EVENTS

Divas & Diamonds

2012-02-12T02:00:00Z

1 Hundred West Bar & Dance Club
Saturday, February 11, 8pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2am

weekly prize giveaways on Saturdays; for information, call 563-386-6900

Venue: 1 Hundred West Bar & Dance Club
Address: 100 76th St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: foursquare.com…

Tapped Out

2012-02-12T02:30:00Z

Legends - Aledo
Saturday, February 11, 8:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30am

Venue: Legends - Aledo
Address: 201 E. Main St.
City: Aledo
State: IL

Back 4 More

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Hillsdale American Legion
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

playing for the annual Valentine's Dance

Venue: Hillsdale American Legion
Address: 402 Main St
City: Hillsdale
State: IL

Cosmic

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Mulligan's Valley Pub
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

no cover

Venue: Mulligan's Valley Pub
Address: 310 W 1st Ave
City: Coal Valley
State: IL
More info: www.cosmicband.net

Dirt Road Rockers

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Blu Shamrock
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

Venue: Blu Shamrock
Address: 311 S. 13th Ave.
City: Cordova
State: IL

DJ Bethann's '70s Disco Party

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Parker's
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 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

Just Chords

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Barrel House 211
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

Venue: Barrel House 211
Address: 211 E. 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA

Karaoke Night

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Roadrunner's Roadhouse
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Karaoke Night

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Chuck's Tap
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Kooby's Karaoke

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Headquarters Bar & Grill
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

Venue: Headquarters Bar & Grill
Address: 119 E. 22nd Ave.
City: Coal Valley
State: IL

Lynn Allen

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Rascals Live
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Night People

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Tommy's
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

no cover; for information, call 309-797-4303

Venue: Tommy's
Address: 1302 4th Ave
City: Moline
State: IL

The Lovedogs

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

The Pub
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

Venue: The Pub
Address: 4320 N. Brady St.
City: Davenport
State: IA

Tri-Tones Jazz Ensemble

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

Martini's on the Rock
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Vodkaseven

2012-02-12T03:00:00Z

The Rusty Nail
Saturday, February 11, 9pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

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

Bad Lil Dawgy

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

Racer's Edge
Saturday, February 11, 9:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30am

no cover

Venue: Racer's Edge
Address: 936 15th Ave
City: East Moline
State: IL

Dueling Pianos at The Establishment

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

The Establishment Theatre
Saturday, February 11, 9:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 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

Fifth World

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

RIBCO
Saturday, February 11, 9:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30am

hip hop, jazz, funk; $4; 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

Smooth Groove

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

Fargo Dance & Sports
Saturday, February 11, 9:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30am

Venue: Fargo Dance & Sports
Address: 4204 Avenue of the Cities
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.smoothgroove.us

The Hold On Band

2012-02-12T03:30:00Z

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
Saturday, February 11, 9:30pm – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1am

70s, 80s, & 90s dance music

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

Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

More info: qcrockacademy.com

6th Annual Iowa City Darwin Day Celebrations

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Downtown Iowa City
Sunday, February 12, 2012

events celebrate the life and achievements of Charles Darwin; this year's Darwin Day takes the theme "Bird Origins & Evolution" and will feature lectures by prominent evolutionary scientists Ellen Ketterson of Indiana University, Philip Currie of the University of Alberta and Scott Edwards of Harvard University

Venue: Downtown Iowa City
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: news-releases.uiowa.edu…

Seeking Nominations for 2012 "Young Women of Achievement" Awards

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Girl Scouts of America
Sunday, February 12, 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

23rd Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Competition

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Carl Sandburg College
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Midwest Writing Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Rock Island Public Libraries
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Putnam Museum
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

German American Heritage Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Family Museum
Sunday, February 12, 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

New Ground Theatre's Sudden Theatre

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Village Theatre
Sunday, February 12, 2012

seeking directors and actors for New Ground Theatre's February 18 performances of short plays written and staged over a 24-hour period, with works by Jason Platt, Michael Callahan, Jacqueline DeVore Madunic, Shea Doyle, and Dana Moss-Peterson; for information, call 563-326-7529 or e-mail cljansen@hotmail.com

Venue: Village Theatre
Address: 2113 E 11th St
City: Village of East Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.newgroundtheatre.org

Sixth Annual 711 Theatre Project

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Grand View University Viking Theatre
Sunday, February 12, 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

DubuqueFest Fine Arts Fair: Call For Artists

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

DubuqueFest Art Fair
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 15; accepting applications for the 34th annual juried fine art fair scheduled for May 18-20; all interested fine artists and fine craft artisans are encouraged to apply; for information, call 563-564-5290

Venue: DubuqueFest Art Fair
Address: 378 Main St.
City: Dubuque
State: IA
More info: www.dubuquefest.org

Habitat ReStore Before & After Contest

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Habitat ReStore
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Sunday, February 12, 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…

A Sense of Place

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Apr. 1; an exhibit of fifty black and white photographs of rural and small town Iowa by photographer David Plowden dating from the mid-1980s; free; for information, call 319-643-2541

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

A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Dec. 31; featuring works donated by Iowa City resident and long-time photographer Joan Liffring-Zug Bourret; free; 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

Art in Roman Life

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble 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

Art|Iowa: Inspired by Landscape

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru May 31; featuring works by the Meskwaki people of Iowa, Grant Wood, and local artists including Barbara Fedeler, John Klopp, Bruce Morrison, Thomas Agran, Judy Bales, and Robert Craig; for information, call 319-335-0548

Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum
Address: 21 Old Capitol Museum
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: news-releases.uiowa.edu…

Artists Unlimited Exhibit

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Quad City Botanical Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 29; regional group art exhibit; free with admission; for information, call 309-794-0991

Venue: Quad City Botanical Center
Address: 2525 4th Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.qcgardens.com

Augustana College Art Museum Collection

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Augustana College Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru May 19; featuring new acquisitions for the fall term; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231

Venue: Augustana College Art Museum
Address: Centennial Hall Building
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.augustana.edu

Augustana Sights and Sounds Exhibition

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 24; fifth-annual exhibit of photographic works from Augustana students and high schoolers throughout the Quad Cities; Wed-Sat 11am-6pm; for information, contact Marla Alvarado Neuerberg at 309-794-7632 or marlaalvarado@augustana.edu

Venue: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Address: 225 E. 2nd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.augustana.edu

Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Apr. 29; works by Karl Blossfeldt, Josef Sudek, Kenneth Josephson, Toshio Shibata, Eliot Porter, Jerry Uelsmann, Pail Caponigro, Eduard Stieglitz,Edward Steichen, John Guttmann, Joel-Peter Witkin, Sebastiao Salgado, Alvin Langdon Coburn, Joel Sternfeld, Carl Chiarenza, John Gutmann and Imogen Cunningham; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: www.figgeart.org

Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 26; exhibit in which Turzak’s woodblock prints capture the story of pivotal moments and people in Illinois history; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: www.figgeart.org

Carl Sandburg College Art Faculty Exhibit

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Carl Sandburg College
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Mar. 12; featuring creative works from the full- and part-time faculty in the art department, in the D Building Gallery in the Main Lobby; the show features the work of five Carl Sandburg College art instructors including Lisa Mohr, Rich Ankeney, Bethany Carlson-Coffin, Nikki Ponce, and Rita Noe; for information, call 309-341-5303 or e-mail lmohr@sandburg.edu

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

David Garrison - Cecile Houel

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

Venue: Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery
Address: Bucktown Center for the Arts
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.midcoast.org

David Murray - Judith Eastburn - Jay Stratton

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Quad City Arts at the Airport
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 29; oil paintings by Murray, black-and-white photographs by Eastburn, wood sculpture by Stratton; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108

Venue: Quad City Arts at the Airport
Address: Quad City International Airport, Airport Rd
City: Moline
State: IL
More info: www.quadcityarts.com

Debora Stewart

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

MidCoast at the RiverCenter
Sunday, February 12, 2012

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

Venue: MidCoast at the RiverCenter
Address: 136 E. 3rd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.midcoast.org

Delicacies

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Des Moines Art Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru June 17; works from the permanent collection in which artists express a sense of fragility, grace, lightness, and weightlessness; 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

Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Apr. 22; featuring 43 original illustrations from the late 19th century through today, the exhibition introduces viewers of all ages to a host of memorable fish, birds and other creatures whose exploits and adventures echo the concerns of children and bring them to life in an enjoyable way; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: www.figgeart.org

Grant Wood Artifacts

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 12; included in the new display is the "Persephone" cameo broach, Wood's trademark glasses along with those belonging to his father, a copper picture frame made by Wood containing a photo of Wood in his WWI army uniform, the Wood family bible, Wood's paint brushes, palette, and easel, and other artifacts from Wood’s life; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: figgeart.org

Grant Wood: In Focus

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

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

Locating Place

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

River Arts Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Des Moines Art Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Muscatine Art Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Thomas Tredway Library
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Rock Island Public Library - Main Library
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

The Chait Galleries Downtown
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

MidCoast at the i wireless Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

Sensing Language

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Des Moines Art Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

MidCoast Gallery West
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

The Chait Galleries Downtown
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Phoenix Art Gallery
Sunday, February 12, 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

Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Community Schools

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012

thru Feb. 12; works by student artists; Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-9pm, Sun noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: www.figgeart.org

Genesis Nursing Scholarships Available

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Genesis Medical Center
Sunday, February 12, 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

2012-02-12T06:00:00Z

Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club
Sunday, February 12, 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

Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watch Tour

2012-02-12T15:30:00Z

Mississippi River Visitor Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:30 – 11am

climb your way up the historic corridor of the Clock Tower Building which has been a Quad City landmark for over 100 years; free; for information and to register, call 309-794-5338

Venue: Mississippi River Visitor Center
Address: Arsenal Island
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.missriver.org

Russ Reyman, Pianist (10am-2pm brunch)

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

The Lodge Hotel
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10am – 2pm

Venue: The Lodge Hotel
Address: 900 Spruce Hills Dr.
City: Bettendorf
State: IA

Prayers for World Peace

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

Lamrim Buddhist Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10 – 10:45am

share a short series of Buddhist prayers extracted from texts by Shantideva and Geshe Langri Tangpa by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso; free; for information, call 563-322-1600

Venue: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center
Address: 502 1/2 3rd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.meditateiniowa.org

Quad City Home Builders Association Home Show

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

QCCA Expo Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10am – 5pm

60,000 square feet of exhibits to meet your every desire in home construction, design, decorating, and furnishings; $6-7

Venue: QCCA Expo Center
Address: 2621 4th Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.qccaexpocenter.com…

Walking Ireland & Trekking in Ireland

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

Effigy Mounds National Monument
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10am – 4pm

showings hourly from 10am-3pm; a screening in the 49th Annual Winter Film Festival, featuring local art and displays by students and artisans of the area; for information, call 563-873-3491, ext. 105

Venue: Effigy Mounds National Monument
Address: 151 Hwy 76
City: Harpers Ferry
State: IA
More info: www.nps.gov…

36th Annual Snowbird Softball Tournament

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

Dugout Sports Complex
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10am – 4pm

tournament proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley; for information, call 563-323-8006

Venue: Dugout Sports Complex
Address: 3504 Hickory Grove Road
City: Davenport
State: IA

Valentine’s Jazz Brunch

2012-02-12T16:00:00Z

Campbell Steele Gallery
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10am – 2pm

seating at 10am & noon; featuring Dan Knight on the piano with the George Jazz Trio; food provided by LJ’s Catering, including a truffle for your sweetheart; all proceeds benefit the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art; $35; for information and to reserve, call 319-366-7503 ext. 206

Venue: Campbell Steele Gallery
Address: 1064 7th Ave
City: Marion
State: IA
More info: www.crma.org

Five Bridges Jazz Band (10:30am)

2012-02-12T16:30:00Z

Brady Street Chop House
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:30am – 1:30pm

for information, call 563-322-2200

Venue: Brady Street Chop House
Address: Radisson QC Plaza Hotel
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.radisson.com…

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro (10:30am & 12:30pm)

2012-02-12T16:30:00Z

Hotel Blackhawk
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:30am – 2:30pm

seating at 10:30am & 12:30pm; for information and to reserve, call 563-484-5900

Venue: Hotel Blackhawk
Address: 200 E. 3rd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.hotelblackhawk.com

Simply Meditate Sunday: Buddhist Meditation

2012-02-12T17:00:00Z

Lamrim Buddhist Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11 – 11:30am

a brief overview of how to do a breathing meditation, followed by a 10-minute guided breathing meditation, and an additional 10 minutes allowed for personal meditation; $5; for information, call 563-322-1600 or e-mail info@mediateiniowa.org

Venue: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Center
Address: 502 1/2 3rd St.
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.meditateiniowa.org…

Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watch Tour

2012-02-12T18:30:00Z

Mississippi River Visitor Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 – 2pm

climb your way up the historic corridor of the Clock Tower Building which has been a Quad City landmark for over 100 years; free; for information and to register, call 309-794-5338

Venue: Mississippi River Visitor Center
Address: Arsenal Island
City: Davenport
State: IA
More info: www.missriver.org

Recognition Ceremony - Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Community Schools

2012-02-12T18:30:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 – 1:30pm

at 12:30 & 1pm; works by area student artists; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: www.figgeart.org

Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson

2012-02-12T19:00:00Z

Centennial Hall, Augustana College
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 – 1:40pm

a quick tour of highlights from the evening's Quad City Symphony Orchestra "Valentine's Day" concert, with the conductor and guest artists; free; for information, call 563-322-0931, ext 16

Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College
Address: 3703 7th Ave.
City: Rock Island
State: IL
More info: www.qcsymphony.com

Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern

2012-02-12T19:00:00Z

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 – 2:30pm

Saturdays and Sundays thru Apr. 1; 1995 documentary by filmmakers
Jeanne Jordan and Steven Ascher exploring the farm crisis of the
late 20th century through Jordan’s own family; free; for information, call 319-643-2541

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

West Side Story

2012-02-12T19:00:00Z

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1 – 3:30pm

touring production of the Tony-winning Broadway revival; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000

Venue: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
Address: 221 Walnut St.
City: Des Moines
State: IA
More info: www.civiccenter.org

Weekly Figge Exhibition Tour

2012-02-12T19:30:00Z

Figge Art Museum
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30 – 3:30pm

a docent-led tour providing an introduction to each exhibition, plus highlights of works; hot chocolate available; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804

Venue: Figge Art Museum
Address: 225 W 2nd St
City: Davenport
State: IA
Zip Code: 52801
Phone: (563) 326-7804
Web Site: www.figgeartmuseum.org
More info: figgeart.org

Nashville Girl Thang (2pm)

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 7pm

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

CommU Session on "Resistance"

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

German American Heritage Center
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 4pm

with a focus on the film "The White Rose" an exhibit tour with Michael Hustedde; for information, call 563-322-8844

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

Creation

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

MacBride Auditorium
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Darwin biopic starring Paul Bettany; free

Venue: MacBride Auditorium
Address: MacBride Hall, UI Campus
City: Iowa City
State: IA
More info: news-releases.uiowa.edu…

Company

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

The District Theatre
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 4pm

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

Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

Riverside Theatre
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 4pm

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

In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)

2012-02-12T20:00:00Z

E. C. Mabie Theatre
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2 – 4pm

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…