EXHIBIT: Christmas Villages of Germany, Austria and Slovenia
Opens to public November 20 (November – December)
German American Heritage Center
Open during normal business hours
FREE with admission or free to museum members.
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Celebrate the wonder of the Christmas traditions! The Christmas Village exhibit includes the Bethlehem Christmas village and Nativity scene. Look closely, and you will see hand-carved wooden figures that represent the craftsmanship of the artisans who created them in the 1700s and 1800s. The village exhibit includes the collection of Arlene Rose Considine, of Clinton, Iowa. Over the years, she found these treasures in Christmas markets, antique shops and flea markets in Slovenia, Austria and Germany. The exhibit includes about 100 houses. Many were painted by Arlene Considine of Clinton, Iowa and Geri Scheckel Evans of Preston, Iowa. These houses will be nestled among the vintage and log houses. A 7-foot German feather tree decorated with German ornaments from 1850 -1930 will also be displayed. Additional unique German ornaments will also be showcased.

Festival of Trees Parade
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009
Downtown Davenport
11:00 a.m.
FREE
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Don't miss the largest helium-balloon parade in the Midwest! The Festival of Trees Holiday Parade is a long standing tradition in Davenport, so bring down the whole family downtown for a great start to the Holiday Season!
Download Map of Parade Route - Coming Soon

Holiday Parade Watch Party
Saturday, Nov. 21
Figge Art Musuem
10 a.m.
Free with museum membership
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Figge members are invited to watch the Festival of Trees Holiday Parade from the warmth of the Figge dining room! Or, pack an extra scarf and watch the floats move east down River Drive from the south patio. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be available. Members are invited to bring guests.

Festival of Trees
November 19 - 27
RiverCenter, 136 East 3rd St.
See below for event dates/costs
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More than a premier holiday event, Festival of Trees is the annual fundraiser for Quad City Arts, a local not-for-profit arts agency. More than 3,500 volunteers, over 650 designers, nearly 3,500 CenterStage entertainers, and over 150 Sponsors help to make Festival of  Trees possible.

Christkindlmarkt Holiday Market at the German American Heritage Center
Saturday, Nov. 21 through Dec. 23
German American Heritage Center, 712 West 2nd St.
Free to come into the Giftshop.
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Find a unique imported gift from Germany right in the Quad Cities! Visit our museum gift shop to discover new items including nutcrackers, smokers, steins, linens, crystal, candles, tree toppers, inge-glass ornaments and more! Consider a gift family museum membership to go with your unique gift item. Holiday gift memberships are $5 off during the Christkindlmarkt market.

Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show
Wednesday, Nov. 25
Adler Theatre, 136 East. 3rd St.
7:30 p.m.
$34.50 & $41.50
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It's like two shows in one as The Oak Ridge Boys kick off this big show with their world famous four-part harmonies and string of hits. Toes will be a tappin' to smash hits "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue" plus many more award-winning songs. Then, after a short intermission, the stage is transformed and it's Christmas!  The trees are decorated, the snow is falling and The Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites as only they can.

Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets. 

Bucktown's Final Friday
Friday, Nov. 27 & Friday, Dec. 18
Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 West 2nd St.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
FREE
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Visit all of Bucktown's 16 shops and studios each Final Friday for great deals on jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculptures, and more! Stick around for receptions, drinks, Hors d'oeuvres, and live demonstrations! Located all under one roof. There's simply no better place in town to find one-of-a-kind locally crafted gifts for your friends and family.

Riverbend Antiques Holiday Open House
Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 28th & 29th
419 Brady St.
(563) 323-8622
Open House!
Riverbend Antiques holiday open house has been a Quad-City tradition for the last 39 years! 6 new estates recently purchased. Enjoy the Christmas finery with cider and cookies at one of the regions largest and best antique stores.

Santa at the Library
Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, & 19
Main Library, 321 Main St.
10 am - 12 pm & 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.(*Please be in line by 2:45)
FREE
The Davenport Public Library has just received word that the big man from the North Pole will once again be visiting the Library this holiday season. Children will receive a FREE photo with Santa, a candy cane, a book, and a goodie-bag. Don’t forget to come early and see Santa arrive in his special sleigh. Due to Santa’s popularity, we ask that all families by in line by 2:45.

Wells Fargo Bank and Davenport Printing Company sponsor this jolly event. For more information, call 563-326-7900, or visit the kids’ blog at: blogs.davenportlibrary.com/kids.
Remember – free parking!

Christmas Concert & Dinner at the Figge
Friday, Dec. 4 & Sun. Dec. 6
Figge Art Musuem
5:30
$44 per person

Please make reservations by Wednesday, November 25
Celebrate the season with a holiday dinner and concert by the Quad City Singers at the Figge Art Museum! For reservations call Jennifer Brooke at the Figge at 563.326.7804 x2048, or jbrooke@figgeartmuseum.org. Social hour begins at 5:30, followed by dinner and concert at 6:30.
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Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Saturday, Dec. 5 // 7 p.m.
Sunday Dec. 6 // 6 p.m.
Capitol Theatre, 311 Ripley St.
$10 adults, $5 sentios & students
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Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh is a musical, dance and drama production depicting the journey of five magi and their quest to find the one prophesied for centuries in the scripture.  Written by Marvin Roebuck, directed by Karen Roebuck.

Annual Zither and Bell Choir Concert
Sunday, December 6
German American Heritage Center
2:00 p.m.
FREE with admission ($5.00) or free to museum members
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Christmas Sing-a-long
Tuesday, December 8
7:00 p.m. at GAHC
Free and open to the public!
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Ballet Quad Cities presents The Nutcracker
Saturday, Dec. 12 // 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 13 // 2 p.m.
Adler Theatre, 136 East 3rd St.
See below for pricing
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Ballet Quad Cities will captivate audiences of all ages as it brings this most beloved ballet to the Adler Theatre stage.  Lavish costumes, beautiful scenery, the unforgettable music of Tchaikovsky and the choreography of Erica Attwood and Courtney Lyon will make this the holiday performance you won’t want to miss! 

Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets. Adults "Early Bird" (until 11/25) $14, $17, $22, $25.  Adults (beginning 11/26) - $14, $20, $24, $27.  Students (age 5 - college) $12, $17, $22, $25.  Seniors (60+) $12, $17, $22, $25.  Military (with ID) $14, $17, $20, $25.  Family 4-Pack - $13.50 (available in price level 3 only).

6th Annual International Holiday Market in the Skybridge
Presented by the Davenport Sister City Committee
Saturday, Dec. 12
Skybridge, River Drive in Davenport
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Do your shopping with gifts from around the world! Gift items from Germany, Brazil, Mexico, China, Guatemala, Belgium, Scotland, Republic of Georgia, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, and more. Don't miss this fun experience in the Skybridge overlooking the Mississippi River!

Free parking in the adjacent ramp.

MORE EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED!