Tuesday, November 27, 2012
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The Illini Hospital Auxiliary will hold an accessories and gifts sale from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in classrooms 1 and 2 at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, 801 Illini Drive, Silvis. Merchandise will include handbags, fragrance sets, watches, and footwear. There will be free gift-wrapping. Proceeds will go toward patient care equipment. Call (309) 281-4000 for details. Map
Tuesday, November 27, 2012; Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, will show The Bridge on the River Kwai for the Classic Film Series at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.50; $7.50 for seniors, students, and military; $6.50 for youth; $1 off for members. Call (563) 324-1933 for details. Map
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6 p.m. in downtown East Moline. It will run on 15th Avenue from 7th Street to 10th Street. Call (309) 314-3730 or email for details. Map Free.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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The Lighting of the 9th Street Commons will begin after the parade at the 9th Street Commons, 9th Street and 15th Avenue, East Moline. Frosty's Chili Supper will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion. Free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available. Donations accepted; proceeds will go toward new downtown holiday decorations. Call (309) 314-3730 for details. Map Free.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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The Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., will show the film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers at 4:30 p.m. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. Map Free.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A Prenzie Players drink-through of Antigone for the International Justice Mission will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. In this read-through, a moderator will assign roles which will change every scene. Roles will be cast without regard to suitability. No acting experience needed -- the goal is fun. Bring a beverage and a snack to share or hoard (optional). Bring a copy of the play if possible (some will be available). Suggested donation is $5. Call (563) 324-1410 or email for details. Map
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

A list of today's public meetings.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

The River Action Environmental Book Club will discuss Wayfinders: Why Ancient Wisdom Matters in the Modern World by Wade Davis at 7 p.m. at River Action, 822 E. River Drive, Davenport. Call (563) 322-2969 for details. Map Free.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Continuing Events

• Black Hawk College: Cedar River Artisans' Collective: Fine Arts  
• Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Senior Honors Exhibit  
• Augustana Museum: Liberal Arts Through the AGES 2012-2013  
• Family Museum  
• Figge Museum: 2012 College Invitational  
• Figge Museum: Eye on UI Faculty: Byron Burford, Stuart Edie, and James Lechay  
• Figge Museum: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture  
• Figge Museum: Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View  
• Figge Museum: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum  
• Figge Museum: Sculpting With Fiber  
• Geneseo Library exhibits  
• German American Heritage Center: Once Upon a Time: The Brothers Grimm at 200  
• German American Heritage Center: Stories of "Silent Night"  
• Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum  
• MidCoast at Centre Station: Mullins and Perry  
• Mississippi River Visitor Center  
• National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: How the Grinch Stole Christmas  
• National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Meerkats 3D  
• National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: The Polar Express  
• National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Tornado Alley 3D  
• Putnam Museum  
• Putnam Museum: Animation Cel-ebration: From Gertie to Grinch  
• Quad City Airport Gallery: Quad City Woodturners Club, The Art of Rug Hooking  
• Quad City Arts Center: Erased From the Landscape and Geography by Sky  
• Quad City Botanical Center  
• Quad City Botanical Center: Log Cabins Over the Great River (Mississippi) Project (quilts)  
• renee grae gallery: Christenson, Olson, Webster