11 Jul 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

By Margot Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 10, 2017

Metro Arts Apprenticeship Program concludes with showcase, ribbon cutting

Davenport, Iowa – June 13 and 14, 2017      

Later this week, Quad City Arts will celebrate the 18th annual Metro Arts program with an apprentice showcase and ribbon cutting for the mural at Fejervary Learning Center, Davenport.

11 Jul 2017

The Figge’s Art Lessons to Go at the Davenport Public Library!

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Come to the Davenport Public Library for an art lesson presented by the Figge Art Museum. This one-hour session will introduce students to the elements of art and principles of design and encourage students to think creatively while experimenting with a variety of art materials. Meet us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount Street) on Thursday July 27 at 1:00pm. Registration is required and space is limited so sign up today!

11 Jul 2017

Niabi celebrates Gibbon Apes 18th Birthday on 7/15

By Brianna Aust

Public is invited to purchase birthday gift on new Amazon Wish List

COAL VALLEY, Ill. (July 10, 2017) – Niabi Zoo’s beloved buff-cheeked gibbon, CJ, is celebrating her 18th birthday at on Sat., July 15, and you’re invited!

The birthday celebration includes a special zookeeper chat at 11 a.m. outside the gibbon habitat and enrichment activities for the gibbons every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

11 Jul 2017

Gallery owner Pat Bereskin and Jeff Allen present "Skylines and City Lights" art exhibit and "Plein Air Paint Out" Event

By Pat Bereskin
Davenport, IA - Beréskin Fine Art Gallery and Studio presents the newest works from Jeff Allen and gallery owner Pat Bereskin from July 25 to August 19 with an opening reception to be held on Friday, July 28th from 6 to 9 p.m.  As part of the exhibit artists will host a "Plein Air Paint Out" in Downtown Davenport on Saturday, July 15th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artists may register online.
10 Jul 2017

The Putnam Museum Presents Dinosaurs! at the Davenport Public Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Learn up-to-date facts and paleontology discoveries that are sure to keep children engaged and excited with the Putnam Museum Presents Dinosaurs! at the Davenport Library. Students will learn the difference between a dinosaur and a flying or swimming reptile, how dinosaurs got their name and what they ate and finish with a discussion of fossils. Join us at Fairmount (3000 Fairmount) on Thursday July 20 at 3:00pm for this special event!

07 Jul 2017

Bix Beiderbecke Museum Ribbon Cutting July 21

By Jessica Waytenick

RE: New Bix Beiderbecke Museum Ribbon Cutting & News Conference

DATE:  Friday, July 21st – 2:30 PM  çççç

LOCATION: Bix Beiderbecke Museum and Archives, Lower Level of the River Music Experience, 2nd and Main St., Davenport, IA

05 Jul 2017

Make a Turtle Bank at the Davenport Public Library!

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

Using recycled plastic bottles and craft foam, kids will make their own adorable turtle coin bank. Join us at Main (321 Main Street) on Monday July 17 at 2:00pm for lots of crafty fun!

This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.

05 Jul 2017

Sunday in the Park Alive!

By Chuck Oestreich

A presentation that reveals the drama behind the statues at Credit Island Park in Davenport, IA.

River Action in cooperation with the Davenport Parks Department will be celebrating Credit Island Park's history as it interprets the famous painting by George Seurat about Parisians taking a day off and enjoying the natural beauty of an island (the Grande Jette) in the Seine River near Paris.

30 Jun 2017

A New Museum Dares To Showcase Stuntman Evel Knievel

By Frank Morris, KCUR 89.3

source: NPR

A new museum in Topeka, Kan., is dedicated to daredevil Evel Knievel. Many of Knievel's stunt bikes have been restored, and his white and blue leather suits are on display. Listen here.

29 Jun 2017

Quad City Arts Presents: Chalk Art FEST Aug 25 & 26

By Karie Gilson

WHAT:          Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art FEST

WHEN:          August 25th 12pm – Sunset,  August  26th  10am-4pm

WHERE:       Downtown Davenport, 2nd & Perry St. going east to 2nd & Iowa Ave.

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