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Spirited Hijinks
Blithe Spirit, at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre through June 9
I
Vol. 26 · No. 962 s it a success or a failure when a ghost
JUNE 2019 appears during a séance if you don’t
actually believe in the occult? The
Richmond Hill Players allow you to decide
RIVER CITIES’ READER for yourself with their latest production:
532 W. 3rd St. a delightful take on the ghostly comedy
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A Noël Coward classic, Blithe Spirit
(563)323-3101 (fax) tells the story of skeptic novelist Charles
info@rcreader.com (James Driscoll) who, while research-
ing for his latest novel, decides to host a
PUBLISHING SINCE 1993 séance with the help of medium Madame
The River Cities’Reader is an independently owned publication and
website, dedicated to providing readers and members the “keys to the Arcati (Lona Friedman) and his friends.
Quad Cities’culture.” But when the ghost of his first wife Elviria
(Ann Keeney-Grafft) actually appears,
PRINTED MONTHLY Charles has to find a way to manage the
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During the May 31 performance, direc-
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OF EACH MONTH FOR THE FOLLOWING MONTH’S EDITION. away, we meet Charles’ second wife Ruth
Jim Driscoll, Heidi Pedersen, Lona Friedman, Gary Talsky, and Diane Greenwood in Blithe Spirit
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new maid Edith (Elizabeth Shaffer) in
going in and out of trances throughout the it wasn’t too formal, for instance, for a
Visit QCAdvertising.com for full how the evening ahead should go. Edith
two acts, Friedman had every opportunity number of characters to put their feet up
publishing calendar, sponsorship effortlessly became my favorite character
to lean into the ridiculous. However, while on the sofa. It was almost a shame when
opportunities, ad sizes, and pricing. of the evening with her hilarious sincer-
her physical demeanor was a bit silly, she Elvira, attempting to convince Ruth of her
ity in trying to please Ruth, and Schaf-
PUBLISHER was the least outrageous character on the presence, got a tad destructive with the set
fer’s gait, whether fast or slow, was always
Todd McGreevy • todd@admospheres.com stage. And had Friedman attempted to top and it’s furnishings, but it was wonder-
funny. Meanwhile, the bulk of the other
the other characters’ ham, this production fully shocking and raised the stakes of the
EDITOR & BUSINESS MANAGER actors portrayed a world that felt a bit like
would have tipped toward unbearable. As evening when she did.
Kathleen McCarthy • km@rcreader.com an over-dramatic and stereotypical tele-
it was, though, Madame Arcati’s appear- Noël Coward wrote the very spe-
novela, including exaggerated physical
ARTS & CALENDAR EDITOR ance as the sanest person in the room cific song “Always” into the script, but I
movements. While Blithe Spirit wouldn’t
Mike Schulz • mike@rcreader.com brought depth to the story, especially was completely impressed with sound
have to be overly stylistic, once I embraced
since, clearly, she isn’t completely off her designer Jennifer Kingry’s choice to
ART DIRECTOR the directorial choice, I found I rarely
rocker, given that Elvira appears within not use a version with lyrics during the
Nathan Klaus • nathan@rcreader.com thought of it again.
minutes of the séance’s start. performance. While the tune became
While Driscoll’s Charles had a ten-
DISTRIBUTION & OFFICE MANAGER Coward can be wordy, and through increasingly familiar as the night went on,
dency to bumble about the stage, never
Michael Locander • michael@rcreader.com no fault of Morrow’s actors, some of the if you weren’t paying too close attention
quite sure-footed, Driscoll handled his
longer back-and-forth dialogues seemed at the end of intermission, you may never
IT-SYSMIN large role beautifully. Driscoll’s choices
to drag. But those moments were easily have actually picked up on the lyrics at
William Reveal made it tough to believe that Charles was
forgotten thanks to the triangular con- all. Kingry also served as the production’s
particularly fond of either Ruth or his late
versations between Ruth, Elvira, and lighting designer, and her effects were
ADVERTISING SALES wife Elvira – which, as the night wore on,
Michael Locander • sales@rcreader.com Charles. Greenwood was brilliant in simple but effective, with the especially
turned out to be not far from the truth.
these moments, as Ruth couldn’t hear well-executed séances suggesting intrigue
When his invited dinner guests arrive for
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS or see Elviria (even though Greenwood in a subtle way. The actors brought enough
Amy Alkon, Max Allison, Rochelle Arnold, the evening’s festivities, the dramatic flair
absolutely could). Ruth’s frustrations with nonsensical energy to the stage that what
Rob Brezsny, Pamela Briggs, Max Cannon, amplified because Dr. Bradman (Gary
Madeline Dudziak, Caitlin Johnstone,
hosting her husband’s dead wife’s ghost in subtlety we received was appreciated, and
Talsky) assumed an inflated-and-pomp-
Daniel McAdams, Rich Miller her home were absolutely understandable Suzanne Rakestraw’s tasteful costumes
ous mannerism only offset by his wife’s
and watching Greenwood get boiling mad were also worthy of appreciation.
PRINT COPY DISTRIBUTORS propensity for outsize facial expressions.
and yell three feet in the wrong direction Th roughout this production, Charles
Cheri Delay, Greg Fitzpatrick, Marie Mack, Talsky and Heidi Pedersen, who plays
was marvelously comical. finds himself torn between past and pres-
Jay Strickland Mrs. Bradman, were well-matched, and
Meanwhile, Keeney-Grafft’s Elvira ent, but I was not torn one bit: Morrow’s
their characters would have been quite
danced and swayed across the stage in shamelessly melodramatic Blithe Spirit is
KNOW MORE. annoying had the two not fully engaged
in the ridiculousness asked of them. Luck-
a manner quite becoming of a ghost. As
Keeney-Grafft flitted and floated around
successful in nearly every way.
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activities for kids, and more; Fri. 4pm gates, Sat. 1pm Fair, Wed Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 21 vendors, and nightly grandstand concerts; 7am-1am
8th-Annual Laura’s Legacy w/ Lissie, outdoor gates; Fri. $15-20, Sat. $25-30, two-day pass $35-45; for grounds, 9am-9pm buildings, 10am-midnight midway;
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MVBS.org, Fri Jul 5 and Sat Jul 6 Davenport, Fri Jul 26 and Sat Jul 27 Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East University Ave.,
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Cajun, zydeco, and jazz bands,… The District of Rock Iowa City Jazz Festival, a three-day musical 2019 Quad-City Times Bix 7, covering seven miles, Aug 18
Island, 4pm Sat Jun 8 extravaganza with concert headliners,… University of runners from around the world compete in… Downtown
Iowa Pentacrest, Fri Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 7 Davenport, 8am Sat Jul 27 Carlos Mencia, an evening with the standup comedian
2019 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Quad and TV star in his “C 4 Urself Tour”; $25-35; for tickets and
Cities, annual fundraiser for breast-cancer research and Dawn and On Music Festival, the fifth-annual area 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair, annual outdoor fair with information, call 844-852-4FUN, Rhythm City Casino
treatment, with an after-race… TaxSlayer Center, 7am music festival with with live music running from… contests, games, pageants, food… Mississippi Valley Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA,
Sat Jun 8 Schwiebert Riverfront Park, noon Sat Jul 6 Fairgrounds, Tue Jul 30 thru Sun Aug 4 RhythmCityCasino.com, 7pm Sun Aug 11
2019 Heritage Bluegrass Festival, food will be John Deere Classic, annual professional golf Vince Gill, concert with the Grammy-winning, chart-
available from Hillbilly Jack’s BBQ and, in… Heritage tournament on the PGA Tour… TPC at Deere Run, Mon topping country-music superstar; $59.50 & up;… Adler
Canyon, 1pm Sat Jun 8 Jul 8 thru Sun Jul 14
August Theatre, 7:30pm Wed Aug 14
Steve Martin and Martin Short: Now You See 40th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree, annual Floatzilla 2019, River Action’s 10th-annual paddle-
Them, Soon You Won’t, the comedy legends present celebration featuring an Antique Truck Display, Super 2019 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, sports festival with live music, a trophy… Sunset Park,
new material in a variety of… Adler Theatre, 7pm Sun Trucks Beauty… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, Thu Jul 11 thru 48th-annual annual celebration of the area-born jazz- 7am Sat Aug 17
Jun 9 Sat Jul 13 trumpet legend, featuring five five-hour concerts, with
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his “Freshen Up Tour,” McCartney’s… TaxSlayer Center, expands its… Western Gateway Park, Fri Jul 12 and Sat 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, BixSociety.org, Thu Aug and… Downtown Davenport, Thu Aug 22 thru Sun
8pm Tue Jun 11 Jul 13 1 thru Sat Aug 3 Aug 25
Miss Iowa Competition, the Miss Iowa Scholarship The Nirvana Experience, concert with the ultimate Soul & Blues Festival, weekend of concert
Program Awards more than $50,000 in… Adler Theatre, Nirvana tribute band including every song from performances on several stages, with vendors…
Thu Jun 13 thru Sat Jun 15 “Nevermind” as well as obscure tracks from the band’s
earlier days; $15-20; for tickets and information, call
Downtown Iowa City, 5pm Fri Aug 2 and Sat Aug 3
VISUAL ARTS
Quad City Juneteenth Festival, annual celebration 844-852-4FUN, Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, Hinterland Music Festival, the fifth annual music and
of slavery’s abolition featuring food and retail vendors,… 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com, camping festival… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater, Openings & Gallery Events
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 11am Sat Jun 15 8pm Sat Jul 13 Fri Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 4
June
6th Annual Micro Brew Mile Craft Beer Festival,
held at Parking Lot T (behind Barrel House) and 14th… Senior Day at the Figge, meet in the lobby for a
Downtown Moline, 5pm Sat Jun 15 tour at 1:30pm, with a 2:30pm film in the auditorium;
seniors get 10% off in the Museum Store and Cafe; for
Kinky Boots, Tony-winning musical comedy presented information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225
in the Broadway at the Adler series;... Adler Theatre, Wed W. 2nd St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1:30pm
Jun 19 Thu Jun 6
Pentatonix, concert with the Grammy-winning, chart- Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities,
topping a cappella group from Arlington,… TaxSlayer discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; guests
Center, 7:30pm Sat Jun 22 are invited to experience the current exhibitions
and permanent collection gallery as well as shop the
Quad Cities Pridefest, on Second & Warren Streets; Museum Store; free; for information, call 563-326-
seasonal festival featuring live music, vendors… 7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport IA,
Downtown Davenport, Fri Jun 28 and Sat Jun 29 FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Jun 27
Quad City Air Show, aerial celebration featuring Reception: Chromatic Chicago, held in conjunction
performances by the United States Navy Blue Angels, with the exhibit of paintings of Windy… Bereskin Gallery
aerobatic teams, helicopters, squadrons, and more, with & Art Academy, 5:30pm Fri Jun 7
vendors, information displays, food and beverages,
and more; $10-25, ages 5 & under free; for tickets and Gallery Walk, free; for information, call 319-688-2653…
information, call 563-265-6165, Davenport Municipal Englert Theatre, 5pm Fri Jun 7
Airport, 9010 North Harrison Street, Davenport IA,
QuadCityAirShow.com, 8am Sat Jun 29 and Sun Jun 30 Free Admission to the Grant Wood Studio, on
Saturdays and Sundays thru Dec. 31; admission to the…
Grant Wood Studio, noon Sat Jun 8 thru Sun Jun 30
W. 2nd St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Jul 6 Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, artistic
thru Wed Sep 4 takes on the venerated Iowa City… Cedar Rapids
Museum of Art, thru Wed Sep 4
David Anderson & the Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit:
Riverview, Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm; free; for information, Queer Abstraction, this group exhibition presents
call 563-508-4630… Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, Sat contemporary artwork in… Des Moines Art Center, thru
Jul 27 thru Fri Aug 30 Wed Sep 4
David Genac - Annie Oldenburg, photography Terra Nova: Ten Years, the CRMA celebrates 10 years
exhibit; Wed.-Sat. 11:30am-5:30pm; free; for of collaborating… Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, thru
information,… The ARTery, Thu Aug 1 thru Wed Sep 4 Wed Sep 4
CONTINUED
MUSIC By Max Allison VISUAL ARTS / Classes / August
Scott & Rock Island Counties / June
Justice Yeldham
Approaches to Watercolor Application, with
Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock instructor Bob Zeidler; his class focuses on three of…
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Jun 13 Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 6pm Mon Aug 5
Sunday, June 9, 8 p.m. @ Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Avenue, Life Drawing, bring your own materials; with facilitator SEW Much Fun: Phone Sleeve, sew a small project
Rock Island, IL
Evanny Henningsen; $15 per… Bereskin Gallery & Art with our do-it-yourself project night; materials and
Academy, 1pm Sun Jun 16 sewing machines provided; most projects suitable for
R
beginners, although these are not learn-to-sew classes;
evered noise musician, performance Approaches to Watercolor Application, thru free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island
June 20, with instructor Bob Zeidler; his class focuses… Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock
artist, and multimedia art maven Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 6pm Mon Jun 17 Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Aug 8
Lucas Abela brings his most noto-
Earth Day Everyday Art, make bracelets out of candy Customized Puzzle, an activity in the Southwest Craft
rious project Justice Yeldham to Rozz-Tox wrappers; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Night series; materials supplied; free; for information,
on June 9. To avoid the risk of burying the Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library -
lede, I’ll just say right away that Abela plays Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Jun 20 Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Aug 13
giant shards of broken glass as his primary How Pin-teresting! with Jenn Voss, if you’re stuck
instrument, pressing his lips straight onto with the kids, bring them to the… LeClaire Community How Pin-teresting! with Jenn Voss, if you’re stuck
Library, 6:30pm Thu Jun 20 with the kids, bring them to the… LeClaire Community
them and blowing like some mutant trum- Library, 6:30pm Thu Aug 15
pet sparked into harsh noise fury by his Adult DIY: Crafting with Jenn Voss, this session’s
craft will be Book Clocks; limited to 10… Silvis Public Watercolor Basics, with instructor Bob Zeidler;
electronics. Library, 10:30am Sat Jun 22 Bob will cover the best tools… Bereskin Gallery & Art
Noise music is a lightning rod for hyper- Academy, 9am Sat Aug 17
bole. “That was the heaviest thing I’ve ever Stamp Your Own Mantra Bracelet, sessions
1-2:30pm and 3-4:30pm; make your own stamped Life Drawing, bring your own materials; with facilitator
seen,” your friends might tell you in a daze mantra bracelet… Moline Public Library, 1pm Sat Jun 22 Evanny Henningsen; $15 per… Bereskin Gallery & Art
when they get home from the gig. “My brain Justice Yeldham at Rozz-Tox – June 9 Academy, 1pm Sun Aug 18
Painting: The River & Its Structures, with Tom
literally exploded,” says someone whose its risks, and though he doesn’t intention- Hempel; start by making a group watercolor painting,…
brain is still clearly safe and sound inside ally aim to do so, Abela often bleeds from Bechtel Park, 2pm Sun Jun 23
his skull. Noise deals in extremes, from his mouth and from wherever on his face Clay Camp: Wheel and Stoneware, thru June 27, Outlying Areas
extreme volume and extreme harsh texture the glass might make contact. I’ve seen him with instructor Chelena Henning; an introduction to…
to extreme performance tactics that might Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 9am Mon Jun 24 Gyrls Night Out: Mug Rugs, with instructor Karen
play three times, and I’ve never seen him Kubby; use your peyote skills and size… Beadology Iowa,
involve atypical instrumentation, bizarre bleed on stage during performance – it’s 6pm Fri Jun 14
costumes or props, or physical movements simply a matter of chance when this hap-
beyond the normal people-standing-on- pens. He regularly lubricates his mouth
July Wire Wrapping Stones through Kirkwood
Community College, with instructor Cheryl
stage-playing-music paradigm. At the end with vodka or some other alcohol to avoid Weatherford; learn the basics of wire wrapping…
of the day, music is not a contest, and the Creation Studio Drop-In, on Mondays; free; Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Thu Jun 20
any little shards from the rough edge of the for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@
idea of objectively ranking what project is glass pane sneaking into his skin. bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Make Glass Beads: Intro to Lampworking, with
the “most extreme” is an absurd task fit for If all of this sounds macabre, it is on some
Mon Jul 1 thru Mon Jul 22 instructor Karen Kubby; this class will teach you the…
Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Fri Jun 21
middle schoolers. But sometimes a project basic level. But the truth is that Abela knows Beginning Oil Painting, Saturdays thru July 27; learn
comes along that makes you think, “I really exactly what he’s doing and approaches it to see, draw, and understand… Bereskin Gallery & Art 2-hole Cabochon Beaded Bracelet, with instructor
Academy, 9:30am Sat Jul 6 Karen Kubby; these new 2-hole cabochon beads are…
have never seen anything else like this.” from a very open, enthusiastic perspec- Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jun 22
Within an expanding sea of under- tive. You won’t find him at a show scowl- Embellished Seahorses, an activity in the Southwest
ground artists, Australia-born noise music Craft Night series; materials supplied; free; for Byzantine Dangle Earrings through Kirkwood
ing at the crowd, lurking in the corner, or information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Community College, with instructor Karen Kubby;
lifer Lucas Abela stands out as a shining emitting bad vibes of any kind. He’s totally - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, using silver colorful aluminum open jump… Beadology
example of what extreme performance can approachable, and happy to talk about his
RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Tue Jul 9 Iowa, 1pm Tue Jun 25
look like at its most captivating. Though performance and his many other wild art Create with the Figge: Found Objects, featuring the Alternating Crystal Bracelet, using Toho seed beads,
he’s adopted many different monikers and projects – which include, for example, a artwork of Vanessa German; free; for information, call make a ladder stitch base; add… Beadology Iowa, 10am
309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 11 Sat Jun 29
performance styles over the years, his solo giant pinball machine constructed out of
work as Justice Yeldham remains his most electric guitars and effects pedals that are SEW Much Fun: Jewelry Case, sew a small project
iconic project. If the idea of playing a giant with our do-it-yourself project night; materials and
triggered when the pinball hits them. His sewing machines provided; most projects suitable for
claw-shaped pane of broken glass as an
instrument doesn’t make sense to you, one
performances as Justice Yeldham don’t
feel dark or frightening once you get past
beginners, although these are not learn-to-sew classes;
free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island MUSIC
Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock
second in the room during his performance the initial fear that he is going to hurt him- Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 5:30pm Thu Jul 11 Concerts
will clarify things. Abela runs the pane of self, which he isn’t (at least, not that badly).
glass through a bank of effects pedals and Illustration 2, thru July 18; Illustration is art that helps Scott & Rock Island Counties
Once you hear the range of sounds he can tell or… Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 1pm Mon Jul 15
electronics that amplify, distort, and gen- make with the glass and electronics, and
How Pin-teresting! with Jenn Voss, if you’re stuck June
erally mangle the tones that go into them. can trace the narrative of one of his sets as with the kids, bring them to the… LeClaire Community
Almost similar to putting a piece of grass it unfolds before you, you see that his per- Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 18 10 of Soul, funk music in the 8th Annual Summer
in your mouth and blowing that squeaky formances are much more than a gimmick
Concert Series; held… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm
Watercolor Basics, with instructor Bob Zeidler; Thu Jun 6
little whistle sound by emulating a trumpet or an attempt to merely shock people. They Bob will cover the best tools… Bereskin Gallery & Art
player’s embouchure, Abela blows against feel more like a brilliant tinkerer or inventor Academy, 9am Sat Jul 20 Avon Dale, outdoor event in the Moline Centre
Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing
the glass and produces tones that make it showing us this totally unique talent that he Life Drawing, bring your own materials; with facilitator Plaza, 7pm Thu Jun 6
resonate at various frequencies which are taught himself, because it’s cool as hell and Evanny Henningsen; $15 per… Bereskin Gallery & Art
then blasted to hell through his electronics. Academy, 1pm Sun Jul 21 Moeller Nights: Sweet Spirit, concert with the
fascinatingly entertaining to witness. Austin, Texas-based rockers, featuring an opening set…
The result is at times a standing wail of ear- Earth Day Everyday Art, build a mini terrarium with Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Thu
splitting noise chaos, and at other times a Justice Yeldham headlines the June 9 bill glass jars; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Jun 6
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
more nuanced set of individual bursts dic- at Rozz-Tox with sets by Systems and Bob Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Wed Jul 24 Them Coulee Boys, co-headliner concert with the
tated by his playing decisions. Pictures and Bucko Jr., admission to the 8 p.m. concert touring Americana musicians; $10 adv / $12… The
Redstone Room, 7:30pm Thu Jun 6
documentation of Abela’s performances event is $10-13, and more information is
often focus on the moments when he starts available by calling (309)200-0978 or visit- Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social
to bleed. Clearly, having your lips up against ing RozzTox.com.
presented by Redeemer Lutheran Church;… Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jun 7
glass for the entire duration of a live set has
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Good News Singers Chorale, celebrate upcoming Moeller Nights: Jesse Marchant, concert with the
Flag Day with a medley of patriotic music… Moline Canadian folk-rock singer/songwriter, featuring an
Public Library, noon Fri Jun 7 opening set… Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon
Motel, 7pm Fri Jun 14
Live @ Five: Blues Rock-It, free, all-ages concert in
the annual courtyard series; for information,… RME The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 piece
Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 7 big band will be playing… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 6pm
Fri Jun 14
Miles Over Mountains, concert with the progressive
bluegrass band based in McHenry, IL;… RIBCO, 9:30pm Tri-County Band, an event in the 2019 Summer
Fri Jun 7 Concert Series; in case… Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell,
7:30pm Fri Jun 14
8th-Annual Laura’s Legacy: Charlotte Boyer
(2:30pm) - Ashley Groves (3pm) - The Dawn (4pm) I Love the ‘90s Boy Band Review, outdoor concert
- Lissie (5pm), outdoor benefit concert for the ALS with the touring tribute artists, featuring an opening…
Foundation of Greater Chicago… Schwiebert Riverfront Daiquiri Factory, 7pm Sat Jun 15
Park, 3pm Sat Jun 8
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards, held on the
Gumbo Ya Ya: Backwater Bayou Band (4:30pm) outdoor plaza; this family-friendly New Orleans jazz…
- Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe (6:30pm) - Josh RME Courtyard, 11am Sat Jun 15
Hoyer & Soul Colossal (9pm) - Jack Brass Band
(10:45pm), annual Mardi Gras celebration with Cajun, Moeller Nights: Stranglove, the Depeche Mode
zydeco, and jazz bands,… The District of Rock Island, Experience, concert with the touring tribute musicians;
4pm Sat Jun 8 $20… The Rust Belt, 7pm Sat Jun 15
Justice Yeldham, concert with the noise musician and Moeller Nights: Tameca Jones, concert with the
performance artist, featuring sets… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sun Austin, Texas-based soul and R&B singer; $10… Triple
Jun 9 Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jun 15
Marchfourth Marching Band @ RME Courtyard – August 15
Pocket Change, a concert in the Summer Music Series; Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards, this family-friendly
food and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun Jun 9 New Orleans jazz band will be performing all… Freight
Music on the Lawn: Mister G, energetic, dance Minus Six, outdoor event in the Moline Centre Summer House Farmer’s Market, 11am Sun Jun 16
Crooked Cactus, an event in the Summer Concert worthy tunes with a positive message are the essence Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing Plaza, 7pm
in the Park series;… Moline Township Activity Center, of his bi-lingual, cross-cultural themed shows that Thu Jun 13 Michael Moncada & Whiskey High, a concert in the
6:30pm Mon Jun 10 appeal to young and old alike; family activities begin at Summer Music Series; food and beverages… Runners
5pm on the grounds of Deere-Wiman House; enjoy old Moeller Nights: Vandoliers, concert with the Park, 4pm Sun Jun 16
Anika, concert with the experimental singer/composer/ fashioned games, a face painter, and ballon artist; feel alternative country music group from Texas; $12,… Triple
poet, featuring sets by Aqualife and… Rozz-Tox, 8pm free to bring a picnic supper and your own blanket or Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Thu Jun 13 Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz Workshop &
Tue Jun 11 lawn chairs; if unfavorable weather occurs, events will be Matinee Series: The Dick Watson Trio featuring
moved indoors; free; for information, call 309-743-2701, Big River Brass Band, with an ice cream social Eve Minkler, featuring a 3pm Jazz Demystifying
Paul McCartney, the legendary musician performs on Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline IL, presented by Big River Brass… Bill Bowe Memorial Workshop ($5 for adults, free for… The Redstone Room,
his “Freshen Up Tour,” McCartney’s… TaxSlayer Center, ButterworthCenter.com, 6:30pm Wed Jun 12 Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jun 14 3pm Sun Jun 16
8pm Tue Jun 11
Joe & Vicki Price, blues music in the 8th Annual Live @ Five: RME Anniversary Block Party w/ Miles Generation Band, an event in the Summer Concert
The Tailfins, free event in the 63rd Starlight Revue Summer Concert Series; held… Bettendorf Public Nielsen, free, all-ages concert in the annual courtyard in the Park series;… Moline Township Activity Center,
Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jun 11 Library, 6:30pm Thu Jun 13 series; for information,… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jun 14 6:30pm Mon Jun 17
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MUSIC / Concerts / Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing
Scott & Rock Island Counties / June Plaza, 7pm Thu Jun 27
Gray Wolf Band, an event in the Summer Concert Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social; in
in the Park series;… Moline Township Activity Center, case of rain, the… Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm
6:30pm Mon Jun 24 Thu Jul 4
Moeller Nights: Boulevards, Jamil Rashad’s lend Bix Youth Band, in case of rain, the performance
of punk and funk; $12… Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & moves indoors at the… Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell,
Raccoon Motel, 7pm Tue Jun 25 7:30pm Fri Jul 5
Troy Rangel & Friends, free event in the 63rd Starlight Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, the 34th weekend
Revue Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue celebration of local, regional, and national blues acts,
Jun 25 featuring concert headliners, vendors, BluesKool
activities for kids, and more; Fri. 4pm gates, Sat. 1pm
Chromatic Chicago
Through Friday, June 28 @ Beréskin Gallery &
Art Academy, 2967 State Street, Bettendorf, IA
B
oasting images from the Windy City
both familiar and unfamiliar, and with
the sites’ natural hues exploding with
vibrantly painted colors, Chromatic Chicago
will be on display at Bettendorf’s Beréskin
Gallery & Art Academy through June 28, the
new exhibition demonstrating the signifi-
cant talents of Galesburg-based artist Carla
Walter Trout @ The Redstone Room – July 12 Markwart.
A Chicago native, Markwart came to
Galesburg in the summer of 1995 to par-
gates; Fri. $15-20, Sat. $25-30, two-day pass $35-45; for Moeller Nights: Michigan Rattlers, concert with the ticipate in the two-month Studios Midwest
information, e-mail mvbs@mvbs or call 563-322-5837, Nashville-based country singer/songwriter; $14… Triple
Art Residency program, and she wound up Chromatic Chicago at the Beréskin Gallery
LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, IA, Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Tue Jul 9
MVBS.org, Fri Jul 5 and Sat Jul 6 moving there the following year, marrying, & Art Academy – through June 28
Crooked Cactus Band, outdoor event in the Moline and raising a son. Now that her son is in col-
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Bandshell Centre Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street that define shapes also create a pattern that
Stage: Avey/Grouws Band (5pm) - Heather Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 11 lege, Markwart says that she has more studio flattens out the world. Looking at maps, I see
Gillis (6:45pm) - Ronnie Baker Brooks (8:15pm) time and the freedom to develop ideas she has
- Samantha Fish (10pm), for information, e-mail Dani Lynn Howe & Band & Davisson Brothers space; looking at space, I see patterns I want
mvbs@mvbs.org or call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, 400 Band, country musicians perform a mainstage concert thought about for a long time, her subsequent to map. By limiting myself to straight lines in
Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, IA, MVBS.org,, 5pm Fri in the 40th Annual… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 5pm Thu Jul 11 works inspred both by the Windy City and her this series (with a few curves allowed in), I am
Jul 5 longtime interest in architecture. “Both my
Mo & Co, rock music in the 8th Annual Summer Concert making the edges into interlocking shapes,
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Pedigo-Jones Series; held… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu parents were artists,” Markwart has stated, trying to make an overall pattern using only
Stage: Hal Reed & Mississippi Journey (6pm) Jul 11 “and my father’s paintings of Chicago were lines. Color is the element that allows in the
- Blues Rock-It (7:45 & 9:30pm), for information, always part of my life. In the last several years,
e-mail mvbs@mvbs.org or call 563-322-5837, LeClaire Ben Bedford, easy-listening concert with the Illinois irrational. After working from observation in
Park, 400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, IA, MVBS. singer; free; for information, call… Moline Public Library, I decided to try to paint my version of the city a traditional way for many years, I don’t find
org,6pm Fri Jul 5 noon Fri Jul 12 I was born in. These paintings have evolved the slowness of mimetic painting refreshing
Dawn & On Festival Late-Night After-Party: Still Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social from simplified geometry to more naturalis- anymore. I’m still looking at the same old
Shine - The Tripp Brothers, free with your DAO presented by Bettendorf Presbyterian Church;… Bill tic imagery. Each painting suggests the next. I things but I’m trying to put more into each
wristband or $5 without; for information,… RIBCO, Bowe Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jul 12 don’t think I will ever lose my fascination for
11:55pm Sat Jul 6 painting: more space, more color, more clar-
Live @ Five: Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band, the subject or for the way it brings me closer ity. In each one, I get a little closer.”
Dawn and On Music Festival, the fifth-annual area free, all-ages concert in the annual courtyard series; for to my late father.”
music festival with with live music running from… information,… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 12
Schwiebert Riverfront Park, noon Sat Jul 6
After receiving her BFA from the Univer- Chromatic Chicago will be on display at
Moeller Nights: Son Volt, concert with the sity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Markwart the Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy through
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Bandshell Stage: alternative-rock and -country band; $25-30… The Rust went on to earn her 1990 MFA from the Uni-
Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection (2pm) Belt, 7pm Fri Jul 12 June 28, with regular gallery hours 11 a.m. to 6
- Lizzie Neal (3:30pm) - Victor Wainwright (5pm) versity of California, Berkeley, and in 2016, she p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Admis-
- Tab Benoit (7pm) - North Mississippi Allstars Sawyer Brown, country musicians perform a received the Lonnie Stewart Award of Excel- sion is free, and more information on this and
(9pm), for information, e-mail mvbs@mvbs.org or call mainstage concert in the 40th Annual… Iowa 80 Truck lence from the Galesburg Civic Art Center.
563-322-5837, LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Drive, Stop, 7pm Fri Jul 12 the venue’s other exhibits, classes, and events is
Davenport, IA, MVBS.org, 2pm Sat Jul 6 As she says in her online Artist’s Statement: “I available by calling (563)508-4630 or visiting
The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 piece find I am always trying to figure out how lines BereskinArtGallery.com.
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Pedigo-Jones big band will be playing… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 6pm
Stage: Grand Ave Ruckus (1pm) - Nic Clark (3 Fri Jul 12
& 4:30pm) - Joe Marcinek (6:15 & 8:15pm), for
information, e-mail mvbs@mvbs.org or call 563-322- Walter Trout, concert with the award-winning blues
5837, LeClaire Park, 400 Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, guitarist, singer, and songwriter, featuring an… The
IA, MVBS.org, LeClaire Park, 1pm Sat Jul 6 Redstone Room, 7:30pm Fri Jul 12
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Afterfest Jam The Kentucky Headhunters, country musicians
with the Avey/Grouws Band, for information, e-mail perform a mainstage concert in the 40th Annual… Iowa
mvbs@mvbs.org or call 563-322-5837… Triple Crown 80 Truck Stop, 1pm Sat Jul 13
Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 11pm Sat Jul 6
The Nirvana Experience, concert with the ultimate
Moeller Nights: Lung, concert with the two-piece Nirvana tribute band including every song from
rock band comprised of Kate Wakefield and… Triple “Nevermind” as well as obscure tracks from the band’s
Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat Jul 6 earlier days; $15-20; for tickets and information, call
844-852-4FUN, Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center,
50 Shades of Rock, a concert in the Summer Music 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com,
Series; food and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun 8pm Sat Jul 13
Jul 7
10 of Soul, a concert in the Summer Music Series; food
Moeller Nights: Michigan Rattlers, concert with the and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun Jul 14
Midwestern folk rockers; $15… Triple Crown Whiskey Bar
& Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sun Jul 7 Bix Youth Band, held in conjunction with the 48th-
annual annual celebration of the… LeClaire Park, 6pm
The Night People, an event in the Summer Concert Sun Jul 14
in the Park series;… Moline Township Activity Center,
6:30pm Mon Jul 8 Hot Rods, an event in the Summer Concert in the Park
series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm Mon
Generations Band, free event in the 63rd Starlight Jul 15
Revue Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue
Jul 9 Moeller Nights: Black Pumas, Austin, Texas’ beat-
heavy psychedelic soul project anchored by vocalist
Eric… Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm
Tue Jul 16
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Scott & Rock Island Counties / July
50 Shades of Rock, outdoor event in the Moline Centre
The Hotrods, free event in the 63rd Starlight Revue Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing
Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jul 16 Plaza, 7pm Thu Aug 1
Songbird Quartet, jazz music in the 8th Annual Cody Road, rock music in the 8th Annual Summer
Summer Concert Series; held… Bettendorf Public Concert Series; held… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm
Library, 6:30pm Thu Jul 18 Thu Aug 1
The Stone Flowers, outdoor event in the Moline Jake Owen, the country singer/songwriter performs a
Centre Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Mississippi Valley Fair grandstand concert;… Mississippi
Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 18 Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Thu Aug 1
Bob Gaston C.A.S.I. New Horizons Band, with an 2019 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival,
ice cream social presented by CASI; in case… Bill Bowe 48th-annual annual celebration of the area-born jazz-
Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jul 19 trumpet legend, featuring five five-hour concerts, with
nine bands rotating at each concert; for information, call
Kidstock at Camp Abe Lincoln Concert, camp- 563-324-7170, Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center,
ending concert for the students who took part in 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, BixSociety.org, Thu Aug
workshops… YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln, Fri Jul 19 1 thru Sat Aug 3
Live @ Five: Tony Hoeppner & Friends, free, all-ages Bix Society Concert, held in conjunction with the
concert in the annual courtyard series; for information,… 48th-annual annual celebration of the… LeClaire Park,
RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 19 6pm Fri Aug 2
Windy City Dueling Pianos, high-energy live music Kidstock Session II Concert, camp-ending concert
played on two pianos by highly skilled… The Circa ’21 for the students who took part in workshops… The
Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jul 19 Redstone Room, 6pm Fri Aug 2
Denny Laine, concert with the classic-rock singer/ Live @ Five: Soul Storm, free, all-ages concert in
guitarist and former lead singer of… The Redstone the annual courtyard series; for information,… RME
Room, 8pm Sat Jul 20 Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 2
Moeller Nights: Exits, concert with the touring indie Tesla, the California-based rockers perform a Mississippi
rockers; $8… Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, Valley Fair grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
7pm Sun Jul 21 Fairgrounds, 8pm Fri Aug 2
Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz Workshop & Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
Matinee Series, featuring a 3pm Jazz Demystifying Graveside Event, held in conjunction with the 48th-
Workshop ($5 for adults, free for… The Redstone Room, annual annual celebration of the… Oakdale Memorial
3pm Sun Jul 21 Gardens, 10am Sat Aug 3
The Stone Flowers, a concert in the Summer Music Nickelback, the Canadian rockers perform a Mississippi
Series; food and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun Valley Fair grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
Jul 21 Fairgrounds, 8pm Sat Aug 3
Troy Rangel & Friends, an event in the Summer Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival Jazz
Concert in the Park series;… Moline Township Activity Services, held in conjunction with the 48th-annual
Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 22 annual celebration of the… First Presbyterian Church of
We cateriez.
Davenport, 8:30 & 10:30am Sun Aug 4
Crooked Cactus Band, free event in the 63rd Starlight
Revue Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Bix Society Concert, held in conjunction with the
Jul 23 48th-annual annual celebration of the… Jim’s Knoxville
Tap, 5pm Sun Aug 4
North of 40, outdoor event in the Moline Centre
Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing Brad Paisley, the country star performs a Mississippi
Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 25 Valley Fair grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds, 8pm Sun Aug 4
Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social
presented by Kennedy Catholic School… Bill Bowe Moeller Nights: John Moreland, concert with the
Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jul 26 Oklahoma-based Americana and folk singer/songwriter;
$25… The Rust Belt, 7pm Sun Aug 4
Bettendorf Park Band: Favorites Concert, an event
in the 2019 Summer Concert Series; in case… Bill Bowe The Candymakers, a concert in the Summer Music
Memorial Bandshell, 7:30pm Fri Jul 26 Series; food and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun
Aug 4
Tunes at the Tulip, enjoy listener-friendly music from a
variety of artists in the… Hauberg Civic Center Mansion, Class of ‘82, synth-pop music in the 8th Annual
7pm Fri Jul 26 Summer Concert Series; held… Bettendorf Public
Library, 6:30pm Thu Aug 8
Rude Punch, a concert in the Summer Music Series;
Our NY style thin slices and pies are baked from fresh made food and beverages… Runners Park, 4pm Sun Jul 28 Corporate Rock, outdoor event in the Moline Centre
dough, hand tossed daily, topped with the freshest ingredients. Summer Concert Series; food… Bass Street Landing
Coupe De Ville, an event in the Summer Concert in the Plaza, 7pm Thu Aug 8
Park series;… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm
Cater Lopiez pizza slices, lo-zones or salads for your next factory, Mon Jul 29 Moeller Nights: Mutts, concert with the rock band
shop or office gathering and enjoy productivity rising. from Chicago, featuring an opening… Triple Crown
Coupe de Ville, free event in the 63rd Starlight Revue Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 7pm Thu Aug 8
Lincoln Park Concert… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jul 30
Subscribe to our e-mail updates or follow us on Live @ Five: Beaker Brothers, free, all-ages concert
Instagram and we will send you our full catering Dan + Shay, the country-music duo composed of in the annual courtyard series; for information,… RME
menu with a special offer. vocalists and songwriters Dan Smyers… Mississippi
Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Tue Jul 30
Courtyard, 5pm Fri Aug 9
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Pedestrian Plaza, 5pm Sat Jun 22
xperimental singer/composer/poet
Jaerv & Tom Sharpe, a concert in the second-annual
Anika brings her idiosyncratic, anach- Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring… Wiley Park, 7pm
ronistic music to Rozz-Tox on June 11. Sun Jun 23
Annika Henderson, better known with Soul Sherpa & Plastic Relations, an event in the 2019
one less “n” as her moniker Anika, has only Friday Night Concert Series; the rain… Weatherdance
released a handful of solo recordings since Fountain Stage, 6:30pm Fri Jun 28
her debut eponymous album in 2010. But she Malina Moye & Freaque, a concert in the second-
has stayed busy with a huge slate of collabo- annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring… Wiley
Park, 7pm Sun Jun 30
rations with luminaries of the international
experimental music scene, including enig-
matic anti-music icon Jandek, boundary-
pushing U.K. producer Shackleton, and Neu!
July
guitarist Michael Rother (wow, what a crew). Moeller Nights presents Barn On The Fourth :
Diane Coffee @ Triple Crown Whiskey Bar
Her solo recordings find her teaming up Oxymorrons - Foxwarren - Heart Bones - Hannah & Raccoon Motel – June 28
Anika @ Rozz-Tox – June 11 Cohen - Good F---, holiday concert with alternative
with Geoff Barrow, the producer and multi-
indie rockers; $25-30… Codfish Hollow Barn, 6pm Thu Moeller Nights: Murder by Death, concert with the
instrumentalist best known as a member of that “Terry” is a cover of a ‘60s band called Jul 4 five-piece indie rock band from Bloomington, Indiana;
Portishead and the neo-krautrock/experi- Twinkle, who scored a somewhat sizable hit $25-28… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Fri Jul 26
Billy Idol, outdoor concert with the chart-topping
mental rock crew Beak>. The latter basically with the track in 1964, adds to the general iconic rocker; $35-85; for tickets… Riverside Casino Event Moeller Nights: Conor Oberst, concert with the
serves as her studio band for 2010’s Anika anachronistic glory of the project. What year Center, 8:30pm Fri Jul 5 singer/songwriter and member of Bright Eyes, featuring
a… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sat Jul 27
(reissued by Invada Records in 2019), and the is it anyway? Iowa City Jazz Festival, a three-day musical
result sounds a hell of a lot like Portishead’s For a whole ‘nother leaf of the Anika extravaganza with concert headliners,… University of Ronnie Milsap, concert with the Grammy-winning
modern-classic Third album – especially that Iowa Pentacrest, Fri Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 7 chart-topping country singer and pianist; $20-55;…
catalog, refer to Behind the Glass, her spell- Riverside Casino Event Center, 8pm Sat Jul 27
album’s centerpiece “Small.” Cavernous, binding 2017 collaborative album with U.K. The Wildwoods & CJ Chenier, a concert in the
claustrophobic mixes hit us like we’re listen- second-annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring… Gangstagrass & The Accidentals, a concert in the
dub/techno/trance kingpin Shackleton. The Wiley Park, 7pm Sun Jul 7 second-annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring…
ing to a ‘60s lounge band play at the end of double LP offers up four side-long tracks that Wiley Park, 7pm Sun Jul 28
a tunnel. Dub-esque production techniques each stretch past the 14-minute mark into Pigs in Clover & Flash in a Pan, an event in the 2019
Friday Night Concert Series; the rain… Weatherdance Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward, $20-25; for
such as slap-back echo and copious delay/ the realm of ritual psych electronica, slow- Fountain Stage, 6:30pm Fri Jul 12 information, call 319-688-2653… Englert Theatre,
reverb take hold of individual sounds and burning from sparse introductions animated 7:30pm Tue Jul 30
80/35 Music Festival, the 12th-annual music festival
ripple them across the spread, evoking the by Anika’s somber verses into percolating, expands its… Western Gateway Park, Fri Jul 12 and Sat Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward, the English
adventurous ‘80s dub style of Adrian Sher- ultra hi-fi swathes of tribal percussion, syn- Jul 13 Theatre presents a “Live at the Mill” blues,… The Mill,
wood as much as earlier originators including 7:30pm Tue Jul 30
thetic mallet instruments, and chubby bass. Shemekia Copeland, free; for information, call 319-
King Tubby and Lee “Scratch” Perry. Like the With Shackleton at the helm, there is no solid 688-2653… North Liberty Blues & BBQ, noon Sat Jul 13
aforementioned Portishead track “Small,” the ground to stand on, as his completely unpre-
whole composite here is one of hazy, Alice In dictable production instincts continually
Letitia VanSante & Henhouse Prowlers, a concert
in the second-annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series;
August
Wonderland-core psychedelia, like we’re half- introduce elements into the mix that serve as bring… Wiley Park, 7pm Sun Jul 14
Hinterland Music Festival, the fifth annual music and
remembering some acid flashback of a Jeffer- juxtapositions or upheavals more than logical Robert Earl Keen, concert with the Americana, camping festival… Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater,
son Airplane concert that took place out in a next steps. For the most part, the production country, and bluegrass singer/songwriter; $37.50; for… Fri Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 4
dark woodland clearing. Englert Theatre, 7:30pm Tue Jul 16
style stays outside the realm of techno or IDM Soul & Blues Festival, Friday night’s fashion show
Over all of this, Anika’s voice stands out that Shackleton has dabbled in, remaining in Tim McGraw & Trace Adkins, country stars perform kicks off the evening entertainment at… Downtown
an idiosyncratic focal point. In step with the a more mid-tempo neutral ground with space a grandstand concert in the 2019 Great… Great Jones Iowa City, 5pm Fri Aug 2
County Fair, 8pm Thu Jul 18
stentorian monotone proclamations of Nico for the synth elements to interact and clash Moeller Nights: Two Evenings with Dawes,
or the chiming, melodic swoops of Broad- with each other. When beats do pop up, they Camp Euforia 2019, 16th anniversary of the camping concerts with the Los Angeles-based folk musicians…
music festival created… Jerry’s Farm, Thu Jul 18 thru Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Fri Aug 2 and Sat Aug 3
cast’s Trish Keenan (RIP), Anika’s voice still offer enough space for Anika’s voice to Sat Jul 20
perfectly meshes with the warped ‘60s/’70s float over. The whole feels like an update on Soul & Blues Festival: Kevin B.F. Burt - Goose
Hootie & the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies, Town - Tanya English Band - Rico McFarland - JC
throwback vibe of the production. Album the combinatory dark magick industrial- rockers perform a grandstand concert in the 2019 Great New King of Funk - Tomar and the FC’s, in addition
opener “Terry” lopes over a bludgeoning ism of Coil, with Shackleton in the role of Jones… Great Jones County Fair, 8pm Fri Jul 19 to the concerts, festival attendees can also enjoy
bass drum and a slinky bass line, like Liquid Culinary… Downtown Iowa City, 12:30pm Sat Aug 3
Sleazy and Anika in the role of Balance. Like Kevin BF Burt & Big Machine, an event in the 2019
Liquid on quaaludes, before Anika pops into Coil, their duo recordings combine a wide Friday Night Concert Series; held on the… Downtown Connla & Chicago Farmer, a concert in the second-
the mix imploring the titular Terry to “wait at palette of atypical electronic and acoustic Iowa City, 6:30pm Fri Jul 19 annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring… Wiley
Park, 7pm Sun Aug 4
the gates of heaven for [her].” For a song that sounds into narratives designed to entice and Chris Stapleton & Kendell Marvel, country singer/
is essentially an elegy, the track’s bouncy vibe unsettle the listener, like looking through a songwriters perform a grandstand concert in the 2019 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, concert with
Great… Great Jones County Fair, 8pm Sat Jul 20 the 15-time Grammy Award winner and his touring
and pleasantly predictable chord changes portal into a dark, secret society and think- bluegrass… Englert Theatre, 7pm Thu Aug 8
create a perfect mismatch of atmospheres ing, “Looks weird … maybe I should go check TobyMac & We Are Messengers, contemporary
– which is compounded even further when Christian musicians perform a grandstand concert in the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, the
that out.” 2019… Great Jones County Fair, 8pm Sun Jul 21 orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring…
the track sparks into a clear-toned, major- Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm Thu Aug 8
key piano break. What are we supposed to West of Mabou & Dos Santos, a concert in the
Anika plays Rozz-Tox on June 11 with open- second-annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series; bring… for King & Country, Christian pop duo composed of
feel here? Happy? Mournful? The ambiguity ing sets by Aqualife and Lerzan, admission to Wiley Park, 7pm Sun Jul 21 Australian brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone perform
works to the song’s benefit, creating an aura the 8 p.m. concert is $12-15, and more infor- an Iowa State Fair grandstand concert with special
Brick Street Ramblers - Vandello, an event in guest Zach Williams; $35-45, Iowa State Fairgrounds,
of confusion with a tentative smile that char- mation is available by calling (309)200-0978 the 2019 Friday Night Concert Series; the rain… East 30th Street & East University Ave., Des Moines IA,
acterizes much of Anika’s output. The fact or visiting RozzTox.com. Weatherdance Fountain Stage, 6:30pm Fri Jul 26 IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Thu Aug 8
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Rude Punch - Bamboozlers, an event in the 2019 Grupo Innstinto, an event in the 2019 Friday Night
Friday Night Concert Series; the rain… Weatherdance Concert Series; the rain… Weatherdance Fountain Stage,
Fountain Stage, 6:30pm Fri Aug 9 6:30pm Fri Aug 23
Todd Snider, concert with the Americana and alt- The Bacon Brothers, concert with folk-rock siblings
country singer/songwriter; $26.50; for tickets… Englert Kevin and Michael and their ensemble;… Riverside
Theatre, 8pm Fri Aug 9 Casino Event Center, 8pm Fri Aug 23
for King & Country, EDM-pop duo Alexander “Alex” Taylor Dayne, concert with the Grammy-nominated
Pall and Andrew “Drew” Taggart perform an Iowa State pop and dance-music singer/songwriter; $20-50; for…
Fair grandstand concert; $70-80, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Riverside Casino Event Center, 8pm Sat Aug 24
East 30th Street & East University Ave., Des Moines IA,
IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Fri Aug 9 Moeller Nights: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah,
concert with the musical project of American indie rock
Slipknot, heavy metal band from Des Moines performs musician… Codfish Hollow Barn, 8pm Sun Aug 25
an Iowa State Fair grandstand concert; $43-60, Iowa
State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East University Ave., The Dawn, an event in the 2019 Friday Night Concert
Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Sat Aug 10 Series; the rain… Weatherdance Fountain Stage, 6:30pm
Fri Aug 30
Zac Brown Band, country band based in Atlanta,
Georgia performs an Iowa State Fair grandstand concert;
$70-85, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East
University Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm
Sun Aug 11 Special Events
Dan + Shay, country music duo composed of vocalists Call for Entry: Stars, Stripes & Saxophones, all
and songwriters Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney performs saxophonists with at least 1 year’s… Galvin Fine Arts
an Iowa State Fair grandstand concert with special Center, thru Sun Jun 23
guest Carly Pearce; $27-47, Iowa State Fairgrounds,
East 30th Street & East University Ave., Des Moines IA, Kidstock: Session I, Mon.-Fri. thru June 21; ages 8-18
IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Tue Aug 13 take part in workshops… RME (River Music Experience),
1pm Mon Jun 10
Foreigner, chart-topping rockers perform an Iowa State
Fair grandstand concert with special guest Night Ranger; Trax from the Stax, a music-listening program
$27-42, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East designed to provide the opportunity to share…
University Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Bettendorf Public Library, 7:30pm Thu Jun 20
Thu Aug 15
Tom Sharpe of Mannheim Steamroller: Anything
Luke Bryan, country star performs an Iowa State Fair Is Possible, percussion workshop with the famed
grandstand concert with special guest Jon Langston; drummer; inspiring and motivating musicians,… First
$70-80, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East Baptist Church of Galva, 2pm Sat Jun 22
University Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm
Fri Aug 16 Kidstock at Camp Abe Lincoln, thru July 19; ages
8-17 enjoy an in-depth special music… YMCA Camp Abe
Scott Mulvahill, the Englert Theatre presents a concert Lincoln, 1pm Sun Jul 14
with the Nashville-based singer/songwriter… The Mill,
8pm Fri Aug 16 Trax from the Stax, a music-listening program
designed to provide the opportunity to share…
The Recliners & The Beaker Brothers, an event Bettendorf Public Library, 7:30pm Thu Jul 18
in the 2019 Friday Night Concert Series; held on the…
Downtown Iowa City, 6:30pm Fri Aug 16 Kidstock: Session II, Mon.-Fri. thru August 2; ages 8-18
take part in workshops… RME (River Music Experience),
Pentatonix, Grammy-winning, chart-topping a 1pm Mon Jul 22
cappella group from Arlington, Texas performs an Iowa
State Fair grandstand concert with special guest Rachel Native American Drumming, with Regina Tsosie; an
Platten; $35-50, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street introduction to the cultural and artistic… Black Hawk
& East University Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, State Historical Site’s Watch Tower Lodge, 2pm Sun
8pm Sat Aug 17 Aug 11
Hootie & the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies, Trax from the Stax, a music-listening program
chart-topping rockers perform an Iowa State Fair designed to provide the opportunity to share…
grandstand concert with special guest Barenaked Ladies; Bettendorf Public Library, 7:30pm Thu Aug 15
$55-75, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East
University Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm
Sun Aug 18
Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe at Gumbo Ya Ya @ District of Rock Island – June 8
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LITERARY ARTS / Readings & June 29, with Lyz Lenz; a course in the… McCarthy Hall -
Discussions / August & September St. Ambrose University, 1:45pm Thu Jun 27
The Spitfire Grill Book ‘em Mystery Book Club, free; for information,
Shaping the Short Story, thru June 29, with Jennifer
Colville; a course in the… McCarthy Hall - St. Ambrose
Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 16 @ The Spotlight call 309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Thu
Aug 15
University, 8:45am Thu Jun 27
Contemporary Books Discussion Group, free; Summer Book Arts Academy: Calligraphy with
for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ Paul from Art Legacy League, a hands-on workshop
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm series offering community members an opportunity
Wed Aug 21 to learn more about book arts and how to create them;
each workshop will cover a different type of book arts
Some Luck, a discussion of Jane Smiley’s book with the spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering
30/31 Book Club; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock arts; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6:30pm Thu Aug 22 IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm Wed Jul 10 and Wed
Jul 24
Nancy Teerlinck, Megan Warren, and Sara Tubbs in The Spitfire Grill @ Spotlight Theatre – Last Monday Book Club Discussion, light
refreshments will be paired with good conversation; Quad Cities Writers Group, dedicated to supporting
June 7 through 16 books for… Silvis Public Library, 6:30pm Mon Aug 26 and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences,
D
and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication; free;
escribed by Variety magazine Fred Alley, “If you need any reason at all Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Generation, Nature, & the Shaping of the American Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
as “warmhearted and uplifting” to embrace life again, the musical you’ve Nation, a discussion of Andrea Wulf’s book with the Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Aug
and by Chicago Theatre Review been waiting for has arrived.” Environmental Book… River Action, 7pm Tue Aug 27 5 and Mon Aug 19
as “pitch perfect” and “a must-see,” the Making her directorial debut with Afternoon Book Club, free; for information, call 309- Summer Book Arts Academy: Calligraphy with
2001 musical charmer The Spitfire Grill The Spitfire Grill is Kelsey Walljasper, 593-2178… Sherrard Public Library, 2:30pm Mon Sep 2 Paul from Art Legacy League, a hands-on workshop
series offering community members an opportunity
– based on the much-loved 1996 movie with Spotlight Theatre co-owner Brent Pageturners Book Discussion Group, free; for to learn more about book arts and how to create them;
– is set to delight audiences at Moline’s Tubbs designing the show’s lighting information, call 309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, each workshop will cover a different type of book arts
6:30pm Tue Sep 3 spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering
Spotlight Theatre June 7 through 16, a effects and sound and Megan Warren arts; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
show that inspired New York magazine serving as music director. Warren, a Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm Wed Aug 7 and Wed
to state, “What even in normal times co-star in the venue’s February produc- Aug 21
would be a joy is, in these troubled tion of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Workshops & Classes
ones, sheer nourishment.” Murder, also takes on the role of Percy, June
In The Spitfire Girll, Percy Talbot with Nancy Teerlinck (the Spotlight’s
has just been released from a five-year The Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Summer Book Arts Academy: Calligraphy with
prison sentence for manslaughter. She Black Box Theatre’s You’re a Good Man, Paul from Art Legacy League, a hands-on workshop
series offering community members an opportunity
is trying to find a place for a fresh start, Charlie Brown) portraying Hannah and to learn more about book arts and how to create them;
and based on a page from an old travel Chase Austin (Quad City Music Guild’s each workshop will cover a different type of book arts
spanning from simple binding techniques to lettering
book, the woman travels to the small Jesus Christ Superstar, the Black Box arts; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local Theatre’s Baby) as Joe. Rounding out the Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4:30pm Wed Jun 12 and Wed
sheriff Joe Sutter, who is also Percy’s show’s seven-person cast is a quartet of Jun 26
parole officer, finds her a job at Hannah additional area-theatre talents: Jackie
Quad Cities Writers Group, dedicated to supporting
Ferguson’s Spitfi re Grill – the only Patterson (the Richmond Hill Barn The- and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences,
eatery in this struggling town, and one atre’s On Golden Pond), Brand Peitersen and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
currently for sale. But with no inter- (Music Guild’s Catch Me If You Can), Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave.,
ested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle Christopher Tracy (the Spotlight’s The Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Jun
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the place off with entry fees set at one Happy Elf ), and Spotlight Theatre co-
hundred dollars, and the winner being owner Sara Tubbs (the venue’s recent hit 2019 David R. Collins Writers’ Conference, thru
June 29; the Midwest Writing Center hosts its annual
the author of the best essay on “Why you Big: The Musical). conference… McCarthy Hall - St. Ambrose University,
want the Grill.” Soon, mail is arriving Thu Jun 27 thru Sat Jun 29
by the wheelbarrow and things are defi- The Spitfire Grill runs at the Spotlight From Novel Idea to Immersive First Draft, thru
nitely getting hot at the Spitfire, and this Theatre June 7 through 16, with perfor- June 29, with Lucy Tan; a course in the… McCarthy Hall -
St. Ambrose University, 3:30pm Thu Jun 27
musical triumph consequently serves as mances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Sat-
an inspiring celebration of fresh starts urdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Admission Poetry Workshop, thru June 29, with Derrick Austin; a
course in the… McCarthy Hall - St. Ambrose University,
and the power of what one person can is $20, and more information and tickets 1:45pm Thu Jun 27
do. As Talkin’ Broadway raved of this are available by calling (309)912-7647 or
work by composers James Valcq and visiting TheSpotlightTheatreQC.com. Miss Iowa Competition @ Adler Theatre –
June 13 through 15
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THEATRE Kinky Boots, Tony-winning musical comedy presented
in the Broadway at the Adler series;... Adler Theatre, Wed
Jun 19
Performances
Little Women: The Musical, Tony-nominated stage
Scott & Rock Island Counties adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic; Thu.-Sat.…
The Black Box Theatre, Thu Jun 20 thru Sun Jun 30
June The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, family comedy
based on the fractured fairytale by Jon Scieszka… Circa
Holiday Inn, stage musical based on the classic 1942 ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Thu Jun 20 thru Sat Jul 6
film starring Bing… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 7:45pm
Fri Jun 7 thru Sat Jul 20 Little Red Meets the Wolves!, week-ending
production from the Camp Creamery children’s theatre
The Spitfire Grill, composers/book writers’ James camp designed to give kids the chance to work and
Valcq’s and Fred Alley’s off-Broadway musical based… perform with three professional actors from the Old
The Spotlight Theatre, Fri Jun 7 thru Sun Jun 16 Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a new
play; Fri. 2pm, Sat. 10:30am; for information, call 309-794-
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Alan Ball’s 7306, Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750
comedy about bridesmaids at a wedding reception, 7th Ave., Rock Island IL, MississippiBendPlayers.com/
directed by Cynthia Safford; a presentation in the theatre-camp-children, Fri Jun 21 thru Sat Jun 22 John Moreland @ The Rust Belt – August 4
Barn Owl Series; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; $5-8; for
information and tickets, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters How to Succeed in Business without Really
Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline IL, Playcrafters.com, Trying, Tony-winning workplace musical comedy by 309-762-6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave., Rock
Fri Jun 14 thru Sun Jun 16 Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows;… First Presbyterian Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline IL, QCMusicGuild. Island IL, MississippiBendPlayers.com, Fri Jul 26 thru
Church of Davenport, Sat Jun 29 and Sun Jun 30 com, Fri Jul 12 thru Sun Jul 21 Sun Aug 4
Biloxi Blues, the Mississippi Bend Players present Neil
Simon’s Tony winning Army-barracks comedy, directed The Bacchae, Genesius Guild’s production of Euripides’ Something Intangible, Bruce Graham’s tale of two Shear Madness, slapstick mystery in which the
by Corinne Johnson; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-20; Greek tragedy; Sat. & Sun.… Lincoln Park, 8pm Sat Jun brothers running a movie studio in 1941, directed audience gets to question suspects… Circa ’21 Dinner
for tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, Brunner 29 thru Sun Jul 7 by Mike Turczynski; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm; for Playhouse, Fri Jul 26 thru Sun Sep 1
Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave., Rock information and tickets, call 309-762-0330, Playcrafters
Island IL, MississippiBendPlayers.com, Fri Jun 14 thru Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline IL, Playcrafters.com, Ecclesiazusae, Genesius Guild’s production of
Sun Jun 23 Fri Jul 12 thru Sun Jul 21 Aristophanes’ classical Greek comedy, adapted by…
comedy based on the Disney’s Oscar-winning fairytale Shakespeare’s tragedy; Sat. & Sun.… Lincoln Park, 8pm
film, directed by Bob Williams; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. A Green River, the Mississippi Bend Players present Sat Jul 13 thru Sun Jul 21
2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call 309-762-
6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium,
Aaron Randolph III’s drama about a soldier's return
from overseas, directed by Philip Wm. McKinley; Shear Madness, slapstick mystery in which the
August
1584 34th Ave., Moline IL, QCMusicGuild.com, Fri Jun 14 Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-20; for tickets and audience gets to question suspects… Circa ’21 Dinner
thru Sun Jun 23 information, call 309-794-7306, Brunner Theatre Center, Playhouse, 7:45pm Wed Jul 24 thru Thu Jul 25 The Bootleggers Show, on Thursdays; an evening
Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave., Rock Island IL, of entertainment with the dinner theatre’s… Circa ’21
The Tempest, Genesius Guild’s production of William MississippiBendPlayers.com, Fri Jul 5 thru Sun Jul 14 Dames at Sea, the Mississippi Bend Players present Dinner Playhouse, 7:15pm Thu Aug 1 thru Thu Aug 29
Shakespeare’s magical pastoral comedy; Sat.… Lincoln the tap-dancing musical-comedy celebration of 1930s
Park, 8pm Sat Jun 15 thru Sun Jun 23 42nd Street, Tony-winning tap musical, directed and Hollywood, directed by Shelley Cooper, music directed Matilda: The Musical, Tony-winning musical adapted
choreographed by Christina Myatt; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, by Saul Nache; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; $10-20; for from the Roald Dahl children’s book, directed… The
Sun. 2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call tickets and information, call 309-794-7306, Brunner Spotlight Theatre, Fri Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 11
2019 SEASON
JUNE 14-16
AND JUNE 21-23
DIRECTED BY
CORY JOHNSON
JULY 5-7
AND JULY 12-14
DIRECTED BY
PHILIP WM. MCKINLEY
JULY 26-28
AND AUGUST 2-4
DIRECTED BY
SHELLEY COOPER
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THEATRE / Performances / Scott &
Rock Island Counties / August
July August
Outlying Areas Rabbit Hole, Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama Man of La Mancha, Tony-winning musical inspired
by David Lindsay-Abaire; $14-29; for tickets… Grace by “Don Quixote”; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.;
June Performing Arts Center, Fri Jul 5 thru Sat Jul 6 $20-30;… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Aug 8 thru Sun
Aug 18
Blithe Spirit, Oscar Wilde’s supernatural-comedy Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim’s Tony-winning
classic, directed by Tom Morrow; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, storybook musical; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; Shout! The Mod Musical, musical revue of British-
Sun.… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Jun 6 thru Sun $20-30; for… Timber Lake Playhouse, Fri Jul 5 thru Sun invasion hits; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed.… Clinton
Jun 9 Jul 14 Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Aug 8 thru Sun Aug 18
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, Tony- Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, National Theatre Live: Frankenstein, the monster
winning musical comedy with book and lyrics by Robert Andrew Lloyd Webber’s and Time Rice’s biblical-musical classic directed by Danny Boyle, starring Jonny Lee…
L.… Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Jun 6 thru classic; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm,… Clinton Area Showboat FilmScene, 2pm Sun Aug 11
Sun Jun 16 Theatre, Sat Jul 6 thru Sun Jul 21
The 39 Steps, Tony-winning slapstick adaptation
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Tony-nominated stage- Othello, cross-gender production of William of Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense classic, directed by
musical adaptation of Disney’s Oscar-winning animated Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, with women playing… Jennifer… Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Aug 15 thru
film; scheduled performances… Timber Lake Playhouse, Soldiers & Sailors Park, Sun Jul 7 thru Wed Jul 31 Sun Aug 25
Thu Jun 6 thru Sun Jun 16
Mary Poppins, Tony-winning family musical based Steel Magnolias, Robert Harling’s off-Broadway
Ripcord, David Lindsay-Abaire comedy about women on the Oscar-winning Disney film; $14-29;… Grace comedy set in a Southern beauty parlour;… Timber Lake
forced to share a room… Theatre Cedar Rapids, Fri Jun 7 Performing Arts Center, Thu Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 21 Playhouse, Thu Aug 22 thru Sun Sep 1
thru Sun Jun 16
Missing Link, Jack Sharkey’s slapstick marital comedy,
National Theatre Live: All About Eve, adaptation directed by Joe DePauw; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm,… Richmond
of the Oscar-winning comedy by Joseph L Mankiewicz, Hill Barn Theatre, Thu Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 21
adapted… FilmScene, 2pm Sun Jun 9
Winnie the Pooh, auditions for Kristen Sergel’s DANCE
Newsies: The Musical, City Circle Theatre presents adaptation of the A.A. Milne storybook… Ohnward Fine
the Tony-winning period musical based on… Coralville Arts Center, 2pm Sat Jul 13 thru Sun Jul 14 Imani! Tandazo Dancers, Dorian Byrd and members
Center for the Performing Arts, Fri Jun 14 thru Sun Jun of Imani! Tandazo Dancers will provide a movement-
16 National Theatre Live: Small Island, Helen based interpretive program in conjunction with
Edmundson’s adaptation of Andrea Levy’s Orange Prize- Vanessa German’s exhibition currently on view; come
Blithe Spirit, Noel Coward’s classic supernatural winning novel; $9-18… FilmScene, 2pm Sun Jul 14 early and enjoy the happy hour menu and cash bar
comedy; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. & Wed.… Clinton Area starting at 4pm; for information, call 563-326-7804,
Showboat Theatre, Thu Jun 20 thru Sat Jun 29 I Do! I Do!, off-Broadway musical about marriage with Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport IA,
book and lyrics by Tom… Prairie Arts Center, Sun Jul 14 FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6:30pm Thu Jun 6
Noises Off, Michael Frayn’s Tony-winning slapstick thru Fri Jul 26
farce; scheduled performances Tue.-Sun.; $20-30; for… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes,
Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jun 20 thru Sun Jun 30 Mamma Mia!, Tony-nominated musical smash based offering classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap,
on the repertoire of Swedish-pop group… Timber Lake Conditioning, Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of
Newsies: The Musical, City Circle Theatre Company Playhouse, Thu Jul 18 thru Sun Aug 4 Dance, Thu Jul 6 thru Wed Sep 4
presents the Tony-winning period musical based…
Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, Fri Jun 21 thru Godspell, the Moon of Hope Studio’s production of Ballet Under the Stars, Ballet Quad Cities’ annual
Sat Jun 22 composer Stephen Schwartz’s… Orpheum Theatre, Fri outdoor presentation of dance vignettes, with… Lincoln
Jul 19 thru Sun Jul 21 Park, 8pm Fri Jun 7 thru Sun Jun 9
Pinkalicious: The Musical, family musical-comedy
adapted from the children’s book by Victoria Kann… The Who’s Tommy, Tony Award-winning rock opera Polka Club of Iowa, Inc., Eastern Chapter Dance:
Grace Performing Arts Center, Fri Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 28 based on the classic album; Thu.-Sat.… Clinton Area The Eddie Korosa Jr. Band (1:30pm), music by the
Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 25 thru Sun Aug 4 band from Chicago; $10/person, ages 21 and… Walcott
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Coliseum, 1:30pm Sun Jun 9
Tony-winning musical about a grade-school spelling Legally Blonde: The Musical, Tony-nominated
bee; Fri. & Sat.… Starlighters II Theatre, Fri Jun 21 thru musical based on the Reese Witherspoon film comedy; Mini Polka Fest: Leo Lonnie Orchestra - Barefoot
Sun Jun 30 Fri.… Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center, Fri Jul 26 Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen (4pm), featuring
thru Sun Jul 28 the band on tour from Nebraska, playing the musical
The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, family styles… Walcott Coliseum, 4pm Fri Jun 21
comedy in the Magic Owl Children’s Theatre program; Little Women: The Musical, Tony-nominated musical
$8;… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jun 27 thru Fri Aug drama based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel;… Polka Club of Iowa, Inc., Eastern Chapter Dance:
16 Grace Performing Arts Center, Sat Jul 27 thru Sun Aug 4 Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe Dutchmen (1:30pm),
featuring the band from Mt Vernon, IA; $10/person, ages
Honk Jr., the Young Footliters present the one-act National Theatre Live: King Lear, an HD screening 21… Walcott Coliseum, 1:30pm Sun Jul 21
version of the storybook… Coralville Center for the of Shakespeare’s tragedy starring Ian McKellen; free;…
Performing Arts, Fri Jun 28 thru Sun Jun 30 Orpheum Theatre, 2pm Sun Jul 28 Polka Club of Iowa, Inc., Eastern Chapter Dance:
Lyle Beaver Trio Plus One (1:30pm), featuring the
Newsies: The Musical, Tony-winning period musical band from Iowa City; $10/person, ages 21 and… Walcott
based on the Disney film; Fri. &… Theatre Cedar Rapids, Coliseum, 1:30pm Sun Aug 18
Fri Jun 28 thru Sun Jul 21
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COMEDY MUSIC
ComedySportz, interactive comedy with the
By Max Allison
area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for tickets
Weekly and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@
Jesse Marchant
comedysportzqc.com, Spotlight Theatre, 1800 Seventh
Ave., Moline IL, 7pm Sat Jul 13
Circumstantial Comedy Show, on Sundays; for
ComedySportz, interactive comedy with the
information, call 563-424-5506… Brew, 10pm Sun Jun 9
thru Sun Sep 1 area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for tickets Friday, June 14, 7 p.m. @ Triple Crown Whiskey Bar &
Raccoon Motel, 304 East Third Street, Davenport, IA
and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@
Stand Up Comedy Open Mic, on Mondays, hosted by comedysportzqc.com, Spotlight Theatre, 1800 Seventh
F
Douglas Hernandez; for information, call 309-517-1944… Ave., Moline IL, 7pm Sat Jul 20
Broken Saddle, 8pm Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Sep 2 olk rock troubadour Jesse Marchant
ComedySportz Kids’ Matinee, interactive comedy
Comedy Mondays w/ Dan Frana & Spencer with the area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for
headlines a Moeller Nights concert at
Loucks, on Mondays; all liquor and draft beer is buy tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@ Davenport’s Triple Crown Whiskey
one,… Iowa City Yacht Club, 9pm Mon Jun 10 thru Mon comedysportzqc.com, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Bar & Raccoon Motel on June 19.
Sep 2 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, 3pm Sat Jul 27
Marchant, a.k.a. JBM, has built a substan-
Butchers Hook Comedy w/ Ryan Proctor, on Carlos Mencia, an evening with the standup comedian tial following on the weight of his at times
Tuesdays; a stand-up-comedy open mic night; for and TV star; for… Mississippi Moon Bar @ Diamond Jo gentle, always emotionally charged brand of
information, call… Meat Market, 9pm Tue Jun 11 thru Casino, 8pm Wed Aug 7
Tue Sep 3 singer/songwriter balladry. A native of Mon-
ComedySportz, interactive comedy with the treal, Marchant’s first album Not Even In July
Sadhole Comedy Open Mic, on Tuesdays; every area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for tickets established him as a talent on the border of
comic gets five minutes, with the ability… Broken and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@
Saddle, 7:30pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 comedysportzqc.com, One Voice QC, NorthPark Mall, the breathy folk music that appears in Wes
320 W. Kimberly Rd., #510, Davenport IA, 7pm Sat Aug 10 Anderson-core movies or particularly sappy
Comedy Open Mic, on Wednesdays; 6:30pm sign-up, commercials, and the brand of heavy, heart-
7:30pm performances; for information, call 319-363- Carlos Mencia, an evening with the standup comedian
0606… Penguin’s Comedy Club, 7:30pm Wed Jun 12 and TV star in his “C 4 Urself Tour”; $25-35; for tickets and on-sleeve songwriting typically ascribed to
thru Wed Sep 4 information, call 844-852-4FUN, Rhythm City Casino bards such as Bill Callahan or Will Oldham.
Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, Jesse Marchant @ Triple Crown Whiskey Bar &
Since Not Even in July, Marchant has released
RhythmCityCasino.com, 7pm Sun Aug 11 Raccoon Motel – June 14
three full-length LPs that present variations
June Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, standup comedian on his smoky vocal template at varying actress Amanda Seyfried (of Mamma Mia!
performs an Iowa State Fair grandstand concert; $32-45,
Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East University
degrees of sparseness and intimacy. fame) in the lead role in a set of impres-
Front Street Comedy Dubuque Edition: Todd Ave., Des Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, 8pm Wed Aug 14 The average JBM track develops over sionistic sketches revolving around classic
Willhite - Levi Baughman - Chris Coffman - Todd soft ly picked electric guitar lines that hang Americana landscapes and locales including
Baysinger - Ryan Graham, an evening of comedy ComedySportz, interactive comedy with the
with local favorite Willhite and a… Front Street Brewery area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for tickets
in the mix in a cloud of reverb and delay. His diners, motels, and scenes of solitary bath-
Tap Room, 8pm Sat Jun 8 and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@ chord progressions loop around themselves room catharsis.
comedysportzqc.com, One Voice QC, NorthPark Mall, in cyclical patterns, while his voice traces Marchant’s most recent LP, 2018’s Illusion
Steve Martin and Martin Short: Now You See 320 W. Kimberly Rd., #510, Davenport IA, 7pm Sat Aug 17
Them, Soon You Won’t, the comedy legends present melodies that ebb and flow with the arc of of Love, finds his arrangements picking up
new material in a variety of… Adler Theatre, 7pm Sun Trae Crowder Live w/ Drew Morgan & Corey his instrumental input. His tender voice into a slightly more upbeat groove, often ani-
Jun 9 Ryan Forrester, the wellRED comedy tour with the sounds like it would be equally at home in
bestselling authors of “Liberal… Englert Theatre, 8pm mated by more active drum performances
Blind Stein, an evening of standup with the West Sat Aug 17 the context of a deserted pub open mic, or a and flights of heavy electric guitar. While
Peoria-based comedian, featuring… The Circa ’21 solitary performance on a porch under the still orbiting the territory of stripped down
Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jun 15 The Not-So Newlywed Game, come find out how moonlight. At times, he swells into flights
much you know about your partner,… The Circa ’21 singer/songwriter fare, this material allows
Love Me Tinder, from Tinder to tenderness, this Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Aug 17 of wordless vocalization that strip his tracks his tracks to burst into more heavily orna-
comedy show pokes fun at… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, of any semantic meaning in favor of a more mented arrangements, flecked with piano
8pm Sat Jun 22 The Laugh Hard Comedy Show, event featuring elemental emotional connection. His raw
some of the funniest stand-up comedians from across… and heavily processed acoustic instruments.
The Laugh Hard Comedy Show, event featuring The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Aug 23 vocal delivery, often recorded with a close- With this album in mind, you can expect a
some of the funniest stand-up comedians from across… mic production approach, highlights the more animated performance in a live set-
The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Jun 28 ComedySportz Kids’ Matinee, interactive comedy details of each take to the point that indi-
with the area’s long-running improv troupe; $12; for ting, as the songwriting opens up to a more
The Not-So Newlywed Game, come find out how tickets and information, call 309-786-1111 or e-mail info@ vidual breaths and pauses carry great weight dynamic range of feelings and peaks of hard-
much you know about your partner,… The Circa ’21 comedysportzqc.com, Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 against the usually somber backdrop. belted vocal theatrics.
Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jun 29 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, 3pm Sat Aug 24
His self-titled LP, released in 2014, led him
Love Me Tinder, from Tinder to tenderness, this to his widest audience to date, partly on the Jesse Marchant plays the Triple Crown
comedy show pokes fun at… The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, strength of a series of videos he bills as the Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel on June 19
July & August 8pm Sat Aug 24
“Trilogy,” each of which has racked up over with an opening set by Fenne Lily, admission
100,000 views on YouTube. The material is to the 7 p.m. concert is $12, and more infor-
The Laugh Hard Comedy Show, throughout the enhanced by the visuals of the associated
show, the performers do shots and toasts with… The mation on the night is available by visiting
Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jul 6 and Fri Jul 26 video series, all of which feature marquee MoellerNights.com.
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August
MUSEUMS MOVIES Stonewall, see where the movement began with this
retelling of the… Putnam Museum & Science Center,
Mon Jun 24
Exhibits Scott & Rock Island Counties Recent Releases, see a film recently released on DVD;
Tuesday Cinema, a chance to see those movies you free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
RACE: Are We So Different?, this traveling exhibit June just missed at the theater; movies are announced Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern
aims to help visitors… Putnam Museum & Science one week from the date of the movie; free; for Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Fri
Center, thru Sun Jun 23 information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Aug 9
Morning Classics, spend the morning enjoying a cup Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport IA,
An Austrian Overture: Classical Composers, follow of hot coffee and cookies while watching unforgettable DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Tue Jun 25 Coffee and a Movie Morning, includes a free
the evolution of music told through… German American classic movies; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, movie, coffee, light refreshments, and discussion; for
Heritage Center, thru Wed Sep 4 Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Planet 51, a screening in the Movies at Main series; information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Jun 7 every week this summer, we will enjoy a space-themed Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL,
The German Immigrant Experience, visitors will movie; popcorn provided, feel free to bring your own RockIslandLibrary.org, 9:30am Mon Aug 12
learn about immigrants’ journey by… German American “Chasing the Moon” Preview & Conversation, covered beverage; free; for information, call 563-326-
Heritage Center, thru Wed Sep 4 in cooperation with PBS, view a clip of the American 7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Cinema at Southwest, a free movie and light
Experience show called “Chasing the Moon” and share Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Thu refreshments; for information, call 309-732-7323,
Collaborating Collectors: Herbert & Lou Hoover, your memories of the Apollo 11 moon landing; the Jun 27 Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, 9010
the Hoovers’ collections are made up of purchased items documentary shows previous unseen information about Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org,
or… Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum, the race to the moon, and a behind the scenes look at 10am Thu Aug 15
thru Wed Sep 4 what was involved to land and bring the astronauts
Muppets from Space, a screening in the Movies The Proposal, a sundown screening in Summer of the
at Main series; every week this summer, we will enjoy Arts’ Free Movie Series,… University of Iowa Pentacrest,
a space-themed movie; popcorn provided, feel Sat Jul 27
free to bring your own covered beverage; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Sister Act, a sundown screening in Summer of the Arts’
Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, Free Movie Series,… University of Iowa Pentacrest, Sat
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Thu Jul 18 Aug 3
Apollo 11, a screening of the documentary in the 50th The Little Mermaid, a sundown screening in Summer
anniversary of the moon landing; free; for information, of the Arts’ Free Movie Series,… University of Iowa
call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Pentacrest, Sat Aug 10
Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
org, 10am Fri Jul 19 Bohemian Rhapsody, a sundown screening in
Summer of the Arts’ Free Movie Series,… University of
Mars Needs Moms, a screening in the Movies at Main Iowa Pentacrest, Sat Aug 17
series; every week this summer, we will enjoy a space-
themed movie; popcorn provided, feel free to bring Coco, a sundown screening in Summer of the Arts’ Free
your own covered beverage; free; for information, call Movie Series,… University of Iowa Pentacrest, Sat Aug
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FRIDAY, ABOUT
JULY 5 GATES OPEN
AT 4PM
MVBS
BANDSHELL STAGE: The objective of the
Mississippi Valley Blues
5pm Avey/Grouws Band Society (MVBS) is to
6:45pm Heather Gillis educate the general public
8:15pm Ronnie Baker Brooks about the native artform
of blues and blues-related
10pm Samantha Fish music through performance,
PEDIGO-JONES STAGE: FRIDAY, JULY 5 SATURDAY, JULY 6 enhanced appreciation and
understanding, interpretation,
6pm Hal Reed & and preservation.
Mississippi Journey BANDSHELL STAGE 8:15 PM - RONNIE BAKER PEDIGO-JONES STAGE BANDSHELL STAGE winning entertainer and piano player; Victor
Wainwright is a raucous high-octane, dynamic
PEDIGO-JONES STAGE When you think of the
7:45pm Blues Rock-It BROOKS
5 PM - AVEY/GROUWS BAND Ronnie Baker Brooks, 49, has been climbing
6 PM - HAL REED & 2 PM - ROBERT KIMBROUGH performer and crowd pleaser with soul to 1 PM - GRAND AVENUE Mississippi Valley Blues
9:30pm Blues Rock-It Avey/Grouws Band hits hard with their gritty the blues world’s ladder all his life. Born in MISSISSIPPI JOURNEY SR. BLUES CONNECTION spare.
RUCKUS Society, the Mississippi Valley
take on Blues, Blues Rock, and Americana. Chicago, he started playing guitar around age Mississippi bluesman Hal Reed & Mississippi Robert Kimbrough Sr. Blues Connection 7 PM - TAB BENOIT Grand Avenue Ruckus covers your Blues Festival may come
After meeting at a blues jam in the Quad
to mind—an award-winning
SATURDAY,
6. At 19, he joined his father, Lonnie Brooks, Journey deliver an entertaining show based is led by Robert, the youngest son of the Tab Benoit is Louisiana’s No. 1 roots export favorite tunes with a powerful, horndriven
Cities, they formed and won the 2017 Iowa
Blues Challenge. AGB started 2018 by making
who by then had influenced some of the most primarily on the influence of their Delta blues Original Cotton Patch Soul Blues Boy, Junior – a Cajun man who’s definitely got the blues. performance. Screaming trumpets, wailing Blues Festival put on by our
well-known bluesman of our history: Jimmy and Chicago urban blues upbringing. It’s a Kimbrough. He continues the music of his saxophones, and a big bottom end give Grand
volunteers for 34 years on the
JULY 6
it to the semi-finals at the International Blues Born November 17, 1967, he grew up in Houma,
GATES OPEN Reed, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny perfect partnership of band colleagues. late father. The band’s hypnotic sound is a Avenue Ruckus their oneofakind sound. Grand
AT 12PM Challenge in Memphis and releasing their EP, Winter, and Junior Wells. For 12 years the two The band, Mississippi Journey, consists combination of traditional Cotton Patch Soul
Louisiana. A guitar player since his teenage
Avenue Ruckus is always a party, and it’s banks of the Mississippi River.
years, Tab Benoit hung out at the Blues Box,
“Road to Memphis.” With a deep connection to would tour together, putting Ronnie out front of some of the “best of” Quad City based Blues, rooted hypnotic rhythms with smooth a ramshackle music club and cultural center definitely one you won’t want to miss! However, the Mississippi
the Quad Cities and the music of the Mississippi with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and musicians: Zach Harris (guitar); Roger soulful vocals. in nearby Baton Rouge run by guitarist Tabby Valley Blues Society has more
BANDSHELL STAGE: River, AGB is proud to be taking the main stage Koko Taylor. In 1998, when he was 32, his father Alexander (bass); and Ethan Good (piano). Thomas. Playing guitar alongside Thomas,
3 & 4:30 PM - NIC CLARK programs and events beyond
at this year’s Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. told him to go solo. These bluesmen are passionate about the 3:30 PM - LIZZIE NEAL Nic Clark received a Hohner endorsement
2pm Robert Kimbrough Sr. Passionate, powerful, and always playful, Avey/ Since then Ronnie Baker Brooks has started history of their art form and striving to keep the Lizzi Neal Band takes decades of combined
Raful Neal, Henry Gray, and other high-profile
when he was 15 years old – just 3 years after
the Festival. We are a 501(c)
3:30pm Lizzie Neal Grouws Band is here to make music…and to a family, toured North America and Europe, blues alive by sharing their vast knowledge of experience and love of all genres to create a
regulars at the club, Tab Benoit learned the
he began playing, making him one of the (3) non-profit organization
blues first-hand from a faculty of living blues
have a good time doin’ it. and taken feature spots on the records of other America’s musical roots. paralyzing contemporary Blues sound. youngest endorses Hohner has ever had. He located in Davenport, Iowa
5pm Victor Wainwright Influenced at an early age by Blues, Soul,
legends.
is listed as one of the Top 5 Young Harmonica serving Eastern Iowa and
6:45 PM - HEATHER GILLIS bluesmen. He produced Eddy Clearwater’s
7:45 & 9:30 PM - BLUES
7pm Tab Benoit Heather Gillis is the TOTAL package as
West Side Strut and contributed guitar work and Jazz, power house Lizzi Neal displays mad 9 PM - NORTH MISSISSIPPI Players in the Country, a list that circulated the Western Illinois with a variety
9pm North Mississippi a guitar player, lap steel player, singer,
to albums from Elvin Bishop, the Legendary ROCK-IT ranging vocals and the ability to co-write songs
ALLSTARS web in 2016, voted by musicians and fans.
of programs that go on
Rhythm & Blues Review, Billy Branch, and Big With their roots in East Texas, Boogs Malone with Dave Neal that range from a witty, upbeat Nic Clark will perform at the MVBS Blues
All-Stars songwriter, and arranger - Heather is an
Head Todd. and “Brother” Josh Green come from a musical jazzy number, to a sultry heart wrenching soul North Mississippi Allstars is an American Festival with Quad Cities musicians Curtis throughout the year. These
amazingly versatile player and performer. She
family. Traveling all over the south, from gospel song. southern rock/blues band from Hernando, Hawkins (bass) and Manny Lopez III (drums). programs help support our
PEDIGO-JONES STAGE:
and her band have the stage presence and 10 PM - SAMANTHA FISH halls to the great opry houses, the brothers
Mississippi, founded in 1996 by brothers Luther
mission—To educate the
confidence to appeal to a variety of musical After launching her recording career in 2009, have grown up around some of the greatest
5 PM - VICTOR WAINWRIGHT and Cody Dickinson. The now venerable band 6:15 & 8:15 PM - JOE general public about the
is entering their third decade of paying homage
1pm Grand Avenue tastes, be it rock, blues, soul, jazz, roots, or Samantha Fish quickly established herself as pickers and personalities of music’s rich history. Victor Wainwright is an award winning
to country blues legacy while simultaneously
MARCINEK indigenous art form of blues
gospel. At 22 years old, Heather Gillis has not
Ruckus only formed a strong southeastern following,
a rising star in the contemporary blues world. After the passing of their father and settling musician and producer in the world’s blues and
pushing it into contemporary relevance with Joe Marcinek Band is an experience you
and blues-related music.
Since then, the charismatic young singer- down in the Midwest, they were looking to roots music scene. will never forget. That is because each show
3pm Nic Clark but has played alongside the likes of The guitarist-songwriter has earned a reputation Though his career began over a decade fatback funk, electronic innovation, slippery
features a different lineup of musicians
Allman Brothers Band, Col Bruce Hampton, keep the family tradition of making music soul, and pure unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll. Our organization is lead
4:30pm Nic Clark as a rising guitar hero and powerful live together alive. With so many talented players ago with genuine rock n’ roll honky-tonk, creating a different set of music every night.
North Mississippi All-Stars, and Damon Fowler performer, while releasing a series of acclaimed in the QC area, it wasn’t hard to hand-pick a Victor Wainwright has broadened his artistic The band backs and tours with John Hiatt
The music is equal parts Chicago Blues, New by an all-volunteer board of
6:15pm Joe Marcinek just to name a few. The 4-piece band consists albums that have shown her restless creative group of guys who fit the sound they were scope over the years to include music and released an album with him, Master of
Orleans Funk, Grateful Dead psychedelia, and directors. The board consists
of guitar, bass, drums and B-3 organ. She’s a Disaster. All the members of the Allstars have
8:15pm Joe Marcinek WINNER and will leave you smiling from ear to
spirit consistently taking her in new and looking for. representing virtually every corner of the
also teamed up with Robert Randolph and Jazz Fusion! of 14 members with a mix
blues. Composer, producer, vocalist, and award
ear and screaming for more.
exciting musical directions.
John Medeski to form the Word. of cultural, racial, gender,
BLUESKOOLS: professional, educational,
BLUES
Free harmonicas and where our work is carried out.
VA
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SPORTS / July minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and information,
call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines
P
Wed Jul 31 Quad Cities River Bandits vs Kane County
Cougars, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and
erforming June 7 through 9, com- Park will also be fi lled with many addi- information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
pany members of Ballet Quad tional area talents sharing the spotlight 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/
Cities bring their annual, eagerly with the dancers of Lyon’s company, August & September tickets, 5:15pm Sun Aug 25
awaited performances of Ballet Under among them performers from Quad Quad Cities River Bandits vs Kane County
the Stars vignettes back to Rock Island’s Cities Ballet Folklorico, Imani! Dancers, Quad Cities River Bandits vs Clinton Cougars, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
Lincoln Park. And this year, as Artistic D4Dance Academy, and Mayer School and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/
Director Courtney Lyon says, the pro- of Irish Dance. What results every year Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad- tickets, 6:35pm Mon Aug 26
cities/tickets, 6:35pm Wed Aug 7
fessional company’s presentation will is a thrilling presentation of dance in a Quad Cities River Bandits vs Kane County
be a collection of dance pieces that are truly bucolic setting, and Lyon encour- Quad Cities River Bandits vs Clinton Cougars, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
“all new .. but all of them will become ages family audiences to attend this and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/
favorites. annual delight – a perfect introduction Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad- tickets, 6:35pm Tue Aug 27
cities/tickets, 6:35pm Thu Aug 8
“I did a few new pieces of choreog- to those who have perhaps always wanted Quad Cities River Bandits vs Wisconsin Timber
raphy for professional dancer Meghan to experience Ballet Quad Cities’ talents Quad Cities River Bandits vs Clinton Rattlers, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and
LumberKings, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
Phillips of BQC,” explains Lyon. “There’s but haven’t yet taken the plunge. and information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/
a light and airy pointe solo to a Vivaldi “The music is great,” says Lyon, “and Park, 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad- tickets, 6:35pm Sat Aug 31
cities/tickets, 6:35pm Fri Aug 9
Four Seasons selection, and a fun, danced it being a night of fun, colorful, short Quad Cities River Bandits vs Wisconsin Timber
version of ‘Cups (When I’m Gone),’” a pieces means that there is enough vari- Quad Cities River Bandits vs Beloit Snappers, Rattlers, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and
minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and information, information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
number made famous through an Anna ety for everyone in the family. Ballet call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S Gaines 209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/
Kendrick solo in the movie musical- Under the Stars is a casual outdoor event St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/tickets, 6:35pm tickets, 1:15pm Sun Sep 1
Wed Aug 14
comedy Pitch Perfect. “We use pointe in a great setting with good views of the
shoes to enhance the percussion rhythm, stage, and there’s also something new
and Meghan is terrific in both pieces!” this year for kids of all ages, because
With the dance styles on display in this our popular outreach program ‘Dance
year’s Ballet Under the Stars including Me a Story’ comes to Lincoln Park at 7
tap, jazz, swing, Irish, Indian, African, p.m. each night before the performances.
and Hispanic in addition to classical and Children get to read a story, turn it into
contemporary ballet, Lyon says, “Ballet choreography, use props and costumes,
Quad Cities School of Dance students and dance onstage – and no admission is
will showcase a variety of dance styles, charged all night, so it’s the perfect way
but the highlight of their performance to expose children to the arts.”
will be the Act II of Giselle. That’s a work
that premiered in Paris in 1841, and the Following the 7 p.m. “Dance Me a
original staging and choreography has Story” events, Ballet Under the Stars’
been passed down through generations Lincoln Park performances begin at 8 p.m.
to the present day. It is truly a classic, and June 7 through 9, and more information
will be magical at the park.” is available by calling (309)786-3779 or
Rock Island’s outdoor stage at Lincoln visiting BalletQuadCities.com. Rock Island County Fair @ Rock Island County Fairgrounds – July 16 through 20
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Quad Cities River Bandits vs Wisconsin Timber Cities along the riverfront… River Action, 7am Sun Jun
Rattlers, minor-league baseball; $5-14; for tickets and 16
information, call 563-324-3000, Modern Woodmen Park,
209 S Gaines St, Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities/ A Universe of Stars Field Trip, join us for tea and
tickets, 1:15pm Mon Sep 2 trivia as we review Downton… John Deere Planetarium -
Augustana College, 10am Mon Jun 17
Annual Irish Language and Culture Weekend, thru Quad Cities Pride Festival King & Queen Pageant,
June 16; presented by Iowa Irish, a group of volunteer… held in conjunction with the Quad Cities Pridefest; $10
Coe College, Fri Jun 14 thru Sun Jun 16 weekend… Downtown Davenport, 8pm Fri Jun 28
2019 Micro Brew Mile & 6K Road Race, held Quad Cities Pridefest, on Second & Warren Streets;
at Parking Lot T (behind Barrel House) and 14th… seasonal festival featuring live music, vendors…
Downtown Moline, 2pm Sat Jun 15 Downtown Davenport, Fri Jun 28 and Sat Jun 29
6th Annual Micro Brew Mile Craft Beer Festival, Chess Club, free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
held at Parking Lot T (behind Barrel House) and 14th… e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
Downtown Moline, 5pm Sat Jun 15 Library, 11:30am Sat Jun 29
Miss Iowa Competition: Finals, the Miss Iowa Quad City Air Show, aerial celebration featuring
Scholarship Program Awards more than $50,000 in… performances by the United States Navy Blue Angels,
Adler Theatre, 7pm Sat Jun 15 aerobatic teams, helicopters, squadrons, and more, with
vendors, information displays, food and beverages,
Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy and more; $10-25, ages 5 & under free; for tickets and
Club, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Albireo, M57 (Ring Nebula) information, call 563-265-6165, Davenport Municipal
and other beautiful… Niabi Zoo, 8pm Sat Jun 15 Airport, 9010 North Harrison Street, Davenport IA,
QuadCityAirShow.com, 8am Sat Jun 29 and Sun Jun 30
Quad City Juneteenth Festival, annual celebration
of slavery’s abolition featuring food and retail vendors,…
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 11am Sat Jun 15
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OTHER EVENTS / July on 2nd Street between Brady & Ripley… Downtown
Davenport, Fri Jul 26 and Sat Jul 27
Vanessa German: Red, White, & Boom!, nnual Fourth of July celebration
2019 Quad-City Times Bix 7, covering seven miles,
runners from around the world compete in… Downtown
225 West Second Street, Davenport, IA 2019 Firecracker Run & Parade, the run starts at 2019 Mississippi Valley Fair, annual outdoor fair with
7:30am with the parade at 1pm… Downtown East contests, games, pageants, food… Mississippi Valley
Moline, 7:30am Thu Jul 4 Fairgrounds, Tue Jul 30 and Wed Jul 31
W
Pagan Pride Festival QC, inaugural festival music, Mass with Fr. Francis Odoom, in the chapel in the
ith the Los Angeles Times Smithsonian Institution’s touring Afri- dancing, vendors, live glass-blowing, and more; for… Prairie Heights building; after Mass… Our Lady of the
raving that “Strength, physi- can-American Art 1950-Present of 2012, Institute of Therapeutic Massage, 10am Sat Jul 13 Prairie Retreat, 10am Wed Aug 7
cal and spiritual, exudes and she was a 2015 recipient of the Louis 2019 Rock Island County Fair, annual outdoor 2019 Iowa State Fair, annual outdoor fair with
from her work as if audibly – a proud Comfort Tiffany Foundation Biennial festival with carnival rides, games, vendors… Rock Island contests, games, rides, pageants, food and crafts
shout,” the Pittsburgh-based artist Van- Grant. County Fairgrounds, Tue Jul 16 thru Sat Jul 20 vendors, and nightly grandstand concerts; 7am-1am
grounds, 9am-9pm buildings, 10am-midnight midway;
essa German finds her latest exhibition German is proud to use her art to Social Conversations, practice your English with no $4-12, ages 5 & under free, extra fees for grandstand
Miracles & Glory Abound showcased at address hate in the world while also pressure, and make friends from around the world; free; acts; for information, call 800-545-FAIR, Iowa State
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East University Ave., Des
the Figge Art Museum through Septem- expressing hope for the future, and fre- Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, Moines IA, IowaStateFair.org, Thu Aug 8 thru Sun Aug
ber 1, the artist’s works also housed in quently serves as an activist addressing DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Wed Jul 17 18
permanent collections in Los Angeles, issues such as gun violence and prostitu- 166th Great Jones County Fair, annual outdoor fair 2019 Tug Fest, annual tug-of-way over the Mississippi
Baltimore, Cleveland, and Hartford, tion. Vanessa German: Miracles & Glory with contests, games, pageants,… Great Jones County River, with carnival rides, games, vendors,… Thu Aug 8
Fair, Wed Jul 17 thru Sun Jul 21 thru Sat Aug 10
Connecticut. Abound features the artist’s “power fig-
A sculptor, painter, writer, activist, ures,” which are rooted in spirituality Cars & Coffee on the Levee, … LeClaire Levee, 8am Viva La Divas Drag Show, featuring award-winning
performer, and poet, German is also the Sat Jul 20 performers from across the Midwest; $10-12; for tickets…
and ritual. In creating her art, German The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Aug 16
founder of Love Front Porch and ART- is actively involved with her community, Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy
house, a community arts initiative for using found objects that are brought Club, Jupiter, Saturn, M51 (Whirlpool galaxy), Garnet Cars & Coffee on the Levee, … LeClaire Levee, 8am
Star and other beautiful… Niabi Zoo, 8pm Sat Jul 20 Sat Aug 17
the historic African-American neigh- to her or involving youth and adults in
borhood of Pittsburgh. German’s sculp- making her sculptures. In Miracles and Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, … Discovery Fair, free; for information, call 563-344-4175
Celebration Belle Landing, Sat Jul 20 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf
ture often includes assembled statues of Glory Abound, she creates a modern ver- Public Library, 10am Sat Aug 17
female figures created with their heads sion of Emanuel Leutze’s iconic painting Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque, local burlesque
with the Quad Cities’ premiere troupe and area… The Floatzilla 2019, River Action’s 10th-annual paddle-
and/or faces painted black, as well as a Washington Crossing the Delaware to Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 8pm Sat Jul 20 thru Sat Jul 27 sports festival with live music, a trophy… Sunset Park,
wide range of attached objects flowing address contemporary issues of racism, 7am Sat Aug 17
RAGBRAI XLVII, the 47th annual non-competitive
outward, among them fabric, keys, found nationalism and the mythologization of bicycle ride across… Sun Jul 21 thru Sat Jul 27 Moline Public Library Talent Show, solo and group
objects, and toy weapons. Her work is history. performers are invited to perform; there will… Moline
held in numerous permanent collections Summer Genealogy Night Potluck, join us for an Public Library, Sat Aug 17
event of genealogical fun and camaraderie; meet other
including the Frederick R. Weisman Vanessa German: Miracles & Glory genealogists, get tips and tricks, and share a meal! We Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy
Art Foundation and the Crystal Bridges Abound will be on display at the Figge Art are asking participants to bring a treasured family dish Club, Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune, M11 (Wild Duck Cluster),
to share with the group; we would love to hear the story M22 (Sagittarius Cluster),… Niabi Zoo, 8pm Sat Aug 17
Museum of American Art, and has been Museum through September 1, with regu- about the recipe in your family’s history; we also invite
reviewed and discussed on NPR’s All lar museum hours Tuesdays through Sat- you to bring a copy of the recipe itself; a main dish as well Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, …
as iced tea, lemonade, and water will be provided; free; Celebration Belle Landing, Sat Aug 17
Things Considered and in publications urdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (open until 9 for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
including the New York Times, Sculpture p.m. on Thursdays) and Sundays noon to Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, Star Party, at sunset; St. Ambrose opens its observatory
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sun Jul 21 to the public for… St. Ambrose Menke Observatory, 8pm
magazine, and O The Oprah Magazine. 5 p.m. Admission to the exhibit is free with Sat Aug 17
German’s art has also been featured in $4-10 museum entrance, and more infor- Quad City Music Guild Tour, hosted by the Moline
Public Library; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Social Conversations, practice your English with no
a wide range of galleries, museums, mation is available by calling (563)326- Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 pressure, and make friends from around the world; free;
and traveling exhibits including the 7804 or visiting FiggeArtMuseum.org. 34th Ave., Moline IL, MolineLibrary.com, 2pm Wed Jul 24 for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
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Library - Main Branch, 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, Downtown Rock Island: The Past is the Future
DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Wed Aug 21 with Miles Brainard, River Action hosts a Riverine
Walk; meet at Schwiebert Riverfront… River Action,
2019 Alternating Currents Festival, third-annual 6:30pm Wed Aug 7
area festival celebrating live music, film, visual arts,
and… Downtown Davenport, Thu Aug 22 thru Sun Downtown Rock Island: The Past is the Future
Aug 25 with Miles Brainard, River Action hosts a Riverine
Walk; meet at Schwiebert Riverfront… River Action, 9am
The Bible’s “Joe Friday”: How Mark’s Gospel Sat Aug 10
Portrays Jesus, St. Alphonsus Parish Altar and Rosary
Society presents a retreat… St. Alphonsus Catholic River Landscape Mosaic w/ Augustana College
Church, 8am Wed Aug 28 Professors Dr. Norm Moline and Dr. Reuben
Heine, a Channel Cat Talk hosted by River Action;
Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show, on participants tour… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue
Wednesdays & Sundays; the one-hour, fun-filled family Aug 13 and Thu Aug 15
show is… Backwater Gamblers Home Show Site, 6:30pm
Sun Sep 1 thru Mon Sep 2 World War II History Series: Battles of Iwo Jima
and Okinawa, follow the path of World War II in talks
Adult Chess Club, staff members well-versed in the by an Army Sustainment Command historian; free;
game of chess will be… Bettendorf Public Library, for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
6:30pm Tue Sep 3 Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL,
RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Wed Aug 14
1:30pm Tue Jun 11 how to meditate and use mindfulness practices… Quad org, 9am Fri Aug 16
LECTURES / August City Botanical Center, 6:45pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30
Rock Island Meditation Class, on Tuesdays; learn Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and
how to meditate and use mindfulness practices… Quad Lunchtime Meditation Class, Tue.-Thu.; learn how to reference assistance by appointment; reserve a
Messy Fields Make Good Neighbors with Farm City Botanical Center, 6:45pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Jun create inner peace and contentment through… Lamrim half-hour session with a reference librarian; free; for
Operators Jennifer and Robb Ewolt, River Action 25 Kadampa Buddhist Center, noon Tue Jul 2 thru Wed information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library
hosts a Riverine Walk; meet at the red… River Action, Jul 31 - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
6:30pm Wed Aug 28 Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and RockIslandLibrary.org, 9am Fri Aug 23
reference assistance by appointment; reserve a half-hour Thursday Meditation Class, on Thursdays; learn how
Messy Fields Make Good Neighbors with Farm session with a reference librarian; free; for information, to meditate and use mindfulness practices… Lamrim
Operators Jennifer and Robb Ewolt, River Action call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6:30pm Thu Jul 4 thru Thu
hosts a Riverine Walk; meet at the red… River Action, Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary. Jul 25
9am Sat Aug 31 org, 9am Fri Jun 14
Buddhist Studies Class, on Sundays; take a deep dive MEETINGS
Explore BHC Day, join Black Hawk College for a tour into Buddhist thought and… Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist
of the Quad-Cities… Black Hawk College - Quad City Center, 5pm Sun Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 28 June
Campus, 11am Fri Jun 14
COURSES Sunday Buddhism Class, on Sundays; learn how to Goose Hollow Meditation Garden, at 1006 Western
Swim with a Mermaid Tail, register by June 10; cultivate positive states of mind… Lamrim Kadampa Ave., Davenport; for information, call 309-236-7113;
kids and adults can learn how… Black Hawk College - Buddhist Center, 11am Sun Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 28 free;… Goose Hollow, Thu Jun 6 thru Sun Jun 30
June Community Aquatic Center, Fri Jun 14
Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and Home Bible Study/Vesper Services w/ Pot Luck,
Lunchtime Meditation Class, Tue.-Thu.; learn how to Immigration and Citizenship Workshop Walk- reference assistance by appointment; reserve a half-hour on Sundays in parsonage; for information and directions,
create inner peace and contentment through… Lamrim ins, representatives from QCAIR and Esperanza legal session with a reference librarian; free; for information, call 309-236-7113… 6pm Sun Jun 9 thru Sun Jun 30
Kadampa Buddhist Center, noon Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Assistance Center will be… Moline Public Library, 10am call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Jun 27 Sat Jun 15 Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary. Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; adult knitting group
org, 9am Fri Jul 12 from beginner to expert; free; for information, call
Thursday Meditation Class, on Thursdays; learn how Rules of the Road Review Course, free review class 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
to meditate and use mindfulness practices… Lamrim for seniors; for information, call 309-524-2470… Moline Youth Gardening: Back Pocket Lessons and Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6:30pm Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Public Library, 1:30pm Thu Jun 20 Activities, a course in the Four Seasons Gardening DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Jun 11
Jun 27 Webinars series; join… University of Illinois Extension -
Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and Milan, 1:30pm Tue Jul 16 LeClaire Chamber Networking, … 129 Coffee &
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reference assistance by appointment; reserve a half-hour Wine Bar, 5:30pm Tue Jun 11
Nutrition Classes, learn about the Buy. Eat. Live session with a reference librarian; free; for information, Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and
Healthy program at 563-359-7577;… Thu Jun 6 thru call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 reference assistance by appointment; reserve a half-hour Quad City Go Club Weekly Meetup, on Wednesdays;
Sun Jun 30 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary. session with a reference librarian; free; for information, beginners and masters of the board game welcome…
org, 9am Fri Jun 21 call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Rozz-Tox, 5:30pm Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Jun 26
Buddhist Studies Class, on Sundays; take a deep dive Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
into Buddhist thought and… Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Landscape Invasives and Native Alternatives, a org, 9am Fri Jul 19 Cars and Coffee on the Levee, … LeClaire Levee, 8am
Center, 5pm Sun Jun 9 thru Sun Jun 30 course in the Four Seasons Gardening Webinars series; Sat Jun 15
University… University of Illinois Extension - Milan, Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and
Sunday Buddhism Class, on Sundays; learn how to 1:30pm Tue Jun 25 reference assistance by appointment; reserve a Gettin’ Stitchy With It, for anyone with an itch to
cultivate positive states of mind… Lamrim Kadampa half-hour session with a reference librarian; free; for stitch, whether you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer,
Buddhist Center, 11am Sun Jun 9 thru Sun Jun 30 Book-a-Librarian, one-on-one technology and information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library cross stitcher or have some other project with stitches
reference assistance by appointment; reserve a - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, involved; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Beginning/Intermediate English as a Second half-hour session with a reference librarian; free; for RockIslandLibrary.org, 9am Fri Jul 26 Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St.,
Language (ESL) Course, Mondays and Wednesdays information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Thu Jun 27
thru July 31; students will be given… Carl Sandburg - Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL,
College, 6pm Mon Jun 10 RockIslandLibrary.org, 9am Fri Jun 28
How to Tech Series, on Mondays; discuss a new app August & September
or website; bring your device (or use our computers) July
and learn something new; free; for information, call Lunchtime Meditation Class, Tue.-Thu.; learn how to
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount July create inner peace and contentment through… Lamrim Goose Hollow Meditation Garden, at 1006 Western
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Kadampa Buddhist Center, noon Thu Aug 1 thru Tue Ave., Davenport; for information, call 309-236-7113;
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jun 10 thru Mon How to Tech Series, on Mondays; discuss a new app Sep 3 free;… Goose Hollow, Mon Jul 1 thru Wed Jul 31
Jun 24 or website; bring your device (or use our computers)
and learn something new; free; for information, call Thursday Meditation Class, on Thursdays; learn how Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; adult knitting group
How to Tech Series, on Mondays; we will discuss a new 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount to meditate and use mindfulness practices… Lamrim from beginner to expert; free; for information, call
app or Web site; bring your device or use our computers Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Kadampa Buddhist Center, 6:30pm Thu Aug 1 thru Thu 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
and learn something new; free; for information, call DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jul 1 thru Mon Jul 22 Aug 29 Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Nutrition Classes, learn about the Buy. Eat. Live Nutrition Classes, learn about the Buy. Eat. Live Ecumenical Fellowship Church Luncheon,
Jun 24 Healthy program at 563-359-7577;… Mon Jul 1 thru Healthy program at 563-359-7577;… Thu Aug 1 thru lunchtime discussions on the first Saturday of the month;
Wed Jul 31 Wed Sep 3 for… Greatest Grains, noon Sat Jul 6
Which Grass is Which? Identifying Grasses Made
Easy, a course in the Four Seasons Gardening Webinars
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Victims of Animal Control, lunchtime discussions on NAMI Peer Support Group, on the 2nd & 4th Mon. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
the first Saturday of the month; show… Greatest Grains, of the month; the group offers individuals living with Fri Jun 7 thru Mon Sep 2 Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 6pm
noon Sat Jul 6 a mental-health condition an opportunity to share Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
and learn; facilitated by trained peers who have similar Ceramics I, on Mondays & Fridays; $7-11; for
Victims of DHS, lunchtime discussions on the first experiences; free, Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Energizing Yoga, on Wednesdays; $7-10; for
Saturday of the month; show… Greatest Grains, noon Moline IL, NAMIgmv.org, 6:30pm Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Sat Jul 6 Aug 26 CASISeniors.org, 9:30am Fri Jun 7 thru Mon Sep 2 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 2pm Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
Home Bible Study/Vesper Services w/ Pot Luck, Buddhist Meditation, on Tuesdays; for information, Genesis Blood Pressure Checks, on Mondays;
on Sundays in parsonage; for information and directions, call 309-794-0991 or email vs@qcgardens.com… Quad for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Pinochle, on Wednesdays; $2-5; for information, call
call 309-236-7113… 6pm Sun Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 28 City Botanical Center, 7pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
CASISeniors.org, 9am Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Sep 2 Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed
LeClaire Chamber Networking Event, … Mississippi Families Anonymous Group, on Tuesdays; for those Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House, whose lives have been affected by a… The Spotlight Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2-5; for information, call
5:30pm Tue Jul 9 Theatre, 7pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly), on
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 2:15pm Wednesdays; 11:30am weigh-in, noon meeting; $1;
Quad City Go Club Weekly Meetup, on Wednesdays; Yoga, on Tuesdays; for information, call 309-794-0991… Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Sep 2 for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
beginners and masters of the board game welcome… Quad City Botanical Center, 5pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
Rozz-Tox, 5:30pm Wed Jul 10 thru Wed Jul 31 Sep 3 Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; no sewing experience CASISeniors.org, 11:30am Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
necessary; free; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group) Is Stress Holding You Back from Reaching Your (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; $24-36/6 weeks;
Meeting, with a special program/presentation on Weight Loss Goals?, join Heather Larsen, holistic Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am Mon Jun 10 thru for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Macintosh Applications or hardware, and… Bettendorf health practitioner and coach, Reiki practitioner,… Mon Sep 2 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Jul 16 LeClaire Community Library, 7pm Wed Jun 26 CASISeniors.org, 10:25am Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
Zumba Gold Toning, on Mondays; $3-5; for
Sherrard Public Library Board Meeting, free; for Wisdom and Wellness, learn health and wellness information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Zumba Gold, on Wednesdays; $3-5; for information,
information, call 309-593-2178… Sherrard Public Library, skills from area experts; a new topic and presenter Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
7pm Tue Jul 16 every month; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, CASISeniors.org, 10:15am Mon Jun 10 thru Mon Sep 2 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
Gettin’ Stitchy With It, for anyone with an itch to Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 4pm Genesis Foot Clinic, on Mon. & Tue.; reservations
stitch, whether you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer, Wed Aug 7 required; for information, call 563-320-3978, CASI (Center
cross stitcher or have some other project with stitches for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
involved; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock CASISeniors.org, 8am Mon Jun 10 thru Tue Sep 3
Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Monthly & Bi-Monthly
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Thu Jul 25 Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2-5; for information, call
SENIORS 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Senior Bingo, on the 1st Thu. of the month; free; for
Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue information, call 309-755-9614… East Moline Public
Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 Library, 3pm thru Thu Aug 1
Weekly
August Line Dancing I, on Tuesdays; $3-5; for information, call CASI Book Club, on the 1st Fri. of the month; $2-5;
Knitting & Crocheting, on Thursdays; volunteer 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Goose Hollow Meditation Garden, at 1006 Western club; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Tue Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
Ave., Davenport; for information, call 309-236-7113; Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 CASISeniors.org, 10am Fri Jun 7 thru Fri Aug 2
free;… Goose Hollow, Thu Aug 1 thru Sat Aug 31 CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm thru Thu Aug 29
Line Dancing Lesson, on Tuesdays; free; for Movie Matinee, on the 2nd Tue. Of the month; $2-5;
Ecumenical Fellowship Church Luncheon, Line Dancing II, on Thursdays; $3-5; for information, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
lunchtime discussions on the first Saturday of the month; call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
for… Greatest Grains, noon Sat Aug 3 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, CASISeniors.org, 8:30am Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Aug 13
2:30pm thru Thu Aug 29
Victims of Animal Control, lunchtime discussions on Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; $5-7; Grief Support Group, on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of
the first Saturday of the month; show… Greatest Grains, New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; $2-5; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for the month; donations accepted; for information, call
noon Sat Aug 3 for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9:30am
Victims of DHS, lunchtime discussions on the first CASISeniors.org, 12:30pm thru Thu Aug 29 Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28
Saturday of the month; show… Greatest Grains, noon Spiritual Devotions, on Tuesdays; free; for
Sat Aug 3 Reflexology Clinic, on Wed. & Thu.; for information, information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Walgreens Medication Review & Blood
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, Pressure Check, on the 3rd Thu. of the month; free;
Home Bible Study/Vesper Services w/ Pot Luck, W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm CASISeniors.org, 8am Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Sep 3 for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
on Sundays in parsonage; for information and directions, thru Thu Aug 29 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
call 309-236-7113… 6pm Sun Aug 4 thru Sun Aug 25 Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2-5; for information, call CASISeniors.org, 10am Thu Jun 20 thru Thu Aug 15
Euchre, on Thursdays & Fridays; $2-5; for information, 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Fireside Knitters, on Tuesdays; adult knitting group call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Classic Movie, on the 4th Tue. Of the month; $2-5;
from beginner to expert; free; for information, call 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28 for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount 12:45pm thru Fri Aug 30 Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Cribbage, on Wednesdays; $2-5; for information, call CASISeniors.org, 1pm Tue Jun 25 thru Tue Aug 27
DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Tue Aug 6 thru Tue Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $2; for information, call 563-386- 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Aug 27 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 1pm Wed Red Hat Club Luncheon, on the 1st Tue. of the month;
Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 8am thru Tue Jun 12 thru Wed Aug 28 locations vary monthly; for information, call 563-386-
Quad City Go Club Weekly Meetup, on Wednesdays; Sep 3 7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly
beginners and masters of the board game welcome… Early Bird Bingo, on Wednesdays; no admission fee, Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, noon Tue Jul 2
Rozz-Tox, 5:30pm Wed Aug 7 thru Wed Aug 28 Low-Impact Exercise, Mon.-Fri.; $2-5; for information, card costs are $0.25 & $0.50/card; for information, call thru Tue Sep 3
call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035
QCMUG (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group) W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am
Meeting, with a special program/presentation on thru Tue Sep 3
Macintosh Applications or hardware, and… Bettendorf
Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Aug 20 Ceramics I & II, on Fridays; $7-11; for information, call
563-386-7477, CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Sherrard Public Library Board Meeting, free; for Kimberly Road, Davenport IA, CASISeniors.org, 9am Fri
information, call 309-593-2178… Sherrard Public Library, Jun 7 thru Fri Aug 30
7pm Tue Aug 20
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; $2-5;
Gettin’ Stitchy With It, for anyone with an itch to for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
stitch, whether you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer, Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
cross stitcher or have some other project with stitches CASISeniors.org, 9am Fri Jun 7 thru Fri Aug 30
involved; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Senior Theatre: Second Avenue Players, on Fridays;
Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 2pm Thu Aug 22 $2-5; for information, call 563-386-7477, CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA,
CASISeniors.org, 10:30am Fri Jun 7 thru Fri Aug 30
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ARTS & CRAFTS / July of Mary Macaroni; free;… Moline Public Library, 10am
Mon Jul 22
Plein Air Painting, thru July 25, for grades 4-12; Reading Assistance Dogs, free; for information, call
students will interpret a… Bereskin Gallery & Art 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com…
Academy, 9am Mon Jul 22 Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 6
Steampunk Creature Stopmotion Animation, thru Storytime!, on Thursdays; free; for information, call
July 25, for grades 6-12; students will be introduced… 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 1pm Mon Jul 22 Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Jun 27
Teen DIY Universe: Star Origami, hang out and
make a galaxy-inspired craft; free; for information, Tales for Tots!, on Thursdays; ages birth to age three
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern and a caregiver… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm thru
Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, Thu Jun 27
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Thu Jul 25
Preschool Storytime, Tue.-Fri. at 10am and Mon. at
Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation 6:30pm; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library,
experience for ages five and under includes a story Thu Jun 6 thru Fri Jun 28
and an art project; dress for a messy good time; free;
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public BMS Pride Story Celebration, free; for information,
Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Jul 26 com… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Fri Jun 7
Kidstock: Session II, Mon.-Fri. thru August 2; ages 8-18 Story Travelers, free; for information, call 563-344-
take part in workshops… RME (River Music Experience), 4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf
1pm Mon Jul 22 Public Library, 2pm Sat Jun 8
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Storytime and Activities Featuring Moon’s First Family Fun Night: Celebrating the Written Word,
Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship, join us for featuring a children’s book reading by Hancher’s Leslie
storytime and activities, and get a coupon… Barnes & Anstedt for… Hancher Auditorium, 5:30pm Thu Jun 13
Noble, 11am Sat Jun 8
Summer Book Explorers, grades 3-5 discuss a book
Book Buddies, books, songs, snacks, and fun for ages and work on crafts and activities; free; for information,
0-4; your baby,… Silvis Public Library, 10am Sat Jun 8 call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Alphaprints: DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Thu Jun 13
Sea Life, new Baby & Me Storytime for caregivers and
children 0-24… Barnes & Noble, 11am Sun Jun 9 Toddler Tales Storytime, for ages 5 & under; each
storytime features multiple stories around a theme or
QCCAN Reading Dogs, QCCAN’s Reading Assistance author, songs, and a related craft; free; for information,
Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
to provide the environment needed to help children Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
improve their reading skills; free; for information, call org, 10:30am Fri Jun 14
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, A Universe of Stories with the Figge: Vanessa
DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Jun 10 German, free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
Jolly Rancher Readers, book talks, games, and a Library, 2pm Sat Jun 15
summer play for teens; snacks… Silvis Public Library, Nickelback in the Mississippi Valley Fair @ Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds – August 3
4pm Mon Jun 10 Family Storytime: Celebrating Eric Carle, the
program includes stories, a song or rhyme, and a… Silvis
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; free; for Pajama Storytime, on Tuesdays; free; for information, Once Upon a Wednesday Storytime, on Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 20
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Wednesdays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
- Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Aloud & Proud: A Storytime Celebration, free;
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm Mon Jun 10 thru DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Jun 25 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@
Mon Jun 24 Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Jun 26 bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm
Stories in the Park, on Tuesdays; free; for information, Fri Jun 21
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; free; for call 563-326-7832… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 11am Toddler Storytime, on Wednesdays; free; for
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Jun 25 information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Toddler Tales Storytime, for ages 5 & under; each
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., storytime features multiple stories around a theme or
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Jun 10 Ready Jet Go! Storytime, ages 5 & under enjoy Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Jun 12 author, songs, and a related craft; free; for information,
thru Mon Jun 24 special programs with WQPT Quad Cities PBS where thru Wed Jun 26 call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
we explore the moon with our friends from Ready JET Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
Tales for Tots!, on Mondays; ages birth to age three GO!; learn about the fun and educational uses of this Yoga & Stories, on Wednesdays; free; for information, org, 10:30am Fri Jun 21
and a caregiver… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon PBS Kids show, hear a story, and do an activity; free; for call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.
Jun 10 thru Mon Jun 24 information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library com… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Wed Jun 12 2nd Annual Teen Silent Reading Party, ages 11-19
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, thru Wed Jun 26 are invited to read a lot, compete in random challenges,
Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Jun 12 and win many prizes while staying completely silent
experience for ages five and under includes a story Family Storytime: Dad and I, the program includes for an hour and a half; we’ll once again be playing
and an art project; dress for a messy good time; free; Read to Therapy Dogs, for toddlers thru grade 2; the stories, a song or rhyme, and a… Silvis Public Library, our favorites: Hulk Hands Charades, Bubble Wrap
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Quad Cities Dog Obedience… Sherrard Public Library, 6pm Thu Jun 13 running, and Pop Can Pop, while also adding some new
Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, 11am Wed Jun 12 challenges inspired by the deep silence of outer space;
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jun 11 free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern
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Preschool Storytime, Tue.-Fri. at 10am and Mon. at Summer Book Explorers, grades 3-5 discuss a book Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation
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STORIES / June 6:30pm; for information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, and work on crafts and activities; free; for information, experience for ages five and under includes a story
Mon Jul 1 thru Wed Jul 31 call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount and an art project; dress for a messy good time; free;
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Toddler Tales Storytime, on Tuesdays; for ages 5 & DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Thu Jul 11 Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL,
Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Mon under; each storytime features multiple stories around RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Jul 26
Jun 24 a theme or author, songs, and a related craft; free; for Preschool Story Time, age-appropriate stories and
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public activities for school readiness for 36 months… Moline Summer Reading Challenge Ending Party, kids
Book Explorers: John Scalzi Fan Club, free; Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 11 who complete the 2019 summer reading challenge will
for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul be invited to attend our ending party at Whitewater
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm 23 Storytime!, on Thursdays; free; for information, call Junction or Milan Sprayground; free; for information, call
Mon Jun 24 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Pajama Storytime, on Tuesdays; free; for information, Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
PJ Party Storytime!, wear your PJs and come for call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Thu Jul 11 thru Thu Jul 25 org, 6pm Sat Jul 27
stories; free; for information,… Moline Public Library, Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
6pm Mon Jun 24 DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30 Tales for Tots!, on Thursdays; ages birth to age three PJ Party Storytime!, wear your PJs and come for
and a caregiver… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Thu stories; free; for information,… Moline Public Library,
Jolly Rancher Readers, book talks, games, and a Stories in the Park, on Tuesdays; free; for information, Jul 11 thru Thu Jul 25 6pm Mon Jul 29
summer play for teens; snacks… Silvis Public Library, call 563-326-7832… Vander Veer Botanical Park, 11am
4pm Mon Jun 24 Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30 Toddler Tales Storytime, for ages 5 & under; each Storytime with WQPT, the WQPT theme is space; free;
storytime features multiple stories around a theme or for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Bilingual Storytime Pequeños Cuentos: Stars/ Baby Storytime, on Fridays; free; for information, call author, songs, and a related craft; free; for information, Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Estrellas, for ages 3-6; we will be reading about stars 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Jul 29
and… LeClaire Community Library, 6:30pm Tue Jun 25 Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Fri Jul 5 thru Fri Jul 26 org, 10:30am Fri Jul 12
Toddler Tales Storytime, on Tuesdays; for ages 5 &
Story Travelers, free; for information, call 563-344- Universe of Stories: Build a Rover, registration
under; each storytime features multiple stories around
a theme or author, songs, and a related craft; free; for 4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or August & September
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Public Library, 2pm Sat Jul 6 e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, Library, 1:30pm Sat Jul 13 Reading Assistance Dogs, free; for information, call
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jun 25 QCCAN Reading Dogs, QCCAN’s Reading Assistance 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com…
Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler, Young Writers Camp, thru July 18; for students Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug 1
Universe of Stories: Build A Rover, registration to provide the environment needed to help children entering grades 2-8; $115; for… St. Ambrose University,
required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or improve their reading skills; free; for information, call Mon Jul 15 Summer Book Explorers, grades 3-5 discuss a book
e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern and work on crafts and activities; free; for information,
Library, 1pm Tue Jun 25 Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, Big/Little Book Club, Littles (kids in 3rd-5th grade) call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Jul 8 and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) read a book Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation together, and we will discuss the book and do some DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Thu Aug 8
experience for ages five and under includes a story and A Universe of Stories: Magic the Gathering book-related crafts and activities; registration is
an art project; dress for a messy good time; free; for Booster Box Draft, registration required; free; required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, QCCAN Reading Dogs, QCCAN’s Reading Assistance
information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Dogs are specially trained, along with their handler,
- Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, to provide the environment needed to help children
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Jun 26 Tue Jul 9 6:30pm Wed Jul 17 improve their reading skills; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Family Storytime: Luna with WQPT, the program Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation Evening Story Time for Littles, for ages 0-36 months; Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA,
includes stories, a song or rhyme, and a… Silvis Public experience for ages five and under includes a story a chance for our youngest patrons to… Moline Public DavenportLibrary.com, 5:30pm Mon Aug 12
Library, 6pm Thu Jun 27 and an art project; dress for a messy good time; free; Library, 6pm Wed Jul 17
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Big/Little Book Club, Littles (kids in 3rd-5th grade)
Petite Picassos Story & Art, hands-on creation Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, Toddler Tales Storytime, for ages 5 & under; each and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) read a book
experience for ages five and under includes a story RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Tue Jul 9 storytime features multiple stories around a theme or together, and we will discuss the book and do some
and an art project; dress for a messy good time; free; author, songs, and a related craft; free; for information, book-related crafts and activities; registration is
for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Yoga & Stories, on Wednesdays; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary. Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary. Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000
RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Fri Jun 28 com… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm Wed Jul 10 org, 10:30am Fri Jul 19 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
thru Wed Jul 24 6:30pm Wed Aug 21
Book Buddies, books, songs, snacks, and fun for ages A Universe of Stories Book Discussion, free;
0-4; your baby,… Silvis Public Library, 10am Sat Jun 29 Once Upon a Wednesday Storytime, on for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ Preschool Storytime, Tue.-Fri. at 10am and Mon.
Wednesdays; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, at 6:30pm; free; for information,… Bettendorf Public
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 10am Sat Jul 20 Library, 10am Tue Sep 3
Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm
Book Explorers: John Scalzi Fan Club, free;
July Wed Jul 10 thru Wed Jul 31
for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@
Toddler Storytime, on Wednesdays; free; for bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm
LIBRARY EVENTS
RockTown Reads Summer Challenge, at all Rock information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Mon Jul 22
Island libraries; reading challenges and rewards for all Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
Toddler Tales Storytime, for ages 5 & under; each
ages; check the library calendar for fun and learning
events, available at no additional charge, for the entire
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Wed Jul 10
thru Wed Jul 31 storytime features multiple stories around a theme or June
family; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Mon Jul author, songs, and a related craft; free; for information,
1 thru Wed Jul 31 Read to Therapy Dogs, for toddlers thru grade 2; the call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Live Clue: Video Game World, ages 8-14 compete
Quad Cities Dog Obedience… Sherrard Public Library, Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Rd., Rock Island IL, in a live version of the popular… Moline Public Library,
Summer Reading Program:, interactive reading 11am Wed Jul 10 RockIslandLibrary.org, 10:30am Wed Jul 24 6pm Thu Jun 6
program for readers of all ages; for information,… River
Valley District Library, Mon Jul 1 thru Fri Jul 19 Reading Assistance Dogs, free; for information, call Preschool Story Time, age-appropriate stories and Out of This World, free; for information, call 563-344-
563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… activities for school readiness for 36 months… Moline 4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf
Summer Reading Program: It’s Showtime @ Your Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul 11 Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 25 Public Library, 4:30pm Thu Jun 6
Library!, interactive reading program and programs for
all ages; for information… Moline Public Library, Mon Teen Animation and Comics Night, teens and
Jul 1 thru Sat Jul 27 tweens have been interested in comics and animation
for as long as they’ve existed; at this event, they can
Messing Around, a fun twist on story time for summer learn the basics of creating comics and stop motion
fun for… Moline Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 1 animation! We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the
creativity; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; free; for Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St.,
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Jun 6
- Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport
IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3:30pm Mon Jul 1 thru Mon Coding Club, on Thursdays, for grades 3-5; the club
Jul 29 is for beginners who want to explore hands-on coding
in a fun and casual environment; free; for information,
Preschool Storytime, on Mondays; free; for call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Thu Jun 6 thru Thu Jun 27
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Mon Jul 1
thru Mon Jul 29 It’s Showtime: Teen Jeopardy, join us for Library
Jeopardy; snacks, drinks, and prizes provided;… Silvis
Tales for Tots!, on Mondays; ages birth to age three Public Library, 3pm Fri Jun 7
and a caregiver… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon
Jul 1 thru Mon Jul 29
The Felice Brothers @ Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel – August 15
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Best Friends Day, find out how well do you know Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Wed
your best friend; come as a team with you and your best Jun 12 thru Wed Jun 26
friend; play and win prizes; snacks will be provided; free;
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public STEAM-A-Rama, on Wednesdays; themed
Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., programming for grades K - 5; free;… Moline Public
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Sat Jun 8 Library, 2pm Wed Jun 12 thru Wed Jun 26
The Beatles Family Dance Party, help us celebrate Starfinder Adventures, on Wednesdays; registration
Sir Paul McCartney coming to the Quad Cities with a required; free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
family dance party featuring the classic music of the Fab e-mail… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Wed Jun 12
Four!; we will be grooving and moving with a few stories thru Wed Jun 26
thrown in for kicks (and grownup rest time!) In this world
there is nothing we would rather do because we are Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; hang out with friends
happy just to dance with you; free; for information, call and try out new games and gaming systems! Play Switch,
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Wii U along with
321 Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, space for tabletop gaming; free; for information, call
2pm Sat Jun 8 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
Hanson Family Jugglers, award-winning juggling, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Wed Jun 12 thru Wed
unicycling, and a dose of humor that will have everyone Jun 26
laughing; after the show, everyone will learn to juggle
with Mark Hanson, the World’s Fastest 3-Ball Juggler, as BTS 6th Anniversary Party, celebrate six years of the
their teacher; kids will have a blast playing with bubble worldwide Korean pop group; free; for information, call
sticks, spinning plates, and being challenged with nifty 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch,
plastic balance rods; free; for information, call 563-326- 3059 30th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com,
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jun 13
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
4pm Mon Jun 10 Big Blue Reveal!, free; for information, call 309-524-
2470… Moline Public Library, 10am Thu Jun 13
Hanson Family Jugglers, join the zany family
performers as they wow the crowd… Moline Public RUN! BTS Army, follow the pop culture trend of K-pop
Library, 10am Mon Jun 10 music; view RUN! BTS, the variety show of the Korean
group; each episode includes games and activity
Summer Reading Kick-Off with David Casas, sign- challenges; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
up for our Summer Reading Program, which provides Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
reading goals… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Mon Jun Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Jun 13
10
Blank Park Zoo, join a Blank Park Zoo educator as we
Hula Hooping with Rosie Criswell, for ages 5-11; hula explore the… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Fri Jun
hooper extraordinaire Criswell will demonstrate hula… 14
LeClaire Community Library, 4:30pm Mon Jun 10
Cupcake Wars, impress our judges with your cupcake
Martika Daniels’ Circus Variety Show, free; decorating skills; join us in a cooking/decorating
for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ challenge to see who can create the most extreme
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am cupcake out of the supplies provided; free; for
Mon Jun 10 information, call 309-732-7323, Southwest Branch, Rock
Island Public Library, 9010 Ridgewood Rd, Rock Island IL,
PNG Animal Program with Niabi Zoo, grades 4-8 RockIslandLibrary.org, 1pm Fri Jun 14
can interact with live animals while learning about…
Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jun 10 Kid’s Club, drop in for fun with Legos and board games;
free;… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Fri Jun 14
Teen Galaxy Cake Pops, teens are invited to the
Library to make (and eat!) some galaxy cake pops; Teen Volunteer Night, teens fulfill needed service
registration required; free; for information, call hours or use on job applications;… Silvis Public Library,
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount 3pm Fri Jun 14
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Mon Jun 10 Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead! Lava Lamp, ages 6 & up learn
how carbon dioxide works by… Silvis Public Library, 2pm
Out of the Box Rockets, free; for information, call Sat Jun 15
563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com…
Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Tue Jun 11 Lego Club, free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
Teen Pop with a Cop, a Silvis Police Officer will chat Library, 11:30pm Sat Jun 15
with teens and answer… Silvis Public Library, 5pm Tue
Jun 11 Madagascar Cockroach Painting and Racing, learn
all about Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, then watch
Girls Who Code, on Tuesdays; an after-school club them paint… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Mon Jun 17
for girls in 6th through 12th grade who are interested
in coding; the club encourages beginners to explore Alien Invasion, join the search for extraterrestrial life;
coding in a fun and friendly environment; registration includes presentation, crafts, snacks, and more; free; for
required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport
3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary. IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6pm Mon Jun 17
com, 3pm Tue Jun 11 thru Tue Jun 25
Teen Advisory Board, ages 11-19 are invited to hang
Anime-Manga Club, teens join us and discuss all out, eat snacks, learn about volunteer opportunities,
things anime and manga;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm and share ideas on how to make the library awesome;
Wed Jun 12 free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern
Space Camp: Launch Party, registration required; Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 6:30pm Mon
free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ Jun 17
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am
Wed Jun 12 Teen Switch+, hang out with your friends, eat snacks
and play mini-Smash Bros & MarioKart tournaments on
Summer Reading Program Performance Series: the Nintendo Switch; other gaming systems & tabletop
Absolute Science-Levitation, at the McGehee games available upon request; free; for information, call
Center; Absolute Science/Levitation brings the world 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch,
of… Silvis Public Library, 1pm Wed Jun 12 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
1pm Mon Jun 17
Themed Parks Kickoff to Summer!, at Stephens Park
Playground Shelter, for pre-K to 2nd grade;… Moline Magic with Rick Eugene, at 2 and 3:30pm; magical
Public Library, 10:30am Wed Jun 12 hometown hero Rick Eugene will perform jaw-dropping
tricks that will amaze and entertain; free; for information,
Computer Gaming, on Wednesdays; kids are invited call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern
to play Minecraft, Roblox, and other computer games on Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA,
the library’s servers; free; for information, call 563-326- DavenportLibrary.com, Thu Jun 20
7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 321 Main
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7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, group; each episode includes games and activity
LIBRARY EVENTS / June Rollers and an open skate;… Eldridge Community Center 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, challenges; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock
& Skatepark, 5pm Tue Jun 25 10am Sat Jun 29 Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Jul 11
Teen Advisory Board, vote on new YA library books Lego Club: Freestyle, ages 5-11 design and build your
It’s Showtime: Teen Match Game, snacks, drinks, and plan teen programs;… Silvis Public Library, 6:30pm own masterpiece to display;… Silvis Public Library, 2pm Coding Club, on Thursdays, for grades 3-5; the club
and prizes provided; free; for information, e-mail Tue Jun 25 Sat Jun 29 is for beginners who want to explore hands-on coding
admin@silvislibrary.org or call… Silvis Public Library, in a fun and casual environment; free; for information,
3pm Fri Jun 21 Summer Reading Program Performance Series: call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Magician Rick Eugene, at the McGehee Center; the Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA,
The Magical Mystery Fun Show presented by
Robert Swan, one of the Midwest’s premier children’s
show will include balloon modeling… Silvis Public
Library, 1pm Wed Jun 26
July DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Thu Jul 11 thru Thu Jul 25
entertainers, magician Swan will… LeClaire Community Ready, Set, Kindergarten!, on Thursdays; fun activities
Library, 11am Fri Jun 21 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, program for Absolute Science, fun science experiments and to help your child get ready for kindergarten; from
the whole family to experience a free preview… Moline interactive fun for elementary students and… Moline holding a pencil to following simple instructions,
Book Buddies: Sensory Session-Ice Cream Foam Public Library, 6pm Wed Jun 26 Public Library, 1pm Mon Jul 1 identifying colors, numbers, and shapes to using
Dough, our sensory bin transforms into an ice cream scissors and holding a pencil, we’ll make sure they’re
dough station… Silvis Public Library, 10am Sat Jun 22 WQPT Presents: Space!, for toddlers thru grade 2; join Animals Got Talent, join our special animal friends, ready for their first school experience in the fall; free;
the library and WQPT… Sherrard Public Library, 11am including ferrets and turtles, to… Sherrard Public Library, for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock Island Public
Fortnite, hang out with other teens and play Fortnite Wed Jun 26 1pm Mon Jul 1 Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL,
in the computer lab! Registration is required; free; RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Thu Jul 11 thru Thu Jul 25
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Themed Parks: Animals, at Peterson Park, for grades STEAMazing Science & Art: Absolute Science Big
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., pre-K to 2; free; for… Moline Public Library, 10:30am Bang Bubbles, hands-on fun and learning for grades Birds of Prey, join a naturalist from the Wapsi River
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Jun 22 Wed Jun 26 K-6; a show that will leave all ages feeling like a kid again, Center of Scott County Conservation for a program
this takes ordinary bubbles into the realm of extreme; on raptors; the program will include ecology of native
Paper Rockets, experiment with aerodynamics as you Scott County Kennel Club Dog Agility kids will get to use professional wands and have a chance raptors and live birds of prey including owls and a falcon;
build and test paper rockets; free; for information, call Demonstration, watch these trained dogs go through to feel like a pro; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount agility tests; free; for… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 401 19th Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N.
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Thu Jun 27 St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 4pm Mon Jul 1 Fairmount St., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Sat Jun 22 1pm Fri Jul 12
Stuffed Animal Movie Night, drop off your stuffed Outdoor Discovery, free; for information, call 309-524-
Absolute Science, be entertained and educated as animal for a fun overnight at… Sherrard Public Library, 2470… Moline Public Library, 6pm Tue Jul 2 Kid’s Club, drop in to craft a picture frame; free; for
Absolute Science blows your mind with cool science 1pm Thu Jun 27 information,… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 12
demonstrations and experiments; free; for information, Quad City Arts Teen Improv Comedy
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Appleseed!, for ages 4-12, but all welcome; Performance, spend the lunch hour enjoying these Touch a Truck, come see some of your favorite vehicles
Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre performs… LeClaire talented teens; free; for… Moline Public Library, noon as we partner with Davenport Police Department,
DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Mon Jun 24 Community Library, 1pm Fri Jun 28 Tue Jul 2 Davenport Fire Department and City of Davenport
Public Works; you’ll have the opportunity to see vehicles,
Teen Nailed It! Competition, try your hand at Wild Time Exotics Animals, free; for information, call Girls Who Code, on Tuesdays; an after-school club check out the controls, and even climb inside; free;
decorating in a Nailed It! competition;… Moline Public 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… for girls in 6th through 12th grade who are interested for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library, 6pm Mon Jun 24 Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Fri Jun 28 in coding; the club encourages beginners to explore Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St.,
coding in a fun and friendly environment; registration Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am Sat Jul 13
Martika Circus Variety Show, interactive fun for the Family Tabletop Game Day, drop in anytime to play required; free; for information, call 563-326-7832,
whole family; free; for information, call 309-524-2470… your favorite tabletop games; bring your friends and Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, Lego Club, free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Jun 25 favorite tabletop games, or meet new friends and learn 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary. e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
new games; snacks provided, bring your own beverage com, 3pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30 Library, 11:30am Sat Jul 13
in covered container; free; for information, call 563-326-
Space Foodcraft, on Tuesdays; create the best snacks Nahant Marsh Insect Investigations, see live
found in this galaxy or the next; help your favorite insects with the Nahant Marsh Education Center;
space explorer make their own out of this world edible families will learn about the habitats, food sources, and
CURRENT EXHIBITION creations; please be aware of possible food allergens adaptations of prairie and aquatic insects; the program
before attending each program; free; for information, will also include live insects for children and families to
call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern investigate together; free; for information, call 563-326-
Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, 7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch,
DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com,
1pm Mon Jul 15
VANESSA GERMAN Kid’s Club, drop in for fun with Legos and board games;
free;… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Mon Jul 8 Incredible Bats!, enjoy a visit from fruit bats and learn
Miracles and
more about… Sherrard Public Library, 1pm Mon Jul 15
Rope Warrior, lasso some excitement with the
Rope Warrior; this interactive show with the world Lego Club, free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or
record-winning lean, jumping machine is filled with e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public
Don’t Let the Pigeon Plan a Party, Mo Willem’s Camp Creamery, register by June 1 for camp running
Pigeon has taken over the Library and is planning a party
with all his friends; join him in celebrating all his favorite
August June 17-22; the Mississippi Bend Players present a
camp designed to give children the chance to work
things by making crafts, playing games, and having Classes & Auditions and perform with three professional actors from
lots of fun; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Teen Summer Reading Program Lock-In, be in the the Old Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 library after-hours; free; for information, call 309-524- Acting for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Aug. 18; this present the play “Little Red Meets the Wolves!”, a
Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 10am 2470… Moline Public Library, 5pm Fri Aug 2 imaginative, high energy environment provides… musical that reminds us what can happen when you
Sat Jul 20 Davenport Junior Theatre, 4pm Thu Jun 6 jump to conclusions; children should bring a sack
STEAM-A-Rama, on Wednesdays; themed lunch and commit to attending all rehearsals and
Summer Reading Pizza Party, celebrate your programming for grades K - 5; free;… Moline Public Acting for Ages 7-9, Thursdays thru Aug. 18; this both final performances; $125; for information and to
summer reading success with pizza, balloon artist T.J.… Library, 2pm Wed Aug 7 thru Wed Aug 28 imaginative, high energy environment provides… register, call 309-794-7611, Brunner Theatre Center,
Sherrard Public Library, noon Sat Jul 20 Davenport Junior Theatre, Thu Jun 6 Augustana College, 3750 7th Ave., Rock Island IL,
Teen Gaming, on Wednesdays; hang out with friends MississippiBendPlayers.com/theatre-camp-children,
Space Exploration Day, help us celebrate Space and try out new games and gaming systems! Play Switch, Advanced Acting for Ages 10+, Thursdays thru Aug. 9am Mon Jun 17
Exploration Day by discovering more of what happened PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Wii U along with 18; this class deepens the imagination and… Davenport
on this day fifty years ago when astronauts first set foot space for tabletop gaming; free; for information, call Junior Theatre, 6:15pm Thu Jun 6 Camp 56, weekdays thru July 5 for youth entering third
on the moon; learn the history and make some space 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount grade through… Festival 56, Mon Jun 24
crafts along the way; free; for information, call 563-326- Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Broadway for Ages 10+, Thursdays thru Aug.
7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Wed Aug 7 thru Wed Aug 18; Broadway class develops storytelling and High School 21st Century Musical Theatre Class,
6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 28 communication… Davenport Junior Theatre, 7:15pm Mon.-Fri. thru July 11; students will gain experience
2pm Sat Jul 20 Thu Jun 6 performing as… The Spotlight Theatre, 10am Mon Jul 1
RUN! BTS Army, follow the pop culture trend of K-pop
Teddy Bear Space Camp: Pick-Up & Presentation, music; view RUN! BTS, the variety show of the Korean Broadway for Ages 5-6, Thursdays thru Aug. K-3rd SKIT Camp, thru July 19; students will work with
free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ group; each episode includes games and activity 18; Broadway class develops storytelling and the director, music… The Spotlight Theatre, 9am Mon
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm challenges; free; for information, call 309-732-7323, Rock communication… Davenport Junior Theatre, 5:30pm Jul 15
Sat Jul 20 Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Thu Jun 6
Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 5:30pm Thu Aug 15 Acting Out!: The Englert Theatre’s Summer Youth
Grout Museum presents Space Explorers, Broadway for Ages 7-9, Thursdays thru Aug. Acting Camp Morning Course, thru Aug. 9, for
reconnoiter like an astronaut in this hands-on workshop; Teen Take Ten, take ten from your busy schedule with 18; Broadway class develops storytelling and incoming 4th-6th graders; join instructor Katy Hahn…
use a… LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Mon Jul 22 laid-back activities with… East Moline Public Library, communication… Davenport Junior Theatre, 4:15pm Riverside Theatre, 8:30am Mon Aug 5
5pm Tue Aug 20 Thu Jun 6
Jester Puppets Present Space Cadets, using their Acting Out!: The Englert Theatre’s Summer Youth
unlimited imaginations, kids travel through space with Intermediate Acting for Ages 11+, Thursdays Acting Camp Afternoon Course, thru Aug. 9, for
cadets of the Academy as they problem solve, overcome thru Aug. 18; building on skills learned in previous… incoming 4th-6th graders; join instructor Katy Hahn…
challenges and work together as a team; incorporated
into to the voyage are elements of STEM, stimulating THEATRE Davenport Junior Theatre, 6:40pm Thu Jun 6 Riverside Theatre, 1pm Mon Aug 5
and encouraging young minds; free; for information, call Clown Basics, taught by members of the Quad City
309-732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Performances Clown Troupe, students… Rock Island Fitness and
Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary. Activity Center, 9am Sat Jun 8
org, 2pm Mon Jul 22 Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Tony-nominated stage-
musical adaptation of Disney’s Oscar-winning animated Winnie the Pooh, auditions for Kristen Sergel’s
Jester Puppets’ Original “Space Cadets”, free; film; scheduled performances… Timber Lake Playhouse, adaptation of the A.A. Milne storybook… Ohnward Fine
for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ Thu Jun 6 thru Sun Jun 16 Arts Center, 3pm Sun Jun 9
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am
Mon Jul 22 Thursday Theater, on Thursdays; free; for information,
call 563-344-4175 or… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm
Outer Space Escape Room, you’ll have thirty minutes Thu Jun 13 thru Thu Jun 27
to find the clues, open the boxes, and solve the mystery;
succeed, and you’ll get home to earth ... or be stranded Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Tony-winning musical
in the cold void of space; free; for information, call 309- comedy based on the Disney’s Oscar-winning fairytale
732-7323, Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, film, directed by Bob Williams; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun.
401 19th St., Rock Island IL, RockIslandLibrary.com, 6pm 2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call 309-762-
Tue Jul 23 6610, Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium,
1584 34th Ave., Moline IL, QCMusicGuild.com, Fri Jun 14
Out of This World Orbs!, free; for information, call thru Sun Jun 23
563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.com…
Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Wed Jul 24 The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs, family comedy
based on the fractured fairytale by Jon Scieszka… Circa
Space Camp: Flying Saucers, free; for information, ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Thu Jun 20 thru Sat Jul 6
call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@bettendorflibrary.
com… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 24 Little Red Meets the Wolves!, week-ending
production from the Camp Creamery children’s theatre
Theme Parks: Super Silly at Prospect Park, fun camp designed to give kids the chance to work and
activities with the library and parks department; free; perform with three professional actors from the Old
for information,… Moline Public Library, 10:30am Wed Creamery Theatre while they rehearse and present a new
Jul 24 play; Fri. 2pm, Sat. 10:30am; for information, call 309-794-
7306, Brunner Theatre Center, Augustana College, 3750
Teen Escape Room, ages 8-18 use clues and skills to 7th Ave., Rock Island IL, MississippiBendPlayers.com/
escape from a… Moline Public Library, 2pm Thu Jul 25 theatre-camp-children, Fri Jun 21 thru Sat Jun 22
All-Ages Star Wars Spelling Bee, compete in Pinkalicious: The Musical, family musical-comedy
spelling things/names/places and more from the Star adapted from the children’s book by Victoria Kann…
Wars Universe; prizes will be awarded to the Ultimate Grace Performing Arts Center, Fri Jun 21 thru Fri Jun 28
Star Wars Spelling Bee Champion as well as within age
groups; costumes encouraged, but not required; free; The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, family
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public comedy in the Magic Owl Children’s Theatre program;
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., $8;… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jun 27 thru Fri Aug
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Jul 27 16
Cookie Decoration Challenge, registration required; Honk Jr., the Young Footliters present the one-act
free; for information, call 563-344-4175 or e-mail info@ version of the storybook… Coralville Center for the
bettendorflibrary.com… Bettendorf Public Library, 2pm Performing Arts, Fri Jun 28 thru Sun Jun 30
Sat Jul 27
Thursday Theater, on Thursdays; free; for information,
Fortnite, hang out with other teens and play Fortnite call 563-344-4175 or… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm
in the computer lab! Registration is required; free; Thu Jul 11 thru Thu Jul 25
for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public
Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Mary Poppins, Tony-winning family musical based
Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 3pm Sat Jul 27 on the Oscar-winning Disney film; $14-29;… Grace
Performing Arts Center, Thu Jul 11 thru Sun Jul 21
Jedi Academy, join us at Jedi Academy and learn
the power of the Force; free; for information, call
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
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Performances & Events Harry Potter Camp, thru June 14, for grades 3-5;
attend classes in potions,… Putnam Museum & Science
Ballet Under the Stars, Ballet Quad Cities’ annual Center, 9am Mon Jun 10
outdoor presentation of dance vignettes, with… Lincoln
Park, 8pm Fri Jun 7 thru Sun Jun 9 Museum on the Go, Family Museum staff will bring
fun, free outdoor activities for… McManus Park, 10am
The Beatles Family Dance Party, help us celebrate Fri Jun 14
Sir Paul McCartney coming to the Quad Cities with a
family dance party featuring the classic music of the Fab Bubble Day, make some bubbles, pop some bubbles,
Four!; we will be grooving and moving with a few stories and make some more… Family Museum, 10am Sat Jun
thrown in for kicks (and grownup rest time!) In this world 15
there is nothing we would rather do because we are
happy just to dance with you; free; for information, call 30th Annual Felix Adler Day Festival, the festival
563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, will offer many family-friendly rides and games that…
321 Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, 10am Sat Jun 15
2pm Sat Jun 8
Code & Go!, thru June 21, for grades K-2; campers will
Family Fun Night: Celebrating Dance for Grades have fun… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1pm Mon
2-3, Chuy Renteria, breaking/house dance Instructor Jun 17
at All The Way Up… Hancher Auditorium, 5:30pm Thu
Jun 27 Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark, thru
June 21, for grades K-2; bring your imagination and…
Family Fun Night: Celebrating Dance for Grades Putnam Museum & Science Center, 9am Mon Jun 17
4-5, Chuy Renteria, breaking/house dance Instructor
at All The Way Up… Hancher Auditorium, 6:15pm Thu Museum on the Go, Family Museum staff will bring
Jun 27 fun, free outdoor activities for… Crow Creek Park, 10am
Fri Jun 21
Dance Spectacular Productions presents Outer
Space Buddies, this interactive children’s educational Code, Create, & Animate! Camp, thru June 28, for
program infuses dance and anti-bullying; we’re… grades 3-5; students will learn basic… Putnam Museum
LeClaire Community Library, 2pm Tue Jul 9 & Science Center, 9am Mon Jun 24
Ballet QC Presents: Giraffes Can’t Dance, for Quad City Navy Week Activities, 1-3pm learn with
toddlers thru grade 2; join the library and Ballet… the Navy: meet sailors, see an historical… Faye’s Field,
Sherrard Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 17 1pm Mon Jun 24
Intermediate/Advanced Tumble, Thursdays thru Create Your Own Superhero Camp, thru July 12,
Aug. 1; this class is for students who… Davenport Junior for grades 4-6; whether you’ve never drawn… Putnam
Theatre, 6:20pm Thu Jun 6 Museum & Science Center, 9am Mon Jul 8
Tumble Tots for Ages 3-4, Thursdays thru Aug. 1; our Museum on the Go, Family Museum staff will bring
preschool floor gymnastic classes teach… Davenport fun, free outdoor activities for… Veterans Memorial Park,
Junior Theatre, 4:10pm Thu Jun 6 10am Fri Jul 12
MUSEUMS Look & Do Day, see an artist at work, then make your
own masterpiece… Family Museum, 10am Sat Jul 13
June Sundays with Miss Jean, on Sundays; Miss Jean brings
chess, juggling, and logic puzzles for families… Felix
Funtime Friday, on Fridays; this favorite program is Adler Children’s Discovery Center, 2pm Sun Jul 14 thru
designed for preschoolers and their grown-ups,… Felix Sun Jul 28
Adler Children’s Discovery Center, 10am Fri Jun 7 thru
Fri Jun 28 Flight Academy, thru July 19, for grades 3-5; students
take to the… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 1pm
Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action Public Mon Jul 15
Opening, join the Family Museum for some super-fun,
super-sized games in… Family Museum, 10am Sat Jun 8 Meteorology Mania, thru July 19, for grades 3-5; for
campers fascinated by… Putnam Museum & Science
Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action, featuring the Center, 9am Mon Jul 15
theme of action adventures popular… Family Museum,
Sat Jun 8 thru Sun Jun 30 Family Date Night: To Infinity & Beyond!, join us
for a Toy Story-filled night; make your own… Family
Sundays with Miss Jean, on Sundays; Miss Jean brings Museum, 5:30pm Fri Jul 19
chess, juggling, and logic puzzles for families… Felix
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MOVIES CLASSES & CAMPS Surviving Summer Zoo Camp Session #5, thru July
12, for ages 10-13; each of the five… Niabi Zoo, 9:30am
June June
Mon Jul 8
Wed Jul 24 Mon Jun 17 Surviving Summer Zoo Camp Session #8: PM, thru
Teen & Tween Summer Afternoon Movie, on Aug. 2, for ages 4-5; each of the five… Niabi Zoo, 1:30pm
Engineering Kids Camp Girls’ Day: Grades 4-8, an Tuesdays; join us for some new and classic movies 2019 Eco-Kids Camp, thru June 28; ages 5-12 are Mon Jul 29
exciting, engaging experience for your young innovator; that transcend space, time, and reality; movies shown invited to a weeklong… Quad City Botanical Center, 9am
fun, imaginative… Putnam Museum & Science Center, are rated PG or PG-13; free; for information, call Mon Jun 24 Manufacturing Camp for Youth, thru Aug. 1, for ages
9am Thu Jul 25 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Fairmount 10-14; participants will learn about… Carl Sandburg
Street Branch, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport IA, Piano Camp, thru June 28, for students entering grades Center for Manufacturing Excellence, 9am Mon Jul 29
Engineering Kids Camp: Grades 7-8, an exciting, DavenportLibrary.com, 2pm Tue Jul 2 thru Tue Jul 30 9-12; $225; for… St. Ambrose University, Mon Jun 24
engaging experience for your young innovator; fun,
imaginative… Putnam Museum & Science Center, 9am WALL- E, a screening in the Movies at Main series; every Race into Engineering Camp, thru June 28,
Fri Jul 26 week this summer, we will enjoy a space-themed movie; for students entering grades 6 or 7;… St. Ambrose
Museum on the Go, Family Museum staff will bring Mars Needs Moms, a screening in the Movies at Main
fun, free outdoor activities for… Marquette Park, 10am series; every week this summer, we will enjoy a space-
Fri Aug 9 themed movie; popcorn provided, feel free to bring July
your own covered beverage; free; for information, call
Sundays with Miss Jean, Miss Jean brings chess, 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, Cartoon Camp, thru July 11 for grades 1-8; basic
juggling, and logic puzzles for families… Felix Adler 321 Main Street, Davenport IA, DavenportLibrary.com, cartooning from funny… Bereskin Gallery & Art
Children’s Discovery Center, 2pm Sun Aug 11 thru Sun 2pm Thu Jul 25 Academy, 9am Mon Jul 8
Aug 25
The Little Mermaid, a sundown screening in Summer David Casas Magic Camp for Ages 13-15, thru
Clownin’ Around with Face Paint, we’re getting of the Arts’ Free Movie Series,… University of Iowa July 12; students will learn basic sleight of hand… The
creative and a little silly for National Clown… Family Pentacrest, Sat Aug 10 Spotlight Theatre, 4:30pm Mon Jul 8
Museum, 10am Sat Aug 17
Coco, a sundown screening in Summer of the Arts’ Free David Casas Magic Camp for Ages 9-12, thru July 12;
Family Date Night: Invitation to Hogwarts, come Movie Series,… University of Iowa Pentacrest, Sat Aug students will learn basic sleight of hand… The Spotlight
witches and wizards to be sorted into your house;… 24 Theatre, 3pm Mon Jul 8
Family Museum, 5:30pm Fri Aug 30
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The Peña Brothers – Geezer’s Draft Big River Brass Band – Bill Bowe 301 Bell St., Dubuque IA
House, 1654 W. 3rd St., Davenport Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, The Knockoffs – Len Brown’s North
IA Bettendorf IA Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline
Pocket Change (4pm) – Runners Blues Rock-It – River House, 1510 IL
Park, 742 15th Ave., East Moline IL River Dr., Moline IL Kurt Allen Band – 11th Street
Polka Club of Iowa, Inc., Eastern Bugeye Sprite – The Gypsy Highway Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Chapter Dance: The Eddie Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
Korosa Jr. Band (1:30pm) – Davenport IA Moeller Nights: Strangelove, the
Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, Bullseye Womprats – Riverside Depeche Mode Experience – The
Walcott IA Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Rust Belt, 1201 7th St., East Moline
Rger Carlson (noon) – Rock Island Highway 22, Riverside IA IL
Artists’ Market, 520 18th St., Rock Erica Martin & Kickstart – Rhythm Moeller Nights: Tameca Jones
Island IL City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar &
Ron Tegeler Jazz Four–tet (5pm) 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St.,
– Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ, 300 Everyday People – James Tutson Davenport IA
Potter Dr., Bellevue IA & the Rollback (6:30pm) – Smooth Groove – River House, 1510
Steve Martin and Martin Short: Weatherdance Fountains Stage, River Dr., Moline IL
Now You See Them, Soon You outside the Sheraton Hotel, 210 S. Whoozdads? – The Grape Life Wine
Won’t – Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third Dubuque St., Iowa City IA Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave.,
St., Davenport IA Flood Relief Benefit Show: The Davenport IA
Gorgonites – Sunshrine –
MONDAY
2019/06/10 (Mon)
10 Faintlife – The Golden Fleece
– Condor & Jaybird – Harakiri SUNDAY
2019/06/16 (Sun)
16
Crooked Cactus (6:30pm) – Moline – The Fantastic Plastics (6pm) 10 of Soul – Rhythm City Casino
Township Activity Center, 620 18th – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore
St., Moline IL Island IL Ave., Davenport IA
Moeller Nights: Secret Show – Triple Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (6pm) – Dave Fields (6pm) – The Viking Club,
Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Rock Island Hy-Vee Market Grille, 1450 41st St., Moline IL
Motel, 304 E Third St., Davenport IA 2930 18th Ave., Rock Island IL Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (2pm) –
Jordan Danie lsen (6 pm) – Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, 700
TUESDAY
2019/06/11 (Tue)
11 Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd,
LeClaire IA
N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
Anika – Aqualife – Lerzan – Rozz- King Explosion: Three Decades of (11am) – Freight House Farmer’s
Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL the King – Mississippi Moon Bar Market, 421 W River Dr, Davenport
Paul McCartney – TaxSlayer Center, @ Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., IA
1201 River Dr, Moline IL Dubuque IA Lake Street Dive – Nicole Atkins –
The Tailfins – Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & Live @ Five: RME 15th Anniversary Big Grove Brewery, 1225 S. Gilbert
38th St, Rock Island IL Block Party w/ Miles Nielsen, St., Iowa City IA
Tinsley Ellis – Fat Fish Pub, 158 N. Elizabeth Moen, and The Velies Michael Moncada & Whiskey High
Broad St., Galesburg IL (5pm) – RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd (4pm) – Runners Park, 742 15th
Rachel Baiman @ TRiple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel – June 9 St., Davenport IA Ave., East Moline IL
WEDNESDAY 12
2019/06/12 (Wed) The Manny Lopez Big Band (6pm) –
The Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 Third
The Peña Brothers – Geezer’s Draft
House, 1654 W. 3rd St., Davenport
THURSDAY
2019/06/06 (Thu)
6 Sheraton Hotel, 210 S. Dubuque
St., Iowa City IA
Nuclear Plowboys – Cody Road
– Downtown Blue Grass, , Blue
Brad Brenny (6:30pm) – The Faithful
Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd,
Ave., Rock Island IL
Moeller Nights: Jesse Marchant –
IA
Polyrhythms’ Third Sunday Jazz
10 of Soul (6:30pm) – Bettendorf Hummingbird Horizon – Seafoam Grass IA LeClaire IA Fenne Lily – Triple Crown Whiskey Workshop & Matinee Series: The
Public Library, 2950 Learning Green – Tim Bowlby – Iowa City Bugeye Sprite – Sergeant Major’s, Burlington Street Bluegrass Band – Bar & Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third Dick Watson Trio featuring Eve
Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA Yacht Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 213 6th Ave. W., Andalusia IL The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa St., Davenport IA Minkler (6pm) – The Redstone
Avon Dale – Bass Street Landing Ladonna & the Crossover Band – Carlisle Evans Peck & the Lady’s City IA Quad City Prospects – 11th Room, 129 Main St, Davenport IA
Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, Slippers – Colton David Graham Guest List: Lindsay Lou – Austin Street Precinct, 1107 Mound St., Subatlantic (noon) – Fog Lake
Ladonna & the Crossover Band – 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Thompson – The Redstone Room, Davenport IA – Smidley – Brandon Lafary –
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort, Live @ Five: Blues Rock–It (5pm) Island IL 129 Main St, Davenport IA Rational Anthem – Iowa City Yacht Donnie Bobb (9pm) – Rozz-Tox,
3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA – RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Code 415 – Harley Corin’s, 1708 State Moeller Nights: Bendigo Fletcher Club, 13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Moeller Nights: Ani DiFranco – Davenport IA St., Bettendorf IA – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Tri-County Band – Bill Bowe Tameca Jones & Handmade
Diane Patterson – Codfish Hollow Lojo Russo – Mississippi River Crooked Cactus – Rhythm City Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Moments – Wiley Park, SE 6th St.,
Barn, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa Distilling Company & Cody Road Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Davenport IA Bettendorf IA Galva IL
IA Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody Rd., Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Music on the Lawn: Mister G Whitey Morgan – Alex Williams
Moeller Nights: Sweet Spirit – Hex
Girls – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar
LeClaire IA
Miles Over Mountains – RIBCO, 1815
Funktastic Five – River House, 1510
River Dr., Moline IL
(6:30pm) – Deere-Wiman Carriage
House, 817 11th Ave., Moline IL
– RIBCO, 1815 Second Ave., Rock
Island IL MONDAY
2019/06/17 (Mon)
17
& Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., Second Ave., Rock Island IL Gumbo Ya Ya: Backwater Bayou Roger Carlson (noon) – Rock Island Generation Band (6:30pm) – Moline
Davenport IA
Molly Durnin – The J Bar, 4215 Elmore
Moeller Nights: Halfl oves – Swiss
Mistress – Triple Crown Whiskey
Band (4:30pm) – Dikki Du & the
Zydeco Krewe (6:30pm) – Josh
Artists’ Market, 520 18th St., Rock
Island IL SATURDAY
2019/06/15 (Sat)
15 Township Activity Center, 620 18th
St., Moline IL
Ave., Davenport IA Bar & Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third Hoyer & Soul Colossal (9pm) – Tommy Pickett & Friends (5:30pm) The Acoustic Project – Treehouse Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
Them Coulee Boys – Barbaro – The St., Davenport IA Jack Brass Band (10:45pm) – The – Davenport Elks Lodge #298, 4400 Pub & Eatery, 2239 E. Kimberly Rd., (6:30pm) – Moline Public Library,
Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Moonshine Run – River House, 1510 District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, W. Central Park Ave., Davenport IA Bettendorf IA 3210 41st St., Moline IL
Davenport IA River Dr., Moline IL Suite 109 (office), Rock Island IL Black Velvet (5pm) – Mississippi
Possum – Sunshrine – Dark Family Marchfourth Marching Band –
THURSDAY
2019/06/13 (Thu)
13 River Distilling Company & Cody
TUESDAY
2019/06/18 (Tue)
18
FRIDAY
2019/06/07 (Fri)
7 – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock
Island IL
Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA Doug Brundies – The J Bar, 4215
Road Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody
Rd., LeClaire IA Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
The Barrelhouse Rockets – Rhythm The Ripplers (5pm) – Wide River New Trick – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Cheap Trick – Riverside Casino Event (11:30am) – Family Museum, 2900
City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., Mound St., Davenport IA Erica Martin – Riverside Casino and Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf IA
7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA LeClaire IA Sean Kistler (5pm) – Mississippi River Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, IA Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
Bettendorf Park Band – Bill Bowe Scott Stowe – The Faithful Pilot Cafe Distilling Company & Cody Road Riverside IA Dead Larry – Gabe’s, 330 E. (6pm) – LeClaire Community
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire IA Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody Rd., Joe & Vicki Price (6:30pm) – Washington St., Iowa City IA Library, 323 Wisconsin St, LeClaire
Bettendorf IA Tony Hoeppner & Friends (6pm) – LeClaire IA Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Erica Martin & Kickstart – Rhythm IA
Blue Grass Homecoming Days: Abides Bar & Grill @ Backyard Bowl, Smooth Groove – Riverside Casino Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, Josh Duffee Orchestra – Lincoln
Lynn Allen – Downtown Blue 2020 1st St. W., Milan IL and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, IA 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock
Grass, , Blue Grass IA Uniphonics – The Jumbies – Riverside IA Malcolm Holcombe – Ryan Joseph Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (6:30pm) Island IL
Catfish Keith – The Mill, 120 E. Interstellar Cave Dweller – Thomas & the Shakes – Slippin’ Anderson – The Mill, 120 E. – Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House,
Burlington St., Iowa City IA
Douglas & Tucker (6pm) –
Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
City IA
South – Iowa City Yacht Club, 13 S
Linn St, Iowa City IA
Burlington St., Iowa City IA
Minus Six – Bass Street Landing
201 N. Main St., Port Byron IL
The Hotrods (6:30pm) – Sweet WEDNESDAY 19
2019/06/19 (Wed)
Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Siren (8:30pm) – Riverside Casino Doug Brundies (6:30pm) – The
LeClaire IA
Flood Fest: A Benefit Concert – SATURDAY
2019/06/08 (Sat)
8 SUNDAY
2019/06/09 (Sun)
9 Moeller Nights: Vandoliers – Triple
Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N
Cody Rd, LeClaire IA
Davenport RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd 2019 Heritage Bluegrass Festival: Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (11am) – Motel, 304 E Third St., Davenport IA I Love the ‘90s Boy Band Review – Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards
St, Davenport IA Flash in a Pan (1pm) – Milltown Ascentra Credit Union - Bettendorf, Patsy O’Brien and Dick Hensold – Corporate Rock – Daiquiri Factory, (1pm) – Martin Luther King Jr. Park,
Good News Singers Chorale (noon) (2:15pm) – Gone Fishin’ (3:30pm) 1710 Grant St., Bettendorf IA Bishop Hill Creative Commons, 309 1809 2nd Ave., Rock Island IL 601 9th St., Rock Island IL
– Moline Public Library, 3210 41st – Joe Hott (4:30pm) – Heritage Hanging Hearts & Ages and Ages – N Bishop Hill St., Bishop Hill IL Jazzy Ash & the Leaping Lizards The Night People (5:30pm) –
St., Moline IL Canyon, 515 N 4th St., Fulton IL Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL Pink Talking Fish – Gabe’s, 330 E. (11am) – RME Courtyard, 131 W. Davenport Elks Lodge #298, 4400
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (1pm) – 8th–Annual Laura’s Legac y: Justice Yeldham – Systems – Bob Washington St., Iowa City IA 2nd St., Davenport IA W. Central Park Ave., Davenport IA
Aledo Central Park Bandshell, Hwy Charlotte Boyer (2:30pm) – Bucko Jr. – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third John D’Amato Blues – Flatted Paper Moon Shiners – Winterland
17, Aledo IL
Home Brewed – Brad & the Big
Ashley Groves (3pm) – The Dawn
(4pm) – Lissie (5pm) – Schwiebert
Ave., Rock Island IL
Moeller Nights: Rachel Baiman FRIDAY
2019/06/14 (Fri)
14 Fifth Blues & BBQ, 300 Potter Dr.,
Bellevue IA
Duo – The Mill, 120 E. Burlington
St., Iowa City IA
Wave (6:30pm) – Weatherdance Riverfront Park, 17th St. & First Ave., – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Amber & Adam Beck (5pm) – Wide King Explosion: Three Decades of
Fountains Stage, outside the Rock Island IL Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., River Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody the King (4 & 8pm) – Mississippi
Blue Grass Homecoming Days: Davenport IA Rd., LeClaire IA Moon Bar @ Diamond Jo Casino,
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THURSDAY
2019/06/20 (Thu)
20
Cade Foehner – Dawson Hollow
– Rhythm City Casino Resort
Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Generations Band (6:30pm) –
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950
Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf
IA
It Takes Two Band – Riverside Casino
and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
The Return: Tribute to the Beatles
– Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828
Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Sean Kistler – The J Bar, 4215 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA
Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls – Bass
Street Landing Plaza, 17th St.,
Moline IL
FRIDAY
2019/06/21 (Fri)
21
Bettendorf Park Band – Bill Bowe
Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park,
Bettendorf IA
Cody James – Iowa City Yacht Club,
13 S Linn St, Iowa City IA
Crooked Cactus – 11th Street
Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
Davenport IA
The Fez (6:30pm) – Downtown Iowa
City, , Iowa City IA
Final Mix – Rhythm City Casino
Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore
Ave., Davenport IA Lindsay Lou @ The Redstone Room – June 12
Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo – The
Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge,
WEDNESDAY 26
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Moeller Nights: Radkey – The High 2019/06/26 (Wed) Night Moves – The Mill, 120 E. Byron IL The Cadillac Cowboys – Riverside
Harvest Sons – The Memphis Dives Divers – Babe Club (7pm) – J.P. Burlington St., Iowa City IA The Stone Flowers – Len Brown’s Casino and Golf Resort, 3184
– Dynoride – RIBCO, 1815 Second Harris (10pm) – Triple Crown Burlington Street Bluegrass Band – North of 40 – River House, 1510 River North Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Highway 22, Riverside IA
Ave., Rock Island IL Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, 304 The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa Dr., Moline IL Moline IL Moeller Nights presents Barn
Kidstock Session I Concert (6pm) – E Third St., Davenport IA City IA Soul Sherpa – Plastic Relations On The Fourth : Oxymorrons
SUNDAY 30
The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Pentatonix – TaxSlayer Center, 1201 Moeller Nights: Teddy – The Rough (6:30 pm) – Weatherdance 2019/06/30 (Sun) – Foxwarren – Heart Bones –
Davenport IA River Dr, Moline IL Riders – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar Fountains Stage, outside the Hannah Cohen – Good Fuck
Lewis Knudsen (6pm) – Steventon’s, The Stone Flowers – The Mound, & Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., Sheraton Hotel, 210 S. Dubuque Code 415 (4pm) – Runners Park, 742 (6pm) – Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013
1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, LeClaire IA 1029 Mound St., Davenport IA Davenport IA St., Iowa City IA 15th Ave., East Moline IL 288th Ave., Maquoketa IA
Live @ Five: Bakersfield Outlaws Tony Hoeppner & Friends – Green Rob Dahms (6:30pm) – The Faithful Stars, Stripes, & Saxophones – Bill Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo (2pm) –
FRIDAY 5
(5pm) – RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd Tree Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, 700 2019/07/05 (Fri)
St., Davenport IA LeClaire IA LeClaire IA Park, Bettendorf IA N. Shore Dr., Moline IL
Mini Polka Fest: Leo Lonnie Ward Davis – RIBCO, 1815 Second Tommy Pickett & Friends (5:30pm) Tunes at the Tulip – Hauberg Civic Malina Moye & Freaque – Wiley Billy Idol – Riverside Casino Event
Orchestra – Barefoot Becky & Ave., Rock Island IL – Davenport Elks Lodge #298, 4400 Center Mansion, 1300 24th St., Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL Center, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside
the Ivanhoe Dutchmen (4pm) – W. Central Park Ave., Davenport IA Rock Island IL Moeller Nights: Erika Wennerstrom IA
SUNDAY 23
Walcott Coliseum, 116 E Bryant St, 2019/06/23 (Sun) Whoozdads? (5pm) – Wide River – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Bix Youth Band – Bill Bowe Memorial
THURSDAY 27
Walcott IA 2019/06/27 (Thu) Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf
Moeller Nights: Marshall Charloff & Dead Poet Society – Ethel Shank – LeClaire IA Davenport IA IA
the Purple Xperience – The Rust Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa Bobby Ray Bunch – The J Bar, 4215 The Peña Brothers – Geezer’s Draft Crooked Cactus Band – River House,
SATURDAY 29
Belt, 1201 7th St., East Moline IL City IA Elmore Ave., Davenport IA 2019/06/29 (Sat) House, 1654 W. 3rd St., Davenport 1510 River Dr., Moline IL
Northern Parallels: 033 w/ Mike Embral – Blue Movies – Idpyramid Dylan LeBlanc – The Mill, 120 E. IA Derek Monypeny – Marc Hans
Derer & Higgy – Rozz-Tox, 2108 – Elliott Bay Towers – Rozz-Tox, Burlington St., Iowa City IA The Acoustic Project (6pm) – Cool Village Blues Duo (11am) – Riverside Showalter & Bob Bucko Jr. – Rozz-
Third Ave., Rock Island IL 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL Gray Wolf Band – Bass Street Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL
Pocket Change – River House, 1510 Jaerv & Tom Sharpe – Wiley Park, SE Landing Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Rock Island IL Highway 22, Riverside IA Fair Warning Band – 11th Street
River Dr., Moline IL 6th St., Galva IL Ladies of the 80’s Trio – Riverside Baby Blues Fest: Tony Hoeppner & Precinc t, 1107 Mound St.,
MONDAY 1
Rob & Gary from the Night People Jim Ryan (2pm) – Len Brown’s North Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Friends (6pm) – Downtown Port 2019/07/01 (Mon) Davenport IA
(5pm) – Wide River Winery - Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline Highway 22, Riverside IA Byron, , Port Byron IL Final Mix Band – Riverside Casino
LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IL Minus Six (6:30pm) – Bettendorf Bella Diva – Rhythm City Casino The Tailfins (6:30pm) – Moline and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
IA The Knockoffs (4pm) – Runners Park, Public Library, 2950 Learning Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Township Activity Center, 620 18th Riverside IA
Sushi Roll – Riverside Casino and Golf 742 15th Ave., East Moline IL Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA Ave., Davenport IA St., Moline IL Iowa City Jazz Festival: The Nayo
Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside Moeller Nights: Honky Tonk Navy Band Jazz Combo (12:30pm) Bugeye Sprite – Roadrunners Jones Experience (6pm) – Jane
WEDNESDAY 3
IA Sunday w/ Mike & the Moonpies – Rock Island Public Library - Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd., 2019/07/03 (Wed) Bunnett & Maqueque (8pm)
– The Rust Belt, 1201 7th St., East Downtown Library, 401 19th St., Davenport IA – Thumbscrew (10:30pm) –
SATURDAY
2019/06/22 (Sat)
22 Moline IL
Moeller Nights: Mystic Braves
Rock Island IL Dan Tedesco – Ben Schmidt – The
Mill, 120 E. Burlington St., Iowa
Blackfoot Gypsies – The Mill, 120 E.
Burlington St., Iowa City IA
University of Iowa Pentacrest,
University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
FRIDAY 28
Advance Base – Claire Cronin – Liv – Khamsin – Old News – Triple 2019/06/28 (Fri) City IA Kedr Livanskiy – Bold Little Lewis Knudsen – Mississippi River
Carrow – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Dance Floor Riot – Riverside Casino Airwave – Pulsing – Rozz-Tox, Distilling Company & Cody Road
Ave., Rock Island IL Motel, 304 E Third St., Davenport IA Bella Diva – Rhythm City Casino and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody Rd.,
Doug Brundies – Mississippi River The Peña Brothers – Geezer’s Draft Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Riverside IA Moeller Nights: Cory Chisel & LeClaire IA
Distilling Company & Cody Road House, 1654 W. 3rd St., Davenport Ave., Davenport IA Ed James (5pm) – Mississippi River Friends Salute Tom Petty – The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody Rd., IA Bobby Ray Bunch (6pm) – Distilling Company & Cody Road Rust Belt, 1201 7th St., East Moline Bandshell Stage: Avey/Grouws
LeClaire IA Steventon’s, 1399 Eagle Ridge Rd, Cocktail House, 303 N. Cody Rd., IL Band (5pm) – Heather Gillis
MONDAY 24
A Few Blind Mice (8pm) – JessLee 2019/06/24 (Mon) LeClaire IA LeClaire IA The Night People (5:30pm) – (6:45pm) – Ronnie Baker Brooks
(10pm) – Riverside Casino and Golf Dance Floor Riot – Riverside Casino Gray Wolf Band – River House, 1510 Davenport Elks Lodge #298, 4400 (8:15pm) – Samantha Fish
Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside Gray Wolf Band (6:30pm) – Moline and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, River Dr., Moline IL W. Central Park Ave., Davenport IA (10pm) – The Bend / Murphy Park,
IA Township Activity Center, 620 18th Riverside IA Jason Karl – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Tucker & Douglas – Riverside Casino 900 Bend Boulevard, East Moline IL
Final Mix – Rhythm City Casino St., Moline IL Jimmie Allen – Mississippi Moon Bar Mound St., Davenport IA and Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore @ Diamond Jo Casino, 301 Bell St., Moeller Nights: Aaron Lee Tasjan Riverside IA Pedigo-Jones Stage: Hal Reed
TUESDAY 25
Ave., Davenport IA 2019/06/25 (Tue) Dubuque IA – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & & Mississippi Journey (6pm) –
THURSDAY 4
Haphazard – 11th Street Precinct, Live @ Five: Farr Out 283 (5pm) – Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., 2019/07/04 (Thu) Blues Rock-It (7:45 & 9:30pm) –
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA Moeller Nights: Boulevards – Triple RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport IA The Bend / Murphy Park, 900 Bend
Identity Crisis – River House, 1510 Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Davenport IA Port Byron Baby Blues Fest: Tony Been There Done That – Bass Street Boulevard, East Moline IL
River Dr., Moline IL Motel, 304 E Third St., Davenport IA Moeller Nights: Diane Coffee Hoeppnes & Friends – Cobalt Landing Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Molly Durnin – The Faithful Pilot Cafe
Larry Boyd (6pm) – Cool Beanz Troy Rangel & Friends – Lincoln Park, – Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Blue – Joe & Vicki Price – Rob Bettendorf Park Band – Bill Bowe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire IA
Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island IL Raccoon Motel, 304 E Third St., Dahms Blues Boys (6pm) – Port Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Thumbscrew – The Mill, 120 E.
Island IL Davenport IA Byron Gazebo, 120 S. Main St, Port Bettendorf IA Burlington St., Iowa City IA
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THURSDAYS
THURSDAYS Karaoke Night – The Grove Tap, 108
S. First St., Long Grove IA MONDAYS
MONDAYS
DJ Erwin Alvarado (June 27) Karaoke Night – V.F.W. Post 9128, Open Mic w/ J. Knight – The Mill, 120
– Rhythm City Casino Resort 2814 State St., Bettendorf IA E. Burlington St., Iowa City IA
Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Ave., Karaoke Night w/ Aftermidnight
Davenport IA
DJ Mixxin Mel – Happy Hollow
Band in a Box – Choppers Bar &
Grill Incorporated, 17228 IL-5, East TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS
Tavern, 1502 W. 14th St., Davenport Moline IL Front Bar Karaoke – The Mill, 120 E.
IA Open Mic Coffeehouse (June 7) Burlington St., Iowa City IA
Karaoke Night – Bier Stube Moline, – First Lutheran Church of Rock Karaoke Night – Iowa City Yacht
415 15th St, Moline IL Island Parish House, 1600 20th St., Club, 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
Karaoke w/ Double Dz – Purgatory’s Rock Island IL Open Mic Night – Broken Saddle,
Pub, 2104 State St, Bettendorf IA 1417 Fifth Ave., Moline IL
Karaoke Night w/ Mike Matthews –
The Torchlight Lounge, 1800 18th SATURDAYS
SATURDAYS Open Mic Night – Cool Beanz
Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock
Ave., East Moline IL Karaoke Jean – Meat Market, 1629 Island IL
Open Mic & More – Uptown Bill’s Washington St., Davenport IA Tuesday Night Dance Party w/ DJ
Coffee House, 730 S. Dubuque St., Karaoke Night – Boozie’s Bar & Grill, MX Divine – Iowa City Yacht Club,
Iowa City IA 114 1/2 W. Third St., Davenport IA 13 S. Linn St., Iowa City IA
Open Mic Night (6pm) – Energized Karaoke Night – K & T’s Bike Rack
Cafe, 226 W. Third St., Davenport IA
Open Mic w/ H.C. Wallace – Boots
Sports Bar & Grill, 3303 Brady St.,
Davenport IA WEDNESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
Western Saloon, 2228 E 11th St., Karaoke Night – Big River Bowling, DJ Mixxin Mel – Happy Hollow
Davenport IA 2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport IA Tavern, 1502 W. 14th St., Davenport
Rock the House Karaoke – Bottoms Karaoke Night – Roadrunners IA
Up on 7th, 1814 Seventh St., Moline Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd., Hump Day Wing & Sing w/
IL Davenport IA Marybeth – Hawkeye Tap Sports
Thumpin’ Thursdays DJ Night – Karaoke Night – The Grove Tap, 108 Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL S. First St., Long Grove IA Davenport IA
Karaoke Night w/ Aftermidnight Karaoke Jean – Meat Market, 1629
FRIDAYS
FRIDAYS Band in a Box – Choppers Bar &
Grill Incorporated, 17228 IL-5, East
Washington St., Davenport IA
Karaoke Night – 11th Street Precinct,
DJ K Yung – Barrel House Moline, Moline IL 1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
1321 Fifth Ave., Moline IL Karaoke Night w/ Jim Harker – Karaoke Night – Circle Tap, 1345 W.
DJ Lacey – Hawkeye Tap Sports Hollar’s Bar and Grill, 4050 27th St., Locust St., Davenport IA
Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Moline IL Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second
Davenport IA Tw i s t e d M i c ’s M u s i c a n d Ave., Rock Island IL
Karaoke Night – Circle Tap, 1345 W. Entertainment – Barrel House Open Jam w/ The Channel Cats –
Locust St., Davenport IA Moline, 1321 Fifth Ave., Moline IL Bent River Brewing Company, 512
Karaoke Night – K & T’s Bike Rack 24th St., Rock Island IL
Sports Bar & Grill, 3303 Brady St.,
Davenport IA SUNDAYS
SUNDAYS Open Mic Night – Boozie’s Bar
& Grille, 114 1/2 W. Third St.,
Karaoke Night – Big River Bowling, Hal Reed & Mississippi Journey Davenport IA
2902 E. Kimberly Rd., Davenport IA Sunday Jam (June 23, 6pm) – Open Mic Music Night (5:30pm) –
Karaoke Night – Roadrunners Rock Island Elks Club, 427 Seventh Milltown Coffee, 3800 River Dr. #2,
Roadhouse, 3803 Rockingham Rd., Ave., Rock Island IL Moline IL
Davenport IA Karaoke Night – 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
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