Are you looking to kick off the new year with a girl’s night out? Has 2016 left you stressed and in need of a relaxing and fun outing? Come and create at Craft Love. On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, Craft Love Bettendorf will be hosting an adult crafting event where you can create a wood sign for your home. Wine, tools, and materials will be provided by instructors for this class. This event begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs till 9:30 p.m. Craft Love Bettendorf is located at 4374 Suite 3, State St. Bettendorf. To purchase tickets for this event, please follow this link: https://craftloveusa.com/bettendorf/calendar.... Read More

Are you ready for a different kind of concert to attend on New Year’s Eve? Rock Island Brewing Company, also known as RIBCo, is hosting a concert featuring Have your Cake and Earth Ascending. This concert will begin at 9:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and end at 2:00 a.m. RIBCo is located at 1815 2nd Avenue, Rock Island. The bands will be sharing the stage fully decked out in black-light splendor. Bring your glow sticks, your trippy shirts, and party favors for the time of your night. The cost is $10 at the door. You can view the event page at: https://apps.facebook.com/events/1825037304437832/ Have... Read More

Are you looking for some comedy on New Year’s Eve among the celebrating? Then stop by Comedy Sportz for some laughter. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a match between the Red Resolutions and the Blue Baby New Years. This event will continue till 9:15 p.m., leaving time to fill your night with other activities until midnight. CSz Quad Cities is located at 220 19th Street, Rock Island. Tickets are sold for $12.00 and available at: https://www.showclix.com/event/event4065768578755802428882068756278683020641993245934321 The match is set up with a referee who calls the fouls and keeps the match on the... Read More

Were the roaring 20’s your favorite period of the 20th century? Was The Great Gatsby your favorite book or movie? Then you are in luck, old sport! This New Year’s Eve at 9:00 pm. the Public House Davenport is holding a Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve Affair till 2:00 a.m. So come and party like it’s the roaring 20’s at Jay Gatsby’s residence. The Public House Davenport is located at 5260 Northwest Blvd, Davenport. You can come dressed up but costumes are not required. There is an optional gift package worth $20 upon arrival which will include: two top shelf drink chips, themed party favors... Read More

Are any country music fans looking for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve? The RIDRS is your location. Hosted by Kickapoo Junction, RIDRS is hosting a New Year’s Eve Bash starting at 5:00 p.m. and running until 2:00 a.m. There’s a $5 door charge and a raffle ticket will be given to every guest with a paid door entry for a chance to win a pair of Eric Church floor seating tickets (row 14) for his concert on April 12th. There are two pairs of tickets to be given away. A champagne toast will be held at midnight to bring in the New Year and the ticket winners will be announced after the midnight... Read More

Are you looking for a family friendly event for this New Year’s Eve? Are your kids too young to stay awake till midnight? Then look no far than the Family Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve event. On New Year’s Eve, starting at 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 p.m., Noon Year’s Eve will have a kid friendly New Year’s Eve celebration 12 hours before midnight. This event will include art activities geared towards the entire family, live music, a countdown to noon complete with noise makers, party crowns, a balloon drop, and lots confetti. This event is included with membership or paid admission. Admission... Read More

Are you a fan of Alternative or Rock music? Are you looking for an event the night before Christmas Eve? On Friday, Dec. 23, Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCo) will be hosting a concert featuring Waking Robots, Vanishing Kids, and Us Mode. From 9:00 p.m. till midnight, those who are 21 and older will be able to attend this concert. Rock Island Brewing Company is located at 1815 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 and it is will cost $6 for entry. Waking Robots is an Alternative band originated from Davenport, Iowa. They currently have two albums released and are currently working on a third: “Waking... Read More

Tired of sitting at home flipping the channels or websites for a Christmas Special? Do you enjoy old movies? Why not attend Rozz-Tox’s Double Feature presentation on Friday, Dec. 23? Rozz-Tox is screening “Remember the Night (1940),” and “It’s A Wonderful Life (1947).” This free event will start at 7:00 p.m. and will run until 11:00 p.m. with a ten-minute intermission in between the films. “Remember the Night” will begin at 7:00 p.m. and “It’s A Wonderful Life” will begin at 8:45 p.m. Rozz-Tox is located at 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201. You can contact Rozz-Tox at (309)... Read More

This week, you can pour yourself up some heady conversation with some hoppy beverages with Pub Theology. Grab a coffee or a beer and head to Cool Beanz Coffeehouse on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 p.m. for their monthly Pub Theology gathering. This month, the Pub Theology will discuss what is great and what is awful about Christmas. Pub Theology is a group that has been established since 2014. The purpose of this group is to meet and discuss in a respectful and open manner about God, faith, wonder, and doubt. These topics are chosen by Robb McCoy. You can contact Cool Beanz at (309) 558-0909. Cool... Read More

Are you ready to swerve along with some sick beats? Well, here’s a great present on its way this week: A Very Special Skellington Swerve X-Mas is coming to downtown Rock Island. Are you a fan of pop and hip hop music? Do you want to experience a variety of entertainment all in one location on one night? On Thursday, Dec. 22, a concert will take place at the Skellington Manor Event Center, which is located at 420 18th St. Rock Island. Doors for this free event will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will go until 12:00 a.m. This event is titled A Very Special Skellington Swerve X-Mas. The entertainers... Read More