Spring is just around the corner, which also means it’s almost motorcycle season! So why not celebrate with some blues and brews? Wieblers Harley-Davidson is hosting their Ready for Spring Party this Saturday Mar 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Head to the Wieblers Harley-Davidson dealership, located at 5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport, for food, live music from Jason Carl, brews and more! While you’re there, you can check out their awesome deals and promotions and maybe even leave the party with a new two-wheeled friend. Come get ready for spring in style, this weekend!  Read More

Does the construction of the new I-74 bridge over the Mississippi put you in the mood to create your very own bridge? Then why not join the Battle of the Bridges? The 11th Annual Battle of the Bridge Contest is happening this Friday Mar 2 and Saturday Mar 3 at the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport)! Thanks to the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC), this one of a kind competition showcases “Bridge Efficiency”. Teams of 4 from area Elementary, Middle and High Schools, as well as professionals and families come together to build a bridge in three hours. The tools and materials... Read More

Whether you are a saltwater tank novice or expert, the Greater Iowa Reef Society has an event for you! This Saturday Feb 24, the Greater Iowa Reef Society (GIRS) will be hosting a special event with renowned speaker, Austin Lefevre! This event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, located at 959 Middle Road Bettendorf, from 1-3:30 p.m. Austin will present on two separate subjects. From 1-2 p.m. he will focus on Bulletproof Reefkeeping. A 30-minute break will follow. The next presentation going from 2:30-3:30 will focus on Ditching the “Dump and Hope” approach with livestock. Admission is free... Read More

The historic Village of East Davenport’s most ridiculous and infamous festival is back! Cattywampus In The Village 2 is happening this Saturday Feb 24 from 4-11:59 p.m. Admission is a sliding scale from $5-$10. Free parking is available in the public lot behind the theatre. This is an all ages outrageous event. Beer and wine are available for patrons 21 and over with a valid state ID. Music will be provided by Nonnie Parry, Centaur Noir, Chilli Googles and much more! Nick Mielke and Tony Cavallo will be providing the laughs and a psychedelic light show from The Invisible Light Agency will amaze... Read More

Are you ready for an evening of comedy and cocktails, this weekend? Tomfoolery on Tremont will return to the historic Renwick Mansion this Friday Feb 23 from 6-11 p.m. Come enjoy laughs and drinks with headliner, all the way from New York, Nat Towsen! Nat has written for The Onion, CollegeHumor, and their sister site, Dorkly, and was a columnist for VICE Magazine. This show will also feature some of your local favorites, including the one and only, Chris Schilicting as the emcee. Tickets for this event are $10 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tomfoolery-on-tremont-3-tickets-42866968256.... Read More

Are you ready to celebrate the birthday of one of America’s greatest legends, William ‘Buffalo Bill’ Cody in his hometown? Sunday Feb 25 the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire (199 N Front St) will be celebrating the birthday of their native son! This is event is free to the public and will be from 12-4 p.m. William F. Cody was born on Feb 26, 1846 in LeClaire. Cody left home at the young age of 11 to herd cattle and work and a driver on a wagon train. He went on to join the Pony Express in 1860. After the Civil War, Cody scouted for the Army and gained the nickname ‘Buffalo Bill’ as a hunter.... Read More

One of country music’s biggest stars is coming to the Quad Cities! Whether you are a fan of The Voice or “Doing It to Country Songs”, you don’t want to miss this concert! Blake Shelton is coming to the TaxSlayer Center this Friday Feb 23! The show starts at 7 p.m. and will also feature Brett Eldridge, Carly Pearce and very special guest Trace Adkins. Ticket prices are $55, $75 and $95 and can be purchased online at http://www.taxslayercenter.com/Upcoming-Events/Event-List/Blake-Shelton.aspx, at the TaxSlayer Box Office (1201 River Drive Moline) or by calling TicketMaster Phone Center at... Read More

The 17th Annual Great River Show Choir Invitational is coming to Davenport this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it! Davenport’s Central and West High Schools are co-hosting the 17th Annual Great River Show Choir Invitational at the Adler Theatre this Friday Feb 16 and Saturday Feb 17! The Middle School competition will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday Feb 16. Admission for adults is $8, students (K-12) are $5 and seniors (60 years and older) are $5. The High School competition continues the fun on Saturday Feb 17 at 8 a.m. Admission for adults is $15, students (K-12) are $5 and seniors (60... Read More

Are you getting tired of doing the same old thing every weekend? Thanks to altSTATES Travel, you can now break that monotonous routine! altSTATES is a tour company that offers unique, local-led adventures in the Quad Cities and throughout the Midwestern United States. One of the latest tours from altSTATES is the QC Brewery Excursions! The QC Brewery Excursions is an outing to three different QC breweries! The current breweries in the tour are Blue Cat Brew Pub, WAKE Brewing and Great River Brewery. This one of a kind excursion will last over three hours and will provide you with opportunities... Read More

Are you looking for an evening filled with cocktails, dinner, live music and helping raise funds for a great cause? Then make plans to attend the Gala of Hope, this weekend! The 3rd Annual Cure SMA Evening of Hope in Honor of Miracle for Madi is happening this Friday Feb 16 at the Rogalski Center (518 West Locust Street Davenport). The evening will entail a night of luxury as the annual Gala of Hope features cocktails, dinner, live music and a silent auction. This event will help raise funds for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in honor of Madison Ramirez. Madison was diagnosed with SMA a few months... Read More