Moline Public Library
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470

Venue: Moline Public Library
Address: 3210 41st St
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.molinelibrary.com

13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Moline Public Library
Monday, February 13, 2012

thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470

Venue: Moline Public Library
Address: 3210 41st St
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.molinelibrary.com

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

thru Dec. 31; culled from the museum's extensive collection of works, this single-gallery installation serves as a brief overview of the artistic achievements of this important American painter; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak

15 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Moline Public Library
Wednesday, February 15, 2012

thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470

Venue: Moline Public Library
Address: 3210 41st St
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.molinelibrary.com

Moline Public Library
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Feb. 24; traveling exhibit featuring illustrations of ferocious creatures, curious children, and vibrant neighborhoods, alongside thematic explorations of the Jewish culture and history – and Sendak's own family experience – that influenced Sendak's work; the exhibit was organized by the Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia, and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office; the national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and an anonymous donor, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life; the exhibit was curated by Patrick Rodgers of the Rosenbach Museum & Library; for information, call 309-524-2470

Venue: Moline Public Library
Address: 3210 41st St
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.molinelibrary.com

Locating Place

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Lori Miller, Connie Peterson, Mary Phelan, & Angela Dieffenbach

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Quad City Arts Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Apr. 6; mosaics by Miller, multi-media by Peterson, paintings by Phelan, and ceramics by Dieffenbach; for information, call 309-793-1213 ext. 108

Venue: Quad City Arts Center
Address: 1715 2nd Ave
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.quadcityarts.com

Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru May 13; an exhibition of more than 65 works by more than 40 area artists, featuring paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, collages, photographs, sculptures, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru May 13; exhibit featuring works by area artists such as Dick Pinney, Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret, Fred Easker, Stan Wiederspan, and many others; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Mauricio Lasansky

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Dec 31; new takes on the important Iowa City artist; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Memorial Exhibit of the Works of Lyle Andresen

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

River Arts Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 4; works in numerous media by artist who passed away on Jan. 16; Wed.-Sun. 1-4pm; for information, call 563-243-3300

Venue: River Arts Center
Address: 229 5th Ave S
City: Clinton
State: IA
More info: www.clintonartassociation.com

Miguel Angel Rios: Walkabout

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Des Moines Art Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Apr. 22; a selection of five video and multimedia installations along with paintings and works on paper that demonstrate Rios' unique relationship to the South American and Mexican landscapes; for information, call 515-277-4405

Venue: Des Moines Art Center
Address: 4700 Grand Ave.
City: Des Moines
State: IA
More info: www.desmoinesartcenter.org

Muscatine and the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Commemoration

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Muscatine Art Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

exhibit will highlight Muscatine Art Center Civil War collections as well as letters from area soldiers Daniel J. Parvin and Charles T. Ruger; for information, call 563-263-8282

Venue: Muscatine Art Center
Address: 1314 Mulberry Ave.
City: Muscatine
State: IA

Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Thomas Tredway Library
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Dec. 31; featuring installments on each floor of the library, with explanatory text panels; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7469

Venue: Thomas Tredway Library
Address: Augustana College
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.augustana.edu

Raising Expectations

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru July 29; exhibit for which University of Iowa jewelry professor Kee-Ho Yuen selected an eclectic mix of functional and sculptural metal pieces made by members of the Iowa Metals Guild; the works explore
contemporary and traditional technologies and materials, ranging from advanced 3-D computer modeling to traditional fabrications and enameling; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Rock Island Student Art Exhibit

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 31; works by artists in Rock Island elementary, junior high, and high schools; for information, call 309-732-7323

Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Address: 401 19th
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.rockislandlibrary.org

Sara Slee Brown: Extraordinary Perspectives

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Chait Galleries Downtown
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 2; digital imaging and collage exhibit; Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442

Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown
Address: 218 E Washington St
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.thegalleriesdowntown.com

Sarajane Fellini

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

MidCoast at the i wireless Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 30; for information, e-mail sarajane.fellin@gmail.com

Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center
Address: 1201 River Dr.
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.midcoast.org

Scars & Queries: Recent Works by Peter Xiao

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 6; exhibit of acrylics, enamel on scrap wood, and more; for information, call 319-368-6475

Venue: Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Address: Mount Mercy College
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.mtmercy.edu

Sensing Language

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 2; book arts and installations by Melissa Jay Craig; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444

Venue: Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University
Address: 2101 Gaines St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: web.sau.edu…

Sideshow: Artists and the Circus

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Des Moines Art Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Apr. 22; exhibit featuring colorful costumes, flying acrobats, and exotic animals by such artists as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, John Steuart Curry, Russell Cowles, Yasuo Kuniyoshi, and Otto Dix; for information, call 515-277-4405

Venue: Des Moines Art Center
Address: 4700 Grand Ave.
City: Des Moines
State: IA
More info: www.desmoinesartcenter.org

The American Century

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

highlighting the many movements of 20th Century art; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Dec. 31; examples of fine, folk, and decorative art, textiles embellished with beads and embroidery, costumes, fine Royal Dux porcelain pieces, glass and crystal, and more; for information, call 319-366-7503

Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Address: 410 Third Ave.
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

William Hannan

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

MidCoast Gallery West
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Feb. 26; multi-media exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430

Venue: MidCoast Gallery West
Address: 2nd Ave & 16 1/2 St
City: Rock Island
State: IL
Web Site: www.midcoast.org
More info: www.midcoast.org

Winter Wonderland

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

The Chait Galleries Downtown
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Feb. 24; featuring abstract landscapes by Marcia Wegman, winter
watercolors by John Stephen Klopp; oil paintings by John Schirmer, and winter photography by Benjamin Chait; Monday- Friday 11am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442

Venue: The Chait Galleries Downtown
Address: 218 E Washington St
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.thegalleriesdowntown.com

Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Phoenix Art Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Feb. 28; painting exhibit; for information, call 309-762-9202 or e-mail thephoenixegg@gmail.com

Venue: Phoenix Art Gallery
Address: 1530 5th Ave.
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.atthephoenix.com

Genesis Nursing Scholarships Available

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Genesis Medical Center
Friday, February 17, 2012

thru Mar. 24; Genesis will again be offering $10,000 scholarships for college students who are enrolled in four-year BSN programs; recipients are required to complete their first year of college by June 30; scholarship recipients are required to work two years at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport or Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus in Silvis, Ill. following graduation from a BSN program; for information, call Mary Gaetz-Scholtz at 563-421-6864 or send e-mail to scholarships@genesishealth.com

Venue: Genesis Medical Center
Address: 1230 E Rusholme St
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.genesishealth.com

Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Scholarship Availability

17 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club
Friday, February 17, 2012

interested applicants may download an application from the RIAWC Web-Site, and they also available at the RIAWC Arsenal Attic on Tuesdays or Thursdays from 10am-3pm and the School Support Services Office in Building 110; for information, contact Sharon De Frieze at 309-799-5421 or e-mail Sharon@qcalm.org

Venue: Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club
Address: P.O. Box 3186
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.riawc.org

Yoga

17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

DSY Bettendorf
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 9am

on Fridays, with instructor Michelle Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; for information, call 563-322-5354

Venue: DSY Bettendorf
Address: 3420 Towne Pointe Dr.
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.davenportschoolofyoga.com

Wii Game

17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8am – 5pm

Mondays thru Fridays; free; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Methamphetamine Awareness for First Responders

17 Feb 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Carl Sandburg College
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8am – 5pm

The goals of this course are to assist in identifying chemicals and ingredients used to manufacture Methamphetamine. It should also help those understand the powerful epidemic of Methamphetamine users and manufacturers. The course will also discuss safety procedures in handling Methamphetamine laboratories/chemicals. Students will be instructed in the basics of: •History of Methamphetamines- What is Methamphetamine & How it originated •Methamphetamine Labs Hazards- Ingredients/Make-up of a Meth Lab, Identification of Chemicals, First Responders Roles •Methamphetamine Users-Signs of addictions, How to react to Methamphetamine Users, The cycle of a Methamphetamine user •Methamphetamine Laws •Methamphetamine and Society- How it has changed society, Children associated with Methamphetamines. $150. For information and to register, call 309-345-3501

Venue: Carl Sandburg College
Address: 2232 S Lake Storey Rd
City: Galesburg
State: IL
More info: www.sandburg.edu

Excel 2007, Level 2

17 Feb 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Black Hawk College Outreach Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:30am – 3pm

with instructor N. VanSpeybroeck; enhance and develop your spreadsheet skills; formulas and Autoformats; sorting information; working with multiple worksheets; moving between worksheets; naming ranges, labels and basic charts; $89; for information and to register, call 309-796-8237

Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center
Address: 301 Avenue of the Cities
City: East Moline
State: IL
More info: www.bhc.edu…

Gentle Exercise Class

17 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9 – 10am

$2 for CASI members; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Yoga

17 Feb 2012 15:30:00 GMT

DSY Bettendorf
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:30 – 10:30am

on Fridays, with instructor Michelle Campbell; $12 drop-in classes, $95/10-class pass; for information, call 563-322-5354

Venue: DSY Bettendorf
Address: 3420 Towne Pointe Dr.
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.davenportschoolofyoga.com

Eldridge Library Preschool & Toddler Story Time

17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Eldridge Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10 – 10:30am

stories, songs, and crafts for ages 0-5; for information, call 563-381-1797

Venue: Eldridge Library
Address: 200 N. 6th Ave.
City: Eldridge
State: IA
More info: www.scottcountylibrary.org

Preschool Story Time

17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Fairmount Street Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10 – 11am

on Fridays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832

Venue: Fairmount Street Library
Address: 3000 N. Fairmount St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.davenportlibrary.com

Preschool Story Time

17 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10 – 11am

on Fridays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832

Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch
Address: 6000 Eastern Ave.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.davenportlibrary.com

Children's Storytimes for Ages 0-5

17 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30 – 11:30am

free; for information, call 309-732-7323

Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Address: 401 19th
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.rockislandlibrary.org

Public Skate

17 Feb 2012 16:30:00 GMT

River's Edge
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:30am – 10:15pm

10:30am-12:30pm, 5:45-7:45pm, and 8:15-10:15pm; $5 and up; for information, call 563-322-5220

Venue: River's Edge
Address: 700 W. River Dr.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.cityofdavenportiowa.com…

Live Lunch w/ Mo (noon)

17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

RME Community Stage
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12 – 1pm

donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333

Venue: RME Community Stage
Address: 131 W. 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.rivermusicexperience.org

Brown Bag Lunch Program

17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Bettendorf Public Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12 – 1pm

for information, call 563-344-4175

Venue: Bettendorf Public Library
Address: 2950 Learning Campus
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.bettendorflibrary.com

The Whoozdads (noon)

17 Feb 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Bettendorf Public Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12 – 1pm

a brown-bag lunch concert; free; for information, call 563-344-4175

Venue: Bettendorf Public Library
Address: 2950 Learning Campus
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.bettendorflibrary.com

Bingo

17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:30 – 3:30pm

on Fridays; 50 cents plus cards; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Bridge

17 Feb 2012 18:30:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:30 – 3:45pm

on Mondays & Fridays; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Euchre

17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1 – 3:45pm

on Thursdays & Fridays; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Pinochle

17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1 – 3:45pm

on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays; $2; for information, call 563-386-7477

Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors)
Address: 1035 W. Kimberly Road
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.casiseniors.org

Kung Fu Panda

17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1 – 3pm

a screening in the Friday Movie Fest series; free; for information, call 309-732-7323

Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Address: 401 19th
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.rockislandlibrary.org

Comedy Magic Show w/ Rick Eugene

17 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT

Eldridge Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1 – 3pm

family-friendly magic and sleight-of-hand tricks with the famed magician; free; for information, call 563-285-4794

Venue: Eldridge Library
Address: 200 N. 6th Ave.
City: Eldridge
State: IA
More info: www.scottcountylibrary.org

Teen Advisory Board

17 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT

Bettendorf Public Library
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 – 5pm

teens help the library choose events, activities, and clubs; for information, call 563-344-4194

Venue: Bettendorf Public Library
Address: 2950 Learning Campus
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.bettendorflibrary.com

Artist Talk: "Scars & Queries: Recent Works by Peter Xiao"

17 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012, 4 – 5pm

in the lower level of Lundy Hall; exhibit of acrylics, enamel on scrap wood, and more; for information, call 319-368-6475

Venue: Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Address: Mount Mercy College
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.mtmercy.edu

Jazz After Five w/ the Ryan Smith Dan Padley Group (5pm) - Anna Vogelzang - Douglas Kramer Nye - Rachael Marie (9pm)

17 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

The Mill
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5 – 7:30pm

free / $6

Venue: The Mill
Address: 120 E Burlington
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.icmill.com

Russ Reyman Trio (5pm)

17 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Phoenix
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5 – 8pm

Venue: Phoenix
Address: 111 West 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA

Opening Reception: "Scars & Queries: Recent Works by Peter Xiao"

17 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5 – 7pm

on the terrace level of McAuley Hall; exhibit of acrylics, enamel on scrap wood, and more; for information, call 319-368-6475

Venue: Janalyn Hanson White Gallery
Address: Mount Mercy College
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.mtmercy.edu

Night People (5:30pm) - Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band (9pm)

17 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Ducky's Lagoon
Friday, February 17, 5:30pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:30am

Venue: The Rusty Nail
Address: 2606 W Locust
City: Davenport
State: IA

Great River Show Choir Invitational (5:30pm)

17 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Adler Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 5:30 – 7:30pm

high-school and middle-school show choirs compete for the Grand Champion prizes; $4-5, $16/all-weekend pass; for information, call 563-322-3660

Venue: Adler Theatre
Address: 136 E. 3rd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Web Site: www.adlertheatre.com
More info: www.greatrivershowchoir.com

Charles Hayes Trio (6pm)

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Skinny Legs BBQ
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6 – 10pm

country, blues, classic rock, jazz

Venue: Skinny Legs BBQ
Address: 2020 1st Street
City: Milan
State: IL

Wine Tasting

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Bass Street Chop House
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6 – 8pm

sample 8-10 wines with complimentary hors d'oeuvres; $15; for information and to reserve, call 309-762-4700

Venue: Bass Street Chop House
Address: 1601 River Dr
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.bschouse.com

QC Blues Hockey Club "The Beat Goes On" Fundraiser

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

i wireless Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6 – 8pm

Rapids Roughriders while wearing special red-and-white jerseys with "The Beat Goes On" emblazoned on the back. After the game, the game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off. Local businesses also have provided raffle prizes for the auction. The varsity game will begin at 6 p.m., and the junior varsity game will play at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the i wireless Center on game day. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, and $2 for students. Proceeds benefit the Genesis Heart Institute. For information, call Marv Wise at 563-210-1138 or Lynn Passini at 309-269-9879.

Venue: i wireless Center
Address: 1201 River Dr
City: Moline
State: IL
Web Site: www.iwirelesscenter.com
More info: www.quadcityhockey.com

Murder Rides Again

18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ox Yoke Inn
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6 – 8pm

comedic, Western-themed, dinner-and-a-show murder-mystery by James Dobb; $45; for information and reservations, call 800-233-3441

Venue: Ox Yoke Inn
Address: 4420 220th Trail
City: Amana
State: IA
More info: www.oldcreamery.com

QCAD Drop-in for Teens

18 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:30 – 7:30pm

on Fridays; for information, call 309-786-2580

Venue: Quad Citians Affirming Diversity Center
Address: 1705 2nd Ave., Suite 308
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.qcaffirmingdiversity.org

A Passion for Murder

18 Feb 2012 00:30:00 GMT

Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 6:30 – 9:30pm

an interactive comedy-mystery and dinner with the It's a Mystery troupe; $35; for information and reservations, call 563-344-9187

Venue: Skellington Manor Banquet & Event Center
Address: 420 18th St
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.itsamysteryqc.com

Jordan Danielsen

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Rhythm City Casino
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 9pm

Venue: Rhythm City Casino
Address: 101 W. River Dr.
City: Davenport
State: IA
Web Site: www.rhythmcitycasino.com

East Moline/Silvis Kiwanis Trivia Night

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

East Moline American Legion
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 10pm

6pm doors, 7pm trivia; teams of up to 8 people, $10/person; proceeds benefit Children’s Therapy Center, Food Baskets, the Kiwanis' ELIMINATE Project, and QC food pantries; bring your own snacks; for information, call 309-792-2373 or e-mail bobcarollee@qconline.com

Venue: East Moline American Legion
Address: 829 16th Avenue
City: East Moline
State: IL
More info: www.kiwanis.org

The Oneness of All: Men’s Retreat with Father Bud Grant

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat
Friday, February 17, 7pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1pm

participants take a series of gradual steps to see the connection between life, spirituality, and practice; $100; for information and to register, call 563-336-8414 or e-mail olpretreat@gmail.com

Venue: Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat
Address: 2664 145th Ave
City: Near Wheatland
State: IA
More info: www.chmiowa.org

Bucktown Revue

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Nighswander Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 9pm

an old-fashioned radio show on stage, with hosts the Barley House Band and emcee Scott Tunnicliff; $10; for information, e-mail mgromkey@gmail.com

Venue: Nighswander Theatre
Address: 2822 Eastern Ave
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.bucktownrevue.com

Peoria Rivermen

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Peoria Civic Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 10pm

vs. the Charlotte Checkers; $12.50-27.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000

Venue: Peoria Civic Center
Address: 201 SW Jefferson Ave
City: Peoria
State: IL
Web Site: www.peoriaciviccenter.com
More info: www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Opening Reception for Lori Miller, Connie Peterson, Mary Phelan, & Angela Dieffenbach

18 Feb 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Quad City Arts Center
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7 – 9pm

mosaics by Miller, multi-media by Peterson, paintings by Phelan, and ceramics by Dieffenbach; for information, call 309-793-1213 ext. 108

Venue: Quad City Arts Center
Address: 1715 2nd Ave
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.quadcityarts.com

David Ramirez & Harris Collection

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

RME Community Stage
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333

Venue: RME Community Stage
Address: 131 W. 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.rivermusicexperience.org

Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Theatre Cedar Rapids
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Moises Kaufman's drama of the British wit's final years; $12-$25; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591

Venue: Theatre Cedar Rapids
Address: 102 3rd St SE
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.theatrecr.org

Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Riverside Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Riverside's return of the musical about ice fishing, cold beer, good bait, and the Green Bay Packers; $15-29; for tickets and information, call 319-338-7672

Venue: Riverside Theatre
Address: 213 N. Gilbert St.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.riversidetheatre.org

Neighborhood 3 – Requisition of Doom

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Des Moines Social Club
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

horror videogame satire by Jennifer Haley, directed by Zachary Mannheimer; a presentation by Locust Productions; $9-12; for information, call 515-288-3672

Venue: Des Moines Social Club
Address: 1408 Locust St.
City: Des Moines
State: IA
More info: www.desmoinessocialclub.org

Sans Merci

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Downtown Iowa City
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Dreamwell Theatre's production of Johnna Adams' drama; venue TBD; for information, e-mail info@dreamwell.com

Venue: Downtown Iowa City
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.dreamwell.com

The Importance of Being Earnest

18 Feb 2012 01:30:00 GMT

Theatre Cedar Rapids
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Oscar Wilde's classic period comedy; $12-$25; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591

Venue: Theatre Cedar Rapids
Address: 102 3rd St SE
City: Cedar Rapids
State: IA
More info: www.theatrecr.org

Grease

18 Feb 2012 01:45:00 GMT

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:45 – 9:45pm

the original high school musical; 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show; 7:45pm show; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2

Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse
Address: 1828 3rd Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.circa21.com

As You Were - Captains! Vessels! - TBOPRRIOF

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Rozz-Tox
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 11pm

free all-ages concert; for information, e-mail info@rozztox.com

Venue: Rozz-Tox
Address: 2108 3rd Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.rozztox.com

Rude Punch

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

RIBCO
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 11pm

reggae

Venue: RIBCO
Address: 1815 2nd Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
Web Site: www.ribco.com
More info: www.ribco.com

The Music of Dr. Joe Seng

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Joe's Club
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8pm – 12am

Venue: Joe's Club
Address: 1402 W. 7th St.
City: Davenport
State: IA

DubStar Presents: Minute 2 Win It

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

The Pub
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

fundraiser for the Quad Cities Autism Center based on the NBC show "Minute to Win It," featuring games, team challenges, and prizes, and hosted by comedian Brian Gale; for information, call 563-528-5465 or e-mail DubStarQC@gmail.com

Venue: The Pub
Address: 4320 N. Brady St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.facebook.com…

Love Stories: Love on the Run!

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

a Valentine's Day-themed performance of mixed repertoire with Ballet Quad Cities; $10-20; for tickets, call 309-794-7306; for more information, call 309-786-3779

Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College
Address: 3520 7th Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.balletquadcities.com

UI Dance Faculty/Graduate Concert

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Space/Place Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

featuring performances by University of Iowa dancers; for tickets and information, call 319-335-1160

Venue: Space/Place Theatre
Address: North Hall, UI Campus
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.hancher.uiowa.edu…

Company

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

The District Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical about life, love, and middle age; $15; for tickets and information, call 309-235-1654 or e-mail tristan@districttheatre.com

Venue: The District Theatre
Address: 1611 2nd Ave
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.districttheatre.com

In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

E. C. Mabie Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

Sarah Ruhl's comedy of sexual awakening in the Victorian era; $10-$17; for information and tickets, call 319-335-1160

Venue: E. C. Mabie Theatre
Address: University of Iowa Theatre Building - 200 N. Riverside Dr.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.hancher.uiowa.edu…

Ten-Minute Play Festival

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Theatre B - University of Iowa
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

presentations of "1954: The Gain and Loss of Understanding" by Taylor Bradley, "Debtors and Collectors" by Joel Carron, "Civil Behavior and the Acceptable Pursuit of Logical Relationships" by Caitlin Dorsett, "Then Came Darkness" by Derek Heckman, "Stay" by Bethany Jackson, "Bear-Ly Legal: A Love Story" by Marek Muller, "Green Grass Song" by Levi Smith," and "Safe Texting" by Jessica Traufler; $5; for information, call 319-335-2700

Venue: Theatre B - University of Iowa
Address: Theatre Building, 200 N. Riverside Dr.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: news-releases.uiowa.edu…

Comic Open Mic

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

for inspiring comedians, professionals who want to work on new material, and those who enjoys telling jokes to co-workers; $3; for information and tickets, call 309-786-7733, extension 2

Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy
Address: 1818 3rd Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.circa21.com

The Capitol Steps: Election Year

18 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT

Englert Theatre
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8 – 10pm

musical political satire in the famed touring presentation; $25-30; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653

Venue: Englert Theatre
Address: 221 East Washington St.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.englert.org

DJ Bo-J

18 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge
Friday, February 17, 8:30pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:30am

Venue: Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 4506 27th St
City: Moline
State: IL

Richie Lee

18 Feb 2012 02:30:00 GMT

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
Friday, February 17, 2012, 8:30pm – 12am

Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
Address: 3184 Highway 22
City: Riverside
State: IA
Web Site: www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
More info: www.riversidecasinoandresort.com

Battle of the Bands Wild Card Round

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

RIBCO
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

2nd place finishers of the previous rounds battle for a spot in the final round; $3; for information, call 309-793-4060

Venue: RIBCO
Address: 1815 2nd Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
Web Site: www.ribco.com
More info: www.ribco.com

Cornmeal

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

The Blue Moose Tap
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: The Blue Moose Tap
Address: 211 Iowa Ave.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.cornmealinthekitchen.com

Corporate Rock

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

11th Street Precinct
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: 11th Street Precinct
Address: 2108 E 11th St
City: Davenport
State: IA

Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Parker's
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:30am

for information, call 309-948-9058

Venue: Parker's
Address: 635 15th St
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.fatdawgsproductions.com

Karaoke Night

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Roadrunner's Roadhouse
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Roadrunner's Roadhouse
Address: 3803 Rockingham Rd.
City: Davenport
State: IA

Karaoke Night

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Chuck's Tap
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Chuck's Tap
Address: 1731 W. 6th St.
City: Davenport
State: IA

Modern Mythology - EmJay

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Martini's on the Rock
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Martini's on the Rock
Address: 4619 34th St
City: Rock Island
State: IL

North of 40

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Dew Drop Inn
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Dew Drop Inn
Address: 602 5th St
City: Durant
State: IA

Serious Business w/ Ron LaPuma & the Penas

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

The Muddy Waters
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9pm – 12am

electric blues and classic 80s rock with Ron LaPuma, John Pena, Lyle Pena, and Perry Hultgren; free; for information, call 563-355-0655 or e-mail info@muddys.info

Venue: The Muddy Waters
Address: 1708 State St.
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.themuddywaters.com

Summercamp Battle of the Bands

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Iowa City Yacht Club
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9pm – 12am

$5

Venue: Iowa City Yacht Club
Address: 13 S Linn St
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.iowacityyachtclub.org

The Dirt Road Rockers

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Rascals Live
Friday, February 17, 9pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Rascals Live
Address: 1418 15th St.
City: Moline
State: IL

The Toasters

18 Feb 2012 03:00:00 GMT

The Redstone Room
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9pm – 12am

ska, reggae, and pop musicians in concert; $12; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333

Venue: The Redstone Room
Address: 129 Main St
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.redstoneroom.com

Dueling Pianos at The Establishment

18 Feb 2012 03:30:00 GMT

The Establishment Theatre
Friday, February 17, 9:30pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

live music performance featuring two performers mixing humor, energy, and beloved songs; $5; ages 21+; for information, call 309-786-1111

Venue: The Establishment Theatre
Address: 220 19th St.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.establishmenttheatre.com

Kooby's Karaoke

18 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Wide Open Bar & Grill
Friday, February 17, 10pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

Venue: Wide Open Bar & Grill
Address: 425 15th St.
City: Moline
State: IL

The Tanks - Jabberjosh - Los Voltage

18 Feb 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gabe's
Friday, February 17, 10pm – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1am

$3

Venue: Gabe's
Address: 330 E. Washington St.
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: www.icgabes.com

Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 18, 2012

receive instruction in snare-drum, mallet, timpani, auxiliary percussion, drumset studies and styles, and more; private, one-hour lessons available at $110/month; for information, e-mail jgoldkette@msn.com

QC Rock Academy

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 18, 2012

accepting students for guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocal lessons; for information, call 563-386-3044

More info: qcrockacademy.com

Seeking Nominations for 2012 "Young Women of Achievement" Awards

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Girl Scouts of America
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Mar. 16, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and the Women's Connection; awards recognize young women between the ages of 17-23 in the Quad-Cities who have exhibited academic excellence, leadership, and outstanding community service; you need not be a Girl Scout to be considered for nomination; awards presented at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center on June 7; for information and to submit a nomination, call 309-631-0167 or e-mail RuthA@girlscoutstoday.org

Venue: Girl Scouts of America
Address: 2011 Second Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.womens-connection.org

Lego Robotics

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Rock Island County Extension
Saturday, February 18, 2012

for ages 10 & older; participants will learn how to build a LEGO Robot, how sensors work and adding them to their robot and how to program their robot to perform tasks; an event in the 4-H Super Saturdays Youth Project Days series; $10; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978

Venue: Rock Island County Extension
Address: 321 W 2nd Ave
City: Milan
State: IL
More info: web.extension.illinois.edu…

23rd Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Competition

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Carl Sandburg College
Saturday, February 18, 2012

seeking entries thru Mar. 9; poems will be judged in three categories: elementary (1st through 5th grade), intermediate (6th through 12th grade), and adult; winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, April 19; for information, call 309-341-5392 or e-mail bgaither@sandburg.edu

Venue: Carl Sandburg College
Address: 2232 S Lake Storey Rd
City: Galesburg
State: IL
More info: www.sandburg.edu

39th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Midwest Writing Center
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Mar. 31; prizes will be given in two categories: National (all U.S. poets eligible) and Regional (only poets residing in the northern Mississippi Valley Region that includes the states of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin); entry fees include $10 for up to three poems, $2 for each additional poem; to submit to both national and regional contests, entry fee is $15 for up to three poems in each contest category, $2 for each additional poem; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail mwc@midwestwritingcenter.org

Venue: Midwest Writing Center
Address: 225 E. 2nd St. Suite 303
City: Davenport
State: IA
Web Site: www.midwestwritingcenter.org
More info: www.midwestwritingcenter.org…

Getting Fired Up for Reading

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Rock Island Public Libraries
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Adults: Fill out an entry form and drop it in the boxes at all three Rock Island Libraries to be entered in a random drawing for winter reading prizes. Enter for any book, audiobook or eBook you read between Jan. 17 to March 2. Please enter only once per book. To qualify for drawings, drop off your entry forms before 5pm, Friday, March 2. Kids, Ages up to 6th Grade: Stop by any Rock Island Library to pick up your free "Get Fired Up for Reading" reading log. You'll earn prizes at the half-way point and finish line. Parents, you can fill out an entry form for books you read to your toddler or preschooler. For information, call 309-732-7323

More info: www.rockislandlibrary.org

Red, White, & Read Reading Program

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Saturday, February 18, 2012

at all Davenport public libraries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832

More info: www.davenportlibrary.com

The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Putnam Museum
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Aug. 2; nature documentary on the six-story screen; for information, call 563-324-1933

Venue: Putnam Museum
Address: 1717 W 12th St
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.putnam.org

100 Years of Girl Scouts

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Mar. 25; exhibit featuring pictures, newspaper articles, and film footage paired with Girl Scout uniforms of the era and other Girl Scout memorabilia; for information, call 319-643-5301

Venue: Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
Address: Off I-80 at exit 254
City: West Branch
State: IA
More info: www.hoover.archives.gov

The White Rose

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

German American Heritage Center
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Feb. 29; exhibit on one of Germany’s most famous civilian resistance groups, formed by a group of university students in Munich during 1941-42, among them brother and sister Hans and Sophie Scholl; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail director@gahc.org

Venue: German American Heritage Center
Address: 712 W. 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.gahc.org

Turtle Travels Exhibit

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Family Museum
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru May 20; walk in turtles' footprints and experience life as they know it, play a life-sized board game where you can come eye-to-eye with live turtles, check out a turtle cam, and find out how slow and steady wins the race; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106

Venue: Family Museum
Address: 2900 Learning Campus Dr
City: Bettendorf
State: IA
More info: www.familymuseum.org

Sixth Annual 711 Theatre Project

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Grand View University Viking Theatre
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Feb. 29; register for annual theatre competition in which troupes will be vying for the "Best of Show" award, which includes a trophy, $250 cash, and a prize package worth over $500, plus the Audience Choice, Best Playwright, Best Ensemble, and other awards; $75 registration

Venue: Grand View University Viking Theatre
Address: 2811 E 14th St
City: Des Moines
State: IA
Phone: 515-778-0403
More info: www.711theatre.com

Habitat ReStore Before & After Contest

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Habitat ReStore
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Apr. 1; send in "before and after" photos of your project (the best thing you've made with ReStore materials) along with a short explanation, and win ReStore gift certificates and have your photos featured in our April newsletter; for information and to enter, e-mail diane@restoreqc.org

Venue: Habitat ReStore
Address: 3629 Mississippi Avenue
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.habitatqc.org

Herbert Hoover Natural Historic Site: Applications for 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program

18 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Saturday, February 18, 2012

thru Feb. 24; seeking composers, and visual and performing artists; open to all professional American artists whose work can be inspired by the history and beauty of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site; the park offers two residencies of two to eight weeks each from April through September; for information and to apply, call 319-643-7866

Venue: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Address: off I-80 at exit 254
City: West Branch
State: IA
More info: www.nps.gov…