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Summer Camp: A Week in the 1830s
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Each day will be a new adventure as we travel back to the 1800s. This summer camp program, for ages 10-12, will be held July 14 - 18, 2008 and goes from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Registration fee includes lunch, snacks and supplies/activities. Learn more.
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ART & BOOKS
John James Audubon: The Making of an American by Richard Rhodes
7 pm Wednesday, March 12
Malmros Room, Bettendorf Public LibraryFree
Dick Sayles, Quad Cities Audubon Society board member, will lead a discussion of this important biography, published in 2004, the first major Audubon biography in 40 years, and the first to illuminate fully the private and family life of the master illustrator of the natural world. Books will be available for loan on a first-come basis at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Desk starting Monday, February 4. For more information, please contact Hedy Hustedde at hhustedde@bettendorf.org.
Poetry Reading and Discussion
"The Eye is the Light of the Body: Poetry and Discussion on the Art of John James Audubon" Thomas Joswick
2:30 pm Thomas Joswick, professor emeritus of literature at Western Illinois University, will explore the aesthetic, ecological and historical significance of Audubon's art. Over his career, Thomas Joswick has taught and written widely on 19th century American literature, with a special emphasis on nature writing and art during recent years. He has lectured and read his poetry on John James Audubon to numerous groups. Recently, five of his poems were awarded the Editors' Prize for Poetry in Isotope: A Journal of Literary Nature and Science Writing.
Music Workshop with Ella Jenkins
Date: June 10,
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $10, includes workshop and pizza
Description: Workshop intended for adults who work with young children. The workshop will include sharing songs, chants, rhythms, rhymes and games that may be used with children, their families and friends.
Music on the Lawn, featuring Ella Jenkins
Date:June 11, 2008
Concert performed at the following times:
9:30am
1:00pm
Description:
Ella has gained inspiration by working with children on seven continents for four decades. During her concerts she encourages active participation by using music from diverse cultures. Her honors include Parent’s Choice Awards and a Grammy.
Blossoms at Butterworth
Date: June 22, 2008
Visitors will enjoy the splendor of Butterworth Center’s impressive gardens and homes while participating in several exciting activities! Click here for more information.
Watch video of Blossoms at Butterworth and see over 100 new photos of our gardens, as well as photos from last years event on our "Interactive page" by clicking here.
Music on the Lawn, featuring Amy Lowe
Date: July 9, 2008
Concert performed at the following times:
9:30am
1:00pm
7:00pm (family concert)
Description: Amy is a national award winning singer, songwriter and storyteller. She has a wonderful way of telling a story with music to people of all ages. Her original songs engage her audience to enjoy life and the world around them.
A Week in the 1800s
Dates:
July 14 through 18.
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