The Avey Brothers will play at 9:30 p.m. at Rascals, 1414 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-9457 for details.
Map Free.
Every Thursday, 
Bee Sharp from St. Ambrose University will perform for the Putnam Museum Guild Tea at 1:30 p.m. at the
Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-1933 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The
Bettendorf Middle School Choir will perform holiday music for
Senior Day at 1:30 p.m. at the
Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. All ages are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Call (563) 344-4175 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Bret Langley will talk about
Birding Out West: Oregon, Utah, and Northern California at 7 p.m. at the
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline, at a meeting of the
Quad City Audubon Society. It is also Pie and Coffee Night. Call (309) 799-7192 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The musical variety show
Branson on the Road: Christmas Style will come to
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The Thursday show-only performance starts at 7 p.m. and costs $27.50; $22.50 in advance. Appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts will be available for purchase. The Friday matinee starts at 1 p.m. (preceded by lunch); tickets are $41.28. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012; Friday, December 14, 2012
Death Note will be shown at 7 p.m. in Olin Auditorium,
Augustana College, 733 35th St., Rock Island. It is part of the
Independent and International Film Series. Some films are rated R or are unrated and may not be suitable for children. Call (309) 794-7721 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic will come to the
i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12, $33, $47 Thursday; $15, $20, $33, $47 Friday-Sunday; $12 for ages 2-12 for some shows. Call (800) 745-3000 for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012 to Sunday, December 16, 2012
The Blacklist will present
The Drinkin' Spelling Bee for ages 21 and up at 8 p.m. at
The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. For each word spelled correctly, the competitor gets a free beer. Cost is $5 for spellers; $3 for spectators. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012; Thursday, January 10, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the children's show
Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical (music and lyrics by Gary Kupper, book by Rose Caiola and Gary Kupper, based on the book by Julianne Moore). The show-only performance is at 10 a.m. Tickets are $10.50; $9.50 for groups of 12 and up; $9 for Girl Scouts Nov. 24 and Dec. 8 only.
See the schedule of all performances online.Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details.
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Saturday, November 24, 2012; Saturday, December 1, 2012; Friday, December 7, 2012; Saturday, December 8, 2012; Tuesday, December 11, 2012; Thursday, December 13, 2012; Saturday, December 15, 2012; Tuesday, December 18, 2012; Saturday, December 22, 2012; Saturday, December 29, 2012
Rock Island Library, 401 19th St., will host a
Hobbit party for ages 12-18 from 5:30-7 p.m. Celebrate the release of the movie with snacks, trivia, and a costume contest. Call (309) 732-7323 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities, will present a
holiday choral concert at 7:30 p.m. Call (309) 743-1624 for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Have a
Live Lunch with
Lars Rehnberg from noon-1 p.m. on the
Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The
Augustana Chamber Singers and the
Ascension Ringers will perform for
Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Ascension Chapel, Founders' Hall,
Augustana College, 820 38th St., Rock Island. The story of Christ's birth will be presented in readings and song.
Map Free.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
The Main Squeeze will play at 10 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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Thursday, December 13, 2012
The Melismatics and
Digital Deer will play at 10:30 p.m. at
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Cover is $3. Call (309) 200-0978 or
email for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
The annual
Mississippi Valley Directors of Volunteers in Agencies Christmas luncheon party will be held from 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. at the
Davenport Library, 321 Main St.
Ellis Kell and
Dave Layton will provide music. Cost is $10; free for members. Reservations required by Dec. 10; call (309) 794-1100 or
email for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Terie Dreussi-Smith will speak on "Bridges Out of Poverty" at the Women’s Leadership Council's
Power of the Purse auction and luncheon from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at
Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Tickets are $35; $250 for a table of 8. Proceeds will go toward local child care and education. Reservations required by Dec. 6; call (563) 344-0328 or
email for details.
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
A list of today's
public meetings.
Thursday, December 13, 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. Ron Deiss will present the documentary
The Rock Island Civil War Prison: Andersonville of the North? 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, December 13, 2012
The
Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., will host
Screwy Cinema (a screwball comedy film) at 6 p.m. Call (563) 326-7832 for details.
Map Free.
Every Thursday,
The annual
Season of Light planetarium show for ages 8 and up will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday in the
John Deere Planetarium, Augustana College, 820 38th St., Rock Island. The multimedia program explains how holiday traditions are connected to the sky. Doors will open 15 minutes in advance; latecomers will not be admitted. Reservations are requested; call (309) 794-7327 during business hours. The nearby Fryxell Geology Museum also will be open 7:30-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 1-4 p.m Saturday-Sunday.
Map Free.
Saturday, December 8, 2012 to Friday, December 14, 2012
A
WVIK Community Advisory Board meeting will be held from 4-5 p.m. at the
WVIK Studios, 38th Street and 8th Avenue, Rock Island. Share thoughts, suggestions, and concerns about WVIK's programming and community service. Call (309) 794-7500 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, September 13, 2012; Thursday, December 13, 2012
Continuing Events
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