There’s a new Event Center in the Quad Cities, and you’re invited to attend the Grand Opening! The Bend Event Center (910 Bend Boulevard East Moline) will be celebrating their Open House and Ribbon Cutting this Thursday Jun 27 from 4 – 7 p.m. Come witness the ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided, featuring The Bend’s in-house caterer: Bass Street. There will be giveaways from local Quad Cities vendors, entertainment and so much more! Opening in June 2019, The Bend Event Center is a state-of-the-art facility located at The Bend, on the Mighty Mississippi River.... Read More

The U.S. Navy is sailing into the Quad Cities for the fourth time as part of the Navy Week program, the Navy’s premier outreach program. Navy Week is Jun 24-30 in conjunction with the Quad Cities Air Show, headlined by the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron – the Blue Angels.   Navy Week will feature more than 75 unique outreach events throughout the community including: –          Free public concerts by Navy Band Great Lakes –          Youth and educational engagements with USS Constitution, the Navy’s oldest commissioned warship –         ... Read More

Adler Theatre and Jam Theatricals are proud to announce the Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2019-20 Season!  The season includes Christmas Wonderland Holiday Spectacular, Bandstand, An American In Paris, Waitress, The Color Purple andBeautiful: The Carole King Musical. In addition to the subscription series, there will be special add-on performance of Jersey Boys. Subscriptions and group tickets to this exciting season are on sale now! Subscriber benefits include guaranteed same great seats to all season shows, as well as the chance to renew those seats from year to year. Subscribers... Read More

For the last eight years, The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island has been the diverse entertainment venue in the Quad Cities!  From Bottom’s Up Quad City Burlesque and Manscape (the area’s only male burlesque revue) to Windy City Dueling Pianos, Viva La Divas Drag Show, The Manny Lopez Big Band, countless stand up comedy and improv comedy shows and monthly trivia contests, there is truly something for everyone at The Speakeasy! The theater is thrilled to announce its newest show THE (NOT SO) NEWLYWED GAME SHOW. The first performance will be on Saturday, June 29. This will be similar... Read More

Earlier this month, local hockey team the Quad City Storm were named Wanda Amos award winners; the award given by the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL) for superior community service. With the award, the league granted the team $1,000 to donate to a non-profit organization of their choice.   The Storm presented United Way of the Quad Cities CEO Rene Gellerman with the $1,000 check for her organization after winning the award. #QCStormCares  Read More

WQPT invites you to tune in to the Golden Apple Awards 2019 for Excellence in Teaching & Leadership on June 23rd at 7:00 pm and June 29 at 3:30 pm honoring 10 extraordinary teachers from the State of Illinois. This is the first year that the awards will feature award-winners from all over the state including United Township history teacher, Heather Monson. The ceremony took place on May 18 in Chicago, Illinois at the WTTW studios. “WQPT was honored to tape the local segment featuring Ms. Monson,” said WQPT producer Lora Adams. Ms. Monson was selected from 550 nominations from 71 counties... Read More

Looking for an inexpensive way to keep the kids active and entertained this summer? Riverside Aquatic Center (3300 5th Avenue Moline) is offering Dollar Days on select Mondays throughout this summer! That’s right, from 5-8 p.m. admission to the family-friendly aquatic center is only $1! Dollar Days are happening on Monday Jun 24, Monday Jun 25, Monday Jul 1 and Monday Jul 8, Monday Jul 15, Monday Jul 22 and Monday Jul 29. To get your passes, visit http://www.familycu.com/fun/. The Riverside Aquatic Center was built in 2004 and offers a zero-depth entry, a lap pool and an interactive water playground.... Read More

Storm forward John Scully has been signed to the training camp roster. Last season Scully tied for the team lead in goals with 14 and added eight assists. Storm signings this summer are presented by Sylvia’s Restaurant.  Read More

Get TYED Together for a great cause this weekend! Back for the second year, TYED Together takes place this Sunday Jun 23 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Drive Moline). Come listen to live music, shop at the market, do some arts and crafts, and of course tie-dye for free! Bring a shirt or buy from one of the vendors! Free fun for the whole family! There will also be art, face paint, bubbles, chalk, and other crafts, as well as Streets of Italy pizza! Performing on the stage: The Ellis Kell Winter Blues All-Stars          10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Hum... Read More

Are you ready to Hustle down the Hennepin? Colona School PTA proudly presents the 12th Annual Hennepin Hustle 5k Run & Fun Walk this Sunday Jun 23 along with Hennepin Canal Parkway in Colona. New this year is a ¼ Mile Kids Fun Run (recommended for ages 8 and under), starting at 8 a.m. There are no registration fees, but a t-shirt can be purchased for $10 if you register today. The 5k Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration is only $30 and can be completed here. Packet Pick-Up for Pre-Registered Participants will be on Friday Jun 21 from 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday Jun 22 from 8 a.m. –... Read More