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FESTIVALS/MAJOR EVENTSJune

Gumbo Ya Ya, annual Mardi Gras in the District celebration with live music, vendors, Cajun food, childrens activities, and more; $7-9 one-day pass, $12-14 two-day pass; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, GumboYaYaFestival.com, Fri Jun 12 and Sat Jun 13.

Quad Cities Juneteenth, annual celebration of African-American heritage, featuring live music and dance performances, childrens activities, vendors, health workshops, games, historical presentations, and more; for information, call 563-322-7363, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, UnitedNeighbors.com, 12pm Sat Jun 13.

Professional Bull Riders: BlueDef Velocity, for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Sat Jun 13.

21st Annual Rally on the River QC, annual celebration of biker culture with live entertainment, activities, vendors, food and beverages available for purchase, Saturday headliners Blue Oyster Cult, and more; $10 at the gate, bikers arriving on motorcycles free until Saturday at 5pm, Centennial Park, 315 S. Marquette St., Davenport, IA, RallyOnTheRiverQC.com, 5pm Thu Jun 18 thru Sat Jun 20.

Here Come the Mummies, outdoor concert with the tightly-wrapped rockers, with an opening set by 10 of Soul; 7pm gates, 8pm concert; $23-28; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, 8pm Fri Jun 19.

Geneseo Music Festival, 47th-annual outdoor weekend featuring concerts with Ellis Kell, the River City 6, the Blue-Eyed Bettys, and other musicians, childrens activities, vendors, and more; for information, call 309-944-2686, Geneseo City Park, 115 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo, IL, GeneseoMusicFest.com, Fri Jun 19 thru Sun Jun 21.

Rock the District w/ Bret Michaels, outdoor concert with singer-songwriter and frontman of Poison, with sets by 3 Years Hollow, Girl on Fire, and Eleven Fifty Two; 6pm gates, 8pm concert; $35-40; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, 7pm Sat Jun 20.

July2015 Iowa City Jazz Festival, concerts,

workshops, childrens activities, vendors, and more in the annual music festivals 25th year, Old Capitol Town Center, 201 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, IA, SummerOfTheArts.org, 2pm Fri Jul 2 thru Sat Jul 4.

Red, White, & Boom!, annual firework event

over the river, with family activities in downtown Davenport and Rock Island before the show; for information, visit DowntownDavenport.com and RIDistrict.com, 6pm Sat Jul 4.

80/35 Music Festival, eighth annual music festival featuring nearly 50 acts on three stages, with Friday performances by Wilco, Weezer, Run the Jewels, Lettuce, Jenny Lewis, St. Lucia, Talib Kweli, Hot Buttered Rum, Fly Golden Eagle, and Rome Fortune; $39-50/one-day tickets, $59-90/two-day tickets, Western Gateway Park, Des Moines, IA, 2015.80-35.com, Fri Jul 10 and Sat Jul 11.

Rock Island County Fair, annual fair featuring grandstand events, carnival rides & games, the Rock Island County Queen Pageant, 4-H Displays, a talent show, food vendors, and more; for information, call 309-796-1620, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Archer Drive & Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, RockIslandFair.org, Wed Jul 15 thru Sun Jul 19.

Street Fest 2015, annual street party on 2nd Street between Brady & Ripley, featuring live music, arts & crafts vendors, childrens activities, food and drinks, the 4th-annual Firefighter Water Fights, and more; free, Downtown Davenport, Davenport, IA, DowntownDavenport.com, Fri Jul 24 and Sat Jul 25.

Quad-City Times Bix 7, one of the top 10 running events in the country, with thousands of participants from all over the world competing in a course covering seven miles, Downtown Davenport, Davenport, IA, Bix7.com, Sat Jul 25.

Dancing with the Stars Live: Perfect 10 Tour, touring performances hosted by All-Stars Champion Melissa Rycroft, featuring pro dancers Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Artem Chigvintsev, Peta Murgatroyd, and Emma Slater, and troupe dancers Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Sasha Farber, and Jenna Johnson; $39.50-75; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Sat Jul 25.

Shania Twain, concert with the best-selling female artist in county-music history, performing with special guest Gavin DeGraw; $46-136; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sun Jul 26.

The Beach Boys, concert with the legendary musicians and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers; $39.50-69.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless

Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Wed Jul 29.

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, forty-forth annual celebration of the legendary jazz trumpeter from Davenport, with workshops, presentations, and concerts at the Davenport

RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, and LeClaire Park with the Josh Duffee Orchestra, Bill Allreds Classic Jazz Band, the Fat Babies, and more than a dozen additional bands; for information, call 563-324-7170, Downtown Davenport, IA, BixSociety.org, Thu Jul 30 and Fri Jul 31.

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Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, forty-forth annual celebration

of the legendary jazz trumpeter from Davenport, with workshops, presentations, and concerts at the Davenport RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, and LeClaire Park with the Josh Duffee Orchestra, Bill Allreds Classic Jazz Band, the Fat Babies, and more than a dozen additional bands; for information, call 563-324-7170, Downtown Davenport, IA, BixSociety.org, Sat Aug 1 and Sun Aug 2.

2015 Mississippi Valley Fair, annual outdoor fair featuring concerts, games, rides, childrens activities, vendors, and more; $4-10 gate admission, $45-50 Fun Card includes Grandstand concerts; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, Tue Aug 4 thru Sun Aug 9.

Shinedown, concert with the chart-topping rockers; $30.50-40.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Aug 7.

2015 Iowa State Fair, Aug. 13-23; annual fair featuring concerts, games, vendors, rides, childrens activities, contests, and more; for information, call 800-545-FAIR, Iowa State Fairgrounds, East 30th Street & East University Ave., Des Moines, IA, IowaStateFair.org, Thu Aug 13 thru Sun Aug 23.

2015 Tug Fest, annual weekend celebration on the levees of Port Byron, IL and LeClaire, IA; featuring a tug-of-war over the Mississippi River, carnival events, childrens activities, and more; for information, visit TugFest.com (IA) and TugFest.org (IL), Thu Aug 13 thru Sat Aug 15.

Ya Maka My Weekend, annual weekend celebration of Caribbean music, food, and culture, with concerts, vendors, and more; for information,

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call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, YaMakaMyWeekend.com, Fri Aug 14 and Sat Aug 15.

2015 Floatzilla, annual celebration of paddle sports and an attempt to break the worlds record for largest connected raft of canoes and kayaks; for information, call 563-322-2969, Sunset Park, 18th Ave & Sunset Rd, Rock Island, IL, Floatzilla.org, Sat Aug 15.

River Roots Live, 11th-annual weekend celebration of roots music with concerts, music workshops, childrens activities, the annual Ribfest, and more; free before 5pm, $10 after 5pm, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, RiverRootsLive.com, Fri Aug 28 and Sat Aug 29.

Iowa Soul Festival, annual weekend event featuring dance, music, food and art of the African and African-American communities; with live entertainment, soul food, African-American inspired art, a Fun Zone for the kids, and more, University of Iowa Pentacrest, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, SummerOfTheArts.org, Fri Aug 28 and Sat Aug 29.

VISUAL ARTSOPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS

JuneArtist Talk with Jefferson Pinder, Chicago

and Washington, DC artist Jefferson Pinder will speak about his video series, as well as upcoming projects; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Jun 11.

Reception for Methods in Tandem: The 11th Annual Catich Exhibition, exhibit featuring the work of the late Father Edward Catich paired with contemporary artist Meredith Lynn; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, 5pm Thu Jun 11.

Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Jun 11 thru Thu Jun 25.

Dale Fisher Presentation: 20th-Century Contemporary Art, a discussion of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Snithson, Michael Heizer, and others; for information, call 563-652-9925, Maquoketa Art Experience Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA, Maquoketa-Art.org, 4pm Thu Jun 11.

Closing Reception: Karen Bloome, in conjunction with the silkscreen and drawing exhibit, featuring music by Jerry Schreoder & Friends; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Midcoast.org, 6pm Fri Jun 12.

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Emily Christensons sumi-ink work @ Quad City Arts at the Airport thru June 30

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A Conversation With Creators, a progressive evening through three studios; artists will converse with guests and give an informal talk about their work, method, and style of creating; participating artists include Catherine Dreiss, Jeffrey Thompson, Larassa Kabel, and Robert Spellman; cocktails, hearty hors doeuvres and entertainment will follow in the studio of Rick Lozier; guests are also invited, Fitch Artist Studios, 304 15th St., Des Moines, IA, Facebook.com/pages/Fitch-Studios/147250015305657, 6:30pm Fri Jun 12.

Janu Gems Trunk Show, purchase wholesale beads, gemstones, and fresh water pearls; Fri. 5-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, Fri Jun 12 and Sat Jun 13.

Matthew Terry: Photography, for information, call 563-209-2488 or e-mail gallery@artonthird.com, Art On Third, 114 West 3rd St., Davenport, IA, ArtOnThird.com, 7pm Sat Jun 13.

Opening Reception: Living Proof Exhibit, celebration of the annual exhibition of works by cancer survivors within a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities, Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL, LivingProofExhibit.org, Sat Jun 13.

Free Admission to the Grant Wood Studio, on Saturdays and Sundays; admission to the studio is free for everyone during regular Studio hours thanks to a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503, Grant Wood Studio, 810 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 12pm Sat Jun 13 thru Sun Jun 28.

PechaKucha Night, a fun, informal event featuring residents of the Quad Cities, who share their interests, hobbies, passions and creations; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6:30pm Thu Jun 18.

Two Minutes Wasnt Long Enough: Celebration of Paul Gray, the life of Paul Gray, co-founder and former bassist of Slipknot, celebrated through an art-installation event; a commemorative photo book, featuring images from Grays personal and professional life, with messages written by the fans themselves, will be available for purchase; with music by Brother Trucker; Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St., Des Moines, IA, ForeverSic.com, 6pm Fri Jun 19.

Exhibition Opening: American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, the exhibition features signature works by American masters such as Georgia OKeeffe and Edward Hopper, as well as works by lesser-known, but influential artists such as Peggy Bacon and William Baziotes; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Jun 20.

Free Family Day, hands-on activities and demonstrations celebrating American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art will be available; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Jun 20.

Exhibition Closing Danish Modern: Design for Living, organized by the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, Iowa, Danish Modern brings together a wonderful selection of the most influential pieces of post-war furniture design; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 12pm Sun Jun 21.

Fathers Day Free Admission, all fathers will receive complimentary admission to experience the current exhibitions on display, browse the

Museum Store, or get lost in the permanent collection galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 12pm Sun Jun 21.

The Print Fair, four print and photography specialists will be on hand with hundreds of prints and photographs for purchase; 9-11am collectors breakfast, noon-5pm Print Fair; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 9am Sun Jun 21.

American Moderns on Paper Opening Reception and Curator Talk, following an opening reception for American Moderns on Paper, Erin Monroe will speak about curating the exhibition; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5:30pm Thu Jun 25.

Final Friday at Bucktown: Hot Art in the Summertime, monthly event featuring demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; featuring a 10-year celebration of Bucktown Center for the Arts including a juried exhibit and an outdoor benefit concert by Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls; for information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Jun 26.

River City Fiber Arts Fest, featuring a fiber market plus classes to promote fiber artisans and artists; there will be three award-winning, published instructors to start you on your way to being a fiber artist; $5 at the door, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL, PrairieFiberArtsGuild.weebly.com, 9am Sat Jun 27.

JulyThursdays at the Figge, art-themed

activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Jul 2 thru Thu Jul 30.

The Show That Shook The World, in addition to recreating the history of the original Armory Show through archival footage, the film features a previously unknown and unpublished lecture by Marcel Duchamp delivered at the 50th anniversary exhibition in 1963; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Jul 2.

Ten Stacked Acts: Artist Opening Reception After-Party, held in conjunction with the exhibit by Amber Williams & Andy Finkle, featuring music, poetry, and visual talents; free; for information, call 309-200-0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RozzTox.com, 7:30pm Fri Jul 3.

Exhibition Opening: 10th Anniversary Exhibition, the show will include elements of Portrait of Maquoketa, Rose Frantzens unique installation; Kisibakwad, by Wisconsin painter Tom Uttech; and works by Kara Walker, Larry Rivers and many others; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Jul 4.

Free Admission to the Grant Wood Studio, on Saturdays and Sundays; admission to the studio is free for everyone during regular Studio hours thanks to a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503, Grant Wood Studio, 810 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 12pm Sat Jul 4 thru Sun Jul 26.

Framed!, meet with a group who discusses art rather than books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 6.

10th Anniversary Exhibition Reception and Talk, following the reception, Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer will speak about the history of the museum and its collections from 1925 to the present; 5:30pm reception, 7pm curator talk; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5:30pm Thu Jul 9.

girlpARTSfest, all-ages event held to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers; with emcee Paula Sands; music by N.E.D., Soul Storm, and Barstool Boogaloo; the Dirty Dozen Invitational featuring 12 female visual artists who will display and sell their artwork; a silent auction and raffle, and more; alcohol will be sold and attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic meal, and there will be a limited menu of grilled items for sale; $10, ages 11 & under free; for information, call 309-794-0009, Schwiebert Riverfront Park, between 17th & 20th Streets, Rock Island, IL, NormaLeahFoundation.org/girlpartsfest.html, 4pm Sat Jul 11.

Stroller Tour, bring your little one for a gallery tour specifically geared for babies 12 months and under, with a focus on such themes as animals, faces, colors, and shapes, all before the museum opens to the public, so your little one can made as much noise as he/she wants; $5, free for members; for information, e-mail ethomas@crma.org or call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Jul 14.

Papergirl Activity & Art Talk, this growing international movement was the brainchild of German artist Aisha Ronniger in response to the ban in Berlin of posting art in public places; 5pm activity, 7pm art talk; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Jul 16.

Jordan Densberger: Photography, Painting, & Sculpture, for information, call 563-209-2488 or

VISUAL ARTSOPENINGS & GALLERY EVENTS

June

EventsAdler Theatre and i wireless CenterJune through August

Just how built-for-summer are the pop icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers known as the Beach Boys? Well, if the bands name alone wasnt enough of a hint, the Beach Boys are so built-for-summer that, in promoting the Grammy winners July 29 concert at Molines i wireless Center, I could devote this entire space to their seasonally themed recordings and still have song titles to spare. All Summer Long. Surfin Safari. Catch a Wave. Surf s Up. The Warmth of the Sun. Surfin U.S.A. Summer Means New Love. Surfer Girl. I could go on and on, but (a) my editor says thats a cheap way to flesh out the article, and (b) that would leave no room here for the summers other big-ticket events at the i wireless Center and Davenports Adler Theatre. On the Davenport side of things, June 11 marks the first of three days devoted to the Adlers Miss Iowa and Miss Iowas Outstanding Teen Competitions, with 16 young women from across the state competing for the Miss Iowa crown, and nine younger women in contention for the latter title. Actor, singer, dancer, and Bettendorf native Chadwick Vogel will serve as emcee, with 2014 victors and vocalists Aly Olson and Anna Masengarb scheduled to perform, and the Adler will follow that June event with a July show featuring other performers not unfamiliar with competition: Dancing with the Stars Live! Hosted by DwtS veteran (and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader) Melissa Rycroft, July 25s stage celebration of the TV smash will find professional hoofers Witney Carson, Valentin Chmerkovsky, Artem Chigvintsev, Peta Murgatroyd, and Emma Slater going literally toe to toe against troupe dancers Alan Bersten, Brittany Cherry, Sasha Farber, and Jenna Johnson. Meanwhile, what better way to celebrate the summertime sun shining down than with a summertime Shinedown concert? The multi-platinum-selling, chart-topping rockers will hit the Adler in a special August 7 event, performing from their smash hits Leave a Whisper, Amaryllis, and the bands historic The Sound of Madness, which found all six of its released singles reaching number one on Billboards charts. Back at the i wireless Center, July 26 brings with it another artist who knows her way around the top of a chart: country-pop sensation Shania Twain. With more than 75 million albums sold, the Canadian chanteuse is not only the best-selling female artist in country-music history, but a multiple Grammy winner and the recipient of her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and will be performing in Moline as part of Twains first North American tour in more than a decade. If you ask me, thats a pretty outstanding collective summer at the Adler and i wireless, and I didnt even mention the arena spectacle thatll be arriving on my birthday: the evening of cowboys, rodeo clowns, and other fearsome animals composing the June 13 touring event Professional Bull Riders: BlueDef Velocity. The show landing in the area on my special day actually makes perfect sense, considering that Ive been called a professional bull rider myself. Or maybe it was professional bull writer. Hmmm ... . For more on summer events at the Adler and i wireless, visit AdlerTheatre.com and iwirelessCenter.com. Mike Schulz

Shania Twain @ i wireless Center - July 26

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Quad City Symphony, the Quad City Symphony Orchestras Conductor and Music Director Mark Russell Smith will interpret works from the exhibition American Moderns on Paper with this special Inside the Music session held in the exhibition galleries; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Jul 23.

PechaKucha Night, a fun, informal event featuring residents of the Quad Cities, who share their interests, hobbies, passions and creations; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6:30pm Thu Jul 30.

Final Friday at Bucktown, monthly event featuring demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; featuring a Pelican Jazz Wine Walk and debut of a 1920s film by Bruce Walters; for information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Jul 31.

AugustFree Admission to the Grant Wood Studio,

on Saturdays and Sundays; admission to the studio is free for everyone during regular Studio hours thanks to a grant from the Esther and Robert Armstrong Charitable Trust; for information, call 319-366-7503, Grant Wood Studio, 810 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 12pm Sat Aug 1 thru Sun Aug 30.

Framed!, meet with a group who discusses art rather than books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Aug 3.

Thursdays at the Figge, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27.

Stroller Tour, bring your little one for a gallery tour specifically geared for babies 12 months and under, with a focus on such themes as animals, faces, colors, and shapes, all before the museum opens to the public, so your little one can made as much noise as he/she wants; $5, free for members; for information, e-mail ethomas@crma.org or call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, 10:30am Tue Aug 11.

Art Talk, Giselle Simon from the University of Iowas preservation/conservation department will be speaking on the care of works on paper; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Aug 13.

Book Talk, Sally Pemberton, Murdock Pembertons granddaughter, will be speaking about her book Portrait of Murdock Pemberton - The New Yorkers First Art Critic; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 7pm Thu Aug 20.

PechaKucha Night, a fun, informal event featuring residents of the Quad Cities, who share their interests, hobbies, passions and creations; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6:30pm Thu Aug 27.

Final Friday at Bucktown, monthly event featuring demonstrations, activities, sales, and more; for information, call 563-324-0667, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm Fri Aug 28.

Opening Reception: What a Relief! Variations on Printmaking, for information, contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching Museum of

Art, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu, 5pm Fri Aug 28.

EXHIBITSScott & Rock Island Counties

Currently on DisplayMrs. B.s Art Program Exhibit, featuring works

by high-school artists Olivia von Gries and Kasey Vanausdeln, Annie Peters, Rachel Lyle, Elizabeth Masterson, Hannah Weickhorst, and Madeline Fox; Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm, open until 9pm every final Friday of the month; for information, e-mail bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, thru Sat Jun 20.

Danish Modern: Design for Living, organized by the Museum of Danish America in Elk Horn, an exhibit of the most influential pieces of post-war furniture design; Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays 10am-9pm, Sundays noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Sun Jun 21.

Light Way, photography exhibit by Nathan Cunningham, a graduating senior at Central High School and a part of; Davenports Creative Arts Academy; Cunninghams photos focus on urban landmarks of the Quad Cities and action shots of local skateboarders; 10am-7pm daily, L&D15, 520 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, thru Mon Jun 29.

A Botanical Retrospective, Mary Wells exhibit of paintings inspired by nature; Mon.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Tue. 10am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-794-0991 or e-mail vs@qcgardens.com, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCGardens.com, thru Tue Jun 30.

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Civil War 150, a national traveling exhibition of letters, personal accounts, and images on how people grappled with the end of slavery, the nature of democracy and citizenship, the human toll of civil war, and the role of a president in wartime; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, thru Tue Jun 30.

Helen S. Flack - Emily Christenson - Jacki Olson, a collaborative mixed-media show wherein the works of all three artists relate to the natural world, its geographical surface, power and resilience; $1 for parking; for information, e-mail DWMetallo@quadcityarts.com or call 309-793-1213, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru Tue Jun 30.

Karen Bloome, silkscreen and drawing exhibit; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Midcoast.org, thru Tue Jun 30.

Nahant Marsh: Almost an Island, Audrey Brown utilizes pastels to depict local landscapes while Randy Richmond utilizes photography to capture our natural resources; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; free; for information, e-mail DWMetallo@quadcityarts.com or call 309-793-1213, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, thru Fri Jul 3.

Judy O. Gray, pastel exhibit; for information, call 563-424-1210, Midcoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr., Moline, IL, Midcoast.org, thru Fri Jul 31.

I Heart Figge, exhibit by students in kindergarten through grade 12, featuring artwork that displays their love of the Figge and what the museum means to them; Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays 10am-9pm, Sundays noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Methods in Tandem: The 11th Annual Catich Exhibition, exhibit featuring the work of the late Father Edward Catich paired with contemporary artist Meredith Lynn; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, thru Wed Sep 2.

Paul Esparza, exhibit of drawings; Respectibilities, 834 15th Ave., East Moline, IL, thru Wed Sep 2.

The Model Museum, the creative process, and the many changes made in the course of reaching the Figges final design, will be explored through an exhibition of drawings, photographs, and original models on display in the Lewis Gallery; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Opening This SummerAmerican Moderns on Paper: Masterworks

from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, exhibit of 87 works by 44 artists, created between 1902 and 1962, and ranging in style from the urban realism of John Sloan to the pioneering abstractions of Arthur Dove; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Jun 20 thru Wed Sep 2.

Corn Zone, with fragile glass corn suspended from the museums ceiling carefully with rope,

the exhibit means to show Figge visitors the potential danger of genetic modification; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Tue Jun 30 thru Wed Sep 2.

Get Lost, exhibit of works by Amber Williams and Andy Finkle; free; for information, call 309-200-0978, Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RozzTox.com, Wed Jul 1 thru Fri Jul 31.

10th Anniversary Exhibition, the exhibit includes elements of Rose Frantzens Portrait of Maquoketa,; Kisibakwad, by Wisconsin painter Tom Uttech; and works by Kara Walker, Larry Rivers, David Plowden, and Ann Hamilton, plus new additions to the museums renowned collection of Haitian art.; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-9pm, Sun. noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Jul 4 thru Wed Sep 2.

Vietnam War Veterans Exhibit, created by Reference Librarian Bob Conklin, this display will outline information about the branches of the armed services and their involvement in the war; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, Mon Jul 20 thru Fri Jul 31.

What a Relief! Variations on Printmaking, for information, contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323, Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu, Fri Aug 28 thru Wed Sep 2.

Revive, exhibit of works that redefine the transformation of recycled, up-cycled and reclaimed items into fine art, with functional and visual art, mixed media, 3D, and sculpture featuring the use or reuse of common, discarded, found or recycled objects are eligible; two $100 prizes will be awarded; for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org, Thu Jun 11 thru Wed Jul 8.

Outlying AreasCurrently on Display

Matt Lyvers, painting exhibit; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, thru Sun Jun 14.

Single-channel 5: Dance / Kent Monkman - Dance to Miss Chief, exhibit celebrates the various ways artists incorporate dance into their work, from simply celebrating the body in motion to expressions of complicated political thought; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Mon Jun 15.

Kari Maxwell, exhibit of environmental paintings; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, thru Sat Jun 20.

Living Proof Exhibit, annual exhibition of 75 works of art by cancer survivors within a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities, Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL, LivingProofExhibit.org, thru Tue Jun 30.

Personal Spaces, an exhibition of works by artists Paul & Lindsay McCormick and Gary David; for information, contact gallery director Janice Roerig-Blong at Janice@dbqstudioworks.org or 563-599-9169, Gallery C, 900 Jackson St., Suite 113, Dubuque, IA, DbqStudioWorks.org, thru Sun Jul 5.

Guardians of Grain: Bamana and Dogon Door Locks, this exhibition presents the breadth and depth of Emilia and Mauricio Lasanskys gift of 54 African door locks; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu.

noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Sun Jul 26.

Fiber: Sculpture 1960 - Present, the first exhibition in more than 40 years to examine the development of abstraction and dimensionality in fiber art from the mid-twentieth century to the present; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Sun Aug 2.

Jen P. Harris, exhibit of intricately layered ink paintings inspired by philosophical, religious, and scientific narratives; for information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org, thru Sun Aug 2.

Expressions of Home: The Watercolors of Lela Powers Briggs, exhibition drawn exclusively from a large gift of Briggs works given to the museum by her sons; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Sun Aug 30.

American-Made Baskets: Made to Be Used, 24 basket weavers from across the USA will have their basket on display, Philip Dickel Basket Museum Gallery, 618 8th Ave., West Amana, IA, Facebook.com/philipdickelbasketmuseum, thru Wed Sep 2.

Art in Roman Life, over 50 works, including coins, glass vessels, ceramic lamps, marble sculptures, and more; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Grant Wood: In Focus, culled from the museums extensive collection of works, this single-gallery installation serves as a brief overview of the artistic achievements of this important American painter; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Mauricio Lasansky: Master Printmaker, new takes on the important Iowa City artist; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Midwest Summer: Light and Warmth, an exhibition of Iowan artists addressing the experience of summer in the Midwest; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday noon-4pm; Thursday noon-8pm; Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

The Restless Spirit: American Art from the Collection, a revolving four-gallery presentation that takes in-depth looks at recurring themes in American art; Tue.-Sun. noon-4pm, Thu. noon-8pm, Sat. 10am-4pm; for information, call 319-366-7503, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, 410 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, CRMA.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

Sea Life: Durer to Dion, sea-life sculpture exhibit by contemporary artist Mark Dion; Tue.-Fri. 11am-4pm, Thu. 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 515-277-4405, Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA, DesMoinesArtCenter.org, thru Wed Sep 2.

CLASSESScott & Rock Island Counties

JuneFigure Drawing/Painting Class, on Thursdays;

with facilitators Jason Frank and Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art

Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6:15pm Thu Jun 11 thru Thu Jun 25.

L&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between postcard making, an under-painting activity, or print your own t-shirt as your group learns the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Thu Jun 11 thru Tue Jun 30.

Creation Studio: Strawbees, learn to create the new construction toy that turns ordinary drinking straws into marvels of engineering; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Fri Jun 12.

Faux-Stained Glass Window Class, Habitat will provide the windows and all supplies; $40; for information and to register, e-mail diane@restoreqc.org, Habitat ReStore, 3629 Mississippi Avenue, Davenport, IA, RestoreQC.org, 10am Sat Jun 13.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Jun 14.

Creation Studio: No-Sew T-Shirts Totes, up-cycle thrift-store t-shirts into usable tote bags; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jun 15.

Paper Crafts, on Tuesdays; for adults who love to craft, each week we will make a different paper work to take home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Tue Jun 16 thru Tue Jun 30.

Creation Studio: Superhero Science, take part in a superhero-themed science activity; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jun 18.

Creation Studio: Paracord Bracelets, make a stylish and functional bracelet; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Mon Jun 22.

Pinterest Party: Mosaic Picture Frame, monthly craft-making party involving ideas found on the Pinterest social media site; free; for information, call 309-732-7369, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jun 25.

Fabulous Faux Finishes Workshop, learn tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create the look of wood, marble, fabric and more on your walls and furniture; with instructor Mary Stringer; $65-75 w/ supplies; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Jun 27.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Jun 28.

Creation Studio: Nail Art with Maria, learn easy nail-art techniques that look like they were done by a professional; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Mon Jun 29.

JulyL&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between

postcard making, an under-painting activity, or print your own t-shirt as your group learns the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by L&D15

VISUAL ARTSEXHIBITS

Scott & Rock Island CountiesCurrently on Display

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Creation Studio: Superhero Science, take part in a superhero-themed science activity; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1:30pm Thu Jul 2.

Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6:15pm Thu Jul 2 thru Thu Jul 30.

Wine & Art: Mixed Media Fiber Arts, enjoy a variety of studio classes paired with a glass of wine, light hors doeuvres, and socializing; tonight, experiment with a variety of printed and

dimensional fabrics, fibers, stitching techniques and more in this fun, exploratory evening; artist Lori Miller will demonstrate mixed media techniques using familiar materials in unexpected ways to make unusual and exciting art works; $20; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Jul 2.

Creation Studio: Duct Tape Roses, drop in and make one or a dozen; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 6.

Paper Crafts, on Tuesdays; for adults who love to craft, each week we will make a different paper work to take home; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Fairmount Street Library, 3000 N. Fairmount St., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 2:30pm Tue Jul 7 thru Tue Jul 28.

Creation Studio: Superhero T-Shirt Stencils,

decorate T-shirts using stencils and fabric paint; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 3pm Fri Jul 10.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Jul 12.

Creation Studio: Making Rheoscopic Fluid, make fluid that shows currents but doesnt mix, and get a mesmerizing display of what currents look like; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 13.

Oil Pastel Workshop, Gloria Burlingame will share oil pastel techniques in blending, layering,

graffito and more in this lively color-focused workshop; students will create several small works of art inspired by a studio still life and their favorite landscape photos; $40-50; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10:30am Sat Jul 18.

Creation Studio: Corner Bookmarks, make a custom, one-of-a-king corner bookmark; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 1pm Mon Jul 20.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Jul 26.

Pinterest Party: Photo Coasters, monthly craft-making party involving ideas found on the Pinterest social media site; free; for information, call 309-732-7369, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Jul 30.

AugustL&D15 Silkscreen Classes, choose between

postcard making, an under-painting activity, or print your own t-shirt as your group learns the basics of silkscreen printing, facilitated by L&D15 co-founder David Balluff; for information and to register, call 563-484-0415, L&D15, 520 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, LAndD15.com, Sat Aug 1 thru Wed Sep 2.

Creation Studio: Gauge Swatch Hat, for those who need help learning how to knit with two colors at once, get help starting the Global Gathering Norway Sweater Knit-Along gauge hat; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Aug 6.

Figure Drawing/Painting Class, on Thursdays; with facilitators Jason Frank and Brad Bisbey; $15; for information, e-mail bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or call 563-508-4630, Bereskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio, 225 E. 2nd St., Suites 102 & 104, Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6:15pm Thu Aug 6 thru Thu Aug 27.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Aug 9.

Wine & Art: Sunset Serenade Acrylic Painting, enjoy a variety of studio classes paired with a glass of wine, light hors doeuvres, and socializing; tonight, capture the glorious colors of an Iowa sunset on a canvas youll be proud to display in this fun, social evening with Allen Holloway; paint a rose/purple/gold-hued sunset and the silhouetted shapes created by the brightness of the light as day surrenders to dusk; $20; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Thu Aug 13.

Watercolor Painting: Summer Light, Wednesdays thru Sept. 16; artist Ralph Iaccarino will share tips and techniques on value, color and more in this informative, relaxed painting experience as you discover your inner vision and personal style; $95-105; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6pm Wed Aug 19.

Creekside Vineyards Uncorked: Paint & Wine Class, includes glass of wine, painting instruction, and supplies; $40; for information and to register, call 563-484-9492, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, UncorkedPaintWineDesign.com/pop-up-parties, 2pm Sun Aug 23.

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MUSICCONCERTS

Scott & Rock Island CountiesJune

Cody Road, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by iWiureless phone; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jun 11.

The Fry Daddies, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jun 11.

Army Material Command Band, a concert in the Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 6pm Thu Jun 11.

CASI New Horizons Band, with an ice cream social by CASI (Center for Active Seniors); in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jun 12.

Friday Live @ Five: The Dawn, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jun 12.

The Bix Youth Jazz Band, playing music from the silent-film era in conjunction with the days Summer Silents: Buster Keaton event; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 8pm Fri Jun 12.

Avon Dale and Truthpick, roots, blues, and soul musicians in the RME Anniversary Concert and Member Appreciation Show; $8-10, free for members; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Fri Jun 12.

Gumbo Ya Ya, annual Mardi Gras in the District celebration with live music, vendors, Cajun food, childrens activities, and more; $7-9 one-day pass, $12-14 two-day pass; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, GumboYaYaFestival.com, Fri Jun 12 and Sat Jun 13.

The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 piece big band will be playing all your favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Jun 12.

Lojo Russo, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Jun 13.

Nova Singers: Out of the Ordinary, members of the Nova Singers ensemble and other area singers, under the direction of Laura Lane, will perform songs from Broadway musicals, Irish and English folk tunes, handbell and cello solos, piano duets, American art songs, and contemporary Christian songs; $10-15, students free; for information, call 309-341-7038 or e-mail nova@knox.edu, First Lutheran Church - Rock Island, 1600 20th St., Rock Island, IL, NovaSingers.com, 4pm Sun Jun 14.

SwingShift, a concert in the Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sun Jun 14.

Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones and

Pinterest Party: Coffee Mug, monthly craft-making party involving ideas found on the Pinterest social media site; free; for information, call 309-732-7369, Rock Island Public Library - 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th St., Rock Island, IL, RockIslandLibrary.org, 6pm Thu Aug 27.

Art Glass: Your Design!, explore the power and beauty of glass with artist Lu Steffen and design a large glass art piece or decorative plate; Lu will share her skills, tips and techniques for creating one-of-a-kind glass art that showcases combinations of color ranging from subtly dramatic to rich, sparkling, iridescent composites; design a stunning glass art piece youll be proud to display in this casual, relaxed studio experience; $110-120 w/ supplies; for information and to register, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Aug 29.

Outlying AreasFree Soft-Glass Tutorial, with Wendy Ford;

for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 5:30pm Thu Jun 11.

Beadology Open Lab, receive the benefit of Beadology Iowas experienced staff, and share techniques, get assistance, and help create the areas beading community; on the third Thursday of the month, join Wendy Ford for free soft-glass tutorials from 5:30-7:30pm; free; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 4pm Thu Jun 11 thru Thu Aug 27.

Make Glass Beads: Flame I, with instructor Karen Kubby; this class will increase your hand-eye coordination and allow you to make beads that can be used in jewelry making, and will teach you the art of lampworking, a technique of using a torch and melting glass rods to create various shapes; $95; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 10am Sat Jun 20.

Metal Ring with Embellishment, with instructor Leslie Hollis; take your soldering and metal working skills to the next level; create your design, form your ring to size, and solder your components into place; $80; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 3pm Sat Jun 20.

Make Two Bracelets: Intro to Stringing, led by Cheryl Weatherford; this class places a focus on professional stringing and design techniques; you will make two bracelets using two different stringing materials; one bracelet will be made strung on nylon using glass beads from the Czech Republic and sterling silver beads; the second bracelet will be strung on flexible wire and made with handmade glass and Swarovski crystals; you will learn how to use crimp beads to finish this bracelet; $55; for information, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 10am Sat Jun 27.

Make Three Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework, led by Karen Kubby; two wirework skills will be practiced and used to make three pairs of earrings; the first skill is making a closed wrapped loop that allows you to make earrings and pendants; the second skill is making a closed wrapped loop inside of a closed loop, allowing you to attach dangles to chains; you will make earrings from glass, stone, pearls, and Swarovski crystals; $55; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 1pm Sat Jun 27.

Intro to Borosilicate Glass, learn how to manipulate borosilicate glass; participants will make a basic marble, solid pendant, and an icicle ornament; with instructor Benjamin Revis; $98; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 1pm Sun Jun 28.

Free Soft-Glass Tutorial, with Wendy Ford; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 5:30pm Thu Jul 9.

Free Soft-Glass Tutorial, with Wendy Ford; for information and to register, call 319-338-1566, Beadology Iowa, 220 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, BeadologyIowa.com, 5:30pm Thu Aug 13.

CALL FOR ENTRYRevive Exhibit, entries are sought to

showcase works that redefine the transformation of recycled, up-cycled and reclaimed items into fine art; Revive will be on exhibit at Bucktown Aug. 28-Sept. 26; a total of two original works of functional and visual art, mixed media, 3D, and sculpture featuring the use or reuse of common, discarded, found or recycled objects are eligible; two $100 prizes will be awarded; for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org, Thu Jun 11 thru Wed Jul 8.

VISUAL ARTSCLASSES

Scott & Rock Island CountiesAugust

TheatreComedies and DramasJune through August

Among other stage sights, this years summer season of theatrical comedies and dramas will boast adultery, sickness, assassinations, eye-gouging, accused killers, incest, and numerous sightings of men in drag. Rest assured, though: At the end of the season, there will be peace. Actually, there will be capitalized, italicized Peace, because Genesius Guilds and author Don Wootens screwball update of Aristophanes classical-Greek comedy will wrap up 2015s summertime season with outdoor performances August 14 through 16. Prior to that, things will be a lot less Peace-ful in Rock Islands Lincoln Park, as Genesius Guild is also staging the Falstaff-ian Shakespeare romp The Merry Wives of Windsor (June 27 through July 12), the Bards bloody and bloody awesome Scottish play Macbeth (August 1 through 9), and every parents and childs worst nightmare Sophocles Oedipus Rex (July 18 through 26). Going from murder to alleged murder, the District Treatre unveils its new locale at Rock Islands former Argus/Dispatch building with A Few Good Men (June June 26 through July 11), Aaron Sorkins Tony-nominated You cant handle the truth! courtroom drama directed by Lora Adams. Another drama, this one with occasional subtitles, arrives in the form of Davenports QC Theatre Workshop production of Tribes (June 12 through 28), director Jennifer Popples take on Nina Raines moving and funny tale partly performed through American Sign Language. More drama blended with comedy will be on tap in the Clinton Area Showboat Theatres presentation of Robert Harlings beloved, Southern-accented Steel Magnolias (July 23 through August 2), while younger crowds can delight in the Showboats childrens-book staging of Go, Dog, Go! (June 13 through 20). For laughs of a more continental and grown-up nature, Rock Islands Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse delivers a Tony-winning treat in the slamming-door slapstick of Marc Camolettis Boeing-Boeing (July 29 through September 19). And in addition to its current The Boys Next Door (through June 14), Geneseos Richmond Hill Barn Theatre has a pair of silly and sweet summertime comedies in director John Donald OSheas heist-errific The Robin Hood Caper (July 9 through 19) and director Joe DePauws supernatural romance Down to Earth (August 13 through 23). Meanwhile, one could argue that this summer, Molines Playcrafters Barn Theatre and Mt. Carrolls Timber Lake Playhouse have decided that the simplest way to an audiences heart in through its stomach. Laughs will be on Playcrafters menu when director Jacque Cohoon presents the Jones/Hope/Wooten comedy The Red Velvet Cake War (July 10 through 19). Food, meanwhile, finds it way into the titles of no fewer than three Timber Lake productions, as the summer-stock companys 2015 season makes room for the two-man, cross-dressing riot Greater Tuna (July 16 through 25), the Roald Dahl childrens-book adaptation James & the Giant Peach (August 4 through 8), and the family dramedy that is author Dan LeFrancs The Big Meal (June 18 through 27). You could actually make a big meal out of a giant peach, tuna, and red velvet cake, but the war would be with your intestines. For more on the areas summertime stage scene, visit the Theatre calendar beginning on page 15. Mike Schulz

A Few Good Men @ District Theatre - opens June 26

2015 Summer Guide Published by the River Cities Reader 9More Than 1,400 Events in Our 3-Month Calendars RiverCitiesReader.comDennis Gruenling, concert co-presented by the Mississippi Valley Blues Society; $8-10; for information, call 563-355-0655 or e-mail info@muddys.info, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA, TheMuddyWaters.com, 6:30pm Tue Jun 16.

Hackensaw Boys, Americana and bluegrass musicians in concert, with an opening set by Frank F. Sydneys Western Bandit Volunteers; $15-20; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Tue Jun 16.

Hungrytown, folk-music concert with the married duo of Rebecca Hall and Ken Anderson; free; for information, call 309-524-2470 or e-mail reference@molinelibrary.org, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Tue Jun 16.

Spirit Family Reunion and Muddy Ruckus, rock and Americana musicians in concert; $11.50-12; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Wed Jun 17.

Cosmic, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by RIA Credit Union; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jun 18.

Marchfourth!, jazz, funk, and big-band musicians in concert; $16.75-20; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Thu Jun 18.

Melanie Devaney, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jun 18.

ABBA Fab, concert with the nationally-touring tribute artists; $20; for information, call 800-724-5825, Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State St., Bettendorf, IA, Bettendorf.IsleOfCapriCasinos.com, 7:30pm Fri Jun 19.

Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social by Broadway Presbyterian Church; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jun 19.

Friday Live @ Five: Curtis Hawkins Band, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jun 19.

Here Come the Mummies, outdoor concert with the tightly-wrapped rockers, with an opening set by 10 of Soul; 7pm gates, 8pm concert; $23-28; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, 8pm Fri Jun 19.

All We Need Is Love Music & Arts Gathering, held at the LeClaire Pavilion and several downtown businesses, with levee concerts, a farmers market, sing-alongs, a drum circle, and more; W.D. Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion, Beiderbecke Dr., LeClaire, IA, Facebook.com/LiberateLove, Sat Jun 20.

Rock the District w/ Bret Michaels, outdoor concert with singer-songwriter and frontman of Poison, with sets by 3 Years Hollow, Girl on Fire, and Eleven Fifty Two; 6pm gates, 8pm concert; $35-40; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, 7pm Sat Jun 20.

Blue Oyster Cult, rock legends perform for the 21st-annual Rally on the River, Centennial Park, 315 S. Marquette St., Davenport, IA, RallyOnTheRiverQC.com, 9:30pm Sat Jun 20.

Daddy Mack, concert co-presented by the Mississippi Valley Blues Society; $5-7; for information, call 563-355-0655 or e-mail info@muddys.info, The Muddy Waters, 1708 State St., Bettendorf, IA, TheMuddyWaters.com, 6pm Sun Jun 21.

Third Sunday Jazz: Semenya McCord Quartet, Polyrhythms presents a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15) with McCord and guest musicians George Russell Jr., Glenn Brooks, and Chris Brooks; for tickets and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 3pm Sun Jun 21.

Tewanta & Company, a concert in the Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sun Jun 21.

Andy Frasco & the U.N., rock and soul musicians in concert, with an opening set by Sophistafunk; $9.50-10; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Thu Jun 25.

Gray Wolf Band, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Renew Moline; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jun 25.

The John Resch Blues Experience, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jun 25.

Friday Live @ Five: Mercury Brothers, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jun 26.

Tri-County Band, with an ice cream social by Bettendorf Presbyterian Church; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jun 26.

Justin Morrissey, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Jun 27.

Ken Paulsen Orchestra, a concert in the Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sun Jun 28.

JulyJack Lion, in Fayes Field; an event in the

Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 2.

The Blackstones, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Boys & Girls Club of MV; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jul 2.

The Rivers Song: The Importance of our Midwestern Rivers, singer-songwriter Barry Cloyd traces the history of these original highways of the Midwest through story and song; free; for information, call 309-524-2470, Moline Public Library, 3210 41st St., Moline, IL, MolineLibrary.com, 6pm Thu Jul 2.

Friday Live @ Five: The Blackstones, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jul 3.

Bettendorf Park Band, part of Bettendorfs Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration; with an ice cream social; rain date July 11; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Sat Jul 4.

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Bucktown Revue: Waiting for the Fireworks, the Revue gang delivers their first Illinois presentation in this holiday-themed performance of music, comedy, and storytelling; for information, e-mail mgromkey@gmail.com or call Mike Romkey at 563-940-0508, Lincoln Park, 11th Ave & 38th St, Rock Island, IL, BucktownRevue.com, 7:30pm Sat Jul 4.

Jordan Danielsen w/ Carolyn Klinger, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Sundaze Concert series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 2pm Sun Jul 5.

Natalie Stovall & the Drive, playing for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree; for information, call 563-284-6961, Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 755 W Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott, IA, Iowa80TruckStop.com/trucker-jamboree, 7pm Thu Jul 9.

Whoozdads?, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 9.

Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by General Pattern Company/Car Shop, Inc.; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jul 9.

Circus Band, with an ice cream social by Redeemer Lutheran Church; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jul 10.

Friday Live @ Five: Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jul 10.

Lindsay Lawler and The Josh Abbott Band, playing for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree; for information, call 563-284-6961, Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 755 W Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott, IA, Iowa80TruckStop.com/trucker-jamboree, 5:30pm Fri Jul 10.

The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 piece big band will be playing all your favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Jul 10.

The Melvins, rockers in their Hold It In tour, with an opening set by Le Butcherettes; $20 advance tickets; for information, call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 9pm Fri Jul 10.

Daiquiri Factory 11th-Anniversary Party w/ Hairbangers Ball, outdoor party with the touring rock musicians; 7pm gates; $10; for information, call 309-786-1016, Daiquiri Factory, 1809 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, DaiquiriFactory.com, 7pm Sat Jul 11.

Dani Lynn Howe & Band, playing for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree; for information, call 563-284-6961, Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 755 W Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott, IA, Iowa80TruckStop.com/trucker-jamboree, 1pm Sat Jul 11.

Frankie Joe & Kinfolk, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Jul 11.

Quad City Kix Jazz Orchestra, a concert in the

Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sun Jul 12.

Corey Taylor, an evening with the Slipknot and Stone Tour musicians featuring readings from his book Youre Making Me Hate You, acoustic performance, and audience discussion; $25; for information, call 309-793-1999, RIBCO, 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, RIBCO.com, 8pm Tue Jul 14.

Summer Lawn Concert with Will Hale & the Tadpole Parade, concert in which kids become rock stars, clapping, dancing and singing along in a festive, fun environment; free; for information, call 309-743-2701, Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, IL, ButterworthCenter.com, 6:30pm Wed Jul 15.

Coupe de Ville, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Califf & Harper, P.C.; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jul 16.

The Tailfins, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 16.

Bettendorf Park Band, with an ice cream social by Friends of Bettendorf Parks Foundation; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jul 17.

Clayton Anderson & Keith Anderson, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Rock Island County Fair; 6pm gates; $5-15, ages 5 & under free; for information, call 309-796-1620, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Archer Drive & Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, RockIslandFair.org, 6pm Fri Jul 17.

Friday Live @ Five: Minus Six, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jul 17.

Charlie Worsham, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Rock Island County Fair; 7pm gates; $5-15, ages 5 & under free; for information, call 309-796-1620, Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Archer Drive & Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL, RockIslandFair.org, 7pm Sat Jul 18.

Third Sunday Jazz, Polyrhythms presents a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15) with noted jazz artists; for tickets and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 3pm Sun Jul 19.

River City 6, a concert in the Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, 7pm Sun Jul 19.

Opera Bus Trip, a trip to Simpson College Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola to see Mozarts The Abduction from the Seraglio; $70; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 9am Sun Jul 19.

An Evening with Walter Trout, blues musician in his fifth decade of performance; $16.75-20; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 7:30pm Tue Jul 21.

Jason Carl & the Whole Damn Band, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 23.

Minus Six, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Nelson Brothers Agency/Illinois Casualty Co.; bring lawn

chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jul 23.

Deutsche Polka Band, with an ice cream social by Broadway Presbyterian Church; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jul 24.

Sarah Allner w/ Brian Allen, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Jul 25.

Shania Twain, concert with the best-selling female artist in county-music history, performing with special guest Gavin DeGraw; $46-136; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7:30pm Sun Jul 26.

The Beach Boys, concert with the legendary musicians and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers; $39.50-69.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, i wireless Center, 1201 River Dr, Moline, IL, iwirelessCenter.com, 7pm Wed Jul 29.

Bix Porch Party: Don Estes & the Prairie Ramblers, celebrate the music of Bix Beiderbecke with the sounds of Don Estes & the Prairie Ramblers, food, face painting, balloon animals, and more; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library (Main), 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 11am Thu Jul 30.

Lojo Russo, in Fayes Field; an event in the Summer Concert Series; bring lawn chairs or blankets, and food and drink; free; for information, call 563-344-4175, Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf, IA, BettendorfLibrary.com, 6:30pm Thu Jul 30.

The Candymakers, a concert in the Moline Centres Summer Concert Series, sponsored by KONE; bring lawn chairs; food and beverages available for purchase; free, Bass Street Landing Plaza, Moline, IL, MolineCentre.org, 7pm Thu Jul 30.

Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, forty-forth annual celebration of the legendary jazz trumpeter from Davenport, with workshops, presentations, and concerts at the Davenport RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, and LeClaire Park with the Josh Duffee Orchestra, Bill Allreds Classic Jazz Band, the Fat Babies, and more than a dozen additional bands; for information, call 563-324-7170, Downtown Davenport, IA, BixSociety.org, Thu Jul 30 and Fri Jul 31.

Bettendorf Park Band: Favorites Concert, with an ice cream social by JFK Catholic School Band Boosters; in case of rain, the concert will be moved to the Herbert D. Goettsch Community Center; free; for information, call 563-332-5190 or e-mail patannww@gmail.com, Bill Bowe Memorial Bandshell, Middle Park, Bettendorf, IA, 7:30pm Fri Jul 31.

Friday Live @ Five: Hal Reed & Mississippi Journey, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Jul 31.

Jerry Garcias Birthday Bash featuring Old Shoe & Earth Ascending, tribute concert with the folk-rock, psychedelic, and jam bands; $11.50-12; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Fri Jul 31.

August & SeptemberBix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival,

forty-forth annual celebration of the legendary jazz trumpeter from Davenport, with workshops, presentations, and concerts at the Davenport RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, and LeClaire Park with the Josh Duffee Orchestra, Bill Allreds Classic Jazz Band, the Fat Babies, and more than a dozen additional bands; for information, call 563-324-

7170, Downtown Davenport, IA, BixSociety.org, Sat Aug 1 and Sun Aug 2.

Travis Hosette, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Sundaze Concert series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 2pm Sun Aug 2.

Kip Moore, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Tue Aug 4.

Reba, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Wed Aug 5.

The Marshall Tucker Band, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Thu Aug 6.

Pert Near Sandstone, country, blues, and old-time bluegrass musicians in concert, with an opening set by Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band; $13.50-17; for tickets and information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 9pm Thu Aug 6.

Friday Live @ Five: Fickle Filly & the Haymakers, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Aug 7.

Shinedown, concert with the chart-topping rockers; $30.50-40.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000, Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA, AdlerTheatre.com, 8pm Fri Aug 7.

Styx, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Fri Aug 7.

Jordan Danielsen, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Aug 8.

The Band Perry, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Sat Aug 8.

CASI New Horizons Band, a 75th-anniversary concert and the final concert in the 2015 Music on the Levee series; free; for information, call 563-888-2235, Petersen Pavilion, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, Sun Aug 9.

Big & Rich, a Grandstand concert in the 2015 Mississippi Valley Fair; tickets available with $45-50 Fun Card; for information, call 563-326-5338, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport, IA, MVFair.com, 8pm Sun Aug 9.

A Damn Good Time Vol. 11, this multi-media, community building event will feature music, art, dance, and an array of other talents; there will be three stages, two bars, and vendors in between; $10 at the door; for information, call 563-326-1333, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 8pm Fri Aug 14.

Friday Live @ Five: Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Aug 14.

The Manny Lopez Big Band, Lopez and his 13 piece big band will be playing all your favorites from the Big Band era; featuring hits from Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton; 5pm doors, 6pm show; $13-16; for tickets and information, call 309-786-7733, extension 2, The Circa 21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Circa21.com, 6pm Fri Aug 14.

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Third Sunday Jazz, Polyrhythms presents a 3pm, jazz workshop ($5 adults, free for kids) and a 6pm concert ($10-15) with noted jazz artists; for tickets and information, call 309 373-0790 or visit Polyrhythms.org, The Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 3pm Sun Aug 16.

Friday Live @ Five: Ellis Kell Band, free; for information, call 563-326-1333, RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, RiverMusicExperience.org, 5pm Fri Aug 21.

Frankie Joe & Kinfolk, a concert in the Creekside Vineyards Wine-derful Music series; music free with wine purchase; for information, call 309-787-9463, Creekside Vineyards Winery & Inn, 7505 120th Ave., Coal Valley, IL, CreeksideVineyards.com, 3pm Sat Aug 22.

Augustana College Recital/Seminar, free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu, 10:45am Tue Aug 25.

River Roots Live, 11th-annual weekend celebration of roots music with concerts, music workshops, childrens activities, the annual Ribfest, and more; free before 5pm, $10 after 5pm, LeClaire Park, 400 Biederbeck Dr., Davenport, IA, RiverRootsLive.com, Fri Aug 28 and Sat Aug 29.

Augustana College Recital/Seminar, free; for information, contact Lauren Reid at laurenreid@augustana.edu or 309-793-7323, Denkmann Memorial Hall - Augustana College, 3520 7th Ave., Rock Island, IL, Augustana.edu, 10:45am Tue Sep 1.

Outlying AreasJune

Gretchen Peters, concert with the singer/songwriter and member of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame; $15-18; for tickets and information, call 319-364-1580, CSPS/Legion Arts, 1103 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, LegionArts.org, 7pm Thu Jun 11.

Highway Home, bluegrass band in a concert in the Music on the Village Green series; free; for information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS.gov/heho, 7pm Thu Jun 11.

The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, concert with one of the greatest bands of all time, sponsored by Hills Bank; $20; for tickets and information, call 319-248-9370, Coralville Center for the Performing Arts, 1301 5th St., Coralville, IA, CoralvilleArts.org, 7pm Thu Jun 11.

Tony Brown All Star Jam Session, a Weatherdance Fountain Stage event in Summer of the Arts Friday Night Concert Series; for information, call 319-337-7944, Pedestrian Plaza, Downtown Iowa City, IA, SummerOfTheArts.org, 6:30pm Fri Jun 12.

John Conlee, country with the country-music legend and member of the Grand Ole Opry; $25-30; for tickets and information, call 563-652-9815, Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E Platt St., Maquoketa, IA, OhnwardFineArtsCenter.com, 2pm Sun Jun 14.

Codfish Hollow Barnstormer: Conor Oberst and Felice Brothers, an all-ages concert with the independent musicians; food and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase; the Codfish Hollow Art Gallery will be open, featuring artwork by various local artists; $25-30; for information, call 563-321-0172, Codfish Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave., Maquoketa, IA, CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com, 7pm Wed Jun 17.

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Las Guitarras de Mexico, mariachi musicians in a concert in the Music on the Village Green series; free; for information, call 319-643-2541, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, off I-80 at exit 254, West Branch, IA, NPS.gov/heho, 7pm Thu Jun 18.

Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, Americana duo in concert; $18-22