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“Sylvia” Rolling Into Moline’s Playcrafters Barn Theatre This Weekend

September 30th, 2022
“Sylvia” Rolling Into Moline's Playcrafters Barn Theatre This Weekend

Looking to find a show that isn’t a real dog? But one that is about a real dog? Well, Moline’s Playcrafters Barn Theatre presents “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney September 30-October 9! After 22 years of child-raising in the suburbs, Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan. His career as a financial trader is winding down, while Kate’s career as an English teacher is opening up to new opportunities. One day, Greg brings home a stray dog he found in the park – or, more accurately, one that found him – bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her tag. It is love between man and dog at first... Read More

What We Love About the Fall at Walt Disney World (Episode 36)

September 29th, 2022
What We Love About the Fall at Walt Disney World (Episode 36)

Happy Thursday! This week: We talk about what we love about the fall season at Walt Disney World! Share this episode with your friends and help us spread the gospel of Of Mice & Main Street Men! Happy listening! Cheers! Sean and Tristan Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ofmiceandmainstreetmen #disneypodcast #waltdisneyworld #disneypodcasters #waltdisney #marcelinemissouri #disneyfans #tagtheqc #disneybubble #disneyresorts #epcot Other Episodes ... Read More

Terranium Building Class Offered October 8

September 26th, 2022
Terranium Building Class Offered October 8

TERRARIUM BUILDING CLASS 10.8.22 SATURDAY 11AM-12PM $30 PER PERSON $27 FOR MEMBERS AGES 16+ TICKETS: TERRANIUM BUILDING CLASS Create your own “garden under glass” and learn about the magical world of terrariums in this class – led by our in-house terrarium connoisseurs, Heather and Sue! We will provide the plants, a 1-gallon closed terrarium container, and the necessary layers of terrarium base. Bring your own decorations to put in your terrarium, including special rocks, figurines, shells, trinkets, etc. Note: Items should be able to withstand damp conditions. No terrarium building experience... Read More

“La Divina” Plays Davenport Engagement Before Heading to New York City

September 25th, 2022
“La Divina” Plays Davenport Engagement Before Heading to New York City

Come check out the award winning La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas before the show and star Shelley Cooper head to an Off Broadway engagement in New York City! When: Sept 25 @ 2:00 pm Where: The Village Theatre Tickets are $15 cash at the door and all students get in FREE with ID! La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas is a one-woman show inspired by the life and work of the Dramatic 20th Century Opera Singer Maria Callas. The audience eavesdrops on La Divina’s interview with a nonexistant Mr. Wallace and are taken on a journey through trauma, allowed glimpses of an extremely... Read More

Pysanky Egg Workshop Cracking Open At Iowa’s German Heritage Center TODAY

September 25th, 2022
Pysanky Egg Workshop Cracking Open At Iowa's German Heritage Center TODAY

Create your own Pysanky Egg September 25 at The German Heritage Center! Ukrainian-style eggs, or pysanky, are eggshells that are decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a batik process using layers of wax and dye to “write” on eggshells. This workshop will feature a blaudruck-inspired design. Blaudruck, or German “blue-print” is a traditional folk art that is on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The instructor, Crystal Potthoff, has been creating pysanky for over 16 years. Join her to create your own pysanky and learn the history of this ancient... Read More

Quad Cities Youth Music & Art Rescheduled for October 8

September 24th, 2022
Quad Cities Youth Music & Art Rescheduled for October 8

QC Rock Academy is partnering with other local youth arts programs for a showcase of the area’s top talent in music, theater, dance, visual arts and more. The event is now being held on October 8! FEATURING: QC Rock Academy bands and solo performers Dynamic Status Gems (dance group) Spotlight Theater ……and more TBA SPONSORS: Rock Island Parks & Recreation Quad City Arts River Music Experience I-Rock 93.5FM Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association The Kelly Team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Illinois Casualty Company Urban Balance Therapy & Consulting Primetime Apparel & Promotions BBG... Read More

“Their Town” Hits the Stage in Downtown Davenport

September 24th, 2022
“Their Town” Hits the Stage in Downtown Davenport

“Their Town” is now playing at The Mockingbird On Main in Downtown Davenport! Inspired by Thorton Wilder’s classic, “Our Town,” “Their Town” presents life, marriage, and death in a small midwestern town. A day and a night go by as people just try to get by in the new century.  Written and directed by Alexander Richardson, “Their Town” was previously presented by Playcrafter’s Barn Theatre a week before the pandemic shutdown began in 2020. Richardson completed an extensive rewrite in 2021 that will debut on The Mockingbird stage. “Their Town” will hit The Mockingbird... Read More

Niabi Zoo Hosts Pints for Preservation TONIGHT!

September 23rd, 2022
Niabi Zoo Hosts Pints for Preservation TONIGHT!

Sip local brews as you explore Niabi Zoo and see the many animal species. All proceeds help bring a new animal – the endangered African Painted dog – to the zoo including transportation of the new animals, a new species-appropriate habitat and ongoing conservation and education experiences focused on the new species. All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite to offer food for purchase. September 23rd, 2022 | 6-10 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Learn more here: PINTS... Read More

Quad Cities Fall Pride September 23 and 24 in Downtown Davenport

September 23rd, 2022
Quad Cities Fall Pride September 23 and 24 in Downtown Davenport

Hey Quad Cities, it’s time to show some PRIDE! One of the coolest festivals in the Quad Cities is back and better than ever! Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival is happening September 23 and September 24 in LeClaire Park in Downtown Davenport! Come enjoy fun, food, music, friends, art and LGBTQ pride at this family-friendly event! Learn more: FALL PRIDE  Read More

Top Ten: D23 Expo Edition

September 22nd, 2022
Top Ten: D23 Expo Edition

Sean and Tristan give their reactions to the announcements made at D23! Other Episodes April 18, 2024 Top 5 Moments in Disney History (Episode 116) Episode 116: Top 5 Moments in Disney History (Tristan knows he said the wrong date - he knows it’s 1928! Don’t come at him!) Listen... ... Read More