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.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013; Thursday, January 10, 2013; Wednesday, January 16, 2013; Thursday, January 17, 2013; Wednesday, January 23, 2013; Thursday, January 24, 2013; Wednesday, January 30, 2013; Thursday, January 31, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013
The annual
Big Band Bash for Moline High School will begin at 7 p.m. at the
University Club, 1518 5th Ave., Moline. Admission is $5. Call (309) 743-1624 for details.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Les Contes de la Nuit 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 31, 2013
Dick Prall and
Dave Tamkin will play at 7:30 p.m. on the Community Stage,
River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Dr. Jason Box of Ohio State University will speak on
Greenland Ice Climate Sensitivity: From Minutes to Decades in the Anthropocene from 7-8 p.m. in Room 102, Hanson Hall of Science,
Augustana College, 726 35th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7318 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Taura will present
Grow Food, Not Lawns for the Independent Scholars' Evening program at 7 p.m. at the
Moline Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave. The evening will start with a Tibetan singing bowl and a short meditation. Discussion on foods that can be grown locally will follow the presentation. The
Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions sponsors the program. Call (309) 762-9202 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The American Scandinavian Association at Augustana will host a
pea soup and pancake supper and "The Vikings and North America: The Newfoundland Connection" program at 5:30 p.m. in the Westerlin Residence Center lounge,
Augustana College, 3200 10th Ave., Rock Island. Norm and Janet Moline will speak. Menu includes yellow pea soup, apple red cabbage salad, limpa and Swedish rye bread, cheese, Swedish mustard, and Swedish pancakes with lingonberries. Cost for the evening is $12; $6 for students. Reservations are due by Jan. 25; mail a check payable to ASA to Loryann Eis, 2037 15th St., Moline IL 61265. Call (309) 764-6471 or
email for details.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, will show
Plan 9 From Outer Space 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.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
A
Putt-a-Round miniature golf tournament for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley will be held at the
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Shifts are available between 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Corporate, organization, and community teams can play a 21-hole miniature golf course. There will be food, a cash bar, music, contests, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing.
Online registration is available. Cost is $20 per person; teams of four. Registration required; call (563) 323-8006 for details.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013
The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical
Rent by Jonathan Larson. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20; $10 for the previews Jan. 30-31. Call (309) 235-1654 for details.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013; Thursday, January 31, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Sunday, February 3, 2013; Wednesday, February 6, 2013; Thursday, February 7, 2013; Friday, February 8, 2013; Saturday, February 9, 2013; Sunday, February 10, 2013; Wednesday, February 13, 2013; Thursday, February 14, 2013; Friday, February 15, 2013; Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Wednesday, February 20, 2013; Thursday, February 21, 2013; Friday, February 22, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 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.
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Every Thursday,
Sophistafunk 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, January 31, 2013
A
Vista Career Fair will be held from 1-7 p.m. in Rooms 103-104,
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus, 3300 River Drive, Moline.
Vista International Operations employment opportunity presentations will be given at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. Call (563) 823-6657 for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Eunice Schlichting will present
Weird and Unusual Putnam Artifacts 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, January 31, 2013
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will show
Zombie A-Hole and
Zombies vs. Strippers for
Horror Film Night for ages 17 and up at 7 p.m. There will be giveaways. Call (309) 200-0978 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Continuing Events
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