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VISUAL ARTS
Openings & Gallery Events
Scott & Rock Island Counties
November & December
Thursdays at the Figge
, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm
Thu Nov 27 thru Thu Dec 18
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Black Friday Final Friday at Bucktown
, exhibits, demonstrations, and more; for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm
Fri Nov 28
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Opening Reception: Angels Among Us
, art from a wide variety of artists interpreting the theme “Angels Among Us”, Boho Chic, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm
Fri Nov 28
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Small Business Saturday
, enjoy local musicians and local artist demonstrations while you support the arts; for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org, 11am
Sat Nov 29
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Framed!
, a new discussion group that discusses art rather than books; free; for information, call 563-326-7832, Davenport Public Library - Eastern Ave. Branch, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport, IA, DavenportLibrary.com, 1pm
Mon Dec 1
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Closing Reception: Linda Kelty - Catherine Moneysmith - Carolyn Krueger
, multi-media works by Kelty, oils by Moneysmith, pottery by Krueger; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Midcoast.org, 6pm
Fri Dec 12
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Gallery Hop!
, original art, demonstrations, carolers, and other holiday activities in a variety of downtown locales; free; for information, call 309-788-6311, The District of Rock Island, 100 19th St, Suite 109 (office), Rock Island, IL, RIDistrict.com, 5pm
Fri Dec 12
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Gallery Night, Holiday Wine Walk and  Jewelry Style Show
, purchase a wine glass decorated by Bucktown artists and sample six unique wines; enjoy a “tearoom style” fashion show featuring Bucktown’s hand crafted jewelry and snacks as you stroll the Bucktown galleries; Frank Sinatra impersonator Travis Hosette will perform a medley of Sinatra’s hits and holiday favorites to top off this fun and festive evening, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm
Fri Dec 19
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Final Friday and Holiday Wine Walk 
, exhibits, demonstrations, and more; purchase hand-painted wine glasses and finish your last-minute shopping; for information, call 563-424-1210, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, BucktownArts.com, 6pm
Fri Dec 26
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 January
Thursdays at the Figge
, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm
Thu Jan 8 thru Thu Jan 29
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Artists Reception: Mark Hirsch - Heidi Brandt
, iPhone photography in Hirsch’s “That  Tree” exhibit, zoo photography in Brandt’s “Birds of a Feather” exhibit; meet the artists and enjoy refreshments; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108 or e-mail dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, 7pm
Fri Jan 9
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Artist Lecture: Recent Works by Patrick Earl Hammie
, Hammie has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States and his work can be found in several public collections including the Kohler Company, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, and the William Benton Museum of Art; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, 4pm
Thu Jan 22
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Opening Reception: Recent Works by Patrick Earl Hammie
, Hammie has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout the United States and his work can be found in several public collections including the Kohler Company, the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, and the William Benton Museum of Art; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, 5pm
Thu Jan 22
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Closing Reception: Rozz-Tox Poster Archives
, exhibit of promotional poster art for past events at Rock Island’s cafe/music/
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art venue; free; for information, call 563-333-6444, Morrissey Gallery, Galvin Fine Arts Center - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/morrissey, 5pm
Thu  Jan 29
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February & March
Thursdays at the Figge
, art-themed activities, discussions, tours, refreshments, and more; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org, 5pm
Thu Feb 5 thru Thu Mar 12
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Artist Reception: Christine Forni - Dan  Johnson
, held in conjunction with the exhibit of mixed-media works by Forni and acrylic paintings by Johnson; meet the artists and enjoy complimentary food and beverages; free; for information, e-mail DWMetallo@quadcityarts.com, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com, 7pm
Fri Feb 20
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Artist Talk: Mary Jones
, held in conjunction with exhibit of mixed-media work by the Grand View University professor; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, 4pm
Thu Feb 26
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Opening Reception: Mary Jones
, held in conjunction with exhibit of mixed-media work by the Grand View University professor; free; for information, call 563-333-6444 or e-mail catich@sau.edu, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich, 5pm
Thu Feb 26
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Outlying Areas
Grand Opening of The Gift Gallery
, an artful collection of decor for the home and body; free; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, 10am
Fri Nov 28
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The Gift Gallery
, an artful collection of decor for the home and body; Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, and Sun. noon-4pm; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com,
Fri Nov 28 thru Thu Jan 1
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Celebrate the Season @ The Chait Galleries Downtown
, free; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, 5pm
Fri Dec 5
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Small Works Show Second Opening
, this premiere show of the year celebrates its second opening with artists and art fans alike; with light refreshments and refreshing art; free; for information, call 319-338-4442, The Chait Galleries Downtown, 218 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA, ChaitGalleries.com, 5pm
Fri Dec 5
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Artist Reception: Rosalie Baker
, meet this award winning fabric artist; for information, call 563-652-9925, Maquoketa Art Experience Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA, Maquoketa-Art.org, 1pm
Sun Dec 7
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Maquoketa Art Experience Holiday Celebration
, Charles Swanson, Executive Director at Hancher, University of Iowa, will speak at 5:30pm; he will talk about the new Hancher building and upcoming performances, plus the new outreach programs available to the public and area schools; for information, call 563-652-9925, Maquoketa Art Experience Studio & Gallery, 124 S. Main St., Maquoketa, IA, Maquoketa-Art.org, 4pm
Sun Dec 14
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EXHIBITS & SHOWS
Scott & Rock Island Counties
Currently on Display
Lucas Berns
, digital works; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, MidCoast Centre Station Gallery, 1200 River Dr, Moline, IL, Midcoast.org,
thru Sun Nov 30
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From Generation to Generation: Folk Arts of Illinois
, a traveling exhibit that highlights Illinois folk artists, with art forms representing a wide variety of traditions such as rolle bolle maker Roy DePauw of Geneseo and the dance group Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico; free; for information, call 309-796-5051, Black Hawk College Quad Cities Campus Library, Building 1, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, IL, BHC.edu,
thru Fri Dec 5
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 Janet Macoska
, a nationally recognized rock photographer from Cleveland, OH, Macoska’s images of Jewish rock musicians will be the cornerstone of the exhibition; an exhibit in the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities’ “Jews Rock” series; for information, call 309-793-1300, RME (River Music Experience), 129 N. Main St., Davenport, IA, JFQC.org,
thru Wed Dec 10
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Anonymous Women
, exhibition featuring large-scale photography by Chicago-based artist Patty Carroll; Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm; free; for information, call 563-333-6444, Catich Gallery - St. Ambrose University, 2101 Gaines St., Davenport, IA, SAU.edu/catich,
thru Fri Dec 12
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Bill Desmond
, a collection of 2-D and 3-D art owned by the Black Hawk College philosophy professor; for information, contact Zaiga Thorson at thorsonz@bhc.edu or 309-796-5469, Black Hawk College ArtSpace Gallery, 6600 34th Ave, Moline, IL, BHC.edu,
thru Fri Dec 12
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Naidine D’Angelo - Teresa Mesich
, ink drawings of robotic animals by D’Angelo, acrylic paintings by Mesich; Tue.-Fri. 10am-5pm, Sat. 11am-5pm; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108 or e-mail dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com, Quad City Arts Center, 1715 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL, QuadCityArts.com,
thru Fri Dec 19
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Angels Among Us
, exhibit of local artists’ takes on the “angels among us” theme, with works in photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more; Wed.-Sat. 11am-6pm; for information, call 563-424-1210 or e-mail info@midcoast.org, Boho Chic, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org,
thru Wed Dec 31
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Diane Bruce - Margery Franklin
, pastels by Bruce, photography by Franklin; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, Midcoast at Bucktown Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St., Davenport, IA, Midcoast.org,
thru Wed Dec 31
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Historic Aviation
, a permanent installation of historic aviation photographs, on display near the airport administration offices on the west end of the airport, just west of the ticketing counters; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com,
thru Wed Dec 31
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Linda Kelty - Catherine Moneysmmith - Carolyn Krueger
, multi-media works by Kelty, oils by Moneysmith, pottery by Krueger; for information, e-mail info@midcoast.org or call 563-424-1210, MidCoast Gallery West, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island, IL, Midcoast.org,
thru Wed Dec 31
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Imagine This Pasture
, includes over 30 imagined Cow theme quilts created by members of the Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild; free with $2-6 admission; Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 11am-4pm; for information, call 309-794-0991, Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL, QCGardens.com,
thru Sat Jan 3
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African-American Art After 1950: Perspectives from the David D. Driskell Center
, exhibition of works by artists including Faith Ringgold, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Sam Gilliam, Kara Walker, Chakaia Booker, and Willie Cole; Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays 10am-9pm, Sundays noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org,
thru Sun Jan 4
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Michael Johnson - Quad City Wood Turner’s Club
, photography by Johnson and wood creations by club members; for information, call 309-793-1213, ext. 108 or e-mail dwmetallo@quadcityarts.com, Quad City Arts at the Airport, Quad City International Airport, 2200 69th Ave., Moline, IL, QuadCityArts.com,
thru Sun Jan 4
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Telling Stories with Pictures
, a Studio 1 installation that complements “African-American Art Since 1950: Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center”; Tuesdays thru Saturdays 10am-5pm, Thursdays 10am-9pm, Sundays noon-5pm; free with $4-7 museum admission; for information, call 563-326-7804, Figge Art Museum, 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA, FiggeArtMuseum.org,
thru Sun Jan 18
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Martina McBride @ Adler Theatre - February 12

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