The 43rd annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast for Boy Scout Troop 100 will be served from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 1025 S. State St., Geneseo. Cost is $5; $3 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. Proceeds will go toward activities.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for 9 to 5: The Musical at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 16; noon-1:45 p.m. Feb. 17; 12:15-2:45 p.m. Feb. 23; callbacks Feb. 24 as needed. Bring sheet music with piano accompaniment included (no recorded accompaniment). You will be asked to sing from 16-24 measures. Songs from this show are welcome, particularly for the roles of Violet, Doralee, or Judy. Wear loose clothing that will allow movement. Those auditioning must be at least 16 years old, except for one male role of 15-18 years old. The show contains mature subject matter. The show will be produced Aug. 9-11 and 15-18. Audition tips are available online. Call (309) 502-1621 or email for details.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 24, 2013
Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for Cabaret at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 12:15-2:45 p.m. Feb. 16; 2-3:45 p.m. Feb. 17; 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 23; callbacks Feb. 24 as needed. Prepare a song of 32 bars. An accompanist will be provided. A cappella and recorded accompaniment will not be allowed. Dress comfortably as you will learn a dance. Those auditioning must be at least 16 years old. The show contains mature subject matter. The show will be produced June 14-16 and 20-23. Audition tips are available online.Map Free.
Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 24, 2013
Quad City Music Guild will hold auditions for Peter Pan at Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. Times are 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 15 (children only); 9:30 a.m.-noon Feb. 16; 4-5:45 p.m. Feb. 17; 3-5:30 p.m. Feb. 23; callbacks Feb. 24 as needed. Bring at least 16 bars of music to sing with the accompanist provided. Avoid songs from this show. Come prepared to learn a short dance. Boys auditioning for John, Michael or to be a Lost Boy should be in at least third grade and audition Feb. 15. They should read a poem such as something by Dr. Seuss. The show will be produced July 12-14 and 18-21. Audition tips are available online.Map Free.
Friday, February 15, 2013; Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 24, 2013
Don Wooten will present Celebrating Richard Wagner at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St,, Davenport. It is the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. Free with admission. Call (563) 322-8844 for details. Map
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Midnight Riders will play for a country dance and jam session from 5-9 p.m. at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Cover is $3. Call 309-755-5622 or email for details. Map
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A dance will be held from 3-6 p.m. in the Isle Casino Convention Center Ballroom, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. QC SoDa will give 45 minutes instruction at the beginning, followed by open dancing (December, rumba; January, waltz; February, tango; March, bolero; April, swing). Call (800) 843-4753 for details.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012; Sunday, January 20, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Sunday, March 24, 2013; Sunday, April 21, 2013
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 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
Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
IceStravaganza will go on from noon-6 p.m. on 2nd Street between Main Street and Brady Street, Davenport. It will include ice sculpture carving, outdoor ice skating (weather permitting), horse-drawn carriage rides, ice science activities from the Putnam Museum, shopping on the Skybridge with Handmade City, live music and storytelling in the River Music Experience cafe, art displays from Bucktown, art activities by the Figge Museum, and more. Map
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Legally Blonde: The Musical preview night will begin at 7 p.m. at North High School, 626 W. 53rd St., Davenport. Selected musical numbers will be performed, and dessert and beverages will be available. Tickets are $4. Call (563) 388-9880 for details. Map
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Outdoor Show will be held at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island. There will be vendors, exhibits, seminars, and presentations. The Kids' Kamp will include a trout pond, minnow races, and archery. Hours are 4-8 p.m. Thursday; noon-8 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7; $1 for ages 6-16; free for ages 5 and under. Call (309) 788-5912 for details.
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Thursday, February 14, 2013 to Sunday, February 17, 2013
A pancake breakfast for Kiwanis Club of Rock Island and Jordan Builders Club will be held from 7 a.m.-noon in Farrell Hall, St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2901 24th St., Rock Island. Cost is $5. Map
Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will offer a Picturing Identity tour at 1:30 p.m. Free with admission. Call (563) 326-7804 for details.
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Every Sunday,
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will show the documentary Proceed and be Bold! on artist Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. at 8 p.m. Call (309) 200-0978 or email for details.
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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 National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport, will show The Sting for Theater Throwback at 4:15 p.m. Each '70s or '80s "throwback" film may feature dancing, trivia, or themed food. Alcohol will be available for purchase. 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.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
The Bix Bistro, Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport, will host a Sunday jazz brunch with music by The Josh Duffee Quartet. Seatings are at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Reservations required; call 563-484-5900 for details. Map
Every Sunday,
Davenport Junior Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer complex, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, will present the children's play Treasure Island, adapted by Rex Stephenson. Showtimes are 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5; free for ages 2 and under. Call (563) 326-7862 for details.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013; Sunday, February 17, 2013; Saturday, February 23, 2013; Sunday, February 24, 2013
Nova Singers and the Geneseo Madrigal Singers will present VoiceDance: Madrigals, Chansons, and Jazz at 4 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 Brady St., Davenport. Tickets are $18; $15 for ages 65 and up; free for students. Call (309) 341-7038 or email for details.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
Today is Thursday, May 23, the 143rd day of 2013. There are 222 days left in the year. 1863 — 150 years ago: Messrs. J. and M. Rosenfield have moved their leather and hidestore to the building formerly occupied by Temple Bufords's store. They buy and sellhides, pelts, furs, wool, beeswax, lard, tallow, etc. 1888 -- 125 years ago: The Rock Island Lumber Company has recovered 5,000 of the8,000 logs that were carried away by the Mississippi River flood last week. 1913 -- 100 years ago: John J. Ullemeyer has been awarded the contract to furnish RockIsland fire and police department members with uniforms, at the city's expense. 1938 -- 75 years ago: Work on Aledo's new $38,000 swimming pool was started thismorning at South Park when ground for the pool was broken by Mayor John W. Murphy. 1963 -- 50 years ago: Students and teacher at Moline High School called today "MissLeona Day" day at the school in honor of the government teacher who retires at theend of the school term. Although she's been teaching for 43 years at the school, Miss Dayfound a new way of arriving at the school this morning. At 7:30 a.m., a police squad carpulled up in front of Miss Day's home and escorted her to school. A caravan of students' cars joined the procession along the way. 1988 -- 25 years ago: Barbecue cooking and riverfront antics are planned for Discover the River Day Saturday in Leach Park, Bettendorf. A 5K run, wind surfing, a canoe race, hogcalling and more will round out the day under the Interstate 74 bridge.
The 43rd annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast for Boy Scout Troop 100 will be served from 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge, 1025 S. State St., Geneseo. Cost is $5; $3 for ages 6-12; free for ages 5 and under. Proceeds will go toward activities.
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