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

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

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

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

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

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

How about kicking off the Easter weekend with some live duck hatchings? The John Deere Pavilion (1400 River Drive Moline) will be hosting one of their most popular family events, the 2018 Annual Duck Hatching, Mar 29-31 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Admission is free for the entire family! This event features a hatching observation and education program with informational sessions conducted at the top of every hour. In addition to observing duck eggs hatching and ducklings playing and swimming, families will be treated to brief presentations that will help children learn about ducklings. Children can... Read More

With warmer weather just around the corner, have you been craving a nice brisk dip in frigid waters?  Good! Because it is time for the annual Wick’s Lake Polar Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics. The Polar Plunge, presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO takes places this Sunday Mar 25 at Wick’s Lake (located at Jumer’s Casino and Hotel at 777 Jumer Drive Rock Island). Plungers will receive incentive prizes based on the amount of money they raise. By raising the minimum of $100, you’ll receive an official Plunge hooded sweatshirt. Sweatshirts will be available on a first... Read More

Nothing says warmer weather like the beautiful blooms of orchids. Kick off the spring season at the Illowa Orchid Society Spring Show, this weekend! The 43rd Annual Illowa Orchid Society Spring Show is happening this Saturday Mar 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Mar 25 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island). With free admission! Numerous orchid displays will be set up for your viewing and smelling pleasures. Vendors such as Anything Orchids, Natt’s Orchids, Orchid Trading Company and more will be selling orchids and related items. Orchid growers... Read More

After a year hiatus, Countryside Community Theatre is ready to rock the Quad Cities with a legendary musical from a legendary composer. Opening a new era of Countryside Community Theatre is the Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin) Tony Award©-nominated classic, Godspell. Told through an exciting array of music and dance, the parables of Jesus Christ come to life in this modern take on a timeless tale of friendship, loyalty, and love. The cast features newcomer Drake Mason as Jesus and Quad City staples Nate Karstens (John the Baptist/Judas), Sara Diericx and Cindy Ramos. Jessica Tapscott, Gage... Read More