Princess Diana Exhibit Extended to Jan. 26
Diana, A Celebration, which chronicles the life of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, now on exhibit at the Putnam Museum and will remain on view through January 26, 2014, by popular demand. The exhibition presents the life and humanitarian work of one of the 20th century's most remarkable women through nine galleries containing 150 objects-ranging from her royal wedding gown and 28 of her designer dresses to family heirlooms, personal mementos, paintings and rare home movies and photos. www.putnam.org
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Winter Break Activities
Kids complaining of boredom? Bring them to the Family Museum on January 2-3 from 1-3 p.m. Catapults, Hula Hooping, Dance Parties, Stomp Rockets, and more! We will have plenty of activities to keep everyone busy during the Holiday Break at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. www.familymuseum.org |
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Mallards Game on Friday The Quad City Mallards return home to welcome fans to another $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X when the Mallards meet the St. Charles Chill at 7:05 p.m. Friday, January 3rd at the iWireless Center. www.myqcmallards.com
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Harlem Globetrotters The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their ridiculous basketball skills and amazing athletes to the iWireless center in Moline on Saturday, January 4th at 7 p.m. Don't miss this must see family fun event! www.iwirelesscenter.com
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Chocolate Festival Indulge yourself on Sunday, January 5th from 11 am-4 pm at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. Lots of free samples (while supplies last) from area chocolatiers and sweet shops, meet Willy Wonka, learn about the history of chocolate from the education staff of the Quad City Botanical Center, enjoy a cooking demo, kids activity area and much more! Tickets will be available at the door! www.qcgardens.com |
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FREE Eagle Watches this Weekend The Mississippi River Visitor Center on Arsenal Island, between Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, offers free eagle watches and Clock Tower tours every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays on January 4, 5, 25, 26 and February 1, 2, 8, 9 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:00 p.m. For required reservations, call 309-794-5338. www.missriver.org |
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FREE Community Open House
The German American Heritage Center will be holding a Community Open House on Sunday, January 5th from 12:00pm-4:00pm with FREE admission! 1:00 meet and greet with Eric Braeden, German American of the Year Winner and television star! 2:30 Video premiere: The 1848'ers in Davenport! Enjoy refreshments, holiday exhibit, special discounts in our Kaufplatz gift shop, as well as fellowship on this special day! The German American Heritage Center is located at 712 W 2nd St. Davenport. www.gahc.org |
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Theatre - A Christmas Story Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present the area premiere of a current Broadway hit, Tony Award nominee for Best Musical, and an adaptation of a beloved holiday movie - all in one show! A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will be playing at Circa '21 now through January 5th. For reservations, contact the Circa '21 ticket office at 1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island or by calling (309)786-7733. Reservations may also be made online by going to www.circa21.com and clicking on "order tickets now."
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Green Day's American Idiot Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical AMERICAN IDIOT tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Their quest for true meaning in a post 9/11 world leads them on the most exhilarating theatrical journey of the season. Based on Green Day's Grammy® Award-winning multi-platinum album, AMERICAN IDIOT boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. americanidiotthemusic See it at the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Wednesday, January 8th at 7:30 p.m. www.adlertheatre.com |
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Bald Eagle Days
Bald Eagle Days is the feature celebration on January 10-12 at the QCCA Expo Center located at 2621 4th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. It is the largest event in the Midwest dedicated to the United States' national symbol of freedom. Hours: Friday 4-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and $1 for kids. www.qccaexpocenter.com |
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Live Music - Brainchild Brainchild is a band that combines the feeling of jazz & soul with the intensity of shredding guitar solos. Their growing list of original songs combined with a diverse selection of covers are a perfect blend of many styles of music. See them at the River Music Experience in Davenport on Saturday, January 11th. Doors: 8 pm; Show: 9 pm; Tickets: $8. www.rivermusicexperience.org |
Mallards Games
Friday, January 10, 7 P.M. vs. Wichita Thunder
Saturday, January 11, 7 P.M. vs. Arizona Sundogs
The Mallards will wear special edition Wild affilate jerseys when they take on the Arizona Sundogs on Saturday, January 11th at 7 p.m. Immediately after the game those jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation. In addition, the first 1,000 fans age 12 and under through the doors for that game will receive a free Mallards replica youth jersey courtesy of Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA. www.myqcmallards.com
Be a Tourist Weekend
The mobile-friendly Be a Tourist website is live and ready to go. Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend is January 17-20. Make a marvelous weekend out of it with over 50 coupons for local hotels, attractions, and businesses.
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The Bucktown Revue is an old-fashioned radio variety program, performed live in front of an audience and recorded for webcast. In the tradition of such radio programs as "A Prairie Home Companion" and "The Grand Ole Opry," the family-friendly Bucktown Revue celebrates Mississippi River Valley folk music and culture through a combination of music, storytelling, poetry and humor.
General admission is $12 and available at the door. Located inside the Nighswander Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Ave. in Davenport. 563-940-0508 or www.bucktownrevue.com
