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Globetrotters Dribble Back Into TaxSlayer Center

April 6th, 2018
Globetrotters Dribble Back Into TaxSlayer Center

Are you ready for some athleticism, theater and comedy on the basketball court? The Harlem Globetrotters are heading to Moline! The Original Harlem Globetrotters are on the road for their action-packed tour! A star-studded roster will have you on the edge of your seats to witness the ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages. Sunday Apr 8 the Harlem Globetrotters will be performing their acts of artistry at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) at 3 p.m. Tickets vary in price and can be purchased at the TaxSlayer Box... Read More

Beck and Woods’ ‘A Quiet Place’ Opens This Weekend

April 5th, 2018
Beck and Woods’ ‘A Quiet Place’ Opens This Weekend

Iowa screenwriters Scott Beck & Bryan Woods’ “A Quiet Place” will be released nationwide on April 6 through Paramount Pictures. The thriller stars Emily Blunt (“Mary Poppins Returns”) and John Krasinski (“The Office”), who also directs. In addition to penning the film, Beck & Woods serve as executive producers alongside Michael Bay (“Transformers”) and his Platinum Dunes banner. In the modern horror thriller A QUIET PLACE, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious creatures that hunt by sound threaten their... Read More

Hockey And Helping Skate Into TaxSlayer

April 5th, 2018
Hockey And Helping Skate Into TaxSlayer

How does a day full of hockey and helping a great cause, sound? Perfect, right? This Saturday Apr 7 the Quad City Fire Hockey and Chicago Fire Hockey teams, alongside the Quad City Mallards, will be holding their 10th Annual Benefit Game at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline). Tickets are only $15. $5 of each ticket will be donated to Camp I Am Me. To purchase tickets, contact Joe Kazmier at (309) 277-1319 or jkazmier@myqcmallards.net. The QC Fire Hockey vs. Chicago Fire Hockey benefit game will begin at 4 p.m. Stick around to watch to Quad City Mallards take on the Cincinnati Cyclones... Read More

Have A Murderously Fun Time At The Hauberg

April 5th, 2018
Have A Murderously Fun Time At The Hauberg

Oh no, not again!! There’s been another murder at the Hauberg mansion! This time the body was found in the middle of what used to be a pond at the bottom of the historic landscape. Was something found there that led to the victim’s untimely death? Could there be clues hidden within old maps of the area or throughout the mansion? And, more importantly, what SECRET was important enough to someone that they would commit MURDER in order to keep it that way? Bring your friends to the Hauberg Civic Center (1300 24th Street Rock Island) this Saturday Apr 7 from 7-10 p.m. and work together... Read More

Ready To Shake Off The Cabin Fever?

April 5th, 2018
Ready To Shake Off The Cabin Fever?

Are you ready to shake off that cabin fever? Sounds like it’s time for a Cabin Fever Pub Crawl! The 2018 Cabin Fever Pub Crawl is happening this Saturday Apr 7 at 1 p.m. The cost for a team is only $40 to participate! Teams of 4 will compete in this 14th Annual Putt-Putt throughout downtown Moline Centre! Prizes will be awarded for 1st place and Best Hole. Drink specials are available, and each player receives an awesome gift! Sign up now at one of the following establishments: Bad Boyz, Barrel House, Bent River Brewing Company, Bierstube, Broken Saddle, Nico’s, O’Keefe’s, PUB 1848, Rebellion... Read More

Open Your Life To The Opening Doors Gala

April 4th, 2018
Open Your Life To The Opening Doors Gala

Come enjoy a magical evening with friends while raising awareness for a wonderful cause at this year’s Opening Doors Gala. Family Resources’ largest event of the year, the 2018 Opening Doors Gala: A Night of Magic, is happening this Friday Apr 6 from 6-11 p.m. at the QC Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street Bettendorf). Enjoy an evening of magical entertainment, dinner, and a live and silent auction. Two local magicians, David Casas and Michael Sampson, will perform strolling magic during the cocktail hour. In addition, you’ll enjoy the delightful sound of Clinton, IA native, Travis... Read More

QC Arts Opens 41st High School Art Invitational

April 4th, 2018
QC Arts Opens 41st High School Art Invitational

Quad City Arts is now presenting the 41st Annual High School Art Invitational! The 41st Annual High School Art Invitational is happening at the QC Arts Gallery, located at 1715 2nd Avenue Rock Island, from Mar 30 through May 3. The exhibition is open to the public, and includes a reception and award ceremony on Thursday, Apr 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This exhibition features exemplary works of art selected by each high school art teacher in the region. On the average, 15 schools, 28 teachers and over 170 students are provide d the opportunity to show their artwork in a commercial art gallery and compete... Read More

Take A Nice, Relaxing Paddle Along The Mississippi

April 4th, 2018
Take A Nice, Relaxing Paddle Along The Mississippi

Getting anxious for a nice relaxing paddle on the Mississippi River? Then wait no more! The River Bend Paddlers are having their first paddle event this Friday Apr 6! This beginner-friendly paddle event will loop around Credit Island on the Ol’ Mississippi! Meet at the boat ramp at in front the Credit Island Lodge (2200 W River Drive Davenport) at 5 p.m. with a kayak-launch at 5:15 p.m. After the paddle, everyone will be quenching their thirsts at Great River Brewery (332 E 2nd Street Davenport)! For more information and any questions you may have, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/159283448028958/. Kick... Read More

Get Scrambled At The Village 5K

March 28th, 2018
Get Scrambled At The Village 5K

Are you ready to get your eggs scrambled in the Village of East Davenport? Come celebrate the 6th Annual Easter Egg Scramble 5K Run/Walk on Saturday Mar 31 in the historic Village of East Davenport! Enjoy the scenic parks that overlook the Mighty Mississippi. The Scramble 5K will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday Mar 31, with the starting line in the Village of East Davenport. The cost is $40. Packet pick-up will be on Friday Mar 30 from 2-6 p.m. at the Genesis Outpatient PT Clinic (1702 E 53rd St Davenport) or the morning of the race from 7-9 a.m. at the registration tent. The SENB Bank Bunny Hop (for... Read More

Recycle The Runway And Help A Great Cause

March 27th, 2018
Recycle The Runway And Help A Great Cause

Looking for cool threads at a great price for an awesome cause? Dress for Success Quad Cities’ Recycle the Runway – Not Your Average Fashion Show takes place Thursday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The RiverCenter, Great River Hall, 136 East 3rd Street, Davenport. Recycle the Runway is a one-of-a-kind experience where a juried selection of 10 local designers compete before a panel of celebrity judges with runway-ready ensembles crafted from bags of recycled clothing in hopes of being one of the top 3 finalists to take home a cash prize. But it’s so much more than a fashion show. This... Read More