The
Genesis HealthQuest Film Series will present
1776 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Health information will be presented at 1:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Free shuttles are available at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI), 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, and at Hy-Vee, 2001 5th St., Silvis. Donations for the Genesis Compassion Fund will be accepted; the fund helps provide health care to seniors. Call (563) 386-7477, ext. 267 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Comedians
Alex Ortiz and
Paul Frisbie will perform from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at
Jumer's Casino & Hotel, I-280 and IL-92, Rock Island. Call (309) 756-4600 for details.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 to Saturday, July 4, 2009
The
Davenport Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St. will show
Annie at 2 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Call (563) 326-6833 for details.
Map Free.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Genesius Guild will present
The Big River Brass Band at 8 p.m. at
Lincoln Park Classic Theater, 38th St. and 11th Ave., Rock Island.
Email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
The
Bix Memorial Youth Jazz Band will play at 7:30 p.m. at the
Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Veterans' Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St. Some concerts will include ice cream socials. Rain location is the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center, 2204 Grant St. Call (563) 332-5879 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Tony Hoeppner will serve a
Blues Plate Special of music and stories for lunch at noon at
Mojo's Cafe, River Music Experience, 131 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, July 3, 2009; Friday, July 17, 2009; Friday, July 31, 2009
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,
Crop Circle,
Helmsplitter,
The Pear Device, and
Kelevra will play for the
Anti-Blues Fest at
Lumpy's Bar and Grill, 1509 Harrison St., Davenport. Call (563) 323-5500 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
The
Rock Island District will host a
Daiquiri Fest concert on The Great River Plaza stage from 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m., weather permitting. Call (309) 788-6311 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Friday, July 24, 2009; Friday, July 31, 2009; Friday, August 7, 2009; Friday, August 21, 2009; Friday, August 28, 2009; Friday, September 11, 2009; Friday, September 18, 2009; Friday, September 25, 2009
Dean Madonia and
Jonno will be featured during
Dueling Pianos from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at
Nan's Piano Bar, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Admission is $7; $10 with reserved seat. Call (563) 323-5081 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
The 27th annual
Firecracker Run will be held in downtown East Moline. The Kiddie Run is on Friday at 6 p.m.; THE National Bank Mile is at 6:30 p.m. The 5K run/walk and 10K run are on Saturday at 7:30 a.m. There will be bands playing and concessions along the route.
Details, fee schedules, and registration are available online. Proceeds will benefit community organizations. Call (309) 755-6445 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
Firesale will play at 7 p.m. at
Mojo's Café, River Music Experience, 131 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, July 3, 2009; Friday, August 7, 2009; Friday, September 4, 2009; Friday, October 2, 2009
The annual
fireworks display will be held at dusk at Richmond Hill Park, HK Robinson Drive and S. Stewart St., Geneseo. Rain date is July 4.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Fireworks at The Quarter will begin at dusk at 101 Beacon Harbor Parkway, East Moline. Bring lawn chairs.
Deadroots will play at 7 p.m. Parking is available at John Deere Harvester Works; buses start at 6:30 p.m. Concessions also will be available. Call (309) 752-1552 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
The 42nd annual
fireworks display will begin at dusk on the shores of Lake Matherville, off of Ill. 67 south of Milan. Donations will be accepted; proceeds will go to the fire department. Pork chops, pop, and water will be served before the show by the Matherville Volunteer Fire Department. No pets. Rain date is July 4.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Mighty Fortress Community Church, 1806 33rd St., Rock Island, will present
Free Flick Friday at 10 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Free popcorn will be served; soda and candy may be purchased. Call (309) 269-2310 for details.
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Every Friday,
The Funktastic 5 will play outdoors from 8 p.m.-midnight at Martini's on the Rock, 4619 34th St., Rock Island. No cover. Call (309) 732-1631 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
Galva Freedom Fest activities will include entertainment, food, a tractor pull, a pancake breakfast, fun run and 5K run/walk, antique tractor show, charity softball game, Art Jam, photo show, and talent show. The parade is on Saturday at noon; fireworks on Saturday at dusk.
See page one of the schedule here;
page two here. Call (309) 932-2555 or
email for details.
Free.
Friday, July 3, 2009 to Sunday, July 5, 2009
Hi-Fi will playing from 8 p.m.-midnight at
Creekside Bar & Grill, 3303 Brady St., Davenport. Call (563) 324-4619 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009

The 25th annual
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival will be held in
LeClaire Park, 400 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport. Thursday's headliners are
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings and
Saffire -- the Uppity Blues Women. Headliners on Friday are
Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater and
Sugar Pie DeSanto; on Saturday,
Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers.
See the band line-up online. An advance three-day pass is $30. Individual fest tickets at the gate are $5 on Thursday and $15 on Friday and Saturday. Ages 14 and under get in free with an adult with a ticket. IHMVCU and Mississippi Valley Blues Society members can get advance tickets for $12.50 at IHMVCU locations. Call (563) 322-5837 or
email for details.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 to Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Village of Milan's Independence Day celebration and fireworks will be held in Camden Park, 2701 E. 1st St. Vendors will set up in late afternoon, the fireworks will begin at dark. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Rain date is July 4. Call (309) 787-8510 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
James Ervin Berry, costarring
Chris Schlicting, will perform at
Penguin's Comedy Club, The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Thursday show are $5. Advance tickets for the 8 p.m. Friday show and the 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday shows are $10; day-of-show tickets are $12. Call (563) 324-5233 or
email for details.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009 to Saturday, July 4, 2009
Jimmy Valentine will play from 7-10 p.m. for for the
Friday Night Wine Down dinner and dance 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 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
The
July 4th Celebration will be held at Prophetstown State Park. It will include streetscape and a fun run on Friday, and food, music, children's games, basketball and horseshoe competitions, and fireworks over the Rock River at dusk on Saturday. Call (815) 537-5139 for details.
Free.
Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
A
lighted parade and fireworks will begin at dusk at
Orion High School, 1100 13th St. Rain date is July 4. Call (309) 526-3361 for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Take in a
Lunchtime on the Plaza concert from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on The Great River Plaza stage in the
Rock Island District, weather permitting. Call (309) 788-6311 for details.
Free.
Friday, July 3, 2009; Friday, July 10, 2009; Friday, July 24, 2009; Friday, July 31, 2009; Friday, August 7, 2009; Friday, August 21, 2009; Friday, August 28, 2009
The Matt Robinson Band will play at 9 p.m. at the
Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $7. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Michael Twitty will bring
The Memories of Conway to the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf. Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday; 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $15; $10 for IsleOne members. Call (800) 843-4753 for details.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009; Friday, July 3, 2009
Mr. Whoopie will play from 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the
Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Cover is $3. Call (563) 386-1900 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009; Saturday, July 4, 2009
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical
Peter Pan, based on J. M. Barrie's play, from June 17-Aug. 29. 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
Quad Cities River Bandits will play the Burlington Bees at 7 p.m. at
Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport. Call (563) 322-6348 for details.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009; Wednesday, July 1, 2009; Thursday, July 2, 2009; Friday, July 3, 2009; Thursday, August 20, 2009; Friday, August 21, 2009; Saturday, August 22, 2009
Red, White, & Boom! festivities will begin at 6 p.m., and will include live music, entertainment, food, and family activities in both
downtown Davenport and the
Rock Island District. After the fireworks over the Mississippi River, an outdoor movie will be shown in Centennial Park in Davenport.
Free.
Friday, July 3, 2009
The Rob Dahms Band will play from 8 p.m.-midnight at Cabanas', 2120 4th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 786-1450 for details.
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Every Friday,
Three Years Hollow,
Lights Out in Vegas, and
In All Its Glory will play at 10 p.m. at the
Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Ave. Cover is $5. Call (309) 793-1999 or
email for details.
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Friday, July 3, 2009
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