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Auditions: Nova Singers

Calls For Entry the region's premier professional vocal ensemble, is currently scheduling auditions for the 2024-25 season; singers with extensive choral experience and vocal training are invited to audition at this time; all voice parts are encouraged to audition; interested singers may contact Nova Singers' founder and music director, Dr. Laura Lane, at 309-368-3041 or llane@knox.edu for more information, or to schedule an audition. Sunday, April 28, 2024. For more info visit www.novasingers.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

DANCE offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

Classes, & Ongoing Events offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Seeking Applicants: Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons Scott County Democrats Scholarship

KIDS' STUFF thru May 1; Kathy Kirschbaum and Karen Fitzsimmons were extraordinary women whose hard work, perseverance, dedication to fairness, and progressive actions inspired others; Kathy served as the first female mayor of Davenport and Karen as the first female auditor of the county; in that light, the Democrats of Scott County, Iowa, have chosen to honor Kathy and Karen by offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to a graduating senior from a Scott County high school in the academic year of 2023-2024; this student must be accepted for initial enrollment in an accredited post-secondary educational program in the United States for the academic year 2024-2025. Eligible programs include 4-year colleges, community colleges, vocational, technical, trade schools, and union apprenticeships; interested students should check with their school counselor for the application. for information, e-mail Dr. Henry Brockington at Henrybrockingtondc85@gmail.com. Event Title: Seeking Applicants: Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons Scott County Democrats Scholarship. Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Julien Dubuque International Film Festival

MOVIES thru Apr. 28; dozens of films from around the world are screened during this five-day event; during the festival, downtown businesses open their doors to host panels, workshops, film screenings, parties, and more. Event Title: Julien Dubuque International Film Festival. Venue: Downtown Dubuque. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Downtown Dubuque. For more info visit julienfilmfest.com.

Breaking Barriers: Walls Throughout History

MUSEUMS thru May 5; this exhibition will feature objects of significance from our collection, as well as ancient Asian, Middle Eastern, and Roman artifacts on loan from the Putnam Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories

MUSEUMS thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Quad City Innovators

MUSEUMS thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Sweet Treats: German Influence on the QC Candy Industry

MUSEUMS thru May 19; learn about the different candy manufacturers in our area in our newest exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Sunday, April 28, 2024. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts

MUSEUMS thru May 28; this enchanting exhibit features real animals from the Putnam collection that are from beloved classic stories, showcasing the iconic characters that have captured the hearts of readers for generations; from the majestic lion of Aesop’s Fables to the mischievous crocodile of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, visitors of all ages will be delighted by the display of these fictional creatures brought to life; view the 19 original artworks from local artists and take some time to read a story in the reading nook; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Auditions: Nova Singers

MUSIC the region's premier professional vocal ensemble, is currently scheduling auditions for the 2024-25 season; singers with extensive choral experience and vocal training are invited to audition at this time; all voice parts are encouraged to audition; interested singers may contact Nova Singers' founder and music director, Dr. Laura Lane, at 309-368-3041 or llane@knox.edu for more information, or to schedule an audition. Sunday, April 28, 2024. For more info visit www.novasingers.com.

Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz

THEATRE seeking child actors to play Munchkins; if your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Event Title: Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz

Auditions & Calls For Entry seeking child actors to play Munchkins; if your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Event Title: Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

VISUAL ARTS thru May 31; seeking artworks for the Aug. 24 juried show; we will award $250 for Best of Show voted by the public; media will consist of all fine arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood; we welcome live demonstrations, as well; letters of approval will be emailed out on June 17; for information, call 815-622-1106. Event Title: Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery. Venue: RB&W Park. Sunday, April 28, 2024. RB&W Park. For more info visit visitrockfalls.com.

Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits

VISUAL ARTS thru Dec. 30; seeking artists for temporary displays of 2 to 3 months to allow a full range of our public to see and appreciate the artwork; there is no fee to display and no commission on any works purchased; there are spaces next to each display area for artists to show contact information; as this is not retail space, we do not allow prices on the works themselves; all proposed shows need to be primarily 2-D artwork; there is limited availability of 3-D art display space; the main show is in our central “Blue Wall” area ( 30' long), and Gallery Hallway Cases (2x 7'wide x 9' tall x 18" deep) that space is for 2-D work only; we also accept proposals for two artists or small group shows; please contact, David Zahn at dzahnkoi@yahoo.com for more information with sample images. Event Title: Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits. Venue: Moline Public Library. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca

VISUAL ARTS thru July 1; exhibit of paintings and mixed-media works; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Reading Rooms

VISUAL ARTS thru May 25; a unique exhibition of two reading rooms, one containing exhibition catalogs and archival ephemera from a long running art collective in Japan called Imadate Art Field with visiting artist Yoriyasu Masuda, alongside another room containing the UICB zine scholar’s curated grouping of zines, contemporary DIY publishing projects and work by PS1’s 2023-24 DIY publishing residents Esperanza Chairez and KOLXOZ; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Reading Rooms. Venue: Public Space One. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Public Space One. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Sculpture Garden

VISUAL ARTS thru June 23; the exhibition will feature a selection of large works from the Figge’s permanent collection, including sculptures by Marily Davidson, George Rickey, Gene Horvath, and Julius Schmidt; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Garden. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program

VISUAL ARTS thru May 15; the program assists Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project; the IAS program encompasses two different tracks with specific limitations and requirements; review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals; artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; the Quad City Arts Chalk Art Fest invites artists to showcase their talents on June 22 & 23; participants are assigned pavement sections and provided chalk to create their artworks, which must be completed within festival hours to be eligible for awards; the event encourages originality and interaction with the public, while adhering to guidelines ensuring artworks are appropriate and respectful; artists compete for cash prizes, with specific rules around work hours, materials, and presentation to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Senior Show '24

VISUAL ARTS thru May 12; exhibit of works by Augustana art history, graphic design, and studio art majors; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Senior Show '24. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

The Vessel: Form and Function

VISUAL ARTS thru Mar. 30; this exhibition explores the wide variety of vessels in the permanent collection and considers the many ways in which we can understand the form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: The Vessel: Form and Function. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting

VISUAL ARTS thru June 30; the exhibit gives insight into our country’s past through the work of revered American artists including Thomas Cole, Severin Roesen, Albert Bierstadt, and John Frederick Kensett; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Community School District

VISUAL ARTS the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Community School District

VISUAL ARTS thru Apr. 28; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

Calls For Entry thru May 31; seeking artworks for the Aug. 24 juried show; we will award $250 for Best of Show voted by the public; media will consist of all fine arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood; we welcome live demonstrations, as well; letters of approval will be emailed out on June 17; for information, call 815-622-1106. Event Title: Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery. Venue: RB&W Park. Sunday, April 28, 2024. RB&W Park. For more info visit visitrockfalls.com.

Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits

Calls For Entry thru Dec. 30; seeking artists for temporary displays of 2 to 3 months to allow a full range of our public to see and appreciate the artwork; there is no fee to display and no commission on any works purchased; there are spaces next to each display area for artists to show contact information; as this is not retail space, we do not allow prices on the works themselves; all proposed shows need to be primarily 2-D artwork; there is limited availability of 3-D art display space; the main show is in our central “Blue Wall” area ( 30' long), and Gallery Hallway Cases (2x 7'wide x 9' tall x 18" deep) that space is for 2-D work only; we also accept proposals for two artists or small group shows; please contact, David Zahn at dzahnkoi@yahoo.com for more information with sample images. Event Title: Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits. Venue: Moline Public Library. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program

Calls For Entry thru May 15; the program assists Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project; the IAS program encompasses two different tracks with specific limitations and requirements; review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals; artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024

Calls For Entry thru May 24; the Quad City Arts Chalk Art Fest invites artists to showcase their talents on June 22 & 23; participants are assigned pavement sections and provided chalk to create their artworks, which must be completed within festival hours to be eligible for awards; the event encourages originality and interaction with the public, while adhering to guidelines ensuring artworks are appropriate and respectful; artists compete for cash prizes, with specific rules around work hours, materials, and presentation to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Art in Roman Life

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru July 1; exhibit of paintings and mixed-media works; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Reading Rooms

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 25; a unique exhibition of two reading rooms, one containing exhibition catalogs and archival ephemera from a long running art collective in Japan called Imadate Art Field with visiting artist Yoriyasu Masuda, alongside another room containing the UICB zine scholar’s curated grouping of zines, contemporary DIY publishing projects and work by PS1’s 2023-24 DIY publishing residents Esperanza Chairez and KOLXOZ; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Reading Rooms. Venue: Public Space One. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Public Space One. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Sculpture Garden

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibition will feature a selection of large works from the Figge’s permanent collection, including sculptures by Marily Davidson, George Rickey, Gene Horvath, and Julius Schmidt; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Garden. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Senior Show '24

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 12; exhibit of works by Augustana art history, graphic design, and studio art majors; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Senior Show '24. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

The Vessel: Form and Function

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 30; this exhibition explores the wide variety of vessels in the permanent collection and considers the many ways in which we can understand the form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: The Vessel: Form and Function. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 30; the exhibit gives insight into our country’s past through the work of revered American artists including Thomas Cole, Severin Roesen, Albert Bierstadt, and John Frederick Kensett; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Community School District

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Apr. 28; the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Community School District

VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events the museum is proud to present the artwork from eight local school districts who work hard to support art education in their elementary schools; this imaginative whirlwind of art changes every two weeks,  complete with 76 frames, hundreds of artworks from K-6th grade students, and student recognition receptions; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Young Artists at the Figge Recognition Day: Davenport Community School District. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Brunch Drag Show

the event features singing, dancing & games from Queens Anchantris, Caspian Moone, and Carb-Ho Hydrate; doors open 11am, breakfast buffet served 11:30 to 12:30, show 1pm; drinks are purchased separately and are not included w/ticket; must be 21 years of age. Event Title: Brunch Drag Show. Venue: The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Rusty Fox Wine & Alehouse. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Grant Wood Studio Open Hours and Tours

VISUAL ARTS on Saturdays and Sundays thru December; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; tours begin on the hour and half hour; free; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Grant Wood Studio Open Hours and Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Grant Wood Studio. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Grant Wood Studio Open Hours and Tours

VISUAL ART Openings/Gallery Events on Saturdays and Sundays thru December; admission to the Studio is free for everyone during regular hours courtesy of a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; tours begin on the hour and half hour; free; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Grant Wood Studio Open Hours and Tours. Venue: Grant Wood Studio. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Grant Wood Studio. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Nadine M. Roth

LITERARY ARTS the author of The Ink of Time, and of Not a Moment Too Soon, also creates Zines.; visitors can purchase local authors’ books as well as some other items that fit the culture of the store, including art; free; for information, call 309-738-6457. Event Title: Nadine M. Roth. Venue: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Auditions: Genesius Guild Summer Season

THEATRE seeking performers for productions of Euripides' "Medea" (June 8 - 16), Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" (June 22 - 30), and a modernized take on Aristophanes' "Plutus" (July 20 - 28); be prepared to read from scripts; for information, e-mail guild@genesius.org. Event Title: Auditions: Genesius Guild Summer Season. Venue: Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Auditions: Genesius Guild Summer Season

Auditions & Calls For Entry seeking performers for productions of Euripides' "Medea" (June 8 - 16), Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" (June 22 - 30), and a modernized take on Aristophanes' "Plutus" (July 20 - 28); be prepared to read from scripts; for information, e-mail guild@genesius.org. Event Title: Auditions: Genesius Guild Summer Season. Venue: Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Sculpture Sundays

VISUAL ARTS study sculpture at the Figge through new programming on selected Sundays in 2024; each of the listed Sundays will have a free session exploring the area of sculpture inspired by artist David Smith's "March Sentinal," on loan from Art Bridges; join us for thoughtful conversation, activities, and making; walk-ins are welcome; generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges; free; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Sundays. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Sculpture Sundays

Classes study sculpture at the Figge through new programming on selected Sundays in 2024; each of the listed Sundays will have a free session exploring the area of sculpture inspired by artist David Smith's "March Sentinal," on loan from Art Bridges; join us for thoughtful conversation, activities, and making; walk-ins are welcome; generous support for this project provided by Art Bridges; free; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Sundays. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Nadine M. Roth

LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions the author of The Ink of Time, and of Not a Moment Too Soon, also creates Zines.; visitors can purchase local authors’ books as well as some other items that fit the culture of the store, including art; free; for information, call 309-738-6457. Event Title: Nadine M. Roth. Venue: Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Private Lives

THEATRE Noel Coward's comedy about a divorced couple who happen to honeymoon at the same hotel with their new spouses, directed by Grey White; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $7-10; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306. Event Title: Private Lives. Venue: Honkamp Myhre Black Box Theatre, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Honkamp Myhre Black Box Theatre, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Private Lives

THEATRE Performances Noel Coward's comedy about a divorced couple who happen to honeymoon at the same hotel with their new spouses, directed by Grey White; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 1:30pm; $7-10; for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306. Event Title: Private Lives. Venue: Honkamp Myhre Black Box Theatre, Augustana College. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Honkamp Myhre Black Box Theatre, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

Bobby Ray Bunch (2pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Bobby Ray Bunch (2pm). Venue: Contrary Brewing Co. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Contrary Brewing Co. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Karl & Steve (2pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Karl & Steve (2pm). Venue: BS General Store. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. BS General Store.

Kaffee und Kuchen: Iowa's Pearl Button Industry

MUSEUMS Dustin Joy, Director of the National Pearl Button Museum, will explore this fascinating history and its lingering legacy; 1:30pm refreshments, 2pm program; free; for information, call 309-944-2244. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Tom Holland & the Shuffle Kings (2pm)

MUSIC Concerts the Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents an afternoon with the artist whose contributions to the blues have been recognized with his induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame in 2013; $13-15; for information, call 563-322-5837. Venue: Best Western Steeplegate Inn. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Best Western Steeplegate Inn. For more info visit www.mvbs.org.

Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio

THEATRE radio-play presentations of the mystery author's "Personal Call," "Yellow Iris," and "Butter in a Lordly Dish," directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $16; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast

THEATRE Lancer Productions presents the Tony-winning adaptation of the Oscar-winning animated musical; $10-12; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm. Event Title: Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit troupe739.booktix.net.

Herein Lies the Truth

THEATRE Aaron Pang's hilarious autobiographical play about how preconceived notions about disability can blur the truth, directed by Johanna Kasimow; there will be a talkback with Andre Perry and Aaron Pang following the performance; the approximate start time is 3:45pm, and you do not need to attend that day’s performance to attend the talkback; $15-39; for tickets and information, call 319-259-7099. Event Title: Herein Lies the Truth. Venue: Riverside Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Riverside Theatre. For more info visit riversidetheatre.org.

The Good Doctor

THEATRE stage-comedy composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, directed by Shawn Wilson; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $33. Event Title: The Good Doctor. Venue: Tallgrass Theatre Company. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Tallgrass Theatre Company. For more info visit tallgrasstheatre.thundertix.com.

Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio

THEATRE Performances radio-play presentations of the mystery author's "Personal Call," "Yellow Iris," and "Butter in a Lordly Dish," directed by Lora Adams; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $16; for tickets and information, call 563-284-2350. Event Title: Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio. Venue: The Black Box Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. The Black Box Theatre. For more info visit theblackboxtheatre.com.

Disney's Beauty & the Beast

THEATRE Performances Lancer Productions presents the Tony-winning adaptation of the Oscar-winning animated musical; $10-12; Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm. Event Title: Disney's Beauty & the Beast. Venue: North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. North Scott High School Fine Arts Auditorium. For more info visit troupe739.booktix.net.

Herein Lies the Truth

THEATRE Performances Aaron Pang's hilarious autobiographical play about how preconceived notions about disability can blur the truth, directed by Johanna Kasimow; there will be a talkback with Andre Perry and Aaron Pang following the performance; the approximate start time is 3:45pm, and you do not need to attend that day’s performance to attend the talkback; $15-39; for tickets and information, call 319-259-7099. Event Title: Herein Lies the Truth. Venue: Riverside Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Riverside Theatre. For more info visit riversidetheatre.org.

The Good Doctor

THEATRE Performances stage-comedy composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, directed by Shawn Wilson; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $33. Event Title: The Good Doctor. Venue: Tallgrass Theatre Company. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Tallgrass Theatre Company. For more info visit tallgrasstheatre.thundertix.com.

Back Alley Sally (3pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Back Alley Sally (3pm). Venue: Hawgdogs. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Hawgdogs.

Ginger Roots (3pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Ginger Roots (3pm). Venue: Len Brown's North Shore Inn. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Len Brown's North Shore Inn. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Suzette Who Set to Sea

THEATRE student-performed version of Finegan Kruckmeyer's comic adventure; Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 3pm; free; for information, call 563-888-2227. Event Title: Suzette Who Set to Sea. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Davenport Junior Theatre. For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org.

Suzette Who Set to Sea

THEATRE Performances student-performed version of Finegan Kruckmeyer's comic adventure; Sat. 1 & 4pm, Sun. 3pm; free; for information, call 563-888-2227. Event Title: Suzette Who Set to Sea. Venue: Davenport Junior Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Davenport Junior Theatre. For more info visit www.davenportjuniortheatre.org.

Quad City Steamwheelers vs Tulsa Oilers

SPORTS indoor-football game with the Quad Cities athletes; for information, call 309-517-2019 or e-mail qcsteamwheelers@gmail.com. Event Title: Quad City Steamwheelers vs Tulsa Oilers. Venue: Vibrant Arena at the MARK. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:05 PM – 6:05 PM. Vibrant Arena at the MARK. For more info visit steamwheelersfootball.com.

BanD Acoustic (3:30pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: BanD Acoustic (3:30pm). Venue: The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill​​. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM. The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Music Explorers: Motown & Stax (4pm)

MUSIC Concerts an interactive family concert that introduces live music to youth in fun, creative, and imaginative ways; $10 for ages 13 & up, ages 12 and under free; for information and tickets, call 563-326-1333. Venue: The Redstone Room. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The Redstone Room. For more info visit www.commonchordqc.org.

QCSO/QCSYE Side-by-Side Concert (5:30pm)

MUSIC Concerts the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles (QCSYE) consists of four school-year orchestras for musicians of all ability levels, ages 7 to 18; the program provides a rigorous and inspiring learning environment founded on musical excellence for string, woodwind, brass, and percussion musicians; for information and tickets, call 563-326-8500. Venue: Adler Theatre. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Adler Theatre. For more info visit qcso.org.

Karl Beatty (6pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Karl Beatty (6pm). Venue: Quarter-Til Tap. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Quarter-Til Tap.

Lewis Knudsen (6pm)

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Karl Beatty (6pm). Venue: Beef + Bourbon Chophouse. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Beef + Bourbon Chophouse.

“Pride in Memory” Red Carpet Film Fundraiser

MOVIES presented by Fourth Wall Films and Quad Cities Pride in Memory, Inc.; fundraiser for Kelly and Tammy Rundle's in-production documentary "Our Story: Pride in Memory," which shines a light on the untold history of the Illinois-Iowa Quad Cities’ LGBTQ+ community; heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar at 6pm, a sneak peek at at clips from the documentary with Q&A at 7pm, followed by a special showing of the Oscar nominated film “How to Survive a Plague”; limited seating, advance tickets recommended; $50. Event Title: “Pride in Memory” Red Carpet Film Fundraiser. Venue: The Last Picture House. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The Last Picture House. For more info visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

Uncle Lazer

COMEDY the comedian performs in the Tomfoolery on Tremont series; $20 in advance. Event Title: Uncle Lazer. Venue: Renwick Mansion. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Renwick Mansion. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Karaoke Night

LIVE MUSIC Event Title: Karaoke Night. Venue: My Place the Pub. Sunday, April 28, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. My Place the Pub.

Auditions: Nova Singers

Calls For Entry the region's premier professional vocal ensemble, is currently scheduling auditions for the 2024-25 season; singers with extensive choral experience and vocal training are invited to audition at this time; all voice parts are encouraged to audition; interested singers may contact Nova Singers' founder and music director, Dr. Laura Lane, at 309-368-3041 or llane@knox.edu for more information, or to schedule an audition. Monday, April 29, 2024. For more info visit www.novasingers.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

DANCE offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Monday, April 29, 2024. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes

Classes, & Ongoing Events offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning, Creative Movement, and Adult Ballet, for ages 3 to adult; all classes taught by the company's professional dancers; for information and to register, call 309-786-2677. Venue: Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. Monday, April 29, 2024. Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance. For more info visit www.balletquadcities.com.

Seeking Applicants: Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons Scott County Democrats Scholarship

KIDS' STUFF thru May 1; Kathy Kirschbaum and Karen Fitzsimmons were extraordinary women whose hard work, perseverance, dedication to fairness, and progressive actions inspired others; Kathy served as the first female mayor of Davenport and Karen as the first female auditor of the county; in that light, the Democrats of Scott County, Iowa, have chosen to honor Kathy and Karen by offering a $1,000.00 scholarship to a graduating senior from a Scott County high school in the academic year of 2023-2024; this student must be accepted for initial enrollment in an accredited post-secondary educational program in the United States for the academic year 2024-2025. Eligible programs include 4-year colleges, community colleges, vocational, technical, trade schools, and union apprenticeships; interested students should check with their school counselor for the application. for information, e-mail Dr. Henry Brockington at Henrybrockingtondc85@gmail.com. Event Title: Seeking Applicants: Kirschbaum-Fitzsimmons Scott County Democrats Scholarship. Monday, April 29, 2024.

Breaking Barriers: Walls Throughout History

MUSEUMS thru May 5; this exhibition will feature objects of significance from our collection, as well as ancient Asian, Middle Eastern, and Roman artifacts on loan from the Putnam Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories

MUSEUMS thru Dec. 31; the permanent, regional-history exhibit highlights the past, present, and future of the Quad Cities and its citizens; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Monday, April 29, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Quad City Innovators

MUSEUMS thru Dec. 31; the permanent exhibit shares the incredible stories of Quad City innovators, inventors, and trailblazers through artifacts, stories, hands-on interactives, and fun learning experiences in our updated Fab Lab; some of the people and inventions featured in Quad City Innovators exhibit include: Otto Rohwedder (bread slicer), J.F. McCullough, Cecil Medd & Henry C. Duke (Dairy Queen and soft serve ice cream), Palmer Family (chiropractic), Voss Brothers (washing machine), John Deere, Joe Whitty (Happy Joes Pizza), Fred Lundahl (Buddy L toys), Fred Boetje (Boetje’s Mustard), Nelly Cheboi (CNN Hero of the Year 2022), Dr. William West Grant (first successful appendectomy), Gene Baker (first African American on the Cubs roster), Mary Solbrig (early airplane mechanic), Chad Pregracke (2002 Jefferson Award recipient) and many more; included with $8-12 general admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Monday, April 29, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Sweet Treats: German Influence on the QC Candy Industry

MUSEUMS thru May 19; learn about the different candy manufacturers in our area in our newest exhibition; Tue.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; free with $3-5 admission; for information, call 563-322-8844. Venue: German American Heritage Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Monday, April 29, 2024. German American Heritage Center. For more info visit gahc.org.

Tails from Tales: Storybook Beasts

MUSEUMS thru May 28; this enchanting exhibit features real animals from the Putnam collection that are from beloved classic stories, showcasing the iconic characters that have captured the hearts of readers for generations; from the majestic lion of Aesop’s Fables to the mischievous crocodile of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, visitors of all ages will be delighted by the display of these fictional creatures brought to life; view the 19 original artworks from local artists and take some time to read a story in the reading nook; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $10-12 admission; for information, call 563-324-1933. Venue: Putnam Museum & Science Center. Event Duration: One-Time. Monday, April 29, 2024. Putnam Museum & Science Center. For more info visit www.putnam.org.

Auditions: Nova Singers

MUSIC the region's premier professional vocal ensemble, is currently scheduling auditions for the 2024-25 season; singers with extensive choral experience and vocal training are invited to audition at this time; all voice parts are encouraged to audition; interested singers may contact Nova Singers' founder and music director, Dr. Laura Lane, at 309-368-3041 or llane@knox.edu for more information, or to schedule an audition. Monday, April 29, 2024. For more info visit www.novasingers.com.

Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz

THEATRE seeking child actors to play Munchkins; if your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Event Title: Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Monday, April 29, 2024. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz

Auditions & Calls For Entry seeking child actors to play Munchkins; if your child is shorter than five feet tall and would like to be on stage, call the box office at (815)244-2035 or e-mail your name, your child’s name, and your hone number to info@timberlakeplayhouse.org. Event Title: Call for Entry: Child Actors for The Wizard of Oz. Venue: Timber Lake Playhouse. Monday, April 29, 2024. Timber Lake Playhouse. For more info visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS thru June 16; works by artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum working in any medium, including performance, sound, video, digital art, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and works on paper; exhibition juror Mia Laufer, Associate Curator at the Des Moines Art Center in Des Moines, Iowa will select the works in the exhibition as well as the award winners;  Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

VISUAL ARTS thru May 31; seeking artworks for the Aug. 24 juried show; we will award $250 for Best of Show voted by the public; media will consist of all fine arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood; we welcome live demonstrations, as well; letters of approval will be emailed out on June 17; for information, call 815-622-1106. Event Title: Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery. Venue: RB&W Park. Monday, April 29, 2024. RB&W Park. For more info visit visitrockfalls.com.

Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits

VISUAL ARTS thru Dec. 30; seeking artists for temporary displays of 2 to 3 months to allow a full range of our public to see and appreciate the artwork; there is no fee to display and no commission on any works purchased; there are spaces next to each display area for artists to show contact information; as this is not retail space, we do not allow prices on the works themselves; all proposed shows need to be primarily 2-D artwork; there is limited availability of 3-D art display space; the main show is in our central “Blue Wall” area ( 30' long), and Gallery Hallway Cases (2x 7'wide x 9' tall x 18" deep) that space is for 2-D work only; we also accept proposals for two artists or small group shows; please contact, David Zahn at dzahnkoi@yahoo.com for more information with sample images. Event Title: Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits. Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Monday, April 29, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca

VISUAL ARTS thru July 1; exhibit of paintings and mixed-media works; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Reading Rooms

VISUAL ARTS thru May 25; a unique exhibition of two reading rooms, one containing exhibition catalogs and archival ephemera from a long running art collective in Japan called Imadate Art Field with visiting artist Yoriyasu Masuda, alongside another room containing the UICB zine scholar’s curated grouping of zines, contemporary DIY publishing projects and work by PS1’s 2023-24 DIY publishing residents Esperanza Chairez and KOLXOZ; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Reading Rooms. Venue: Public Space One. Monday, April 29, 2024. Public Space One. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Sculpture Garden

VISUAL ARTS thru June 23; the exhibition will feature a selection of large works from the Figge’s permanent collection, including sculptures by Marily Davidson, George Rickey, Gene Horvath, and Julius Schmidt; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Garden. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program

VISUAL ARTS thru May 15; the program assists Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project; the IAS program encompasses two different tracks with specific limitations and requirements; review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals; artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024

VISUAL ARTS thru May 24; the Quad City Arts Chalk Art Fest invites artists to showcase their talents on June 22 & 23; participants are assigned pavement sections and provided chalk to create their artworks, which must be completed within festival hours to be eligible for awards; the event encourages originality and interaction with the public, while adhering to guidelines ensuring artworks are appropriate and respectful; artists compete for cash prizes, with specific rules around work hours, materials, and presentation to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Senior Show '24

VISUAL ARTS thru May 12; exhibit of works by Augustana art history, graphic design, and studio art majors; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Senior Show '24. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Monday, April 29, 2024. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

The Vessel: Form and Function

VISUAL ARTS thru Mar. 30; this exhibition explores the wide variety of vessels in the permanent collection and considers the many ways in which we can understand the form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: The Vessel: Form and Function. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting

VISUAL ARTS thru June 30; the exhibit gives insight into our country’s past through the work of revered American artists including Thomas Cole, Severin Roesen, Albert Bierstadt, and John Frederick Kensett; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery

Calls For Entry thru May 31; seeking artworks for the Aug. 24 juried show; we will award $250 for Best of Show voted by the public; media will consist of all fine arts including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and artisan crafts such as clay, fiber, glass, metal, paper, and wood; we welcome live demonstrations, as well; letters of approval will be emailed out on June 17; for information, call 815-622-1106. Event Title: Call for Artists: Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery. Venue: RB&W Park. Monday, April 29, 2024. RB&W Park. For more info visit visitrockfalls.com.

Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits

Calls For Entry thru Dec. 30; seeking artists for temporary displays of 2 to 3 months to allow a full range of our public to see and appreciate the artwork; there is no fee to display and no commission on any works purchased; there are spaces next to each display area for artists to show contact information; as this is not retail space, we do not allow prices on the works themselves; all proposed shows need to be primarily 2-D artwork; there is limited availability of 3-D art display space; the main show is in our central “Blue Wall” area ( 30' long), and Gallery Hallway Cases (2x 7'wide x 9' tall x 18" deep) that space is for 2-D work only; we also accept proposals for two artists or small group shows; please contact, David Zahn at dzahnkoi@yahoo.com for more information with sample images. Event Title: Call for Artists: Moline Public Library Exhibits. Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program

Calls For Entry thru May 15; the program assists Illinois artists to realize a career goal, take advantage of a professional opportunity, or to produce and present an artistic project; the IAS program encompasses two different tracks with specific limitations and requirements; review each track’s guidelines thoroughly to determine which best suits your goals; artists may apply to only one track each fiscal year; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Individual Artist Support (IAS) Program. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024

Calls For Entry thru May 24; the Quad City Arts Chalk Art Fest invites artists to showcase their talents on June 22 & 23; participants are assigned pavement sections and provided chalk to create their artworks, which must be completed within festival hours to be eligible for awards; the event encourages originality and interaction with the public, while adhering to guidelines ensuring artworks are appropriate and respectful; artists compete for cash prizes, with specific rules around work hours, materials, and presentation to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all; free entry; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Seeking Submissions: Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest 2024. Venue: Quad City Arts Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City Arts Center. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 2; exhibit featuring a selection of artists living within 200 miles of the Figge Art Museum; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: 43rd Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Animals in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 16; the exhibition combines paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures from the Muscatine Art Center’s permanent collection with selections of art pottery on loan from Mark and Marie Latta; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-7pm, Sat. & Sun. 1-5pm; for information, call 563-263-8282. Event Title: Animals in Art. Venue: Muscatine Art Center. Monday, April 29, 2024. Muscatine Art Center. For more info visit www.muscatineartcenter.org.

Art in Roman Life

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Beyond the Prairie: Midwestern Art from the Collection

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; exhibit showcases the work of artists inspired by life in Iowa and surrounding states; longtime museum favorites share gallery space with contemporary artworks, highlighting the great diversity and creativity present in the CRMA collection and the Midwest; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Grant Wood: From Farm Boy to American Icon

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; the installation reflects the depth of the CRMA’s Grant Wood collection as well as the great breadth of Woods’ career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibit features more than 35 prints from the museum collection displayed for the first time at the Figge; ranging in subject matter from political to surreal and in style from figuration to abstraction, this varied selection reflects the vibrant contemporary art scene in 1970s Europe; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Graphic Approaches: Printmaking in 1970s Europe. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Human Intelligence

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 26; group art show; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Human Intelligence. Venue: Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. Monday, April 29, 2024. Centennial Hall Gallery, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru July 1; exhibit of paintings and mixed-media works; $1 for parking; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: John Paul Schafer & Kimberlee Rocca. Venue: Quad City International Airport Gallery. Monday, April 29, 2024. Quad City International Airport Gallery. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 19; this all-Iowa, juried art exhibition seeks to examine how this rich and long-established tradition of landscape in art plays out today; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Land/Scape: Climate, the Environment, & Beyond. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Marvin Cone: An American Vision

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec. 31; a single-gallery exhibition that serves as an introductory overview of Cone’s lengthy and prolific artistic career; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Dec 31; artistic takes on the venerated Iowa City artist and his works; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Ravenous: Food in Art

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 5; a revealing and engaging look at an important genre in the history of art; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: Ravenous: Food in Art. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Reading Rooms

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 25; a unique exhibition of two reading rooms, one containing exhibition catalogs and archival ephemera from a long running art collective in Japan called Imadate Art Field with visiting artist Yoriyasu Masuda, alongside another room containing the UICB zine scholar’s curated grouping of zines, contemporary DIY publishing projects and work by PS1’s 2023-24 DIY publishing residents Esperanza Chairez and KOLXOZ; Fri. 4-6pm and Sat noon-3pm, or by appointment; for information, e-mail gallery@publicspaceone.com. Event Title: Reading Rooms. Venue: Public Space One. Monday, April 29, 2024. Public Space One. For more info visit www.crma.org.

Sculpture Garden

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 23; the exhibition will feature a selection of large works from the Figge’s permanent collection, including sculptures by Marily Davidson, George Rickey, Gene Horvath, and Julius Schmidt; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: Sculpture Garden. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

Senior Show '24

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru May 12; exhibit of works by Augustana art history, graphic design, and studio art majors; free; for information, contact Nicole Lauer at nicolelauer@augustana.edu. Event Title: Senior Show '24. Venue: Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. Monday, April 29, 2024. Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College. For more info visit augustana.edu.

The Vessel: Form and Function

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru Mar. 30; this exhibition explores the wide variety of vessels in the permanent collection and considers the many ways in which we can understand the form; noon-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, noon to 8pm on Thursday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday; $5-10; for information, call 319-366-7503. Event Title: The Vessel: Form and Function. Venue: Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. Monday, April 29, 2024. Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. For more info visit www.crma.org.

The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting

VISUAL ARTS Exhibits & Shows thru June 30; the exhibit gives insight into our country’s past through the work of revered American artists including Thomas Cole, Severin Roesen, Albert Bierstadt, and John Frederick Kensett; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804. Event Title: The Warner Foundation Collection: History in the Painting. Venue: Figge Art Museum. Monday, April 29, 2024. Figge Art Museum. For more info visit figgeartmuseum.org.

Billiards

SENIORS Mon.-Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

CASI Walking Club

SENIORS on Mon. Wed. and Fri.; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: CASI Walking Club. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Low Impact Exercise

SENIORS Mon. Wed. & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. 11am-2pm, Thu. 11am-noon; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Ugly Quilts

SENIORS on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing experience necessary; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Monday Morning Yoga

Classes, Lectures & Events on Mondays; Marybeth studied at the Davenport School of Yoga and holds classes at Scott County jail, senior facilities, Bettendorf School of Yoga, the library, and even the privacy of individual's homes; free; for information, call 309-755-9614. Event Title: Monday Morning Yoga. Venue: East Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM. East Moline Public Library. For more info visit eastmoline.librarycalendar.com.

Little Movers Storytime

KIDS' STUFF Mondays at 9:30 & 10:45am; or kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Lapsit Storytime

KIDS' STUFF on Mondays; a special storytime for babies who are not yet walking and their grown-ups; emphasis will be on interaction between caregivers and babies through music, action, and stories; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Lapsit Storytime. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

Bell Choir

SENIORS on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Bell Choir. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Zumba Toning

SENIORS on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:15 AM – 11:15 AM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Little Movers Storytime

KIDS' STUFF Mondays at 9:30 & 10:45am; or kids ages 0 to 3 and their grownup, join us in the Children's Program Room for stories, songs, and rhymes; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Little Movers Storytime. Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Bridge

SENIORS on Mondays & Fridays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Milestones AAA Meal Site

SENIORS Mon.-Fri; meals must be reserved 24 to 48 hours in advance; annual registration is required to attend; meal site is open to everyone 60 years of age and older; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Event Title: Milestones AAA Meal Site. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Shuffleboard

SENIORS on Mondays; membership is $160 a year or $15 every month; for information, call 563-386-7477. Venue: CASI (Center for Active Seniors). Monday, April 29, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. CASI (Center for Active Seniors). For more info visit www.casiseniors.org.

Storytime in the Park

KIDS' STUFF enjoy an outdoor storytime at Veterans Memorial Park; in the event of inclement weather storytime will be cancelled; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Storytime in the Park. Venue: Veterans Memorial Park. Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Veterans Memorial Park. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Storytime in the Park

KIDS' STUFF enjoy an outdoor storytime at Veterans Memorial Park; in the event of inclement weather storytime will be cancelled; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Storytime in the Park. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Documentary

MOVIES a Black Women’s History Month feature; after the lynching of her close friend in Memphis, Wells found a power in her pen when she began an anti-lynching campaign throughout the country and established several civil rights organizations, including the National Association of Colored Women and co-founding the NAACP; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Documentary. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern

VISUAL ARTS make a Pressed Flower Lantern; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. Monday, April 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern

Classes make a Pressed Flower Lantern; all supplies will be provided; free; for information, call 309-732-7323. Event Title: DIY Craft: Pressed Flower Lantern. Venue: Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. Monday, April 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch. For more info visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Family Rock Painting: Rock Snake

KIDS' STUFF design and paint a rock for us to seal and display as a part of our rock snake; free; for information, call 563-326-7832. Event Title: Family Rock Painting: Rock Snake. Venue: Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch. For more info visit www.davenportlibrary.com.

PJ Party Storytime: Music!

KIDS' STUFF put on your PJ’s and join us in the Children's Program Room for a sensational, musical Story Time; geared toward children ages 3 and up with their families; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: PJ Party Storytime: Music! Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Quad City Arts Visiting Artist: Kuniko Yamamoto

KIDS' STUFF Yamamoto enchants audiences of every age with dramatic storytelling using myths and fables from ancient and modern Japan, spiced with social revelations to educate and amuse; for information, call 309-793-1213. Event Title: Quad City Arts Visiting Artist: Kuniko Yamamoto. Venue: DeWitt Community Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. DeWitt Community Library. For more info visit www.quadcityarts.com.

Demon Copperhead

LITERARY ARTS a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393. Event Title: Demon Copperhead. Venue: Silvis Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Silvis Public Library. For more info visit silvislibrary.org.

Demon Copperhead

LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver's book with the Last Monday Book Club; free; for information, e-mail admin@silvislibrary.org or call 309-755-3393. Event Title: Demon Copperhead. Venue: Silvis Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Silvis Public Library. For more info visit silvislibrary.org.

Teen Poetry Cafe

KIDS' STUFF all poets who enter the 2024 Teen Poetry Contest are invited to the Awards Ceremony and Poetry Café; poets can read their poems, and prizes will be awarded to the contest winners as well as those who choose to read; light refreshments will be served; bring your friends and family; free; for information, call 309-524-2470. Event Title: Teen Poetry Cafe. Venue: Moline Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Moline Public Library. For more info visit molinelibrary.com.

Four Generations

LITERARY ARTS as part of a series of programs related to the Ruth Suckow traveling exhibit being hosted at the Bettendorf Public Library, Ruth Suckow Memorial Association Members Michael and Hedy Hustedde will lead a discussion of Suckow's short story "Four Generations," in which four generations of one family come together for a photograph, and tensions arise; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Four Generations. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.

Four Generations

LITERARY ARTS Readings & Discussions as part of a series of programs related to the Ruth Suckow traveling exhibit being hosted at the Bettendorf Public Library, Ruth Suckow Memorial Association Members Michael and Hedy Hustedde will lead a discussion of Suckow's short story "Four Generations," in which four generations of one family come together for a photograph, and tensions arise; free; for information, call 563-344-4175. Event Title: Four Generations. Venue: Bettendorf Public Library. Monday, April 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Bettendorf Public Library. For more info visit www.bettendorflibrary.com.