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“Riding the Rails to Hero Street” Screening September 21!

September 21st, 2022
“Riding the Rails to Hero Street” Screening September 21!

Join the Davenport Civil Rights Commission and the Davenport Public Library for a screening of the film “Riding the Rails to Hero Street” on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm at the Davenport Public Library Branch on Fairmount Street. The film details the lives of Mexican American families that lived in Cook’s Point, Holy City, and on Hero Street. Let’s gather to make sure history is not forgotten and to honor the lives and legacies of the people who lived in these settlements. Hispanic contributions to the Quad Cities will be highlighted with a discussion after the movie. Learn... Read More

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art Comes to Davenport September 17-18

September 17th, 2022
Riverssance Festival of Fine Art Comes to Davenport September 17-18

Riverssance  Festival of Fine Art is celebrating its 34th year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing over 70 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest. Organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend. As one of the premier arts festivals in Iowa, Riverssance is designed to showcase and support visual artists in our region while enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. This event is fun for the whole... Read More

It’s a Big Fat Greek Festival in Rock Island This Weekend!

September 16th, 2022
It’s a Big Fat Greek Festival in Rock Island This Weekend!

YOU ARE INVITED TO A BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL! Admission is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. The weekend will feature fine Greek cuisine, culture, music, dance and fun for the entire family. Get cultured in Rock Island! Opa! Friday, September 16th from 4 PM – 11 PM Saturday, September 17th from 11 AM – 11 PM The Big Fat Greek Festival will be held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 2930 31st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois! Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/our-big-fat-greek-festival/1278944482929777/  Read More

Corn Crib Nursery Fall Events Kick Off This Weekend

September 15th, 2022
Corn Crib Nursery Fall Events Kick Off This Weekend

Fall at Corn Crib Nursery kicks off Friday, September 16th and ends October 30th! General Admission includes: -Ziplines -Tire Mountain -Barrel Train -Human Hamster Wheel -Pedal Cars -Straw Maze -Giant Bounce Pad -Playground -Tug o’ War -Grain Bin Basketball -Farm Animals -Tire Swings -And much, much more!!! General Admission Ages 0-3 Free Ages 4-61 $13 Ages 62+ $6 *Pay-to-Play activities are not included in general admission* Pay-to-Play includes: Paintball, Hayrack Paintball, Pumpkin Slingshot, Pumpkin Cannon, and Tennis Ball Cannon! We have food & drinks at our concessions! Our pumpkin... Read More

Our Favorite Quick Service/Table Service Options at Walt Disney World (Episode 34)

September 15th, 2022
Our Favorite Quick Service/Table Service Options at Walt Disney World (Episode 34)

Happy Thursday! This week: We talk all about our favorite Quick Service and Table Service options in 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

“Clue the Musical” Comes to Life September 14

September 14th, 2022
“Clue the Musical” Comes to Life September 14

A board game comes to life at Circa ‘21 on September 14! The internationally popular game is now a fun-filled musical that brings the world’s best-known suspects to life and invites the audience to solve the mystery of who killed Mr. Boddy, in what room, and with what weapon? Comic antics, witty lyrics, and a beguiling score carry the investigation from room to room. “CLUE” begins performances on September 14 and runs through November 5. Please call the Box Office at (309) 786-7733 ext. 2 and make your reservation today! Learn more: CLUE  Read More

Moline Library Hosting Shred Day Event October 1

September 12th, 2022
Moline Library Hosting Shred Day Event October 1

The Moline Public Library will host the ever popular “Shred Day” event on Saturday, October 1 from 9 am – 12pm in the Library’s parking lot. Bring personal documents in for secure destruction by Shred-it, using an onsite document destruction truck. Those participating are asked to limit documents to 2 normal-size file/paper boxes of documents per vehicle. This event is free to the public due to generous funding from R.I.A. Federal Credit Union.  Read More

Goebbert’s Oktoberfest Tradition Continues September 16-18

September 11th, 2022
Goebbert's Oktoberfest Tradition Continues September 16-18

Goebbert’s Oktoberfest tradition continues in 2022 with three days of music, food trucks, activities and Oktoberfest competitions. Goebbert’s will be celebrating Oktoberfest on: Friday, September 16th from 9 AM until Midnight (Family Friendly Night- Fireworks at 9:00PM) Saturday, September 17th from 9AM- Midnight (Age 21+ and older beginning at 6:00 PM) Sunday, September 18th from 9AM-6PM The weekend will be full of authentic German cuisine, additional food trucks, live music, and Oktoberfest competitions such as stein holding, keg rolling and keg toss. Get your stein holding arm ready... Read More

“Random Access Morons” Hits Iowa’s Mockingbird This Weekend

September 10th, 2022
“Random Access Morons” Hits Iowa's Mockingbird This Weekend

Just a game? No actually it’s a play. And not just any play. It’s Haus of Ruckus play. There are rumors on the ancient Internet forums of yesteryear of a fighting game that completely developed itself, capturing innocent players and trapping them inside the game. The game was thought to be lost to time until two losers purchased it on eBay. Run, Jump, and scream as Johnny and Fungus as they battle their way through Battle Mountain Brawlers: The Brawlers of Battle Mountain. “Random Access Morons,” by Calvin VO and TJ Green, is an irreverent sci-fi comedy with electro music and puppets that... Read More

Vintage Football Returns to Rock Island TODAY!

September 10th, 2022
Vintage Football Returns to Rock Island TODAY!

Vintage Football returns to Douglas Park in Rock Island! The Moline Universal Tractors return to face the Rock Island Independents in Douglas Park, home to the “real football Field of Dreams.” Come see Vintage Football on the same field where Halas, Lambeau, Thorpe and Duke Slater all played. The vintage game uses 1920’s rules with replica uniforms, leather helmets and a melon football. This event is free! Bring you lawn chairs and blankets and grab a spot right next to the field just as they did back in the 1920’s. Gates open at 12 noon and concessions will be serving food, drinks... Read More