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
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
Students at the Center for Living Arts, 2008 4th Ave., Rock Island, will present Bare: A Pop Opera by Damon Intrabartolo and Jon Hartmere Jr. at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 788-5433 or email for details. Map
Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Friday, February 8, 2013; Saturday, February 9, 2013; Friday, February 15, 2013; Saturday, February 16, 2013
A Benefit for Four Sisters in Christ trivia night will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 1611 41st St., Moline. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Bring or purchase snacks. There also will be an auction. Cost is $10 per person; walk-ins welcome. Dianne Miner has been diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer, Andria McDermott underwent heart surgery, and Krista Rittenhouse and Bobbie Furr have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Call (309) 797-1981 for details. Map
Friday, February 1, 2013
The drama The Bock-Eye by Tommy Smith, an adaptation of The Bacchae by Euripides, will be presented in Potter Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. The play contains adult themes and language. Tickets are $11; $9 for seniors, students, faculty, and staff, and are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 for details.
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Friday, January 25, 2013; Saturday, January 26, 2013; Sunday, January 27, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Sunday, February 3, 2013
A country-western dance will be held from 7-11 p.m. at the Silver Spur Dance Hall, 1230 15th Ave., East Moline. Free popcorn will be served. Admission is $7. Call (309) 269-4235 or email for details.
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New Ground Theatre will present the comedy Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18; $15 for ages 55 and up and students. Call (563) 326-7529 for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Sunday, February 3, 2013; Friday, February 8, 2013; Saturday, February 9, 2013; Sunday, February 10, 2013
A Damn Good Time Variety Show Vol. 3 -- Keepin' it Fresh will begin at 8 p.m. in the Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Musicians and performers will include Modality, Clay Carnivore, Boob, The Pseduorelaity, Two Peace, Dave Slumka, Bailey, DAFUQ, Movers and Shakers, The Harris Collection, Liquid Correlation and Toaster, Not Before Noon, Ryan Roberts, Eva La Vida, and Lighting Done by Patrick Rifley. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
Fiddlers of the Apocalypse will play for an Illowa Community Folk Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island. Contras, squares, and circle dances are taught; no partners are necessary. Children are welcome with adult participation. Donations accepted. Call (309) 788-8986 or (309) 788-5143 or email for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
First Friday festivities will go on from 5:30-8 p.m. on Cody Road in downtown LeClaire. Various businesses will offer food and beverage sampling, free antique appraisals, karaoke, and more. Call (563) 289-4242, ext. 1135 or email for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 1, 2013
American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan, will hold a fish fry from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 7-March 29 (except not on Nov. 23, Dec. 21, or Dec. 28). Menu includes catfish dinners, walleye, shrimp, chicken strips, pork tenderloins, French fries, onion rings, mushrooms, and cheese balls. Carryouts available. Call (309) 787-4149 for details.
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Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Hank Williams: Lost Highway (book by Mark Harelik and Randal Myler; music and lyrics by Hank Williams) from Jan. 11-March 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. Map
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An Honors Scholarship faculty recital will begin at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7306 for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 1, 2013
A Laura Ingalls Wilder event for children with Pat Oster will begin at 10 a.m. at the Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave. Activities will include stories, dressing up, and trying pioneer food and crafts. Call (563) 285-4794 for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
A Leadercast Recap Lunch and Learn featuring a video with Marcus Buckingham will be held from noon-1 p.m. at the St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center, New Ventures Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Cost is $15; includes Chick-fil-A lunch. Registration required; call (563) 322-2065 or email for details. Map
Friday, February 1, 2013
Maurice John Vaughn will play from 9 p.m.-midnight at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Cover is $5. Call (563) 355-0655 or email for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
The Funhouse Freakshow will present The Most Offensive Show on Earth at 7 p.m. at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Joshua "The Ghost of Vaudeville" Kahn and Wayne Lyter will host. Heather Nobiling will provide music, and sideshow acts will include The Amazing Boobzilla, Rock Robster, and Chuckles T. Clown. Comedians Doug Hernandez, James Draper, Tim Chickenbone, and Stevie Mo also will perform. Call (309) 200-0978 or email for details.
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Friday, February 1, 2013
Take part in an Owl Prowl at 6 p.m. at Duck Creek Lodge, 3000 E. Locust St., Davenport. Cost for optional pizza and cocoa is $4. Call (563) 328-7275 for details. Map
Friday, February 1, 2013
The comedy Private Eyes by Steven Dietz will be presented at the QC Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. The play contains adult language. Admission is "pay what it's worth afterward." Call (563) 650-2396 or email for details.
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Friday, January 18, 2013; Saturday, January 19, 2013; Sunday, January 20, 2013; Friday, January 25, 2013; Saturday, January 26, 2013; Sunday, January 27, 2013; Friday, February 1, 2013; Saturday, February 2, 2013; Sunday, February 3, 2013
The sixth annual QC Heartbeats Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-noon on the lower level of the Larson Center, Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, 801 Illini Drive, Silvis. There will be booths on body fat analysis, blood pressure, pulmonary screenings, door prizes, and more. A cardiologist will speak at noon, followed by a question and answer session. Also, cholesterol and diabetes screenings will be offered from 6-9 a.m. for $40, but participants must fast for 12 hours before the tests.
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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
A spring fashion show will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Isle Casino Convention Center Ballroom, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. There will be a DJ, "handsome casino hunks," desserts, and a gourmet coffee bar. Tickets are $15. Call (800) 843-4753 for details. Map
Friday, February 1, 2013
Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2013. There are 224 days left in the year. 1863 -- 150 years ago: On Monday the 11th inst. on Center Ridge in Mercer County,some citizens got out their cannon to celebrate the taking of Richmond. The gun wasoverloaded and burst. No one was injured, but one 30-pound piece went though thesecond story of a house. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The old folks concert at the Harper Theater last night to benefit St.Luke's Cottage Hospital, attracted a large audience. 1913 -- 100 years ago: Unless depredation by vandals in Rock Island parks is halted,special policemen will be assigned to night duty to protect the flowers and other property. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Station WHBF has received a special citation from Washington forits participation in Air Mail Week, which was observed this week throughout the nation. 1963 -- 50 years ago: A 10-year high in employment in the Quad-City area was reachedat the end of the last quarter, according to an industrial employment barometer releasedtoday. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Pee Wee teams will be able to play baseball and softball as usualon Diamond Three at Dorrance Park this summer, but after that, the ball field is doomed.County crews have put the diamond back in shape after heavy trucks marred the playingfield earlier this spring. Illinois Department of Transportation crews drove onto it to makeborings for the relocation of the junction of Illinois 84 and the Port Byron-Hillsdale road.
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