50 Pound Rooster will play for a Courtyard Block Party from 6-8 p.m. at the
Isle of Capri, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. Cost is $8; includes meal.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Banjo Jeff Smallwood will play for a
Banjo Jammin' Birthday Bash at 2 p.m. at
The Fort Armstrong, 1900 Third Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 373-0891 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
The 154th annual
Bureau County Fair will be held at the
fairgrounds, 811 W. Peru St., Princeton.
See the schedule online. Call (815) 875-2905 or
email for details.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009 to Sunday, August 30, 2009
A
closing reception for APPROPRIATIONS ... than some, an exhibit by Dennis Kendal Hall, will be held from 5-9 p.m. at L. Marie Creations,
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Call (309) 269-2198 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Coal Valley Days will include a carnival, the Rockin' the Valley parade, East vs. West tug of war, children's activities, beverage garden, and live bands, including
Tapped Out! in the band shelter on Saturday from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Proceeds will be donated back to the community. The Fire Department's pancake breakfast will be held from 7-10 a.m. Saturday at the fire station. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, milk, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $5; $3 for kids and seniors.
Thursday, August 27, 2009 to Sunday, August 30, 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
Drunken Skunk will play from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at
Uptown Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 2340 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. Call (563) 359-1015 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
The Ellis Kell Band CD release party will start at 8 p.m. at the
Redstone Room, River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. The
Moondances Chapter One CD will benefit the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $7. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Erra will play at 9 p.m. at Shannon's Bar & Grill, 252 S. State Ave., Hampton. Call (309) 755-4140 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Receptions to honor artist Charles Walzem and closing exhibitions of
Dusty World & Dewy New Moon (Terry Rathje, Steve Banks, Bill Campbell, and Elizabeth Sallak), and
START to FINISH (Jack Wilhoit) will be part of
Final Friday festivities from 6-9 p.m. at
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport. Call (309) 737-2066 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Broadway Presbyterian Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, will host a
Girls' Night Out with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at 6 p.m. After a light supper, the film will be shown with a discussion following. Call (309) 786-2631 or
email by Aug. 26 to RSVP.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
The Rock Island County 4-H will hold the annual
green rummage and bake sale at the 4-H Building,
Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Archer Drive and 42nd Ave., East Moline. The preview sale is from 4-7 p.m. Thursday; admission is $5, free for kids. Regular hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, with free admission. A live consignment auction will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds from items donated to the live auction will be split with 4-H and the donor. Other proceeds will support Rock Island County 4-H and Extension programs. Drop-off dates and times to donate items are 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 22 and 27; 4-7 p.m. Aug. 25; 1-7 p.m. Aug. 26.
Online signup is available for sale booths. Call (309) 756-9978, ext 10 for details.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009 to Saturday, August 29, 2009
Riverbend Theatre Collective will present the comedy
Hate Mail by Bill Corbett and Kira Obolensky at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport. The show contains adult themes. Tickets are $10. Call (309) 786-1633 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 21, 2009; Saturday, August 22, 2009; Sunday, August 23, 2009; Thursday, August 27, 2009; Friday, August 28, 2009; Saturday, August 29, 2009
High School Musical 3: Senior Year will be shown for
Movies in the Park at 8:45 p.m. at Riverside Park, 3300 5th Ave., Moline. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Concessions and restrooms will be available. Call (309) 736-5711 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
In All Its Glory and
Holding Mercury 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, August 28, 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, August 28, 2009
Harrison Hilltop Theatre, 1601 N. Harrison St., Davenport, will present the drama
Long Day's Journey Into Night by Eugene O'Neill. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $16. Call (309) 235-1654 or
email for details.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009; Friday, August 21, 2009; Saturday, August 22, 2009; Sunday, August 23, 2009; Thursday, August 27, 2009; Friday, August 28, 2009; Saturday, August 29, 2009; Sunday, August 30, 2009
Micawber,
Ageless, and
Labyrinth will play at 7 p.m. in the Performance Hall,
River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Tickets are $5. Call (563) 326-1333 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
The O'Reilly Auto Parts World Series of Drag Racing will be held at
Cordova Dragway Park, 19425 Rte. 84 N. There will be racing throughout the day. Friday's Night of Thrills starring Benny the Human Bomb starts at 7 p.m.; the Saturday Pro Finale is at 7 p.m. Ticket prices vary.
See the website or call (309) 654-2110 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009; Saturday, August 29, 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,
Princeton Days: Duck Days of Summer festivities will be held in Princeton, Iowa. They will include auto show, art exhibit, river activities, games, childrens' activities, golf outing, food, and live music. The parade is at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
See the website for the schedule. Admission is $2 for ages 21 and up. Proceeds will go back into the community. Call (563) 289-9030 or
email for details.
Friday, August 28, 2009 to Sunday, August 30, 2009
The
Quad City Sports Center, 700 W. River Drive, Davenport, will hold a
Quarter Auction fundraiser at 5 p.m. A quarter auction is a combination of a raffle and an auction. Attendees buy numbered paddles. A corresponding numbered ball is placed in a container. An item is held up and described. Depending on its value ($1-$61+), one to four quarters are required to bid on the item. Bidders put their quarters in a basket and hold up their paddles. A ball is chosen from the container. The person holding that numbered paddle up wins the item. If your number is called and you have not bid, then another number is called until someone wins. Call (563) 322-5220 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Randall Hall will present improvisational selections on the saxophone and speak on "So what happens in a free improvisation concert, anyway?" at 8 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall, Denkman Memorial Building,
Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island. Call (309) 794-7236 for details.
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Friday, August 28, 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,
The Freight House, 421 W. River Drive, Davenport, will throw
Summer's Last Bash, an all-ages show, outdoors at 6 p.m. Comedian
John Bush will host.
Jimi Jamison (former lead singer of Survivor) will perform, as well as
Lynn Allen,
The Funktastic 5, and
Mike Gillette of
The Strength Show. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No coolers or outside food or drink are allowed. Tickets are $7 in advance; $10 at the door. Call (563) 324-5233 or
email for details.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Tony Baragona and
Brian Griffin 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, August 28, 2009; Saturday, August 29, 2009
Trivia Night for the
Moline Library will be held at
Fargo Dance and Sports, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; trivia starts at 7 p.m. There also will be raffles and door prizes. Cash bar available, no outside drinks permitted. Cost is $10 per person; teams of up to eight. Call (309) 736-5737 or
email for details or to register.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
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