Do you ever find it difficult to stay cheery and jolly all throughout the holiday season? Are you more of a suspense and fear fanatic? Then this is the event for you! Factory of Fear is at it again with Frightmare Before Christmas! This Friday Dec 7 and Saturday Dec 8 from 7 p.m. – midnight, head to Factory of Fear at 5027 4th Ave Moline for a horror-filled holiday event! Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased in advance on-line at https://app.hauntpay.com/venues/149. You can also save $3 at the door by bringing in a new/unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots! Take this opportunity to see what... Read More

Country music singer Cole Swindell is back on tour, this time with some added star power! Cole Swindell and Dustin Lynch’s Reason to Drink Another Tour, with special guest Lauren Alaina, comes to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Friday Dec 7 at 7:15 p.m. Colden Rainey “Cole” Swindell is an American country music singer and songwriter. Swindell has written singles for Craig Campbell, Thomas Rhett, Scotty McCreery, and Luke Bryan, and has released two albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. The first album has produced four singles: “Chillin’ It”,... Read More

What happens when you combine high-energy choreographed dance routines, electronic music and a violin? One of the best live concerts you’ll ever encounter in your life. Lindsey Stirling, violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer brings her magical Wanderland Tour to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Thursday Dec 6 at 8 p.m. Fans are sure to hear selections from Stirling’s holiday album, Warmer in the Winter, which received a re-release this fall. This new deluxe edition features three new classic holiday tracks–“I Wonder as I Wander,” “We... Read More

Whether you’re a fan of Christmas spirit, jazz music or Harry Connick Jr., you won’t want to miss the next production at The Spotlight Theatre! The Happy Elf hits The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Ave. Moline) this Thursday Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Dec 7 at 7:30, Saturday Dec 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 2 p.m. A new musical comedy by the Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist, Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf tells the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville. Hoping to... Read More

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience great holiday music, LIVE, while enjoying an edge of your seat circus experience. Cirque Musica Holiday Presents Wonderland, with special guest Sarah Darling, takes place this Tuesday Dec 4 at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) at 7 p.m. Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland is a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra Audiences will journey into a visual world of “Wonderland” with... Read More

Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before! Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Thursday Nov 29 at 7 p.m., Friday Nov 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday Dec 1 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday Dec 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Be a part of Anna’s adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they encounter wintry conditions and mystical trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your whole family will sing along to unforgettable... Read More

Are you looking for some free family-friendly holiday fun this weekend? Make plans to attend The Spotlight Event Center’s (1800 7th Avenue Moline) Family Christmas Light Event this Saturday Dec 1 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. Admission is FREE! Enjoy holiday festivities and be the first to experience the Spotlight’s outside lighting display, complete with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves! You can also enjoy a story with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Green Room or put together a Christmas craft to take home. There will be food, a hot cocoa bar, and Christmas cookies for purchase, as well as a cash... Read More

A holiday classic is hitting the stage at the Quad City Music Guild! Miracle in Bedford Falls is a brand new musical re-telling of the classic holiday movie favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. All of the beloved characters of the movie are within the script with much of the original dialogue and all the key iconic moments from the movie included. George Bailey struggles between his yearning for travel and adventure, and his responsibility to the family and the town he loves. When he hits the low point of his life, and is considering tossing it all away, help comes in the form of Guardian Angel... Read More

The annual holiday shopping tradition that gets communities everywhere out in support of their favorite small businesses is almost here! Small Business Saturday happens this Saturday Nov 24, all over the Quad Cities! The 4th Annual ‘That Dam Shopping Trip’ includes twelve different local stores and stops on both sides of the Mississippi. Grab your Shopping Guide at any participating businesses and receive a stamp at each stop. Once your guide is completely filled with stamps, turn it into any of the locations involved (with your contact info) and enter for a chance to win $1,200 in gift certificates!... Read More

Looking for something sweet as pumpkin pie on your theater plate this Thanksgiving week? The Black Box Theatre is presenting the holiday romantic comedy “It Had to Be You” by Renee Taylor and Joseph Bologna. The play will star Black Box Theatre Co-founder Lora Adams opposite actor and cartoonist Jason Platt. The play is directed by Patti Flaherty and features Gregory Kerr, who also serves as the production stage manager. Set construction by Michael Kopriva and light design by David Miller. The plot involves failed actress, health food nut, and would-be playwright Theda Blau, who wants to find... Read More