Start practicing your moon walk and make plans to celebrate the King of Pop this Friday night! Back by popular demand, All Sweat Productions is bringing back music of Michael Jackson to the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 Main St. Davenport) once again this Thursday Aug 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. This is a 19+ show (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Come enjoy classic Michael Jackson hits performed by the best musicians in the area. With a chart history like The Gloved One has, you’re bound to be singing along and reminiscing in no time. General... Read More

Art, music, food and flowers. Sounds like the perfect recipe to a beautiful summer day! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting the 2nd Annual Art in the Garden on Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost of admission is $8 for adults and $4 for youth and members of the Botanical Center. There are no advance purchase of tickets, this is a drop-in event. Art in the Garden will have nature-inspired artists selling and displaying their work, food trucks, and live music throughout the beautiful gardens. Bring the whole family because there’s fun for all... Read More

Do you have what it takes? Find out at this year’s Case Creek Obstacles Mud Run 5k! The 6th Annual Case Creek Obstacles (7625 120th Avenue Coal Valley) Mud Run 5K is happening this Saturday Aug 11! Whether you are an avid runner or a first-time participant, get back to nature with this scenic adventure while supporting local charities. The Case Creek Obstacle course is a 5K Mud Run filled with 30+ obstacles.  It’s located on a farm in Coal Valley.  You’ll run up and down hills, through pastures, woods, and rugged terrain.  You’ll snake through Case Creek the last 3/10 of a mile.  You’ll... Read More

What better way to celebrate the season changing than bringing local producers together for the first Sustainable Sunday Market at Hy-Vee (750 42nd Ave Dr. – Moline)? The Sustainable Sunday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 12th will have over 12 local producers who grow and make organic, non-GMO products from grass-fed meat, microgreens, coconut milk soaps, honey, and more!  The Sustainable Sunday Market will be the second Sunday of each month through September. QC Buy Local, an online (local) farmer’s market, is honored to partner with Hy-Vee to bring the Quad... Read More

There’s no better way to spend a beautiful summer evening than surrounded by family and friends, while enjoying an outdoor concert! Come enjoy a Summer Concert Featuring the Tony Hamilton Orchestra on Saturday Aug 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. under the pavilion in the Coal Valley Municipal Park (1000 1st Street Coal Valley). Sponsored by Mulligans Valley Pub and the Village of Coal Valley, this free concert will feature music from the Big Band Era. Bring your lawn chairs and relax while enjoying the tunes. In case of a rain, this Summer Concert will be rescheduled for Aug 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. For more... Read More

It’s been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. It’s “Next to Normal,” and it’s coming to the Blackbox, 1623 5th Ave., Moline. The story centers on Diana Goodman, a wife and mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect it has on her family. The 2008 American rock musical with book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt was winner of three Tony Awards (2009), including Best Musical Score and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize. Heading the cast as Diana Goodman is Shana Kulhavy. David Miller will portray her... Read More

The party is at Wieblers Harley-Davidson this weekend! Stop by Wieblers Harley-Davidson (5320 Corporate Drive Davenport) this Saturday Aug 11 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a Rally Party! Enjoy live music from Eddie Van Haskell featuring The Beave! Award-winning BBQ from Smokin’ Butt BBQ will be available as well as ice cold beer. Don’t forget to enter the old school “Kickers Only” chopper/vintage bike show! For more information on this event and to check out deals at Wieblers Harley-Davidson, visit https://wieblers.com/. Don’t miss this awesome Rally Party!  Read More

The August installment of the Rock Island Artists’ Market is being held on Sunday, August 12 from 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island, and will double as the 5th birthday celebration of Skeleton Key. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques was opened August 1, 2013 by Brandy and John VandeWalle of Rock Island, and in 2016, Skeleton Key became the host of the Rock Island Artists’ Market. Skeleton Key sells a variety of local art, antiques, vintage, and locally crafted items spread out over 5,000 square foot. They are open five days a week, Wednesday –... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, take a trip to the beautiful Caribbean without leaving home this weekend! Ya Maka My Weekend, the “Original District Festival” is celebrating its 27th year this Saturday Aug 12, in the District of Rock Island! Gates open at 4 p.m. Come enjoy some Caribbean cuisine, that island vibe and even an open-air marketplace! The “Ya Maka Beach” will be ready for you to play in, dig for buried treasure, or build a sandcastle! Here is the line-up for some live Caribbean music, to give the real ambience of being on the beach: Rude Punch – 4:00 p.m. Irie Trinity – 5:00 p.m. Tropixplosion... Read More

Disciple is coming to town! Christian rock band Disciple takes to the road in a special, intimate concert experience unplugged and personal for its acoustic tour hitting the Q-C 6:30 PM Wednesday, August 8 at First Evangelical Free Church of Moline, 3321 7th St, Moline. Formed in 1992, Disciple has recorded over 10 albums, played thousands of shows worldwide, headlined tours since the late 90’s, has 14 No. 1 singles, sold hundreds of thousands of records, received multiple Dove Awards and nominations, had its music featured by ESPN’s NFL Live, WWE, Fox Sports and more. For more info, call 309-764-3381.... Read More