Connect with your inner artist this weekend and check out the latest exhibit at the Muscatine Art Center! In conjunction with the “Faces of Iowa State” exhibit, artist Rose Frantzen will be giving a portrait painting demonstration this Saturday Mar 24 from 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Muscatine Art Center (1314 Mulberry Avenue Muscatine). While the admission is free, donations are appreciated. “Faces of Iowa State” features 39 portraits painted by Maquoketa artist Rose Frantzen. Frantzen’s art has been featured nationally, including an exhibit of her Portrait of Maquoketa project at... Read More

Have you been wanting to spruce up that old piece of furniture in your home, but aren’t sure where to start? Well then, this is the class for you! Fresh Vintage, located at 208 W 2nd Street in Muscatine, is offering their popular Chalk Paint® 101 class this Saturday Mar 24 from 1-4 p.m. This beginner level class will teach you four decorative finishes using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and wax. You will learn how to do a simple finish, two color distress, rustic and even the wet paint method. This one of a kind instructional class will discuss style, complementary colors and utilizing Chalk Paint... Read More

Are you looking for a little family fun in Muscatine, this weekend? Then make plans to head to the Grant Elementary Spring Carnival! Grant Elementary (708 Barry Avenue Muscatine) is hosting their annual PTO Spring Carnival this Friday Mar 23 from 5-7 p.m. This fun-filled evening will provide entertainment for the entire family! Come enjoy raffles, silent auction, games, bake sale and much more! A delicious pizza dinner will be provided for $2 per slice (cheese, pepperoni and sausage) or $3 for a pizza meal that includes a pop as well. You won’t want to miss the magical performances by ‘Topper... Read More

Miranda Sings Live…No Offense with special guest Colleen Ballinger will be featured at the Adler Theatre on Saturday, August 4 at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets ($39.50 & $83 VIP) will go on sale Friday, March 16 at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets will be available in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.), online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. The VIP ticket includes a premium seat, laminate and pre-show meet & greet. Colleen Ballinger is a multihyphenate; actor, comedian, trained vocalist, writer and executive producer.  Best known for portraying her character, ‘Miranda... Read More

Are you looking for a free family-friendly event in Muscatine, this weekend? Then look no further than the Environmental Learning Center! Come learn about the Wildlife of Iowa at the Environmental Learning Center this Sunday Mar 11 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. This enjoyable and educational event will be held at the Environment Learning Center, located at Discovery Park 3300 Cedar Street Muscatine. Join the Muscatine County Conservation Board and learn all about the native wildlife of Iowa! This is a free event, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Ciqala, the newest animal ambassador, will... Read More

Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time for Egg Hunts! The Rock Island Parks and Recreation are spicing things up, however, with an Underwater Egg Hunt! This Sunday Mar 18, join the Rock Island Parks and Recreation at the first ever Underwater Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center from 1-3:30 p.m. The cost to participate in this one-of-a-kind egg hunt is only $5 (must be under 14 years to register). Registration can be completed online at https://apm.activecommunities.com/rockislandparksandrec/Activity_Search/2405. Hunting for eggs... Read More

Looking for a family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day celebration? Then head to the Freight House Farmers’ Market this Saturday! The Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Drive Moline) is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this Saturday Mar 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the East end of the Freight House Complex. Corned beef and cabbage will be served for a donation that will benefit Humility of Mary and the Project of the Quad Cities. Activities for the kids will be available and the hours for the market have been extended! Come check out eastern Iowa’s premier farmer market! Vendors will be... Read More

It’s time for the only bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the USA! And it’s right here in the QCA! The Grand Parade is this Saturday Mar 17. The parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at the corner of 4th Avenue and 23rd Street in Rock Island. It will then wind its way thru downtown Rock Island following 4th Avenue to 20th Street, then to 3rd Avenue to 17th Street and finally to 2nd Avenue to the Centennial Bridge. The parade then crosses the Mississippi River to Gaines Street in Davenport. From there, it will go north to 3rd Street and then east on 3rd to the River Center. A map of the parade route... Read More

The Rock Island Library will host an impromptu music performance Friday, when the STEM Ensemble of Valparaiso University drops by. The STEM Woodwind Ensemble of Valparaiso University will drop by the Downtown Library on Friday, March 16. The double quintet will play from the mezzanine of the library from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, providing beautiful music for first-floor patrons to read, browse or study by. STEM Quintet Musicians are Alison Norris, flute; Timothy Henderson, oboe; Monica Lueck, clairinet; Janelle Wiegal, horn, and Sarah Kuchel, bassoon. Additional tour musicians in the STEM wind ensemble... Read More

Are you ready to make this the most memorable St. Patrick’s Day weekend, ever? Why not kick off the party early? Head to Missipi Brew (107 Iowa Ave Muscatine) this Friday Mar 16 for Spring Break Bash at the Brew! The party goes from 9:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m Spring Break Bash at the Brew will take place in the back room and will feature DJ Drew Minder playing all your favorite tunes and Todd will be mixing up some of the best concoctions in Muscatine! Make a return visit to Missipi Brew on Saturday Mar 17 for their Annual St. Pat’s Party with DJ Tony Tone! Stop by and pick up your St. Patrick’s... Read More