The Old West is coming to the Quad Cities! The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) convention rolls into town this weekend. The NCOWS will be holding their 2017 National Convention at the Radisson Quad City Plaza (111 E 2nd St. Davenport) on Friday March 24 from 1-5pm, Saturday March 25 from 9am-5pm and Sunday March 27 from 10am-2pm. Public is welcome and the cost of a one-day pass is only $5. The convention will bring many vendors for period clothing, firearms (both reproduction and antique), leather, books, period collectibles, and more. Top quality vendors will be displaying their... Read More

The mecca of Caged Aggression Events is coming to the Quad Cities! The 5th annual two-night event, Caged Aggression XIX “The Clash of Champions”, is set to take place this weekend Friday March 24 and Saturday March 25 at the RiverCenter in Davenport. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7:30, both nights. Tickets for Friday night are $30 for general admission, $45 for VIP table seat (includes waitress) and $50 for front row cage side. Saturday night prices are each $5 more. There is a two-night discounted general admission for $50, with limited availability. Tickets are on sale now and available... Read More

Spring has officially sprung! Which means it’s time to start thinking of those gardens. The annual QCCA Flower and Garden Show is coming to the QCCA Expo Center March 23-26. This show is the perfect way to get in the mood for spring gardening. There will be a multitude of beautiful gardens and outdoor landscaping displays. Vendors will be on hand to discuss projects and provide resources for landscaping such as tools, techniques, accessories, equipment and gifts. The Preview Party will be happening on Thursday night from 4-8pm. Tickets purchased in advance are only $20, and are $25 if purchased... Read More

Now that the snow is gone and the sun has come back, have you noticed the garbage and debris laying around and polluting our local waterways? Well, you’re not alone. And there is a way you can help! The City of Davenport and Xstream Cleanup are joining together for the Davenport Corridor Cleanup! The goal of this cleanup is to help protect our water resources by picking up materials that might otherwise be carried by wind or water to our local creeks and streams. This opportunity is open to anyone interested protecting the health of our local waterways. Volunteers are needed on Rockingham Rd,... Read More

With warmer weather just around the corner, have you been craving a nice brisk dip in Illinois’ frigid winter waters?  Good! Because it is time for the annual Wick’s Lake Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics Illinois. The Polar Plunge, presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, is a unique opportunity to support Special Olympics athletes. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, March 19 at 2pm in Wick’s Lake at Jumer’s Casino in Rock Island. Registration information can be found at: https://www.soill.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Online_Registration_Instructions_Plunge2017.pdf. Participants... Read More

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to view Mars or Jupiter in the clear Spring night sky? Then wonder no longer. The Popular Astronomy Club will be holding a Public Astronomy Night on Saturday March 18 in the Niabi Zoo parking lot. Telescopes will be available to look through or you can bring your own, if you prefer. If the skies are clear, the Popular Astronomy Club will bring out their mobile observatory and club telescope. Mars will be visible at sunset around 7:05pm and Jupiter after 10pm.  They will also look for the Beehive Cluster, Cor Caroli (beautiful double star), La Superba... Read More

WQPT’s annual Imagination Station will be happening this Saturday, March 18! The event takes place at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, at 3300 River Drive Moline. WQPT’s Imagination Station builds on the learning success created by PBS KIDS programs. You can enjoy educational activities, demonstrations and skill building in literacy, science, technology, engineering, math, arts, and resiliency. There will be many super special guests, including a bunch of your favorite PBS friends! Each PBS character will have their own station with fun activities reinforcing the learning concepts... Read More

It’s always a good sign that Spring is just around the corner when the Drive-In Theater opens back up! On Friday March 17, the Blue Grass Drive-In (774 W Mayne Street) is kicking off their 2017 Drive-In Season Opening! Screen One will be showing Beauty and the Beast at 7:30 with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story to follow. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12 (children 3 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased ahead of showing times online at https://bluegrassdrivein.ticketleap.com/screen-1–beauty-and-the-beast–rogue-one-a-star-wars-story/dates/Mar-17-2017_at_0730PM... Read More

There’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Q-C for St. Patrick’s Day! It all starts with the2017 Quad Cities St Patrick’s Day Parade March 18. Two Miles. Two States. Thousands of hearts. The USA’s only bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Parade is upon us, yet again. The Grand Parade XXXII will be taking place on Saturday, March 18. The parade begins at 11:30 at the corner of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island. It will then wind its way thru downtown Rock Island following 4th Avenue to 20th Street, then to 3rd Avenue to 17th Street and finally to 2nd Avenue to the Centennial Bridge.... Read More

If you are looking to spend this year’s St. Patrick’s Day connecting with your inner Celtic self, then we have the perfect event for you. The Celtic Cultures Alliance of the QCA and the River Music Experience (129 N Main Street Davenport) are teaming up together to bring you a St. Patrick’s Day Concert and Fundraiser for the QC Celtic Festival. This concert and fundraiser will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday March 17, in the Redstone Room. The doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7. Tickets are $20 (plus $2 fee) and can be purchased online at https://midwestix.securemytix.com/event/st-patricks-day-concert-fundraiser-for-the-qc,... Read More