Home Delivery |
Contact Us |
Jobs |
Alerts |
News Archives |
Site map |
Log In |
Webmail |
Internet Services |
Mobile
Text size: 
Time Out Calendar for Aug. 16-22, 2012
|
Events Aug. 16: "How NASA's Space Technology has Changed the World," Brett McCarty (Thursdays at the Figge) 5-8 p.m.; 5:30-7 p.m. music by Lewis Knudsen; 7 p.m. talk, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 326-7804. Aug. 16-18: Whiteside County Fair Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St., Morrison. $6; $1 ages 6-11, free ages 5 and younger, (815) 772-7329, whitesidecountyfair.org. Aug. 16-18: New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horse Show 5 p.m. Thursday parade; 7 a.m. Friday-Saturday; rodeos 7:30 p.m. each day, Rodeo Park, 802 Washington St., New Windsor. $10 per day; $20 season ticket; free ages 12 and under, (309) 667-2613, nwrodeo.org. Aug. 16: Hug-a-Book (ages 2-5) 6 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free, (309) 732-7360. Aug. 16: "Native Americans and the Mississippi River," Christina Kastell (Channel Cat Talk) 9-10:45 a.m., Celebration Belle Landing, 2501 E. River Drive, Moline. $12, (563) 322-2969. Aug. 16: "Preparing for Retirement Living," Rod Langel (Senior Day) 1:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, (563) 344-4175. Aug. 16: Geneseo Public Library director Claire Crawford (Geneseo Women's Connection luncheon meeting) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Cellar Restaurant, 137 S. State St., Geneseo. $10; includes lunch, reservations required, (309) 944-1255. Aug. 17: Friday Fun Night -- Test, Trophy, and Gamblers and High School Points Race #8 6-10 p.m., Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Illinois Route 84 N. (309) 654-2110. Aug. 17, 18: "Red" (drama) 6:30 p.m. art exhibit open; 7:30 p.m. show, Quad Cities Theatre Workshop, 1730 Wilkes Ave., Davenport. Also Aug. 24, 25, 31, Sept. 1. Info@REDQC.com Aug. 17, 18: ComedySportz Quad Cities (improv) 7 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $12; $10 advance, (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com. Aug. 18: Prevent the Violence Community Evangelistic Outreach (speakers, performances) Noon-5 p.m., Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 929 14th St., Rock Island. Free, (309) 786-4238. Aug. 18, 20, 21: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers 7 p.m., Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. (563) 322-6348. Aug. 18: The Kids' Experience (creative classes and activities) 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, (563) 344-4178, bettendorflibrary.com. Aug. 18, 19: "The Shuttle -- When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions" (documentary) 1:30 p.m. tour; 2:30 p.m. film, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 326-7804. Aug. 18: Bracket Points Race #9, Bike Points #9, and Junior Dragster Challenge 2 p.m., Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Illinois 84 N. (309) 654-2110. Aug. 18: Back-to-School car, truck and motorcycle show 9 a.m.-3 p.m., First Reformed Church, 510 15th Ave., Fulton. (309) 589-2203. Aug. 18: Night sky viewing (Popular Astronomy Club) Dusk-11:30 p.m., Niabi Zoo parking lot, 13010 Niabi Zoo Road, Coal Valley. Free, (309) 797-3120. Aug. 18: Cambridge Main Street Fest and Auto Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; 9 p.m. street dance with Nitrix, Prospect Street, Cambridge. Free, (309) 937-2633. Aug. 18: "Mark Twain in the Heartland" 2 p.m., The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $15. Also Aug. 25. (309) 235-1654, districttheatre.com. Aug. 18: Mississippi Valley Mustang Roundup (car show) 4-9 p.m., Hy-Vee, 201 W 10th St., Milan. Free, (309) 737-1562. Aug. 19: Tours of Locks and Dam 15 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Mississippi River Visitor Center, Arsenal Island, Rock Island. Free, reservations recommended, (309) 794-5338. Aug. 18: Kidz Day with Shellie Moore Guy 10:30 a.m.-noon, Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $5; free ages 12 and under (children must be accompanied), (563) 326-1333. Aug. 18: Dog agility demonstration with Sharon Peterson 7 p.m., Fisherman's Corner, 16123 Illinois 84 N., East Moline. Free, (309) 794-5338. Aug. 18: Floatzilla 2 p.m. world record attempt, Lake Potter, Sunset Marina, 1309 Mill St., Rock Island. $20 to participate; free kids, (563) 322-2969, floatzilla.org. Aug. 18: Pontiac Fiero car show Village of East Davenport, Mound Street and 11th Street, Davenport. Free, (309) 738-2040. Aug. 19, 22: Backwater Gamblers water-ski show 6:30 p.m., 44th Street and the Rock River, Rock Island. Free, (309) 786-8987, backwatergamblers.com. Aug. 19: Quad Cities Skyraiders Float Fly (radio control planes and boats) 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Campbells Island, East Moline. Free, (309) 737-8342. Aug. 19: "Water Gardens," Nancy Gruber 1 p.m., Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Free with admission, (309) 794-0991. Aug. 19: Stock-car racing 5:30 p.m., Quad City Speedway, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline. (309) 792-5030, quadcityspeedway.webs.com. Aug. 19: Bi-State VW Club car show 8 a.m.-noon registration; awards at 3 p.m., Empire Park, 251 S. State Ave., Hampton. Free admission; entry fee $15, (563) 343-1380. Aug. 19: Cruise Night for Humility of Mary Shelter Inc. 4-7 p.m., Mylee's Restaurant, 3408 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-5532. Aug. 19: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers 5 p.m., Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. (563) 322-6348. Aug. 19: Spaghetti dinner and 92nd birthday party (Lionel Marcoux and Trio) 1 p.m., American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan. Donations requested, (309) 787-4149. Aug. 19: Country dance and jam session (Midnight Riders) 5-9 p.m., American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. $3, (309) 755-5622. Aug. 20: "Picture the Myths," Laura Reich 7 p.m., Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline. Free, (563) 355-7778. Aug. 21: "iPad Instructions" (Quad Cities Macintosh Users Group meeting) 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Free, qcmugpresident@gmail.com. Aug. 21: "Outsmarting Your Smart Phone," Jim and Chris Guld 7 p.m., Viking Club, 1450 41st St., Moline. Free, (309) 314-1780, (309) 787-2239. Aug. 21: "The Civilian Conservation Corps in Illinois," Tom Emery 6:30 p.m., Colona Library, 911 1st St. Free, (309) 792-0548. Aug. 21: "Rafting Logs to QC Mills," Gayle Rein (Channel Cat Talk) 9-10:45 a.m., Celebration Belle Landing, 2501 E. River Drive, Moline. $12, (563) 322-2969. Aug. 22: "Wisenheimer" (uncensored long-form improv) (ages 18 and up) 8-9:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $5, (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com. Aug. 22: Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars 7 p.m., Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. (563) 322-6348. Aug. 22: "Credit Island and the War of 1812," Karen Anderson (Riverine Walk) 6:30-8 p.m., Credit Island Lodge, 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport. $5; free River Action members, (563) 322-2969. Aug. 22: "Vegging Out: Eating Green to Look and Feel Your Best," Karyn Calabrese (Women's Connection networking event) 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. $25; $20 members, register by Aug. 17, (309) 631-0167. Aug. 22: "Facebook: Not Just for Kids," Jim and Chris Guld 10 a.m., Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Free, (563) 386-7477, ext. 231. Stage & Film Aug. 16, 21: "The World Goes Round" (musical revue) 7 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $27.50; $22.50 advance (show only). Also Aug. 23, 30. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2. Aug. 16-19, 22: "The Curious Savage" (comedy) 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday, $8 Thursday; $10 Friday-Sunday, (309) 944-2244. Wednesday benefit for Hammond-Henry Hospital Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m. refreshments; 7:30 p.m. show, $12, (309) 944-9130. Richmond Hill Barn Theatre, HK Robinson Drive and S. Stewart Street, Geneseo. Also Aug. 23-26. rhplayers.com. Aug. 16: "Manos: The Hands of Fate" (film with RiffTrax Live comedy commentary) 7 p.m., Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. $12.50, (563) 441-0242. Aug. 17: Book-to-Movie Matinee (adults) 1 p.m., Eldridge Library, 200 N. 6th Ave. (563) 285-4794. Aug. 17-19, 22: "The Dixie Swim Club" (comedy) 7:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5:45 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, preceded by meal. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $48 except matinee, $41; seniors, $2 off; 18 and younger, $28; show-only, $29.50. Through Sept. 15. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com. Aug. 17: "Laugh Hard" (stand-up comedy showcase) 8 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $3, (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com/speakeasy.asp. Aug. 17: "Laugh Hard" (stand-up comedy showcase) 8 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $3, (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com/speakeasy.asp. Aug. 17: Country-western dance 7-11 p.m., Silver Spur Dance Hall, 1230 15th Ave., East Moline. $7, (309) 269-4235. Aug. 18: "View of the River," Dr. Reuben Heine (Riverine Walk) 9-10:30 a.m., north end of Lake Potter, Sunset Park, 18th Avenue exit, Rock Island. $5; free River Action members, (563) 322-2969. Aug. 18: "The Drinkin' Spelling Bee" (ages 21 and older) 8 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5 spellers; $3 spectators, (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com/speakeasy.asp. Aug. 18: Horror Film Night (ages 17 and older) 7 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Free, rozztox.com. Aug. 18: "The State of Scott" (film) 2 p.m., German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 322-8844. Aug. 21: "Chocolat" (film) and Chocolate Fest for adults 5 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free, (309) 732-7323. Music Aug. 16: Mo (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 16: The Jim Markum Swing Band (Concert in the Park series) 5 p.m. food; 6:30 p.m. concert, Veterans' Park, E. 2nd Street, Kewanee. Free, (309) 852-2175. Aug. 16: The Candymakers (Moline Centre Main Street concert) 7-8:30 p.m., Bass Street Landing Plaza, 17th Street and River Drive, Moline. Free, (309) 524-2054. Aug. 16: 10 of Soul 7:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $8, (309) 786-1111. Aug. 16: Fizzy Pops, Lipstick Homicide, The Statistix, Minor Decline, Eat the Wrench 6 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5. Aug. 16, 21: Glenn Hickson 5:30-8:30 p.m., O'Melia's Supper Club, 2900 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island. (309) 788-5635. Aug. 16: The Avey Brothers 9 p.m.-midnight, Rascals, 1414 15th St., Moline. (309) 797-9457. Aug. 16: Jam session with John O'Meara and Friends 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-0655. Aug. 17: Chris Noth (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 17: Adam D. Tucker (Tim McGraw tribute) 7:30 p.m., Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. $15; $10 advance, (800) 843-4753. Aug. 17, 18: Johnny Don't 9 p.m., Kilkenny's Pub, 300 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Free, (563) 322-8584. Aug. 17: Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. $5, (563) 355-0655. Aug. 17, 18: Machine Gun Willie 8 p.m.-midnight, Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and Ill.-92, Rock Island. Free, (309) 756-4600. Aug. 17: Old Shoe 11:30 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $10, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 17: Brer Bucktown's Traveling Show 8-10 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $5, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 17: Rob Dahms 6-9 p.m., Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free, (309) 787-1117. Aug. 17: Dani Deahl, DJ ST3, DJ Hi-Tech, Megalomaniacs 10 p.m., 2nd Ave. Dance Club, 1819 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $5, (309) 793-1999. Aug. 17, 18: River Roots Live 11 a.m. open; 5 p.m. music, LeClaire Park, 400 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport. $5 after 5 p.m., (563) 322-1706, riverrootslive.com. Aug. 17: Jennifer Sergeant and Friends 7 p.m., Dunn Bros Coffee, 787 Middle Road, Bettendorf. Free. Aug. 17: Vigil Anie Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631. Aug. 17: Night Light 8 p.m.-midnight, Bleyart's Tap, 2210 E. 11th St., Davenport. Free, (563) 324-1661. Aug. 17: Caught in the Act 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Generations Bar & Grill, 4100 4th Ave., Moline. Free, (309) 757-1331. Aug. 17: The Funktastic 5 8 p.m.-midnight, River House Bar & Grill, 1510 River Drive, Moline. Free, (309) 797-1234. Aug. 17: Last Glimpse, Dynoride, E11eventh Hour 9:30 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $4, (309) 793-1999. Aug. 17: The Russ Reyman Trio 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free, (563) 386-1900. Aug. 17: The Lonelyhearts, Alexis Stevens 9 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5. Aug. 17, 18: "OH BOY! A Tribute to Buddy Holly" 8 p.m., The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $15, (309) 235-1654, districttheatre.com. Aug. 17: Open-mic coffeehouse 7-10 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 1600 20th St., Rock Island. Donations accepted, (309) 788-3776. Aug. 18: The Night People 8 p.m.-midnight, Len Brown's North Shore Inn, 700 North Shore Drive, Moline. Free, (309) 764-6823. Aug. 18: Tapped Out! 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Office Bar and Grill, 305 3rd St., Sherrard. Free, (309) 593-9876. Aug. 18: Cobalt Blue 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-0655. Aug. 18: The River City 6 7-10 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free, (563) 441-7000. Aug. 18: The Fry Daddies Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free, (309) 787-1117. Aug. 18: Justin Morrissey and Drunken Angels Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631. Aug. 18: In the Flesh (Pink Floyd tribute) 8:30 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $8, (309) 793-1999. Aug. 18: Signal Path, Half Naked 10 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $10, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 18, 19: Sean Casey and his Tornado Intercept Vehicle 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. (563) 324-1933. Aug. 18: Wild Oatz 8 p.m.-midnight, Depot Bar & Grill, 110 S. 5th Ave., New Windsor. Free, (309) 667-2801. Aug. 18: The Who Cares Band 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Generations Bar & Grill, 4100 4th Ave., Moline. Free, (309) 757-1331. Aug. 18: Lee Blackmon 2-5 p.m., Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley. Free, (309) 787-9463. Aug. 18: The Tangents 8-10 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 18: Hard Ball 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Jimbo's Knucklehead Saloon, 902 16th Ave., East Moline. Free. Aug. 18: The Zither Music Ensemble 10 a.m., German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 322-8844. Aug. 18: Lynn Allen 8 p.m.-midnight, River House Bar & Grill, 1510 River Drive, Moline. Free, (309) 797-1234. Aug. 18: Kelsey Lillion (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 19: Pioneer Dance (Ryan Herman) 1:30-5 p.m., Walcott Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant St. $8, (563) 285-5165. Aug. 19: Dave Ellis (Funday Sunday) 6-9 p.m., The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-0655. Aug. 19: Buddy Olson 3-6 p.m., Ducky's Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave. W., Taylor Ridge. Free, (309) 798-2423. Aug. 19: The Anthony Catalfano Quartet (Third Sunday Jazz) 3 p.m. workshop ($5; free ages 12 and younger); 6-8 p.m. matinee ($10; $15 reserved seats), Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. (309) 373-0790. Aug. 19: Rose 'n Thorns (Concert on the Lawn) 4-6:30 p.m., Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island. Free, (309) 786-2631. Aug. 19: Sunday brunch with music by The Terry Hanson Ensemble 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Brady Street Chop House, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. (563) 322-2200. Aug. 19: Cains and Abels, Tambourine 8 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5. Aug. 20: Orion Community Band concert and movie in the park 6 p.m., Central Park, 4th Street and 12th Avenue, Orion. (309) 526-8299. Aug. 20: Mississippi Valley Country and Western Music Association jam session 6-10 p.m., American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. $2 nonmembers, (309) 755-7908. Aug. 21: Buffalo Clover 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $7, (563) 326-1333. Aug. 22: Aoife O'Donovan 8 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $10. Aug. 22: Dennis Florine 9 p.m., Kilkenny's Pub, 300 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Free, (563) 322-8584. Aug. 22: Alan Sweet (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. 
|
 
|
 |
|
||
East moline, IL Details |
|||
Heartland Smoked Turkey and Cheddar
(More recipes)
| (More Print Ads) |
Today is Sunday, May 19, the 139th day of 2013. There are 226 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: The Rt. Rev. Harry I. Witherspoon, D.D. Bishop of Illinois, willpreach in Trinity (Episcopal) Church, in this city this evening.
1888 -- 125 years ago: At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Mississippi River flooded itsbanks at Rock Island, destroying the warehouse of the Rock Island Lumber companyand damaging the Lumber Company and arsenal power plant. Total loss isestimated at $100.000.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Residents of South Rock Island township are circulating a petitionfavoring the annexation of that area to the city of Rock Island.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Mrs. Thomas Ackles, of Rock Island, has been elected president ofthe Playcrafters for the next season. She succeeds Warren Leonard.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Some 8,000 people filed through the gates of Rock Island Arsenal on Saturday to view a display of a part of the nation's armed strength. The occasion was theannual observance of Armed Forces Day.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Willis Kuschmann, of Moline, who already has won his laurels as oneof the most artistic men in the Quad-Cities area, has a new hobby. He is deeply involvedin miniature railroading. At the age of 88, when many other seniors are dozing in theirchairs or sitting before the television, Mr. Kuschmann is planning and working on hiscollection.
(More History)