The Blacklist, an improv comedy troupe, will perform 100 Laughs at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The show doesn't end until the audience laughs 100 times. The show is "rated R." Two comedians will perform at 9 p.m.; the improv show begins at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 for details.
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Friday, January 27, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012; Friday, February 24, 2012; Saturday, February 25, 2012; Friday, March 23, 2012; Saturday, March 24, 2012; Friday, March 30, 2012; Friday, April 6, 2012; Saturday, April 14, 2012; Saturday, April 21, 2012
I AM Productions LLC will hold auditions for Issues of Life from 6-9 p.m. Friday; 2-6 p.m. Saturday in the Hospitality Room, Radisson Quad City Plaza Hotel, 111 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Needed are actors and singers ages 20 and up. Prepare a 3-minute monologue and 2-minute song. Call (740) 262-0452 for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7236 for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 3, 2012
New Ground Theatre will present Bad Habits, one-act plays by Quad-Cities playwrights, at the Village Theatre, 2113 11th St., Davenport. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. The shows are Bad Habits by Ann Boaden, Her Story by Michael Callahan, Malnati Monday by Christopher Edward Moss, and Dr. Quinn by Devin Hansen. Tickets are $18; $15 for ages 55 and up and students. Call (563) 326-7529 for details. Map
Thursday, January 19, 2012; Friday, January 20, 2012; Saturday, January 21, 2012; Sunday, January 22, 2012; Thursday, January 26, 2012; Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012
Calliko will perform an all-ages show at 8 p.m. in the Performance Hall, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details. Map
Friday, February 3, 2012
ComedySportz Quad Cities will perform improv at 7 p.m. at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Food and drink will be available. Tickets are $12; $10 in advance. Call (309) 786-1111 or email for details.
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Every Friday, Saturday,
The District Theatre, 1611 2nd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Company (book by George Furth; music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim). Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15; pay-what-you-can Feb. 2. Call (309) 235-1654 for details.
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Thursday, February 2, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012; Friday, February 10, 2012; Saturday, February 11, 2012; Sunday, February 12, 2012; Friday, February 17, 2012; Saturday, February 18, 2012
The Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island, will host Dueling Pianos for ages 21 and up. Food and drink will be available. Cover is $5; free for ComedySportz patrons. Call (309) 786-1111 or email for details.
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Every Friday, Saturday,
FireSale will play from 7-9 p.m.on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
American Legion Post 569, 515 W. 1st Ave., Milan, will hold a fish fry from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 9-May 11 (except not on Nov. 25 or Dec. 23). Menu includes catfish dinners, walleye, shrimp, chicken strips, and pork tenderloins, french fries, onion rings, mushrooms, and cheese balls. Carryouts available. Call (309) 787-4149 for details.
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Every Friday,
A Friday fish fry will be held from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 30-May 18 at American Legion Post 1233, 312 Broadway St., Colona. Menu includes catfish dinners, shrimp dinners, frog legs, chicken strips, and burger baskets. Baskets start at $5; dinners start at $8. Call (309) 792-8934 or email for details. Map
Every Friday,
The Goosetown String Band will play for an Illowa Community Folk Dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Singing Bird Nature Center, Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave., Rock Island. Contras, squares, and circle dances are taught; no partners are necessary. Children are welcome with adult participation. Donations accepted. Call (309) 788-8986 or (309) 788-5143 or email for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will present the musical Grease by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey from Jan. 13-March 3. 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. Map
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Pastor Timothy Lee will present A Healthier You for the First Friday Fellowship from 5-7 p.m. at the River Music Experience Cafe, 129 Main St., Davenport. He will speak on accomplishing his weight loss goals with biblical principals. Also part of the event will be health-oriented businesses and Zumba demonstrations. Call (563) 209-4114 or email for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 3, 2012
An Honors Scholarship faculty recital will begin at 7 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann Memorial Building, Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7236 for details. Map Free.
Friday, February 3, 2012
The drama How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel will be presented at Potter Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, Augustana College, 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The play is not recommended for children. Mike Tendall from the Student Counseling Office will participate with the cast in a talkback after the Jan. 27 performance. The Women and Gender Studies department will host a reception and talkback with Dr. Jane Simonsen after the Feb. 4 performance. Tickets are $11; $9 for seniors and students, and are available online. Call (309) 794-7306 for details.
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Friday, January 27, 2012; Saturday, January 28, 2012; Sunday, January 29, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Saturday, February 4, 2012; Sunday, February 5, 2012
A Lost Country Dancers' dance will be held from 7-11 p.m. at American Legion Post 246, 1623 15th St., Moline. Admission is $5. Call (309) 764-9357 for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
Rock Island/Henry County Pheasants Forever will hold the 22nd annual Pheasants Forever banquet from 6-10 p.m. at the Community Center, 2701 E. 1st St., Milan. Tickets are $55 (include membership). Call (309) 787-8510 or email for details. Map
Friday, February 3, 2012
Rob Dahms will play at Skinny Legs BBQ, 2020 W. 1st St., Milan. Call (309) 787-1117 for details. Map Free.
Friday, January 27, 2012; Friday, February 3, 2012; Friday, February 24, 2012
The 55th annual Rock Island Antique Show will be held at VFW Post 1303, 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Hours are 5-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3. The VFW Ladies' Auxiliary will sell food. Call (309) 781-7003 or email for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 to Sunday, February 5, 2012
Have a Live Lunch with Rose 'n Thorns at noon on the Community Stage, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Donations will be accepted to support educational programming at RME. Call (563) 326-1333 or email for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
The Russ Reyman Trio will play from 5-8 p.m. at The Phoenix of Davenport, 111 W. 2nd St. Call (563) 323-2345 or email for details. Map Free.
Every Friday
A Trivia Night for The Celtic Cultures Alliance will be held at the Elk's Lodge, 4400 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport. Registration is at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Food will be sold; drinks must be purchased. There also will be raffles, a 50/50 drawing, and mulligans for sale. Cost is $10 per person; teams of eight. Email with team name and number of players by Jan. 31.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
The Parent Teacher Community Connection will host the third annual Trivia Night for the Rock Island Center for Math and Science at the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall, 4600 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island. Doors open at 6 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. Trivial Matters will emcee. Bring snacks; cash bar will be available. There will be mulligans, doublers, 50/50 drawings, raffles, a silent auction, and more. Cost is $80 per team; maximum of eight. Proceeds will go toward the school's technology program. Early registration is suggested. Call (309) 738-6229 or email for details. Map
Friday, February 3, 2012
The Michael Quaintance Trio will play for a Valentine's dance from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc., 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, cosponsored by the Plus 60 Club. Snacks will be served, and there will be a cash bar. There also will be door prizes. Admission is $10. Call (563) 386-7477 for details.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
A Wheel 'n' Steppers square dance will be held from 7:30-10 p.m. at the Square & Round Dance Hall, 323 1/2 17th St., Bettendorf. It will include mainstream and plus tips and round dancing. Cost is $4.50; $4 for members. Call (563) 355-8561 for details. Map
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Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, the 35th day of 2012. There are 331 days left in the year.
1862 -- 150 years ago: The numerous friends of James G. Bolmer, one of the old settlers of this region, are delighted to welcome him back after four years' absence. He expects to make this his permanent home.
1887 -- 125 years ago: Mississippi River packet companies are organizing for the opening of the coming shipping season.
1912 -- 100 years ago: Three hundred and fifty people attended a ceremony last night at the Rock Island Elks Lodge celebrating its fourth anniversary in the new home.
1937 -- 75 years ago: The national resources committee has recommended a $3.7 million sewage-disposal plant for the city of Rock Island. The city would be expected to pay 55 percent of the cost of the project.
1962 -- 50 years ago: Construction of a Rock Island Swim and Recreation Club, which will include both indoor and outdoor pools, tennis facilities and picnic and camping areas, will begin in late spring.
1987 -- 25 years ago: The Augustana College Theater production of "Amadeus" by Peter Shaffer will open this weekend for a two-week, six-performance run.
The drama How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel will be presented at Potter Theatre, Bergendoff Hall, 
The Parent Teacher Community Connection will host the third annual Trivia Night for the Rock Island Center for Math and Science at the 
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