Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at
Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 11th Avenue and 40th Street, Rock Island. Times are 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are
Don Juan in Hell (June),
Measure for Measure (June-July),
Agamemnon (July),
Choephores and
Eumenides (July),
The Oresteia (July), and
The Frogs (July-August).
Also, an online email call form is available for prospective actors. Email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 2012; Tuesday, May 15, 2012; Thursday, May 17, 2012; Saturday, May 19, 2012; Sunday, May 20, 2012
The
Augustana Combined Band Concert will begin at 4 p.m. at Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7306 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A
Bags for Life tournament for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life will go on from 1-4 p.m. at the Teamsters Local 371 Union Hall, 7909 42nd St. W., Rock Island. Tegistration is at noon. Top teams get cash and prizes. There also will be raffles. Food and beverages will be available. Bring lawn chairs. Cost is $25 per two-person team. Call (309) 781-6519 or (563) 505-1520 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
USA Dance Chapter 2047 will offer
ballroom dancing from 8-11 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Singles and couples of all ages are welcome. A foxtrot lesson, included with admission, will be offered from 7-8 p.m. Admission is $10; $5 for members. Call (309) 755-2275 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A book-signing will begin at 1 p.m. at
Barnes & Noble, NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Barbara Allan will sign her book
Antiques Disposal and Max Allan Collins will sign his book
Lady, Go Die!, cowritten by the late Mickey Spillane. Call (563) 445-8760 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The spring
Beaux Arts Fair will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the
Figge Plaza, 2nd Street and Brady Street, Davenport. There will be vendors, a children's art project area, music, and food.
Email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 2012
A
benefit for Ron "Trog" Spence will begin at 5 p.m. at the Henry County Fairgrounds, 311 E. North St., Cambridge. It will include a hog roast, band, live and silent auctions, a fun run, and more. Mr. Spence was injured in a car accident in December. Call (309) 525-3672 or (309) 236-1106 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 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
Blues Society will play at
Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-1631 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Bonne Finken will play from 8-10 p.m. on the
Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Ill. Rte. 84 N., has scheduled
Bracket Points Race #2 and Bike Points #1 at 2 p.m. Call (309) 654-2110 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Midwest Championship Wrestling will present
Central States Clash from 7-9 p.m. at the
Institute of Therapeutic Massage and Wellness, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport. Tickets are $10; $8 for kids and seniors; free for ages 6 and under with paid adult. Call (563) 676-2556 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Cooking With Your Hometown Harvest will be presented from 2-3 p.m. at the Hy-Vee Club Room, 2900 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. It is part of the
Bettendorf Library's Hometown Harvest series. Registration required; call (563) 344-4175 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Mystery Book Discussion Group will discuss
Death at the Fair by Frances McNamara from 9:30-11 a.m. at the
Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Books are available at the Information Desk on a first-come basis. Call (563) 344-4179 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Students at the
Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical
Disney's Beauty and The Beast Jr. (music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton). Tickets are $10.
See the website for cast lists or to purchase tickets online. Call (309) 788-5433 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 4, 2012; Saturday, May 5, 2012; Friday, May 11, 2012; Saturday, May 12, 2012
Drew's Faithful Feet run/walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at
St. Malachy's Catholic Church, 595 E. Ogden Ave., Geneseo. There will be a 5K run/walk, a 1/2-mile kids' run at 9:30 a.m., and a 200-yard kids' dash at 9:45 a.m.
Online registration is available. There will be food and entertainment afterward. Proceeds will benefit mothers and children in need. Call (309) 944-5393 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, will host
Dueling Pianos for ages 21 and up from 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Food and drink will be available. Cover is $5; free for ComedySportz patrons. Call (309) 786-1111 or
email for details.
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Every Friday, Saturday,
The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the one-woman show
Going Back Naked by Melissa McBain at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call (309) 235-1654 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 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
Hershey's Track and Field Games for ages 9-14 will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Brady Street Stadium, 3600 Brady Street, Davenport. Call (563) 328-7275 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Melissa Bruning of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will present
Hire the Future at 2:30 p.m. at the
Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Call (309) 524-2440 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Gentlemen's Chess Club, 1101 W. 4th St., Davenport, will host the
Joe Willett chess tournament. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. There will be four rounds beginning at 10 a.m. It is open to all, and chess sets will be supplied. Call (563) 271-6657 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Davenport Aglow Lighthouse will present
Karen Blomgren at 9:30 a.m. at
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. 53rd St., Davenport. Call (563) 285-9757 or (563) 391-1537 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A
kayak/canoe/bike swap and sale will be held from 9 a.m.-noon at Credit Island Lodge, 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport. Call (563) 322-2969 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The 10th annual
Miles for Melanoma/Doin' it for Deb 5K walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Carver PE Center,
Augustana College, 3700 5th Ave., Rock Island. There also will be raffles and an auction.
Online registration is available. Proceeds will go toward research. Call (563) 508-0158 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Misery Jackals and
As You Were will perform at 9 p.m. at
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Cover is $5.
Email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
My Pal Trigger,
The Chiefton 3,
Six to the Chest, and
Fierce Amateurs will play at 8:30 p.m. at
Racer's Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. Call (309) 755-8131 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The River Bend Wildland Stewards will hold a
native plant sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the maintenance building,
Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Orangadang will play at 9:30 p.m. at the
Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $4. Call (309) 793-1999 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Piccadilly Circus will hold performances at 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Sunday at
The River's Edge, 700 W. River Drive, Davenport. Tickets are $30; two children free with adult.
Buy-one-get-one-free offer available on website. Call (877) 373-0477 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 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 Friends of the
River Valley Library, 214 S. Main St., Port Byron, will hold the annual
plant sale from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 523-2516 or (309) 523-9005 for details or to preorder flats of annuals.
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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
Rock Island County Master Gardeners will hold a
plant sale for the Rock Island County Extension and 4-H Education Foundation from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Dave Copeland Center 4-H Building,
Rock Island County Fairgrounds, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline. There also will be drawings.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A
plant sale for the Silvis Garden Club will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Silvis Greenhouse, 651 1st Ave. N. Call (309) 792-0800 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The eighth annual
Promise Walk for Preeclampsia will be held at 9:20 a.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. There also will be a silent auction, kid's activities, and refreshments. Call (563) 284-6111 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels game will begin at 7 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport.
Tickets are available online. Call (563) 322-6348 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Monday, May 14, 2012; Tuesday, May 15, 2012; Thursday, June 28, 2012; Friday, June 29, 2012; Saturday, June 30, 2012
The
Quad-City Playwrights' Festival will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts,
Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Actors will present staged readings of 10-minute scripts. A reception will follow. Call (309) 794-7320 or
email for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
A
Rock Island Community Garden Consortium informational meeting will begin at 11 a.m. at
Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island. Gardening can cut down on food bills and enable healthier eating. Learn how to garden, cook, and preserve produce, and market and sell goods. Call (309) 786-2631 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The
Rock Island Police Department auction will be held at 16th Street and 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. Viewing of items will begin at 8 a.m.; the auction will start at 9 a.m. Call (309) 732-2677 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Russ Reyman will play from 7-10 p.m. at
The Phoenix of Davenport, 111 W. 2nd St. Call (563) 323-2345 or
email for details.
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Every Saturday,
The
Scott County Kennel Club AKC Championship Dog Show will be held from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. There will be two obedience and two rally trials each day. On Saturday there will be a Puppy Extravaganza, and on Sunday there will be a Celebration of Veterans. There also will be vendors. Admission is $5; free for ages 12 and under; $10 per family. Call (309) 292-6767 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 2012
Shawn Thomas will perform at 7 p.m. at
Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, 3019 N. Harrison St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-8281 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the comedy
$preading it Around by Londos D'Arrigo from April 20-June 9. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays.
See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or
order online.
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Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
Memorial Christian Church, 1624 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, will hold a
spring vendor and crafts fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Food will be available. Call (309) 799-7694 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
The Steady Rollin' Blues Band,
The Candymakers, and
The Mercury Brothers will play for the annual fundraiser for the
Mississippi Valley Blues Society at 6 p.m. at
Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. The theme is "Beale Street." A jam session will follow. There also will be door prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 drawing. Admission is $20; includes food. Proceeds will benefit the Blues Festival. Call (309) 732-1631 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Thrifty on 150 will be held on Hwy. 150 from Galesburg to Moline. Alpha plans a car show, garage sales, flea markets, artwork, music, entertainment, and food.
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Saturday, May 12, 2012
Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will present the drama
Titanic Aftermath by Michael Wehrli. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 762-0330 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 11, 2012; Saturday, May 12, 2012; Sunday, May 13, 2012; Friday, May 18, 2012; Saturday, May 19, 2012; Sunday, May 20, 2012
The
German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport will host a
Volkswagen Auto Show from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Brats and sausages will be available. Call (563) 322-8844 for details.
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Saturday, May 12, 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
The
Zither Music Ensemble will perform at 10 a.m. Saturdays (except holidays) at the
German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission. Call (563) 322-8844 or
email for details.
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