Thursday, January 24, 2013
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An arm-wrestling competition for a reality TV show, American Arm Wrestling, and USA championship will be held at The Clubhouse, 2501 53rd Ave., Bettendorf. Registration, weigh-in, and interviews begin at 6 p.m.; competition starts at 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome. There is a $10 entry fee; free for spectators. There are cash prizes for three men's weight classes, and awards for women competitors. Call (563) 332-1561, see the website, or email for details. Map
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Les Femmes du 6eme Etage will be shown at 7 p.m. in Olin Auditorium, Augustana College, 733 35th St., Rock Island. It is part of the French Film Festival. Some films are rated R or are unrated and may not be suitable for children. Call (309) 794-7721 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Michael Rosenthal will present Goddesses, Whores, Wives, and Slaves and "The White Goddess, books by Sarah Pomeroy and Robert Graves, for the Independent Scholars' Evening program at 7 p.m. at the Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave. The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions sponsors the program. Call (309) 762-9202 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, will show Manos: The Hands of Fate at 7:30 p.m. It is a Best of RiffTrax Live show with comedy commentary. Tickets are $12.50. Call (563) 441-0242 for details. Map
Thursday, January 24, 2013

NASA aerospace education specialist John Weis will speak from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. Mr. Weis will talk about NASA and future opportunities. Attendees will have an opportunity to see moon rocks. Reservations requested. Call (563) 324-1933 or email for details. Map Free.
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Marie Ludgate, registered dietitian from Hy-Vee, will present Nutrition for Seniors 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, January 24, 2013

A Prenzie Players drink-through of The Comedy of Errors for Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement will be held from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. In this read-through of William Shakespeare's play, 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
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Community Caring Conference will host a Rock Island Township candidates' forum at 6 p.m. at the Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Call (309) 732-7323 for details. Map Free.
Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Solo Steppers will hold square and round dances (mainstream with three plus tips) from 7:30-10 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 415 W. 53rd St., Davenport. Admission is $4.50; $4 for members. Call (309) 441-5880 for details. Map
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Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities, will present the drama The Yellow Boat by David Saar. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $8; $6 for students. Call (309) 743-8833 for details. Map
Thursday, January 24, 2013 to Saturday, January 26, 2013

Continuing Events

• Bucktown at the RiverCenter exhibits  
• Catich Gallery, St. Ambrose: Race Matters? Racism Matters!  
• Augustana Museum: Liberal Arts Through the AGES 2012-2013  
• Family Museum  
• Figge Museum: Eye on UI Faculty: Byron Burford, Stuart Edie, and James Lechay  
• Figge Museum: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture  
• Figge Museum: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum  
• Figge Museum: Sculpting With Fiber  
• Geneseo Library: White House ornaments  
• German American Heritage Center: Vintage Vows and Veils: Wedding Traditions  
• Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum  
• MidCoast at Centre Station: Emery and Schroeder  
• MidCoast Gallery West: Davies and Livingston  
• National Geographic Giant Screen Theater: Meerkats 3D  
• Phoenix Art Gallery: Winter  
• Putnam Museum  
• Putnam Museum: Animation Cel-ebration: From Gertie to Grinch  
• Quad City Airport Gallery: Tilton, Linquist, Dunkel  
• Quad City Arts Center: Figure it Out  
• Quad City Botanical Center  
• Quad City Botanical Center: Thomas Sofianos  
• Rock Island Library: Art Start