Imagine all the people living for today. Imagine an Evening with John Lennon. The Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) is hosting an exclusive evening this Saturday, April 29. That’s right, they are bringing “Imagine: John Lennon” to the GIANT screen! The opportunity to experience “The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition” is also available for the same night. Ticket prices can be purchased online at http://www.putnam.org/Calendar/Imagine-an-Evening-with-John-Lenon-(1). The prices for the general public are $15 for the movie, light food and one drink ticket. Or $25 for the... Read More

Looking for an affordable opportunity for quality family time while enjoying the world of music, this weekend? Well, look no further! On Saturday, April 29 the Quad City Symphony Orchestra is hosting a Family Music Carnival! The carnival will take place at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Davenport) from 10am-5pm in the Great River Hall. This event is FREE admission. Join the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for a fun day full of music and arts for the whole family featuring “Palooza” Performance Stage with local performances all day and an open stage hour. Throughout the day at the Family Music... Read More

Spring has officially sprung, and it’s hard not to notice the beautiful flowers blooming all over. But how about being able to see all that beauty in one place? Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport started their Spring Floral Show in February and will continue until June 1. It features many spring flowers, such as hyacinths, tulips, azaleas, daffodils, fuchsia, orchids, cyclamen and begonias. The Conservatory at Vander Veer is located at 215 W Central Park in Davenport. Both the Conservatory and the greenhouses are open Tuesdays thru Sundays from 10am-4pm (closed on Mondays). The greenhouses... Read More

The time has arrived. Whether you are into board games, role-playing games, miniatures or card games, the convention of your dreams is finally here. QC Game Fest 2017 will be held at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23. Doors will open at 8am will events beginning at 9am. This convention is held with the idea in mind to bring the existing gaming communities of the greater Quad City area together while at the same time helping grow these groups by introducing those curious about these games to them. Last year’s Double Blind was a huge success, so this... Read More

Attention all pixies and pirates! Your time has arrived to come out of hiding and have some fun! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting their annual Pixies & Pirates event! This one of a kind fun-filled day will happen on Sunday April 23. The day’s events will be divided into an AM and PM session, the AM session goes from 10am-12pm and the PM session is from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Reservations can be made online at: www.qcgardens.com. Physical tickets will not be needed. All guest’s names will be on a reservation list at the front door on the day of the event. Pixies... Read More

Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Earth Day, this year? Then this is the perfect event for you! Come celebration Earth Day on April 22 at Niabi Zoo’s Earth Day celebration! From 10am-2pm, they will have stations with hands-on activities and crafts for earth lovers of all ages to enjoy. You can come get reacquainted with the zoo as they highlight some of their favorite animals and their conservation stories. Earth Day activities are included in the regular admission price for the zoo. Prices can be found at: http://www.niabizoo.com/Plan-Your-Visit/Hours,-Prices,-Directions.aspx. For... Read More

Planning the perfect wedding can be extremely overwhelming. Whether you are in the beginning stages of looking for a venue or working on the finishing touches of flowers and décor, it can feel like the options are endless. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel wants to help! They are hosting their 9th Annual Bridal Emporium on Sunday, April 23. The event takes place from 11am-3pm at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel (777 Jumer Dr Rock Island) and is FREE admission. Come and check out over forty vendors to help you with your wedding plans. You can meet with each vendor one on one to help make those hard decisions... Read More

It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain. How about combining laughter and running? Brilliant! Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities is hosting the 2017 Gilda’s Run for Laughs this Saturday, April 22. This year’s 5K and 1 mile Fun Run theme is 80’s Rock, so get ready to come rock out and run in your favorite 80’s gear! Comedy Sportz will also be providing “professionally funny cheerleaders” along the route to help bring the laughter! The cost of the... Read More

Tired of hearing all about Easter Egg Hunts for kids? Want to feel that same excitement you did as a kid, collecting little plastic eggs filled with mystery and happiness? Well you aren’t alone and there is a solution! PUB 1848 (1601 River Dr Moline) is hosting their 7th Annual Adult Easter Keg Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place on Easter Sunday, April 16 at 6pm. You will have plenty of time to enjoy your Easter brunches and other plans before attending this one-of-a-kind 21 and over event! Hundreds of eggs will be hidden outside in the back of the bar. Prizes can range from candy, money off... Read More

The great Maya Angelou once said, “It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” The QC Diversity Book Drive is collecting books for grades K-6 with a focus on strong women and girls, people of color, LGBT individuals, and a wide variety of people to reflect our diverse community. Subjects include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, women’s history, environmental education, inclusiveness, and more. They are collecting books throughout the month of April to be distributed to students at Monroe Elementary... Read More