Events for March 2010
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Antique Spectacular
03/05/2010 to 03/07/2010
Coming next weekend, March 5th through 7th, it’s the Spring Antique Spectacular at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, in Rock Island, Illinois! This longstanding event, now entering its 14th year, will present more than 70 exhibitors for antiques shopping galore! The show will be brimful with a wonderful selection of fine antiques and collectibles for sale. Featured will be select antique dealers with unique merchandise from around the world. Attendees will have an opportunity, all weekend, to shop through the wide range of quality antiques. With the Antique Spectacular, there is always something to interest every collector including: furniture, art pottery, stoneware, books, prints, primitives, jewelry, silver, antique glassware, china, postcards, coins, quilts, dolls, toys, advertising, marbles, rugs, vintage textiles and period pieces. Shop, for a timeless treasure, that is new to you. November 6th through 8th, the Antique Spectacular show hours are Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parking is FREE and show admission is $6 and is good for admittance all three days. SHOW HOURS & ADMISSION: Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $6 Admission is good for admittance all three days.
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Friday Concert at Deere-Wiman
All Day Event; 03/05/2010
On Friday, March 5, Virtuoso tuba performer Deanna Swoboda performs in concert at 3 p.m. at the Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Avenue, Moline. No charge for admission. Part of the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series. www.butterworthcenter.com
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New Amana Colonies Exhibit
All Day Event; 03/05/2010
The German American Heritage Center, in partnership with the Amana Heritage Society, is proud to present this new exhibit opening Friday, March 5. Along with many artifacts, you will also follow the fascinating personal stories from descendants and the life trades Amana members brought with them from Germany including blacksmithing, baking, butchering, weaving, and more. www.gahc.org
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Conway Twitty Tribute Concert
All Day Event; 03/05/2010
Experience a memorable night of entertainment when Michael Twitty performs a tribute to his father Conway Twitty at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on March 5 at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. Enjoy Conway Twitty's biggest hits including "Hello Darlin'," "Tight Fittin' Jeans," and much more. Tickets are $15. Call 1-800-THE-ISLE for tickets. www.theislebettendorf.com
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QC Mallards vs. Dayton Gems [More Info]
03/05/2010 at 07:00 PM to 03/05/2010
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Quad City Symphony Orchestra
All Day Event; 03/06/2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010; 8:00 p.m. Quad City Symphony Orchestra with Conductor, Mark Russell Smith, presents FRANZ SCHUBERT Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” ANTON BRUCKNER Symphony No. 9 Season subscriptions available now, click here for information. Individual tickets will go on sale August 1 at 10:00 a.m. qcsymphony.com
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Looking For Talented People
03/06/2010 at 09:00 AM to 03/06/2010 at 12:00 PM
The River Bandits are looking to tap into the deep talent pool of the Quad Cities area in search of pregame talent for the 2010 season, including National Anthem performers.
Talents could include anything from singing, dancing and comedy to knife juggling, fire breathing and sword swallowing. Tryouts will be held at Modern Woodmen Park on Saturday, March 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. All participants will perform in front of a panel of celebrity judges and those selected from the group of participants will receive an invitation to perform on the field prior to a selected game at Modern Woodmen Park this summer.
In addition to the performance tryouts, the stadium will be open to the public for an open house. Guided tours will also be provided allowing fans a behind the scenes look at Modern Woodmen Park. www.riverbandits.com
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QC Mallards vs. Bloomington Praire Thunder [More Info]
03/07/2010 at 04:00 PM to 03/07/2010
If you love hockey, then this is the place to be!!
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Comedy Central Comic
All Day Event; 03/11/2010
Nick Madson, appearing in "JOSEPH..." and named one of the top 100 amateur comics by Comedy Central, will present an evening of stand-up comedy on Thursday, March 11 at Circa '21. This special appearance is in preparation for his one hour Comedy Central special being shot this Fall. Nick has headlined at Laughs in Los Angeles and has also appeared at Caroline's in New York City and on Comedy Centrals "Tough Crowd". All tickets are $8.00 in advance and $10 day of. Select food and dessert items available for purchase and full bar. For tickets, call the Circa '21 ticket office at 309-786-7733, extension 2. For more information, visit www.circa21.com.
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Storytime Live! [More Info]
03/11/2010 at 04:00 PM to 03/11/2010
Bring the whole family for Storytime Live! Featuring Dora the Explorer, The Backyardigans, Wonder Pets & Ni Hao Kai-lan.
Group Rates available at (309) 277-1356.
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Seventh Annual Quad Cities Henry Farnam Dinner
All Day Event; 03/12/2010
The Seventh Annual Henry Farnam Dinner will celebrate two important Quad City sesquicentennial events: The first is the 1860 formation of the Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann Lumber Company in Rock Island. The lumber industry was fundamental to the nineteenth century vitality of Mississippi River towns in this area. Logs were harvested in Wisconsin and Minnesota and floated down the river for milling here. The 2010 Farnam Dinner will also celebrate the 1860 founding of Augustana College. Featured speaker for event will be Tom Rassmussen, the great-great grandson of Frederick & Sarah Weyerhaeuser. Mr. Rassmussen’s mother’s grandfather was born at the Weyerhaeuser mansion, The House on the Hill, which was donated to Augustana College in 1954. Mr. Rassmussen, who is a member of the Weyerhaeuser Family Archives Committee, will give an illustrated presentation on the formation of the lumber company and the history of House on the Hill. The evening’s program will also include a pictorial history of Midwestern logging, lumber rafts, and lumber milling presented by Gayle Rein.
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St. Patrick's Weekend Events
03/12/2010 to 03/13/2010
Friday, March 12 - Start the St. Patrick's Day weekend off with the kickoff Gathering of the Clan luncheon from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St. in Davenport, Iowa. Enjoy live music by the "Don't Be Brothers." www.stpatsqc.com/Weekend.htm
Saturday, March 13 - It's the running o' the green at the annual CASI St. Patrick's Day Races, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd. in Davenport, Iowa, with a 1 mile family fun run/walk and a 5K race beginning at 9:30 am. www.casiseniors.org
You'll be done with the run in plenty of time to see the annual Grand Parade on Mar. 13 with floats, bands, and family clans. The parade starts at 11:30 a.m. in downtown Rock Island, IL. The parade proceeds through Rock Island to the Centennial Bridge, and then crosses the bridge over the Mississippi River and marches into downtown Davenport, IA.
Immediately following the parade, a Post Parade Bash is held at the Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St. in downtown Davenport from 1-4:30 p.m. Entry to the Post Parade Bash is by membership, with $15 memberships available at the door. The Bash includes food, drink, and entertainment. www.stpatsqc.com/Weekend.htm
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Henry Farnam Dinner
All Day Event; 03/12/2010
The annual Henry Farnam Dinner on Friday, March 12 at the i wireless Center celebrates two important Quad Cities sesquicentennial events: The first is the 1860 formation of the Weyerhaeuser & Denkmann Lumber Company in Rock Island, the second is the 1860 founding of Augustana College. Featured speaker for event will be Tom Rassmussen, the great-great grandson of Frederick & Sarah Weyerhaeuser, and he will give an illustrated presentation on the formation of the lumber company and the history of House on the Hill. The evening's program will also include a pictorial history of Midwestern logging, lumber rafts, and lumber milling presented by Gayle Rein. www.riveraction.org
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The O'Connor Girls
03/12/2010 to 03/21/2010
During this Playcrafters theater production, when a patriarch dies his family reunites to excavate his personal effects. As the family sifts through his belongings, the children are forced to reconsider their opinion of their parents. A warm-hearted story of love and family. Show runs March 12,13,14,19,20,21. Friday and Saturday Show times are at 7:30 and Sunday's shows are at 3p.m. www.playcrafters.com
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Weekend with The King
03/12/2010 to 03/14/2010
Enjoy a rockin' weekend with "The King" Contest when Elvis entertainers take the stage to perform on March 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and March 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. On Friday, March 12 the show includes dinner for $20. On Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14 tickets for the show are $10. Call 1-800-THE ISLE (843-4753) for tickets and hotel packages. www.theislebettendorf.com
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Gathering of the Clan Luncheon [More Info]
03/12/2010 at 11:00 AM to 03/12/2010 at 01:30 AM
Make a weekend out of the Irish celebrations going on in the Quad Cities. Starting the weekend off with the annual Gathering of the Clan luncheon on the Friday, March 12 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Col Ballroom in Davenport. Then get ready for the big St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 13 at 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Rock Island. The parade begins in Rock Island and then crosses the Centennial Bridge over the Mississippi River into Downtown Davenport, Iowa.
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Winter Jam [More Info]
03/12/2010 at 07:00 PM to 03/12/2010
Christian music's largest annual tour is coming to the i wireless Center. The Winter Jam 2010 Tour features Third Day, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, Fireflight, speaker Tony Nolan, and a prejam party with Sidewalk Prophets, Robert Pierre and Revive. The cost is just $10 at the door. No ticket required.
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One Night of Queen
All Day Event; 03/13/2010
Saturday, March 13, 2010; 8:00 p.m. Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre presents One Night Of Queen. One Night of Queen is a stunning recreation and celebration of the music of Queen, complete with over-the-top staging, lighting and effects. Since winning British TV’s “Stars In Their Eyes” talent show for his spot-on portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, Gary Mullen, along with his band The Works, has toured widely selling out theaters and concert halls. The show will feature all of the Queen anthems including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “The Show Must Go On” and “Killer Queen.” www.onenightofqueen.com Lujack Lexus presents Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2009-2010 season subscriptions are available now. Call 563-326-8522, visit the Adler Theatre Box Office or the website below.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade [More Info]
03/13/2010 at 11:30 AM to 03/13/2010
Boasted as the only interstate St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the nation, the Quad Cities Grand Parade travels through downtown Rock Island, Illinois, to the Centennial Bridge, then crosses the bridge over the Mississippi River and marches into downtown Davenport, Iowa. Featuring bands, Irish dancers, floats, groups, and family clans, the annual parade, organized by the St. Patrick Society of the Quad Cities, starts at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010.
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Order + Creativity = Economy
All Day Event; 03/14/2010
On Sunday, March 14 at 2:00-4:00 p.m., Trudi Temple speaks at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island. Trudi Temple is an extraordinary gardener who transformed an ordinary one-acre yard into a show garden that attracts hundreds of visitors each year. Trudi is also the founder of "Market Day", a fundraising tool for education. Her book "Trudi's Garden" will be available to preview and purchase. Find out Trudi's secret to composting in her garden. www.qcgardens.com
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
All Day Event; 03/17/2010
Have a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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River Readings at Augustana
All Day Event; 03/18/2010
Chris Offutt will read from his work as part of The River Readings at Augustana, the college's community reading series. Offutt is an author native of Haldeman, Kentucky. In 1996, he was selected by Granta magazine as one of the Twenty Best Young Writers in the United States. A reception follows the reading.
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LeClaire Trivia Nights
03/20/2010 at 07:00 PM to 03/20/2010 at 10:00 AM
This trivia night will benefit local non-profit organizations such as the Library, Little League, Girl/Cub Scouts and the Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water, soda and snacks will also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50 table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Future events are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month except December and summer months.
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Flower & Garden Show [More Info]
03/26/2010 to 03/28/2010
The Flower and Garden show provides a great shopping venue for the public to purchase garden items, outdoor landscaping, decks, fences, sun rooms, and of course bathroom tissue growing mushrooms! Where else can you speak one on one to over 12,000 interested homeowners in a three day period?...Or lay the groundwork for your spring and summer season?
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The "World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions [More Info]
03/26/2010 at 07:30 PM to 03/26/2010
The Lipizzaner Stallions are on their 40th Anniversary Tour. Producer Gary Lashinsky has incorporated all new music, choreography and routines in this anniversary edition with a major emphasis on the historical background and foundation of the Lipizzaner breed, from its original breeding and use as a horse of war to a horse of nobility and aristocracy to a living form of equestrian art.
The show emulates the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria, in its presentation of Lipizzans, and maintains a traditional as well as entertaining performance similar in many ways to what you would see at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna.
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