19 Dec 2014

George Eaton book signing and Christmas fun!

By Joan Mauch

Join us this Saturday!

Many of our members and friends attended the recent presentation of "The World War I Christmas Truce" by George Eaton.  George is the military historian at the Rock Island Arsenal and his book on the history of the Arsenal has just been published by Arcadia.  He will be at the German American Heritage Center on Saturday, Dec. 20 from 2:30 - 4:00 for a book signing event. What a great gift for local history buffs! You will want to get a copy for yourself, too!

George Eaton Book Signing - Sat. Dec. 20th 2:30 - 4:00

18 Dec 2014

THE BETHLEHEM PEACE LIGHT HAS COME TO THE QUAD CITIES

By Rhonda Johnson

The Peace Light from Bethlehem arrived at St. John's United Methodist Church in Davenport on December 16th.

Every year, Austrian Boy and Girl Scouts send representatives to Bethlehem to light six lanterns from the light that has burned at the site of the Nativity for over 1000 years. Three of these lighted lanterns are flown across the Atlantic Ocean to New York and volunteers "spread the light" across North America.  It arrived at the Iowa Religious Media Center in Des Moines on December 15, and they sent out an email blast to constituent churches that the light could be brought to their community.  St. John's responded, and on December 16, we lit our lantern from the living flame of the Light from the Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem.   We will keep it lit through our Sunday and Christmas Eve services.   

Our plan is to place the Peace Light on our altar for worship and to use the Bethlehem Peace Light to light our Christ Candle on Christmas Eve.  The Peace Light is meant to be shared.  If you are interested in having the Bethlehem Peace Light in your church, we would like to help make this possible.  Our Peace Light Lantern will be available to the community churches from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, December 21.  The address is 109 East 14th Street in Davenport.  All you need to bring is a lantern and a long-burning candle.  We are blessed that the Bethlehem Peace Light has come to the Quad-Cities!

Blessings!

Rev. Anne Lippincott

Senior Pastor, St. John's United Methodist Church

563-324-5278

 

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17 Dec 2014

Quad Cities Comic Book Convention on Saturday, Dec. 27th

By Alan Morton

The Quad Cities Comic Book Convention will be held on Saturday December 27 at the Ramada Inn in Bettendorf, IA. The Ramada Inn is located at 3020 Utica Rd (I-74 @ Kimberly Rd / Spruce Hills Dr, IA Exit 2). It will be open to the public from 10 AM to 4 PM and admission for the public is free.

Dealers from three states specializing in comic books new and old, toys and related. Or if you have old comics lying around that you no longer want bring them by dealers are buying. For further information contact Alan at (309) 657-1599 or visit www.epguides.com/comics.

16 Dec 2014

Moline Library Press Release

By EINNOC10@aol.com
TEEN-ucopia
Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Teens can stop by the Teen Corner of the Moline Public Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. January crafts will be based on popular BBC TV shows. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Monday, January 5 @ 6:30
Brilliant Companions
Monday, January 5 @ 6:30

The Brilliant Companions, a Doctor Who fan club, will meet at the Moline Public Library on Monday, January 5 at 6:30 to discuss the season 8 of the Classic Doctor Who featuring Jon Pertwee. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Teen Advisory Group
Thursday, January 8 @ 3:30

The Teen Advisory Group of the Moline Public Library will meet on Thursday, January 8 at 3:30. Quad City area teens in grades 6 through 12 are invited to help plan programs and events for teens, give feedback about the library, and meet new friends. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Tuesday, January 20 @ 3:30
Anime Club
Tuesday, January 20 @ 3:30

Fans of anime, manga, and all things Japanese are invited to join the Moline Public Library's Anime Club on Tuesday, January 20 at 3:30. Bring your anime and manga to share with the group or exchange for something new. This program is free and open to ages 12 to 21. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver - Graphic Novel Workshop
Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up can take part in a graphic novel workshop hosted by the Moline Public Library. This workshop is part of "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver," and will introduce students to the history of cartooning, creating a comic strip, publishing, and more. Sessions will take place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. starting January 24 and concluding April 11. Attendance at all sessions is recommended. This program is free and no experience is necessary, but space is limited and registration is required. Bus passes will be available to registered participants.

For more information, or to register for the program, contact Jan LaRoche at jlaroche@molinelibrary.org <mailto:jlaroche@molinelibrary.org>  or by calling 309-524-2470.
15 Dec 2014

L&D15 SETS SCHEDULE FOR MEET YOUR MAKER SERIES, FIRST ART EXHIBIT

By David Balluff
L&D15 brings three talented, but very different local artists to talk about their work for our bi- monthly Meet Your Maker series, running every other Sunday from 1-4pm.

The Meet Your Maker series was conceived by L&D15 co-founders David Balluff and Lopeti Etu as a way to provide artists and art lovers with a forum to share ideas, techniques and information about a wide range of artistic topics. Future events include demonstrations, artist talks, and skill sharing workshops. Coffee provided.

DEC 14: Meet Your Maker 02: Tom Voss, furniture maker
Davenport resident and furniture-maker Tom Voss talks about his work, his influences, and brings a number of rarely seen miniature created for custom furniture orders to L&D15. His style of furniture is influenced by both the Arts and Crafts movement and by Japanese design.

DEC 28: Meet Your Maker 03: Glenn Boyles / Interstellar Arts & Crafts, ceramicist and Education Coordinator at the Family Museum in Bettendorf.
Davenport's Glenn Boyles constructs rocket ships, robots and UFOs out of ceramics. He talks about his working process, leads a creature making activity and ponders whether UFOs exist.

JAN 11: Meet Your Maker 04: Tom Awad, artist, designer, musician
Multi-media artist Tom Awad will be at L&D15 to talk about his exhibit, Remnants of Earth.

ART EXHIBIT:
Remnants of Earth, Tom Awad - January 10th - February 8th.
A mixture of photographic collage, paintings and mixed media sculpture, Remnants of Earth is an investigation of matter both physical and emotional. In his artist's statement, Awad describes his process "I work in layers. None of my pieces happen over night - they take time to evolve... the process of growth and destruction is always apparent in my work."

There will be a reception for Tom Awad on Saturday, January 10th starting at 7pm. Hors d'ouvres and drinks will be provided. For more info: www.tomawad.net

L&D15 brings a new style of retail to the Quad Cities, featuring clothing, accessories and housewares created by local and international artists and designers. The store is located at 520 West 2nd Street in downtown Davenport. For more information, please visit http:// www.landd15.com
15 Dec 2014

Vander Veer Vintage Christmas

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

The annual Poinsettia and Lights show at the
Vander Veer Conservatory is officially open!
This year's theme, Vintage Christmas, features plant lore, antique toys, a grown-up sized rocking horse,            and more!

The Conservatory will be open extended hours until
7pm on Saturday the 20th of December.
Normal hours are Tuesday - Sunday; 10am - 4pm.
Come experience the magic of Poinsettias and Lights at night!
13 Dec 2014

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TO BRING "THE ABCs OF BULLYING PREVENTION" TO LOCAL KIDS

By Lindsey Lobur

Ambassadors of Goodwill to Present National Program on Bullying Prevention

WHO:Hammer Harrison of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters

WHAT:The Globetrotters star will talk to kids at The Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley about "The ABCs of Bullying Prevention," a program designed by the Globetrotters in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence to help reduce bullying and violence among youth in our schools and communities.

The interactive program focuses on Action, Bravery, and Compassion, comprising the ABCs. The Globetrotters' signature ball handling skills will be incorporated to provide a fun and informative presentation.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m.

WHERE:The Boys and Girls Club of Mississippi Valley

338 6th Street

Moline, IL 61265

CONTACT:Lindsey Lobur, iWireless Center: 309-292-2256

Ruby Ramirez, Harlem Globetrotters: 602-707-7022

OTHER: The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their spectacular 2015 "Washington Generals' Revenge" World Tour to iWireless Center in Moline on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at 7 p.m.. More information can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

13 Dec 2014

Celebrate the Doctor with a Teen Doctor Who Party Dec. 18

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Teenage fans of a certain time-traveling doctor should set their TARDIS coordinates for 6:00 pm on Thursday, Dec. 18 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

The library will offer a Teen Doctor Who party with activities based on the popular BBC science-fiction television program. Since its beginnings in 1963, the show about a time-traveling humanoid alien Time Lord named "The Doctor" has acquired a cult television following. The Doctor, played by 12 different actors over the series, explores the universe in the TARDIS, which appears as a blue British police box, righting wrongs and fixing problems with creative thinking and his trusty sonic screwdriver. He often clashes with the Daleks, a race of unfeeling cyborgs bent on dominating other worlds.

Teens will watch a non-BBC movie based on the invading Daleks, create some TARDIS and Dalek crafts, play trivia for fun prizes, and enjoy snacks "fit for a Time Lord."  The event is free and open to anyone ages 12 to 18.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website atwww.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-READ (7323.)

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

09 Dec 2014

Saturday Storytime Celebrates the Season

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Out shopping and need a quick family break? The Rock Island Public Library's Children's Department will offer a special 11:00 am storytime on Saturday, Dec. 13 in the Rock Island Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street.

The event will feature holiday stories, songs, games, Christmas tree and reindeer crafts for ages birth to five. The monthly Saturday story time meets the early learning needs of children under five, and the schedules of busy families.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-READ (7323.)

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, providing community outreach efforts, online opportunities and resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
08 Dec 2014

NEW BUSINESSES AND ARTISTS FEATURED AT GALLERY HOP!

By Micaela Booth

(ROCK ISLAND, IL -December 1st ) - The District, MidCoast Fine Arts, The ARTery & Quad City Arts present Gallery Hop! on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 6 to 9 p.m. Gallery Hop! is a fun, festive and free open house unique to downtown Rock Island. More than 60 artists will be showcased in over 25 locations throughout downtown Rock Island during the event. The "Hop Stops" stretch all the way from 16th Street to 25th Street and from 1st Avenue to 5th Avenue! These locations are not limited to art galleries; artists will exhibit in coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues.

Jewelry, photography, woodwork, glass, paintings, drawings, book signings, sculpture, and live music will all be featured. Gallery Hop! does not lack in variety, there is something for everyone! This is a perfect event to take care of some holiday shopping, all while supporting local businesses and artists.

There are many new and exciting things happening at this Gallery Hop! There are artists who have never participated in this event before; more than 10 of the artists are exhibiting for the very first time. New businesses to the downtown area will also be participating! A particularly exciting exhibit will be at SK Models where Kimberly Miller with Celestial by Design will be painting a beautiful masterpiece on a human canvas!

There will be game cards at each "Hop Stop" that will include BINGO, and the voting ballot for the "Best of the Hop" contest. To play Gallery Hop! BINGO just visit at least five locations, have the artist sign off, and make a straight line on your card! Don't forget to vote for your favorite "Hop Stop" before you turn them in! Completed cards can be turned in at MidCoast Fine Arts/The ARTery or Quad City Arts. Winner gets a prize basket full of fun gifts, and art! The winner will be randomly drawn and notified the week of 12/15/14.

Keeping with the theme of all things new this year there will be an "AFTER the HOP" social gathering! With a few venues staying open late for Gallery Hop attendees! Immediately following Gallery Hop! Icons Martini will host a holiday popcorn bar from 9 to 10 p.m., The ARTery will host "Drink & Draw" at Blue Cat Brew Pub from 10 to 11 p.m., and The Establishment Theatre will provide a complimentary improve preview from 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.! It's a chance to get to know the artists, see them in their element, and experience performing arts at no admission cost!

Visual arts, galleries & studios:

Quad City Arts: Naidine D' Angelo (ink drawings) & Teresa Mesich (paintings)

The Art Place: Christina Fait (oil paintings) & Jill Rodts (acrylic/oil painting prints, prayer cards, holy cards, and prints of icons)

DeSoto Arts Center: Quad City Woodturners: live wood turning demonstrations by Steve & Anne Sinner and the wood turners. DeSoto Potters: pottery by Joel Knanishu, Jim Cronk, Amber Williams, and Maryan Wherry; jewelry by Alex Henry.

Rozz-Tox: Greg Dickinson (oil/acrylic on canvas)

MidCoast Gallery West: Linda Kelty (multimedia art), Carolyn Krueger (pottery) & Catherine Moneysmith (oil paintings)

The ARTery: Tony Seabolt (acrylics) & Karen Klingborg (jewelry & softies)

Small Wonders Photography: Anne & Quinn Kirkpatrick (original photography)

Quad City Botanical Center: Glen Marten (photography), Robert Tuftee (blacksmith metal art) & Bill Marsoun (paintings)

Performing arts, theaters, film studio, & live music venues:

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse: "White Christmas" Reservations required.

The Establishment Theatre/ComedySportz: Live comedy improv show starting at 7 p.m. Rated "E" for everyone.
Rock Island Brewing Co: Scott H. Biram with Mikey Classic & His Lonesome Spur at 9:00 p.m. 21 and older, cover at door.

The Speakeasy: The Manny Lopez Big Band "Special Christmas Concert". Doors at 5:00 p.m.

The District Theatre: "A Christmas Carol" Reservations may be required.

Alternative venues - restaurants, shops, and entertainment establishments:

The Shoppes on 2nd: Andrea Howard (original photography), Elaine Rexdale (abstract acrylic paintings), Rick Esbaum (stained glass stepping stones) & Mark Fowler (hot glass relief panels)

Be Well QC: Project Lydia, a non-profit for widowed and abandoned wives in Ghana Africa (African beaded jewelry, handbags, shea butter, and soaps), Dean Timmerman (multimedia art) & D Terra Essential Oils & Natural Supplements

Mad Roots Juicery: David Zahn (ceramic & bronze sculpture)

Skeleton Key Art & Antiques: John VandeWalle (metal sculpture) & 60+ local artists, craftspeople & antique dealers.

Blue Cat Brew Pub: Bryan Cotton (ink drawings)

Daiquiri Factory: Paul Herrera (calligraphy on paper & stone) & Jenny Woods (landscape painter)

Icons Martini: Brad Gottard (paintings & pencil drawings) & Ron Thomas (acrylic watercolor & pencil drawings)

M.D. Green's: David James Genac (photographs on canvas and metal)

The Arena: Philip Force (metal sculpture)

Phnom Penh: Al Litscher (drawings, etchings, giclees) & Jesse Mumm (wheel thrown pottery)

Mama Compton's: 3 Blind Mice Productions, Porcelinda (up-cycled dishes), Dasha Denger Photography, 3 Gems Jewelry, Shelly Lamb, Ravens Crest Studio, Pam Kaufman (Healing Hands Massage), Sisters Heartland (essential oils & products)

SK Models: Connie (Corcoran) Wilson (Christmas Cats author) & Kimberly Miller (Celestial Design, body paint)

Theo's Java Club: Janette Harrington & Mariann Schroeder (concrete leaf castings) , Judy Heath & Teri Luke (watercolor & acrylics)

Steve's OId Time Tap: Nick Meister (watercolor)

NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation: Yoyo y Yo (acoustic music) & Joyce Ann Rivera (acrylic, photos, watercolors, sketches)

Teranga House of Africa: (incense, oils and gifts of diversity), Cynthia Huffman (SoulCollage & Chakradance)

Vivian's Vintage Varieties: Various artists (antiques & jewelry)

Navarro Canoe Co: Bruce & Sue Peterson (Rock Island handcrafted works of art canoes).

Public art:

MidCoast Fine Arts - Art 'N Alley installations, Quad City Arts' sculpture program, and several murals.

Gallery Hop! is presented by The District, MidCoast Fine Arts, Quad City Arts, and The ARTery and sponsored by the Dispatch-Argus, WHBF/CBS4, and River Cities Reader.
The event is free. For more information and to print a map of participating locations, please visit www.ridistrict.com.

The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District (The District) is a 501(c) 6 not-for-profit organization established in 1992 by local downtown merchants. The District's mission is to establish and manage downtown Rock Island as a creative and innovative experience by focusing on the development of the arts and quality special event management. It features retail shops, excellent restaurants, live entertainment, dinner theater, art galleries and several entertainment venues. Rock Island is located on the Mississippi River, three hours west of Chicago in an area known as the Quad-Cities which straddles the river and the Illinois/Iowa border. It is at the intersection of Interstate highways 74, 88 and 80 and is served by Quad City International Airport in Moline, IL.

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