Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #1
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals June 14-18 and June 21-25 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on June 26; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #2
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals June 28-July 2 and July 5-9 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on July 10; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #3
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals July 19-23 and July 26-30 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on July 31; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Mojo's Looking for Live Lunch Artists
Calls For Entry
Mojo's is currently looking for artists to perform on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays each month for our Live Lunch series. Slot times would be from Noon - 1pm on these opening Thursdays. This is a great opportunity to have a recurring gig in front of a live audience with lots of walk-in traffic. To inquire, contact Anne Helms at ahelms@rivermusicexperience.org or by phone at (563) 326-1333 ext.104.
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Music Lessons for All Ages & Levels
Calls For Entry
Friendly, professional teachers who are degreed instructors and/or experienced performing professionals offer lessons six days a week on everything from flutes, violins, piano, guitar, drums and voice to group guitar lessons for beginning students. Limited financial assistance is also available for those in need, through the generous support of the HAVlife Foundation, The Moline Foundation and the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund at RME. For information, contact Ellis Kell, Director of Programming & Education, at 563-326-1333, ext. 113, or email ekell@rivermusicexperience.org.
Venue: River Music Experience.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
River Music Experience.
For more info visit www.looking4lessons.com. New Band Seeks Drummer
Calls For Entry
must be willing to develop originals and play modern rock covers; styles/artists include funk rock, Sheryl Crow, Cakle, Jet; gigs on the horizon, so serious inquiries only; for information, e-mail Bruce at beberger7@aol.com.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Gathering of the Green
biennial event for John Deere two-cylinder and new generation tractor enthusiasts and collectors; visit with old friends, make new ones, share and learn more about your John Deere passion, and talk tractors “round the clock.
Venue: RiverCenter.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.gatheringofthegreen.com. Homegrown Farmer's Market on the Square
Applications are now being accepted for vendor space at the new Homegrown Farmer's Market on the Square that will take place on Wednesdays, May 5 - October 27 from 2:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island County Extension Parking Lot. We are seeking producers who will offer locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods as well as hand-made crafts produced within a 100 mile radius. The $75 fee is refundable in full or part at the end of the season depending on your participation.
Venue: University of Illinois Extension.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
University of Illinois Extension.
For more info visit web.extension.illinois.edu. Junior Board of Rock Island Seeking 2010-2011 Funding Requests
The Junior Board of Rock Island is now accepting funding requests through March 31, 2010 from local non-profit organizations with a primary mission and focus to benefit children in the Quad-City Region. Please email all requests for funding to info@jbri.org. You also may mail requests to: Junior Board of Rock Island, Attention: Shellee Showalter, 1612 33rd Avenue Court, Rock Island, IL 61201. If you have questions, please contact Shellee Showalter at (309)794-1669.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
For more info visit www.asktwc.com. Learn to Dance the Arthur Murray Way
Classes, & Ongoing Events
teaching dance to the world for 97 years; first lesson free; mention this notification and save up to 25%; for information, call 563-326-4321.
Venue: Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
For more info visit www.arthurmurray.com. * Shamanic Counseling
Services
power animal discovery, soul retrieval, and spiritual counseling; services free to veterans of war; for information, call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live.com.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
House Clearings and House Blessings
Services
move out stagnant, old energy and feel safe, comfortable, and at ease; for information, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter.net.
Venue: The Healing Heart Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
The Healing Heart Center.
Shamanic Healing Appointments
Services
specializing in soul retrieval, ancestral healing, and releasing patterns from the energy field; for information, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter.net.
Venue: The Healing Heart Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
The Healing Heart Center.
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic
Services
$25 foot treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779-7600.
Venue: Senior Star at Elmore Place.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Senior Star at Elmore Place.
For more info visit www.trinityqc.com. Davenport Junior Theatre: Spring Enrollment
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-18; classes begin the week of Apr. 5; developing a child's ability to speak clearly, confidently, and creatively; for information on classes, call 563-326-7862.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Davenport Junior Theatre: Summer Enrollment
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-18; classes begin the week of June 14; developing a child's ability to speak clearly, confidently, and creatively; for information on classes, call 563-326-7862.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Money Smart Kid Essay Contest
KIDS' STUFF
thru Apr. 1; for students in grades 6-8; write a 300-word-or-less answer to: "Credit cards can cause heartache, but they are also convenient. How do you think credit cards should be used, and when do you think you need one?"; winner receives a $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account; no entry fee; send essays to Stephanie Cardwell, Iowa Credit Union Lounge, PO Box 10409, Des Moines, IA, 50306-0409, or to mswkid@iowacreditunions.com.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Davenport Public Library - Main.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. PBS Kids Go Writing Contest
KIDS' STUFF
story contest open to grades K-3; stories must be an original work; entrants may write fact or fiction, prose or poetry; must be postmarked by Apr. 6; winning stories will be displayed at the Butterworth Center in Moline, Illinois, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa and the Family Museum in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Venue: WQPT-TV.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
WQPT-TV.
For more info visit www.wqpt.org. Scott County 4-H Seeks New Members
KIDS' STUFF
students in grades 4-12 can learn by doing, in areas such as sewing, livestock, fashion, woodworking, photography, and more; for information, call 563-359-7577.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Seeking Applicants for Quad City Area Labor-Management Council $1,000 scholarships
KIDS' STUFF
thru Apr. 2; graduating high school seniors; to help and encourage graduating seniors in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties in Illinois, and graduating seniors in Muscatine, Clinton, and Scott counties in Iowa, to continue their formal education by attending a four-year college, university, community college or a vocational/technical school; to receive an application, contact QCALM at 309-794-9194 or qcalm@qcalm.org.
Venue: Quad City Area Labor-Management Council.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Quad City Area Labor-Management Council.
For more info visit www.qcalm.org. Seeking Registrants for Genesis Adventures in Nursing Summer Camp
KIDS' STUFF
campers ages 12-18 attending the day camp will be introduced to different specialties in health care, will tour the hospital, observe a mock trauma in the emergency department, visit an operating room, visit the simulation lab and learn first aid and CPR, learn basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and brain and will learn about health assessment; $195; to register, call Karyn Hinton at 563-421-7671.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
For more info visit www.genesishealth.com. 37th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
poems should be typed with no identifying information on the page; submissions must include a separate cover sheet with author’s name, address, email address, and poem titles; poems may be more than one page, but only one poem per page; include a SASE for results if you do not wish to receive notification via email; no previously published poems; submissions are preferred and should be sent to: contest@midwestwritingcenter.org; submissions should include all poems in one (.doc or .rtf) document and one separate document for the cover page; prizes given in the categories of National and Regional; ntry fee is $9 for up to three poems; $2 for each additional poem; for information, call 563-324-1410.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Iowa Summer Writing Festival at the University of Iowa
Calls For Entry
accepting registrations for the 2010 sessions; weeklong and weekend workshops including fiction, poetry, nonfiction and playwriting will run from June 13 through July 30; in all, more than 150 noncredit workshops will be held; $560 per week, and $280 per weekend; for information, contact 319-335-4160 or iswfestival@uiowa.edu.
Venue: University of Iowa.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
University of Iowa.
For more info visit www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu. Quad City Book Fair Now Accepting Registrations
Calls For Entry
accepting registrations from area published authors; the book fair will take place on Saturday, May 8th at the River Music Experience, 131 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA from 10am-4:30pm; bublished authors can register for a half-day time slot for $12 or a full-day time slot for $20 to sign, sell and promote their books; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail jpatricklamont@aol.com.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Australia: Land Beyond Time
MOVIES
winner of the 2009 Everyone's a Critic IMAX Film Series; $6.50-$8.50; for information and a show schedule, call 563-324-1054.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Calls for Entry: Landlocked Film Festival
MOVIES
Aug. 26-29 festival seeks independent films and videos in diverse styles, formats and lengths in the categories of: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Animation, Feature-length Script, Music Video, and Student; notification of acceptance in the festival takes place around July 1; for information, e-mail info@landlockedfilmfestival.org.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
For more info visit www.landlockedfilmfestival.org. Wild Ocean 3-D
MOVIES
an underwater adventure in IMAX 3D; for showtimes and information, call 563-324-1054.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Get the Message
MUSEUMS
thru Mau 1; experience the dynamic variety of tools people use to communicate in this traveling exhibit; try virtual cave art, create a coat of arms, puzzle over expressions, send a message in Morse code, control a real crane, and more; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. Ocean Experience
MUSEUMS
permanent, hands-on installation featuring different underwater habitats from kelp forests to coral reefs to tidal pools to deep seas; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Ocean Voyagers: People of the Pacific
MUSEUMS
Discover what life was like in the Pacific Islands – which includes several hundred different cultures – through ceremonial objects such as ancestor masks; weaponry such as spears and war clubs; and personal items such as dance costumes, jewelry and shell and stone currency. Created by Putnam Museum curators, this exhibit features rarely seen artifacts from the Museum’s Collection that were donated by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. Free with museum admission. $7/adults; $6/seniors, students, and military; $5/youth ages 3-12. Add on to any IMAX ticket for $3. Putnam members get in free. For information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Circa '21 Hiring Performing Wait Staff
Auditions & Calls For Entry
full-time positions open for the theatre's performing wait staff, the Bootleggers; seeking intelligent, attractive, outgoing performers who sing and move well; waiting experience helpful but not necessary; must be available for evening performances Wednesdays thru Sundays, Wednesday matinees, and occasional rehearsals and special concert events; must be 21 years of age; for information and to schedule an audition, e-mail producer Denny Hitchcock at dpjh@circa21.com.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Curtainbox Theatre Company Private Coaching
Auditions & Calls For Entry
one-on-one coaching available from Kimberly Furness and company members, for ages 5 thru adult; ask about rates, availability, and instructors; for information and to register, call 563-322-8504 or e-mail Kim@thecurtainbox.com.
Venue: Curtainbox Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Curtainbox Theatre Conservatory.
For more info visit thecurtainbox.com. Davenport Junior Theatre Seeks Managing Producer
Auditions & Calls For Entry
Through 5pm on March 22. The individual in the position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all facets of the company's four mainstage productions, including scheduling, marketing, and securing production teams. The position will be handled on a contractual, part-time basis, with compensation for the season $5,000 and the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. Flexible hours, with the opportunity to complete many tasks from home. Must have previous experience producing shows, experience working with children, and a degree in the performing arts, business, marketing, or a related field. Final candidates will be asked to complete a criminal-background check prior to selection. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and two written references to: Kimberly Furness, Board President, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 52803. For information, call (563)888-2216.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Seeking Stage Manager and Designers for the Curtainbox Theatre Company's "Art"
Auditions & Calls For Entry
seeking a stage manager and designers for forthcoming production of Yasmina Reza's comedy, running June 10 - 27; all jobs are paid; for information, contact Kimberly Furness at 563-322-8504 or Kim@thecurtainbox.com.
Venue: Curtainbox Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Curtainbox Theatre Conservatory.
For more info visit thecurtainbox.com. Des Moines Art Center Arts and Ends Call for Entry
Calls For Entry
Donate gently used items (such as fine furniture, silver, crystal, rugs, linens, china, artwork, jewelry, etc.) to the Des Moines Art Center's Arts and Ends sale, schedule for April 30-May 2, 2010. To donate, contact Debra Lehmann at 515-271-0336 or dlehmann@desmoinesartcenter.org.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Exhibitors Wanted for 38th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Calls For Entry
accepting arts & crafts exhibitor and food-vendor applications for 2010 festival of the arts, running June 19-20; features roughly 370 nationally acclaimed artists , craftspeople, and antique dealers annually; attracts over 70,00 attendees; for an application, call 847-328-2204 or e-mail applications@custerfair.com.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District.
For more info visit www.custerfair.com. Flamingo Follies
Calls For Entry
seeking entries for the popular art exhibit "Flamingo Follies," running July 4-Aug. 5, with an art auction summer style party Aug 6; radically alter a pink plastic lawn flamingo into a work of art for our wacky- tacky exhibit; for information, call Beth at 309-794-0991 x 30.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Seeking Applicants for DubuqueFest 2010 Art Fair
Calls For Entry
accepting applications for exhibiting artists to participate in the juried fine art fair; all interested artists are encouraged to apply; download applications at myspace.com/dubuquefestfineartfair; for information, contact Aaron Hefel at counterproduction@mchsi.com.
Venue: Washington Park.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.dubuque365.com. 2010 Kids' Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
works by area school children; for information, call 319-351-8686 or e-mail mail@iowa-artisans-gallery.com.
Venue: MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. A Legacy for Iowa: Pollock's Mural and Modern Masterworks
Exhibits & Shows
Works from the University of Iowa Museum of Art; for more information visit UIowa.edu/uima.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.uiowa.edu. Alexander Calder Mobile
Exhibits & Shows
the latest in a series of large works exhibited on the first floor and in the lobby; the installment is 27 feet wide, eight feet tall, and weighing 1100 pounds; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amana Colonies: The Move to City Life
Exhibits & Shows
new exhibit in partnership with the Amana Heritage Society; artifacts and personal stories on trades including blacksmithing, baking, butchering, weaving and more; programs and demonstrations scheduled throughout the course of the exhibit; focuses on the time during the Great Depression when some members of the Amana communal society made the decision to come to Davenport; free for members and free with museum admission for nonmembers; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail ach@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection
Exhibits & Shows
by appointment at the inside gallery at 3rd & Brady; nostalgic black-and-white photographs; vibrant color photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities' riverfront parks and other areas of interest; for information, call 563-499-6570.
Venue: Union Arcade Building.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Union Arcade Building.
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artist Educator Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
works by instructors in the Iowa City Community School District; for information, call 319-351-8686 or e-mail mail@iowa-artisans-gallery.com.
Venue: MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. Bill Stewart: Taos Paintings
Exhibits & Shows
features a collection of brightly colored oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of Taos, New Mexico; free gallery admission; for information, call 319-364-1580.
Venue: CSPS/Legion Arts.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
CSPS/Legion Arts.
For more info visit www.legionarts.org. Bill Wohlford Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media sculpture; for information, contact Melissa Hebert-Johnson at 309-796-5465 or hebertm@bhc.edu.
Venue: ArtSpace.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
ArtSpace Gallery.
Brent Langley
Exhibits & Shows
nature and wildlife paintings with former Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado; with Langley's new painting “Living on the Edge” on display thru Mar. 14; for information, call 309-799-7192 or e-mail langleyart@mchsi.com.
Venue: River Arts Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
River Arts Center.
For more info visit www.brentlangleyart.com. Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit including photos, film, letters, audiotapes, key documents, and historic artifacts, sponsored by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, St. Ambrose University, and the Putnam Museum; for more information, contact the Putnam Museum at 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Drawn to Drawing
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit focusing on minimal and conceptual works, demonstrating the lasting legacy of the modern-drawing movement; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Eastern Iowa Artists: Selected Works
Exhibits & Shows
featuring works by John Beckelman, Jane Gilmor with Rick Edleman, Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, Thomas C. Jackson, Anthony Plaut, Dan Schuster, and David Van Allen; free gallery admission; for information, call 319-364-1580.
Venue: CSPS/Legion Arts.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
CSPS/Legion Arts.
For more info visit www.legionarts.org. Edward Hopper: Images & Influences
Exhibits & Shows
featuring "Chop Suey" and five other works by Hopper, alongside a selection of works by later artists whose art reflects Hopper's influence; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Grant Wood: In Focus
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Heather Kakert and Leanne Robb
Exhibits & Shows
for information, contact Sarah Robb at 563-271-9740 or sarah@robbdesigns.com.
Venue: Black Canvas Studio & Gallery.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Black Canvas Studio & Gallery.
Heidi Hernandez
Exhibits & Shows
for information, call Eileen Eitrheim at 563-333-6254.
Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. In the Footsteps of Masters: The Evolution of the Reproductive Print
Exhibits & Shows
covers a span of 500 years, featuring approximately 80 European and American reproductive prints from the 15th to the 20th century; featuring original prints by artists Albrecht Dürer, Jusepe De Ribera, Edouard Manet, Jean-Baptiste Corot, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, William Blake, Francisco Goya and Grant Wood, as well as reproductive prints made by engravers after the works of famous masters such as Raphael, Peter Paul Rubens, Annibale Caracci, Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer, Jan Van Eyck, Titian, Michelangelo and others; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. In-Between: The Architecture of Migration
Exhibits & Shows
wearable, readable, and touchable structures designed to explore the psychology of personal and cultural migration, by Jane Gilmor; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Venue: Catich Gallery.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Catich Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Its Not Easy Being Green
Exhibits & Shows
featuring works from The Art Collective; a group expression of how the word 'green' is used today. Visitors will see both nature-themed works and other interpretive works in a variety of media including photography, fiber, pastels, oil, wood, watercolor and acrylic; artists showing two-dimensional work include Naidine D'Angelo, Judy O. Gray, Bonnie Grebner, Sheryl Lammers, Brent Langley, Lori Miller, Andi Naab, Amy Nielsen, Nancy Lindsay and Bill Wohlford; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Kathleen Van Hyfte - Heather Mueller
Exhibits & Shows
acrylic paintings; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: MidCoast Centre Station Gallery.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Midcoast at Centre Station.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Less Is More: The Vogel Collection
Exhibits & Shows
50 works featuring minimal and conceptual works amassed by Dorothy and Herbert Vogel; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Liberal Arts through the AGES
Exhibits & Shows
this introduction to western visual art history and its multicultural links builds on the museum's previous exhibitions and catalogues prepared for the AGES Liberal Studies program; open Tue. through Sat. from noon-4 p.m. closed during breaks Dec. 18–Jan.12. and Feb. 14–March 9; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Liz Wolf: Do ‘Yo Thing
Exhibits & Shows
drawings and prints from Chicago-based artist who specializes in painting, print and papermaking; exhibit depicts peculiar individuals in their environments, evokes a broad narrative through fragments of image and text, consists of drawing and prints on handmade paper; 6am-10pm Tue.-Sat.
Venue: The Bakery Gallery.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
The Bakery Gallery.
For more info visit www.thebakerygallery.blogspot.com. Malvina Hoffman: Rodin's Last Student
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; works from famed sculptor; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Meditations on the Mississippi
Exhibits & Shows
works by Iowa City painter Nancy Purington; the series reflects Purington's methodology of translating layers of color, value, hue and tone; for information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2006.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Michael Roberts
Exhibits & Shows
drawings influenced by medieval art, including rubber stamped images from some of Roberts’ collection of 388 stamps he has carved; for information, call 319-351-8686.
Venue: Iowa Artisans Gallery.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Iowa Artisans Gallery.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. News & Nightmares: Homer, Ernst, and Wood Engraving
Exhibits & Shows
a look at 19th century wood engraved illustrations created for the mass media; includes 16 prints designed by Winslow Homer and 26 images from a recent Max Ernst acquisition; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Patterns of the Past: A Century of American Quilting
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit will explore selected heirloom quilt patterns as they have evolved over nearly 100 years from 1850 to 1940; collector Nancy Pfutzenreuter has selected 24 favorite quilts from her outstanding collection of 100 quilts for display; 9am-5pm every day; for information, contact Timothy Walch at 319-643-5301.
Venue: Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum.
Robyn O'Neil: The world has won. A final bow was taken.
Exhibits & Shows
multi-paneled drawings by Houston-based artist; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Steven Carleson - Peter Xiao
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media by Carleson, paintings by Xiao; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: Mississippi Valley Welcome Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Mississippi Valley Welcome Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Students of the Visiting Artist
Exhibits & Shows
for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center - Adrienne and Charles Herbert Galleries.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. TGI Fridays Art Show & Sale
Exhibits & Shows
100% of donations and 25% of artworks sold benefit Habitat for Humanity; service staff will be donating $2 per shift worked for the month of March; for information and to submit artwork, e-mail Katie Hamerlinck at FridaysHabitatShow@gmail.com.
Venue: TGI Friday's - Davenport.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
TGI Friday's - Davenport.
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Tricia Coulson - Ellonyia Yenney
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media by Coulson, fiber works by Yenney; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Midcoast at the i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Visions of Iowa: Arthur Geisert "Country Road ABC"
Exhibits & Shows
featuring illustrations from the legendary master etcher's upcoming children's book; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. St. Patrick's Day Massacre VII: 5 in a Hand CD Release Party - Slaughterhouse Roots - Smokin' Joe Scarpellino and Friends - Jug Huggers - Cashman - Emmett Sheehan - Mint Wad Willy
LIVE MUSIC
$5.
Venue: Iowa City Yacht Club.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Iowa City Yacht Club.
For more info visit www.iowacityyachtclub.org. Staying On Top of Medicare Coverage
Classes, Lectures & Events
information and answers to your Medicare questions from SHIIP counselor Darrell Lietz; for information, call 563-344-4175; individual appointments can also be scheduled by calling the SHIIP office at 563-421-1096.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Basic Internet Class
COURSES
walk-in course for those seeking basic computer skills; for information, call 309-732-7303.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Rock Island Main Library.
For more info visit www.ripl.lib.il.us. Mommy and Me Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 0-pre-K; class uses music and movement to capture children’s interest; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. St. Patrick's Day Party: Keep Off the Grass (10am) - Governor Switch w/ John Wasem (2pm) - Painkiller Hotel (6pm) - How Far to Austin (10pm)
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-322-8584.
Venue: Kilkenny's.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 AM.
Kilkenny's.
Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-5; activities include stories, songs, fingerplays, and action games; for information, call Tami Finley at 563-344-4194.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. The Insect Zoo
MUSEUMS
participants can view and interact with live insects and arthropods while the Insect Zoo’s Educational Outreach Coordinator, Angela Tague, presents an informational program; handle many of the insects, learn about their behaviors, and enjoy an afternoon of fun; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. 2010 Hope for Homeowners Workshop
COURSES
covers such information as Alternatives to Foreclosure, Reviewing Your Budget, Preparing to Talk to Your Lender, Making a Home-Affordable Plan, and more; free; for information, call 563-355-9900.
Venue: Boys and Girls Club.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Boys and Girls Club - Moline.
For more info visit www.qcdollarwise.org. Music Therapy Services for Special-Needs Children
Calls For Entry
participants will play drums, shakers and other instruments in order to enhance social skills and communication, and will work toward their daily living skills by participating in a number of musical activities that encourage sharing, impulse control, appropriate social communication, motor control and following directions; followed by a lunch break and RME tour and program; $160 for groups 12-15 maximum, not including chaperones; for information, call Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333, ext. 113 or e-mail ekell@rivermusicexperience.org.
Venue: River Music Experience.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM.
River Music Experience.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Creating a Resume in Word
COURSES
no appointment needed; in the Computer Lab, ground-floor level; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main.
For more info visit www.ripl.lib.il.us. Aqua Motion
COURSES
a moderate-intensity class performed entirely in shallow water; $5 per class or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general public; $56 for senior citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601.
Venue: Black Hawk College - Community Aquatic Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Community Aquatic Center.
"Tennessee," That Nashville Cat (noon) - Open Mic Night (7pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Musical Meditation: William Dicksinson
Concerts
organist; held in the sanctuary; free; for information, call 319-337-4301.
Venue: Congregational United Church of Christ.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 12:00 PM – 12:25 PM.
Congregational United Church of Christ.
For more info visit www.uccic.org. Quad City Music Guild Alumni Luncheon
Auditions & Calls For Entry
those planning to attend should call Cathie Anderson at 309-762-3259.
Venue: Johnny's Italian Steak House.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse.
For more info visit www.qcmusicguild.com. Bunco
an afternoon of friendly competition; open to all ages and skill levels; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Performances
Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's beloved rock musical; 11:30am doors, 11:45am-12:45pm plated lunch, 1pm Bootlegger pre-show, 1:30pm curtain; for information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-5; activities include stories, songs, fingerplays, and action games; for information, call Tami Finley at 563-344-4194.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Get Your Game On!
KIDS' STUFF
teens can play video games on the Wii and Playstation2, featuring Rock Band, Guitar Hero, DDR, and Super Smash Bros.; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Fairmount Street Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Fairmount Street Library.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Lego Club
KIDS' STUFF
free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main.
For more info visit rockislandlibrary.org. Fitzpatrick's Folley (4pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Irish & Scottish music, jigs & ditties; free.
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Wednesday Craft-ernoon
KIDS' STUFF
fun, hands-on crafting sessions, with all materials provided; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Concert
featuring Brian's famous Corned beef and cabbage; $5/plate will benefit the 2010 Pride Fest; for information, e-mail maryson2nd@yahoo.com.
Venue: Mary's on 2nd.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Mary's on 2nd.
Stitching & More
MEETINGS, ETC
Put your creativity to work and share your favorite tips and tricks with this fun group of ladies. This group meets every Wednesday (except the 2nd Wednesday of each month) from 5:00-8:00pm. Contact Bev Skelton at (309) 523-2516 for more information.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Beginner & Intermediate Instructional Hockey
SPORTS
$60 or drop-in for $12 per class; for information, call 563-322-5220.
Venue: Quad City Sports Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Quad City Sports Center.
For more info visit www.qcskate.com. Away We Go
MOVIES
a screening of the 2009 comedy starring John Krasinski, and presentation in the Off Beat Independent Film Series; free popcorn; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Fairmount Street Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Fairmount Street Library.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Exploring New Technologies
COURSES
discover what is new and hot with technology on the internet ; $14; to register, call 309-796-8223.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Re-Work Your Wardrobe & Re-Invent Yourself
COURSES
learn how to layer, accessorize and decide what to throw out and what to have altered; $25; to register, call 309-796-8223.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Re-Work Your Wardrobe & Re-Invent Yourself
COURSES
learn how to layer, accessorize and decide what to throw out and what to have altered; $25; to register, call 309-796-8223.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
St. Paddy's Day Craft
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 6-12; for information, call 309-524-2480.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. There’s More to Being Irish Than Green Beer and Leprechauns
LECTURES
presented by Delores Sierra of the Black Hawk College Speakers Bureau; for information, call 309-762-0609.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Photography: How to Take Great Photos
COURSES
Wednesdays thru Apr. 7; $35; to register, call 309-796-8223.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Robert B. Jones
LIVE MUSIC
blues guitarist, violinist, harmonica player, singer, educator, and current Blues in the Schools guest artist, in a concert sponsored by the Mississippi Valley Blues Society; for information, call 563-322-5837.
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit mvbs.org. Secret Squirrel
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Hawkeye Tap.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Hawkeye Tap.
For more info visit www.myspace.com. St. Patrick's Day Blues Party: Patrick Hazell - The Biscuit Miller Band - Dave Weld & the Imperial Flames Featuring Abb Locke
LIVE MUSIC
for tickets, call 319-753-5353.
Venue: The Washington.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Washington.
For more info visit www.myspace.com. Invisible Children
LECTURES
organization that wants to create awareness and calls for action for child soldiers in Uganda; featuring stories and short documentaries.
Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Wallenberg Hall - Augustana College.
For more info visit www.invisiblechildren.com. Pursuing Licensing as a Revenue Opportunity
LECTURES
part 3 in the “Innovation Development Series,” a joint program between the Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce’s New Ventures Initiative and the Bettendorf Public Library, geared toward people who have ideas and don’t know where to go from there, or have already created something and need to protect their innovations; Chad Stamper from Midwest Intellectual Property MarketPlace, Inc. will discuss how to go about licensing your innovation to established companies; for information, call 563-344-4187.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Quad City SnB
MEETINGS, ETC
knitting and crocheting group; free lessons available; for information, e-mail quadcitysnb@gmail.com.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library - Dewey's Cafe.
For more info visit qcsnb.blogspot.com. Quad City Mallards
SPORTS
vs. the Flint Generals; for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: i wireless Center.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:05 PM – 10:05 PM.
i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.iwirelesscenter.com. The Lonesome West
Performances
dysfunctional-family drama by Martin McDonagh, performed by the Subjective Theatre Company; $15, $10 if you wear a green shirt; for tickets and information, call 515-288-3672.
Venue: Des Moines Social Club.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Des Moines Social Club.
For more info visit www.desmoinessocialclub.org. The Wonder Bread Years
Performances
Baby Boomer comedy by Pat Hazell, one of the original writers of "Seinfeld"; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun. 1 & 6:30pm; $36.50-$32.50; for tickets and information, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Temple for Performing Arts.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Temple for Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Performances
Andrew Lloyd Webber's & Tim Rice's beloved rock musical; 5:45pm doors, 6-7pm buffet, 7:15pm Bootlegger pre-show, 7:45pm curtain; for information, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 7:45 PM – 9:45 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Burlesque Le' Moustache Presents Erin Go Braghless
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: RIBCO.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Open Mic Night
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 309-764-9644.
Venue: The Old Stardust Sports Bar.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 8:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Old Stardust Sports Bar.
Lipstick Homicide - Wax Cannon - Tim Krein
LIVE MUSIC
free admission.
Venue: The Mill.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
The Mill.
For more info visit www.icmill.com. The Chris & Wes Show
LIVE MUSIC
21+; for information, call 563-322-1200.
Venue: Mound Street Landing.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Mound Street Landing.
The Craig Bentley Trio
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Rascal's.
uneXpected
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Stickman's.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 9:00 PM – Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Stickman's.
Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #1
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals June 14-18 and June 21-25 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on June 26; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #2
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals June 28-July 2 and July 5-9 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on July 10; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Call for Entries - Rock Camp USA: Session #3
Calls For Entry
co-sponsored by the River Music Experience; two-week intensive for young musicians; rehearsals July 19-23 and July 26-30 (1-5pm, Mon-Fri), with a Redstone Room concert on July 31; activities include forming a band, picking your own material, rehearsing like pros, writing original songs, refining your skills, taking home a CD recording of your dress rehearsal and a DVD of your final concert performance, improving teamwork abilities, and working with seasoned area musicians; $395; for information and to register, call 877-326-1333.
Venue: Christ United Methodist Church.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Christ United Methodist Church.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Mojo's Looking for Live Lunch Artists
Calls For Entry
Mojo's is currently looking for artists to perform on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays each month for our Live Lunch series. Slot times would be from Noon - 1pm on these opening Thursdays. This is a great opportunity to have a recurring gig in front of a live audience with lots of walk-in traffic. To inquire, contact Anne Helms at ahelms@rivermusicexperience.org or by phone at (563) 326-1333 ext.104.
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Music Lessons for All Ages & Levels
Calls For Entry
Friendly, professional teachers who are degreed instructors and/or experienced performing professionals offer lessons six days a week on everything from flutes, violins, piano, guitar, drums and voice to group guitar lessons for beginning students. Limited financial assistance is also available for those in need, through the generous support of the HAVlife Foundation, The Moline Foundation and the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund at RME. For information, contact Ellis Kell, Director of Programming & Education, at 563-326-1333, ext. 113, or email ekell@rivermusicexperience.org.
Venue: River Music Experience.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
River Music Experience.
For more info visit www.looking4lessons.com. New Band Seeks Drummer
Calls For Entry
must be willing to develop originals and play modern rock covers; styles/artists include funk rock, Sheryl Crow, Cakle, Jet; gigs on the horizon, so serious inquiries only; for information, e-mail Bruce at beberger7@aol.com.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Gathering of the Green
biennial event for John Deere two-cylinder and new generation tractor enthusiasts and collectors; visit with old friends, make new ones, share and learn more about your John Deere passion, and talk tractors “round the clock.
Venue: RiverCenter.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
RiverCenter.
For more info visit www.gatheringofthegreen.com. Homegrown Farmer's Market on the Square
Applications are now being accepted for vendor space at the new Homegrown Farmer's Market on the Square that will take place on Wednesdays, May 5 - October 27 from 2:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Rock Island County Extension Parking Lot. We are seeking producers who will offer locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods as well as hand-made crafts produced within a 100 mile radius. The $75 fee is refundable in full or part at the end of the season depending on your participation.
Venue: University of Illinois Extension.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
University of Illinois Extension.
For more info visit web.extension.illinois.edu. Junior Board of Rock Island Seeking 2010-2011 Funding Requests
The Junior Board of Rock Island is now accepting funding requests through March 31, 2010 from local non-profit organizations with a primary mission and focus to benefit children in the Quad-City Region. Please email all requests for funding to info@jbri.org. You also may mail requests to: Junior Board of Rock Island, Attention: Shellee Showalter, 1612 33rd Avenue Court, Rock Island, IL 61201. If you have questions, please contact Shellee Showalter at (309)794-1669.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
For more info visit www.asktwc.com. Learn to Dance the Arthur Murray Way
Classes, & Ongoing Events
teaching dance to the world for 97 years; first lesson free; mention this notification and save up to 25%; for information, call 563-326-4321.
Venue: Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Arthur Murray Dance Studios.
For more info visit www.arthurmurray.com. * Shamanic Counseling
Services
power animal discovery, soul retrieval, and spiritual counseling; services free to veterans of war; for information, call Kathleen Collins at 563-332-4361 or e-mail ostrichkc@live.com.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
House Clearings and House Blessings
Services
move out stagnant, old energy and feel safe, comfortable, and at ease; for information, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter.net.
Venue: The Healing Heart Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
The Healing Heart Center.
Shamanic Healing Appointments
Services
specializing in soul retrieval, ancestral healing, and releasing patterns from the energy field; for information, call Debra at 608-279-4319 or e-mail debramorrill@charter.net.
Venue: The Healing Heart Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
The Healing Heart Center.
Trinity VNHA Foot Care Clinic
Services
$25 foot treatments; for an appointment, call 309-779-7600.
Venue: Senior Star at Elmore Place.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Senior Star at Elmore Place.
For more info visit www.trinityqc.com. Davenport Junior Theatre: Spring Enrollment
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-18; classes begin the week of Apr. 5; developing a child's ability to speak clearly, confidently, and creatively; for information on classes, call 563-326-7862.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Davenport Junior Theatre: Summer Enrollment
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 3-18; classes begin the week of June 14; developing a child's ability to speak clearly, confidently, and creatively; for information on classes, call 563-326-7862.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Money Smart Kid Essay Contest
KIDS' STUFF
thru Apr. 1; for students in grades 6-8; write a 300-word-or-less answer to: "Credit cards can cause heartache, but they are also convenient. How do you think credit cards should be used, and when do you think you need one?"; winner receives a $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account; no entry fee; send essays to Stephanie Cardwell, Iowa Credit Union Lounge, PO Box 10409, Des Moines, IA, 50306-0409, or to mswkid@iowacreditunions.com.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Davenport Public Library - Main.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. PBS Kids Go Writing Contest
KIDS' STUFF
story contest open to grades K-3; stories must be an original work; entrants may write fact or fiction, prose or poetry; must be postmarked by Apr. 6; winning stories will be displayed at the Butterworth Center in Moline, Illinois, the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa and the Family Museum in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Venue: WQPT-TV.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
WQPT-TV.
For more info visit www.wqpt.org. Scott County 4-H Seeks New Members
KIDS' STUFF
students in grades 4-12 can learn by doing, in areas such as sewing, livestock, fashion, woodworking, photography, and more; for information, call 563-359-7577.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Seeking Applicants for Quad City Area Labor-Management Council $1,000 scholarships
KIDS' STUFF
thru Apr. 2; graduating high school seniors; to help and encourage graduating seniors in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties in Illinois, and graduating seniors in Muscatine, Clinton, and Scott counties in Iowa, to continue their formal education by attending a four-year college, university, community college or a vocational/technical school; to receive an application, contact QCALM at 309-794-9194 or qcalm@qcalm.org.
Venue: Quad City Area Labor-Management Council.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Quad City Area Labor-Management Council.
For more info visit www.qcalm.org. Seeking Registrants for Genesis Adventures in Nursing Summer Camp
KIDS' STUFF
campers ages 12-18 attending the day camp will be introduced to different specialties in health care, will tour the hospital, observe a mock trauma in the emergency department, visit an operating room, visit the simulation lab and learn first aid and CPR, learn basic anatomy and physiology of the heart and brain and will learn about health assessment; $195; to register, call Karyn Hinton at 563-421-7671.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
For more info visit www.genesishealth.com. 37th Annual Mississippi Valley Poetry Contest
Calls For Entry
poems should be typed with no identifying information on the page; submissions must include a separate cover sheet with author’s name, address, email address, and poem titles; poems may be more than one page, but only one poem per page; include a SASE for results if you do not wish to receive notification via email; no previously published poems; submissions are preferred and should be sent to: contest@midwestwritingcenter.org; submissions should include all poems in one (.doc or .rtf) document and one separate document for the cover page; prizes given in the categories of National and Regional; ntry fee is $9 for up to three poems; $2 for each additional poem; for information, call 563-324-1410.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Iowa Summer Writing Festival at the University of Iowa
Calls For Entry
accepting registrations for the 2010 sessions; weeklong and weekend workshops including fiction, poetry, nonfiction and playwriting will run from June 13 through July 30; in all, more than 150 noncredit workshops will be held; $560 per week, and $280 per weekend; for information, contact 319-335-4160 or iswfestival@uiowa.edu.
Venue: University of Iowa.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
University of Iowa.
For more info visit www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu. Quad City Book Fair Now Accepting Registrations
Calls For Entry
accepting registrations from area published authors; the book fair will take place on Saturday, May 8th at the River Music Experience, 131 W. 2nd Street, Davenport, IA from 10am-4:30pm; bublished authors can register for a half-day time slot for $12 or a full-day time slot for $20 to sign, sell and promote their books; for information, call 563-324-1410 or e-mail jpatricklamont@aol.com.
Venue: Midwest Writing Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Midwest Writing Center.
For more info visit www.midwestwritingcenter.org. Australia: Land Beyond Time
MOVIES
winner of the 2009 Everyone's a Critic IMAX Film Series; $6.50-$8.50; for information and a show schedule, call 563-324-1054.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Calls for Entry: Landlocked Film Festival
MOVIES
Aug. 26-29 festival seeks independent films and videos in diverse styles, formats and lengths in the categories of: Narrative Feature, Narrative Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Animation, Feature-length Script, Music Video, and Student; notification of acceptance in the festival takes place around July 1; for information, e-mail info@landlockedfilmfestival.org.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
For more info visit www.landlockedfilmfestival.org. Wild Ocean 3-D
MOVIES
an underwater adventure in IMAX 3D; for showtimes and information, call 563-324-1054.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Get the Message
MUSEUMS
thru Mau 1; experience the dynamic variety of tools people use to communicate in this traveling exhibit; try virtual cave art, create a coat of arms, puzzle over expressions, send a message in Morse code, control a real crane, and more; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. Ocean Experience
MUSEUMS
permanent, hands-on installation featuring different underwater habitats from kelp forests to coral reefs to tidal pools to deep seas; for information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Ocean Voyagers: People of the Pacific
MUSEUMS
Discover what life was like in the Pacific Islands – which includes several hundred different cultures – through ceremonial objects such as ancestor masks; weaponry such as spears and war clubs; and personal items such as dance costumes, jewelry and shell and stone currency. Created by Putnam Museum curators, this exhibit features rarely seen artifacts from the Museum’s Collection that were donated by the Catholic Diocese of Des Moines. Free with museum admission. $7/adults; $6/seniors, students, and military; $5/youth ages 3-12. Add on to any IMAX ticket for $3. Putnam members get in free. For information, call 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. State of Iowa Pool Championships
SPORTS
for tickets, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: U.S. Cellular Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
U.S. Cellular Center.
For more info visit www.uscellularcenter.com. Circa '21 Hiring Performing Wait Staff
Auditions & Calls For Entry
full-time positions open for the theatre's performing wait staff, the Bootleggers; seeking intelligent, attractive, outgoing performers who sing and move well; waiting experience helpful but not necessary; must be available for evening performances Wednesdays thru Sundays, Wednesday matinees, and occasional rehearsals and special concert events; must be 21 years of age; for information and to schedule an audition, e-mail producer Denny Hitchcock at dpjh@circa21.com.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Curtainbox Theatre Company Private Coaching
Auditions & Calls For Entry
one-on-one coaching available from Kimberly Furness and company members, for ages 5 thru adult; ask about rates, availability, and instructors; for information and to register, call 563-322-8504 or e-mail Kim@thecurtainbox.com.
Venue: Curtainbox Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Curtainbox Theatre Conservatory.
For more info visit thecurtainbox.com. Davenport Junior Theatre Seeks Managing Producer
Auditions & Calls For Entry
Through 5pm on March 22. The individual in the position will be responsible for coordinating and implementing all facets of the company's four mainstage productions, including scheduling, marketing, and securing production teams. The position will be handled on a contractual, part-time basis, with compensation for the season $5,000 and the opportunity to earn additional compensation based on sponsorship revenue and ticket sales. Flexible hours, with the opportunity to complete many tasks from home. Must have previous experience producing shows, experience working with children, and a degree in the performing arts, business, marketing, or a related field. Final candidates will be asked to complete a criminal-background check prior to selection. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and two written references to: Kimberly Furness, Board President, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA, 52803. For information, call (563)888-2216.
Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Davenport Junior Theatre.
For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.com. Seeking Stage Manager and Designers for the Curtainbox Theatre Company's "Art"
Auditions & Calls For Entry
seeking a stage manager and designers for forthcoming production of Yasmina Reza's comedy, running June 10 - 27; all jobs are paid; for information, contact Kimberly Furness at 563-322-8504 or Kim@thecurtainbox.com.
Venue: Curtainbox Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Curtainbox Theatre Conservatory.
For more info visit thecurtainbox.com. Des Moines Art Center Arts and Ends Call for Entry
Calls For Entry
Donate gently used items (such as fine furniture, silver, crystal, rugs, linens, china, artwork, jewelry, etc.) to the Des Moines Art Center's Arts and Ends sale, schedule for April 30-May 2, 2010. To donate, contact Debra Lehmann at 515-271-0336 or dlehmann@desmoinesartcenter.org.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Exhibitors Wanted for 38th Annual Custer's Last Stand
Calls For Entry
accepting arts & crafts exhibitor and food-vendor applications for 2010 festival of the arts, running June 19-20; features roughly 370 nationally acclaimed artists , craftspeople, and antique dealers annually; attracts over 70,00 attendees; for an application, call 847-328-2204 or e-mail applications@custerfair.com.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District.
For more info visit www.custerfair.com. Flamingo Follies
Calls For Entry
seeking entries for the popular art exhibit "Flamingo Follies," running July 4-Aug. 5, with an art auction summer style party Aug 6; radically alter a pink plastic lawn flamingo into a work of art for our wacky- tacky exhibit; for information, call Beth at 309-794-0991 x 30.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Seeking Applicants for DubuqueFest 2010 Art Fair
Calls For Entry
accepting applications for exhibiting artists to participate in the juried fine art fair; all interested artists are encouraged to apply; download applications at myspace.com/dubuquefestfineartfair; for information, contact Aaron Hefel at counterproduction@mchsi.com.
Venue: Washington Park.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Washington Park.
For more info visit www.dubuque365.com. 2010 Kids' Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
works by area school children; for information, call 319-351-8686 or e-mail mail@iowa-artisans-gallery.com.
Venue: MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. A Legacy for Iowa: Pollock's Mural and Modern Masterworks
Exhibits & Shows
Works from the University of Iowa Museum of Art; for more information visit UIowa.edu/uima.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.uiowa.edu. Alexander Calder Mobile
Exhibits & Shows
the latest in a series of large works exhibited on the first floor and in the lobby; the installment is 27 feet wide, eight feet tall, and weighing 1100 pounds; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Amana Colonies: The Move to City Life
Exhibits & Shows
new exhibit in partnership with the Amana Heritage Society; artifacts and personal stories on trades including blacksmithing, baking, butchering, weaving and more; programs and demonstrations scheduled throughout the course of the exhibit; focuses on the time during the Great Depression when some members of the Amana communal society made the decision to come to Davenport; free for members and free with museum admission for nonmembers; for information, call 563-322-8844 or e-mail ach@gahc.org.
Venue: German American Heritage Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
German American Heritage Center.
For more info visit www.gahc.org. Ange Glade of the A.K. Glade Collection
Exhibits & Shows
by appointment at the inside gallery at 3rd & Brady; nostalgic black-and-white photographs; vibrant color photographic illustrations of the Quad Cities' riverfront parks and other areas of interest; for information, call 563-499-6570.
Venue: Union Arcade Building.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Union Arcade Building.
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Artist Educator Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
works by instructors in the Iowa City Community School District; for information, call 319-351-8686 or e-mail mail@iowa-artisans-gallery.com.
Venue: MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
MidWestOne Bank - Iowa City.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. Bill Stewart: Taos Paintings
Exhibits & Shows
features a collection of brightly colored oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of Taos, New Mexico; free gallery admission; for information, call 319-364-1580.
Venue: CSPS/Legion Arts.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
CSPS/Legion Arts.
For more info visit www.legionarts.org. Bill Wohlford Art Exhibit
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media sculpture; for information, contact Melissa Hebert-Johnson at 309-796-5465 or hebertm@bhc.edu.
Venue: ArtSpace.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
ArtSpace Gallery.
Brent Langley
Exhibits & Shows
nature and wildlife paintings with former Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado; with Langley's new painting “Living on the Edge” on display thru Mar. 14; for information, call 309-799-7192 or e-mail langleyart@mchsi.com.
Venue: River Arts Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
River Arts Center.
For more info visit www.brentlangleyart.com. Davenport's Civil Rights Movement: 1945-1974
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit including photos, film, letters, audiotapes, key documents, and historic artifacts, sponsored by the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, St. Ambrose University, and the Putnam Museum; for more information, contact the Putnam Museum at 563-324-1933.
Venue: Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre.
For more info visit www.putnam.org. Drawn to Drawing
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit focusing on minimal and conceptual works, demonstrating the lasting legacy of the modern-drawing movement; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Eastern Iowa Artists: Selected Works
Exhibits & Shows
featuring works by John Beckelman, Jane Gilmor with Rick Edleman, Jamie Elizabeth Hudrlik, Thomas C. Jackson, Anthony Plaut, Dan Schuster, and David Van Allen; free gallery admission; for information, call 319-364-1580.
Venue: CSPS/Legion Arts.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
CSPS/Legion Arts.
For more info visit www.legionarts.org. Edward Hopper: Images & Influences
Exhibits & Shows
featuring "Chop Suey" and five other works by Hopper, alongside a selection of works by later artists whose art reflects Hopper's influence; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Grant Wood: In Focus
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Heather Kakert and Leanne Robb
Exhibits & Shows
for information, contact Sarah Robb at 563-271-9740 or sarah@robbdesigns.com.
Venue: Black Canvas Studio & Gallery.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Black Canvas Studio & Gallery.
Heidi Hernandez
Exhibits & Shows
for information, call Eileen Eitrheim at 563-333-6254.
Venue: Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. In the Footsteps of Masters: The Evolution of the Reproductive Print
Exhibits & Shows
covers a span of 500 years, featuring approximately 80 European and American reproductive prints from the 15th to the 20th century; featuring original prints by artists Albrecht Dürer, Jusepe De Ribera, Edouard Manet, Jean-Baptiste Corot, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, William Blake, Francisco Goya and Grant Wood, as well as reproductive prints made by engravers after the works of famous masters such as Raphael, Peter Paul Rubens, Annibale Caracci, Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer, Jan Van Eyck, Titian, Michelangelo and others; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. In-Between: The Architecture of Migration
Exhibits & Shows
wearable, readable, and touchable structures designed to explore the psychology of personal and cultural migration, by Jane Gilmor; for information, call 563-333-6444.
Venue: Catich Gallery.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Catich Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Its Not Easy Being Green
Exhibits & Shows
featuring works from The Art Collective; a group expression of how the word 'green' is used today. Visitors will see both nature-themed works and other interpretive works in a variety of media including photography, fiber, pastels, oil, wood, watercolor and acrylic; artists showing two-dimensional work include Naidine D'Angelo, Judy O. Gray, Bonnie Grebner, Sheryl Lammers, Brent Langley, Lori Miller, Andi Naab, Amy Nielsen, Nancy Lindsay and Bill Wohlford; for information, call 309-794-0991.
Venue: Quad City Botanical Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Quad City Botanical Center.
For more info visit www.qcgardens.com. Kathleen Van Hyfte - Heather Mueller
Exhibits & Shows
acrylic paintings; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: MidCoast Centre Station Gallery.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Midcoast at Centre Station.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Less Is More: The Vogel Collection
Exhibits & Shows
50 works featuring minimal and conceptual works amassed by Dorothy and Herbert Vogel; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Liberal Arts through the AGES
Exhibits & Shows
this introduction to western visual art history and its multicultural links builds on the museum's previous exhibitions and catalogues prepared for the AGES Liberal Studies program; open Tue. through Sat. from noon-4 p.m. closed during breaks Dec. 18–Jan.12. and Feb. 14–March 9; free; for information, call 309-794-7231.
Venue: Augustana College Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Augustana College Art Museum.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Liz Wolf: Do ‘Yo Thing
Exhibits & Shows
drawings and prints from Chicago-based artist who specializes in painting, print and papermaking; exhibit depicts peculiar individuals in their environments, evokes a broad narrative through fragments of image and text, consists of drawing and prints on handmade paper; 6am-10pm Tue.-Sat.
Venue: The Bakery Gallery.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
The Bakery Gallery.
For more info visit www.thebakerygallery.blogspot.com. Malvina Hoffman: Rodin's Last Student
Exhibits & Shows
thru Dec 31; works from famed sculptor; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Meditations on the Mississippi
Exhibits & Shows
works by Iowa City painter Nancy Purington; the series reflects Purington's methodology of translating layers of color, value, hue and tone; for information, call 563-326-7804, ext. 2006.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Michael Roberts
Exhibits & Shows
drawings influenced by medieval art, including rubber stamped images from some of Roberts’ collection of 388 stamps he has carved; for information, call 319-351-8686.
Venue: Iowa Artisans Gallery.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Iowa Artisans Gallery.
For more info visit www.iowa-artisans-gallery.com. News & Nightmares: Homer, Ernst, and Wood Engraving
Exhibits & Shows
a look at 19th century wood engraved illustrations created for the mass media; includes 16 prints designed by Winslow Homer and 26 images from a recent Max Ernst acquisition; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Patterns of the Past: A Century of American Quilting
Exhibits & Shows
exhibit will explore selected heirloom quilt patterns as they have evolved over nearly 100 years from 1850 to 1940; collector Nancy Pfutzenreuter has selected 24 favorite quilts from her outstanding collection of 100 quilts for display; 9am-5pm every day; for information, contact Timothy Walch at 319-643-5301.
Venue: Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum.
Robyn O'Neil: The world has won. A final bow was taken.
Exhibits & Shows
multi-paneled drawings by Houston-based artist; for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. Steven Carleson - Peter Xiao
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media by Carleson, paintings by Xiao; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: Mississippi Valley Welcome Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Mississippi Valley Welcome Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Students of the Visiting Artist
Exhibits & Shows
for information, call 515-277-4405.
Venue: Des Moines Art Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Des Moines Art Center - Adrienne and Charles Herbert Galleries.
For more info visit www.desmoinesartcenter.org. TGI Fridays Art Show & Sale
Exhibits & Shows
100% of donations and 25% of artworks sold benefit Habitat for Humanity; service staff will be donating $2 per shift worked for the month of March; for information and to submit artwork, e-mail Katie Hamerlinck at FridaysHabitatShow@gmail.com.
Venue: TGI Friday's - Davenport.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
TGI Friday's - Davenport.
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Treasures from the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Collection
Exhibits & Shows
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.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Tricia Coulson - Ellonyia Yenney
Exhibits & Shows
mixed media by Coulson, fiber works by Yenney; for information, call 309-737-8910.
Venue: MidCoast at the i wireless Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Midcoast at the i wireless Center.
For more info visit www.midcoast.org. Visions of Iowa: Arthur Geisert "Country Road ABC"
Exhibits & Shows
featuring illustrations from the legendary master etcher's upcoming children's book; for information, call 563-326-7804.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Heywood Banks - Mark Poolos
COMEDY
Thu 7:30pm, Fri 8pm, Sat 7:30 & 10pm; $13-$24; for tickets and information, call 563-324-LAFF.
Venue: Penguin's Comedy Club.
Thursday, March 18, 2010.
Penguin's Comedy Club.
For more info visit www.qcfreighthouse.com. Free to Be You and Me
MOVIES
the 1970's TV special featuring stories and songs on gender stereotypes, in a presentation by the women’s and gender studies department; with a post-film discussion and exhibits of faculty and staff photos from the 1970s; for information, contact Kamy Beattie at 309-794-7721 or kamybeattie@augustana.edu.
Venue: Art Building-Augustana College.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM.
Augustana College - Great Hall of Emmy Carlsson Evald Hal.
For more info visit www.augustana.edu. Books Are Great (BAG)
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 2-5, highlighting a different theme each month; listen to stories, sing songs, try crafts and tabletop explorations, and more; for information, call 563-344-4178.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Preschool Storytime
KIDS' STUFF
stories, songs, and fun for ages 3-5 not yet in kindergarten; free; to register, call 309-762-6883.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Rhyme Tyme Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
for pre-K children; stories, songs, and crafts based on a central theme; for information, call 309-523-3440.
Venue: River Valley Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
River Valley Library.
For more info visit www.rivervalleylibrary.org. Toddler Story Time
KIDS' STUFF
on Thursdays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Fairmount Street Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Fairmount Street Library.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Music Therapy Services for Special-Needs Children
Calls For Entry
participants will play drums, shakers and other instruments in order to enhance social skills and communication, and will work toward their daily living skills by participating in a number of musical activities that encourage sharing, impulse control, appropriate social communication, motor control and following directions; followed by a lunch break and RME tour and program; $160 for groups 12-15 maximum, not including chaperones; for information, call Ellis Kell at 563-326-1333, ext. 113 or e-mail ekell@rivermusicexperience.org.
Venue: River Music Experience.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM.
River Music Experience.
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Rhyme Times
KIDS' STUFF
word play for ages 0-5; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main.
For more info visit rockislandlibrary.org. Metropolitan Youth Program Drill Team Performance and Workshops
MUSEUMS
drumming, step, and rifle twirling with the winners of the 2004 National Drill Team Competition; 10-minute show at 11am, followed bya lesson in drumming and the step movements; free with museum admission; for information, call 563-344-4106.
Venue: Family Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Family Museum.
For more info visit www.familymuseum.org. Arthritis Foundation's Take Control with Exercise Class
COURSES
low-impact class can be taken either standing or sitting; gentle, joint-safe exercises to help relieve stiffness and decrease pain; $6/session, $60/12 sessions; to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island County Extension.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Rock Island County Extension.
For more info visit www.extension.uiuc.edu. Live Lunch w/ Dan Peart (noon)
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Mojo's (River Music Experience).
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Mojo's (River Music Experience).
For more info visit www.rivermusicexperience.org. Healthy Cooking & Lunch with Donna
COURSES
learn new recipes, how to make traditional favorites more healthy, cooking with herbs, low-cost recipes, shopping tips, meal planning on a budget, and more; $6/session, $60/12 sessions; to register, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island County Extension.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
Rock Island County Extension.
For more info visit www.extension.uiuc.edu. Horticulture Brown Bag Lunch Series
COURSES
weekly sessions covering an array of gardening topics, from perennials to vegetable gardening; 20-minute lecture, Q&A, and fellowship; $3-$5; for information, call 309-756-9978.
Venue: Rock Island County Extension.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM.
Rock Island County Extension.
For more info visit www.extension.uiuc.edu. SAU School of Social Work CEU Event: Building Resilient Communities/Social Work Interventions in Disasters
COURSES
build emergency preparedness and response competencies among social workers and allied mental health professionals; $15; for information, e-mail YeagerJeannineR@sau.edu or msw@sau.edu.
Venue: Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Rogalski Center - St. Ambrose University.
For more info visit www.sau.edu. Senior Day: Iowa Birds of Prey
professionals from the Macbride Raptor Project, a bird of prey rehab and preservation organization jointly operated by the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College, will talk about the birds of prey found in Iowa; refreshments provided; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Tech Tools @ Your Library
KIDS' STUFF
for grades 4-6; learn how to compose your own PowerPoint presentation; free; for information, call 309-732-7323.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library (Main).
For more info visit rockislandlibrary.org. Techtools (Powerpoint) Program
KIDS' STUFF
create a Powerpoint presentation; bring your own digital camera if you can; to register, call 309-732-7360.
Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Main Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Rock Island Public Library - Main.
For more info visit rockislandlibrary.org. Gamer’s Afternoon
KIDS' STUFF
play favorite board and card games such as Monopoly, Munchkin, Magic, and Pokemon, or do Nintendo DS battle with Pokemon Pearl, Diamond, or Platinum; free; for information, call 563-344-4175.
Venue: Bettendorf Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Bettendorf Public Library.
For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com. Teen Advisory Group Meeting
KIDS' STUFF
for teens in grades 6-12; help plan teen events, recommend books, and have fun; for information, call 309-524-2440.
Venue: Moline Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Moline Public Library.
For more info visit www.molinelibrary.com. Kids Boot Camp
KIDS' STUFF
Tuesdays and Thursdays; free for members' kids ages 8 - 13; for information, call 563-355-4741 or e-mail Info@QCUltimateFitness.com.
Venue: Ultimate Fitness - Bettendorf.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Ultimate Fitness.
For more info visit www.qcultimatefitness.com. Theatre Club
KIDS' STUFF
for ages 8-14, on Thursdays; fun, interactive workshops and rehearsals for the Apr. 22 showcase performance; free; for information, call 563-326-7832.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library (Main).
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Open Studio
Classes
participants are welcome to bring their own materials, projects, and ideas; trained staff is available to help with design and technical assistance; the torch studio is available to those with experience; for information, call 319-338-1566.
Venue: Dawn's Hide & Bead Away.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Dawn's Hide & Bead Away.
For more info visit www.dawnsbeads.com. Thursdays at the Figge
Openings/Gallery Events
art talks, music, activities and food specials; for information, contact Heather at 563-326-7804 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Troy Harris, Pianist (6pm)
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Red Crow Grille.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Red Crowe Grille.
Figure Drawing
Classes
Thursdays thru Apr. 22; open to artists of all ages and skill levels; $20/college and high school students for 3 sessions; $30/adults for 3 sessions; 563-343-4626 x2045 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.org.
Venue: Figge Art Museum.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Figge Art Museum.
For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Aqua Combo
COURSES
a moderate- to high-intensity class performed in shallow and deep water with flotation belts used in deep water portion; $5 per class or $60 for a 20-visit pass for the general public; $56 for senior citizens; for information, call 309-796-5601.
Venue: Black Hawk College - Community Aquatic Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM.
Black Hawk College Community Aquatic Center.
MECC - Finishing Your Business Plan
COURSES
co-sponsored by the Minority Enterprise Construction Council; free; for information, call 563-326-6165.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library (Main).
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Small Business and Construction
COURSES
weekly course thru Apr. 15, co-sponsored by the Minority Enterprise Construction Council; for information, call Redmond Jones at 563-326-6165.
Venue: Davenport Public Library (Main).
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Davenport Public Library - Main.
For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com. Travel Italy
COURSES
learn from a native Italian about packing, the Italian culture, money exchange, special places to see and great shopping spots for souvenirs; $15; to register, call 309-796-8223.
Venue: Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Black Hawk College Outreach Center.
For more info visit www.bhc.edu. Moline/Sage Center "After-work" Caregiver Support Group
Groups
provides counseling and resource information for those who are caring for a senior loved one, and for grandparents currently raising grandchildren; coffee and light dessert provided; for information, call 309-277-0167 or 800-798-0988.
Venue: Alternatives for the Older Adult.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Alternatives for the Older Adult.
10 Ways to Collect on a Budget
Openings/Gallery Events
CRMA director Terry Pitts and curator Sean Ulmer lead an informal discussion of several options for collecting artwork without breaking the bank; for information, call 319-366-7503.
Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art.
For more info visit www.crma.org. Karaoke DJ
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-225-3764.
Venue: The Lucky Frog Bar and Grill.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Lucky Frog Bar & Grill.
Open Mic Night
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Dam View Inn.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Dam View Inn.
The Hydrologic Cycle in a Changing Arctic
LECTURES
in room 102; lecture with Dr. Tamlin Pavelsky from the University of North Carolina, on how global warming is disturbing the basic flow and structure of Arctic lakes, rivers and wetlands, and how these changes affect plants, animals and people around the world; free; for information, contact Kamy Beattie at kamybeattie@augustana.edu or 309-794-7721.
Venue: Augustana College.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Augustana College Science Building.
Let's Rock: Decades of Rock 'n' Roll
Performances
featuring performances by the Bootleggers and cast members from "Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," with a special appearance by Buddy Holly & the Crickets from the theatre's 2008 production; select food items and cash bar available; 6pm doors, 7pm show; $10-$12; for information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2.
Venue: Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse.
For more info visit www.circa21.com. Wellstone!
MOVIES
documentary on the late Senator Paul Wellstone and his wife Sheila; discussion afterward; free.
Venue: Hiawatha Public Library.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Hiawatha Public Library.
For more info visit www.linngreens.org. The Lonesome West
Performances
dysfunctional-family drama by Martin McDonagh, performed by the Subjective Theatre Company; $15; for tickets and information, call 515-288-3672.
Venue: Des Moines Social Club.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Des Moines Social Club.
For more info visit www.desmoinessocialclub.org. The Wonder Bread Years
Performances
Baby Boomer comedy by Pat Hazell, one of the original writers of "Seinfeld"; Wed.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sat 2pm, Sun. 1 & 6:30pm; $36.50-$32.50; for tickets and information, call 800-745-3000.
Venue: Temple for Performing Arts.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Temple for Performing Arts.
For more info visit www.civiccenter.org. Feast of Mutton
LIVE MUSIC
all ages; for information, call 563-451-7985.
Venue: Monks Kaffee Pub.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Monks Kaffee Pub.
For more info visit www.myspace.com. Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels
LIVE MUSIC
$10.
Venue: The Mill.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
The Mill.
For more info visit www.icmill.com. New Karaoke
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Hal's Wagon Wheel.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Hal's Wagon Wheel.
The Steady Rollin' Blues Band featuring Jimmie Lee Adams
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 9:00 PM – Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:00 AM.
Rascals Rock Memorabilia Bar.
Alan Sweet
LIVE MUSIC
for information, call 563-322-8584.
Venue: Kilkenny's.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 9:30 PM – Friday, March 19, 2010, 12:30 AM.
Kilkenny's.
DJ Scott Ferguson
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: RIBCO.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 PM – Friday, March 19, 2010, 2:00 AM.
RIBCO.
For more info visit www.ribco.com. Paper Thick Walls
LIVE MUSIC
Venue: The Blue Moose Tap.
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 10:00 PM – Friday, March 19, 2010, 1:00 AM.
The Blue Moose Tap.