Rock Show

April 21-22:  Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club Spring Rock, Gem and Jewelry Show, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport.  Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.  The show will feature rocks, minerals, fossils, agates, geodes, tumbled stones, beads, silver and beaded jewelry, carved stones, spheres, arrowheads and much more. There will be demonstrations on Glass bead Making, Faceting, and Flint Knapping. You can learn to make arrowheads and/or Crack you own Geodes. Admission is free. For information call (563) 445-3034

April 28th event celebrates roots of locally-owned, third generation garden center

Coal Valley, IL - As the plants and flowers are coming into bloom, the Corn Crib Nursery welcomes the public for a 40th Anniversary "Garden Party" on Saturday, April 28th to celebrate its place as a perennial, locally-owned business.

 

The free events take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the nursery (6924 Route 150 - Hwy. 150, Coal Valley, IL). Besides the locally-grown, on-site selection in the green houses, the day salutes Corn Crib Nursery's knowledgeable staff, its full line of landscape design services as well as new products that complement your home and tempt your taste buds.

 

At 10:00 am, "Primo ® Paul" will begin offering samples cooked on the Primo ® Grills and Smokers that the Corn Crib Nursery added to the lineup this year. Also at 10:00 am, the Crib's Joe Sobaski will host a presentation on a recent trend - Vertical Gardening - including how to build your own "Succulent Fence."

 

Corn Crib Nursery is also proud to be a certified Best Proven Winner ® consultant. At 11:00 am, Susie Fesler-Vaughn teaches attendees how to build their own Best Proven Winner container and will give one away as a door prize. At 2:00 PM, Bob Towler of the Rock Island Horticulture Club caps off the activities with a Q&A session.

 

Throughout the day, there will be door prizes, complementary anniversary cake as well as samples of the Corn Crib Nursery's new in-house line of jams and preserves. It's a day worthy of a business built on personal attention and premier products. Together, it makes the Corn Crib Nursery a destination experience.

 

"Our business has certainly evolved during the last forty years," said Duane White, Owner/Partner of Corn Crib Nursery. "The 'Garden Party' will be a chance to celebrate working with the three things I love most - people, plants and family."

 

The Corn Crib Nursery began in 1972 as a seasonal, open-air market and sod farm. In 1980, the business constructed its first permanent buildings and became a year-round, full service garden center including design services. Locally owned during its 40-year history, it now welcomes a third generation from the White family to the staff. The nursery is open Monday through Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sunday. For more information, visit www.corncribnursery.com or "like" us on Facebook - Search: Corn Crib Nursery.

 

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In support of Churches United's Emergency Fund

Friday, June 1st

Doors open 6:00 pm - Trivia begins at 7:00 pm

at St. John Vianney Church, 4907 18th Street, Bettendorf

Baby Boomers! Wear your best 60's & 70's clothes but there will be questions for all generations!

Food available to purchase thanks to the generous support of "The Blue Iguana"
(Tacos, Salsa & Chips, beverages etc.)

$10/person, $80/table

SILENT AUCTION!

Before the vacations begin, COME and support those less fortunate!

NO Alcoholic Beverages please.

For more information or to sign up, please call Churches United 563-332-5002.

Thanks for your support!

 
River Bandits Busy GameThe champs are back!  The Quad Cities River Bandits return to
action tonight against the Kane County Cougars for Opening Day!

A championship pennant will be given away to the first 1,111 fans through the gates, and $1.11 berm seating will be available, too.  Can't make the Thursday game?  Visit the park Friday or Saturday!


Fans of Little Feat and The Grateful Dead will love the Tracing Footsteps event tonight at River Music Experience featuring Bill Payne and special guest Dennis McNally!  The event will include a live performance, photography, and tales from their time on the road you won't hear anywhere else.    Splitlip

RME will also host performances this week by Split Lip Rayfield, Papdosio, Euforquestra, Campfire Jams with Bobby Burns of Primer 55 & Soulfly, and Sara Radle.  Additional programs include Acoustic Music Club, Guitar Circle, Open Mic Night, and more.
BrunchStill searching for a great place to enjoy an Easter brunch? The Figge Art Museum Brunch, Hotel Blackhawk Brunch, and Radisson Brunch all sound good to us!  Check out Bunny Palooza at the Freight House Farmers Market too for an egg hunt, crafting, and more!

Thursdays at the Figge begins tonight at 5 p.m. and the highly entertaining Wine & Art event kicks off at 6 p.m.   If you're looking for something different to spice up your night, attend the Figge's Japanese Flower Arranging Class.  If you're hunting for a family-friendly event on Easter Sunday, look no further than an informal guided museum tour.
Rhythm City Casino will be hosting an Easter Brunch too, capping off a weekend featuring free performances by the Dani Lynn Howe Band on Friday and Saturday night.  The Green Machine Giveaway begins this Saturday and will run every Saturday through the end of April, too.  BSP Open Jam
Brady Street Pub is now hosting an Open Jam every other Tuesday!  The Harris Collection kick off the new event this week, and area musicians are welcome to join and play in this full band setup.   Kevin Presley of Painkiller Hotel will be playing live at Kilkenny's Pub on Friday and Saturday, as well.
Great River Brewery LogoCellar Series: Firkin Friday kicks off this week at Great River Brewery, which means you can expect the tapping of a new brew on Friday afternoon.  The event begins at 3 p.m., and craft beer fans should plan to enjoy a new cask-conditioned brew every Friday in the Brewer's Lounge in April.

The 2012 Annual ISPA State 8 & 9-Ball Championships will be hosted by the RiverCenter beginning on Wednesday.  Stay tuned for more details next week on this annual event that always draws thousands of visitors to downtown Davenport from around the state.
See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: April 5 - April 11


Thursday, April 5

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: $20 entry fee

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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

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Class: Japanese Flower Arranging

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $55/members; $65/non-members

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with LoJo Russo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Million Points Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Opening Day!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1.11 and up

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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

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Tracing Footsteps: A Journal of Music, Photography, and Tales of the Road Featuring Bill Payne of Little Feat & Special Guest Dennis McNally

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $22/members; $25/Public

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Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

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

Price: FREE

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Wine & Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15/Student

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Friday, April 6

Beginning Spanish

Where: Scott Community College - Urban Campus (306 W. River Drive)

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $75 (plus text)

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

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Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

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Dani Lynn Howe Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey of Painkiller Hotel

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Marc and Brandi Janssen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 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

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Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

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Redeemed Voices

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Free Refrigerator Giveaway, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, and Fireworks!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Split Lip Rayfield

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: $12 advance; $15 day of show

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Wine Down Friday's

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $4 Glasses of Wine

Website

 

Saturday, April 7

 

Brewery Tours
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

Dani Lynn Howe Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Exhibit: Beetle to Benz
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: All Day
Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

Exhibition: Fins and Feathers

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: War and Remembrance

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market - Bunny Day for Kids Featuring Eggs, Hats, and Baby Animals!

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

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Green Machine Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Website

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Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey of Painkiller Hotel

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with Keith Soko

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

PAPADOSIO

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 10:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

Website

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Nintendo Wii-ster Egg Hunt, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, Thirst-Day

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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River Prairie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Website

 

RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Rugby Game

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Spring Egg Hunt

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Price: $3 pre-registration; $5 day of registration

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Zither Ensemble

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission, or FREE with membership

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Sunday, April 8
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Campfire Jams with Bobby Burns of Primer 55 & Soulfly

Where: River Music Experience, Performance Hall

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $8 advance; $10 day of show

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Easter Brunch

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Price: $22.99/non-members; $19.99/members

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Easter Brunch

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Gold Room

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $30/person; $10.95 for children 8-14; Children 7 & under are FREE

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Easter Jazz Brunch Buffet

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $16.99 - Buy One and Get One FREE

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EUFORQUESTRA - Live Album Release Tour

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $8

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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

Website

 

Tour: Museum Tour

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Price: FREE to Figge Members

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Monday, April 9

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Davenport, IA -The American Cancer Society has selected Joe Seier to serve as honorary survivor for this
year's Relay For Life® of Scott County.

Joe's battle against colon cancer began after a hiking trip in Colorado Springs the summer of 2010
turned out to be the expedition that would save his life. Seier, age 54, had journeyed more the trails
more than seven times before but this trip's climb was different. Increasing fatigue, caused by anemia
and internal bleeding was the result of a tennis-ball sized tumor in his colon. Joe retuned to Davenport
to have the tumor removed and began a 12-treatment regimen of chemotherapy. The surgeon admits
that if Seier had waited six months, he most likely would not have survived.

Joe's sharing his success story and the importance of supporting organizations like the American Cancer
Society and Relay for Life. Seier will kick off our survivor and caregiver events held at 6 p.m. at the River
Center in Downtown Davenport on April 20.

"Here in Scott County, funds raised by our Relay For Life event are making an impact on so many lives" said
Seier. "From making possible the vital American Cancer Society programs and services that support those
in our community facing a diagnosis, to life-changing cancer research and medical discovery, to advocacy
for access to quality health care for everyone affected by cancer, the money raised through Relay For Life of
Scott County is helping further the vision of a world with less cancer and more birthdays."

To participate or for more information, please call event co-chairs, Emily Shenk-DeMay (563) 349-0706 or
Natalie Johansen (402) 301-6267. Additionl event details, ceremony and entertainment schedules can be
found online at: RelayForLife.org/scottcountyia

The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save
lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we
fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people
stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them
during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by
fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to
join the fight. To learn more about us or to get help, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit
cancer.org.
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Rock Island Library is honoring the youngest victims of the Holocaust as part of a community wide remembrance of Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

 

As part of the art exhibit "A Tribute to Children of the Holocaust: Portrait Collages that Bridge the Gap Between Then and Now," the library will offer two programs on Tuesday, April 10:

4:00 p.m. to 5:30: Art reception and book signing with artist and Holocaust educator Barbara Powers. Powers will explain how the exhibit came about, and answer questions about the children it honors. Art rotunda, 2nd floor.

 

5:30 pm: Discussion of The Promise: The Moving Story of a Family in the Holocaust, co-written by Powers and Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor. The children's book is based on Schloss' childhood experiences.family. The portrait exhibit is dedicated to Schloss and her brother, a talented artist who did not survive the Holocaust.

 

A Tribute to Children of the Holocaust will be on exhibit at the Main Library from April 9 to June 8. The exhibit, and four presentations by Barbara Powers at area schools, are provided through grants from the Scott County Regional Authority and the Rock Island Community Foundation (RICF) to the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities.

 

NOTE:  Due to a staff in-service, Rock Island Libraries will close at noon on Thursday, April 5. As a result, the independent movie previously scheduled for that night has been cancelled.

Independent Scholars' Evenings :

Another lecture in the continuing series of lectures by Michael
Rosenthal on consciousness.  He will start with some formal comments on
the history of the science of consciousness.  After this formal
presentation there will be discussion and existential consciousness
exercises.

Presenter Michael Rosenthal has completed extensive graduate work in
theology, philosophy and psychology at the St. Paul Seminary and the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University.

Please attend.  Free and open to the public.

The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois.

7.00 p.m
second floor of The Moline Club building . Above the Phoenix.

1530 Fifth Ave. Moline.

309-762-8547 for the Moline Club
309-762-9202 for The Institute.

light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.
doors open at 6.30

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996.
April 26, 6pm - 8pm, at the River's Edge

Davenport Parks and Recreation is in the process of updating their Strategic Plan for 2020. The Strategic Plan 2020 summarizes key areas of the Parks and Recreation Department and the related measurements and benchmarks that will help it realize the expectations of the community.

Saturday, April 7 at 10am

Centennial Park*

Rain or shine, you don't want to miss this fun filled Easter egg family event!  Join B100, Davenport Parks and Recreation and the Y and celebrate spring! Bring a basket and begin your morning by participating in an egg scramble.  From there head on over to the activities.  Bring the entire family to the park and have a great time.  The Egg Scramble is divided into appropriate age groups and begins at 10am sharp.

 

*If it rains we will move inside and enjoy the great River's Edge facility.

 

Pre-registration is $3.00 per participant/ Day of event is $5.00 per participant.


Click here to: Register online.

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