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Rock Out For March of Dimes

April 27th, 2018
Rock Out For March of Dimes

How about an evening filled with live music while helping raise funds for a great cause, this weekend? Rascals Live Music Venue (1418 15th Street Moline) is hosting Rocking for March of Dimes this Saturday Apr 28. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the music will start at 2:30 p.m. A $10 donation can be made at the door. This is an all-ages show! Music from Matt Wadlow, Doug Brundies, Karl Beatty and Cory Wallace will get this day-long music event started off right. Lipstick Slick will be hitting the stage around 6 p.m. Daylight Over will follow at around 7 p.m. and Bugeye Sprite will wrap things up at... Read More

Have A Space Odyssey At The Symphony

April 27th, 2018
Have A Space Odyssey At The Symphony

Come explore the cosmos with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra this weekend The Quad City Symphony Orchestra presents their latest Family Concert, A Space Odyssey, this Saturday Apr 28 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Explore the cosmos with a visually inspiring concert featuring well-known music from Star Wars, The Jetsons, Star Trek, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and much more! The other-worldly sounds of the QCSO will be accompanied by high-definition NASA videos and special guest narration from a NASA Astronaut. Floor tickets range from $3 – $15 and... Read More

You Won’t Be ‘Board’ At Gamefest

April 27th, 2018
You Won't Be 'Board' At Gamefest

The time has arrived. Whether you are into board games, role-playing games, miniatures or card games, the convention of your dreams is finally here. QC Game Fest 2018 will be held Apr 27-29 at The Golden Leaf Banquet Center (2902 E Kimberly Rd Davenport). Three days of gaming goodness await you at QC Game Fest 2018. On Friday night the doors open at 5 p.m. with events running from 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday begins bright and early with doors opening at 8 a.m. and events running from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. Finally, the convention wraps up on Sunday with doors opening at 8 a.m. and events running from 9... Read More

Junior Theater Ends 66th Season With ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’

April 26th, 2018
Junior Theater Ends 66th Season With ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’

Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  The upcoming production of The Emperor’s New Clothes is a new play inspired from the original story by Hans Christian Andersen. “It’s a story that has stood the test of time,” said playwright Aaron Randolph III.  “Classic stories are classic for a reason.  Exploring stories and retelling them for each new generation helps us understand ourselves.  When we do it at Junior Theatre, it is always a lot of fun.” “We don’t hold back when working with the kids,” said DJT’s Artistic Director... Read More

Jam On Over For Some Monster Truck Action At The TaxSlayer

April 26th, 2018
Jam On Over For Some Monster Truck Action At The TaxSlayer

Are you ready for some high-octane motorsports entertainment? Monster Jam is coming to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Saturday Apr 28 at 6 p.m. and Sunday Apr 29 at 1 p.m. A party in the pits will be happening on Saturday from 4:30 – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The pit parties give fans an up close and personal view of the trucks and an opportunity to meet the drivers of the massive Monster Jam trucks. Monster Jam events feature some of the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger®, Max-D, El Toro Loco® and many more. World-class drivers... Read More

Hop To LeClaire For The Wine Hop

April 26th, 2018
Hop To LeClaire For The Wine Hop

Are you ready to hop downtown LeClaire? That’s right, it’s time for LeClaire Wine Hop! The 4th Annual LeClaire Wine Hop is happening this Saturday Apr 28 from 4-7 p.m. in Downtown Historic LeClaire. Must be 21 or over to participate. Purchase your tickets for only $20 at 129 Wine Bar (129 N Cody Rd LeClaire) during their business hours for your commemorative Wine Hop wine glass and access to samples of amazing wine and food at 18 great LeClaire shops! Samples include stops with beer and spirits, too! Stops on the Wine Hop this year: Aunt Hattie’s/Go Fish, Bela, Bierstube, Blue Iguana, Crane... Read More

Get Your Bags On At Bad Boyz

April 26th, 2018
Get Your Bags On At Bad Boyz

Backyard barbeques and family picnic parties are right around the corner. And no outdoor get-together is complete without a game of Bags! Get your throwing arm back in the groove this weekend down at Bad Boyz! The Annual QC Kiwanis Bags Tournament is happening this Saturday Apr 28 from 11 a.m. –  4 p.m. at Bad Boyz Pizza and Pub (313 16th Street Moline). This double elimination bags tournament is to raise money for the Moline Kiwanis Club and GiGi’s Playhouse. Registration for teams is $40 and can be completed online at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=129507.... Read More

Feel The Intensity Of King John

April 25th, 2018
Feel The Intensity Of King John

  Laughs, tears and excitement are all included in the newest amazing production from the Prenzie Players, King John. The close-knit stage setup only intensifies the emotions garnered in the latest accomplishment of Prenzie Players’ goal to perform William Shakepeare’s entire canon. As soon as you walk into the door you can feel the energy swirling around in the building. Step into the stage area and every fiber of your being screams INTENSITY! While adjusting to your surroundings, you can appreciate the very enjoyable audio pleasures playing throughout the room. When the lights dim,... Read More

Help Autism With The Bix Bistro Giveback Brunch

April 21st, 2018
Help Autism With The Bix Bistro Giveback Brunch

  No combination of words in the English language is quite as delicious as the portmanteau ‘brunch’. Where can you go wrong with a meal that allows both breakfast and lunch menu items to be offered at the same time? Now add some live music, a relaxing ambiance and raising money for a great cause! This Sunday Apr 22, Bix Bistro (located at 200 E 3rd Street Davenport, inside of Hotel Blackhawk) will be hosting Bix Bistro Give Back Brunch! From 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. you are invited to come enjoy a delicious brunch with family and friends, for a charitable cause. Come enjoy an amazing brunch,... Read More

Warm Up at Cordova!

April 20th, 2018
Warm Up at Cordova!

It’s time for a Spring Warm Up at Cordova International Raceway! Saturday Apr 21 from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Cordova International Raceway (19425 Route 84 N Cordova) will be hosting their Spring Warm Up and Swap Meet/Car Show! With the winter behind us and spring just around the corner, this event allows racers to get everything ready for their 2018 racing season! Even if you are not a racer and want to bring your car out, the Cordova International Raceway staff will teach you how to race. Every car at the track is a race car and the friendly staff would love to show you how to have a ton of fun... Read More