Music
Reverend Horton Heat
Rock Island Brewing Company
Wednesday, April 20, 7 p.m.
Recently, the Hank Williams bio-pic I Saw the Light landed in (and left) the area. But while the country-music legend is certainly deserving of a film salute, I gotta ask: Where’s the big-budget screen celebration of Jim Heath, a.k.a. Reverend Horton Heat, who’ll be performing at the Rock Island Brewing Company on April 20? I mean, come on: Heath’s been touring consistently for more than a quarter-century! SavingCountyMusic.com calls him “the biggest and most influential name in modern-day psychobilly music”! For Pete’s sake, his band’s songs can be heard in nine different video games and an Ace Ventura movie!
Born in 1959, the Texas native and guitar prodigy performed in the cover band Southern Comfort while still in high school, and left the University of Texas at Austin in 1978 to join the touring bad Sweetbriar. Yet after numerous years on the road, Heath and his wife, having become new parents, decided to pursue less-strenuous career options, and Heath began to run the sound systems for such bands as New Bohemians, Shallow Reign, and Three on a Hill. During a lull in one evening gig, a venue proprietor convinced Heath to play, with the guitarist taking the stage for an explosive solo version of “Folsom Prison Blues.” And were Heath’s story a movie, this would be the musician’s light-bulb moment: Following the ecstatic response to his performance, Reverend Horton Heat – Heath’s stage moniker and the name of his psychobilly trio – was born.
In 1989, the group was playing its eclectic blend of country, punk, swing, rock, and surf music to sold-out crowds throughout the West Coast and Midwest, and the next year, Reverend Horton Heat released its album debut Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em, the first of the band’s 11 recordings to date. By the mid-’90s, though, the trio was nearly impossible to avoid, as its songs were heard on the big screen (Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Major League 3: Back to the Minors), the small screen (Homicide: Life on the Street, The Drew Carey Show), and video-game soundtracks (Redneck Rampage, Hot Wheels Turbo Racing).
Killer reviews, it turns out, have been equally unavoidable. PopMatters.com applauds the “refreshingly vibrant” Reverend Horton Heat’s “oft-imitated, rarely well-duplicated brand of psychobilly.” SputnikMusic.com praises the group’s “jaw-dropping tunes” and tendency to “play the hell out of each note.” SavingCountryMusic.com calls Heath “nothing short of a guitar god.”
And if all that isn’t enough material to suggest a smash-hit bio-pic, consider this Rock Revolt Magazine rave for the trio’s 2014 release REV: “Have you ever wished your life was like a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack? You bet your ass your have, and the new Reverend Horton Heat album delivers that same blood-pumping sound.” So get crackin’ on that script, Quentin. Christoph Waltz’s two Oscars have got to be getting lonely.
Reverend Horton Heat performs locally with opening sets by Unknown Hinson, Nashville Pussy, and Lucky Tubbs, and more information is available by calling (309)793-1999 or visiting RIBCO.com.
Exhibit
Germans in the Old West
German American Heritage Center
Sunday, April 17, through Sunday, July 17
For some of us, the extent of our knowledge about German figures in the Wild West may be confined to the Django Unchained bounty hunter played by Christoph Waltz. (And if you’re reading these articles sequentially, yes, this is my second reference to Waltz in this week’s What’s Happenin’ pages. I’ll try not to go three-for-three.) But beginning April 17, you’ll have the chance to learn about many, many more in the German American Heritage Center’s new exhibition Germans in the Old West, a collection of historical artifacts, images, and literature on display through July 17.
According to the center’s assistant director, Kelly Lao, the exhibit focuses on “how German Americans and Germans – some of whom never came to America – influenced western expansion and our American West culture,” and features works and information connected by three themes: art, entrepreneurship, and exploration.
One of the artists showcased in Germans in the Old West is Karl May, who lived from 1842 to 1912 and was, says Lao, “one of Germany’s most popular novelists,” with nearly 200 million copies of his works in print. “He never actually came to America. But he was in love with the American West and that genre of literature, and he wrote these goofy Western adventures for the German-speaking populace,” along with children’s stories, travelogues, and poetry.
A Heritage Center program on May will be presented by Ute Chamberlain on May 1, and three weeks later, Mike Kearney will add to the art conversation with his May 22 lecture “W.H.D. Koerner & His Art of the Old West.” Koerner, says Lao, “was an artist from Schleswig-Holstein, which is the northernmost part of Germany, and where a lot of people in the Quad Cities can trace their heritage from. He moved westward and became one of the most renowned artists of the time period of the West,” with Koerner’s painting A Charge to Keep even used as a cover image for George W. Bush’s 1999 autobiography of the same title.
Germans in the Old West’s entrepreneurship section, says Lao, will be highlighted by research courtesy of retired Scott Community College Professor Bill Roba. “Humanities Iowa gave us some funding to do original scholarship,” she says, “and Bill will be researching local families that made it big in the West and still have roots here. For example, the Kohrs family had a successful meat-packing plant in Davenport and went west and became ranchers; they still have family here. And the Fryes, who also traveled west, have parts of their family that now have the Frye Art Museum – this really huge museum in Seattle. Bill will be presenting his research on July 10.”
Meanwhile, Lao says that the theme of exploration will be showcased primarily in prints from Karl Bodmer, “a Swiss artist who traveled to America with Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwid, who wanted to explore the American West and was a big fan of Lewis and Clark. Bodmer drew a lot of the Native American tribes that he and Prince Maximilian came across in their travels, and carefully illustrated their clothing.
“And Prince Maximilian himself is going to be here!” says Lao with a laugh. “Storyteller Brian ‘Fox’ Ellis has a program on his life, which is going to be really fun. He’s actually gonna be Prince Maximilian for us during Quad City Museum Weekend, at 2 p.m. on June 19. Father’s Day.” Memo to my own German father: Don’t make plans for that day, Dad! I’m finally treating you to something that’s not a tie!
For more information on Germans in the Old West and its related programming, call (563)322-8844 or visit GAHC.org.
Event
Shen Yun
Adler Theatre
Sunday, April 17, 3 p.m.
On April 17, Davenport’s Adler Theatre hosts Shen Yun, the internationally touring presentation that re-creates 5,000 years of Chinese culture through live music, classical dance, acrobatics, and astounding aerial tricks, and that led one Daniel Herman to rave, “There is a massive power in this that can embrace the world.” It’s one thing to get that kind of plaudit from a critic. It’s quite another to get it from the Czech Republic’s minister of culture.
But the Adler’s latest offering is the type of epically scaled entertainment that tends to turn all of its audience members into reviewers searching for the grandest of superlatives. It’s Chinese title literally translated as “the beauty of divine beings dancing,” Shen Yun features 100 world-class performers donning more than 400 sets of period-accurate costumes, and weaving a stunning tapestry of ancient legends, heroic tales, and heavenly realms. With its live orchestra performing on such traditional Chinese instruments as the pipa, suona, and guzheng, and a digitally projected backdrop depicting landscapes including Mongolian grasslands and imperial courts, Shen Yun’s dancers and acrobats perform roughly 20 vignettes exploring China’s history and folklore. And it’s a presentation that has been seen and enjoyed by well over a million attendees worldwide, with performances staged at such esteemed venues as New York City’s Lincoln Center, London’s Royal Festival Hall, and Paris’ Le Palais de Congrès.
But Minister of Culture Daniel Herman isn’t the only non-reviewer of note to go on record regarding the enlivening, enlightening experience of Shen Yun, as is evidenced by the many glowing testimonials found on the ShenYun.com Web site. As a teaser for that page of plaudits, try matching the following words of praise with the individuals who uttered them:
1) “Everyone exudes grace and nobility and the things that our world needs more of.”
2) “It is happiness – real happiness.”
3) “What is achieved is a materialization of the divine.”
4) “This was an incredible presentation of pageantry and the Chinese culture.”
5) “I spent a wonderful evening and I thank [Shen Yun] from my heart.”
A) Broadway choreographer Josh Prince
B) classical violinist Bogdan Zvoristeanu
C) Grammy-nominated composer Freddie Ravel
D) former member of the Geneva Parliament Dominique Föllmi
E) the last king of Egypt, Fuard II
For tickets to Shen Yun’s 3 p.m. performance on April 17, call (800)745-3000 or visit AdlerTheatre.com.
Answers: 1 – C, 2 – D, 3 – B, 4 – A, 5 – E. That’s some high praise, huh? So be sure to secure tickets for Shen Yun’s engagement in Davenport, where the production lands a mere 11 days after its booking in Vienna, Austria – birthplace of Christoph Waltz. Hey, look at that – I did go three-for-three.
What Else Is Happenin’ …?
MUSIC
Thursday, April 14 – Sean Watkins. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in concert, with an opening set by Anthony D’Amato. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $19-22. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org. For a recent interview with Watkins, visit RCReader.com/y/watkins.
Friday, April 15 – Jennifer Nettles. The Grammy-winner performs in the Next Women of Country tour, with additional sets by Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell, and Tara Thompson. Adler Theatre (136 East Third Street, Davenport). 8 p.m. $40-75. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit AdlerTheatre.com.
Friday, April 15 – Gus G. Ozzy Osbourne guitarist in concert, with opening sets by Drama Major and Battle Red. Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock Island). 9 p.m. $13 advance tickets. For information, call (309)793-1999 or visit RIBCO.com.
Friday, April 15 – The David Mayfield Parade. Concert with the singer/songwriter and his ensemble, featuring an opening set by The Velies. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 9 p.m. $13.75-17. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org. For a 2011 interview with Mayfield, visit RCReader.com/y/mayfield.
Friday, April 15 – Bucktown Revue. A celebration of Mississippi River culture through music, storytelling, poetry, and humor, with guests including John Phillips, Tomy Temerson, Angela Meyer, and David Smith. Nighswander Theatre (2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport). 7 p.m. $13 at the door. For information, call (563)940-0508 or visit BucktownRevue.com.
Saturday, April 16 – Earth, Wind, & Fire and Chicago. Chart-topping pop and rock legends in concert. iWireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). 7:30 p.m. $29.50-99.50. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit iWirelessCenter.com.
Saturday, April 16 – Drum Clinic with Tris Imboden, Walfredo Reyes, and John Paris. All-ages show with Chicago percussionists Imboden and Reyes, and Earth, Wind, & Fire percussionist Paris. Rascals Live (1418 15th Street, Moline). 1 p.m. $10-15. For information, call (309)797-9457 or visit RascalsLive.com.
Saturday, April 16 – Adam Faucett. Arkansas-based singer/songwriter in concert, with an opening set by Bedroom Shrine. Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Street, Rock Island). 9 p.m. $5-10. For tickets and information, call (309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
Saturday, April 16 – QCSO/WVIK Signature Series V: The Joy of Sextets. A Schoenberg and Brahms repertoire performed by violinists Naha Greenholtz and Deborah Coltvet Klemme, violists Deborah Dakin and Benjamin Davis, and cellists Hannah Holman and Mark Russell Smith. Davenport Outing Club (2109 North Brady Street, Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $10-25; additional $49 for a 6 p.m. dinner. For tickets and information, call (563)322-7276 or visit QCSO.org.
Saturday, April 16 – Houndmouth. Concert with the indie-folk and -rock musicians. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $26.50. For tickets and information, call (319)688-2653 or visit Englert.org.
Sunday, April 17 – The Russ Nolan Quartet. A concert in Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz Matinée & Workshop series featuring Nolan on saxophone, Anthony Catalfano on piano, Ron Wilson on bass, and Manuel Lopez III on drums, preceded by a 3 p.m. all-ages jazz workshop. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 6 p.m. concert, $10-15; 3 p.m. workshop, $5 for adults, free for students. For information, call (309)373-0790 or visit Polyrhythms.org or RiverMusicExperience.org.
Sunday, April 17 – Grand Zither Concert. Event presented by the Davenport Zither Ensemble at the German American Heritage Center featuring master zither soloist Tomy Temerson from Hanau, Germany. First Lutheran Church of Moline (1230 Fifth Avenue, Moline). 2:30 p.m. $10-12. For tickets and information, call (563)322-8844 or visit GAHC.org.
Sunday, April 17 – Quad City Music Guild Youth Chorus: Songs of the (QCMG) Season. Students in grades 3 through 8 perform music from a variety of musicals from past and upcoming Music Guild productions under the direction of Valeree Pieper. Prospect Park Auditorium (1584 34th Avenue, Moline). 2 p.m. $5-10. For tickets and information, call (309)762-6610 or visit QCMusicGuild.com.
Wednesday, April 20 – The Way Down Wanderers. Roots and Americana musicians in concert, with opening sets by the Lil’ Smokies and the Blackberry Bushes String Band. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 8 p.m. $11.50-50. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Wednesday, April 20 – An Evening with the Keb’ Mo’ Band. Three-time Grammy-winning musician and his ensemble in concert. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $38.50-55. For tickets and information, call (319)688-2653 or visit Englert.org.
Thursday, April 21 – Newsboys. Platinum-selling contemporary-Christian artists perform in their We Believe … God’s Not Dead tour. Adler Theatre (136 East Third Street, Davenport). 7 p.m. $28-48. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit AdlerTheatre.com.
Thursday, April 21 – Oz Noy Trio featuring Dave Weckl & Jimmy Haslip. Concert with the Israeli jazz, funk, and rock guitarist Noy, percussionist Weckl, and bassist Haslip. Rascals Live (1418 15th Street, Moline). 7:30 p.m. $20-30. For information, call (309)797-9457 or visit RascalsLive.com.
Thursday, April 21 – Black Hawk College Jazz Festival. The 24th-annual event featuring New York City-based Latin and modern jazz saxophonist, composer, and recording artist Russ Nolan. Black Hawk College Theatre (Building 1, Room 306, 6600 34th Avenue, Moline). 7:30 p.m. Free. For information, call (309)796-5479 or visit BHC.edu.
Friday, April 22 – ABBA Fab. Concert with the nationally touring ABBA Tribute musicians. Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street, Bettendorf). 7:30 p.m. $20-25. For information, call (800)843-4753 or visit Bettendorf.IsleOfCapriCasinos.com.
Friday, April 22 – Minus Six. Guitar-less rock band in concert, with an opening set by Jakubi. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 7:30 p.m. $7.50. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Saturday, April 23 – Chordbusters Barbershop Chorus: Something Good. A cappella rock and pop tunes performed by the Davenport ensemble, with performances by Bend of the River Chorus, Four Voices, Blackhawk College A Cappella, and QCCS Eagles. St. Ambrose University’s Galvin Fine Arts Center (2101 North Gaines Street, Davenport). 7 p.m. $5-20. For tickets and information, call (563)381-2294 or visit TheChordbusters.com.
Saturday, April 23 – Chicago Farmer. Concert with the Americana singer/songwriter, featuring an opening set by Frank F. Sidney’s Western Bandit Volunteers. Redstone Room (129 Main Street, Davenport). 9 p.m. $9.50-12. For tickets and information, call (563)326-1333 or visit RiverMusicExperience.org.
Saturday, April 23 – Graves at Sea. Doom-metal quartet in concert, with opening sets by Order of the Owl, Obsidian Sword, and Crater. Rock Island Brewing Company (1815 Second Avenue, Rock Island). 8:30 p.m. $10 advance tickets. For information, call (309)793-1999 or visit RIBCO.com.
Saturday, April 23 – Ladies Must Swing. Jazz, swing, and big-band concert with the Wisconsin-based female musicians. Ohnward Fine Arts Center (1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa, IA). 7 p.m. $13-25. For tickets and information, visit OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com.
Sunday, April 24 – Sundae Funday with the Quad City Singers. Ice-cream-sundae concert with the area musicians under the direction of Lori Potts. Modern Woodmen Park (209 South Gaines Street, Davenport). 2 p.m. $10-15. For tickets and information, call (309)781-7266 or visit QuadCitySingers.org.
Sunday, April 24 – QCSYEs Spring Festival. Concert event featuring the Youth Symphony Orchestra, Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, Youth String Ensemble, Prelude Strings, and Youth Choir. Augustana College’s Centennial Hall (3703 Seventh Avenue, Rock Island). 3 p.m. $5-10. For tickets and information, call (563)322-7276 or visit QCSO.org.
Wednesday, April 27 – Living Hour. Canadian dream-pop musicians in concert, with an opening set by Minorcan. Rozz-Tox (2108 Third Street, Rock Island). 9 p.m. $5-10. For tickets and information, call (309)200-0978 or visit RozzTox.com.
THEATRE
Friday, April 15, through Sunday, April 17 – Noises Off. Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning slapstick comedy, directed by Daniel Rairdin-Hale. St. Ambrose University’s Galvin Fine Arts Center (2101 North Gaines Street, Davenport). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $9-13. For tickets and information, call (563)333-6251 or visit SAU.edu/theatre.
Friday, April 15, through Sunday, May 1 – The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged). Three-man comedic re-telling of the Good Book, directed by Brent Tubbs. QC Theatre Workshop (1730 Wilkes Avenue, Davenport). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. “Pay what it’s worth” ticket pricing. For tickets and information, call (563)650-2396 or visit QCTheatreWorkshop.org.
Friday, April 15, through Sunday, April 24 – Lady from the Sea. Henrik Ibsen’s dramatic classic translated by Rolf Fjelde and directed by Nina Morrison. University of Iowa’s E.C. Mabie Theatre (200 North Riverside Drive, Iowa City). Thursday through Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $5-18. For tickets and information, call (319)335-1160 or visit Theatre.UIowa.edu.
Tuesday, April 19, through Saturday, May 21 – Junie B. Jones: The Musical. Family musical based on Barbara Park’s children’s-book series, directed by Kimberly Furness. Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island). Scheduled 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. performances Tuesdays through Saturdays. $8.50. For tickets and information, call (309)786-7733 extension 2 or visit Circa21.com.
Thursday, April 21, through Sunday, May 22 – Steeple People. Southern-gospel comedy by Benjamin L. Jackson and Travis Smith. Old Creamery Theatre (39 38th Avenue, Amana). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday 2 p.m. $12-30. For tickets and information, call (319)622-6262 or visit OldCreamery.com.
Friday, April 22, through Saturday, April 30 – Baby with the Bathwater. Absurdist comedy by Christopher Durang, directed by Kevin Babbitt. Scott Community College’s Student Life Center (Door 5, Room 2400, 500 Belmont Road, Bettendorf). Friday and Saturday 7 p.m., $7 at the door. For information, call (563)441-4339 or e-mail kbabbitt@eicc.edu.
Friday, April 22, through Sunday, May 1 – Agnes of God. Jon Pielmeier's Tony-winning convent drama, directed by Josh Sazon. Iowa City Community Theatre (4261 Oak Crest Hill Road, Amana). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. $11-19. For tickets and information, call (319)338-0443 or visit IowaCityCommunityTheatre.com.
Friday, April 22, through Saturday, April 30 – Cock. Dreamwell Theatre’s production of Mike Bartlett’s romantic comedy/drama, directed by John Harper. Public Space One (120 North Dubuque Street, Iowa City). Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. $10-13. For tickets and information, call (319)423-9820 or visit Dreamwell.com.
Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23 – King Midas & the Miraculous Golden Touch. The Young Footliters’ presentation of the family comedy directed by Jean Grewe. Coralville Center for the Performing Arts (1301 Fifth Street, Coralville). Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m. $7-12. For tickets and information, call (319)248-9370 or visit YoungFootliters.wordpress.com.
DANCE
Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 16 – Of Seeing & Being. An MFA thesis concert featuring Rebekah Chappell, Amy Simonson, and Melanie Swihart. University of Iowa’s Space/Place Theatre (20 Davenport Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $6-12. For tickets and information, call (319)335-1160 or visit Hancher.UIowa.edu.
COMEDY
Friday, April 22 – Natasha Leggero. An evening with the Los Angeles-based TV and film actress, writer, and stand-up comedian. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington Street, Iowa City). 8 p.m. $25. For tickets and information, call (319)688-2653 or visit Englert.org.
LITERATURE
Monday, April 18 – Margo Jefferson. An evening with the Pulitzer Prize-winning theatre and book critic for Newsweek and the New York Times. Englert Theatre (221 East Washington Street, Iowa City). 7 p.m. Free. For information, call (319)688-2653 or visit Englert.org.
EXHIBIT
Saturday, April 16, through Sunday, April 24 – Young Artists at the Figge: Davenport Schools. Annual exhibition of works by elementary art students. Figge Art Museum (225 West Second Street, Davenport). Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Free with $4-7 museum admission. For information, call (563)326-7804 or visit FiggeArtMuseum.org.
EVENTS
Thursday, April 14 – Stylin’ Against Breast Cancer. Eleventh-annual runway fashion show and luncheon with all proceeds benefiting breast-cancer support groups, education, and awareness. iWireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). Noon. $35-40. For tickets and information, call (309)764-7610 or visit UnityPoint.org.
Friday, April 15 – Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience. TLC’s Long Island Medium will share personal stories about her life, explain her gift, and deliver healing messages. iWireless Center (1201 River Drive, Moline). 7:30 p.m. $39.75-89.75. For tickets, call (800)745-3000 or visit iWirelessCenter.com.
Friday, April 15, and Saturday, April 16 – Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque: Sensual Circus. Traditional burlesque and vaudeville entertainment with the area artists and emcee Joshua Kahn. Circa ’21 Speakeasy (1818 Third Avenue, Rock Island). 8 p.m. $16-18. For tickets and information, call (309)786-7733 extension 2 or visit Circa21.com.
Saturday, April 16 – Gilda’s Run for Laughs. Annual fundraiser for Gilda’s Club Quad Cities featuring a one-mile fun run at 9 a.m. and a 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m., with a post-race party at RIBCO featuring tribute band Bluz Brother. The District of Rock Island. $25-30 registration. For information and to register, call (563)326-7504 or visit GildasClubQC.org.
Saturday, April 16 – Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala. Seventh-annual gala with the former U.S. Treasurer Rosario Marin delivering the keynote speech “When Challenges Become the Greatest Opportunity.” Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street, Bettendorf). 5:30 p.m. $70-80. For tickets and information, call (309)797-8650 or visit GQCHCC.com/2016Gala.
Saturday, April 16 – LeClaire Wine Hop. Second-annual fundraiser for Christmas decorations for the downtown area, with samples available at numerous area venues. Downtown LeClaire. 4-6 p.m. $20-25 commemorative wine glass. For information, visit Facebook.com/leclairewinehop.
Friday, April 22 – River Action’s Fish & Fire Friend-raiser. Annual event featuring a 5:30 p.m. social hour, silent auction, and cash bar, and a 7 p.m. catfish dinner followed by the presentation of the 17th Annual Eddy Awards for environmental service. Modern Woodmen Park (209 South Gaines Street, Davenport). $12-40. For tickets and information, call (563)322-2969 or visit RiverAction.org.
Saturday, April 23 – Astronomy Day. The Popular Astronomy Club hosts a day of Star Lab Planetarium shows, displays, demonstrations, children’s crafts, and solar observing, with a presentation by Paul Sipiera of the Planetary Studies Foundation. Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street, Moline). 1-5 p.m. Free. For information, call (309)797-3120 or visit PACAstronomy.50megs.com.
