17 Aug 2012

QUAD-CITIES WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S - Saturday, September 8, 2012 - I Wireless, Moline, IL

By Joni Johnson

We have an epidemic in this country and it's name is Alzheimer's disease.  More people will die from this disease this year than breast and prostate cancer combined.  It is the 6th leading cause of death and the only one in the top 10 causes with no way to prevent, cure or slow the progression.  More money is allocated to fighting obesity than Alzheimer's.  We need all of you...  We need to raise awareness, raise funds and promote research...  We need to raise our voices to make noise so people take notice.

The WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S is the largest national support group for people to do that.  It is our largest fundraiser and way to reach the masses.  We are contacting you because it is going to take all of us to make that happen.  I have attached the facts so I won't go into the numbers here, but they are jaw dropping.  Our country is not prepared for this tsunami headed our way, the numbers of persons with the disease, the number of caregivers needed and the costs of providing that care.  Let alone, providing support and healthcare for the caregivers.  The ripple effect of this disease is widespread as families struggle to care for their loved ones, often at home.
My name is Joni Johnson, Community Relations Coordinator for the Alzheimer's Association in the Iowa counties of Clinton, Muscatine and Scott; Illinois counties of Henry, Mercer and Rock Island.  I am writing to you today for your help.
Please email with any questions:  jjohnson2@alz.org
17 Aug 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport - Aug 16-22, 2012

By QC Chamber
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The wait is over!  River Roots Live comes to life tomorrow in LeClaire Park and our delicious Ribfest BBQ vendors will be open for lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. Admission is free before 5 p.m. and only $5 after 5 p.m. both nights.

 

Iconic 90's rockers Better Than Ezra and Tonic headline Saturday night and the and wildly-talented  Keller Williams with the Travelin' McCourys headline Friday!  With monster hits like Good, If You Could Only See, Desperately Wanting, Open Up Your Eyes, and You Wanted More, there will be plenty of big tunes to sing along to.

 

Julia Nunes Fourteen more bands including YouTube sensation Julia Nunes and rising star Joe Robinson (who John Mayer fans will love) are sure to impress, too.  Great bands like The Congress, Eric Sardinas, Steepwater Band, The Nighthawks, Quiet Corral, and Family Groove Company will be joined by some of the QC's finest bands including American Dust, Jordan Danielsen,  and more.  Check out the full lineup!

 

Rib Fest We've added even more lip-smacking Ribfest BBQ vendors this year too, so make sure to grab a ballot and cast your vote for the people's choice award after trying every rib and brisket you can find.  We have other new vendors too this year including downtown's own The Ruby Slipper.  Visit their booth and bring the kids out to the Jr. Jam Tent, too!

 

We'd like to say THANK YOU to all of our RRL sponsors and especially our title sponsors Riverboat Development Authority and Rhythm City Casino for making this event possible.  We couldn't do this without our dedicated volunteers either; we're looking forward to a great weekend.

 

After the festival ends Friday night, head over to the River Music Experience for the River Roots Live Late Night show featuring Old Shoe.  This five-piece Americana Folk Rock band is sure to bring the Redstone Room to life following the fest.  Other RME events this week include Signal Path, Brer Bucktown's Traveling Tent Show, 3rd Sunday Jazz, The Tangents, Buffalo Clover, and Kidz Days at RME.

 

David Plowden's Iowa comes to a close at the Figge Art Museum on Sunday; go see this breath-taking exhibit before it's gone.  While you're at the Figge, check out NASA | Art, Exploring NASA, Waxing Poetic, the Corn Zone, and Sculpting Fiber, too.  If you are in the mood for some creativity, attend Create with Kelli or the Watercolor for Beginners class.

 

The River Bandits return to Modern Woodmen Park on Saturday night to kick-off a four game set!   Outdoor Night closes out the series on Tuesday.  To wrap-up the week, the Kane County Cougars come to town and the Bandits will give away another set of Replica World Series Championship Rings on Wednesday night.

 

Rhythm City Casino will offer live music this weekend by North of 40 and River City Six.  Also check out the "State of Scott" film showing at the German American Heritage Center over the weekend.  Plus, don't forget about Public Skates and Adult Drop-In Hockey going on at River's Edge.


See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: August 16 - August 22
Thursday, August 16

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

Website

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Art Talk! "University of Iowa Space Pioneers: 54 Years of Exploration"

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

Website

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Mo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule

Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!  Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

Website

 

Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Friday, August 17

Brer Bucktown's Traveling Tent Show

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Chris Noth

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

North of 40

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River Roots Live

Where: LeClaire Park

Time: Rib Vendors open at 11:00 a.m; Music starts at 5:30 p.m.

Price: $5 after 5:00 p.m or FREE from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Website

 

River Roots Live Late Show Featuring Old Shoe

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 11:30 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Saturday, August 18

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

Website

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Create with Kelli
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: $5/person includes museum admission and art activity
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Price: $10

Exhibition: Exploring NASA

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: University of Iowa Space Pioneers: 54 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Family Gallery: Blast Off!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Kids Days at RME Featuring Shellie Moore Guy
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Price: $5 for parent, accompanied children are free

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Kelsey Lillion

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Museum Tour: NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River Bandits v. Beloit Snappers - Gnome: Jason Motte, Pregame Concert Series

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River City Six

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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River Roots Live

Where: LeClaire Park

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Price: $5 after 5:00 p.m; FREE from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Website

 

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Signal Path

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 10:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

"The State of Scott" Film Showing

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

Website

 

The Tangents

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Sunday, August 19

 

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

Website

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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August Birthday Bash

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: August Birthday

Website

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Exhibition Closes: David Plowden's Iowa

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Museum Tour: NASA | ART Exhibition

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website
15 Aug 2012

Loebsack to Tour Drought Stricken Counties

By Joe Hand

Will see firsthand affects of recent drought

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack will tour farms in Clinton and Scott counties TOMORROW, August 16th to see firsthand the effects of the recent drought.  He will meet with farmers, community members and representatives from Farm Bureau.  Loebsack has been leading the fight in Congress to ensure Iowa's farmers have the resources they need to deal with the impact of the drought.  Media is invited to attend.  Details are below.

 

Tour of Drought Stricken Farms

Mike Holst's Farm

20757 30th Avenue

Stockton, IA 52769

10:00 a.m.

 

Dustin Johnson's Farm

1560 432nd Avenue

Clinton, IA  52732

12:30 p.m.
13 Aug 2012

Freedom Seminar

By New Anthem
13 Aug 2012

Independent Scholars Evening Aug. 16th. 2012. " Mental Disorders and DSM IV" by Charles Fisher

By Narveen Aryaputri

August 16th. 2012
7.00 p.m.
Independent Scholars' Evenings.

Mental Disorders and DSM IV

The modern view of mental disorder has evolved greatly over the last
century. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental disorders (DSM)
is on its fourth revision, and it is the main guide that medical
professionals use in communicating information about mental illness. This
discussion will cover a brief history of the document, a survey of the
major controversies involving it, and the issues surrounding its future.

This  Presentation is by Charles Fisher

Charles has his engineering degree from the University of Iowa and is a published author with books written in the technical field of computer science. Charles is with Info Systems at Alcoa and is a resident of Rock Island.

1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois
309-762-9202
Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Dress code: business casual.
Elevators are located through the 16th. Street entrance.

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and
Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501©3 at State and Federal levels since 1996.

Please visit:  www.qcinstitute.org

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10 Aug 2012

WALK THE WALK

By Rebecca Wheeler
On September 8, Diamonds on the Avenue will present Christian Care's 3rd annual Walk the Walk to "de feet" domestic violence at Prospect Park in Moline. The purpose of the walk is to build community awareness about the pervasive problem of domestic violence in the Quad Cities. Christian Care also hopes to raise funds for its shelter, the only dedicated domestic violence shelter on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities. Funds will go directly to programs that achieve results. After residing at Christian Care and completing their program, the rate at which women return to their abusers is around 3%, compared to the national average of 30%.

After hearing a riveting testimonial from a survivor, the solidarity walk will begin at 10:00 AM. The cost to register is only $5 and includes a t-shirt and goody bag. Those 15 and under can walk for free. An Awareness Festival will immediately follow the walk and will continue until 2:00 PM. No admission fee is required for the festival. Kuk Sool Martial Arts will demonstrate their skill and faculty will teach basic self-defense moves. Salsa Touch Latin Dance Studio will conduct a Zumba master class, complete with dance instruction. The festival will provide fun for the entire family, including door prizes, live music, cake walks, face painting, a magician and the "Hands are Not for Hitting" art project. Other festival highlights include a silent auction, bake sale and delicious food and beverages available for purchase.

To register?or for more details about Walk the Walk?call Rebecca at 309/786-5734. Find more information about Christian Care online at christiancareqc.org or at facebook.com/christiancareqc.

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose vision is to transform lives. Through its mission of providing safe shelter, support and resources, Christian Care empowers both the homeless and survivors of domestic violence to make positive changes in every aspect of their lives. Christian Care's two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for women and children and a rescue mission  or men?serve homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illnesses. If you know someone in need, call the Christian Care Crisis Hotline at any hour of the day or night at 309/788-2273.

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10 Aug 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport - Aug 9-15, 2012

By QC Chamber
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Hello!

Two performances by The Blind Boys of Alabama at River Music Experience tonight and tomorrow will kick this week off right!  These living legends of gospel music own five Grammy Awards.  The always popular Gaelic Storm will take the Redstone Room stage on Tuesday, too!  Also, don't miss out on the QC Rock Academy Concert during lunch on Saturday.

 

RME has yet another big band this week; BoDeans will be playing Wednesday!  Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the Bodeans in an intimate setting.  Other shows at RME this week include Reid Brooks, Friday Live at 5, Mike Cochrane, Revenge in Mind, and Strange Neighbors Reunion Show.  Tap your own creativity with Acoustic Music Club and Songwriters in the Round.

 

The one and only "Carlton" will make an appearance downtown tonight at Modern Woodmen Park!  Fresh Prince of Bellaire fans better not miss the game!  The Bandits will complete a 3 game stretch tomorrow with Friday night fireworks.  The Bandits will also auction off a specialty jersey made-up of photos submitted by fans.  The Burlington Bees will be in town for a three game series Saturday through Monday.

 

We're excited to announce that Mantra is now open!  Do you love Indian cuisine?  You're in luck!  Read their menu and stop in for lunch or dinner. The Kerker Lofts will be opening soon, too!  Check out this Quad-City Times article and stay tuned for more news regarding the Kerker Lofts grand opening next month.

 

St. John Some truly gorgeous artwork will be on display through September 1 at the Library.  Don't miss your chance to see the St. John's Bible Exhibit while its in town.  Down the street, catch Augustana College professor David Ellis speak at the German American Heritage Center about the First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great's Leadership and Legacy in War and Politics.

 

DaVinci's Cocktails and Dining is now hosting T.J. Cracker, an acoustic cover artist, every Wednesday evening.  Also, enjoy trivia night each Tuesday at Dam View Inn.  The final Music on the Levee event takes place Wednesday evening and will feature Davenport Central's Jazz and Marching Bands performing on the LeClaire Park band shell.

RRL Logo SMALLRiver Roots Live is next weekend!  We can't wait for Better Than Ezra, Tonic, and Keller Williams with the Travelin' McCourys to perform with 14 more talented bands!  Of course, there will be mountains of Ribfest BBQ, too! Stay tuned for more details next week.

See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: August 9 - August 15
Thursday, August 9

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

Website

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Art Talk! "The History of the Spacesuit"

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Blind Boys of Alabama

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $45 Advance; $50 Day of Show

Website

 

Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

Website

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Esme

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

River Bandits v. Beloit Snappers - Carlton Appearance!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule

Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!  Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

Website

 

Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Friday, August 10

Blind Boys of Alabama

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Friday Live at 5 Featuring Hi-Fi Sponsored by Northwest Bank & Trust

Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Jordan Danielsen

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Mike Cochrane

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

River Bandits v. Beloit Snappers - Photo Jersey Auction, Fireworks!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

Saturday, August 11

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

Website

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Exhibition: David Plowden's Iowa

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Exploring NASA

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: University of Iowa Space Pioneers: 54 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Family Gallery: Blast Off!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Jordan Danielsen

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Just Your Style - It's a Beautiful Ride Car Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Museum Tour: NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

QC Rock Academy Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon
Price: FREE

Website

 

Revenge In Mind, My Pal Trigger, and Shadow Stone

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Country Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Songwriters in the Round

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Strange Neighbors Reunion Show

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $7 Advance; $10 Day of Show

Sunday, August 12

 

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

Website

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Museum Tour: NASA | ART Exhibition

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Presidential Bobblehead Election

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

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Monday, August 13

 

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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DAGOBAH

Where: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
10 Aug 2012

Rock Island Library Lines August

By Rock Island Public Library
Hug-A-Book Shares the Joy of Reading!

Cartoon of Max Reader Mouse Share the joy of books and reading with your child at Hug-A-Book, an annual early learning event for ages two to five, hosted by the Rock Island Public Library Children's Department:

 

Thursday, August 16, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street.

 

This year's event features a special program with children's music educator Adrienne Biskie. Enhance your child's development through musical play and stories. Each child receives a FREE book and Hug-A-Book bag to keep, courtesy of the Merrill Harris Hug-A-Book Memorial Fund.

The event is free. Questions? Call 309-732-7360 or visit the library website.
Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate - Movie Fest for Adults

Chocolat movie cover Delicious summer movies for adults continue, with an August 21 showing of Chocolat and chocolate sampling. Chocolate samples start at 5:00 pm, with the movie showing at 5:30 pm, in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The movie is rated PG-13.

 

In the movie based on the book by Joanne Harris, a woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.
New Children's Events!

A new series of evening storytimes start up Monday, August 13, to meet the needs of parents and families who work. The storytimes for ages birth to five all feature a story and a learning activity. Dates, times and places are:

  • Monday, August 13, 6:30 pm, Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street;
  • Monday, August 20, 6:30 pm, 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street;
  • Monday, August 27, 6:30 pm, Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road.

Introduce your kid to science with new Saturday programs! Saturday Legos and a fun STEM-tivitiy are great ways to show that enginnering and science are fun. (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math.) Join us Saturday, Aug. 18 for Legos at 10:30 am, and a program on "bubble-ology" at 11:30 am. How do bubbles work? What's the science behind them? Join us in the Main Library Children's Room and find out!

 

Captain Underpants book cover Book Launch for "Captain Underpants." Fans of Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series need wait no longer for

Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers. To celebrate this new book release, join us Thursday, August 30, at 6:30 pm in the Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street. The event for grades K-5 features a chance to get your name on the hold list for the long-awaited title, play some games, make a craft and hear part of the story. One new book will be launched each month!

 

Of course, we're also continuing our weekly storytimes and Lego clubs. Check our calendar of events for times, dates and locations!
Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer

Cats and Dogs movie poster August is traditionally referred to as the dog days of summer, but cats get their day, too, with our free family movie:

  • 3:00 pm, Friday, August 24, Cats & Dogs, 2001, A look at the top-secret, high-tech espionage war going on between cats and dogs, which their human owners are blissfully unaware of. Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street.

The "Friday Fest" movie is offered during an early dismissal day for Rock Island/Milan schools. It's free.
Cut and Paste, Wedge and Throw Art Show
Cycle of Rings, Ben Jasper

Aug. 2-30, 2012, Main Library, 2nd Floor Art Gallery, 401 19th Street.

Our August art show features the works of  retired Augustana art department chair and collage artist, Ben Jasper, and two of his former students, potters Joel Knanishu and Kevin Pearson.  Named for the respective processes of the three artists, it's an artistic reunion of sorts. The show is available for viewing during regular library hours. More information at this link.

Want to know more about what's coming up at your library? Click News or Calendar on our website. You can also print a monthly events calendar. The links below will get you started.

 

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10 Aug 2012

Quad City Chapter IAAP 2012 Annual Summer Event

By Kathy Riley
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07 Aug 2012

Nick Teddy Foundation Announces Major Sponsors for Sept. 5k

By Holly Larson

EXELON GENERATION SPONSORS LOCAL 5K, GIVES THOUSANDS IN SUPPORT

PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation, in partnership with Nelson Chiropractic, is pleased to announce an additional sponsor of "Nick Teddy Fight Against Ewing's Sarcoma 5K."

Platinum Sponsor Exelon Generation is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities area. It has provided the Nick Teddy Foundation with a significant financial contribution to help make the foundation's first 5k a success.

29-year old Port Byron native Nick Strub fought a courageous battle against Ewing's Sarcoma for more than 5-years. Nick's dad, Brian, is a retired employee of Exelon Generation.

"The Strubs are a long time part of the Exelon Generation family," said Bill Stoermer, spokesperson from the Quad Cities Generating Station. "It's very important for us to help the Strub family honor the legacy of their son in his hometown."

"Exelon recognizes the importance of helping communities thrive, and the Nick Teddy Foundation's mission fits Exelon's outreach goals," Stoermer added.

The "Nick Teddy Fight Against Ewing's Sarcoma 5k" will take place on Sept. 15, 2012, beginning at 9:00 AM, and offers a fun day for hundreds of participants and their families.

More information, including Exelon's sponsorship of the "Nick Teddy Fight Against Ewing's Sarcoma 5k," can be found online at: http://www.NickTeddy.org,

Quad City Times on board, too

The Quad-City Times reports on top news stories and current events from Iowa, Illinois and the Quad-Cities. The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to have the Quad-City Times' support as a Platinum Sponsor of the foundation's first 5k.

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on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/NickTeddyOrg).

 

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