The Bettendorf Public Library’s wildly popular Summer Concert Series wraps up TONIGHT with Soul Storm playing Faye’s Field in Bettendorf at 6:30 p.m. Faye’s Field is located just south of the Library on 18th St in Bettendorf. The concert is free. In case of inclement weather, the backup location will be inside the Library at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in the Bettendorf Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and are welcome to bring food and drinks to enjoy during the event. The Summer Concert Series is funded by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation. ABOUT the... Read More

150 antique vehicles in pristine condition are arriving from across the U.S., including Massachusetts, New Jersey, and the Carolinas.  The automobiles will be on display in the Quad Cities as part of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Central National Meet on August 11-13, 2022. The public is invited to view the antique vehicles during the indoor car show & judging on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway in East Moline, Ill.  It’s free admission to attend and concessions will be available. The AACA is the world’s largest... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities, the area’s premier dance company, is returning for an exciting new season of dance in 2022-2023! The schedule for the group is as follows: Ballet on the Lawn August 28th 1:00pm, 3:00pm & 6:00pm The Outing Club, Davenport Our Will to Live October 8th 2:30pm & 7:30pm Adler Theatre, Davenport Halloween Disco at The Club October 20th & 21st 6:00pm The Outing Club, Davenport The Nutcracker December 3rd 2:00pm & 7:30pm The Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids, Iowa December 10th 2:30pm & 7:30pm December 11th 2:30pm The Adler Theatre, Davenport Love Stories February... Read More

“Ride the Cyclone” is here. The area premiere of the quirky musical takes a bow on August 11 at the downtown Black Box Theater in Moline. “In this hilarious and outlandish story, the lives of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.” The show is directed and choreographed by Shelley Cooper. Music Direction by Katie Griswold. Production design by Lora Adams, specialty painting by Sara... Read More

Western Illinois University Athletics will host its largest fundraiser of the year this Saturday (Aug. 13) at Western Hall. The 33rd Annual Purple & Gold Auction will feature a social, silent auction, two cash raffles, dinner, a short program and a live auction benefiting Western’s nearly 400 Leatherneck student-athletes. The online auction is currently open. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with a social, silent auction, and two cash raffles. Food stations will open at 5:30 p.m. The silent auction will close at 6:45 p.m. During the program, guests will hear from two outstanding student-athletes,... Read More

The next St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse will be Friday, August 12, from 6 – 8 p.m. at the First Evangelical Lutheran Parish House. It will be held outside on the patio and light refreshments and coffee will be available. Donations benefit the St. Joseph Evening Meal that happens at the Rock Island Township Hall. It will be an evening of music, poetry, and fellowship. When: Friday, August 12, 6 – 8 p.m. Where: Parish House back patio at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 – 20th Street, Rock Island, IL.  Read More

The Quad-Cities Hot Air Balloon Festival and Rhythm City® Casino Resort are proud to bring you the Annual Quad City Balloon Fest. This year’s event will be hosted onsite at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport, IA on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13. Gates open at 4 PM Friday and 3 PM Saturday. Admission is free but donations are appreciated and will benefit the Shriners Hospital for Children. Attendees can expect to view the balloon launch at 6 PM each day with tethered balloon rides post launch for $20 per rider, free balloon glow viewing at dusk each day and a play area for kids including... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library will be adopting new hours as a part of its fall schedule change. Along with opening on Sundays, the following operating hours will begin after Labor Day on Tuesday. September 6th and be in effect until Memorial Day 2023. Monday – Thursday:   9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday:      9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Sunday:                          1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf, the Bettendorf Public Library is committed to “providing access to information and ideas for all.” As an accompaniment to... Read More

Hurts Donut invites you to participate in the very first Hurts Donut Glow Run on September 30! This 5k running series is open to persons of all ages and abilities. Come run, walk or dance the course with your friends and family! We can’t wait to glow crazy with you! Registration includes a totally radical and spacey nostalgic t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a Hurts Donut! A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit those who live with Multiple Sclerosis. Help us raise some dough for a great cause! Packet Pickup starts at 4:00pm Run starts at 6:00pm Costumes of any kind welcome! Light... Read More

Free family fun for all ages with Farm Days in the Village of East Davenport August 27 and August 28! Enjoy a petting zoo, rope making, pedal tractors, tractor rides, wagon rides, entertainment, Dynamometer, working farm displays, kids tractor pull, rock crusher, arts and crafts, learning to milk a cow, and more! Saturday, August 27th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, August 28th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/farm-days-in-the-village/346803044287200/  Read More