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Jam On Down To The Family Museum For Jammie Jam!

December 21st, 2016
Jam On Down To The Family Museum For Jammie Jam!

Is your family looking for a fun event this holiday season that brings along the element of relaxation? Are you tired of the cold weather and busy events? Do you ever just want to remain in your pajamas all day? On Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 the Family Museum will be hosting a Holiday Jammie Jam. Come decked out in comfortable clothes to sing songs, warm up with hot chocolate, peppermint sticks, and family time. Hot chocolate will be provided by Dunn Brothers Coffee. The event will take place in the Great Hall and is meant to be a small and quiet event. The galleries will be dark and closed and because... Read More

Learn About ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Mythological Creatures And More At Spellbound

December 16th, 2016
Learn About ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Mythological Creatures And More At Spellbound

In the genre of fantasy and enwrapped in the mysteries of our world’s history, there have been mentioning’s of creatures that are not on Earth today. Spanning from Unicorns to Leviathans “mythical” creatures have filled the stories of our childhood and enchanted and thrilled us to imagine and seek the unknown. There is even a science pertaining to researching mythical creatures known as Cryptozoology. On Saturday, Dec.17, 2016 the gift shop known as Spellbound will be holding a class titled “Mythical Creatures.” The cost is $5 at the door or you can register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mythical-creatures-5-at-the-door-tickets-27248428784 Do... Read More

Parraderos Bringing Spice To Redstone Room

December 15th, 2016
Parraderos Bringing Spice To Redstone Room

On Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. till 12:00 a.m. River Music Experience will be hosting the band Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC) at the Redstone Room, located at 129 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 9:00 p.m. The price is $10 at the door plus a $1.50. You can purchase your tickets at www.midwestix.com. There is an age restriction on this event of 19 and older. Those who are younger than 19 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. The Redstone Room is a standing room only venue. All of the tickets are General Admission unless otherwise... Read More

Holiday Wine Walk Uncorked At Bucktown Friday

December 15th, 2016
Holiday Wine Walk Uncorked At Bucktown Friday

Some people break out the egg nog when the snow falls. Some sip hot chocolate by the fire. For others, a glass of wine does the trick any time of year. If you like wine glasses and tastings, then come to the Holiday Wine Walk. This annual event will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, at the Bucktown Center for the Arts (225 E 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Purchase beautifully hand painted wine glasses and taste many unique brands of wine. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. (NAMI) This event will be accompanied by Black Hawk... Read More

Prenzies Present Shakespeare ‘As You Like It’

December 15th, 2016
Prenzies Present Shakespeare ‘As You Like It’

On Friday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m., the lights of the QC Theater dimmed till only a single spotlight was shining. It was then that the members of Prenzie Players began telling their interpretation of William Shakespeare’s comedy play “As You Like It.” The audience was engaged the moment the play began with storyline details, an intense physical altercation, and the words of Shakespeare, with a few modern-day comments, tying it all together. It wasn’t long before the audience was splitting their sides in laughter. There was never a dull moment among these Players. “As You Like It” follows... Read More

Get ‘The Straight Story’ At Cinema At The Figge

December 14th, 2016
Get ‘The Straight Story’ At Cinema At The Figge

Do you like Art Museums? How about films? What about watching a film in an Art Museum? If so, come and see the screening of David Lynch’s 1999 film “The Straight Story” on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. This film will follow Danny Wilcox Fraizer’s short film “Driftless” which is accompanied by his still photography. A live score by the band The Pines shall also be performed during this short film. This event will be held at the second-floor auditorium of the Figge Art Museum, which is located at 225 W 2nd Street, Davenport. Fraizer is known and respected for his work on Harper’s, The New... Read More

Shoot For Some Fun With The Augie Hoops Team This Winter

December 9th, 2016
Shoot For Some Fun With The Augie Hoops Team This Winter

If you’re a big basketball fan, you’ll want to look no further than Augustana College’s men’s basketball team, which just started its season. Augustana Men’s Basketball will be playing home games in December on Saturday Dec. 10 against Carthage, Friday the 16th against Central College, and in January on Wednesday the 11th against Illinois Wesleyan, Saturday the 14th against Carroll College, and Wednesday the 25th against Elmhurst. All games start at 7:00 p.m. and are held at the Carver Center at 3500 5th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 and can be reached at 395-709-7000. The full game schedule... Read More

Chris Young is Coming to Town!

December 8th, 2016
Chris Young is Coming to Town!

Country Music Fans: Chris Young is coming to Moline this Friday, Dec. 9 at the I Wireless Center as an extension of his Fall Tour. The show will begin a 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at http://www.ticketmaster.com/ The I Wireless Center is located at 1201 River Dr. Moline. To join and view this event, see the link here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1080058882052180/ That’s not all. Chris is also bringing Cassadee Pope along for the performance. Cassadee and Chris sang “Think of You,” which is featured on Chris’s fifth studio album “I’m Coming Over.” You can listen to the... Read More

‘The Voice’ Of Javier Colon Coming To Augustana

December 8th, 2016
‘The Voice’ Of Javier Colon Coming To Augustana

Are you a fan of The Voice? On Friday, December 9, international musician and Voice veteran Javier Colon will be performing at the Brew at 6 p.m. The Brew is the coffee shop and lounge area located on the fourth floor of the Gerber Center (3435 9 1/2 Ave, Rock Island). Colon has been a contestant on The Voice and won the first season. He has four albums released titled: “Javier,” “Left of Center,” “Come Through For You,” and “Gravity.” He also has a Christmas album titled “A Very Acoustic Christmas” that is a digital download. Prior to that, Colon was lead singer in The Derek... Read More

Rozz Tox Bringing A New Chill To The Holidays

December 8th, 2016
Rozz Tox Bringing A New Chill To The Holidays

Rozz Tox is bringing a new chill to the winter, along with some thrills and frights for your stocking! Is The Nightmare Before Christmas one of your favorite movies to watch during the holidays? Do you enjoy a dose of horror and fright along with your yule tide carols and magical winter nights? Then Holiday Horror Film Night is the event for you. On Saturday, December 10, at 6 p.m. The Factory of Fear and 365 Horror Films are hosting a Holiday Horror Film Night until 1 a.m. The Film Night will take place at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. There will be featured screenings of “Twilight... Read More