Alleman High School, 1103 40th St., Rock Island, will host a performance of
And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank by James Still. The play tells the story of three familes; the Geiringers, the Silberbergs, and the Franks. Eva Geiringer, who married Anne's father Otto in 1953, will be present to discuss her experiences. Tickets are $5; $4 for seniors; $3 for students. Call (309) 786-7793 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Students from
Rock Island High School, 1400 25th Ave., will portray characters from the musical
Annie at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 Thursday-Friday. On Saturday, a two-piece chicken dinner, potato salad, roll, and beverage, plus a ticket for the show, will be available for $10. Tickets for the show only are $6. Proceeds from Saturday will benefit the school's band programs. Call (309) 236-7520 or
email for reservations on Saturday.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
An
artist reception for the Left Bank Art League Exhibit will be held from 7-9 p.m. at 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 732-1354 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The
Augustana Jazz Ensemble will play at 8 p.m. at
Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7473 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Sherrard High School, 4701 176th Ave., will present the Disney musical
Beauty and the Beast. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 593-2135 for details.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
Ben Kenney and DJ Kilmore (of Incubus) will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the
Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $15 in advance; $17 at the door. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
A
Car Cruise-In open to all makes and models will go on at Advance Auto Parts, 3813 18th Ave., Rock Island, from 6-9 p.m. Door prizes will be drawn every half hour from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Call (309) 786-8751 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Friday, May 23, 2008; Friday, June 13, 2008; Friday, June 27, 2008; Friday, July 11, 2008; Friday, July 25, 2008; Friday, August 8, 2008; Friday, August 22, 2008; Friday, September 5, 2008; Friday, September 19, 2008; Friday, October 3, 2008
ComedySportz QC, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, performs an improvisational all-ages show at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Food and beverages are available, including pop, bottled alcohol, and pizza. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details and tickets.
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Every Friday, Saturday
Keep Off The Grass will play from 8:30 p.m.-midnight at Biscuits Bar and Grill, 600 Front St., Buffalo. No cover. Call (563) 381-9045 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The Coveralls with guest Del Fox will play from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the
Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Call (563) 386-1900 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
Dean Madonia and Jim Steinworth will be featured during
Dueling Pianos at
Nan's Piano Bar, The Freight House, 421 W. River Dr., Davenport.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
The Green Room Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present a
Festival of One-Act Plays at 7:30 p.m. The shows are
Girls Night Out by Don Faust,
My Tiny Little Dancer by Tristan Tapscott,
The Third Date by Allison Collins-Elfline, and
Welcome To My World by Celeste Mosher. The playwrights will be on hand for discussions afterwards. Tickets are $5. Call (309) 786-5660 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
It's
Friday Fun Night starting at 6 p.m. at
Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Ill. 84 N., Cordova. Gates open at 5:30. There will be racing until 10 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12. Call (309) 654-2110 for details.
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Friday, May 2, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 16, 2009; Friday, May 30, 2008
Funky Monks (a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band) and
Brain Stew (a Green Day tribute band) will play at 10 p.m. at the
Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Call (309) 793-1999 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The
Gallery Hop! will be held from 5-9 p.m. in
The Rock Island District from 5-9 p.m. Galleries, shops, clubs, and restaurants will offer a variety of visual arts exhibitions, music, theatrical and comedy performances, and demonstrations. More than 300 artists will be featured. A free shuttle is available.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The Hardball Band will play from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Purgatory's Pub, 2104 State St., Bettendorf. Call (563) 355-2985 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Hi Fi will play for the Friday Night Wine Down from 5-10:30 p.m. at
Lavender Crest Winery, 5409 U.S. 6, Colona. Cover is $5 ($10 food/drink minimum). Call (309) 949-2565 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Hi-Fi will play for the
Friday Night Wine Down from 5-10:30 p.m. at
Lavender Crest Winery, 5401 US Hwy. 6, Colona. There is a $5 cover and $10 food or drink minimum. Call (309) 949-2565 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The
Huge Hefner band will play outdoors at 9 p.m. at the
Bier Stube, 417 15th St., Moline. Call (309) 797-3049 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Johnny Goldmine and His Golden Nuggets will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabana's, 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details.
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Every Friday, Saturday
Lee Blackmon will play from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at
Lucky's at Steeplegate Inn, 100 W. 76th St., Davenport. No cover. Call (563) 386-6900 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The
Prenzie Players will present
Life's a Dream by Pedro Calderon at the Masonic Temple, 420 18th St., Rock Island, at 8 p.m. The show contains mature themes. Audiences will walk between two stages, and the show will include preshow and intermission improvisations in the lobby, restrooms, and other locations. Call (309) 794-7518 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Thursday, May 15, 2008; Friday, May 16, 2008; Saturday, May 17, 2008; Sunday, May 18, 2008
Michael Thorne, costarring
Michael Callahan, will perform at
Penguin's Comedy Club, The Freight House, 421 W. River Dr., Davenport. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday show are $5. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday show and the 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday shows are $9; day-of-show tickets are $11. Call (563) 324-5233 or
email for details.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
The senior thesis works of
Olivia Broadus and
Brooke Taylor will be exhibited in
Cultivating Cartography from 1-5 p.m. at the
Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, W. High St. and N. Gaines St., Davenport. A closing reception
will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday.
Call (563) 209-1287 or (563) 333-6444. for details.
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Monday, May 5, 2008 to Saturday, May 10, 2008
An
Orion Reunion Dance with country-western music will be held from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 1410 14th Ave. A, Orion. Admission is by donation. Call (309) 99-3116 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The Big River Chapter of
Outdoors Without Limits will hold a
fundraiser at 5 p.m. in
Central Park, SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave., Aledo. Cost for a dinner of pulled pork, baked beans, and potato salad is $5. Afterward, there will be a presentation with birds of prey and an auction. Proceeds will go into a fund to provide outdoor activities and guidance to people with disabilities.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Cup A Jo, 1603 5th Ave., Moline, will provide
Primetime Music at 6 p.m.
Becca Hays,
Hey Hello,
This Side of Broken, and
Joel Bickford will perform. Call (309) 736-3607 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
The
Quad Cities River Bandits will play the
Kane County Cougars at 7 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-3000 for details.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008; Monday, June 23, 2008; Wednesday, June 25, 2008; Thursday, June 26, 2008
The
Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, will hold the annual
plant sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Expert gardeners will be available to answer questions. A members-only preview sale will be held from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Call (309) 794-0991 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Sunday, May 11, 2008
The play
Romance Language will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday at
Potter Hall, Bergendoff Fine Arts Building, Augustana College, 639 38th St., Rock Island. The show includes characters from American literature, and contains adult language and strong sexual content. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors and students. Call (309) 794-7306 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008 to Sunday, May 11, 2008
The Fifteenth Avenue Christian Church, 3600 15th Ave., Rock Island will hold a
rummage sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call (309) 786-6925 for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008
United Township High School, 1275 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, will present
Sherlock Holmes' Great Grandson Goes Hollywood at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5; $4 for students, seniors, and children. Call (309) 752-1633 for details.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008; Wednesday, May 7, 2008; Friday, May 9, 2008
Sons of Apollo will play from 7-9 p.m. at
Mojo's, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1555 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Spare Parts will play at
Bent River Brewing Company, 1413 5th Ave., Moline. Call (309) 797-2722 or
email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
A
trivia night contest to benefit the
American Heart Association will begin at 7 p.m. at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St. , Rock Island. Cost is $10. Bring snacks for your table or enjoy appetizers provided. Cash bar for those over 21. Call 309-779-3902 or
Email for details.
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Friday, May 9, 2008
Playcrafters Barn Theatre, 4950 35th Ave., Moline, will present the drama
Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 762-0330 or
email for details, or
get tickets online.
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Friday, May 9, 2008; Saturday, May 10, 2008; Sunday, May 11, 2008; Friday, May 16, 2008; Saturday, May 17, 2008; Sunday, May 18, 2008
Under the Big Tree with Buzz and Honey will be held from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the
Family Museum of Arts & Science, 2900 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf. Ms. Kim and the bee twins will teach songs, dances, stories, and more for ages 2-5 and an adult caregiver. Free with museum admission. Call (563) 344-4106 or
email for details.
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