12 Jul 2013

Free family day at the Figge saturday

By Stephen Mohr

Davenport, Iowa (July 11, 2013) - Families are invited to pop into the Figge Art Museum on Saturday for a free family day from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The theme is pop art which coincides with the current American Pop! exhibition now on view in the third floor gallery.

As part of the free family day the museum will offer printmaking, collage projects focusing on classic diner eats,  story time from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 12-1 p.m., a 20 minute family-friendly animated film about artist Andy Warhol showing at 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. and treats inspired by the '50s and '60s..

Visitors will have the chance to see all the museum exhibitions and family spaces while enjoying some quality family time. A 1:30 p.m. docent-guided tour of the Questionable Architecture exhibition will also be offered.

This free family day is sponsored by Butler Insurance. For more information, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.  

About the Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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10 Jul 2013

Join us at the German American Heritage Center on Saturday, July 13th at 2:30

By Janet Brown-Lowe
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The Quad City Heritage League presents
Greta Nettleton
author & historian of
The Quack's Daughter:
A True Story about the Private Life of a Victorian College Girl
Greetings!

Ms. Nettleton will give a program about her on-going research into her family's history. Earlier this year she published The Quack's Daughter: A True Story about the Private Life of a Victorian College Girl, the story of her great-grandmother, Cora Keck.

After discovering a trunk of family correspondence and papers, Ms. Nettleton's wanted to learn more about her family's history. Her research led her to write and publish The Quack's Daughter about Cora and her mother Dr. Rebecca J. Keck.

In 1884, Cora was sent east from Davenport to attend Vassar to elevate her family's social status. Her improbable educational opportunity turned into an enthralling journey of self-discovery as she struggled to meet the high standards in Vassar's School of Music.

Ms. Nettleton will be in the Quad Cities to continue researching her family's history and is currently focused on her great-great-grandmother, Dr. Rebecca J. Keck. Dr. Keck was a successful patent medicine entrepreneur and self-made millionaire.

For more about Ms. Nettleton and her book, see www.gretanettleton.com.

This program is free and open to the public!
Admission to the program does not include the museum exhibits at the German American Heritage Center. Regular admission rates apply at $5 for adults, $4 seniors, and $3 kids and free for members of GAHC.
Sincerely,

Director
German American Heritage Center
For more information on this program, contact Kelly at 563-322-8844 or kelly.lao@gahc.org
09 Jul 2013

Entries Wanted for Art Fair

By Barb Braun
The Broadway Historic District, Rock Island, Ill., is looking for area artists and crafts people to exhibit original work during its 25th anniversary festival on Saturday, September 28 (rain date September 29). The celebration also will feature live music, local food and drink, tours of  22nd street, a chance to tell oral histories, and children's activities. 

To be considered, artists and crafters should email three images of their work they wish to exhibit and sell to bethroberts@augustana.edu AND meganquinn@augustana.edu. Please include media and size descriptions. In addition, exhibitors should send a completed application and a $20 booth fee to Megan Quinn, 514 23rd St., Rock Island, IL 61201. Deadline is July 19, 2013.

Selection will be based on quality and originality of work, and on a first-come, first-served basis. A rolling jury process will occur until all spaces are assigned. Exhibitors not selected for the fair will have their booth fee returned.

For more information and to download an application, go to www.broadwaydistrict.org or call Barb Braun at 309.788.1769.
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09 Jul 2013

Photography for Kids! Sunday, July 14 at GAHC!

By Kelly Lao
Just For Kids!
Quad City Kids: Learn the basics of Photography at the German American Heritage Center on Sunday, July 14th at 2pm! This 'Just for Kids' class presented by Fred Isele and Terry Mahon will take kids, ages 8-18, through the basics of taking great photos! Receive a free booklet with photo ideas and techniques!
You be the Judge: Children will have the chance to judge a variety of photos based on basic photo techniques taught during event.

Kids will have a chance to enter a photo contest with their own images! Even if you do not get to join us for the afternoon, you may enter the photo contest!

This event is free with admission! $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, and $3 Kids (5-17) and free for members!

For More Information call 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org

Preregistration not required! We have many great exhibits for caregivers to explore while the kids learn about photography!
See you at German American Heritage Center Sunday at 2pm!
09 Jul 2013

Back by popular demand - Engineering Kids Day Camp

By Putnam Museum
Don't miss this opportunity to create and learn side by side with Quad City Professional Engineers and students from Iowa State University. Explore robotics, test your engineering problem-solving skills and even take in a Giant Screen film.

$35 Fee includes activities, lunch and a t-shirt.

This program is sponsored by the Quad City Engineering and Science Council and Iowa State University
College of Engineering.

Payment is required at time of reservation.

Choose one of the following dates:
(9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EACH DAY)
July 22 - Grades 2 & 3
July 23 - Grades 4-6 GIRLS ONLY DAY!
July 24 - Grades 4-6
July 25 - Grades 4-6
Putnam Museum
1717 W 12th St
Davenport, Iowa 52804
563-324-1933
09 Jul 2013

See our exhibition Double Exposure: Prints of Past & Present showing now through July 28th

By GAHC
See iconic Davenport buildings now & then through postcards, ceramics, and images! Learn about the early architecture of downtown, see which buildings remain, and historic souvenirs which documented important structures. See the influence of German architecture in early Davenport!
Images courtesy of Jerry Shadrick & Jerry Lowe. Collection of postcards and ceramics on loan from Merle Vastine.
Vistit www.gahc.org to see our upcoming events this summer! 
German American Heritage Center
563-322-8844
09 Jul 2013

What's Happening at the Putnam July 4 edition

By Putnam Museum
NOW ON EXHIBIT!

1 Week left to see this exhibit!


See it today - CLOSING JULY 4
Iron Man III








COMING SOON! 




OPENING July 5
Star Trek:
Into Darkness 3D
Click here for more details!








Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
S.O.S.
Blood Drive
Friday, July 5
10:00 am to 2:30 pm.
at the Putnam Museum
Click here for more details!







OPENING IN AUGUST
Man of Steel 3D
Click here for more details!






Tickets on sale!
Monarch Butterfly

Workshop

Saturday, August 24

 



Summer Camps!
Camps are filling up fast - register TODAY!


Putnam Museum
1717 W 12th St
Davenport, Iowa 52804
563-324-1933
02 Jul 2013

Local Residents Named to Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design

By Holly Elliott

SAVANNAH, GA (06/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Local residents have been named to the Dean's List at the Savannah College of Art and Design for spring quarter 2013. Full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.5 or above for the quarter receive recognition on the Dean's List.

Local residents include :

Kelsey Meden of Davenport, Iowa (52807)

Lisa Naffziger of Sterling, Illinois (61081)

Katherine Sivits of Sterling, Illinois (61081)

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor's and master's degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in more than 40 areas of study, as well as minors in nearly 60 disciplines in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning.

SCAD has more than 20,000 alumni and offers an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body, consisting of more than 11,000 students, comes from 49 states and more than 100 countries worldwide. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of nearly 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment. SCAD's innovative curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology and learning resources and has garnered acclaim from respected organizations and publications, including 3D World, American Institute of Architects, BusinessWeek, DesignIntelligence, U.S. News & World Report and the Los Angeles Times.

For more information, visit scad.edu.

25 Jun 2013

Grand opening and Regan's birthday bash

By The Buzz Gallery of modern Art

June 29th  2013

where:  Gallery 114

114 west 3rd st. davenport, iowa

free event

music by : Mover and Shakers

7 pm to 10 pm

on display Regan Hatfield, Lori Davis, Marty Kiser, Carolyn Jane Krueger and Bill Marsoun , Matthew Terry

25 Jun 2013

Muscatine Art Center Closed Today, June 25, 2013

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Due to the storm damage incurred on Monday afternoon, the Muscatine Art Center will be closed today, Tuesday, June 25th. There are branches and unsecured bricks that pose potential risk. Tree removal will begin today. Only those who have official business at the Art Center should use the Cedar Street parking lot, and call the office at 563-263-8282 to gain access to the building. All others are strongly discouraged from coming onto the grounds of the Art Center.

Damage to the Musser house and portions of the Art Center is not significant. Art Center staff and other City of Muscatine departments are making every effort to ensure that the Ice Cream Social, scheduled for Sunday, June 30th, will go ahead as planned.

Concerned citizens who wish to volunteer with clean up can contact United Way of Muscatine. Nichole Sorgenfrey, United Way's Program Manager, will take a list of those interested in helping. She can be reached at 563-263-5963. The exact timing of when volunteers are needed is uncertain at this time.

A follow up press release will be sent in a few days to confirm that the Ice Cream Social will go ahead as planned. Updates will also be posted on the Art Center's website and facebook page.

The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Contact Melanie Alexander at 563-263-8282 or malexander@muscatineiowa.gov.

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