A book discussion of
America's War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on Their 150th Anniversaries, edited by Edward L. Ayers, will begin at 7 p.m. at the
Moline Library, 3210 41st St. It is part of Let's Talk About it: Making Sense of the American Civil War Series. Call (309) 524-2470 for details.
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Thursday, February 16, 2012; Thursday, March 8, 2012; Thursday, May 10, 2012
United Township High School auditorium, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, will present the comedy
The Birds by Aristophanes at 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5; $3 for students and children. Call (309) 752-1633 for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 to Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Black Hawk College Jazz Band will play from 6-8:30 p.m. at
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Call (319) 899-8187 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, February 23, 2012; Thursday, March 1, 2012; Thursday, March 15, 2012; Thursday, April 19, 2012; Thursday, May 3, 2012; Thursday, May 10, 2012
Children's author Jill Esbaum will talk about being an author and her new book
Tom's Tweet from 10-11 a.m. at the
Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. There also will be activities. Call (563) 344-4178 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Clutch,
Kyng, and
Monstro will play at 8 p.m. at the
Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Tickets are $23 in advance. Call (309) 793-1999 or
email for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Charles Fisher will lead a
Discussion of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Stockholders' Meeting
for the Independent Scholars' Evening program at 7 p.m. at the
Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave. Light refreshments, wine, and beverages will be served. The
Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions sponsors the program. Call (309) 762-9202 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Internet Players will present the musical
The Guardian by Kevin Straus at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10; $5 for students and ages 65 and up; half-price May 10; free for mothers on May 13. Call (563) 940-4785 for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012; Friday, May 11, 2012; Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 2012; Thursday, May 17, 2012; Friday, May 18, 2012; Saturday, May 19, 2012; Sunday, May 20, 2012
Dr. Rachel and Stephanie Burrough will speak on
Harnessing Your Soul Purpose by Asking the Right Questions at a meeting of the
Institute of Noetic Sciences Quad Cities Community Group at 6:30 p.m. at the
Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Call (563) 332-7259 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Heirloom preservation workshops will be presented at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the
Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. The Rock Island County Historical Society Library and Museum is seeking items related to the history of businesses, organizations, and everyday lives of Rock Island County citizens. From 1-5 p.m. they will review patrons' local history memorabilia. They will accept items for their collection, and scan items so people can keep originals. Also, a station will be available for those wanting to record oral histories. Call (309) 732-7323 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Hellwater will play from 7-9 p.m. on the
Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Rock Island Arsenal Historical Society will present an Arsenal Island Sesquicentennial History Break lunch and learn program in honor of the 150th anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal. Gena Schantz and Kris Leinicke will speak on
The History of Fort Armstrong and the Fort Armstrong Centennial Celebration from noon-1 p.m. in the Caisson Room, Building 60, Rock Island Arsenal. Use the Rock Island or Moline entrances. A current photo ID is required for ages 16 and up. Reservations are required; call (563) 355-6165 or
email for details. Foreign visitors must register one week ahead by calling (309) 782-2686 between 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Linda Boardsen will talk about
Ornate Box Turtles and Other Treasures of Lost Mound at 7 p.m. at the
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline, at a meeting of the
Quad City Audubon Society. Call (309) 799-7192 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
John Deason and Michael Godsil will present
Photography: Time Will Tell at 7 p.m. at the
Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. It is part of
Thursdays at the Figge from 5-8 p.m., which also includes music by
Ellis Kell from 5:30-7 p.m. Free with admission ($7; $6 for ages 60 and up and students with ID; $4 for ages 3-12). Call (563) 326-7804 for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the black comedy
The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh. Showtimes are 8 p.m. April 26, May 3, 10-12; 2 p.m. April 28 and May 5. Tickets are $15. Call (309) 235-1654 for details.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012; Saturday, April 28, 2012; Thursday, May 3, 2012; Saturday, May 5, 2012; Thursday, May 10, 2012; Friday, May 11, 2012; Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will hold a
plant sale. Plant experts will answer questions. Hours are 4-7 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Call (309) 794-0991 for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 to Sunday, May 13, 2012
The annual
plant sale for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley will be held at the Northwest Bank Tower, 100 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Hours are 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Also, hanging baskets will be sold at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors, 1228 Middle Road, Bettendorf, on May 5-6. Call (563) 323-8006 for details.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012 to Sunday, May 13, 2012
A list of today's
public meetings.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The Women's Connection will present humorist
Karyn Ruth White speaking on
She Who Laughs, Lasts for the Celebrate a Special Woman Signature Event dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Cost is $40; $350 for a table of 10 in advance.
Register online or call (309) 631-0167 by May 4.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Trace Adkins will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Tickets are $34, $41, and $51. Call (800) 745-3000 or
email for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012
Rock Island High School, 1400 25th Ave., will present the musical
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5; $4 for students. Kids who bring an adult get $2 off a ticket. Call (309) 793-5950, ext. 1146 or
email for details.
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Thursday, May 10, 2012 to Saturday, May 12, 2012
Continuing Events
