Do you enjoy crafting? Are you looking for a new craft to try? Then come to Mosaic Art Market and Studio for their Initial Flower String Art event. You will use a 12×12 board and a stain color that you will choose upon signing up to create a large string letter on your board. The board is also provided and you are able to choose your string colors as well. In order to reserve a seat, the cost is $5 now, and then you pay the remaining balance of $20 on the night of the class. You will choose your stain and string colors when you make your reservations. This fun craft can be given as a gift... Read More

Are you looking for a fun event to do with your kids for this month? Do you want an escape from an Illinois winter? Look no further than the Galesburg Civic Art Center. This month is Kids’ Month and to celebrate, they are hosting a free community event through Saturday, January 21, with a closing reception on Saturday, January 28. The Galesburg Civic Art Center is located at 114 East Main Street, Galesburg, Illinois, 61401. To view the event page, please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1835683436676873/. Bring your children ages pre-k to 5th grade for a variety of activities... Read More

Is the January drag already seeping in? Are you looking for something fun to do that also may clean an unwanted item out of your house? Then look no further than Fit4mom Quad Cities’ January Mom’s Night out event on Wednesday, January 10! This month’s event is a White Elephant gift exchange. Wrap up that candle making set that’s been collecting dust on your shelf, or the lamp that is a boxed addition to your ever-growing collection. Keep the gift anonymous and bring it to the J Bar on Elmore Avenue in Davenport at 6:30 p.m. This event will go until 10:00 p.m. Please RSVP before the event... Read More

Do your kids love playing in the snow? Is one of their favorite movies Frosty the Snowman? Do they ever ask you where snow comes from? This month’s KinderNature event Is all about snowflakes! On Tuesday, January, 10 from 10:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. KinderNature will be holding this program at the Quad Cities Botanical Center. Come and create your very own snowflake, and learn about snow and where it comes from. Snacks are provided. Program fee is $6 for non-members and $4 for members. One adult is included with the ticket price. Each additional adult or child 18 months to two years old is $3 and... Read More

Are you a fan of boy bands? On January 7, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. Boy Band Review will be performing hit songs from Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Spice Girls, Justin Timberlake, New Kids on the Block, Boys II Men, and Brittney Spears. You can reserve tickets at this link: http://missipibrew.com/. Boy Band Review performs shows that brings audiences back to the ages of the bands they play. They started in Chicago and the members include: Serv on the vox, Bender on the guitar, Dave on the bass, Joel on the drums, Sterling who is a dancer with Davaughn, Kate and Josey are back-up singers, and Kayleigh is a photographer... Read More

Are you looking for a fun and affordable night out? Maybe some fun times without the kids? Then stop by Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark for their Adult Skate Night. Starting at 7:00 p.m. and rolling until 10 Saturday. Enjoy three hours of child-free fun for adults 18 and older. There is a $5.00 admission fee and a $2.00 skating rental. There is no special theme but make sure you request the songs you want to hear on the pinned post at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/173429706463340/permalink/173433086463002/ The Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark are located at 400 S 16th... Read More

Are you or someone you know engaged? Is the date set for 2017? Then join Visions Venue on Sunday, January 8 from noon to 3:00 p.m. for a relaxed wedding planning event and a wedding upcycle where past brides will sell wedding decorum at a bargain price. Here you will find the latest trends in weddings, enjoy free refreshments and samples. The companies that are partnered with this event include: Galesburg Flowers co, Henn House BBQ, 789 Productions, Sweet Intentions by the Morgans, Jill’s Catering, Princess Creations, Boss Food Truck, Big Catz BBQ, Sabrina’s Bridal, and many more. Visions Venue... Read More

Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars? Have you ever wanted to know how to Salsa? On Friday, January 6, 2017 Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon will be holding their monthly ICity Salsa Social. Starting at 9:00 p.m., come and dance the night away, or at least until 1:30 a.m. where you’ll be entertained with the best in Salsa, Bachata, the Cha Cha and so many more. The dance floor will be open from 10:00 p.m. till 1:30 a.m. and beginner Salsa lessons will begin at 9:00 a.m. The cover fee is $10. You can visit the event facebook page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/646855105485301/. Wildwood... Read More

Yo ho! Yo ho! A Pirates life for me! Do you ever wish you could be a pirate? Does the idea of sword fighting and sailing the high seas leave you thrilled? Were you a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie series? Then this year’s interactive exhibit at the Putnam museum is for you. From now through January 15, 2017 “Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure!” will be open at the Putnam Museum at 1717 W 12th St. Davenport. This interactive exhibit features some of the greatest shipwrecks in the entire world, and sections focusing on Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Barnaby Corsairs, and Privateers and Buccaneers.... Read More

Sometimes life can leave you feeling stagnant, like you have the inability to move as much as you used to. Whether it is due to work, stress, an injury, or any other reason. That’s why Plan For Adventure is hosting its first of eight specially designed mobility classes on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The classes will be held at 1318 4th Ave. Ste 2, Moline at two different times: 8:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. till 8:15 p.m. on a weekly basis every Tuesday and Thursday. For non-Plan For Adventure members, classes are $65 per month for the 8 week session. For members, classes are an additional... Read More