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GUEST COMMENTARY
by Iain Murray
Worlds Poor: We Want Capitalism
Vol. 22 No. 890
September 3 - 16, 2015

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n the forests of India, something exciting is going on. Villagers are regaining
property taken from them when the British colonial authorities nationalized their
forests. Just as exciting, in urban Kenya and
elsewhere, people are doing away with the
need for banks by exchanging and saving
their money digitally. All over the world,
poor people are discovering the blessings of
bottom-up capitalism.
Sadly, though, developed-country
governments and anti-poverty activists
ignore this fact and insist that developing
nations need a paternalistic hand up. Both
are missing an opportunity, because there
are billions of capitalists in waiting at the
bottom of the pyramid.
Later this month, the United Nations
will formally announce the successors to its
Millennium Development Goals, the global
bodys approach to poverty alleviation
since the year 2000. These new goals will
be touted as sustainable. The event will
coincide with a visit by the pope, at which
he is expected to concentrate on climate
change and materialism as the greatest
threats to the welfare of the people of the
developing world.
Dont expect to hear much on the
way people in the Western world lifted
themselves out of poverty: free-market
capitalism.
The phrase the fortune at the bottom
of the pyramid was coined by the late
C.K. Prahalad, building on the work
of Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. In his
groundbreaking 1999 work Development
as Freedom, Sen pointed out that one of the
most important aspects of development
is freedom of opportunity, a vital part of
which is access to capital and credit. Capital
and credit, however, appear nowhere in the
draft UN goals.
When capital is sufficiently available,
would-be entrepreneurs at the bottom
of the pyramid have demonstrated a
willingness to launch new ventures and
invest in their futures that is, to embrace
free-market capitalism to the benefit of all
concerned.
There are several ways to ensure access
to capital in the developing world, but the
most important approach is to unlock the
productive potential of the capital already
available there.
Land Titling
In many countries, people could possess

access to capital by virtue of the real estate
they already occupy, but they are unable
to prove ownership of the land due to
inadequate land-titling systems or because

of traditional forms of property ownership
in which everything belongs to the village
chief. As Hernando de Soto explained in his
book The Mystery of Capital, land-titling
reforms significantly benefit the poor,
enabling such opportunities as access
to credit, the establishment of systems
of identification, the creation of systems
for credit and insurance information, the
provision for housing and infrastructure,
the issue of shares, the mortgage of
property, and a host of other economic
activities that drive a modern market
economy.
De Soto estimates that up to $10 trillion
of capital worldwide is locked away unused
because of inadequate titling systems. A
recent study by the Peru-based Institute
for Liberal Democracy (ILD), which De
Soto heads, estimated Egyptian workers
real-estate holdings to be worth around
$360 billion, eight times more than all the
foreign direct investment in Egypt since
Napoleons invasion.
Similarly, many local assets around the
world remain in common ownership in
reality, owned by no one. Initiatives such as
Indias privatization of forest resources seek
to address this problem by enabling the
titling of assets by indigenous peoples, who
can then tap into those resources for access
to credit to open up new opportunities.
Estimates suggest that similar initiatives
could be extended to 900 million plots of
land across the developing world.
There are also exciting opportunities
that could arise for the public recording
and utilization of such capital through the
distributed public-ledger system known as
the blockchain, best known for its role in
the development of bitcoin. Development
of the blockchain for property recording
and titling would significantly reduce both
the transaction costs and the widespread
corruption associated with governmentcontrolled titling systems. Significantly, De
Sotos ILD is promoting these initiatives.
Microfinance
Recent innovations have enabled the

development of microfinance access
to small amounts of credit for specific
purposes. Today, microfinance institutions
all over the developing world provide small
loans, access to savings, and microinsurance
to families or small businesses.
By giving them access to proper
investment capital and affordable financial
institutions, microfinance providers help
small- and medium-sized enterprises
in developing countries to grow. Often,

these businesses are so small that they can
neither afford the interest rates on bank
loans nor come up with the capital they
need on the their own. When implemented
correctly, microfinance loans empower
their customers to invest, grow, and be
productive, all of which contribute to
diminishing poverty within communities.
One of the most prominent examples
of microfinance is Muhammad Yunuss
Grameen Bank, first established in
Bangladesh. According to a RAND
Corporation study, areas where Grameen
Bank offers programs saw unemployment
rates drop from 31 percent to 11 percent
in their first year. Occupational mobility
improved, with many people moving
up from low-wage positions to more
entrepreneurial ones. There is evidence
of increased wage rates for local farmers.
Womens participation in incomegenerating activities also rose significantly.
The Consumers at the

Bottom of the Pyramid
Access to capital and credit enables

new markets to spring up where none
existed before. Entrepreneurial activity is
unleashed. Consider one of Prahalads case
studies of Nirmal, a small Indian firm that
sold detergent products designed for rural
village uses, such as in rivers. The products
came in small packages at low prices
suitable for Indian villagers daily cash
flow. The company soon found itself with
a market share equal to that of consumergoods giant Unilevers Indian subsidiary.
Unilever responded by introducing similar
products, thereby growing this new market.
In the process, more environmentally
friendly products were invented and sold,
too.
As Prahalad points out, more than 4
billion people in the world lived on an
annual income of $1,500 or less (in 2002
dollars), with one billion living on less
than a dollar a day. Nevertheless, based
on purchasing-power parity, this market
represents an economy of $13 trillion
or more, not that far off from the entire
developed world.
The underdeveloped world is ripe for
capitalism. The unemployed protestors
of the Arab Spring were, in fact, small
businessmen who were pushed to the
breaking point by continually having their
capital and profits expropriated by corrupt
Continued On Page 6
ILLINOIS POLITICS

by Rich Miller
CapitolFax.com
Both Parties Running Out the

Clock with Illinois Finances
wait to see what the governor does when

he Illinois fiscal crisis is only going to
the states prisons run out of food, or the
get worse, and the solution is becomgovernment literally runs out of money.
ing more difficult by the day.
Rauner may wait to see what the Dems do
As you probably know, the General
when private human-service providers fold
Assembly and the governor have not yet
en masse.
agreed on a full state budget. But because
So theyll likely keep circling each
of various federal judicial orders, a signed
other,
throwing jabs and issuing taunts.
education-funding bill, and several ongoing
Theyre basically just
statutory continuing
attempting to run out
appropriations (debt
the clock on each other,
service, pension payments,
Theyre creating
creating diversions until
legislative salaries, etc.),
diversions until
doomsday is finally
the government is on pace
to spend billions of dollars
doomsday is finally reached.
But every day they wait
more than it will bring in
will make it that much
this fiscal year.
reached.
tougher to craft a final
Guesstimates have been
budget deal.
tossed around by various
Rauner essentially agreed in private
folks that the state could run out of money
months ago to a one-percentage-point
by March or maybe April if no formal
income-tax hike from the current personal
budget agreement is reached. Thats because
rate of 3.75 percent to 4.75 percent if they
all the judicial orders etc. are based on last
fiscal years budget, but last years budget was can first reach a deal on his Turnaround
Agenda.
based on revenue from a 5-percent income
Lets just say a miracle happens and
tax which automatically fell to 3.75 percent
they come to terms by the first week of
in January.
Long term is grim, but so is the short term. September. To bring in the same amount of
revenue as a full-year one-percentage-point
On August 18, federal District Judge
hike, the effective tax rate over the fiscal
Sharon Johnson Coleman gave the state
years remaining 10 months would have to be
three days to make Julys $120-million
significantly higher than 4.75 percent.
payment for services to developmentally
And now factor in candidate petition
disabled people.
filing, which began September 1 and
But Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger
runs through November 30. How do you
claimed there wasnt enough money in the
convince Republicans and Democrats to
states checking account to meet state
vote for a tax hike while petitions are on the
payroll; make required bond, pension, and
school payments; fund other federal consent streets?
Thats why Senate Republican Leader
decrees; and comply with Colemans order.
Christine Radogno said not long ago that
A partial payment of $70 million was
made earlier last week, and the rest was paid she didnt see a resolution until December.
a few days later after Coleman threatened the But if they wait until December, when a
three-fifths majority would still be required
state with a contempt-of-court citation.
to pass a new budget, why not just wait until
And things are only going to get worse.
The comptrollers people say their office sets January, when a simple majority would only
be required?
aside about $540 million a month for state
If that happens, then the income-tax rate
pension payments. The comptrollers office
on January 1 halfway through the fiscal
estimates that by November or December,
year would have to be 5.75 percent to
the state will not have enough money in the
bank to make its monthly pension payments. produce the same revenues as a 4.75-percent
rate back on July 1.
But they cant even start working on a
And what if they wait until the state runs
fiscal solution until Governor Bruce Rauners
out of money, sometime after the party
demands about his anti-union Turnaround
primaries end? You dont even want to know
Agenda are met.
what the tax rate would have to be.
And the problem with agreeing to any of
The other option is to not raise taxes that
Rauners ideas is that everybody figures he
will attempt to hold up next years budget for high and just postpone billions of dollars
in state bill payments. Im not sure which is
even more anti-labor stuff.
worse.
One theory (on both sides) has long been
that this thing has to play itself all the way
Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax (a daily
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Featured Images from the Quad Cities Photography Club

(The River Cities Reader each month will
feature an image or images from the Quad
Cities Photography Club.)
photographic competition is
hosted by the Central Illinois
Camera Club Association among
its member clubs twice each year. In May,
three members of the Quad Cities Photography Club were among the recipients
of Best of Show awards for their entries.
Paul Riewerts and Jay Brooks each were
awarded Best of Show in the PhotoRealistic category of digital images. (Two
awards were presented in this category
because of the large number of entries.)
Pauls photograph was titled
Forest Stream 4U. Paul writes: This
photograph was taken on a trip to
the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park on June 23, 2014. This area of Big
Creek was discovered after a severalmile hike upstream from the Big Creek
campground. The section of the stream
has so many shades of green, and the
multiple mini-falls added great interest
to the composition. The two reddish
leaves had come from a nearby tree that
appeared to be in ill health.
A tripod-mounted Nikon D800
camera in aperture priority with a
24-to-70-millimeter f/2.8 lens was
used. Exposure was 10 seconds at f/16,
ISO 100, circular polarizing filter, and
24-millimeter focal length. The image was
captured in both the raw and fine-JPEG
file formats. The JPEG was used with no
post-processing except for some slight
cropping and file-size reduction.
Jay explains about capturing his image
The Crystal Mill: During late fall of 2014,
I traveled with three friends to southcentral Colorado to capture fall color in
the mountains. For many years, I have
admired pictures of the Crystal Mill,
which is located six miles from Marble,
Colorado. The only way to get there is on
foot or with a high-clearance four-wheeldrive vehicle. The effort to get there was
worth it, and to me this is one of the most
rewarding images I have ever taken.
Jay used a Canon 6D with a Canon
16-35-millimeter lens at 20 millimeters
using a tripod. It was captured at f/16
and ISO 320 at 8 seconds with a 10-stop
neutral-density filter to smooth out the
water.
Brian Brunsvold received Best of
Show award in the Nature category
of digital images for his photograph Got
It! He tells about capturing his image:
I feel fortunate to live in the Quad
Cities and have access to one of the best
places in America for taking pictures of
bald eagles Lock & Dam 14. I started

taking bald-eagle pictures about three
years ago, having never done this type of
photography before. I am a retired teacher
from Davenport West and was primarily a
sports and wedding photographer. Some
veteran camera-club members gave me
help with the settings and techniques
involved, and I gradually started getting
some good shots. The really great
shots take a lot of practice, and I shoot
hundreds to get a few really special ones,
such as this one of an eagle catching a
fish. This is cold-weather photography, so
wear a warm coat.
I used a Canon 6D camera and a
300-millimeter Canon f/2.8L lens with
1.4x converter. I shot at 1/1600th of a
second at f/8 and ISO 500. Most people
use a 400-millimeter or longer lens for
their eagle shots. This one was handheld, but many people use a tripod with
a special mount for following birds
called a gimbal mount. Most people
photographing the eagles are super-nice,
and one can learn a lot about shooting
birds in flight by talking to the experts at
Lock & Dam 14.
Brian also was awarded Best of Show
for a large color print he entered.
This is a great showing for members of
the Quad Cities Photography Club, with
four of the eight Best of Show awards.
There were 597 digital entries and 244
print entries from members of 10 clubs
throughout downstate Illinois.
(clockwise from top) Brian Brunsvolds Got It!; Paul Riewerts Forest Stream 4U;
Jay Brooks The Crystal Mill
The Quad Cities Photography Club
welcomes visitors and new members.
The club sponsors numerous activities
encompassing many types and aspects of
photography. It holds digital and print
competitions most months. At its meetings,
members discuss the images, help each
other to improve, and socialize. The club
also holds special learning workshops
and small groups that meet on specific

photography topics, and occasionally offers
interesting shooting opportunities. The club
meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of
the month September through June at the
Butterworth Center, 1105 Eighth Street in
Moline.
For more information on the club, visit
QCPhotoClub.com.
GUEST COMMENTARY
Continued From Page 3

by Iain Murray
Worlds Poor: We Want Capitalism

government officials, as De Soto points out.
So while the Western media portrayed the
protests as being mostly about politics and
freedom of expression, they were as much
if not more about the freedom to do
business.
Kenya: Mobile Phones

and Payments
Despite corruption and bureaucracy,

strong markets have grown up in
developing countries. Kenya is a case
in point. It leapfrogged the Western
worlds development process for mobilecommunications technology. Kenyans
went from having few telephones to
virtually everyone having a mobile phone
without needing the stage of landline
infrastructure in between. A similar
process is now taking place in personal
finance.
Vodafone, along with its Kenyan
subsidiary Safaricom, developed m-pesa, a
mobile payment and value-storage system
to be used on its phones. Transactions are
capped at about $500 but crucially can
be person-to-person, acting as digitized
cash. Introduced in 2007, it had 9 million
users 40 percent of Kenyas population

just two years later. By 2013, 17 million
Kenyans were using it, with transactions
valued at more than $24 billion over half
of Kenyas GDP.
M-pesa has in turn improved access
to capital even more, and technology
businesses are thriving all over Kenya as a
result.
Kenya is not alone. The phenomenon is
spreading to other African countries and
to some South American countries such as
Paraguay.
Environment, education, and health all
benefit from wealth creation. Perhaps the
real mystery of capitalism is that neither
the United Nations nor the pope recognize
the benefits it can bring to 4 billion of the
worlds poor. Free enterprise and human
welfare boom where governments allow
new markets with access to capital and
credit. That is all it takes to meet the UNs
development goals.
Iain Murray is vice president at the
Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI.
org). This article is reprinted from The
Freeman, a publication of the Foundation
for Economic Education (FEE.org).
Movie Reviews
by Mike
Mike Schulz
Schulz mike@rcreader.com
mike@rcreader.com
by
The Wails of August: Notes on a Quadruple Feature
riday, August 28, 10 a.m.-ish: The

day begins with the pro-faith drama
War Room, in which a harried working mom is guided or more accurately
bullied into surrendering to Gods will
and forgiving her husband for his inattentive, verbally abusive, potentially adulterous
ways. Its kind of exactly the movie you
expect. Its also one of the most revolutionary movies of its type yet produced, because
even a few years ago, it wouldve been unimaginable for a film skewing to Americas
religious right to feature an African-American family at its core.
The expectedly lax plotting and narrative
contrivances kept director/co-writer Alex
Kendricks outing from speaking to me
personally, as did its two-hour running
length; the film seems to reach a natural,
satisfying conclusion, then continues
for another 30 minutes of moralistic
hand-wringing and scenes from a local
jump-rope competition. (Seriously.) But I
wholeheartedly salute any entertainment
that gives audiences a look at AfricanAmerican ecumenical life extending
beyond Tyler Perrys frequently shrill screen
sitcoms, and while the grandmotherly
prayer advocate Karen Abercrombie proves
as insufferable as she is exhilarating, leads
Priscilla C. Shirer and T.C. Stallings are
fantastically fierce and moving. There was
applause at War Rooms end. I didnt join in,
but I totally felt the spirit inspiring it.
12:20 p.m.-ish: I enter my second
feature knowing absolutely nothing about
it beyond what I glean from its poster,
which showcases the title We Are Your
Friends and Zac Efron glowering in bad-ass
mode. My grumpy-old-man response to
that poster is a silent Youre no friend of
mine, kid. But I quickly learn that director/
co-writer Max
Id never want
Josephs tale
to see either
is about the
in anything
hardscrabble
ever again I
life of a
resented their
struggling
film for existing.
EDM artist and
I dont dislike
his posse, and
writer/director
within minutes,
Marielle Hellers
an obvious
The Diary
Karen Abercrombie in War Room
question arises:
of a Teenage
Just who is
Girl nearly as
this movie meant for? Isnt any EDM fan
much. But as with Swank and Sarsgaard, it
way too cool to be seen anywhere near
might take years before I can comfortably
Zac Efron? This rags-to-designer-rags
watch Diary lead Bel Powley, because this
drama does have its perks, principally Wes
23-year-old Brit is so utterly convincing
Bentleys louche performance as an overas a 15-year-old American exploring her
the-hill (almost 40!) DJ; Bentleys witty turn sexual power that I routinely felt like
is uncannily evocative of what mightve
calling child welfare. Admittedly, Hellers
happened to his drug-dealing teen Ricky
summer-of-76 dramedy based on Phoebe
after vacating American Beautys suburbia.
Gloeckners graphic novel is smart and
Yet the narrative is depressingly formulaic
sensitive, and the many erotic encounters
naturally, Efrons Cole has to fall for his
and nude scenes with Powleys Minnie
mentors live-in lover (Emily Ratajkowski),
many of them involving the 34-year-old
and a drug-induced death has to teach him
lover (Alexander Skarsgrd) of her overly
How Precious Life Is. And after the promise permissive mom (Kristen Wiig) arent
of his sweetly self-effacing Neighbors
exploitative. They just feel exploitative.
slapstick, its a bummer to again see Efron
Despite the universally sharp, invested
emerge as the least charismatic guy in the
portrayals and ingenious flights of fancy
room. With cohorts Jonny Weston, Shiloh
(several boasting the animated presence of
Fernandez, and Alex Shaffer all easily
comic-book artist Aline Kominsky, wife of
besting him in screen presence, We Are
R. Crumb), Diary was, for me, a 100-minute
Your Friends suggests a deeply unnecessary
cringe; Powleys unaffected truthfulness
Entourage prequel with no laughs, and the
and mid-pubescence visage kept the
audience collectively cast as an Ari Gold
funny bits from being funny, and made
demanding that these homoerotically
the harrowing ones unbearable. Kudos if
charged bros grow the hell up.
that was Hellers intended effect. I left my
2:35 p.m.-ish: Can a performance be so
screening admiring the results but wishing
good that it ruins a movie? After Boys Dont Id spent my time anywhere else instead.
5:10 p.m.-ish: Just before the R-rated
Cry, I remember finding Hilary Swank so
action-thriller No Escape commences, a
painfully vulnerable, and Peter Sarsgaard
group of patrons enters the auditorium, and
so unremittingly evil, that I was certain
Exotic Thai
because of his height and vocal pitch,

its impossible not to notice that one of
them is a boy of about four or five. If
anyone reading this knows his identity,
could you kindly tell me whether the
kid has been at all traumatized by
director John Erick Dowdles movie?
An exercise in screw-tightening unlike
any Ive recently seen, the film finds
Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, and their two
adorable screen daughters trying to
evade murderous revolutionaries in
an unnamed southeast-Asia country,
and while its sensationally well-filmed,
its also deeply unpleasant. Wilson
believably sweats and panics, Bell gets
punched in the face and nearly raped,
the camera lingers on the horrified
faces of the little girls, and all of this
near-pornographic brutality seems to be
excused by coincidences too ludicrous
to be believed, including the heroic,
hilariously convenient rescue by former
James Bond Pierce Brosnan. Dowdle
does his ungainly job effectively, to be
sure, but what transpires isnt any fun,
and Ive rarely endured a supposed
entertainment whose title wasnt so
much a promise as a threat.
7:05 p.m.-ish: I leave the cineplex
grateful that in an unusual summerweekend happenstance not one of the
four movies I endured is likely to inspire
a sequel.
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47, American Ultra, The End of the Tour,
Tangerine, and other current releases,
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FESTIVALS / MAJOR EVENTS
September
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey:
Legends, acrobatics, animals, and more in the
latest touring presentation of The Greatest
Show on Earth; Fri. 7pm; Sat. 11am, 3pm, 5pm;
Sun. 1pm, 5pm; Mon. 1pm; $14-65; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, Fri Sep 4
thru Mon Sep 7.
Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops:
Country Legends, the Quad City Symphony
Orchestra performs the music of Johnny Cash,
Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton,
Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill, featuring
headliners Patrick Thomas, Season 1 finalist on
The Voice, paired with Rachel Potter, a top-12
finalist from The X Factor, and the Ellis Kell
Band; $5-35; for tickets and information, call
563-322-7276, LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke
Dr., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 6:30pm Sat Sep 12.

Beaux Arts Fair, annual outdoor celebration
of fine art and crafts, featuring vendors, live
music, food, childrens activities, and more; free;
for information, e-mail BeauxArtsFair@gmail.
com, Figge Art Museum Plaza, 225 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, BeauxArtsFair.com, 10am Sat
Sep 12 and Sun Sep 13.
Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the
Quad Cities, annual celebration of Celtic culture
with athletic and dance competitions, vendors,
arts & crafts, workshops, displays, and concert
sets by Four Shillings Short, Wylde Nept, the
Beggarmen, and others; free, Centennial Park,
315 S. Marquette St., Davenport, IA, QCCeltic.
org, Fri Sep 18 and Sat Sep 19.
Brew Ha Ha, annual event featuring
hundreds of national and international ale,
lager, port, and pilsner samples, plus additional
refreshments, comedy, and more; $30-35,
LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr., Davenport,
IA, JayceesQC.org, 1pm Sat Sep 19.
2015 Riverssance Festival of Fine Art,

annual outdoor festival featuring dozens of
vendors, artisans, craftspeople, food and wine,
and more; $4 or $6/two-day pass, ages 12 &
under free, Lindsay Park, River Drive and Mound
Street, Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org, 10am Sat
Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival, annual
celebration of LGBT culture, featuring the
Mr. & Miss Quad Cities Fall Pride Pageant,
belly dancers, drag shows, Bottoms Up
Quad City Burlesuque, the Blacklist improv
troupe, headliners Jade and Zander Mander,
and more; Fri. 5pm gates, Sat. 10am gates;
Fri. $5, Sat. $7, $10 weekend pass, LeClaire
Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr., Davenport, IA,
QuadCitiesFallPride.com, Fri Sep 25 and Sat
Sep 26.
October
with the chart-topping, multi-platinumselling rockers; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,

i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Wed Oct 7.
Chris Tomlin, concert with the Grammy and
Dove Award-winning Christian musician, with
an opening set by Rend Collective; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Sat
Oct 10.
The Illusionists: Live from Broadway,
witness the talents of the most incredible
Illusionists on Earth in a Broadway at the Adler
presentation; at 5:30 & 8:30pm; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St.,
Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, Mon Oct 12.
Celtic Woman, female musicians in their
10th Anniversary World Tour; $32-102; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136
E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com,
7:30pm Sat Oct 17.
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FESTIVALS / MAJOR EVENTS

October
Miranda Lambert, Grammy-winning
country musician in concert, with opening sets
by RaeLynn & Clare Dunn and Courtney Cole;
$39.75-59.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Oct 17.
Lee Brice, chart-topping country musician in
concert; $39.50-47.50; for tickets, call 800-7453000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Sat Oct 24.
November
Disneys Beauty and the Beast, Tonywinning stage musical based on the Oscarwinning animated film, in a Broadway at the
Adler presentation; for tickets, call 800-7453000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Nov 3.
Charlie Daniels Band, concert with the
chart-topping country musicians; $25-45; for
information, call 800-843-4753, Quad-Cities
Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St.,
Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC.com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 7.
The Avett Brothers, folk- and roots-rock
musicians in concert; $49.50-59.50; for tickets,
call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St.,
Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue
Nov 10.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, the
multi-media musical spectacle directed
by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis;
$39.50-69.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 13.
Darius Rucker, R&B and country musician
in concert, with opening sets by Davis Nail and
A Thousand Horses; $29.75-49.75; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat
Nov 14.
Girls Night: The Musical, touring
production of the feel-good comedy about five
girlfriends and a wild night of karaoke; $33-48;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136
E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm
Sat Nov 14.
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual
Quad City Arts fundraiser featuring 100
designer trees, 14 special events, the largest
helium balloon parade in the Midwest,
and more; for information, call 309-7931213, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA, QuadCityArts/festivaloftrees,
Thu Nov 19 thru Wed Nov 25.
Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie,
aerial fylers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers,
jugglers, balancers, and strongmen in acts
choreographed to classical masterpieces and
popular contemporary music; Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2 &
8pm; for tickets and information, call 563-3227276, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, QCSO.org, Fri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21.
VISUAL ARTS
OPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS
Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed

activities, discussions, tours, refreshments,
and more; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport,
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Sep 3 thru
Thu Sep 24.
Opening Reception: Larry Jon Davis Debora Stewart, a collaborative exhibit of oils,
acrylics, and pastels featuring expressive mark
making and organic themes; meet the artists
and enjoy complimentary food and beverages;
for information, call 309-793-1213 ext. 108,
Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock
Theatre
Dramas and Comedies

September through November
h, the lighthearted fun we had during the

summer-theatre season! Mary Poppins!
Seussical! The Addams Family! Well, guess
what. Were in fall-theatre mode now, so wipe
that goofy grin off your face. Its time for
adultery, divorce, mental instability, ghosts,
torture, stabbings, hangings, death in the
wilderness, death by strangulation, death by
electric chair, and a witch getting shoved in an
oven!
But fear not: The season wont be relentlessly
grim ... though there will be Grimm, courtesy
Harvey @ Playcrafters - Septemof Davenport Junior Theatres fall presentation
ber 11 through 20
Hansel & Gretel (October 17 through 25),
director Aaron Randolph IIIs student-acted take on the fairytale classic. Another,
more haunting tale will be told when Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Tom Dugan
delivers the public performance of his one-man memory play The Ghost of
Mary Lincoln (September 18), while the perils of storytelling are explored by
QC Theatre Workshop director Tyson Danner in The Pillowman (October 30
through November 15), Martin McDonaghs Tony-winning, pitch-black comedy
thriller. (Full and happy disclosure: Im in the show alongside castmates James
Fairchild, Cole McFarren, and Thomas Alan Taylor.)
Our area barn theatres Playcrafters and Richmond Hills will be staging
comedy mysteries this autumn, the formers Cindy Ramos helming Ken Ludwigs
Sherlock Holmes whodunit The Games Afoot (November 13 through 22),
and the latters Eugenia Giebel directing Fred Carmichaels Murder on the
Rerun (October 2 through 12), in which a deceased Hollywood screenwriter is
responsible for solving her own murder. (Cause Hollywood screenwriters arent
mistreated enough.) But both barns will also be housing less maniacal outings
this fall ... even if director Dana Skiles slapstick Bingo! (November 6 through 16),
for Richmond Hill, finds a man unjustly accused of extramarital relations, and
director James Fairchilds Harvey (September 11 through 20), for Playcrafters,
concerns a man institutionalized for befriending a six-foot-three-and-a-halfinch-tall invisible rabbit.
Divorce is the main entre in Scott Community Colleges The Dinner Party
(November 7 through 15), but as director Kevin Babbitts production is by Neil
Simon, you can expect the subject to go down with a healthy helping of humor.
The Prenzie Players open their 14th season with Jake Walker helming Timon
of Athens (September 18 through 26), with Matt Moody starring in William
Shakespeares tragic, and infrequently staged, tale of misanthropic corruption.
And Augustana College takes on an expressionistic classic with director Jennifer
Popples Machinal (October 16 through 27), author Sophie Treadwells 1928
drama inspired by the real-life case of Ruth Snyder, a mild-mannered housewife
and mother driven to adultery and murder.
Yet theres a ray of sunshine amidst all this fall-theatre sin: St. Ambrose
Universitys and director Sam Jones studio-theatre production of Jerry
Finnegans Sister, the hilarious, touching, cheerful tale of two young would-be
lovers that features no executions whatsoever! It runs September 10 through 12,
and ... . Wait. Thats still technically summer, isnt it? That explains the cheer.
For more on the areas comedies and dramas, visit the Theatre section of the
Readers fall calendar on pages 26 through 28. Mike Schulz
Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, 7pm Fri Sep 4.

Docent-led Tour for A Gift for the
Quad Cities: The Figge Art Museum 10th
Anniversary Exhibition, learn about the
Figges latest exhibit; for information, call 563326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1:30pm
Sat Sep 5 and Sun Sep 6.
Annual Camper Craft Show, a special
event designed to complement the natural
environment of the Mississippi River with
handmade crafts that campers have skillfully

created; free; for information, call 815-2593628, Thomson Causeway Recreation Area, on
Lewis Ave off of Main St, Thomson, IL, MissRiver.
org, 9am Sat Sep 5.
Free Admission to the Grant Wood Studio,
on Saturdays and Sundays; admission to the
studio is free for everyone during regular
Studio hours thanks to a grant from the Esther
and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Grant Wood
Studio, 810 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.

org, Sat Sep 5 thru Sun Sep 27.
Artrageous, an interactive art and music
experience in which performers match
paintings to music, with the storyline of the
artwork unfolding with each brush stroke;
in record-breaking time, the audience will
witness incredible murals and portraits
come to life; $18; for tickets and information,
call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event
Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside, IA,
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 7pm Sun Sep
6.
Framed!, meet with a group who discusses
art rather than books; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
- Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm
Mon Sep 7.
Stroller Tour, bring your little one for a
gallery tour specifically geared for babies
12 months and under, with a focus on such
themes as animals, faces, colors, and shapes,
all before the museum opens to the public,
so your little one can made as much noise
as he/she wants; $5, free for members; for
information, e-mail ethomas@crma.org or call
319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art,
410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org,
10:30am Tue Sep 8.
Special Evening with Sir David
Chipperfield, enjoy complimentary hors
doeuvres and cash bar along with a discussion
with Figge architect Chipperfield as he shares
how the Figge was built, along with his
vision for the building; 6pm reception, 7pm
discussion; free; for information, call 563326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu
Sep 10.
Artrageous, an interactive art and music
experience in which paint jumps to life with
amazing speed unveiling larger than life art in
moments; $15-38; for tickets and information,
call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center
for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts &
Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.
com, 7:30pm Sat Sep 12.
Closing Reception: Post Facto Future,
held in conjunction with the art-auction
exhibition highlighting Public Space Ones
past and future, with works by dozens of area
artists and a recent history of underground
art in Iowa City; the Sustaining Membership
Pour and Recognition Ceremony will conclude
the exhibition, Public Space One, Jefferson
Building, Iowa City, IA, PublicSpaceOne.com,
7pm Sat Sep 12.
Art at the Market, screen print drawings
created by children and teenagers will be
printed onto shopping totes to be given away;
free; for information, contact Joseph Lappie at
lappiejosephd@sau.edu, Freight House, 421
W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 8am Sat
Sep 12.
Dan Johnson Discussion and
Presentation, Johnson will discuss the works
in his exhibit, followed by a demonstration
of his technique; light refreshments will be
served; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat Sep 12.
Beaux Arts Fair, annual outdoor celebration
of fine art and crafts, featuring vendors, live
music, food, childrens activities, and more; free;
for information, e mail BeauxArtsFair@gmail.
com, Figge Art Museum Plaza, 225 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, BeauxArtsFair.com, 10am Sat
Artist Lecture: Remnants & Relics, in
room 131; through painting, Brett Eberhardt
reveals the commonplace in all its multifaceted
grandeur, choosing the most humble of objects
and spaces and recreating them through
concentrated observation; free; for information,
contact Christopher Reno at 563-333-6444 or
renochristopherw@sau.edu, Galvin Fine Arts

Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.
edu, 4pm Wed Sep 16.
Artist Q&A: Remnants & Relics, through
painting, Brett Eberhardt reveals the
commonplace in all its multifaceted grandeur,
choosing the most humble of objects
renochristopherw@sau.edu, Catich Gallery
- St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 3pm Wed Sep 16.
Opening Reception: Remnants & Relics,
through painting, Brett Eberhardt reveals
the commonplace in all its multifaceted
grandeur, choosing the most humble of objects
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 5pm Wed Sep 16.
Psychedelic Subway, two-day group art
show in which the gallery will be transformed
into an urban underground art experience
featuring black lights, strobe lights, and
fog, with works by Jordon Densberger,Trey
Petersen ,Tony Cavallo , Travis Barron, Lori
Granato, Regan Hatfield, and Philip Force; for
information, call 563 -639-2919, Art On Third,
114 West 3rd St., Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/
artonthird, 7pm Fri Sep 18 and Sat Sep 19.
2015 Riverssance Festival of Fine Art,
annual outdoor festival featuring dozens
of vendors, artisans, craftspeople, food and
wine, and more; $4 or $6/two-day pass, ages
12 & under free, Lindsay Park, River Drive and
Mound Street, Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org,
10am Sat Sep 19 and Sun Sep 20.
Docent-led Tour for American Moderns
on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth
Atheneum Museum of Art, learn about the
Sat Sep 19 and Sun Sep 20.
Joseph Lappie Artist Demo for What a
Relief! Variations on Printmaking, exhibit
showcasing relief printmaking practices from
different perspectives, periods, and processes,
featuring works by Lappie Janet Taylor
alongside Ukiyo-e prints from the museums
collection; for information, contact Lauren Reid
at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-7937323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art,
3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/
artmuseum, 7pm Wed Sep 23.
Final Friday at Bucktown: Back-toSchool Final Friday, monthly event featuring
demonstrations, activities, sales, and more;
awards for the Revive exhibition will be
presented, back-to-school art supplies will
be collected; portfolio reviews on site will be
available; for information, call 563-324-0667,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri
Sep 25.
Janet Taylor Artist Talk for What a
Relief! Variations on Printmaking, exhibit
showcasing relief printmaking practices from
different perspectives, periods, and processes,
featuring works by Taylor and Joseph Lappie
alongside Ukiyo-e prints from the museums
collection; for information, contact Lauren Reid
at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-7937323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art,
artmuseum, 7pm Mon Sep 28.
October
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Oct 1 thru
Thu Oct 29.

Clothesline Project, T-shirts made to honor
women who have been affected by violence
will be displayed as part of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month; materials will be available
for those who want to make shirts; free; for
information, contact Katy Strzepek at 563333-6113 or StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu, Beehive
Lounge, St. Ambrose University, lower level of
Ambrose Hall on Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.
edu, 10am Thu Oct 1.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art: New
Exhibition Reception, combined reception for
the exhibits Out of This World: Science Fiction
and Fantasy Art, Ryan Bentzinger: nAMUH,
Brave New World: Selections from the Hevelin
Collection, and Living with Pots: Ceramics
from the Eric Dean and Todd Thelen Collection;
free; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 5pm Thu Oct 1.
Gallery Walk, featuring 20 downtown Iowa
City businesses and galleries; light, Downtown
Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com,
12pm Fri Oct 2.
org, Sat Oct 3 thru Sat Oct 31.
Mon Oct 5.
Artist Lecture: The Next Level, in room 131;
exhibit of recent works by Evan McLaughlin
and Hilary Nelson, painters from the University
of Iowa Master of Fine Arts program; free; for
information, contact Christopher Reno at 563333-6444 or renochristopherw@sau.edu, Galvin
Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport,
IA, SAU.edu, 5pm Thu Oct 8.
Artist Q&A: The Next Level, exhibit
of recent works by Evan McLaughlin and
Hilary Nelson, painters from the University
of Iowa Master of Fine Arts program; free;
for information, contact Christopher Reno
at 563-333-6444 or renochristopherw@sau.
edu, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 4pm Thu Oct 8.
Opening Reception: The Next Level,
exhibit of recent works by Evan McLaughlin
and Hilary Nelson, painters from the University
of Iowa Master of Fine Arts program; free;
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 6pm Thu Oct 8.
Docent-led Tour for Ellen Wagener:
Horizon Lines, learn about the Figges latest
exhibit; for information, call 563-326-7804,
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1:30pm Sat Oct 10
thru Sun Oct 11.
10:30am Tue Oct 13.
Moonshine and Mayhem, solo art exhibit
by Regan Hatfield, Art On Third, 114 West 3rd
St., Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/artonthird,
7pm Fri Oct 16.

Docent-led Tour for Edward S. Curtis:
One Hundred Masterworks, learn about the
Sat Oct 17 thru Sun Oct 18.
Clothesline Project, T-shirts made to honor
women who have been affected by violence
will be displayed as part of Domestic Violence
Awareness Month; materials will be available
for those who want to make shirts; free; for
information, contact Katy Strzepek at 563333-6113 or StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu, Rogalski
Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 9am Tue Oct 20.
Open House: Arts at Ambrose, a buildingwide event featuring the faculty, staff and
students of SAUs fine arts departments, as well
as the musical, theatrical and artistic creations
of area community members and high schools;
the day will include choir events, art-making,
steamroller madness, short theatrical pieces,
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tours, and reviews; free; for information,

contact Joseph Lappie at lappiejosephd@sau.
edu, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 10am Sat Oct 24.
Artist Lecture: Sonnenzimmer, in room
131; exhibit featuring the work of Nick Butcher
and Nadine Nakanishi, whose practice merges
fine art, printmaking, graphic design, sound
art, and publishing; free; for information,
renochristopherw@sau.edu, Galvin Fine Arts
edu, 4am Wed Oct 28.
Artist Q&A: Sonnenzimmer, exhibit
featuring the work of Nick Butcher and
Nadine Nakanishi, whose practice merges
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 3am Wed Oct 28.
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VISUAL ARTS
OPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS

October
Opening Reception: Sonnenzimmer,
exhibit featuring the work of Nick Butcher
and Nadine Nakanishi, whose practice merges
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 5am Wed Oct 28.
Final Friday at Bucktown: Animazing
Halloween Final Friday, monthly event
featuring demonstrations, activities, sales,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Oct
30.
November
org, Sun Nov 1 thru Sun Nov 22.
Mon Nov 2.
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Nov 5 thru
Thu Nov 19.
Small Works Show, featuring small
works over 100 local and regional artists;
light, Downtown Iowa City, Iowa City, IA,
ChaitGalleries.com, 5pm Fri Nov 6.
Reception: Barbara Bianchi - Joseph
Madrigal - Zora Murff, exhibit of mixed-media
collage from Bianchi of Fulton, sculpture
from Madrigal of Decorah, and a photodocumentary series from Murff of Cedar Rapids;
meet the artists and enjoy complimentary food
and beverages; for information, call 309-7931213 ext. 108, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd
Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, 7pm Fri
Nov 6.
Mississippi River Valley Art
Directory(MRVAD) Art Drive, the 10th biannual, self-guided driving tour allowing the
public to visit artists in more than two dozen
homes, studios, and retail galleries throughout
the Quad Cities; free; for information, call 563343-2765, MRVAD.com,10am Sat Nov 7 and
Sun Nov 8.
10:30am Tue Nov 10.
Nightmares and Dreams, solo art exhibit
by Lori Granato, Art On Third, 114 West 3rd St.,
Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/artonthird, 7pm
Fri Nov 13.
Opening Reception for A Place Called
Home: Frank Lundahl and the Quad Cities,
exhibit of works capturing the life of our region
through landscapes, genre scenes, and still
Urge Overkill @ RIBCO - October 29

lifes; for information, contact Lauren Reid at
laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323,
Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, 3703
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/
artmuseum, 5pm Fri Nov 20.
Winter Wonderland Annual Craft and
Vendor Show, shop with some local businesses
this holiday season; the first 50 women in the
door receive goodie bags; for information,
e-mail BagsbyEddie@yahoo.com, Viking Club of
Moline, 1450 41st Street, Moline, IL, Facebook.
com/events/818831524877221, 10am Sat Nov
21.
EXHIBITS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Currently on Display
Methods in Tandem: The 11th Annual

Catich Exhibition, exhibit featuring the work
of the late Father Edward Catich paired with
contemporary artist Meredith Lynn; Tue.-Fri.
10am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-3336444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, thru Fri Sep 4.
Bogumil Bronkowski: Coming of Age,
exhibit of paintings by Bronkowski, who
immigrated from a small town in Poland to
Chicago at the age of nine; Mon.-Sat. 9am5pm; free; for information, contact Christopher
Reno at 563-333-6444 or renochristopherw@
sau.edu, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts
Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, thru Fri Sep 11.
It Figures, exhibit by by sculptor and painter
Dean Kugler; for information, contact Zaiga
Thorson at thorsonz@bhc.edu or 309-796-5469,
Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, 6600 34th
Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, thru Fri Sep 11.
I Heart Figge, exhibit by students in
kindergarten through grade 12, featuring
artwork that displays their love of the Figge
and what the museum means to them;
Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays
10am-9pm, Sundays noon-5pm; free with
$4-7 museum admission; for information, call
563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd
St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru
Sun Sep 13.
Along the Garden Path, a multimedia
group exhibition of oils, acrylics, and
watercolors with the garden theme; Wed.Sat. 11am-6pm; free; for information, e-mail
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563-
508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio,

225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA,
BereskinArtGallery.com, thru Sat Sep 19.
American Moderns on Paper:
Masterworks from the Wadsworth
Atheneum Museum of Art, exhibit of 87 works
by 44 artists, created between 1902 and 1962,
and ranging in style from the urban realism of
John Sloan to the pioneering abstractions of
Arthur Dove; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum
admission; for information, call 563-326-7804,
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Sep 20.
The Model Museum, the creative process,
and the many changes made in the course
of reaching the Figges final design, will be
explored through an exhibition of drawings,
photographs, and original models on display
in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu.
10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
museum admission; for information, call 563326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St,
Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun
Sep 20.
Revive, exhibit of recycled, up-cycled and
reclaimed items into fine art, with original
works of functional and visual art, mixed media,
3D, and sculpture featuring the use or reuse of
common, discarded, found or recycled objects;
for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown
Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport,
IA, Midcoast.org, thru Sat Sep 26.
Wayne Emery, photography exhibit; for
information, call 563-424-1210, MidCoast
Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL,
Midcoast.org, thru Wed Sep 30.
A Gift for the Quad Cities: The Figge Art
Museum 10th Anniversary Exhibition, the
exhibit includes elements of Rose Frantzens
Portrait of Maquoketa,; Kisibakwad, by
Wisconsin painter Tom Uttech; and works
by Kara Walker, Larry Rivers, David Plowden,
and Ann Hamilton, plus new additions to the
museums renowned collection of Haitian
art.; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm,
Sun. noon-5pm; free thru Sept. 20; after
Sept. 20, free with $4-7 museum admission;
for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge
Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Oct 4.
Corn Zone, with fragile glass corn
suspended from the museums ceiling carefully
with rope, the exhibit means to show Figge
visitors the potential danger of genetic
modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free thru Sept. 20; after
Sept. 20, free with $4-7 museum admission;

FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Oct 11.
Exploring the Demimonde: Sin and
Temptation at the fin-de-siecle, this
exhibition of European paintings and prints
invites visitors to become immersed in the
decadent world of fin-de-sicle France and to
discover the demimonde of Parisian night life,
cabarets and caf culture; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm,
Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free thru
Sept. 20; after Sept. 20, free with $4-7 museum
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Oct 18.
Fritz Goeckner - Matthew Terry - Marcia
Tiffany, photography by Goeckner and Terry,
and ceramics by Tiffany; for information, call
309-793-1213 ext. 108, Quad City Arts at the
Airport, Quad City International Airport, 2200
69th Ave., Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru
Fri Oct 30.
What a Relief! Variations on Printmaking,
exhibit showcasing relief printmaking practices
from different perspectives, periods, and
processes, featuring works by Janet Taylor and
Joseph Lappie alongside Ukiyo-e prints from
the museums collection; noon-4pm Wed.-Sat.
when school is in session; free; for information,
contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.
edu or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching
Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Augustana.edu/artmuseum, thru Fri Oct 30.
A Welcome Place: A History of the Jewish
Community in the Quad Cities, a traveling
exhibit from the Putnum Museum and Jewish
Federation of the Quad Cities, on the second
floor; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, thru Sat Oct 31.
Augustana Teaching Museum of Art
2015-16 Exhibit, exhibit of works chosen
by Augustana faculty, this years selections
include works that complement the colleges
Augie Reads book, James Baldwins The Fire
Next Time, as well as Native American pottery
and textiles, masks from African cultures,
and a number of paintings and works on
paper from the Medieval to Modern periods;
noon-4pm Wed.-Sat. when school is in session;
free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at
laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323,
Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, 3703
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/
artmuseum, thru Wed Nov 25.
Paul Esparza, painting exhibition; Respect
Abilities, 834 15th Ave., East Moline, IL, thru
Wed Nov 25.
Legacies for Iowa, the first display of art
from the UIMA at the Figge Art Museum,
Legacies for Iowa features some of the most
important paintings in the UIMA collection; free
with $4-7 museum admission; for information,
call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W
2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org,
thru Wed Nov 25.
Opening in September
Larry Jon Davis - Debora Stewart, oil
paintings by the Knoxville-based Davis, and
pastels and acrylics by the Clinton-based
Stewart; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm;
free; for information, call 309-793-1213 ext.
108, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock
Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, Fri Sep 4 thru Fri
Oct 23.
Brett Eberhardt: Remnants & Relics,
through painting, Eberhardt reveals the
commonplace in all its multifaceted grandeur,
choosing the most humble of objects
concentrated observation; Tue.-Fri. 9am5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; free; for information,

Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Wed Sep 9 thru Sat
Oct 24.
Dan Johnson, exhibit of large-scale
paintings; free; for information, call 309-5242470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, Sat Sep 12 thru
Wed Sep 30.
The Next Level, exhibit of new works by
Evan McLaughlin and Hilary Nelson, painters
from the University of Iowa Master of Fine
Arts program; Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm; free; for
information, contact Christopher Reno at
563-333-6444 or renochristopherw@sau.edu,
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Fri Sep 18 thru Sat
Oct 24.
Day of the Dead: Art, Culture, Spirit, the
exhibition celebrating the Mexican holiday will
feature handmade folk art, interactive displays,
and bilingual labels; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu.
10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Sep
26 thru Sat Nov 7.
Opening in October
Ellen Wagener: Horizon Lines, working in
pastel, and often in series and at large scale,
Wagener uses sketches, photographs and
her memory to create vivid evocations of
particular weather patterns and times of day;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun.
noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission;
FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Oct 3 thru Wed Nov
25.
Edward S. Curtis: One Hundred
Masterworks, the exhibit features both wellknown and rare images from Curtis project
to photograph the Native American people
of the United States, drawn from a private
collection formed over the course of 40 years;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun.
noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission;
FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Oct 10 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Wendy Red Star: Peelatchiwaaxpash/
Medicine Crow (Raven) and the 1880 Crow
Peace Delegation, multimedia works that
explore Native American identity and the
distance between romantic images of the
Native American and the world of Indians
today; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm,
Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Oct 17 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Wit and Whimsy: Photographs by Kenneth
Josephson, the exhibit will include classic
images from Josephsons early work along with
more recent investigations of the potential of
the photographic image; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm,
Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7
Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Oct
17 thru Wed Nov 25.
Sonnenzimmer: Objects of Practice,
featuring the work of Nick Butcher and
Nadine Nakanishi, whose practice merges
art, and publishing; Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm; free;
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Wed Oct 28 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Sonnenzimmer: The Impossibility of
Language of Construction, featuring the
work of Nick Butcher and Nadine Nakanishi,
whose practice merges fine art, printmaking,
graphic design, sound art, and publishing;
Tue.-Fri. 9am-5pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; free; for
information, contact Christopher Reno at 563333-6444 or renochristopherw@sau.edu, Catich
Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, Wed Oct 28 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Barbara Bianchi - Joseph Madrigal - Zora
Murff, exhibit of mixed-media collage from
Bianchi of Fulton, sculpture from Madrigal of
Decorah, and a photo-documentary series from
Murff of Cedar Rapids; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat.
11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213
ext. 108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad
City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave.,
Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com, Fri Oct 30 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Opening in November
A Welcome Place: Quad City Jewish
Heritage, the exhibit covers the history of
the Quad City Jewish community, from when
Jewish families settled in the small prairie
towns along the river to the contributions
made today; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.
org, Sun Nov 1 thru Wed Nov 25.
Everybody Dance, a group exploration
of dance and art in the Quad Cities; $1 for
parking; for information, call 309-793-1213 ext.
108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City
International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline,
IL, QuadCityArts.com, Sun Nov 1 thru Wed
Nov 25.
A Place Called Home: Frank Lundahl and
the Quad Cities, exhibit of works capturing the

life of our region through landscapes, genre
scenes, and still lifes; noon-4pm Wed.-Sat.
when school is in session; free; for information,
contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.
edu or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching
Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Augustana.edu/artmuseum, Wed Nov 18 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual
Quad City Arts fundraiser featuring 100
designer trees, 14 special events, the largest
helium balloon parade in the Midwest,
and more; for information, call 309-7931213, Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St,
Davenport, IA, QuadCityArts/festivaloftrees,
Thu Nov 19 thru Wed Nov 25.
Outlying Areas
Brutal Creations: New Work from James
Bearden, using controlled methods of
weathering and destruction, Bearden cuts,
welds, heats, and hammers steel to create
carefully balanced pieces; Mon.-Fri. 10am6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for
information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait
Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa
City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, thru Fri Sep 4.
David Wilder, exhibit of digital paintings;
Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
noon-4pm; for information, call 319-3384442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E
Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.
com, thru Fri Sep 11.
Post Facto Future, an art-auction exhibition
highlighting Public Space Ones past and
future, with works by dozens of area artists and
a recent history of underground art in Iowa
City, Public Space One, Jefferson Building, Iowa
City, IA, PublicSpaceOne.com, thru Sat Sep 12.
Midwest Summer: Light and Warmth,
an exhibition of Iowan artists addressing the
experience of summer in the Midwest; Tuesday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday noon-4pm;
Thursday noon-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; for
information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids,
IA, CRMA.org, thru Sun Sep 13.
Jim Conner: Heavy Metal, exhibit of raw
plate steel sculptures and multimedia vessels;
Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
noon-4pm; for information, call 319-3384442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E
Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.
com, thru Fri Sep 18.
Sea Life: Durer to Dion, sea-life sculpture
exhibit by contemporary artist Mark Dion; Tue.Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm,
Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-2774405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave.,
Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru
Sun Sep 20.
13
Cambodia, an exhibition of work by Paco

Rosic, blending kinetic and street art styles to
recreate an existential experience: a graffiti
kinetic movement piece captured on canvas;
for information, contact Janice Roerig-Blong,
Gallery Director, at Janice@dbqstudioworks.
org or 563-599-9169, Gallery C, 900 Jackson St.,
Suite 113, Dubuque, IA, DbqStudioWorks.org,
thru Sun Sep 27.
American-Made Baskets: Made to
Be Used, 24 basket weavers from across
the USA will have their basket on display,
Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery, 618
8th Ave., West Amana, IA, Facebook.com/
philipdickelbasketmuseum, thru Wed Sep 30.
Single-channel 5: Dance / Rosemarie
Padovano - Paloma, video exhibit celebrating
the various ways artists incorporate dance
into their work, from simply celebrating the
body in motion to expressions of complicated
political thought; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu.
11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm;
for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines
Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA,
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Oct 4.
Rural Perspectives, a farm-themed exhibit
with works on display and for sale; Wed.-Sun.
1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300, River
Arts Center, 229 5th Ave S, Clinton, IA, thru Sun
Oct 11.
American Gothic in Stiches: Quilts
inspired by the Famous Painting, this exhibit
will feature the works of skilled quilters from
around the world who have created their
own masterpieces influenced by this famous
painting; for information, call 641-652-3352,
American Gothic House Center, 300 American
Gothic St., Eldon, IA, AmericanGothicHouse.net,
thru Sun Oct 18.
Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including
coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble
sculptures, and more; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu.
noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call
thru Wed Nov 25.
Grant Wood: In Focus, culled from the
museums extensive collection of works, this
single-gallery installation serves as a brief
overview of the artistic achievements of this
important American painter; Tue.-Sun. noon4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Nov 25.
Living with Pots: Ceramics from the Eric
Dean and Tood Thelen Collection, exhibit of
international works, plus pieces by Midwestern
artists inlcuding Warren MacKenzie, Clary
Illian, Chuck Hindes, and Ron Meyers; Tue.-Sun.
noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
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VISUAL ARTS
EXHIBITS
Outlying Areas
Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker,
new takes on the important Iowa City artist;
Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat.
10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503,
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Nov 25.
Rose Frantzen & Charles Morris, oilpainting exhibit; 10am-5pm daily; for
information, call 563-652-3405, Old City
Hall Gallery, 121 S. Olive St., Maquoketa, IA,
OldCityHallGallery.com, thru Wed Nov 25.
The Restless Spirit: American Art from
the Collection, a revolving four-gallery
presentation that takes in-depth looks at
recurring themes in American art; Tue.-Sun.
noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for
Laurel Nakadate: Strangers and Relations,
Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand
Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org,
Fri Sep 4 thru Wed Nov 25.
Out of This World: Science Fiction and
Fantasy Art, exhibit held in celebration of
the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi/fantasy Iowa
Convention; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call
Sat Sep 12 thru Fri Oct 2.
Its Your Choice, the Art Center invites the
community to vote on their favorite works of
art from a group of 150 rarely-seen artworks
in the permanent collections; the top 25 to
30 selected works will be on display through
December 13; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for
information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Thu Sep 17 thru Wed
Nov 25.
East and Beyond: Helen Frankenthaler
and Her Contemporaries, the exhibition
includes four works on paper by Frankenthaler,
as well as 23 works on paper and ceramics by
American and Japanese artists who were active
during the 1950s to 1980s; Tue.-Fri. 11am4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun.
noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405,
Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des
Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Tue Sep
29 thru Wed Nov 25.
Opening in October & November

Brave New World: Selections from
the Hevelin Collection, these selections
from the Hevelin collection, created and
distributed by non-professional readers of
sci-fi fanzines, demonstrate the importance of
fan involvement to drive the genre forward;
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave.
SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, Sat Oct 3 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Out of This World: Science Fiction and
Fantasy Art, exhibit held in celebration of
the 40th anniversary of the sci-fi/fantasy Iowa
Convention; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call
in the permanent collections; the top 25 to

30 selected works will be on display through
December 13; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Tue Nov 10 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Theatre
Musicals and Dance
f you read the article on page

10, you mightve noticed that
our areas autumnal comedies
and dramas tend to share
some downbeat themes: death,
imprisonment, torture, etc. So
lets shake it off with some goodold-fashioned musical and dance
entertainment! Why, theres the
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouses
tale of an attempted suicide, and
Beauty and the Beast @ Adler Theatre - November 3
an original Ballet Quad Cities
piece featuring a murderer on the
loose, and St. Ambrose Universitys saga of anti-Semitism and the re-emergence
of the Ku Klux Klan, and ... . Okay. Whats going on in Quad Cities theatre this
fall?! Sure, the days are getting shorter and winters looming, but come on! One
production of Guys & Dolls would kill us?!
I am, of course, being facetious. After all, nobody really thinks of Frank Capras
legendary Its a Wonderful Life as a suicide-themed downer, and director Ann
Niemans take on Circa 21s A Wonderful Life (November 11 through December
27) will find the holiday heart-warmer graced with songs by Sesame Streets
Joe Raposo. There may a killer among us in Ballet Quad Cities world premiere
Murder Mystery at the Ballet (October 9 through 17), but we do know that
choreographer Courtney Lyons interactive, dance-tastic whodunit is inspired by
a board game that has charmed families for decades. (BQC is currently mum on
which board game, but Ive got a Clue ... .) As for St. Ambroses fall musical Parade
(October 9 through 11), directed by Corinne Johnson, it may be based on a 1913
trial that found a Jewish man convicted of raping and murdering a 13-year-old,
but ... . No, sorry, that one is pretty downbeat although Alfred Uhrys Tonywinning book and composer Jason Robert Brownes Tony-winning score are quite
lovely.
Happily, however, the rest of our areas collective musical season is set to inspire
continuous smiles ... or, in the case of the District Theatres seventh-annual
staging of cult classic The Rocky Horror Show (October 10 through 30), more
likely lascivious grins. After director Tom Vaccaro helms that Halloween-themed
offering, Tristan Tapscott takes the directorial and book-writing reins for Big Rock
Candy Christmas (November 13 through 22), his and arranger Danny Whites
follow-up to their comedic bluegrass/gospel revue Big Rock Candy Mountain.
Another area premiere opens Circa 21s fall season, as director Dennis Hitchcock
drives audiences through the musical Route 66 (September 23 through November
7), which delivers quirky stories of the historic highway and an opposites-attract
romance between a big-city journalist and an urban cowboy (photographer).
Meanwhile, at Davenports Adler Theatre, there will be supernatural goings-on
and an accidental death but no one could possibly think feel-bad musical when
thinking of Disneys Beauty & the Beast (November 3). And regarding the Adlers
November 14 touring production Girls Night: The Musical: If being allowed to
laugh uproariously at drunken karaoke singers doesnt lift your autumnal spirits, I
dont know what will.
For more information on the areas Theatre and Dance scene, visit those
sections of the Fall Calendar on pages 26 through 29. Mike Schulz

Sat Oct 3 thru Wed Nov 25.
Ryan Bentzinger: nAMUH, a solo exhibition
of works by the 25-year old Iowa City artist;
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave.
SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, Sat Oct 3 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Iowa Artists 2015: Jessica Teckemeyer,
Teckemeyers sculpture depicts animals in
surreal, often threatening situations, and

touches on elements of the dark side of
humanity; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for
DesMoinesArtCenter.org, Thu Oct 29 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Its Your Choice, the Art Center invites the
community to vote on their favorite works of
art from a group of 150 rarely-seen artworks
CLASSES
September
Portraits in Acrylic Paints: Level 1,
Thursdays thru Sept. 24; further studies of
portrait painting in acrylic will be explored;
learn where to begin and how to execute
color; material list provided upon request; with
instructor Brad Bisbey; $125; for information
and to register, call 563-508-4630 or e-mail
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com, Bereskin Fine
Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102
& 104, Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com,
11am Thu Sep 3.
Wine & Art: Watercolor Miniatures, enjoy
creating art on a small scale with artist Ralph
Iaccarino in this relaxed, fun evening; focusing
on images, forms, shapes, color and a variety of
watercolor painting techniques, students will
create 6x6 paintings that reflect their inner
mystic; with instructor Ralph Iaccarino; $20; for
information and to register, call 563-326-7804,
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Sep 3.
Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on
Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and
Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio,
BucktownArts.com, 6:15pm Thu Sep 3 thru
Thu Sep 24.
L&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between
postcard making, an underpainting activity,
or print your own t-shirt as your group learns
the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by
L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information
and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520
W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Thu
Sep 3 thru Wed Sep 30.
Beadology Open Lab, on Thursdays; receive
the benefit of Beadology Iowas experienced
staff, and share techniques, get assistance, and
help create the areas beading community; on
the third Thursday of the month, join Wendy
Ford for free soft-glass tutorials from 5:307:30pm; free; for information and to register,
call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E
Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.
com, 4pm Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Sep 24.
Beginning Crocheting, Tuesdays thru Sept.
22; $38; location TBD; for information and to
register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College
- Quad City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL,
BHC.edu/pace, 5:30pm Tue Sep 8.
Drawing with Color Pencils, Tuesdays
thru Sept. 29; with instructor Denise Mohr;
$70-80; for information and to register, call
St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm
Tue Sep 8.
Stained Glass Beginning, Copper Foil,
Tuesdays thru Oct. 6; $65; location TBD; for
Black Hawk College - Quad City Campus, 6600
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 6pm Tue
Sep 8.
Creations with Clay, Wednesdays thru Oct.
BHC.edu/pace, 6pm Wed Sep 9.
Refresher Crocheting, Sept. 10 & 17; $28;
location TBD; for information and to register,
call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad
City Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.
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German American Heritage Center & MUGZ
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Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint &
for information and to register, call 319-338Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting
1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St,
instruction, and supplies; $40; for information
Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 5:30pm Thu
and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside
Sep 10.
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Crocheting Hat Pattern, $18; location
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796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City
edu/pace, 9am Sat Sep 12.
Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/
Craft Cafe, free; use your own creative flair
pace, 5:30pm Tue Sep 29.
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to personalize unique crafts for you and your
home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
tickets by calling:
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Sep 12.
thru Oct. 22; acrylic painting of the human
PM PM
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figure with emphasis on contemporary styles;
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material list provided upon request; with
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up-parties, 2pm Sun Sep 13.
Beginning Knitting, Mondays thru Oct.
1pm Thu Oct 1.
Creation Studio Workshop: Chip Carving,
learn the Norwegian art of chip carving; Iowa
craftswoman Joanne Rumpza will give us a
BHC.edu/pace, 6pm Mon Sep 14.
brief history of the craft, and teach us how to
Oil Painting Made Easy, Mondays thru Oct.
do a very basic free-form pattern of a Viking
ship on basswood; participants are encouraged
to bring their own chip carving knife, if
possible; free; for information, call 563-344BHC.edu/pace, 6pm Mon Sep 14.
4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Water-Soluble Crayon Landscape
Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.
Sketching, $28; location TBD; for information
com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 1.
and to register, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk
Wine & Art: Day of the Dead, artist Gloria
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call 309-732-7369, Rock Island Public Library
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VISUAL ARTS
CLASSES
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Beginning Drawing and Painting Portraits
Grades 4 to 8, Saturdays thru Sept. 26;
beginning & intermediate level students will
explore creating still life and landscape using
proportional techniques, value, shapes and
basic color theories; materials: a drawing pad
8 1/2 x 11 or larger and 8 x 10 canvas; with
instructor Pat Bereskin; $100; for information
Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102
11:30am Sat Oct 3.
Beginning Drawing, Tuesdays thru Nov. 3;
with instructor Gloria Burlingame; $90-100; for
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Tue Oct 6.
Patterns in Textiles, Tuesdays thru Oct. 27;
with instructor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson;
class will be held off-site at Augustana College;
St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm
Tue Oct 6.
Cyanotype Printing from Digital
Negatives, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21; with
instructor Randy Richmond; students
should have a solid background knowledge
of photographic principles; $70-80; for
IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Wed Oct 7.
for information and to register, call 319-3381566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St,
Oct 8.
Oct 10.
Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting
Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/popup-parties, 2pm Sun Oct 11.
Groovin with Watercolor: All Levels,
Fridays thru Nov. 13; with instructor Ralph
Iaccarino; $105-115; for information and to
register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum,
225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.
org, 12pm Fri Oct 16.
Creation Studio Drop-In: GGN Sweater
Knit-Along _ Eek! Steeks!, a steek is a knitting
technique wherein a piece is knitted in the
round, and the fabric is cut after knitting is
completed in order to turn a sweater into a
cardigan, open sleeve holes, or create a desired
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monthly craft-making party involving ideas
found on the Pinterest social media site;
create a beautiful paper pumpkin centerpiece
using recycled books and scissors; free; for
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St.,
Oct 22.
Pen and Ink Illustration, Thursdays thru
Nov. 19; students will master the techniques
of traditional illustration using technical pens;
this techniques class will focus on portraying
light on form with line and stipple; material list
provided upon request; with instructor Brad
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Rock Island & Airport Galleries, seeking

works by fine artists living within 250 miles of
Rock Island, with at least 10 works of a similar
style; for information, call 309-793-1213, Quad
City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL,
QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Sep 18.
Call for Entry: Everybody Dance, seeking
works for an Art @ the Airport exhibition during
November & December; all mediums will be
considered; any type of dance may be depicted,
including abstract work, as long as it projects
the feeling of movement.; for information, call
309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd
Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru
Sun Sep 20.
Call for Entry: German Advent
Adventures, seeking submissions for the
exhibit of artistic advent calendars made
by community members, opening Nov. 8;
for information, call 563-322-8844, German
American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, thru Fri Oct 23.
MUSIC
CONCERTS

September
Matthew Terry @ Quad City Arts at the Airport through October 30

Bisbey; $125; for information and to register,
call 563-508-4630 or e-mail bereskinartgallery@
gmail.com, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio,
BereskinArtGallery.com, 11am Thu Oct 29.
November
L&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between
postcard making, an underpainting activity,
or print your own t-shirt as your group learns
the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by
L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information
and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520
W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Sun
Nov 1 thru Wed Nov 25.
Wine & Art: Holiday Cards, design
personalized cards for the holidays or to say
something special to friends or family; using
a wide variety of materials that includes card
stock, color and patterned paper, watercolors,
glitter, collage supplies and more; with
instructor Cindy Bergthold; $20; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Nov 5.
Beadology Open Lab, on Thursdays; receive
the benefit of Beadology Iowas experienced
staff, and share techniques, get assistance, and
help create the areas beading community; on

the third Thursday of the month, join Wendy
Ford for free soft-glass tutorials from 5:307:30pm; free; for information and to register,
call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E
Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.
com, 4pm Thu Nov 5 thru Thu Nov 19.
Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on
Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and
Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio,
BucktownArts.com, 6:15pm Thu Nov 5 thru
Thu Nov 19.
for information and to register, call 319-3381566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St,
Nov 12.
Nov 14.
Pinterest Party: Washi Tape Pinecone
Turkey, monthly craft-making party involving
ideas found on the Pinterest social media site;
create a cute turkey using a pinecone and
Andrew Landers, concert with the

Americana and folk musicians, with an opening
set by the Dupont Brothers; $10 (+$1.50 adv. /
$2 DOS); for tickets and information, call 563326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 7pm
Fri Sep 4.
Friday Live @ Five: Zach Harris Band,
free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME
Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA,
RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Sep 4.
Nashville Pussy, Atlanta-based hard-rock
musicians in concert, with opening sets by
Valient Thorr and Heavyweight; $12-15; for
information, call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815
2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 8pm Fri
Sep 4.
Festival of Praise, High Praise Unlimited
presents an evening of fellowship with
concert sets by MercyMe and Justin Rizzo;
bring blankets and lawn chairs; refreshments
available; $17-18 advance, $20 at the gate,
ages 12 & under free; for information, call
Dr., Davenport, IA, NewAnthem.com, 7pm Sat
Sep 5.
Creekside Vineyards Sundaze Concert,
music free with wine purchase; for information,
call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards
Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL,
CreeksideVineyards.com, 2pm Sun Sep 6.
Lenny Williams, R&B and soul musician in
concert; $25-30; for tickets and information,
call 563-322-4431, Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th
St., Davenport, IA, LegendaryColBallroom.com,
8:30pm Sun Sep 6.
Jan & Deans Beach Party, family concert
featuring Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
inductees Dean Torrence and Coupe de
Ville; $25-30 adults, $5 kids; for tickets and
information, call 563-322-4431 or 563-3218675, Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport,
IA, LegendaryColBallroom.com, 6pm Mon Sep
7.
Faculty Recital: Cantare Duo, free; for
information, contact Lauren Reid at 309-7947323 or e-mail laurenreid@augustana.edu,

Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm
Tue Sep 8.
An Evening with Wishbone Ash, guitarrock band performing in their Pilgrimage
North America Tour; $20 adv./$25 DOS (+$2
adv. / $2.50 DOS); for tickets and information,
call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129
Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.
org, 7:30pm Wed Sep 9.
An Evening with Terrance Simien &
the Zydeco Experience, concert with the
Grammy-winning blues and zydeco musician
and his ensemble; $10 (+$1.50 adv. / $2 DOS);
for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333,
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport,
IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Thu Sep
10.
A Salute to First Responders, a salute to
first responders with performances by the
Wild Oatz Band and singers/songwriters Rissi
Palmer and David G. Smith; free for all QC-area
first responders, $10 for the general public;
for information and tickets, call 563-322-4431,
Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA,
LegendaryColBallroom.com, 8:30pm Fri Sep
11.
Friday Live @ Five: Downtown Rockin
Daddys, free; for information, call 563326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm
Fri Sep 11.
iAM UNITY 911 Benefit Tribute Concert,
tribute event featuring a community talent
showcase and silent auction; $5-10, ages 10
& under free; for tickets and information, call
563-265-5204, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 6:30pm Fri
Sep 11.
EGi, concert with the experimental funk,
rock, and instrumental post-rock musicians,
with an opening set by Earth Ascending;
$7 (+$1.50 adv. / $2 DOS); for tickets
and information, call 563-326-1333, The
Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA,
The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and
his 13 piece big band will be playing all your
favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits
from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,
Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors,
6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information,
call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa
21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Sep 11.
Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops:
Country Legends, the Quad City Symphony
Orchestra performs the music of Johnny Cash,
Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton,
Carrie Underwood, and Faith Hill, featuring

headliners Patrick Thomas, Season 1 finalist on
The Voice, paired with Rachel Potter, a top-12
finalist from The X Factor, and the Ellis Kell
Band; $5-35; for tickets and information, call
Dr., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 6:30pm Sat Sep
12.
The Tailfins Concert & Dance, dancing
and live oldies rock and roll music; 7pm dance
lesson, 7:30pm concert and dancing; made-toorder food available for purchase; sponsored by
U.S. Inland Marine; $10, Walcott Coliseum, 116
E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, Facebook.com/pages/
River-Dance-Hall/223701927795722, 7pm Sat
Sep 12.
Travis Hosette, a concert in the Creekside
Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music
free with wine purchase; for information,
CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Sep 12.
4onthefloor, rock musicians perform in
support of their third album All In; $8 (+$1.50
adv. / $2 DOS); for tickets and information, call
563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main
St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org,
7:30pm Thu Sep 17.
The Tossers, Chicago-based Celtic punkrockers in concert; $12-15; for information,
call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 8pm Thu Sep 17.
Friday Live @ Five: North of 40, free;
for information, call 563-326-1333, RME
Javier Coln, concert with the 2011 winner
of the inaugural season of The Voice; $11-15;
Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/galvin, 8pm Fri Sep 18.
The Giving Tree Band, rock and folk
musicians in concert, with an opening set by
Chicago Farmer; $12 adv./$15 DOS (+$1.75
9pm Fri Sep 18.
Bucktown Revue, a celebration of
Mississippi River Valley culture through music,
storytelling, poetry and humor; with emcee
Scott Tunnicliff and special guests; $12 at the
door; for information and to reserve, e-mail
mgromkey@gmail.com or call Mike Romkey
at 563-940-0508, Nighswander Theatre, 2822
Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA, BucktownRevue.
com, 7pm Fri Sep 18.
Cash & Cline: A Tribute to Johnny Cash &
Patsy Cline, concert celebration of the country

and gospel legends with Terry Lee Goffee and
Josie Waverly; $20; for information, call 800843-4753, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention
Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC.
com, 7:30pm Sat Sep 19.
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series I: American
Moderns, Coplands Sonata for Violin and
Piano, John Adams Road Movies, William
Bolcoms Second Sonata for Violin and Piano,
and Ravels Sonata #2 for Violin and Piano,
performed by violinist Naha Greenholtz
and pianist Benjamin Loeb; for tickets and
information, call 563-322-7276, Figge Art
Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, QCSO.
org, 2pm Sun Sep 20.
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Third Sunday Jazz, Polyrhythms presents

a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for
kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15); for tickets
and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit
Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129
Faculty Recital: Janet Stodd, Flute, free; for
Mon Sep 21.
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MUSIC
October
CONCERTS

September
Shemekia Copeland, Grammy-nominated
blues singer in concert, with an opening set by
Miller & the Other Sinners; $18 adv. / $22 DOS
(+$2 adv. / $2 DOS); for tickets and information,
call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129
org, 7:30pm Wed Sep 23.
A Damn Good Time Vol. 11, this multimedia, community building event will feature
music, art, dance, and an array of other
talents. There will be three stages, two bars,
and vendors in between; $10 at the door; for
information, call 563-326-1333, RME (River
Music Experience), 129 N. Main St., Davenport,
IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Sep 25.
Casual Classics Concert: Gretchen Windt,
Mezzo-Soprano, and Debbie Sanborne,
Piano, come early, stay after, have a drink and
snack, ask questions, and meet the musicians;
free; for information, contact Terri Flynn at
563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101
N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 5pm Fri
Sep 25.
Faculty Recital: Randall Hall, Saxophone,
309-794-7323 or e-mail laurenreid@augustana.
edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College, 3520
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts,
7pm Fri Sep 25.
Friday Live @ Five: The Candymakers,
free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME
Tony Hoeppner, a Brown Bag Lunch Series
concert with the local singer/songwriter;
attendees are encouraged to bring a sack
lunch, beverages will be provided; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr.,
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 12pm
Fri Sep 25.
Kool Keith, Bronx-based rapper Keith
Thornton in concert; $20-25; for information,
call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 9pm Fri Sep 25.
Garrett Hillary, a concert in the Creekside
Hot Buttered Rum, Americana musicians
in concert, with an opening set by Frank F.
Sydneys Western Bandit Volunteers; $12 adv.
/ $15 DOS (+$1.75 adv./ $2 DOS); for tickets
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Sun Sep 27.
Pioneer Village Harvest Moon Song &
Dance Fest, enjoy 100 years of rural American
music and dance, with performances by
Grammy nominees Bob & Sheila Everhart, The
Banjoliers, The Vanishing Countrysiders, Charlie
& Holly, Tonal Insanity, and Marc & Brandi
Janssen; kids can make instruments then join
singer/songwriter Wes Wells in the gazebo to
play and sing-a-long to old time songs; vendors
on-site, lawn chairs and picnics welcome; $3-6,
ages 5 & under free; for information, call 563328-3283, Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817
290th St., Long Grove, IA, ScottCountyIowa.
com/conservation, 12pm Sun Sep 27.
Banned Song Fest, local musicians perform
banned songs, banned musical styles, banned
instruments, etc. in honor of Banned Books
Week; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 28.
Events
i wireless Center
dont want to start a panic in downtown

Moline, but I do have some news: The
animals, this fall, are taking over the i wireless
Center. At least thats the impression I got after
checking out the venues lineup of autumn
events, as more than half of the i wireless
Centers fall schedule is booked with feathered
or four-legged creatures of one form or
another.
Darius Rucker - November 14
In fairness, well also be treated to occasional
humans and some very inspiring humans,
at that. Among the most inspiring will be the participants in the iAM Unity
9/11 Benefit Tribute Concert (September 11), a fundraiser for military families
boasting performances by Larry Westbrook Jr., Ryan iRoc Allen, RushHour
& the Kids Crew, and others, with proceeds benefiting the area not-for-profit
Jasons Box. If youre in a holiday frame of mind (in mid-November), youre sure
to be inspired by the dazzling multimedia experience of Mannheim Steamroller
Christmas (November 13) in the 31st year of its yuletide tour, with direction by
Grammy Award winner Chip Davis.
On that note, those of you who find personal inspiration in musicians whove
won Grammys will thrill to the chart-toppers that the i wireless has booked
this fall. On October 10, the Moline venue presents a night with contemporary
Christian artist Chris Tomlin, whos also the recipient of three Billboard Music
Awards and an incredible 21 Dove Awards. One week later, country-music
superstar Miranda Lambert will light up the arena stage in an October 17 stop
on the singer/songwriters Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour, appearing with
opening sets by RaeLynn, Clare Dunn, and newcomer Courtney Cole. And
November 14 will bring with it an evening with rock, R&B, and county performer
Darius Rucker, the lead singer for Hootie & the Blowfish who earned a Grammy
for 2013s country smash Wagon Wheel.
So, sure lots of humans at the i wireless this fall. But also so many animals!
We expect elephants, tigers, bears, and such in the venues annual, Labor Dayweekend engagements with The Greatest Show on Earth, this years being
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents: Legends (September 3 through
7). And we also expect autumnal aquatic guests, because once again, the i
wireless Centers schedule is overrun with mallards specifically the localized,
capitalized Quad City Mallards, who are set to play on the ice nine times before
Thanksgiving.
Yet who knew thered also be Disney animals? Disney Live Presents: Three
Classic Fairy Tales (October 16) will include, not surprisingly, Cinderella, Snow
White & the Seven Dwarfs, and Beauty & the Beast. But apparently these classic
tales will also be presented by classic mice (Mickey and Minnie), classic ducks
(Donald and Daisy), and classic whatever-Goofy-is. And dont get me started on
the fearsome, if apparently musical, jungle cat attacking the i wireless on October
7. That is what a Def Leppard is, right?
For more on the i wireless Centers fall events, visit iwirelessCenter.com.
Mike Schulz
Faculty Recital: Tikkun, a trio composed of

Department of Music faculty members, Deborah
Dakin, viola, Janina Ehrlich, cello and Robert
Elfline, piano; this performance will feature
a commissioned work from Paul Paccione,
professor of music theory and composition at
Western Illinois University; free; for information,
contact Lauren Reid at 309-794-7323 or e-mail
laurenreid@augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island,
IL, Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue Sep 29.
Jeff Austin Band, concert with the
mandolinist and singer from the Yonder
Mountain String Band and his ensemble,
featuring opening sets by Fruition and
Horseshoes & Hand Grenades; $25 (+$2.25 adv.
/ $2.50 DOS); for tickets and information, call

7:30pm Wed Sep 30.
Celtic Music Jam Session w/ Joe Nobiling,
listen to traditional Celtic and American tunes;
musicians who play folk instruments at an
advanced-beginner level are welcome to
participate; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Wed Sep
30.
The Nadas, concert with Iowas signature altrock-country band; $15 (+$1.75 adv. / $2 DOS);
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport,
IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Oct 2.
Augustanas Five Choirs Concert,
this concert will include performances by
Cantilena Augustana, Wennerberg Mens
Chorus, Augustana Kammarkr, Jenny Lind
Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Choir; free; for
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th
Sat Oct 3.
Faculty Recital: Augustana Faculty Brass
Quintet, free; for information, contact Lauren
Reid at 309-794-7323 or e-mail laurenreid@
augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Sat Oct 3.
Met Opera: Il Trovatore, HD screening
of Verdis opera, in which Marco Armiliato
conducts Sir David McVicars Goya-inspired
production, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 +
IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.
com, 11:55am Sat Oct 3.
Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Masterworks I: The Re-Creation, concert
featuring pianist Kyu Yeon Kim and soprano
Heidi Melton performing the music of Wagner,
Schubert, Saint-Saens, and Tchaikovsky; for
tickets and information, call 563-322-7276,
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
QCSO.org, 8pm Sat Oct 3.
Kodi & Tyler Kargl, a concert in the
Creekside Vineyards Sundaze Concert series;
music free with wine purchase; for information,
CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sun Oct 4.
Masterworks I: The Re-Creation, concert
featuring pianist Kyu Yeon Kim and soprano
Heidi Melton performing the music of Wagner,
Schubert, Saint-Saens, and Tchaikovsky; for
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th
Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Oct 4.
Recital: Cole Guillien, Viola da Gamba,
Guillien will return for a Guest Recital
featuring the music of Christopher Simpson,
Tobias Hume, C.F. Abel, and others; free; for
Tue Oct 6.
Def Leppard - Foreigner - Tesla, concert
with the chart-topping, multi-platinumselling rockers; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Wed Oct 7.
Met Opera: Il Trovatore Encore, HD
screening of Verdis opera, in which Marco
Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicars Goyainspired production, Rave Cinemas Davenport
53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA,
Cinemark.com, 6:30pm Wed Oct 7.
How Great Thou Art: The Gospel Music
of Elvis Presley, concert performance of the
Kings gospel hits with impersonator Robert
Shaw; Thursday and Friday noon-12:45pm
plated lunch, 1:15pm show; $46.50 plus tax;
Thursday 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm show; $52.50
plus tax; for tickets and information, call 309786-7733 ext. 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse,
1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, Thu
Oct 8 and Fri Oct 9.
Randall Hall: A Moving Performance,
Augustana College Assistant Professor of Music
Dr. Hall will perform a saxophone concert;
free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 12pm Fri Oct 9.

Aaron Kamm & The One Drops, concert
with the St. Louis-based roots, reggae, and
blues musicians, with an opening set by Bone
Jugs N Harmony; $7 (+$1.50 adv. / $2 DOS); for
tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The
RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Fri Oct 9.
Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Oct 9.
Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert,
309-794-7323 or e-mail laurenreid@augustana.
edu, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703
7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu/arts,
8pm Sat Oct 10.
Chris Tomlin, concert with the Grammy and
Dove Award-winning Christian musician, with
an opening set by Rend Collective; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Sat
Oct 10.
Justin Morrissey, a concert in the Creekside
CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Oct 10.
High School Chamber Choir Festival,
festival will begin with afternoon workshops
and rehearsals; there will then be a concert
with performances by several choirs from
Augustana for the high school students; free;
for information, contact Lauren Reid at 309794-7323 or e-mail laurenreid@augustana.
edu, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts - Augustana
Augustana.edu/arts, 12pm Sun Oct 11.
Oceans & Crossings, recital with viola player
Deborah Dakin; for information, contact Lauren
Reid at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-7937323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art,
artmuseum, 7pm Tue Oct 13.
Holy White Hounds, concert with the
Midwestern rock musicians, with opening
sets by Waking Robots and Chrash; $7 (+$1.50
7:30pm Thu Oct 15.
Deja Vu Rendezvous w/ 10 of Soul,
concert with the high-energy soul musicians;
$8 (+ $1.50 adv. / $2 DOS); for tickets
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8:30pm Fri Oct 16.
com, 7pm Fri Oct 16.
Celtic Woman, female musicians in their
10th Anniversary World Tour; $32-102; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136
E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com,
7:30pm Sat Oct 17.
Met Opera: Otello, HD screening of Verdis
classic based on Shakespeares tragedy,
directed by Bartlett Sher, Rave Cinemas
Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St.,
Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 11:55am Sat
Oct 17.
Miranda Lambert, Grammy-winning
country musician in concert, with opening sets
by RaeLynn & Clare Dunn and Courtney Cole;
$39.75-59.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,

iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat Oct 17.
org, 3pm Sun Oct 18.
Faculty Recital: Susan Schwaegler,
Clarinet, free; for information, contact Lauren
Reid at 309-794-7323 or e-mail laurenreid@
augustana.edu, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Tue Oct 20.
Met Opera: Otello Encore, HD screening of
Verdis classic based on Shakespeares tragedy,
Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 6:30pm Wed
Oct 21.
The Grand Tour: A George Jones Tribute,
a musical journey through country star Jones
life with Larry Tobias; Thursday 6-7pm buffet,
7:15pm show; $50.16; Friday noon-12:45pm
plated lunch, 1pm show; $44.41; for tickets and
information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa 21
Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island,
IL, Circa21.com, 7:15pm Thu Oct 22 and Fri
Oct 23.
Great Sounds Promotions 20thAnniversary Celebration: Nick Colionne &
Richard Elliot, nationally touring guitarist
and saxophonist in concert; $45.50-52.50; for
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Oct 23.
Hairball, rock n roll tribute band covers
Van Halen, KISS, Motley Crue, Queen, Journey,
Prince, and Aerosmith; $30; for information,
call 800-843-4753, Quad-Cities Waterfront
Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf,
IA, QCWCC.com, 7:30pm Fri Oct 23.
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CONCERTS

October
Jazz Ensemble Concert, he ensemble
will perform many different toe-tapping
tunes to showcase the world of jazz; free; for
Fri Oct 23.
Hot Rods Concert & Dance, dancing and
live oldies rock and roll music; 7pm dance
lesson, 7:30pm concert and dancing; made-toorder food available for purchase; sponsored by
U.S. Inland Marine; $10, Walcott Coliseum, 116
E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, Facebook.com/pages/
River-Dance-Hall/223701927795722, 7pm Sat
Oct 24.
Lee Blackmon, a concert in the Creekside
Lee Brice, chart-topping country musician in
concert; $39.50-47.50; for tickets, call 800-7453000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Sat Oct 24.
Portland Cello Project, concert with
the string musicians playing from their pop
repertoire, in a Quad City Arts Visiting Artists
presentation; $10-15; for information, call 309793-1213; for tickets, call 563-326-1691, First
Presbyterian Church of Davenport, 1702 Iowa
St., Davenport, IA, QuadCityArts.com, 7:30pm
Sat Oct 24.
The Thirteen, based in New York City, this
chamber ensemble is known for specializing
in the masterpieces of the Renaissance and
Baroque, particularly focused on the early and
middle Tudor periods; $9-13; for tickets and
information, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts
edu/galvin, 7:30pm Sat Oct 24.
The Ballroom Thieves, folk-rock musicians
in concert, with an opening set by PM Buys;
$10 adv / $12 DOS (+$1.50 in adv / $2 DOS); for
RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Sun Oct 25.
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Wed Oct
28.
Bettendorf Park Band Fall Concert, free;
for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail
patannww@gmail.com, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf,
IA, 7pm Thu Oct 29.
That 1 Guy, metal, strings, and electronics
with punk musician Mike Silverman;
$15 (+$1.50 adv. / $2 DOS); for tickets
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Thu Oct 29.
Urge Overkill, concert with the Chicagobased alternative rockers, with an opening
set by Goddamn Gallows; $20 & up; for
information, call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815
2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 8pm Thu
Oct 29.
St. Ambrose Fall Choir Concert, featuring
beautiful music by the University Chorale,
Chamber Singers, and STAMJOJA Vocal Jazz;
563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101
N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/galvin,
Dean Kugler @ Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery through September 11

7:30pm Fri Oct 30.
Met Opera: Tannhauser, HD screening of
Wagners operatic masterpiece, conducted by
James Levine, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
18 + IMAX, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA,
Cinemark.com, 11am Sat Oct 31.
November
QCSYEs Fall Festival Concert, for tickets
and information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial
Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Nov 1.
Met Opera: Tannhauser Encore, HD
screening of Wagners operatic masterpiece,
conducted by James Levine, Rave Cinemas
Nov 4.
Keller Williams Trio featuring Rob
Wasserman & Rodney Holmes, acoustic
dance music with the roots musicians new
trio, with an opening set by Old Shoe; $25
adv. / $30 DOS ($2.25 adv. / $2.50 DOS); for
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8:30pm Thu Nov 5.
Satisfaction: The International Rolling
Stones Show, show-only concert tribute to
the Worlds Greatest Rock & Roll Band; $25-30;

for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733
ext. 2, Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 7pm Thu
Nov 5.
Anthony Gomes - Wooden Nickel Lottery,
blues and rock musician in concert, with an
opening set by Wooden Nickel Lottery; $12
adv. / $15 DOS (+$1.75 in adv. / $2 DOS); for
RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Nov 6.
St. Ambrose Fall Bands Concert, featuring
music by the SAU Symphonic Band and Jazz
Ensemble; free; for information, contact Terri
Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center,
2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/
galvin, 7:30pm Fri Nov 6.
Charlie Daniels Band, concert with the
chart-topping country musicians; $25-45; for
information, call 800-843-4753, Quad-Cities
Bettendorf, IA, QCWCC.com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 7.
High School Honor Band Festival, talented
high school students work together all day
to hone their skills before showcasing them
in a public concert that evening; the SAU
Symphonic Band will also perform; $2-5; for
information, contact Terri Flynn at 563-3336001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/galvin, 7:30pm Sat

Nov 7.
Masterworks II: Bach, Brahms, and
Shostakovich, concert featuring concertmaster
Naha Greenholtz and principal cellist Hannah
Holman; for tickets and information, call
Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 8pm Sat Nov 7.
Masterworks II: Bach, Brahms, and
Shostakovich, concert featuring concertmaster
Naha Greenholtz and principal cellist Hannah
Holman; for tickets and information, call 563322-7276, Centennial Hall, Augustana College,
3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm
Sun Nov 8.
St. Ambrose Fall Invitational Students
Recital, SAU students showcase their talents;
563-333-6001, Galvin Fine Arts Center, 2101 N.
Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/galvin, 3pm
Sun Nov 8.
The Avett Brothers, folk- and roots-rock
musicians in concert; $49.50-59.50; for tickets,
Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue
Nov 10.
Casual Classics Concert, come early, stay
after, have a drink and snack, ask questions,
and meet the musicians; free; for information,
contact Terri Flynn at 563-333-6001, Galvin Fine
Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport, IA,
SAU.edu, 5pm Fri Nov 13.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, the
multi-media musical spectacle directed
by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis;
$39.50-69.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 13.
Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Nov 13.
Darius Rucker, R&B and country musician
in concert, with opening sets by Davis Nail and
A Thousand Horses; $29.75-49.75; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sat
Nov 14.
Martin Sexton, singer/songwriter
performing in support of his new album Mix
Tape of the Open Road; $27 in adv. / $30 DOS
(+$2.50-3 fees); for tickets and information, call
8pm Sat Nov 14.
WindSync, concert with the young,
energetic wind quintet featuring woodwinds
and French horn, in a Quad City Arts Visiting
Artists presentation; $10-15; for information,
call 309-793-1213; for tickets, call 563-3261691, First Presbyterian Church of Davenport,
1702 Iowa St., Davenport, IA, QuadCityArts.
com, 7:30pm Sat Nov 14.
org, 3pm Sun Nov 15.
WVIK/QCSO Signature Series II: Oasis
Saxophone Quartet, concert featuring
eaturing Nathan Nabb, James Bunte, Dave
Camwell, and James Romain; for tickets and
information, call 563-322-7276, Wallenberg
Hall, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, QCSO.org, 2pm Sun Nov 15.

Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Wed Nov
18.
com, 7pm Fri Nov 20.
Holiday Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie,
aerial fylers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers,
jugglers, balancers, and strongmen in acts
choreographed to classical masterpieces and
popular contemporary music; Fri. 8pm, Sat. 2 &
8pm; for tickets and information, call 563-3227276, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, QCSO.org, Fri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21.
Met Opera: Lulu, HD screening of Bergs
femme-fatale opera directed by artist William
Kentridge, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 +
com, 11:30am Sat Nov 21.
Black Hawk College Student Piano Recital,
for information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309796-5478 or palomakij@bhc.edu, Deere-Wiman
Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.
edu, 7:30pm Mon Nov 23.
Outlying Areas
September
The Candymakers, a Weatherdance
Fountain Stage event in Summer of the Arts
Friday Night Concert Series; for information,
call 319-337-7944, Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown
Iowa City, Iowa City, IA, SummerOfTheArts.org,
6:30pm Fri Sep 4.
Budweiser Illinois Blues Festival, featuring
performances by Johnny Lang, Taj Mahal,
Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Victor
Wooten, Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band,
Doyle Bramhall II, and more; Fri. 6pm gates, Sat.
noon gates; $25/day, $40/two days, Riverfront
Park - Peoria, Peoria, IL, IllinoisBluesFestival.
com, 6pm Fri Sep 4 and Sat Sep 5.
The Johnny Cash Revue, tribute concert
featuring the music of Boss Grant; $13-25; for
Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St.,
Maquoketa, IA, OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com,
7pm Sat Sep 5.
23rd Annual Bowlful of Blues, featuring
performances by Mississippi Heat, Bob Pace
& the Dangerous Band, Del Saxman Jones &
Final Mix, the Lamont Cranston Band featuring
Bruce McCabe, the James Biehn Band, and
more; food vendors on-site, coolers welcome,
no glass or pets; $15-20, Maytag Park, Newton,
IA, SouthSkunkBlues.org, 12pm Sat Sep 5.
Alice Peacock, benefit concert for Critter
Crusaders of Cedar Rapids with the Nashvillebased recording artist; for information
and tickets, call 319-213-2130, Ballantyne
Auditorium, Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College, Cedar Rapids, IA, CritterCrusadersCR.
org, 7:30pm Fri Sep 11.
Fire Sale and The Dawn, a Weatherdance
6:30pm Fri Sep 11.
Codfish Hollow Barnstormer: Built to Spill,
all-ages show with the indie musicians; food and
alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be
available for purchase; the Codfish Hollow Art
Gallery will be open, featuring artwork by various
local artists; vendors from the tri-state area
will be on hand selling various arts, crafts and
jewelry, Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave.,
Maquoketa, IA, CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com,
7pm Sat Sep 12.

Landfall Festival of World Music 2015,
annual event featuring musicians from around
the world performing at various venues; for
information, call 319-364-1580, Downtown
Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org,
Tue Sep 15 thru Sat Sep 19.
The Claudettes, concert with blues and
ragtime duo Johnny Iguana and Michael
Caskeyin, a Hancher Auditorium Visiting Artist
presentation; free; for information, call 319-3351160, The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City,
IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 8pm Wed Sep 16.
Halestorm, hard-rock and metal musicians
in concert; $35; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Thu
Sep 17.
Joel Brown & Heidi Riepe, piano-duet
concert featuring music from Claude Debussy,
Donald Townsend, and Franz Schubert; $15;
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Sep
17.
Neil Bergs 100 Years of Broadway, this
musical revue recreates the greatest moments
from some of the finest shows of the century,
featuring performers from The Phantom of the
Opera, Les Miserables, Cats, Jersey Boys, and
Wicked; for tickets and information, call 563585-7469, John and Alice Butler Hall, University
of Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St.,
Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm
Sat Sep 19.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Carnival!,
features composer Edward Joseph Collins
romantic look at New Orleans, Oscar winning
music, Red Violin, and Stravinskys vibrant
depiction of an enchanted Russian fair; $9-28
& up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,

PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Sep 19.
Voice of the Legends & A Tom Jones
Tribute, Branson entertainer Jeff Gordon
performs a celebration of Johnny Cash,
Conway Twitty, Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong,
Marty Robbins, and other greats; $12-22; for
information and tickets, call 319-248-9370,
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301
5th St., Coralville, IA, CoralvilleArts.org, 7pm
Tue Sep 22.
Communion Daytrotter, all-ages show
with the indie musicians Fort Frances, Falls, and
Albatross; food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic
beverages will be available for purchase;
the Codfish Hollow Art Gallery will be open,
featuring artwork by various local artists;
vendors from the tri-state area will be on hand
selling various arts, crafts and jewelry; $12.5015, Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave.,
Maquoketa, IA, CodfishHollowBarnstormers.
Las Cafeteras traditional Son Jarocho
sounds, Afro-Mexican rhythms, the traditional
dance zapateado, and inspiring lyrics in a
Hancher Auditorium presentation; at 7 &
9:30pm; $10-20; for information, call 319-3351160, The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City,
IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, Fri Sep 25.
Thompson Square, husband and wife
duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson perform
in support of their recent album Just Feels
Good; $30-60; for tickets and information,
call 877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Fri Sep
25.
Zappa Plays Zappa, jazz and rock musician
Dweezil Zappa performs in the One Size Fits
All 40th-anniversary tour; $75; for tickets and
information, call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre,
221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.
org, 8pm Sat Sep 26.
Shania Twain, concert with the best-
21
selling female artist in county-music history,

performing with special guest Gavin DeGraw;
$46-136; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Tue Sep 29.
The Wind, a screening of the 1928 silent film
with Lilian Gish, with live organ music by Jason
Roberts; $15; for tickets and information, call
641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center for
the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention
Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm
Tue Sep 29.
October
Recycled Percussion, concert withe the
junk rock ensemble famous from Americas
Got Talent; for tickets and information, call
563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler Hall,
University of Dubuque Heritage Center,
2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/
heritagecenter, 7:30pm Thu Oct 1.
Muscatine Blues Showcase, on Iowa
Avenue at Mississippi Drive; featuring
performances by the Ellis Kell Band at 3:30pm,
Hal Reed at 6:30pm, and Ernie Peniston at
9pm; refreshments available, bring lawn
chairs; hosted by the Missippi Brewing Co.;
free, Downtown Muscatine, Muscatine, IA,
QCLiveBlues.org, 3:30pm Sat Oct 3.
No Bad News!, barbershop tunes by the
Metro Mix Chorus, with an opening set by the
womens quartet Fever; $10-20; for information
and tickets, call 319-248-9370, Coralville Center
for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville,
IA, CoralvilleArts.org, 7:30pm Sat Oct 3.
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, concert with
the 17 young musicians of one of Russias
leading string ensembles; $15-33; for tickets
and information, call 641-472-2787, Stephen
Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts,
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, Fairfield, IA,
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue Oct 6.
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MUSIC
CONCERTS
Outlying Areas
October
Los Lonely Boys, concert with the Conjunto
and roots-rock musicians; $25; for tickets and
org, 8pm Tue Oct 6.
Lee Brice, chart-topping country musician
in concert; $29.50-52; for tickets, call 800-7453000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave,
Oct 8.
Leon Russell, concert with the legendary
country, folk, and rock musician; $35; for tickets
and information, call 319-688-2653, Englert
Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa City, IA,
Englert.org, 8pm Sat Oct 10.
Brassfire, concert featuring featuring
trumpeter Jens Lindemann and his trio; $20;
Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing
Arts, Fairfield Arts & Convention Center,
Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun Oct 11.
Brass Transit: The Legacy of Chicago,
Torontos dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight
Chicago tribute; for tickets and information,
call 563-585-7469, John and Alice Butler
Hall, University of Dubuque Heritage Center,
2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/
heritagecenter, 7:30pm Fri Oct 16.
Brentano String Quartet, fugues by
J.S. Bach, Benjamin Brittens Quartet No. 3,
Johannes Brahmss Quartet in B-flat Major,
Op. 67, and more in a Hancher Auditorium
presentation; $10-35; for information, call 319335-1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside
Dr., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm
Sat Oct 17.
Glenn Miller Orchestra, concert with the
most popular and sought-after big band in the
world; $15-33; for tickets and information, call
Sat Oct 17.
Jake Shimabukuro, concert with the pop,
rock, and world musician; $30; for tickets and
org, 8pm Sat Oct 17.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Audra
McDonald, the symphony accompanies the
winner of six Tony Awards and two Grammy
Awards, and the new host of PBS Live from
Lincoln Center; $9-28 & up; for tickets, call 800745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat
Oct 17.
Organ Plus Concert featuring Mark
Babcock, concert of oboe, cello, and voice
in several combinations and exploring many
musical styles; $15; for tickets and information,
call 641-472-2787, Stephen Sondheim Center
for the Performing Arts, Fairfield Arts &
Convention Center, Fairfield, IA, FairfieldACC.
com, 7:30pm Mon Oct 19.
An Evening with Lucero, concert with the
Memphis-based country-punk rockers; $20-22;
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St., Iowa
City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Tue Oct 20.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, concert with the
country-music singer/songwriter; $45.50-60;
City, IA, Englert.org, 7:30pm Fri Oct 23.
Igudesman and Joo: And Now Mozart,
Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo deliver
a unique combination of comedy, classical
music, and popular culture; $35; for tickets and
Music
Rock Island Brewing Company

September and October
s Ive mentioned
before, my dad,
being old-school, tends
to bristle whenever I use
salty language in these
pages, even though I
continually remind him
that sometimes, quite
simply, its not my fault.
Looking over the major
concert events set for
the Rock Island Brewing
The Tossers - September 17
Company this fall, it
looks like that excuse
may apply here. But dont worry, Dad: Ill warn you when its time to skip to another
article.
Lets start with September 4, which is when RIBCO will pulse with the furious
Southern-rock and heavy-metal beats of Valient Thorr, as well as the Georgia-based
psychobilly and cowpunk musicians of Nashville Pussy. Oh, crud. Apologies for
that, Pop that one slipped by me. Lets move on to September 11, and the venues
engagement with the artists of 7 Sins Sideshow. No crude language there! But there
will be plenty of on-stage amazements by this popular touring troupe, courtesy of the
guy who acts as a human pincushion, the gal who walks on broken glass and beds
of nails, the human blockhead, the fire-swallower ... . Damn. Whoops. My bad. Lets
move on to the end of October, shall we?
On October 29, therell be a concert with Urge Overkill, the alternative-rock outfit
from Chicago whose founders met at Northwestern University, and whose cover of
Neil Diamonds Girl, Youll Be a Woman Soon was famously heard in Pulp Fiction.
You love Neil Diamond, Dad! And Urge Overkill isnt the only band on RIBCOs
October 29 docket, as therell also be a set with the self-described hobo-core and
gypsy-punk artists of The Goddamn Gallows. Aw, man ... .
What about Kool Keith, who performs in Rock Island on September 25? A totally
profanity-free moniker! Based in the Bronx, hes an influential rap and hip-hop artist
who released his solo debut in 1996, whose 1999 album Black Elvis/Lost in Space
hit the top 10 of Billboards Heatseekers chart, and whose Time? Astonishing! a
collaboration with hip-hop producer LOrange was released a mere six weeks ago.
Among Kool Keiths best-known tracks are Earth People, Varoom, Cant F_- Wit
This ... . Okay, moving right along ... .
Here we go, Pop! Theres nothing objectionable about RIBCOs September 17
artists! Theyre Celtic musicians based in Chicago. Theyve been touring for 22 years.
They perform on bass, drums, banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and even tin whistle.
And yes, the artists sound has been described as Celtic punk, but their repertoire
boasts boisterous jigs and energetic dance tunes, and PopMatters.com called their
2013 release The Emerald City a vibrant album, full of warmth and emotion.
They even have a family-friendly band name: The Tossers! As in, tossing the ball
around! Glad I could end on a positive note, Dad! Feel free to turn the page!
(Note to everyone else: Ple-e-ease dont tell my dad the slang definition of tosser.)
For more on the Rock Island Brewing Companys autumn, visit RIBCO.com.
Mike Schulz

Mark Valenti: Evolution of Piano Styles,
concert with the accomplished pianist from
Chicago; $15; for tickets and information, call
Tue Oct 27.
You Know How I Feel: Lynne Arriale, Carla
Cook, & Grace Kelly, pianist Arriale, vocalist
Cook, and saxophonist Kelly perform a tribute
to Nina Simone, Abbey Lincoln, and Joni

Mitchell in a Hancher Auditorium presentation;
at 7 & 9pm; $10-20; for information, call 319335-1160, Riverside Recital Hall, 405 N Riverside
Dr., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, Fri Oct
30.
Codfish Halloween, all-ages show with the
indie musicians Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night
Sweats, Land Lines, and Young Jesus; food
and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
will be available for purchase; the Codfish
Hollow Art Gallery will be open, featuring
artwork by various local artists; vendors

from the tri-state area will be on hand selling
various arts, crafts and jewelry; $20, Codfish
Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa, IA,
CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com, 7pm Sat Oct
31.
Matisyahu, an intimate concert with the rap,
reggae, and world musician; $35; for tickets and
Straight No Chaser, the a cappella group
performs in its The New Old Fashioned Tour;
$32.50-49.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Oct
31.
November
Colin Hay, concert with the pop-rock singer/
songwriter; $27.50; for tickets and information,
call 319-688-2653, Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm
Mon Nov 2.
Arlo Guthrie, concert with the legendary
folk singer/songwriter; $66.50; for tickets and
org, 8pm Tue Nov 3.
Judas Priest Redeemer of Souls Tour, the
legendary rockers in concert, with an opening
set by Mastodon; $29.50-99.50; for tickets, call
800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com,
7:30pm Tue Nov 3.
Chris Thile, the multiple Grammy Awardwinner and MacArthur Fellow will perform
solo violin works by J.S. Bach on the mandolin
as well as his own compositions and
contemporary music, in a Hancher Auditorium
presentation; $10-40; for information, call 319335-1160, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington
St., Iowa City, IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm
Wed Nov 4.
Shinedown and Breaking Benjamin,
concert with the chart-topping rockers;
$39.75-45; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Fri Nov 6.
Newsboys, Grammy-nominated Christian
artists perform in their We BelieveGods Not
Dead tour with special guest Ryan Stevenson;
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 6pm Sat Nov 7.
Sara Evans, concert with the multiplatinum-selling country singer/songwriter;
$35-60; for tickets and information, call
877-677-3456, Riverside Casino Event
RiversideCasinoAndResort.com, 8pm Sat Nov
7.
Southeast Iowa Band, concert with
the college-community band of about 50
performers from Burlington, Ottumwa, Iowa
City, Ft. Madison, Keokuk, Washington, Mt
Pleasant, and alumni, students, and faculty
from Iowa Wesleyan College, under the
direction of Robert McConell; $5-10; for tickets
FairfieldACC.com, 3pm Sun Nov 8.
An Evening with Bella Hristova: Violin
& Piano, concert with the young musician
with a growing international career as a
soloist and recording artist; $20; for tickets
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Tue Nov 10.
The Bluegrass Ball, concert with The
Travelin McCourys and special guests Andy
Thorn & Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon; $25;
Miranda Lambert @ i wireless Center - October 17

City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Wed Nov 11.
An Evening with Lorrie Morgan: Up
Close & Personal, concert with the charttopping country singer; $15-38; for tickets
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Nov 13.
Easton Corbin with Craig Campbell,
concert with the chart-topping country artist
Corbin and singer/songwriter Campbell;
$34.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Fri Nov 13.
Chase Garretts 6th Annual Blues & Boogie
Woogie Piano Stomp, the annual Iowa City
celebration of blues and boogie-woogie music,
with performances by Garrett, Daryl Davis, Joe
Smith & the Spicy Pickles, and others; $30-70;
City, IA, Englert.org, 7pm Fri Nov 13 and Sat
Nov 14.
The Dandy Warhols, concert with the indierock, pop, and psychedelic musicians; $25; for
City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Fri Nov 20.
Iris DeMent, country with the country-folk
singer/songwriter, with an opening set by
Pieta Brown; $32; for tickets and information,
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm
Sat Nov 21.
Peoria Symphony Orchestra: Bravura!,
the symphony performs alongside resident
guest artist Brinton Smith on cello; $9-28
& up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Sat Nov 21.
CLASSES & CALLS FOR ENTRY
Black Hawk College Community Chorale,

on Thursdays; local musicians and singers are
invited to join, no auditions required; $20/
semester; for information, call 309-796-8223,
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 6:30pm Thu Sep
3 thru Thu Nov 19.
WQPT Seeking Music Videos, seeking
music-video submissions from area musicians
for use in the music segment of The Cities
with Jim Mertens; videos should be shot in high
definition (HD) and use an independent audio
mix; WQPT reserves the right to reject songs
that contain inappropriate language or images;
music videos may be dropped off at the WQPT
offices at 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265, or
contact us for information on how to upload
your materials at 309-764-2400 and ask for
Chris Ryder, WQPT-TV, 3561 60th St., Moline, IL,
WQPT.org, Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Nov 25.
Black Hawk College Community

Jazz Band, 11am-12:15pm Mondays and
Wednesdays and 6-8:20pm Thursdays; local
musicians and singers are invited to join,
no auditions required; $20/semester; for
information, call 309-796-8223, Black Hawk
Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 11am Mon Sep 7 thru
Mon Nov 23.
Black Hawk College Community String
Orchestra, on Mondays; local musicians
and singers are invited to join, no auditions
required; $20/semester; for information, call
309-796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City
Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu,
6:30pm Mon Sep 7 thru Mon Nov 23.
Black Hawk College Community Band,
on Tuesdays; local musicians and singers are
invited to join, no auditions required; $20/
semester; for information, call 309-796-8223,
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 6:30pm Tue Sep
8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Dweezil Zappa Guitar Masterclass,
Dweezil will be previewing some of the guitar
concepts he teaches at his Dweezilla camp in a
special event prior to his Englert concert; $75;
City, IA, Englert.org, 3pm Sat Sep 26.
LITERARY ARTS
READINGS & DISCUSSIONS

September
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public
Libraries host a fun, casual book discussion;
free; for information, call 563-326-7832, The
Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West
2nd St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Sep 3.
Austin Sane and Alexander J. Dawson,
local authors will sign copies of their books
ILL Scene and Not Just Darker, collections of
short stories and poetry; $5/book, $8/both; for
information, call 563-355-2310, The Book Rack
- Davenport, 4764 Elmore Ave., Davenport, IA,
10am Sat Sep 5.
Naive.Super, a Get Lit discussion of Erlend
Loes book; free; for information, call 563-3444179 or e-mail cwalters@bettendorf.org, Dunn
Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Sep 8.
Beer & Books, meet important contacts,
discuss literature, and make new friends among
editors, writers, readers, translators, booksellers,
librarians, teachers, students, and anyone else
who enjoys talking about books and writing;
Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa City, IA, ICMill.

com, 5pm Tue Sep 8.
Between the Lines, discuss contemporary
fiction and non-fiction at this lively book
discussion group; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Sep 9.
Great River Writers Retreat Reading,
hear what the winner of the 2015 Great River
Writers Retreat has been working on; free;
for information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest
Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 7pm Thu Sep 10.
Peter Aguero: Daddy Issues, an intimate
performance with the storyteller and host of
NPRs The Moth StorySLAM; $20; for tickets
Englert.org, 8pm Fri Sep 11.
Evas Eye, a Mystery Book Discussion of
Karin Fossums book, led by Karin Youngberg;
com, 9:30am Sat Sep 12.
Michael McCarty, local horror author will
sign books including Bloodless, Fear & Desire,
Modern Mythmakers, and I Kissed a Ghoul;
for information, call 309-797-1985, The Book
Rack - Moline, 3937 41st Ave. Dr., Moline, IL,
2pm Sat Sep 12.
Bagels & Books, travel, explore and discover
passions with the librarys newest on-site book
discussion group; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.
com, 10am Sat Sep 12.
The Goldfinch, a discussion of Donna
Tartts book with the Alpha Book Club; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Sep
14.
See YA, an adult book club with a teenbook twist; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.
Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Sep 14.
Short & Sweets, discuss short stories
while eating yummy sweets; all registrants
receive a complimentary copy of the story;
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am
Mon Sep 14.
Neverhome, discuss Laird Hunts book with
Last Call Book Club friends over the occasional
cocktail; drinks available for purchase; for
information, call 309-732-7323, Icons Martini,
124 18th St, Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.
org, 7pm Tue Sep 15.
Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath, a
Contemporary Books Discussion Group
discussion of Sigrid Undsets book, led by Paul
Peterson; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 1pm Tue Sep 15.
West End Book Club Discussion, discuss
contemporary fiction and non-fiction books
with this fun group; free; for information, call
Hunger, a Contemporary Books Discussion
Group discussion of Knut Hamsuns book,
led by Emily Kingery; free; for information,
call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,
Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling
author Elkeles will discuss her books and the
writing process; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed
Sep 16.
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LITERARY ARTS
READINGS & DISCUSSIONS

September
Gayle Harper, book signing with the author
of Roadtrip with a Raindrop: 90 Days Along the
Mississippi River; free; for information, call 563326-1333, RME (River Music Experience), 129 N.
Main St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.
org, 6pm Fri Sep 18.
Death of a Salesman, a discussion of Arthur
Millers play with the 30/31 Book Club; free;
Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm
Mon Sep 21.
Catering to Nobody, a discussion of Diane
Mott Davidsons book with the Southwest
Branch Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Sep
22.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural
History, a reading of Elizabeth Kolberts book
with the Environmental Book Club; free; for
information, call 563-322-2969, River Action,
822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA, RiverAction.org,
7pm Tue Sep 22.
LeClaire Community Library Book Club
Discussion, free; for information, call 563289-4242, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire, IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, Wed
Sep 23.
SPECTRA Poetry Reading Series, this
edition of the Midwest Writing Centers
monthly series features national and local
poets TBA; free; for information, call 563-3241410, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
RozzTox.com, 8pm Thu Sep 24.
Out Loud Open Mic Reading, local writers
share their poetry or prose; listeners welcome;
free; for information and to register, call 563324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd
St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 7pm
Thu Sep 24.
Lunar Traditions Storytelling: Harvest
Moon, stories, songs, and drumming with Larry
Lockwood; for information, call 309-794-0991,
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, QCGardens.com, Sun Sep 27.
Banned Books Reading, annual readings
from challenged or banned reading material
co-hosted by the Midwest Writing Center; free;
Island, IL, MWCQC.org, 6pm Tue Sep 29.
October
The Big Read: The Great Gatsby Open
Discussion, discuss F. Scott Fitzgeralds
novel with fellow readers; copies of the book
available at all Davenport libraries; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street,
Thu Oct 1.
6:30pm Thu Oct 1.
The Big Read Kick-off, our book of the year
is F. Scott Fitzgeralds The Great Gatsby, and
this after-hours party will include food, fun
and all that jazz; dress in your favorite roaring
20s finery and be ready for swell time; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Fri
Oct 2.
Charlie Daniels Band @ Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center - November 7

The Big Read: Keynote Speaker Kirk
Curnutt, Curnutt, chair of English at Troy
University Montgomery campus and vicepresident of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Society, will
talk about Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby;
Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount
St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm
Sat Oct 3.
Writers Studio, a writing critique group for
all genres; free; for information, call 563-3241410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St.
Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 11am
Sat Oct 3.
The Invention of Wings, a discussion of Sue
Monk Kidds book with the Alpha Book Club;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th
St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm
Mon Oct 5.
Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000
Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.
com, 2pm Thu Oct 8.
The Bat, a Mystery Book Discussion of Jo
Nesbos book, led by Connie Ghinazzi; free;
for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9:30am
Sat Oct 10.
com, 10am Sat Oct 10.
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Oct 12.
Mon Oct 12.
1222, a Get Lit discussion of Anne Holts
book; free; for information, call 563-344-4179
or e-mail cwalters@bettendorf.org, Dunn
Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Oct 13.

information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount
Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Tue
Oct 13.
com, 5pm Tue Oct 13.
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Oct 14.
Read Local: Kelly Daniels, presentation
with the award-winning author and associate
professor of creative writing at Augustana
College; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 7pm Wed Oct 14.
Sat Oct 17.
Light From a Distant Star, a discussion of
Mary McGarry Morris book with the 30/31 Book
Club; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6:30pm Mon Oct 19.
information, call 563-326-7832, Sippis Fine
Food and Cocktails, 406 W 2nd St, Davenport,
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Oct 19.
Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath, a
Contemporary Books Discussion Group
discussion of Sigrid Undsets book, led by Paul
Peterson; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning

In the Shadow of the Banyan, discuss
Vaddey Ratners book with Last Call Book Club
friends over the occasional cocktail; drinks
available for purchase; for information, call
309-732-7323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St, Rock
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue Oct
20.
Out Stealing Horses, a Contemporary
Books Discussion Group discussion of Per
Pettersons book, led by David Crowe and Katie
Hanson; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 3:30pm Tue Oct 20.
Margi Preus, presentation with the New
York Times bestselling childrens book author
and playwright; free; for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Oct 21.
Felicia Schneiderhan, the author will
discuss her book Newlyweds Afloat: Married
Bliss and Mechanical Breakdowns While Living
Aboard a Trawler; free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st
St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 10:30am Sat
Oct 24.
Lunar Traditions Storytelling: Hunters
Island, IL, QCGardens.com, Tue Oct 27.
information, call 563-326-7832, Me & Billy
Kitchen & Bar, 200 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 27.
The Dirty Love: On Farming, Food, & Love,
a reading of Kristen Kimballs book with the
Environmental Book Club; free; for information,
call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River
Dr., Davenport, IA, RiverAction.org, 7pm Tue
Oct 27.
Oct 28.
Thu Oct 29.
November
Identical, a discussion of Scott Turows book
with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information,
- Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Nov 2.
6:30pm Thu Nov 5.
Sat Nov 7.
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Mon Nov 9.

Mon Nov 9.
Provinces of Night, a Get Lit discussion of
William Gays book; free; for information, call
563-344-4179 or e-mail cwalters@bettendorf.
org, Dunn Bros. Coffee, 787 Middle Rd.,
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue
Nov 10.
com, 5pm Tue Nov 10.
DavenportLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Nov 11.
Community Poetry Reading, featuring
contributors to the 2015 Community Poetry
Blog, and hosted by Holly Norton, the Collins
Poet-in-Residence for fall 2015; free; for
information, call 563-324-1410, Midwest
Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 1pm Sat Nov 14.
Mystery Book Discussion Group, free; for
Sat Nov 14.
com, 10am Sat Nov 14.
The Paris Architect, discuss Charles
Belfoures book with Last Call Book Club friends
over the occasional cocktail; drinks available
for purchase; for information, call 309-7327323, Icons Martini, 124 18th St, Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 7pm Tue Nov 17.
Contemporary Books Discussion Group,
com, 1pm Wed Nov 18.
Out Stealing Horses, a Contemporary Books
Discussion Group discussion of Per Pettersons
book, led by Amy Carr; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Wed Nov 18.
SPECTRA Poetry Reading Series: Jennifer
L. Knox - Kyle McCord - Holly Norton,
featuring Norton, named Collins Poet-inResidence for fall 2015 at Midwest Writing
Center; free; for information, call 563-3241410, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
MWCQC.org, 8pm Thu Nov 19.
Thu Nov 19.
Sat Nov 21.
Her Fearful Symmetry, a discussion of
Audrey Niffeneggers book with the Southwest
Branch Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library -
Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock

Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Nov
24.
The Long Emergency, a reading of James
Kunstlers book with the Environmental Book
Club; free; for information, call 563-322-2969,
River Action, 822 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA,
RiverAction.org, 7pm Tue Nov 24.
Nov 25.
Lunar Traditions Storytelling: Beaver
Island, IL, QCGardens.com, Wed Nov 25.
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

September
USA VETS Writers Studio, led by Jodie
Toohey; writing veterans or active military
members talk about writing, do some writing,
and share some writing with people who
understand one another; free; for information,
call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225
E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org,
1pm Thu Sep 3.
From Preparation to Publishing: The Craft
of Novel-Writing, the centers sixth Fall Writing
Workshop Series; the series will be held Sept.
8 and 22, Oct. 13 and 27, and Nov. 10 and 24;
critically acclaimed writer Larry Baker will use
his own writing as well as the writing of his
students to illustrate the process that leads
to a publishable novel; students should be
prepared to critique their instructor, their fellow
students, and themselves. Each student is thus
expected to submit a sample of their own work;
563-324-1410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E.
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org/
events-opportunities/workshops/fall-novelworkshop, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
Basics for Beginners with Ann Boaden,
workshop for the novice to intermediate writer
of any genre who desires to strengthen a
fundamental foundation for his or her writing
practice; elements of voice, style, precision,
and technique will be explored; $15-20; for
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 1pm Sat Sep
19.
International Day of Peace Letter-Writing,
prayers and letter-writing opportunity to
celebrate the International Day of Peace; free;
for information, contact Katy Strzepek at 563333-6113 or StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu, Cosgrove
Hall - St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 11:30am Tue Sep 22.
QC Writers Social Mixer, the Midwest
Writing Center sponsors an event designed
for writers to spend time with each other,
swap stories and tips, and spread goodwill
among their fellow writers; writers of any
genre, skill, or experience level are invited; free;
for information and to register, call 563-3241410, Bennigans, 226 17th St, Rock Island, IL,
MWCQC.org, 5:30pm Thu Sep 24.
October
1pm Thu Oct 1.
25
26
LITERARY ARTS
WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
October
YEW Teen Workshop w/ Holly Norton:
Performance Poetry, led by the Collins Poetin-Residence for fall 2015; free; for information,
6pm Tue Oct 6.
Young Emerging Writers Open Workshop,
for writers ages 15-19; participants are
welcome to bring writing to share for
discussion, or just to listen and discuss other
participants work; free; for information, call
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org,
6pm Tue Oct 6.
Blogging for Writers with Kim Woodward,
learn how to get blogging about your writing
or books; $20-25; for information, call 563-3241410, Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St.
Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 1pm Sat
Oct 10.
MWCQC.org, 5:30pm Thu Oct 29.
November
for writers ages 15-19; participants are
welcome to bring writing to share for
discussion, or just to listen and discuss other
participants work; free; for information, call
2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org,
6pm Tue Nov 3.
1pm Thu Nov 5.
MWCQC.org, 5:30pm Thu Nov 19.
CALL FOR ENTRY

The 2015 Susan K. Collins/Mississippi
Valley Chapbook Contest, annual literature
contest with guest judge CM Burroughs;
submit between 16 and 32 pages of poetry;
manuscripts should be paginated and secured
with a binder clip (no staples) or saved in a
single document (.doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf file
types only); winners will receive $100 in prize
money, have their manuscripts published by
Midwest Writing Center, and receive 15 free
copies of the finished chapbook; $15 reading
fee for entry; for information, call 563-324-1410,
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite
303, Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org/contests/
chapbook-contest/, thru Wed Sep 30.
Portland Cello Project @ First Presbyterian Church of Davenport - October 24
THEATRE
PERFORMANCES
Now Playing
Boeing-Boeing, Tony-winning farcical

comedy by Marc Camoletti, directed by Warner
Crocker; Fri., Sat., & Wed. 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm
buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm show; Sun.
3:45pm doors, 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm preshow, 5:45pm show; Wed. 11:30am doors,
11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm pre-show,
1:30pm show; $44.41-50.16; for tickets and
Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL,
Circa21.com, thru Sat Sep 19.
Jerry Finnegans Sister, Jack Nearys
romantic comedy directed by SAU junior
Sam Jones; Thu. & Fri. 7:30pm, Sat. 3pm; $6;
for tickets, call 563-333-6251, St. Ambrose
University Studio Theatre, Galvin Fine Arts
edu/theatre, Thu Sep 10 thru Sat Sep 12.
Harvey, Mary Chases comedy about a man
who sees an invisible rabbit, directed by James
Fairchild; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $13; for
Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave.,
Moline, IL, Playcrafters.com, Fri Sep 11 thru
Sun Sep 20.
Timon of Athens: Social-Media Night,
preview of the Prenzie Players production of
Shakespeares tragedy, directed by Jake Walker,
in which Facebook-ing, Tweeting, and the
snapping of non-flash photos is encouraged;
for information and tickets, call 563-484-4210
or e-mail info@prenzieplayers.com, QC Theatre
Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, IA,
PrenziePlayers.com, 8pm Thu Sep 17.
The Ghost of Mary Lincoln, Quad City
Arts Visiting Artist Tom Dugan delivers a
presentation on theatre and offers excerpts
from his one-man production about Robert
Lincoln; donations encouraged; for information,
call 309-793-1213, Butterworth Center, 1105
8th Street, Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com, 7pm
Fri Sep 18.
Timon of Athens, the Prenzie Players
production of Shakespeares tragedy, directed

by Jake Walker; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 3pm; Fri.
& Sat. $15, Thu. & Sun. $10; for information
and tickets, call 563-484-4210 or e-mail info@
prenzieplayers.com, QC Theatre Workshop,
1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, IA, PrenziePlayers.
com, Fri Sep 18 thru Sat Sep 26.
Route 66, area premiere of the new
romantic musical comedy, directed by Dennis
Hitchcock; Fri., Sat., & Wed. 5:45pm doors,
6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show, 7:45pm show;
Sun. 3:45pm doors, 4-5pm buffet, 5:15pm
pre-show, 5:45pm show; Wed. 11:30am doors,
11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm pre-show,
1:30pm show; $44.41-50.16; for tickets and
Circa21.com, Wed Sep 23 thru Sat Nov 7.
Pinocchio Commedia, Johnny Simons
commedia dellarte production of the classic
childrens story, directed by Jacqueline Wynes
McCall; $5-11; for tickets and information, call
309-794-7306, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
Augustana.edu/arts, 1:30pm Sat Sep 26 and
Sun Sep 27.
Opening in October
Mary Pickford: One-Woman Show, the
silent-film sweetheart will come alive in a
one-woman show starring professional actress
Leslie Goddard; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon
Oct 5.
Parade, Jason Robert Brownes Tonywinning musical drama, directed by Corinne
Johnson; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $14-17;
for tickets, call 563-333-6251, Galvin Fine Arts
edu/theatre, Fri Oct 9 thru Sun Oct 11.
Murder Mystery at the Ballet, Ballet Quad
Cities presents an interactive, balletic whodunit
based on a popular board game, with
choreography by Courtney Lyon; on Fridays &
Saturdays; for information, call 309-786-3779,
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline,
IL, BalletQuadCities.com, Fri Oct 9 thru Sat
Oct 17.
The Rocky Horror Show, do the time warp
again in the annual presentation of the cult
classic, directed by Tom Vaccaro; Sat. 8pm and
midnight, Fri. Oct. 23 & 30 8pm and midnight;

The District Theatre, 1724 4th Ave., Rock Island,
IL, DistrictTheatre.com, Sat Oct 10 thru Sat
Oct 31.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet, HD
screening of Shakespeares tragedy classic
starring Benedict Cumberbatch, directed by
Lyndsey Turner, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 7pm Thu Oct 15.
Machinal, Sophie Treadwells expressionist
tale of convicted and executed murderer
Ruth Snyder, directed by Jennifer Popple; Fri.
& Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; for tickets and
information, call 309-794-7306, Potter Theatre Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island,
IL, Augustana.edu/arts, Fri Oct 16 thru Sun
Oct 25.
Hansel & Gretel, student-performed
adaptation of the classic fairytale, written by
Vera Morris, directed by Aaron Randolph III;
Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun 2pm; $6-8 at the door; for
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, Sat Oct 17
thru Sun. Oct. 25.
Miep Giles: A Beacon of Hope, Judy
Winnick will perform her one woman show
as Miep Gies, one of the Dutch citizens who
helped hide Anne Frank and others from the
Nazis; sponsored by the Jewish Federation
of the Quad Cities and Friends of the Moline
Public Library; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Mon Oct
26.
The Pillowman, Martin McDonaghs Tonywinning comedy thriller, directed by Tyson
Danner; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; pay
what its worth ticket pricing; for information
and to reserve, call (563)650-2396, QC Theatre
Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport, IA,
QCTheatreWorkshop.org, Fri Oct 30 thru Sun
Nov 15.
Opening in November
Adler presentation; for tickets, call 800-7453000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport,
IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Nov 3.
He Gave the World the Steel Plow: The
John Deere Story, learn about John Deere
as Richard Morthland brings this important
historical figure to life as he presents his
one-man show; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 12pm Fri Nov 6.
The Dinner Party, Neil Simons comedic tale
of love and divorce, directed by Kevin Babbitt;
Fri. & Sat. 7pm; for information, call 563-4414339 or e-mail kdbabbitt@eicc.edu, Scott
Community College Student Life Center, Room
#2400, enter through Door #5, 500 Belmont Rd.,
Bettendorf, IA, Fri Nov 6 thru Sat Nov 14.
A Wonderful Life, stage-musical adaptation
of Frank Capras holiday classic Its a Wonderful
Life, directed by Ann Nieman; Fri., Sat., & Wed.
5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm pre-show,
7:45pm show; Sun. 3:45pm doors, 4-5pm
buffet, 5:15pm pre-show, 5:45pm show; Wed.
11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch,
1pm pre-show, 1:30pm show; for tickets and
Circa21.com, Wed Nov 11 thru Wed Nov 25.
Big Rock Candy Christmas, holiday sequel
to the bluegrass musical-comedy Big Rock
Candy Mountain, directed by Tristan Tapscott;
Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm; for information and
tickets, call 309-235-1654, The District Theatre,
1724 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, DistrictTheatre.
com, Fri Nov 13 thru Sun Nov 22.
The Games Afoot, Ken Ludwigs holiday

mystery, directed by Cindy Ramos; Fri. &
Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $13; for tickets and
information, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters Barn
Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, IL, Playcrafters.
com, Fri Nov 13 thru Sun Nov 22.
Girls Night: The Musical, touring production
of the feel-good comedy about five girlfriends
and a wild night of karaoke; $33-48; for tickets,
Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Sat Nov
14.
Outlying Areas
Now Playing
Waiting for the Parade, John Murrells drama
about the lives of five women during WWII;
Thu. & Sun. 2pm; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; $18.50-28;
Old Creamery Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail,
Middle Amana, IA, OldCreamery.com, thru Sun
Sep 6.
SPT Theatre: Under the Microscope,
an evening of sketch comedy and drama,
monologue, poetry and live music provided
by SPT and musical guests; featuring guest
actor Aaron Murphy; $20-25; for tickets and
information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion
Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.
org, 8pm Fri Sep 4 and Sat Sep 5.
The Last Five Years, Jason Robert Brownes
two-character musical following a couple
from meeting to break-up and from breakup to meeting, directed by Emma Drtina; Fri.
& Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $25; for tickets
and information, call 319-366-8591, Theatre
Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA,
TheatreCR.org, Fri Sep 4 thru Sun Sep 13.
Barnum, Tony-winning musical about the
creator of The Greatest Show on Earth; Fri. &
Sat. 7:30pm; Sun., Wed., & Thu. 2pm; $18.50-28;
Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA,
OldCreamery.com, Thu Sep 10 thru Sun Sep 27.
Ozma of Oz, local playwright Matt Faldutos
adaptation of the second and third books in L
Frank Baums classic childrens series, presented
by the Young Footliters Theatre; Fri. & Sat.
7pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm; $7-12; for tickets and
information, call 319-248-9370, Coralville Center
for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville,
IA, CoralvilleArts.org, Fri Sep 11 thru Sun Sep
13.
Calendar Girls, Tim Firths adaptation of
the Helen Mirren comedy, directed by Angie
Toomsen; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm; $25;
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Sep 11 thru Sun
Sep 20.
Learning to Walk, a reading of Laura
Townsends new play; free, but ticket required;
for information, call 319-335-2700, University
of Iowa Theatre Building - Room 172, 200 N.
Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu,
8pm Sat Sep 12.
Global Express, a marathon of fast-paced,
entertaining staged readings of literary works by
seven IWP Fall Residents; free; for information,
call 319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa,
Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City,
IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Thu Sep 17.
Damn Yankees, baseball-themed musicalcomedy classic, directed by Katie Boothroyd;
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $11-19; for tickets
and information, call 319- 338-0443, Iowa City
Community Theatre, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd., Iowa
City, IA, IowaCityCommunityTheatre.com, Fri
Sep 18 thru Sun Sep 27.
Dinner with Vivian, a reading of Luke
Kingsburys new play; free, but ticket required;
for information, call 319-335-2700, University
of Iowa Theatre Building - Room 172, 200 N.

8pm Sat Sep 19.
Truth Values: One Girls Romp Through
M.I.T.s Male Math Maze, award-winning hit
solo show written and performed by Gioia
De Cari; $5-15; for tickets and information,
Washington St., Iowa City, IA, Englert.org,
7:30pm Mon Sep 21.
Kinky Boots, touring production of
the Tony-winning Best Musical with music
and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper; for tickets, call
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.
com, Tue Sep 22 thru Sun Sep 27.
Hunting BigFoot, a Workshop Series
presentation of Theresa Giacopasis play; free,
but ticket required; for information, call 319335-2700, University of Iowa Theatre Building
- Room 172, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA,
Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Fri Sep 25 and Sat
Sep 26.
Primrose & Wells, new play about
stranded sideshow performers in 1884 written
by Mary Sullivan, directed by Angie Toomsen;
$10-13; for tickets and information, call 319364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Sep
25 and Sat Sep 26.
Shipwrecked! An Entertainment:
The Amazing Adventures of Louis de
Rougemont (as Told by Himself), Donald
Margulies comedy adventure, directed by
Sam Osheroff; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City,
IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Fri Sep 25 thru Sun
Oct 18.
National Theatre Live: The Beaux
Stratagem, HD screening of George
Farquhars wild comedy of love and cash,
directed by Simon Godwin; $15-18; for tickets
Englert.org, 2pm Sun Sep 27.
Opening in October
Churchill, Andrew Eldins one-man play
about the British Prime Minister; Thu. & Sun.
2pm, Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; $18.50-28; for tickets
and information, call 319-622-6262, Old
Creamery Studio Theatre, 3023 220th Trail,
Middle Amana, IA, OldCreamery.com, Thu Oct
1 thru Sun Oct 4.
Murder on the Rerun, Fred Cramichaels
comedy whonuddit, directed by Eugenia
Giebel; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $10; for
Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, 600 Hk Robinson
Dr., Geneseo, IL, RHPlayers.com, Thu Oct 1
thru Sun Oct 11.
Boom Boom Town, a Workshop Series
presentation of Alysha Oravetzs play; free,
but ticket required; for information, call 319335-2700, University of Iowa Theatre Building
- Room 172, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA,
Theatre.Uiowa.edu, 8pm Fri Oct 2 and Sat
Oct 3.
The Gin Game, Pulitzer Prize-winning
comedy/drama about two elderly card
players, directed by Charlotte Scheckel; Fri. &
Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $15-16; for tickets and
information, call 319-462-4793, Starlighters
II Theatre, 200 E. Main St., Anamosa, IA,
Starlighters.org, Fri Oct 2 thru Sun Oct 11.
Love Me Tender, Che Guevara, a Gallery
Series presentation of David Freemans play,
directed by Hiram Alexander Orozco; Thu.Sat. 8Pm, Sun. 2pm; $5; for information, call
319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa,
Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa
City, IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, Thu Oct 8 thru
Sun Oct 11.
The Church Basement Ladies in: The Last

(Potluck) Supper, musical-comedy sequel to
Church Basement Ladies; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm;
Sun., Wed., & Thu. 2pm; $18.50-28; for tickets
and information, call 319-622-6262, Old
Creamery Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana, IA,
OldCreamery.com, Thu Oct 8 thru Sun Nov 8.
William Shakespeares Land of the Dead,
City Circle Acting Company presents John
Heimbuchs mash-upo of Shakespeare and
zombies, directed by Patrick DuLaney; Fri.
& Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $12-27; for tickets
and information, call 319-248-9370, Coralville
Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St.,
Coralville, IA, CoralvilleArts.org, Fri Oct 16
thru Sun Oct 18.
1984, Dreamwell Theatres presentation
of the drama adapted from George Orwells
literary classic, directed by Gavin Conkling;
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; $13; for information, call
319-423-9820, Unitarian Universalist Society,
10 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, Dreamwell.com,
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Fri Oct 16 thru Sat Oct 24.

American Idiot, Tony-winning rock musical
based on Green Days multi-platinum-selling
album, directed by John Cameron; Wed.-Sat.
8Pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information,
call 319-335-1160, The University of Iowas E. C.
Mabie Theatre, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City, IA,
Theatre.uiowa.edu, Fri Oct 16 thru Sun Oct 25.
The Weir, Conor McPhersons haunting tale
of warring ghost stories, directed by David
Schneider; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $25;
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Oct 16 thru Sun
Nov 1.
Pinkalicious, on Saturdays; musical comedy
based on the beloved book by Elizabeth and
Victoria Kann; $9; for tickets and information,
call 319-622-6262, Old Creamery Theatre, 39
38th Ave., Amana, IA, OldCreamery.com, Sat Oct
17 thru Sat Nov 7.
FREE
Admission
10TH ANNIVERSARY
Through September 20, 2015

Sponsored by
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THEATRE
PERFORMANCES
Outlying Areas
Opening in October
Curious George: The Golden Meatball,
new stage adventure based on the beloved
childrens books, presented by YES (Youth
Entertainment Series); $10; for tickets and
information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum
Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL,
TheOrpheum.org, 7pm Mon Oct 19.
Feminaal, a Gallery Series production of
Nina Morrisons play; Thu.-Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm;
$5; for information, call 319-335-2700, Theatre
B - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N.
Thu Oct 22 thru Sun Oct 25.
Psycho Beach Party, Charles Buschs parody
of 60s surf movies, directed by Louis Doerge;
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $9-17; for tickets
and information, call 319- 338-0443, Iowa City
Community Theatre, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd.,
Iowa City, IA, IowaCityCommunityTheatre.com,
Fri Oct 23 thru Sun Nov 1.
Alice in Wonderland, Pushcart Players of
New Jersey present a musical-comedy re-telling
of Lewis Carrolls storybook classic; for tickets
and information, call 563-585-7469, John
and Alice Butler Hall, University of Dubuque
Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St., Dubuque, IA,
Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 2pm Sun Oct 25.
Cut & Run, a Gallery Series production of
Eric Holmes play; Thu.-Sat. 8Pm, Sun. 2pm; $5;
for information, call 319-335-2700, Theatre
B - University of Iowa, Theatre Building, 200 N.
Thu Oct 29 thru Sun Nov 1.
SPT Theatre: Through the Looking
Glass, an evening of sketch comedy and
drama, monologue, poetry and live music
provided by SPT and musical guests; featuring
Stacia Fredericks, Rip Russel, Alecia Strong,
and Dennis Green; $20-25; for tickets and
information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/
Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA,
LegionArts.org, 8pm Fri Oct 30 and Sat Oct 31.
War of the Worlds: A Radio Play,
experience the legendary show from inside the
radio studio, watching the actors and seeing
the sound effects artist at work; with a costume
contest, a 50/50 raffle, refreshments, and more;
Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S. Main St.,
Princeton, IL, Festival56.com, 8pm Sat Oct 31.
Opening in November
...among other things..., a Gallery Series
production of Michael Tisdales play; Thu.Sat. 8Pm, Sun. 2pm; $5; for information, call
319-335-2700, Theatre B - University of Iowa,
Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City,
IA, Theatre.Uiowa.edu, Thu Nov 5 thru Sun
Nov 8.
Bingo, farcical comedy by Allan Stratton,
directed by Jackie Skiles; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
3pm; $10; for tickets and information, call 309944-2244, Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, 600 Hk
Robinson Dr., Geneseo, IL, RHPlayers.com, Thu
Nov 5 thru Sun Nov 15.
The Glass Menagerie, Tennessee Williams
Tony-winning memory drama, directed by
Steven Marzolf; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm;
Riverside Theatre, 213 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City,
IA, RiversideTheatre.org, Fri Nov 6 thru Sun
Nov 22.
Arcadia, Tom Stoppards intertwined tale
of scholars in the 19th and 20th centuries,
directed by Ariel Francoeur; Wed.-Sat. 8Pm,
Sun. 2pm; for tickets and information, call
319-335-1160, The University of Iowas E. C.
Music and Theatre

Quad City Arts Visiting Artists
n January of 2007, Los Angeles-based

actor/playwright Tom Dugan served
as a Quad City Arts Visiting Artist,
and performed in the self-written, onecharacter theatre piece Robert E. Lee:
Shades of Gray. In September of 2009,
Dugan returned to the area as a Visiting
Artist, and performed in the self-written,
one-character theatre piece Simon
Wiesenthal: Nazi Hunter. Now, Dugan is
the season-opening guest for Quad City
Arts 2015-16 Visiting Artist series, and
WindSync @ First Presbyterian
on September 18, hell give a Butterworth
Church of Davenport - November 14
Center presentation on his self-written,
one-character theatre piece The Ghost of Mary Lincoln, which Dugan himself will
star in.
Stop giggling. Dugan is not, in fact, playing Mary Lincoln. Rather, hes playing
Marys and Honest Abes grown child Robert Todd the Lincolns only son to
survive to adulthood and Dugan will discuss and perform scenes from his latest
one-man show, a real-life tale thats stranger than fiction, and boasts grave robbers,
sances, and a fateful trip to the theatre.
Following Dugans residency, Quad City Arts will host all manner of string
players with the area return of the Portland Cello Project, whose public concert
will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Davenport on October 24. Back
in February, the musicians performed at Davenports Redstone Room, and if you
think thats an usual venue for a string ensemble, evidently youre not familiar with
this particular string ensemble. Lets just say that listed on the groups discography
are such releases as 2009s The Justin Timberlake Covers and The Kanye West
& Rihanna Covers, and that the groups combined repertoire of classical, jazz,
pop, and hip hop received the rave review It doesnt get more genre-crossing than
this ... from MTV.com.
Finally, the autumn lineup for Quad City Arts Visiting Artist series wraps up
with the area residency of WindSync, whose November 14 public performance
will also be at Davenports First Presbyterian Church. Described by the Houston
Chronicle as revolutionary chamber musicians, WindSync, which debuted
in 2009, is composed of five young talents: Anni Hochhalter on horn, Garrett
Hudson on flute, Tracy Jacobson on bassoon, Jack Marquardt on clarinet, and
Emily Tsai on oboe. All renowned artists in their own rights, WindSyncs collective
mission, as stated on the groups Web site, is to enrich the lives of children,
families, and all members of the community through innovative, interactive
chamber-music concerts and educational programming. So expect the musicians
to take their jobs as entertainers and educators very seriously. I mean, come on:
Check out the accompanying photo. Dont they just scream serious?!
For more on the guests in Quad City Arts Visiting Artist series, visit
QuadCityArts.com. Mike Schulz
Mabie Theatre, 200 N. Riverside Dr., Iowa City,

IA, Theatre.uiowa.edu, Thu Nov 12 thru Sat
Nov 21.
starring Benedict Cumberbatch, directed
by Lyndsey Turner; $15-18; for tickets and
org, 7pm Mon Nov 16.
Letters Home, Chicagos Griffin Theatre
presents a dramatic, multi-media staging of
actual letters written by soldiers, featuring a
post-performance discussion with the cast;
for tickets and information, call 563-5857469, John and Alice Butler Hall, University of
Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 Bennett St.,
Dubuque, IA, Dbq.edu/heritagecenter, 7:30pm
Wed Nov 18.
Alvin & the Chipmunks Live on Stage,

interactive family show in which the
Chipmunks perform hits by One Direction,
Maroon 5, Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley, and
more; $25-65; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Nov 19.
Nuncrackers, holiday-themed sequel to
Nunsense; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed.
2pm; $18.50-28; for tickets and information, call
319-622-6262, Old Creamery Theatre, 39 38th
Ave., Amana, IA, OldCreamery.com, Thu Nov 19
thru Wed Nov 25.
A Christmas Story: The Musical, holiday
musical based on the beloved movie, directed
by Leslie Charipar; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm;
$25; for tickets and information, call 319-3668591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 20

thru Sun Nov 22.
EVENTS & CALL FOR ENTRY
Call for Entry: ROAR! A Weird, Wild, &

Wonderful Night of Original Solo Work,
seeking original, unpublished, and unproduced
work of fewer than 10 minutes in length for
the Riverside production running Mar. 4-13;
applicants can submit up to three pieces as a
Word document or PDF by email to admin@
riversidetheatre.org; be sure to include your
name, city/state, e-mail, and phone number;
10-12 pieces will be selected; for information,
call 319-338-7672, Riverside Theatre, 213 N.
Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA, RiversideTheatre.org,
thru Mon Sep 28.
Davenport Junior Theatre Kick-off
Celebration, featuring a special light show
featuring the new lighting system, news about
the upcoming year from DJT staff, a photo
slideshow, information about the plays in
DJTs 64th Season, behind-the-scenes tours
of the whole facility, and refreshments; free;
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Fri Sep 4.
Peter Aguero: Daddy Issues, an intimate
performance with the storyteller and host of
NPRs The Moth StorySLAM; $20; for tickets
Englert.org, 8pm Fri Sep 11.
DANCE
PERFORMANCES
September & October
Lucky Plush Productions: The Queue, a
humorous and dynamic performance featuring
dance, theater, and live music, adapted
from a 1746 farce, in a Hancher Auditorium
presentation; $10-35; for information, call
319-335-1160, University of Iowas Space/
Place Theatre, 20 Davenport St., Iowa City, IA,
Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7:30pm Thu Sep 17 and
Fri Sep 18.
San Francisco Ballets Romeo & Juliet,
HD screening of Prokofievs ballet based on
Shakespeares tragedy classic, presented
by Fathom Events and Lincoln Center, Rave
Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601 E.
53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 7pm
Thu Sep 24.
Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle, HD screening of
the tragetic balletic romance performed by
Moscows legendary dance company, Rave
53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 12:55pm
Sun Oct 11.
Murder Mystery at the Ballet, Ballet Quad
Cities presents an interactive, balletic whodunit
based on a popular board game, with
choreography by Courtney Lyon; on Fridays &
Saturdays; for information, call 309-786-3779,
Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline,
IL, BalletQuadCities.com, Fri Oct 9 thru Sat
Oct 17.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, HD
screenings of Alvin Aileys Revelations, Wayne
McGregors Chroma, Ronald K. Browns Grace,
and Robert Battles Takademe, with a behindthe-scenes look of the acclaimed company
and exclusive interviews with the artists, Rave
Thu Oct 22.
November
Ballet Hispanico featuring Carmen, HD
screening of rhythms of the conga, rumba,
mambo, and cha cha brought to life by

choreographer Pedro Ruiz, with a behindthe-scenes look at the acclaimed company
Wed Nov 4.
Ballet Hispanico featuring Carmen, HD
screening of rhythms of the conga, rumba,
mambo, and cha cha brought to life by
choreographer Pedro Ruiz, with a behindthe-scenes look at the acclaimed company
Thu Nov 12.
Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels, HD screening a
triptych of works inspired by Balanchines visit
to the jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels on New Yorks
Fifth Avenue, celebrating the cities and dance
schools of Paris, New York, and St. Petersburg,
Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX,
3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com,
12:55pm Sun Nov 15.
CLASSES & EVENTS

September
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance
Classes, offering classes in Ballet Pointe,
Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative
Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to
adult; all classes taught by the companys
professional dancers; for information and to
register, call 309-786-2677, Ballet Quad Cities
School of Dance, 617 17th St, Rock Island, IL,
BalletQuadCities.com, Thu Sep 3 thru Wed
Sep 30.
Beginning Ballroom Dancing, Tuesdays
thru Oct. 13; $52/couple; location TBD; for
Sep 8.
Lyle Beaver Trio Dance, $10; for
information, call 563-349-1805, Walcott
Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 7pm Fri
Sep 11.
Belly Dancing, Wednesdays thru Oct. 21;
$36; location TBD; for information and to
Jerry Beauchamp Dance, $10; for
Sep 18.
Goodtime Dutchmen Dance, $10; for
Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 1:30pm
Sun Sep 20.
Lost Country Dancers Dance, $7; for
Fri Sep 25.
October
BalletQuadCities.com, Thu Oct 1 thru Sat Oct
31.
Dale Thomas Band Dance, $10; for
Oct 2.
Mother & Son Dance, family-themed dance
featuring food, crafts, giveaways, and fun; with
DJ GMJ, Ty Davis Photography, and catering
by Fazolis, $20/couple, $5/each additional
child; for information, call 563-322-4431 or

e-mail info@legendarycolballroom.com,
Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport, IA,
LegendaryColBallroom.com, 5pm Sun Oct 4.
Daddy & Daughter Dance, family-themed
dance featuring food, crafts, giveaways, and
fun; with DJ GMJ, Ty Davis Photography, and
catering by Fazolis, $20/couple, $5/each
additional child; for information, call 563-3224431 or e-mail info@legendarycolballroom.
com, Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport,
IA, LegendaryColBallroom.com, 5pm Sun Oct
11.
Oct 16.
Beginning Ballroom Dancing, Mondays
thru Nov. 23; $52/couple; location TBD; for
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 7pm Mon
Oct 19.
Fri Oct 23.
Lyle Beaver Trio Halloween Dance, $10;
for information, call 563-349-1805, Walcott
Oct 30.
November
BalletQuadCities.com, Sun Nov 1 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Dale Thomas Band Dance, $10; for
Nov 6.
Nov 13.
Lyle Beaver Trio Dance, $10; for
Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Walcott, IA, 7pm
Wed Nov 18.
Fri Nov 20.
AUDITIONS
University of Iowa Graduate/

Undergraduate Concert, MFA Independent
Projects, Choreography I & III Auditions, held
in the Halsey Hall Gym; for information, call
319-335-2228, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA,
Dance.Uiowa.edu/performance-opportunities/
auditions, 12pm Sat Sep 12.
University of Iowa Collaborative
Performance 2015, Faculty/Graduate
Concert Dance Auditions, held in the Halsey
Hall Gym; for information, call 319-335-2228,
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, Dance.Uiowa.
edu/performance-opportunities/auditions,
12pm Sat Oct 3.
COMEDY
WEEKLY EVENTS
The Only Comedy Show in Town, on

Thursdays; hosted and produced by Andrew
King; 8:30pm sign-up, 9pm show; free; for
information, call 563-328-2929, Boozies

Bar & Grill, 114 1/2 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
facebook.com/BixBeiderBomb, 9pm Thu Sep 3
thru Thu Nov 19.
ComedySportz, on Fridays and Saturdays;
interactive comedy with the areas longrunning improv troupe; $12; for tickets and
information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail Info@
ComedySportzQC.com, The Establishment, 220
19th St., Rock Island, IL, ComedySportzQC.com,
7pm Fri Sep 4 thru Sat Nov 21.
Studio Series, on Fridays and Saturdays;
sketch comedy and improvisational games
for ages 17+; $5 or free with CSz ticket; for
Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Fri Sep 4 thru
Sat Nov 21.
The Blacklist, on Fridays and Saturdays;
improvisational games and bar-prov with
the area comedians; $10-12; for tickets and
information, call 309-781-9617, The Backroom
Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St.,
Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com, Fri Sep 4
thru Sat Nov 21.
Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays;
for information, call 563-424-5506, BREW, 1104
Jersey Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/
EastVillageCoffee, 9pm Sun Sep 6 thru Sun
Nov 22.
The Catacombs of Comedy Showcase,
on Mondays; hosted by Tom Garland; $3-5;
for information, call 319-337-6464, Iowa
City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA,
IowaCityYachtClub.org, 10pm Mon Sep 7 thru
Mon Nov 23.
Comedy Open Mic, on Tuesdays; 7:30pm
sign-up, 8:30pm hot mic; for information, call
563-355-0655, Harley Carrines, 1708 State St.,
Bettendorf, IA, 8:30pm Tue Sep 8 thru Tue Nov
24.
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Comedy Open Mic Night, on Wednesdays;

for information, call 309-781-9617, The
Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison
St., Davenport, IA, BlacklistComedy.com,
7:30pm Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm
sign-up, 7:30pm performances; for information,
call 319-363-0606, Penguins Comedy Club, 208
2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 7:30pm Wed Sep
9 thru Wed Nov 25.
SPECIAL EVENTS
September
Show Us Your Pokeballs: A Nerdy Comedy
Show, for tickets and information, call 309786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818
3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Sat
Sep 5.
Rozz-Talk: Two-Year Anniversary Show,
comedian Bobby Ray Bunch will interview
Rozz-Talk creator and host Andrew King; for
information, call 309-200-0978, Rozz-Tox,
2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Facebook.com/
RozzTalk, 8pm Sun Sep 6.
The After Hour, Andrew King hosts a live,
late-night talk show with comedians Joshua
Kahn and Ava Cheyenne and musical guests
Chrash; $8-10; for tickets and information, call
309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy,
1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com,
10:30pm Fri Sep 11.
Shots to the Heart: Terrible Tales of Dating
Disasters, comedy show by Sean Leary; $10-12;
extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Sat Sep
12.
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COMEDY
SPECIAL EVENTS
September
Laughs on Tap, join CASI and ComedySportz
for a night of improv comedy with the Guys in
Ties, appetizers, local craft beers, and a variety
of wines; $25-30; for tickets and information,
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA,
CASISseniors.org, 5:30pm Thu Sep 17.
Donzilla, an evening with standup
comedian Don Tjernagel; for tickets
Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL,
ComedySportzQC.com, 9:30pm Sat Sep 19.
Bobby Ray Bunch Standup Comedy Show,
standup set with the area comedian, for ages
18+; $10-12; for tickets and information, call
1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm
Fri Sep 25.
John Hodgman: Vacationland, an evening
with the comedian, best-selling author, and
Resident Expert onThe Daily Show; $25; for
City, IA, Englert.org, 8pm Fri Sep 25.
Kick the Bucket List, a hilarious look at
growing older with a sense of humor, with
comedians Scott Novotny, Rox Tarrant, Dean
Johnson, and Marj Rowan; $15-22; for tickets
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Fri Sep 25.
The Stand Up Face Off, Team (Joshua) Kahn
versus Team (Wayne) Lyter in three rounds
of hilarious head-to-head comedy where the
comedians will be challenged with distractions
and challenges placed upon them on the spot
with no time to prepare; $10-12; for tickets and
information, call 309-786-7733 extension 2, The
Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island,
IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Sat Sep 26.
Comedy Tonight!, standup event featuring
Chicago comedians Martin Morrow, Rob
Johnson, Aaron Sutherland, and Jeff Arcuri;
$18-20; for information and tickets, call 815879-5656, Grace Performing Arts Center, 316 S.
Main St., Princeton, IL, Festival56.com, 7:30pm
Sat Sep 26.
October
Last Comic Standing Live, an evening
with the finalists of NBCs top-rated television
comedy competition; $35; for tickets, call 800745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson
Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm
Sun Oct 4.
late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext.
2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock
Island, IL, Circa21.com, 10:30pm Fri Oct 9.
Genesius Guild Benefit w/ Guys in Ties, a
night of Shakespearean and classical-theatre
comedy with the touring ComedySportz
improv troupe; $10/person in advance, $30/
group of four; for information, call 309-7861111, The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock
Island, IL, ComedySportzQC.com, 7pm Thu Oct
15.
One Man Breaking Bad, acclaimed Los
Angeles actor Miles Allen smacks the senses
with his super-charged, crazily accurate
renditions of all the iconic characters, including
Walter White, Jesse, Saul, Skyler, Hank, Walt
Junior, Mike and Gus Fring; $15-61; for tickets
FairfieldACC.com, 7:30pm Thu Oct 15.
Shemekia Copeland @ The Redstone Room - September 23

Jeff Foxworthy & Larry the Cable Guy,
an evening with the Blue Collar comedians
on their Weve Been Thinking Tour; $49.50;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic
Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm Fri Oct 16.
Jim Breuer, an evening with the touring
standup comedian and former Saturday
Night Live cast member; $20-45; for tickets
and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
Casino Event Center, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside, IA, RiversideCasinoAndResort.com,
8pm Fri Oct 23.
Louie Anderson & Rita Rudner, an evening
with the touring standup comedians and
famed television performers; $40-65; for tickets
and information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
8pm Sat Oct 24.
Bobby Ray Bunch Standup Comedy Show,
standup set with the area comedian, for ages
18+; $10-12; for tickets and information, call
1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm
Sat Oct 24.
Williams & Ree, the self-professed Indian
and White Guy have been entertaining
audiences around the world with their unique
and irreverent comedy/musical style for
over three decades; $15-25; for tickets and
information, call 877-677-3456, Riverside
3pm Sun Oct 25.
November
Frank Caliendo, an evening with the touring
comedian, actor, and impressionist; $38.7548.75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 8pm Thu Nov 5.
Rock City Live, My Verona Productions
presents a sketch-comedy show in the
vein of Saturday Night Live; $10-12; for
information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa
Circa21.com, 8pm Sat Nov 7.
late-night talk show with area guests; $8-10; for
Island, IL, Circa21.com, 10:30pm Fri Nov 13.
Speakeasy Standup Comedy Showcase,
ext. 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave.,
Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Sat Nov 14.
MUSEUMS
EXHIBITS
Rainforest Adventure, climb a nine foot

kapok tree, explore a gorilla nest, discover
products that come from tropical rainforests,
study animals and plants using unique science
tools, and learn about how children from
around the world help protect rainforests; free
with $4-7 museum admission; for information,
call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900
Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, thru Mon Sep 7.

The Making of the Great Humanitarian,
exhibit on how World War I dramatically altered
the life of Herbert Hoover from successful
mining engineer to The Great Humanitarian;
9am-5pm daily; for information, call 319-6435301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library &
Museum, 210 Parkside Dr., West Branch, IA,
Hoover.archives.gov, thru Sun Oct 25.
Built to Last: Gustav Stickleys Legacy
of Design, exhibit celebrating the GermanAmerican furniture designer, manufacturer,
publisher, and chief proponent of the American
Craftsman style; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun.
noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for
information, call 563-322-8844, German
American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St.,
Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, thru Sun Nov 1.
Arsenal of Innovation, exhibit in which
guests discover all about the inventive and
innovative spirit and impact of the Rock Island
Arsenal, and the men and women who have
proudly served and supported our military;
with daily screenings of the accompanying
film D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D; $5.50-12;
for information, call 563-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St,
Davenport, IA, Putnam.org/Exhibits/Featured/
Arsenal-of-Innovation, thru Sun Nov 15.
Youre A Good Man, Charles Schulz!,
exhibit on the legendary creator of Charlie
Brown, Snoopy, and the other Peanuts
characters; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information,
call 563-322-8844, German American Heritage
Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC.
org, Sun Sep 6 thru Sun Oct 25.
Winterscapes, holiday exhibit on the third
floor; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free
with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563322-8844, German American Heritage Center,
712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, Sun
Nov 1 thru Wed Nov 25.
German Advent Adventures, exhibit of
artistic advent calendars made by community
members; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm;
free with $3-5 admission; for information, call
563-322-8844, German American Heritage
org, Sun Nov 8 thru Wed Nov 25.
SPECIAL EVENTS
September
Pioneer Girl and the Legacy of Laura
Ingalls Wilder, at 11am & 2pm; presented
by Pamela Smith Hill, editor of Laura Ingalls
Wilders Pioneer Girl: The Annotated
Autobiography and Laura Ingalls Wilder: A
Writers Life; for information, call 319-6435301, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library &
Museum, 210 Parkside Dr., West Branch, IA,
Hoover.archives.gov, Mon Sep 7.
The Stickley Roadshow, Mike Danial
will present on Stickley furniture history in
connection with the exhibit Built to Last:
Gustav Stickleys Legacy of Design; learn
the fascinating details of Stickley and his
companys legacy from the official corporate
historian; free with $3-5 museum admission; for
German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd
St., Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, 6pm Wed Sep 9.
Really Good Grief with Jason Platt, the
area cartoonist and performer delivers a
presentation on Peanuts Creator Charles M.
Schulz, held in conjunction with the exhibit
Youre a Good Man, Charles Schulz!; free with
$3-5 admission; for information, call 563-3228844, German American Heritage Center, 712
W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, 2pm Sun
Sep 13.
German American Heritage Center
Fall Frolic, the five-annual celebration, with
special guest Dan Kaercher from Iowa Public
Television, a cocktail hour, dinner, and a silent

auction; $50; for information, call 563-3228844, Davenport Outing Club, 2109 N. Brady St.,
Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, 5pm Fri Sep 18.
October & November

Arts and Draughts: Beer Tasting with
Mugz Homebrew!, enjoy the museum at the
end of Oktoberfest event with beer and also
sausage baskets available from Jerrys Market;
$20-25; for information and to register, call 563322-8844, German American Heritage Center,
712 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, GAHC.org, 6pm
Sat Oct 3.
Special Needs Night, the museum will open
its doors after hours for an exclusive event
for families with children who have special
needs; tickets will be limited to the first 100
participants; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 5:30pm Thu
Oct 15.
Genealogy Workshop with Teresa
McMillin, gain key knowledge and tools for
performing family research at this two part
workshop with a certified genealogist; the first
part will cover Reading Between the Lines of
the City Directory and the second So. Youve
Found Your German Town of Origin, Now
What?; $30-35; for information and to register,
org, 9:30am Sat Oct 17.
Bus-eum, Traces Bus presents an exhibit
on Midwestern immigration; for information,
org, 1pm Thu Oct 22.
Scarecrow Shenanigans, an afternoon of
family-friendly spooky activities; decorate a
mini-pumpkin, play Halloween games, explore
our decorated galleries, make a spooky craft,
and more; $2-8; for information, call 563-3444106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 12pm
Sun Oct 25.
India Day, celebrate Diwali, the Festival of
Lights; make a clay candle holder, share some
sweets, and get a henna tattoo; free with $4-7
Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat
Nov 14.
Neighborhood Toy Store Day at the
Corner Store, The Corner Store will be
spotlighting several unique toys along with
offering toy demonstrations and special offers
in honor of the Sixth Annual Neighborhood Toy
Store Day; receive 10% off your entire purchase;
563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org,
9am Sat Nov 14.
MOVIES
September
D-Day: Normandy 1944 3D, documentary

on this defining moment in history narrated
by Tom Brokaw, held in conjunction with the
museums exhibition Arsenal of Innovation;
$6.50-8.50; for information and tickets, call 563324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center,
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org/
Movies/Featured/D-Day-Normandy-1944-3D,
Thu Sep 3 thru Sun Nov 15.
Stripes, screening of the 1981 military
comedy starring Bill Murray, Rave Cinemas
Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 2pm Sun Sep 6.
Quad Cities Seven Day Films Contest
Kickoff Party, contest in which those who
enter will have only seven days to shoot and
edit an entire movie; organized by Davenport
filmmaker Brandon Gale; an independent panel
of judges will select the best picture, and the

cast and crew will receive a $300 grand prize;
a public screening of all the entries will be
held at the end of the week; Stickman's, 1510
N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/
QC7DFilms, 5pm Sun Sep 6.
How to Change the World: Live
Premiere, Fathom Events and Picturehouse
Entertainment present the untold story behind
the modern environmental movement, Rave
Wed Sep 9.
Stripes, at 2 & 7pm: screening of the 1981
military comedy starring Bill Murray, Rave
53rd St., Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, Wed
Sep 9.
5 Flights Up, a free sloppy-joe meal at
5:30pm followed by the Diane Keaton/Morgan
Freeman drama at 6:15pm; join us for food, fun,
and fellowship; for information, call 309-7628889, First Christian Church of Moline, 1826
16th St., Moline, IL, MolineFCC.org, 5:15pm Fri
Sep 11.
Nerdist Presents: The Hive, screening of
the infectious cross-genre sci-fi horror thriller,
Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 + IMAX, 3601
E. 53rd St., Davenport, IA, FathomEvents.com,
7:30pm Mon Sep 14.
Indelible India & Tall Nepal, 1 & 7pm
screenings in the museums World Adventure
Series, presented by Marcie Siegel; $6.50-10;
Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W
12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Tue Sep 15.
Doctor Who 3D: Dark Water/Death in
Heaven, the dramatic two-part finale of
Doctor Who series eight on the big screen,
plus a never-before-seen prequel to the first
episode of series nine and an interview with
stars Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman, hosted
by Wil Wheaton, Rave Cinemas Davenport
Cinemark.com, 7:30pm Tue Sep 15 and Wed
Sep 16.
Afternoon Classic Films, enjoy a classic film
on the big screen; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Sep 16.
Letters Home to Hero Street, screening of
the Emmy-nominated documentary by area
filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle, followed
by a discussion with the cast and producers;
MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Mon Sep 21.
San Francisco Ballets Romeo & Juliet,
HD screening of Prokofievs ballet based on
Shakespeares tragedy classic, presented
by Fathom Events and Lincoln Center, Rave
Thu Sep 24.
Creative Arts Academy of the Quad
Cities Film Makers Workshop, workshops for
grades 5-12 on animation, documentary, and
feature-film production led by Doug Miller,
Kelly and Tammy Rundle, Steve Jennings
and Kathy Buxton, plus public screenings of
Sugar, The Wizard of Oz, Letters Home to
Hero Street, and short animated works; free;
for information, call 563-328-7201, Creative
Arts Academy, 321 N. Main St., Davenport, IA,
DavenportSchools.org/caa, 9:30am Sat Sep 26.
National Theatre Live: The Beaux
Stratagem, HD screening of George Farquhars
wild comedy of love and cash, directed
by Simon Godwin; $15-18; for tickets and
A Norwegian Film Sampler, Black Hawk
College Professor Bill Hampes will present
an overview of Norwegian film including
clips from some of the best in the librarys

collection; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Roger Waters: The Wall, an immersive
concert experience of the classic Pink Floyd
album, and a road movie of Waters reckoning
with the past, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 8pm Tue Sep 29.
October
RiffTrax Live: Miami Connection, MST3Ks
Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill
Corbett take on the camp classic, Rave Cinemas
Davenport, IA, FathomEvents.com, 7pm Thu
Oct 1.
Thu Oct 1 thru Sat Oct 31.
Met Opera: Il Trovatore, HD screening
of Verdis opera, in which Marco Armiliato
conducts Sir David McVicars Goya-inspired
production, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 +
com, 11:55am Sat Oct 3.
Met Opera: Il Trovatore Encore, HD
screening of Verdis opera, in which Marco
Armiliato conducts Sir David McVicars Goyainspired production, Rave Cinemas Davenport
Cinemark.com, 6:30pm Wed Oct 7.
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Escape Form Fire Base Kate, documentary

screening and commentary with Paul Kakert
& Bill Albracht; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Oct 8.
Bolshoi Ballet: Giselle, HD screening of
the tragetic balletic romance performed by
Moscows legendary dance company, Rave
Sun Oct 11.
Hot Spots: Americas Volcanic Legacy,
1 & 7pm screenings in the museums World
Adventure Series, presented by Gray Warriner;
$6.50-10; for tickets and information, call 562324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center,
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Tue
Oct 13.
starring Benedict Cumberbatch, directed by
Lyndsey Turner, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 7pm Thu Oct 15.
Met Opera: Otello, HD screening of Verdis
classic based on Shakespeares tragedy,
Davenport, IA, Cinemark.com, 11:55am Sat
Oct 17.
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Oct 21.
Met Opera: Otello Encore, HD screening of
Verdis classic based on Shakespeares tragedy,
Oct 21.
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MOVIES
October
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, HD
screenings of Alvin Aileys Revelations, Wayne
McGregors Chroma, Ronald K. Browns Grace,
and Robert Battles Takademe, with a behindthe-scenes look of the acclaimed company
Thu Oct 22.
The Big Read: The Great Gatsby Film
Viewing, a screening of the 2013 version of F.
Scott Fitzgeralds tale, followed by a discussion
of the film as a representation of the novel; free;
com, 2pm Sat Oct 24.
The Titicut Follies, a controversial
documentary of conditions during the mid1960s at the State Prison for the Criminally
Insane in Bridgewater, Mass.; free, Beehive
Lounge, St. Ambrose University, lower level of
Ambrose Hall on Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.
edu/justice, 7:30pm Wed Oct 28.
Sweet Land, a screening in the Global
Gathering Norway series; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Thu Oct 29.
Met Opera: Tannhauser, HD screening of
Wagners operatic masterpiece, conducted by
James Levine, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 11am Sat Oct 31.
November
Sun Nov 1 thru Sun Nov 15.
Met Opera: Tannhauser Encore, HD
screening of Wagners operatic masterpiece,
conducted by James Levine, Rave Cinemas
Nov 4.
Ballet Hispanico featuring Carmen, enjoy
the rhythms of the conga, rumba, mambo, and
cha cha brought to life by choreographer Pedro
Ruiz, with a behind-the-scenes look at the
acclaimed company and exclusive interviews
with the artists, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 6:30pm Wed Nov 4.
China Rising, 1 & 7pm screenings in the
museums World Adventure Series, presented
by Dale Johnson; $6.50-10; for tickets and
information, call 562-324-1933, Putnam
Museum & Science Center, 1717 W 12th St,
Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, Tue Nov 10.
Lioness, film screening of a documentary
about female combat veterans from the
Iraq War, followed by discussion; free; for
information, contact Katy Strzepek at 563-3336113 or StrzepekKatyA@sau.edu, Lewis Hall
Room 314, St. Ambrose University, at the corner
of Gaines and Lombard Streets, Davenport, IA,
SAU.edu, 9:25am Tue Nov 10.
Ballet Hispanico featuring Carmen, enjoy
the rhythms of the conga, rumba, mambo, and
cha cha brought to life by choreographer Pedro
Ruiz, with a behind-the-scenes look at the
acclaimed company and exclusive interviews
with the artists, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd
Cinemark.com, 7pm Thu Nov 12.
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Nov 18.
Met Opera: Lulu, HD screening of Bergs
femme-fatale opera directed by artist William
Kentridge, Rave Cinemas Davenport 53rd 18 +
com, 11:30am Sat Nov 21.
Music
The Redstone Room

um. Ash. That 1 Guy.

Thieves. 4onthefloor.
Is this the Redstone Rooms
fall lineup, or one of my
college parties? Hey-oh!
Actually, it looks like the
Davenport venue is going
to be hosting a party for
everyone this season, given
the incredibly diverse array
of artists scheduled to
perform. Our autumnal fun
Joe Robinson - November 20
starts with the Americanafolk singer/songwriter
Andrew Landers (September 4), and continues with the British guitar rockers
of Wishbone Ash (September 9), whose legendary musical career began in the
fall of 1969. Joyous Cajun and roots stylings will be in the air with the Grammywinning Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (September 10), and
driving, relentless rock courtesy of recent Codfish Hollow headliners 4onthefloor
(September 17).
The following night brings with it Windy City or Windy City-adjacent
folk-rock with September 18 performances by The Giving Tree Band based in
Yorkville, Illinois, and Chicago Farmer based in ... well, you know. Rock blended
with sweet and supple blues arrives via chanteuse Shemekia Copeland (September
23), and for those who love their Americana with a dash of northern-California
coolness, fall seems an ideal time for some Hot Buttered Rum (September 27).
The Redstone Rooms September schedule wraps up with country, power pop,
bluegrass, rock, and a mandolin-playing frontman via The Jeff Austin Band
(September 30), and the venues October lineup begins with one of Iowas most
acclaimed and beloved alt-county and rock outfits: The Nadas (October 2).
Davenport will be a groovier and funkier place with the arrival of the groove
and funk masters of 10 of Soul (October 16), and the city gets a little jazzier
the Great Sounds Promotions 20th-Anniversary Celebration (October 23),
boasting noted jazz guitarist Nick Colionne and saxophonist Richard Elliot. A
trio of acoustic bluegrass, folk, and roots musicians plans to steal listeners hearts
in the October 25 performance with The Ballroom Thieves, with the one-man
funk band that is Mike Silverman the answer to the question Whos That 1 Guy?
(Hell play the Redstone Room on October 29.)
An alt-folk and electronica artist teams with Grammy winners Rodney Holmes
and Rob Wasserman for the Keller Williams Trio (November 5), while the
chart-topping blues musician Anthony Gomes makes his Davenport return on
November 6. Fewer than 24 hours later 23, actually numerous bands and RME
friends will gather for the fall fundraiser for the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship:
Moondance 2015 (November 7). Venue favorite Martin Sexton (November 14)
returns to thrill crowds with what Rolling Stone calls his soul-marinated voice.
And the Redstone Rooms autumn concludes with November 20s engagement
with Australian guitarist Joe Robinson, appearing in support of his 2015 release
Gemini, which is also the artists birth sign. Its mine, too. Thats why I feel like
Robinson could be my twin ... if hed stayed in the womb 288 months longer than
I did ... .
For more information on these and other Redstone Room concerts this fall, visit
RiverMusicExperience.org. Mike Schulz
Bolshoi Ballet: Jewels, a triptych of works

inspired by Balanchines visit to the jeweler
Van Cleef & Arpels on New Yorks Fifth Avenue,
celebrating the cities and dance schools of
Paris, New York, and St. Petersburg, Rave
Sun Nov 15.

starring Benedict Cumberbatch, directed
by Lyndsey Turner; $15-18; for tickets and
org, 7pm Mon Nov 16.
SPORTS
September
Quad City River Bandits, vs. Kane County

Cougars; for information and tickets, call
563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209
S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, MILB.com/index.
jsp?sid=t565, 7pm Thu Sep 3.
Quad City River Bandits: Bier Stube Night,
vs. Kane County Cougars; with a hot dog-eating
contest, a chicken dance dance-off, and more;
Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines St,
Davenport, IA, MILB.com/index.jsp?sid=t565,
7pm Fri Sep 4.
Rock Island Grand Prix, Sept. 5 & 6; annual
weekend event featuring professional kart
racing, goof, beverages, and family activities;
District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109
(office), Rock Island, IL, RockIslandGrandPrix.
com, Sat Sep 5.
Mayweather vs. Berto, bout between
boxing superstars Floyd Money Mayweather
and Andre Berto, in what is expected to be the
final fight of Mayweathers 19-year career, Rave
53rd St., Davenport, IA, FathomEvents.com,
7pm Sat Sep 12.
October
Quad City Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers,
minor-league professional ice hockey; $10-28;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.net,
7pm Fri Oct 23.
Quad City Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers,
7pm Sat Oct 24.
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder,
4pm Sun Oct 25.
November
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri
Mavericks, minor-league professional ice
hockey; $10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
MyQCMallards.net, 6:30pm Wed Nov 4.
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder,
7pm Fri Nov 6.
Quad City Mallards vs. Alaska Aces,
6:30pm Wed Nov 11.
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne
Komets, minor-league professional ice hockey;
$10-28; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless
Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MyQCMallards.
net, 4pm Sun Nov 15.
Quad City Mallards vs. Alaska Aces,

7pm Fri Nov 20.
Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center,
4pm Sun Nov 22.
OTHER EVENTS

September
2015 Senior Citizens Golf Cart Tour, the

tours will use existing riverfront trails and offer
participants an opportunity to see and hear all
that the riverfront has to offer from the front
seat of a golf cart; tour times 9-11am, 11:30am1:30pm, and 2-4pm; $12.50; for information,
call 563-322-2969, River Action, 822 E. River Dr.,
Davenport, IA, RiverAction.org, 9am Thu Sep 3.
Colonel Davenport House Guided Tour,
held Thursdays thru Sundays noon-4pm; for
information, call 309-737-4280, Colonel George
Davenport House, Arsenal Island, Rock Island,
IL, DavenportHouse.org, 12pm Thu Sep 3 thru
Sun Sep 27.
LeClaire Civic Club Community Food
Drive, held in the parking lot in the 100 block
of South Cody Road; donors will be able to
drive up and drop-off without leaving their
cars; Fri. 5pm, Sat. 9am; Downtown LeClaire,
LeClaire, IA, VisitLeClaire.com, Fri Sep 4 and
Sat Sep 5.
latest touring presentation of The Greatest
Show on Earth; Fri. 7pm; Sat. 11am, 3pm, 5pm;
Sun. 1pm, 5pm; Mon. 1pm; $14-65; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, Fri Sep 4
thru Mon Sep 7.
First Friday in LeClaire, featuring fun food
and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River
Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery,
live music, restaurant specials, and many shops
open late, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA,
VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Sep 4.
Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring awardwinning performers from across the Midwest;
$10; for tickets and information, call 309-7867733 ext. 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Fri Sep
4.
Creekside Vineyards Wine Terrace Tour &
Taste, includes vineyard tour, souvenir wine
glass, and wine tasting; $10; for information,
Free Tour of Locks & Dam #15, on
Saturdays & Sundays, at 10am & 2pm;
participants must wear shoes with enclosed
toes and backs, tennis shoes are preferred; for
information and to reserve, call 309-794-5338,
Mississippi River Visitor Center, Arsenal Island,
Davenport, IA, MissRiver.org, Sat Sep 5 and
Sun Sep 6.
Mississippi Valley Growers Association
Farmers Market, on Wed. & Sat.; purchase
great locally-grown products on Wednesdays
and Saturdays, NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly
Rd., Davenport, IA, 8am Sat Sep 5 thru Wed
Sep 30.
Volunteer Service Day, work on various
projects around the marsh with friends and
family, Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220
Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.org,
9am Sat Sep 5.
Benefit Bags Tournament, fundraiser for
the Craig Moss family; double-elimination
tournament with two-person teams; $50/team;
cash prizes for 1st-3rd places; for information,
contact Aimee Marple at 563-370-0680,
Donahue Sportsmens Park, Donahue, IA, 12pm
Sun Sep 6.
East Fest, inaugural event will feature

dozens of local food and craft-beer vendors,
live music with Anderson East and Cory Chisel
& the Wandering Sons headlining, childrens
rides, a bounce house, a Best of the Quad
Cities contest, and more; $15-20 at the gate,
ages 12 & under free with paid adult, Village
of East Davenport, Davenport, IA, EastFest.org,
11am Sun Sep 6.
The Biggest Fish Fry, a fish & fries
fundraiser, designed to 300 provide 300 area
kids with shoes; donations and volunteers
welcome; for information, call 309-292-3210,
Martin Luther King Center, 630 7th Ave., Rock
Island, IL, 12pm Sun Sep 6.
Pioneer Village Labor Day Celebration,
weekend event featuring demonstrations, arts
& crafts, food, childrens games, live music and
more; $1-2; for information, call 563-328-3283,
Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th
St., Long Grove, IA, ScottCountyIowa.com/
conservation, 11am Sun Sep 6 and Mon Sep 7.
Skeleton Key Farmers Market, on Sundays
in the parking lot; the market features produce
and locally crafted goods; for information, call
309-314-1567, Skeleton Key Art and Antiques,
520 18th St., Rock Island, IL, 12pm Sun Sep 6
thru Sun Sep 27.
Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade,
holiday parade begins at 18th Ave. and 24th
St., The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St,
Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com,
9:30am Mon Sep 7.
Challenge Entertainment Trivia Night, on
Mondays; cash prizes for first and second place,
prizes for third place; free; for information, call
309-797-8384, Governors Pub & Grill - Moline,
2180 53rd St., Moline, IL, 8:30pm Mon Sep 7
thru Mon Sep 28.
Scrabble Scramble Tournament, play
consists of three 30-minute games for a
fast-moving night of wordplay for players
age 12 and up, in beginner, intermediate,
and expert divisions; players may sign up
as a team or as individuals; co-presented by
the Rock Island Public Library; $5 per legal
cheat; for information, call 309-732-7326 or
e-mail RIPLFoundation@gmail.com, Mama
Comptons, 1725 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Wed Sep 9.
7 Sins Sideshow, performance with the
Quad-Cities based circus and specialty artists;
$10; for information, call 309-793-1999, RIBCO,
1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 8pm
Fri Sep 11.
The Project of the Quad Cities We Care
Weekend, on the corner of W. 2nd Street and
Warren Street; weekend events featuring a
Friday fish fry, a white-elephant auction, a
cutest-pet contest, raffles, a bags tournament,
live music, a drag show, vendors, and more;
for information, call 309-762-5433, Downtown
Davenport, Davenport, IA, Facebook.com/
TPQCWeCare, Fri Sep 11 and Sat Sep 12.
Exploring the Night Sky, take a look at the
stars with the Popular Astronomy Club; free;
Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 7:30pm
Sat Sep 12.
Nick Teddy 5K, held on Main Street and
Great River Trail; proceeds benefit medical
research of Ewings sarcoma and support local
patients affected by the disease; $35 5K (9am);
$20 Family Fun Run (all ages, 1 mile, 10am); $25
Teddy Trot (ages 8 and under, follows Family
Fun Run); includes t-shirt and after party with
food, music, silent auction/raffles, Kids Zone
games and activities; all fees are per person;
for information, e-mail race@nickteddy.
org, Downtown Port Byron, Port Byron, IL,
NickTeddy.org/events_5k_2015.php, 9am Sat
Sep 12.
Quad City Audubon Society Field Trip,
tours are free, open to the public, and led
by experienced birders, Buffalo Shores Scott
County Park, 1433 W. Front St., Buffalo, IA,

QuadCityAudubon.org, 7am Sat Sep 12.
Antiques Appraisal with Terri Applegate,
Applegate will only appraise 1-2 items per
person, absolutely no weapons or large pieces;
space is very limited, registration is required;
MolineLibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 15.
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups,
tabletop games with a twist for classic grownup gamers; join the fun and meet some new
people, play your favorite tabletop games, and
have the chance to learn a few new ones; free;
com, 5:30pm Wed Sep 16.
Speakeasy Trivia Night w/ Mr. Trivia, for
Circa21.com, Thu Sep 17.
First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire
Night for Nepal Gala, event to benefit
victims of the recent earthquakes in Nepal;
with Nepalese native dance and music and
American desserts, carnival games for the
children (4:30-6:30 pm), and a live auction
and silent auction; $5-10, First Presbyterian
Church - LeClaire, 200 S. 12th St., LeClaire, IA,
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VisitLeClaire.com, 4:30pm Fri Sep 18.

Speakeasy Lip Synch Battle, for
Circa21.com, Fri Sep 18.
St. Ambrose University Homecoming,
various events will take place throughout
the weekend to welcome alumni and friends
home, including reunions, campus tours, a
football game, and much more; for information,
call 563-333-6290 or e-mail alumni@sau.edu,
St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/homecoming, Fri Sep
18 thru Sun Sep 20.
Celtic Festival & Highland Games of the
Quad Cities, annual celebration of Celtic
culture with athletic and dance competitions,
vendors, arts & crafts, workshops, displays,
and concert sets by Four Shillings Short,
Wylde Nept, the Beggarmen, and others;
free, Centennial Park, 315 S. Marquette St.,
Davenport, IA, QCCeltic.org, Fri Sep 18 and Sat
Sep 19.
Brew Ha Ha, annual event featuring
hundreds of national and international ale,
lager, port, and pilsner samples, plus additional
refreshments, comedy, and more; $30-35,
LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr., Davenport,
IA, JayceesQC.org, 1pm Sat Sep 19.
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OTHER EVENTS

September
An Evening of Mental Mayhem with

Dan Ladd, family event with the hypnotist
and mind-reader; $15-18; for tickets and
infrmation, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, The Circa
Circa21.com, 8pm Sat Sep 19.
Color Me Happy 5K Run, sponsored by
Walgreens, benefiting The Arc of the Quad
Cities Area; this fun and colorful run will put
a smile on your face and a splash of color
on everything while helping out individuals
living with intellectual and developmental
disabilities; $25-30 registration, The Arc of the
Quad Cities Area, 4016 9th St., Rock Island, IL,
GetMeRegistered.com/QCColorMeHappy5K,
8am Sat Sep 19.
Taming of the Slough Adventure Race, a
3.8-mile paddle around the island, followed
by a 4.5-mile bike trail, a two-mile run, and
a pizza party; categories for participants
include individual, two-person, three-person,
and corporate; for information, call 563-3222969, Campbells Island Slough, Hampton, IL,
RiverAction.org, 8am Sat Sep 19.
Twilight Dinner Cruise, sponsored by the
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce; enjoy a prime
rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at
4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm; $45/
person; for information, call all 563-289-2265,
LeClaire Levee, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA,
4:30pm Sat Sep 19.
Village of Hamptons Apple Fest, with
varieties of food items for sale benefiting the
Hampton Historical Society; free, Brettun &
Black Museum, 1st Ave & 6th St, Hampton, IL,
RiverAction.org, 12pm Sat Sep 19.
River Valley Classics Car Show, a fun-filled,
family event featuring classic cars, 50/60s
music, and a 50/50 drawing benefiting local
charities; all events will take place in the East
parking lot close to Sears; $2 entry donation
is collected from participating vehicles and
adult spectators at the entry gates, NorthPark
Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA,
RiverValleyClassics.com, 5pm Sat Sep 19.
Night Sky Observing with the Popular
Astronomy Club, in the parking lot at dusk,
weather permitting; telescopes will be available
or bring your own; free; for information, call
309-797-3120, Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd.,
Coal Valley, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com,
8pm Sat Sep 19.
Creekside Vineyards Tour & Taste, includes
vineyard tour, souvenir wine glass, and wine
tasting; $10; for information, call 309-787-9463,
Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th
Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com,
2pm Sun Sep 20.
Hot Air Balloon Festival, annual event
featuring 5pm balloon launches, food vendors,
childrens activities, a bounce house, balloon
glows at dusk, and more; free, Kennedy Square
Shopping Center, 159 Avenue Of The Cities,
East Moline, IL, QuadCitiesBalloonFestival.com,
Fri Sep 25 and Sat Sep 26.
Oktoberfest Celebration, with live music
by Reinischkogl Buam from Austria, food, beer,
and games; for information, call 309-797-3049,
Bier Stube Moline Biergarten, 415 15th St.,
Moline, IL, Bier-Stube.com, 6pm Fri Sep 25.
Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival, annual
celebration of LGBT culture, featuring the
Mr. & Miss Quad Cities Fall Pride Pageant,
belly dancers, drag shows, Bottoms Up
Quad City Burlesuque, the Blacklist improv
troupe, headliners Jade and Zander Mander,
and more; Fri. 5pm gates, Sat. 10am gates;
Fri. $5, Sat. $7, $10 weekend pass, LeClaire
Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr., Davenport, IA,
QuadCitiesFallPride.com, Fri Sep 25 and Sat
National Theatre Live: Hamlet @ Rave Cinemas Davenport - October 15

Sep 26.
Broadway Church Cook-out Fundraiser,
hosted by the A Place at the Table after-school
program; with hot dogs/hamburgers, chips,
and a drink for $5, popcorn for $1, and bingo
with prizes, for $1/card; for information,
call 309-786-2631 or e-mail broadway@
broadwayqc.org, Broadway Presbyterian
Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, IL,
BroadwayQC.org, 11am Sat Sep 26.
Cure It With Corn, fundraiser for leukemia
research and treatment, LeClaire Levee,
Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA, VisitLeClaire.
com, Sat Sep 26.
Quad Cities Marathon, annual event
featuring seven races (marathon, halfmarathon, five-person marathon relay,
one-mile walk, 5K run/walk, and a kids micromarathon and pump n run) two states, and
one (Arsenal) island all along the beautiful
views of the Mississippi River; spectators are
encouraged to join in the festivities along the
course, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline,
IL, QCMarathon.org, 7:30am Sun Sep 27.
St. Marys Catholic Church Oktoberfest,
held rain or shine; with Bingo, games, a raffle, a
bake sale, a silent auction, beer and pop, brats
and hot dogs, German and Americam potato
salad, and live music by John and Kay Retzl;
for information, call 309-788-3322, St. Marys
Catholic Church - Rock Island, 2208 4th Ave,
Rock Island, IL, 11:30am Sun Sep 27.
weather permitting; with viewing and an
explanation of the Total Lunar Eclipse; this will
be the last Blood Moon visible in the QC area
until 2019; telescopes will be available or bring
your own; free; for information, call 309-7973120, Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal
Valley, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7:30pm
Sun Sep 27.
Happy Hour Wine Tasting, $15/person;
for information, call 563-729-1035, 129 Coffee
& Wine Bar, 129 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire, IA,
Facebook.com/pages/129/138916382868336,
5pm Tue Sep 29.
October
Colonel Davenport House Guided Tour,
held Thursdays thru Sundays noon-4pm; for
information, call 309-737-4280, Colonel George
Davenport House, Arsenal Island, Rock Island,
IL, DavenportHouse.org, 12pm Thu Oct 1 thru
Sat Oct 31.
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Fri Oct

2.
Friends Fall Book Sale - Friends Members
Preview Sale, books, CDs, and more for sale;
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 5pm Fri
Oct 2.
VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Oct 2.
by a band from Austria, food, beer, and games;
for information, call 309-797-3049, Bier Stube
Moline Biergarten, 415 15th St., Moline, IL, BierStube.com, 6pm Fri Oct 2.
Friends of the Eldridge Library Book
Sale, for information, call 563-285-4794,
Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge, IA,
ScottCountyLibrary.org, Fri Oct 2 thru Sat Oct
10.
A Night at Marandos Gala, fundraising
event hosted by the Spring Forward Learning
Center and MarandosRestaurant.com; an
evening celebrating the Quad-Cities dining and
entertainment icon of the 40s-60s, with bigband music, selections from the restaurants
original menu, and a display of authentic
Marandos memorabilia; for information, call
309-269-7136, Jumers Casino & Hotel, 777
Jumer Dr., Rock Island, IL, SpringForwardQCA.
org, Sat Oct 3.
River Valley Classics Car Show, a fun-filled,
family event featuring classic cars, 50/60s
music, and a 50/50 drawing benefiting local
charities; all events will take place in the East
parking lot close to Sears; $2 entry donation
is collected from participating vehicles and
adult spectators at the entry gates, NorthPark
Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA,
RiverValleyClassics.com, 5pm Sat Oct 3.
Mississippi Valley Growers Association
Farmers Market, on Wed. & Sat.; purchase
great locally-grown products on Wednesdays
and Saturdays, NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly
Rd., Davenport, IA, 8am Sat Oct 3 thru Wed
Oct 28.
Mushroom Program and Walk, join
photographer Jim Frink for an indoor program
showing mushrooms and fungi, followed
by a walk to observe them in the forest; for
information, call 309-788-9536, Singing Bird
Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site,
Rock Island, IL, BlackHawkPark.org, 9am Sat
Oct 3.
Riverbends 2015 Walk for Wishes, annual
fundraiser for Make-a-Wish Iowa presented by
ALCOA; the 10K starts at 10am, the 5K starts

at 10:30am, and the one-mile walk starts at
10:45am; followed by awards for top finishers
and fundraisers and an after-party at the
Davenport Barrel House; $30-40 registration;
for information, e-mail riverbend@iowa.wish.
org or call 800-797 9474, Modern Woodmen
Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA, Iowa.Wish.
org, 10am Sat Oct 3.
Townsquare Media Oktobeer Festival,
with Bier Stube pretzels and brats; for
information, call 309-797-3049, LeClaire Park,
400 Beiderbecke Dr., Davenport, IA, Bier-Stube.
com, 1pm Sat Oct 3.
Friends Fall Book Sale, books, CDs,
and more for sale; Sat. 9am, Sun. noon; for
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, Sat Oct
3 and Sun Oct 4.
by a band from Austria, beer, food, and games;
for information, call 309-797-3049, Bier Stube
Moline Biergarten, 415 15th St., Moline, IL, BierStube.com, 6pm Sat Oct 3.
9am Sat Oct 3.
44th Annual QC CROP Hunger Walk,
annual fundraiser presented by Churches
United of the Quad Cities; for information, call
563-332-5002, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S
Gaines St, Davenport, IA, CUQCA.org, Sun Oct
4.
Quad City Audubon Society Field
Trip, half-day tour that may include steep
trails; tours are free, open to the public, and
led by experienced birders, Sunderbruch
Park, 4500 Telegraph Rd, Davenport, IA,
QuadCityAudubon.org, 7am Sun Oct 4.
Skeleton Key Farmers Market, on Sundays;
in the parking lot; the market features produce
and locally crafted goods; for information, call
309-314-1567, Skeleton Key Art and Antiques,
520 18th St., Rock Island, IL, 12pm Sun Oct 4
thru Sun Oct 25.
2180 53rd St., Moline, IL, 8:30pm Mon Oct 5
thru Mon Oct 26.
Apple Fest on the River, 11am-4pm;
LeClaire Levee, Downtown LeClaire, LeClaire, IA,
VisitLeClaire.com, Sun Oct 11.
witness the talents of the most incredible
Illusionists on Earth in a Broadway at the Adler
presentation; at 5:30 & 8:30pm; for tickets, call
Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, Mon Oct 12.
Annual Rummage Sale, eighth-annual sale;
for information, call 563-322-5318, St. Mark
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St.,
Davenport, IA, 8am Thu Oct 15 thru Sat Oct
17.
Circa21.com, Thu Oct 15.
Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque:
Halloween Show, an evening with the area
burlesque artists and comedians; $18-20; for
Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Fri Oct 16 thru Sat
Oct 17.
3rd Annual Quad-Cities Tweed Bike Ride,
a leisurely bicycle ride along the waterfront;
10am registration, noon departure from the
Freight House; donations encouraged; for
information, call 563-322-2969, Freight House,
421 W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, QCTweedRide.

8pm Sat Oct 17.
Hike through Crow Creek Park, meet at the
north entrance by the quarry; see late migrants
and beautiful year-round residents, Crow Creek
Park, 4800 N. Devils Glen Rd., Bettendorf, IA,
RiverAction.org, 7:30am Sun Oct 18.
Creekside Vineyards Tour & Taste, includes
vineyard tour, souvenir wine glass, and wine
tasting; $10; for information, call 309-787-9463,
Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com,
2pm Sun Oct 18.
com, 5:30pm Wed Oct 21.
Meet the Unhuggables of the Forest,
celebrate Halloween with a short walk in the
moonlight to meet some of the sites special
critters; with refreshments and Augustana
College drama students playing some of the
sites animals; free; for information, call 309788-9536, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510
46th Ave, Rock Island, IL, BlackHawkPark.org,
6:30pm Fri Oct 23.
I Bowl for Boobies, non-sanctioned breastcancer-awareness fundraiser with shifts at 1:30,
5:30, and 9pm; $100/team, five-person teams;
featuring music by North of 40, a 50/50, raffle
items, and more, Leisure Lanes, 2802 W. 73rd
Street, Davenport, IA, 1:30pm Sat Oct 24.
Witches Walk, for information, e-mail
connect@riversidefoursquare.org or call 563289-7712, Riverside Foursquare Church, 302 N.
Cody Rd., LeClaire, IA, RiversideFoursquare.org,
Sat Oct 24.
Norwegian Mock Wedding, experience a
Norwegian wedding with Hardanger fiddling,
wearing of traditional clothing (Bunad),
traditional food, and the exchange of vows in
the Norwegian language; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Sun Oct 25.
5pm Tue Oct 27.
Womens Leadership Council Fall
Fundraiser, this years event, location TBA,
will be hosted by a nationally-recognized
celebrity chef; specific details regarding this
event will be released as the date gets closer;
for information, contact Maggie Walls at
563-344-0326 or maggie@unitedwayqc.org,
UnitedWayQC.org, 6pm Thu Oct 29.
Boneyard Boogie, annual outdoor
Halloween party for grown-ups; for
information, call 309-788-6311, The District of
Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock
Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, Sat Oct 31.
Creekside Vineyards Halloween Charity
Costume Contest, $10 includes wine tasting,
entry for contest, and prizes; for information,
November
2180 53rd St., Moline, IL, 8:30pm Mon Nov 2
thru Mon Nov 23.

VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Fri Nov 6.
Precious Ladies Luncheon, vendor show
and luncheon benefitting the Happy Joes
Kids Foundation; for information, contact
Kristel Whitty-Ersan at 563-332-8811, ext.
203, or kristele@happyjoes.com, Quad-Cities
Bettendorf, IA, HappyJoesKids.org, Fri Nov 6.
Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 8pm Fri Nov
6.
Friends Holiday Bazaar, local vendors
provide a variety of items for sale; for
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Sat
Nov 7.
9am Sat Nov 7.
Food for Thought Fundraiser, reserve by
Nov. 6; a night celebrating American Classics,
featuring novel fun, dining, socializing, and
silent auction bidding; $40 admission includes
food stations from guest chefs, complementary
wine and beer tastings, soft drinks, musical
entertainment, and photo stations where
guests can pose with an updated portrait of
your favorite author of a classic American novel;
for information and to register, call 309-7327326 or e-mail riplfoundation@gmail.com, Rock

Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th
Thu Nov 12.
Augustana Public Radio Information
Service (APRIS) Trivia Night Fundraiser,
jaredjohnson@wvik.org, Plumbers & Pipefitters
Local Union 25, 4600 Blackhawk Rd., Rock
Island, IL, WVIK.org, Sat Nov 14.
St. Ambrose University Trivia Night, 10
rounds of questions on various subjects, 6-8
players per team; bring your own snacks;
drinks are available for purchase (no outside
drinks allowed); $64-80/table; for information
and to reserve, call 563-333-6290 or e-mail
alumni@sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA,
SAU.edu/alumni, 7pm Sat Nov 14.
com, 5:30pm Wed Nov 18.
Circa21.com, Thu Nov 19.
Bottoms Up Quad City Burlesque, an
evening with the area burlesque artists
and comedians; $18-20; for tickets and
Circa21.com, 8pm Fri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21.
Live Action Gaming, play live-action
versions of some of your favorites, including
Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Snakes & Ladders,
MarioKart, and more; free; for information, call
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7pm Sat Nov 21.
5pm Tue Nov 24.
Outlying Areas
September
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Campfire Talk, join a park ranger for a campfire
talk about prairie animals past and present;
the multisensory family program will include
pelts, sounds, and photography from American
prairie; families are welcome to bring a lawn
chair or blanket to sit on, and toasting sticks
and marshmallows; free; for information, call
319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic
Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS.
gov/heho, 7:30pm Sat Sep 5.
Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market,
on Saturdays; presented by UnityPoint Health,
with the 40th-annual market spanning nine
city blocks; with UnityPoint Health staff and
volunteers on-site with fun and educational
programs, health screenings, safety checks, and
seasonally-appropriate recipe suggestions from
dieticians; for information, call 515-286-4907,
Historic Court District, Downtown, Des Moines,
IA, DesMoinesFarmersMarket.com, 7am Sat
Sep 5 thru Sat Sep 26.
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Outlying Areas
September

Hike, at 9:30am & 3pm; a park ranger leads
visitors through the reconstructed 81-acre
tallgrass prairie; learn how and why the
National Park Service is reconstructing this
endangered habitat as part of the landscape
commemorating Herbert Hoovers life;
bring water, dress for the weather, and wear
comfortable walking shoes; hats, sunscreen,
sunglasses, and insect repellent are also
recommended; free; for information, call 319643-2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic
Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS.
gov/heho, Mon Sep 7.
History of Mallory Cemetery, free; for
information, call 319-523-8381, Mallory
Cemetery, off Highway 99, Toolesboro, IA,
LouisaCountyConservation.org, 6:30pm Thu
Sep 10.
High Ropes Belay Training, free; for
information, call 319-523-8381, Langwood
Education Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA,
LouisaCountyConservation.org, 9am Fri Sep
11.
Englert Theatre 3rd Annual Fall Friends
Dinner, an intimate gathering celebrating
food, friends, and community, with live
performances, a gourmet dinner, and more;
$99; for tickets and information, call 319-6882653, Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St.,
Iowa City, IA, Englert.org, 6pm Sat Sep 12.
Clinton Fashion Week Kick-off Party, free;
for information, contact Leslie Friedman at
877-424-9864 or leslie@lesliebuchanan.com,
Vinnies Lounge, 224 5th Ave. S., Clinton, IA,
Facebook.com/ClintonFashionWeek, 5pm Tue
Sep 15.
Tiaras & Tea, an event in Clinton Fashion
Week; free; for information, contact Leslie
Friedman at 877-424-9864 or leslie@
lesliebuchanan.com, Rastrellis Restaurant,
238 Main Ave, Clinton, IA, Facebook.com/
ClintonFashionWeek, 2:30pm Wed Sep 16.
Girls Ultimate Night Out Fashion Show,
an event in Clinton Fashion Week; free; for
information, contact Leslie Friedman at
Renaissance Resale Boutique, 2319 N. 2nd St.,
Clinton, IA, Facebook.com/ClintonFashionWeek,
6pm Thu Sep 17.
Monarch Migration, free; for information,
call 319-523-8381, Langwood Education
Center, 14001 H Ave., Wapello, IA,
LouisaCountyConservation.org, 6pm Thu Sep
17.
Body, Blues and Bellini Trunk Show,
an event in Clinton Fashion Week; free; for
information, contact Leslie Friedman at 877424-9864 or leslie@lesliebuchanan.com, The
Painted Rooster, 212 5th Ave S., Clinton, IA,
Facebook.com/ClintonFashionWeek, 5pm Fri
Sep 18.
Linn Street Block Party, a Weatherdance
6:30pm Fri Sep 18.
Clinton Fashion Week Main Fashion
Show, an event in Clinton Fashion Week; $25;
for information, contact Leslie Friedman at
George Curtis Mansion / Clinton Womens Club,
420 5th Ave S., Clinton, IA, Facebook.com/
ClintonFashionWeek, 7pm Sat Sep 19.
Jackie Carey English Demolition Derby
Fundraiser and Car Show, proceeds benefit
the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities; with music,
food, a pin-up-girl contest, childrens activities,
50/50 drawings, and more, Henry County
Events
Adler Theatre
October and November
ademoiselles, messieurs: It is with

deepest pride, and greatest pleasure,
that we welcome you tonight. And now we
invite you to relax, let us pull up some chairs,
as the Adler Theatre proudly presents your
autumn! Okay, so that may not be the official
greeting at the Davenport venue these days.
But the Adler could do worse than steal from
the candlestick Lumieres Be Our Guest
intro, considering how many fall events the
theatre will be proudly presenting among
them the touring production of the TonyCeltic Woman - October 17
winning fairytale musical Beauty & the Beast
(November 3).
Following the Disney enchantment of Belle, Beast, and their singing and
dancing friends, more showtunes will grace the stage in the area debut of
Girls Night: The Musical (November 14), in which five female pals enjoy an
outrageous karaoke night laughing, drinking, and crooning to I Will Survive,
Its Raining Men, and other favorites. Another girls night or rather, Womans
night arrives via the Adlers engagement with the gifted Irish chanteuses of
Celtic Woman (October 17) on their 10th Anniversary World Tour, and in the
spirit of fairness, the guys get a night of their own with the Southern folk-rockers
of The Avett Brothers (November 10).
A chart-topping Nashville musician lands in Davenport when country artist
Lee Brice (October 24) performs in support of his new album I Dont Dance,
while I dont believe it! will be the more common refrain two weeks earlier,
when the Adler presents two performances with the legendary prestidigitators
of The Illusionists: Live from Broadway (October 12). Additional stage wonders
will be on hand in the Quad City Symphony Orchestras annual Holiday
Pops (November 20 and 21), which, this year, will find the talented musicians
accompanying the masterful acrobats, aerial artists, contortionists, jugglers, and
dancers of Cirque de la Symphonie. But the orchestras 2015-16 season actually
begins two months prior, and after September 12s annual Riverfront Pops in
LeClaire Park, the musicians first two Masterworks concerts of the year will thrill
Adler Theatre crowds with thoroughly exciting repertoires.
The first, Masterworks I: The Re-Creation (October 3 at the Adler, October 4
at Augustana Colleges Centennial Hall), will actually be a familiar repertoire ... if
you were around 100 years ago when the orchestra first performed it. Featuring
pieces by Tchaikovsky, Schubert, and others, the event will mark a re-creation
of the QCSOs very first concert, and the season-starter will be followed by
Masterworks II: Bach, Brahms, & Shostakovich (November 7 at the Adler,
November 8 at Augie). Bach, of course, is one of the worlds most legendary
Baroque composers, and you know what Cogsworth says in Beauty & the Beast:
If its not Baroque, dont fix it.
For more information on the Adlers fall season, visit AdlerTheatre.com.
Mike Schulz
Fairgrounds, 311 E. North St., Cambridge, IL,

Facebook.com/JackieCareyEnglishDemolitionD
erbyFundraiser, Sat Sep 19.
Monarch Migration, free; for information,
call 319-523-8381, Chinkapin Bluffs Recreation
Area, 14198 R Ave., Columbus Junction, IA,
LouisaCountyConservation.org, 6pm Tue Sep
22.
Plant Your Park Volunteer Project, help
the National Park Service plant trees around
the historic site commemorating Herbert
Hoover; people of all ages are welcome to
come out and help; dress for the weather, and
wear comfortable work clothes; long pants and
closed toe shoes are required; bring a water
bottle, hat, sunscreen, long sleeved shirt, and
a snack; the park has work gloves and other

required tools; for information, call 319-6432541, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off
I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS.gov/heho,
8:30am Sat Sep 26.
Event, help collect and distribute native plants
in the tallgrass prairie; dress for the weather,
and wear comfortable work clothes; long pants
and closed toe shoes are required; bring a
water bottle, hat, sunscreen, long sleeved shirt,
insect repellent, a snack, and a shopping bag
or ice cream pail for seed collection; free; for
information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover
National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West
Branch, IA, NPS.gov/heho, 8:30am Sat Sep 26.
Musc-Lo-Des, held at the Yarmouth Filling
319-523-8381, Ardon Creek Winery, 2391

Independence Ave., outside Muscatine, Letts,
IA, LouisaCountyConservation.org, 9am Sat
Sep 26.
National Public Lands Day, for information,
call 563-873-3491 ext. 202, Effigy Mounds
National Monument, 151 Hwy 76, Harpers
Ferry, IA, NPS.gov/efmo, 10am Sat Sep 26.
by Reinischkogl Buam from Austria, Bier Stube
food and beer, and games; for information, call
309-797-3049, Downtown Colona, Colona, IL,
Bier-Stube.com, 2pm Sat Sep 26.
PostSecret Live w/ Frank Warren, tales
from the ongoing community art project where
people mail in their secrets anonymously on
one side of a postcard; $15-25; for tickets and
information, call 309-342-2299, Orpheum
Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg St., Galesburg, IL,
TheOrpheum.org, 7:30pm Sat Sep 26.
Open House for the Quad Cities
Astronomical Society, featuring two
telescopes on-site: a 16 reflector in the small
domed observatory and a 20 reflecting scope
in the larger, roll-off-roof facility; with a tour
of the facilities, occasional slide shows, and
more; in the case of inclement weather, we will
schedule a tour of our observatory, our large
reflecting telescopes in our two observatory
buildings and provide a comprehensive
presentation Tour of the Universe; members
will be at the event with their observing
instruments to provide individual viewing of
near and deep space objects., Jens-Wendt
Observatory - Sherman Park, 2776 160th Ave,
Calamus, IA, QCAS.org, 6pm Sat Sep 26.
October
Galena Oktoberfest, 9th-annual event
featuring live music by three bands, polka
dancing and lessons, wiener dog races, a
costume contest and parade, a beer-stein
endurance contest, a bean bag tournament,
bounce house and art activities for the
kids,German-style food, soda, and beer, and
more; $5, ages 12 & under free; for information,
call 815-331-0180, Depot Park, 91 Bouthillier
St., Galena, IL, GalenaOktoberfest.com, 12pm
Sat Oct 3.
Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market,
on Saturdays; presented by UnityPoint Health,
with the 40th-annual market spanning nine
city blocks; with UnityPoint Health staff and
volunteers on-site with fun and educational
programs, health screenings, safety checks, and
seasonally-appropriate recipe suggestions from
dieticians; for information, call 515-286-4907,
Historic Court District, Downtown, Des Moines,
IA, DesMoinesFarmersMarket.com, 7am Sat Oct
3 thru Sat Oct 31.
Halloween Hike, $3/adult, $2/child; for
information, call 319-523-8381, Virginia Grove
Recreation Area, 20406 55th St., Morning Sun,
IA, LouisaCountyConservation.org, 6:30pm Sat
Oct 10.
thrilling and sophisticated magic of
unprecedented proportions; for tickets, call
Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com,
7:30pm Wed Oct 21 and Thu Oct 22.
Nancy Kerrigans Halloween on Ice,
Kerrigans long-running touring production
featuring new story and a cast of Olympic,
World, and US National medalists; $25-85;
for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic
Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL,
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Thu Oct 29.
Galenas 37th annual Halloween Parade
& Festival, featuring a 2-8:30pm Halloween
Festival on Washington and Perry Streets,
a Childrens Fun Fest at the Galena High
School gymnasium from 1-5pm, and a parade
beginning at 6:30pm; for information, e-mail
office@galenachamber.com or call 815777-9050, Downtown Galena, Galena, IL,

GalenaChamber.com, 1pm Sat Oct 31.
LECTURES
September
A Winter Sports Outing with the Quad City

Mallards, Quad City Mallards hockey will be
the subject of a talk by team members; free; for
information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.
Breakfast with Birds, monthly event in
which participants explore the characteristics
and adaptations of a group of birds; a
continental breakfast with coffee, juice, and
tea is included; $5-7; for information, call 563323-5196, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave.,
Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.org, 8am Fri Sep
4.
Social Networking: What the Heck
are Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin?, a
presentation by nationally-recognized author
and lecturer, hosted by the Quad Cities
Computer Society; for information, call 309764-5570, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street,
Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Sep 14.
Make Every Click Count, a presentation
by nationally-recognized author and lecturer,
hosted by the Quad Cities Computer Society;
for information, call 309-764-5570, Moline
Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline, IL, QCS.org,
7pm Tue Sep 15.
Navigate Our Digital World, a presentation
by nationally-recognized author and lecturer,
hosted by the Quad Cities Computer Society;
for information, call 309-764-5570, CASI (Center
for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road,
Davenport, IA, QCS.org, 10am Tue Sep 15.
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Israel and the
Middle East Today, register by Sept. 9 for Sept.
16 event; presentation geared toward ages 55
and older, but learners of all ages are welcome;
location TBA; $22; for information and to
BHC.edu/lifelong, 11:30am Wed Sep 16.
Trax from the Stax, for information, call
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Thu Sep 17.
World Affairs Council: A Day in the Life of
a Viking, presentation by Reg Shoesmith; learn
about the Vikings family structure, dwellings,
dress, food/feasts, economic activity, ships/
travel, raiding and related weapons, and
what they did for fun; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue Sep 22.
Monthly Food Connection AgriTour:
Creekside Vineyards Winery, tour their
operations for an inside look and learn more
about our local food system and its importance;
$10; for information, call 309-756-9978,
Ave., Coal Valley, IL, Web.extension.illinois.edu/
hmrs, 5pm Thu Sep 24.
October
Breakfast with Birds, monthly event in
which participants explore the characteristics
and adaptations of a group of birds; a
continental breakfast with coffee, juice, and
tea is included; $5-7; for information, call 563323-5196, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave.,
Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.org, 8am Fri Oct 2.
MRA/ASSE Annual Safety Conference,
MRA brings safety training to the Quad Cities
in partnership with the American Society of
Safety Engineers (ASSE); engage in the latest
safety topics and select specific sessions with
tracks focused on manufacturing, construction,
and small business; $175-200 registration
includes Vendor Fair, keynote speaker,
breakout sessions, and breakfast and lunch; for

information and to register, contact Kathy Riley,
MRA Member Relations Coordinator, at 309277-4186 or Kathy.riley@mranet.org, i wireless
Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, MRANet.org/
Training-Events/Conferences-Special-Events/
Safety-Conference, 7am Fri Oct 2.
Concert Conversations, learn about the
Quad City Symphony Orchestras Masterworks
event with Kai Swanson, conductor Mark
Russell Smith, and special guests; free; for
information, call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre,
136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 7pm
Sat Oct 3.
information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall,
IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Oct 4.
Arab Spring: Five Years Later, Dr. Art Pitz
delivers the first presentation in the four-part
lecture series The Middle East, co-hosted
by Rock Island Public Library and Moline
Public Library, and sponsored by the Jewish
Federation of the Quad Cities; an in-depth look
at topics straight out of news headlines; free;
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Oct
13.
Brownbag Discussion: Love Your Body,
take part in a discussion of body image and a
celebration of how to accept yourself for who
you are; sponsored by Women and Gender
Studies; free; for information, contact Katy
Strzepek at 563-333-6113 or StrzepekKatyA@
sau.edu, Women and Gender Studies Resource
Center - St. Ambrose University, 224 Ambrose
Hall, Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu,
11:30am Wed Oct 14.
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Quad City
Herstories: Ten Women Everybody Should
Know, register by Oct. 7 for Oct. 14 event;
presentation geared toward ages 55 and older,
but learners of all ages are welcome; location
TBA; $22; for information and to register, call
lifelong, 11:30am Wed Oct 14.
Ambrose Women for Social Justice
Conference _ Witnessing Injustice: Seeking
Just Mercy through Mediation and Media,
featuring interactive workshops that will
provide the opportunity to learn about some
of the problems in our justice system, as well
as tools that can be used to seek justice locally
and globally; $20; for information, contact Katy
Strzepek at 563/333-6113 or StrzepekKatyA@
sau.edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose
University, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA,
SAU.edu/awsj, 9am Tue Oct 20.
American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity
and Making a Difference, featuring Bryan
Stevenson, founder and executive director
of the Equal Justice Initiative, and New York
University School of Law professor; free, Galvin
Fine Arts Center, 2101 N. Gaines St., Davenport,
IA, SAU.edu/justice, 7pm Tue Oct 20.
What Role Should the United States Play
in the Middle East?, Dr. Art Pitz delivers the
second presentation in the four-part lecture
series The Middle East, co-hosted by Rock
Island Public Library and Moline Public Library,
and sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the
Quad Cities; an in-depth look at topics straight
out of news headlines; free; for information,
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Main Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Oct 20.
Frieze Lecture Series: 1915 - A Landmark
Year, join the Rock Island Library and
Augustana College as we consider the famous

products of a notable year over coffee and
cookies; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
org, 2pm Tue Oct 20.
TRACES Center for History and Culture
Bus-eum, discover the unique connection
between the Heartland and Holocaust survivors
of WWII as you visit this incredible museumin-a-bus; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave.
DavenportLibrary.com, 9am Thu Oct 22.
Norwegian Knives, Reg Shoemith, a
member of the Sons of Norway, will be sharing
examples of Norwegian-style knives, and his
knowledge of Norwegian knife lore; Reg and
his friends from the Sons of Norway will also
demonstrate the construction of a traditional
enclosed tang Norwegian-style knife; free;
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 11am
Sat Oct 24.
The Big Read: Davenport In the Twenties,
learn more about the history of Davenport as
gathered from the resources and experts of the
Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center;
held in conjunction with the area read of The
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Great Gatsby; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
World Affairs Council: Norwegian Arctic
Explorers, a presentation by Dudley Hanson
and his daughter Melanie, who will focus on the
historic accomplishments of Fridtjof Nansen,
the explorer, scientist, and humanitarian; free;
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Tue
Oct 27.
org, 2pm Tue Oct 27.
Ghosts of Iowa and Illinois, Terry Fisk will
share haunting tales of his ghost investigations
in the Midwest; free; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St.,
Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 12pm Wed Oct
28.
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LECTURES
November
Rabbi Jonathan Porath, Rabbi Porath
discusses The Greatest Jews of All Time;
sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the
Quad Cities and Friends of the Moline Public
Library; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 3.
org, 2pm Tue Nov 3.
Habeas Corpus and the Delicate Balance
of Governance, the Richard Geiger History
Lecture will feature Brian Farrell, University
of Iowa, and co-founder and president of
the Innocence Project of Iowa; free, Rogalski
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/justice, 7pm Thu
Nov 5.
information, call 563-322-7276, Adler Theatre,
136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, QCSO.org, 7pm
Sat Nov 7.
information, call 563-322-7276, Centennial Hall,
IL, QCSO.org, 1pm Sun Nov 8.
Lifelong Learner Lunch: Our Journey
Through Art, register by Nov. 2 for Nev. 9
event; presentation geared toward ages 55
and older, but learners of all ages are welcome;
location TBA; $22; for information and to
BHC.edu/lifelong, 11:30am Mon Nov 9.
Environmental Justice in the Desert: The
Lotan Story, visiting Scholar Alex Cicelsky will
discuss how the Center for Creative Ecology at
Kibbutz Lotan in southern Israel strives to build
bridges between and within communities,
while creating a more sustainable environment;
sponsored by the Middle East Institute; free;
for information, contact Ryan Dye at 563-3336389 or dyeryand@sau.edu, Rogalski Center
- St. Ambrose University, 518 W. Locust St.,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 7pm Tue Nov 10.
org, 2pm Tue Nov 10.
Historic Entertainment and Sports Venues
in the Quad Cities, historian Curt Roseman will
present on entertainment and sports venues
and their historic significance as well as the
activities held in them over the years; free; for
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm
Thu Nov 12.
Spirituality and Social Work: Ethical
Avenues for Just Practice, featuring Pamela
Long, assistant professor of social work; $25;
for information, contact Christie Holdridge at
563-333-3911 or holdridgechristinal@sau.edu,
St. Ambrose Continuing Studies & Conference
Center, 1950 E. 54th St., Davenport, IA, SAU.
edu/msw, 1pm Thu Nov 12.
World Affairs Council: Civic Engagement
Kool Keith @ RIBCO - September 25

in a Democracy, presented by former Iowa
State Senator Maggie Tinsman, Quad-City
Times editorial page editor Mark Ridolfi, and
former Rock Island Mayor Mark Schwiebert;
Visions of Environmental Justice, At
Home and Abroad, environmental activists
will discuss strategies for building a more
sustainable and environmentally responsible
planet for all; participants include Visiting
Scholar Alex Cicelsky, Associate Professor Of
Biology Amy Blair and Professor of Theology
Rev. Bud Grant; sponsored by the SAU Middle
East Institute; for information, contact Ryan
Dye at 563-333-6389 or dyeryand@sau.edu,
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University, 518 W.
Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu, 7pm Wed
Nov 18.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm Thu Nov 19.
COURSES
September
Rules of the Road Review Class, free; for

information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
com, 10am Fri Sep 4.
Pesticide Applicator Testing, for
information, call 563-359-7577, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B,
Bettendorf, IA, DBS.extension.iastate.edu/
calendar, 10am Fri Sep 4.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Beginning, Tuesdays thru Oct. 27; $135;
edu/pace, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
Canning Series: Tomatoes, with instructor
Theresa Poma; students will be using a pressure
can method and will each receive a jar of
their work to take home and enjoy; $20; for
Quad Cities Food Hub Market Store, 421 W.
River Dr., Davenport, IA, QCFoodHub.com, 6pm
Tue Sep 8.
Cashing in on Coupons, Sept. 8 & 15; $20;
Spanish I, Tuesdays thru Oct. 27; $135;

Italian I, Thursdays thru Oct. 29; $135;
Professional Development: Certificate
in Grant Writing and Management, benefit
from a comprehensive, 36-contact-hour
certificate program that will build a wide array
of competencies to support the art of grant
writing and management; the focused and
interactive learning experience allows time
for reflection, deeper learning and real-world
application; develop a sustainable grant
strategy, critical evaluative skills, and the
ability to create a persuasive narrative that is
organized and engaging to stakeholders; $999;
for information and to register, call 563-3335720 or e-mail pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown
Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140,
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 9am Thu Sep 10
and Fri Sep 11.
Open House: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Program, designed for college and high
school students, parents, and academic
advisers; learn more about career options,
advanced education, and how to get ready for
PT school; $10; for information, call 563-3336403 or e-mail pt@sau.edu, Rogalski Center
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Sat Sep 12.
Slow Heat & Hot Fire: Sous-vide Cooking
and Maximizing the Maillard Reaction,
learn the cooking technique as a multitude
of complex reactions occur between proteins
and sugars at moderate to high temperatures;
Matthew Fleming will lead the workshop;
donations encouraged; for information,
e-mail kitchen@publicspaceone.com, Public
Space One, Jefferson Building, Iowa City, IA,
PublicSpaceOne.com, 4pm Sat Sep 12.
Facebook for Business: The Next Steps,
a course in the Social Media Webinars for
Business series; learn about best practices
on utilizing your Facebook page; you will be
introduced on how to interact and engage
with potential customers, as well as some
content-marketing ideas to get you thinking
out of the box; $5; for information and to
register, call 309-756-9978, University of Illinois
Extension - Milan, 321 W. 2nd Ave., Milan, IL,
Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/hmrs/cd.html, 8am
Mon Sep 14.
French I Conversational, Mondays &
Wednesdays thru Oct. 7; $135; location TBD; for
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 6pm Mon
Sep 14.
Canning Series: Zucchini Relish, with
instructor Theresa Poma; students will be using
a pressure can method and will each receive a

jar of their work to take home and enjoy; $20;
for information and to register, call 563-2652455, Quad Cities Food Hub Market Store, 421
W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, QCFoodHub.com,
6pm Tue Sep 15.
Travel French, Wednesdays thru Sept.
BHC.edu/pace, 2:30pm Wed Sep 16.
Travel Italian, Wednesdays thru Sept. 30;
$40; location TBD; for information and to
BHC.edu/pace, 2:30pm Wed Sep 16.
St. Ambrose University Open House Visit
Day, families receive important financial aid
and admissions info, take a campus tour, and
meet faculty members and coaches; free; for
information, call 563-333-6300 or 800-3832627, or e-mail admit@sau.edu, Rogalski
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Fri
Sep 18.
Buddhism, Part I, a class in the year-long
Exploring World Religions series; free; for
information, e-mail office@uucqc.org or call
563-359-0816, Unitarian Universalist Church of
the Quad Cities, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport,
IA, UUCQC.org, 6:30pm Mon Sep 21.
Instagram & Pinterest for Business,
a course in the Social Media Webinars for
Business series; learn the advantages of being
on one or both of these sites and how you can
grow an audience by posting valuable content
for your prospective clients and fans; $5; for
University of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W.
2nd Ave., Milan, IL, Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/
hmrs/cd.html, 8am Mon Sep 21.
Canning Series: Apple Butter, with
instructor Theresa Poma; students will be using
a pressure can method and will each receive a
jar of their work to take home and enjoy; $20;
for information and to register, call 563-2652455, Quad Cities Food Hub Market Store, 421
W. River Dr., Davenport, IA, QCFoodHub.com,
6pm Tue Sep 22.
Grilling Gourmet, $32; location TBD; for
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 6:30pm
Tue Sep 22.
TechnoHelp, learn & ask questions about
a variety of technology related topics; each
session will begin with a short presentation
followed by time where a librarian will be
available to answer questions & help to
troubleshoot devices; free; for information, call
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 9am Thu Sep 24
and Fri Sep 25.
Girls Night: The Musical @ Adler Theatre - November 14

Sep 25.
YouTube for Business, a course in the
Social Media Webinars for Business series;
grow your company, brand, products and
services using the power of video; instead
of focusing on the mechanics of shooting a
video, this class focuses on creative content
creation and recommended ways to plan for
a quality marketing piece you can use over
and over again; $5; for information and to
register, call 309-756-9978, University of Illinois
Extension - Milan, 321 W. 2nd Ave., Milan, IL,
Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/hmrs/cd.html, 8am
Mon Sep 28.
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Mon
Sep 28.
Professional Development: Project
Leadership and Professional Responsibility,
this course discusses the difference between
leading and managing in the project
environment; basic leadership theories are
explored and related to individual class
members; the concept of transformational
leadership is introduced and employed
through class exercises as a project-ready
method for leading in the project environment;
$695; for information, call 563-333-5720, email
pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center,
331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport, IA, SAU.
edu/pd, 8:30am Tue Sep 29 and Wed Sep 30.
Basic Floral Design, Wednesdays thru
Oct. 21; learn to design beautiful floral
arrangements for your home or train for an
entry-level position as a floral designer; $192;
free; for information and to register, call 309796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City
5:45pm Wed Sep 30.
Professional Development: Supervisory
Certificate Program, supervisors, managers
and team leaders: increase your effectiveness
as a manager and gain practical new skills in
the areas of management, resource allocation
and employee development; appropriate for
new supervisors, as well as anyone wishing to
update and refine their supervisory skills; $995;
for information, call 563-333-5720, e-mail pd@
sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education Center, 331
W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/
pd, 8:30am Wed Sep 30 and Thu Oct 1.
October
44th Annual College Night, in the
gym in Building 3; students can visit with
representatives from more than dozens of
colleges and universities; get information on
admission requirements, how to apply, tuition
costs, financial aid, housing options, majors,
and transfer options; free; for information
Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 5pm Thu Oct 1.
Pesticide Applicator Testing, for
information, call 563-359-7577, Scott County
Extension, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B,
Bettendorf, IA, DBS.extension.iastate.edu/
calendar, 10am Fri Oct 2.
Global Gathering Norwegian Cooking
Class, chef Stephanie Godke will cook up some
Norwegian dishes and provide samples; free;
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Sat
Oct 3.
Growing Along the River Fall Master
Gardener Conference, for information, call
563-359-7577, Scott County Extension, 875
Tanglefoot Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, DBS.
extension.iastate.edu/calendar, 8am Sat Oct 3.
Perfect Preserves: Applesauce Making
& Canning, taught by home-canner
extraordinaire Jennifer Robinson, this workshop
will cover how to make applesauce, how to
preserve it and safe home-canning procedures;
participants will be able to taste their
applesauce and bring some home; $15-25; for
information, e-mail kitchen@publicspaceone.
com, Public Space One, Jefferson Building, Iowa
City, IA, PublicSpaceOne.com, 1pm Sun Oct 4.
Twitter for Business, a course in the Social
Media Webinars for Business series; learn about
the power of a tweet as well as common ways
to use Twitter for professional use; $5; for
University of Illinois Extension - Milan, 321 W.
2nd Ave., Milan, IL, Web.Extension.Illinois.edu/
hmrs/cd.html, 8am Mon Oct 5.
information, call 563-333-6300 or 800-3832627, or e-mail admit@sau.edu, Rogalski Center
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Mon Oct 5.
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COURSES
October
Beginning Genealogy, Laura Reich will
spend half this class on getting started in
genealogy and the second half concentrating
on the uniqueness of Norwegian genealogical
research; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 7pm Tue Oct 6.
Professional Development: Project
Management: Planning, Execution and
Control, an extensive overview of professional
project management is presented along with
the importance of a consistent methodology;
this course provides a project-ready tool kit
for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring
and controlling, and closing out projects within
a practical system of professional project
management; $695; for information, call 563333-5720, e-mail pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Tue Oct 6
and Wed Oct 7.
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 9am Thu Oct 8 and
Fri Oct 9.
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Fri Oct 9.
Get Going on Your Genealogy, learn the
basic tips and tricks for using the vast resources
offered at RSSC; join us for the informationpacked session and discover our photograph,
archive and manuscript collections as you
learn more about utilizing maps, vital records,
subscription databases, and more; free; for
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 9:30am
Sat Oct 10.
Oct 12.
Professional Development: Managing
Project Teams, learn about the complex
skills required to manage project teams at
the highest performance levels; acquire
meeting management tools and techniques;
motivational and interpersonal skills; tools for
identifying individual thinking preferences;
methods for recognizing and responding
to nonverbal messages; and information to
address individual differences such as age,
gender or culture; $695; for information,
call 563-333-5720, e-mail pd@sau.edu, SAU
Downtown Education Center, 331 W. 3rd St.,
Exhibits
Figge Art Museum
ive currently running

Figge Art Museum
exhibitions are scheduled to
close this autumn. So before
the inevitable snowfall
by which I mean winters
snowfall, knock wood
make plans to catch each
of these terrific exhibits:
Exploring the Demimonde:
Sin & Temptation at the FinEdward S. Curtis Kutenai Duck Hunter 1910 Photode-Sicle (closing October
gravure Courtesy of Christopher Cardozo Fine Art
18); Corn Zone (closing
October 11); A Gift for the Quad Cities: The Figge Art Museum 10th Anniversary
Exhibition (closing October 4); and The Model Museum and American Moderns
on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Antheneum Museum of Art (both
closing September 20). But cheer up, Figge fans! You know what they say in the
art-museum biz: Out with the old, in with the nudes!
Fine, they dont really say that. And there are no nudes on the Figges fallexhibit docket anyway. There will, however, be dozens upon dozens of fascinating
pieces on view, starting with those in Day of the Dead: Art, Culture, Spirit
(September 26 through November 7), an exhibit held in tandem with the
Mexican holiday celebration Dia de los Muertos, and boasting handmade folk art
and interactive displays. Traveling north of the border, the Midwest is celebrated
through the works of a DeWitt native in Ellen Wagener: Horizon Lines (October
3 through January 24), a collection of colorful and gorgeous pastels that create
vivid evocations of flatland-based times of day and weather patterns. (Some
scarier than others, as youll see in Wageners pastel F5 Tornado.)
Photographs by a late, Seattle-based artist will be on display in Edward S.
Curtis: 100 Masterworks (October 10 through January 17), and that title isnt
an exaggeration. Curtis initiated a massive, years-long project in which he
photographed Native Americans throughout the United States one that resulted
in a 20-volume, 20-portfolio set of handmade books titled The North American
Indian and the Figges exhibit will showcase 100 of these stunning photos
whose images range from portraits to depictions of traditional ceremonies.
Additional, frequently cheeky photographs will be highlighted in Wit & Whimsy:
Photographs by Kenneth Josephson (October 17 through February 7), an
exhibit celebrating, according to the Figges Web site, the illusory nature of
photography and the photographers role as the manipulator of information. (I
thought that was my job!)
And more contemporary assessments of Native American life will be on
view in the fall installation Wendy Red Star (October 10 through January 17).
Boasting mixed-media works that explore the differences between the worlds of
Native Americans past and present, Stars exhibit will be highlighted by her 2014
achievement Peelatchiwaaxpash/Medicine Crow (Raven) & the 1880 Crow Peace.
I saved that information for last because, as expected, it caused my spell-check to
self-destruct.
For more on the Figge Art Museums fall offerings, visit FiggeArtMuseum.org.
Mike Schulz
Suite # 140, Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am

Tue Oct 13 and Wed Oct 14.
Parent and Tot Swim Class, Saturdays
thru Nov. 21, for children ages 6 months to
3 years; children will become comfortable in
the water while having fun and bonding with
their parent/guardian; they will play games
and learn beginning movements to prepare
for group swim lessons; $40 for one child and
one adult; for information and to register, call
309-796-5601, BHC Community Aquatic Center,
6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu, 8:30am Sat
Oct 17.
Buddhism, Part II, a class in the year-long

IA, UUCQC.org, 6:30pm Mon Oct 19.
Professional Development: Leadership
Through People Skills, thru Oct. 23; learn how
to be persuasive, gain commitment, and get
results from the people you work with; LTPS is
an intensive, five-day learning experience that
transforms managers into leaders by teaching
the practical skills necessary to meet todays
business challenges and turn vision into reality;
$1,295; for information, call 563-333-5720 or
e-mail pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education

Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport,
IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8am Mon Oct 19.
Oct 19.
Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest
Management, for information, call 563-3597577, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot
Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, DBS.extension.
iastate.edu/calendar, 9am Wed Oct 21.
Travel Spanish, Wednesdays thru Nov.
BHC.edu/pace, 10am Wed Oct 21.
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Sat
Oct 24.
Super Sunday Genealogy Night, an open
house for genealogists; the Scott County Iowa
Genealogical Society and Richardson-Sloane
Special Collections Center provide access to
computers and subscription databases, helpful
staff, delicious food, and good company; free;
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sun
Oct 25.
Chinese (Mandarin) I, Tuesdays &
Thursdays thru Nov. 19; $135; location TBD; for
Oct 27.
Advanced Floral Design, Wednesdays
thru Nov. 18; learn to design beautiful floral
arrangements for your home or train for an
entry-level position as a floral designer; $192;
free; for information and to register, call 309796-8223, Black Hawk College - Quad City
5:45pm Wed Oct 28.
Travel Chinese, Wednesdays thru Nov.
BHC.edu/pace, 10am Wed Oct 28.
Mosquito and Public Health Pest
Management, for information, call 563-3597577, Scott County Extension, 875 Tanglefoot
Lane, Suite B, Bettendorf, IA, DBS.extension.
iastate.edu/calendar, 9am Thu Oct 29.
Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Fri Oct 30.
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November
Professional Development: Managing
Project Quality, Procurement and
Risk, learn to plan quality assurance into
project management processes to ensure
accomplishing performance requirements;
$695; for information, call 563-333-5720 or
e-mail pd@sau.edu, SAU Downtown Education
Center, 331 W. 3rd St., Suite # 140, Davenport,
IA, SAU.edu/pd, 8:30am Tue Nov 3 and Wed
Nov 4.
Exploring Engineering, high-school and
community-college students enjoy pizza and
speak with engineering professionals; free; for
information and to reserve a spot, contact Jodi
Prosise at 563-333-6485 or engineering@sau.
edu, Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University,
518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu,
5:30am Wed Nov 4.
South American Culture Experience, Nov.
10 & 17; $28; location TBD; for information
Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 1:30pm Tue Nov 10.
St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/visit, 8:45am Wed
Nov 11.
Christianity, Part I, a class in the year-long
IA, UUCQC.org, 6:30pm Mon Nov 16.
Nov 20.
Fresh Fall Centerpiece, learn to design
beautiful floral arrangements for your home
or train for an entry-level position as a floral
designer; $56; free; for information and to
BHC.edu, 5:45pm Wed Nov 25.
MEETINGS
WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY
Independent Scholars Evening, on
Thursdays; a free-standing, public forum for
the support of area scholars and interested
co-learners; refreshments provided, cash bar
available; free; for information, call 309-7629202 or e-mail institutecht@gmail.com, Moline
Commercial Club, 1530 5th Ave., Moline, IL,
QCInstitute.org/ise.html, 7pm Thu Sep 3 thru
Thu Nov 19.
House Church Meeting, on Saturdays;
join the a non-denominational, ecumenical,
ecology-minded, all-faith group that supports
one another, prays together, helps one another,
and helps the community; for information,
e-mail ecumenicalfellowship@hotmail.com or
e-fellowship@hotmail.com, or call 563-508-
The Illusionists @ Adler Theatre - October 12

1852, Sat Sep 5 thru Sat Nov 21.
Outdoor Worship Services, on Sundays;
experience God in the great outdoors at 1006
Western, the corner of West 10th Western,
Davenport, IA; sponsored by the Ecumenical
Fellowship Church; for information, e-mail
ecumenicalfellowship@hotmail.com or
e-fellowship@hotmail.com, or call 563-5081852, 9am Sun Sep 6 thru Sun Nov 22.
Womens Bible Study Group, on Mondays;
for information, call 563-324-9560, Downtown
Central Perk, 226 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
DowntownCentralPerk.com, 7pm Mon Sep 7
thru Mon Nov 23.
East Moline/Silvis Kiwanis Club, on
Mondays; help celebrate the clubs 60th
anniversary of community service; for
information, contact Mike Laufenberg at
malaufenberg@mchsi.com, Genesis Medical
Center, Silvis, 855 Illini Dr, Silvis, IL, Kiwanis.org,
6pm Mon Sep 7 thru Mon Nov 23.
Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; enjoy
knitting and crocheting by the fireside at
this fun weekly even; volunteers are there to
help you learn how to knit, and supplies are
provided; all knitted items are donated to
local charities; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
com, 6:30pm Tue Sep 8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Citizens to Reform Animal Control, on the
second and last Mon. of the month; review
and discuss the changing of animal-control
laws with Cheryl Draeger; for information,
call 563-508-1852 or 563-676-8956, or e-mail
e-fellowship@hotmail.com, Hy-Vee - East
Kimberly, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA,
Citizens to Reform the Department of
Human Services, on the second and last
Mon. of the month; review and discuss the
DHS with Cheryl Draeger; for information,
call 563-508-1852 or 563-676-8956, or e-mail
e-fellowship@hotmail.com, Hy-Vee - East
Kimberly, 1823 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA,
September
Quad Cities Photography Club, join
photographers in discussing images, helping
one another improve, and socializing; free,
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, IL,
QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3.
QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for
people to meet and play new opponents
in casual unrated games of chess; free; for
Sat Sep 5.
LeClaire Chamber Networking Event,
Steventons, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire, IA,
VisitLeClaire.com, 5:30pm Tue Sep 8.
Friends of the Silvis Public Library
Meeting, free; for information, call 309-7553393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
QC Business Women of Faith Meeting,
monthy meeting of Christian businesswomen
who gather to support each other in business
and life; bring lunch if youd like, Home Instead
Senior Care, 1977 Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, IA,
Facebook.com/businesswomenoffaith, 12pm
Fri Sep 11.
Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors
and prospective members welcome; for
information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or
Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium
- Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock
Island, IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm
Mon Sep 14.
Second Mondays Lunch Forum, monthly
discussion group; free program, $8 for catered
lunch by At Your Service; reservations required
for lunch; for information and to reserve,
contact Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity
Anglican Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL,
11:30am Mon Sep 14.
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users
Group) Meeting, with a special program/
presentation on Macintosh Applications or
hardware, and an Open Forum Q&A period
where members help other Macintosh users
solve problems and improve their computer
skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome,

Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org,
6:30pm Tue Sep 15.
QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for
people to meet and play new opponents
in casual unrated games of chess; free; for
Sat Sep 19.
Special Collections Volunteer Roundup,
join us at the informational open house to find
out what happens in the Special Collections
department of the library and what you can do
to help; meet at the Fourth Street door; free;
Mon Sep 21.
Mississippi Valley Country & Western
Music Association Dance, bring your
instrument, jam with us, sing your song; for
information, contact Robert Kunz at Alframer@
mchsi.com or 309-740-8126, East Moline
American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL,
6pm Mon Sep 21.
Quad Cities Astronomical Society
Membership Meeting, for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCAS.org,
7pm Mon Sep 21.
Economic Development Meeting, LeClaire
City Hall, 325 Wisconsin St., LeClaire, IA,
VisitLeClaire.com, 8am Mon Sep 28.
October
QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 1.
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MEETINGS
October
QC Casual Chess Club, a new club for people
to meet and play new opponents in casual
unrated games of chess; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Oct 3.
LeClaire Chamber Networking Event,
Bier Stube LeClaire, 1001 Canal Shore Dr. SW,
LeClaire, IA, VisitLeClaire.com, 12pm Sat Oct 3.
Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting,
guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special
Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just
before the main meeting; free; for information,
call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@
yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street,
Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Oct 5.
Friends of Bettendorf Public Library
Meeting, for information, call 563-344-4175,
com, 7pm Tue Oct 6.
Mu, Lemuria, and Atlantis, a Quad
Cities Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONSQC)
presentation by Dr. Steve Spyrison; free; for
information, contact Christine at IONSQC@aol.
com or 563-332-7259, Bettendorf Public Library,
Noetic.org, 6:30pm Thu Oct 8.
Bettendorf Public Library Board of
Trustees Meeting, for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Facebook.com/businesswomenoffaith, 12pm
Fri Oct 9.
for lunch; for information and to reserve, contact
Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity Anglican
Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 11:30am
Mon Oct 12.
Friends of the Silvis Public Library
Meeting, free; for information, call 309-7553393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Oct 13.
Mississippi Valley Country & Western
Music Association Dance, bring your
instrument, jam with us, sing your song; for
information, contact Robert Kunz at Alframer@
mchsi.com or 309-740-8126, East Moline
American Legion, 829 16th Ave., East Moline, IL,
6pm Mon Oct 19.
Quad Cities Astronomical Society
Membership Meeting, for information, call
563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCAS.org,
7pm Mon Oct 19.
where members help other Macintosh users
solve problems and improve their computer
skills; $24/year membership, guests welcome,
Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm
Tue Oct 20.
Deborah Stewart @ Quad City Arts Center through October 23

November
Quad Cities Computer Society Meeting,
guests can attend the Beginners SIG (Special
Interest Group) which meets at 5:30pm just
before the main meeting; free; for information,
call 309-764-5570 or e-mail joseph85_us@
yahoo.com, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street,
Moline, IL, QCS.org, 7pm Mon Nov 2.
Friends of Bettendorf Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 7pm
Tue Nov 3.
QCPhotoClub.com, 6:30pm Thu Nov 5.
for lunch; for information and to reserve, contact
Pam Gustafson at 309-781-1210, Trinity Anglican
Church, 1818 6th Ave., Rock Island, IL, 11:30am
Mon Nov 9.
Popular Astronomy Club Meeting, visitors
and prospective members welcome; for
information, call Wayland at 563-332-4032 or
Alan at 309-797-3120, John Deere Planetarium Augustana College, 820 38th Street, Rock Island,
IL, PACAstronomy.50megs.com, 7pm Mon Nov 9.
Zentangling, a Quad Cities Institute of
Noetic Sciences (IONSQC) presentation by
Donna Martin; free; for information, contact
Christine at IONSQC@aol.com or 563-332-7259,
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, Noetic.org, 6:30pm Mon Nov
9.
Friends of the Silvis Public Library Meeting,
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis
Public Library, 105 8th St., Silvis, IL, SilvisLibrary.
org, 6pm Tue Nov 10.
Bettendorf Public Library Board of Trustees

Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com,
4:30pm Thu Nov 12.
Facebook.com/businesswomenoffaith, 12pm Fri
Nov 13.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10:30am Sat Nov 14.
where members help other Macintosh users solve
problems and improve their computer skills; $24/
year membership, guests welcome, Bettendorf
Bettendorf, IA, QCMUG.org, 6:30pm Tue Nov 17.
HEALTH
WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY
All Levels Hot Yoga, on Thursdays, led by
Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642,
Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Davenport, 5161
Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, IndigoWellness.
info, 5:45pm Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Nov 19.
Pilates Class, Thu. 5:30pm, Fri. 8:15am, Mon.
& Wed. 9:15am; lengthen your muscles as you
strengthen them, and improve stability and
strength while relieving stress through classic
Pilates positions, fitness balls, resistance bands,
and weights, Bettendorf Life Fitness Center, 2222
Middle Rd., Bettendorf, IA, LifeFitnessCenter.org,
Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Nov 25.
Private Yoga Lessons w/ Johanna, if you
have special issues that prevent you from joining
a group yoga class? Johanna WelzenbachHilliard can help adapt a practice to meet your
specific needs; for information, call 563-726-2623

or e-mail mississippipearl@hotmail.com., The
Cottage Wholistic Health Center, 1227 Jersey
Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA, PromotingWellness.net,
Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Nov 25.
Improve Your Health with Essential Oils,
enjoy natural health & wellness with doTERRA
Essential Oils, EssentialMama.com, Thu Sep 3
thru Wed Nov 25.
Yoga for Fibromyalgia, on Fridays, with
Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $12drop-in class;
for information and to register, call 563-726-2623
or e-mail mississippipearl@hotmail.com, The
10am Fri Sep 4 thru Fri Nov 20.
Aqua Motion, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays; a moderate-intensity, drop-in exercise
class; for information, call 309-796-5603 or
e-mail amyettej@bhc.edu, Black Hawk College Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Avenue,
Moline, IL, BHC.edu/aquatic, 11am Fri Sep 4 thru
Wed Nov 25.
All Levels Hot Yoga, on Saturdays, led by
Karie John; for information, call 309-764-9642,
Indigo Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416
Blackhawk Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness.
info, 12pm Sat Sep 5 thru Sat Nov 21.
Core Strength Yoga, on Sundays; led by Karie
John; for information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo
Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 Blackhawk
Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness.info, 6pm Sun
Sep 6 thru Sun Nov 22.
All Levels Hot Yoga, on Mondays, led by Karie
John; for information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo
Wellness Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 Blackhawk
Rd., Rock Island, IL, IndigoWellness.info, 6pm
Mon Sep 7 thru Mon Nov 23.
Breath-Centered Yoga, on Mondays, with
Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; $12 drop-in class;
for information and to register, call 563-726-2623
Breath-Centered Yoga, on Mondays, with
Johanna Welzenbach-Hilliard; refresh yourself
in the middle of the day; $12 drop-in class; for

information and to register, call 563-726-2623
12:15pm Mon Sep 7 thru Mon Nov 23.
Breath-Centered Yoga, on Tuesdays, with
for information, call 563 726-2623, The Good
Samaritan Society, Georgian Square, 985 Lincoln
Rd., Bettendorf, IA, PromotingWellness.net,
5:30pm Tue Sep 8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Breath-Centered Yoga, on Wednesdays, with
for information and to register, call 563-7262623 or e-mail mississippipearl@hotmail.com,
The Cottage Wholistic Health Center, 1227 Jersey
5:30pm Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
Healing Heart Centers Integrative Healing
Series, on the second and fourth Wednesdays
of the month; an ongoing series featuring a
different healing modality; free; for information,
e-mail director@thehealingheartcenter.org or
call 563-370-7995, The Healing Heart Center,
Porter Cottage, Building G, 2800 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, TheHealingHeartCenter.org, 7pm
Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
Medicare Q&A w/ SHIIP, on the first & third
Wednesdays of the month; get information
and answers to your Medicare questions from
a SHIIP representative; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Wed Sep 16 thru
Wed Nov 18.
SPECIAL EVENTS
September
The Basics of Meditation, a four-week
series of evening classes; learn everything you
need to know to start meditating and gain
in-class practical meditation experience; series
topics will include: How to Meditate, Why
Learn to Meditate, The Benefits of Meditation,
Ways to Meditate, Breathing Meditation &
Transforming Meditations; $10/class, $30/series;
info@meditateiniowa.org, Lamrim Kadampa
Buddhist Center, 502 1/2 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
MeditateInIowa.org, Thu Sep 3.
Zumba Find Your Way to Fun and Fitness,
Thursdays thru Oct. 8; $36; location TBD; for
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 7pm Thu
Sep 3.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(CAM) Conference: Approaches to Mental
Health Wellness, register by Sept. 7; learn how
psychologists, counselors, therapists, holistic
practitioners and health professionals emphasize
treating the person as a whole mind, body,
and spirit; $20-40 includes conference materials,
breakfast, lunch, and professional certificate of
attendance; for information and to register, call
CAM, 7:30am Fri Sep 11.
Hatha Yoga for Beginners, Saturdays thru
Oct. 3; this class will move slowly through Yoga
Breathing and basic poses to help you feel more
confident stepping in to a yoga class; $40; for
information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo Wellness
Moline, 1621 5th Ave., Moline, IL, IndigoWellness.
info, 3pm Sat Sep 12.
Hot Yoga for Beginners, Saturdays thru
Oct. 3; four-week class will cover some basic
fundamentals of breathing & alignment of the
postures; bring a water bottle, a bath or yoga
mat towel, and dress comfortably; $40; for
information, call 309-764-9642, Indigo Wellness
Hot Yoga - Rock Island, 3416 Blackhawk Rd., Rock
Island, IL, IndigoWellness.info, 8:30am Sat Sep
12.
Hairball @ Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center - October 23

NAMI Basics for Providers, register by Sept.
10 for this free program running Thursdays thru
Oct. 22; for mental health service providers,
nurses, social workers, and case managers to
provide insight to share with client families;
taught by trained teachers who are parents/
caregivers; for information and to register, call
309-796-8223, Black Hawk College Outreach
Center, 301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL,
BHC.edu, 6pm Thu Sep 17.
Creekside Vineyards Yoga Fun Day, led
by instructors from Indigo Wellness; $12; for
information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside
Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 12pm Sun
Sep 20.
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat: How
to Break the Eat, Repent, Repeat Cycle, Dr.
Michelle May will explain the tenants of mindful
eating (and living), as well as guide participants
in a mindful tasting to experience the powerful
impact that awareness can have on eating and
enjoying life more; book signings from 6-6:30
and 8-8:30pm, with Dr. Mays presentation at
7pm; $10 includes a free copy of Eat What
You Love, Love What You Eat; for information
and to reserve, e-mail info@amysgift.com or
call 309-779-3077, Quad-Cities Waterfront
Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA,
MichelleMay-AmysGift-PublicEvent.eventbrite.
com, 4pm Wed Sep 23.
General MDA Support Group, for individuals
and families affected by muscular dystrophy; for
information, call 319-393-8905, Trinity 7th Street
Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed
Sep 23.
Yoga for Writers Block, yoga is the perfect
vehicle for allowing the brain to relax, release,
and open the gates; $20-25; for information and
to register, call 563-324-1410, Midwest Writing
Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303, Davenport, IA,
MWCQC.org, 1pm Sat Sep 26.
October & November

Wholehearted Yoga Workshop, Wednesdays
thru Nov. 18; with yoga for adults of all ages and
abilities, a book discussion, journaling prompts,
and creative exercises to help discover a path
toward living your best life; $40; for information,
call 309-764-9642, Indigo Wellness Moline, 1621
5th Ave., Moline, IL, IndigoWellness.info, 6:30pm
Wed Oct 14.
Zumba Find Your Way to Fun and Fitness,
Thursdays thru Nov. 19; $36; location TBD; for
34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu/pace, 7pm Thu
Oct 15.
Improve Your Health with Essential Oils,
enjoy natural health & wellness with
doTERRA Essential Oils, EssentialMama.com, Sun
Oct 18.
Creekside Vineyards Yoga Fun Day, led
by instructors from Indigo Wellness; $12; for
information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside
Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 12pm Sun
Oct 18.
Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed Oct
28.
Nutrition Before, During, and After
Cancer Therapy, a Trinity dietitian will discuss
nutrient needs before, during, and after
cancer; information on common herbal and
vitamin supplements and antioxidants; free; for
information, call 309-779-2000 or 877-242-8899,
Trinity Regional Health System, 5pm Thu Oct 29.
Campus, 500 John Deere Rd, Moline, IL, Wed
Nov 25.
SENIORS
WEEKLY EVENTS
Line Dancing II, on Thursdays; $2-4; for

information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 2:30pm Thu Sep
3 thru Thu Nov 19.
New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays;
$2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
(Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly
Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm
Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Nov 19.
Zumba Gold, on Thursdays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Thu Sep
3 thru Thu Nov 19.
Zumba Gold Beginners & Chair, on
Thursdays; $2-4; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org,
9am Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Nov 19.
Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:45pm Thu
Sep 3 thru Fri Nov 20.
Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $1-2; for information,
Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport,
IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Thu Sep 3 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Low-Impact Exercise, Mon.-Fri.; $2-4; for
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Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Thu Sep 3

thru Wed Nov 25.
Personal Reflexology, on Wednesdays &
Thursdays, by appointment only, with Janet
Latchaw; $20; for information, call 563-3495832, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
1pm Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Nov 25.
Bingo, on Fridays; for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.
org, 12:30pm Fri Sep 4 thru Fri Nov 20.
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays;
$2-4; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Fri
Sep 4 thru Fri Nov 20.
Senior Theatre, on Fridays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Fri Sep
4 thru Fri Nov 20.
Zumba Toning, on Fridays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Fri Sep 4
thru Fri Nov 20.
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Fri Sep
4 thru Mon Nov 23.
Ceramics I, on Mondays; $7-9; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Mon
Sep 7 thru Mon Nov 23.
Drawing, Clay Sculpting, & Acrylics, on
Mondays at 12:30 & 5pm; $5-6 plus materials;
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, Mon Sep 7 thru
Mon Nov 23.
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 2:15pm Mon
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no sewing
experience necessary; free; for information,
IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Mon Sep 7 thru Mon
Nov 23.
Zumba Gold Toning, on Mondays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Mon
Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for information,
IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Sep 8 thru Tue
Nov 24.
Ceramics II, on Tuesdays at 9:30am & 1pm;
$7-11/session, $9-12/all day; for information,
CASISeniors.org, Tue Sep 8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Crocheting & Knitting Volunteer Class,
on Tuesdays; make hats, scarfs, and mittens for
children and the homeless; donations of yarn
and other knitting needs accepted; free; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm Tue
Sep 8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Line Dancing Free Lessons, on Tuesdays;
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 8:30am Tue Sep
8 thru Tue Nov 24.
Line Dancing I, on Tuesdays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Tue Sep 8
thru Tue Nov 24.
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SENIORS
WEEKLY EVENTS
Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for information,
IA, CASISeniors.org, 2pm Wed Sep 9 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Chair Massage with Mary, on Wednesdays;
20-minute sessions; $15-20; for information,
CASISeniors.org, 10am Wed Sep 9 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Sep 9
thru Wed Nov 25.
Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $7-9; for
thru Wed Nov 25.
Pinochle, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for
thru Wed Nov 25.
Tai Chi Chun, on Wednesdays; $24-36/6
weeks; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
Road, Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:25am
Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
TOPS Meeting, on Wednesdays; the Taking
Off Pounds Sensibly Group; 11:30am weigh-in,
noon meeting; $1-2; for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
org, 11:30am Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $2-4; for
thru Wed Nov 25.
MONTHLY EVENTS
Low Vision Support Group, on the first Thu.

of the month; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
10am Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Nov 5.
Poetry Roundtable, on the first Thu. of the
month; $2-4; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
1:30pm Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Nov 5.
Blood Pressure Check, on the second Tue. of
the month; free; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
9am Tue Sep 8 thru Tue Nov 10.
Grief Support Group, on the second & fourth
Wed. of the month; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
9:30am Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Nov 25.
Blood Pressure Screening, Shingles
Screening, & Medication Review, on
the second & third Thu. of the month; for
Davenport, IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Thu Sep 10
thru Thu Nov 19.
Caregivers Support Group, on the second
Mon. of the month; free; for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
org, 10:30am Mon Sep 14 thru Mon Nov 9.
Parkinsons Support Group, on the third
Sat. of the month; for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
10am Sat Sep 19 thru Sat Nov 21.
TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors),

on the fourth Wed. of the month; for information,
CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Wed Sep 23 thru Wed
Nov 25.
Party with a Purpose at the
Presented by
SPECIAL EVENTS
September
CASI 20th Anniversary Band Concert, for
Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org, 7pm Thu Sep 10.
Walgreens Flu Clinic, for information,
CASISseniors.org, 10am Thu Sep 10.
What Documents Will the Kids Need
When Im Gone?, for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org,
10:30am Thu Sep 10.
Plus 60 Art Show Intake, for information,
CASISseniors.org, 10am Thu Sep 10 and Fri Sep
11.
Stand Up to Prevent Falls Screenings, for
Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org, 10:30am Tue
Sep 15.
Thats Entertainment: Senior Theatre,
sponsored by Ridgecrest Village; for information,
CASISseniors.org, 10am Wed Sep 16.
Senior Day: Psalmodikon, a performance
by Reg and Linda Shoesmith in the Global
Gathering Norway series; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Sep 17.
Welcome to Medicare, presented by SHIIP;
Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org, 6pm Tue Sep 22.
Caring for the Caregiver, event featuring
a 4:30pm open house for Janes Place, and a
6pm presentation by Steve Kopp, Ph.D,; $10; for
tickets and information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
Road, Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org, 4:30pm
Thu Sep 24.
Lunch & Learn: QC Spines, for information,
CASISseniors.org, 11am Mon Sep 28.
October
Zumbathon, for information, call 563-3867477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, CASISseniors.org,
10am Sat Oct 3.
Senior Sunrise, enjoy a morning walk and
coffee; free with $4.25-8.25 admission; for
information, call 309-799-3482, Niabi Zoo, 13010
Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL, NiabiZoo.com, Tue
Oct 6.
AARP Smart Driver Course, the course helps
drivers learn proven safety strategies on how to
adapt their driving to compensate for physical
and cognitive changes that often develop with
aging; following completing of the eight-hour
course, you may be eligible for a discount from
your car insurer; $15-20; for information and
to register, call 309-281-5060, Larson Center,
Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL, GenesisHealth.
com, 5pm Wed Oct 7 thru Thu Oct 8.
Senior Day: The Letter from America, free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Oct 15.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 5:30 - 9:00 pm at CASI

1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806
Fabulous Food & Drink, Raffle, Silent Auction,

Hat Contest, Neckers Diamond Derby, and more...
Tickets: $30 until November 1 $40 November 1 through 12
Purchase your tickets NOW at HatBash.com or call 563.386.7477
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ARTS & CRAFTS

September
Teen Sharpie Mugs, make your own
personalized mug with Sharpie brand markers;
decorate your mug, and then take it home
to bake in the design; free; for information,
call 309-732-7323, 30/31 Branch, Rock Island
Public Library, 3059 31st Ave, Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Sep 3.
Beginning Painting Grades 4 to 8, Saturdays
thru Sept. 26; beginning & intermediate level
students will explore creating still life and
landscape using proportional techniques,
value, shapes and basic color theories; with
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com, Bereskin Fine Art
Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104,
Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 11:30am
Sat Sep 5.
Beginning Drawing for Children Ages
4-5, Sundays thru Sept. 27; an introduction
to beginning drawing skills; shape, form, and
value will be explored; beginning students will
incorporate their newly developed skills from
still life to drawing animals and people; with
bereskinartgallery@gmail.com, Bereskin Fine Art
Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104,
Davenport, IA, BereskinArtGallery.com, 8:30am
Sun Sep 6.
Beginning Drawing for Children Ages
5-7, Sundays thru Sept. 27; an introduction
to beginning drawing skills; shape, form, and
value will be explored; beginning students
will incorporate their newly developed skills
from still life to drawing animals and people;
materials: ebony pencil, #2 pencil and drawing
pad 8 1/2 x 11 or larger; with instructor Pat
Bereskin; $95; for information and to register,
call 563-508-4630 or e-mail bereskinartgallery@
gmail.com, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio,
BereskinArtGallery.com, 9:30am Sun Sep 6.
Southwest Branch Family Craft, make a
mini treasure chest and a paper pirate hat so
that youll be ready for International Talk Like a
Pirate Day on Sept. 19; talk like a pirate, make
a pirate hat, and decorate a mini-treasure
chest; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island, IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
gallery tour specifically geared for babies 12
months and under, with a focus on such themes
as animals, faces, colors, and shapes, all before
the museum opens to the public, so your little
one can made as much noise as he/she wants;
$5, free for members; for information, e-mail
ethomas@crma.org or call 319-366-7503, Cedar
Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Sep 8.
Talk Like a Pirate Day Family Craft,
make a mini treasure chest and a paper
pirate hat; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Sep 8.
Creation Studio Drop-In: Library
Laboratory, ages 5 & up take part in handson science experiments or watch a science
demonstration; free; for information, call
Talk Like a Pirate Day Family Craft,
make a mini treasure chest and a paper
pirate hat; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am Sat Sep 12.
Creation Studio Drop-In: Maker Monday,
on Mondays; drop-in craft projects geared

for the older youth and above, but all are
welcome; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 3pm Mon Sep 14 thru Mon Sep 28.
Geek&Craft, teens hang out, eat snacks, and
make projects featuring geeky tech; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street
Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm Tue Sep 15.
Kids Craft Day, in addition to creating that
perfect piece of artwork, kids can climb on a
variety of awe-inspiring machines or visit the
Discovery Zone and learn where food comes
from, why we need roads and bridges, and how
to take care of the environment, John Deere
Pavilion, 17th St & River Dr, Moline, IL, Deere.
Kids Craft Workshop, an hour of creative fun
just for grade-schoolers; free; for information,
call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library,
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Tue Sep 22.
Creation Studio Drop-In: Early-Out Make-It
Take-It, ages 5 & up make a fun make-it take-it
craft; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
com, 2pm Wed Sep 23.
October
com, 3pm Mon Oct 5 thru Mon Oct 26.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Oct 7.
Make a Fall Leaf Garland, a family craft
program; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Oct 13.
Make a Fall Leaf Garland, a family craft
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am Sat Oct 17.
DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm Tue Oct 20.
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Tue Oct 27.
November
com, 3pm Mon Nov 2 thru Mon Nov 23.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Nov 4.
Mockingjay Crafts, to celebrate the release
of the final movie, well create awesome art
inspired by the books and movies; free; for
Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Nov 5.
Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Nov 10.
Make a Paper Pumpkin, a family craft
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Nov 10.
Make a Paper Pumpkin, a family craft
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10am Sat Nov 14.
com, 10am Sat Nov 14.
DavenportLibrary.com, 5pm Tue Nov 17.
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Tue Nov 24.
STORIES
September
Preschool Story Time, on Thursdays; stories

and a craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call
St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 10am Thu Sep
3 thru Thu Sep 24.
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the
opportunity to practice reading aloud to dogs
from Quad City Canines; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Sep 3.
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; for
ages 0-5; stories and songs are mixed with
movement, yoga, dancing, and more; free; for
com, 10am Thu Sep 3 thru Thu Sep 24.
Night Owl Storytime, on Thursdays; kids get
ready for bedtime with stories and activities;
pillows, stuffed toys, and jammies welcome; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount

Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport,
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 3
thru Thu Sep 24.
Preschool Storytime, on Thursdays; themed
stories for ages 3-5; free; for information, call
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Thu Sep 3 thru
Thu Sep 24.
Toddler Tales: Chicken Dance, celebrate
Chicken Month by strutting into the library
for some stories, songs, and a craft; free; for
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri
Sep 4.
Baby Bounce, parents and children up to
18 months will explore rhymes, songs, and
stories; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 9:30am Fri Sep 4.
Baby Storytime, on Fridays; jump-start you
and your childs literacy building skills in this
storytime designed especially for you and your
0-12-month-old; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Fri Sep 4 thru
Fri Sep 25.
Preschool Storytime, on Fridays; a free,
entertaining opportunity for preschoolers to
come and hear stories, sing songs, play, and
engage in pre-reading activities; each week
will include a craft designed to help your child
develop basic skills to encourage early school
success; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri
Sep 4 thru Fri Sep 25.
Preschool Storytime, on Tuesdays; themed
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Tue Sep 8 thru
Tue Sep 29.
Toddler Storytime, on Tuesdays; dancing,
singing, and stories all work together to make
learning fun; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Sep 8 thru
Tue Sep 29.
Toddler Tales: Story Cats, pounce into the
library right meow for stories, songs, and a
purr-fect craft; free; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Sep 9.
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays;
for ages 0-5; stories and songs are mixed with
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Sep 9 thru
Wed Sep 30.
Preschool Storytime, on Wednesdays;
themed stories for ages 3-5; free; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Wed Sep 9 thru
Wed Sep 30.
Toddler Tales: Story Cats, pounce into the
library right meow for stories, songs, and a
purr-fect craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
org, 10:30am Fri Sep 11.
Baby Bounce, parents and children up to
18 months will explore rhymes, songs, and
stories; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Mon Sep 14.
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; themed
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Sep 14
thru Mon Sep 28.
Tales for Tots, simple exercises, stories,
songs, rhymes, and more for ages 0-3 and a
caregiver; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 10am Mon Sep 14.
Preschool Puppet Time, on Mondays; with
stories, songs, and a puppet craft; free; for
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Sep 14 thru
Mon Sep 28.
Toddler Tales: Read Like a Pirate, walk
the plank to the library and get hooked by
stories, songs, and a craft; free; for information,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Sep 15.
Toddler Tales: Read Like a Pirate, walk the
plank to the library and get hooked by stories,
songs, and a craft; free; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Wee Wigglers Toddler Time, stories, music,
art exploration, and play-time for ages 18-36
months; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Wed Sep 16.
Building with Books Lego Club, ages 4-12
build with Lego blocks and listen to stories; free;
for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public
com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 17.
Toddler Tales: Read Like a Pirate, walk
the plank to the library and get hooked by
stories, songs, and a craft; free; for information,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Sep 18.
Book Explorers: West of the Moon, for
grades 4 & up; this sessions book is West of
the Moon by Margi Preus; participants will be
given the book on the first meeting date and
then progressively discuss it over the following
weeks; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 3pm Sat Sep 19.
com, 6:30pm Tue Sep 22.
Toddler Tales: Jungle Jump, go ape at our
wild storytime as we read jungle stories, sing
songs, and do a roaring-good craft; free; for
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue
Sep 22.
Toddler Tales: Jungle Jump, go ape
at our wild storytime as we read jungle
stories, sing songs, and do a roaring-good
craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Hug a Book, join us for an event all about
building the love of books in children ages two
to five; our fall event features a musical concert
by noted childrens musician Laura Doherty,
performing sweet, folk-inspired songs for
preschoolers and families; each child receives
a free book to take home; free; for information,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm Thu Sep 24.
Toddler Tales: Jungle Jump, go ape at our
wild storytime as we read jungle stories, sing
songs, and do a roaring-good craft; free; for
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com, 10am Mon Sep 28.
Pajama Story Time, ages 4-8 wear their
PJs and bring their favorite stuffed animals
to hear new stories; free; for information, call
St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon
Sep 28.
Toddler Tales: Library Land, join us for
stories all about our favorite libraries & librarians,
songs about taking care of our books, and a
bookish craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
org, 10:30am Tue Sep 29.
bookish craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
October
com, 10am Thu Oct 1 thru Thu Oct 29.
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Oct 1
thru Thu Oct 29.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Thu Oct 1 thru
Thu Oct 29.
bookish craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
org, 10:30am Fri Oct 2.
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Fri Oct 2 thru
Fri Oct 30.
Oct 2 thru Fri Oct 30.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Oct 5 thru
Mon Oct 26.
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October
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Oct 5 thru
Mon Oct 26.
Ballet Quad Cities Presents Dance Me a
Story: Mysteries, join dancers from Ballet
Quad Cities for an hour of movement and
music as we capture the drama and emotions
involved in mysteries; free; for information, call
com, 7pm Tue Oct 6.
Reading with Rover, kids read their favorites
stories aloud to contented canines; free; for
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Tue Oct 6.
YEW Teen Workshop w/ Holly Norton:
Performance Poetry, led by the Collins Poetin-Residence for fall 2015; free; for information,
6pm Tue Oct 6.
for writers ages 15-19; participants are welcome
to bring writing to share for discussion, or
just to listen and discuss other participants
work; free; for information, call 563-324-1410,
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 6pm Tue Oct 6.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Tue Oct 6 thru
Tue Oct 27.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Oct 6 thru
Tue Oct 27.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Oct 7 thru
Wed Oct 28.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Wed Oct 7 thru
Wed Oct 28.
Reading with Rover, kids read their
favorites stories aloud to contented canines;
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Wed Oct 7.
com, 10am Mon Oct 12.
QC CAN Reading Assistance Dogs, kids
read to dogs to get the practice necessary to
build vocabulary, increase understanding of the
material, and gain fluency as a reader; free; for
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Oct 13.

Toddler Tales: Bats, at 10am & 2pm; ages
3-5 enjoy a nature-themed story, a craft, and an
outdoor adventure; $3-5; for information, call
563-323-5196, Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave.,
Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.org, Tue Oct 13.
Reading with Rover, kids read their favorites
stories aloud to contented canines; free; for
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5pm Wed Oct
14.
Toddler Tales: Pizza Pages, come into
the library where we will deliver a slice of fun
with stories, songs and a craft with everything
on it; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
10:30am Tue Oct 20.
Toddler Tales: Pizza Pages, come into
the library where we will deliver a slice of fun
with stories, songs and a craft with everything
on it; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Oct 21.
Toddler Tales: Pizza Pages, come into the
library where we will deliver a slice of fun with
stories, songs and a craft with everything on it;
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St.,
Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Oct 23.
com, 10am Mon Oct 26.
Toddler Tales: Halloween Howl, we will be
reading fa-boo-lous stories, singing howling
good songs, and doing a mysterious craft; free;
Oct 27.
Toddler Tales: Halloween Howl, we
will be reading fa-boo-lous stories, singing
howling good songs, and doing a mysterious
craft; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Oct 28.
Teen Read Week Party, free; for information,
call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210
41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 5:30pm
Fri Oct 30.
Toddler Tales: Halloween Howl, we will be
reading fa-boo-lous stories, singing howling
good songs, and doing a mysterious craft; free;
Oct 30.
November
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Nov 2 thru
Mon Nov 23.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon Nov 2 thru
Mon Nov 23.
Toddler Tales: Scarecrows at Work, join

us for stories, songs, and a craft youll crow
about; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
10:30am Tue Nov 3.
for writers ages 15-19; participants are welcome
to bring writing to share for discussion, or
just to listen and discuss other participants
work; free; for information, call 563-324-1410,
Midwest Writing Center, 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303,
Davenport, IA, MWCQC.org, 6pm Tue Nov 3.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Tue Nov 3 thru
Nov 24.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Tue Nov 3 thru
Tue Nov 24.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Nov 4 thru
Wed Nov 18.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Wed Nov 4 thru
Wed Nov 25.
Toddler Tales: Scarecrows at Work, join
us for stories, songs, and a craft youll crow
about; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Nov 4.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Nov 5.
com, 10am Thu Nov 5 thru Thu Nov 19.
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Nov 5
thru Thu Nov 19.
BettendorfLibrary.com, 10am Thu Nov 5 thru
Thu Nov 19.
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Fri Nov 6 thru
Fri Nov 20.
Nov 6 thru Fri Nov 20.

Toddler Tales: Scarecrows at Work, join us
for stories, songs, and a craft youll crow about;
Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Nov 6.
com, 6:30pm Mon Nov 9.
Toddler Tales: A Bowlful of Soup, come in
for the soup-er bowl of storytimes as we ladle
out the fun with stories, songs, and the craft of
the day; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
10:30am Tue Nov 10.
QC CAN Reading Assistance Dogs, kids
read to dogs to get the practice necessary to
build vocabulary, increase understanding of the
material, and gain fluency as a reader; free; for
DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 10.
com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 10.
out the fun with stories, songs, and the craft
of the day; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
out the fun with stories, songs, and the craft of
the day; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
10:30am Fri Nov 13.
Story: The Nutcracker, join dancers from Ballet
Quad Cities for an hour of movement and music
as we bring The Nutcracker, the holidays most
beloved ballet, to life with swirling snowflakes,
adorable mice, and yummy sugar plums; free;
com, 3pm Sat Nov 14.
Saturday Storytimes, for ages 0-5;
an Arthur party, based on books by Marc
Brown; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
RockIslandLibrary.org, 11am Sun Nov 15.
Toddler Tales: Cuddly Blankets, come in and
warm up with stories about favorite blankies,
songs, and a cozy craft; free; for information,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Nov 17.
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed
Nov 18.
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Nov 20.

com, 10am Mon Nov 23.
com, 6:30pm Tue Nov 24.
Toddler Tales: Thanksgiving Turkey Trot,
trot into the library to feast on plentiful stories,
songs and craft, all about our favorite bird; free;
Nov 24.
Toddler Tales: Thanksgiving Turkey
Trot, trot into the library to feast on plentiful
stories, songs and craft, all about our favorite
bird; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
LIBRARY EVENTS
September
Teen Advisory Group, your chance to help

plan programs and events for teens, recommend
new books and materials for the library, earn
service credits, make friends, and have fun; free;
com, 3:30pm Thu Sep 3.
Anime Club, open to ages 12 to 21 who love
anime, manga, and all things Japanese; drop by
to watch anime, enjoy snacks, and make new
friends; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Sep 8.
STEM-azing Program: Sound Science,
learn about the science of sound, by making
humming hangers, visualizing vibrations and
sound sandwiches; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL,
Exploratorium, on Wednesdays; grades K-4
experiment in S.T.E.M.-powered programming;
MolineLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Sep 9 thru Wed
Sep 30.
Early Release Activities, students early
release day for the Bettendorf School district
with board games, card games such as Magic,
and the occasional video game or movie; free;
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Wed
Sep 9.
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; teens play
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Dungeons & Dragons,
Yu-Gi-Oh, and more; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
com, 2:30pm Wed Sep 9 thru Wed Sep 30.
Art Lab, make art and talk about geeky
stuff; free; for information, call 309-524-2470,
MolineLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Sep 10.
Play and Grow Time, a structured play group,
modeling early literacy skills and information
sharing; toddlers ages three and under can talk,
sing, read and play their way to early literacy;
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
10:30am Thu Sep 10.
Teen Anime Night, enjoy Japanese snacks,
learn some Japanese characters, and pick some
anime to watch from the Crunchyroll Web site;
Sep 10.
Lego Club: Norway Edition, kids build
creations related to Norway, whether it be

Vikings, gnomes, reindeer, or stave churches;
Childs Play | Create : Explore : Experience,
on Saturdays, best suited for preschool students;
rotating programs may include components
of traditional storytimes, active movement
and rhythm with music and dance, and simple
crafts; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
com, 10am Sat Sep 12 thru Sat Sep 26.
After School Otaku Mondays, activities for
students who love anime, manga, and video
games; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
com, 3pm Mon Sep 14 thru Mon Sep 28.
Lego Club, grade-schoolers test their skills
of building and design; free; for information,
Sep 15.
Teen Volunteer Council, teens hang out,
eat snacks, and share ideas on how to make
the library better; free; for information, call
Lego Block Club, for grades pre-K-6;
Magic: The Gathering Club, trade with
and compete against other collectors in card
Teen Gaming Night, join us to play XBox
360, Wii, and board games, and eat snacks with
5:45pm Thu Sep 17.
Minecraft Party, with crafts, building, snacks,
& everything Minecraft; free; for information,
Sep 19.
Gears and Gadgets, kids enjoy activities
involving science, technology, engineering, and
math skills; free; for information, call 563-2854794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge,
IA, ScottCountyLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Sep 21.
Sep 23.
Anime Club, teens hang out with other
anime & manga fans while eating noodles and
watching favorite series; free; for information,
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Mon Sep 28.
October
com, 10am Sat Oct 3 thru Sat Oct 31.
com, 3pm Mon Oct 5 thru Mon Oct 26.
Geek&Snack, join us in creating delicious
snacks inspired by some of our favorite fandoms
such as Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and others;
Oct 6.
Crypto-Club, Tuesdays & Thursdays thru Oct.
15; develop your secret spy skills by making
and breaking codes in our four-part club,
with Elizabeth Russell; free; for information,
Lego Club, grade-schoolers test their skills of
building and design; free; for information, call
com, 4pm Tue Oct 6.
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Oct 7.
Gears and Gadgets, kids enjoy activities
involving science, technology, engineering, and
math skills; free; for information, call 563-2854794, Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave., Eldridge,
IA, ScottCountyLibrary.org, 1:30pm Wed Oct 7.
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; teens play
PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Dungeons & Dragons,
Yu-Gi-Oh, and more; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N.
com, 2:30pm Wed Oct 7 thru Wed Oct 28.
10:30am Thu Oct 8.
MolineLibrary.com, Tue Oct 13.
com, 3:30pm Wed Oct 14.
STEM-azing Program: Water Power, learn
about the power of water to move objects with
a water vehicles program from Bob Windt, aka
Rocket Bob; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
org, 4pm Wed Oct 14.
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LIBRARY EVENTS
October
Horror Scavenger Hunt, follow the clues

and avoid fiendishly deadly traps to win prizes;
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th
Thu Oct 15.
Monster Mash Costume Party, enjoy familyfriendly Halloween party games and a costume
contest; free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
2pm Sat Oct 17.
The Big Read - DIY Drive-In, kids design and
create their own cardboard car creation and sit
back to watch a favorite animated movie set in
the 1920s as part of our Big Read celebration;
Oct 17.
Oct 20.
RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Wed Oct 21.
Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm
Wed Oct 21.
Teen Gaming Night, join us to play XBox
360, Wii, and board games, and eat snacks with
5:45pm Thu Oct 22.
com, Wed Oct 28.
Pumpkin Party, enjoy pumpkin-themed
games, crafts, and snacks; free; for information,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Thu Oct 29.
Zombie Party, watch a zombie movie,
munch on some brains (err, snacks), and try
out some horrifying zombie makeup; free; for
Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Oct
29.
November
games; free; for information, call 563-344-
4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning

com, 3pm Mon Nov 2 thru Mon Nov 23.
Geek&Snack, join us in creating delicious
snacks inspired by some of our favorite fandoms
such as Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and others;
Nov 3.
Lego Club, grade-schoolers test their skills of
building and design; free; for information, call
com, 4pm Tue Nov 3.
Nov 4.
Teen Gaming, teens play PS3, Xbox 360, Wii,
Dungeons & Dragons, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more; for
DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Wed Nov 4 thru
Wed Nov 25.
com, 3:30pm Thu Nov 5.
com, 10am Sat Nov 7 thru Sat Nov 21.
MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Nov 10.
STEM-azing Program: Pasta Tower
Engineering, build the leaning tower of pasta;
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th
Wed Nov 11.
10:30am Thu Nov 12.
Nov 17.
Mockingjay Party, well show the first The
Hunger Games: Mockingjay movie, enjoy some
snacks, and have a scavenger hunt based on the
Hunger Games to celebrate the release of the
final movie; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
org, 5:30pm Tue Nov 17.

RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Wed Nov 18.
com, 3:30pm Wed Nov 18.
Teen Anime Night, enjoy Japanese snacks,
learn some Japanese characters, and pick some
anime to watch from the Crunchyroll Web site;
Nov 19.
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Mon Nov 23.
THEATRE
PERFORMANCES
Pinocchio Commedia, Johnny Simons

commedia dellarte production of the classic
childrens story, directed by Jacqueline Wynes
McCall; $5-11; for tickets and information, call
309-794-7306, Wallenberg Hall, Augustana
Augustana.edu/arts, 1:30pm Sat Sep 26 thru
Sun Sep 27.
Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales, at
4 & 7pm; stage adventure featuring featuring
more than 25 Disney characters, including
Snow White, Cinderella, and Belle from Beauty
& the Beast; $16-61; for tickets, call 800-7453000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL,
iwirelessCenter.com, Fri Oct 16.
Hansel & Gretel, student-performed
adaptation of the classic fairytale, written by
Vera Morris, directed by Aaron Randolph III;
Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 2pm; $6-8 at the door; for
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, Sat Oct 17 thru
Sun Oct 25.
Curious George: The Golden Meatball, new
stage adventure based on the beloved childrens
books, presented by YES (Youth Entertainment
Series); $10; for tickets and information, call
309-342-2299, Orpheum Theatre, 57 S. Kellogg
St., Galesburg, IL, TheOrpheum.org, 7pm Mon
Oct 19.
Adler presentation; for tickets, call 800-745-3000,
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA,
AdlerTheatre.com, 7:30pm Tue Nov 3.
Alvin & the Chipmunks Live on Stage,
interactive family show in which the Chipmunks
perform hits by One Direction, Maroon 5,
Carly Rae Jepsen, Elvis Presley, and more;
PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7pm Thu Nov 19.
A Christmas Story: The Musical, holiday
musical based on the beloved movie, directed
by Leslie Charipar; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm;
$25; for tickets and information, call 319-3668591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids, IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 20 thru Sun
Nov 22.
CLASSES & EVENTS
Davenport Junior Theatre Kick-off

Celebration, featuring a special light show
featuring the new lighting system, news about the
upcoming year from DJT staff, a photo slide-show,
information about the plays in DJTs 64th Season,
behind-the-scenes tours of the whole facility, and
refreshments; free; for information, call 563-326-
7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern

Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm
Fri Sep 4.
Acting for Ages 5 - 6, Saturdays thru Nov.
21; this imaginative, high-energy environment
provides basic theatre terminology, improvisation,
characterization, vocal technique, and physical
skills; $100-125; for information and to
register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport Junior
Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 10am Sat Sep 12.
Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Saturdays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 11:15am Sat Sep 12.
Broadway for Ages 7 - 9, Saturdays thru Nov.
21; become a triple threat by learning what
it takes to dance, sing, and act; $100-125; for
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org,
11:30am Sat Sep 12.
Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3 - 4, Saturdays
thru Nov. 21; students explore creative roleplay, mime, imaginary play, basic improvisation,
movement, crafts, and games to develop a
healthy and physical imagination; $100-125; for
Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 9am
Sat Sep 12.
Intermediate Acting for Ages 10 - 12,
Saturdays thru Nov. 21; building on skills learned
in previous courses, Intermediate Acting provides
a greater challenge; physicality, characterization,
and vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125;
for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
10:45am Sat Sep 12.
Intermediate Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Saturdays
thru Nov. 21; building on skills learned in previous
courses, Intermediate Acting provides a greater
challenge; physicality, characterization, and
vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125; for
Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 12pm
Sat Sep 12.
Stagecraft for Ages 10+, Saturdays thru Nov.
21; learn how to program lights, design sound,
build a set, and collaborate as a designer with a
director; the class will be hands-on, learning all
the work that goes behind the magic of theatre;
$108-135; for information and to register, call 563326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.org,
9:15am Sat Sep 12.
Acting for Ages 10 - 12, Mondays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 6pm Mon Sep 14.
Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Mondays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 5:30pm Mon Sep
14.
Broadway for Ages 5 - 6, Mondays thru Nov.
Mon Sep 14.
Character Craze for Ages 9 - 12, Mondays

thru Nov. 16; students will look deeper into the
physical, vocal, and emotional life of a character;
4:45pm Mon Sep 14.
Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3 - 4, Mondays
thru Nov. 16; students explore creative roleplay, mime, imaginary play, basic improvisation,
movement, crafts, and games to develop a
healthy and physical imagination; $100-125; for
4:30pm Mon Sep 14.
Teen Acting, Mondays thru Nov. 16; get
professional theatrical training, some onstage
experience, and meet other teens from around
the theatre circuit in the Quad Cities; $100-125;
7:15pm Mon Sep 14.
Acting for Ages 10 - 12, Tuesdays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 5:45pm Tue Sep 15.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 5pm Tue Sep 15.
Advanced Acting for Ages 9 - 12, Tuesdays
thru Nov. 17; this class deepens the imagination
and technique of storytelling, and uses a variety
of tools to develop new skills, while reinforcing
old ones; $108-135; for information and to
Broadway Babies for Ages 3 - 4, Tuesdays
thru Nov. 17; this class develops coordination
and social skills through exercises, movement,
crafts and games; $100-125; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Improv for Ages 10 - 12, Tuesdays thru Nov.
17; through a collection of games and exercises,
students develop the ability to think quickly
and imaginatively; $100-125; for information
Improv for Ages 7 - 9, Tuesdays thru Nov.
17; through a collection of games and exercises,
students develop the ability to think quickly
and imaginatively; $100-125; for information
Acting for Ages 5 - 6, Wednesdays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4:30pm Wed Sep
16.
Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Wednesdays thru Nov.

DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4pm Wed Sep 16.
Broadway for Ages 10 - 12, Wednesdays
thru Nov. 18; become a triple threat by learning
what it takes to dance, sing, and act; $100-125;
4:45pm Wed Sep 16.
Broadway for Ages 7 - 9, Wednesdays thru
Nov. 18; become a triple threat by learning what
6:15pm Wed Sep 16.
Creative Theatre Fun for Ages 3 - 4,
Wednesdays thru Nov. 18; students explore
creative role-play, mime, imaginary play, basic
improvisation, movement, crafts, and games
to develop a healthy and physical imagination;
6pm Wed Sep 16.
Acting for Ages 10 - 12, Thursdays
thru Nov. 19; this imaginative, high-energy
environment provides basic theatre terminology,
improvisation, characterization, vocal technique,
and physical skills; $100-125; for information
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 7:30pm Thu Sep 17.
Acting for Ages 5 - 6, Thursdays thru Nov.
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4pm Thu Sep 17.
Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Thursdays thru Nov.
Broadway for Ages 5 - 6, Thursdays thru Nov.
5:30pm Thu Sep 17.
Homeschool Theatre for Ages 11 - 14,
Thursdays thru Nov. 19; this imaginative,
high energy environment provides theatre
terminology, vocal technique, and physical
skills, with the addition of some theatre history,
vocabulary, technical theatre, design, and other
educational content; $100-125; for information
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 12:15pm Thu Sep
17.
Homeschool Theatre for Ages 5 - 6, Thursdays
thru Nov. 19; this imaginative, high energy
environment provides theatre terminology, vocal
technique, and physical skills, with the addition
of some theatre history, vocabulary, technical
theatre, design, and other educational content;
9:30am Thu Sep 17.
Homeschool Theatre for Ages 7 - 10,
Thursdays thru Nov. 19; this imaginative,
high energy environment provides theatre
terminology, vocal technique, and physical
skills, with the addition of some theatre history,
vocabulary, technical theatre, design, and other
educational content; $100-125; for information
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 10:45am Thu Sep
17.
Intermediate Acting for Ages 7 - 9, Thursdays
thru Nov. 19; building on skills learned in previous
courses, Intermediate Acting provides a greater
challenge; physicality, characterization, and
vocalization skills are expanded; $100-125; for
7:15pm Thu Sep 17.
Spectrum Theatre for Ages 12+, Thursdays
thru Nov. 19; theatre class for youths living with
autism or dealing with other challenges that
may inhibit expression or communication; with
a focus on having fun, students learn social
skills and interpreting others communication
based on body language, intonation, and
situational context; $100-125; for information
Spectrum Theatre for Ages 7 - 11, Thursdays
thru Nov. 19; theatre class for youths living with
autism or dealing with other challenges that
may inhibit expression or communication; with
a focus on having fun, students learn social
skills and interpreting others communication
based on body language, intonation, and
situational context; $100-125; for information
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DANCE
EVENTS
Dance Party Storytime, on Thursdays; for ages

0-5; stories and songs are mixed with movement,
yoga, dancing, and more; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Sep 3 thru Thu
Nov 19.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Sep 9 thru
Wed Nov 18.
Mother & Son Dance, family-themed dance
featuring food, crafts, giveaways, and fun; with
DJ GMJ, Ty Davis Photography, and catering by
Fazolis, $20/couple, $5/each additional child; for
information, call 563-322-4431 or e-mail info@
legendarycolballroom.com, Col Ballroom, 1012
W. 4th St., Davenport, IA, LegendaryColBallroom.
com, 5pm Sun Oct 4.
Story: Mysteries, join dancers from Ballet Quad
Cities for an hour of movement and music as
we capture the drama and emotions involved in
mysteries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Oct 6.
Daddy & Daughter Dance, family-themed
dance featuring food, crafts, giveaways, and fun;
with DJ GMJ, Ty Davis Photography, and catering
by Fazolis, $20/couple, $5/each additional child;
for information, call 563-322-4431 or e-mail info@
legendarycolballroom.com, Col Ballroom, 1012
W. 4th St., Davenport, IA, LegendaryColBallroom.
com, 5pm Sun Oct 11.
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DANCE
EVENTS

Story: The Nutcracker, join dancers from Ballet
Quad Cities for an hour of movement and music
as we bring The Nutcracker, the holidays most
beloved ballet, to life with swirling snowflakes,
adorable mice, and yummy sugar plums; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
Nov 14.
CLASSES
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,

offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz,
Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult
Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the
companys professional dancers; for information
and to register, call 309-786-2677, Ballet Quad
Cities School of Dance, 617 17th St, Rock Island, IL,
BalletQuadCities.com, Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Nov
25.
Beginning Ballet for Ages 5 - 6, Saturdays
thru Dec. 12; the focus is on developing core
basics and having fun; $100-125; for information
Budding Ballerinas for Ages 3 - 4, Saturdays
Mommy/Daddy & Me Dance for Ages 18
Months - 3 Years, Saturdays thru Dec. 12; nursery
rhymes and lullaby music are used to get parents
and toddlers acquainted with the dance classroom
while in the comfort of each others presence;
11am Sat Sep 12.
Tumble I for Ages 5+, Saturdays thru Dec. 12;
floor gymnastics for the beginning to intermediate
tumbler; all classes use floor mats with no use of
elevated equipment; $108-135; for information
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 10:50am Sat Sep 12.
Tumble Tots for Ages 3 - 4, Saturdays thru
Dec. 12; floor gymnastics for the beginning to
intermediate tumbler; all classes use floor mats
with no use of elevated equipment; $100-125; for
9:50am Sat Sep 12.
Advanced Ballet, Mondays thru Dec. 7; classes
provide proper training in ballet technique,
alignment and terminology, incorporating the
discipline that is an integral part of all dance styles;
6:30pm Mon Sep 14.
Ballet I for Ages 7+, Mondays thru Dec. 7;
classes provide proper training in ballet technique,
6pm Mon Sep 14.
Ballet II for Ages 8+, Mondays thru Dec. 7;
4:10pm Mon Sep 14.
Ballet III for Ages 10+, Mondays thru Dec. 7;

5:20pm Mon Sep 14.
Beginning Ballet for Ages 5 - 6, Mondays
Budding Ballerinas for Ages 3 - 4, Mondays
Hip Hop I for Ages 7 - 9, Tuesdays thru Dec.
8; this course uses high-energy, contemporary
routines with current moves and popular music;
5:10pm Tue Sep 15.
Hip Hop II for Ages 10+, Tuesdays thru Dec.
6:10pm Tue Sep 15.
Hip Hop III for Ages 13+, Tuesdays thru Dec.
7:10pm Tue Sep 15.
Lil Hip Hop for Ages 5 - 6, Tuesdays thru Dec.
4:10pm Tue Sep 15.
Tumble I for Ages 5+, Tuesdays thru Dec. 8;
Tumble II for Ages 7+, Tuesdays thru Dec. 8;
Tumble III for Ages 10+, Tuesdays thru Dec. 8;
Tumble Tots for Ages 3 - 4, Tuesdays thru
Dec. 8; floor gymnastics for the beginning to
intermediate tumbler; all classes use floor mats
with no use of elevated equipment; $100-125; for
Tue Sep 15.
Beginning Ballet for Ages 5 - 6, Wednesdays
DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4:15pm Wed Sep 16.
Beginning Tap for Ages 5+, Wednesdays
thru Dec. 9; this class develops timing, rhythm
and coordination; $100-125; for information

DavenportJuniorTheatre.org, 4pm Wed Sep 16.
Budding Ballerinas for Ages 3 - 4,
Wednesdays thru Dec. 9; the focus is on
developing core basics and having fun; $100-125;
5:15pm Wed Sep 16.
Dance for Theatre for Ages 8+, Wednesdays
thru Dec. 9; students learn basic dance moves
that are used in theatre musical performances, as
well as basic tap and jazz skills that are valuable
to any stage performer; $108-135; for information
Lyrical I for Ages 9+, Wednesdays thru Dec. 9;
dancers will learn to express themselves as artists
while dancing to stories expressed in the lyrics of
contemporary music; $108-135; for information
Mainstage Dance Company for Ages 9+,
Wednesdays thru Dec. 9; by audition only; the
Mainstage Dance Company is comprised of
our most dedicated dancers who are seeking
an additional challenge and performance
opportunities; company members will meet once
a week for choreography rehearsals and will be
given performance opportunities throughout the
session; $108-135; for information, call 563-8883431, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave.,
Wed Sep 16.
Budding Ballerinas for Ages 3 - 4, Thursdays
Homeschool Ballet I for Ages 5+, Thursdays
thru Dec. 10; classes provide proper training in
ballet technique, alignment and terminology,
incorporating the discipline that is an integral
part of all dance styles; $108-135; for information
Homeschool Ballet II for Ages 6+, Thursdays
Homeschool Ballet III for Ages 8+, Thursdays
Homeschool Ballet IV, Thursdays thru Dec. 10;
11am Thu Sep 17.
Homeschool Ballet V, Thursdays thru Dec. 10;
9am Thu Sep 17.
Poms Dance Team I for Ages 5 - 6, Thursdays
thru Dec. 10; students learn precision and strong
arm motions while focusing on technical dance
skills of balance, strength, and flexibility, and
learn routines in areas of jazz, hip hop, kick-line,
and more; $108-135; for information and to

Poms Dance Team II for Ages 7 - 9, Thursdays
Poms Dance Team III for Ages 10+, Thursdays
Tap/Jazz I/II for Ages 7+, Thursdays thru
Dec. 10; this class develops timing, rhythm,
Tap/Jazz III for Ages 10+, Thursdays thru
Dec. 10; this class develops timing, rhythm,
MUSEUMS
September
Rainforest Adventure, climb a nine foot kapok

tree, explore a gorilla nest, discover products that
come from tropical rainforests, study animals and
plants using unique science tools, and learn about
how children from around the world help protect
rainforests; free with $4-7 museum admission; for
information, call 563-344-4106, Family Museum,
2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, Thu Sep 3 thru Mon Sep 7.
Putnam Explorers Jr., for grades preK-1; handson learning that invites students to dive deep into
exciting concepts; for information, call 563-3241933, Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1717 W
12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 9am Sat Sep 5.
Putnam Explorers, for grades 2-6; hands-on
learning that invites students to dive deep into
12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 1:30pm Sun
Sep 6.
Over The Ledge: Alexander & the Terrible, No
Good, Very Bad Day, we cant go to Australia, but
we can drop his troubles from the balcony; free
with $4-7 admission; for information, call 563-3444106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Sep 12.
Super Saturday Activity, draw a picture of
a healthy lunch; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 1pm Sat Sep 12.
Worldwide Day of Play: Football Day, at
10:30am, join us for some rousing beats from
the Pleasant Valley High School Drumline, and
at 11:30am, toss a football through a hoop and
practice your accuracy and learn to fold a paper
football and flick it through the goalposts; free
with $4-7 admission; for information, call 563-3444106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr,
Sep 19.
Fire Safety Day, at 10:30am, sit inside a fire
truck and pretend to be a firefighter, and at 1pm,
learn about fire safety with fun coloring pages,
bookmarks, and other activities; free with $4-7

Sep 26.
October
Putnam Explorers Jr., for grades preK-1;
hands-on learning that invites students to dive
deep into exciting concepts; for information, call
563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center,
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 9am
Sat Oct 3.
Over The Ledge: All in Just One Cookie, toss
ingredients to make a chocolate cookie over the
ledge; free with $4-7 admission; for information,
call 563-344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning
10:30am Sat Oct 3.
Super Saturday Activity: Cookie Mining, try
to excavate all the chocolate chips from a cookie;
1pm Sat Oct 3.
Oct 4.
Caines Cardboard Challenge, create a castle,
a pirate ship, an arcade, and more from cardboard;
free with $4-7 admission; for information, call 563344-4106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am
Sat Oct 10.
Special Needs Night, the museum will open
its doors after hours for an exclusive event for
families with children who have special needs;
tickets will be limited to the first 100 participants;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf,
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 5:30pm Thu Oct 15.
Mad Science, investigate floating and sinking
with Dr. B.; test fruit, eggs, and rocks in soda
to see what floats; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Oct 17.
Super Saturday Activity, create your own
aluminum foil boat and see how many pennies
it can hold; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 1pm Sat Oct 17.
National Chemistry Week Activity, the St.
Ambrose Chemistry Department is here to help us
celebrate National Chemistry Week with cool and
colorful experiments; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Oct 24.
National Chemistry Week Super Saturday
Activity, mix different household liquids with
red cabbage juice; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 1pm Sat Oct 24.
Scarecrow Shenanigans, an afternoon of
family-friendly spooky activities; decorate a
mini-pumpkin, play Halloween games, explore
our decorated galleries, make a spooky craft, and
more; $2-8; for information, call 563-344-4106,
Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 12pm Sun
Oct 25.
Sweet Little Spider Craft, free with $4-7
Oct 31.
November
The Great Pumpkin Drop, dont toss out
your old pumpkins _ bring them and drop them
over our balcony; free with $4-7 admission; for

FamilyMuseum.org, 1:30pm Sun Nov 1.
Nov 1.
Favorite Stuffed Friend Night at the Family
Museum, bring your favorite stuffed friend to
play in the galleries, make a special craft, and
eat pizza with you; at 5pm, you will have to go
home, but your favorite stuffed friend gets to play
in the museum for the whole night; at 10am on
Saturday, receive pictures of all the fun they had;
$10; for information and to regsiter, call Julie at
4pm Fri Nov 6.
Mad Science Demo: Slime Science with Dr.
B, enjoy science slime; free with $4-7 admission;
for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf,
IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Nov 7.
Super Saturday Activity, make your own
slime to take home; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 1pm Sat Nov 7.
Putnam Explorers Jr., for grades preK-1;
hands-on learning that invites students to dive
deep into exciting concepts; for information, call
563-324-1933, Putnam Museum & Science Center,
1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA, Putnam.org, 9am
Sat Nov 7.
Neighborhood Toy Store Day at the Corner
Store, The Corner Store will be spotlighting
several unique toys along with offering toy
demonstrations and special offers in honor of
the Sixth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day;
receive 10% off your entire purchase; free with
$4-7 admission; for information, call 563-3444106, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf, IA, FamilyMuseum.org, 9am Sat
Nov 14.
Theater Appreciation Day, play with some
puppets today and put on a show, and make a
puppet to keep; free with $4-7 admission; for
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Nov 21.
MOVIES
Creative Arts Academy of the Quad Cities

Film Makers Workshop, workshops for grades
5-12 on animation, documentary, and featurefilm production led by Doug Miller, Kelly and
Tammy Rundle, Steve Jennings and Kathy Buxton,
plus public screenings of Sugar,The Wizard
of Oz,Letters Home to Hero Street, and short
animated works; free; for information, call 563328-7201, Creative Arts Academy, 321 N. Main St.,
Davenport, IA, DavenportSchools.org/caa, 9:30am
Sat Sep 26.
Viking Themed Animated Childrens Movie,
screening of a PG-rated film; contact the Youth
Services Department for the title; for information,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Sat Sep 26.
Movie Fest, free family movie on our big
screen, with free popcorn; for information,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Fri Oct 9.
Viking Themed Animated Childrens
Movie, kids build creations related to Norway,
whether it be Vikings, gnomes, reindeer, or stave
churches; free; for information, call 563-344-4175,
Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 11am
Sat Oct 10.
OTHER EVENTS
September
Zookeeper Chats, Mondays thru Saturdays at

noon and 3pm, and Sundays at 1pm; zookeepers
talk about a day at Niabi while they share their
knowledge about animals; with snake feedings the
first Saturday of the month at 1pm; free with $4.258.25 admission; for information, call 309-799-3482,
Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL,
NiabiZoo.com, Thu Sep 3 thru Wed Sep 30.
latest touring presentation of The Greatest Show
on Earth; Fri. 7pm; Sat. 11am, 3pm, and 7pm;
Sun. 1pm and 5pm; Mon. 1pm; $14-65; for tickets,
Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, Fri Sep 4 thru
Mon Sep 7.
Earth Explorers: Rhythms of Nature, ages
11-14 listen to the sounds of nature and create
sounds from materials found at the Marsh; $5-7;
for information, call 563-323-5196, Nahant Marsh,
4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.
org, 4pm Wed Sep 9.
Muddy Boots: Rhythms of Nature, ages
6-10 listen to the sounds of nature and create
sounds from materials found at the Marsh; $5-7;
for information, call 563-323-5196, Nahant Marsh,
4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA, NahantMarsh.
org, 4pm Wed Sep 9.
4-H Military Scrapbooking Club, for ages
12-18; at the Cession Room in Building 60; get your
smartphone or Instagram photos printed off and
into a memorable scrapbook; embellish a unique
scrapbook each month and learn new scrapbook
techniques; $20 supply fee; for information
and to register, call 309-756-9978, Rock Island
Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, web.extension.illinios.edu/
hmrs/4hpyd, 5:30pm Wed Sep 16.
Fejervary Family Fun Day, with family
activities, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and
games, Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St.,
Davenport, IA, CityOfDavenportIowa.com, 12pm
Sat Sep 19.
October & November

Zookeeper Chats, Mondays thru Saturdays at
noon and 3pm, and Sundays at 1pm; zookeepers
talk about a day at Niabi while they share their
knowledge about animals; with snake feedings the
first Saturday of the month at 1pm; free with $4.258.25 admission; for information, call 309-799-3482,
Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley, IL,
NiabiZoo.com, 12pm Thu Oct 1 thru Sat Oct 31.
Swim School for Ages 4-15, Wednesdays thru
Nov. 18, at 5:15pm, 6:15pm, and 7:15pm; $40; for
information and to register, call 309-796-5601, BHC
Community Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Ave, Moline,
IL, BHC.edu/swim, Wed Oct 7.
17th Annual Noogiefest, a free Halloween/
Fall Festival party for children and their families,
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featuring Halloween-themed rooms, games,

crafts, door prizes and more; children must be
accompanied by an adult; costumes encouraged;
for information, contact Anita at 563-326-7504 or
anita@gildasclubqc.org, Gildas Club Quad Cities,
1234 E River Dr., Davenport, IA, GildasClubQC.org,
4pm Sat Oct 10.
Earth Explorers: Birding 101, ages 11-14
learn about native birds and build your own bird
feeder; $5-7; for information, call 563-323-5196,
Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA,
NahantMarsh.org, 4pm Wed Oct 14.
Muddy Boots: Birding 101, ages 6-10 learn
about native birds and build your own bird
feeders; $5-7; for information, call 563-323-5196,
Nahant Marsh, 4220 Wapello Ave., Davenport, IA,
NahantMarsh.org, 4pm Wed Oct 14.
Swim School for Ages 4-15, Saturdays thru
Nov. 21, at 9:15 & 10:15am; $40; for information
and to register, call 309-796-5601, BHC Community
Aquatic Center, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu/
swim, Sat Oct 17.
Fejervary Family Fun Day, with family
activities, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and
games, Fejervary Learning Center, 1800 W. 12th St.,
Davenport, IA, CityOfDavenportIowa.com, 12pm
Sat Oct 17.
Petes Awesome Party, QC United and antibullying mascot Pete the Purple Bull host this day
of entertainment, art activities, cookie decorating,
demonstrations, inflatable games, and more; for
information, contact QC United at 855-485-4445
at qcunited1@gmail.com, Quad-Cities Waterfront
Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA,
1pm Sun Oct 18.
Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, Web.Extension.Illinios.edu/
hmrs/4hpyd, 5:30pm Wed Oct 21.
Youth Pheasant Hunt, held at the Louisa
County Gun Club & Henke Residence; free; for
information, call 319-523-8381, Louisa County
Conservation Office, 12635 County Rd G56,
Wapello, IA, LouisaCountyConservation.org, 9am
Sat Oct 24.
Fright Night in the District, annual Halloween
party for kids, featuring a costume contest, games,
crafts, and trick-or-treating; free; for information,
call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100
19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.
com, Thu Oct 29.
Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, Web.Extension.Illinios.edu/
hmrs/4hpyd, 5:30pm Wed Nov 18.
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Ask
Wait Lifting
the
Advice
Goddess
Im a 37-year-old woman, and Ive always

been quick to have sex, but Im trying to
just date first. Well, Ive been on five
dates with this one guy, and all weve done
is kiss. Now Im beginning to think that
he isnt attracted to me or is put off by my
past, which, unfortunately, I was honest
about.
Dismayed
Try to think of this as artisanal dating.
Maybe hes finished building the bed out of
antique Popsicle sticks, but his carpal tunnel
kicked in while he was killing the flock of
ducks for the mattress or spinning the cotton
for the sheets.
If that sounds like a stretch, well, its no
more of one than your notion that the
guys gone out with you five times because
he finds you repellent or stays up nights
picturing your sexual past (complete with
barricades and rent-a-cops for crowd
control). Do you think hes enrolled in some
underground rewards program like, you
go out with a woman six times and you get
a complimentary latte, or maybe an iTunes
gift card?
Evolutionary psychologists David Buss and
David Schmitt point out that human mating
is inherently strategic. Genetically, they
explain, its generally in a mans best interest
to pursue a short-term sexual strategy.
(Scientific journals and tenure committees
frown on terms like hit it and quit it.)
Basically, a man can limit his participation in
sex to the fun part and still pass on his genes.
Women co-evolved to expect men to try for
this sort of limited participation. (So your
bewilderment at his crossed legs isnt exactly
surprising.) But a man can come to a point
where a long-term sexual strategy becomes
wiser, and its generally when hes serious
about finding a partner and not just a sex
partner for the evening.
Note that the guy keeps coming to pick
you up, and not because he is an Uber driver
or is being held at gunpoint by your mother.
You could say something to him maybe
Hey, I was really hoping youd take me home
one of these nights. This may be the nudge
he needs to make a move or at least tell you
whats up. And sure, it is within the realm
of possibility that he has ED, an STD, low
sexual desire, or a seriously small penis and
BY AMY ALKON
is waiting until youre emotionally attached

to break out the news. But its also possible
that you arent the only woman hes seeing
and hes trying to be adult about it, meaning
that hes learned that many women get
emotionally attached after sex. Sleeping with
two women is a good way to end up with a
girlfriend and one would-be girlfriend in
the bushes with ricin-tipped blow darts. Or at
least one who searches Yelp for the best-rated
local assassins.
Wuthering Fights
My friend says that you only find out

who somebody truly is when you break
up with him. He suggests that I pick a few
fights with everybody I date so I can see
their true colors. Is this really a wise idea?
Skeptical
If you really want to see what a persons
made of, after goading him into a fight,
you might do a lung-capacity test like, by
holding him down and trying to drown him
in a bathtub.
Though it seems an obviously bad idea to
pick petty arguments, your friend has a point
that you dont find out who somebody
really is when the most pressing question
hes asked is Do you need a few more
minutes to look at the menu, monsieur?
What comes out in the early stages of dating
is temperament more than character. In
social psychology, temperament is basically
what flavor a person is introverted or
extraverted, loud or quiet, happy or glum.
Character is values-driven behavior
meaning whether a persons likely to do
whats right as opposed to whats easiest.
(Like, if theres a landslide, does he try to save
you or just wave goodbye?)
Character is mostly revealed in two ways:
over time and through stress. To speed up the
character-revelation timetable, do challenging
activities together the sort in which party
manners are hard to maintain. Camp. Go on
a high-stakes scavenger hunt. Go on a juice
fast. Go on a juice fast while camping. Who a
person really is cant help but come out when
hes in the middle of the woods with you,
hasnt eaten solid food in a week, and a hiker
walks by with a bag of Doritos. (Its the little
things that count like how someone lovingly
brushes that telltale orange dust out of your
hair before the cops come.)
Got A Problem? Ask Amy Alkon.
171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405

or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (AdviceGoddess.com)
2015, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Excess

is the common substitute for energy,
said poet Marianne Moore. Thats a
problem you should watch out for in the coming
weeks. According to my astrological projections,
youre a bit less lively and dynamic than usual.
And you may be tempted to compensate by
engaging in extreme behavior or resorting to a
contrived show of force. Please dont! A better
strategy would be to recharge your power. Lay
low and take extra good care of yourself. Get
high-quality food, sleep, entertainment, art, love,
and relaxation.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): For

a pregnant woman, the fetus often
begins to move for the first time during
the fifth month of gestation. The sensation
may resemble popcorn popping or a butterfly
fluttering. Its small but dramatic: the distinct
evidence that a live creature is growing inside her.
Even if you are not literally expecting a baby, and
even if you are male, I suspect you will soon feel
the metaphorical equivalent of a fetus first kicks.
Youre not ready to give birth yet, of course, but
you are well on your way to generating a new
creation.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Since
U Been Gone is a pop song recorded
by vocalist Kelly Clarkson. She won a
Grammy for it, and made a lot of money from
its sales. But two other singers turned down the
chance to make it their own before Clarkson
got her shot. The people who wrote the tune
offered it first to Pink and then to Hillary Duff,
but neither accepted. Dont be like those two
singers, Gemini. Be like Clarkson. Recognize
opportunities when they are presented to you,
even if they are in disguise or partially cloaked.
VIRGO (August 23-September 22):

I stand up next to a mountain, and
I chop it down with the edge of my
hand. So sang Jimi Hendrix in his
raucous psychedelic tune Voodoo Child (Slight
Return). We could view his statement as an
example of delusional grandiosity, and dismiss it
as meaningless. Or we could say its a funny and
brash boast that Hendrix made as he imagined
himself to be a mythic hero capable of unlikely
feats. For the purposes of this horoscope, lets go
with the latter interpretation. I encourage you
to dream up a slew of extravagant brags about
the outlandish magic powers you have at your
disposal. I bet it will rouse hidden reserves of
energy that will enhance your more practical
powers.
LIBRA (September 23-October 22):
Its the phase of your cycle when you
have maximum power to transform yourself. If
you work hard to rectify and purify your inner
life, you will be able to generate a transcendent
release. Moreover, you may tap into previously
dormant or inaccessible aspects of your souls
code. Here are some tips on how to fully activate
this magic. (1) Without any ambivalence, banish
ghosts that are more trouble than they are worth.
(2) Identify the one bad habit you most want
to dissolve, and replace it with a good habit. (3)
Forgive everyone, including yourself. (4) Play
a joke on your fear. (5) Discard or give away
material objects that no longer have any meaning
or use.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Going

with the flow sounds easy and
relaxing, but heres another side of
the truth: Sometimes it can kick your ass. The
rippling current youre floating on may swell
up into a boisterous wave. The surge of the
stream might get so hard and fast that your ride
becomes more spirited than you anticipated.
And yet I still think that going with the flow is
your best strategy in the coming weeks. It will
eventually deliver you to where you need to go,
even if there are bouncy surprises along the way.
SCORPIO (October 23-November

21): I hope youre not getting bored
with all of the good news I have been
delivering in recent weeks. Im sorry if I sound
like Im sugarcoating or whitewashing, but I
swear Im simply reporting the truth about the
cosmic omens. Your karma is extra sweet these
days. You do have a few obstacles, but they
are weaker than usual. So Im afraid you will
have to tolerate my rosy prophecies for a while
longer. Stop reading now if you cant bear to
receive a few more buoyant beams. This is your
last warning! Your web of allies is getting more
resilient and interesting. Youre expressing just
the right mix of wise selfishness and enlightened
helpfulness. As your influence increases, you are
becoming even more responsible about wielding
it.
LEO (July 23-August 22): Money

doesnt make you happy, said movie
star and ex-California governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger. I now have $50
million, but I was just as happy when I had $48
million. Despite his avowal, Im guessing that
extra money would indeed make you at least
somewhat happier. And the good news is that
the coming months will be prime time for you
to boost your economic fortunes. Your ability to
attract good financial luck will be greater than
usual, and it will zoom even higher if you focus
on getting better educated and organized about
how to bring more wealth your way.
SAGITTARIUS (November
22-December 21): When 16th
Century Spanish invaders arrived in
the land of the Mayans, they found a civilization
that was in many ways highly advanced. The
native people had a superior medical system
and calendar. They built impressive cities with
sophisticated architecture and paved roads.
They were prolific artists, and had a profound
understanding of mathematics and astronomy.
And yet they did not make or use wheeled
vehicles, which had been common in much
of the rest of the world for more than 2,000
years. I see a certain similarity between this odd
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disjunction and your life. Although youre mostly
competent and authoritative, you are neglecting
to employ a certain resource that would enhance
your competence and authority even further. Fix
this oversight!
CAPRICORN (December
22-January 19): If you have ever
fantasized about taking a pilgrimage
to a wild frontier or sacred sanctuary or your
ancestral homeland, the next 10 months will be
an excellent time to do it. And the best time to
plan such an adventure will be the coming two
weeks. Keep the following questions in mind as
you brainstorm. (1) What are your lifes greatest
mysteries, and what sort of journey might bring
an awakening that clarifies them? (2) Where
could you go to clarify the curious yearnings
that you have never fully understood? (3) What
power spot on planet Earth might activate the
changes you most want to make in your life?
AQUARIUS (January 20-February
18): When he died at the age of
77 in 1905, Aquarian author Jules
Verne had published 54 books. Youve probably
heard of his science fiction novels Journey to
the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand
Leagues Under the Sea. He was a major influence
on numerous writers, including Jean-Paul Sartre,
J. R. R. Tolkien, and Arthur Rimbaud. But one
of his manuscripts never made it into book
form. When he finished it in 1863, his publisher
refused to publish it, so Verne stashed it in a
safe. It remained there until his great-grandson
discovered it in 1989. Five years later, Vernes
lost novel, Paris in the Twentieth Century, went
on sale for the first time. I suspect that in the
coming months, you may have a comparable
experience, Aquarius. An old dream that was lost
or never fulfilled may be available for recovery
and resuscitation.
PISCES (February 19-March 20): I
enjoy using the comedy technique of
self-deprecation, says stand-up comic
Arnold Brown, but Im not very good at it. Your
task in the coming weeks, Pisces, is to undermine
your own skills at self-deprecation. You may
think they are too strong and entrenched to
undo and unlearn, but I dont especially now,
when the cosmic forces are conspiring to prove
to you how beautiful you are. Cooperate with
those cosmic forces! Exploit the advantages they
are providing. Inundate yourself with approval,
praise, and naked flattery.
Homework: What other name would you give
yourself if you could take a vacation from your
present name? Why? FreeWillAstrology.com.
Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny's
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Crossword
ANALYZE THIS September 3, 2015
August 20 Answers: Right
August 20 Crossword Answers
ACROSS
1. Algae extract
5. PETA relative
10. Confabs
15. Kind of contract
19. Gray wolf
20. Band for sharpening
21. The seasons, in myth
22. Old Italian magistrate
23. Start of a quip by James Caan: 7 wds.
27. Kelep
28. Neat and tidy
29. Sanctuaries
30. Chucks
31. Commend
32. Uttered out loud
33. Grounds for condemnation
34. Unlikely
37. Something inessential
38. Transparencies
42. Leaf shape
43. Money taken in
44. Stretch
45. Man in Wheeling
46. _ of tears
47. Visitor
48. Form of silica
49. River in Germany
50. Dutch commune
51. Bundles
52. Glide
53. Beau _
54. Erase a disk drive
56. Intone
57. Drank
58. Part 2 of quip: 5 wds.
61. Flight portion
63. Socrates forte
64. Wood preservative
67. Place
68. Marsh bird
69. Consider
70. Likewise not
71. One of the states: Abbr.
72. Great and Finger
73. Trick
74. Wink _ _ eye
75. Chronicle: Abbr.
76. Put a burden on
77. Mediterranean isle

78. Divert
79. Wheeler-dealer
81. Boorish
82. Refines ore
83. _ go bragh!
84. Sulks
85. Average
86. Fonteyn or Kidder
89. Big pin
90. Pub order
91. _ Pinafore
94. End of the quip: 5 wds.
98. Idem
99. Philanthropist
100. Arab ruler: Var.
101. _ Minor
102. Weight allowance
103. Function
104. Ubi _
105. Cassini or Taktarov
DOWN
1. Et _
2. Ceremonial wear
3. Further
4. Paul or Burgundy
5. Sharp
6. Scarf of a kind
7. Beseech
8. Kind of lettuce
9. Speaker of adages
10. Cheat
11. Used a whetstone
12. Clumsy vessels
13. Chinese way
14. Conscious
15. Ukraine city
16. Holds up
17. Chills and fever
18. _ Make a Deal
24. Hackneyed
25. Tracks
26. Adventure tale
31. Housing for pigeons
32. Bad-tempered
33. Insufficient
34. Lunar vehicle

35. Sidestep
36. Evildoing
37. Nonconformist
38. Lords and ladies
39. Recipe amount
40. Gladden
41. Begat
43. The _ Archipelago
44. Sound loudly
47. Range
48. Spumous
49. Clans
51. Mark with an iron
52. Crepe de _
53. Leg of lamb
55. Vast expanse
56. Dinner items
57. Furtive one
59. Tested
60. Dunne or Papas
61. Jetsons pooch
62. Soak
65. Speech of a kind
66. Eagles
68. Anglo- _
69. Long lock
72. Leeway
73. Goes on and on
74. Sign of things to come
76. Kind of card
77. Hard-hearted
78. Violin maker
80. Bemoan
81. Done in secret
82. Lady of Spain
84. Spike for mountaineers
85. Pinchfist
86. Schooner part
87. From a distance
88. Apple variety
89. Coty or Descartes
90. Make ready, for short
91. Pitch
92. _ -en-scene
93. For gents only
95. Cal. abbr.
96. Big bird
97. Terminus a _
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THURSDAY
2015/09/03 (Thu) -
Bebop Jazz Night - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd

Ave. Rock Island, IL
Brooks Strause - Extravision - Nora
Petran - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St. Iowa City, IA
Chuck Murphy - Harringtons Pub,
2321 Cumberland Square Dr. Bettendorf, IA
Dave Ellis & Guests - Grumpys Saloon,
2120 E 11th St Davenport, IA
Homeshake - Sheer Agony - Gabes,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
Rob Dahms & Corey Wallace - Holiday
Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Ave.
Davenport, IA
FRIDAY
2015/09/04 (Fri) -
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50 Shades of Rock - Bier Stube Moline

Biergarten, 415 15th St. Moline, IL
Andrew Landers - The Dupont Brothers - The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Davenport, IA
Brother K Band - Flatted Fifth Blues &
BBQ, 300 Potter Dr. Bellevue, IA
Buddy Olson (5pm) - Missippi Brew,
River Dr Muscatine, IA
Euforquestra - Meteorcat - The Candymakers - Gabes, 330 E. Washington
St. Iowa City, IA
Friday Live @ Five: Zach Harris Band
(5pm) - RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd
St. Davenport, IA
Jordan Danielsen & Jef Spradley Mulligans Valley Pub, 310 W 1st Ave
Coal Valley, IL
Keep Off the Grass - 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo (5pm) - HyVee Market Cafe Patio, 2930 18th
Nashville Pussy - Valient Thorr Heavyweight - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.

Rock Island, IL
North of 40 - Milan Indian Summer
Fest, Milan, IL
Pats Acoustic Disco - Bleyarts Tap,
2210 E. 11th St. Davenport, IA
Pelvis - Basin - Grandfather Confusion
- Comfort - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
Snake Chasers - Bob & Kristie - Black
& Banjoy - The Mayflies - David
Zollo & the Body Electric - Winterland - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City, IA
Surrounded by Giants - Vaudevileins
- Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA
The Candymakers (6:30pm) - Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
The Old 57s (5pm) - Wide River Winery LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd. LeClaire, IA
Wedding Banned - Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22
Riverside, IA
SATURDAY
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2015/09/05
(Sat) -
Brushville - Just Chords - RIBCO, 1815

2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Chuck Murphy - Cragels, 345 Washington St. Prophetstown, IL
Code 415 - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W.
Locust St. Davenport, IA
Dave Moore - Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque St. Iowa
City, IA
Festival of Praise: MercyMe - Justin
Rizzo - LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr. Davenport, IA
Justin Morrissey & Band - 11th Street
Precinct, 1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
Steve McFate Acoustic - Mr. Eds Liquor

Store and Tap, 127 4th St. W. Milan, IL
Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duffee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro,
200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
The Good Life - Big Harp - Gabes, 330 E.
Washington St. Iowa City, IA
The Tailfins - Dickson Park, Milan, IL
MONDAY
2015/09/07 (Mon) -
Brushville @ RIBCO - September 5
Lehto & Wright - Ca dZan, 411 South

Rd. Cambridge, IL
Live Broadcast - The Evan Stock Band
- Alpha Bet - Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
North of 40 - Sidetracked Saloon, 906
3rd St. Orion, IL
One Night Standards - Bier Stube Moline, 415 15th St Moline, IL
Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar - The
Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Smooth Groove - River House, 1510
River Dr. Moline, IL
The Johnny Cash Revue - Ohnward
Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St.
Maquoketa, IA
The Tailfins - Edje Nightclub at Jumers
Casino and Hotel, I-280 & Hwy 92
Rock Island, IL
The Tornadoes - Flatted Fifth Blues &
Wedding Banned - Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22
Riverside, IA
SUNDAY
2015/09/06 (Sun) -
Anderson, Chute, & Easley - The Mill,

120 E. Burlington St. Iowa City, IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) - Duckys Lagoon,
13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL
Creekside Vineyards Sundaze Concert
(2pm) - Creekside Vineyards Winery
& Inn, 7505 120th Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Danika Portz - Riverside Casino and
Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Jordan Danielsen & Jef Spradley
(2pm) - Fireside Winery, 1755 P Ave.
Marengo, IA
Lenny Williams - Col Ballroom, 1012 W.
4th St. Davenport, IA
North of 40 - The Rusty Nail, 2606 W.
Locust St. Davenport, IA
Round Midnight Jazz (5pm) - Flatted
Fifth Blues & BBQ, 300 Potter Dr.
Bellevue, IA
Smooth Groove - RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
Charlie & Holly - John & Kay Retzl

(1pm) - Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th St. Long Grove, IA
Chuck Murphy (1pm) - Psycho Silo
Saloon, intersection Rt. 6 & Rt. 40
Langley, IL
Jan & Deans Beach Party (6pm) - Col
Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St. Davenport, IA
Next to the Tracks - Gabes, 330 E.
TUESDAY
2015/09/08 (Tue) -
Chris Avey Live - My Place the Pub, 4405

State St. Bettendorf, IA
Paa Kow Band - Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
River Glen - Joe Stevens - Ben Wallace - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City, IA
WEDNESDAY
2015/09/09 (Wed) -
An Evening with Wishbone Ash - The

Redstone Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
Burlington Street Bluegrass Band The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa
City, IA
Chris Avey Experience Acoustic

Show - Rascals Live, 1414 15th St.
Moline, IL
Chuck Murphy - The JBar - Holiday
Inn & Suites, 4215 Elmore Ave.
Davenport, IA
Dear Rabbit - Lesbian Poetry - Run-on
Sunshine - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
Radkey - Gabes, 330 E. Washington St.
Iowa City, IA
THURSDAY
2015/09/10 (Thu) -
00
10
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& the Zydeco Experience - The
Dickie - Oh My Love - Rozz-Tox, 2108
3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Jef & Doc - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Mound St. Davenport, IA
Lojo Russo - Grumpys Saloon, 2120 E
11th St Davenport, IA
Magic Beans - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13
S Linn St Iowa City, IA
New Horizons Band 20th Anniversary Concert - CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA
Pullman Standard - Gabes, 330 E.
FRIDAY
2015/09/11 (Fri) -
00
11
Alice Peacock - Ballantyne Auditorium,

Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community
College Cedar Rapids, IA
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Chuck Murphy - Slops Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1015 13th Ave. N.
Clinton, IA
Dylan Sires & Neighbors - Sister Missile - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave. Rock
Island, IL
EGi - Earth Ascending - The Redstone

Room, 129 Main St Davenport, IA
Fire Sale - The Dawn (6:30pm) - Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown Iowa City
Iowa City, IA
Friday Live @ Five: Downtown Rockin
Daddys (5pm) - RME Courtyard, 131
W. 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Funktastic Five - Harley Carrines, 1708
State St. Bettendorf, IA
iAM UNITY 911 Benefit Tribute Concert - i wireless Center, 1201 River
Dr Moline, IL
Jazz After Five w/ Steve Grismore
Group (5pm) - Catfish Keith (8pm)
- The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St.
Iowa City, IA
Justin Morrissey - Jumers Casino &

Hotel, 777 Jumer Dr. Rock Island, IL
Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo (6pm) Steventons, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd
LeClaire, IA
Kinfolk (6pm) - Mama Comptons, 1725
2nd Ave Rock Island, IL
Live Lunch w/ Tony Hoeppner (noon) RME Community Stage, 131 W. 2nd St.
Davenport, IA
Lyle Beaver Trio - Lyle Beaver Trio, 116
E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Matt Easton - Academy - B Well - Matt
Maratea - Gabes, 330 E. Washington
St. Iowa City, IA
North of 40 - Heros Pub, 3811 N. Harrison St. Davenport, IA
Soul Storm - Bier Stube Moline Biergarten, 415 15th St. Moline, IL
The Jason Carl Band - 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
The Manny Lopez Big Band (6pm) The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd
The Stone Flowers - Brix, 425 15th St.
Moline, IL
The Strays (8pm) - Material Girl
(9:30pm) - Riverside Casino and
Whoozdads? (5pm) - Wide R iver
Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd.
LeClaire, IA
Yamn - Driftwood Bones - Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
SATURDAY
30
2015/09/12 (Sat) -
12
Chuck Murphy - Parkside Grill &

Lounge, 2307 5th Ave Moline, IL
Codfish Hollow Barnstormer: Built
to Spill - Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013
288th Ave. Maquoketa, IA
Dark Hollow Boys (6pm) - Mama
Comptons, 1725 2nd Ave Rock
Island, IL
EGi - Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St
Iowa City, IA
Funktastic Five - River House, 1510
River Dr. Moline, IL
Hap Hazard - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Jordan Danielsen (3pm) - Creekside
Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th
Ave. Coal Valley, IL
Keep Off the Grass - Len Browns North
Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr. Moline, IL
North of 40 - Mulligans Valley Pub, 310
W 1st Ave Coal Valley, IL
Pop Metal Mistress - RIBCO, 1815 2nd
TUESDAY
2015/09/15 (Tue) -
15
Chris Avey Live - My Place the Pub,

4405 State St. Bettendorf, IA
The Letters Home - James Tutson Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa
City, IA
WEDNESDAY
2015/09/16 (Wed) -
Tal National @ Rozz-Tox - September 16

Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront
Pops: Country Legends (6:30pm)
- LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Dr.
Davenport, IA
Russ Reyman Request Piano Bar - The
Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St. Davenport, IA
Saturday on State: Sam Schold (10am)
- DeBrock Galleria, 227 N. State St.
Geneseo, IL
Snake Chasers - Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque St. Iowa
City, IA
The Infarctions - Flatted Fifth Blues &
The Night People - Harley Carrines,
1708 State St. Bettendorf, IA
The Strays (8pm) - Material Girl
(9:30pm) - Riverside Casino and
The Tailfins Concert & Dance - Walcott
Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Travis Hosette (3pm) - Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave.
Coal Valley, IL
SUNDAY
2015/09/13 (Sun) -
13
An Evening w/ Suzzy & Lucy Wainwright Roche - The Mill, 120 E.

Burlington St. Iowa City, IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) - Duckys Lagoon,
13515 78th Ave W. Taylor Ridge, IL
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (2pm) - Len
Browns North Shore Inn, 700 N.
Shore Dr. Moline, IL
Steve McFate Acoustic (6pm) - McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave Moline, IL
Sunday Jazz Brunch w/ the Josh Duffee Jazz Quartet (9am) - Bix Bistro,
200 E. 3rd St. Davenport, IA
Switchblade Saturdays - Signals Hunter Left Us Here - Zuul - Gabes,
330 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA
The Ghost Wolves - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd
MONDAY
2015/09/14 (Mon) -
14
Moeller Mondays Presents: Tommy

Stinson - Paul Sprig - Mike Coykendall - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
16
Chris Avey Experience Acoustic

Show - Rascals Live, 1414 15th St.
Moline, IL
Jon Writer - Swagtac - Gabes, 330 E.
Tal National - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
Rock Island, IL
The Claudettes - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. Iowa City, IA
THURSDAY
2015/09/17 (Thu) -
17
4onthefloor - Gina Venier - The

Dave Ellis & Guests - Grumpys Saloon,
Dedric Clark & the Social Animals Gabes, 330 E. Washington St. Iowa
City, IA
Indigenous Robot - Iowa City Yacht
Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa City, IA
Jason Carl - 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo - Circle Tap,
1345 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA
Model Stranger - The Last Glimpse Candymakers - Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd
The Tossers - Gallows Bound - RIBCO,
1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
FRIDAY
2015/09/18 (Fri) -
00
18
3 on the Tree - The Surf Zombies RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Arch Allies - Riverside Casino and Golf
Resort, 3184 Highway 22 Riverside, IA
Bucktown Revue - Nighswander Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave Davenport, IA
Celtic Festival: Four Shillings Short
(3pm) - Turas (5pm) - The Gothard
Sisters (7pm) - Centennial Park, 315
S. Marquette St. Davenport, IA
Corporate Rock - 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St. Davenport, IA
Friday Live @ Five: North of 40 (5pm)
- RME Cour tyard, 131 W. 2nd St.
Davenport, IA
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (6pm) Mama Comptons, 1725 2nd Ave
Rock Island, IL
Javier Coln - Galvin Fine Arts Center,
2101 N. Gaines St. Davenport, IA
Jerry Beauchamp - Lyle Beaver Trio, 116
E Bryant St Walcott, IA
Jordan Danielsen & Jef Spradley (5pm)
- Wide River Winery - LeClaire, 106 N.
Cody Rd. LeClaire, IA
Linn Street Bock Party (6pm) - Iowa
City Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St Iowa
City, IA
MoZo - Sheridan Drive - Rozz-Tox, 2108
3rd Ave. Rock Island, IL
Powell - Bier Stube Moline Biergarten,
415 15th St. Moline, IL
The 100s - The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St. Iowa City, IA
The Giving Tree Band - Chicago Farmer
- The Redstone Room, 129 Main St
Davenport, IA
The Stone Flowers - Grumpys Saloon,
Zach Harris - Harley Carrines, 1708 State
St. Bettendorf, IA
DJs/Karaoke/
Jams/Open Mics
THURSDAYS
THURSDAYS
Cobra Kai Karaoke The Backroom

Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St.,
Davenport, IA.
DJ Night w/ 2-Tone Shenanigans Irish
Pub, 303 W. Third St., Davenport, IA.
DJ Night w/ 90s Music Thirstys on Third,
2202 W. Third St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Bier Stube Moline, 415
15th Street, Moline, IL.
Karaoke Night My Place the Pub, 4405
State St., Bettendorf, IA.
Open Jam Night Harley Carrines, 1708
Open Mic Night Uptown Bills Coffee
House, 730 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa
City, IA.
The TuckerAfterTen Happy Fun Time Music Explosion! The Dark Horse Hall,
1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
Thumpin Thursdays DJs - Rascals Live,
1414 15th Street, Moline, IL.
Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment
Broken Saddle, 1417 5th Ave., Moline, IL.
FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS
Cross Creek Karaoke Firehouse Bar &

Grill, 2006 Hickory Grove Rd., Davenport, IA.
DJ Dolla The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800
Second Ave., Rock Island, IL.
DJ K Yung Barrel House Moline, 1321
Fifth Ave., Moline, IL.
Karaoke Night (Sept. 11) Bier Stube
LeClaire, 1001 Canal Shore Dr. SW,
LeClaire, IA.
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345 West
Locust Street, Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st
St., Long Grove, IA.
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling,

2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Roadrunners Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Thirstys on Third, 2202
W. Third St., Davenport, IA.
SATURDAYS
SATURDAYS
DJ Dolla The Smoking Dog Pub, 1800

Second Ave., Rock Island, IL.
Karaoke Night The Grove Tap, 108 S. 1st
St., Long Grove, IA.
Karaoke Night (Sept. 5) The Mill, 120 E.
Burlington St., Iowa City, IA.
Karaoke Night Miller Time Bowling,
2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Roadrunners Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd., Davenport, IA.
Open Mic Night Downtown Central
Perk, 226 W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
Twisted Mics Music & Entertainment
Barrel House Moline, 1321 Fifth Ave.,
Moline, IL.
SUNDAYS
SUNDAYS
Drum Circle (Sept. 6, 6:30pm) Unitarian Universalist Church of the Quad Cities, 3707 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke w/ JB Promotions The Rusty
Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA.
MONDAYS
MONDAYS
Open Mic w/ J. Knight The Mill, 120 E.

Burlington St., Iowa City, IA.
Comedy
TUESDAYS
THURSDAY
TUESDAYS
THURSDAY 3
Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate Mr.

Eds Liquor Store & Tap, 127 Fourth St.
W., Milan, IL.
Acoustic Music Club (4:30pm) River
Music Experience, 129 N. Main Street,
Davenport, IA.
Open Mic Night (6:30pm) Cool Beanz
Coffeehouse, 1325 330th St., Rock
Island, IL.
Open Mic w/ Corey Wallace 11th
Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Underground Open Mic w/ Kate Kane
Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St.,
Iowa City, IA.
The Only Comedy Show in Town

(9pm) Boozies Bar & Grill, 114
W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Acoustic Jam Night w/ Steve McFate

McManus Pub, 1401 7th Ave., Moline, IL.
Jam Session w/ Ben Soltau Iowa City
Yacht Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City, IA.
Karaoke Night 11th Street Precinct, 1107
Mound St., Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night Circle Tap, 1345 West
Locust Street, Davenport, IA.
Karaoke Night My Place the Pub, 4405
Karaoke Night RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave.,
Rock Island, IL.
Karaoke Night Sharkys Billiards, 2902 E.
Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.
Open Jam w/ Earth Ascending Bent
River Brewing Company, 512 24th St.
Rock Island, IL.
Open Mic w/ Rob Dahms (6pm) Mama
Comptons, 1725 Second Ave. Arts Alley, Rock Island, IL.
RockN the House Karaoke Harley Carrines, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY 4
004
ComedySpor tz (7pm) The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock

Island, IL.
Studio Series: Dont Try This at
Home (9:30pm) The Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock Island, IL.
The Blacklist: Blanklist 75 & As
Seen on TV (8pm) The Backroom
Comedy Theater, 1510 N. Harrison
St., Davenport, IA.
SATURDAY
30
SATURDAY 5

Island, IL.
Show Us Your Pokeballs: A Nerdy
Comedy Show (8pm) Circa 21
Speakeasy, 1818 Third Avenue,
Rock Island, IL.
Studio Series: Wisenheimer
(9:30pm) The Establishment,
220 19th St., Rock Island, IL.
The Blacklist: Shots n Giggles
(9pm) The Backroom Comedy
Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
The Blacklist: The Sotally Tober
Sobedy Chow (11pm) The Backroom Comedy Theater, 1510 N.
Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 6
Rozz-Talk: Two-Year Anniversary

Show (8pm) Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third
Avenue, Rock Island, IL.
The Circumstantial Comedy Show
(9pm) BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge
Rd., Davenport, IA.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY 8
Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm) Harley

Carrines, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY 9
The Backroom Comedy Open Mic

Night (7:30pm) The Backroom
St., Davenport, IA.
THURSDAY
THURSDAY 10
10
The Only Comedy Show in Town

(9pm) Boozies Bar & Grill, 114
W. 3rd St., Davenport, IA.
FRIDAY
FRIDAY 11
11

Island, IL.
Studio Series: Dodgeball (9:30pm)
The Establishment, 220 19th St.,
Rock Island, IL.
The After Hour (10:30pm) Circa
21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Avenue,
Rock Island, IL.
The Blacklist: 100 Laughs (8pm)
The Backroom Comedy Theater,
59
The Blacklist Book Club (10pm)

The Backroom Comedy Theater,
SATURDAY
30
SATURDAY 12
12

Island, IL.
Shots to the Heart: Terrible Tales of
Dating Disasters (8pm) Circa
21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Avenue,
Rock Island, IL.
Studio Series: proXy (9:30pm) The
Establishment, 220 19th St., Rock
Island, IL.
The Blacklist: Blacklist Against Humanity (11pm) The Backroom
St., Davenport, IA.
The Blacklist: Comedy Bang Bang
(9pm) The Backroom Comedy
Theater, 1510 N. Harrison St., Davenport, IA.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY 13
13
The Circumstantial Comedy Show

(9pm) BREW, 1104 Jersey Ridge
Rd., Davenport, IA.
TUESDAY
TUESDAY 15
15
Comedy Open Mic (8:30pm) Harley

Carrines, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA.
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY 16
16
The Backroom Comedy Open Mic

Night (7:30pm) The Backroom
St., Davenport, IA.
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