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Daily planner, Jan. 5, 2013
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National Bird Day 1-3 p.m., Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Free with admission. (563) 344-4106. Harlem Globetrotters 7 p.m., i wireless Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline. $15, $21, $28, $34, $46, $92; ages 1 and younger free on lap. (800) 745-3000. Chuck Murphy 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Doc's Inn, 985 Avenue of the Cities, Silvis. Free. (309) 281-1008. Taco Dinner for the Black Hawk College Braves Softball Team 2-6 p.m., American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. $7. (309) 796-5606. Crusin' 9 p.m.-midnight, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf. Free. (563) 355-0655. Mississippi Valley Blues Society Holiday Party (The Candymakers) 7 p.m., Renwick Mansion, 901 Tremont Ave., Davenport. $10; $5 Mississippi Valley Blues Society members. (563) 322-5837. Night People 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Ducky's Lagoon, 13515 78th Ave. W., Taylor Ridge. Free. (309) 798-2423. Walk with the Eagles 9-10:30 a.m., Credit Island, 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport. $2. (563) 328-7275. Lonely Hearts, American Dust, Subatlantic 9 p.m., Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. $5. (309) 200-0978. New Year Multicultural Celebration 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island. (309) 786-2631. Live Broadcast of "Les Troyens" (Metropolitan Opera) 11 a.m., Rave Motion Pictures 53, 3601 E. 53rd St., Davenport. $24; $22 students; $20 seniors; $16 children. (563) 441-0242. River Prairie Minstrels 6-8:30 p.m., Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Free. (563) 326-1333. Samantha Fish, The Winter Blues All-Stars 8 p.m., Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. $10. (563) 326-1333. Fran and The Country Gentlemen 6:30-10:30 p.m., Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Free. (563) 386-1900. ComedySportz Quad Cities (improv) 7 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. $14; $12 advance. (309) 786-1111. Crossroads 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fargo Dance & Sports Bar, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. (309) 764-7424. 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. Adam Beck 6-10 p.m., Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, Davenport. Free. (563) 441-7000. Belgian Waffle Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. breakfast; 1-4 p.m. lacemakers and shop open, Center for Belgian Culture, 712 18th Ave., Moline. (309) 762-0167. Shots 'n' Giggles (The Blacklist, Improv Comedy) and Two Comedians 9 p.m., The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Ages 21 and older. $10. (309) 786-7733, ext. 2. Rob Dahms and "Detroit" Larry Davison 6-9 p.m., Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Free. (309) 787-1117. Double D and The Sensations 8 p.m.-midnight, Edje Nightclub, Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and Illinois-92, Rock Island. (309) 756-4600. 50 Shades Whiter (cabaret) 8 p.m., The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $20. (309) 235-1654. Side Project (Studio Series Saturday, ComedySportz Quad Cities) 9:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Ages 18 and older. $5; free for comedysportz attendees. (309) 786-1111. Machine Gun Willie 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Crabby's Bar and Grill, 826 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Free. (309) 799-3300. North of 40 Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. (309) 732-1631. Gray Wolf 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Free. (309) 799-7515. 
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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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