dracula Returns”
Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine and Galvin’s other autumn events can com, Harrison Hilltop Theatre, call 309-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 Main St., by Ballet Quad Cities; feel free to come dressed as your favorite
Arts, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, be found at http://Web.SAU.edu/galvin. 1601 Harrison St, Davenport, IA, Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Dec 4 thru Wed Dec undead character; for information, call 309-786-3779, Capitol
http://www.knox.edu/theatre. http://www.harrisonhilltop.com, 23.
– Mike Schulz Thu Nov 19 thru Sun Nov 22. A Partridge in a Pear Tree, the familiar song comes to life
Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.balletquadcities.
xml, Wed Nov 4 thru Sat Nov 7. com, 6:30pm Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24.
In the Shadow of the Walking the Wire: Holiday in Lowell Swortzell’s family musical; 1pm; for tickets, call 800- Champions of the Dance, a spectacular evening of World
Raven, a one-man Edgar Allan Tales, holiday monologues 35AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA, http:// Professional Ballroom Dance Champions as featured in ABC’s
Poe performance, with Broadway and film veteran Duffy Hudson; from regional and national playwrights; Thursday thru Saturday www.oldcreamery.com, Sat Dec 5. “Dancing with the Stars,” BBC’s “Strictly Come Dancing,” and the
free; for information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm; $25-$12; for tickets, call 319-338-7672, A Year with Frog & Toad, musical-comedy adaptation latest syndicated release of “The American Ballroom Challenge”;
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Thu Nov 5. Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. of Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books; 3pm; $8-$6; for $35-$30; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Same Time, Next Year, a Festival 56 presentation of Bernard riversidetheatre.org, Thu Nov 19 thru Sun Nov 22. information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Fri
Slade’s romantic comedy; Tuesdays thru Sundays; for information The Honky Tonk Angels’ Holiday Spectacular, all-new, Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, Sat Dec 5 Nov 6.
and tickets, call 309-879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 country-western musical comedy; Fridays and Saturdays 7:30pm, and Sun Dec 6. The Nutcracker, a RiverPointBallet presentation of the holiday
Main St., Princeton, IL, http://www.festival56.com, Fri Nov 6 thru Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays 3pm; $26.50-$17.50; for Auditions & Calls For Entry classic; $15-$8; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815,
Sat Nov 14. tickets, call 1-800-35-AMANA, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Rent, auditions for Jonathan Larson’s musical, directed by Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://
Papa’s Angels, a Christmas story by Collin Wilcox Paxton and Amana, IA, http://www.oldcreamery.com, 7:30pm Fri Nov 20 thru Wayne Hess, with production dates and rehearsals early-mid www.ohwardfineartscenter.com, 7pm Tue Nov 24.
Charles Jones, directed by Tom Morrow; Fridays and Saturdays Sun Dec 20. March thru May 1; no conflicts allowed during the rehearsal
20 Classes & Ongoing Events
Line Dance Lessons with Cindy Baker, on Tuesdays; get qcgardens.com, 4pm thru Thu Sep 24. for information, call 563-381-3220, Dick’n’Sons Lumber & Flower more information, contact Dr. Robert Mitchell at 563-333-6141,
in shape to a blend of rock ’n’ roll and country; free to Hampton Volunteers and Clothing Needed for Fall Craft Show and Shop, 235 N. Oak Lane, Blue Grass, IA, 6pm Fri Sep 4. Menke Observatory, Dixon, IL, http://www.sau.edu/astronomy/

residents, $30/month to non-residents; for information, call 309- Pumpkin Extravaganza, drop off any clothing you think you UTHS Homecoming Parade, for information, call 309- menke, 7pm Sat Sep 12.
755-8398 or 309-496-9685, thru Tue Dec 29. help make a good scarecrow, for October event, in the gift shop 314-5947, Downtown East Moline, East Moline, IL, http://www. Timber Lake Playhouse Wine Tasting Fundraiser, wines
Dance Party, Tuesdays at 9pm; free; $2 cocktails; for Sept. 20-Oct. 3; also seeking volunteers for Sunday afternoons in eastmoline.com, Fri Sep 4. from more than 18 acres of grapes, with proceeds helping to
information, call 319-337-6464, Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, October, from 1-4pm ; for information, call Beth at 309-794-0991 Lock & Dam Tours, led by Corps Ranger staff, at 11am & 2pm; support the 2010 season; $10; for information, call 815-244-2035,
Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowacityyachtclub.org, thru Tue Dec 29. or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th for information, call 309-794-5338, Mississippi River Visitor Center, Massbach Ridge Winery, 8837 S. Massbach Rd., Elizabeth, IL, http://
Learn to Dance the Arthur Murray Way, teaching dance to Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, thru Sun Oct 4. Arsenal Island, Davenport, IA, Sat Sep 5 and Sun Sep 6. www.timberlakeplayhouse.org, 4:30pm Sat Sep 12.
the world for 97 years; first lesson free; mention this notification Trinity Farmer’s Market - Trinity at Terrace Park, Mondays Waffle Breakfast, on the first Saturday of the month at WorldFest 2009, in the Exhibit Hall; free; for information, call
and save up to 25%; for information, call 563-326-4321, Arthur at 3pm; to participate, call Jane Weber at 563-332-5529, Trinity at 8am; for information, call 563-324-1054, ext 223, Center for 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
Murray Dance Studios, 221 1/2 Brady St, Davenport, IA, http:// Terrace Park, Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc. Belgian Culture, 712 18th Avenue, Moline, IL, http://www. http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 11am Sat Sep 12.
www.arthurmurray.com, thru Thu Dec 31. com, thru Mon Oct 26. qcheritageleague.com, thru Sat Dec 5. Fall Festival Goes Buggy!, presented by Friends of Vander
Hip-Hop w/ Javon Green, Thursday classes with Quad City Bettendorf Farmer’s Market, on Thursdays at 2pm; enter Explore the River Sunday Tour, featuring tours of Buffalo, Veer and Iowa American Water; visit with the Observational Bee
native and touring dancer/choreographer; 6pm; for information, through the lot of 23rd Street; for information, call 563-508-1853 LeClaire, Rapids City, Hampton, Port Byron, and Princeton; for Hive and Iowa State University’s Insect Zoo, see live butterflies;
call 309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, 617 17th St, or 563-650-2181, 2117 State Street, east of Alter Building, information, call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr., vendor booths, giveaways, activities; concert with Top Five from
Rock Island, IL, http://www.balletquadcities.com, thru Thu Dec 31. Bettendorf, IA 52722 http://www.mvgrowers.com/, thru Thu Davenport, IA, http://www.riveraction.org, 12:45pm Sun Sep 6. 4-7pm; free; for information, call 563-323-3298, Vander Veer Park,
Live DJ & Salsa Dancing, on Thursdays; $2 drafts; 8pm; for Oct 29. East Moline Labor Day Parade, Downtown East Moline, East 215 W Central Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.citydavenportiowa.
information, call 309-797-6722, Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St., Main Street Market, on Mondays and Thursdays at 2pm; food, Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.com, Mon Sep 7. com, 10pm Sat Sep 12 and Sun Sep 13.
Moline, IL, http://www.theclubQC.com, thru Thu Dec 31. arts, crafts, and more; for information, call Marcia at 309-755-7922, September Network @ Noon Event, focusing on sustainable Trivia Under the Stars, register by Sept. 14 for Sept. 19
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship, with live music Downtown East Moline, East Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline. energy, showcasing the important work and technology of event; 10 rounds, 10 questions per round; 8 person teams - $100;
by the Freddie Steenbock Duo; $5 donation; for information, call com, thru Thu Oct 29. current “green” businesses in the Quad Cities, and ways that young proceeds benefit educational programs; bring chips or other
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Mississippi Valley Grower’s Association Farmer’s Market, professionals can positively affect the environment in both their non-perishable snacks; cash bar; to register, call Marissa at 309-
Davenport, IA, 12:30pm Wed Sep 2. on Wednesdays and Saturdays; a variety of hand-grown and personal and professional lives; panelists include Ellen Kabot- 794-0991, ext 26, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
Social Dancing at the Men & Gals Dance Club, with live handmade products courtesy of area farmers and crafters; in the Lensch, jane Vorac, and Mike Zorich; $15-$10; to register, call Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 7pm Mon Sep 14.
music by John & Kay Retzl; $3; for information, call 786-6798, V.F.W. east parking lot; for information, call Marketing Director Darcy 309-757-5416, Arbor Village Clubhouse, 900 43rd Ave., Moline, IL, Table Talk at Broadway Church, a light supper at 5:30pm,
1303, 3715 9th St, Rock Island, IL, 6pm Sun Sep 6. Jacks at 563-391-6773, NorthPark Mall, Between Harrison and https://www.thenetworkqc.org, 11:45am Tue Sep 8. followed by an entertaining and informative presentation; RSVP at
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship, with live music by Welcome Way on E. Kimberly, Davenport, IA, thru Sat Oct 31. 10th Annual Senior Citizen Riverfront Golf Cart Tour, 309-786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock
John & Kay Retzl; $5 donation; for information, call 386-7477, CASI Speed Dating, on Fridays; 10 dates, 7 minutes each, 1 night; Tours will utilize existing riverfront trails and offer participants an Island, IL, 5:30pm Wed Sep 16.
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, to reserve, call Susan at 563-355-7644, Nature’s Bread Basket, 2306 opportunity to see and hear all that the riverfront has to offer from AEA 2009/2010 School Year Kick-Off, Featured speaker Tony
12:30pm Wed Sep 9. Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.7minuteyenta.com, the front seat of a golf cart; all tours are $12.50 per person and Wagner will speak about the educational system and his new
Summer Soul Spin Dance Party, A dance party featuring DJ’s 7pm thru Fri Dec 18. last for two hours. Tour times for each of the tours are 9am-11am, book, “The Global Achievement Gap.” Registration fee includes
featuring members of the Diplomats of Solid Sound (Doug and Heartland Central Model Railroad Club Open House, on 11:30am-1:30pm, and 2pm-4pm; Tour #1 - Tour the Davenport print materials, continental breakfast and lunch. For registration
Nate) playing deep cuts from soul records from the 60’s & 70’s; for Saturdays at noon, in the lower level; with HO scale model trains riverfront, starting at Credit Island and traveling to Leach Park and information, visit SolutionsWhere.com/mbaea/cw/main.asp
information, call 319-351-9529, The Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa running weekly; donations accepted; for information, call 563- and back. Tour #2 - This is the Arsenal Island tour and starts near or call Donna Brase at 563-344-6481., Waterfront Center, 2021
City, IA, http://www.icmill.com, 8pm Wed Sep 9. 323-9042, Major Art & Hobby Center, 201 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, the Col. Davenport House. Tour #3 - The Rock Island riverfront State St., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.solutionswhere.com/mbaea/
Social Dancing at the Men & Gals Dance Club, with live 12pm thru Sat Dec 26. tour begins and ends at Sunset Park at 31st Avenue, and travels cw/main.asp, 8:30am Thu Sep 17.
music by the Freddie Steenbock Duo; $3; for information, call 786- Saturday Night Christian Entertainment, Saturdays at 7pm; to Sylvan Island and Ben Butterworth Parkway in Moline. Tour #4 Dinner and Conversation with President and Mrs. Lincoln,
6798, V.F.W. 1303, 3715 9th St, Rock Island, IL, 6pm Sun Sep 13. music, comedy, karaoke, movie nights, and more every Saturday; - The tour will begin and end at the east end of Ben Butterworth sponsored by the Pilot Club of Moline; a period meal of President
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship, with live music for information, call 563-322-1302, The Solid Rock Cafe, 1411 Brady Parkway at 55th Street in Moline and travel through East Moline Lincoln’s favorite recipes, an a live re-enactment of their last
by the Freddie Steenbock Duo; $5 donation; for information, call St, Davenport, IA, thru Sat Dec 26. and Hampton to Illiniwek Park. Tour #5 - This tour is from Rapids evening together, performed by Max and Donna Daniels; 6pm
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Heartland Cenrtral Model Railroad Club Trains, “G” City through Port Byron to Cordova. Start and end at Shuler’s dinner, 7pm performance; $18; to reserve, call 309-948-1481,
Davenport, IA, 12:30pm Wed Sep 16. Garden Scale Trains running every Sunday at 12:30pm, weather Shady Grove at 11th Street in Rapids City, Il.; to register, call 563- Bethel Wesley UMC, 1201 13th St, Moline, IL, 6pm Thu Sep 17.
Polka Club of Iowa, Inc. Eastern Chapter Dance, with live permitting; free; for information, e-mail mjerson@msn.com, 322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, http://www. East Moline Public Library Annual Fall Book Sale, for
music by Gary & the Ridgeland Dutchmen from Cashton, Wis.; Fejervary Park Zoo, 1900 Telegraph Rd., Davenport, IA, thru Sun riveraction.org, 9am Thu Sep 10. information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline Public Library, 740
$7.50; for information, call 563-285-5889, Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Dec 27. 3rd Annual Quad Cities Leadership Alumni United Fall 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.com, Fri Sep 18.
Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 1:30pm Sun Sep 20. Sensational Sunday Slot Tournament, Sundays starting at Fundraiser, themed “A Night at the Ballpark”; grant recipients Our Big Fat Greek Festival, Greek cuisine, pastries, a Greek
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship, with live music by 10am; win part of $3,700; participants have three minutes at the announced, entertainment by Ellis Kell and friends, a wine tasting, wine tasting, Chicago’s Hellas Dancers, children’s activities
John & Kay Retz l; $5 donation; for information, call 386-7477, CASI machine to rack up as many credits as they can; for in formation, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a raffle, and more; $45-$40; and games, vendors, Greek and American music with Manoli
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, call 309-756-4623, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, I-280 & I-92, Rock Island, for tickets and information, e-mail qcleadership@gmail.com, productions, and more; proceeds benefit the church; for
12:30pm Wed Sep 23. IL, http://www.jumerscasinohotel.com, thru Sun Dec 27. Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, http:// information, call 309-786-8163, St. George Greek Orthodox
Social Dancing at the Men & Gals Dance Club, with live Sunday Night Trivia, Sundays at 7pm; for information, call www.bettendorfchamber.com, 5:30pm Thu Sep 10. Church, 2930 31st Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 11am Fri Sep 18 and
music by John & Kay Retzl; $3; for information, call 786-6798, V.F.W. 563-359-1015, Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce 2009 Central Illinois Black Expo, in the Exhibit Hall; free; Sat Sep 19.
1303, 3715 9th St, Rock Island, IL, 6pm Sun Sep 27. Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA, thru Sun Dec 27. for information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW UI Afro-American Cultural Center Alumni Celebration,
Social Dancing, Listening, & Fellowship, with live music Tuesday Night Trivia, Tuesdays at 7pm; for information, call Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 11am events including a rededication of the center followed by a meet
by the Freddie Steenbock Duo; $5 donation; for information, call 563-386-5997, Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 N. Brady St., Davenport, Sat Sep 12. and great with alumni and students on Fri; a tailgate for the Iowa
386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, IA, thru Tue Dec 29. Annual Camper Craft/Bake Show, special event designed to vs. Arizona football game on Saturday, the “Old Skool vs. New
Davenport, IA, 12:30pm Wed Sep 30. Blackjack Tournament, on Thursdays starting at 7am; win compliment the natural environment of the Mississippi River, with Skool” party at 9 p.m. Saturday in the main ballroom of the Iowa
Summer Soul Spin Dance Party, A dance party featuring DJ’s part of $1,000; $100 buy-in required; for in formation, call 309-756- handmade crafts and baked goods that campers have created; Memorial Union (IMU); a Gospel Breakfast Celebration from 9
featuring members of the Diplomats of Solid Sound (Doug and 4623, Jumer’s Casino & Hotel, I-280 & I-92, Rock Island, IL, http:// free; for information, call 815-259-3628, Thomson Causeway, off to 11 a.m. in the South Room of the IMU on Sunday, complete
Nate) playing deep cuts from soul records from the 60’s & 70’s; for www.jumerscasinohotel.com, thru Thu Dec 31. Illinois 84, Thomson, IL, 9am Sat Sep 12. with gospel music from Voice of Soul and inspirational words,
information, call 319-351-9529, The Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa 2009 United Way Campaign Kickoff Breakfast, with Forget-Me-Not Victorian Day, annual celebration of the past; University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.iowalum.com/
City, IA, http://www.icmill.com, 8pm Wed Oct 14. campaign chair Julie Bechtel; 8am breakfast buffet, 8:30am for information, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery, reunions/BHN, Fri Sep 18 thru Sun Sep 20.
Norwegian Dancing, learn several Norwegian dances; program, music by the Terry Hanson Ensemble, Quad-Cities 2501 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 1pm Sat Sep 12. 7th Annual Mutt Strut, hosted by the Quad City Animal
Storelva Lodge, Sons of Norway meeting; free; for information, call Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, Hubbard Group Leadership Retreat: “What’s Stopping Us Welfare Shelter; activities include a blessing of the animals, a 1.5
John Lee at 563-359-4339 or e-mail JL87654321@aol.com, Grace http://www.unitedwayqc.org, 8am Wed Sep 2. Now?”, free leadership retreat for black men; intended to equip mile stroll, visits with vendors, demonstrations from a canine
Evangelical Free Church, 5520 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, 7pm September Network @ Night Event, enjoy light appetizers undergraduate University of Iowa students with strategies for officer, agility demonstrations, a raffle, a silent auction, and more;
Mon Oct 19. and a cash bar as you network with fellow young professionals; success and features panels on building community, expanding for information, call 309-787-6830, Milan American Legion, 515 W
Summer Soul Spin Dance Party, A dance party featuring DJ’s $10-$5; to register, call 309-757-5416, i wireless Center, 1201 River consciousness and mentorship; attendees will enjoy food and 1st Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.qcawc.org, 1pm Sat Sep 19.
featuring members of the Diplomats of Solid Sound (Doug and Dr, Moline, IL, https://www.thenetworkqc.org, 5:30pm Wed Sep 2. fellowship with their peers while forming connections with Brew Ha Ha, 10th annual event with a variety of pilsners, ales,
Nate) playing deep cuts from soul records from the 60’s & 70’s; for University of Iowa Volunteer Fair, Representatives from faculty and staff; Eddie Moore Jr., director of diversity at The Bush and porters to sample; cheese tasting, live music with Minus Six
information, call 319-351-9529, The Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa nearly 70 local service agencies will be available to answer School in Seattle, Wash., will give the keynote address at 5:50pm; from 1-2:30pm and 3:30-5pm, and a 2:30pm comedy performance
City, IA, http://www.icmill.com, 8pm Wed Nov 11. questions and sign up volunteers; agencies include civic and to register, contact Malik Henfield at 319-335-5942 or malik- by Dwayne Clark; $25-$20; for information, call 309-796-5029,
government organizations, cultural and historical groups, henfield@uiowa.edu., Pappajohn Business Bldg., UI Campus, Iowa LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Davenport, IA, http://www.wqpt.
educational and child care organizations, and groups that serve City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~hubgrp/, 12pm Sat Sep 12. org, 1pm Sat Sep 19.
people who are poor, ill, disabled or victims of violence; a poster Louisa County Heritage Society Fall Festival, featuring The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, equine wonders
session featuring community engagement projects will be held antique tractors and fire trucks, music by Gary McCurdy as The in the arena at 2 & 7:30pm; $28.50-$21.50; for information, call

Ranger-Guided Hikes, at 11am & 2pm; also daily scheduled the same day from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Hubbard Commons in Tubador (beginning at 9:30am), displays, sales tables, museum 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
and impromptu programs throughout the day; for information, the IMU, Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa. exhibits, a viewing of the Native American documentary “Lost http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Sat Sep 19.
call 563-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy edu/~cep, 11am Wed Sep 2. Nation: The Ioway,” homemade lunch, and more; $7/meal, $10/ Quad Cities Family Fun & Kite Festival, hosted by the Quad
76, Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, thru Mon Sep 7. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Over the Top, membership; for information, call 319-527-5247 or e-mail LCHS@ Cities Kite Club and Davenport Parks & Recreation; kite displays,
September Angel Food Ministry Orders, purchase up to $75 a wacky and whimsical circus spectacular where audiences will louisacomm.net, Louisa County Heritage Center, 609 James L. demonstrations, kite making, stunt-kite performances by 180Go!,
worth of delicious, top-quality food for only $30; orders accepted experience maniacal mayhem as Ringmaster Chuck Wagner and Hodges Ave, Wapello, IA, 9am Sat Sep 12. games, children’s activities, an appearance by the Quad Cities
in the office 9am-noon and 5-7pm; for information, call 309-786- clown eccentric Tom Dougherty compete for control of a magical Master Gardener Bus Trip, day trip to Des Moines, including Juggling Club, and more; free; for information, call 563-650-4143
2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, top hat; dogs fly, Asian elephants groove, and a man stands eye a stop at the city’s Farmer’s Market, the Botanical Garden, and or e-mail info@QCKites.com, Centennial Park, Beiderbecke Dr. &
thru Fri Sep 11. to eye with a pack of Bengal tigers; learn circus skills at the free the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens; $47 includes motorcoach Marquette, Davenport, IA, http://www.QCKites.com, 10am Sat Sep
Des Moines Renaissance Fair, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; all-access pre-show an hour before show time; $65-$13; for tickets, transport and gardens admission; lunch and dinner on your own; 19 and Sun Sep 20.
featuring a castle, jousting area, feasting hall, and nearly 30 other call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, for information, call (309)756-9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, the 21st year of the region’s
structures built in an English Tudor style; shoppes, museums, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7pm Thu Sep 3 thru Mon Sep 7. Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http:// premier fine-arts festival; for information, visit MidCoast.org,
armored combat, wine tastings, costumed entertainers, and Big Book Sale, for information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6am Sat Sep 12. Lindsay Park, River Drive and Mound Street, Davenport, IA, Sat
much more; a different theme every week; $15-$8, free for ages Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http:// Second Saturday - On the Road!, visit the Davenport Sep 19 and Sun Sep 20.
4 & under; for information, call 515-262-4100, Sleepy Hollow www.ripl.lib.il.us, 9am Thu Sep 3. Public Library’s booth with stories, games, and more; free; for UFC 103 & UFC After Party, for information, call 563-359-
Sports Complex, 4051 Dean Ave., Des Moines, IA, http://www. 2009 Unitarian Church Campout, thru Sept. 7; at Sugar information, call 563-326-7832, Vander Veer Park, 215 W Central 1015, Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr.,
desmoinesrenfaire.com, 10am thru Wed Sep 16. Bottom Campground; $50/camp site, includes 3 nights and 4 Park, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat Bettendorf, IA, http://www.uptownbargrill.com, 9pm Sat Sep 19.
Quad City Botanical Center Urban Market, on Thursdays; days of camping, breakfasts, chidlren’s activities, and more; for Sep 12. LeClaire Trivia Night, proceeds benefit area non-profits such
arts & entertainment, produce, plants, and area food vendors in information, call Sarah at 563-323-5749 or e-mail saramoulton1@ St. Ambrose University Menke Observatory Star Party, on- as the library, Little League, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and the Civic
the parking lot and circle drive; for information, call Megan at yahoo.com, Unitarian Church of Davenport, 3707 Eastern Ave, site 12- and 14-inch telescopes will be available at the St. Ambrose Center; 8/table, $10/person, $50/table minimum; doors 6:30pm,
309-794-0991, ext 25 or e-mail megan@qcgardens.com, Quad Davenport, IA, Fri Sep 4. S. G. Menke Observatory for sky viewing; visitors are welcome trivia 7pm; beverages available, door prizes; for information, e-mail
Dick-n-Sons Lumber Complex 2009 Car Show, no entry fee; to bring smaller telescopes as well; beginning at sunset; free; for Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Cody
City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
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4 cities, 3 bridges, 2 states, and 1 Island, all along the mighty Iowa Chapter of the National Audubon Society; wear sturdy shoes includes a boat tour on the Mississippi, a trip to The Cannery
Mississippi River; for information, call 309-751-9800, i wireless and bring binoculars, a pencil, and water; for information, call Antiques & Gifts, lunch at the Barn, scenic overlooks, a stop at Pikes
Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.qcmarathon.org, 562-873-3491, Effigy Mounds National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Peak State Park, shopping in historic McGregor, IA, and dinner
7:30am Sun Sep 27. Harpers Ferry, IA, http://www.nps.gov/efmo, 8am Sat Oct 3. at Breitbach’s in Balltown; all meals and admissions included;
Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Sep 19. Network Issue Forum, insight into what it actually takes to German Language Church Service, 10am service with $115-$95; for information, call 309-794-0991 ext 30 or e-mail vs@
Annual Arrowhead Auction, food, games, entertainment, a be an advocate for your community; guests provide personal Pastor Fritz Schmitt officiating; German-style meals starting at qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
flea market, craft vendors, and an auction of vehicles, furniture, accounts of where they started, details of their role in the 11am, the Freddie Steenbock Duo playing German-American Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 6am Thu Oct 15 thru Sun
and other large items; to donate or for more information, call 309- community, their commitments, and the fulfillment of their music from 11am-1pm, the Just 4 Fun Band playing from 1-2pm; Oct 18.
799-7044, ext 225, Arrowhead Ranch, 12200 104th St., Coal Valley, promises; free; to register, call 309-757-5416, Kahl Educational traditional “bird shoot” for youths at noon and for adults at 1pm; Chili Cook-Off Dinner, for information, call 309-794-0991 or
IL, http://www.arrowheadranchinc.com, Sun Sep 20. Center, 326 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.thenetworkqc. for information, call 563-322-5489, Schuetzen Park Historic Site, e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th
Erin Feis, hosted by the St. Patrick’s Society; music, dancing, org, 5pm Mon Sep 28. 700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA, 10am Sun Oct 4. Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, Fri Oct 16.
food, games, history, and culture; for information, call 309-788- October Angel Food Ministry Orders, purchase up to $75 Pumpkin Extravaganza Opening, with scarecrow-making Iowa Women’s Foundation Awards Luncheon, join leaders,
6311, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http:// worth of delicious, top-quality food for only $30; orders accepted and displaying, a hay bale maze, a fall craft show; $5-$1; for women and men, who are working to bring justice and equality
www.stpatsqc.com, 11am Sun Sep 20. in the office 9am-noon and 5-7pm; for information, call 309-786- information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad to Iowa; for information and to RSVP, call 888-488-4293, Marriott
Fashion Fair 2009 Summer Sizzle Fashion Show, in the 2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www. Hotel and Convention Center - Coralville, 900 E 9th St, Coralville,
ballroom; 3pm social hour, 4pm show; $15-$10; for tickets and Mon Sep 28 thru Fri Oct 9. qcgardens.com, Sun Oct 4. IA, http://iawf.org/pages/learn-take-action/special-events/annual-
information, call 309-922-4955, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Hamilton Lodge Trivia Pumpkin Extravaganza, awards-luncheon/2009-luncheon.php, 11:30am Fri Oct 16.
Night, proceeds benefit the pumpkins for sale and displayed Trivia Night: The Battle of the States, bi-state trivia matches
Events
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 3pm
Sun Sep 20. lodge; teams of 8, $10/person; in the outside gardens and Sun hosted by Churches United of the Quad City Area, in observance
2009 Cards for the Troops, help make and stamp greeting for information, call Bob Durrett Garden; 100 scarecrows on of Domestic Violence Awareness Month; teams of 8 in a benefit for
cards to send overseas, which they can use to send to loved ones at 563-508-9593, Hamilton Hancher Auditorium Presentations exhibit, hay bale maze, special Winnie’s Place; doors 6pm, 7pm trivia; for information, call 309-
back home; reserve with Mary Sue Sipple at 563-332-5707 or Lodge, 2412 Grant Street, September through December events on Sunday afternoons; $5- 786-6494, http://www.churchesunited.net, 6pm Fri Oct 16.
mssipple1@aol.com, Rock Island Arsenal Golf Clubhouse, 1838 Bettendorf, IA, 7pm Tue Sep 29. $1; for information, call 309-794- Black Hawk Hiking Club Hike, to Cairo Woods Wildlife Area in
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Gillespie, Arsenal Island, Rock Island, IL, 6:30pm Tue Sep 22. Taco Dinner Fundraiser, 0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens. Louisa County; a 525-acre conservation area near Wapello, Iowa;
River Action’s 2nd Annual Upper Mississippi River proceeds benefit the Hamilton ollowing the devastating flood damage from com, Quad City Botanical Center, free and open to the public; for information, call 309-496-9024,
Conference, learn about planning, funding, and implementing Lodge; $5; for information, call the summer of 2007, repairs and renovations 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://blackhawkhikingclub.bravehost.com, 2:30pm Sat Oct 17.
great river projects and collaborations; keynote speakers include Bob Durrett at 563-508-9593, are still being made to the University of Iowa’s http://www.qcgardens.com, Sun American Indian Folklore and Settler’s Astronomy, featured
Mayor Joseph Riley and Waterfront Center co-director Ann Breen; Hamilton Lodge, 2412 Grant Oct 4 thru Sun Oct 25. stories from the Sauk/Fox, Navajo, Shoshone, Blackfoot, and
tracks include “Planning Matters,”“One River, Many Uses,” and Street, Bettendorf, IA, 5pm Tue Hancher Auditorium. Yet Planning a Quinceanera: Algonquin tribes, concluding with modern telescope viewing from
“Clean Water Provides a Wealth of Opportunities”; field trips, Sep 29. the ongoing work hasn’t History, Customs, and Present inside the fort; bring your own telescopes; free; for information,
receptions, a pre-conference workshop on “Raising Money in Specifically for Seniors, stopped the Iowa City venue Day, fashion style show and the call 815-858-2028, Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E Myrtle
Today’s Tough Economy,” and more; for information, call 563- educational and entertainment history, customs, fashion, and St, Elizabeth, IL, http://www.Illinois-History.gov, 6pm Sat Oct 17.
programs for those 50 and
from continuing with its funding for a Quinceneara; for LeClaire Trivia Night, proceeds benefit area non-profits such
322-2969, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
riveraction.org, Wed Sep 23 thru Fri Sep 25. older; free; for information, 2009-10 performing-arts information, call 309-736-5737, as the library, Little League, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and the Civic
FRIENDS Annual Book Sale, great bargains on books, call 563-888-3371 or visit series, as a number of Moline Public Library, 3210 Center; 8/table, $10/person, $50/table minimum; doors 6:30pm,
media, and more; pre-sale for FRIENDS members only; free; for DavenportLibrary.com, surrounding venues have 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. trivia 7pm; beverages available, door prizes; for information, e-mail
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), Fairmount Street Library, 3000 molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Cody
321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, been graciously willing to Oct 7. Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Oct 17.
5pm Thu Sep 24. 1pm Wed Sep 30. Herb Alpert house the series’ visiting Ye Olde Country Store East Moline Harvest Festival, for information, call 309-
Standdown/Homeless Vets, for information, call 309-788- Milan Lions Club & Quad artists in Hancher’s stead. Bazaar, crafts from 11am-6pm, 788-6573, Downtown East Moline, East Moline, IL, http://www.
5912 or visit QCCAExpoCenter.com, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th City Animal Welfare Center
and Lani Hall food served from 11am-7pm; eastmoline.com, Sat Oct 17.
Ave., Rock Island, IL, 5am Thu Sep 24 thru Sat Sep 26. Super Bingo, reserve by Oct. There will be plenty of music on-hand this fall, as crafts, baked goods, a raffle, A Taste of Autumn Pumpkin Cook-Off, featuring pumpkin
Pleasant Valley Junior High PTA Trivia Night, teams of 2 for Oct. 11 event; doors open Iowa City High School hosts the classical jazz of noodle dinners, and more; bread, pumpkin fudge, and all things pumpkin, plus a fall craft
8, $10/person; to reserve, call Lesley at 563-332-6405 or e-mail at 3:30pm, 5pm bingo; with Imani Winds with Stefon Harris on September 25; items priced separately; show; $5-$1; for information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@
boblesley@msn.com, Pleasant Valley Junior High School, 3501 $4,500 in prizes, raffles, 50/50s, proceeds benefit the church; qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
catered chicken & pulled pork
the UI Pentacrest provides an outdoor stage for for information, call Shirley at Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, Sun Oct 18.
Wisconsin St., LeClaire, IA, 7pm Fri Sep 25.
FRIENDS Annual Book Sale, great bargains on books, media, sandwiches, a cash bar, and the New Orleans funk of the Hot 8 Brass Band on 563-263-8648, New Era Lutheran David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion,
and more; free; Friday 11am, Saturday 10am; for information, call more; $30 bingo cards for both October 11; the Iowa Memorial Union delivers Church, 3455 New Era Rd, near internationally renowned magician; at 5:30 & 8:30pm; $46.50-
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, sessions, bin go computers the a cappella excitement of Straight No Chaser Wild Cat Den State Park’s south $36.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Fri Sep 25 and starting at $40; seating is entrance, Muscatine, IA, 11am Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Sun
Sat Sep 26. limited; for information, call 309- on December 8; and the Riverside Casino & Golf Wed Oct 7. Oct 18.
Girls’ Night Out at Broadway Church, a free dinner and 787-6830, Milan Community Resort – located in nearby Riverside – supplies the Illinois Library Association Rob Lake Magic: An Afternoon of Magic, the youngest
movie, fun, and fellowship for women of all ages; RSVP at 309-786- Center, US 67, 2 miles south of setting for three Hancher concerts this autumn: Annual Conference, in the person ever to win the Merlin International Magician of the Year
2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, Milan, IL, Milan, IL, http://www. Exhibit Hall; for information, call Award; a Hancher Auditorium presentation; for tickets, call 319-
qcawc.org, 3:30pm Fri Oct 2.
Dinner & Dance with the City Lights Orchestra 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 335-1160, Iowa City High School, 1900 Morningside Dr, Iowa City,
6pm Fri Sep 25.
Hampton Historical Society Apple Festival, Hampton Friends Fall Book Fair, on October 2, the beloved standards of Herb 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, IA, http://www.hancher.uiowa.edu, 2pm Sun Oct 18.
Heritage Center, 251 S State St, Hampton, IL, 12pm Sat Sep 26. books, periodicals, video, music, Alpert and Lani Hall on November 13, and Celtic http://www.ila.org, 8am Wed Oct Table Talk at Broadway Church, a light supper at 5:30pm,
ORA Health & Fitness Expo, held in conjunction with THE and more; for friends members fiddler Natalie MacMaster’s Christmas in Cape 7 thru Fri Oct 9. followed by an entertaining and informative presentation; RSVP at
Quad Cities Marathon; also featuring the Palmer Chiropractic only; for information, call 563- 2nd Annual Network to 309-786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock
Symposium, the Pasta Party, and the Happy Joe’s Fun Run; for 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Breton show on December 5. Dance will also be Success Charity Business Show, Island, IL, 5:30pm Wed Oct 21.
information, call 309-751-9800, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Library, 2950 Learning Campus, on the Hancher agenda, with the Civic Center of for information, call 309-796-1178 Festival of Trees Book Fair, with an appearance by Santa
Moline, IL, http://www.qcmarathon.org, Sat Sep 26. Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Greater Des Moines housing the exquisite hoofers or 563-340-8312, Clarion Hotel & Claus and his Santamobile; with a percentage of the proceeds
Oktoberfest 2009, featuring German food, drinks, dancing, bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Fri Conference Center, 5202 Brady directed to Quad City Arts;, Barnes & Noble, 320 W Kimberly Rd,
Gemuetlichkeit, and entertainment by German Skat, Sheephead Oct 2 thru Sun Oct 4. of the Joffrey Ballet (performing with the UI St., Davenport, IA, 9am Thu Oct 8. Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 1pm Fri Oct 23.
& 500 Tournaments (noon), John & Kay Retzl (2pm), and Barefoot Asylum of Mad Dreams, Symphony Orchestra) on September 11. And for Black Hawk Hiking Club Halloween Fright Night, for information, call 309-755-7922,
Becky and The Ivanhoe Dutchmen (5pm); $5, free for ages 12 and on Fridays; annual haunted a bit of prestidigitation, Iowa City High School Hike, to nearby Scott County Downtown East Moline, East Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.
under and active military; for information, call 563-355-6274 or forest on the park grounds; Park; hike will begin near the Pine com, Fri Oct 23.
experience the hellbilly acres,
offers October 18’s An Afternoon of Magic with Grove Campground area; watch Girls’ Night Out at Broadway Church, a free dinner and
563-322-3772, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St,
Davenport, IA, 11am Sat Sep 26. chaos carnival, psycho therapy, sleight-of-hand sensation Rob Lake, a performer for hike signs; free and open movie, fun, and fellowship for women of all ages; RSVP at 309-786-
Quad City Prayer Breakfast, in the Great Hall; $12/person, medieval nitemare, and more; described by the legendary David Copperfield to the public; for information, 2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL,
$75/table of 8, $500/ten tables of 8; to reserve, call 563-322-7777, for information, call 309-654- as “the hero of magic.” These area venues, call 309-496-9024, http:// 6pm Fri Oct 23.
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.riverctr.com, 2110, Cordova Dragway, 10 blackhawkhikingclub.bravehost. 2009 Women’s Lifestyle Show, in the Exhibit Hall; for
8am Sat Sep 26. Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. meanwhile, are certainly heroes of Hancher – and com, 2:30pm Sat Oct 10. information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, spaghetti, meat sauce, alfredo, 84, Cordova, IL, http://www. of area audiences, too. For more information on Kaffee und Kuchen, Frieda Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.womenslifestyleshow.com,
garlic bread, and dessert; fundraiser for the Hope Lodge and asylumofmaddreams.com, Fri Hancher Auditorium’s fall season, visit http:// from Frieda’s European Bakery 9am Sat Oct 24.
their donation of school supplies, scholarships, the community Oct 2 thru Fri Oct 30. will prepare a selection of kuchen Black Hawk Hiking Club Hike, annual fall hike on the
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Halloween event, and more; for tickets and information, call 563- QC Haunted Forest, on for us to taste, and tell us a little scenic DeSchepper farm west of Viola, Illinois, on Rt. 17; free and
355-8740, Bettendorf Masonic Temple, 2412 Grant St, Bettendorf, Friday and Saturday nights at about preparing them, and the open to the public; for information, call 309-496-9024, http://
IA, 4pm Sat Sep 26. 7pm; a terrifying walk up and ASHHS (American/Schleswig blackhawkhikingclub.bravehost.com, 2:30pm Sat Oct 24.
American Indian Folklore and Settler’s Astronomy, featured down hills and through trails and mazes; also with interactive Holstein Heritage Society) choir will be performing songs sung in University of Iowa Museum of Art Party, for information, call
stories from the Sauk/Fox, Navajo, Shoshone, Blackfoot, and inflatable games, group photos, snacks, hot and cold beverages, German; a Global Gathering Germany event; free; for information, 319-688-4000, Marriott Hotel and Convention Center - Coralville,
Algonquin tribes, concluding with modern telescope viewing from and cash bar, and more; $12; for information, call 309-523-9430, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning 900 E 9th St, Coralville, IA, Sat Oct 24.
inside the fort; bring your own telescopes; free; for information, QC Haunted Forest, 3501 207th St. N., Port Byron, IL, http://www. Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, Wild About the Child BBQ & Barn Dance, dinner, dancing, a
call 815-858-2028, Apple River Fort State Historic Site, 311 E Myrtle qchauntedforest.com, Fri Oct 2 thru Sat Oct 31. 1:30pm Sun Oct 11. live auction, and bull riding for the brave; proceeds support the
St, Elizabeth, IL, http://www.Illinois-History.gov, 6pm Sat Sep 26. 2nd Annual Fall Diversity Event, information on the diversity Pumpkin Extravaganza Ice Scream Social, with face- Wildwood Hills Ranch for at-risk and disadvantaged children; $75
Andover Swedish Hogmassa, a celebration of American of programs offered, multi-cultural groups, education regarding painting, a creepy crawly petting zoo, pumpkin pie and ice cream per person; for tickets and information, call Jackie at 309-743-3243,
pioneer faith; refreshments served, Jenny Lind Chapel, 6th St & civil rights, international aspects of sustainability; entertainment, for sale, a fall craft show, and a meet-and-greet with exhibiting Veritas Stables, 7721 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Oak St, Andover, IL, 4pm Sun Sep 27. cultural performances, crafts, and more; adults $2, children 12 and artists Brent Langley and Paul Riewerts; $5-$1; for information, call heartofamericagroup.com, 6:30pm Sat Oct 24.
GAHC/AMA Volksmarch, for information, call 563-322-8844, under free; enter via Door 3; for information, call 563-441-4152 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Closing Day at the Colonel Davenport House, free
Schuetzen Park Historic Site, 700 Waverly Rd, Davenport, IA, http:// or 441-4070, or e-mail jcampagna@eicc.edu or jrobb@eicc.edu, Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, admission; for information, call 309-786-7336, Arsenal Island, Rock
www.gahc.org, Sun Sep 27. Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Rd., Bettendorf, IA, 12pm Sun Oct 11. Island, IL, http://www.davenporthouse.org, 12pm Sun Oct 25.
Vintage Rods’ 38th Annual Car Show, highlighting dozens Sat Oct 3. Cultural Symposium, Intercultural Allies in Higher Education Pumpkin Carving, carving for older kids and painting for
of automobiles owned by club members and other collectors; Black Hawk Hiking Club Hike, on Big Island at the Rock present a leadership conference for leaders and soon-to-be younger ones, an award ceremony for scarecrows and the best
registration 9am-noon, door prizes and awards presented at 2pm; Island Conservation Club; hike will be flat and will take you leaders; $10; for information, call Michael Dixon at 563-333- carved and painted pumpkins, plus a fall craft show; $5-$1; for
$2 suggested donation; for information, call 309-796-3080 or 309- through wooded areas near the Hennepin Canal; free and 6264, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St., information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad
797-2403, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., open to the public; for information, call 309-496-9024, http:// Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/intercultural-life, 10am Wed City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Moline, IL, 9am Sun Sep 27. blackhawkhikingclub.bravehost.com, 2:30pm Sat Oct 3. Oct 14. qcgardens.com, Sun Oct 25.
THE Quad Cities Marathon, annual event featuring 5 races, Effigy Mounds Bird Walk, led by Dennis Carter of the Upper Fall Foliage Bus Trip, on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; November Angel Food Ministry Orders, purchase up to $75
22
23
Comedy Sportz, on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm; two teams

worth of delicious, top-quality food for only $30; orders accepted of improv comics compete, and you’re the judge; $10 advance,
in the office 9am-noon and 5-7pm; for information, call 309-786- $12 door; for reservations, call 786-7733 extension 2, Comedy
2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, Sportz, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.myspace.com/
Mon Oct 26 thru Fri Nov 6. cszqc, thru Sat Dec 26.
Hamilton Lodge Trivia Night, proceeds benefit the lodge; RiffTrax: Plan 9 from Outer Space, a “Mystery Science Theater
teams of 8, $10/person; for information, call Bob Durrett at 563- 3000”-style attack on Ed Wood’s notorious “worst film of all time”;
508-9593, Hamilton Lodge, 2412 Grant Street, Bettendorf, IA, 7pm for information, call 563-441-0242, Showcase Cinemas 53, 3601 E.
Tue Oct 27. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, 7pm Wed Sep 2.
Taco Dinner Fundraiser, proceeds benefit the Hamilton Gabriel Rutledge - Chad Miller, for information, call 563-324-
Lodge; $5; for information, call Bob Durrett at 563-508-9593, LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 Thu Sep 3 thru Sat Sep 5.
Hamilton Lodge, 2412 Grant Street, Bettendorf, IA, 5pm Tue Oct Comedy for Charity, benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
27. Society’s Team in Training program; featuring comedian Nathan
Specifically for Seniors, educational and entertainment Timmel; $12-$7; for tickets, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221
programs for those 50 and older; free; for information, call 563- East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 7pm
888-3371 or visit DavenportLibrary.com, Fairmount Street Library, Tue Sep 8.
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, 1pm Wed Oct 28. Christine Steadman - John Evans, for information, call
Fright Night in the District, for information, call 309-788- 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport,
6311, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St., Rock Island, IL, http:// IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.
www.ridistrict.com, 5pm Thu Oct 29. upcoming.php, Thu Sep 10 thru Sat Sep 12.
Black Hawk Hiking Club Hike, starting at the Prairie Trail in Iowa Women’s Music Festival “Comedy Night”, with
Maquoketa Caves State Park, the newest section of the park with comedienne Poppy Champlin and musician Lojo Russo; $20-$8;
mowed grass trails; free and open to the public; for information, for information, call 319-431-0982, Old Brick Church, 26 E Market
call 309-496-9024, http://blackhawkhikingclub.bravehost.com, St, Iowa City, IA, http://www.prairievoices.net, 7:30pm Fri Sep 11.
2:30pm Sat Oct 31. Riff Raff Theater: Elektra, a live, “Mystery Science Theater
Boneyard Boogie, a Halloween event for adults; with 3000”-style attack on Jennifer Garner’s action flick; $10; for tickets,
an outdoor concert, costume contest, prizes, and more; for call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa
information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Fri Sep 11.
St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, 7pm Sat Oct 31. Brian Regan, comedian in his national tour; $39; for tickets, call
Big Book Sale, for information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http:// http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sun Sep 13.
www.ripl.lib.il.us, 9am Thu Nov 5. Rodney Carrington, comedian/actor on his national tour;
Antique Spectacular, for information, call 309-788-5912 or $44.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Civic Center of Greater Des
visit QCCAExpoCenter.com, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA, http://www.civiccenter.org,
Rock Island, IL, 6am Fri Nov 6 thru Sun Nov 8. 7pm Thu Sep 17.
FRIENDS Holiday Bazaar, for information, call 563-344-4175, Mike Toomey - Tim Sullivan, for information, call 563-324-
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Sat Nov 7. www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php,
Veteran’s Day Ceremony, for information, call 309-755-3478, Thu Sep 17 thru Sat Sep 19.
Downtown East Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.com, Wed Tommy Blaze - Jeremy Greenberg, for information, call
Nov 11. 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport,
Thunder from Down Under, Australia’s hottest male exports; IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.
for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club, upcoming.php, Thu Sep 24 and Sat Sep 26.
421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/ Greg Hahn - Tommy Blaze, for information, call 563-324-LAFF,
penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, 7:30pm Thu Nov 12. Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
A Night of Magic with Bill Blagg III, all-new magic and qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Fri
illusion show; $20-$13; for tickets and information, call 563-652- Sep 25.
9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, A Vacation to Die For, interactive mystery-comedy with the
http://www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 7pm Sat Nov 14. It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner & show; for reservations, call 563-
“Twilight” Party, music, games, trivia, and other events, plus 359-1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf,
the chance to win a gift certificate to see “New Moon”; come in IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Sep 25.
costume or come as you are; for information, call 309-736-5737, Open Mic Night, $3; 7:30pm sign-up, 8pm show; for
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Thu Nov 19. Dr, Davenport, IA, Wed Sep 30.
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual festival featuring Cool + Cruel, for information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s
lights, decorated trees, an art exhibit, children’s activities, concerts, Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
vendors, appearances by Santa, and more; for information, call qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu
309-793-1213 ext. 104, or e-mail dmcdaniel@quadcityarts.com, Oct 1 thru Sat Oct 3.
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts. Tim Bedore, stand-up comedy and the PowerPoint
com, 12:30pm Fri Nov 20 thru Sun Nov 29. presentation “An Inconvenient Horror - The Animal Conspiracy”;
LeClaire Trivia Night, proceeds benefit area non-profits such $20; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
as the library, Little League, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and the Civic Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 8pm Fri
Center; 8/table, $10/person, $50/table minimum; doors 6:30pm, Oct 2.
trivia 7pm; beverages available, door prizes; for information, e-mail Pat Godwin - Bill Blank, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 &
Chris Cournoyer at chris@ccx.net, LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S Cody 10pm; for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club,
Rd, LeClaire, IA, 7pm Sat Nov 21. 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
Hamilton Lodge Trivia Night, proceeds benefit the lodge; penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu Oct 8 thru Sat Oct 10.
teams of 8, $10/person; for information, call Bob Durrett at 563- Lewis Black, Grammy-nominated comedian and
508-9593, Hamilton Lodge, 2412 Grant Street, Bettendorf, IA, 7pm commentator; $58-$42; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Tue Nov 24. Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.
Taco Dinner Fundraiser, proceeds benefit the Hamilton com, 8pm Fri Oct 9.
Lodge; $5; for information, call Bob Durrett at 563-508-9593, Jeff Dunham, internationally renowned comedian and
Hamilton Lodge, 2412 Grant Street, Bettendorf, IA, 5pm Tue Nov
his suitcase posse; $43.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria

24. Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.
Specifically for Seniors, educational and entertainment PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Oct 10.
programs for those 50 and older; free; for information, call 563- Kevin Nealon, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member
888-3371 or visit DavenportLibrary.com, Fairmount Street Library, and “Weeds” star in his standup tour; $42-$28; for tickets, call
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, 1pm Wed Nov 25. 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway
December Angel Food Ministry Orders, purchase up to $75 22, Riverside, IA, http://www.riversidecasinoandresort.com, Sun
worth of delicious, top-quality food for only $30; orders accepted Oct 11.
in the office 9am-noon and 5-7pm; for information, call 309-786- David Sedaris, NPR humorist and author of “Me Talk Pretty
2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, One Day”; $34.50-$39.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler
Wed Nov 25 thru Fri Dec 4. Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.
Black Hawk College International Holiday Bazaar, com, 8pm Thu Oct 15.
in the lower lobby of Building 1; all proceeds benefit the Bobcat Goldthwait - John Evans, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm;
International/ESL Scholarship fund through the BHC Foundation; for information, call 563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Club,
for information, contact Juanita Zertuche at 309-796-5186 or 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/
zertuchej@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Fri Oct 16 and Sat Oct 17.
34th Ave., Moline, IL, 8am Thu Dec 3. Jimmy Pardo - Chris Smith, Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm & midnight,
East Moline Public Library Christmas, for information, call Sat late-night show 12:30am; for information, call 563-324-5233,
309-755-9614, East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Moline, IL, http://www.eastmoline.com, Sat Dec 5. qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub.upcoming.php, Thu
Waffle Breakfast, for information, call 563-324-1054, ext 223, Oct 22 thru Sat Oct 24.
Center for Belgian Culture, 712 18th Avenue, Moline, IL, http:// A Vacation to Die For, interactive mystery-comedy with the
24 www.qcheritageleague.com, 8am Sat Dec 5.
It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/dinner & show; for reservations, call 563- Smithsonian” in IMAX format; $10-$7; for information and
359-1607, The Lodge Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, showtimes, call 563-324-1933, http://www.putnam.org, thru Thu

IA, http://www.itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri Oct 23. Dec 31.
Norm Macdonald, former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Makeup Workshops: Boot Camp I & II, workshops led by
in his standup tour; $42-$28; veteran makeup artist Kerry
for tickets, call 877-677-3456, Herta; covering a range of
Riverside Casino and Golf
Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Events beginner- and intermediate-
level topics related to film, HD
Riverside, IA, http://www. i wireless Center television, beauty & lifestyle
riversidecasinoandresort.com, September through December makeup, and more, with
Sun Oct 25. specific areas of instruction on
M
Open Mic Night, $3; color theory, facial anatomy,
7:30pm sign-up, 8pm show; for oline’s i wireless Center kicks off character and era research,
information, call 563-324-LAFF, its season of autumn events with tools and techniques, men’s
Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 grooming, eyebrows, eyelashes,
five days devoted to the magic, comedy,
River Dr, Davenport, IA, 8pm Wed and tattoo coverage; to
Oct 28. acrobatics, animals, register or for information,
Billy Dee Washington, and spectacular call 323-377-2909 or e-mail
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 thrills of Ringling kerry@colourboxmakeup.com,
& 10pm; for information, call Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City,
563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Bros. and Barnum IA, Wed Sep 2.
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, & Bailey’s brand- Outrage, documentary on
IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse. new entertainment homophobia in the American
com/penguinsComedyClub. government, by Kirby Dick; $5
upcoming.php, Thu Oct 29 thru
extravaganza, Over regular admission, $4 Sunday
Sat Oct 31. Celtic Woman the Top (September afternoons; for schedule
Bob Zany, Bob & Tom Show 3 through 7). But with all due respect to information and tickets, call
comedian with opener Chick that legendary touring circus, this fall it’s 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
McGee; $29; for tickets, call University of Iowa Memorial
309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, actually the i wireless Center itself that’s Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL, the Greatest Show on Earth. Three wildly uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Wed Sep 2
http://www.theorpheum.org, popular musical acts will make their way and Thu Sep 3.
8pm Fri Oct 30. Sin Nombre, immigration
Riff Raff Theater: The Rocky to the Quad Cities venue this fall, as the drama in Spanish with English
Horror Picture Show, a live, arena stage delivers Motown hits with subtitles, by Cary Fukunaga; $5
“Mystery Science Theater 3000”- the Grammy Award-winning group The regular admission, $4 Sunday
style attack on the cult-musical afternoons; for schedule
Temptations (September 11), exhilarating
classic; $10; for information, call information and tickets, call
319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, rock with the Los Angeles-based 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
221 East Washington St., Iowa musicians of Buckcherry (performing University of Iowa Memorial
City, IA, http://www.englert.org, with openers Saving Abel, Red, and The Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
8pm Sat Oct 31. uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Wed Sep 2
Broken Lizard Live, sketch- Last Vegas on September 22), and Irish and Thu Sep 3.
comedy concert with the enchantment with the gifted female Munyurangabo, screening
creative team behind “Super artists of Celtic Woman (October 11). in the 5th Annual Independent
Troopers”; $30-$25; for tickets Film Series; popcorn, soda, and
and information, call 319-688-
The ironic, iconic film star and stand-up discussion afterward; free; in the
2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East comedian Dane Cook brings his “Global 2nd floor Community Room;
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Thermo Comedy Tour” to the Moline free; for information, call 309-
http://www.englert.org, 8pm venue on November 14, while decidedly 732-READ, Rock Island Public
Sat Nov 7. Library - Main Library, 401 19th,
A Vacation to Die For, more family-friendly fare will be on-hand Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.
interactive mystery-comedy with during the October 16 performances lib.il.us, 6pm Thu Sep 3.
the It’s a Mystery troupe; $35/ of Disney Live! The Rockin’ Road Show, Humpday, 2009 comedy
dinner & show; for reservations, about two straight best friends
call 563-359-1607, The Lodge featuring appearances by Mickey, Minnie, who agree to star in a gay porn
Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Donald, Goofy, and Tigger, too. The i film; $5 regular admission, $4
Bettendorf, IA, http://www. wireless Center will briefly morph into Sunday afternoons; for schedule
itsamysteryqc.com, 6:30pm Fri information and tickets, call
an indoor water park – with more than
Nov 13. 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
Dane Cook, film and stand- 500,000 gallons of water included – when University of Iowa Memorial
up star in his “Isolated Incident the H2X Extreme Water Sports Show Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
Global Thermo Comedy Tour”; showcases wake-boarders, knee-boarders, uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Sep 4
$32.50-$102.50; for tickets, call thru Thu Sep 10.
800-745-3000, http://www. wake-skaters, and freestyle jet-ski jumpers The Brothers Bloom, 2009
iwirelesscenter.com, 8pm Sat on September 19. And on October 24, con-man comedy starring
Nov 14. professional ice hockey returns to Moline, Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo;
Paula Poundstone, $5 regular admission, $4
comedienne on her stand-up
when the Quad City Mallards play the Sunday afternoons; for schedule
tour; $30-$40; for information, first of 12 home matches held between information and tickets, call
call 319-688-2653, Englert October and December. Ain’t that just 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., like a Quad Cities autumn? Water turns University of Iowa Memorial
Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
org, 8pm Sat Nov 14. to ice before you know it. More on the uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Sep 4
Jon LaJoie - Scott Deringer, center’s fall events is available by visiting thru Thu Sep 10.
Fri. at 8pm & midnight, Sat. at iwirelessCenter.com. – Mike Schulz Defiance, presentation

7:30pm; for information, call in the 7th annual Jewish
563-324-5233, Penguin’s Comedy Film Series; Edward Zwick’s
Club, 421 River Dr, Davenport, 2008 World War II drama; for
IA, http://www.qcfreighthouse.com/penguinsComedyClub. information, call 309-793-1300, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
upcoming.php, Fri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21. Davenport, IA, http://figgeart.org, 4pm Sun Sep 6.
Open Mic Night, $3; 7:30pm sign-up, 8pm show; for The Graduate, a Sunday Night Pictures presentation of the
information, call 563-324-LAFF, Penguin’s Comedy Club, 421 River classic 1967 counterculture comedy; $5; for information, call 319-
Dr, Davenport, IA, 8pm Wed Nov 25. 688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
http://www.englert.org, 7pm Sun Sep 6.
All Quiet on the Western Front, a presentation in the German
Film Series; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Call for Entry: 2009 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival, bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
for 7th annual event; seeking features, shorts, documentaries, and Food, Inc., 2008 documentary on the American food industry,
animated films; compete for cash and prizes; $20-$40 entry fee by Robert Kenner; $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for
per film; for information, contact festival director Kimberly Busbee schedule information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
at 515-707-1533 or bobbusbee@aol.com, Iowa State Historical University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
Building, 600 E. Locust St. #2007, Des Moines, IA, http://www. uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Sep 11 thru Thu Sep 17.
ariesworks.com, thru Tue Sep 15. Moon, 2009’s hallucinatory comedy starring Sam Rockwell; $5
Putnam Museum IMAX Presentations, with such titles as regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule information
“Star Trek,”“Transformers: revenge of the Fallen,”“Kilimanjaro,” and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa
“Under the Sea 3-D,” and “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Continued On Page 29 25
What’s Happenin’
Music Music Theatre

Yid Vicious Riverfront Pops Glengarry Glen Ross
Rock Island Public Library LeClaire Park Village Theatre
Wednesday, September 9, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 27.
S So.
“Y
ure, we all know that the traditional gift for a 25th
id Vicious was formed in 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin, Unless you’ve been living under a fucking
anniversary is silver, and the gift for a 50th anniversary
in order to ameliorate the woeful dearth of klezmer probably heard that the Curtainbox Theatre Comp
is gold. But thanks to the Quad City Symphony Orchestra,
in America’s otherwise pleasant heartland. Klezmer is Yiddish David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross – winner of t
I now know what marks the celebration of a 26th
folk music, music for dancing and celebrating, and no band Pulitzer Prize – at the Village of East Davenpo
anniversary: Sinatra!
has caused more dancing and celebrating than Yid Vicious. Theatre. If you haven’t, get the shit outta you
In conjunction with the group’s 27th
Except Kool & the Gang, when up.
annual Riverfront Pops concert in LeClaire
they had that hit single about Mamet’s comedy – which is fucking hysterical,
Park, the venerated Quad Cities orchestra
celebrating good times, come on; all about a group of desper
will not only wow attendees with
that caused lots of celebrating. fucking-shady real-estate h
their spectacular talents, but will treat
But Yid Vicious is next, right after clueless sons of bitches to
attendees to the superior vocal stylings
Kool & the Gang.” of piece-of-shit land. Yet
of Steve Lippia, one of the country’s
Much as I’d like to take credit Steve Lippia fucking over unsuspecting i
most prominent and gifted interpreters
for that cheeky opening paragraph, it’s actually taken verbatim these assholes are also fuc
of American standards. Conductor Mark Russell Smith’s
from the online biography at YidVicious.com, suggesting that over, and the ball-busting
musicians will accompany the Las Vegas-based Lippia as
if the music thing stops working for them, these dynamic that result had the fucking
he performs songs made legendary by the even-more-
performers should have no problem securing jobs in public calling Glengarry Glen Ross a “scalding comedy”
legendary Frank Sinatra, and even if you know such tunes
relations. playwright makes all-American music – hot jazz
as “The Best Is Yet to Come,” “The Lady Is a Tramp,” and “New
In a concert sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the – out of his salesmen’s scatological native lin
York, New York” by heart, chances are you’ve never heard
Quad Cities, the seven members of the Wisconsin-based Yid Those who’ve seen the kick-ass 1992 movie vers
them as they’ll be performed by Lippia and this ultimate Big
Vicious will demonstrate their expert musicianship and spirited fast-moving, fast-talking story is fucking fille
Band.
sense of fun at the Rock Island Public Library on September 9. lines and unforgettable characters. (The role o
Described by Las Vegas Style as “the talk of Las Vegas”
The oft-touring group blends vocals with clarinet, saxophone, Roma not only earned an Oscar nomination for Al
and the Press-Telegram as “a dazzling performer,” Lippia just
fiddle, horn, guitar, accordion, tuba, and percussion, and Awards for Joe Mantegna in 1984 and fucking Lie
returned from a European tour that found him headlining
the resulting, joyful klezmer experience led the Madison- 2005.) And bringing director Dave Bonde’s produ
festivals in Finland and Spain, and his exhilarating vocals
based Isthmus to describe the band as “inventive, varied, and fucking fantastic cast: Pat Flaherty, David Fur
have been heard everywhere from Atlantic City’s famed
vivacious.” III, Daniel D.P. Sheridan, Louis Hare, Tristan
Resorts Hotel & Casino to Aaron Spelling’s estate in Beverly
And, to be sure, busy; as that online bio goes on to state, “Yid Randolph III, and even St. Ambrose University’s
Hills. As usual, the Riverfront Pops concert will end with a
Vicious, ever hungry for attention, is available for weddings, Bar Kennedy.
performance of “Stars & Stripes Forever” and a fireworks
and Bat Mitzvahs, anarchist picnics, séances, boat shows, clam Performances run Thursdays through Sundays – w
display – and this might be the rare year in which such a
bakes, lumberjack competitions,” and “corporate downsizings.” on Tuesday nights – September 10 through 27, an
climax will be considered redundant.
So I’m guessing they’ll be employed for a while. available by calling (563)650-8121 or visiting
Riverfront Pops begins at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,
Admittance to the group’s 7 p.m. library performance is free, See you there, motherfuckers.
and more information on both Yid Vicious and the 2009 Jewish September 12, and for more information on the event, call
Cultural Series is available by calling (309)793-1300 or visiting (563)322-0931 or visit QCSymphony.com.
(Editor’s note: The Reader apologies for the crass and profane tone of this p
JFQC.org. ashamed.)
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by Mike Schulz

mike@rcreader.com
Music What Else

Pet Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center
Is Happenin’
Thursday, September 3, 7:30 p.m. MUSIC
Saturday, September 5 – Mental
Notes CD Release Party. With local singer-
rock, you’ve The Temptations songwriters Randy Leaseman, Macario
pany is staging i wireless Center Lopez, and Alan Sweet playing “blue funky
the motherfucking “What’s the other What’s Happenin’ on, Jeff? I’m
Friday, September 11, 7 p.m. all fired up! I feel lucky! I feel invincible!” soul on the rocks.” The Redstone Room
ort’s Village (129 Main Street, Davenport). 9 p.m. $5. For
“I’d also like you to do a piece on the legendary
“M
ur ears and listen ike, I need you to write a couple of What’s tickets and information, call (563)326-1333
Motown group The Temptations, who are playing
Happenin’s on two big-ticket music or visit RedstoneRoom.com.
by the way – is the i wireless Center on September 11 ... .”
events.” Monday, September 7 – Who’s
rate, downright- “Aw, Jeff, is this just my imagination running Bad: The Michael Jackson Tribute.
“Hit me with your best shot, Jeff.” away with me? This is paradise! A dream come true!
hucksters who get “That’s funny,
An extravagantly costumed and
o purchase parcels I ain’t too proud to beg, but you’ve got my soul on choreographed stage tribute to the late
because one of them is fire with this heavenly assignment on the superstar
while they’re actually on Pat Benatar
King of Pop, spanning three decades of
investors, some of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers! How can I forget the music. Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention
and her husband, way I used to hum along and dance when my baby Center (2021 State Street, Bettendorf).
cking each other guitarist Neil Giraldo.”
emotional fireworks said, ‘It’s summer, and you’re my everything,’ and I 4 & 7:30 p.m. $15-$20. For tickets and
“Tell me why.” said, ‘I could never love another’? For once in my information, call (800)843-4753 or visit
g New York Times “Well ... they’re
” in which “the life, I’ll try something new – all I need is my girl, TheIsleBettendorf.com.
performing at the some happy people, and a psychedelic shack, and Saturday, September 12 – Iowa
and wounding blues Quad-Cities Waterfront I truly, truly believe this could be my masterpiece! Women’s Music Festival. Featuring
ngo.” Yeah, no shit. Convention Center on I’m on cloud nine! You’ve made me so very happy!” performances by Michelle Shocked, Carolyn
sion know that this September 3.” “God, how I wish the Blue Man Group would Wonderland, Shelley King, Cosy Sheridan,
ed with memorable “Jeff, in a crazy world come back to town ... .” Tracy Walker, Lynne Rothrock, and emcee
of salesman Ricky like this, there’s the temptation to feel angry, to Kim-Char Meredith; food, vendors; a live
l Pacino, but Tony want to fight it out with bloodshot eyes in the heat auction; and more. Upper City Park (East
ev Schreiber in Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo will play many of their
of the night. But we live for love, Jeff. We belong. 26 aforementioned hits at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Park Road, Iowa City). Noon-5:30 p.m. Free
uction to life is a And every time I fall back, I don’t let it show. I run admission. For information, call (319)335-
rness, Eddie Staver September 3, and tickets are available by calling
between the raindrops, make promises in the dark, 1486 or visit PrairieVoices.net.
Tapscott, Aaron the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center at
THEATRE
and understand that so long as love is a battlefield (800)843-4753 or visiting TheIsleBettendorf.com.
s Michael fucking – a heartbreaker – the good life will treat me right.
I’d be delighted to write about rockers Benatar Wednesday, September 2, through
with added shows and Giraldo for everyone who’s out-a-touch, for The Temptations, meanwhile, will play many of Saturday, November 7 – Mid-Life! The
nd tickets are the temporary heroes who are walking in the the group’s 23 aforementioned hits at the i wireless Crisis Musical. Musical-comedy vignettes
TheCurtainbox.com. underground searching for one love – true love – in Center on Friday, September 11, and tickets for the 7 on growing older, directed by Ann Nieman.
p.m. show are available by calling (800)745-3000 or Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third
the shadows of the night.”
visiting iwirelessCenter.com. Avenue, Rock Island). Wednesday, Friday,
“Um ... o-ka-a-ay ... .”
piece. We’re deeply fucking and Saturday 6 p.m. dinner, 7:45 p.m.
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www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Sep 25 thru Thu Oct 1.
Made in USA, 1966 French thriller by Jean-Luc Godard; $5
regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule information
and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa
Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri
Sep 11 thru Thu Sep 17. Sep 25 thru Thu Oct 1.
A Letter to Three Wives, Presented by the Classic Film Society; Inkheart, screening of the 2009 action-adventure in
with Kirk Douglas and Jeanne Crain; $3 donation; for more conjunction with forthcoming book discussion and author
information call (563) 391-3502, Marycrest Senior Campus, 1607 W. interview; a Global Gathering Germany event; for information, call
12th St., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sat Sep 12. 563-344-4188, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Movie in the Meadow: Hotel for Dogs, bounce houses, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Sat Sep
a climbing wall, face-painting, live music, and a screening of 26.
the Disney hit; food available for purchase; bring lawn chairs Das Boot, Wolfgang Petersen’s World War II thriller; a
and blankets; free; for information, call 563-285-7819, Sheridan presentation in the German Film Series; for information, call
Meadows Park, Eldridge, IA, http://www.northridgecc.com, 5pm 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Sat Sep 12. Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue
Movie Night, for information, Sep 29.
call 309-755-9614, East Moline A Walk to Beautiful, award-
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East
Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us,
Events winning documentary detailing
the stories of five Ethiopian
7pm Sat Sep 12. Adler Theatre women who suffer from
Fight Club, a Sunday Night September through December devastating childbirth injuries
Pictures presentation of David and embark on a journey to
A
Fincher’s violent black comedy; reclaim their lost dignity; Q&A
$5; for information, call 319-688- s always, the autumn-entertainment scene following; free; for information,
2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East in the Quad Cities will be filled with music, call 319-688-2653, Englert
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, theatre, comedy, spectacle, and family events, with Theatre, 221 East Washington
http://www.englert.org, 7pm Sun St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
Sep 13. this particular autumn englert.org, 7pm Thu Oct 1.
Waltz with Bashir, also boasting appearances Art: 21 Film Screening
presentation in the 7th annual by an Oscar winner, - Compassion, for information,
Jewish Film Series; Oscar- call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
nominated animated film by Ari
a Grammy winner, Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave.,
Folman; for information, call 309- and an author whom Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.
793-1300, Figge Art Museum, 225 Time magazine labeled crma.org, 7pm Thu Oct 1.
W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http:// “Humorist of the Year.” Under the Bombs,
figgeart.org, 4pm Sun Sep 13. screening in the 5th Annual
Cabaret, Bob Fosse’s Oscar- And did I mention that Independent Film Series;
winning musical; a presentation all of these entertainment popcorn, soda, and discussion
in the German Film Series; for David Sedaris afterward; free; in the 2nd floor
options can be found in
information, call 563-344-4175, Community Room; free; for
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
the same building? At Davenport’ s Adler Theatre, information, call 309-732-READ,
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, the fall season will open and close with concerts in Rock Island Public Library - Main
http://www.bettendorflibrary. the Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks Library, 401 19th, Rock Island,
com, 6pm Tue Sep 15. series (October 3 and December 5, with a concert IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6pm
Citizen Ruth, a screening Thu Oct 1.
of the 1996 Laura Dern comedy in the middle on November 7), and will feature Little Ashes, 2008 Salvador
in the Off Beat Indepedent Film terrifically varied programming between the Dali drama starring Robert
Series; free; for information, call bookends of Masterworks I and III. October 6 Pattinson; $5 regular admission,
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street $4 Sunday afternoons; for
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., finds Oscar-winning actress Olympia Dukakis in schedule information and
Davenport, IA, http://www. our area as part of the Eastern Iowa Community tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed College District’s “Viewpoint Distinguished Theatre, University of Iowa
Sep 16. Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA,
Sonny Chiba: The Street
Speakers Series”; Grammy-winning comedian and http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/,
Fighter, Japanese martial-arts famed The Daily Show commentator Lewis Black Fri Oct 2 thru Thu Oct 8.
classic, directed by Shigehiro takes the stage on October 9; and frequent This Whatever Works,
Ozawa; $5; for information and American Life contributor and Time “Humorist 2009 Woody Allen comedy
tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou starring Larry David; $5
Theatre, University of Iowa of the Year” David Sedaris plays the Adler on regular admission, $4 Sunday
Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, October 15. The Disney Channel’s pop quartet afternoons; for schedule
http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Imagination Movers will rock the kids on October information and tickets, call
9pm Fri Sep 18. 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
Away We Go, 2009’s off-beat
21, while October 25 brings with it the Dove University of Iowa Memorial
road comedy by Sam Mendes, Award-winning Mark Schultz & Point of Grace, Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
starring John Krasinski and Maya with the 1980s being brought to hilarious life in uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Oct 2
Rudolph; $5 regular admission, October 26’s touring production of The Wedding thru Thu Oct 8.
$4 Sunday afternoons; for The French Connection,
schedule information and tickets, Singer. Circus amazements will be on display William’s Friedkin’s Oscar-
call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, in November 18’s Cirque Dreams: Illumination. winning 1971 thriller; $5; for
University of Iowa Memorial The wildly popular Christian musicians of Skillet information, call 319-688-2653,
Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www. Englert Theatre, 221 East
uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Sep 18 perform November 28. And the Adler will host a Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
thru Thu Sep 24. one-night stage presentation of The Wizard of Oz http://www.englert.org, 7pm

Lost Nation: The Ioway, – in conjunction with the movie’s 70th anniversary Sun Oct 4.
Kelly Rundle presents a screening The Lives of Others, Oscar-
of his and wife Tammy’s Native
– on November 29. Why bother leaving town for winning thriller; a presentation
American documentary; free; for entertainment when the Adler is reminding us in the German Film Series; for
information, call 309-736-5739, there’s no place like home? For more information information, call 563-344-4175,
Moline Public Library, 3210 on the Davenport venue’s autumn events, visit Bettendorf Public Library,
41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. 2950 Learning Campus,
molinelibrary.com, 2:30pm Sat AdlerTheatre.com. – Mike Schulz Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Sep 19. bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm
Sonny Chiba: Return of the Tue Oct 6.
Street Fighter, Japanese martial-arts classic, directed by Shigehiro Art: 21 Film Screening - Fantasy, for information, call 319-
Ozawa; $5; for information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou 366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar
Theatre, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http:// Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Oct 8.
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, 9pm Sat Sep 19. Dead Snow, 2009 Norwegian horror comedy about zombie
Manhattan Short Film Festival, 12 short films submitted Nazis; $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule
from across the globe in which award winners are voted on by information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre,
viewers from around the world; $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.
afternoons; for schedule information and tickets, call 319-335- uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Oct 9 thru Thu Oct 15.
3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, Soul Power, 2008 documentary on the 1974 James Brown
IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Sun Sep 20 thru Sat Sep 26. concert that took place before the legendary “Rumble in the
2 or 3 Things I Know About Her, 1967 French character study Jungle” bout in Zaire; $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons;
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mike@rcreader.com jeff@rcreader.com
Fall’s Swell, and Ends Well A Modest Proposal: Merge Quad Cities
Our area’s other educational institutions Anamosa’s Starlighters Theatre First and the Convention & Visitors Bureau
will offer entertainment ranging from light delivers the theatrical version of a important part of developing Quad Cities First, discussion. “I view it as the community giving
comedy to really, really dark comedy, with beloved movie with Irving Berlin’s White but the discussions were not at the center of what a great vote of confidence to the Quad Cities
Scott Community College also delivering Christmas (December 4 through 13), we discussed. The purpose of the discussions Convention & Visitors Bureau that we’re already
some seasonal scares in John Pielmeir’s while Riverside Theatre offers seasonal among the community leaders was what to do meeting many of the community’s goals,” he said.
Haunted Lives (October 22 through 31). monologues in Walking the Wire: Holiday with the Quad City Development Group, given “And by that I mean the community views the
Iowa City’s University Tales (November that it was running out of money.” bureau as one team, we are a regional entity, we
of Iowa presents a laffer 19 through 22), and We’ve known about the importance of culture are non-duplicative ... , we produce an incredible
by the brother-sister the Old Creamery in economic development for a long time.
team of David and presents country- high positive ROI for our community ... .”
The culture and recreation features of River
Amy Sedaris with The Western caroling in Quad Cities First could be seen as an attempt
Renaissance (which were both publicly and
Book of Liz (October 8 the Honky Tonk Angels privately funded) were partly pitched as economic at the economic-development equivalent of
through 18), followed by Holiday Spectacular development, for example, and the omnipresent what happened in 1990, when the Davenport,
the musical adaptation (November 19 through word “amenities” is development-speak for arts, Bettendorf, and Illinois Quad Cities tourism
of one of cinema’s true December 20). The culture, and leisure opportunities. offices merged into the Quad Cities Convention
The Wedding Singer, at the Adler Theatre & Visitors Bureau. “Many of the discussions
classics – Reefer Madness Clinton Area Showboat Yet there is this artificial separation between
(November 13 through 21). Moline’s Black Theatre, meanwhile, will briefly re-open economic development and cultural development, about working together, being one entity, using
Hawk College offers three one-acts by its summer-stock doors for The Best and between the marketing of our communities resources wisely were resolved in the tourism side
the late playwright Wendy Wasserstein Christmas Pageant Ever (November 27 for economic development and for tourism. of things 20 years ago,” Taylor said.
in Evening of Wassterstein: Bette & Me, through December 13), with Muscatine’s It’s certainly true that Quad Cities Convention Bringing together Quad Cities First and the
Waiting for Philip Glass, and The Man in a Pearl City Players asking What Are You & Visitors Bureau and Quad Cities First will Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau could
Case (November 19 through 23). Giving for Christmas? at the city’s Central have different audiences, with one organization be viewed as the next logical step.
Rock Island’s Augustana College Middle School (November 20 through 22). targeting individuals and convention groups The idea that the Convention & Visitors
delivers a dramatic comedy with Pulitzer Here in the Quad Cities, Moline’s and the other communicating with business Bureau should be separate merely because it’s not
Prize-winner John Patrick Shanley’s The Quad City Music Guild delivers a new prospects.
dysfunctional goes against the premise of Quad
Big Funk (October 16 through 25). And adaptation of the holiday classic Babes Yet there’s significant overlap in the messages.
Cities First. Two of that fledgling organization’s
Davenport’s St. Ambrose University stages in Toyland (December 3 through 6), and Both are trying to convince people that there’s a
aims are “comprehensive economic-development
family-friendly music and humor in A Playcrafters brings audiences an early gift vibrant culture here, whether somebody might
come for a weekend visit or might move a family strategic planning and funding for the Quad
Year with Frog & Toad (December 5 and with the seasonal comedy Papa’s Angels
or a business here. Cities” and “sales and marketing of the Quad
6), plus a pair of shows that you should (November 6 through 15), while Circa
And a unified approach should turn visitors Cities region.” Nothing there differentiates
probably think twice about bringing the ’21 offers its own presents in the song-
into residents and business leaders. Success in between “business” and “tourism” economic
young uns to: a studio-theatre take on Neil and-dance revue Holly Jolly Christmas
LaBute’s corrosive black comedy Fat Pig (November 11 through December 31) cultural marketing for tourism can lead to success development, and the word “comprehensive” is by
(September 10 through 12), and – ahem and the button-nosed family musical in business attraction; a business-relocation definition all-inclusive.
– The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Frosty’s Magic Hat (November 27 through decision starts with a visit, after all. Taylor said he could envision the day when the
(October 9 through 11). Is Sister Joan December 26). “There is a great potential to work together community speaks to the outside world not just
Lescinski aware of this? And finally, the area’s classical-theatre certainly,” Bahls said. He noted that while the with one voice, but through one mouthpiece. “I
Much younger students of theatre will troupe the Prenzie Players again take organizations’ marketing materials might be think the Quad Cities is evolving,” he said. “And
take part in the fall lineup as well, with to the Village Theatre stage, with their different, they can share themes. the day could come where Quad Cities First is all-
Bahls is hinting at the biggest barrier to encompassing.”
Davenport Junior Theatre presenting imagining of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s
a merger: Quad Cities First has no apparent But he doesn’t see that happening anytime
Winnie-the-Pooh (October 17 through Tale, running November 13 through 22.
interest in becoming one with the Quad Cities
25), plus – in a really-late-fall offering Yes, I know, the Bard’s play doesn’t really soon. “You don’t just snap your fingers ... ,”
Convention & Visitors Bureau, and vice versa.
– the Christmas Carol adaptation Scrooge! have anything to do with the holidays, or he said. “It takes longer to bring everyone to
“The group that formed Quad Cities First
(December 12 through 20). A Christmas even with winter all that much. But this consensus ... .”
looked at the Convention & Visitors Bureau and
Carol itself will actually be staged at still seemed like a graceful way to exit. And although he was talking about cooperative
found that to be a very, very good program,” Bahls
Maquoketa’s Ohnward Fine Arts Center Pursued by a bear. arts marketing, Taylor said there’s often much
said. He added that it’s “an example of something
November 20 through 22, and these trial and error involved in figuring out the best
that works. It is unlikely, in my view, that we’d see
Charles Dickens productions are but two For more information on the fall’s theatrical a merger of those two.” way to do something: “We may have to go to the
of numerous holiday-themed titles on- productions, visit RiverCitiesReader.com/ Taylor saw it as a compliment that his kitchen many, many times to find the recipe that
hand this fall. calendars/reader-theatre-calendar. organization was kept out of the Quad Cities First works.”
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armies’“Christmas Eve truce” in World War I; co-sponsored with the National Caramel Apple Day, make apple crafts and cook Grindco’s H2X Indoor Watersports Thrill Show, half a million
Continued From Page 29 German American Heritage Center; for information, call 563-344- up your very own gooey, delicious caramel apples for a treat; free gallons of water floods the i wireless Center in an event featuring
4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, with museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family personal watercraft racing and freestyle big air jumping by the
IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Nov 19. Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. world’s top professional Jet Ski riders; $17.50+; for tickets, call 800-
The Sound of Music, Oscar-winning classic with Julie Andrews; familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Oct 31. 745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
$5, kids 12 and under free; for information, call 319-688-2653, Grossology Science Demonstrations, Her Grossness Sylvia iwirelesscenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Sep 19.
for schedule information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. Branzei provides education as to why gross stuff like boogers, QCALM’s 15th Annual Golf Outing and Picnic, featuring a
Theatre, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http:// englert.org, 3pm Sun Nov 22. vomit, urine, sweat, and pimples is crucial to human health and picnic dinner, raffles, awards, and prizes for longest drive, closest to
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri Oct 9 thru Thu Oct 15. His Girl Friday, classic Cary Grant comedy; St. Ambrose well-being; free with museum admission; for information, call 563- the pin; 10am shotgun start, preferred ball; $70 ($20 picnic only);
Movie Night, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline University professor Sandra Quinn will introduce the film and 344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, for information, call 309-794-9194 or e-mail qcalm@qcalm.org,
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, facilitate a short discussion afterwards; for information, call 563- IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am and 1pm Sat Nov 7. Golfmohr Golf Course, 16724 Hubbard Rd, East Moline, IL, http://
7pm Sat Oct 10. 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Claude Money’s Birthday Celebration, celebrate famous www.qcalm.org, 10am Fri Sep 25.
Sitting Pretty, Presented by the Classic Film Society; with Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Tue Dec 1. Impressionist artist Claude Monet with birthday cake and the Cordova Dragway Midnight Mayhem, “street legal all out
Clifton Webb, Robert Young, and Maureen O’Hara; $3 donation; for In Love We Trust, screening in the 5th Annual Independent creation of your very own Monet-style water-lily craft; free with drag racing fun”; featuring domestic and import shoot-outs, the
more information call (563) 391-3502, Marycrest Senior Campus, Film Series; popcorn, soda, and discussion afterward; free; in the museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Smokey Burn-Out Contest; mobile wiring dB drags, the Flag Girl
1607 W. 12th St., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sat Oct 10. 2nd floor Community Room; free; for information, call 309-732- Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Contest, and more; for information, call 309-654-2110, Cordova
John James Audubon: Drawn from Nature, an READ, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Nov 14. Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Cordova, IL, http://
Environmental Film Festival screening on the famed naturalist, Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6pm Thu Dec 3. First Manned Hot Air Balloon Flight Day, try your hand www.cordovadrag.com, 11pm Fri Sep 25 and Sat Sep 26.
artist, publisher, and promoter; followed by a look at some actual Napoleon Dynamite, cult comedy classic-in-the-making; at ballooning by flying a small hot air balloon, experimenting Cordova Dragway Battle of the High Schools, featuring the
Audubon prints; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids $5; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East with air, and making your own parachutes to fly; free with Spring Car Cram, individual and team competitions, and more; $10
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.crma. Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 9pm Sun museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family to race, $5 to watch; for information, call 309-654-2110, Cordova
org, 1pm Sun Oct 11. Dec 6. Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Cordova, IL, http://
Good-bye, Lenin!, 2004 comedy-drama; a presentation in the familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Nov 21. www.cordovadrag.com, 8am Sun Sep 27.
German Film Series; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Happy Birthday, Walt Disney, learn about the famous THE Quad Cities Marathon, annual event featuring 5 races,
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. animator, the memorable characters he created, and how his 4 cities, 3 bridges, 2 states, and 1 Island, all along the mighty
bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue Oct 13. most famous creations have changed over time; try your hand Mississippi River; for information, call 309-751-9800, i wireless
Art: 21 Film Screening - Transformation, for information, call GPS Adventures, thru Sept. 7; traveling exhibit featuring at drawing your own cartoons and animation art; free with Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.qcmarathon.org,
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar treasure hunting, hands-on activities, examples of GPS technology museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family 7:30am Sun Sep 27.
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Oct 15. in use today, coming developments, and more; free with museum Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. 2nd Annual Jim Bohnsack 4-H Golf Classic, 1pm shotgun
Alien, Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi/horror classic; $5 regular admission; for information, call 563-324-1933, http://www.putnam. familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Dec 5. starts, includes green fees, cart, lunch, player guifts and Player
admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule information org, thru Mon Sep 7. Family Museum Winterfest, annual holiday celebration; free Awards reception; $54/player, sponsorships start at $100, http://
and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University of Iowa Iowa A - Z: The History and Culture of Iowa, an alphabetical with museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family www.rockislandextensionfoundation.org, 1pm Sat Oct 3.
Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Fri celebration of the state’s culture and achievements, featuring Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins; $20-$15; for
Oct 16 thru Thu Oct 22. artifacts from 40 different lenders; for information, call 319-643- familymuseum.org, 10am Sun Dec 6. tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Zift, 2008 Bulgarian neo-noir art film by director Javor 5301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum, Off I-80 at exit 254, Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sat Oct 3.
Gardev; $5 regular admission, $4 Sunday afternoons; for schedule West Branch, IA, http://www.hoover.archives.gov, 9am thru Sun Cordova Dragway Oktoberfest of Drag Racing, featuring
information and tickets, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Theatre, University Nov 1. the bracket race, super shifters, race of champions, and more;
of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http://www.uiowa. Blue Man Group - Making Waves, 1,500 square foot traveling $15, $25/2-day pass; for information, call 309-654-2110, Cordova
edu/~bijou/, Fri Oct 16 thru Thu Oct 22. exhibit providing a multi-sensory exploration of sound, featuring Peoria Chiefs, vs. the Kane County Cougars; $10-$6; for tickets, Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Cordova, IL, http://
Super Troopers, 2002 cult comedy by the Broken Lizard the exhibit components Entry Tube, Intro Wall, Tube Phones, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria, IL, http:// www.cordovadrag.com, Sat Oct 3.
comedy troupe; $5; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Seeing Sound, Slide/Build-u-lum, Sand Drum, PVCs, Belly Drum, www.peoriachiefs.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 2. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Rockford IceHogs; $20-$15; for tickets,
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. and Surround Sound Theater; free with museum admission; for Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $12-$5; for call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
org, 9pm Sun Oct 18. information, call 563-344-4106, http://www.familymuseum.org, tickets, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 Gaines St, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 3pm Sun Oct 4.
Les Choristes (The Chorus), a screening of the Academy thru Thu Dec 31. Davenport, IA, http://riverbandits.com, 7pm Wed Sep 2. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Milwaukee Admirals; $20-$15; for
Award nominated film as part of the Off Beat Indepedent Film Unearthing Ancient Egypt, visit the newly renovated Egyptian Peoria Chiefs, vs. the Kane County Cougars; $10-$6; for tickets, tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Series; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street gallery, with updated components including new lighting, new call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Jefferson, Peoria, IL, http:// Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Oct 9.
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. mummy cases, and a touch-screen video monitor that features www.peoriachiefs.com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3. QC Rollers vs. Fox City Foxez, flat track roller derby in the
davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Wed Oct 21. results from the CT scans performed at genesis; for information, call Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $12-$5; for Great Hall; $10-$8; for tickets, contact Debra Bozik at 563-285-
Art: 21 Film Screening - Systems, for information, call 319- 563-324-1054, ext 219, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W tickets, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 Gaines St, 2278 or quadcityrollers@yahoo.com, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave., Cedar 12th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.putnam.org, thru Thu Dec 31. Davenport, IA, http://riverbandits.com, 7pm Thu Sep 3. Davenport, IA, http://www.myspace.com/quadcityrollers, 7pm
Rapids, IA, http://www.crma.org, 7pm Thu Oct 22. Be Late for Something Day, learn all about time keeping and Peoria Chiefs, vs. the Kane County Cougars; fireworks after; Sat Oct 10.
The House on Haunted Hill, Vincent Price’s 1959 horror explore clocks, work together to create a marble time-keeper, and $10-$6; for tickets, call 866-698-4253, O’Brien Field, 730 SW Martini’s On the Rock Golf Classic, 4-person preferred ball,
classic, in a Genesis HealthQuest Film Series screening; free; for make sundials to take home; free with museum admission; for Jefferson, Peoria, IL, http://www.peoriachiefs.com, 6:30pm Fri cash pay, hole prizes for longest drive, closest to the pin, and
information, call 563-326-8500, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Sep 4. longest putt, $50/player; after golf, a free pizza buffet and awards
Davenport, IA, http://www.adlertheatre.com, 2pm Thu Oct 22. Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Quad Cities River Bandits, vs the Beloit Snappers; $12-$5; for ceremony at Martini’s; for information, call 309-787-6830, Saukie
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, let’s do the Time Warp again!; Sat Sep 5. tickets, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 Gaines St, Golf Course, 3101 38th St, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcawc.org,
midnight showings; $5; for information, call 319-335-3041, Bijou Helicopter Day, find out how helicopters work, what makes Davenport, IA, http://riverbandits.com, 7pm Wed Sep 2 thru Fri 12pm Sun Oct 11.
Theatre, University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, http:// them fly, and how to create some of your very own flying things; Sep 4. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Milwaukee Admirals; $20-$15; for
www.uiowa.edu/~bijou/, Thu Oct 22 thru Sat Oct 24. for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Cordova Dragway Midnight Mayhem, “street legal all out tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn, Sam Raimi’s gro-o-o-ovy! cult- Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am drag racing fun”; featuring domestic and import shoot-outs, the Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Wed Oct
classic horror-comedy; $5; for information, call 319-688-2653, Sat Sep 12. Smokey Burn-Out Contest; mobile wiring dB drags, the Flag Girl 14.
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www. National Butterscotch Pudding Day, make and eat delicious Contest, and more; for information, call 309-654-2110, Cordova Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Hamilton Bulldogs; $20-$15; for
englert.org, 7pm Sun Oct 25. pudding treats, and make pudding art; dress for a mess; free with Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Cordova, IL, http:// tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Schultze Gets the Blues, a presentation in the German Film museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family www.cordovadrag.com, 11pm Fri Sep 4 and Sat Sep 5. Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Oct 16.
Series; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Cordova Dragway 2009 Season, Fridays thru Sundays; Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Rockford IceHogs; $20-$15; for tickets,
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Sep 19. dates and times vary; $25-$3; for schedule information, call 309- call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
bettendorflibrary.com, 6pm Tue Oct 27. Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday, celebrate Johnny’s birthday 654-2110, Cordova Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Wed Oct 21.
Twilight, a free showing of the vampire movie, with the with apples and applesauce to taste and by making beautiful Cordova, IL, http://www.cordovadrag.com, thru Fri Oct 30. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Rockford IceHogs; $20-$15; for tickets,
chance to win a gift certificate to its sequel, “New Moon”; free; for apple print patterns and artwork; free with museum admission; Rock Island Grand Prix, the country’s largest street-cart race, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
information, call 309-762-6883, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, for information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning with hundreds of entrants from the United States and Canada, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sat Oct 24.
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 2pm Sat Oct 31. Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am food vendors, children’s activities, and more; free admission; for Cordova Dragway Halloweird XII Fun Day, “open racing
The Rocky Horror Picture Show, let’s do the time warp again!; Sat Sep 26. information, call (309)292-8133, The District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 for everyone”; kids activities, trick or treating, costume contests,
$15 includes prop bag; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Happy Anniversary, Sputnik!, celebrate the launch of the St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.rockislandgrandprix.com, 8:15am haunted forest, gamblers and trophy classes, and more; $8-$3;
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. first artificial satellite into space by learning about satellites, Sat Sep 5 and Sun Sep 6. for schedule information, call 309-654-2110, Cordova Dragway,
org, 11:59pm Sat Oct 31. and building and launching your own rockets; free with Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets, call 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, Cordova, IL, http://www.
The Country Teacher, screening in the 5th Annual museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Dr., Clinton, IA, cordovadrag.com, Sat Oct 24.
Independent Film Series; popcorn, soda, and discussion afterward; Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. 6:30pm Sat Sep 5. Quad City Mallards, vs. the Fort Wayne Komets; for tickets, call
free; in the 2nd floor Community Room; free; for information, call familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Oct 3. Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
309-732-READ, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, National Angel Food Cake Day, whip up some homemade 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Dr., Clinton, IA, www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Oct 24.
Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6pm Thu Nov 5. whipped cream for topping and taste slices of this fluffy baked 2pm Sun Sep 6. Quad City Mallards, vs. the Flint Generals; for tickets, call 800-
This Is Spinal Tap, heavy-metal mockumentary; $5; for treat; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-344- Clinton LumberKings, vs the Peoria Chiefs; for tickets, call 745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East 4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, 563-242-0727, Alliant Energy Field, 537 Ballpark Dr., Clinton, IA, iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Fri Oct 30.
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert.org, 7pm Sun http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Oct 10. 2pm Mon Sep 7. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the San Antonio Rampage; $20-$15; for
Nov 8. Ivory Soap Anniversary Day, “99 and forty-four one- Cordova Dragway AMC Nationals, featuring the muscle cars tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Movie Night, for information, call 309-755-9614, East Moline hundredths percent pure” fun, with the sculpting of a bar of Ivory of yesteryear, drag race, car show, swap meet, car corral, NAMDRA Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Thu Nov 5.
Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us, Soap into a fantastic creation; test soap boats to see if they float; picnic, and more; for information, call 309-654-2110 or Jock at Quad City Mallards, vs. the Muskegon Lumberjacks; for tickets,
7pm Sat Nov 14. free with museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, 262-843-4326, Cordova Dragway, 10 Miles north of I-80 on IL Rt. 84, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
Say Anything..., Cameron Crowe’s romantic comedy starring Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http:// Cordova, IL, http://www.cordovadrag.com, Fri Sep 11. http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Nov 7.
John Cusack; $5; for information, call 319-688-2653, Englert www.familymuseum.org, 10am Sat Oct 17. QC Rollers vs. Cedar Rapids Roller Girls, flat track roller Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Texas Stars; $20-$15; for tickets, call
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.englert. United Nations Day, explore world geography and make derby in the Great Hall; $10-$8; for tickets, e-mail Necia Miller at 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
org, 7pm Sun Nov 15. a fold-up globe to take home; free with museum admission; for qcrollers@yahoo.com, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Wed Nov 11.
Chocolat, a screening of the 2000 Juliette Binoche/Johnny information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning http://www.myspace.com/quadcityrollers, 7pm Sat Sep 12. Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Abbotsford Heat; $20-$15; for tickets,
Depp film as part of the Off Beat Indepedent Film Series; free; for Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Wrigley Field Bus Trip, watch the Chicago Cubs play the call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Sat Oct 24. Milwaukee Brewers; ticket price includes transportation to and Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 13.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, Scarecrow Shenanigans, decorate a pumpkin, play a silly from Wrigley Field, one game ticket, 2 6” Hy-Vee sub sandwiches, Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Milwaukee Admirals; $20-$15; for
6pm Wed Nov 18. game, and explore a “haunted” museum; for information, call 563- chips, and bottled water; for information and tickets, call 309-793- tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Joyeux Noel, military historian George Eaton will introduce 344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, 0684 or e-mail 1549clubmgr@hy-vee.com, Hy-Vee Rock Island Club Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sat Nov
14.
32 the film in a commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the three IA, http://www.familymuseum.org, 10am Sun Oct 25. Room, 2930 18th Ave, Rock Island, IL, 1:20pm Thu Sep 17.
Quad City Mallards, vs. the Bloomington PrairieThunder; for 34th Ave., Moline, IL, Wed Sep 2.
tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Critical Collaboration for Health-care Professionals, by Luke Hamilton

IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 4:05pm Sun Nov 15. designed to improve working relationships, increase personal
Quad City Mallards, vs. the Fort Wayne Komets; for tickets, call effectiveness, and develop of healthier work environment; $250;
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800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http:// for information, call Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9500, St. Ambrose
www.iwirelesscenter.com, 4:05pm Sun Nov 22. University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St,
Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Abbotsford Heat; $20-$15; for tickets, Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/cps/pd, 8am Wed Sep 2.
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call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Food and Mood, explore the relationship between diet and
Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Wed Nov 25. emotions, learn how to identify and manage emotional eating, and
Quad City Mallards, vs. the Port Huron IceHawks; for tickets, choose foods that will satisfy the stomach as well as the soul; $25;
I
call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach Center,
http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Wed Nov 25. 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, 6pm Wed Sep 2. n the early ’90s, Batman video games is an emphasis on Batman’s detective skills.
Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Manitoba Moose; $20-$15; for tickets, Home Food Preservation Class, Shirley Camp, U of I Extension
based on Tim Burton’s movies were bright With the press of a button, you can turn on
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, nutrition and wellness educator will show you how to do pressure
Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 27. canning, hot water bath canning, freezing, how to make salsa, jams spots for Nintendo and Super Nintendo, Detective Mode, secondary sight that’s wired
Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Grand Rapids Griffins; $20-$15; for and jellies and more; try, see, taste, and leave well-informed on the with easy controls and simple combat. But the into Batman’s cowl. With it, you can search
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, best practices to preserve your fresh produce; $30; to register, call areas for substances that can be used to track
Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Sat Nov 28. 309-756-9978, ext. 10., Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
games based on Batman Forever and Batman
Quad City Mallards, vs. the Bloomington PrairieThunder; for Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm & Robin suffered from the same deficiencies people down, such as alcohol in the air to
tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, Wed Sep 2. as their filmed sources: They lacked the follow a drunken escapee. The vision is also
IL, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, 7:05pm Sat Nov 28. Parent Workshop: Break the Math Block!, workshop focusing required to find clues relating to the hundreds
Peoria Rivermen, vs. the Manitoba Moose; $20-$15; for tickets, on helping parents and caregivers learn easy activities, tips, and elements that made their predecessors good.
call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, methods of helping children learn math and concepts; free; for Sadly, the handful of games since then haven’t of Riddler puzzles left around the asylum,
Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Dec 4. information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library - Main improved much. But the new which can be solved at your
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6:30pm leisure for rewards such as
Wed Sep 2. Batman: Arkham Asylum
Quad Cities Leadership Development Training, learn shatters any generalizations experience points to enhance
about Achieve Quad Cities - a community-based partnership of about the games with an Batman’s gear and Challenge
business and education working together to increase and improve
Cooking with Angel Food, on the first Thursday of the month;
opportunities for Quad Cities youth; learn to make an engaging all-new story based on the Rooms to test your combat
Sarah Nimrick and Cali Smith offer new and different recipes; free;
for information, call 309-786-2631, Broadway Presbyterian Church, career presentation, establish and sustain a career navigator comic mythos, a fantastic mettle.
710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, 6pm thru Thu Dec 3. relationship with a student, learn social skills for career and life, presentation, and an amazing It can also be used as a
Business Xchange, on th and more; for information,
call 563-344-0339 or e-mail combat system that leaves you combination X-ray/heart
2nd Wednesday of the month at
11:30am; share your “commercial” rporter@unitedwayqc.org, Kahl coming back for more. monitor to see through
with a different guest every 6 Educational Center, 326 W. 3rd
The game starts with certain walls and determine
minutes, allowing you to meet 10 St., Davenport, IA, 9:30am Wed
Sep 2. Batman bringing The Joker to whether enemies are armed
new contacts at each event; at the
end of each event, each attendee Iowa Private College Week Arkham Asylum, Gotham’s jail and if they’re calm, nervous,
will receive a networking list, @ St. Ambrose University, terrified, unconscious, or even
campus tours, information on
for clinically insane criminals.
which will allow them to follow dead. The feature is so helpful
up on all contacts made at the financial aid, and the chance Shortly after being brought in,
event; $15-$25; to register, call for prospective students and The Joker escapes custody and launches a plot that you might end up using
309-757-5416, Hampton Inn their families to meet and speak it too much; with so much visual detail in the
with current students, faculty, to keep Batman contained within the asylum
& Suites, 5290 Utica Ridge Rd, The Young Dubliners walls. You take the role of Batman and fight to game, it’s a shame to filter most of it out with
Davenport, IA, http://www.
quadcitychamber.com, thru Events and staff; lunch provided; for
information, call 800-2627 or bring order to the madhouse. the Detective Mode.
Wed Dec 9. The Capitol Theatre 563-333-6300, St. Ambrose The graphics are rich and realistic, with
University, 518 W. Locust, With a story penned by Paul Dini, writer
Computer Classes, on Fridays
at 9:30am; for information, call September through November Davenport, IA, http://www.sau. for DC Comics and the successful Batman an attention to detail that immerses you.
309-755-9614, East Moline Public edu, Wed Sep 2. and Justice League animated series, the game Batman’s cape and suit deteriorate during his
I
Nursing Informational
Library, 740 16th Ave., East ’ve done some research on this, and the way
Meeting, in Building 2, room appeals to hardcore Batman fans but also night of hell, and the way enemies crumble
Moline, IL, http://empl.lib.il.us,
9:30am thru Thu Dec 18.
I see it, no venue in the area – perhaps no 101, and at the East Campus keeps it simple enough that casual players can under his might is downright cinematic.
Scott County Extension venue in the world – will be offering a more in Building A, room 123; for jump in and understand. Well-known bad Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill – reprising
Master Gardener Classes, eclectic assemblage of headliners this fall than students interested in applying
for the Black Hawk College guys such as The Joker and Scarecrow really their vocal roles from both animated series
Tuesdays at 6:30pm; learn Davenport’s Capitol Theatre. Consider: On
gardening skills from Master Associate Degree Nursing dazzle with intense showdowns, and even as Batman and The Joker, respectively – add
September 17, the theatre hosts its “Halfway to program for spring 2010; learn another layer of authenticity. The actors do
Gardeners trained by Iowa State
about the Associate Degree
lesser-known villains such as the mutated
University; for information and St. Patty’s Day” party, featuring the Quad Cities an amazing job keeping you in the story, and
application materials call the Nursing program requirements Killer Croc and serial killer Mr. Zsasz leave
debut of the rollicking Celtic band The Young I could listen to The Joker’s random rants all
Extension Office at 563-359-7577. from faculty members and their mark as they stalk you. The game
Applications must be returned by Dubliners. On September 25, the venue will be an educational adviser; for day. The game sounds as good as it looks.
pulsating with Christian rock, as the inspirational information, contact Nan Reddy
acknowledges the grim history of Arkham
July 17., Scott County Extension, If all you want to do is fight, solving the
875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, artists of Barlowgirl, Superchick, and VOTA take at reddyn@bhc.edu or 309-796- and the second Batcave hidden on the
Bettendorf, IA, thru Tue Dec 29. 5161 or 800-334-1311, ext 5161, grounds, giving it an unmatched fidelity to the Challenge Rooms might be just the thing for
the Davenport stage. On October 23 and 24, Black Hawk College - Quad City
Disability Assistance Dog comics. you. These scenarios are available for both
Training, Tuesdays at 6:30pm; the gifted talents of Ballet Quad Cities will wow Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline,
IL, http://www.bhc.edu/nursing, The game features two fighting modes, Free-Flow Combat and Invisible Predator,
lessons by appointment; for patrons with the magically spooky delights of
information, call 563-505-2182, Dracula Returns, preceded by the cutting-edge
4pm Wed Sep 2. the first called Free-Flow Combat. Because with online leader boards, and the PlayStation
NorthPark Mall, Between Harrison Computer Window Basics, 3 version includes a set of exclusive Challenge
contemporary dance of While I Breathe, I Hope. for the computer user who Batman is a master of almost every form of
and Welcome Way on E. Kimberly,
Davenport, IA, thru Tue Dec 29. On October 31, the Capitol provides tricks and wants to learn the basics of martial arts, Free-Flow Combat allows him to Rooms in which you can play as The Joker. (I
Basic Internet Class, on treats when America’s premier Pink Floyd tribute using Windows; $41; to register, move from blow to blow with amazing speed played the game on Xbox 360.)
call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk
Wednesdays at 9am; walk-in
show – Dark Side of Halloween with Think Floyd College Outreach Center, 301 and agility, which is facilitated by the ease of Batman: Arkham Asylum shows how good
course for those seeking basic
a comic-book-based game can be. True to

computer skills; for information, USA – brings the immortal Dark Side of the Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, the controls. This mode is challenging when
call 309-732-7303, Rock Island Moon album to life, complete with amazing light, IL, http://www.bhc.edu/ you’re surrounded by larger groups, but it’s as the character’s styling, Batman – with no
Public Library - Main Library, 401 computers, 8:30am Thu Sep 3.
sound, and laser effects. And on November 8, Mandarin Chinese, satisfying as a Sleep Number mattress set just superhuman abilities – fights like a graceful
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, thru Wed Dec 30. the theatre will be transformed into a full-fledged Thursdays thru Oct. 22; classes for you. shadow of fists and feet, and he uses his head
Basic Word Processing Class, country-Western palace, with the area arrivals offered by the Confucius
The second style of fighting is called better than anyone he comes against. The
on Wednesdays at 11am; walk-in Institute at University of Iowa
of Texas singers/storytellers Robert Earl Keen, International Programs; level Invisible Predator. When dealing with armed game is easy to learn and an unbelievable
course for those seeking basic
computer skills; for information, Todd Snider, and Bruce Robison. You know that one classes are designed for goons, it’s suicide to try to fight them head- amount of fun for hardcore and casual fans
call 309-732-7303, Rock Island popular adage about Midwestern weather? The adults and high school students
on, so you have to stay out of sight. You can alike, and it’s easily one of the best games I’ve
Public Library - Main Library, 401 same could be said about this fall’s entertainment without previous training
in Mandarin Chinese; level use your grappling hook to reach gargoyles played this year.
19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
at the Capitol: If you don’t like it, just wait five
ripl.lib.il.us, thru Wed Dec 30. two classes are designed for overhead, hide inside vents, and hang off
Black Hawk College General minutes, and it’ll change. More information on persons who have successfully Batman: Arkham Asylum is available for
completed a level one class ledges. The right tools to handle opponents
Education Development the Capitol Theatre’s schedule can be found at $59.95 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. For
(GED) Class Enrollment, the or who have a comparable are available as well, including Batarangs to
TheCapDavenport.com. – Mike Schulz amount of past coursework; for this review, the author completed the story and
opportunity to earn the Illinois stun them, explosives to topple walls on top of
High School Equivalency information, contact Rebecca played through the Challenge Rooms.
Kessler at 319-335-0159 or e-mail confucius@uiowa.edu, New them, and the grappling hook to pull them off
certificate; free; for information, call 309-794-1072 (Black Hawk
College Technology Center), 309-796-5701 (Black Hawk College at Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://international. ledges. Trying to remain undetected ratchets
the Illinois workNet Center), or 309-796-8216 (Black Hawk College uiowa.edu/confucius/courses/default.asp, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3. up the tension in these slow-paced hunts. Luke Hamilton is a buyer, creative designer, and
Private & Commercial Pesticide Applicator Testing, for
Outreach Center), Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600
It’s not all about fighting, though; there online coordinator for Video Games Etc. 33
materials, electrical safety, locating and reading standards, years of industry experience as an electrical engineer and project design ideas from several examples; $10; to register, call 309-756-
understanding to identify specific safety and health issues, and manager and over 28 years of experience teaching seminars; 9978, ext. 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan,
more; $500; for information and to register, call 563-441-4081, $1,395; for information, contact Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9950 IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9am Sat Oct 10.
Black Hawk College Business and Education Center, 301 Avenue or StoefenBradleyJ@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Microsoft Project Level 1, for information, call 563-441-
information, call 563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875 of the Cities, Moline, IL, http://www.bettendorfchamber.com, 8am Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. 1515, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St,
Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension. Mon Sep 14. sau.edu/pdc, 8:30am Tue Sep 22. Davenport, IA, http://www.newhorizons.com, Mon Oct 12.
iastate.edu/calendar, 10am Fri Sep 4. Word 2007 Level 1, for information, call 563-441-1515, New Word 2003 Level 2, for information, call 563-441-1515, New Microsoft Project Level 2, for information, call 563-441-
SAU Leadership Experience Series Series Kick-off, Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, 1515, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St,
monthly series running for 10 months; tools to transform your http://www.newhorizons.com, Mon Sep 14. http://www.newhorizons.com, Tue Sep 22. Davenport, IA, http://www.newhorizons.com, Tue Oct 13.
leadership potential into key contributors of your organization’s Knowledge at Noon, learn the Six Thinking Hats method, Cooking with Thunder Bay Grille, mouth-watering recipes Updating Your Active Directory Technology Skills to
strategic goals; gain the practical skills necessary to increase your which teaches people how to think in parallel with others to with Chef Andy; $6; to register, call 563-332-8496, Hy-Vee Club Windows Server 2008, thru Oct. 20; for information, call 563-441-
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or StoefenBradleyJ@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Rd, Bettendorf, IA, 6pm Thu Sep 24. yummy candy recipes; $10; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10,
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Veterinary Assistant Certifcate Program, Tuesdays and at the East Campus in Building A, room 123; for students interested in applying for the Black Hawk College Associate Degree Nursing Project Management for Professionals, thru Oct. 23; for
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animal control facilities, pet stores, kennels, zoos, and veterinary Nursing program requirements from faculty members and an educational adviser; for information, contact Nan Reddy at com, Mon Oct 19.
drug companies; $585; for information, call 309-796-8223, Black an educational adviser; for information, contact Nan Reddy at reddyn@bhc.edu or 309-796-5161 or 800-334-1311, ext 5161, MBA Info Session, internationally recognized and accredited
Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, 6pm reddyn@bhc.edu or 309-796-5161 or 800-334-1311, ext 5161, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, program offering both part-time and full-time options, geared
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on course providing entry-level working knowledge of optics and Lunch & Learn: Mood & Food, with Wellmark representative Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, contact Tammy Reichelt at 563-333-6354, Kirkwood Community
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Digital Scrapbooking, Creative Memories consultant 16 & 17; become current on today’s proven and emerging real estate; $79; for information, call 563-355-4753 or e-mail bev. 7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport,
Shari Baker demonstrates the art; a meeting of the Quad-Cities management principles and techniques; develop practical ricketts@bettendorfchamber.com, Kahl Educational Center, 326 IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Wed Oct 28.
Computer Society; public welcome, Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 supervisory skills that will enable you to analyze, prioritize and W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.bettendorfchamber.com, Holiday Wreath Class, Learn to make seasonal decor for your
30th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcs.org, 7pm Wed Sep 9. delegate; prepare to play a key role in enhancing the overall 8:30am Sat Sep 26. front door or entryway, and leave with a completed project. $30
Physical Therapy Aide: Short-Term Certificate Training productivity and performance of your organization; $995; Culinary Germany, Carolin Hohensee shares recipes for includes supplies and course materials. To register, call 309-756-
Program, Wednesdays thru Dec. 23; 45-hour program will for information, contact Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9950 or sauerbraten and other traditional German foods; a Global 9978, ext. 10., Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan,
prepare students for entry-level positions in this growing industry; StoefenBradleyJ@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for Gathering Germany event; to register, call 563-344-4175, Hy-Vee IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 1pm Sun Nov 1.
physical therapy aides prepare treatment areas; sterilize or Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www. Club Room, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. College of Business MBA Showcase/Info Session,
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transport patients; provide services that help patients with Chestnut Street Inn; Hungarian, Chef Monika prepares Fabulous Fleece, a 4-H YOU Super Saturday Class for the part-time and full-time options, geared to meet the needs of
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exercises; and handle front-office duties; $575; to register, call Layered Potato Casserole, and Hungarian Crepes with Ricotta including a picture frame and tote bag; $5; to register, call 309-756- a career change; free; for information, contact Tammy Reichelt at
309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Filling; $10; to register, call 563-332-8496, Hy-Vee Club Room, 2900 9978, ext. 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, 563-333-6354, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
Ave., Moline, IL, 6pm Wed Sep 9. Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, 6pm Thu Sep 17. IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9am Sat Sep 26. http://www.sau.edu/mba, 4pm Wed Nov 4.
Tutor/Mentoring Orientation and Training, hosted by the InDesign CS4 Level 2, Sept. 17 & 18; for information, call 563- Word 2007 Level 2, for information, call 563-441-1515, New Master of Accounting Info Session, prepares individuals
Rock Island/Milan schools and RSVP of eastern Iowa and western 441-1515, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, for professional careers in accounting, including public and
Illinois; lunch and refreshments served; for information, call St, Davenport, IA, http://www.newhorizons.com, Thu Sep 17. http://www.newhorizons.com, Mon Sep 28. governmental-and ultimately for leadership positions in the world
309-793-4425 or 309-793-5900, ext. 280, Broadway Presbyterian MBA Info Session, an internationally recognized and Biodiesel Fuels, information on biodiesel and its performance of business; for information, contact Tammy Reichelt at 563-333-
Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL, 11am Wed Sep 9. accredited program offering both part-time and full-time options, in diesel engines; food and refreshments included; for information, 6354, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://
Excel 2003 Level 1, for information, call 563-441-1515, New geared to meet the needs of working professionals, recent call 563-336-3405, Scott Community College, 500 Belmont Rd., www.sau.edu/macc, 4:30pm Wed Nov 4.
Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, college graduates, and those making a career change; free; for Bettendorf, IA, 6pm Tue Sep 29. Master of Science in Information Technology Management
http://www.newhorizons.com, Thu Sep 10. information, call 563-333-6354, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd Excel 2007 Level 2, for information, call 563-441-1515, New Info Session, offers a blend of information systems theory
Nursing Informational Meeting, in Building 2, room 101, and St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 4pm Thu Sep 17. Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, and business management that provides the skills needed
at the East Campus in Building A, room 123; for students interested Master of Accounting Info Session, prepares individuals http://www.newhorizons.com, Tue Sep 29. to successfully manage the IT department wihin a corporate
in applying for the Black Hawk College Associate Degree Nursing for professional careers in accounting, including public and Nursing Informational Meeting, in Building 2, room 101, and environment; free; for information, contact Tammy Reichelt at
program for spring 2010; learn about the Associate Degree governmental-and ultimately for leadership positions in the world at the East Campus in Building A, room 123; for students interested 563-333-6354, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
Nursing program requirements from faculty members and of business; free; for information, call 563-333-6354, New Ventures in applying for the Black Hawk College Associate Degree Nursing http://www.sau.edu/msitm, 4:30pm Wed Nov 4.
an educational adviser; for information, contact Nan Reddy at Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 4pm program for spring 2010; learn about the Associate Degree Youth Development Academy: Risk & Resiliency,
reddyn@bhc.edu or 309-796-5161 or 800-334-1311, ext 5161, Thu Sep 17. Nursing program requirements from faculty members and comprehensive training program for adults, led by youth
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, Master of Science in Information Technology Management an educational adviser; for information, contact Nan Reddy at educators Jennifer Best and Diane Baker; learn about at-risk youths
IL, http://www.bhc.edu/nursing, 4pm Thu Sep 10. Info Session, offers a blend of information systems theory reddyn@bhc.edu or 309-796-5161 or 800-334-1311, ext 5161, and what protective factors contribute to their resiliency; $15;
Youth Development Academy: Introduction to Youth and business management that provides the skills needed Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, for information, call 309-756-9978, Scott County Extension, 875
Development, comprehensive training program for adults, led to successfully manage the IT department wihin a corporate IL, http://www.bhc.edu/nursing, 4pm Wed Sep 30. Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.extension.
by youth educators Jennifer Best and Diane Baker; hands-on environment; free; for information, call 563-333-6354, New Project Management Fundamentals, for information, call uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9:30am Fri Nov 13.
games and activities focusing on the role of the youth worker and Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 563-441-1515, New Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E Super-Couponing with Jill Cataldo, learn how to maximize
the critical elements necessary for positive youth development; 4pm Thu Sep 17. 53rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.newhorizons.com, Thu Oct 1. your grocery savings, couponing secrets of the pros, which
$15; for information, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Return to Boot Camp, focuses on understanding your What Is Evidence: Finding Answers for Your 21st Century stores let you stack multiple coupons, how to track sales and
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc. business finances and how they impact management and the Dental Practice, continuing education course on evidence- discounts online, and how to get the store to pay you to shop; for
edu/rockisland, 9:30am Fri Sep 11. relationship with your banker; must have taken Boot Camp for based dentistry for dental professionals, with presentations from information, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Fall Wreath Class, Learn to make seasonal decor for your Entrepreneurs, have been in business for at least 18 months, nationally known experts Michael Finkelstein, David Holmes, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 10am Sat Nov 14.
front door or entryway, and leave with a completed project. $30 and bring financial statements or tax returns to work on in Cheryl Straub-Morarend, Teresa Marshall and Karen Baker; $255- Project Management: Tools, Principles, and Practices,
includes supplies and course materials. To register, call 309-756- class; for information, call 563-355-4753 or e-mail bev.ricketts@ $145; for information or to register, contact Penni Ryan at 319-335- thru Nov. 19; take the guesswork out of project management;
9978, ext. 10., Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, bettendorfchamber.com, Kahl Educational Center, 326 W. 3rd St., 7166, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, http://www.dentistry.uiowa. proven tools and techniques used by world-class companies to
IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 1pm Sun Sep 13. Davenport, IA, http://www.bettendorfchamber.com, 6pm Thu edu/ce, 9am Fri Oct 2. make their projects sizzle; conducted by Dr. James P. Lewis, who
2009 Notre Damne Certificate in Executive Management, Sep 17. 3-Day Leadership through People Skills, thru Oct. 8; places has 15 years of industry experience as an electrical engineer
Mondays thru Nov. 16; designed for owners, partners, Disaster Preparedness, a 4-H YOU Super Saturday Class for special focus on the Dimensional Model of Behavior, which and project manager and over 28 years of experience teaching
executives, managers, directors and other key personnel; for the whole family; learn how to prepare for an emergency and identifies and classifies basic patterns of human behavior, helping seminars; for information, contact Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9950
more information, contact Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9950 or create a Preparedness Kit; $5; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. participants develop individual strategies for making personal or StoefenBradleyJ@sau.edu, St. Ambrose University College for
StoefenBradleyJ@sau.edu, St. Ambrose Continuing Studies & 10, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http:// interaction more effective, productive and powerful; $1,295; for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
Conference Center, 1950 E. 54th St., Davenport, IA, http://www. www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 9am Sat Sep 19. information, contact Brad Stoefen at 563-441-9950, St. Ambrose sau.edu/pdc, Tue Nov 17.
sau.edu/pdc, 4:30pm Mon Sep 14. German for Travelers, Janet Brown-Lowe and the members University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th St, College of Business MSITM Showcase/Info Session, offers a
Baby Sign Language, learn basic signs to teach your child of the Bettendorf High School German club will teach an Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 8am Tue Oct 6. blend of information systems theory and business management
up to two years of age; free; to register, call 309-736-5739, Moline introduction to the German language to adults, specifically Excel 2003 Level 2, for information, call 563-441-1515, New that provides the skills needed to successfully manage the IT
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. designed for travellers; a Global Gathering Germany event; for Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, department wihin a corporate environment; free; for information,
com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 14. information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 http://www.newhorizons.com, Wed Oct 7. contact Tammy Reichelt at 563-333-6354, New Ventures Center,
MBA Info Session, internationally recognized and accredited Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. Youth Development Academy: Kids of All Ages and 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/mba, 12pm
program offering both part-time and full-time options, geared to com, 10am Sat Sep 19. Stages, comprehensive training program for adults, led by youth Mon Dec 7.
meet the needs of working professionals, recent college graduates, Excel 2007 Level 1, for information, call 563-441-1515, New educators Jennifer Best and Diane Baker; discover your own MBA Info Session, internationally recognized and accredited
and those making a career change; free; for information, call 563- Horizons Computer Learning Center, 1033 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA, personal learning style and styles different from yours; $15; for program offering both part-time and full-time options, geared
333-6354, Kirkwood Community College, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., http://www.newhorizons.com, Tue Sep 22. information, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island County Extension, 321 to meet the needs of working professionals, recent college
Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.sau.edu, 5pm Mon Sep 14. Project Management: Tools, Principles, and Practices, thru W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, graduates, and those making a career change; for information,
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Outreach Training Classes, Sept. 24; take the guesswork out of project management; proven 9:30am Fri Oct 9. contact Tammy Reichelt at 563-333-6354, New Ventures Center,
thru Sept. 17; topics include common violations, inspections, tools and techniques used by world-class companies to make Pumpkin Bling, a 4-H YOU Super Saturday Class for the whole 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/mba, 12:30pm
citations and penalties, walking and working surfaces, hazardous their projects sizzle; conducted by Dr. James P. Lewis, who has 15 family; decorate both a mini and medium size pumpkin using Mon Dec 7.
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Master of Accounting Info Session, prepares individuals run for ages 12 and under, an 8:15am 5-mile run, and an 8:30am
for professional careers in accounting, including public and 5K run/walk; $20-$10; awards for the 1st-3rd place winners; for

governmental-and ultimately for leadership positions in the world information, call 563-344-4119, Bettendorf Life Fitness Center,
of business; for information, contact Tammy Reichelt at 563-333- 2222 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.runwithcarl.com,
6354, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http:// 7:30am Mon Sep 7.
www.sau.edu/macc, 12:30pm Mon Dec 7. Great Expectations, allows future parents the chance to
complete the mandatory paperwork before going into labor;
includes pre-admission information, a review of consents with
explanations, explanations on birth certificate and Social Security
requirements, and more; free; for information or to register, call
Classes, Lectures, & Events 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System,
Friday Morning Yoga, Fridays at 9am; drop-in class open to http://www.trinityqc.com, 5pm Tue Sep 8.
all levels, with James Wesson; for information, call 309-794-YOGA, Infant Care Class, in IL; topics include normal newborn
Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, 1621 5th appearances and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety
Ave., Moline, IL, http://www.indigowellness.info, thru Fri Dec 18. and well-baby care; for information or to register, call 309-779-
Prenatal Yoga, Saturdays at 10:30am; $10/1 class, $50/6 2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 6:30pm
classes, $75/10 classes; for information, call Marcie at 641-781-0940 Tue Sep 8.
or e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock AARP Driving Safety, $12 for AARP members/$14 for non-
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Sat Dec 26. members; call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
Mindfulness Meditation, Sundays at 3pm; donations Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 12pm Wed Sep 9 and
accepted; for information, call Somnieng at 563-340-0679 or Steve Thu Sep 10.
at 563-326-6412, or e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, Childbirth Preparation Course, in Iowa; Wednesdays
1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru through September 16; designed to prepare you physically
Sun Dec 27. and emotionally for the experience of childbirth; topics
Mindfulness Yoga, Sundays at 1:30pm; $10/1 class, $50/6 include anatomy and physiology of labor and birth, breathing
classes, $75/10 classes; for information, call Steve at 563-326-6412 and relaxation techniques, role of the labor partner, hospital
or e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock procedures, obstetric pain management, Cesarean birth and
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Sun Dec 27. postpartum care; $50; for information or to register, call 309-779-
T’ai Chi, Sundays at 5:30pm; $10/1 class, $50/6 classes, $75/10 2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
classes; for information, call John at 309-793-7881 or e-mail info@ trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 9.
satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// Cooking with Donna, Donna Minear from the University of
www.satvacenter.com, thru Sun Dec 27. Illinois Extension Service will share tips for healthy eating and
Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays at 4pm; $10/1 class, $50/6 classes, delicious recipes you can use at home; free; for information or
$75/10 classes; for information, call Janet at 309-391-5723 or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 2pm Thu Sep 10.
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Tue Dec 29 Alzheimer Association Memory Walk, for information, call
Hatha Yoga, Tuesdays at 5pm; $10/1 class, $50/6 classes, 563-324-1022, Pearl City Station, 200 W Riverfront, Muscatine, IA,
$75/10 classes; for information, call Janet at 309-391-5723 or http://www.alz.org/greateriowa, Sat Sep 12.
e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Childbirth Preparation Course, in IL; Saturdays thru October
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Tue Dec 29. 3; designed to prepare you physically and emotionally for the
Meditation/Advanced, Tuesdays at 6:15pm; donations experience of childbirth; topics include anatomy and physiology
accepted; for information, call Rita at 309-793-7881 or e-mail info@ of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the
satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// labor partner, hospital procedures, obstetric pain management,
www.satvacenter.com, thru Tue Dec 29. Cesarean birth and postpartum care; $50; for information or
T’ai Chi Classes, Tuesdays at 6:30pm; $7/class; for information, to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 9:30am Sat Sep 12.
IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, thru Tue Dec 29. Surgical Weight Loss Informational Meeting, learn the latest
Yoga Classes, Tuesdays at 5:30pm; $8/class; for information, information about different types of bariatric surgeries available
call 309-523-3440, River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, at Trinity, including lap-band surgery; free; for information or
IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.org, thru Tue Dec 29. to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
Meditation/Beginning, Thursdays at 6:30pm; donations Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Tue Sep 22.
accepted; for information, call Rita at 309-793-7881, Satva Center, Sibling Class, in Iowa; ages 3 through 10 learn about
1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru their roles as big brother or sister; included are hands-on
Thu Dec 31. demonstrations, discussions of safety issues with the baby, a tour
Yoga - Pure and Simple, Thursdays at 2pm; a beginner’s yoga and making a keepsake for the baby; have your child bring a doll
class exploring movement and breath; for information call (309) or stuffed animal to class; recommended after the sixth month of
764-YOGA., Indigo, A Creative Approach to Fitness & Wellness, LLC, pregnancy; free; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000
1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, thru Thu Dec 31. or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
Alzheimer’s Legal and Financial Matters, learn the best trinityqc.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 15.
practices to protect assets while providing the best care possible Professional Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class,
for your loved one; for information, call 563-324-1022, Geneseo for those working in the health-care field or daycare providers;
Community Center, 541 E. North St., Geneseo, IL, http://www.alz. certificate from the American Heart Association good for two
org/greateriowa, 5:30pm Wed Sep 2. years; $45; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-
Childbirth Preparation Course, in Iowa; Wednesdays 242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.
through September 16; designed to prepare you physically com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 15.
and emotionally for the experience of childbirth; topics Childbirth Preparation Course, in Iowa; Wednesdays
include anatomy and physiology of labor and birth, breathing through September 16; designed to prepare you physically
and relaxation techniques, role of the labor partner, hospital and emotionally for the experience of childbirth; topics
procedures, obstetric pain management, Cesarean birth and include anatomy and physiology of labor and birth, breathing
postpartum care; $50; for information or to register, call 309-779- and relaxation techniques, role of the labor partner, hospital
2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www. procedures, obstetric pain management, Cesarean birth and
trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 2. postpartum care; $50; for information or to register, call 309-779-
Smoking Cessation Workshop, Wednesdays thru Sep. 23; 2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
$20 per person/$30 per couple; for information or to register, call trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 16.
309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and
http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Wed Sep 2. answers with SHIIP’s Darrell Lietz; free; for information, call 563-

Alzheimer’s Legal and Financial Matters, learn the best 344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
practices to protect assets while providing the best care possible Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Sep
for your loved one; for information, call 563-324-1022, In Touch 16.
Adult Day Care, 4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL, http://www. The Patient-Centered Medical Home: Its Role in Health
alz.org/greateriowa, 5:30pm Thu Sep 3. Care Reform, presentation by Stephen Shortell, Ph.D., a dean and
Professional Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, professor in the School of Public Health at University of California,
for those working in the health-care field or daycare providers; Berkeley; focusing on patient-centered medical home, a way to
certificate from the American Heart Association good for two improve health in the United States by providing comprehensive,
years; $45; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877- high-quality health care; free; for information, call 319-335-6800,
242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc. Marriott Hotel and Convention Center - Coralville, 900 E 9th St,
com, 8:30am Thu Sep 3. Coralville, IA, http://ppc.uiowa.edu, 9am Fri Sep 18.
5th Annual Labor Day Ride for Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Alzheimer Association Memory Walk, for information, call
proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society for Non- 563-324-1022, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Research; sign-in 11:30am-1pm; for www.alz.org/greateriowa, Sat Sep 19.
information, call 309-788-6311, Daiquiri Factory, 1809 2nd Ave., American Red Cross Adult/Infant/Child CPR, learn how
Rock Island, IL, http://www.ridistrict.com, 11:30am Sat Sep 5. to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for breathing and
Infant Care Class, in Iowa; topics include normal newborn cardiac emergencies; $45; to register, call 309-743-2166, Hy-Vee
appearances and behaviors, choices for feeding your baby, safety Club Room, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, 8am Sat Sep 19.
and well-baby care; for information or to register, call 309-779- American Red Cross First Aid, learn to care for various life-
2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www. threatening and less-serious emergencies including bleeding,
trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 7. shock, broken bones, seizures, poisoning, and more; must first
complete CPR or hold a current CPR certification before taking this
Run with Carl, featuring a 7:30am 1-mile and 1/2 mile fun 35
their own pace; $150 includes 16 sessions and pre- and post- Bettendorf, IA, http://www.genesishealth.com/news/2009/
assessments; for information, call 563-421-1440, Genesis ricksgroups09.aspx, thru Tue Dec 29.
Outpatient Rehab Services, 1401 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport, Rainbow Club, Mondays and Tuesdays at 5:30pm; for
IA, http://www.genesishealth.com, 1:30pm Tue Sep 29. bereaved children ages 5 and older who have experienced the
Welcome to Grandparenthood!, preparing grandparents-to- death of a loved one; for information, call 563-324-9580, Rick’s
class; $30; to register, call 309-743-2166, Hy-Vee Club Room, 2900
be on their new role; learn up-to-date information on prenatal and House of Hope, 4867 Forest Grove Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, 2pm Sat Sep 19.
infant care and the differences between when you were a new genesishealth.com/services/ricks_house_hope/index.aspx, thru
Dr. Lee Salk’s Super Sitters: A Basic Baby Sitter Training
parent and now; free; for information or to register, call 309-779- Tue Dec 29.
Program, ages 12 and older who want to babysit learn about
2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www. Rick’s House of Hope Adult Support Group, Mondays and
infant and child safety and emergency readiness, parental
trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Tue Sep 29. Tuesdays at 5:30pm; for parents or guardians of participating
expectations, and job confidence; $10; for information or to
Trinity Auxiliary Style Show, reserve by Oct. 9 for Oct. 15 children; receive empathy and guidance for your needs and
register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
event; featuring fashions from Charm Boutique, Dillard’s, Four those of your kids; for information, call 563-324-9580, Rick’s
Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 9am Sat Sep 19.
Seasons, the Gentry Shop, and Rhomberg’s Fur & Leather Gallery; House of Hope, 4867 Forest Grove Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Emergency Care and First Aid for Children, ages 12 and
proceeds benefit neonatal equipment and the Trinity Health genesishealth.com/services/ricks_house_hope/index.aspx, thru
older learn about common emergency care, how to contact the
Occupations Scholarship; $30; to reserve, call 309-779-2343, i Tue Dec 29.
emergency medical system, and how to respond to choking;
wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.trinityqc. Why Me?, Thursdays at 7pm; for teens hurting from the loss of
$10; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-
com, 11am Fri Oct 9. a special person in their lives; for information, call 563-324-9580,
8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com,
Step Out to Fight Diabetes, fundraising run/walk with Genesis Medical Center West, 1401 W. Central Park Ave, Davenport,
12:30pm Sat Sep 19.
proceeds going to the American Diabetes Associations’s research, IA, http://www.genesishealth.com/services/ricks_house_hope/
Y Riders - Saddle Up!, co-sponsored by Trinity; family bike
education, and advocacy efforts; 1pm check-in, 2pm start time; for index.aspx, thru Thu Dec 31.
rides along the Mississippi; rides begin at the Celebration belle;
information, call 888-342-2323, LeClaire Park, River Dr & Ripley St, Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, designed to
for information, call 309-779-2000, Ben Butterworth Parkway, Old
Davenport, IA, http://www.diabetes.org, 1pm Sun Oct 11. address the challenges confronting families of those newly
River Dr & 55th St, Moline, IL, http://www.tworiversymca.org, Sun
Assessment and Treatment of Disordered Eating, an update diagnosed; information for caregivers on everything from disease
Sep 20 thru Sat Sep 26.
on eating disorders, review & recent findings, and update on progression to support programs and services; in the third floor
Begin Zumba: Session I, Mondays and Wednesdays thru Oct.
obesity and bariatric surgery; for physicians, nurse practitioners, meeting room; for information, call 563-324-1022 or 800-272-
28; meetings with a dietician, weigh-ins, and simple dance moves
and physician assistants; for information, call 309-779-2103 or 3900, or e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.org, Senior Resources Senior
to trim your waistline; $180-$120; for information, call 563-332-
e-mail riggd@ihs.org, Johnny’s Italian Steak House, 1300 River Dr, Center, 1808 Mulberry, Muscatine, IA, 3pm Tue Sep 8.
8496, Hy-Vee Club Room, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA,
Moline, IL, http://www.genesishealth.com, 5:30pm Tue Oct 20. General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
6:30am Mon Sep 21.
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
Begin Zumba: Session II, Mondays and Wednesdays thru Oct.
answers with SHIIP’s Darrell Lietz; free; for information, call 563- 8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
28; meetings with a dietician, weigh-ins, and simple dance moves
344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Wed Sep 23.
to trim your waistline; $180-$120; for information, call 563-332-
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Oct Surgical Weight Loss Support Group, for people who already
8496, Hy-Vee Club Room, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA,
21. have had bariatric surgery and for those who are exploring this
11am Mon Sep 21.
Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders, a review, option; free; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000
Breastfeeding: A Gift for Baby, in IA; taught by a certified
recent findings, and symposium on night-eating syndromes; for or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
lactation educator and covers the benefits of breastfeeding,
nurses, social workers, psychologists, therapists, school personnel, trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 28.
getting started in the hospital, your first few weeks at home,
and interested community members; for information and to Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, designed to
returning to work and beyond; for information or to register, call
register, call 309-779-2043 or e-mail vanopdmc@ihs.org, i wireless address the challenges confronting families of those newly
309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System,
Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, http://www.genesishealth.com, diagnosed; information for caregivers on everything from disease
http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 21.
10am Wed Oct 21. progression to support programs and services; for information, call
Professional Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class,
Nutrition Before, During, and After Cancer Therapy, a 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900, or e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.org,
for those working in the health-care field or daycare providers;
Trinity dietitian will discuss nutrient needs before, during, and after Mercy Medical Center, 638 S Bluff, Clinton, IA, 3pm Tue Oct 6.
certificate from the American Heart Association good for two
cancer; information on common herbal and vitamin supplements Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, designed to
years; $45; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-
and antioxidants; free; for information, call 309-779-2000 or 877- address the challenges confronting families of those newly
242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc.
242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Thu Oct 29. diagnosed; information for caregivers on everything from disease
com, 7:30 & 10:30am Mon Sep 21.
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, on Thursdays; learn progression to support programs and services; in Conference
Look Good... Feel Better, beauty techniques to female
about changes for 2010 in Medicare and changes in prescription Room A; for information, call 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900, or
cancer patients in active treatment to help them combat the
drug plans (Part D); Darrell Lietz, a volunteer with SHIIP, the Iowa e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.org, Mercer County Hospital, 409 NW
appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment; learn to cope
Senior Health Insurance Information Program will provide specific 9th Ave, Aledo, IL, 3pm Thu Oct 22.
with skin changes and hair loss using free cosmetics and skin care
information on things to do to make sure your Medicare drug General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
products donated by the cosmetic industry; free; for information
coverage is right for you; for information, call 563-344-4175, http:// affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
www.bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Thu Nov 5 thru Thu Nov 19. 8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Mon Sep 21.
Trinity Pathway Hospice Candlelight Service of Wed Sep 23, Wed Oct 28.
Begin Zumba: Session III, Tuesdays thru Oct. 27; meetings
Remembrance, annual service for community members to gather Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, designed to
with a dietician, weigh-ins, and simple dance moves to trim your
for reflection and remembrance of loved ones and friends who’ve address the challenges confronting families of those newly
waistline; $120; for information, call 563-332-8496, Hy-Vee Club
passed away; for information, call Chaplain Doug Schoonover at diagnosed; information for caregivers on everything from disease
Room, 2900 Devils Glen Rd, Bettendorf, IA, 5:30pm Tue Sep 22.
563-742-4707, South Park Presbyterian Church, 1501 30th St., Rock progression to support programs and services; for information,
Surgical Weight Loss Informational Meeting, learn the latest
Island, IL, http://www.trinityqc.com, 7pm Mon Nov 16. call 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900, or e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.
information about different types of bariatric surgeries available
American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon, org, Henry County Senior Center, 219 W 2nd St, Kewanee, IL, 3pm
at Trinity, including lap-band surgery; free; for information or
helping to raise awareness and change the statistic that heart Thu Nov 19.
to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional
disease is the #1 killer of women; for information, call 563-323- General MDA Support Group, for individuals and families
Health System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6pm Tue Sep 22.
4321, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle affected by muscular dystrophy; for information, call 319-393-
Boot Camp for New Dads, in IL; veteran dads share man-to-
Parkway, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, 10:30am Wed 8905, Trinity 7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL,
man, real-life stories about first-time fatherhood, and bring their
Nov 18. Wed Nov 25.
babies alone to give the rookies a firsthand look at how to hold,
Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage, information and Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, designed to
bond, comfort, diaper, swaddle, relieve gas & colic, and play with
answers with SHIIP’s Darrell Lietz; free; for information, call 563- address the challenges confronting families of those newly
an infant; free; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000
344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, diagnosed; information for caregivers on everything from disease
or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Wed Nov progression to support programs and services; in the third floor
trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Tue Sep 22.
18. meeting room; for information, call 563-324-1022 or 800-272-
Breastfeeding: A Gift for Baby, in Ill.; taught by a certified
lactation educator and covers the benefits of breastfeeding, Groups 3900, or e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.org, Senior Resources Senior
The Shamanic Journey Group, on the first Sunday of the Center, 1808 Mulberry, Muscatine, IA, 3pm Tue Dec 8.
getting started in the hospital, your first few weeks at home,
returning to work and beyond; for information or to register, call month; donations accepted; for information, call Kathleen at 563- Services
309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, 332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@hotmail.com, Davenport School of Acupuncture, on Tuesdays; by appointment; $65-$75; for
6:30pm Tue Sep 22. Yoga, 421 Brady Street, Davenport, IA, 2pm thru Sun Dec 6. information, call Dr. Mehta at 309-343-0160, Satva Center, 1918
Professional Health-Care Provider CPR Renewal Class, Alzheimer’s: Beginning the Conversation, on the 4th 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, 2:30pm thru
for those working in the health-care field or daycare providers; Tuesday of the month, at 3pm; designed to address the challenges Tue Dec 29.
certificate from the American Heart Association good for two confronting families of those newly diagnosed; information for Acupuncture, Acupressure, Reflexology, on Tuesdays, at
years; $45; for information or to register, call 309-779-2000 or 877- caregivers on everything from disease progression to support 10am; for information, call 563-445-6640 or 563-650-6747, Take
242-8899, Trinity Regional Health System, http://www.trinityqc. programs and services; for information, call 563-324-1022 or Action Wellness & Fitness, Old Town Mall, Davenport, IA, thru Tue
com, 8:30am 4pm Tue Sep 22. 800-272-3900, or e-mail Jerry.Schroeder@alz.org, Alzheimer’s Dec 29.
Childbirth Preparation Course, in IL; Wednesdays thru Oct. Association, 736 Federal St, Suite 2318, Davenport, IA, thru Tue Ayurveda, on Tuesdays at 2:30pm; by appointment; $75-$65;
14; designed to prepare you physically and emotionally for the Dec 22. for information, call Dr. Mehta at 309-343-0160 or e-mail info@
experience of childbirth; topics include anatomy and physiology Group Meditation, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
of labor and birth, breathing and relaxation techniques, role of the at 9:45am; make time for spiritual practice and meditation with www.satvacenter.com, thru Tue Dec 29.
labor partner, hospital procedures, obstetric pain management, fellow seekers; on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month; for Homeopathy, on Tuesdays, by appointment; $65-$75; for
Cesarean birth and postpartum care; $50; for information or to information, call 309-762-1066, Unity Church, 5102 47th Ave, information, call Dr. Mehta at 309-343-0160, Satva Center, 1918 7th
register, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899, Trinity Regional Health Moline, IL, http://www.unityqc.org, thru Sun Dec 27. Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Tue Dec 29.
System, http://www.trinityqc.com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 23. Changing Families/Healing Hearts, Mondays and Tuesdays Homeopathy, on Tuesdays at 2:30pm, by appointment; $65-
Employee Health Walk, on Old River Drive near 55th St.; walk at 5:30pm; for children ages 5 and older who have been having $75; for information, call Dr. Mehta at 309-343-0160, Satva Center,
a 1- or 2-mile course; employees sign in as a representative of their difficulties because of a parental separation or divorce; for 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru
company with no cost involves; awards to the employers with information, call 563-324-9580, Rick’s House of Hope, 4867 Forest Tue Dec 29.
the highest percentage of participation, with divisions for small, Grove Dr., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.genesishealth.com/services/ Art & Sound Healing: Group Sessions, Wednesdays at 4pm;
medium, and large companies; for information, call 309-779-2000, ricks_house_hope/index.aspx, thru Tue Dec 29. $25; for information, call Colleen at 563-340-4453 or e-mail info@
Ben Butterworth Parkway, Old River Dr & 55th St, Moline, IL, http:// I Feel Better Now, Mondays and Tuesdays at 5:30pm; for satvacenter.org, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://
www.trinityqc.com, 6:30am Fri Sep 25. ages 4-12 who have experienced the death of loved one through www.satvacenter.com, thru Wed Dec 30.
Genesis Fall Protection Program, on Tuesdays and Fridays traumatic circumstances, such as suicide, homicide, crime-related Art & Sound Healing: Individual Sessions, Wednesdays
for 8 weeks; learn to increase agility, coordination, strength, incidents, vehicular accidents or sudden deaths; for information, starting at 9am; by appointment; $50; for information, call Colleen
call 563-324-9580, Rick’s House of Hope, 4867 Forest Grove Dr., at 563-340-4453 or e-mail info@satvacenter.org, Satva Center,
36 and standing balance using light weights; participants control
1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, thru Conference Room C; free finger stick test for blood sugar; do
Wed Dec 30. not eat for a period of 8 hours before having blood drawn; for

Art & Sound Healing: Singing Bowl Group Sessions, information, call 309-779-2000, Trinity at Terrace Park, Utica Ridge
Wednesdays at 5pm; $10; for information, call Colleen at 563- Rd, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, 7am Mon Sep 14
340-4453 or e-mail info@satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th thru Fri Sep 18, and Mon Sep 21 thru Fri Sep 25.
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Trinity VHNA Foot Care
satvacenter.com, thru Wed Clinic, 10-minute foot soak,
Dec 30. cleaning, clipping, and filing of
Feng Shui Consultations, the nails, and a lotion massage
by appointment; for information, for the calves and feet; for
call Vicki at 309-794-7362, Satva information, call 309-752-2643,
Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, South Moline Township Senior
IL, http://www.satvacenter.com, Center, 637 17th Ave, East
thru Thu Dec 31. Moline, IL, http://www.trinityqc.
House Clearings and com, 9am Thu Sep 24.
House Blessings, move out Trinity VNHA Drive-thru
stagnant, old energy and feel Flu Clinic, for ages 9 and older;
safe, comfortable, and at ease; for flu shots $35, pneumonia
information, call Debra at 608-
279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@ Comedy shots $50, and FluMist $40; for
information, call 877-242-8899,
charter.net, The Healing Heart “Bobcat” Goldthwait Trinity Lutheran Church, 1122
Center, 1035 Lincoln Rd, W. Central Park, Davenport, IA,
Bettendorf, IA, thru Thu Dec 31. Penguin’s Comedy Club http://www.trinityqc.com, 9am
Quantum Touch, by Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 Sat Oct 3.
appointment; donations Trinity VNHA Drive-thru
accepted; for information, call Flu Clinics, for ages 9 and
Wendy at 309-796-4134, Satva
Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island,
IL, http://www.satvacenter.com,
OComedy
n October 16 and 17, comedian “Bobcat”
Goldthwait will perform at Penguin’s
Club in Davenport, and I’m presuming
older; flu shots $35, pneumonia
shots $50, and FluMist $40; for
information, call 877-242-8899,
thru Thu Dec 31. Trinity VNHA, 106 19th Ave.,
Reflexology, Mondays that you already know a lot about the man: Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http://www.
thru Fridays; by appointment; his piercing delivery that lies somewhere trinityqc.com, 9am Sun Oct 11.
$50/hour, $25/half hour; for Flu Clinic, with the Trinity
between a shriek and a belch; his speedy ascent
information, call 309-793-7881 VNHA “Flu Crew”; the cost of a
or e-mail info@satvacenter.org, to fame in the Police Academy franchise; his shot is $35, and Trinity will bill all
Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock notorious vandalism of the Arsenio Hall Show insurers; pneumonia shots will
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter. and Tonight Show with Jay Leno sets. But did also be available at an additional
com, thru Thu Dec 31. cost of $50; Thursday 1pm,
Reiki Treatment, Mondays you know that Goldthwait used to be comedy Friday 10am; for information, call
thru Fridays starting at 9am; partners with Robin Williams, and they billed 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public
$50/60 min, $25/30 min; for themselves as “Jack Cheese” and “Marty Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
information, call Renee at 309- Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
496-9006, Satva Center, 1918 7th
Fromage”? (Goldthwait was Cheese.) Did you bettendorflibrary.com, Thu Oct
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. know that he directed 267 episodes of Jimmy 15 and Fri Oct 16.
satvacenter.com, thru Thu Kimmel Live!, as well as segments for Comedy Trinity VHNA Foot Care
Dec 31. Central’s Chappelle’s Show and Crank Yankers? Clinic, 10-minute foot soak,
Shamanic Counseling, cleaning, clipping, and filing of
power animal discovery, soul And in addition to the semi-legendary Shakes the nails, and a lotion massage
retrieval; services free to veterans the Clown, did you know that his directorial for the calves and feet; for
of war; for information, call credits include the feature films Sleeping Dogs information, call 309-752-2643,
Kathleen at 563-332-4361 or South Moline Township Senior
e-mail ostrichkc@hotmail.com, Lie, hailed by Rolling Stone as “demonically Center, 637 17th Ave, East
thru Thu Dec 31. funny and surprisingly sweet,” and Windy City Moline, IL, http://www.trinityqc.
Shamanic Healing Heat, described by Vice magazine as “quite com, 9am Thu Nov 26.
Appointments, specializing in Trinity VHNA Foot Care
simply the greatest movie of all time”? (Which
soul retrieval, ancestral healing, Clinic, 10-minute foot soak,
and releasing patterns from the might say more about Vice than the film itself, cleaning, clipping, and filing of
energy field; for information, but still ... .) Only in our country could someone the nails, and a lotion massage
call Debra at 608-279-4319 or who might’ve easily faded into obscurity for the calves and feet; for
e-mail debramorrill@charter.net, information, call 309-779-7401,
The Healing Heart Center, 1035 maintain such a successful Hollywood career Trinity VNHA, 106 19th Ave.,
Lincoln Rd, Bettendorf, IA, thru for nearly three decades; as Goldthwait himself Ste. 101, Moline, IL, 12:30pm Fri
Thu Dec 31. is quoted as saying, “America is one of the finest Nov 27.
Thai Foot Massage, Mondays Trinity VHNA Foot Care
thru Fridays, by appointment;
countries anyone ever stole.” The comedian Clinic, 10-minute foot soak,
$25/half hour, $45/hour; for appears at Penguin’s with opener John Evans, cleaning, clipping, and filing of
information, call 309-793-7881 and for a listing of the comedy club’s other the nails, and a lotion massage
or e-mail info@satvacenter.com, fall performers, visit QCFreightHouse.com/ for the calves and feet; for
Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock information, call 309-779-7401,
Island, IL, http://www.satvacenter. penguinsComedyClub.php. – Mike Schulz Trinity VNHA, 106 19th Ave., Ste.
com, thru Thu Dec 31. 101, Moline, IL, 1pm Tue Dec 1.
Thai Full Body Massage, Trinity VHNA Foot Care
Mondays thru Fridays, by appointment; $35/half hour, $50/hour, Clinic, 10-minute foot soak, cleaning, clipping, and filing of the
$80/90 minutes; for information, call 309-793-7881 or e-mail info@ nails, and a lotion massage for the calves and feet; for information,
satvacenter.com, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// call 309-779-7401, Trinity Enrichment Center, 5510 Utica Ridge Rd,
www.satvacenter.com, thru Thu Dec 31. Davenport, IA, http://www.trinityqc.com, 1pm Wed Dec 9.

Thai Yoga Massage, available by appointment only; for
information, contact Kelly at 309-236-6084, Tapas Yoga Shala, 421
Brady St, Davenport, IA, http://www.blissfulbodywork.blogspot.
com, thru Thu Dec 31.
Integrative Reflexology, Tuesdays and Thursdays, by Brain Teasers Exhibit, test your problem-solving skills on 20
appointment; $50/60 min, $25/30 min; for information, call Amy different mind benders located on five brightly colored tables,
at 563-381-1030, Satva Center, 1918 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http:// featuring a variety of hands-on challenges for all skill levels; for
www.satvacenter.com, thru Thu Dec 31. information, call 563-263-3065, Musser Public Library, 3rd St &
Trinity Farmer’s Market - 7th Street Campus, Saturdays Iowa Ave, Muscatine, IA, http://www.musserpubliclibrary.org, thru
at 8am; to participate, call Steve Krause at 309-944-7980, Trinity Sun Sep 13.
7th Street Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, http://www. Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; at 10am or 1:30pm;
trinityqc.com, 8am thru Sat Oct 31. stories and activities for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; to
Free Skin Cancer Screening, for information, call 563-344- register, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
SKIN, Soderstrom Skin Institute - Davenport, 1800 E 54th St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, thru The Sep 24.
Davenport, IA, 8am Sat Sep 12. Tummy Time, every 2nd and 4th Monday and Wednesday;
Community Health Partners Diabetes Screening, free finger Mondays & Wednesdays at 10am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm; for
stick test for blood sugar; do not eat for a period of 8 hours before ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs, fingerplays, and
having blood drawn; for information, call 309-779-2000, Trinity action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
VNHA, 106 19th Ave., Ste. 101, Moline, IL, http://www.trinityqc. Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
com, 7am Mon Sep 14 thru Fri Sep 18, and Mon Sep 21 thru bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Mon Sep 28.
Fri Sep 25. Book Bunch Club, on Tuesdays, for ages 7-9; free; register
Community Health Partners Diabetes Screening, in at 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
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Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am thru Fri
Dec 18.
Hispanic Teen Leadership Group, on the 3rd Monday of

the month; open to all teens in junior high and high school; the
http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Tue Sep 29. group will help teens expand their leadership skills as they help
Weekly Storytimes, on Wednesdays; for ages 0-5; free; plan community events, perform community service projects;
for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library the experience helps them build their college and work resumes
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL, http:// as well as helps them network and meet other teens with similar
www.ripl.lib.il.us, 10:30am thru Wed Sep 30. interests; for information, call 309-756-9978, East Moline Public
Weekly Storytimes, on Tuesdays and Fridays; for ages 0-5; Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public Library edu/rockisland, 5pm thru Mon Dec 21.
- 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib. Teen Tech Lab, on the 4th Tuesday of the month; teens are
il.us, thru Fri Oct 2. invited to learn new technologies at this innovative, hands-on
Theatre Club, ages 7-13 are invited to join a reader’s theatre program; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
club that teaches acting, stage presence, and fun; public Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
performance on Oct. 29 during the library’s Halloween party; davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec 22.
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Family Story Time, on Saturdays; free; for information, call
Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www. 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street,
davenportlibrary.com, 4pm thru Thu Oct 22. Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am thru Fri
Teen Anime Club, on the first Tuesday of the month; all Dec 26.
things anime; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Role Playing Group, group composed mostly of teens
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. plays such games as Dungeons & Dragons or Battle Tech; join a
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec 1. game in progress or bring your own group; for information, call
Baby Time, on the 1st Thursday of the month; puppets, 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
songs, stories, and age-appropriate activities for babies and their Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm thru Sat
caregivers; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Dec 26.
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Preschool Story Time, on Mondays; free; for information,
bettendorflibrary.com, 9:15am thru Thu Dec 3. call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
Teen Advisory Group, the 1st Thursday of the month; teens St., Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am thru
in grades 6-12 are encouraged to share their opinions, help Mon Dec 28.
plan events for teens, recommend books, and have fun; free; for Pajama Story Time, on the 4th Monday of the month;
information, call 309-762-6883, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, bring your favorite stuffed animal and hear new stories; free; for
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 3:30pm thru Thu Dec 3. information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
Wii Free Play, on the 1st Thursday of the month; free time on Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm thru Mon Dec 28.
the Nintendo Wii; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Toddler & Preschool Story Time, on Tuesdays and Fridays;
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. for information, call 563-285-4794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th
bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm thru Thu Dec 3. Ave., Eldridge, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am thru
Preschool Storytimes, on Mondays; for ages 3-5; stories, Tue Dec 29.
songs, fingerplays, and action games; for information, call 563- Family Story Time, on Tuesdays; free; for information, call
344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm thru
Mon Dec 7. Tue Dec 29.
Teen Volunteer Council Meeting, on the 2nd Tuesday of Story Time, on Tuesdays; for information, call 309-755-9614,
the month; teens can volunteer at the library for credit and for East Moline Public Library, 740 16th Ave., East Moline, IL, 10:30am
fun; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street thru Tue Dec 29.
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Books Alive! Reader’s Theater, on the last Wednesday of the
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm thru Tue Dec 8. month; fast-paced reading of fun stories for children of all ages;
4-H Clover Kids, on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays and Thursdays of free; for information, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library,
the month; non-competitive program for ages 5-9 allowing kids 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm thru
to learn social, life, and personal skills through hands-on programs Wed Dec 30.
and activities; $10/year; to register, call 563-359-7577, Scott County Iowa Machine Shed Cooking Class for Kids, on the last
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http:// Wednesday of the month; kids get to mix ingredients, use kitchen
www.extension.uiuc.edu/scott, 1pm thru Thu Dec 17. gadgets, follow recipes, and learn about etiquette, safety, and
4-H Teen Tech, on the 3rd Thursday of the month; grades 5-8 nutrition; with chef Bryan Tyler; an adult must attend with their
learn about different technology topics including wind energy, child; free; for information or to register, call 563-391-2427, Iowa
robotics, bridge building, rocketry, and more, Rock Island County Machine Shed, 7250 Northwest Blvd., Davenport, IA, 6pm thru
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc. Wed Dec 30.
edu/rockisland, 6pm thru Thu Dec 17. Get Your Game On!, on Wednesdays; teens can play video
Books Are Great (BAG), on the 3rd Thursday of the month; games on the Wii and Playstation2, featuring Rock Band, Guitar
for ages 2-5; listen to stories, sing songs, try crafts, and more, with Hero, DDR, and Super Smash Bros.; free; for information, call
a different theme each month; for information, call 563-344-4175, 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 3pm thru Wed
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am thru Thu Dec 17. Dec 30.
Gamer’s Afternoon, on the 3rd Thursday of the month; play Toddler & Preschool Story Time, on Wednesdays; for
favorite board and cards games such as Monopoly, Munchkin, information, call 563-285-4794, Buffalo Library, 329 Dodge St.,
Magic, and Pokemon; for information, call 563-344-4175, Buffalo, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am thru Wed
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, Dec 30.
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm thru Thu Dec 17. Toddler & Preschool Story Time, on Wednesdays; for
Preschool Storytimes, Tuesdays thru Thursdays 10am, information, call 563-285-4794, Princeton Library, 328 River Dr.,
Wednesdays at 2pm; for ages 3-5; stories, songs, fingerplays, and Princeton, IA, http://www.scottcountylibrary.org, 10am thru Wed
action games; join a game in progress or bring your own group; Dec 30.
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Wednesday Craft-ernoon, on Wednesdays; make ’n’ take
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary. crafts for kids of all ages; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
com, thru Thu Dec 17. Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
Baby Story Time, on Fridays; free; for information, call http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm thru Wed Dec 30.
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Toddler Story Time, on Thursdays; free; for information, call
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563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, IL, http://www.rivervalleylibrary.
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am thru Thu org, 10am Sat Sep 5.

Dec 31. Introduction to German, Janet Brown-Lowe and the
Ballet/Hannah Montana Birthday Parties, themed birthday members of the Bettendorf High School German club will teach an
parties for your little girl; for information, call 309-794-1410, introduction to the German language to students in grades K-3; a
Sunshine’s Performing Arts Global Gathering Germany event;
Studio & Resale Store, 1303 30th for information, call 563-344-4191,
Ave., Rock Island, IL, thru Thu
Dec 31.
Events Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
Black Hawk College’s Swim Quad City Arts Visiting Artists Series http://www.bettendorflibrary.
School, ages 4-15 can learn how September through November com, 10am Sat Sep 5.
to swim or improve their skills; Biotechnology, for grades 4-6,
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sessions from 6:15-7pm and 7:15- on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the
8pm; $36/6 weeks; to register, uad City Arts is noted for continually month thru Nov. 12; cutting-edge,
call 309-796-5601, Black Hawk bringing in exceptional and disparate talents experimental program allowing
College - Community Aquatic for its annual Visiting Artists series. But looking youths to explore cells and
Center, 6600 34th Avenue, organelles, heredity and genetics,
Moline, IL, Wed Sep 2. over the list of visitors for the autumnal leg of the gene mutation, DNA extraction,
Glee Club, Wednesdays organization’s 2009-10 and solve a DNA fingerprinting
through Dec. 2, for grades 3-8; season ... I’m sorry, but it’s mystery; $40; for information,
students will learn how to go call 563-359-7577, Scott County
from being simple singers to a little ridiculous. In that Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane,
performers, learn different good way. On September Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://
musical performance and dance 26 (at a venue yet to be www.extension.uiuc.edu/scott,
styles, and harmony singing 1pm Thu Sep 10.
determined), Quad City
and musical/dance vocabulary; Rhyme Time, for ages 0-5;
culminates in a performance Arts will present a public celebrate the 40th anniversary of
at the Center the first weekend performance of the one- The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a
in December; led by director man show Nazi Hunter story, songs, and caterpillar crafts;
Shelley Walljasper; $120 or free; for information, call 309-732-
$40/month; for information and Tommy Sands – Simon Wiesenthal, 7360, Rock Island Public Library
to register, call 309-788-5433, which chronicles the life of history’s heroic - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
The Center for Living, 2008 4th pursuer of SS war criminals; the piece was written Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us,
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. 11am Thu Sep 10.
center4living.com, 6pm Wed
by, and stars, Tom Dugan, whose one-man Robert Youth Development
Sep 2. E. Lee – Shades of Gray was presented by Quad Program: Math & Measurement,
Learn to Juggle with Toto City Arts in 2007, and whose Hollywood résumé Sept. 10 & 24; hands-on fun and
Johnson, for ages 8 and older; includes roles in The Naked Gun, The Practice, learning for home-schooled
pro juggler Johnson teaches students ages 5-9; $10; to register,
basic skills using scarves; register and Curb Your Enthusiasm. On November 15, call 563-359-7577, Scott County
at 309-736-5739, Moline Public the Visiting Artist series finds the a cappella jazz Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane,
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, singers of m-pact at Davenport’s First Presbyterian Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://
http://www.molinelibrary.com, www.extension.uiuc.edu/scott,
7pm Wed Sep 2. Church; their credits include numerous L.A. and 1pm Thu Sep 10.
Act I, Thursdays through Seattle Music Awards, collaborations with the likes Nerdposium, on the 2nd
Dec. 3, for grades K-3; prepare of Sheryl Crow, Boyz II Men, and Ray Charles, Thursday of the month; young
for December 4-5 production adults are invited to hang out
and the San Francisco Chronicle’s description of
of “A Christmas Wizard of Oz,” a and discuss everything from “Star
fun new adaptation complete m-pact as “one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups Wars” to “Twilight” to YouTube
with child-friendly dialogue and in the world.” And on October 9, at Davenport’s to Lego’s; for information, call
familiar Christmas carols the Redstone Room, legendary singer/songwriter/ 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
audience and performers can Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
sing together; led by directors activist Tommy Sands will deliver a concert Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Dino and Tina Hayz; $120 or of Irish-folk favorites; Sands has performed bettendorflibrary.com, 3:30pm
$40/month; for information and everywhere from New York’s Carnegie Hall to thru Thu Dec 10.
to register, call 309-788-5433, Broadway Musicals Styles
The Center for Living, 2008 4th
Moscow’ s Olympia Stadium, has been called “the Class, Saturdays thru Dec. 12, for
Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. most powerful songwriter in Ireland, if not the rest grades 4-8; learn basic theatre
center4living.com, 4:15pm Thu of the world” by Sing Out magazine, and received dance moves, work with a vocal
Sep 3. an honorary doctorate in 2002 from the University coach, and learn basic musical
Act II, Thursdays through theatre performance techniques;
Dec. 3, for grades 4-6; prepare of Nevada, where the mayor of Reno declared May the group will also learn basic
for December 4-5 production 18 “Tommy Sands Day.” That’s right: Quad City instructions on how to audition
of “A Christmas Wizard of Oz,” a Arts is bringing in a Visiting Artist with his own for musical theatre performances;
fun new adaptation complete perform songs & dances from
with child-friendly dialogue and day. If the 2010-11 season features an appearance such Broadway shows as “Wicked,”
familiar Christmas carols the by God Himself, I won’t be the least bit surprised. “Annie,”“Grease,”“High School
audience and performers can For more on Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series, Musical,” and other shows; led
sing together; led by directors by directors Dino & Tina Hayz
visit QuadCityArts.com. – Mike Schulz
Dino and Tina Hayz; $120 or and guest staffers; there will be
$40/month; for information and a final showcase of songs and
to register, call 309-788-5433, dances; $120 or $40/month; for
The Center for Living, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www. information and to register, call 309-788-5433, The Center for
center4living.com, 5:45pm Thu Sep 3. Living, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.center4living.
Bob Ross Youth Painting Class, for grades 2 and up, paint com, 10am Sat Sep 12.
a landscape; $15; for information, call 309-523-3440, River Valley Rhyme Time, for ages 0-5; celebrate the 40th anniversary of
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a story, songs, and caterpillar

crafts; free; for information, call 309-732-7360, Rock Island Public
Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, 11am Sat Sep 12.
Reading Adventures!, the Davenport Public library offers
a storytime area and a visit from Libby the Library Dog; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds,
2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.
com, 12pm Sun Sep 13.
Mosaics and Glass Art, Mondays thru Oct. 19; a 4-H
YOUniversity Evening Youth class for ages 10-18; young artists will
make their own fascinating glass creations, from beads to mosaic
sculptures; $45; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University
of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 7pm Mon Sep 14.
Rock Your Room, Mondays thru Oct. 19; a 4-H YOUniversity
Evening Youth class for ages 10-18; hands-on interior design
class; from funky lamp shades and bling-ed out bulletin boards,
to decked-out dressers; create unique accent pieces to give
your room to rock-star status; you’ll also learn interior design
fundamentals, how to create a room design layout and more;
$45; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois
Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://
www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 7pm Mon Sep 14.
The Science of Harry Potter, Mondays thru Oct. 19; a 4-H
YOUniversity Evening Youth class for ages 9-18; do hands-on
experiments in potions (chemistry), herbology (plants), care of
magical creatures (animals), transfiguration (art) and more; $30; to
register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois Extension,
4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.extension.
uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Mon Sep 14.
The Wonders of Wildlife, Mondays thru Oct. 19; a 4-H
YOUniversity Evening Youth class for ages 8-18; from animal tracks
to owl pellets, fur identification to animal eats, young zoologists
will gain a new appreciation for and understanding of wildlife;
$30; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois
Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://
www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Mon Sep 14.
Anime Club, on Mondays; young adults are invited to
watch the first few episodes of that month’s selected anime; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
com, 4pm Mon Sep 14 thru Mon Dec 28.
Wee Wigglers Toddler Time, on Mondays; for ages 18-36
months with an adult; on Mondays at 9:30am or 10:45am; stories,
action plays, and hands-on activities; free; register at 309-736-
5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.
molinelibrary.com, Mon Sep 14 thru Mon Oct 5.
4-H Teen Challenge Team, explore leadership skills through a
variety of interactive games and experiences, Rock Island County
Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
edu/rockisland, 4:30pm Tue Sep 15.
Martha Speaks!, for ages 3-7; a fun-filled program with
Martha, the beloved dog from the books by Susan Meddaugh
and the star of her own PBS show; have you picture taken with
Martha, listen to a Martha adventure, and try a simple craft; for
com, 4pm Tue Sep 15.
Ultimate Card Gaming, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month;
teens are invited to play the latest and greatest card games like
“Magic: The Gathering” and “Yu-Gi-Oh”; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep
15 thru Tue Dec 15.
Beadtastic, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21; a 4-H YOUniversity
Evening Youth class for ages 11-18; create amazing pieces of
jewelry using many different sizes and styles of beads, including
bracelets, earrings and necklaces; $40; to register, call 309-756-
9978, ext. 10, University of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive
Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland,
7pm Wed Sep 16.
Creative Drama, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21; a 4-H YOUniversity

Evening Youth class for ages 9-18; through drama games,
improvisation, creative writing and storytelling, young thespians
will have a fun time honing their acting abilities; explore sound,
movement, characters, monologues, scenes, and more; $30; to
4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.extension.
uiuc.edu/rockisland, 7pm Wed Sep 16.
Fascinating Fairies, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21; a 4-H
YOUniversity Evening Youth class for ages 8-18; hands-on class
investigating the folk-lore surrounding fairies and pixies; explore
the four seasons and learn the importance of stewardship through
hands-on activities, science experiments, games, crafts and
cooking; $30; to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, University
of Illinois Extension, 4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL,
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Sep 16.
Pizza Works - Cooking Basics, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21; a 4-H
YOUniversity Evening Youth class for ages 10-18; put some pizzazz
into your pizza through creative cooking; learn how to make
and bake delicious and unique pizza recipes including dessert,
snack, chicken, veggie, marinade and alfredo sauce pizzas; $35; to
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4450 Kennedy Drive Suite 3, East Moline, IL, http://www.extension. the classic story, for ages 5-8; free; to register, call 309-736-5739,
uiuc.edu/rockisland, 5:30pm Wed Sep 16. Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.

39 Clues Adventure Club, for ages 7-13; “A Maze of Bones,” molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Oct 14.
by Rick Riordan, begins readers on the journey of solving 39 Youth Development Program: Owls & Other Birds of Prey,
clues that could lead to the Cahill family fortune; compare notes Oct. 15 & 29, and Nov. 12; hands-on fun and learning for home-
from the books in this series, guess at clues and study the trading schooled students ages 5-9; $10; to register, call 563-359-7577,
cards and game; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf,
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. IA, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/scott, 1pm Thu Oct 15.
bettendorflibrary.com, 4pm Thu Sep 17. Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show, classic characters in an
T.A.B. Teen Advisory Board, teens are invited to meet and original storyline, from the producers of “Disney On Ice”; for tickets,
help plan activities for the fall; food provided; for information, call call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, http://www.iwirelesscenter.com, Fri Oct 16.
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre, a Global Gatherine Germany
Sep 19. event with the famed puppet troupe; for information, call 563-
Reality World Camp for Teens, special overnight camp for 344-4194, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
teens in grades 8-10 to gain experience in future careers and Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Sat Oct
living on their own; pick a career, and make choices on housing, 17.
entertainment, transportation, etc to see if your career choice can Winnie-the-Pooh, Davenport Junior Theatre’s production
support their desired lifestyle; learn more about writing a resume, of A.A. Milne’s storybook classic; Saturdays 2 & 7pm, Sundays
interviewing, banking, credit cards, keeping healthy, smart 2pm; $5; for information, call 563-326-7862, Nighswander Junior
shopping, preparing their own meals, laundry, and more; enjoy Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, http://www.
swimming, the gym, playing the wii, and making new friends; $35; DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 2pm Sat Oct 17 thru Sun Oct 25.
to register, call 309-756-9978, ext. 10, Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd 2nd Annual Anime Festival, teens can enjoy an art show
St, Moline, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, Sat Sep reception, cosplay activities, hands-on workshops, and meet with
19 and Sun Sep 20. anime vendors; $5/teen; for information, call John at 563-344-
Quad Cities Bug Club, open to ages 8-12 who want to learn 4188, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, http://www.
more about bugs through hands-on activities; learn about the davenportlibrary.com, 12pm Sun Oct 18.
butterfly, migration, their life cycles, and more; for information, call Quad Cities Bug Club, open to ages 8-12 who want to learn
309-799-3482, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, http://www. more about bugs through hands-on activities; learn about the
niabizoo..com, 1pm Sun Sep 20. chemical defenses of bugs and spiders; for information, call 309-
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, activities in conjunction 799-3482, Niabi Zoo, Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, http://www.
with the classic story, for ages 5-8; register at 309-739-5739, Moline niabizoo..com, 1pm Sun Oct 18.
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary. Scary Stories with Bev Heintz, tales by area storyteller, for
com, 6:30pm Wed Sep 23. grades K-3; with refreshments and activities afterwards; free; to
American Red Cross Babysitting Class, for ages 11-14; must register, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
sign up with the American Red Cross at 309-743-2166, Bettendorf Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Oct 19.
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Magical Muggles 4-H Club, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month;
bettendorflibrary.com, 9:30am Sat Sep 26. for ages 8-18, with activities inspired by the Harry Potter series;
Inside & Out Loud, teens can celebrate “Banned Books Week” for information, call 309-756-9978, ext 14, Rock Island County
by reading a favorite passage or poem at this one-of-a-kind open- Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
mic night; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount edu/rockisland, 6:30pm Tue Oct 20 thru Tue Dec 15.
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Wii Free Play, free time on the Nintendo Wii; for information,
davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 29. call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Folktale Puppet Show, including re-tellings of bilingual Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com,
stories; free; for information, call 309-739-5739, Moline Public 3:30pm Thu Oct 22.
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Young Performers’ Open Mic Night, skits, routines, songs,
2:30pm Wed Sep 30. dances, monologues, stand-up comedy, and instrumental solos
Curious George Live!, new stage musical that takes the by talents ages 4-18; concessions available for purchase; $7; for
beloved money to Rome for The Golden Meatball Contest; $29.75- information, call 309-788-5433 or e-mail info@center4living.com,
$12.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st The Center for Living, 2008 4th Ave, Rock Island, IL, http://www.
Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www.uscellularcenter.com, 7pm center4living.com, Fri Oct 23.
Thu Oct 1. Dracula Costume Party, for ages 8-12, in conjunction with
Curious George Live!, new stage musical that takes the Ballet Quad Cities’ production of “Dracula Returns”; meet Dracula,
beloved money to Rome for The Golden Meatball Contest; at enjoy yummy treats, learn the secret to keeping a vampire’s teeth
10:30am & 7pm; $29.75-$12.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, in good working order, and enjoy the performance from the
U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. balcony where you are encouraged to talk quietly with an adult
uscellularcenter.com, Fri Oct 2. to learn more about the ballet; for information, call 309-786-
4-H Teen Tech, grades 5-8 learn about different technology 3779, Capitol Theatre, 330 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
topics including wind energy, robotics, bridge building, rocketry, balletquadcities.com, 1pm Sat Oct 24.
and more, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, Spookfest, Halloween costume party for kids with a costume
http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 6pm Fri Oct 2. parade, spooky tales, lots of treats, and more; the first 50 kids
Curious George Live!, new stage musical that takes the through the door get a pumpkin and carving kit; $5 kids, parents/
beloved money to Rome for The Golden Meatball Contest; at chaperones free; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815,
10:30am & 2pm; $29.75-$12.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, http://
U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com, 6:30pm Sat Oct 24.
uscellularcenter.com, Sat Oct 3. SouthPark Mall-Wide Trick-Or-Treat, goodies in a safe,
Fairmount Fall Festival, featuring a carnival-like atmosphere indoor environment; for information, call Darcy at 309-797-8450,
featuring live music and entertainment, magician Rick Eugene, SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St, Moline, IL, 4pm Sun Oct 25.
ComedySportz, and the Metro Youth group, a 2pm Annual Kid MatheMagic! YouTheater Performance, at 10am & 12:15pm;
Gladiators competition, a 3:30pm car show with the Quad Cities $6; for information, call 309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Cruisers, a finale concert by Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Tue
Coupe de Ville, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Oct 27.
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, Book Bunch Club, on Tuesdays, for ages 7-9; free; register
http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 10am Sat Oct 3. at 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL,
Curious George Live!, new stage musical that takes the http://www.molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 27 thru Tue Nov
beloved money to Rome for The Golden Meatball Contest; at 17.

1 & 4:30pm; $29.75-$12.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, U.S. Halloween Party & Theatre Club Performance, wear your
Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, http://www. Halloween costumes for the annual party, watch the Theatre Club
uscellularcenter.com, Sun Oct 4. perform spooky stories, enjoy fun games, eat creepy treats, and
Barefoot Becky, German polka and Chech music; free; to trick or treat at the library; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
register, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Oct 5. http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 4pm Thu Oct 29.
Read for the Record Day: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, learn Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; at 10am or 1:30pm;
about counting, colors and the life cycle of a butterfly in activities stories and activities for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; to
themed around Eric Carle’s book; read the story and share some register, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St,
simple crafts; for information, call 563-344-4178, Bettendorf Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, Thu Oct 29 thru Thu
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. Nov 19.
bettendorflibrary.com, 10am Thu Oct 8. The Rainbow Fish, family musical based on Marcus Pfister’s
Second Saturday - The Macbride Raptor Center, bringing a best-selling book; $14-$12; for information, call 319-688-2653,
live owl and hawk to teach kids about raptors; free; for information, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, http://www.
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., englert.org, 2pm Sun Nov 8.
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Oct 10. Second Saturday, special guests and workshops for kids
Tummy Time, every 2nd and 4th Monday & Wednesday; and families; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Mondays and Wednesdays at 10am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm; Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
for ages 0-3 and their caregivers; stories, songs, fingerplays, and davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Nov 14.
action rhymes; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Quad Cities Bug Club, open to ages 8-12 who want to learn
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. more about bugs through hands-on activities; learn how insects
bettendorflibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Oct 12 thru Wed Nov 11. survive the winter; for information, call 309-799-3482, Niabi Zoo,
Where the Wild Things Are, activities in conjunction with 41
Lincoln Lives @ Your Library, Laura F. Keyes portrays
Mary Todd Lincoln on her husband’s final day in office; free; for
information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island Public Library - Main

Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6pm Tue
Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, http://www.niabizoo..com, 1pm Sun Sep 15.
Nov 15. The Norwegian Host Fest in Minot, N.D., Storelva Lodge,
Spirit of the Eagle, Native American artifacts on display; free; Sons of Norway meeting; free; for information, call John Lee at
to register, call 309-736-5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, 563-359-4339 or e-mail JL87654321@aol.com, Grace Evangelical
Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, 7pm Mon Nov 16. Free Church, 5520 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, 7pm Tue Sep 15.
Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown, at 10am & 1pm; Lunch & Learn, program by Ann Boaden; to reserve, call 309-
a musical stage adventure for kids, based on the popular book; 786-7336, http://www.davenporthouse.org, 12pm Wed Sep 16.
for tickets, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Reducing Flood Losses and Protecting Floodplain
Galesburg, IL, http://www.theorpheum.org, Wed Nov 18. Resources in Illinois, a highlight of concepts, tools, and
New Moon Party, teens can enjoy an interactive party in community success stories to enhance floodplain management in
honor of the release of the “Twilight” saga’s new movie; play “New your county; presenters include university faculty, representatives
Moon” trivia, do crafts, get a sneak peek of the movie, enjoy other of state and federal agencies, and community leaders; for
contests, “Twilight”-themed prizes, and more; free; for information, information, call 309-756-9978, ext. 12, Rock Island County
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed edu/rockisland, 3pm Thu Sep 17.
Nov 18. Wends Immigration to Iowa, program by Cathy Petersen and
Playhouse Disney Live!, characters from “Mickey Mouse Roxanne Mehlisch; for information, call 563-322-8844, German
Clubhouse,”“Little Einsteins,”“Handy Manny,” and “My Friends American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, http://
Tigger & Pooh” in an interactive stage show for the whole family; www.gahc.org, Sat Sep 19.
$52-$18; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Climate Change: Are We Going to Become Zone 6,
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 12pm meteorologist Ray Wolf on recent trends, expected outcomes, and
Sun Nov 22. potential impact to agriculture and gardening in eastern Iowa
Frosty’s Magic Hat, a musical family adventure, with lunch and northwest Illinois; $5 non-members, members free; RSVP to
and show-only performances available; Tuesdays thru Sundays; for Megan at 309-794-0991, ext 25 or megan@qcgardens.com, Quad
tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.
1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.circa21.com, Fri Nov 27 qcgardens.com, 2pm Sun Sep 20.
thru Sat Dec 26. Ray Wolfe, National Weather Service meteorologist speaks
A Christmas Carol, a YouTheater performance of Charles about the basis for climate change including recent trends,
Dickens’ classic; at 10:15am & 12:15pm; $6; for information, call expected outcomes, and potential impact to agriculture and
309-673-8900, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, gardening in eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois; $5 non-
http://www.PeoriaCivicCenter.com, Tue Dec 1. members, members free; to register, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail
Santa at the Library, from 10am-12:30pm, and 1:30-3pm; megan@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th
children receive a free photo with Santa, a candy cane, a book, and Ave., Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcgardens.com, 2pm Sun Sep 20.
a goodie bag; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport My Planet, My Passion, presented by Holter Graham, actor
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www. and co-host of the Planet Green program “Wa$ted”; free; for
davenportlibrary.com, Sat Dec 5. information, call 309-341-7337, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://
A Year with Frog & Toad, musical-comedy adaptation www.knox.edu, 7pm Mon Sep 21.
of Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books; 3pm; $8-$6; for Fifty Years of John Deere in Germany: Global Business,
information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Local Impact, Dr. Klaus Hoehn, a German native and Vice
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://www.sau.edu/galvin, Sat Dec 5 President of Advanced Technology and Engineering at Deere &
and Sun Dec 6. Company, will offer a local and global look at John Deere and
Icicle Mobile Craft, for ages 8-12; create an icy-looking mobile its impact both here and in Germany, featuring highlights from
to decorate your room for winter; free; to register, call 309-736- the 50 year relationship between John Deere and its German
5739, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. counterparts, and touching on the cultural issues that relate to
molinelibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Dec 9. this global business; a Global Gathering Germany event; free; for
com, 7pm Tue Sep 22.
Senior Citizen Day - The DeWitt Hausbarn, Steve Lindner,
Exploring the Ancient Climate of Mars, by Ingrid A. Ukstins City Administrator for the City of DeWitt, IA, will be talking about
Peate; a lecture in the Year in Astronomy Series, aimed at a the Hausbarn that was brought from Germany piece by piece and
nonscientific, family audience, given by UI faculty and staff, and reassembled in DeWitt, discussing the process behind finding
followed by an information discussion period; free, Lecture Room the building and the deconstruction and reconstruction projects;
1, Van Allen Hall, UI campus, Iowa City, IA, http://www.physics. a Global Gathering Germany event; free; for information, call
uiowa.edu/IYA2009, 7pm Wed Sep 2. 563-344-4187, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
The Rich and the Poor of the Middle East, presented by Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu
the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities; Dr. Daphna Poremba Sep 24.
discusses current conditions and the economic and social The Lincoln Poems, presented by Dan Guillory, professor
inequality within the Middle East; to register, call 309-736-5737, emeritus of English at Millikin University; free; for information, call
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www. 309-341-7337, Alumni Room, Old Main, Knox College, Galesburg,
molinelibrary.com, 7pm Wed Sep 2. IL, http://www.knox.edu, 4pm Fri Sep 25.
Life on the River, author Kathy Flippo’s presentation on her Forced Migration: Challenges for the International
many years of experience living along the Mississippi; free; for Community, Climate change is forcing millions more to flee
information, call 815-259-3628, Thomson Causeway, off Illinois 84, as they lose homes and livelihoods because of intensified
Thomson, IL, 7pm Sat Sep 5. natural disasters, rising sea levels, and increased drought and
Open Meetings Act, Michael Luke, Senior Assistant Attorney desertification; Susan Martin discusses the international response
general, discusses the changes to the Open Meetings Act that to these movements of people, analyzing gaps in current
will be coming in January; presenters include university faculty, legal, institutional and operational capacities to address this
representatives of state and federal agencies, and community important humanitarian and security issue; free; for information,
leaders; for information, call 309-756-9978, ext. 12, Rock Island call Rich legg at 563-333-6369, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension. University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/
uiuc.edu/rockisland, 3pm Thu Sep 10. migrationproject, 7pm Thu Oct 1.
The Future of the Lincoln Theme: Lincoln Scholarship in a Miss Black Iowa Presents the Unsung Heroines Display,
Digital Age, presented by Matthew Pinsker of Dickinson College; Deidre Howard talks about her experiences as Miss Black Iowa,
free; for information, call 309-341-7337, Alumni Room, Old Main, and what it’s like being a role model, and unveils the “Unsung
Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu, 4pm Fri Sep 11. Heroines” display featuring the history-making African-American
Bauhaus Architecture, Christopher Wegscheid offers women of Iowa; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
a presentation on the birth of the Bauhaus in Weimar to its Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA,
improbable reincarnation in the American Midwest; a Global http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 6pm Thu Oct 1.
Gathering Germany event; free; for information, call 563-344-4191, William Longbrake, lecture with former chief financial
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, officer of the Federal Deposit Insurance corporation and former
http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 1pm Sat Sep 12. chief financial officer of Washington Mutual Savings Bank; for
Historic Preservation Workshop, Susan Kuecker, curator for information, call 309-341-7337, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://
the African American Museum of Iowa, presents and demonstrates www.knox.edu, 7pm Thu Oct 1.
how to protect heirlooms and treasures; free; for information, call Olympia Dukakis, a presentation in the Eastern Iowa
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Community College District’s Viewpoint Distinguished Speakers
Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com, 2pm Sat Sep 12. Series, with the director, producer, teacher, activist, author, and
2009 Notre Dame Certificate in Executive Management, Oscar-winning actress from “Moonstruck”; $36-$32; for tickets, call
Mondays thru Nov 16; the latest business information to meet 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, http://
the challenges of today’s competitive business environment; www.adlertheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Oct 6.
designed for owners, partners, executives, managers, directors, Lunch & Learn, program by Roald Tweet; to reserve, call 309-
and other key personnel; for information, call 563-441-9950, St. 786-7336, http://www.davenporthouse.org, 12pm Wed Oct 7.
Ambrose University College for Professional Studies, 1950 E 54th
St, Davenport, IA, 4:30pm Mon Sep 14.
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What Else Is FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Happenin’ by Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your discovery was both a blessing and a curse; since CAPRICORN (December 22-
show; Sunday 4 p.m. dinner, 5:45 p.m. show; then, the mining of coal has yielded abundant
assignment is to get angry in the most January 19): I know some brave
Wednesday 11:45 a.m. plated lunch, 1:30
unique, brilliant, and constructive energy but also environmental degradation. I pioneers who make responsible use
p.m. show. $44.28-$46.28. For tickets and
way possible. Merely being annoyed predict a metaphorically similar event for you of psychotropic drugs as they map
information, call (309)796-7733 extension 2 or
and muttering generic curses will definitely in the coming days, Leo. You will inadvertently out the borderlands of consciousness. I’m glad
visit Circa21.com.
not be sufficient. Nor will it work for you to get find a potentially enormous source of valuable they’re doing that work, but my path is different.
Thursday, September 10, through
Saturday, September 12 – Fat Pig. consumed in knee-jerk rage or to be peeved fuel that will, like coal, present you with both rich I don’t indulge in marijuana, LSD, ayahuasca, or
Studio-theatre production of Neil LaBute’s about the same old boring targets that everyone opportunities and knotty dilemmas. psilocybin. However, my many years of doing
dramatic black comedy, directed by reacts to. What the cosmos needs from you this meditation, dream work, and various spiritual
Dan Hernandez. Galvin Fine Arts Center week, Aries, is a controlled explosion of liberated, VIRGO (August 23-September 22): I practices have nevertheless transformed me
– St. Ambrose University (518 West Locust compassionate, laser-sharp fury that will fuel dare you to say yes to a possibility you’ve into a radical mystic with some of the same
Street, Davenport). Thursday-Friday 7:30 your ingenious drive to change everything for the said no to in the past. I double dare knowledge that the psychedelic experimenters
p.m.; Saturday 3 p.m. $6. For tickets and better. you to try an impossible thing before have. Keep that disclaimer in mind as you
information, call (563)333-6251 or visit http:// lunch each day. I triple dare you to imagine you’re ruminate on my advice for you, which is
Web.SAU.edu/theatre. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you a genius at inspiring people to like you and help this: Blow your own mind, baby. Raise your
Friday, September 11, through having intense cravings for candy? you. I quadruple dare you to drive overly stable expectations, supercharge your fantasy life, and
Sunday, September 20 – See How They Do you find yourself leaning in the people crazy for all the right reasons. I quintuple make forays out into the frontiers. Get high in
Run. British mistaken-identity farce, directed direction of sappy emotions and syrupy dare you to fantasize that your so-called delusions ways that are appropriate to your ethical code.
by Tom Swegle. Playcrafters Barn Theatre words? That’s what my astrological projections of grandeur have begun to contain more than a few
(4950 35th Avenue, Moline). Friday-Saturday suggest. And if that’s indeed the case, I’d like to grains of truth. AQUARIUS (January 20-
7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. $10. For tickets steer you in a different direction. It’s not that February 18): I love the new
and information, call (309)762-0330 or visit LIBRA (September 23-October 22):
an extravagant involvement in chocolate and neighborhood I just moved to. It’s insanely
Playcrafters.com I know a 19-year-old woman who has
sentimentality is wrong or bad. But what you eclectic. Modern suburban-like homes with
ART truly need, in my opinion, is a more muscular,
provocative sweetness. A wilder, more vibrant
been going through an especially vivid phase of
living on the edge between yes and no. She told me
impeccable emerald-green lawns stand right
next door to bedraggled 1950s-style ranch
Saturday, September 12, and Sunday,
sweetness. A sweetness that can smash obstacles that yesterday morning she woke up with the feeling houses with unfinished plywood for garage
September 13 – Beaux Fine Arts Festival.
and incite high magic. that in the next 12 hours she could either commit doors and high brown weeds blanketing the
Bi-annual art festival featuring dozens of
suicide or else perform some epic deed in which front yards. A rusty mustard-yellow 1977
artisans displaying and selling their works, live
music, children’s activities, a food court, and GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I won’t she surpassed all of her previous limits. She chose Cadillac Seville sporting a McCain-Palin
more. In front of the Figge Art Museum (225 protest if you try to conceal yourself the latter path, completing an 18-mile bike ride that bumper sticker is parked on the street next to
West Second Street, Davenport). Saturday from bullies or gossips or critics or tested her endurance and drove her into the heights a shiny 2007 Volvo with a sticker that advises,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free narcissists. You have cosmic permission to of exhilaration. As she pedaled, she drove herself “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
admission. For information, call (563)386-1724 hunker down and keep a low profile. But please onward with the throbbing thought that this was Aging rednecks with fishing gear scattered in
or (563)340-7977, or visit BeauxArtsFair.com. don’t hide from yourself. In fact, I encourage you a perfect way to silence the self-destructive voice the driveway live next door to hipster musicians
to make yourself extra available to yourself. Listen within her. I offer her victory to you, Libra, as being who blast psychedelic folk songs from their
LITERATURE respectfully to the questions and comments that worthy of imitation. garage rehearsal space. I urge you to hang out
Thursday, September 10 – River your shadow murmurs in your inner ear. Be eager in places like this in the coming weeks: where
Readings at Augustana: Rebecca Wee. to tune in to the messages your body is longing to SCORPIO (October 23-November diversity rules, where the pigeonholes are
Poet, associate professor of English, and tell you. These communications might sometimes 21): Let’s take inventory of your harvest, exploded, where variety is not just the spice of
former Quad Cities Poet Laureate reads from be a minor pain in the ego, but the long-term Scorpio. What blossomed for you these life but the main course.
and discusses her works. Wallenberg Hall benefits to your soul could be substantial. past months? Which of the seeds you planted last
– Denkmann Building, Augustana College March and April sprouted into ripe, succulent PISCES (February 19-March 20):
(3520 Seventh Avenue, Rock Island). 7 p.m. CANCER (June 21-July 22): I blossoms? Which seeds grew into hard, spiky The month of August brought you
Free admission. For information, call (309)794- have tuned in to your yearning for clumps? And what about weeds, pests, and predators? some peculiar advances. You got a
7823. resolution, O Seeker. I know that Were you tireless about keeping them away from reward that didn’t mean as much to
EVENTS your heart fervently wants the riddles to run your beauties? Finally, what did you learn about you as it might have had you received it earlier.
their course, the mysteries to be revealed, the growing things that could give you a green thumb You outgrew an enigma that had puzzled and
Thursday, September 3, through when you cultivate your seeds in the next cycle?
uncertainties to be quelled. And I have ransacked frustrated you forever. And you finally wriggled
Monday, September 7 – Ringling Bros.
my imagination in search of what consolation free of a shadowy game that you had been
and Barnum & Bailey’s The Greatest
I might provide to appease your quest for neat, SAGITTARIUS (November 22- attached to long after it lost its power to educate

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Wagner, clown eccentric Tom Dougherty, and
circus thrills for all ages. i wireless Center (1201 try to offer you would not only be fake, but the floors at an ice cream parlor. Prior your way. Get ready to solve a problem you
River Drive, Moline). Thursday-Saturday 7 p.m.; also counterproductive. What you actually to ascending to stardom, Ellen DeGeneres was an didn’t even know you loved.
Saturday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday-Monday need, I suspect, are not answers to your urgent oyster shucker, Keanu Reeves worked a janitor, and
1 p.m.; Sunday 5 p.m. $11-$65. For tickets, call questions, but rather, better questions; more Brad Pitt performed as a giant chicken mascot. Homework: Subtly (or not-so-subtly) brag about
(800)745-3000 or visit iwirelessCenter.com. precisely formulated questions; more ruthlessly As for me, my gig as an internationally syndicated a talent or ability that few people know you have.
Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, honest questions. Dig deeper, please. Open astrologer was not my first. Among many other Tout one of your underappreciated charms.
September 6 – Rock Island Grand Prix. wider. Think fatter. things, I washed enough pots and pans in cheap Report results to FreeWillAstrology.com.
The country’s largest street-cart race, with restaurants to fulfill my dishwashing karma for my
hundreds of entrants from the United LEO (July 23-August 22): No one next five incarnations. I hope these examples serve Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny's
States and Canada, food vendors, children’s knew there was coal in the United to inspire you, Sagittarius. Even during the down EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES
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the Advice Goddess

BY AMY ALKON
Getting to No Him
This man I “met” on a dating website had coffee shop or around the neighborhood. Well,
issues with my refusing to give him my number. John Wayne Gacy and Jeffrey Dahmer were
Initially, we had nice rapport via e-mail, despite people’s neighbors, too. (Everybody has to live
his failing to pay attention (asking if I’d been somewhere.) On the Internet or off, you protect
married when I’d already mentioned my yourself by paying attention to any troubling
divorce lawyer). He apologized and gave me his things a guy says or does instead of focusing on
number, hoping to talk and meet. I told him I’d who you want him to be. As for what Internet
call, but kept getting busy. Several days later, I dating guidelines actually say, it’s generally that
called but misseda him. He again requested my you shouldn’t put identifying information in
number so he could call me back (he’d already your profile (real name, address, and the best
asked several times), and I told him it takes me time to rob you). Other precautionary tactics
time to get comfortable enough to share it. He include creating a special e-mail address, vetting
was “disappointed,” and said if we were going people by phone before meeting, and calling
to talk, it should be “right away,” maybe even from Skype.com or a blocked number – ideally,
that day, so he wouldn’t be waiting around. I when you say you will, so a guy isn’t sitting by
wrote that he hadn’t been listening again, as I’d the phone like the only 16-year-old girl who has
said I work days and can’t chat then. I told him yet to be asked to prom.
to look up Internet dating guidelines, which So, this man had to have the last word, the last
always advise against dispensing personal word, and the last word. If he keeps e-mailing,
contact information until meeting, and said we yeah, that’s a problem. But what did you expect?
weren’t a good match. He wrote that my actions You strung him along just long enough to dump
indicate I’m not open to a relationship. I asked him. He actually should’ve been wary of you
him to stop e-mailing me. He then e-mailed me from the start, considering how you came on
twice more, speculating about my psychology. like a mean schoolmarm, reprimanding him
– Tell Me This Isn’t Creepy for failing to commit to memory every detail
you ever e-mailed him. My guess is, he’s right
Some of the logic I hear from Internet – that the last thing you want is to get close to
daters is seriously puzzling: “I won’t give you anybody. If that’s the truth, work on changing
it – don’t seek a relationship then sabotage any
my number, but I’d be happy to meet you in a
chance of it by making your interactions about
darkened canyon, late at night, next to a shallow
as fun as a staged reading of a wireless phone
grave.” And sure enough, at the appointed time
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Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,

Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/migrationproject, 7pm Thu
Nov 12.
Genealogy, presented by Audrey Williams; Storelva Lodge,
Sons of Norway meeting; free; for information, call John Lee at
Marketing Your Business During the Recession, learn about 563-359-4339 or e-mail JL87654321@aol.com, Grace Evangelical
free and low-cost marketing ideas from area professionals during Free Church, 5520 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, 7pm Mon Nov 16.
this panel discussion; topics include social networking, guerrilla Senior Citizen Day, refreshments provided; free; for
marketing, and basic marketing tips and tricks; sponsored by information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
the QC Advertising Federation, Nehlsen Communications, and Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
the library; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount com, 1:30pm Tue Nov 17.
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www. Legislative Update 2009, discuss new legislation with
davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm Wed Oct 7. professionals who specialize in State and Federal legislative issues;
Foreign Policy of the Obama Administration, lecture with presenters include university faculty, representatives of state and
Andrew Bacevich of Boston University; for information, call 309- federal agencies, and community leaders; for information, call
341-7337, Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http:// 309-756-9978, ext. 12, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd
www.knox.edu, 7pm Fri Oct 9. Ave, Milan, IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 3pm
House That Courage Built: The Story of Colonel Davenport, Thu Nov 19.
Dick Balzer of the Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation will Senior Citizen Day - Wapsi River Environmental Education
show an 18-minute DVD on Davenport, and his impact on the Center, representatives from the Wapsi River Environmental
economic development of eastern Iowa and western Illinois; Education Center will be talking about local ecology and the
Q&A afterwards; free; to register, call 309-736-5737, Moline Public uniqueness of our local river habitats; refreshments provided; free;
Library, 3210 41st St, Moline, IL, http://www.molinelibrary.com, for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
2:30pm Sat Oct 10. Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
Women and Migration, Dr. Mary Romero delivers the Women com, 1:30pm Thu Nov 19.
for Social Justice Lecture; free; for information, call Rich Legg at Oakdale Memorial Gardens Lecture Series, on the last
563-333-6369, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Sunday of the month; guest speakers on topics including local
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/migrationproject, history, funerary customs, and cemetery symbolism; free, with
7pm Tue Oct 13. donations accepted; for information, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale
Black Holes of All Sizes, by Phillip Kaaret; a lecture in the Year Memorial Cemetery, 2501 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 2pm
in Astronomy Series, aimed at a nonscientific, family audience, Sun Nov 29.
given by UI faculty and staff, and followed by an information Diversity in Iowa, Dr. Christopher Whitt, political science
discussion period; free, Lecture Room 1, Van Allen Hall, UI campus, professor at Augustana College, presents an informative lecture
Iowa City, IA, http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/IYA2009, 7pm Wed coinciding with the unveiling of a display on diversity in Iowa;
Oct 14. sponsored by the African American Museum of Iowa; free; for
The Forgotten Man, lecture with Amity Shlaes, senior fellow information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main),
at the Council on Foreign Relations and syndicated columnist 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, http://www.davenportlibrary.com,
for Bloomberg News; for information, call 309-341-7337, Kresge 6pm Thu Dec 3.
Recital Hall, Knox College, Galesburg, IL, http://www.knox.edu,
7am Thu Oct 15.
Germany: The 20 Year Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin
Wall, John Stark, Outstanding German Educator by the American
Association of Teachers of German, recounts the fall and where Friends of Bettendorf Public Library, on the 1st Tuesday of
Germany has gone from there; a Global Gathering Germany the month; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
event; free; for information, call 563-344-4191, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www. bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm thru Tue Dec 1.
bettendorflibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 20. Moline Lodge #1014, on the 1st Wednesday of the month; for
Energy Conservation - It’s All in the Details, focusing on information, call 309-787-4845, Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 1800
how local governments can conserve energy, decrease costs, - 7th Ave, Moline, IL, 7pm thru Wed Dec 2.
and reduce the negative impacts on the environment; presenters Knit/Crochet for Good, on the 2nd Tuesday of the month;
include university faculty, representatives of state and federal craft items for local non-profits; free; for information, call 309-732-
agencies, and community leaders; for information, call 309-756- 7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock
9978, ext. 12, Rock Island County Extension, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 6pm thru Tue Dec 8.
IL, http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/rockisland, 3pm Thu Oct 22. Scott County Historic Preservation Society Monthly
Frieze Lecture: “Overlooked” Anniversaries, Dr. Don Meeting, on the 2nd Thursday of the month; for location and
Erickson, Augustana College professor of English, speaks on information, call 563-324-0257, http://www.qcheritageleague.
the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mary Wollstonecraft; for com, 7pm thru Thu Dec 10.
information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island Public Library - Main Davenport NAACP Meeting, on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays of the
Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, 2pm Thu month; for information, call Ms. Phillips at 309-269-5534, http://
Oct 22. www.unitedneighbors.com, 7pm thru Tue Dec 15.
Oakdale Memorial Gardens Lecture Series, with Cherie Rainbow AA Group, on Fridays; for information, call 309-764-
Emmerick on pre-need funeral planning; series features guest 6721?, Riverside Methodist Church, Moline, IL, http://www.qcuu.
speakers on topics including local history, funerary customs, net, 7pm thru Fri Dec 18.
and cemetery symbolism; free, with donations accepted; for Eagle View of the Sierra Club Monthly Meeting, on the
information, call 563-324-5121, Oakdale Memorial Cemetery, 2501 3rd Monday of the month; for information, call Jerry Neff at
Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 2pm Sun Oct 25. 563-332 5373, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Migration and Disease, Dr. Martin Cetron delivers the Hauber Bettendorf, IA, 7pm thru Mon Dec 21.
Chair of Biology Lecture, on human migration as a source of Bettendorf Kiwanis Club of Division 16, on Tuesdays;
epidemics throughout history; free; for information, call Rich Legg for information, call J.R. Stradt at 563-570-0000 or e-mail
at 563-333-6369, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. bettendorfkiwanis@gmail.com, 12pm thru Tue Dec 29.
Locust St., Davenport, IA, http://web.sau.edu/migrationproject, Davenport High Twelve Club #47, on Tuesdays;11am lunch,
7pm Wed Oct 28. noon program, Hickory Gardens Family Restaurant, 3311 Hickory
Frieze Lecture: “Overlooked” Anniversaries, Dr. Deborah Grove Rd, Davenport, IA, 11am thru Tue Dec 29.
Dakin, Augustana College adjunct professor of viola and music Fireside Knitting, on Tuesdays; knit and crochet items
appreciation, speaks on the bicentennial of the birth of Felix for various social organizations throughout the Quad Cities;

Mendelssohn; for information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island supplies provided; for information, call 563-888-3371, Fairmount
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www. Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
ripl.lib.il.us, 2pm Thu Oct 29. davenportlibrary.com, 6:30pm thru Tue Dec 29.
Frieze Lecture: “Overlooked” Anniversaries, Steven Bahls, OUT: Our United Truth, on Tuesdays; a GLBT support group;
president of Augustana College, speaks on Oliver Wendell Holmes, for information, call 563-359-0816, Unitarian Church of Davenport,
Sr.; for information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island Public Library 3707 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, http://www.qcuu.net, 7pm thru
- Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www.ripl.lib.il.us, Tue Dec 29.
2pm Thu Nov 5. Quad City SnB, on Wednesdays; knitting and crocheting
The Year in Astronomy Lecture, aimed at a nonscientific, group; free lessons available; for information, e-mail quadcitysnb@
family audience, given by UI faculty and staff, and followed by an gmail.com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
information discussion period; free, Lecture Room 1, Van Allen Hall, Bettendorf, IA, http://qcsnb.blogspot.com, 7pm thru Wed Dec 30.
UI campus, Iowa City, IA, http://www.physics.uiowa.edu/IYA2009, The Quad Cities Go Club, every Wednesday; for beginners
7pm Wed Nov 11. and experienced players of Go, Weiqi, Baduk, Igo, and other
Frieze Lecture: “Overlooked” Anniversaries, Dr. Roald Tweet, ancient board games with modern appeal; for information,
Augustana College professor emeritus of English, speaks on Alfred contact Michael at 563-508-3261 or info@qcago.org, Borders
Lord Tennyson; for information, call 309-732-READ, Rock Island Books, Music & Cafe, 4000 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, http://www.
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL, http://www. qcago.org, 6pm thru Wed Dec 30.
ripl.lib.il.us, 2pm Thu Nov 12. Young Adults Social, on Wednesdays; for information, call
Personal Narratives in the Teaching of American Migration 309-786-2508, Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center, 1705 2nd
History, Dr. Thomas Dublin delivers the Richard E. Geiger Ave., Suite 308, Rock Island, IL, http://www.qcuu.net, 7pm thru
Chair Lecture, and explores what we can learn about American Wed Dec 30.
immigration and migration history from the personal narratives Quad Cities Overeaters Anonymous, for meeting locations/
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the month; visitors and new members welcome; for information,
by Joe Collins call Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek Park Lodge, Davenport, IA,
cityshorts@rcreader.com 6:30pm Thu Sep 24.

HOLD for Book Fair Meeting, for information, call 563-
Education Author Wagner times and general inquiries, call 309-762-0306, http://www.qcoa.
org, thru Thu Dec 31.
Diversity AA Group, on Thursdays; for information, call 563-
344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus,
Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.com, 9am Thu Oct 1
to Speak September 17
thru Sun Oct 4.
676-6727, Metropolitan Community Church, 3019 N Harrison St., Quad City Arts Annual Meeting, for information, call 309-
Davenport, IA, http://www.qcuu.net, 6:30pm thru Thu Dec 31. 793-1213, Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre, 1717 W 12th St,
T
Roosevelt Masonic Lodge #626, on Thursdays; for Davenport, IA, http://www.quadcityarts.com, 5pm Tue Oct 6.
ony Wagner, the author of election will be held on Tuesday, September 8. information, call 563-386-5520, Roosevelt Lodge #626, 1525 Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Monthly Meeting,
, will speak in the Quad Washington St, Davenport, IA, 7pm thru Thu Dec 31. with presented Debra Morrill; free; for information, call 563-332-
N ational Geographic Traveler named Bettendorf Today, program with Bill Connors and Denise
Cities on September 17. He conducted scores Bulat; $5 includes breakfast, Holiday Inn - Bettendorf, 909 Middle
7259 or e-mail IONSQC@aol.com, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm
of interviews with business and education leaders the Great River Road as one of its 50 Rd., Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorfchamber.com, 7:30am Thu Oct 8.
and observed classes in some of the most highly “Drives of a Lifetime.” Editors deemed the Thu Sep 3. Rock Island Chapter 40 - AARP, discussing Illinois Extension
Christian Women’s Connection Monthly Luncheon, reserve
regarded public schools. Wagner concluded that drive from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Davenport by Sept. 7 for Sept. 9 event; with guest speaker Jody Drevets,
Services - Nutrition; in the lower-level Fellowship Hall; for
information, call Stephen Tecter at 309-788-3684, St. James
despite the best efforts of educators, many students as “not only one of the most scenic drives in the on “How to Have an Extreme Makeover”; featuring Cassandra Lutheran Church, 18th and Oak, Bettendorf, IA, 1pm Tue Oct 13.
are leaving high school ill-prepared for post- country but also one of the culturally richest.” Lippincott and some of her four-legged friends from Little Paws Davenport Horticultural Society, meets the 4th Thursday
House; $11; to reserve, call Janice at 563-285-7150, The Lodge of the month; Octoberfest potluck; visitors and new members
secondary training and ill-equipped to compete Receiving specific mentions were the National Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA, 12:30pm Mon welcome; for information, call Ed at 563-441-9884, Duck Creek
in the global marketplace. Wagner will present Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Port Sep 7. Park Lodge, Davenport, IA, 6:30pm Thu Oct 22.
his findings and strategies for change during a of Dubuque, and the River Music Experience Rock Island Chapter 40 - AARP, discussing Alternatives for Library Foundation Board Meeting, in the information
the Older Adult; in the lower-level Fellowship Hall; for information, center; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
presentation on September 17. “Choices, Changes, and Figge Art Museum in Davenport. For more call Stephen Tecter at 309-788-3684, St. James Lutheran Church, Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.
& Challenges: Meeting the Needs of 21st Century information, visit Traveler.NationalGeographic. 18th and Oak, Bettendorf, IA, 1pm Tue Sep 8. bettendorflibrary.com, 12pm Mon Oct 26.
Students” will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. com/drives/mississippi-river. Business After Hours, $7-$10; for information, call 563-355- Rock Island Chapter 40 - AARP, discussing the Epilepsy
4753, Holiday Inn Express LeClaire, 1201 Canal Shore Dr, LeClaire, Foundation of Northern Illinois, Iowa, & Nebraska; in the lower-
at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, IA, http://www.bettendorfchamber.com, 5pm Thu Sep 10.
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level Fellowship Hall; for information, call Stephen Tecter at 309-
2021 State Street in Bettendorf. The $40 registration he Moline Public Library, in a Quad Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences Monthly Meeting, 788-3684, St. James Lutheran Church, 18th and Oak, Bettendorf,
fee includes print materials, continental breakfast, partnership with the Jewish Federation Dr. Tanya English on “Awakening the Healer Within”; free; for IA, 1pm Tue Nov 10.
information, call 563-332-7259 or e-mail IONSQC@aol.com, Information Department Meeting, in the information center;
and lunch. Register online at SolutionWhere.com/ of the Quad Cities, will host a book Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
mbaea/cw/main.asp or by contacting Donna Brase discussion of The Sunflower by Simon http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Sep 10. Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA, http://www.bettendorflibrary.
Wiesenthal on Tuesday, September 29, Aglow International Davenport Community Lighthouse, com, 8:45am Wed Nov 11.
at (563)344-6481. with Pastor Robert Wilson on “Inspired Word of God”; for Davenport Horticultural Society Meeting, featuring a cookie
at 7 p.m., in the library’s Gold Meeting information, e-mail davaglow@netzero.com, Prince of Peace
I
party in conjunction with the meeting; for information, call Ed at
n one morning, more than 560 new St. Room. Wiesenthal recounts his time in a Nazi Lutheran Church, 415 W 53rd St, Davenport, IA, http://www. 563-441-9884, Vander Veer Park, 215 W Central Park, Davenport, IA,
qcaglow.org, 9:30am Sat Sep 12.
Ambrose University students volunteered concentration camp, at which he was summoned Hampton Historical Society Annual Membership Meeting,
6:30pm Thu Nov 12.
The Institute of Noetic Sciences Quad Cities (IONS-QC)
at 28 sites throughout the Quad Cities. The by a dying SS soldier who sought forgiveness includes program and meal; for information, contact Mary Jane Community Group Monthly Meeting, with a presentation of
kick-off event of St. Ambrose’s Welcome Week for from a Jew for his crimes. The book then turns to Nelson at 309-755-0362, Hampton United Methodist Church, “The Living Matrix,” a film on the new science of healing; free;
Hampton, Wed Sep 16. for information, call 563-332-7259 or e-mail ionsqc@aol.com,
first-year and transfer students, “Urban Plunge” leading theologians, political leaders, writers, and Scott County Extension Council Meeting, for information, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus, Bettendorf, IA,
took place Monday, August 24, at such sites as the fellow Holocaust survivors to ask the question of call 563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, http://www.noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Nov 12.
Rock Island bike trail in Sunset Marina, Humility how they would have responded in the author’s Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar, Rock Island Chapter 40 - AARP Christmas Party, for
7pm Tue Sep 22. information, call Stephen Tecter at 309-788-3684, St. James
of Mary Housing, Kahl Home for the Aged, and situation. To reserve a copy of the book and to Davenport Horticultural Society, meets the 4th Thursday of Lutheran Church, 18th and Oak, Bettendorf, IA, 12pm Tue Dec 8.
Gilda’s Club. Last academic year, St. Ambrose register, call the reference desk at (309)736-5737.
students put in close to 15,000 volunteer hours in a
seven-month period.
T he River Music Experience has
announced that HAVlife has provided a
I owans from all corners of the state are

invited to participate in this year’s Iowa
Mosaic Diversity Conference. The one-day
$5,000 grant for the purpose of providing
private music lessons to underprivileged
and at-risk children in the Quad Cities
event will be held October 19 at Iowa State region. For more information on the HAVlife
University’s Scheman Center in Ames. A Foundation, visit HAVlife.org. For more
complete schedule of the day’s activities as well as information about the River Music Experience,
registration information is available online at http:// visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
www.IowaMosaic.org or by contacting Cyndi Chen
or Alice Vinsand at (515)225-1051.
C olor in Freedom: Journey Along the
Underground Railroad is an exhibition
T rinity Regional Health System’s parent

organization, Iowa Health System,
is ranked among the nation’s top health
of 50 paintings, etchings, and drawings by
Joseph Holston and will be at the Muscatine
Art Center through October 25. The
systems for quality and efficiency in a new Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry
report from Thomson Reuters. Trinity is a Avenue.
senior affiliate of Iowa Health System. “The 100
Top Hospitals: Health Systems Quality/Efficiency
Study” evaluated 252 health systems, with a total August 19 Crossword Answers
of 1,720 hospitals, on measures of clinical quality
and efficiency. The report focused on five measures
of performance to evaluate the systems: mortality,
complications, patient safety, length of stay, and use
of evidence-based practices.
D avenport Community School District

candidates will appear at a forum hosted
by United Neighbors and the NAACP at 808
Harrison Street in Davenport on Thursday,
September 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members
of the community will have an opportunity to ask
questions of the six candidates for the board: Karen
Boyd, Richard Clewell, Jon Rasler, Larry Roberson,
46 Deborah Whan Dierkes, and Patt Zamora. The
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ACROSS 96. Part 4 of quip: 4 wds. 39. Passed

1. Fruit with flattened seeds 100. Aromatic plant 42. Fuji and Ida: abbr.
5. Flop 101. Sorvino of films 43. Adventure tale
9. City in Switzerland 102. Age 44. Merit
14. Muscular mister 103. Tapestry 45. A preserve: 2 wds.
19. Cuckoopint 105. Where to get a facial 47. New Zealander
20. Classic cookie 107. Internet giant 48. Typos
21. Shaw or Lange 109. Bandleader Xavier _ 49. Spanish island
22. _ Gay 112. Legislative body: abbr. 50. Seat for a pianist
23. Start of a quip by Scott Adams: 4 wds. 113. Defunct plane 51. Scary movie character
26. Buenos _ 116. Writer 52. Confine
27. Liveliness of mind 119. OT book 58. Hits a certain way
28. Conceal 121. Long-legged rodent 60. Mode
29. Slowing agent 123. Fear 62. Hauls
31. French article 124. End of the quip: 4 wds. 63. Data, for short
32. Certain cat 127. Corrugation 66. Fast-food item
34. Warn 128. Name for a mademoiselle 68. Greek letters
36. Swellhead’s problem 129. Part of QED 72. Glove part
37. Land for grazers 130. Pennsylvania port 73. _ Island
38. Appointed 131. Mount for a Mountie 74. Deadly snake
40. Down Under animal 132. Inches 75. Juvenile ones
41. Kind of roast 133. Wet 76. Greek vowels
43. Sad sound 134. Dimple 77. Lose strength
46. Part 2 of quip: 4 wds. 81. Prudish
53. Corn spikes DOWN 82. Healthy upstairs
54. “_ Window” 1. Kind of truck 85. Private eye’s specialty
55. Obligation 2. Notched 87. _ mater

56. Suspire 3. Shoes 88. Prophets
57. Exhaust pipe 4. Epps or Bradley 91. _ generis
59. Smells 5. Underside 93. Archaic pronoun
61. Chaotic events 6. Native metal 97. Studied in haste
64. Dobbs or Ferrigno 7. Griffin of TV 98. Elementary particle
65. Leaseholder 8. Variety of black tea 99. Hires
67. Phooey! 9. Crybabies 100. Code word for “T”
69. Kind of old suit 10. Brachium 104. Buildings and land
70. Kitchen scrap 11. Go back to square one: 2 wds. 105. Marks from damage
71. Part 3 of quip: 4 wds. 12. “_ Kleine Nachtmusik” 106. Kind of science: abbr.
76. Farm animal 13. Philippines island 108. Metric measure
78. Repeat 14. Listen to: 2 wds. 110. Prof. grp.
79. Aquatic plant 15. Oklahoma town 111. Played (with “with”)
80. Condescends 16. Ethics: 2 wds. 113. City in Bolivia
83. Country music’s McGraw 17. Coeur d’_ 114. Spot
84. Body of water 18. Mean 115. Plateau region in Asia
86. Woodhouse and Lazarus 24. Moon of Saturn 117. Prod
89. Ubi _ 25. Black gold 118. Farm structure
90. “_, poor Yorick!” 30. Start for business or culture 120. Desiccated
92. Assemble 33. Subway system 122. Was in the red
94. Proficient 35. Gym drug, for short 125. Wedding-notice word
95. Rare 38. Motor sports grp. 126. Canon 47
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Live Music Live Music Live

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Free Energy - Baby Teeth - School of Flyen- Ren Estrand (noon) - Mojo’s (River Music Expe-
2
Mental Notes CD Release Party - The Redstone
Wednesday
2009/09/02 (Wed) tology - The Brown Note - The Mill, 120 E
Burlington, Iowa City, IA
rience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA
Rude Punch - Phil & Larry’s, 4811 N. Brady St,
Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA http://
www.trumba.com/i/DgD0Enu7eMoeTYaY-
Acoustic Night w/ Chuck Starr - Rascals Rock
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St, Moline, IL Hawkapalooza featuring Lupe Fiasco Davenport, IA 0Sitt2b7.jpg,
Capgun Coup - SPOT - Mannix! - The Mill, 120 (6:30pm) - Hubbard Park, 51 N Madison Rule #1 - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 Michael W. Smith: A Night to Honor Our
E Burlington, Iowa City, IA St, Iowa City, IA 15th St, Moline, IL Heroes Military Concert (6pm)– LeClaire
Karaoke Night - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Jason Carl - Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady Southern Thunder Karaoke - Hollars Bar and Park, Davenport, IA
Island, IL http://www.ribco.com St, Davenport, IA Grill, 4050 27th St, Moline, IL Mike & Mary Stroehle - Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle
Music in the Park - Wiman Park, south of Forest Karaoke Night - Bier Stube Davenport, 2228 The Brat Pack - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA
Rd at the end of 6th St, East Moline, IL E 11th St, Davenport, IA http://www.bier- Island, IL http://www.ribco.com Mr. Whoopie - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube Davenport, stube.com The Pimps - Uptown Neighborhood Bar and 1414 15th St, Moline, IL
2228 E 11th St, Davenport, IA http://www. Karaoke Night - Club Fusion, 813 W 2nd St, Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA No Control - Tommy’s, 1302 4th Ave, Moline, IL
bier-stube.com Davenport, IA http://www.uptownbargrill.com Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow
Open Mic w/ Edub’s Threesome - Bent River Karaoke Night - Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave, The Rob Dahms Trio - Cabana’s, 4th Ave & 22nd Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA
Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, IL East Moline, IL St, Rock Island, IL Pianist Troy Harris (5pm) - The Lodge Hotel,
http://www.bentriverbrewery.com Karaoke Night & Line Dancing - Hal’s Wagon The Russ Reyman Trio - The Rusty Nail, 2606 Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA
Wheel, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, IA W Locust, Davenport, IA River Prairie Minstrels (6pm) - Mojo’s (River
Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow
Live DJ & Salsa Dancing - Club Boulevard, Willy Porter (noon) - Java House, 211 1/2 E. Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Daven-
Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA
1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www. Washington St, Iowa City, IA port, IA
Rob Dahms - Cabana’s, 4th Ave & 22nd St,
partyattheboulevard.com Seven - Geezer’s Draft House, 1654 W. 3rd St,
Rock Island, IL
“Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat (noon)
- Open Mic Night (7pm) - Mojo’s (River
Modern Marvels - Tailgaters, 214 Iowa Ave,
Muscatine, IA Blackbloom @ RIBCO – September 3 Saturday
2009/09/05 (Sat)
5 Davenport, IA
Slewgrass - Bent River Brewing Company, 1413
Open Jam Session featuring Free Time - Be- Chicago Rocks Tour: Wicked Soul - Su- 5th Ave., Moline, IL http://www.bentriver-
Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Dav-
low Brady, 217 Brady St, Davenport, IA Karaoke Night - Finally Fil’s, 134 5th Ave,
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permercado - Heavy the Fall - Uptown brewery.com
enport, IA
The Jam w/ Ben Soltau - Iowa City Yacht Club,
Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace - Bier Stube Mo-
line, 417 15th St, Moline, IL
FRIday
2009/09/04 (Fri) Clinton, IA
Karaoke Night - Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce
Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA http://www.uptown-
Southern Thunder Karaoke Contest - Hollars
Bar and Grill, 4050 27th St, Moline, IL
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube LeClaire, ABC Karaoke - Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St, Ave, Clinton, IA bargrill.com Tenth Avenue North - First Church of the
The Nightcrawlers 6-pc Jazz Band (6pm) - The
1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire, IA Davenport, IA Karaoke Night - Parker’s, 635 15th St, Mo- Corporate Rock - 11th Street Precinct, 2108 E Nazarene - Cedar Rapids, 3113 1st Ave. SW,
Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust, Davenport, IA
Pat Benatar - Neil Giraldo - Quad-Cities Water- ABC Karaoke - Overtime Sports Pub and Grub, line, IL 11th St, Davenport, IA Cedar Rapids, IA
3
front Convention Center, 1777 Isle Parkway,
Thursday
2009/09/03 (Thu)
Bettendorf, IA
Princeton - Ice Palace - Wrestling with
3700 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA
Blue Collar Band (6pm) - Isle of Capri, 1777 Isle
Karaoke Night - Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave,
East Moline, IL
Dennis McMurrin & the Demolition Band
- Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa
The Matt Stedman Band (6pm) - Eagle Ridge
Resort & Spa, 444 Eagle Ridge Dr, Galena, IL
ABC Karaoke - Overtime Sports Pub and Grub, Parkway, Bettendorf, IA Karaoke Night - The Odeon, 8025 Avenue City, IA The Premium $ellouts - Len Brown’s North
Wolves - The Picador, 330 E. Washington Daphne Willis & Co. - Bent River Brewing Com- N., Clinton, IA DJ Night at Club Boulevard - Club Boulevard, Shore Inn, 7th Street and the Rock River,
3700 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA
St, Iowa City, IA pany, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, IL http://www. Nirvana Tribute w/ Nevermind - Nifty Moun- Moline, IL
Battle of the Bands II - Iowa City Yacht Club, 1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www.partyat-
Riders in the Sky - Englert Theatre, 221 East bentriverbrewery.com tain PowWow - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S The Travoltas - Minus Six - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.,
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA theboulevard.com
Washington St, Iowa City, IA Dawn’s Coffeehouse (5pm) - Dawn’s Hide Linn St, Iowa City, IA Rock Island, IL http://www.ribco.com
BHC Jazz Band (6:30pm) - Huckleberry’s, 223 Evolution - Rumors, 1415 Grandview Ave.,
Rob Dahms - It’s on the River, 201 N. Main St, Tri-Polar Xxxpress - Tailgaters, 214 Iowa Ave,
18th St, Rock Island, IL & Bead Away, 220 E Washington St, Iowa No Control - Chopper’s Bar & Grill, 17228 Rt. 5 Muscatine, IA
Port Byron, IL http://www.itsontheriver. Muscatine, IA
Blackbloom - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock City, IA & 92, East Moline, IL Experimental Dental School - Yourself and
net Wes Wells - Club Boulevard, 1801 10th St, Moline,
Island, IL http://www.ribco.com DJ Night - 110, 110 Main Ave, Clinton, IA Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow the Air - Mattress - The Picador, 330 E.
The Roofies - Uptown Neighborhood Bar and IL http://www.partyattheboulevard.com
Blues Jam w/ the Steady Rollin’ Blues Band DJ Night at Club Boulevard - Club Boulevard, Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA Willy Porter - The Mill, 120 E Burlington,
- Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th 1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www.partyat- Pianist Troy Harris (5pm) - The Lodge Hotel, Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) - The Button Factory,
http://www.uptownbargrill.com Iowa City, IA
St, Moline, IL theboulevard.com Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA Chestnut St. & River Dr., Muscatine, IA
Rose ‘n’ Thorns (noon) - Mojo’s (River Music
Blush w/ DJ B Empire - Nan’s Piano Bar, 421 W. HI-FI - Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady St, Pokey Lafrage - Chicago Farmer - Tim Krein Karaoke Night - Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA
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Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace - Bier Stube
Continued From Page 49 Tribute Band (4 & 7:30pm) - Quad-Cities Moline, 417 15th St, Moline, IL
JoBu - Bent River Brewing Company, 1413
5th Ave., Moline, IL http://www.bentriv-
sunday
2009/09/06 (Sun)
6 Waterfront Convention Center, 1777 Isle
Parkway, Bettendorf, IA
Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube
LeClaire, 1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire,
erbrewery.com
Karaoke Night - Finally Fil’s, 134 5th Ave,
Allan Robuck’s Elvis Tribute (1pm) IA Clinton, IA
- Isle of Capri, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bet-
tendorf, IA
tuesday
2009/09/08 (Tue)
8 Rob Dahms - It’s on the River, 201 N.
Main St, Port Byron, IL http://www.
Karaoke Night - Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche
Ave, Clinton, IA
Blues Jam w/ Slim & the Bulletproof Emmure - Evergreen Terrace - Stick to itsontheriver.net Karaoke Night - Parker’s, 635 15th St, Moline, IL
Your Guns - For Today - Oceano (6pm) Steepwater Band - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Karaoke Night - Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave,
Boys - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
- The Picador, 330 E. Washington St, Iowa Rock Island, IL http://www.ribco.com East Moline, IL
1414 15th St, Moline, IL
City, IA The Josh Davis Band - Unknown Com-
Country Jam Session (6pm) - East Karaoke Night - The Odeon, 8025 Avenue N.,
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) - The Button Factory, ponent - The Mill, 120 E Burlington,
Moline Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Clinton, IA
Chestnut St. & River Dr., Muscatine, IA Iowa City, IA
Moline, IL NINE-1-1 – Martini’s on the Rock, 4619 34th St,
Live Lunch w/ Jonathan Turner (noon) Woods - The Picador, 330 E. Washington
Funktastic Five - Uptown Neighborhood - Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W Rock Island, IL
St, Iowa City, IA
2nd St, Davenport, IA Papa Duke - U.S. Cellular Center, 370 1st Ave NE,
Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA http://www.uptown-
bargrill.com
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen - Bier Stube
Davenport, 2228 E 11th St, Davenport, IA
Frontier Ruckus @ Huckleberry’s – September 9
Rob Dahms - Cabana’s, 4th Ave & 22nd St,
FRIDAY
2009/09/11 (Fri) 11 Cedar Rapids, IA
Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow
http://www.bier-stube.com Blush w/ DJ B Empire - Nan’s Piano Bar, 421 W. Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA
Milfs & Mullets - Hollywood Dave’s, 902 4th & 20 - Tailgaters, 214 Iowa Ave, Mus-
Rockstar Karaoke - Uptown Neighborhood Rock Island, IL River Dr, Davenport, IA Pianist Troy Harris (5pm) - The Lodge Hotel,
16th Ave, East Moline, IL catine, IA
Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Betten- “Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat (noon) - Booter Unplugged - Uptown Neighborhood Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA
Pianist Russ Reyman (10am-2pm ABC Karaoke - Circle Tap, 1345 Locust St,
dorf, IA http://www.uptownbargrill.com Open Mic Night (7pm) - Mojo’s (River Music Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Dr., Betten- Rock the Boot Charity Drive: Spatterdash
brunch performance) - The Lodge Davenport, IA
Skye Carrasco - Sharon Van Etten - Beati Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA dorf, IA http://www.uptownbargrill.com - Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340
ABC Karaoke - Overtime Sports Pub and
Hotel, Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Paoli - The Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa The Burlington Street Bluegrass Band (7pm) Corporate Rock - Ducky’s Lagoon, 13515 78th Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA http://www.
Grub, 3700 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf, IA City, IA - Titus Andronicus - The So So Glos - Birth Ave, Andalusia, IL uptownbargrill.com
Animate Objects - The Redstone Room,
Rockstar Karaoke - Route 61 Bar & Grill, Rites (10pm) - The Mill, 120 E Burlington, DJ Johnny O - Greenbriar Restaurant and Secret Squirrel - Hal’s Wagon Wheel, 1708 State
4320 N. Brady St, Davenport, IA
The Lovedogs - Heineejo’s, 340 Mill St,
wednesday
2009/09/09 (Wed) 9 Iowa City, IA
The New Mastersounds - Iowa City Yacht Club,
Lounge, 4506 27th St, Moline, IL
Jason Carl - Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
129 Main St, Davenport, IA
Blue Collar Band - Creekside Bar and Grill, Street, Bettendorf, IA
Sleepin’ On the Couch - Old School Bar & Grill,
3303 Brady St, Davenport, IA
Toronto, IA Acoustic Night w/ Chuck Starr - Rascals Rock 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA St, Davenport, IA 11365 School St, Fenton, IL
Daiquiri Fest DJ Night (5pm) - The
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St, Moline, IL The Nightcrawlers 6-pc Jazz Band (6pm) - The Karaoke Night - Bier Stube Davenport, 2228 Southern Thunder Karaoke - Hollars Bar and
The Manny Lopez Trio (10am) - Brady District of Rock Island, 16 1/2 St, Rock
Daytrotter Presents: Cotton Jones - Frontier Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust, Davenport, IA E 11th St, Davenport, IA http://www.bier- Grill, 4050 27th St, Moline, IL
Street Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Island, IL
Ruckus - Huckleberry’s, 223 18th St, Rock Yid Vicious - Rock Island Public Library - Main Sugar Nipples - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar,
Hotel, Davenport, IA stube.com Dave Tamkin (noon) - Java House, 211 1/2
Island, IL Library, 401 19th, Rock Island, IL 1414 15th St, Moline, IL
The Travoltas - The Premium $ellouts Karaoke Night - Club Fusion, 813 W 2nd St, E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Jam Night w/ Frank Drew - Bent River Brew-
Davenport, IA Deer Tick - Johnny Corndawg - Shame The Karry Outz - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust,
- RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island,
IL http://www.ribco.com
ing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, IL
http://www.bentriverbrewery.com thursday
2009/09/10 (Thu) 10 Karaoke Night - Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave,
East Moline, IL
Train - The Mill, 120 E Burlington,
Iowa City, IA
Davenport, IA
The Lovedogs - Wildwood Smokehouse &
Karaoke Night - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock
ABC Karaoke - Overtime Sports Pub and Grub,
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Karaoke Night & Line Dancing - Hal’s Wagon Saloon - Iowa City, 4919 B Walleye Dr. SE,
monday Island, IL http://www.ribco.com DJ Night - 110, 110 Main Ave, Clinton, IA
2009/09/07 (Mon) 3700 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA Iowa City, IA
Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube Dav- Wheel, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, IA DJ Night at Club Boulevard - Club Bou-
enport, 2228 E 11th St, Davenport, IA Battle of the Bands II - Iowa City Yacht Club, Live DJ & Salsa Dancing - Club Boulevard, levard, 1801 10th St, Moline, IL http:// The Rob Dahms Trio - Cabana’s, 4th Ave & 22nd
Blues Jam w/ Michael Fett - Iowa City 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www.partyat- www.partyattheboulevard.com St, Rock Island, IL
http://www.bier-stube.com
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA BHC Jazz Band (6:30pm) - Huckleberry’s, 223 theboulevard.com Euforquestra - Kyle Hollingsworth - The The Temptations - i wireless Center, 1201 River
Open Mic w/ Edub’s Threesome - Bent River
Karaoke w/ Mouse - Bier Stube Moline, Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, 18th St, Rock Island, IL Modern Marvels - Tailgaters, 214 Iowa Ave, Motet - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn Dr, Moline, IL http://www.iwirelesscenter.
417 15th St, Moline, IL IL http://www.bentriverbrewery.com Blues Jam w/ the Steady Rollin’ Blues Band Muscatine, IA St, Iowa City, IA com
Open Mic w/ J. Knight - The Mill, 120 E Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th Open Jam Session featuring Free Time - Be- Huge Hefner - Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State The Warmth - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island,
Burlington, Iowa City, IA Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA St, Moline, IL low Brady, 217 Brady St, Davenport, IA St, Bettendorf, IA IL http://www.ribco.com
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Music Live Music Live Music

Tony Hoeppner (noon) - Mojo’s (River Music Mike & Mary Stroehle - Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle Blush w/ DJ B Empire - Nan’s Piano Bar, 421 W.
The Daredevil Christopher Wright - Light
Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA River Dr, Davenport, IA
Pollution - Olivia Rose Ruzzy - Valley
Tronicity - 11th Street Precinct, 2108 E 11th St, Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow Dave Mason - Englert Theatre, 221 East Wash-
Tongues - The Mill, 120 E Burlington,
Davenport, IA Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA ington St, Iowa City, IA
Iowa City, IA
Pianist Troy Harris (5pm) - The Lodge Hotel, Jason Carl - Creekside Bar and Grill, 3303 Brady
Saturday
2009/09/12 (Sat)
12 Spruce Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA
Riverfront Pops - LeClaire Park, River Dr & wednesday
2009/09/16 (Wed) 16 St, Davenport, IA
Karaoke Night - Bier Stube Davenport, 2228
Acoustic Open Jam Session w/ Steve McFate - Ripley St, Davenport, IA http://www.cityof- E 11th St, Davenport, IA http://www.bier-
Acoustic Night w/ Chuck Starr - Rascals Rock
Corner Tap, 4018 14th Ave., Rock Island, IL davenportiowa.com stube.com
Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th St, Moline, IL
Atkinson Heritage Days: NINE-1-1 – Down- Rock the Boot Charity Drive: Brain Stew Karaoke Night - Club Fusion, 813 W 2nd St,
Karaoke Night - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock
town Atkinson, IL (Green Day Tribute Band) - Uptown Davenport, IA
Island, IL http://www.ribco.com
Bright Giant - The Redstone Room, 129 Main Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Karaoke Night - Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave,
Nerissa Campbell - Sarah Cram - The Mill, 120
Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA http://www.up- East Moline, IL
St, Davenport, IA E Burlington, Iowa City, IA
townbargrill.com Karaoke Night & Line Dancing - Hal’s Wagon
Corporate Rock - Greenbriar Restaurant and Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube Davenport,
Songwriters in the Round (3pm) - Mojo’s Wheel, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, IA
Lounge, 4506 27th St, Moline, IL 2228 E 11th St, Davenport, IA http://www.
(River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Live DJ & Salsa Dancing - Club Boulevard,
DJ Night at Club Boulevard - Club Boulevard, bier-stube.com
Davenport, IA 1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www.partyat-
1801 10th St, Moline, IL http://www.partyat- Open Mic w/ Edub’s Threesome - Bent River
Southern Thunder Karaoke Contest - Hollars theboulevard.com
theboulevard.com Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, IL
Bar and Grill, 4050 27th St, Moline, IL Live Lunch w/ Chris Dunn (noon) - Mojo’s
Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) - The Button Factory, http://www.bentriverbrewery.com
The Karry Outz - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust, (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St,
Chestnut St. & River Dr., Muscatine, IA Pianist David Holcomb (6:30pm) - Red Crow
Davenport, IA Davenport, IA
HI-FI - Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, 7th Street Grille, 2504 53rd St, Bettendorf, IA
and the Rock River, Moline, IL
The Lovedogs - Desperado’s, P.O. Box 386, The New Mastersounds @ Iowa City Yacht Club – September 11 Rob Dahms - Cabana’s, 4th Ave & 22nd St,
Open Jam Session featuring Free Time - Be-
Wheatland, IA low Brady, 217 Brady St, Davenport, IA
Inept - Final Alibi - Worst Case Scenario Second Sunday Summer Concert Series: Rock Island, IL
- Artifex Pereo (5pm) - The Picador, 330 E.
Washington St, Iowa City, IA
Top Five (4pm) - Vander Veer Park, 215 W
Central Park, Davenport, IA Sarah Snydacker (6pm) - Pearl Plaza, 208
W. 2nd St, Muscatine, IA
TUESDAY
2009/09/15 (Tue) 15 “Tennessee,” That Nashville Cat (noon) -
Open Mic Night (7pm) - Mojo’s (River Music
Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace - Bier Stube Mo-
line, 417 15th St, Moline, IL
Tronicity - Purgatory’s Pub, 2104 State St, Open Mic w/ Dave Ellis - Bier Stube LeClaire,
Iowa Women’s Music Festival Pop, Hip-Hop, & The Terry Hanson Ensemble (10am) - Brady Glenn Hickson (5:30pm) - The Button Experience), 130 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA
Bettendorf, IA 1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire, IA
80’s Dance Party: Jodie Foster Connection Street Chop House, Radisson QC Plaza Factory, Chestnut St. & River Dr., Mus- The Jam w/ Ben Soltau - Iowa City Yacht Club,
Uniphonics - The Blend - Iowa City Yacht Club, Rob Dahms - It’s on the River, 201 N. Main St,
- Leslie & the LY’s - Kim-Char Meredith - Hotel, Davenport, IA catine, IA 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA Port Byron, IL http://www.itsontheriver.net
The Mill, 120 E Burlington, Iowa City, IA Live Lunch w/ Steve Couch (noon) - Mojo’s The Nightcrawlers 6-pc Jazz Band (6pm) - The
Rock the Boot Charity Drive: Robbie Bahr
Iowa Women’s Music Festival: Lynne Ro-
throck & Friends (noon) - Tracy Walker sunday
2009/09/13 (Sun) 13 monday
2009/09/14 (Mon)
14 (River Music Experience), 130 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA
Rusty Nail, 2606 W Locust, Davenport, IA
- Uptown Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 2340
thursday 17
Open Mic w/ Jordan Danielsen - Bier Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA http://www.
(1pm) - Cosy Sheridan (2pm) - Carolyn Blues Jam w/ Michael Fett - Iowa City Yacht 2009/09/17 (Thu)
Country Jam Session (6pm) - East Moline uptownbargrill.com
Wonderland / Shelley King (3pm) - Mi- Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA Stube Davenport, 2228 E 11th St, Dav-
Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL The Herbert Wiser Band - RIBCO, 1815 2nd
chelle Shocked (4:15pm) - Upper City Park, Buckethead - Wolff - The Picador, 330 E. enport, IA http://www.bier-stube.com ABC Karaoke - Overtime Sports Pub and Grub,
Daytrotter Presents: Joe Jack Talcum - Ave., Rock Island, IL http://www.ribco.com
Dubuque Rd & Park St, Iowa City, IA Washington St, Iowa City, IA Rockstar Karaoke - Uptown Neighbor- 3700 Belmont Rd, Bettendorf, IA
Samuel Locke Ward - The Bassturd (5pm) The Life and Times - Head Held High - The
Just Chords - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, Karaoke w/ Mouse - Bier Stube Moline, 417 hood Bar and Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Andrew Bird – Grand Opera House, 135 W. 8th
- Rhizome, 1704 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Daven-
IL http://www.ribco.com 15th St, Moline, IL Dr., Bettendorf, IA http://www.uptown- St, Dubuque, IA
Joe Jack Talcum - Samuel Locke Ward - Dar- port, IA
Justin Morrissey & Friends - Bent River Brew- Open Mic w/ J. Knight - The Mill, 120 E bargrill.com Battle of the Bands II - Iowa City Yacht Club,
ren Brown - The Bassturd - The Mill, 120 E The Young Dubliners - Capitol Theatre, 330 W.
ing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline, IL Burlington, Iowa City, IA Steddy P & DJ Mahf - Imperfekt - Case 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA
Burlington, Iowa City, IA 3rd St, Davenport, IA
http://www.bentriverbrewery.com True Blue Monday w/ Ellis Kell (noon) the Joint - Coolzey - The Picador, 330 BHC Jazz Band (6:30pm) - Huckleberry’s, 223
Pianist Russ Reyman (10am-2pm brunch Tyrone Wells - Dick Prall - Matt Hires - The Mill,
Karaoke Night - Moe’s Pizza, 1312 Camanche - Mojo’s (River Music Experience), 130 W E. Washington St, Iowa City, IA 18th St, Rock Island, IL
performance) - The Lodge Hotel, Spruce 120 E Burlington, Iowa City, IA
Ave, Clinton, IA 2nd St, Davenport, IA The Black Seeds - John Brown’s Body Blues Jam w/ the Steady Rollin’ Blues Band
Hills & Utica Ridge, Bettendorf, IA Victor Wooten - The Picador, 330 E. Washington
Marmaduke - Buzzkill - Rascals Rock Memora- - The Industry, 211 Iowa Ave, Iowa - Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar, 1414 15th
Rockstar Karaoke - Route 61 Bar & Grill, 4320 St, Iowa City, IA
bilia Bar, 1414 15th St, Moline, IL City, IA St, Moline, IL
N. Brady St, Davenport, IA
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