Easter weekend is upon us! A time for family, food, egg hunts and new beginnings! It is also the time of year for nicer weather and getting out to spend time with others. Across the Quad Cities Area, this weekend will be full of activities. Every child looks forward to running around and collecting brightly colored plastic eggs filled with goodies. Easter Egg Hunts are not only thrilling for children, but very enjoyable for adults to witness as well. Here are some of the egg hunts happening in the QCA this weekend: 29th Annual Ranch Rider Motorcycle Brotherhood Easter Egg Hunt at Mississippi Valley... Read More

If you are the proud owner of a Mustang, then you are probably aware that April 17 is National Mustang Day. This is the day the unique vehicle was first shown to the automotive world at the New York World’s Fair on April 17 1964. National Mustang Day was created to unite all Mustang enthusiasts. Whether you drive your Mustang to work every day or save it for beautiful cruising weather only, clubs and organizations all over the US are coming together to create one day a year where Mustangs are everywhere! The Quad Cities Mustang Club has joined hundreds of clubs and organizations this year, and... Read More

The days are longer, the sun is brighter and the air is warmer. In other words, it’s officially motorcycle season! While the open and free feeling of cruising down the road on two wheels is liberating and thrilling, it can also bring a sense of vulnerability and susceptibility. Based on the latter of those feelings, why not take an extra precaution to bring a comforting sensation of safety and blessedness? This Saturday April 15, Wieblers Harley-Davidson is hosting their 3rd Annual Blessing of the Bikes. The event will take place at Wieblers, located at 5320 Corporate Park Drive Davenport. Breakfast... Read More

The legendary Fab Four have no shortage of impersonators and imitators. Bands covering the Beatles’ songs can be found just about anywhere. But have any of them been handpicked by a family member of the original Liverpool Legends? Only one! Rightly named, the Liverpool Legends are a group of musicians and actors actually hand-picked by Louise Harrison, the sister of the late George Harrison of the Beatles. Louise’s involvement in Liverpool Legends makes them the ONLY Beatles Tribute Band with a direct family link to the original Fab Four. “Each member of the group is so close to the originals... Read More

Looking for something high energy and enjoyable to do this weekend? Then we have the perfect event for you! On Saturday April 8, the Eldridge Community Center and Skatepark (400 S 16th Avenue Eldridge) will be transforming into a flat-track roller derby rink! Even more exciting, this bout features a double header for twice the derby action!  First the Orphan Brigade will take on the Mitchell County Derby Devils and then the Quad Cities Rollers All Stars will hit the track against the Como Derby Dames. Doors open at 4pm and the first game starts at 5pm. Admission for this event is $10 in advance... Read More

Johann Sebastian Bach wrote his St. Matthew Passion for a sole purpose, to present the Passion story in music at Good Friday vesper services. Bach’s Passion continues to move audiences nearly three centuries after it was first heard in St. Thomas’s Church in Leipzig, Germany. Standing as one of the pillars of Western sacred music, it is at once monumental and intimate, deeply sorrowful and powerful. And you have an opportunity to engage in this emotionally charged performance. Our very own Quad City Symphony Orchestra will be performing their season finale concert this weekend, bringing... Read More

The Quad Cities’ Ultimate Pickup Game is once again upon us! That’s right, it’s time for the 10th Annual Hoopin’ for the House! Hoopin’ for the House is a fundraiser brought to you by Friendly House of Davenport. It is a twelve-hour marathon basketball game for adults. This year’s event will start at 7pm Friday April 7 and go through 7am on Saturday April 8. Each game will last forty minutes, with a five-minute warmup beforehand. This is not set up as a tournament, but score will be kept for general interest purposes. Between games, there will be plenty to keep players occupied. Live... Read More

Baseball season is finally upon us! It’s time to start rooting for our Quad Cities River Bandits! The QC River Bandit’s Opening Day is this Thursday, April 6. There will be pregame fireworks, a magnet schedule giveaway and Thirsty Thursday specials. The game is scheduled for 6:35pm against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. You can check out the following link for this season’s schedule: http://www.milb.com/schedule/index.jsp?sid=t565. Also scheduled for this weekend is the one and only bi-state Bandits Race to Home 5K and Kids Fun Run! Presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics and the Quad City... Read More

One of the most enjoyable springtime festivities will always be the Easter Egg Hunts! The Moline Parks and Recreation Department has teamed up with Sexton Ford to bring you not one, but TWO unique Easter Egg Hunts this year! Both hunts will be held on Saturday, April 8. Kids ages 8 and under, are invited for the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park Field (3300 5th Ave. Moline). There will be 12,000 candy-filled eggs hidden around the field for children to find. Other activities include a visit from the Easter Bunny and McGruff the Crime Dog and a fun bounce house provided by Quad City... Read More

With warmer weather comes faster cars. That’s right, race season is here! The Davenport Speedway (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) will be kicking off their 2017 season this weekend! On Friday, April 7 the season starts with the REBEL 5K event. Pits will open at 3pm. The Grandstand opens at 4:30 and Hot Laps starts at 5:30. The races will begin at 6pm. Tickets are $21 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and children 12 and under are free. The cost for a pit pass is $35. The REBEL 5K is highlighted by IMCA Late Models racing on the quarter-mile track, with a $5,000 prize awaiting the winner.... Read More