Calling all disc golf enthusiasts and professionals! It is time for Iron Lion’s 3rd Battle of Credit Island! This year’s Battle of Credit Island is happening on Sunday Aug 27 with a tee off time of 9:30 a.m. at Credit Island Park in Davenport. This PDGA Sanctioned C-Tier event will consist two rounds of eighteen holes. Registration fees vary based on skill level. Pro Entry is $45, Advanced $35, Intermediate $30 and Recreational $30. An optional $5 Ace Fund is also available. Non-current PDGA members will add $10 to their fees. Three players are needed to open any division. To register online,... Read More

Calling all little conductors! All aboard the Quad City Botanical Center train! In partnership with the Heartland Central Railroad Club, this year’s annual Little Conductor’s Day will be taking place on Sunday Aug 27 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center. General admission fees or membership access apply to this event. No reservations are required. From 1-3 p.m. there will be crafts and activities. Train-related vendors will also be onsite with items for purchase. Conductors from the Heartland Central Railroad Club will be running their trains in the Railroad Garden for... Read More

There is a new festival coming to the Quad Cities! The downtown Davenport area will be transforming into a massive celebration of music, film, comedy and art! The inaugural Alternating Currents festival will take place on Friday Aug 25 and Saturday Aug 26. A dozen venues downtown Davenport will be hosting an impressive amount of live music, film screenings, comedians and visual artists. The only venues that will require ticket purchase will be the Adler Theatre, Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, Daytrotter and the Redstone Room at River Music Experience. All other entertainment venues... Read More

The 16th Annual Moonlight Festival in Silvis is officially upon us! The theme this year is ‘America At Play’ so come on out and play! On Saturday Aug 26, downtown Silvis will be transformed into a block party like none other. There will be crafts, a cruise-in, free activities for kids, live music, the only lighted parade in the Quad Cities and more! The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. with the Silvis 5K Run and the ½ mile Kiddie Run. To register for the run, that begins at Schadt Park in Silvis, go to https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125305. The Craft and Vendor... Read More

Have you ever been walking around the zoo and thought to yourself, ‘I could really use a drink’? If you have, then this is just the event for you! Niabi Zoo is hosting their annual Pints for Preservation this Friday Aug 25 from 6-10 p.m. This fundraiser will help benefit the expansion of current exhibits and addition of new exhibits. Drink stations will be available for participants to discover new beers and wines. There will be samples from Lionstone Brewery, Front Street Brewery, Geneseo Brewing Co, Goose Island, Great River Brewery and much much more! Food stations will be provided by Granite... Read More

Are you ready for the world’s longest continually running drag racing event to hit Cordova International Raceway? That’s right, it’s time for the 64th Annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts! Friday Aug 25, Saturday Aug 26 and Sunday Aug 27 the Cordova Raceway will be filled to the brim with funny cars, dragsters and fun! Friday, the festivities kick off with Nostalgia Funny Cars, Nostalgia Pro Stocks, Chicagoland Super Stocks and much more! Spectators’ gates will open at 8 a.m. and the Feature Show will begin at 7 p.m. The cost for tickets on Friday are... Read More

Are you ready for an all-day party with live music and motorcycles? Wieblers Harley-Davidson is sponsoring Top Rock 2017, an all-day music fest, at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop (1228 30th Street Rock Island) on Saturday Aug 26. Music starts at noon and will play until 11 p.m. General tickets are only $10 and VIP Tickets (with perks) are $20. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at Wieblers Harley-Davidson, located at 5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport. Top Rock 2017 will be hosted by Chuck Murphy. Musical acts include Lexi Parr & The Rubyblonde Band, 3 Years Hollow, Seven SHY, StillChyld, and more! Grab... Read More

Are you a wrestling fan? Or looking for an energy-filled evening this weekend? Then you need to check out SCW Wrestling’s XIV at the legendary Col Ballroom! This Friday Aug 25, Seth Rollin’s Black and Brave Wrestling Academy presents SCW Wrestling’s XIV. This event will feature The Big Guy Ryback! There will be a Meet and Greet with The Big Guy at 6:30 p.m. Bell time is at 7:30 p.m. and you will have a chance to witness the Ryback Regeneration in action! The Col Ballroom, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Davenport’s Register of Historic Properties and has been... Read More

Laughter will be filling the air this weekend in downtown Davenport. Some of that laughter could be yours! The New York Kings of Comedy will be gracing the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Saturday Aug 19 at 8 p.m. Rob Stapleton, Capone, Talent, Drew Frasier and Mark Viera will be providing extremely entertaining material, along with music by DJ Joedi. These comedians have been featured on Comedy Central, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, HBO’s Bad Boys of Comedy and more. Ticket prices vary, and can be purchased at the Adler Theatre Box Office, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online... Read More

Wine sampling events are always fun, but when you are partaking to help raise funds for a good cause they always seem to feel even better! Gilda’s Club and the Village of East Davenport are hosting their annual Wine Walk this Saturday Aug 19 from 3-6 p.m. A $20 donation to Gilda’s Club will result in a commemorative wine glass and a wristband to participate in an East Village-wide wine tasting! There will be over 25 types of wine to sample, including local, domestic, imported and local Homebrews. There will even be a non-alcoholic option! Multiple bands will be providing live music throughout... Read More