04 Apr 2019

Exciting Spring Events at the German American Heritage Center (GAHC)

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 3, 2019) — 

Davenport Sister Cities Spring Social

Thursday, April 4, 5-7PM @ Me & Billy

200 W 3rd St Davenport, IA

Set your plans for the upcoming Kaiserslautern delegation visit and K-Square renovation. Stock up on K-Town gear to welcome our visitors.

Learn about the return of the Kaiserslautern Youth Exchange and our upcoming 60th Anniversary with Kaiserslautern, one of the oldest Sister City partnerships in the nation.

29 Mar 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center: Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” Egg-Treat Bags, Eggs-periments, and Egg-stravaganza

By Nikki McGinnis

CLINTON, IOWA (March 28, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center, Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum, is having an egg-cellent time with these activities and events. Make some Easter egg-treat bags on WOW Wednesday; and then have an excellent time with a springtime eggs-periment at Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular admission or museum membership. Save the date for the upcoming Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 20.

23 Mar 2019

Putnam to Showcase Area Poets, Dancers with Words and Motion on 03/28

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 22, 2019) — The Putnam invites visitors to think and see differently after stirring spoken-word performances and heartfelt dances from local artists during "Words and Motion" on March 28.

Among the talent performing at this event are spoken-word artist Aubrey Barnes and performers with Dat Poetry Lounge who are set to deliver compelling stories to share their insight on race, specifically its impact on them and the world around us.

19 Mar 2019

Have Your Dog Strut the Red Carpet at Putnam’s PawParazzi

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2019) — Is your pup ready for his or her close-up? At PawParazzi at the Putnam Museum and Science Center on March 23, you and your “best friend” can compete for top-dog status as Mister or Miss Canine QC.

The contest is only $20 to enter and free for spectators. All contestants will be eligible to win prizes. The top prize will be a free one-hour photo session with Francescon Portraiture and $100 portrait credits.

18 Mar 2019

The Putnam Champions Creative Learning Experiences with Explorers Series

By Kevin Smith

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 18, 2019) — Putnam Explorers and Explorers Jr programs engage kids in interactive learning-experiences based around some of their favorite things — dinosaurs and Star Wars.

Created for students in pre-K through Grade 5, the two-hour long Saturday programs are fun activities packed with learning opportunities. The programs fill up quickly, so pre-registration is required.

16 Mar 2019

Quad City Arts Presents the Annual High School Art Show

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 15, 2019) — Quad City Arts presents the 42nd Annual High School Art Invitational at Quad City Arts Gallery in Rock Island, from March 30-May 2. The exhibition is open to the public, and includes a reception and award ceremony on Thursday, April 4th from 6:30-8:30PM.

13 Mar 2019

Felted Eggs with Gisela: Sunday, April 7, 2-4PM

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — Gisela joins us once again to share her crafting skills in another hands-on workshop. Learn to felt dyed raw wool around Styrofoam eggs and make decorative Easter designs. Beginners welcome!

Space is limited! Buy tickets today!

13 Mar 2019

Easter Scherenschnitte, Saturday, March 30

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — Spring will be sprung. Make your own Easter-themed paper-cut snowflake with instruction from Keith Bonnstetter on Saturday, March 30.

Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time to create these beautiful snowflake designs!

2D Class 1-2PM

3D Class 2-4PM

13 Mar 2019

A Night with George Burns, Saturday, March 23, 7PM

By German American Heritage Center

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 13, 2019) — “When I was a kid the Dead Sea was only sick”

13 Mar 2019

"Becoming American" Series Between Two Worlds: Identity and Acculturation

By German American Heritage Center

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