17 Sep 2019

Putnam Joins Smithsonian Magazine’s 15th Annual Museum Day

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 17, 2019) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, September 21, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 15th annual Museum Day, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums.

17 Sep 2019

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art, September 21-22, and Other Forthcoming Events

By Midcoast Fine Arts

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — The valiant Riverssance Committee is about to launch the 2019 Riverssance weekend with around 90 quality visual artists drawn from a national Call for Entries, live local music, a children’s activity tent, and great food. The event takes place in scenic Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport.

16 Sep 2019

Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene Opening Saturday at the Figge Art Museum

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 16, 2019) — Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene by Artist Mia Feuer will be on view in the fourth-floor gallery beginning Saturday.

13 Sep 2019

Participate in Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day With Free Admission

By African American Museum of Iowa

 

13 Sep 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center Dinner Event at the Vista Grande

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (September 12, 2019) — It’s an exciting week for the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," with a fundraising dinner-dance event and great museum programming. On Wednesday, enjoy Cheeseburger Day. Thursday evening is the dinner dance, and on Friday, experience the fun of kids yoga. Each of these programs is free with regular museum-admission or membership.  

Wendy’s Restaurant Night Fundraiser

06 Sep 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Commemorate Patriot Day, and Fill the Clown Shoe Drive-Thru Event

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (September 5, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," has a patriotic and busy week planned. On Wednesday, Patriot Day will be observed. On Friday, get ready to take over the kitchen. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership.

01 Sep 2019

The Putnam Champions Creative Learning Experiences with Return of Explorers Series

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 30, 2019) — With area students back in the classroom, the Putnam will kick off an all-new lineup of informal learning workshops starting September, with topics ranging from explosive volcanoes to “under-wraps” mummies.

Monthly Explorers and Explorers Jr. youth workshops return Saturday, Sept. 7, with openings for Pre-K through Grade 5, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. Programs fill up quickly, and pre-registration is required.

30 Aug 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Dragons Love Tacos and Read a Book Day

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (August 29, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is having a week of literary experiences. On Wednesday, learn why dragons love tacos. On Friday, bring your favorite book to Read a Book Day. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership. And save the date for the new Discovery Center Fundraiser Dinner Event at The Vista Grande on Thursday, September 19.

26 Aug 2019

Annual Putnam Event Celebrates Monarch Conservation Efforts in a Hands-On Way for Families

By Kevin Smith

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 26, 2019) — Butterfly-lovers of all ages are invited to the Putnam Museum and Science Center on Saturday, August 31, for the return of its annual event celebrating everything about monarchs.

26 Aug 2019

Quad City Arts presents Art @ the Airport

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2019) — Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents collages by Amber Williams, painting by Carla Markwart, and artistic birdhouses by 20 Quad City Artists, from September 4-October 28, 2019.

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