How would you like to support the German American Heritage Center and Museum while enjoying an evening full of entertainment and cocktails? The Fall Frolic Benefit Gala will be held at the Outing Club (2109 Brady Street Davenport) on Friday Sep 8. Cocktail hour and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. with live entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are only $55 and can be reserved by calling (563) 322-8844. German cuisine and entertainment will be provided to help raise funds to support the educational exhibits and programs at the German American Heritage Center and Museum... Read More

Opa! It’s time for St. George Orthodox Church’s 13th Annual ‘Our Big Fat Greek Festival’! Our Big Fat Greek Festival will take place on Friday Sep 8 from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. and Saturday Sep 9 from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. at St. George’s, located at 2930 31st Avenue Rock Island. Admission is $2 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Bring the entire family out to celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, music and traditions! Ellas Dancers of Chicago and the QC Motion Dance Team will provide cultural entertainment for all to enjoy. New to the festival this year, a History of Greek Immigrants... Read More

In the United States in 2017, an estimated 10,270 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed among children from birth to 14 years. About 1,190 children are expected to die from the disease. These statistics are heart breaking, but there is a way you can help. In memory of Gabriel Perkins, who passed away from pediatric cancer in 2010, you are invited to become a sponsor or contributor to the Gabe’s Gift Memorial 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Money raised will be used to help Quad Cities families that are dealing with the devastating diagnosis of pediatric cancer and families that have lost a child to cancer.... Read More

Do you know a kid who loves soccer? Are you the parent of a child who is interested in playing and learning soccer? RED DRAGONS SOCCER CAMP is starting soon! Reserve your spot now! Sessions are Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3 and 10 at Hauberg Park in Rock Island! Beginner sessions (kids 4-7) are at 5 p.m., advanced (kids 8-11) are at 5:45. Kids learn the elements of great team play and fundamentals in addition to good sportsmanship and character! For more information email seanleary@seanleary.com !  Read More

Labor Day weekend is almost here! Could there be a better way to spend it than going back in time and celebrating like the pioneers did? The Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village is hosting their annual Pioneer Village Labor Day Weekend Festival on Sunday Sep 3 and Monday Sep 4 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Pioneer Village is located north of Scott County Park, at 18817 290th Street Long Grove. Admission for adults is $2, children are $1 and 5 and under are free. There will be multiple opportunities to check out the Wild West Shows each day at noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. From 11-3, see what the Down... Read More

Are you ready for the area’s largest fiesta to hit downtown Moline? That’s right, it’s time for the 2017 VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta! This Saturday, Sep 2 from 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. VIVA Quad Cities will be hosting their annual Fiesta for all to enjoy! There is a $5 admission charge at the gate (children 12 and under are free) and free admission for those with military identification. The VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta demonstrates the growing diversity and vitality of the Hispanic community in the Quad-Cities. Food booths, arts, crafts and entertainment are highlights of the Fiesta. The various Hispanic... Read More

A new and exciting event is coming to the Quad Cities that you won’t want to miss! MW Productions is hosting their very first Down Hill Jam on Saturday Sep 2 at Camden Park (1550 31st Avenue Milan) from 2-9 p.m. The Down Hill Jam is an adults-only power wheels race! That’s right, if you have ever looked at your child’s (or neighbor’s) power wheels and thought to yourself, ‘I wonder how fast I could ride that thing down-hill’ then this is your lucky day! For a small registration fee of $5 you now have an opportunity to show all your friends and family how amazing you are at controlling... Read More

WWE is heading to Moline, once again! Saturday, Sep 2 at 7:30 p.m. WWE Live will be in full swing at the iWireless Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at the iWireless Box Office (Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), by calling TicketMaster Phone Center at (800) 745-3000 or by going to ticketmaster.com. Don’t miss the Last Man Standing Match between Randy Orton and Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship! The United States Championship Match between AJ Styles and Kevin Owens will keep you in suspense! Plus, you won’t want to miss the WWE debut of Bobby... Read More

QC Theatre Workshop has released their first production in their sixth season. Broken. Broken, a screenplay written by Aaron Randolph III and directed by Tyson Danner, is a heartfelt and emotional look at human trafficking and how it affects those touched by it. Broken focuses on the life of a young woman whose first romance leads to a nightmarish world of confusion, desperation and violence. The production follows this young woman throughout several years and while it presents a serious undertone, there will be plenty of comedy, joy and hope. Performances of Broken will continue through Sep 10.... Read More

Looking for some Labor Day weekend fun? Well, there will be no shortage of excitement and entertainment downtown Rock Island! The 2017 Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix will be taking place downtown Rock Island Sep 1-3. The Rock Island Grand Prix is the world’s largest and most prestigious go-karting street race! Powered by Mediacom, this ultimate experience in kart racing will exhilarate racers and spectators alike. This family friendly event does not charge any admission fees. In addition to karts racing around at speeds approaching 100 mph, there will be a car show and food vendors Saturday and... Read More