Journey Live Production will present the musical play
America Assassination by Curtis B. Lewis at the Davenport Junior Theatre, Annie Wittenmyer complex, 2822 Eastern Ave. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; $10 in advance,
and are available online. Call 309-716-4662 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 24, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013
Auditions for Genesius Guild productions will be held at
Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 11th Avenue and 40th Street, Rock Island. Times are 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. The shows are
The Magic Flute (June),
Alcestis (June-July),
Coriolanus (July), and
The Acharnians (July-August).
Also, an online email call form is available for prospective actors. Email for details.
Map Free.
Saturday, May 25, 2013; Sunday, May 26, 2013; Tuesday, May 28, 2013; Thursday, May 30, 2013; Saturday, June 1, 2013; Sunday, June 2, 2013
The
Backwater Gamblers water-ski show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River, Rock Island. Call 309-786-8987 for details.
Map Free.
Every Sunday, Wednesday,
Chief Keef,
King Louie, and
Lil Durk will perform at 8 p.m. at the
RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Tickets are $42; $27 advance. Call 800-745-3000 for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
The annual
Colona Memorial Day Festival will take place on the Hennepin Canal State Parkway. It will include a carnival with rides, children's activities, nightly live entertainment in the beer garden, a horseshoe contest, and food.
Wild Oatz will play from 8 p.m.-midnight Friday. The parade will start at 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 309-792-9777 for details.
Thursday, May 23, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013
Fenton United Methodist Church will hold the annual
community Memorial Day service at 9:30 a.m. in Fenton Cemetery, Black Road, Fenton. A community brunch will follow in the church's fellowship hall. Call 815-778-3789 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Riverside United Methodist Church, 712 16th St., Moline, will serve a
community Sunday dinner at 12:15 p.m. Call 309-764-6721 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Midnight Riders will play for a
country dance and jam session from 5-9 p.m. at American Legion Post 227, 829 16th Ave., East Moline. Cover is $3. Call 309-755-5622 or
email for details.
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Every Sunday,
The
Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport, will offer a
docent-led tour of the American POP! exhibit at 1:30 p.m. Free with admission. Call 563-326-7804 for details.
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Every Sunday, Saturday,
Kathi Hofmann will speak on
German Wedding Traditions at 2 p.m. at the
German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Free with admission. Call 563-322-8844 for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th St., Long Grove, will hold
Heritage Days from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be performances by the Wapsi Wranglers and a
Kickapoo Indian dancer, kids' crafts, games, and food.
John and Kay Retzl will perform on Sunday and
Johnny Outlaw will play on Monday. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate crafts and sell their wares. Admission is $2; $1 for ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and under. Call 563-328-3283 for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013; Monday, May 27, 2013
Identity Crisis will play from 7-11 p.m. on the patio at
Mulligan's Valley Pub, 310 W. 1st Ave., Coal Valley. Call 309-799-7515 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
A
Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. at
Memorial Park, 1022 E. 39th St., Davenport. Command Sgt. Maj. James Spencer, ASC command sergeant major, will speak. Call 563-391-4612 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Drury-Reynolds Cemetery, off the New Boston Blacktop, Drury, will host the 112th annual
Memorial Day service at 1:30 p.m., rain or shine. The theme is "We Will Not Forget the Forgotten War." Korean War veteran George McGreer will speak. There will be a veterans' march, placing of the wreath, a 21-gun salute by the VFW Post No. 1565 Honor Guard, taps played by Janet Clark, and vocalist Stephanie Carey. Attendees can place poppies on veterans' graves. There will be a collection to enable Korean War veterans to take the Honor Flight. Bring chairs. Refreshments will be served. Call 309-537-3657 or 309-537-3231 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical
A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement (book by Greta Grosch; music and lyrics by Drew Jansen) from March 15-June 1. There are evening performances on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and matinees on Wednesdays.
See the website for times and ticket prices. For tickets, call 309-786-7733, ext. 2 or
order online.
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Every Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
The
North American Midway Entertainment carnival, with rides, food, and games, will be at
SouthPark Mall, 4500 16th St., Moline. Call 309-797-8450 for details.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 to Sunday, June 2, 2013
The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, will throw an
Oh! What a Night disco party from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Call 563-355-0655 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
An
(Open [Mike) Interruption] comedy open-mic night for ages 17 and up will go on from 8-11 p.m. at
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Call 309-200-0978 or
email for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Quad City Eagles men's football club vs. Eau Claire, a semi-pro soccer game, will begin at 2 p.m. at
Pleasant Valley High School, 604 Belmont Road, Bettendorf. Tickets are $7; $5 for ages 10-14; free for ages 9 and under with purchase.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Steve "Rod Stewart" Bobbitt will perform from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the
Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call 563-386-1900 for details.
Map Free.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Stock-car racing will start at 5:30 p.m. at
Quad City Speedway, 4200 Archer Drive, East Moline. Call 309-792-5030 or
email for details.
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Every Sunday,
A
Sunday brunch with music by The Anthony Catalfano Quartet will be served from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the
Brady Street Chop House, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Call 563-322-2200 for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013; Sunday, June 23, 2013
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will offer
tours of Locks and Dam #15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting, beginning at the
Mississippi River Visitor Center on the west end of Arsenal Island. Wear shoes with enclosed toes and heels (tennis shoes are best, as walking is part of the tour). Purses, bags, and cameras are not allowed. Ages 17 and up must have a photo ID. Vehicles are subject to random search; allow 15 minutes extra. Reservations are recommended; call 309-794-5338.
Map Free.
Every Sunday, Saturday,
The Travoltas and
The Premium $ellouts will perform an all-ages outside show (weather permitting) at 8 p.m. at the
Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $10; $12 for under 21. Call 309-793-1999 or
email for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
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Trivia Night for Miss Illinois Valley Ali Seys will begin at 6 p.m. at Greater Quad City Auto Auction, 4015 78th Ave., Milan. Cost is $80 per team of up to eight. Proceeds will go toward her competition costs for Miss Illinois. Reservations due by May 15; call 309-714-1771 or
email for details.
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
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