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By The Quad City Times | Friday, September 8, 2006 11:33 PM CDT | () comments

Today

FAMILY

“Bea’s Own Good,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. today, Quad-City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island. The day includes reading the book and making a beehive and bee. Part of the Seedlings Programs for children ages 5-10 years old. Reservations required by Sept. 8. $3 per participant plus regular admission. (309) 794-0991.

Pow-Wow, today-Sunday, Credit Island Park, Davenport. Dancer registration closes at 11 a.m. today. Grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. today and noon Sunday. FREE. No drugs, alcohol or animals permitted. (563) 370-6493.

Viva Quad-Cities Fiesta, 3-11 p.m. today, Isle of Capri Convention Center, Bettendorf. Includes Latino food, live music and entertainment and salsa dancing contest (6-7 p.m. Saturday). $5 adults, children 12 and under free. Money raised supports scholarships. www.vivaquadcities.com.

Durant Polka Fest, noon to midnight today, downtown Durant, Iowa. Performers include Karl & Country Dutchmen, Leon Olsen Show, Peter and Paul Wendinger, Lyle Beaver Trio, Top Notchmen and more. $12, $5 students. (563) 785-6095.

Harvest Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Harmony Hills Church, 1642 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf. Live entertainment by Mt. Sinai Choir, The Gruv Factory, and Junior Theatre's Midwest Dance. Games, cake walk, drawings, food tent, arts and crafts bazaar. FREE. (563) 355-0980.

“A Celebration of Birds,” through Nov. 19, Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, 1717 W. 12th St., Davenport. This exhibit combines the stunning artwork of Birds In Art from the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum with unique specimens and artifacts from the Putnam collections. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission: $6 adults, $5 senior citizens (60 and older), $4 youth ages 3-12, free for museum members/children 2 and younger accompanied by an adult. With IMAX theater admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors, $7 youth. (563) 324-1933.

“The Sixties: The Times They Are a-Changin’,” through Oct. 29, Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, 210 Parkside Drive, West Branch, Iowa. This exhibit tells the story of a decade of monumental change in American history. Museum hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 adults, $2.50 senior citizens (62 and older) and free for children younger than 16. (319) 643-5301.

MUSIC

Riverfront Pops, Quad-City Symphony Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. today, LeClaire Park, Davenport. This year’s concert will feature the sounds of Classical Mystery Tour featuring members of the original Broadway cast of “Beatlemania.” Gates open at 3 p.m. There will also be a Wine Garden ($5 admission) with wine tasting and purchasing starting at 3 p.m. $20 adults, $19 senior citizens, free for children ages 12 and younger. (563) 322-0931.

The Pickle Brothers, 6:30-9:30 p.m. today, Happy Joe’s Cafez, 2430 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf. FREE. (563) 359-5457.

USA Dance, 7-11 p.m. today, Knights of Columbus, 1111 W. 35th St., Davenport. Enjoy DJ music and dance the night away at this dance presented by USA. There will be merengue dance lessons from 7-8 p.m. $8 non-members, $5 members. (309) 788-8591.

Smooth Groove, 8 p.m. to midnight today, The River House, 1510 River Dr., Moline. FREE. (309) 797-1234.

Brother Day Kelly, 8:30-10:30 p.m. today, Fireworks Coffeehouse, 2139 16th St., Moline. FREE. (309) 762-2224.

Down the Deuce, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Greenbriar Restaurant, 4506 27th St., Moline. FREE. (309) 764-2043.

Dani Lynn Howe Band, 8:30 p.m. to midnight today, Tiddley Tap, 340 16th St., Bettendorf. Part of Tiddley Day. $1. (563) 344-2545.

Cobalt Blue, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Blueport Junction, 6605 W. River Drive, Davenport. FREE. (563) 326-3251.

Justin Morrissey with Larry Miller and Heidi Sallows, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, The Bier Stube, 2228 E. 11th St., Village of East Davenport. FREE. (563) 323-2174.

Blue Collar Band, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Bar 1812 (formerly Mixer’s), 1812 7th St., Moline. FREE. (309) 762-1812.

Third Rail, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Purgatory’s Pub, 2103 State St., Bettendorf. FREE. (563) 355-2985.

Russ Reyman Trio, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Below Brady, 217 Brady St., Davenport. FREE. (563) 823-0687.

Caught in the Act, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today, Torchlight Lounge, 1800 18th Ave., East Moline. FREE. (309) 755-5898.

Hello Dave, with William Elliott Whitmore, 9:30 p.m. today, Rock Island Brewing Co., 1815 2nd Ave., Rock Island. $7. (309) 793-1999.

Erra, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, Racer’s Edge, 936 15th Ave., East Moline. $3. (309) 755-8131.

Cosmic, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. today, Copia Martini and Wine Bar, 102 18th St., Rock Island. FREE. (309) 793-1277.

Mike and Mary Stroehle, 7-10 p.m. today, Steventon’s Restaurant and Piano Bar, Eagle Ridge Rd., LeClaire, Iowa. FREE. (563) 289-3600.

Shea Rafferty and Troy Harris, 10 p.m. to midnight today, Red Crow Grille, 2504 53rd Ave., Bettendorf. FREE. (563) 332-2370.

Cocktail Stevie, 7 and 9 p.m. today, Caribbean Cove showroom, Isle of Capri Casino, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf. $5, $3 IsleOne members, free for IsleOne Select members. (563) 359-7280.

Gray Wolf Band, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. today, Rusty Nail, 2606 W. Locust St., Davenport. Cover charge. (563) 386-1900.

Mommy’s Little Monster, 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. today, Fargo Dance and Sports, 4204 Avenue of the Cities, Moline. $3. (309) 764-7424.

CLUBS

Kevin Boseman, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. today, Penguins Comedy Club, Isle of Capri Convention Center, Bettendorf. $11. (563) 324-5233.

ComedySportz, competitive improvisation, 7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. All-ages show. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. (309) 786-7733.

SPORTS

Swing of the Quad-Cities vs. Beloit or Peoria, Western Division Finals, Game 1 (if the Swing advance), 6:30 p.m. today, John O’Donnell Stadium, Davenport. Promotion: Fireworks. $9 box seats, $7 general admission/berm, $6 senior citizens/children. (563) 328-2000.

THEATER

“The Lovely Liebowitz Sisters: Live From the Krakatoa Lounge, 1945,” through Sept. 16, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Performances begin with buffets at 5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays-Saturdays; 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $41.50 Friday-Sunday, $39 Wednesday evening, $36.50 matinees. (309) 786-7733, Ext. 2.

OUTDOORS

Observatory Open House, dusk today, Sherman Park, corner of 270th Street and 160th Avenue, 2 miles north of Dixon, Iowa. Join the Quad-Cities Astronomical Society to explore the night sky. If it is cloudy or raining, there will be slide shows and talks in the observatory. FREE. (563) 328-3286.

ART

“The Architect’s Brother,” through Oct. 29, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Featuring the photographs of Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens/students with ID, $4 children ages younger than 12, free for museum members. (563) 326-7804.

Mary Koenen Clausen and Elizabeth Shriver, through Oct. 29, MidCoast Gallery West, 2nd Ave. and 16 1/2 St., downtown Rock Island. Featuring the mixed media works of Clausen and the ceramic works of Shriver. FREE. (309) 732-1354.

Gretchen Stabile, Joel Smith and Colleen McCarty, through Oct. 29, RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. MidCoast Fine Arts presents the oil paintings of Stabile, Smith and McCarty. This exhibit is in the North Building’s Gallery corridor that connects the Adler and the RiverCenter. FREE. (563) 326-8500.

Anne Hughes and Matt Moyer, through Nov. 1, Quad-City Arts at the Airport, Quad-City Airport. This exhibit features the mixed media and pastel works of Hughes and the clay sculpture of Moyer. FREE. (309)793-1213.

Terri Milburn, through Oct. 1, River Arts Center, 229 5th Ave. S, Clinton, Iowa. Hours: 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays. Featuring the mixed media paintings of Milburn of Savanna, Ill. FREE. (563) 243-3300.

“New Work,” through Sept. 29, Catich Art Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, Davenport. This exhibit features the work of artist John Dilg of Iowa City. Gallery hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. FREE. (563) 333-6428.

Jean Hagert Dow and Hui-Yun Wu, through Sept. 22, Quad-City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island. Featuring the paintings of Dow and the fine jewelry of Wu. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. FREE. (309) 793-1213.

Ralph Iaccarino and Mark Koster, through Sept. 30, The Mark of the Quad-Cities, Moline. MidCoast Fine Art presents the watercolor paintings of Iaccarino and the mixed media sculpture of Koster. This exhibit is located near the glass rotunda entrance. FREE. (309) 786-3622.

Emily Stout and Jane Chukas, through Sept. 30, Midcoast at Centre Station, John Deere Commons, Moline. This exhibit is located near the glass rotunda entrance. Featuring the prints of Stout and the pastel and mixed media works of Chukas. FREE. (309) 764-4257 ext. 1.

“Seen Outside: Photography from the Collection,” through Oct. 8, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Featuring approximately 35 black and white and color photographs by a variety of well known artists, including Ansel Adams, David Plowden and John Deason, featuring images of landscapes. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens/ students with ID, $4 children ages younger than 12, free for museum members. (563) 326-7804.

“Discovering Design,” through September, Lobby, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. This traveling exhibit organized by Design Ranch raises the awareness about the world of design. It features modern furniture classics with new finishes designed by internationally known designers. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens/students with ID, $4 children ages younger than 12, free for museum members. (563) 326-7804.

Faculty and Student Exhibition, through Sept. 10, Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Featuring the work of studio faculty members and students. Museum hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, Thursday evenings until 9 p.m. Admission: $7 adults, $6 senior citizens/students with ID, $4 children ages younger than 12, free for museum members. (563) 326-7804.

ETC.

Car Cruise In, 6 p.m. today, Kmart parking lot behind A&W/Long John Silver’s, 3702 Brady St., Davenport. Sponsored by Quad-City Ignitors, the night will feature cars, trophies and door prizes. FREE. (309) 788-7937.

Sunday

FAMILY

Quad-City Times Reading Adventures, presented by Alcoa, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Davenport. Includes inflatable bounce houses, a giant slide, guest storytellers, crafts, hayrack rides, Reading Bingo, an obstacle course, a petting zoo and music. FREE. (563) 383-2200.

Grandparents Day, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive, Bettendorf. Join in stories, songs and special activities for the whole family. Admission: $5 ages 2-59, $2 senior citizens (60 and older), free for museum members/children ages 2 and younger. (563) 344-4106.

Pow-wow, Credit Island Park (see today).

MUSIC

German-American Pioneer Society Dance, 1:30-5 p.m. Sunday, the Coliseum, Walcott, Iowa. Music by John and Kay Retzl. Fox-trots, waltzes, polkas, mixers and more. $6. (563) 326-1741.

Keep Off The Grass, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Blueport Junction, 6605 W. River Drive, Davenport. FREE. (563) 326-3251.

Freddie Steenbock Duo, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, V.F.W., 3715 9th St., Rock Island. Presented by the Men-Gals Dance Club. $4 non-members, $3.50 members. (309) 786-6798.

Norberto y los Muchachos, 6 p.m. Sunday, on the banks of the Mississippi River, Pearl City Station, Muscatine, Iowa. In case of bad weather, the concert will be in the station. Bring lawn chairs. FREE.

Michael Burks, 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Blueport Junction, 6605 W. River Drive, Davenport. $7, free for Mississippi Valley Blues Society volunteers and members. (563) 326-3251.

OUTDOORS

Microscopic World, 10 a.m. Sunday, Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, Dixon, Iowa. Participants will collect samples in the aquatic lab and learn to observe them under a microscope. FREE. (563) 328-3286.

THEATER

“The Lovely Liebowitz Sisters,” Circa ’21 (see today).

ART

Beaux Arts Fall Fair, downtown Davenport (see today).

ETC.

Annual Toy, Doll and Bear Show and Sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Maquoketa, Iowa. $2.50, free for children younger than 10. (563) 242-0139.

Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins, signing their book, “Antiques Roadkill,” 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Borders, 4000 E 53rd St., Davenport.