Drum Lessons with Josh Duffee
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
QC Rock Academy
Calls For Entry
accepting students for guitar, drums, bass, piano, and vocal lessons; for information, call 563-386-3044.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
For more info visit qcrockacademy.com. 6th Annual Iowa City Darwin Day Celebrations
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Mardi Gras Madness
with live music by the Funktastic Five; collect the most beads to win Bud & Bud Light prizes; $3 Bud Light Bottles.
Venue: Daiquiri Factory.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Daiquiri Factory.
For more info visit www.daiquirifactory.com. Seeking Nominations for 2012 "Young Women of Achievement" Awards
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Girl Scouts of America.
For more info visit www.womens-connection.org. 23rd Annual Carl Sandburg College Poetry Competition
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. 39th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Getting Fired Up for Reading
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Rock Island Public Libraries.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Red, White, & Read Reading Program
Calls For Entry
at all Davenport public libraries; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. The Last Reef 3D: Cities Beneath the Sea
MOVIES
thru Aug. 2; nature documentary on the six-story screen; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Putnam Museum.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. 100 Years of Girl Scouts
MUSEUMS
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum.
For more info visit www.hoover.archives.gov. The White Rose
MUSEUMS
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Turtle Travels Exhibit
MUSEUMS
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. New Ground Theatre's Sudden Theatre
Auditions & Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Village Theatre.
For more info visit www.newgroundtheatre.org. Sixth Annual 711 Theatre Project
Auditions & Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Grand View University Viking Theatre.
For more info visit www.711theatre.com. DubuqueFest Fine Arts Fair: Call For Artists
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
DubuqueFest Art Fair.
For more info visit www.dubuquefest.org. Habitat ReStore Before & After Contest
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Habitat ReStore.
For more info visit www.habitatqc.org. Herbert Hoover Natural Historic Site: Applications for 2012 Artist-in-Residence Program
Calls For Entry
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Sense of Place
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. A Show of Hands: Ceramics from the Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art in Roman Life
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Art|Iowa: Inspired by Landscape
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. Artists Unlimited Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 29; regional group art exhibit; free with admission; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Augustana College Art Museum Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Augustana Sights and Sounds Exhibition
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Bucktown Center for the Arts.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Beyond the Surface: WPA Works of Charles Turzak
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Carl Sandburg College Art Faculty Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Carl Sandburg College.
For more info visit www.sandburg.edu. David Garrison - Cecile Houel
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastel exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. David Murray - Judith Eastburn - Jay Stratton
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Quad City Arts at the Airport.
For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com. Debora Stewart
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; pastels exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
MidCoast at the RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Delicacies
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Fins and Feathers: Children's Book Illustrations from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Grant Wood Artifacts
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit figgeart.org. Grant Wood: In Focus
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Liberal Arts through the AGES 2011–2012
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb 11; exhibit centers Augustana's pedagogical art-history collection in the winter-term liberal studies program, with works by Matisse, Magritte, and more; open noon to 4pm Tuesdays through Saturdays when school is in session; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Locating Place
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Lure of the Local: Collecting the Corridor, 2006-2011
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Mauricio Lasansky
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; new takes on the important Iowa City artist; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Memorial Exhibit of the Works of Lyle Andresen
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
River Arts Center.
For more info visit www.clintonartassociation.com. Miguel Angel Rios: Walkabout
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Muscatine and the Civil War: A Sesquicentennial Commemoration
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Muscatine Art Center.
Olson-Brandelle North American Indian Art Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Thomas Tredway Library.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Raising Expectations
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Rock Island Student Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Sara Slee Brown: Extraordinary Perspectives
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Sarajane Fellini
Exhibits & Shows
thru Mar. 30; for information, e-mail sarajane.fellin@gmail.com.
Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Sensing Language
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit web.sau.edu. Sideshow: Artists and the Circus
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. The American Century
Exhibits & Shows
highlighting the many movements of 20th Century art; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. William Hannan
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 26; multi-media exhibit; for information, call 309-737-8910 or 309-786-2430.
Venue: MidCoast Gallery West.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
MidCoast Gallery West.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Winter Wonderland
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Chait Galleries Downtown.
For more info visit www.thegalleriesdowntown.com. Worldmaking: The Art of Robert Kameczura
Exhibits & Shows
thru Feb. 28; painting exhibit; for information, call 309-762-9202 or e-mail thephoenixegg@gmail.com.
Venue: Phoenix Art Gallery.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Phoenix Art Gallery.
For more info visit www.atthephoenix.com. Young Artists at the Figge: North Scott Community Schools
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeart.org. Genesis Nursing Scholarships Available
COURSES
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Genesis Medical Center.
For more info visit www.genesishealth.com. Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club Scholarship Availability
COURSES
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Rock Island Arsenal Welcome Club.
For more info visit www.riawc.org. St. Malachy's Winterfest
featuring crafts, raffles, live and silent auctions, an Italian Cafe, and more; for information, e-mail church@saintmalachy.org.
Venue: St. Malachy's Church.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
St. Malachy's Church.
For more info visit www.saintmalahy.org. Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watch Tour
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Mississippi River Visitor Center.
For more info visit www.missriver.org. Murder at the Vicarage
Readings & Discussions
a discussion of Agatha Christie's book with the Mystery Book Discussion group, led by Augustana College librarian Connie Ghinazzi; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Zither Ensemble (10am)
LIVE MUSIC
free with museum admission; for information, call 563-322-8844.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Quad City Home Builders Association Home Show
60,000 square feet of exhibits to meet your every desire in home construction, design, decorating, and furnishings; $6-7.
Venue: QCCA Expo Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
QCCA Expo Center.
For more info visit www.qccaexpocenter.com. Bettendorf Book Bear Pizza Party
KIDS' STUFF
for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Professor Smart’s Fun with Physics
KIDS' STUFF
wacky science fun for children ages K-8th grades, in a presentation by the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series; free; for information, call 309-524-2470.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Walking Ireland & Trekking in Ireland
MOVIES
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Effigy Mounds National Monument.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. 36th Annual Snowbird Softball Tournament
SPORTS
tournament proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley; for information, call 563-323-8006.
Venue: Dugout Sports Complex.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Dugout Sports Complex.
History Time: Grant Wood
MUSEUMS
for ages 4 & up; join the Old Capitol Museum staff as they read from "Artist in Overalls: The Life of Grant Wood" by John Duggleby; visitors will also take a trip through the new exhibit, "Art|Iowa: Inspired by Landscape," and view works by the famous Iowa artist; after the story, participants will craft their own Iowa-inspired landscape; free; for information, call 319-335-0546 or e-mail kathrine-moermond@uiowa.edu.
Venue: University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
For more info visit www.uiowa.edu. Over the Ledge: Pinkalicious
MUSEUMS
watch items from the children's book get dropped over the ledge; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. Gourmet Chocolate Tasting
taste exotic, rich, and unusual types of chocolates in the pre-Valentine’s
Day event; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Gotterdammerung
MOVIES
a presentation in the 2011-12 Metropolitan Opera Live series; $16-24; for information, call 563-441-0242.
Venue: Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:25 PM.
Rave Motion Pictures Davenport 53.
For more info visit www.movietickets.com. Rock Island 4-H Club Meeting
KIDS' STUFF
participants do hands-on projects, have opportunities to develop leadership skills, select and volunteer in community service projects, meet and make new friends, learn from guest speakers, and share their interests by presenting a talk or demonstration; $20/year membership; for information and to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.web.extension.illinois.edu. Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watch Tour
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM.
Mississippi River Visitor Center.
For more info visit www.missriver.org. FMTA Pre-Festival Master Class with Tammie Walker
Calls For Entry
Western Illinois University's Professor of Piano will critique and coach nominated piano students on their performances and selected repertoire for the festival at Augustana College; free; for information, call 309-764-9300 or e-mail pdowning@westmusic.com.
Venue: West Music Quad Cities.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
West Music Quad Cities.
For more info visit www.westmusic.com. Second Annual Red Dress Hash Run
fundraiser for heart-disease awareness and prevention, hosted by the American Heart Association; runners and spectators are invited to gather at the Daiquiri Factory for a run through the Quad Cities in red dresses; the route and length of the run are not announced prior to the event; two Hash members will act as the “hares” and the runners will chase the hares; all runners and spectators are encouraged to make a $10 donation to the American Heart Association and will be welcome to join in live music from performer Tim Stop, beverages, snacks, and fun at the Daiquiri Factory following the run.
Venue: Daiquiri Factory.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Daiquiri Factory.
For more info visit www.qchashrun.com. Role Playing Group
KIDS' STUFF
group comprised mostly of teens plays games such as Dungeons & Dragons or BattleTech; participants are invited to join a game already in progress, or bring your own group to join; free; for information, call 563-344-4188.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Valentine's Day Party
KIDS' STUFF
kids make a card, hear a story, and play games; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org. Troublesome Creek: A Midwestern
MOVIES
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
For more info visit www.nps.gov. Think Pink!
MUSEUMS
put on some pink and come make a valentine for your sweetheart, learn how to cut paper chain hearts, and munch on conversational hearts; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. The White Rose: A True Story of Freedom in Nazi Germany
Performances
a reader's-theatre performance about the World War II resistance group, directed by Nathan Porteshawver; refreshments following; $3-5; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail kelly.lao@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Chocolate Fest
KIDS' STUFF
teens can taste exotic, rich, and unusual types of chocolates in this pre-Valentine’s Day event; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Augustana Concert Band
Concerts
under the direction of Dr. Frederick G. Jaeschke, associate professor of music at Augustana College, the Augustana Concert Band will perform this winter concert displaying music of various composers; free; for information, e-mail ritagustafson@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7236.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Scenery
Performances
two-person show-biz comedy by Ed Dixon, directed by James Fairchild; $15; for tickets and information, call 309-235-1654.
Venue: The District Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The District Theatre.
For more info visit www.districttheatre.com. West Side Story
Performances
touring production of the Tony-winning Broadway revival; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Songwriters in the Round (2:30pm)
LIVE MUSIC
play, listen, and learn from leaders in the craft as they make music and talk about the process; donations encouraged; for information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: RME Community Stage.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
RME Community Stage.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Iowa Percussion: Music From (Nearly) Nothing
Concerts
directed by Dan Moore; the concert will demonstrate how the ensemble recycles ugly trash into beautiful music with found objects such as metal, wood, paper, and cardboard; free.
Venue: Riverside Recital Hall.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Riverside Recital Hall.
For more info visit news-releases.uiowa.edu. UI Arts Share Percussion Concert
Concerts
free.
Venue: Riverside Recital Hall.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Riverside Recital Hall.
For more info visit www.performingarts.uiowa.edu. Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You & The Actor's Nightmare
Performances
two one-act absurdist comedies by Christopher Durang; free; for information, e-mail kerirursch@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7721.
Venue: Augustana College Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Augustana College Black Box Theatre.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. The White Rose: A True Story of Freedom in Nazi Germany
Performances
a reader's-theatre performance about the World War II resistance group, directed by Nathan Porteshawver; refreshments following; $3-5; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail kelly.lao@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Big River Magazine Get-Together
Readings & Discussions
the magazine invites all river lovers to join its staff in conversation over a cup of coffee; with special guests, free coffee, and door prizes.
Venue: Theo's Java Club.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Theo's Java Club.
Valentine's Day Gala
4:30pm hosted beer & wine, appetizers, and the opening of the silent auction; 6pm Latin-infused gourmet dinner in the Gold Room; 7:30pm Quad City Symphony Orchestra performance at the Adler Theatre; 9pm music and dancing with The Candymakers, and the results of the silent auction; for information and tickets, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Hotel Blackhawk.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 4:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Hotel Blackhawk.
For more info visit www.qcsymphony.com. Pregnant Mothers, Pregnant Daughters
Auditions & Calls For Entry
This docu-series will follow the exciting and dramatic journey of a mother and daughter who are pregnant at the same time. We want to share the amazing, the challenging, the funny, and the complicated moments in both of your lives; from the pregnancy through childbirth and everything in between. If both you and your daughter are outgoing and open to sharing your stories, please contact the casting team ASAP
at: mothersanddaughtersExpecting@gmail.com. Tell us why you should be part of this docu-series and be sure to include your phone number, e-mail address, and city and state that you live in. Applicants should be 18 years of age or older.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
For more info visit www.nypost.com. The Fry Daddies (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Jimmy Buffett, Caribbean.
Venue: Skinny Legs BBQ.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Skinny Legs BBQ.
Owl Prowl
join a naturalist to learn more about owls in Iowa and their excellent adaptations, then head to Maquoketa Caves where Bob Walton will lead in calling the owls; dress for the weather; for information, call 563-652-3783.
Venue: Hurstville Interpretive Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Hurstville Interpretive Center.
For more info visit www.jacksonccb.com. Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert & Dinner w/ Steve Cole
Concerts
jazz, R&B, and classic funk with the acclaimed saxophone player; 6pm dinner, 8pm concert; $75/singles, $145-165/couples; for information and tickets, call 563-324-4208.
Venue: The Lodge Hotel.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Lodge Hotel.
For more info visit www.smoothjazzseries.com. Murder Rides Again
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Ox Yoke Inn.
For more info visit www.oldcreamery.com. Concert Conversations w/ Kai Swanson
LECTURES
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: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:30 PM – 7:10 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.qcsymphony.com. Public Skate
SPORTS
$5 and up; for information, call 563-322-5220.
Venue: River's Edge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:45 PM – 8:45 PM.
River's Edge.
For more info visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com. Dustin Busch - Marc & Brandi Jansen
LIVE MUSIC
$6.
Venue: The Mill.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Mill.
For more info visit www.icmill.com. Ken Paulsen Orchestra w/ Darlene
LIVE MUSIC
Ample free parking, handicap accessible, cash bar will be provided.
Singles and beginners are welcome. $10.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Russ Reyman, Pianist (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Phoenix.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Phoenix.
Whoozdads
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Rhythm City Casino.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Rhythm City Casino.
Free Dance Lessons
Classes, & Ongoing Events
with instructor Brenda Thames and social dancing from 8-11pm; hosted by the Quad Cities chapter of USA Dance; Single Swing music with DJ Rick Thames; $5 members, $10 non-members; singles and couples of all ages welcome; for information, call 563-391-1532.
Venue: Knights of Columbus Hall - Davenport.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Knights of Columbus Hall - Davenport.
For more info visit www.usadanceqc.org. Sweetheart Ball
Classes, & Ongoing Events
with music by the Ken Paulsen Orchestra with Darlene; ample free parking, handicap accessible, cash bar will be provided; singles and beginners are welcome; $10.
Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
CASI (Center for Active Seniors).
For more info visit www.casiseniors.org. Gathe Raho 2012
Concerts
seven teams perform in the 4th annual South Asian A'cappella Competition; $5-8; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653.
Venue: Englert Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Englert Theatre.
For more info visit www.englert.org. Peoria Rivermen
SPORTS
vs. the Charlotte Checkers; $12.50-27.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Peoria Civic Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Peoria Civic Center.
For more info visit www.peoriaciviccenter.com. The Vagina Monologues
Performances
annual presentation of Eve Ensler's famed play, designed to raise funds to prevent violence toward women; $6-9; for information, e-mail ritagustafson@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7236.
Venue: Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Quad City Mallards
SPORTS
vs. Arizona; $9-20; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: i wireless Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:05 PM – 10:05 PM.
i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.iwirelesscenter.com. Quad City Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks IV - Valentine's Day
Concerts
with guest conductor Alondra de la Parra, guest guitarist Robert Belinic, and a program featuring Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade," Rodrigo's "Concierto de Aranjuez," and Ravel's "Bolero"; $11-53; for tickets and information, call 563-322-7276.
Venue: Adler Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Adler Theatre.
For more info visit www.qcsymphony.com. Sun and Moon, Sea and Sky
Concerts
winter concert with the vocal ensemble the Nova Singers directed by Dr. Laura Lane, featuring guests student from the Macomb High School Concert Choir, directed by Melanie Butcher; $12-$16, students free; for information and tickets, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail nova@knox.edu.
Venue: First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
First Lutheran Church - Galesburg.
For more info visit departments.knox.edu. Travis Tritt
Concerts
acclaimed country star in concert; $20-30; for information, call 800-724-5825.
Venue: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center.
For more info visit bettendorf.isleofcapricasinos.com. An Evening of One-Acts (& More)
Performances
featuring the Incoherent Theatre Company's award-winning 711 Theatre Project one-act plays from 2008 to 2011; $8-10; for information, call 515-210-1196.
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center's Stoner Theatre.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Des Moines Civic Center's Stoner Theatre.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. Endgame
Performances
Samuel Beckett's absurdist classic; for information, call 319-398-5899.
Venue: Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Ballantyne Auditorium, Iowa Hall.
For more info visit www.kirkwood.edu. Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theatre Cedar Rapids.
For more info visit www.theatrecr.org. Guys on Ice: An Ice Fishing Musical Comedy
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Riverside Theatre.
For more info visit www.riversidetheatre.org. On Golden Pond
Performances
Ernest Thompson's Tony-winning comedy-drama; $8-$15; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815.
Venue: Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com. Sans Merci
Performances
Dreamwell Theatre's production of Johnna Adams' drama; venue TBD; for information, e-mail info@dreamwell.com.
Venue: Downtown Iowa City.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Downtown Iowa City.
For more info visit www.dreamwell.com. The Importance of Being Earnest
Performances
Oscar Wilde's classic period comedy; $12-$25; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591.
Venue: Theatre Cedar Rapids.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Theatre Cedar Rapids.
For more info visit www.theatrecr.org. West Side Story
Performances
touring production of the Tony-winning Broadway revival; $20 & up; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Grease
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:45 PM – 9:45 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. A Party to Go Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Wooden Nickel Saloon.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Wooden Nickel Saloon.
Animal Aid Humane Society Benefit Show: Wet Hair - Cuticle - Teenage - Idpyramid
LIVE MUSIC
a benefit show with 100% of the proceeds going to the no-kill shelter in Moline, after the building's recent fire; 8pm doors, $5 cover; for information, e-mail info@rozztox.com.
Venue: Rozz-Tox.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Rozz-Tox.
For more info visit www.rozztox.com. Gray Wolf Band
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Jumer's Casino & Hotel.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Jumer's Casino & Hotel.
Haiti Benefit: Item 9 & the Mad Hatters - Zeta June - Gone South - Caterwaulla - Nebula Was - Unnamed Acoustic
LIVE MUSIC
$5.
Venue: Gabe's.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Gabe's.
For more info visit www.icgabes.com. Rob Dahms and Detroit Larry
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Lucky Frog Bar and Grill.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
The Lucky Frog Bar and Grill.
Rude Punch
LIVE MUSIC
reggae.
Venue: Mound Street Landing.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Mound Street Landing.
Divas & Diamonds
weekly prize giveaways on Saturdays; for information, call 563-386-6900.
Venue: 1 Hundred West Bar & Dance Club.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:00 AM.
1 Hundred West Bar & Dance Club.
For more info visit foursquare.com. Social Dancing
Classes, & Ongoing Events
with free dance lessons with instructor Brenda Thames from 7-8pm; hosted by the Quad Cities chapter of USA Dance; Single Swing music with DJ Rick Thames; $5 members, $10 non-members; singles and couples of all ages welcome; for information, call 563-391-1532.
Venue: Knights of Columbus Hall - Davenport.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Knights of Columbus Hall - Davenport.
For more info visit www.usadanceqc.org. An Evening with Leon Redbone
Concerts
concert with the jazz, blues, and ragtime performer; $26-30; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333.
Venue: The Redstone Room.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Redstone Room.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert
Concerts
a winter concert of Mozart repertoire to include Symphony No. 38 in D Major, Clarinet Concert in A Major, and the well-know Magic Flute Overture; free; for information, e-mail ritagustafson@augustana.edu or call 309-794-7236.
Venue: Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Centennial Hall, Augustana College.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Peter Cetera
Concerts
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter of "The Glory of Love" and "The Next Time I Fall" in concert; $40-50; for information and tickets, call 877-677-3456.
Venue: Riverside Casino Event Center.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Riverside Casino Event Center.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com. Company
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The District Theatre.
For more info visit www.districttheatre.com. In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)
Performances
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
E. C. Mabie Theatre.
For more info visit www.hancher.uiowa.edu. Tapped Out
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Legends - Aledo.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:30 AM.
Legends - Aledo.
Back 4 More
LIVE MUSIC
playing for the annual Valentine's Dance.
Venue: Hillsdale American Legion.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Hillsdale American Legion.
Cosmic
LIVE MUSIC
no cover.
Venue: Mulligan's Valley Pub.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Mulligan's Valley Pub.
For more info visit www.cosmicband.net. Dirt Road Rockers
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Blu Shamrock.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Blu Shamrock.
DJ Bethann's '70s Disco Party
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Greenbriar Restaurant and Lounge.
Fat Dawgs Productions Karaoke & DJ
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-948-9058.
Venue: Parker's.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:30 AM.
Parker's.
For more info visit www.fatdawgsproductions.com. Hi-Fi
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-328-7275.
Venue: River's Edge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
River's Edge.
Jason Carl and the Whole Damn Band
LIVE MUSIC
blues musicians in concert; free; for information, call 563-355-0655 or e-mail info@muddys.info.
Venue: The Muddy Waters.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
The Muddy Waters.
For more info visit www.themuddywaters.com. Just Chords
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Barrel House 211.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Barrel House 211.
Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Roadrunner's Roadhouse.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Roadrunner's Roadhouse.
Karaoke Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Chuck's Tap.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Chuck's Tap.
Kooby's Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Headquarters Bar & Grill.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Headquarters Bar & Grill.
Lynn Allen
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Rascals Live.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Rascals Live.
Night People
LIVE MUSIC
no cover; for information, call 309-797-4303.
Venue: Tommy's.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Tommy's.
Split Lip Rayfield - Head for the Hills
LIVE MUSIC
$10.
Venue: Iowa City Yacht Club.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 AM.
Iowa City Yacht Club.
For more info visit www.iowacityyachtclub.org. The Lovedogs
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Pub.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
The Pub.
Tri-Tones Jazz Ensemble
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Martini's on the Rock.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Martini's on the Rock.
Vodkaseven
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Rusty Nail.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
The Rusty Nail.
The Blacklist: 100 Laughs
COMEDY
local standup comedians perform at 9pm, and the improv troupe takes the stage at 10pm; $10; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2.
Venue: The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Circa '21 Speakeasy.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Bad Lil Dawgy
LIVE MUSIC
no cover.
Venue: Racer's Edge.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30 AM.
Racer's Edge.
Dueling Pianos at The Establishment
LIVE MUSIC
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.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
The Establishment Theatre.
For more info visit www.establishmenttheatre.com. Fifth World
LIVE MUSIC
hip hop, jazz, funk; $4; for information, call 309-793-4060.
Venue: RIBCO.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30 AM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Smooth Groove
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Fargo Dance & Sports.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:30 AM.
Fargo Dance & Sports.
For more info visit www.smoothgroove.us. The Hold On Band
LIVE MUSIC
70s, 80s, & 90s dance music.
Venue: Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 PM – Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 AM.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort.
For more info visit www.riversidecasinoandresort.com.