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WORDS FROM THE EDITOR By Kathleen McCarthy
Time for a Reality Reset: Either Trust could not withhold life-saving vaccines
any longer. Pfizer further diminished its
The two children in Pfizer’s trial who got
sickest with COVID-19 also tested positive
but Verify, or Don’t Trust but Verify clinical trial’s veracity when it stopped
collecting new data on Dose 3 on April 29,
for other viruses. It’s possible that many
hospitalizations attributed to COVID-19
I
2022. The introduction of a third dose is this winter were instigated or exacerbated
n the month of June alone, the FDA chosen for an “immunogenicity popula- controversial because Pfizer began admin- by other viruses.
demonstrated its most extreme regu- tion” for data submission to the FDA and istering Dose 3 in February 2022, render- The FDA authorized vaccines for toddlers
latory capture to date with its Vaccine VRBPAC review. ing the reported efficacy as short-term, and based on a comparison of the antibod-
and Related Biological Products Advisory Blood work was only drawn from the well below the 50-percent threshold that ies they generated to the original Wuhan
Committee’s (VRBPAC) approval for (1) vaccinated group, with none from the the FDA established for Emergency Use variant with those in young adults who had
Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) placebo group, one month post Dose 3 and Authorization in June of 2020. Still, the received two doses. But two doses offer little
to vaccinate the final age cohort of six- measured for antibodies against the ances- three-dose mRNA protocol for babies and if any protection against Omicron infection
month-old babies to five-year-old tod- tral SARS-VoV-2 strain. Not only did this toddlers was unanimously approved by in adults, and even protection against hospi-
dlers (6/14-15/22); and (2) Emergency Use disqualify the study as a random control VRBPAC on June 15, 2022. talization is only around 40% to 60%.
Authorization (EUA) to reformulate Pfizer trial; no explanation was given for select- One more factor unaddressed in the Vaccinated toddlers in Pfizer’s trial were
ing these particular children, a curious clinical trial for babies and toddlers is that more likely to get severely ill with COVID-
and Moderna original vaccines to accom-
omission since they represented less than participants were still receiving their other 19 than those who received a placebo. Most
modate current and future variants with-
5 percent of the original trial population. scheduled vaccinations during the clinical children who developed multiple infections
out clinical trials (6/28/22).
During its April 6, 2022, meeting, trial period, arguably compromising the during the trial were vaccinated.”
The medical-science world exploded
VRBPAC concluded that, even though entire trial. It will likely serve a future
both in support and opposition relative to
antibody responses can be generated, narrative to add it to the CDC’s childhood- ChildrensHealthDefense.org/defender/
both decisions. Several concerns relative
there are no known “correlates of protec- vaccination schedule, critical to Pfizer for toddler-covid-vaccines-fda-eua-wall-
to the first decision approving vaccina-
tion” to predict immunity to SARS-CoV-2. securing indemnification from liability street-journal/
tions for babies and toddlers on June
Yet comparative analysis of antibody due to harm caused by its mRNA products.
14-15, 2022, are below.
responses, called “immunobridging,” was CDC Ignores Its Responsibilities
Those favoring inoculating babies and
the new measurement used for determin-
toddlers with mRNA gene therapy tech-
ing vaccine efficacy based on neutralizing The CDC is ignoring its pharmacovigi-
nology expressed relief and optimism for
returning to normal activities sans fears
titers, justifying the installation of mRNA The CDC Is ignoring its lance responsibility to monitor COVID-19
gene therapies into babies and toddlers. safety signals in its Vaccine Adverse Event
of COVID-19 for their youngsters.
FDA.gov/advisory-committees/ pharmacovigilance
Proponents admonished the FDA for Reporting System (VAERS) as defined in its
advisory-committee-calendar/ responsibility to January 2021 briefing document outlining
prolonging approval for immunizing
children and leaving them vulnerable to
vaccines-and-related-biological- monitor COVID-19 its standard operating procedures.
products-advisory-committee-april- Proportional Reporting Ratio (PRR) is
the disease. Contrarily, those opposed to
6-2022-meeting-announcement safety signals in its a calculation the CDC routinely performs
vaccinating children expressed expo-
nentially greater fear and alarm due to
Never mind that the comparisons were Vaccine Adverse Event on its Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting
the absurdly inconclusive data submitted
to antibody levels from the six-months- Reporting System System (VAERS) to identify safety signals
to-five-years cohort and those from 170 across its platform due to adverse reac-
on mRNA vaccines’ safety and efficacy
participants in the 16-to-25-years adult (VAERS). tions from all vaccines, including those
for this new cohort, who have statistical
cohort in a previous Pfizer study, again from COVID-19. However, in response
zero risk (.0027 percent) for death from
with no explanation as to why those to a FOIA request by Childrens Health
COVID-19.
specific 170 were chosen. In the end, The PREP and CARES Acts allow for Defense, the CDC in a letter to CHD,
VRBPAC acknowledged that immuno- Emergency Use Authorization to provide admitted it is not monitoring VAERS for
Data Charts, Graphs, and Tables bridging, comparing antibody levels, does full indemnification for any harm up COVID safety signals, nor calculating
not suffice for the purpose of determining until the product(s) is fully approved and the automated weekly PRR that is done
Hold a Deeper Truth efficacy in preventing transmission or for most other vaccine data, claiming it is
licensed, at which time the protection from
infection of COVID-19. liability ends. However, if the licensed outside it purview.
Both Pfizer and Moderna presented FDA.gov/advisory-committees/ According to CHD, “This [PRR] is a
product is recommended for children,
their clinical trial findings to VRBPAC advisory-committee-calendar/vaccines- method of comparing the proportion of
indemnification automatically attaches to
on June 14-15, 2022. FDA also presented and-related-biological-products-advisory- different types of adverse events reported
the manufacturer and also applies for any
its analysis of the data submitted. Various committee-june-14-15-2022-meeting- for a new vaccine to the proportion of those
adults who receive it, as well.
comparative visuals provide optimistic announcement#event-materials events reported for an older, established
TobyRogers.substack.com/p/
scenarios for mRNA vaccine efficacy until vaccine. If the new vaccine shows a signifi-
the-pfizer-clinical-trial-in-kids
the underlying data is further exam- cantly higher reporting rate of a particular
Editorial Board member Allysia Finley
ined in context. Whether overlooked or PFIZER Misses Emergency Use Au- adverse event relative to the old one, it
noted concerns over the FDA’s lowering
ignored is moot at this juncture, as the counts as a safety signal that should then
thorization Efficacy Requirement standards for approving mRNA vaccines
policy to inject babies and toddlers was trigger a more thorough investigation.”
for the youngest cohort in her recent
unanimously approved 15-0. If not the purview of the CDC, then
It is important to note that only 375 par- editorial, highlighted in Children’s Health
FDA.gov/advisory-committees/ whose?
ticipants (225 in the treatment group and Defense The Defender, “Why The Rush For
advisory-committee-calendar/
150 in the placebo group) had COVID-19 Toddler Vaccines?”
vaccines-and-related-biological- CDC.gov/vaccinesafety/pdf/VAERS-v2-
(positive PCR tests). This small number of “Children are at low risk of dying from
products-advisory-committee-june- SOP.pdf
infected participants is arguably reflective COVID-19: Only 209 kids between 6
14-15-2022-meeting-announcement
of the lower risk to children for symptom- months and 4 years old have died from
Beginning with a clinical trial com- ChildrensHealthDefense.org/defender/
atic COVID-19. COVID-19 – about 0.02% of all virus deaths
prised of nearly 4,500 babies and toddlers, covid-vaccine-injuries-vaers-cdc-safety-
Overall, the efficacy of the mRNA vac- in the U.S. About half as many toddlers
Pfizer’s trial size was reduced by 3,000 to signals/
cines was approximately 20 percent. Pfizer were hospitalized with COVID-19 between
1,500 participants (50 percent vaccinated
eliminated the control group in November October 2020 and September 2021 as were
and 50 percent given placebos), How-
2021 by vaccinating the placebo group, hospitalized with the flu during the previous
ever, only 82 children ages 6-23 months
claiming ethics considerations that they winter.
and 143 children ages 2-4 years old were Continued On Page 8
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PRESS FREEDOM By Kevin Gosztola
Mexico President to Raise Assange Case in July Meeting with Biden
Wikileaks.org publisher Julian Assange and American whistleblower Chelsea Manning.
W
Screen shot of Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador from
hen Mexico President Andrés RSF’s statement was part of a “smear campaign MILENIO broadcast of press conference on July 4, 2022.
Manuel López Obrador meets with against the government of Mexico.” Multipolarista, paused during this press Manning.
United States President Joe Biden on But Obrador is not alone when it comes to conference to show a clip from the “Collateral “I don’t know if he has recognized that he
July 12, he plans to once again urge the U.S. gov- invoking the Assange case to deflect respon- Murder” video, which was released by U.S. acted against rules and norms of a political
ernment to drop the charges against WikiLeaks sibility. Several leaders throughout the world, Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning to system, but at the time these cables demon-
founder Julian Assange. including in China, Russia, and Azerbaijan, WikiLeaks. The video showed a 2007 Apache strated how the world system functions in its
Obrador is one of the few presidents in the have responded to Western criticism of how helicopter attack by U.S. soldiers in Baghdad. authoritarian nature,” Lopez Obrador said.
world, who has expressed genuine support for their governments treat journalists by asking The troops killed two Reuters journalists and a “Hopefully consideration will be given to this,
Assange and even offered to engage in talks how the U.S. and United Kingdom can claim to father who stopped his van to provide aid. and he’s released and won’t continue to be
about asylum in Mexico. support press freedom when Assange is in jail. The Mexico leader took a firm stand in tortured.”
“If they take him to the United States and he Additionally, supporting Assange is a way for June and refused to attend the Summit of the Obrador asked President Donald Trump to
is sentenced to the maximum penalty and to the Mexico government to assert its indepen- Americas, which was hosted by the U.S. State pardon Assange, but Trump was too concerned
die in prison, we must start a campaign to tear dence and breakaway from a history of U.S. Department in Los Angeles. He boycotted with whether senators in the Republican Party
down the Statue of Liberty,” Obrador said, as meddling and destabilization in Latin America. the summit because the leaders of Venezuela, would vote to impeach him. He declined to
he referred to Assange during a press confer- After all, this is partly why Ecuador President Cuba, and Nicaragua were barred. issue a pardon.
ence on July 4. Rafael Correa granted political asylum to Obrador’s boycott inspired the leaders of On January 4, 2021, Obrador cheered the
According to El País, Obrador insisted that Assange in 2012 and allowed the WikiLeaks Bolivia, Guatemala, and Honduras to join initial decision by a U.K. district court to block
the Statue of Liberty would “no longer be a founder to live in the country’s London Mexico in giving the U.S. government the cold Assange’s extradition. He also offered asylum.
symbol of freedom” if Assange was extradited. embassy. shoulder. It effectively ensured the so-called The Crown Prosecution Service ruthlessly
He maintained there could be “no silence” on Obrador is recognized as Mexico’s first left- democracy summit was sparsely attended and used Obrador’s asylum offer to keep Assange
the matter. wing president in decades. would be an entirely inconsequential gathering in jail.
The U.K. government authorized Assange’s In the last week of June, Obrador contended for all involved. Clair Dobbin QC, a prosecutor, claimed
extradition on June 17. Assange’s legal team that Assange is the “best journalist of our time, To deal with the fallout, U.S. officials invited Assange had a history of attempts to evade
appealed the decision. in the world. And he has been, I repeat, very Obrador to the White House. extradition. He was willing to live in the Ecua-
While it is a welcome development that unjustly treated, worse than a criminal. That One of the earliest statements of support dor embassy and might “flee” to the Mexico
an ally and neighboring country is challeng- is a shame for the world.” He added, “Mexico from Obrador came on January 3, 2020. He embassy if he believed the U.S. government
ing the U.S. to uphold press freedom, the opens its doors to Assange.” highlighted the U.S. diplomatic cables that would ultimately win their appeal, she argued.
remarks from Obrador apparently came while Obrador, as Ben Norton recounted for Assange published, which also came from The tactic helped to persuade District Judge
deflecting criticism of Mexico from Reporters Vanessa Baraitser. Bail was denied two days
Without Borders (RSF). after ruling that incarceration in the United
Mexico is one of the more dangerous States would lead Assange to act upon a single-
countries in Latin America for journalists. minded determination to take his own life, an
RSF, which also supports Assange, condemned impulse he could not control.
Mexico after “Yesenia Mollinedo, the founder
and editor of the Facebook news outlet El Original article published at: TheDissenter.
Veraz, and Sheila Johana García, a video org/mexico-president-to-raise-assange-case-
reporter for El Veraz,” were “gunned down in in-july-meeting-with-biden/.
broad daylight in Cosoleacaque, in the eastern Kevin Gosztola is managing editor of
state of Veracruz.” Shadowproof, host of the Dissenter Weekly,
“[RSF] is appalled by the murders of three co-host of the podcast Unauthorized Disclo-
more reporters in less than a week in Mexico, sure, and member of the Society of Professional
which – subject to confirmation by RSF’s Journalists.
investigations – will bring the total number of
Mexican journalists killed in connection with For more information on Julian Assange and
their work since the start of the year to 11,” the Wikileaks, visit rcreader.com/tags/assange
press freedom organization declared.
Still from the video clip Obrador played at a July 4 news conference, taken from the “Collateral Murder”
With no evidence, Obrador suggested
video, which was released by U.S. Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning to WikiLeaks.
ILLINOIS POLITICS By Rich Miller

Time for a Reality Reset
Continued from page 5 State Legislative Leaders Watch
“Pfizer Asks Court to Dismiss
Whistleblower Lawsuit Because Their Primary Nominees Fall to
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Fraud”
JULY 2022 he four Illinois legislative leaders did could put the district on the bubble this
not have a spectacular primary day November if she won.
In an interview with The Defender,
last week. House Speaker Chris Welch The Senate Dems also supported Lamont
the lawyer representing whistleblower lost three incumbents to primary challengers. Williams against Willie Preston in an open-
RIVER CITIES’ READER Brook Jackson, Robert Barnes, said Senate President Don Harmon lost an appointed seat race. Preston was up by eight points when
532 W. 3rd St. Pfizer is arguing the court should incumbent and an open-seat race. House
Davenport IA 52801 he declared victory. The Williams campaign
dismiss Jackson’s lawsuit alleging fraud Republican Leader Jim Durkin lost two incum-
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endorsements, although his claimed endorse-
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and members the “keys to the Quad Cities’ culture.” ernment is in on it? The absurdity of Representative Delia Ramirez bested well-
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College Invitational 2022, students to be included in Muscatine Art Center, thru Thu Aug 11 Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 10
Janu Gems Trunk Show, wholesale beads, gemstones, and this exhibition hail from eight area colleges and universities,
freshwater pearls;… Beadology Iowa, Fri Jul 8 and Sat Jul 9 including Augustana College, Black Hawk College, Clinton Decolonial Intervention, Mexican/Latinx multidisciplinary Make 3 Pairs of Earrings: Intro to Wirework through
Community College, Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott artist Tlisza Jaurique will use her inherited indigenous Kirkwood Community College, with instructor Karen
Makerspace Open Hours, learn more about what we have Community College, St. Ambrose University, and Western upbringing and aesthetics to create an intervention Kubby; two skills are learned and practiced;… Beadology
to offer; come use… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, Illinois University; Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, surrounding the Figge’s Spanish Vice Regal collection; Tue.- Iowa, 1pm Mon Jul 11
3pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 26 Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, call 563-326-7804; Sat. 10am-5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for
Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Adult & Teen Camp Crafts To-Go: Macrame, new craft
Sidewalk Sales, help us make way for new inventory;… FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Thu Aug 11 Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, Sat Jul 9 each week for you to bring home and… Rock Island Public
Beadology Iowa, Thu Jul 14 thru Sun Jul 17 thru Thu Aug 11 Library - Downtown Library, Mon Jul 11
John Leslie Breck: American Impressionist, the exhibit
Quad City Arts Chalk Art Fest, July 16 & 17; the sixth- explores the work, life, and career of the 19nth-century Beginners Clay Camp (5th - HS), thru July 14, with
Classes
annual live outdoor arts festival… Schwiebert Riverfront American artist who has been credited with being one of the instructor Alexandria Medenciy; designed for students…
Park, 10am Sat Jul 16 and Sun Jul 17 first artists from this country to adopt Impressionism and to Bereskin Gallery & Art Academy, 4pm Mon Jul 11
nurture its acceptance in the United States; Tue.-Sat. 10am-
Opening Program: Art Bridges Collection Loan 5pm, Thu. 10am-8pm, Sun. noon-5pm; $4-10; for information, Impressionist Painting, Thursdays thru July 28, with Ceramic Jewelry Class (7th - HS), thru July 14, with
Partnership, for information, call 563-326-7804… Figge Art call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., instructor Brad Bisbey; study the methods and techniques of instructor Laura Warner; make three pieces… Bereskin
Museum, 6:30pm Thu Jul 21 Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, thru Thu Aug 11 the Impressionist painters: Monet, Degas, Morisot, Cassatt, Gallery & Art Academy, 1:30pm Mon Jul 11
Matisse, Pissarro, Breck, and more; $135; for information,
Scholar Talk: Amanda C. Burdan, Burdan is senior curator Lisa Mahar - Judy Steffens, exhibit of colorful image- call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Fairytale Creatures (4th - 8th Grade), thru July 14, with
at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and will speak about packed paintings, tables, and… Quad City International Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 11am Thu Jul 7 instructor Laura Warner; dragons, fairies, unicorns,… Bereskin
women artists and advocates, such as Lilla Cabot Perry, and Airport Gallery, thru Thu Aug 11 Gallery & Art Academy, 10:30am Mon Jul 11
how they contributed to the rise of American Impressionism;
for information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 Free Framing Workshop, learn how to frame your own
W. Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 6:30pm artwork; photographer and framer… Quad City Arts Center,
Thu Jul 28 6pm Mon Jul 11
Partner Program: think like the river, in collaboration Hands-On Art History: Styrofoam Printmaking,
with River Action and the Native American Coalition of the learn about the art of Japanese Woodblock Printmaking by
Quad Cities, explore the history of the Mississippi river in our designing… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Mon Jul 11
region in connection with the “think like the river” exhibition;
free; for information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, Kings & Queens (3rd - 8th Grade), thru July 14, with
225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, instructor Sam McCullum; chess is a… Bereskin Gallery & Art
6:30pm Thu Aug 4 Academy, 6pm Mon Jul 11
Happy Birthday, Figge!, celebrate with us at this Free Painting Animals (4th - 8th Grade), thru July 14, with
Family Day featuring summer exhibitions and scheduled instructor Pat Bereskin; learning to paint… Bereskin Gallery &
activities including art-making, demonstrations, and docent Art Academy, 11am Mon Jul 11
interactions; for information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art
Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum. Painting Animals (K - 3rd Grade), thru July 14, with
org, 10am Sat Aug 6 instructor Pat Bereskin; learning to paint… Bereskin Gallery &
Art Academy, 8:30am Mon Jul 11
Makerspace Open Hours, learn more about what we have
to offer; come use… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch,
3pm Tue Aug 9
Corn Zone @ Figge Art Museum - through September 4
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Classes Concert Series; free… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jul 12
Hulder - Skeleton - Everlasting Light, concert with

the touring metal musicians, featuring sets by Skeleton…
Big Picture in the House: Session I, focus on artist Raccoon Motel, 8pm Wed Jul 13
Alexander Calder; a one-hour session of learning, exploring,
and creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- Music For New People, a Music on the Lawn concert
7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, Inspired by the work (and… Butterworth Center, 6:30pm Wed
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Wed Jul 13 Jul 13
Big Picture in the House: Session II, focus on artist Crooked Cactus, an event in the Summer Concert Series;
Alexander Calder; a one-hour session of learning, exploring, attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library,
and creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- 6:30pm Thu Jul 14
7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA,
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 2pm Wed Jul 13 Dani Lynn Howe & Band (5pm) - Kylie Frey (7pm),
musicians play for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree; for
Stitching & More, on all Wednesdays but the 2nd information, call… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 5pm Thu Jul 14
Wednesdays of the month;… River Valley District Library, 1pm
Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Jul 27 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, concert with the legendary,
John Leslie Breck: American Impressionist at the Figge Art Museum Grammy-witting roots musicians; $25-45; for information and
Fidget Quilt Service Project, help make fidget quilts that -- through August 28 (Suzanne Hoschedé Sewing, 1888, oil on canvas) tickets, call 563-328-8000; Rhythm City Casino Resort Event
we will donate to area… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Jul Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.
14 com, 8pm Thu Jul 14
High School Summer Drawing Program, thru July
Quilting by the River, on the 2nd & 4th Thu. of the month; 29; receive college-level instruction from St. Ambrose Calls for Entry The Hackensaw Boys - Forrest McCurren, concert
join… River Valley District Library, 1pm Thu Jul 14 thru Thu University art professors in this weeklong intensive drawing with the string band based in central Virginia, featuring a…
Jul 28 camp; instructors will teach topics from traditional drawing Call for Entries: Moline Public Library Exhibits, thru Raccoon Motel, 7pm Thu Jul 14
techniques to expanding methods of mark-making to how to Dec. 30; seeking artists for temporary displays of 2 to…
Gyrls Night Out: Chevron Beaded Bracelet, with install the works created in a space; for information, call 563- Moline Public Library, thru Thu Aug 11 Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls, outdoor event in the
instructor Karen Kubby; use Toho seed beads to learn… 326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport Thursday Night Bass Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass
Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Fri Jul 15 IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 9am Mon Jul 25 Call for Entries: Second Avenue Window Gallery, thru Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Jul 14
Dec. 31; Quad City Arts features the work of emerging… Quad
Woven Cloth Broach, with instructor Marilyn Moore; make Craft-Tea, crafters aged 16 and up are invited to bring City Arts Center, thru Thu Aug 11 Camp Euforia, festival hosts and founders Eufórquestra
this bead encrusted broach exploring… Beadology Iowa, your… Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm Tue Jul 26 featuring Kim Dawson will play… Jerry’s Farm, Thu Jul 14
10am Sat Jul 16 thru Sat Jul 16
MUSIC
Lazy Crafternoons: No-Bake Birdseed Ornaments,
DIY Adult: Origami Flowers, make a variety of origami learn a simple bird feeder recipe using seed and cookie… East Windy City Dueling Pianos, presented by Davenport
flowers; for information, call 563-326-7832… Davenport Moline Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 26 Central Band & Orchestra Parents; based in Chicago,…
Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 3pm Sat Jul 16 ARTIFAS - Modern Mimes - Etched In Embers - Dark Hickory Creek Event Center, 7pm Fri Jul 15
Classic Fringe Earrings through Kirkwood Community Agenda, rockers perform on The Resume Game Tour; $12-
Happy Little Trees, with instructor Allen Halloway; paint College, with instructor Karen Kubby; brick stitch is a fun 15… Rascals Live, 6:30pm Thu Jul 7 Amateur Selectors: Synth Paralysis - Nathan Lane, join
picturesque landscapes like the ones Bob Ross taught; at this stitch… Beadology Iowa, 5:30pm Tue Jul 26 us for the weekly, all-vinyl DJ series; free… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri
monthly class, participants will learn to make a painting in Crooked Cactus, outdoor event in the Thursday Night Bass Jul 15
one sitting using water-based oil paint; $30; for information, Big Picture in the House: Session I, focus on Urban Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass Street Landing Plaza,
call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Exposure; a one-hour session of learning, exploring, and 7pm Thu Jul 7 Kidstock Concert: Session I, concert with the young
Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Sat Jul 16 creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- musicians, ages 8-18, from the annual… The Redstone Room,
7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, The Velies, an event in the Summer Concert Series; 8pm Fri Jul 15
Paper Quilling Class, paper quilling, also known as filigree, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Wed Jul 27 attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library,
is an art form… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown 6:30pm Thu Jul 7 Live @ Five: Soul Storm, all -ages outdoor concert in the
Library, 10am Sat Jul 16 Big Picture in the House: Session II, focus on Urban annual summer series; free;… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 15
Exposure; a one-hour session of learning, exploring, and Amateur Selectors: Tropical Depression - Cristina
Capped Caged Earrings, with instructor Zanetta Hoehle; creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- Amador-Perez, join us for the weekly, all-vinyl DJ series; Low, concert with the indie rock band from Duluth,
a great next-steps wire-working class for… Beadology Iowa, 7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, free… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jul 8 Minnesota; $22… Raccoon Motel, 8pm Fri Jul 15
1pm Sun Jul 17 FiggeArtMuseum.org, 2pm Wed Jul 27
Jake Simon Band - John Born, concert with the country Mo’s Garage (5pm) - Diamond Rio (7pm), musicians play
3D Printing (3rd - 8th Grade), thru July 21, with instructor Creation Studio Tool Training: 3D Pens, participants musicians, featuring an opening set by… RIBCO, 9pm Fri Jul 8 for the Walcott Truckers Jamboree; for information, call…
Sam McCullum; participants will design… Bereskin Gallery & ages 16 and up will learn about the types… Bettendorf Public Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 5pm Fri Jul 15
Art Academy, 6pm Mon Jul 18 Library, 6:30pm Wed Jul 27 Live @ Five: Piso’s Cure, all -ages outdoor concert in the
annual summer series; free;… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 8 Rhythm City Casino Blues Night: Ana Popovic - Jamiah
Adult & Teen Camp Crafts To-Go: Windbells, new craft Fairy Garden Class, join us in making fun fairy gardens of Rogers - Hal Reed, concert event with the award-winning
each week for you to bring home and… Rock Island Public your own;… Moline Public Library, 6pm Wed Jul 27 The Stone Flowers, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 regional and international blues artists; $25-35; for tickets
Library - Downtown Library, Mon Jul 18 Music Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm and information, call 563-328-8000; Rhythm City Casino
Collage Art with Michael Albert for Teens & Adults, Fri Jul 8 Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA,
Big Picture in the House: Session I, focus on John American pop artist Albert introduces himself to the group, RhythmCityCasino.com, 6:30pm Fri Jul 15
Leslie Breck, with special guest Heather Ballou from the QC shows… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Thu Jul 28 American Dreams Record Showcase: Ono - Eli Winter -
Botanical Center; a one-hour session of learning, exploring, Claude - Mute Duo, showcase of artists on the Chicago- Rude Punch, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music
and creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- DIY Back to School Sign, enjoy a short afternoon of based label, American Dreams Records;… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 15
7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, crafting a sign for your… Rock Island Public Library - Jul 9
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10am Wed Jul 20 Downtown Library, 4pm Thu Jul 28 Wildstreet - Skarlett Roxx, concert with the touring
Billy Currington, concert with the Grammy-nominated, rockers… Rascals Live, 8pm Fri Jul 15
Big Picture in the House: Session II, focus on John Felting with Victor: Potted Plants, with instructor Victor chart-topping country singer/songwriter; $39.50-69.50… The
Leslie Breck, with special guest Heather Ballou from the QC Schmidt; participants will make up to 2… Beadology Iowa, Rust Belt, 8pm Sat Jul 9 Electric Shock, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music
Botanical Center; a one-hour session of learning, exploring, 2pm Sat Jul 30 Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 8:30pm Sat
and creating for all ages; free; for information, call 563-326- Without U2, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music Jul 16
7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, Next Steps in Lampworking: Hollow Beads, with Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 9
FiggeArtMuseum.org, 2pm Wed Jul 20 instructor Karen Kubby; hollow beads are a challenge as… Lynyrd Skynyrd - Chris Janson, the legendary rockers
Beadology Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 30 Wonkzilla (Rob) Zombie Experience - Drama Major - and special guest Chris Janson perform in… TaxSlayer Center,
Christmas in July Card Class, officially start your holiday Potential Spam, rockers perform their Out of Control set; 7pm Sat Jul 16
preparations by making handmade greeting cards… Rock Felt-Board Fun, felt boards make stories interactive while $8-10… Rascals Live, 7:30pm Sat Jul 9
Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Sat Jul 23 building memory, creativity, vocabulary,… Davenport Public The Brat Pack, musicians play for the Walcott Truckers
Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Aug 2 Alanna Royale, concert with the indie singer/songwriter; Jamboree; for information, call… Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 1pm
4 Arches Earrings, with instructor Karen Kubby; use a $15… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sun Jul 10 Sat Jul 16
combination of right angle… Beadology Iowa, 2pm Sat Jul 23 Stitching & More, on all Wednesdays but the 2nd
Wednesdays of the month;… River Valley District Library, 1pm L.A. Guns - Faster Pussycat - Skarlett Roxx, Billboard- Troy Rangel & Friends, event in the annual Summer
Make 2 Bracelets: Intro to Stringing, with instructor Wed Aug 3 thru Wed Aug 10 charting rockers play in support of their 2021 release Concert in the Park Series; brats,… Moline Township Activity
Alyssa Jakowchuk; this class places a focus on… Beadology “Checkered… The Rust Belt, 7pm Sun Jul 10 Center, 6:30pm Mon Jul 18
Iowa, 10am Sat Jul 23 Oil Painting Saturdays, with instructor Dave Anderson;
learn to see, draw, and understand… Bereskin Gallery & Art The Night People, event in the annual Summer Concert Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones, concert with the
Photography for Beginners, led by Merlyn Law and Dana Academy, 9:30am Sat Aug 6 in the Park Series; brats,… Moline Township Activity Center, Eastside Detroit native, now hailing from Florida’s Gulf…
Sharer; discover the creative… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 6:30pm Mon Jul 11 Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 7pm Tue Jul 19
6pm Sat Jul 23 Stay Crafty, we will create a new and different adult craft;
for… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, Alan Knapper’s Five Bridges Jazz Band, Second Tuesday Polica - Wilsen, concert with the pop band from
Riveted Earrings, with instructor Lonna Keller; create a pair 3pm Sat Aug 6 Jazz night hosted by the Biz Jazz Society;… Carriage Haus, Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring a… Raccoon Motel, 7pm
of metal earrings… Beadology Iowa, noon Sun Jul 24 6:30pm Tue Jul 12 Tue Jul 19
Fidget Quilt Service Project, help make fidget quilts that
Adult & Teen Camp Crafts To-Go: Pressed Flower Wall we will donate to area… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug Cordovas - Le Shiv, concert with the Nashville-based The Hot Rods, an event in the Starlight Revue Concert
Art, new craft each week for you to bring home and… Rock 11 rockers, featuring a set by Le… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Tue Jul Series; free… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jul 19
Island Public Library - Downtown Library, Mon Jul 25 12
Quilting by the River, on the 2nd & 4th Thu. of the month;
join… River Valley District Library, 1pm Thu Aug 11
Three Days Grace - Wage War - Zero 9:36, concert with the mc chris - Crunk Witch, concert with the rapper, voice actor,
Canadian rockers, featuring sets by Wage War and… The Rust improvisational comedian and writer, featuring… Raccoon
Belt, 8pm Tue Jul 19 Motel, 8pm Fri Jul 22
Jeremy Waun - Johnnie Cluney, an evening with the indie Angel Bat Dawid - The Sistazz of the Nitty Gritty - Aubs.
singer/songwriters; $10 at the door… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Wed Jul 20 & Wes, this group comes together with a myriad musical
backgrounds, textures… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Jul 23
Avey Grouws Band, an event in the Summer Concert Series;
attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm NOLA Jazz Band - The Bix Youth Band, concert with the
Thu Jul 21 Midwestern jazz musicians, featuring an opening set… RME
Courtyard, 6pm Sat Jul 23
Corporate Rock, outdoor event in the Thursday Night Bass
Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass Street Landing Plaza, Savannah Conley - Secondhand Sound, concert with the
7pm Thu Jul 21 folk, country, and pop music singer/songwriter, featuring…
Raccoon Motel, 8pm Sat Jul 23
Vince Gill - Wendy Moten, concert with the chart-topping
country superstar, featuring guest performer Wendy Moten The Allen Towne Band (5pm) - Howl at the Moon (7pm),
from “The Voice”; $47-50-93.50; for tickets, call 800-745-3000… concerts in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music Lineup; for
Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, information, call 563-949-1000… The Tangled Wood, 5pm Sat
7:30pm Thu Jul 21 Jul 23
Amateur Selectors: Dungeon Transmissions - Jason Beasto Blanco - September Mourning - Halo of Flies,
Whitmarsh, join us for the weekly, all-vinyl DJ series; free… concert with the touring rockers… Rascals Live, 7pm Mon Jul 25
Rozz-Tox, 8pm Fri Jul 22
Laney Jones, concert with the musician, songwriter and
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musicians, ages 8-18, from the annual… The Redstone Room,
8pm Fri Jul 22 North of 40, event in the annual Summer Concert in the
Park Series; brats,… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm
Live @ Five: Jumbies, all -ages outdoor concert in the annual Mon Jul 25
summer series; free;… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 22
Trophy Dads, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music

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Music Nostagia - Dan Koretzky, join us for the weekly, all-vinyl DJ
series; free… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat Aug 6
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band The Night People, an event in the Starlight Revue Concert
Series; free… Lincoln Park, 7pm Tue Jul 26
Brantley Gilbert, the country star headlines the Mississippi
Valley Fair’s grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
Fairgrounds, 8pm Sat Aug 6
Thursday, July 14, 8 p.m. Izaak Opatz - Adriel Denae, concert with the indie singer/
songwriter, featuring a set by Adriel… Raccoon Motel, 8pm
Meltt, concert with the four multi-instrumentalists who
use psychedelic guitars, swelling… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sat
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport IA Wed Jul 27 Aug 6
Class of ’82, an event in the Summer Concert Series; Dustin Lynch, the country star headlines the Mississippi
attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library, Valley Fair’s grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
6:30pm Thu Jul 28 Fairgrounds, 8pm Sun Aug 7
Kevin Burt Band, outdoor event in the Thursday Night Bass Whitehall - Mountain Swallower - Micah Schnabel,
Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass Street Landing Plaza, concert with the indie-rock four-piece from Charleston, South
7pm Thu Jul 28 Carolina, featuring… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sun Aug 7
Muddy Ruckus - Hall Johnson - Black Napkin, concert The Tailfins, event in the annual Summer Concert in the
with the rock ensemble composed of guitarist Ryan Park Series; brats,… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm
Flaherty,… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Thu Jul 28 Mon Aug 8
Opera Out of the Box, the first of the library’s Opera out of Alan Knapper’s Five Bridges Jazz Band, Second Tuesday
the Box… Moline Public Library, 7pm Thu Jul 28 Jazz night hosted by the Biz Jazz Society;… Carriage Haus,
6:30pm Tue Aug 9
Casting Call, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music
Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Jul 29 Cicada Rhythm, concert with the folk group from Athens,
Georgia; $12… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Tue Aug 9
Live @ Five: The Dawn, all -ages outdoor concert in the
annual summer series; free;… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri Jul 29 The Beths - Rosie Tucker, concert with the New Zealand
indie-pop band, featuring a set by… Raccoon Motel, 7pm
Widespread Dread, concert with the touring jam band; for Wed Aug 10
information, call 309-793-1999… RIBCO, 9pm Fri Jul 29
A
Ani DiFranco - The Righteous Babes: Gracie & Rachel,
Amateur Selectors: Left of the Dial - Chad Gooch, join Zoe Boekbinder, and Jocelyn Mackenzie, concerts with the
legendary country-rock outfit that such songs as “High Horsem” “I Love Only us for the weekly, all-vinyl DJ series; free… Rozz-Tox, 8pm Sat iconic singer/songwriter in support of her latest… Codfish
has been performing, in various You,” “Baby’s Got a Hold on Me,” and “I’ve Jul 30 Hollow Barn, 7:30pm Tue Aug 9 and Wed Aug 10
iterations, since its origins in Long Been Lookin’.” And in 1989, the Nitty Gritty Jason Carl Tom Petty Tribute, a concert in the venue’s Gray Wolf Band, outdoor event in the Thursday Night Bass
Beach, California, in 1966, the Grammy- Durt Band released their sequel album Summer 2022 Music Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass Street Landing Plaza,
winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band headlines a Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Volume Two, Wood, 7pm Sat Jul 30 7pm Thu Aug 11
July 14 concert at Davenport’s Rhythm City which went on to win two Grammy Awards Jordana, concert with indie0-rock singer/songwriter Soul Storm, an event in the Summer Concert Series;
Casino Resort Event Center, the group’s chart- and was named Album of the Year at the Jordana Nye; $15… Raccoon Motel, 7pm Sun Jul 31 attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library,
6:30pm Thu Aug 11
topping hits on Billboard’s country charts Country Music Association Awards: for Best River City 6, event in the annual Summer Concert in the
including “Long Hard Road (The Sharecrop- Country Vocal Performance (duo or group) Park Series; brats,… Moline Township Activity Center, 6:30pm
per’s Dream),” “Modern Day Romance,” and
“Fishin’ in the Dark.”
and the Country Music Association’s Album
of the Year.
Mon Aug 1
LITERARY ARTS
Kid Rock, the rock and hip-hop star headlines the Mississippi
Having been often cited as instrumental Now performing with a refreshed lineup Valley Fair’s… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm Tue Aug 2 Read Beyond the Beaten Path: Summer Reading Fun
for All Ages!, start your way on the reading trail… Moline
to the progression of contemporary coun- and newfound energy, the Nitty Gritty Jesse Daniel - Summer Dean, concert with the country- Public Library, thru Sat Jul 30
try and roots music, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Dirt Band remains one of the most accom- music singer/songwriter, featuring a set by Summer…
Raccoon Motel, 7pm Wed Aug 3 Davenport Public Library Summer Reading Program,
Band was founded by singer-guitarist Jeff plished ensembles in American roots music. join the Davenport Public Library for our… Davenport Public
Hanna and singer/songwriter-guitarist Following an extended 50th-anniversary Nelly - Flo Rida, the rap and hip-hop stars headline the Library - Main Branch, thru Thu Aug 11
Mississippi Valley Fair’s… Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 8pm
Bruce Kunkel, who had performed as the tour, the ensemble grew to a six-piece in Wed Aug 3 Safety First, discuss short stories from a variety of
New Coast Two and later the Illegitimate Jug 2018 for the first time since their early jug contemporary and classic… Davenport Public Library -
Band. As the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, they band days, and now includes Jeff Hanna David G. Smith, an event in the Summer Concert Series; Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Jul 11
attendees are encouraged… Bettendorf Public Library,
released their self-titled album debut in 1967, (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Jimmie 6:30pm Thu Aug 4 A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the
and the recording turned out to be a con- Fadden (drums, harmonica); Bob Carpenter Appalachian Trail, a discussion of Bill Bryson’s book with
Frank Sinatra Tribute Night, outdoor event in the the Get Lit… Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm Tue Jul 12
siderable success. Its first single “Buy for Me (keyboards); Jim Photoglo (bass, acoustic Thursday Night Bass Street Landing Summer Concert… Bass
the Rain” was a top-40 hit, the band enjoyed guitar); Ross Holmes (fiddle, mandolin); and Street Landing Plaza, 7pm Thu Aug 4 The Alice Network, a discussion of Kate Quinn’s book with
the West End… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street
early exposure on The Tonight Show Star- Jaime Hanna (electric and acoustic guitar). Jimmie Allen, the country star headlines the Mississippi Branch, 6:30pm Tue Jul 12
ring Johnny Carson, as they were recruited All six members also sing, their harmonies Valley Fair’s grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley
for touring events opposite such disparate Fairgrounds, 8pm Thu Aug 4 It’s Your Choice Club, we will meet and talk about
adding a powerful new component for the whatever book or movie… Blue Suede Cocktails & Coffee,
artists as Jack Benny and The Doors. As the legendary band, and with the father-son 2022 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, the 51st 3:30pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 26
‘60s progressed, the musicians continued pairing of Jeff and Jaime Hanna, the group weekend of concert events held in celebration of the late
jazz great; for information, call 563-324-7170; Rhythm City The Good People, a discussion of Hannah Kent’s book with
to gain publicity, mainly as a novelty act, carries on a country-music tradition of Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA, the Between the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
making an appearance in the 1968 film For blood harmony. “The energy these days is BixSociety.org, Thu Aug 4 thru Sat Aug 6 Branch, 6:30pm Wed Jul 13
Singles Only and a cameo appearance in the so up,” says the elder Hanna, “and our fans Carly Pearce, the country star headlines the Mississippi The Time is Now!, led by Jodie Toohey; a beginning writers’
1969 musical Western Paint Your Wagon, have responded in a really great way. As a Valley Fair’s grandstand concert;… Mississippi Valley workshop; $20; for information,… Our Lady of the Prairie
Fairgrounds, 8pm Fri Aug 5 Retreat, 6pm Wed Jul 13
performing a tune titled “Hand Me Down fan of other bands, I know how complicated
That Can o’ Beans.” it can be when members come and go. You Kidstock Concert: Session III, concert with the young The Cuckoo’s Calling, a discussion of Robert Galbraith’s
With the 1970s and ‘80s, however, the Nitty musicians, ages 8-18, from the annual… The Redstone Room, book with the Overbooked club;… Davenport Public Library -
can either embrace that or you don’t. Our 8pm Fri Aug 5 Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 14
Gritty Dirt Band’s acclaim and accolades fans are really gracious and I appreciate that.
significantly built. The single “American It’s been a really good run and there’s a lot of Live @ Five: Matt Fuller Band, all -ages outdoor concert The Tao of Thomas Aquinas, with Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox;
in the annual summer series; free;… RME Courtyard, 5pm Fri meet the author and receive… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat,
Dream” with Linda Ronstadt reached daylight ahead of us.” Aug 5 6pm Thu Jul 14
number 13 on the Billboard charts, and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays its Dav-
Mirabilia, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music Book ’Em Mystery Book Group, we will be meeting in the
the group appeared on Saturday Night Live enport engagement on July 14, admission Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Fri Aug 5 Gold Room; joining us virtually… Moline Public Library, 1pm
in their own slot and, billed as The Toot to the 8 p.m. concert is $25-45, and more Tue Jul 19
Uncommons, backing Steve Martin on his Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse - Randy Randall, concert
information and tickets are available by call- with the married indie singer/songwriters, featuring a set The Blessing Way, a discussion of Tony Hillerman’s book
million-selling novelty tune “King Tut.” ing (563)328-8000 and visiting by… Raccoon Motel, 8pm Fri Aug 5 with the Midtown Readers… Rock Island Public Library -
Beyond scoring their trio of number-one RhythmCityCasino.com. Downtown Library, 6:30pm Tue Jul 19
10 of Soul, a concert in the venue’s Summer 2022 Music
smashes, additional top-10 hits came via Lineup; for information,… The Tangled Wood, 7pm Sat Aug 6
Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows, a discussion of J.K. Legally Blonde: The Musical, Tony-nominated musical
Rowling’s fantasy novel with the Harry… Davenport Public comedy based on the Reese Witherspoon movie hit;… THEATRE
Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Wed Jul 20 Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jul 14 thru Sun Jul 24
Malibu Rising, a discussion of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book

with the Novel… Moline Public Library, 9:30am Wed Jul 20
Silent Sky, Lauren Gunderson’s drama about 19th-century
astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, directed by… Richmond Hill
Quad City Music Guild’s
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Barn Theatre, Thu Jul 14 thru Sun Jul 24
Into the Wild, a discussion of Jon Krakauer’s book with the
Nonfiction Book… Longview Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 21 A Raisin in the Sun, Lorraine Hansberry’s family-drama
classic; Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 3pm;… Playcrafters Barn
Overbooked, a new book will be provided to you at each…
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm
Theatre, Fri Jul 15 thru Sun Jul 24 Friday, July 8, through Sunday, July 17
Thu Jul 21 A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Genesius Guild presents
William Shakespeare’s classic pastoral comedy; Sat. &… Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Avenue, Moline IL
Meet the Authors Xochi Herrera Pannell & Josh Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 16 thru Sun Jul 24
Wright, meet co-authors and illustrator of “Tinker and
Atticus to the… Moline Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 23 Disaster!, musical spoof of ’70s disaster movies featuring
classic ’70s songs;… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Wed Jul 20
Last Monday Book Club, light refreshments will be paired thru Wed Aug 10
with good conversation; copies of… Silvis Public Library,
6:30pm Mon Jul 25 The Wedding Singer, Tony-nominated musical comedy
based on the Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie… Clinton
Riverwalking, a discussion of Kathleen Dean Moore’s book Area Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 21 thru Sun Jul 31
with the Environmental Book… River Action, 7pm Tue Jul 26
Nunsense, musical-comedy hit featuring vocal harmonies,
Rooting out Poverty Book Discussion Group Session tap and ballet dancing, an… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jul
4, part four of a six-part discussion; for information, call 309- 28 thru Sun Aug 7
524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Jul 26
The Frogs, Genesius Guild presents an updated telling of
Southwest Book Club, title for discussion TBA; for Aristophanes’ classic comedy;… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 30
information, call 309-732-7323… Rock Island Public Library - thru Sun Aug 7
Southwest Branch, 4:30pm Tue Jul 26
Musical Theatre Camp, thru August 6, for ages 13-18, with
Brownies, a discussion of ZZ Packer’s book with the instructors Bobby and… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, noon
Contemporary Books… Bettendorf Public Library, 7pm Wed Mon Aug 1
Jul 27
The World Goes ’Round, a stirring revue of the songbook
Pageturners, books are provided on a first-come, first- from the multi-Tony award-winning team… Clinton Area
served basis; free; for… Moline Public Library, 1pm Tue Aug 2 Showboat Theatre, Thu Aug 4 thru Thu Aug 11
Hannah Wyrick and Nickie Dean Callendar in
Quad City Music Guild's Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella -- July 8 through 17
A
It’s Your Choice Club, we will meet and talk about Moana Jr., one-act stage version of the Oscar-nominated
whatever book or movie… Blue Suede Cocktails & Coffee, Disney film, performed by… Ohnward Fine Arts Center, Sat
3:30pm Tue Aug 2 thru Tue Aug 9 Aug 6 and Sun Aug 7 glorious stage fairytale boasting a leg- Cinderella is portrayed by Hannah Wirick,
endary score by an iconic composing recently seen in Augustana College’s The
The Judge’s Will, discuss short stories from a variety of Jekyll & Hyde, Tony-nominated musical thriller based duo, the Tony-winning Rodgers & Ham-
contemporary and classic… Davenport Public Library - on the Robert Louis Stevenson character(s), directed by Threepenny Opera, with another newcomer to
Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Aug 8 Heather Herkelman; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, Sun. 2pm; for tickets merstein’s Cinderella will be presented by Quad the company – Nickie Dean Callendar – cast
and information, call 309-762-6610; Quad City Music Guild - City Music Guild July 8 through 17, this beloved as her Prince. Additional roles are assumed by
A Hole in the Wind: A Climate Scientist’s Bicycle Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 34th Ave., Moline IL Fri Aug 5
Journey Across the United States, a discussion of David thru Thu Aug 11
classic with its fresh new script by Douglas Maddie Baez, Marissa Elliot, Gregory Graff,
Goodrich’s book with the Get Lit… Bettendorf Public Library, Carter Beane an entertainment, according to the Linda McGraw, Joseph Nguyen, Sam Whan,
7pm Tue Aug 9 Ride the Cyclone, musical about a roller-coaster ride gone Associated Press, that “crackles with sweetness
horribly wrong, running August… The Black Box Theatre, and Katherine Kerull, with the show’s youth
The Lost Night, a discussion of Andrea Bartz’s book with 7:30pm Thu Aug 11
and freshness, combining a little Monty Python’s
ensemble composed of Levi Bacon, Peyton
the West End… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Spamalot with some Les Misérables.”
Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 9 We Will Rock You, musical revue featuring more than 20 Beck, Isla Bybee, Cameron Byer, Pratima
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
hit Queen songs; Tue.-Sat.… Timber Lake Playhouse, 7:30pm Khatri, Evelyn Olson, and Mia Roman.
American Spy, a discussion of Lauren Wilkinson’s book with Thu Aug 11 II’s enchanting adaptation of the timeless
Cinderella’s bass ensemble features Michael
the Between the… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue fairytale, Cinderella was their only musical
Branch, 6:30pm Wed Aug 10 Lotspeich, Conner McDonnell, Greg O’Neill,
originally composed for television. When the
DANCE television program, starring Julie Andrews
Jay Raykus, Pat Rynott, Daniel Smith, and
Ian Snider, while the tremble ensemble boasts
THEATRE Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance Classes, offering as Cinderella, first aired in 1957, it was, at the
time, the most widely viewed TV presentation
Molly Ahern, Sarah Anderson, Madison Crum-
classes in Ballet Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Conditioning,
Annie, Tony-winning family musical based on the “Little Creative… Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance, thru Thu Aug blehome, Denise Durbin, Olinda Gunther,
in the history of the medium. Since then, Rodg-
Orphan Annie” comic… Timber Lake Playhouse, Thu Jul 7 11 Peggy Hamilton, Emily Hansen, Mia Roldan,
thru Sun Jul 10 ers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has continued
DJT Dance Camp 2022, thru July 29; dancers from beginner Yvonne Siddique, Jenna VanHoosier, Victoria
to charm audiences in productions on stage and
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s State Fair, stage adaptation of to advanced will have… Davenport Junior Theatre, 8:45am Vavrosky, Fano Vonjimalala, and Amelia Ward.
the composers’ screen musical set against the… Clinton Area Mon Jul 25 on television, with Music Guild’s production
Amy Ahern, meanwhile, serves as Truitt’s
Showboat Theatre, Thu Jul 7 thru Sun Jul 17 the Broadway version that received nine Tony
Ballet Des Moines: Gravity on Tour, the performance will assistant director, with Mark Swessinger and
Disney’s Beauty & the Beast, Tony-winning fairytale include excerpts from BDM’s GRAVITY season, highlighting Award nominations (winning for Costume
Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger assuming duties as
musical based on the Oscar-winning animated classic, a… Riverfront Park - Downtown Muscatine, Sun Jul 31 Design) in 2013. Based upon the classic fairy
directed… Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Fri Jul 8 thru Sat Jul the show’s music director and assistant music
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tale, and particularly the French version
director, respectively. And with Cinderel-
Cendrillon ou la Petite Pantoufle de Verre,
Your Better Self, Alexander’s debuting play in which two COMEDY Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation brings
las’s choreography by Carolyn Frieden, other
old friends want what… The Mockingbird on Main, 8pm Fri members of the show’s creative team include
Jul 8 thru Sat Jul 16 Big Room Comedy Open Mic, if you have something new life to the story of a young woman forced
stage manager Corrine Brown; costume
funny to say, come and tell it… Village Theatre, 7pm Sun Jul into servitude who dreams of – and achieves
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Tony-winning 10 thru Sun Jul 24 designer Cindy Monroe; lighting designer Sam
fairytale musical, directed by Harold Truitt; Thu.-Sat. 7:30pm, – a better life. Cinderella features some of its
Maynard; sound designer Ryan Mandle; props
Sun. 2pm; $11-16; for tickets and information, call 309-762- Holy Smokes’ First Hit, catch the first show for the QC’s composing duo’s most beloved songs, including
6610; Quad City Music Guild - Prospect Park Auditorium, 1584 new comedy troupe,… Village Theatre, 8pm Sat Jul 16 designer Chris Castle; makeup designer Sue
34th Ave., Moline IL Fri Jul 8 thru Sun Jul 17
“In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and
Cates; and producer Sheri Olson.
John Mulaney, 7 & 10pm performances with the two-time “Ten Minutes Ago,” and has earned numerous
Electra, Genesius Guild presents Sophocles’ tragedy classic Emmy and Writers Guild of America award-winning writer, Quad City Music Guild’s Rodgers & Ham-
critical raves, with USA Today stating that the
performed in traditional Greek… Lincoln Park, 7pm Sat Jul 9 actor, and comedian in his “From Scratch tour; $72-112; for merstein’s Cinderella runs at Moline’s Pros-
and Sun Jul 10 tickets, call 800-745-3000… Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., musical “will charm theatergoers of all ages.”
Davenport IA, AdlerTheatre.com, Sun Jul 24 pect Park Auditorium July 8 through 17, with
Directing and set designing Rodgers & Ham-
Performing Arts Camp II: Kingdom Kreation, thru performances Thursdays through Saturdays at
July 15; decide your kingdom’s origin story, and establish… Joke-Off Session, we have three teams of comedians, using merstein’s Cinderella is Quad City Music Guild
7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Admission is
Davenport Junior Theatre, 8:45am Mon Jul 11 their joke writing skills,… Village Theatre, 8pm Sat Jul 30 favorite Harold Truitt, a longtime veteran of
$11-16, and more information and tickets are
Dragons Love Tacos, the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre Pat McGann, standup comedian performs in the the organization who has appeared many times
available by calling (309)762-6610 and visiting
presents the family show based… Clinton High School, 11am Tomfoolery on Tremont series... Renwick Mansion, 7pm, Sun on-stage and helmed such previous Music
Wed Jul 13 thru Sat Jul 16 Jul 31 QCMusicGuild.com.
Guild productions as A Chorus Line, The Music
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Performances Comedy adult audiences, but anyone… Rock Island Public Library -
Southwest Branch, 6pm Tue Aug 2
SPORTS
Big Room Comedy Open Mic, if you have something
funny to say, come and tell it… Village Theatre, 7pm Sun
Aug 7
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the Great Lakes Loons,
Brendon Gay, standup comedian performs in the professional minor-league baseball; for tickets, call 563-324-
Tomfoolery on Tremont series... Renwick Mansion, 7pm, Sun 3000; Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St., Davenport
Aug 7 IA, MILB.com/quad-cities, Tue Jul 12 thru Sun Jul 17
Quad City Steamwheelers vs. Iowa Barnstormers,
MUSEUMS professional arena football game; $12.50-40; for tickets, call

800-745-3000… TaxSlayer Center, 7:05pm Fri Jul 15
Build! Create! Innovate!, the exhibit includes 3,600 square Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the Wisconsin Timber
feet of building space and more than… Putnam Museum & Rattlers, professional minor-league baseball; for tickets,
Science Center, thru Thu Aug 11 call 563-324-3000; Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St.,
Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities, Tue Aug 2 thru Sun
Faces of the Past, an original Putnam exhibit that explores Aug 7
portraiture around the world… Putnam Museum & Science
Center, thru Thu Aug 11 Quad Cities River Bandits vs. the Cedar Rapids
Kernels, professional minor-league baseball; for tickets,
Hidden Habsburg Immigrants in Iowa: 1846-1868, this call 563-324-3000; Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St.,
exhibit is dedicated to those “Hidden… German American Davenport IA, MILB.com/quad-cities, Tue Aug 9 thru Thu
Heritage Center, thru Sun Jul 31 Aug 11
Kaiserslautern: Items from the GAHC’s Collection,

explore the connections between Davenport and our
German sister city,… German American Heritage Center, thru OTHER EVENTS
Thu Aug 11
Dungeons & Dragons, on Thursdays; for ages 16+; ask the
Mother Nature: Modern Muse, life on Earth has been front desk for… East Moline Public Library, 6pm thru Thu
evolving for billions of years;… Putnam Museum & Science Aug 11
Center, thru Thu Aug 11
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, on Tuesdays
Our Neighbors, Our Friends, exhibit including firsthand and Thursdays; $209-469; for information, contact Carrie
accounts of migration, story/text panels,… German American Stier… Riverboat Twilight, 8am thru Thu Aug 11
Heritage Center, thru Thu Aug 11
A Taboo Burlesque Revue, a classic bump & grind
Pollination Investigation, exhibition that explores the burlesque… Village Theatre, 8pm Fri Jul 8 and Sat Jul 9
who, what, when, where, why, and… Putnam Museum &
Science Center, thru Thu Aug 11 Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, on Saturdays;
one-and-a-half-hour cruises at 11am, 1pm, and 4pm; $20
Historic Summer Walking Tours, learn about where per… Riverboat Twilight, 11am Sat Jul 9 thru Sat Aug 6
German immigrants worked, lived, and created a… German
American Heritage Center, 9:30am Sat Jul 9 thru Sat Aug 6 If It Suits You, on Mondays; meet to play your favorite card
games; for… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue
1948ers Lecture Series: Part III, join us virtually as Branch, 1pm Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Aug 8
Yogi Reppmann takes us through the… German American
Heritage Center, 3pm Sun Jul 17 Bunco with Friends of River Valley District Library,
have some fun playing Bunco; for information, call 309-523-
To Hell & Back: The Story of Audie Murphy, learn about 3440… River Valley District Library, 1pm Wed Jul 13
the soldier, actor, songwriter, and rancher in this… German
American Heritage Center, 5pm Sun Jul 17 Night Owls Program, enjoy the library after hours with our
night- time camping… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
The Art of Fermentation: Sauerkraut and Ginger Ale Branch, 7:30pm Wed Jul 13
Workshop, you will learn the fundamentals and health
benefits of fermentation,… German American Heritage 2022 Walcott Truckers Jamboree, thru July 16; annual
Center, 2pm Thu Jul 21 weekend event featuring live music, the… Iowa 80 Truck
Stop, 1pm Thu Jul 14 thru Sat Jul 16
Paint and Sip: Summer Pineapple, join us and celebrate
summer with this fun paint and… German American Heritage Adult Tabletop Adventures Guild (TAG): Dungeons &
Center, 2pm Sun Jul 31 Dragons, adults to get together and roleplay, role dice, and
have… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Thu Jul 14
1948ers Lecture Series: Part IV, join us virtually as
Yogi Reppmann takes us through the… German American Knit One Pray Too, led by Anne Johnson, Ann Green, and
Heritage Center, 3pm Sun Aug 7 Karen Brooke; beginners… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat,
9:30am Thu Jul 14
MOVIES Happy Hour on the Commons, featuring live music ffrom

Funktastic 5, food, drinks, games, prizes,… TaxSlayer Center,
4:30pm Fri Jul 15
The Princess Bride, a screening of the 1987 fairytale classic
in the Cinema… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Night Sky Viewing with the Popular Astronomy Club,
Branch, 6pm Thu Jul 7 held in the parking lot; The Garnet Star, Whirlpool Galaxy and
many… Niabi Zoo, 8:30pm Sat Jul 16
Call for Submissions: Halloweenapalooza 2022,
Prescribed Films, an independent film group based out… Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, join us for some
Bridge View Center, Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 friendly games of chess; no experience… Bettendorf Public
Library, 1:30pm Sat Jul 16
Madagascar, screening of the animated hit in the Summer
Movies on… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street 2022 Rock Island County Fair, annual fair featuring 4-H
Branch, 8pm Fri Jul 15 events, carnival rides,… Rock Island County Fairgrounds, Tue
Jul 19 thru Sat Jul 23
Rock Island Parks Movie Night, the Rock Island Public
Library staff will be at Hodge… Rock Island Public Library - Moline Public Library Lobby Book Sale, fill a bag for a
Downtown Library, 5:30pm Fri Jul 15 donation; Friends volunteers will conduct… Moline Public
Library, 10am Fri Jul 22
BIX: ain’t none of them play like him yet, screening of
the newly restored Beiderbecke documentary presented by Memory Circle, join us for crafts, games, activities,
the Bix Beiderbecke Museum and World Archives and Bix Jazz conversation, and more; for… Bettendorf Public Library,
Society; a short Q&A with the Bix Museum director will follow; 10:30am Tue Jul 26
$5; for information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum,
225 W. Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 1pm Adult Tabletop Adventures Guild (TAG): Dungeons &
Sun Jul 31 Dragons, adults to get together and roleplay, role dice, and
have… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Thu Jul 28
Support Free Press & Get

Pause and Refresh, led by Pat Shea; listen to the whispers History and Future of Hydropower on Upper
of your… Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 5pm Fri Jul 29 Mississippi, a presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat
Talks series; Roger… Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul
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Quad-City Times Bix 7, the 48th running of this historic 26 and Thu Jul 28
out-and-back race through downtown… Downtown
Davenport, 8am Sat Jul 30 North Slope Water Treatment Plant, Wed. 6:30pm and
Sat. 9am; a presentation in River Action’s… River Action, Wed
Bettendorf Public Library Chess Club, join us for some Jul 27 and Sat Jul 30
friendly games of chess; no experience… Bettendorf Public
FREE ASSANGE.
Library, 1:30pm Sat Jul 30 The Heart of Downtown Davenport: Architectural

Styles and Stories, join architectural historian and guide
Kiwanis Club Flea Market, proceeds benefit: Children’s Ellen Shapley for this informative… Davenport Public Library
Therapy Center, QC food pantries, scholarships, UTHS… Rock - Main Branch, 5pm Thu Jul 28
Island County Fairgrounds, 8am Sun Jul 31
Beiderbecke and Bellson, a presentation in River Action’s
2022 Mississippi Valley Fair, thru Aug. 7; annual event Channel Cat Talks series; learn… Riverbend Commons Dock,
featuring grandstand concerts, rides, attractions,… 9am Tue Aug 2 and Thu Aug 4
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Tue Aug 2 thru Sun Aug 7
History of the Molette Neighborhood, in honor of the
Popular Astronomy Club Night Sky Viewing, the City of Moline’s Sesquicentennial, Brandon Tidwell,… Moline
club plans to bring the PACMO, their mobile observatory,… Public Library, 6pm Wed Aug 3
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 8:30pm
Fri Aug 5 Green Rooftops, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a presentation
Viva La Divas, the area’s hottest drag show delivers

in River Action’s… River Action, Wed Aug 3 and Sat Aug 6 Get the printed Reader edition mailed to you  
unforgettable production numbers as… The Circa ’21 Opening the Box: Area School Records, explore and (or anyone you want) first-class for 12 months for $48.
Speakeasy, 8pm Fri Aug 5 learn about the curious world of archives and… Davenport $24 goes to postage and handling, $24 goes to keeping the doors open!
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Public Library - Main Branch, 2:30pm Fri Aug 5
Bunco with Friends of River Valley District Library,
have some fun playing Bunco; for information, call 309-523- The A to Zzz’s of Sleep Health by Cathy Rosenbaum
3440… River Valley District Library, 1pm Wed Aug 10 PharmD, learn about the stages of sleep, causes for
insomnia, and… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Adult Tabletop Adventures Guild (TAG): Dungeons & Library, 2pm Fri Aug 5
Dragons, adults to get together and roleplay, role dice, and
have… LeClaire Community Library, 6pm Thu Aug 11 Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society: Rock Island Quad City
Arsenal Confederate and Union Cemeteries Overview
and Resources, joining us for our August’s presentation
LECTURES is Kevin Braafladt, the… Davenport Public Library - Main

Branch, 1pm Sat Aug 6
Plastic Pollution on the Mighty Mississippi, a Under Construction: History of Butterworth Center
presentation in River Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; Lori… and Deere-Wiman Homes, in celebration of the City of
Riverbend Commons Dock, 9am Thu Jul 7 Moline’s 150th anniversary and… Moline Public Library,
6:30pm Tue Aug 9
Managing Family Stress, parents will gain an
understanding of stress and its causes… Rock Island Public River Landscape Mosaic, a presentation in River Action’s
Library - Downtown Library, 4:30pm Thu Jul 7 Channel Cat Talks series; Dr.… Riverbend Commons Dock,
9am Tue Aug 9 and Thu Aug 11
Unseen Gems: Native Fish, a presentation in River Action’s
Riverine Walks series… River Action, 9am Sat Jul 9 How David Sears Brought John Deere to Moline, Wed. Continued On Page 16
6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a presentation in River Action’s… River
What Good Are Spiders and Other Common Garden Action, 6:30pm Wed Aug 10
Insects?, Professor Emeritus Ken Cramer will explain what,
exactly, is a spider, and… Iowa State University Scott County Kids, Media, & Technology, learn about the effects of too
Extension, 10am Sat Jul 9 much media and technology… Rock Island Public Library -
Downtown Library, 4:30pm Thu Aug 11
Sylvan Island Walking Tour with Norm Moline, Dr.
Norm Moline will guide participants through this unique
park,… Moline Public Library, 10am Tue Jul 12
Quad City’s “First Residents”, a presentation in River

MEETINGS Music
Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; Beth… Riverbend
Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 12 and Thu Jul 14
Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting,
activities may include voting on actions and conducting
Richard Rodgers
public hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm
Rock Island Arsenal 160th Anniversary Series: “A thru Thu Jul 21
Grand National Arsenal” – The Establishment of Rock Original Book by
Island Arsenal, join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is
Command Historian at the… Davenport Public Library - Main
Branch, 6pm Wed Jul 13
held at the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall,
6:45pm Mon Jul 11 and Mon Jul 25
Oscar Hammerstein II
Passion for Trees: Planting, Importance, and Climate Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting New Book by
Change, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a presentation in River / Regular Meeting, meets in Council Chambers; the formal
Action’s… River Action, Wed Jul 13 and Sat Jul 16 City Council meeting is… Moline City Hall, 6pm Tue Jul 12
and Tue Jul 26 Douglas Carter Beane
Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs, discover how to
create a collaborative environment where everyone is… Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th
Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 4pm Thu Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 12
Jul 14 and Tue Jul 26
Exploring Celtic Spirituality, led by Pat Shea and Helen

Schiltz; explore Celtic Spirituality… Our Lady of the Prairie
Retreat, 5pm Fri Jul 15
Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on
the 2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to… Rock Island
County Office Building, 5:30pm Wed Jul 13 July 8-10, 14-17
Blockchain & IP: Truth Over Trust, the utilization of Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City
non-fungible tokens (NFTs), geofencing, and biometrics are… Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall,
Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 3pm Tue Jul 19 5:30pm Wed Jul 13 and Wed Jul 27 Prospect Park Theater - Moline, IL
Mussles and the I-74 Bridge, a presentation in River
Action’s Channel Cat Talks series; millions… Riverbend
Moline Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting,
agendas are available prior to the meetings; minutes are Tickets: Adults $16 / Children $11
Commons Dock, 9am Tue Jul 19 and Thu Jul 21 available… Moline Public Library, noon Thu Jul 14
Floreciente to Sylvan: Connecting Neighborhoods Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole
Group Rates Available • Call for Reservations
with Historic Sites, Wed. 6:30pm and Sat. 9am; a Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org
presentation in River Action’s… River Action, Wed Jul 20 and or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 5pm Mon Jul 18
Sat Jul 23
Trees, Beautiful Trees! How to Identify Them, all trees have Visit qcmusicguild.com or
special features and learning how to notice… Davenport
Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 26 call 309-762-6610 for tickets
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can Scott County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting,
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administrative items, and contracts; for… Scott County

Meetings Administrative Center, 8pm Tue Jul 19 be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City activities may include voting on actions and conducting
Hall, 7pm Tue Aug 2 public hearings;… Scott County Administrative Center, 5pm
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday Thu Aug 4
of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Jul 19 Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the
East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / Whole Meeting, the board will review legislative actions, Quad Cities Social Action Committee, for information,
Committee of the Whole Meeting, meets on the 1st and Coal Valley City Council Meeting, held on the first and administrative items, and contracts; for… Scott County e-mail [email protected]; help protest unfair
3rd Monday of every month;… East Moline Council Chambers third Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, Administrative Center, 8pm Tue Aug 2 treatment of the elderly… Sippi’s Fine Food and Cocktails,
at City Hall, 6:30pm Mon Jul 18 6pm Wed Jul 20 12:30pm Fri Aug 5
Silvis City Council Meeting, held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Bettendorf City Council Meeting, recorded meetings can Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole of each month;… Silvis City Hall, 6:30pm Tue Aug 2 Rock Island City Council Meeting, Public Comment is
be seen at Bettendorf.org or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and held at the beginning of City Council… Rock Island City Hall,
Hall, 7pm Tue Jul 19 third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Jul 20 Coal Valley City Hall Meeting, held on the first and third 6:45pm Mon Aug 8
Wednesdays of each month;… Coal Valley Village Hall, 6pm
Rock Island County Board Regular Meeting, all Bettendorf City Council Committee of the Whole Wed Aug 3 Moline City Council Committee of the Whole Meeting
meetings are open to the public, but may be… Rock Island Meeting, recorded meetings can be seen at Bettendorf.org / Regular Meeting, meets in Council Chambers; the formal
County Office Building, 5:30pm Tue Jul 19 or City’s Cable… Bettendorf City Hall, 5pm Mon Aug 1 Davenport City Council Committee of the Whole City Council meeting is… Moline City Hall, 6pm Tue Aug 9
Meeting, the Davenport City Council meets on the first and
Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting, East Moline City Council Regular Meeting / third… Davenport City Hall, 5:30pm Wed Aug 3 Riverdale City Council Meeting, held on the 2nd and 4th
agendas and minutes are posted on our website in Committee of the Whole Meeting, meets on the 1st and Tuesday of the month;… Riverdale City Hall, 7pm Tue Aug 9
accordance… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3rd Monday of every month;… East Moline Council Chambers Republican Women of Rock Island County Monthly
5pm Tue Jul 19 at City Hall, 6:30pm Mon Aug 1 Dinner Meeting, retired Marine Colonel Larry Kaifesh will Davenport City Council Meeting, the Davenport City
speak about “The Great Reset”… The Rock Party Facility, 5pm Council meets on the first and third… Davenport City Hall,
Scott County Board of Supervisors Committee of the Thu Aug 4 5:30pm Wed Aug 10
Whole Meeting, the board will review legislative actions,
Rock Island Committee of the Whole Meeting, held on
the 2nd Wednesday of the month (subject to… Rock Island
County Office Building, 5:30pm Wed Aug 10
Library Board of Trustees Meeting, free; for information,

call 563-344-4175… Bettendorf Public Library, 5pm Thu Aug
11
Moline Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting,

agendas are available prior to the meetings; minutes are
available… Moline Public Library, noon Thu Aug 11
Quad Cities Chamber Annual Meeting, the Quad Cities

Chamber’s Annual Meeting brings together our region’s
executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic
leaders; attendees get an inside look at the Chamber’s
accomplishments over the past year and our vision for the
future; 11am registration, 11:30am lunch, noon program;
Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA, RhythmCityCasino.com, 11am Thu Aug 11
HEALTH
Free In-Person Nutrition Class, on Fridays; free education,
recipe tasting, workout, lesson materials and… Women’s
Choice Center, 10am Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 29
Yoga, on Tuesdays; for all levels of experience; the instructor

has… River Valley District Library, 5:30pm Tue Jul 12 thru
Tue Aug 9
Yoga, led by Bobbi Kelley; join this gentle, slow flow class;…
Our Lady of the Prairie Retreat, 1pm Wed Jul 13
Bends for a Cause: Community Yoga & Beer Event,

a benefit event for The Minnie Fridge & Nest Cafe… Village
Theatre, noon Sun Jul 17
The A to Zzz’s of Sleep Health by Cathy Rosenbaum

PharmD, learn about the stages of sleep, causes for
insomnia, and… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 2pm Fri Aug 5
Yoga at the Figge, join us for yoga asana; bring your

own mat for this movement-based class led by instructors
from Tapas Yoga Shala; the class will take place surrounded
by art in the Quad City Bank and Trust Grand Lobby at
the Figge Art Museum, where participants will face the
windows overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River; $5; for
information, call 563-326-7804; Figge Art Museum, 225 W.
Second St., Davenport IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 10:30am
Sat Aug 6
SENIORS
Caregivers Support Group, on the 1st & 3rd Thu. of the
month; $1/person;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 4:30pm
Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 4
Free Senior Day at the Figge Art Museum, for seniors

age 60 & up on the first Thursday of each month; all seniors
receive a 10-percent member discount in the Museum Store;
for information, call 563-326-7804… Figge Art Museum, 10am
Thu Jul 7 and Thu Aug 4
Davenport School Supply Drive, we are collecting

pencils, pens, erasers, crayons,… CASI (Center for Active
Seniors), Thu Jul 7 thru Fri Aug 5
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LECTURES
Living Lands and Waters' Volunteers
River Action’s Channel Cat Talks
Honored on National Canoe Day
Navarro Canoe Co. Donating Custom Crafted and Riverine Walks
Loon Model to Living Lands & Waters Channel Cat Talks: Thursday, July 7, through Thursday, July 28
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (June 28, 2022) come back just as muddy and sandy. @ Riverbend Commons Dock, 2951 East River Drive, Moline IL
— Since 1996, Chad Pregracke and his Then they get boosted onto a barge and
Riverine Walks: Saturday, July 9, through Saturday, July 30
Living Lands and Waters organization skidded across the deck. That happens at
have picked up millions of pounds of least 100 days a year.” @ Various Quad Cities Locations
litter and debris from Midwest rivers. To meet those requirements, O’Hern
That has taken thousands of volunteers has some special plans. The Loon was
and an impressive fleet of tows, barges, designed by Bob Foote for both day-trip
and jon boats. touring and wilderness expeditions. "We
Chad is quick to point out, LL&W’s have all of the resources and talent to
Navarro canoe, a donation from a readily upgrade this model while
decade ago, offers the greatest pound- remaining true to its classic origins," said
for-pound utility. “The Navarro Canoe O'Hern.
can get in and out of shallows easily, and These upgrades will undoubtedly
it can do it without a lot of noise or fuss. make this LL&W Loon slightly heavier
It won’t disturb wildlife, and I don’t have than the original. Since LL&W's won't be
to worry as much about accidents, even portaging their new Loon, the new
if it’s being operated by volunteers.” fortifications are a welcome feature.
D
elivering a blend of local history, discusses the history of hydropower (while
environmental issues, education, visiting the low-head power dam in Sylvan
entertainment, and fresh air, Dav- Slough) and examines its future on the
enport’s River Action is again presenting Upper Mississippi River.
a series of outdoor presentations in the Riverine Walk participants explore the
second month of the annual Channel Cat Quad Cities through a series of guided
Talks and Riverine Walks: weekly programs strolls through various area locales, with
that, from July 7 through 30, will address the July Riverine Walks series featuring:
such topics as plastic pollution, native fish “Unseen Gems: Native Fish (July 9), which
and trees, water-treatment operations, and finds arborist Scott Carlson discussing
the indigenous peoples of the Quad Cities. the variety of small, non-game fish that
Channel Cat Talk participants tour the abound in small bodies of water, and
Mississippi River aboard the Channel Cat inviting participants to try their hands at
Water Taxi, with boarding taking place collecting some; “Passion for Trees: Plant-
at Moline’s Riverbend Commons Dock. ing, Importance, & Climate Change” (July
Experts will provide narration on the 13 and 16), with “Unseen Gems” presenter
themed surroundings, with the Chan- Carlson talking about the beauty and util-
nel Cat Talks for July including: “Plastic ity of trees, as well as species tendencies
LL&W’s Navarro canoe has seen "Our team is stoked about adding Pollution on the Mighty Mississippi” (July and preventable tree problems; “Flore-
better days, after all, if the LL&W fleet is another even better Navarro Canoe to
on the water, so is the canoe, all day, our fleet. We promise we won't only
7), in which Lori McCollum, PACG-EF, ciente to Sylvan: Connecting Neighbor-
every day. paddle refuse and recyclables in it," said details how 40 percent of the plastic pol- hoods with Historic Sites” (July 20 and
In celebration of National Canoe Day Chad Pregracke. lution in the Gulf of Mexico comes down 23), featuring Mary Chappell and Norm
and in honor of LL&W volunteers' Learn more about Living Lands & the Mississippi River, and how we can Moline as they discuss the planned trail to
important work, Navarro Canoe Co is Waters at livinglandsandwaters.org. help keep our area’s waters clear of plastic connect Sylvan Island and the Mississippi
building and donating a specially-crafted waste; “Quad City’s ‘First Residents’” (July River with Moline’s Floreciente neighbor-
Loon model to Living Lands and Waters. For more information about Navarro
According to Navarro Director of Canoe Co, e-mail [email protected] or
12 and 14), which finds retired Black Hawk hood; and “North Slope Water Treatment
Manufacturing Jeff O’Hern, “The Loon is call 563-265-1492. Historical Society member Beth Carvey Plant” (July 27 and 30), in which WPC
our largest platform and it has a carry Navarro Canoe Co's manufacturing discussing indigenous peoples who have Treatment Operations Manager Greg
capacity of a thousand pounds. It is facility and showroom is located in occupied this region of the Mississippi Pyles provides a tour of Moline’s state-of-
incredibly stable. We don’t recommend downtown Rock Island, Illinois at 2219 River Valley over the last 10,000 years, the-art, $44-million North Slope Water
the practice, but Japanese commercial Third Ave. with special emphasis on the Sauk and Treatment Plant.
fisherman like them because they’re easy The nearly fifty-year-old canoe
Meskwaki tribes of 1740 to 1831; “Mussles Channel Cat Talks take place on Tues-
to stand in.” company is opening a retail and
Navarro canoes are known for their outfitting office in downtown Land o' & the I-74 Bridge” (July 19 and 21), with days and Thursdays at 9 a.m. and are $20
durability, but being part of the Living Lakes, Wisconsin. Jon Duyvejonck explaining why mussels, per person, while Riverine Walks are held
Lands and Waters fleet has special some of which are endangered species, are on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays
requirements. According to Pregracke, Learn more at navarrocanoe.com. important, and also providing updates at 9 a.m., with admission $10 per person.
“On a clean-up day, the canoes are the on the relocation of the 140,000 mussels For more information on these “Explore
first scouts and they stay in the water all
as part of the I-74 project; and “History & the River Series” presentations, call
day. They ferry volunteers and carry
trash just like all our boats and they Future of Hydropower on Upper Missis- (563)322-2969 and visit
sippi” (July 26 and 28), in which West- RiverAction.org.
ern Illinois University’s Roger Viadero
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Banana-a-a- and a shooting party and those horribly

unflattering period dresses that look like
a-as!!!
nightgowns. And it’s all as adamantly Aus-
ten-y as you could want without actually
being Austen, and you absolutely feel the
MINIONS: THE RISE difference. This isn’t Jane Austen; it’s Jane
Austen dress-up.
OF GRU Although nothing in Jones’ and Allain’s
I
effort is nearly as witty or emotionally
t should probably go without saying that piercing as even the least-engaging of its
some movies don’t need to be reviewed. literary inspirations, there are a few perks
(Of course, no movie really needs to be beyond the commendable employment
reviewed, but don’t tell my bosses: That kind of color-blind casting. James’ phenom-
of attitude would put me out of a job.) Is it enal screen charisma is among them, as
possible, though, that some movies simply is Ashton, the generally funny, eventu-
can’t be reviewed, at least in a manner that ally moving performer whose role doesn’t
would be in any way insightful or helpful? make a lick of sense. (Julia’s realization of
I definitely saw the animated comedy her hatefulness is apparently enough to
Minions: The Rise of Gru. I know because add 75 I.Q. points.) As strikingly beau-
Minions: The Rise of Gru
I have the online-payment receipt, and tiful as she is, however, Pinto is older
because I was lucky enough to see the film Garfunkel’s “Cecilia.” Otto’s joy upon at least the titles readers/moviegoers here than Emma Thompson was playing
with my favorite eight-year-old, who was trading Gru’s prized possession for a Pet are most familiar with. It’s like a stew of Elinor Dashwood in 1995, yet is forced
invested enough, and laughed enough, to Rock with googly eyes. Poor, exhausted Emma, Pride & Prejudice, and Sense & to act younger than Gwyneth Paltrow in
make me relieved that our latest movie Otto speed-racing his tricycle through the Sensibility, plus a little Persuasion thrown 1996’s Emma, which hampers the effec-
outing wasn’t boring her. (Like most eight- desert heat. His trio of compadres having in for seasoning. Set in 1818 England, tiveness, as does her unfortunate lack of
year-olds, she inherently likes everything, the good luck to run into Michelle Yeoh. Allain’s plot would no doubt be Austen- chemistry with the quite-fine Dirisu. Mr.
but can also be a very tough crowd.) I (We should all be so lucky.) Those three approved, with the aging debutante Julia Malcolm’s List is a passable, handsomely
know that director Kyle Balda’s sequel/ adorable buggers hijacking – and success- (Zawe Ashton) strong-arming her lower- designed time-killer, but nothing more,
prequel to the Despicable Me franchise fully piloting – a flight to San Francisco. class childhood pal Selina (Freida Pinto) and I started growing hostile toward the
and 2015’s Minions was inherently an Minions handling a San Francisco hill into a vengeful scheme against Jeremiah film when it clearly needed to follow the
origin story for Steve Carell’s precociously exactly the way you’d expect Minions to Malcolm (Sope Dirisu), the wealthy Austen blueprint by the letter even when
nefarious ber-villain – one that found him handle a San Francisco hill. And a faux bachelor who ghosted Julia after one date. its plotting in no way earned a surfeit of
dissed by the Vicious 6 crime syndicate he funeral leading to something you never Per the movie’s title, the man also keeps Happily Ever Afters. By the climax, I was
hoped to join, and acting as Robin to the knew your soul needed: a Minions rendi- a written list of attributes necessary in so annoyed by this blueprint approach
Batman mentor of a lovably crusty crook tion of the Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t the woman he’ll eventually marry, which that I muttered, out loud, “Here comes the
voiced by the lovably crusty Alan Arkin. Always Get What You Want.” I’m not sure would itself be reason for his comeup- dual wedding with the dance around the
Their scenes together were salty yet sweet; what I wanted from Minions: The Rise pance if (a) Julia weren’t a ghastly shrew maypole.” And then, astonishingly, that
the Vicious 6 crew boasted the recogniz- of Gru. But even though the experience from the start; and (b) the voice-over event didn’t occur, and we scooted right to
able voices of Taraji P. Henson and, as the largely passed as my friend and I left the narrator – one oddly never heard from the end credits. So I guess the movie isn’t
pincer-y Jean-Clawed, Jean-Claude Van auditorium, I’m pretty sure I got it. again – didn’t open the film by stating that completely void of surprises.
Jeremiah was a truly marvelous human
Damme; the movie’s 1976 setting led to a
veritable K-Tel collection of song favor- MR. MALCOLM'S LIST being and major catch. Consequently, as For reviews of Elvis, Jurassic World
ites from my youth. But really: The only Selina halfheartedly agrees to pose as a Dominion, The Black Phone, Lightyear,
You know those generic sodas that try woman of means who’ll eventually break The Phantom of the Open, Hustle, Fire
things I actively remember from Minions:
to replicate the formula for better-known Malcolm’s heart, there’s nothing to do Island, and other recent releases, visit
The Rise of Gru were the hilarious antics
labels yet have no distinct flavor of their during Mr. Malcom’s List but wait for RCReader.com/movies.
of Minions Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto.
own and are simply called “Cola” or these two honorable, impossibly attractive
And I barely remember them at all. June 7 Crossword Answers
“Lemon Lime”? Those soft drinks are to people to realize their secretly plotted love
This isn’t meant as a knock. Not a seri-
Coke and Sprite what Mr. Malcolm’s List is for real – and, of course, wait for the
ous one, at any rate. But beyond thinking
is to Jane Austen. Director Emma Holly inevitable Austen homages to drop. Hoo-
that the extended action finale was way
Jones’ 19th-century rom-com is satisfy- boy, do they ever.
too grandiose for the mostly charming
ing enough, very much reminds you of There’s Theo James’ cad-who-might-
spirit-of-’76 vibe the movie delivered – as
the product you’d prefer, and might even not-be-a-cad in the manner of S&S’s
if a particular Richard Linklater offer-
make for a decent-enough substitute. But John Willoughby. There’s Ashley Park’s
ing was suddenly infiltrated by Michael
it’s flatter than the thing you really like, giggly-spinster chatterbox la Emma’s
Bay – I enjoyed this fifth feature-length
doesn’t deliver nearly the same tingle, and Miss Bates. There are benignly sage
exposure to the Minions, enjoying my
even while you’re consuming it, you might parental figures out of every Austen ever.
young friend’s enjoyment even more, and
be a bit put off by the aftertaste. There’s a dignified gala dance with rows
promptly forgot nearly everything about
While Suzanne Allain’s screenplay of opposite genders standing opposite
it. Here are a few things I do recollect,
is based on her novel, that doesn’t feel one another and advancing and retreat-
however: hordes of ambulatory yellow
entirely accurate, as it appears to also be ing and walking around each other. There
Tic Tacs cheerfully crooning a dialecti-
based on the entire Austen oeuvre – or are avidly received hand-written notes
cally unfathomable take on Simon &
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the opportunity

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Seniors to read aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf Public Library, 6pm

Thu Jul 7
Spring Forward @ Francis Willard School, the Children’s

Bags, Cornhole, Boards, on Thursdays; we have bags and Librarian’s will be at the school with Spring… Rock Island
boards for you to… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Thu Public Library - Downtown Library, 12:30pm Thu Jul 7
Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11
Summer Scares, play a round of Salem 1692: A Witch Hunt
Beginning Line Dancing, on Tuesdays & Thursdays; $2/ Game;… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library,
person; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for 3:30pm Thu Jul 7
Active Seniors), 10am Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11
Teen DIY: Mushroom Glass Painting, join Miss Amber
Billiards, Mon.-Fri.; $1/day; for information, call 563-386- in trying out the popular TikTok craft… Davenport Public
7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 8am Thu Jul 7 thru Library - Main Branch, 2pm Thu Jul 7
Thu Aug 11
Teen Sketch & Turtles, a bonus presentation on these
Bob Gaston New Horizons Band Practice, on Thursdays; curious creatures from the Nahant… Davenport Public
$2-5; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 11am Thu Jul 7
Active Seniors), 12:30pm Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11
Thursday Theater: Encanto, enjoy a trip to this enchanted
CASI Chess Club, on Thursdays in the library; equipment valley with a quirky… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Thu
and assistance will be… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm John Mulaney @ Adler Theatre -- July 24 Jul 7
Christmas in July: Sell it Saturday, many of the vendor TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Weight-Loss Tween/Teen SRP Basic First Aid & CPR, Allyson Ackley of
CASI Golf League, on Thursdays; the league will use a booths will be selling Christmas items… CASI (Center for Support Group), on Wednesdays; $1/meeting plus national Genesis Medical Center will teach basic first… Moline Public
scramble format; teams… Red Hawk Golf Course, 8:30am Thu Active Seniors), 9am Sat Jul 9 dues; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Library, 6pm Thu Jul 7
Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Active Seniors), 10:30am Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Aug 10
Sell It Saturday, for those who have flea market items, English/Spanish Bi-lingual Storytime, stories, music,
Card Embroidery, on Thursdays; learn how to create fun homemade craft items,… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), T’ai Chi Ch’un, on Wednesdays; $24/six-week class; for and activities will be presented in both English… Davenport
embroidery greeting cards… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Sat Jul 9 thru Sat Aug 6 information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, thru Wed Jul 20
9am Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Seniors), 10:15am Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Aug 10
CASI Silver Linings Bell Choir, on Mondays; for Children’s Summer2Go at Rauch Park, on Thursdays;
Chess for Experienced Players, on Thursdays; $1/person; information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active CASI Country Music Dance, $7 at the door; for the Rock Island Children’s Librarians along with the… Rauch
for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Aug 8 information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Family Park, 10am thru Thu Jul 28
Seniors), 2pm Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Seniors), 7pm Fri Jul 15
Shuffleboard, on Mondays; $2/person; for information, call Family Yoga with Dassah, on Thursdays; class will involve
Chess for Experienced Players, on Thursdays; $2; for 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Mon Jul Free Oral Screenings, for information, call 563-386-7477… 15-20 minutes of yoga with… River Valley District Library,
information, call 563-386-747… CASI (Center for Active 11 thru Mon Aug 8 CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11am Fri Jul 15 10am thru Thu Jul 28
Seniors), 9am thru Thu Aug 11
Ugly Quilts, on Mondays; volunteer group; no sewing Scott County Health Department’s I-Smile Silver Oral Library Game Night, on Thursdays; choose from an array
Home Helpers, Mon.-Fri. by appointment; for information, experience necessary; free; for… CASI (Center for Active Screenings, Carole Ferch, RDH will be at CASI to provide of board games to… East Moline Public Library, 4:30pm thru
call 563-386-7477 ext. 253… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Seniors), 9am Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Aug 8 free… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11am Fri Jul 15 Thu Jul 28
Zumba Toning, on Mondays; $3/person; for information, Rock the Lot: The Taiulfins (5pm) - Soul Storm Library in the Park, on Thursdays; join the Library OWL for
Low Impact Exercise, Mon., Wed., & Fri. 9-10am, Tue. 11am- call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am (8:30pm), featuring music, dancing, classic cars, and food Library in the… Harbor Road Park, 10am thru Thu Jul 28
2pm, Thu. 11am-noon; $2/person;… CASI (Center for Active Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Aug 8 in the parking… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 4:30pm Sat
Seniors), thru Thu Aug 11 Jul 16 Tales for Tots, on Thursdays; an enriching activity time for
“Choose Your Own Adventure” Diamond Painting children ages birth… Bettendorf Public Library, 6:30pm thru
Milestones AAA Meal Site, Mon.-Fri; meals must be Class, choose from a variety of diamond painting projects for ProMedica Blood Pressure Clinic, Susan Herman, RN, Thu Jul 28
reserved 24 to 48 hours in… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), any… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Tue Jul 12 BSN, will be available for drop in… CASI (Center for Active
11:30am Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Seniors), 9am Mon Jul 18 thru Mon Aug 1 Teen RPG, on Thursdays; you’ll find tables, spare dice, and
Pride of the Yankees, screening in the CASI Movie Matinee a welcoming… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am thru Thu
NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness), Mon.-Fri. by series; the story of… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Drums Alive, on the 2nd & 4th Mon. of the month; $2/ Jul 28
appointment; for information, call 563-386-7477 ext. 266… Tue Jul 12 class;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), noon Mon Jul 18
CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 thru Mon Aug 8 Preschool Storytime, Tuesdays thru Fridays; ages 3-5 are
Beginning Line Dancing, on Tuesdays; $2/person; for invited to attend these… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am
Reflexology, Mon.-Fri. by appointment; $20/session; for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active COVID Booster Clinic at CASI, please bring your previous thru Fri Jul 29
information, call 563-349-5832… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10:15am Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 vaccination card to your appointment; this… CASI (Center for
Seniors), Thu Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Active Seniors), 9am Wed Jul 20 Dragons Love Tacos!, presented by the Clinton Area
CASI Cribbage, on Tuesdays in the library; bring your board Showboat Theatre; for information, call 309-755-9614… East
SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program), and enjoy… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue Jul 12 Rock Valley Physical Therapy Seminar: Nutrition, join Moline Public Library, 11am Fri Jul 8
Mon.-Fri. by appointment; free; for information, call 563-386- thru Tue Aug 9 Jeni Tackett a registered dietitian to learn about healthy…
7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Thu Jul 7 thru Thu CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Thu Jul 21 Dungeons & Dragons, join RVDL every other Friday for the
Aug 11 Canasta, on Tuesdays; $2/session; for information, call 563- beloved fantasy tabletop… River Valley District Library, 4pm
386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Jul 12 American Underdog, screening of the Tom Cruise action Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 22
Zumba Toning, Mon. & Fri. 10:15am, Thu. 8:45am; $3/person; thru Tue Aug 9 comedy; $2-4; for information, call… CASI (Center for Active
for information, call… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), Thu Seniors), 1pm Thu Jul 28 Teen Advisory Board TikTok Club, on Fridays; TAB
Jul 7 thru Thu Aug 11 Chair Yoga, on Tuesdays; with Logan Anderson, owner of All Members volunteer, organize & participate in teen…
Strong Fitness;… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Tue CASI Ice Cream Social, join our talented music groups at Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Fri
Rock Valley Physical Therapy Injury Screenings, Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 CASI for an afternoon… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 4pm Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 22
Michelle Sarb, PT, DPT, OCS will be at CASI doing… CASI Fri Jul 29 thru Thu Aug 11
(Center for Active Seniors), 1:15pm Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 22 Chess for Beginners, on Tuesdays; $1/person; for Children’s Book Talk/Unboxing, on Fridays; join Miss
information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Red Hat Ladies Club, meeting locations vary; for Ranell for either a book talk… Rock Island Public Library -
Friday Afternoon Bingo, on Fridays; no admission fee, card Seniors), 10am Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Downtown Library, 2pm Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 29
costs are $0.25 &… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Fri Seniors), 11am Tue Aug 2
Jul 8 thru Fri Aug 5 Crocheting & Knitting, on Tuesdays; volunteer group; free; Family Storytime with Miss Ashe, on Fridays; stories,
for information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active CASI Advisory Council, free; for information, call 563-386- songs, and fun; every week is a… LeClaire Community Library,
Golden Tones Chorus Practice, on Fridays; sing along Seniors), 12:30pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 9am Wed Aug 3 10:30am Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Aug 5
to some classical memories; $2 practice… CASI (Center for
Active Seniors), 9am Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Aug 5 Senior Technology Clinic, on Tuesdays; with expert Mike CASI Book Club, $2/meeting; for information, call 563-386- OWLT and About: Tales and Trails, on Fridays; attendees
Shinbori; bring your laptops, tablets,… CASI (Center for 7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 10am Fri Aug 5 will meet for a storytime at the… Sunderbruch Park, 10am Fri
Senior Theatre: Second Avenue Players, on Fridays; Active Seniors), noon Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 Jul 8 thru Fri Jul 29
bring your theatrical side to CASI’s senior theater… CASI
KIDS’ STUFF
(Center for Active Seniors), 11am Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Aug 5 Step into Balance: Balance & Strength, on Tuesdays; Stories @ Main, on Fridays; enjoy stories, dancing and
half-hour exercise class with Logan Anderson, owner of… more; perfect for children… Davenport Public Library - Main
Bridge, on Mondays & Fridays; $2-5; for information, call CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 1pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Branch, 10am Fri Jul 8 thru Fri Aug 5
563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 11:30am Fri Aug 9 Big/Little Bookclub, a book club for Littles (kids in 3rd
Jul 8 thru Mon Aug 8 through 5th grade)… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Facebook Live: Krafty Kids, join Mrs. Swanson for a live
Bunco, on Wednesdays; $2/person; for information, call Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Jul 7 take-away craft tutorial; free;… Silvis Public Library, 2pm Sat
CASI Walking Club, on Mon., Wed., and Fri.; free; for 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 2pm Wed Jul Jul 9
information, call 563-386-7477… CASI (Center for Active 13 thru Wed Aug 10 Nahant Presents: Turtles, land and aquatic turtles have
Seniors), 8am Fri Jul 8 thru Wed Aug 10 adaptations that allow them to… Davenport Public Library - Wags and Wisdom, join the Quad Cities’ own dog
Evening Bingo, on Wednesdays; 5pm doors, $10 card pack Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Thu Jul 7 whisperer, Joanne from Fur… Davenport Public Library -
Courtside Styling Salon, Fri. & Mon.-Wed. by appointment; minimum purchase; cash prizes… CASI (Center for Active Eastern Avenue Branch, 2pm Sat Jul 9
for information, call 563-265-2150… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 5pm Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Aug 10 OWLT and About: Party in the Park, attendees can
Seniors), Fri Jul 8 thru Wed Aug 10 enjoy food, entertainment, and activities for the whole… Lego Club, enjoy a morning of free building; free; for
Grief Support Group, on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of the month; Marquette Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 7 information, call… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Sat Jul
Euchre, on Wed. & Fri.; $2/session; for information, call 563- food… Family Restaurant, 9:30am Wed Jul 13 thru Wed 9 thru Sat Jul 23
386-7477… CASI (Center for Active Seniors), 12:45pm Fri Jul 8 Aug 10
thru Wed Aug 10
OWLT and About: Freight House Farmer’s Market, cool Family Storytime at the Esperanza Center, a monthly
off in the shade of our awning, check out… Freight House evening storytime where we will read stories, sing… Moline
Farmer’s Market, 8am Sat Jul 9 thru Sat Aug 6 Public Library, 6pm Mon Jul 18
Poképaths: A Pokémon Go Gathering, meet in Faye’s Fossil Dig Fun: Shark Teeth, we will excavate buried shark
Field to trade, battle, and catch Pokémon;… Bettendorf teeth, and they can be… East Moline Public Library, 3pm Mon
Public Library, 10:30am Sat Jul 9 thru Sat Jul 23 Jul 18
Child’s Play | Create : Explore : Experience, on Kidstock: Session II, thru July 22, noon-5pm; the camps
Saturdays; a 15-minute storytime complete with books gives young musicians, ages… RME (River Music Experience),
rhymes and… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Sat Jul 9 thru noon Mon Jul 18
Sat Jul 30
Little Hands Camp, join us for an afternoon of crafts and
Young Adult Reading Club, ages 10-14 will meet -in activities for… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Mon Jul 18
person or via Zoom to… German American Heritage Center,
4pm Sun Jul 10 Outreach ~ RIFAC Preschool, a Children’s Librarian will
be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool… Rock Island Public
Kidstock: Session I, thru July 15, noon-5pm; the camps Library - Southwest Branch, 10am Mon Jul 18
gives young musicians, ages… RME (River Music Experience),
noon Mon Jul 11 Pyrography Gel: A Wood Burning Technique,
experience a different wood burning technique that uses a
Meet WQPT’s Molly of Denali!, Molly is from Alaska and gel;… Bettendorf Public Library, 5:30pm Mon Jul 18
will be helping us present… Moline Public Library, 2pm Mon Where Children Sleep: Photographs by James Mollison at the Muscatine Art Center -- through August 21
Jul 11 Stories in the Park: Browning Park, this stoytime is
Lego Club, enjoy a morning of free building; for information, Sunshine and Stories, on Wednesdays; come outside and packed with stories, songs, rhymes and FUN… Moline Public
Mission to Mars Camp, thru July 13; ages 9-14 are invited to call 563-344-4175… Bettendorf Public Library, 11:30am Tue dance your wiggles out; we’ll… Davenport Public Library - Library, 10am Mon Jul 18
a three-day… Quad City Botanical Center, 9am Mon Jul 11 Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 26 Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Jul 27
Summer Zoo Camp: Native Neighbors Session 6, thru
Stepping Up for Summer Learning Event, the Rock Library in the Park, on Tuesdays; join the Library OWL for Creativity Lab with the Figge, for grades K-5; Kelsey from July 22, for ages 8-9; each of the five days of camp… Niabi
Island Public Library Youth Staff will be at… TaxSlayer Center, Library in the… Goose Creek Park, 10am Tue Jul 12 thru Tue the Figge will be showing us how to make a fun art project; for Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 18
9am Mon Jul 11 Jul 26 information, call 309-524-2470… Moline Public Library, 6pm
Thu Jul 14 Tween/Teen SRP Solar Ovens, make a solar oven out of a
Stories in the Park: Prospect Park, this stoytime is packed Toddler Storytime, on Tuesdays; sing songs, dance, and cardboard pizza box… Moline Public Library, 6pm Mon Jul 18
with stories, songs, rhymes and FUN… Moline Public Library, read fun stories; free;… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Sing 2, a family screening in the Thursday Theater series; for
10am Mon Jul 11 Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Thu Jul 14 Bear Outfitters: No-Sew Teddy Bear Camp Outfits,
discover techniques to make outfits for your teddy bear.;
Summer Zoo Camp: Conservation Champions Session Virtual Storytime, on Tuesdays; watch storytime on the Spring Forward @ Longfellow School, the Children’s for… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Tue Jul 19
5, thru July 15, for ages 10-13; each of the five days of camp… Rock Island Library Facebook… Rock Island Public Library - Librarian’s will be at the school with Spring… Rock Island
Niabi Zoo, 9am Mon Jul 11 Downtown Library, 10:30am Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Aug 9 Public Library - Downtown Library, 12:30pm Thu Jul 14 Doki Doki Anime Club: Cosplay Animal Ears, come just
to watch anime, or pre-register if you want… East Moline
Teddy Bear Camp Pick-Up & Photo Presentation, your Who Is King of the Monsters?, enjoy a movie, popcorn, Story and a Craft, on Thursdays; “Read Beyond the Beaten Public Library, 5pm Tue Jul 19
stuffed animals and teddy bears have been enjoying their… and an adventure in the Teen… Bettendorf Public Library, Path” this summer and… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Mon Jul 11 1pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 26 Avenue Branch, 10am Thu Jul 14 and Thu Jul 21 Night Owls, join us for a presentation from the Popular
Astronomy Club… Moline Public Library, 7:30pm Tue Jul 19
Teen Camp Brunch: Bats!, build a home for the camp of Beyond the Beaten Path with Wild Turtles of Iowa, a Facebook Live Storytime, recommended for grades 3 &
bats living in… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Wapsi Center Kids Workshop; participants will learn about under; Join Mrs. Swanson on… Silvis Public Library, 6pm Thu Overbooked, teens talk about the new books they’re
Branch, 10am Mon Jul 11 native… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Wed Jul 13 Jul 14 and Thu Jul 28 reading; refreshments provided;… Silvis Public Library, 5pm
Tue Jul 19
Library in the Park, on Mondays; join the Library OWL for Laura Ernst: Kinetic Artist, as seen on “America’s Got Teen DIY: Origami Club, pop in to say hi to Miss Amber, talk
Library in the… Emeis Park, 10am Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Jul Talent,” Laura opens the show… Moline Public Library, 1pm about… Davenport Public Library - Main Branch, 2pm Thu Jul Teen DIY: Bookbinding, join Miss Amber in making their
25 Wed Jul 13 14 and Thu Jul 28 own blank book that… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
Street Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 19
Story Time, on Mondays; featuring bubbles, music, crafts, Lego Club: Animals, bring your own shirt or pillowcase for Ballet Quad Cities Workshop: Dance Me a Story!, we
games, snacks, and tons… River Valley District Library, 10am tie-dying; for information,… East Moline Public Library, 4pm will take passages from the book “Ruby Finds a… East Moline Teen DIY: Bookbinding, join Miss Amber in making your
Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Aug 8 Wed Jul 13 Public Library, 11am Fri Jul 15 own blank book that… Davenport Public Library - Eastern
Avenue Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 19
Summer Craft Camp, on Mondays; we’ll create a new Petite Picassos, toddlers can use all of their senses with Indigo Tie-Dye, we will be exploring how to tie-dye with
project every week; this… Davenport Public Library - Eastern hands on… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Branch, indigo; we… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Fri Jul 15 Brent Allan and Friends: Camp Iwannareedabuk, get
Avenue Branch, 2pm Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Jul 25 11am Wed Jul 13 ready to have a fun time when Brent Allan… East Moline
Facebook Live: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, join Mrs. Swanson Public Library, 2pm Wed Jul 20
Tales for Tots, on Mondays; an enriching activity time for Teens: I Survived Reality TV! with Reilly Moeller, Miss for her live experiment; free; for information,… Silvis Public
children ages birth… Bettendorf Public Library, 10am Mon Amber will lead a Q&A with Reilly Moeller, a… Davenport Library, 2pm Sat Jul 16 Scary Campfire Stories, gather around the faux campfire
Jul 11 thru Mon Jul 25 Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6pm Wed Jul 13 to hear scary stories with… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm
Letter Hunt Sensory Exploration, this event will give Wed Jul 20
Teen Anime Club, on Mondays; drink Boba Tea, make some Coding Camp, Wednesdays thru July 27; kids are invited to ages 2-5 an opportunity for fun sensory… Davenport Public
paper crafts, play some… Davenport Public Library - Eastern explore coding… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Sat Jul 16 WQPT Summer of Possibilities, for ages 3-8; join WQPT
Avenue Branch, 6pm Mon Jul 11 thru Mon Jul 25 Branch, 4pm Wed Jul 13 thru Wed Jul 27 as we read a story… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest
Meet the Authors… Tinker and Atticus to the Rescue, Branch, 11am Wed Jul 20
Bridging Literacy Event at Riverside Park East Friendship is Magic!, on Wednesdays; teens can enjoy a My Xochi Herrera Pannell and Josh Wright, author and illustrator
Pavilion, join us at Riverside Park East Pavilion for fun early Little Pony tabletop… Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Wed will… Bettendorf Public Library, 11am Sat Jul 16 Welcome to Camp Iwannareedabuk, puppets, magic
literacy… Moline Public Library, 4:30pm Tue Jul 12 Jul 13 thru Wed Jul 27 and stories with Brent Allan and friends; this… Bettendorf
Duct Tape Coin Holder, ages 8-12 use duct tape and a chip Public Library, 11am Wed Jul 20
CreaTEEN Crafts: Tie Dye Fun!, bring your own shirt or Library in the Park, on Wednesdays; join the Library OWL bag to… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 3pm
pillowcase for tie-dying; for information,… East Moline Public for Library in the… Fejervary Learning Center, 10am Wed Jul Mon Jul 18 Family Interactive Movie, each child will receive a bag
Library, 5pm Tue Jul 12 13 thru Wed Jul 27 of props and song… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown
Library, 3pm Thu Jul 21
Summer Art Club, Miss Glo will be sharing art techniques
with… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 2pm OWLT and About: Party in the Park, attendees can enjoy
Tue Jul 12 food, entertainment, and activities for the whole… Duck
Creek Park, 5:30pm Thu Jul 21
Summer Math Club, Miss Elizabeth combines a story and
math activities… Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Onward, a family screening in the Thursday Theater series;
Library, 3:15pm Tue Jul 12 for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Thu
Jul 21
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, TAB Members volunteer,
organize & participate in teen programming, and give their… Read to a Dog, QC CAN’s Reading Assistance Dogs are
Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 6:30pm specially trained, along with… Davenport Public Library -
Tue Jul 12 Eastern Avenue Branch, 5:30pm Thu Jul 21
Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board, earn volunteer Recycled Raingutter Regatta, beat the summer heat by
hours and decide on books and programs for… Silvis Public building your own sailboat using… Moline Public Library,
Library, 5pm Tue Jul 12 1:30pm Thu Jul 21
Campfire Tales, on Tuesdays; top off your summer evenings Teen DIY: Hemp Necklaces, join Miss Amber for this
with fun stories… Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue classic camp craft from the… Davenport Public Library - Main
Branch, 6pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 19 Branch, 2pm Thu Jul 21
Children’s Summer2Go at Longview Park, on Tuesdays;

the Rock Island Children’s Librarian will be at… Longview
Park, 2:30pm Tue Jul 12 thru Tue Jul 26
Lillian Smith's Dandelion Wish in the College Invitational @ Figge Art Museum -- through August 28
Crossword
MUSIC
Lynyrd Skynyrd
KID STUFF • JULY 12, 2022 June 7 Answers: Page 19
Saturday, July 16, 7 p.m.
TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive, Moline IL
W
henever you hear someone rock act included 2003’s Vicious Cycle,
shout out “Sweet Home Ala- 2009’s God & Guns, and 2012’s Last
bama!” or, more likely, “Free of a Dyin’ Breed. Presently, the musi-
Bird!” after a band asks the crowd for cians continue to tour and record with
requests, you have one group to thank co-founder Rossington (the band’s sole
for the songs’ continued popularity: the continuous member), Johnny Van Zant,
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers of Lynyrd and Rickey Medlocke, who first wrote
Skynyrd, the Southern- and country- and recorded with the band from 1971
rock legends whose “Big Wheels Keep on to 1972 before his return in 1996. To
Turnin’” tour lands at Moline’s TaxSlayer date, Lynyrd Skynyrd has sold 28 mil-
lion albums in the U.S. since 1991, when
Center on July 16.
Nielsen SoundScan started tracking
ACROSS 70. Yellow-orange 9. Church society 57. Beamed Originally formed in Jacksonville,
1. "Pride, _, and circum- 71. Traveled in for the laity 60. Cram sales (not including album sales for the
stance ..." 72. Nice and warm 10. Chief 62. Gifts for needy Florida, as My Backyard in 1964, the
band’s first 17 years). In 2004, Rolling
5. Cleans a little 73. Zippo 11. Indigenous Alaskan 63. Lesions group was initially comprised of Ronnie
10. Lip-synchs 74. SWAT team action 12. Factory 64. City in Marion Stone ranked the band on their list of the
15. Lanky 75. Garlic bulb 13. Man in a zeppelin County, Florida
Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Ross-
“100 Greatest Artists of All Time,” and
19. Omnia vincit _ 77. Crowbars 14. Conch, e.g. 66. Boasts ington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar),
20. Bone: Prefix 78. Black Hills state: 15. Island residence of 67. Calls for Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the
Larry Junstrom (bass guitar), and Bob
21. Like an old woman Abbr. Paul Gauguin 68. Clock faces Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March
22. _ Minor 79. Wing 16. Seemingly: 2 wds. 69. Actress _ Sommer Burns (drums). The band spent five years
13, 2006.
23. Aspect of the 80. '60s hippie: 2 wds. 17. Sing a certain way 72. Snappy touring small venues under various
self: 2 wds. 82. Upright stone 18. _ luck 75. Quite wholesome Joining the group on their North
25. The French 83. Makers of equine 24. Sister of Goneril looking: Hyph. names and with several lineup changes
American tour is country singer/song-
Chef: 2 wds. furnishings 26. Beet variety 76. Liege before deciding on Lynyrd Skynyrd in
27. Caliber 85. Deprivation 29. Hepatic secretion 77. Old booth for writer Chris Janson, the Nashville star
28. Seething 86. Prophets 32. Eats not at all callers: 2 wds. 1969, and the group released its first
who released his first album in 2015.
30. Devious 87. Kind of company 33. History Muse 78. French writer album in 1973, having settled on a lineup
31. Prince in a 88. Plainspoken 34. Gelato serving 80. Torrent Janson has recorded three full-length
that included bassist Leon Wilkeson,
Borodin opera 90. Bring in 35. Prodigy: 2 wds. 81. Sept albums -- Buy Me a Boat, Everybody,
32. Coquettish one 91. Director's order 36. Made mention of 82. Made of silk keyboardist Billy Powell, and guitar-
33. Confab 94. Woody vine 37. Pratt or Hemsworth 84. Water and and Real Friends -- that all landed in
ist Ed King. At the height of their fame
34. Say under oath 95. Apothecary mea- 38. Babysitter, seltzer water the top 12 of Billboard’s country chart,
36. Hardware item sure British style 86. Steam baths in the 1970s, the band popularized the
and he has charted multiple singles on
37. Relating to priests 99. Family member 39. Of hearing 88. Flicks Southern-rock genre with songs such as
41. Reject 101. Idea 40. Let for cash 89. Kind of wave the Billboard Hot Country Songs and
42. Certain exemplar: 103. _ and pinion 41. Food thickener 90. Drop a syllable “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird,”
Country Airplay charts, among them
2 wds. 104. Taste sensation 42. Auto parts 91. Taj Mahal site their smash successes including such
45. _ and cry 105. Aka Maria 43. Yield 92. Study in haste the number-one hits “Good Vibes” and
46. Tops: Hyph. Louise Rame 44. Actor _ T. Nelson 93. Tex-Mex fare
top-10 Billboard hits as 1975’s Nuthin’
“Done.” Janson has also performed on
47. Bonkers 106. Times 47. Sting 94. Deceiver Fancy and 1977’s Street Survivors. But
48. Weasley family's owl 107. O.T. book 49. Golden-touch king 95. So-so albums by Holly Williams and Lee Brice,
after releasing five studio albums and
49. Star in constellation 108. Trunk 51. Like better 96. Latvian capital and has co-written singles for the likes
Cetus 109. Jerez de la 52. Cordial flavoring 97. Fish sauce one live album, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s career
of Tim McGraw, LoCash, Randy Houser,
50. Deity Frontera, formerly 53. How to be mistaken 98. Goods: Abbr. was abruptly halted on October 20, 1977,
51. Penalties 110. Spike 55. Cleared a lawn 100. Managed care gp. and Hank Williams Jr.
52. Jai _ 56. Aircraft 102. _ anemone when their chartered airplane crashed,
Lynyrd Skynard and Chris Janson
53. Eliot's Marner DOWN killing Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and
54. Ran 1. Gainful bring their “Big Wheels Keep on
56. Granitelike rock 2. Hotel chain backup singer Cassie Gaines, and seri-
Turnin’” tour to Moline on July 16,
58. Mix up
59. French composer
3. _ Lisa
4. Show of a kind
New Crossword Puzzles ously injuring the rest of the band.
admission to the 7 p.m. concert event is
Lynyrd Skynyrd reformed in 1987 for
60. Throw
61. Term of address
5. Adulterate
6. Playhouse employee
posted EVERY week at a reunion tour with Ronnie’s brother
$35-150, and tickets are available by call-
63. "Awesome!" 7. To-do RCReader.com/lifestyle Johnny Van Zant as lead vocalist, and
ing (800)745-3000 and visiting
65. Crystalline rock 8. _ Aviv TaxSlayerCenter.com.
67. Sledding venue later Billboard hits for the resurrected
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY New Columns Weekly at RCReader.com By Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): My read- remember that God made you that way – so let LIBRA (September 23-October 22): confidante); (3) pritam (beloved); (4) sona
ers and I have collaborated to provide God worry about it. You need the following experiences at (golden one); (5) bulbul (nightingale); (6) yaar
insights and inspirations about the least once every other day during the (friend/lover); (7) natkhat (mischievous one).
topic “How to Be an Aries.” Below is an CANCER (June 21-July 22): As a child, next 15 days: a rapturous burst of unex- Even if you’re not inclined to experiment with
amalgam of my thoughts and theirs – advice that Cancerian author June Jordan said, “I pected grace; a gentle eruption of your strong Urdu terms, I urge you to try innovations in the
will especially apply to your life in the coming used to laugh all the time. I used to willpower; an encounter with inspiration that way you use language with your beloved allies.
days. (1) If it’s easy, it’s boring. - Beth Prouty. (2) laugh so much and so hard in church, in propels you to make some practical improvement It’s a favorable time to be more imaginative in
If it isn’t challenging, do something else. - Jen- school, at the kitchen table, on the subway! I used in your life; a brave adjustment in your under- how you communicate your affections.
nifer Blackmon Guevara. (3) Be confident of your to laugh so much my nose would run and my eyes standing of how the world works; a sacrifice of an
ability to gather the energy to get unstuck, to would tear and I just couldn’t stop.” That’s an okay thing that gives you more time and energy AQUARIUS (January 20-February
instigate, to rouse – for others as well as yourself. ideal I invite you to aspire to in the coming days. to cultivate a really good thing. 18): Author John Berger described
(4) You are a great initiator of ideas and you are You probably can’t match Jordan’s plenitude, but birch trees as “pliant” and “slender.” He
also willing to let go of them in their pure and do your best. Why? The astrological omens sug- SCORPIO (October 23-November 21): said that “if they promise a kind of permanence,
perfect forms so as to help them come to fruition. gest three reasons: (1) The world will seem fun- This might sound like an unusual it has nothing to do with solidity or longevity – as
(5) When people don’t get things done fast nier to you than it has in a long time. (2) Laughing assignment, but I swear it’s based on with an oak or a linden – but only with the fact
enough for you, be ready and able to do it freely and easily is the most healing action you two unimpeachable sources: research that they seed and spread quickly. They are
yourself. can take right now. (3) It’s in the interests of by scientists and my many years of analyzing ephemeral and recurring – like a conversation
everyone you know to have routines interrupted astrological data. Here’s my recommendation, between earth and sky.” I propose we regard the
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I know and disrupted by amusement, delight, and Scorpio: In the coming weeks, spend extra time birch tree as your personal power symbol in the
three people who have told me, “I don’t hilarity. watching and listening to wild birds. Place your- coming months. When you are in closest align-
like needing anyone for anything.” They self in locations where many birds fly and perch. ment with cosmic rhythms, you will express its
fancy themselves to be rugged individu- LEO (July 23-August 22): In accor- Read stories about birds and talk about birds. Use spirit. You will be adaptable, flexible, resource-
alists with impeccable self-sufficiency. They dance with the astrological omens, your imagination to conjure up fantasies in ful, and highly communicative. You will serve as
imagine they can live without the help or support here’s your assignment for the next which you soar alongside birds. Now read this an intermediary, a broker, and a go-between.
of other humans. I don’t argue with them; it’s three weeks: Love yourself more and story about how birds are linked to happiness
impossible to dissuade anyone with such a high more each day. Unleash your imagination to levels: TinyURL.com/BirdBliss. PISCES (February 19-March 20):
level of delusion. The fact is, we are all needy come up with new reasons to adore and revere People who don’t know much about
beings who depend on a vast array of benefactors. your unique genius. Have fun doing it. Laugh S AG I T TA R I U S (November astrology sometimes say that Pisceans
Who built our houses, grew our food, sewed our about how easy and how hard it is to love yourself 22-December 21): In accordance with are wishy-washy. That’s a lie. The truth is, Pis-
clothes, built the roads, and create the art and so well. Make it into a game that brings you an current astrological omens, I have four ceans are not habitually lukewarm about chaotic
entertainment we love? I bring this up, Taurus, endless stream of amusement. PS: Yes, you really related suggestions for you. (1) Begin jumbles of possibilities. They are routinely in love
because now is an excellent time for you to cele- are a genius – by which I mean you are an intrigu- three new projects that are seemingly beyond with the world and its interwoven mysteries. On
brate your own neediness. Be wildly grateful for ing blend of talents and specialties that is unprec- your capacity and impossible to achieve with a regular basis, they feel tender fervor and poi-
all the things you need and all the people who edented in the history of the human race. your current levels of intelligence, skill, and gnant awe. They see and feel how all life’s appar-
provide them. Regard your vigorous interdepen- . experience – and then, in the coming months, ent fragments knit together into a luminous
dence as a strength, not a weakness. VIRGO (August 23-September 22): accomplish them anyway. (2) Embrace optimism bundle of amazement. I bring these thoughts to
Novelist Lydia Peelle writes, “The trou- for both its beauty and its tactical advantages. (3) your attention because the coming weeks will be
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bounce up ble was, I knew exactly what I wasn’t. I Keep uppermost in mind that you are a teacher an excellent time to relish these superpowers of
and down when you walk. Express 11 just didn’t know who I was.” We all go who loves to teach and you are a student who yours – and express them to the max.
different kinds of laughs. Be impossible through similar phases, in which we are highly loves to learn. (4) Be amazingly wise, be surpris-
to pin down or figure out. Relish the aware of what we don’t want, don’t like, and don’t ingly brave, be expansively visionary – and Homework: Take a specific action to dimin-
openings that your restlessness spawns. Keep seek to become. They are like negative grace peri- always forgive yourself for not remembering ish the sadness you feel about your number
changing the way you change. Be easily swayed ods that provide us with valuable knowledge. But where you left your house keys. one regret. Visit FreeWillAstrology.com.
and sway others easily. Let the words flowing out it’s crucial for us to also enjoy periods of inten-
of your mouth reveal to you what you think. Live sive self-revelation about what we do want, what CAPRICORN (December 22-January Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s
a dangerous life in your daydreams but not in we do like, and what we do seek to become. In my 19): If you ever wanted to use the Urdu EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES
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Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am
Fri Jul 29
Family Storytime: Sharks, join Miss Ashe for stories, End of Summer Pool Party, if your child has completed
songs, and a take-home craft;… East Moline Public the Summer Reading Challenge, you… Whitewater
Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 22 Junction Family Aquatic Center, 6pm Sat Jul 30
Thursday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.
Full STEAM Ahead: DIY Leaf Compass, make you Facebook Live: Lego Charades, recommended for
own compass with a leaf to find your… East Moline Public
Library, 10:30am Sat Jul 23
ages 5-12; join Mrs. Swanson to build an… Silvis Public
Library, 2pm Sat Jul 30
Adler Theatre, 136 East Third Street, Davenport IA
Lego Club, create your LEGO masterpieces; whether you English/Spanish Bi-lingual Storytime, stories,
want to take-on the… River Valley District Library, 11am music, and activities will be presented in both English…
Sat Jul 23 Davenport Public Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am
Mon Aug 1
Lego Club, create your Lego masterpieces; whether you
want to take-on the… River Valley District Library, 11am Kidstock: Session III, thru Aug. 5, noon-5pm; the
Sat Jul 23 camps gives young musicians, ages… RME (River Music
Experience), noon Mon Aug 1
S’mores Cookie Decoration Challenge, culinary
decoration awaits for those willing to take on the… Outreach ~ RIFAC Preschool, a Children’s Librarian
Bettendorf Public Library, 1pm Sat Jul 23 will be sharing stories with RIFAC preschool classes;…
Rock Island Public Library - Downtown Library, 10am Mon
Camping Craft (Grab and Go Kits): Facebook Aug 1
Livestream, learn to make the Plastic Egg Fireflies with
the kits… East Moline Public Library, 5pm Mon Jul 25 Summer Zoo Camp: Variety of Life Session 8, thru
Aug. 5, for ages 4-5; each of the five days of camp… Niabi
Eco Art Camp, thru July 29; ages 5-9 are invited to a Zoo, Mon Aug 1
weeklong… Quad City Botanical Center, 9am Mon Jul 25
Teen Microwave S’mores Bake-off!, ages 11-19
PJ Party Storytime: Outer Space!, put on your PJ’s will be provided with graham crackers, chocolate,
and join us in the Children’s… Moline Public Library, 6pm marshmallows,… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount
H
Mon Jul 25 Street Branch, 6pm Mon Aug 1
Stories in the Park: Karstens Park, this stoytime is Mini Campfires, built that fun campsite atmosphere aving charted 67 tunes – seven that have reached the top three, mean-
packed with stories, songs, rhymes and FUN… Moline indoors with your very own mini… Davenport Public
Public Library, 10am Mon Jul 25 Library - Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Wed Aug 3 of them number-one hits – on while, include When I Call Your Name, I
the Billboard Hot Country Songs Still Believe in You, Let There Be Peace
Summer Zoo Camp: Animal Family Tree Session 7, Big/Little Book Club, book club for Littles (kids in 3rd on Earth, When Love Finds You, and the
thru July 29, for ages 6-7; each of the five days of camp… through 5th grade)… Davenport Public Library - Eastern chart between 1985 and 2019, legendary
Niabi Zoo, Mon Jul 25 Avenue Branch, 6:30pm Thu Aug 4 country-pop artist Vince Gill makes his chart-topping The Key, with all of the
long-awaited return to Davenport’s Adler musician’s albums since 1987 standing
Wapsi Conservation Center Tour, a guided tour Escape Room, ages eight to 18 follow the clues, solve
of the Wapsi River Environmental Education Center; the puzzles,… Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Thu Aug 4 Theatre on July 21, performing from a as top-10 hits. The husband of Grammy-
attendees… Bettendorf Public Library, 1:30pm Mon Jul thru Sat Aug 6
solo repertoire that dates from 1985’s The winning superstar Amy Grant, Gill, an
25
Reading Assistance Dogs, children have the Things That Matter to his most recent avid golfer, is also a member of the Ten-
Bigfoot Sihouettes, make your very own silhouette of opportunity to read aloud to dogs from… Bettendorf
release Okie, the latter a top-10 Billboard nessee Golf Hall of Fame, and in 2003, he
the elusive creature on… Davenport Public Library - Main Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug 4
received the PGA Distinguished Service
Branch, 2pm Tue Jul 26 smash in 2019.
Dungeons & Dragons, join RVDL every other Friday Award for his charity work and his time
Read-Along Stories with Mr. Haack, Haack, who has A singer, songwriter and multi-instru-
for the beloved fantasy tabletop… River Valley District spent promoting junior golf.
decades of experience as an elementary school… East Library, 4pm Fri Aug 5 mentalist, Gill has achieved commercial
Moline Public Library, 6:30pm Tue Jul 26 Gill, who has been touring with the
success and fame both as frontman to the
Stories @ Main, on Fridays; enjoy stories, dancing and Eagles since 2017, says that he’s looking
Creation Studio Tool Training: 3D Pens, learn how to more; perfect for children… Davenport Public Library - country-rock band Pure Prairie League
forward to stepping center-stage again.
use the Creation Studio 3D pens to… Bettendorf Public Main Branch, 10am Fri Aug 5 (for whom he sang lead on “Lead Me Love
Library, 6:30pm Wed Jul 27 “When all touring stopped back in March
Tween/Teen Lock-In, his program is open to readers You Tonight”) in the 1970s and as a solo
of 2020, it was a good time for me to take
Duct Tape Coin Holder, ages 8-12 use duct tape and who have completed the… Moline Public Library, 4:30pm artist beginning in 1983, with his talents
a chip bag to… Rock Island Public Library - Southwest Fri Aug 5 a break from the road. Now, the Eagles
Branch, 1pm Wed Jul 27 as a vocalist and musician placing him in
are touring again, and that’s a blast! But,
1, 000 Books Before Kindergarten Celebration, redeem high demand as a guest vocalist and duet
Painted Tote Bags, customize a tote bag for your milestone incentives, celebrate progress, and cheer I’m also eager to get back on the bus and
partner. Gill has recorded more than 20
library books using acrylic… Davenport Public Library - for program graduates… Davenport Public Library - visit some places and fans that I haven’t
Fairmount Street Branch, 2pm Wed Jul 27 Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Sat Aug 6 studio albums and has sold more than 26
seen for a while.” Featured during the
million total, and has been honored by
Tremendous Turtles: Nahant Marsh Kids Sunshine and Stories, on Mondays; come outside and artist’s Davenport concert will be singer
Workshop, children will learn about the habitats, dance your wiggles out; we’ll… Davenport Public Library the Country Music Association with 18
Wendy Moten, who has toured with Gill
adaptations, and food preferences… Bettendorf Public - Fairmount Street Branch, 10am Mon Aug 8 CMA Awards, including two as “Enter-
Library, 1:30pm Wed Jul 27 as a harmony singer for several years.
Storytime with WQPT, children will hear a story and tainer of the Year” and five as “Male
Having produced Moten’s most recent
Wild Raptors of Iowa, Dave Murcia of the Wapsi River participate in a hands-on… Davenport Public Library - Vocalist of the Year.” The artist has also
Environmental Education Center presents… East Moline Eastern Avenue Branch, 10am Tue Aug 9 album I’ve Got Your Covered, Gill says,
Public Library, 4:30pm Wed Jul 27 earned 22 Grammy Awards, more than
“I’ve always enjoyed sharing a stage with
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, TAB Members any other male country music artist in
Collage Art with Michael Albert, participants get to volunteer, organize & participate in teen programming, Wendy, whether she was singing har-
history, and in 2007, Gill was inducted
create their own collages using the same… Bettendorf and give their… Davenport Public Library - Fairmount monies for me, or when we were in The
Public Library, 10am Thu Jul 28 Street Branch, 6:30pm Tue Aug 9 into the Country Music Hall of Fame. He
Time Jumpers together. It’s always been
was also inducted into the Guitar Center
Jumanji, a family screening in the Thursday Theater Teen Tuesday: Teen Advisory Board, earn volunteer my wish that more of the world could
series; for information,… Bettendorf Public Library, hours and decide on books and programs for… Silvis Rock Walk by Joe Walsh of the Eagles.
hear her, so being able to feature her each
1:30pm Thu Jul 28 Public Library, 5pm Tue Aug 9 With Gill also a member of the Grand
night of this tour is something I look
Family Storytime with WQPT-PBS, a “Follow that Creativity Lab: Mini Murals, held on the lawn on the Ole Opry who, in 2012, was honored with
forward to.” In addition to Moten, also
Roly Poly” video, stories, and a craft… East Moline Public south side of the… Moline Public Library, 6pm Thu Aug a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,
Library, 10:30am Fri Jul 29 11 joining Gill on stage will be Paul Frank-
the country icon’s most memorable songs
lin (steel), Billy Thomas (drums), Jimmy
Splish Splash Storytime!, join us for stories and lots of Facebook Live Storytime, recommended for grades include “I Still Believe in You,” “Don’t
Sloas (bass), and John Jarvis (keyboards).
splishy-splashy fun water… Moline Public Library, 10am 3 & under; Join Mrs. Swanson on… Silvis Public Library, Let Our Love Star Slippin’ Away,” “One
Fri Jul 29 6pm Thu Aug 11 Vince Gill plays his Quad Cities
More Last Chance,” “Tryin’ to Get Over
engagement on July 21, admission to the
Teen Escape Room: Summon the Dragon, at 10am, OWLT and About: Party in the Park, attendees can You,” “The Heart Won’t Lie” (with Reba
noon, 2pm, and 4pm; see if you have the… Davenport enjoy food, entertainment, and activities for the whole… 7:30 p.m. concert is $47.50-93.50, and
Public Library - Main Branch, 10am Fri Jul 29 Ridgeview Park, 5:30pm Thu Aug 11 McEntire), and “Sober Saturday Night”
tickets are available by calling (800)745-
(with Chris Young), all of which topped
Billboard’s Country charts. Gill albums 3000 and visiting AdlerTheatre.com.
LIVE MUSIC
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THURSDAY
2020/09/04 (Fri) (7) – Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 E
Platt St., Maquoketa IA
Park Bandshell, , Geneseo IL
The Cowtippers (5:30pm) – Riverside
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
– The Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill,
2606 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
ARTIFAS – Modern Mimes – Etched In Jera & Carol Jean – The Grape Life Casino and Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Camp Euforia – Jerry’s Farm, 5335 Utah 307 10th Ave, Fulton IL CASI Country Music Dance – CASI
Embers – Dark Agenda (6:30pm) – Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Riverside IA Ave SE, Lone Tree IA Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton – (Center for Active Seniors), 1035 W.
Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL Ave., Davenport IA Hulder – Skeleton – Everlasting Light Cr o o ke d C a c t u s (6 : 30 p m) – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd Kimberly Road, Davenport IA
Crooked Cactus – Bass Street Landing Jimmy Welty Band – Rhythm City – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St., Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 St., Davenport IA Camp Euforia – Jerry’s Farm, 5335 Utah
Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Davenport IA Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA Ratchet Dolls – Gabe’s, 330 E. Ave SE, Lone Tree IA
Jacob Jolliff Band – Ca D’Zan, 411 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second Dani Lynn Howe & Band (5pm) – Kylie Washington St., Iowa City IA Cody Road – Hawkeye Tap Sports
South Rd., Cambridge IL Ky & Ty Acoustic Duo (6:30pm) – Ave., Rock Island IL Frey (7pm) – Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 755 Rebecca and Alan Duo (6pm) – Twin Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
James Tutson & the Rollback – Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House, 201 Music For New People (6:30pm) – W Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott IA Span Brewing, 6776 Championship Davenport IA
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, N. Main St., Port Byron IL Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, The Hackensaw Boys – Forrest Dr., Bettendorf IA Far Out 283 – Parkside Grill & Lounge,
200 N. Main St., Fairfield IA Project X – Route 30 Slots & Cocktails, Moline IL McCurren – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls – Bass 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL
Jordan Danielsen (6pm) – Twin Span 2000 E Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls IL Open Blues Jam (6pm) – Kavanaugh’s Second St., Davenport IA Street Landing Plaza, 17th St., Moline Karaoke w/ Michelle from Party
Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr., Raquel & the Wildflowers (8:30pm) – Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock Karaoke Night – Harley Corin’s, 1708 IL Times DJ Service – Manning’s
Bettendorf IA Fair Warning (10:30pm) – Riverside Island IL State St., Bettendorf IA Whistle Stop, 416 N. 2nd St., Clinton
Karaoke Night – Harley Corin’s, 1708
State St., Bettendorf IA
Casino and Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Riverside IA
Open Mic with Donovan Gustofsan
– Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th Ave., East
Monica Austin (6pm) – Go Fish Marina
Bar & Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA
FRIDAY (15) IA
Kellen Myers & Friends – The Grape
Katherine Shewell (6:30pm) – The Shekinah King – Galena Brewing Moline IL Music on the Avenue: Gray Wolf Band Amateur Selectors: Synth Paralysis – Life Wine Store & Lounge, 3402
Gypsy Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Company, 227 N. Main St., Galena IL (6pm) – Downtown Clinton, , Clinton Nathan Lane – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Elmore Ave., Davenport IA
Locust St., Davenport IA
Ky & Ty Duo (6pm) – Go Fish Marina Bar
Without U2 – The Tangled Wood, 3636
Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA
THURSDAY (14) IA
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Rhythm City
Ave., Rock Island IL
Angela Meyer (5pm) – Wide River
Kickin Back (5pm) – Milan Hy-Vee
Market Grille, 201 W. 10th Ave., Milan
& Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA The Wolf & Gypsy Band – The Gypsy Angela Meyer – JD Aguilera – Mercer Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., IL
Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub, Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust County Fairgrounds, , Aledo IL Elmore Ave., Davenport IA LeClaire IA Kidstock Concert: Session I – The
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA St., Davenport IA Caleb Talbott (6:30pm) – The Gypsy Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub, Big John Hammer & the Rusty Nails Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s, Wonkzilla (Rob) Zombie Experience
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL – Drama Major – Potential Spam –
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton – Rascals Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd
St., Davenport IA
Todd Rundgren – Englert Theatre, 221
SUNDAY
2020/09/10 (Thu) (10)
East Washington St., Iowa City IA Alan Morrison & Rebecca Casad
The Velies (6:30pm) – Bettendorf (3:30pm) – The Gypsy Highway Bar
Public Librar y, 2950 Learning & Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA IA
Alanna Royale – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
FRIDAY
2020/09/05 (Sat) (8) Second St., Davenport IA
Andrew Jacob & Lisa Lyn (3pm) –
A m a t e u r S e l e c t o r s : Tr o p i c a l Route 30 Slots & Cocktails, 2000 E
Depression – Cristina Amador- Rock Falls Rd., Rock Falls IL
Perez – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Angela Meyer (2pm) – Carl Sandburg
Rock Island IL State Historic Site, 313 E 3rd St,
Doug Brundies – Hawkeye Tap Sports Galesburg IL
Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s Lagoon,
Davenport IA 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor Ridge IL
Far Out 283 – The Gypsy Highway Bar Catfish Jazz Society Monthly Jam
& Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport (3pm) – Columbus Club, 1111 W. 35th
IA St., Davenport IA
Jack Watson Quartet – The Grape Life Chicago Farmer & the Field Notes
Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore (2pm) – Donald J’s Poor House Tap,
Ave., Davenport IA 1118 N Washington Blvd., Camanche
Jada Vance – Riverside Casino and IA
Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA Code 415 (4pm) – Parkside Grill &
Jake Simon Band – John Born – RIBCO, Lounge, 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL
1815 Second Ave., Rock Island IL Jackie Venson – Invisible Cartoons
Kara Gordon (5pm) – Wide River (6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva
Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., IL
LeClaire IA Karaoke Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
Karaoke Night – Galena Brewing Drive #106, Moline IL
Company, 227 N. Main St., Galena IL Kerry Tucker & Rich Fricke (2pm) –
Karaoke w/ Michelle from Party Len Brown’s North Shore Inn, 700 N.
Times DJ Service – Manning’s Shore Dr., Moline IL
Whistle Stop, 416 N. 2nd St., Clinton The Knockoffs (5pm) – The Captain’s
IA Table, 4801 River Dr., Moline IL
Live @ Five: Piso’s Cure (5pm) – RME Kyle Cord (3pm) – Green Tree Brewery,
Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
IA L.A. Guns – Faster Pussycat – Skarlett
Lu So’n de Luna – DJ Alex (5pm) – Roxx – The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave.,
Mercado on Fifth, 1122 4th Ave., East Moline IL
Moline IL Lojo Russo (2pm) – Contrary Brewing
Phyllis & the Sharks – Parkside Grill & Co., 411 W Mississippi Dr., Muscatine
Lounge, 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL IA
Raquel & the Wildflowers – Rhythm Nightz Band (6pm) – Yoshi’s Bar &
City Casino Resort Rhythm Room, Filipino Canteen, 831 W. 3rd St.,
7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Davenport IA
The Stone Flowers – The Tangled
Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd.,
Bettendorf IA
MONDAY (11)
Anteloper – Derek Monypeny – Rozz-
SATURDAY (9) Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL
The Night People (6:30pm) – Moline
Angela Meyer – Pour Bros Craft Township Activity Center, 620 18th
Taproom Moline, 1209 4th Ave. Suite St., Moline IL
2, Moline IL
Anna p.s. – Contrary Brewing Co., 411 TUESDAY (12)
W Mississippi Dr., Muscatine IA
Ariel McReynolds – Bootleg Hill Honey Alan Knapper’s Five Bridges Jazz
Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA Band (6:30pm) – Carriage Haus, 312
Big River Brass Band (3pm) – Herman W 3rd St, Davenport IA
Park Pavilion, 621 S. Greene St., Cordovas – Le Shiv – Raccoon Motel,
Boone IA 315 E. Second St., Davenport IA
Billy Currington – The Rust Belt, 533 The Mercury Brothers – Lincoln Park,
12th Ave., East Moline IL 1120 40th St., Rock Island IL
Bobby Townsley – Green Tree Brewery, Open Mic Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA Drive #106, Moline IL
WEDNESDAY (13)
Cooked Cactus – 11th Street Precinct,
1107 Mound St., Davenport IA
Helen Russell & Company (2pm) Angela Meyer (6pm) – Geneseo City
LIVE MUSIC
Davenport IA Creek Vineyard and Winery, 23456 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor Ridge IL Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA
TUESDAY (2)
Live @ Five: Soul Storm (5pm) – RME
Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport
Great River Rd., LeClaire IA
North of 40 (5pm) – The Captain’s
FRIDAY (22) Harper and Midwest Kind – Ghalia
Volt (6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th St.,
Erica Martin Band – Rhythm City
Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 American Devil Sound – Green Tree
IA Table, 4801 River Dr., Moline IL Amate ur Se le c tor s: D unge on Galva IL Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
Lonesome Fugitive – Riverside Casino Terrance Simien – Marcella Simien Transmissions – Jason Whitmarsh The Heavy Pours (3pm) – Green Tree Karaoke Night – Galena Brewing Electric Shock – Mississippi Valley
and Resort, 3184 Highway 22, featuring Anne Harris (6pm) – – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA Company, 227 N. Main St., Galena IL Fairgrounds Farmer’s Tent, 2815 W.
Riverside IA Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva IL Island IL Karaoke Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River Karaoke w/ Michelle from Party Locust St, Davenport IA
Love Secreto – DJ Candela (5pm) Travis Hosette (3pm) – Wide River Avey Grouws Duo (5pm) – Wide River Drive #106, Moline IL Times DJ Service – Manning’s Eli Alger (2pm) – Doug Brundies
– Mercado on Fifth, 1122 4th Ave., Winery - Clinton, 1776 East Deer Winery - LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., Monica Austin – Parkside Grill & Whistle Stop, 416 N. 2nd St., Clinton (6 & 10pm) – Mississippi Valley
Moline IL Creek Rd., Clinton IA LeClaire IA Lounge, 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL IA Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust St.,
Low – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St., Back Pocket – Parkside Grill & Lounge, Moonshine Run (5pm) – The Captain’s The Knockoffs – Hawkeye Tap Sports Davenport IA
Davenport IA
Mary Chapin Carpenter – Emily
MONDAY (18) 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL
Catfish Keith – Englert Theatre, 221
Table, 4801 River Dr., Moline IL Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave.,
Davenport IA
Hap Hazard (4pm) – Corporate
Rock (7:30pm) – Mississippi Valley
Barker – Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Troy Rangel & Friends (6:30pm) –
Moline Township Activity Center, 620
East Washington St., Iowa City IA
Crooked Cactus – Green Tree Brewery, MONDAY (25) Levi Craft (5pm) – Wide River Winery -
LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2815 W. Locust
St., Davenport IA
Mo’s Garage (5pm) – Diamond Rio 18th St., Moline IL 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA B e as to B l an co – S e p te m b e r Live @ Five: The Dawn (5pm) – RME Kid Rock – Mississippi Valley
(7pm) – Iowa 80 Truck Stop, 755 W David G. Smith – The Grape Life Wine Mourning – Halo of Flies – Rascals Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St,
Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott IA
Rhythm City Casino Blues Night:
TUESDAY (19) Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave.,
Davenport IA
Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL
Laney Jones – Raccoon Motel, 315 E.
IA
North of 40 – Parkside Grill & Lounge,
Davenport IA
Michael Moncada (4pm) – Mississippi
Ana Popovic – Jamiah Rogers – Doug Deming & the Jewel Tones – Grupo Herencia – DJ Milo (5pm) – Second St., Davenport IA 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent,
Hal Reed (6:30pm) – Rhythm City Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 Mercado on Fifth, 1122 4th Ave., North of 40 (6:30pm) – Moline Nuclear Plowboys – The Gypsy 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 30th St., Rock Island IL Moline IL Township Activity Center, 620 18th Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust Open Mic Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA The Hot Rods – Lincoln Park, 1120 40th JD Aguilera – Missipi Brewing St., Moline IL St., Davenport IA Drive #106, Moline IL
Rude Punch – The Tangled Wood, 3636 St., Rock Island IL Company, 107 Iowa Ave., Muscatine Prom Night for the Aliens – Bootleg Simon Joyner – Samuel Locke
Top of the World – Rhythm City Casino
Open Mic Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
Drive #106, Moline IL
IA
Jake Gill – Riverside Casino and Resort,
TUESDAY (26) Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd St.,
Davenport IA
Ward – Englert Theatre, 221 East
Washington St., Iowa City IA
Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Polica – Wilsen – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. 3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA The Night People – Lincoln Park, 1120 Safe Haven – Turner Hall, 115 S. Bench Tommy Pickett (noon) – Sara
Ave., Davenport IA Second St., Davenport IA Karaoke w/ Michelle from Party 40th St., Rock Island IL St., Galena IL Simmons (3pm) – Hot Rods (6 &
Wildstreet – Skarlett Roxx – Rascals Three Days Grace – Wage War – Zero Times DJ Service – Manning’s Open Mic Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River Widespread Dread – RIBCO, 1815 10pm) – Elvis (7 & 9pm) – Mississippi
Live, 1414 15th St., Moline IL 9:36 – The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave., Whistle Stop, 416 N. 2nd St., Clinton Drive #106, Moline IL Second Ave., Rock Island IL Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815
Windy City Dueling Pianos – Hickory East Moline IL IA Locust St., Davenport IA
Creek Event Center, 3504 Hickory
WEDNESDAY (20)
Kidstock Concert: Session II – The WEDNESDAY (27) SATURDAY (30)
Grove Rd., Davenport IA Redstone Room, 129 Main St,
Ed James (6:30pm) – The Faithful Pilot Amateur Selectors: Left of the Dial –
WEDNESDAY (3)
Ariel McReynolds (6:30pm) – The Davenport IA
Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, LeClaire Angela Meyer (4pm) – Mississippi
SATURDAY (16) Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N
Cody Rd, LeClaire IA
Live @ Five: Jumbies (5pm) – RME
Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Davenport IA
Chad Gooch – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third
Ave., Rock Island IL Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent,
1st Impression – Len Brown’s North IA Frank Martin Busch (5:30pm) – Barefoot & Sunshine – The Grape Life 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
Jeremy Waun – Johnnie Cluney – Riverside Casino and Resort, 3184 Eli Alger (2pm) – Doug Brundies
Shore Inn, 700 N. Shore Dr., Moline IL Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Mizzipi Mud – Hawkeye Tap Sports Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore
Ariel McReynolds (6:30pm) – Tuggers Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Highway 22, Riverside IA Ave., Davenport IA (6 & 10pm) – Mississippi Valley
Island IL Izaak Opatz – Adriel Denae – Raccoon Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust St.,
Burger Bar & Ale House, 201 N. Main Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second Davenport IA Blues Rock–it – 11th Street Precinct,
St., Port Byron IL Riverside Band – Rhythm City Casino Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport 1107 Mound St., Davenport IA Davenport IA
Ave., Rock Island IL IA Far Out 283 (4pm) – Wild Oatz
BanD – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 Open Blues Jam (6pm) – Kavanaugh’s Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Elmore Darci Lynne – Riverside Casino and
E. 2nd St., Davenport IA Ave., Davenport IA James McMur tr y – Wildwood Golf Resort, 3184 Highway 22, (7:30pm) – Mississippi Valley
Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock Smokehouse & Saloon - Iowa City, Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2815 W. Locust
The Brat Pack (1pm) – Iowa 80 Truck Island IL Trophy Dads – The Tangled Wood, Riverside IA
Stop, 755 W Iowa 80 Rd., Walcott IA 3636 Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA 4919 B Walleye Dr.SE, Iowa City IA Erica Martin Band – Riverside Casino St., Davenport IA
Open Mic with Donovan Gustofsan Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second Jesse Daniel – Summer Dean –
CJ Ryder & the Pastmasters (5pm) – – Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th Ave., East mc chris – Crunk Witch – Raccoon and Resort, 3184 Highway 22,
Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill, 411 River Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport Ave., Rock Island IL Riverside IA Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second St.,
Moline IL Open Blues Jam (6pm) – Kavanaugh’s Davenport IA
Dr., Princeton IA Whiskey Friends (5:30pm) – Recoil IA Jason Carl Tom Petty Tribute – The
Camp Euforia – Jerry’s Farm, 5335 Utah Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock Tangled Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Jordan Danielsen (6:30pm) – The
(7pm) – Riverside Casino and Resort,
SATURDAY (23)
Ave SE, Lone Tree IA Island IL Rd., Bettendorf IA Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N
3184 Highway 22, Riverside IA Open Mic with Donovan Gustofsan Cody Rd, LeClaire IA
Electric Shock – The Tangled Wood, Kickin Back (5pm) – Rock Island Hy-
– Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th Ave., East Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second
(21)
The Allen Towne Band (5pm) – Howl
3636 Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA
Eugene Levy Outdoor Rock Music THURSDAY at the Moon (7pm) – The Tangled Moline IL
Vee Market Grille, 2930 18th Ave.,
Rock Island IL Ave., Rock Island IL
Festival: Lovesblind – Monroe Avey Grouws Band (6:30pm) – Wood, 3636 Tanglewood Rd., Kontra Band – Hawkeye Tap Sports Nelly – Flo Rida – Mississippi Valley
– The Forty Twos – The Gypsy Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Bettendorf IA THURSDAY (28) Bar N Grill, 4646 Cheyenne Ave., Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St,
Davenport IA
Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust Learning Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA Angel Bat Dawid – The Sistazz of the Davenport IA
Nitty Gritty – Aubs. & Wes – Rozz- Adam Beck (6pm) – Go Fish Marina Bar Open Blues Jam (6pm) – Kavanaugh’s
St., Davenport IA Chuck Murphy (6:30pm) – The Gypsy Marc Bailey (6pm) – Contrary Brewing
Tox, 2108 Third Ave., Rock Island IL & Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock
John Clifton Band – Flatted Fifth Blues Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust Co., 411 W Mississippi Dr., Muscatine
Bittersweet Nation – Rhythm City Big River Brass Band – Central Park in Island IL
& BBQ, 300 Potter Dr., Bellevue IA St., Davenport IA IA
Casino Resort Rhythm Room, 7077 Aledo, , Aledo IL Open Mic with Donovan Gustofsan
Kevin Boehnke – Galena Brewing Corporate Rock – Bass Street Landing Piso’s Cure – The Gypsy Highway Bar &
Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Class of ’82 (6:30pm) – Bettendorf – Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th Ave., East
Company, 227 N. Main St., Galena IL Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Grill, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport
The Detour Band (6pm) – Go Fish Public Librar y, 2950 Learning Moline IL
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Chris Janson – Downers Groove – Critical Mass – IA
Marina Bar & Grill, 411 River Dr., Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA Tomb – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Dr, Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa Rob and Gary of the Night People –
Princeton IA Karaoke Night – Harley Corin’s, 1708 Farmer’s Tent, 2815 W. Locust St,
Moline IL City IA Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd
Dirt Road Rockers – Angela Meyer State St., Bettendorf IA Davenport IA
No Agenda – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 JD Aguilera (6pm) – Go Fish Marina Bar St., Davenport IA
(5pm) – Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill, Kevin Burt Band – Bass Street Landing Tommy Pickett (noon) – Sara
Mound St., Davenport IA & Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA Tony Hoeppner & Friends (6:30pm) –
411 River Dr., Princeton IA Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL Simmons (3pm) – Hot Rods (6 &
Rock the Lot: The Taiulfins (5pm) – Jonathan Gregoire (11:30am) – John Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House, 201
Ed James – Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, Ky & Ty (6pm) – Twin Span Brewing, 10pm) – Elvis (7 & 9pm) – Mississippi
Soul Storm (8:30pm) – CASI (Center & Alice Butler Hall - University f N. Main St., Port Byron IL
321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA 6776 Championship Dr., Bettendorf Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815
for Active Seniors), 1035 W. Kimberly Dubuque Heritage Center, 2255 IA
Road, Davenport IA
Ruby & Donovan – Green Tree Brewery,
Bennett St., Dubuque IA
Jessica Lynn (8pm) – The Riverside
Band (9:30pm) – Riverside Casino Levi Craft (6:30pm) – The Faithful SUNDAY (31) Locust St., Davenport IA
309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA State St., Bettendorf IA and Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd,
LeClaire IA
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s Lagoon,
13515 78th Ave W., Taylor Ridge IL
THURSDAY (4)
Spoon – Englert Theatre, 221 East Kickin Back (4pm) – The Palace, 701 Riverside IA
Mamiltons – 11th Street Precinct, 1107 Muddy Ruckus – Hall Johnson – Black Empire Strikes Brass – Lilli Lewis Angela Meyer (2pm) – Michael
Washington St., Iowa City IA 15th Ave, East Moline IL
Mound St., Davenport IA Napkin – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. (6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th St., Galva Moncada (6 & 10pm) – Mississippi
Top of the World – Riverside Casino Ky & Ty & the Other Guy (6pm) –
Monica Austin Duo (6:30pm) – Second St., Davenport IA IL Valley Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust
and Resort, 3184 Highway 22, Green Tree Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd.,
Tuggers Burger Bar & Ale House, 201 Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub, Frankie Joe & Kinfolk (3pm) – Wide St., Davenport IA
Riverside IA LeClaire IA
N. Main St., Port Byron IL 4405 State St., Bettendorf IA River Winery - Clinton, 1776 East Deer Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
Voyage: The Ultimate Journey Lewis Knudsen (6pm) – Twin Span
NOLA Jazz Band – The Bix Youth Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s, Creek Rd., Clinton IA Festival: Bix Youth Jazz Band
Tribute Band – Bally’s Quad Cities, Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr.,
Band (6pm) – RME Courtyard, 131 W. 307 10th Ave, Fulton IL Jordana – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. (6pm) – Chicago Cellar Boys
777 Bally Blvd., Rock Island IL Bettendorf IA
2nd St., Davenport IA Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton – Second St., Davenport IA (7pm) – NOLA Jazz Band (8pm) –
The Wallens – The Grape Life Wine Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub,
Savannah Conley – Secondhand Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd Karaoke Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River Mortonia Sextet All–Stars (9pm)
Store & Lounge, 3402 Elmore Ave., 4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Sound – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. St., Davenport IA Drive #106, Moline IL – Miss Jubilee and the Yas Yas Boys
Davenport IA Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
Second St., Davenport IA Opera Out of the Box – Moline Public Not Offended – Parkside Grill & (10pm) – Rhythm City Casino Resort
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL Library, 3210 41st St., Moline IL
(17)
Event Center, 7077 Elmore Ave.,
SUNDAY Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton –
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd
Tony Hoeppner & Friends – The Grape
Life Wine Store & Lounge, 3402 Three Door Coupe – Tommy Pickett
Lounge, 2307 5th Ave, Moline IL
The Stone Flowers (5pm) – The Davenport IA
Angela Meyer (11am) – Freight House Elmore Ave., Davenport IA Jr.(6:30pm) – Green Tree Brewery, Captain’s Table, 4801 River Dr., Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
St., Davenport IA 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA Festival: NOLA Jazz Band (4pm) –
Farmer’s Market, 421 W River Dr, Vince Gill – Wendy Moten – Adler Tony Walker – Galena Brewing Moline IL
Davenport IA Company, 227 N. Main St., Galena IL Putnam Museum & Science Center,
Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s Lagoon,
Theatre, 136 E. Third St., Davenport
IA Whiskey Business – The Gypsy FRIDAY (29) MONDAY (1) 1717 W 12th St, Davenport IA
Brad Morgan (4pm) – Megalord
13515 78th Ave W., Taylor Ridge IL The Way Down Wanderers – Fairfield Highway Bar & Grill, 2606 W. Locust Batalla de DJs Guerrero & Sonido River City 6 (6:30pm) – Moline (7:30pm) – Mississippi Valley
Danger Zone – Parkside Grill & Lounge, Arts & Convention Center, 200 N. St., Davenport IA Clarion (5pm) – Mercado on Fifth, Township Activity Center, 620 18th Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2815 W. Locust
2307 5th Ave, Moline IL Main St., Fairfield IA 1122 4th Ave., Moline IL
Karaoke Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
Drive #106, Moline IL
Writers’ Round Country Music Night SUNDAY (24) Casting Call – The Tangled Wood, 3636
St., Moline IL St., Davenport IA
Caitlyn Wolfe (4pm) – Mississippi
(6:30pm) – Village Theatre, 2113 E Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent,
The Moonlighters QC (2pm) – Olathea Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s Lagoon,
11th St, Davenport IA Class of ’82 – Riverside Casino and
LIVE MUSIC
2815 W. Locust St., Davenport IA Pavilion, 2815 W. Locust St., Phyllis & the Sharks (5pm) – The St., Moline IL Gracie & Rachel, Zoe Boekbinder, Gray Wolf Band – Bass Street Landing
David G. Smith (6:30pm) – Bettendorf Davenport IA Captain’s Table, 4801 River Dr., and Jocelyn Mackenzie – Codfish Plaza, 17th St., Moline IL
Public Librar y, 2950 Learning
Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA
Mirabilia – The Tangled Wood, 3636
Moline IL
Sara Simmons (11:30am) – Mississippi
TUESDAY (9) Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave.,
Maquoketa IA
State St., Bettendorf IA
The Diplomats of Solid Sound – Project X (9pm) – Roadside Circus Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815 Alan Knapper’s Five Bridges Jazz The Beths – Rosie Tucker – Raccoon Levi Craft (6pm) – Twin Span Brewing,
Fairfield Arts & Convention Center, (11:15pm) – Mississippi Valley Locust St., Davenport IA Band (6:30pm) – Carriage Haus, 312 Motel, 315 E. Second St., Davenport 6776 Championship Dr., Bettendorf
200 N. Main St., Fairfield IA Fairgrounds Farmer’s Tent, 2815 W. Scott Stowe (4pm) – Mississippi Valley W 3rd St, Davenport IA IA IA
Frank Sinatra Tribute Night – Bass Locust St, Davenport IA Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent, 2815 W. Ani DiFranco – The Righteous Babes: Jef Spradley (6:30pm) – The Faithful Matt Hamilton (6:30pm) – Green Tree
Street Landing Plaza, 17th St., Moline Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse – Randy Locust St., Davenport IA Gracie & Rachel, Zoe Boekbinder, Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd, Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
IL Randall – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. The Stone Flowers (4pm) – Dirt Road and Jocelyn Mackenzie – Codfish LeClaire IA Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub,
Jason Carl – Johnny Baker (6:30pm) – Second St., Davenport IA Rockers (7:30pm) – Mississippi Hollow Barn, 5013 288th Ave., Karaoke Night – RIBCO, 1815 Second 4405 State St., Bettendorf IA
Green Tree Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., Tommy Pickett (noon) – Sara Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2815 W. Maquoketa IA Ave., Rock Island IL Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s,
LeClaire IA Simmons (3pm) – Hot Rods (6 Locust St., Davenport IA Big River Brass Band – Geneseo City Open Blues Jam (6pm) – Kavanaugh’s 307 10th Ave, Fulton IL
Jef Spradley (6pm) – Go Fish Marina & 10pm) – Sting Rays Jukebox Vox Sambou – Josh Hoyer & Soul Park, 115 S Oakwood Ave, Geneseo IL Hilltop Bar & Grill, 1228 30th St., Rock Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton –
Bar & Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA Rock (7 & 9pm) – Mississippi Valley Colossal (6pm) – Wiley Park, SE 6th Cicada Rhythm – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Island IL Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd
Jimmie Allen – Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815 Locust St., Galva IL Second St., Davenport IA Open Mic with Donovan Gustofsan St., Davenport IA
Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, St., Davenport IA Whitehall – Mountain Swallower – Open Mic Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River – Whiskey Stop, 1726 15th Ave., East Sean Kistler (6pm) – Go Fish Marina
Davenport IA Micah Schnabel – Raccoon Motel, Drive #106, Moline IL Moline IL Bar & Grill, 411 River Dr., Princeton IA
SATURDAY (6) 315 E. Second St., Davenport IA Soul Storm (6:30pm) – Bettendorf
State St., Bettendorf IA WEDNESDAY (10) THURSDAY (11) Public Librar y, 2950 Learning
Kyle Cord (6:30pm) – The Faithful
Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Cody Rd,
10 of Soul – The Tangled Wood, 3636
Tanglewood Rd., Bettendorf IA MONDAY (8) Adventurer – Gab e’s, 330 E . Angela Meyer – Monica Austin
Campus Dr., Bettendorf IA
The Delta Bombers – Reckless Ones
LeClaire IA Amateur Selectors: An Ethical & The Tailfins (6:30pm) – Moline Washington St., Iowa City IA (6:30 pm) – V illage of East – Gabe’s, 330 E. Washington St., Iowa
North of 40 – Mississippi Valley Moral Dilemma Nostagia – Dan Township Activity Center, 620 18th Ani DiFranco – The Righteous Babes: Davenport, , Davenport IA City IA
Fairgrounds Farmer’s Tent, 2815 W. Koretzky – Rozz-Tox, 2108 Third
Locust St, Davenport IA Ave., Rock Island IL
Open Jam Night – My Place the Pub, Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
4405 State St., Bettendorf IA Festival: Bix Youth Jazz Band
Open Mic Night (6pm) – Denny O’s, (11:30am) – Southside Aces
307 10th Ave, Fulton IL (12:30pm) – Cakewalkin’ Jass Band
Open Mic Night w/ Antone Burton – (1:30pm) – Graystone Monarchs
Bootleg Hill Honey Meads, 321 E. 2nd (2:30pm) – Joe Smith & The Spicy
St., Davenport IA Pickles (3:30pm) – Miss Jubilee
Radio Flyer Pilots (6pm) – Twin Span and the Yas Yas Boys (6pm) –
Brewing, 6776 Championship Dr., Graystone Monarchs All–Stars
Bettendorf IA (7pm) – Chicago Cellar Boys (8pm)
Steve Grismore Summer Jazz Jam – – Mortonia Sextet (9pm) – Joe
The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge, Smith & the Spicy Pickles (10pm)
3402 Elmore Ave., Davenport IA – Rhythm City Casino Resort Event
Tommy Pickett (noon) – Sara Center, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport
Simmons (3pm) – Hot Rods (6 IA
& 10pm) – Sting Rays Jukebox Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz
Rock (7 & 9pm) – Mississippi Valley Festival: Cakewalkin’ Jass Band
Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815 Locust (10am) – Oakdale Memorial Gardens,
St., Davenport IA 2501 Eastern Ave., Davenport IA
Brantley Gilbert – Mississippi Valley
FRIDAY (5) Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St,
Davenport IA
Angela Meyer – Galva Park District, SE Casey Mussigmann – Mississippi
6th St., Galva IL Valley Fairgrounds Farmer’s Tent,
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz 2815 W. Locust St, Davenport IA
Festival: Bix Youth Jazz Band Crooked Cactus (4pm) – Nuclear
(11:30am) – NOLA Jazz Band Plowboys (7:30pm) – Mississippi
(12:30pm) – Southside Aces Valley Fairgrounds Pavilion, 2815 W.
(1:30pm) – Cakewalkin’ Jass Band Locust St., Davenport IA
(2:30pm) – Chicago Cellar Boys Doug Brundies (4pm) – Mississippi
(3:30pm) – Joe Smith & the Spicy Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent,
Pickles (6pm) – Mortonia Sextet 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport IA
(7pm) – Graystone Monarchs All– Down the Rabbit Hole – 11th Street
Stars (8pm) – Miss Jubilee and the Precinct, 1107 Mound St., Davenport
Yas Yas Boys (9pm) – Southside IA
Aces (10pm) – Rhythm City Casino Kickin Back – The Palace, 701 15th Ave,
Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore East Moline IL
Ave., Davenport IA Ky & Ty Duo – Green Tree Brewery, 309
Caitlyn Wolfe (4pm) – Mississippi N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
Valley Fairgrounds Craft Beer Tent, Lewis Knudsen – Bootleg Hill Honey
2815 W. Locust St., Davenport IA Meads, 321 E. 2nd St., Davenport IA
Carly Pearce – Mississippi Valley Meltt – Raccoon Motel, 315 E. Second
Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St, St., Davenport IA
Davenport IA Scott Stowe (2pm) – Doug Brundies
Don Gustafson (6:30pm) – The (6 & 10pm) – Mississippi Valley
Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits, 117 N Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust St.,
Cody Rd, LeClaire IA Davenport IA
Doug Brundies (2pm) – Scott Stowe Tommy Pickett (noon) – Sara
(6 & 10pm) – Mississippi Valley Simmons (3pm) – Hot Rods (6
Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust St., & 10pm) – Sting Rays Jukebox
Davenport IA Rock (7 & 9pm) – Mississippi Valley
Far Out 283 – Green Tree Brewery, 309 Fairgrounds Oldies Tent, 2815 Locust
N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA St., Davenport IA
Joie Booth (5pm) – Wide River Winery
- LeClaire, 106 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA
Jordan Danielsen – Green Tree
SUNDAY (7)
Brewery, 309 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire IA Angela Meyer (2pm) – Doug
Karaoke w/ Michelle from Party Brundies (6pm) – Mississippi Valley
Times DJ Service – Manning’s Fairgrounds Shed, 2815 Locust St.,
Whistle Stop, 416 N. 2nd St., Clinton Davenport IA
IA Buddy Olson (3pm) – Ducky’s Lagoon,
Kidstock Concert: Session III – The 13515 78th Ave W., Taylor Ridge IL
Redstone Room, 129 Main St, Dustin Lynch – Mississippi Valley
Davenport IA Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St,
Live @ Five: Matt Fuller Band (5pm) Davenport IA
– RME Courtyard, 131 W. 2nd St., Karaoke Night – Pub 1848, 1601 River
Davenport IA Drive #106, Moline IL
Michael Moncada & Whiskey Millyz – Gringo Gang – L$D MPRG –
High (4pm) – Just Cuz (7:30pm) Big Steeze & Cuzdox – Gabe’s, 330
– Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds E. Washington St., Iowa City IA

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