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An Enchanted Fairy Frolic at Quad City Botanical Center
Mother and daughters connect with their inner fairies (or trolls) at this magical event! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island) is hosting a Mother & Daughter Fairy Frolic... Read More
Oak Ridge Boys Coming To Adler
For almost thirty years, Country Music Hall of Fame members, The Oak Ridge Boys, have been a part of their fans' holiday seasons with their annual Christmas tour. This year, the Grammy Award-winning... Read More
Blue Cat Sold, Closing For Remodel In Two Weeks
EXCLUSIVE – Rock Island’s Blue Cat Brew Pub, one of the first brew pubs opened in the Quad-Cities in 1994, has been sold, sources that asked not to be identified said Friday. The restaurant... Read More
Enjoy a Wine Walk in the Village of East Davenport
Wine sampling events are always fun, but when you are partaking to help raise funds for a good cause they always seem to feel even better! Gilda’s Club and the Village of East Davenport are... Read More
Celebrate Freedom at the East Moline Freedom Fest!
Are you looking for a full day of fun for the entire family this weekend? Then look no further than the 2018 East Moline Freedom Fest! The 2018 East Moline Freedom Fest is happening this Saturday... Read More
Get Looney at this Jazz Party and Scavenger Hunt!
Have you been waiting for the perfect event to pull out that flapper dress or striped suit? The time has arrived! Make plans to attend a Let’s Get Looney Jazz Party and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by... Read More
Auditions For Ballet Quad Cities' ‘Nutcracker’ Coming Up
Want to experience the magic of dancing on stage with Ballet Quad Cities? Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 for ages 7-11 and Tuesday, September 11th for ages 12 & up.... Read More
Street Magic With David Casas
Quad-Cities and Muscatine area magician David Casas has proven himself a master of magic and illusion, and in this series, co-hosted with Sean Leary, Casas takes to the streets of the Q-C and... Read More
Enjoy a Beach Boys Bash with Riverfront Pops!
Celebrate summertime with a beach bash along the Mississippi River featuring the surfin’ sounds of the Beach Boys! This year’s Riverfront Pops will take place on Saturday Aug 18 at the iconic... Read More
Floatzilla 2018 Making a Splash this Weekend!
Have you ever wanted to participate in an attempt to break a world record? Well here is your opportunity! Floatzilla 2018 will once again attempt to break the world record for Largest Flotilla of... Read More
Hilarity Will Ensue at TaxSlayer Center with Jim Gaffigan: The Fixer Upper
There’s no doubt the TaxSlayer Center will be filled with laughter this Wednesday. Will you be one of the lucky individuals laughing? Comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing The Fixer Upper tour to... Read More
Music from The King of Pop Filling RME Once Again!
Start practicing your moon walk and make plans to celebrate the King of Pop this Friday night! Back by popular demand, All Sweat Productions is bringing back music of Michael Jackson to the... Read More
2nd Annual Art in the Garden Blooming at Quad City Botanical Center
Art, music, food and flowers. Sounds like the perfect recipe to a beautiful summer day! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting the 2nd Annual Art in the Garden on... Read More
Get Dirty at Case Creek Obstacles Mud Run 5K!
Do you have what it takes? Find out at this year’s Case Creek Obstacles Mud Run 5k! The 6th Annual Case Creek Obstacles (7625 120th Avenue Coal Valley) Mud Run 5K is happening this Saturday Aug... Read More
HyVee Sustainable Market Open This Weekend
What better way to celebrate the season changing than bringing local producers together for the first Sustainable Sunday Market at Hy-Vee (750 42nd Ave Dr. - Moline)? The Sustainable... Read More
Summer Concert in Coal Valley Featuring the Tony Hamilton Orchestra
There’s no better way to spend a beautiful summer evening than surrounded by family and friends, while enjoying an outdoor concert! Come enjoy a Summer Concert Featuring the Tony Hamilton... Read More
‘Next To Normal’ Coming To Blackbox Theatre
It’s been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. It’s “Next to Normal,” and it’s coming to the Blackbox, 1623 5th Ave.,... Read More
Rally Party at Wieblers Harley-Davidson!
The party is at Wieblers Harley-Davidson this weekend! Stop by Wieblers Harley-Davidson (5320 Corporate Drive Davenport) this Saturday Aug 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a Rally Party! Enjoy... Read More
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Local Quad Cities Columns

Anime-Zing Was Fun, If Somewhat Frustrating
Ryan Franks
After work on Friday the 13th I drove over to the River Center to pick up my badge and see some friends that were at... Read More
SUSTO Headlines Awesome 2 Day Codfish Fest
Sean Leary
The SUSTO: Fine 2 Day Fest took over Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Friday and Saturday night, featuring music... Read More
Criticism of LeBron Should Be Slam Dunked
Sean Leary
I'm never going to say anything bad about LeBron James again. This week LeBron announced that he’s donating... Read More
QC Scene Goes Against Me! At Codfish
Sean Leary
Against Me! rocked a packed crowd July 26 at the famous Codfish Hollow Barnstormers venue in Maquoketa, Iowa. Speedy... Read More
Bix 7 Runners Looking Good!
Tess Abney
In 1975, there were only 84 participants. Only 3 were women. The Bix 7 has come a long way since its... Read More
QC Scene Hits The Raccoon With Erin Rae
Tess Abney
Erin Rae and Black Milk brought an eclectic mix of airy folk and hip-hop to the Raccoon Motel in downtown Davenport... Read More
It’s A Johns And Davids World
Sean Leary
It's an odd trend in entertainment and pop culture, but strangely, there are a lot of creative, imaginative and... Read More
From Sad Clown Paintings To Nudist Club Night: The Events That Don't Get Into Our Calendar
Sean Leary
Every week, we provide you with a huge calendar of activities that will take place in the Quad-Cities area over the... Read More
QC Scene: Quad Cities Fireworks!
QC Scene
The skies above the Quad-Cities erupted with brilliant plumes of blooming light last week as various cities held their... Read More
QC Scene: Bush
QC Scene
British classic grunge band Bush rocked the District in Rock Island last Friday! The outdoor pavilion was packed with... Read More
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Business of the Week

Aroma Offers Delightful Scents And Tastes
Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place where you can have a coffee and enjoy the... Read More
It’s Always Showtime At The Adler
The Adler Theater is always poised between being a part of history and adding to it. A venerable Quad-Cities landmark and... Read More
Charley’s Is A Delicious Slice Of Philly In Davenport
A philly cheesesteak sandwich seems deceptively simple to make but it’s much easier to botch than you would think. And... Read More
Get In Bloom This Summer At The Botanical Center
Great things are always blooming at Quad City Botanical Center. Over its past 20 years, the facility at 2525 4th Avenue,... Read More
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Food of the Week

You’ll Be Sweet On Radicle’s Strawberries And Cream Beer
You ever wonder what happened to Strawberry Shortcake? You know, Strawberry Shortcake, the cartoon ginger who has had her... Read More
Radicle’s New Mango Mint Brew Is The Beer Of The Summer
Mango, peach, beer… and mint? Ewww, right? Bear with me folks, bear with me. If there’s one of several bars in... Read More
Aroma Offers Delightful Scents And Tastes
Today the Java Journey takes us to Iowa. Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place... Read More
Java Journey Goes Atomic!
Well coffee lovers I'm back at our next stop on our Java Journey. It’s a quiet little place called Atomic... Read More
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