Gardening season is right around the corner. Are you ready to start planning this year’s home garden? Whether you are a beginner or expert, this event will help you make the most out of the great outdoors this year! Muscatine Community College’s Continuing Education Department is again offering their popular Art of Gardening day-long seminar! Art of Gardening will take place on Saturday Mar 17 at MCC Strahan Hall (152 Colorado Street Muscatine). The Art of Gardening seminar is used to educate and inspire others to seek enjoyment and fulfillment through a variety of home gardening related topics... Read More

Experience the vast African terrain in Wild Africa, with the first sensory-friendly film experience in the Quad Cities! Thanks to the Autism Society of the Quad Cities and the Putnam Museum, this Sunday Mar 11 will premiere their new sensory-friendly movies on the big screen! What is sensory-friendly? It’s a movie modified to be “friendlier” to the senses. Changes to the environment and film experience include: dimmed but not turned off theater lights, lower volume, all movies in 2D, little to no trailers before the movie and handicapped access to theater. Guests of all ages have the freedom... Read More

Thirty-six cities. Two Countries. One voice. This weekend, an event like none other will be happening here in the Quad Cities. Gigi’s Playhouse’s annual I Have a Voice! Gala is happening this Saturday Mar 10 at the QC Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street Bettendorf) at 5:30 p.m. This event is a celebration for families, donors and other community members. It is an opportunity to celebrate achievements and continue to change the way people view Down syndrome. The evening will feature entertainment, cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles and more! You can... Read More

Are you ready to trek back to a time when dinosaurs roamed the earth? Well, here is your chance! It’s family expedition time! Discover the Dinosaurs: Time Trek is coming to the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Avenue Rock Island) this Saturday Mar 10 from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday Mar 11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Come get transported through the special Time Lab and observe enormous prehistoric dinosaurs and glimpse at mythological, magical dragons. Early-bird ticket prices (purchased before Mar 9) are $15.99 for children and adults and $13.99 for seniors. After Mar 9, ticket prices are $22 for children... Read More

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to enjoy a glass of wine with Einstein? Well here is your opportunity! Make plans to visit the German American Heritage Center and Museum (712 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Mar 10 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. to enjoy Wine with Einstein! Award-winning actor, Duffy Hudson, will be gracing GAHC while channeling his inner Albert Einstein. Enjoy an hour of wine tasting, snacks and the enlightening company of German-born theoretical physicist, Einstein! Imagine the discussions on the Theory of Relativity in a fun and exciting way. No mathematics or knowledge... Read More

Have you ever wanted to join in on a paranormal investigation? Well here is your opportunity! Join Ghost Crier for an evening of paranormal investigating at the historic Renwick Mansion (901 Tremont Avenue Davenport) this Saturday Mar 10! The Renwick Mansion was the home of a lumber baron and his family and was formerly part of the historic St. Katherine’s school. This is your chance to get into this historic location and get ghost hunting tips, hands on experience investigating with equipment and see evidence previously captured by the Ghost Crier team. Tickets are only $75 for this one of a... Read More

Join the dancers from Ballet Quad Cities at rehearsal for a sneak peek of Alice in Wonderland this week on March 8, 9, 12 & 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dancers love to perform for an audience! Grab your friends, bring your lunch and pop in at the studio and be among the first to see the this all new production in the works at 613 17th Street, Rock Island. Parking and the entrance to the studio is in the back of the building. Everyone is welcome – no RSVP needed! For more information on this event and the show, see www.balletquadcities.com.  Read More

The Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to the QCA for the third year in a row, this weekend! Hoops in the Heartland will be taking place at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Thursday Mar 8 through Sunday Mar 11. Tickets are available at the TaxSlayer Center box office, by phone (800) 745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are priced at $60 for reserved seat all-session tickets or $16 and $10 reserved seat tickets per session. To reserve discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more, contact Lindsey Lobur (TaxSlayer Center Group... Read More

Downtown Davenport’s Hot Glass Inc. recently received a facelift, courtesy of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 25 member volunteers. The nonprofit — which teaches valuable life skills to veterans and at-risk or underserved youth through the experience of blown-glass art — moved into an upgraded studio and worked with Local 25 to obtain new equipment and create custom layouts for running natural gas piping, oxygen piping, compressed air, and more throughout the studio. Although a multitude of volunteers, community organizations and private benefactors helped make the remodel possible,... Read More

Calling all Mothers and Sons! Break out the dancing shoes and bow ties. It’s time for the Mother Son Formal at the RiverCenter in Davenport! Davenport’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting their annual Mother Son Formal this Sunday Mar 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Couples will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing and a chance to win prizes. A professional photographer will be available to take couple’s photos. Here’s your chance to show those young men where they got their moves! The cost for this magical evening is $30 per person... Read More