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Time Out Calendar for Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2012
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Events Nov. 29: Peter Geye (River Readings) 7-8 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 794-7833. Nov. 29: Inside the Music (Quad City Symphony Masterworks talk) 5:30 p.m., Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Free, (563) 322-7276. Nov. 29: "Aging Parents and the Family Legacy," Dr. Thomas Staley and Daniel Ellard 6 p.m., Kahl Home, 6701 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. Free, (563) 421-6861. Nov. 29: "The Good, the Bad and the Mundane: Western Portraiture in the Late Twentieth Century," Alycia Reed (Thursdays at the Figge) 6 p.m. music; 7 p.m. talk, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 326-7804. Nov. 30: Kids' Night Candyland 6-9 p.m., Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. $7; $5 advance, (563) 477-4965. Nov. 30: "My Friend Irma" live holiday radio show (Vintage Voices) Noon, Moline Library, 3210 41st St. Free, (309) 524-2440. Nov. 30: Final Friday (holiday wine walk) 6-9 p.m., Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Free, (309) 230-1594. Dec. 1: Christmas Walk 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; 6-8 p.m. illuminated walk, Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th St., Fulton. Free, (815) 589-4545. Dec. 1: Christmas Walk 4:30 p.m. tree lighting; 5-8 p.m. walk, Andover. Free, (309) 476-8228. Dec. 1: Christmas Walk and parade 5 p.m., Alexis. Dec. 1: Christmas in Silvis 5-7:30 p.m., 1st Avenue and 11th Street, Silvis. Free. Dec. 1, 2: Christmas on the Square 5-8 p.m. Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Cambridge. (309) 937-2633. Dec. 1: Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks 7 p.m., i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. (800) 745-3000. Dec. 1: Illusionist Craig Karges 8 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. $10; free Augustana students, (309) 794-7306. Dec. 1: Holiday Magic 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. (563) 324-1054 ext. 219, putnam.org. Dec. 1, 2: Julmarknad Christmas Market 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bishop Hill. Free, (309) 927-3345. Dec. 2: WinterFest Noon-5 p.m., Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Nonperishable food or personal item donation or cash, (563) 344-4106. Dec. 2: "Why Quilts Matter: History, Art and Politics" (tour and documentaries) 1:30 p.m. tour; 2:30 p.m. film, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 326-7804. Dec. 2: 19th-Century Christmas Noon-5 p.m., Butterworth Center, 1105 8th St., Moline. Free, (309) 743-2701, butterworthcenter.com. Dec. 2: Winter in Bloom holiday open house Noon-4 p.m., Hauberg Civic Center, 1300 24th St., Rock Island. Free, (309) 732-2132. Dec. 2: Holiday open house Noon-3 p.m., Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 794-0991, qcgardens.com. Dec. 2: "Progressing With Freedom Toward Humility: Images and Thoughts of Ambrose of Milan," Monsignor Cesar Pasini 5 p.m., Rogalski Center, St. Ambrose University, W. Lombard Street and N. Ripley Street, Davenport. Free, (563) 333-6419, web.sau.edu/rogalskicenter. Dec. 2: Christmas Julebord Celebration (music, food) 5:30 p.m., St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4097 18th St., Bettendorf. $12; $5 ages 18 and younger; free members, (563) 355-7778. Dec. 2: Country dance and jam session (Midnight Riders) 5-9 p.m., American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. $3, (309) 755-5622. Dec. 2: Pearl Harbor survivor Eldon Baxter 4 p.m., American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan. Free-will donations accepted for meal, (309) 787-4149. Dec. 3: "Arab Spring: is it Spring or Winter?," Dr. Art Pitz (The Modern Middle East) 6:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, (309) 793-1300. Dec. 3: "Rome: Pharsalus" (Independent and International Film Series) 7 p.m., Olin Auditorium, Augustana College, 733 35th St., Rock Island. Free, (309) 794-7721. Dec. 5: "Goya," Karissa Buchman 7 p.m., Larson Hall, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free. Dec. 5: "Racing Left and Right: How Color-Blind Narratives Impact Activists Across the Political Spectrum," Dr. Meghan Burke 4:30-5:30 p.m., Room 17-18, Carlsson Evald Hall, Augustana College, 3601 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 794-7210. Stage and Film Nov. 29: "Gunga Din" (film, Cary Grant tribute) 6:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, (563) 344-4175. Nov. 29-Dec. 2: "It's a Wonderful Life" (musical), Quad City Music Guild 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Prospect Park Theater, 1584 34th Ave., Moline. $15; $10 11 and younger, (309) 762-6610. Nov. 29: Screwy Cinema (film) 6 p.m., Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. Free, (563) 326-7832. Nov. 30: "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day" (film) 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., National Geographic Giant Screen Theater, Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. $11; $10 seniors, students, and military; $8 ages 3-12, (563) 324-1933. Nov. 30: "100 Laughs" (The Blacklist, improv) and two comedians (for adults) 9 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $10, (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com/speakeasy.asp. Nov. 30: "12 Gifts of Christmas" (music, storytellers, comedy, magic) 7 p.m., i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. $32.50; $42.50 reserved; $132.50 VIP reserved; $5 off groups of 15 and more, (866) 440-7880. Nov. 30-Dec. 2: "Altar Call" (drama) 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $15. Also, Dec. 6-9. (309) 235-1654, districttheatre.com. Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 5: "Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical" 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, $42; seniors, $2 off; 18 and younger, $29; show-only, $29.50; show-only 18 and younger, $22. Through Dec. 30. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com. Nov. 30-Dec. 2: "The Gospel According to Scrooge" (musical) 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday, Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave., Moline. Free, (309) 797-9223. Dec. 1, 2: "Alice in Wonderland: A New Adventure" (children's show) 3 p.m., Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, West High and North Gaines streets, Davenport. $8; $7 faculty, staff, alumni, seniors, children, non-Ambrose students; $6 groups; free Ambrose students with ID, (563) 333-6251, web.sau.edu/galvin. Dec. 1: "Shots 'n' Giggles" (The Blacklist, improv comedy) and two comedians (ages 21 and older) 9 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $10, (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com/speakeasy.asp. Dec. 1: Live broadcast of "La Clemenza di Tito" (Metropolitan Opera) 11:55 a.m., Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. $24; $22 students; $20 seniors; $16 children, (563) 441-0242, ravemotionpictures.com. Dec. 1: Candyland: 'Twas the Artmare Before Xmas (Busted Chandeliers, Bottoms up Quad City Burlesque) 6 p.m.-midnight, Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. $24; $22 advance, (562) 477-4965. Dec. 1-3: "Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical" (children's show) 10 a.m. Saturday (show only), $10.50; $9.50 groups of 12 and more. Noon Sunday and 6:45 p.m. Monday (preceded by buffet), $20; $18 students and groups of 12 and more. Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2, circa21.com. Dec. 1: ComedySportz Quad Cities (improv) 7 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $12; $10 advance, (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com. Dec. 2: Cirque Dreams Holidaze 7 p.m., Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. $37, $47, $57, (563) 326-8522, adlertheatre.com. Dec. 4: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (film) 4 p.m., Rock Island Library, 401 19th St. Free, (309) 732-7323. Dec. 5: (Open (Mike) Interruption) comedy open-mic night 8-11 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 200-0978. Dec. 5: "Wisenheimer" (uncensored long-form improv) (ages 18 and older) 8-9:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $5, (309) 786-1111, establishmenttheatre.com. Dec. 5: Oscar in the Afternoon (Academy Award-winning film) 2 p.m., Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Free, (563) 326-7832. Music Nov. 29: Maggie Brown 7-9 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 29: Jon Wayne and The Pain, Two Peace 9 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $7, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 29: Randy Leasman (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 30: Jon Eric (Brown Bag Lunch) Noon-12:45 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, (563) 344-4175. Nov. 30: Chris Noth (Live Lunch) Noon, Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 30: Maggie Brown 6-7 p.m., Studio 56, Suite 201-B, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Free. Nov. 30: The River City 6 7-10 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free, (563) 441-7000. Nov. 30: Studebaker John and The Hawks 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. $5, (563) 355-0655. Nov. 30: Wild Oatz 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Purgatory's Pub, 2104 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-2985. Nov. 30, Dec. 1: John Wasem Kilkenny's Pub, 300 W. 3rd St., Davenport. (563) 322-8584. Nov. 30: The Lyle Beaver Trio (Holly Ball Dance) 7-10 p.m., Walcott Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant St. $8, (563) 284-5165. Nov. 30: Just Cuz 9 p.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free, (563) 386-1900. Nov. 30: The Funktastic 5 Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631. Nov. 30, Dec. 1: Crazy Bad 8 p.m.-midnight, Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and Ill.-92, Rock Island. Free, (309) 756-4600. Nov. 30, Dec. 1: Christmas at Augustana 8 p.m. Friday; 4 p.m. Saturday, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. $20; $16 seniors; $10 students, children, and Augustana faculty and staff, (309) 794-7306. Nov. 30: Darlene Breuwet 5:30-8:30 p.m., Oak View Country Club, 1601 SW 3rd Ave., Aledo. (309) 582-7916. Nov. 30: Randall Hall and Steve Grismore 9 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5; $3 students, (309) 200-0978. Nov. 30: Lojo Russo 7 p.m., Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th St., Rock Island. Free, (309) 558-0909. Nov. 30: Tim "Hitman" Dirth 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free, (563) 386-1900. Nov. 30: Dynoride, The Post Mortems, My Pal Trigger, 9th St. Memory 7 p.m., Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $5, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 30: Mike Blomme Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free, (309) 787-1117. Nov. 30: Future Rock, Up Until Now 10 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $12; $10 advance, (563) 326-1333. Nov. 30: Hair Metal Jacket 9 p.m., Rascals, 1414 15th St., Moline. $3, (309) 797-9457. Nov. 30: Lee Blackmon 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bleyart's Tap, 2210 E. 11th St., Davenport. Free, (563) 324-1661. Nov. 30: Ultraviolet Hippopotamus 9:30 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $5, (309) 793-1999. Nov. 30: EmJay, Scarecrow Trip, The Golden Fleece 10 p.m.-1 a.m., 4Play Sportsbar, 1704 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 428-5012. Dec. 1: Sex Panther, 1st Impression 9 p.m., Rascals, 1414 15th St., Moline. $10, (309) 797-9457. Dec. 1: Chordbuster Christmas Show 2 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 919 6th Ave., Rock Island. $5; free ages 12 and under, (309) 788-0677. Dec. 1: The Terry Quiett Band 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. $5, (563) 355-0655. Dec. 1: Barlowe and James Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free, (309) 787-1117. Dec. 1: Cosmic 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 11th Street Precinct Bar & Grill, 2108 E. 11th St., Davenport. Free, (563) 324-9545. Dec. 1: Group guitar circle with Ellis Kell, Bret Dale, and Tom Swanson 2-3 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Dec. 1: Musicians for a Musician benefit for Dayne Burton (My Pal Trigger, Blind the Sun, Echoes and Afterthoughts, Dynoride) 9 p.m., Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. $6, (309) 793-1999. Dec. 1: Trampled Under Foot, Bryce Janey 8 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $12; $10 advance, (563) 326-1333. Dec. 1: Smooth Groove Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631. Dec. 1: Vodkaseven 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free, (563) 386-1900. Dec. 1: The River Prairie Minstrels 6-8:30 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Dec. 1: Acoustic jam session with Steve McFate 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Tim's Corner Tap, 4018 14th Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 788-8830. Dec. 1: Crossroads 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Generations Bar & Grill, 4100 4th Ave., Moline. Free, (309) 757-1331. Dec. 1: The Karry Outz 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Hawkeye Tap, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Davenport. Free, (563) 391-3096. Dec. 1, 2: Masterworks: Shakespeare in Concert (Quad City Symphony Orchestra, University of Minnesota Opera Theatre, Quad City Choral Arts) 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport.2 p.m. Sunday, Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. $8-$51, (563) 322-7276. Dec. 1: The Night People 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ducky's Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave. W., Taylor Ridge. Free, (309) 798-2423. Dec. 1: The Dirt Road Rockers 10 p.m., Shannon's Bar & Grill, 252 S. State Ave., Hampton. Free, (309) 755-440. Dec. 1: Dry Bonnet, Break up Art 9 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5, (309) 200-0978. Dec. 1: The Dawn 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Free, (309) 799-7515. Dec. 1: Lee Blackmon 6-10 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free, (563) 441-7000. Dec. 2: The Davenport Zither Ensemble, Bee Sharp (Winter Hausmusik concert) 2 p.m., German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission, (563) 322-8844. Dec. 2: Sunday jazz brunch with music by the Josh Duffee Quartet 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings, Bix Bistro, Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Reservations required, (563) 484-5900. Dec. 2: Darlene Breuwet 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Oak View Country Club, 1601 SW 3rd Ave., Aledo. (309) 582-7916. Dec. 2: Chris Avey and "Detroit" Larry Davison 6-9 p.m., The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free, (563) 355-0655. Dec. 2: The Black Hawk College String Orchestra 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 1330 13th St., Moline. Free, (309) 787-4025. Dec. 2: Sunday brunch with music by The Manny Lopez Trio 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. Dec. 3: Black Hawk College student vocal recital 7:30 p.m., Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Ave., Moline. Free, (309) 796-5478. Dec. 4: Community Band 7:30 p.m., Hawk's Nest, Second Floor, Building 4, Black Hawk College, 6600 34th Ave., Moline. Free, (563) 332-5879. Dec. 4: Blues Cafe with Ellis Kell and Bret Dale 6:30-8:30 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free, (563) 326-1333. Dec. 4: Student recital 7:30 p.m., Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, West High and North Gaines streets, Davenport. Free, (563) 333-6251. Dec. 4: All Bands concert and 8th Grade Band Festival 7 p.m., Moline High School, 3600 Avenue of the Cities. (309) 743-1624. Dec. 4: Davenport Community Schools holiday concert 7:30 p.m., Vickie Anne Palmer Hall, Palmer College of Chiropractic, 115 W. 7th St., Davenport. Free. Dec. 5: Joy of Christmas Past and Present (The Ascension Singers, The Augustana Brass Ensemble, Larry Peterson) 7:30 p.m., Augustana Lutheran Church, 628 6th St., Andover. Free, (309) 521-8127. Dec. 5: Flute and Clarinet Choir 8 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Free, (309) 794-7306. Dec. 5: The Ken Paulsen Quartet 6-9 p.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free, (563) 386-1900. 
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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.
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