River Cities' Reader #922 - Winter Guide Edition
River Cities' Reader #922 - Winter Guide Edition
River Cities' Reader #922 - Winter Guide Edition
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THEATRE
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MOVIES
SPORTS
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COURSES
MEETINGS
HEALTH
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More Than 400 Family-Friendly Events in the KWQC Family Fun Guide Starting on Page 34
MAJOR EVENTS
November & December
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual Quad City
VISUAL ARTS
December
Annual Holiday Family Workshop, families can
January
Zen Coloring, relaxing music combined with
meditative coloring; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
2pm Mon Jan 2
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meditative coloring; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
2pm Mon Feb 6
Legacies for Iowa, the first display of art from the UIMA
at the Figge Art Museum, Legacies for Iowa features some
of the most important paintings in the UIMA collection;
Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free
with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Wed Mar 15
and ceramic vessels by Shriver; for information, call 310793-1213, Quad City International Airport Gallery, 2200
69th Ave., Moline IL, QuadCityArts.com, Wed Mar 1 thru
Wed Mar 15
Outlying Areas
Currently on Display
Felix de la Concha: The Dinosaur Was Still in Iowa,
exhibit of Iowa-inspired works by the Spanish painter;
Mon.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information,
call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE,
Cedar Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, thru Sun Nov 27
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and still-life paintings; summer hours Mon.-Sat. 10am5pm Mon.-Sat,, Sun-12:30-4pm; winter hours Mon.-Sat.
11am-4pm, Sun. 12:30-4pm; closed holidays; for
information, call 563-321-1074 or 563-652-3405, Old City
Hall Gallery, 121 S Olive St, Maquoketa IA, thru Fri Dec 30
friday, february 3!
rivercenter's great river hall
Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com, Adler Theatre Box
Office, 800.745.3000 or BACONANDBEERFESTIVALS.COM
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Events
Adler Theatre
November through March
Classes
November & December
Winter Landscapes, Tuesdays thru Dec. 13; artist
materials and instruction; for information, call 309-7940991, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock
Island IL, QCGardens.com, 6pm Tue Dec 20
January
Creation Studio Workshop: Embroidery Sampler,
MUSIC
Concerts
Scott & Rock Island Counties
November
Black Hawk College Concert Choir and Chamber
Singers, for information, contact Jon Palomaki at 309-
DOSH, concert with Minneapolis-based multiinstrumentalist Martin Chavez Dosh, featuring opening
sets by GOSH and Errol Hem; $8-10, Daytrotter, 324 Brady
St, Davenport IA, Daytrotter.com, 8pm Sat Nov 26
Eddie Money, concert with the multi-platinum-selling
rock musician on his The Sound of Money Tour;
$25-35; for nformation, call 563-328-8000, Rhythm
City Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA,
RhythmCityCasino.com, 8pm Sat Nov 26
CHRISTMAS AT AUGUSTANA
CHRISTMAS MESSIAH
December
Branson on the Road: Christmas Style, folk,
traditional, bluegrass, rockabilly, gospel, and comedy
with the touring performers; noon plated lunch, 1pm
show, $45.98; 6pm buffet, 7:15pm show, $51.73; for
tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2, Circa
21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island IL,
Circa21.com, 7:15pm Thu Dec 1
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concert with Robert Shaw & the Lonely Street Band; $2025; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733 ext. 2,
Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 Third Ave., Rock Island
IL, Circa21.com, 7pm Fri Dec 30
January
The Last Revel, concert with the Americana and
rockabilly musicians, with an opening set by Miles Over
Mountains; $8 (+$1.50 adv / $2 dos); for tickets and
information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129
Main St, Davenport IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm
Thu Jan 12
Josh Duffee Jazz Quartet, free; for information, call
309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline
IL, MolineLibrary.com, noon Fri Jan 13
The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13
February
Florida Georgia Line, concert with the country duo
Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, with opening sets by
Dustin Lynch and Chris Lane; for tickets, call 800745-3000, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
iWirelessCenter.com, 7pm Thu Feb 2
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Concert, student
ensemble performs its winter concert; free; for
information, contact Connor Kealey at 309-794-7323
or [email protected], Centennial Hall,
Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island IL,
Augustana.edu/arts, 8pm Fri Feb 3
QCSO Masterworks IV: Joined by a River, Mark
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March
Brantley Gilbert, platinum-selling country star on his
Christmas with the Quad City Singers @ Lavender Crest Winery December 9 and 10
Music
Holiday Concerts
November and December
band will be playing all your favorites from the Big Band
era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count
Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm
show; $15-18; for tickets and information, call 309-7867733, extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third Ave.,
Rock Island IL, TheCirca21Speakeasy.com, 6pm Fri Mar 10
Outlying Areas
November
Irish Christmas in America, top Irish musicians,
singers, and dancers in a performance rich in history,
The Pines, concert with the Iowa-born/Minneapolisbased folk and roots musicians, with an opening set by
Seth Wenger; $16-19; for tickets and information, call
319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, LegionArts.org, 8pm Sat Nov 26
December
University of Iowa Symphony and Choirs,
by Dec 2 for event taking place Dec. 9 & 10; this years
holiday concert will feature exciting arrangements of
Jingle Bells, Up on the Housetop and many other
festive favorites under the direction of Curtis FischerOelschlager, accompanied by Marcia Renaud; 6pm
social hour, 7pm dinner and concert; for tickets and
information, call 309-781-7266, Lavender Crest Winery,
5401 US Highway 6, Colona IL, QuadCitySingers.org,
7pm Fri Dec 9 and Sat Dec 10
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January
Pagliacci and Cavalleria Rusticana, Puccini
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MUSIC / Concerts /
Outlying Areas / January
February
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra, concert featuring
March
Birdman Live w/ Antonio Sanchez, composer
and jazz drummer Sanchez will perform his Grammywinning score live along with the Oscar-winning film;
$30-35; for tickets and information, call 319-688-2653,
Englert Theatre, 221 East Washington St, Iowa City IA,
Englert.org, 8pm Wed Mar 1
musician; $50-100; for tickets and information, call 319335-1160, Hancher Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa
City IA, Hancher.UIowa.edu, 7pm Sun Mar 5
LITERARY ARTS
with the Last Monday Book Club; with free snacks; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6:30pm Mon Nov 28
December
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public Libraries host a
fun, casual book discussion; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Dec 1
Rob Erwin, meet and greet with Quad City native
book with the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library,
401 19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm
Mon Dec 5
of Rachel Joyces book with the Brown Bag Book Club; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, noon Thu Jan 12
January
Winter Reading Bingo, reading contest for all ages;
every Bingo will earn you an entry into a grand prize
drawing; grand prizes will be awarded in the categories
of Family, Independent Reader, Teen, and Adult; free;
for information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@
leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaireLibrary.org, Sun Jan 1
thru Sat Jan 28
Books on Tap, the Davenport Public Libraries host a
fun, casual book discussion; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar,
111 West 2nd St, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
6:30pm Thu Jan 5
Adult Winter Reading Contest, read five books by
Feb. 2 and be entered to win prizes; for information, call
309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL,
SilvisLibrary.org, Thu Jan 5 thru Tue Jan 31
Me Before You, a discussion of Jo Jo Moyes book with
the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th
St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Jan 9
February
Adult Winter Reading Contest, read five books by
casual book discussion; free; for information, call 563-3267832, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar, 111 West 2nd St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Feb 2
the Alpha Book Club; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th
St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 3pm Mon Feb 6
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Readings & Discussions / February
book with the 30/31 Book Club; free; for information, call
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
3059 30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
6:30pm Mon Feb 20
March
Shakes Alive!, held in celebration of Human Book Day;
free; for information, contact Onnica Marquez at 563-3335868 or [email protected], St. Ambrose University
Library, Davenport IA, SAU.edu, 2pm Wed Mar 1
THEATRE
Performances
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Now Playing
Holly Jolly Christmas, holiday-themed musicalcomedy revue, directed by Ann Nieman; Fri., Sat.,
Opening in January
Ghost: The Musical, Tony-nominated supernatural
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Outlying Areas
Now Playing
Winter Wonderettes, holiday-themed musicalcomedy sequel to The Marvelous Wonderettes;
Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm; Wed., Thu., & Sun. 2pm; $12-30; for
information and tickets, call 319-622-6262, Old Creamery
Theatre, 39 38th Ave., Amana IA, OldCreamery.com, Wed
Nov 23 thru Sun Dec 18
Senior Moments, original series of comedic vignettes
on the aging process; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm;
$10-25; for information and tickets, call 319-622-3222,
Iowa Theatre Artists Company, 4709 220th Trail, Amana
IA, IowaTheatreArtists.org, Fri Nov 25 thru Sun Nov 27
Disneys Beauty & the Beast, held in the auditorium;
Tony-winning stage adaptation of Disneys Oscarwinning animated smash; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2:30pm;
$26-40; for tickets and information, call 319-366-8591,
Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 25 thru Sun Dec 4
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Opening in January
Next Fall, Geoffrey Nauffts Tony-nominated tale of
Mamma Mia!, touring production of the Tonynominated ABBA musical; Wed. & Thu. 7:30pm; for
tickets, call 800-745-3000, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW
Jefferson Ave, Peoria IL, PeoriaCivicCenter.com, 7:30pm
Wed Mar 8 thru Thu Mar 9
DANCE
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
COMEDY
Scott & Rock Island Counties
November
ComedySportz, interactive comedy with the
December
ComedySportz, Fri. & Sat. 7pm; interactive comedy
January
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Events
iWireless Center
November through March
Outlying Areas
November & December
Josh Blue, an evening with the touring standup
comedian; $25-27.50, two-drink minimum; for
information and tickets, call 319-362-8133, Penguins
Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids IA,
PenguinsComedyClub.com, 7:30pm Wed Nov 23
Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm sign-up,
7:30pm performances; for information, call 319-3630606, Penguins Comedy Club, 208 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar
Rapids IA, PenguinsComedyClub.com, Wed Nov 23 thru
Wed Dec 28
MUSEUMS
EXHIBITS
EVENTS
Bus Trip to Christkindlmarkt in Des Moines,
MOVIES
November
Showtime at Silvis: Black Friday Edition, screening
of a family movie about a young boy who accidentally
summons a vengeful spirit but who has a magical
instrument, a monkey, and a beetle for back-up; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Fri Nov 25
Showtime at Silvis, screening of the family movie
about a blue fish who tries to find the family she forgot;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm
Sat Nov 26
The Philadelphia Story, screening of the Oscarwinning classic held in commemoration of the 30th
anniversary of co-star Gary Grants death in Davenport;
librarian Hedy Hustedde will provide brownies
using a Katharine Hepburn family recipe; free; for
information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public
Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:15pm Tue Nov 29
On Golden Pond, screening of the Oscar-winning
December
Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film with a
discussion afterward; a nuanced account of desire,
greed and the value of human life in an age of rampant
capitalism and financial manipulation; may contain adult
content; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Dec 1
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December
SPORTS
Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 6:30pm
Wed Dec 7
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, iWirelessCenter.com, 6:35pm
Wed Dec 21
Zaiga Thorsons Backyard @ Quad City Arts Center Gallery thru December 9
Disney Junior at the Movies With Mickey!, Rave
January
Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film with a
February
Independent Movie Night, enjoy a film with a
discussion afterward; a hitman for the Sicilian Mafia
spares the life of the blind sister of one of his victims, and
their lives become inextricably linked; may contain adult
content; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Main Library, 401 19th St, Rock
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Feb 2
Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake, an HD screening of
Iowa at the Movies, free; for information, call 563344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm
Tue Feb 21
Met Opera: Rusalka, Rave Cinemas Davenport
March
Met Opera: Rusalka Encore, Rave Cinemas
January
Quad City Mallards vs. Fort Wayne Komets,
Quad City Mallards vs. Cincinnati Cyclones, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Fri Jan 6
Quad City Mallards vs. Elmira Jackals, minorleague professional ice hockey; Sat. 7pm, Sun. 4
pm; $10-28; for information and tickets, call 309277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline IL,
MyQCMallards.net, Sat Feb 11 and Sun Feb 12
Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Fri Feb 24
Quad City Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201
River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 4pm Sun Feb 26
Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, minorleague professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information
and tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center,
1201 River Dr, Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 6:30pm
Wed Mar 1
Quad City Mallards vs. Indy Fuel, minor-league
professional ice hockey; $10-28; for information and
tickets, call 309-277-1364, iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr,
Moline IL, MyQCMallards.net, 7pm Sat Mar 4
Quad City Mallards vs. Kalamazoo Wings, minor-
OTHER EVENTS
November
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees, annual Quad City
December
World AIDS Day Tasting Event, for information, call
309-762-5433, St. Ambrose University, 518 W Locust St,
Davenport IA, TPQC.org, Thu Dec 1
keep pets on a leash and strollers are welcome; afterrace party immediately following; $30 registration; for
information, contact Lori McFate at 563-940-7679 or
[email protected] or Anna Broders at 563-528-0152
or [email protected], Blackhawk Bank & Trust
- LeClaire, 323 S 2nd St, LeClaire IA, Facebook.com/
events/548886418621815, 10am Sat Dec 3
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OTHER EVENTS /
December
January
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
February
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
8pm, Sun. 10am-4pm; $1-8; for information, call 309-7885912, QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave., Rock Island IL,
QCCAExpoCenter.com, Fri Feb 24 thru Sun Feb 26
March
Tabletop Gaming: Games for Grown-ups, tabletop
Under energy into a high flying art form; Fri. 7:30pm, Sat.
2pm; $10-45; for information, call 319-335-1160, Hancher
Auditorium, 101 East Park Rd., Iowa City IA, Hancher.
UIowa.edu, Fri Mar 3 and Sat Mar 4
LECTURES
November & December
China Inside Out, presented by the World Affairs
March
Words Like Daggers: Violent Female Speech in
Shakespeare, the Womens History Month Lecture is given
OneDrive, $40; for information and to register, call 309796-8223, Black Hawk College Adult Learning Center,
4610 Blackhawk Commons Dr, Rock Island IL, BHC.edu/
computers, 8:30am Tue Nov 29
December
COURSES
November
Chinese Culture, Nov. 23 & 30; $28; for information
January
Leadership through People Skills, thru Jan. 13; an
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MEETINGS
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Centering Prayer, on Tuesdays; meeting consisting
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MEETINGS /
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
HEALTH
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Aqua Combo, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
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HEALTH /
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
December
Healthy, Happy Holidays, join Lynette Pritchard
SENIORS
Weekly & Bi-Weekly
Coffee & Art with Jean, learn how to mix and layer
December
Low Vision Support Group, for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10am
Thu Dec 1
Blood Pressure Screening, Shingles Screening, &
Medication Review, for information, call 563-386-
November
Holiday Bake Sale, the bakers at CASI are hard at work
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed Dec 14
Senior Outreach Off-Site Checkout, the LeClaire
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January
Caregivers Support Group, free; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 10:30am
Mon Jan 9
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed Jan 25
TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors), for
February
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed Feb 22
TRIAD (Reducing Crime Against Seniors), for
March
Senior Outreach Off-Site Checkout, the LeClaire
Grief Support Group, for information, call 563386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Wed Dec 28
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Tue. 6pm, Sat. 10am; free; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
Tue Dec 13 and Sat Dec 17
January
Creation Studio, on Thursdays; set your imagination
Creation Studio Drop-In: Early-Out Make-It TakeIt, for ages 5 & up; free; for information, call 563-3444175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus
Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm
Wed Jan 25
February
Creation Studio Drop-In: Early-Out Make-It
Take-It, for ages 5 & up; free; for information, call
to your hearts desire; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
4pm Thu Feb 2
March
Make and Take Craft, bring your child[ren] in and
Family Craft series; free; for information, call 309-7327338, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
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6pm Tue Mar 14
STORIES
November
30/31 Toddler Tales, on Tuesdays; stories around a
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craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Nov 28
Story Time for Bigs, at 9:30 & 10:15am; join the fun
with stories, rhymes, songs and more that encourage
development of early literacy skills; designed for ages
3-5, but siblings are welcome; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, Mon Nov 28
Tales for Tots!, an enriching activity time for children
December
Reading Assistance Dogs, kids read to dogs to help
them build their vocabularies and self-confidence;
free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf
Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Dec 1
Preschool Storytime, on Thursdays; ages 3-5 are
Story Time for Bigs, join the fun with stories, rhymes,
songs and more that encourage development of early
literacy skills; designed for ages 3-5, but siblings are
welcome; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline
Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com,
10am Sun Nov 27
Family Story Time, free; for information, call 309-
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STORIES /
December
January
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; music, stories, and
a related craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N Fairmount St,
Toddler Tales, on Fridays; free; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Jan 13 thru Fri Jan 27
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Feb 1 thru Wed
Feb 22
February
Chill Out & Read Winter Reading Program, for
Toddler Tales, on Fridays; free; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Fri Feb 3 thru Fri Feb 24
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February
March
Toddler Tales, free; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Mar 1
a related craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Feb 6
thru Mon Feb 27
Gahc.org
563.322.8844
a related craft for ages 3-5; free; for information, call 563326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N Fairmount St,
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Mar 6
and Mon Mar 13
LIBRARY EVENTS
November
Preschool Explorers, ages 3-7 come in for a fun
storytime and hands-on exploratory stations; for
information, call 563-289-4242 or e-mail library@
leclaireiowa.gov, LeClaire Community Library, 323
Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA, LeClaire.lib.ia.us, 6:30pm
Tue Nov 22
Young Adult After-School Hangout, we have
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Play and Grow, play group for ages three and under
Anime Club, for grades 6-12; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Dec 13
STEM-azing, kids enjoy hands-on science, math, or
December
Teen Advisory Group, for grades 6-12; free; for
imaginations soar; free; for information, call 563-2894242 or e-mail [email protected], LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaireLibrary.org, 3pm Wed Dec 7
Play and Grow, play group for ages three and under
Play and Grow, play group for ages three and under
your library a better place for teens to hang out at; free;
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January
Minecraft, on Mondays; connect with other kids as we
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Jan 3
your library a better place for teens to hang out at; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library,
105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jan 3
play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Jan 3 thru Tue Jan 31
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Jan 4
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
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LIBRARY EVENTS /
January
Anime Club, for grades 6-12; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Jan 10
March
Early Release LEGO Club, ages 7 & up can let their
imaginations soar; free; for information, call 563-2894242 or e-mail [email protected], LeClaire
Community Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire IA,
LeClaireLibrary.org, 3pm Wed Mar 1
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
Winter Festival, free; for information, call 563344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am
Sat Jan 14
Pokemon Go Night, for all ages; see what you can
catch with our Pokemon Go lure, pick up a map of Poke
Stops, and enjoy Pokemon snacks and crafts; compete
at Pokemon trivia to win prizes; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm
Tue Jan 17
Teen Volunteer Council, hang out, eat snacks,
February
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Feb 1
your library a better place for teens to hang out at; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library,
105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Feb 7
play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Feb 7 thru Tue Feb 28
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Main Library, 401
19th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Mon Feb 6
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Feb 7
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
10:30am Wed Mar 1
Play & Grow, monthly play and learning for ages three
and under with caregiver; for information, call 309-7327323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059
30th St, Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am
Tue Mar 7
your library a better place for teens to hang out at; free;
for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library,
105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Mar 7
play in creative mode; free; for information, call 563-3267832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch,
6000 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
3:30pm Tue Mar 7 and Tue Mar 14
Anime Club, for grades 6-12; for information, call 309524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St, Moline IL,
MolineLibrary.com, 3:30pm Tue Mar 14
THEATRE
Performances
Paw Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue, all-new stage
Tony-winning stage adaptation of Disneys Oscarwinning animated smash; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
2:30pm; $26-40; for tickets and information, call 319-3668591, Theatre Cedar Rapids, 102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
IA, TheatreCR.org, Fri Nov 25 thru Sun Dec 4
Theatre
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Daniel Tiger, all-new stage adventure with beloved
Classes
Acting for Ages 10-12, Saturdays thru Apr. 8;
Yes, Playcrafters and director Donna Weeks are also presenting Robert Harlings beauty-shop heartbreaker Steel Magnolias (January 13 through 22), but everyone familiar with that
widely adored show knows its as laugh-out-loud-funny as it is
moving. True, New Ground Theatre and director Chris Jansen
are staging the PTSD drama Water by the Spoonful (January
20 through 29), but Quiara Alegra Hudes riveting script also
won a 2012 Pulitzer Prize, with the New York Times praising its
shimmering, sustaining warmth and vibrant humor.
Sure, a patriarch is dying and a woman is accused of
attempted murder in Augustana Colleges and director Jennifer Popples Crimes of the Heart (January 27 through February
5), but Beth Henleys comedy another Pulitzer champ is
also a rich, frequently riotous celebration of family. And yeah,
Augies Agnes of God (December 8 through 11), directed by
student Jacob Kilburg, concerns a convent novice who gives
birth to an infant who winds up dead, but John Pielmeiers
fascinating, Tony-winning mystery drama is ... . Okay, yeah,
that one is pretty grim. Fun, but grim.
But back to happy! Davenport Junior Theatre brings Beverly
Clearys beloved childrens-book character and her many pals
to life in Ramona Quimby (February 18 through 26)! Tristan
Tapscott directs an acclaimed romantic comedy in New
Grounds and author Jason Odell Williams Handle with Care
(December 9 through 18)! A quartet of St. Ambrose University
one-acts will showcase the talents of their student directors
in Jordan Webster-Moores Silenced and Jordan McGinnis
The Cat & the Monkey (December 11), and Brian Leibforths
Eleven Fifty Six and Zachary Lawsons Bolero (December 12)!
And even our areas Elizabethan theatre this season is
lighthearted! Well, okay, a quintet of esteemed British actors
from the Royal Shakespeare Company, Great Britains National
Theatre, and Shakespeares Globe Theatre will be bringing
their take on Romeo & Juliet to St. Ambrose on March 4, but
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Classes
Quad City Arts Visiting Artists Quinteto Latino @ First Presbyterian Church of Davenport - February 26
experience, and meet other teens from around
the theatre circuit in the Quad Cities; $108-135;
for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:15pm Tue Jan 17
DANCE
Performances
The Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker, featuring
Tumble Tots for Ages 4-5, Saturdays thru May 13; our
littlest tumblers begin learning basic floor gymnastics
and exercises to increase flexibility, strength, and
balance; $120-150; for information and to register, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com,
9:50am Sat Jan 14
Ballet I for Ages 7+, Mondays thru May 8; classes
provide proper training in ballet technique, alignment
and terminology, incorporating the discipline that is an
integral part of all dance style; $128-160; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6pm Mon Jan 16
Classes
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
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Advanced Ballet/Pointe, Tuesdays thru May 9; classes
provide proper training in ballet technique, alignment
and terminology, incorporating the discipline that is an
integral part of all dance style; $128-160 with teacher
recommendation; for information and to register, call
563-326-7862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern
Ave, Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com,
7:10pm Tue Jan 17
Hip Hop I for Ages 6-8, Tuesdays thru May 9; this
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Classes
soar into the sky to greet the new year; free with $4-7
admission; for information, call 563-344-4106, Family
Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA,
FamilyMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Dec 17
Jazz II for Ages 9+, Thursdays thru May 11; jazz utilizes
techniques and movements from ballet and modern
dance; this class is designed to develop expression
of music through creative movement; $124-155;
for information and to register, call 563-326-7862,
Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport
IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5:10pm Thu Jan 19
Lyrical II for Ages 9+, Thursdays thru May 11; a
combination of ballet, jazz and modern dance with an
emphasis on fluidity and grace; in this class, dancers
learn to express themselves as artists while dancing to
stories revealed in the lyrics of contemporary music;
$128-160; for information and to register, call 563-3267862, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave,
Davenport IA, DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 6:15pm
Thu Jan 19
Poms Dance Team I for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru
May 11; a fun and high-energy class focused on areas
of dance, cheer, leaps, turns, jumps and more tricks;
students learn precision and strong arm motions
while focusing on technical dance skills of balance,
strength, and flexibility, and routines in areas of jazz,
hip hop, kick line, and more; $124-155; for information
and to register, call 563-326-7862, Davenport
Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave, Davenport IA,
DavenportJuniorTheatre.com, 5pm Thu Jan 19
Poms Dance Team II for Ages 7-9, Thursdays thru
Events
November & December
Dance Party Storytime, on Wednesdays; stories
January
MUSEUMS
The Untold Story of Santa: Behind the White
Beard, a collaboration project between the GAHC and
MOVIES
Showtime at Silvis: Black Friday Edition, screening
of a family movie about a young boy who accidentally
summons a vengeful spirit but who has a magical
instrument, a monkey, and a beetle for back-up; free; for
information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public Library, 105
8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm Fri Nov 25
Showtime at Silvis, screening of the family movie
about a blue fish who tries to find the family she forgot;
free; for information, call 309-755-3393, Silvis Public
Library, 105 8th St, Silvis IL, SilvisLibrary.org, 1pm
Sat Nov 26
OTHER EVENTS
Quad City Arts Festival of Trees: Family Day,
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like to feed and care for a wild animal; free with $4.258.25 admission; for information, call 309-799-3482, Niabi
Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd., Coal Valley IL, NiabiZoo.com,
thru Wed Nov 30
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave, Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Thu Mar 2
Kevin Pieper and Tom Naab in Quad City Music Guilds A Christmas Carol opens December 1
Theatre
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Ask
the
Knight Shift
Advice
Goddess
BY AMY ALKON
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By Rob Brezsny
with the primal roar of raw life, obsessed with the
naked truth, and fiercely devoted to exploration
for its own sake. But having said that, I suspect
that you may at least be flirting with these
extreme states in the coming weeks. Your
keynote, lifted from Virginia Woolfs diary: I
need space. I need air. I need the empty fields
round me; and my legs pounding along roads;
and sleep; and animal existence.
CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19): If you cant get rid of the
skeleton in your closet, said George
Bernard Shaw, you had best teach it to dance.
This advice is worthy of your consideration,
Capricorn. You may still be unable to expunge a
certain karmic debt, and it may be harder than
ever to hide, so I suggest you dream up a way to
play with it maybe even have some dark fun
with it. And who knows? Your willingness to
loosen up might at least alleviate the angst your
skeleton causes you and may ultimately
transform it in some unpredictably helpful way.
AQUARIUS (January 20-February
18): No pain, no gain is a modern
expression of an old idea. In a Second
Century Jewish book of ethics, Rabbi Ben Hei
Hei wrote, According to the pain is the gain.
Eighteenth Century English poet Robert Herrick
said, If little labor, little are our gains: Mans fate
is according to his pains. But Im here to tell you,
Aquarius, that I dont think this prescription will
apply to you in the coming weeks. From what I
can surmise, your greatest gains will emerge
from the absence of pain. You will learn and
improve through release, relaxation, generosity,
expansiveness, and pleasure.
PISCES (February 19-March 20): The
less egotistical you are, the more likely
it is that you will attract what you really
need. If you do nice things for people without
expecting favors in return, your mental and
physical health will improve. As you increase
your mastery of the art of empathy, your
creativity will also thrive. Everything I just said is
always true, of course, but it will be intensely,
emphatically true for you during the next four
weeks. So I suggest you make it a top priority to
explore the following cosmic riddle: Practicing
unselfishness will serve your selfish goals.
Homework: What famous historical personage
were you in your past life? If you dont know or
werent really, make something up. Testify at
FreeWillAstrology.com.
1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700
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Crossword
ACROSS
1. Rum-soaked cake
5. Celerity
10. Foul-up
15. Without delay!
19. Maple genus
20. Chessman
21. Nonbelieving one
22. Drifter
23. S tart of a quip by Louis C.K.: 6 wds.
27. Of armorial bearings
28. Wiped
29. Song at daybreak
30. English river
31. Turbot, a fish
32. Takes a breath
33. Assemblies
36. Means of control
37. Cable channel letters
38. Love
39. Class
40. Did a kitchen chore
42. Operated
45. Wicca group
46. Cyma reversa
47. Lay bare
48. Tokyo, formerly
49. Before
50. Lovers meeting
52. Hammer and _
53. Kosher
55. Toot sweet!
56. Indigo dye
57. Kind of sale
58. Meager
61. Part 2 of quip: 3 wds.
66. Double-ripper
67. Guileless
69. Architect _ Saarinen
70. Ballot
72. Forestall
73. Debussy contemporary
74. Famed mission
76. Cal. abbr.
79. Agent
80. Tooth: Prefix
82. Form of John
83. Llano
85. Superlative suffix
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Abrahams Sacrifice, 1645, etching and drypoint on laid paper,
Gift of Fran and Howard Berger, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Westmont College
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PHOTOGRAPY
flaunting a beautiful,
sparkling sunstar to
accentuate the beauty
of this magical winter
morning. It was truly
a mindful, meditative
experience.
For his image, Joe
used a Canon 6D with
a Canon 17-40-millimeter lens at 17
millimeters. He set it
at ISO 100, f/22, and
1/100th of a second.
He processed the
image in Lightroom
5 to adjust brightness
and contrast.
The Quad Cities Photography Club welcomes visitors and new
members. The club sponsors numerous
activities encompassing many types and
aspects of photography. It holds digital
and print competitions most months. At
its meetings, members discuss the images,
help each other to improve, and socialize. The club also holds special learning
workshops and small groups that meet on
specific photography topics, and occasionally offers interesting shooting opportunities. The club meets at 6:30 p.m. the first
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