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Mystery Writers Night Skulks Into Muscatine

October 18th, 2016
Mystery Writers Night Skulks Into Muscatine

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Published authors Erik Therme, Rob Cline, and Lennox Randon will share tips on how to write a page-turning, spine-tingling books during the Fall Fiction Workshop: Writing the Thriller from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Room 27 of Strahan Hall on the Muscatine Community College Campus. The event is sponsored by Writers on the Avenue and is free with the support of a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. Writers of all ages and genres are welcome. For more information email wotamuscatine@gmail.com  or call (563) 275-6343.  Read More

Cornerstone Chorale And Brass Presents Powerful Message

October 14th, 2016
Cornerstone Chorale And Brass Presents Powerful Message

The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass will present a powerful message of faith through music in their concert “They Shall Mount Up With Wings”  at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Edwards Congregational UCC, 3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. The program features a unique combination of traditional choral and instrumental music with narration — woven together with newly composed musical themes. New York music critic Ken Smith wrote of Cornerstone’s  Lincoln Center performance:    “The Cornerstone Chorale & Brass is a top-notch ensemble with a high level of musicianship.   Vantine’s... Read More

Frieze Lecture Series Celebrates Rock Island 175th Anniversary with a look at 1841

October 14th, 2016
Frieze Lecture Series Celebrates Rock Island 175th Anniversary with a look at 1841

Rock Islanders were busy founding a new City in 1841, but that wasn’t the only notable event of that year. The 2016 Frieze Lecture Series discussion theme celebrates “1841, the Year That Rock Island Began” and the current events that surrounded its founding. The series of four lectures by Augustana College professors are from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday, October 18 through November 8, in the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, in the Community Room. Free coffee,  cookies and conversation are offered after each lecture. 2016 marks the 19th year for annual partnership between... Read More

Stoneking Returns To Daytrotter Stage

October 13th, 2016
Quad Cities Stone King

Fan favorite C.W. Stoneking will bring his voodoo blues and hokum tunes to Daytrotter, 324 Brady St., Friday, Oct. 14. Opening acts are Catch Prichard and Johnnie Cluney. Doors open at 7, show is at 8, tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. For more info on Stoneking, check this out: http://www.cwstoneking.com/. For more on the gig, you need to go to: Tickets and more info: http://www.daytrotter.com/live-shows/92.html Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/185124198587605/  Read More

Genealogy Workshop and Homebrew Tasting Brewing At German American Heritage Center

October 12th, 2016
Quad Cities German American Heritage Center

Two new events are brewing Saturday, Oct. 15 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A Genealogy Workshop with Antje Petty runs from 9:30am-12:00pm. Cost is $35 Members $40 nonmembers, pre-registration and payment are required prior to the event. Antje will cover two topics-“Your Family History” (9:30-10:30) and “German-American Resources for Genealogists” (11:00-12:00) in this two session workshop. Also that day, the SUDS German Homebrew Beer Tasting takes place for those 21-and-older from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance $25 at the door $30 for... Read More

Moline Public Library Chock Full Of October Events

October 11th, 2016
Moline Public Library Chock Full Of October Events

Moline Public Library is offering a huge Halloween grab-bag of events this October for parents and children alike. The schedule of cool gigs at the library, 3210 41st St., Moline, is as follows: October 1 – November 18 Audubon Print Exhibit October 3 – November 7 Student Hunger Drive Donation Site Mon., Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31  9:30 & 10:45 am Story Time for Littles, Birth – 36 Months Tuesday, October 4, 6 pm Dance Me a Story: Halloween Hustle Weds, October 5, 12, 19, 26  2:30 pm Exploratorium, STEAM Programming,  K-4 Wednesdays, October 5 &  19, 6 pm Story Time for... Read More

Kids out of School Next Week? Fall Into Fun at Rock Island Public Library

October 10th, 2016
Kids out of School Next Week? Fall Into Fun at Rock Island Public Library

Looking for something for the kids to do over fall break? The Rock Island Public Library will host a variety of programs to keep children and teens occupied and learning during the Rock Island/Milan District school break, Oct. 11 to Oct. 21. The week kicks off with a special all-ages Pokemon Go Night on Tuesday, Oct. 11,at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in the branch at 3059 30th Street, and includes Pokemon Go gaming, trivia, crafts, snacks and prizes. The library will activate a Pokemon lure, and include a map of Poke Stops, so stop by and see what you... Read More

Sergeant Signing Book On Christian Faith, Health Issues Saturday at Book Rack

October 7th, 2016
jen-sergeant

The discussion over mental health challenges can be a difficult one. Admitting concerns can be daunting and treatment options and social stigmas surrounding the issue are often intimidating to those suffering from this disease, as well as those whose lives are touched by those suffering. The issue of mental health and the facilitation of discussion about its perspectives is the driving force behind the inspirational book “Courage To Rise Above,” by Quad-Cities author Jennifer Sergeant. Sergeant will be signing her book this weekend, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at The Book Rack, 4764 Elmore Ave.,... Read More

The Real Larry Gatlin Sits Down At Circa Tuesday

October 7th, 2016
Larry Gatlin

Legendary country performer Larry Gatlin will sit down and make himself at home on the Circa ’21 stage in his one man show “WILL THE REAL LARRY GATLIN PLEASE SIT DOWN” for two shows on October 11. The theatre will offer a matinee and evening show.  Doors for the matinee open at 11:45 with a plated lunch served from 12-12:45 and show at 1 pm.  Doors for the evening show open a 5:45 with a five entree buffet open from 6-7, and show at 7:15.  Tickets are $44.41 for the matinee and $50.16 for the evening show. Tickets may be reserved by calling the Circa ’21 ticket office... Read More

Rock & Roll For A Great Cause In Muscatine Saturday

October 6th, 2016
Rock & Roll For A Great Cause In Muscatine Saturday

    By Tony Tone Locosole When the crisis phone line rings in the middle of the night at the Muscatine Center for Social Action (MCSA) Domestic Violence Shelter, it is never a good sign. What is good is that someone on the other end of that call is available day or night to help. For the last 18 1/2 years, the shelter has done just that for local women and children in need. MCSA Domestic Violence Shelter Coordinator Judy Yates stresses the significance of having a local option for women in need. “It is important for the Muscatine community to have this resource available to women and... Read More