Are you ready for the world’s longest continually running drag racing event to hit Cordova International Raceway? That’s right, it’s time for the 64th Annual World Series of Drag Racing, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts! Friday Aug 25, Saturday Aug 26 and Sunday Aug 27 the Cordova Raceway will be filled to the brim with funny cars, dragsters and fun! Friday, the festivities kick off with Nostalgia Funny Cars, Nostalgia Pro Stocks, Chicagoland Super Stocks and much more! Spectators’ gates will open at 8 a.m. and the Feature Show will begin at 7 p.m. The cost for tickets on Friday are... Read More

Quad Cities Food Hub and the City of Davenport, in conjunction with the other tenants of the Freight House Marketplace (Front Street Brewery Taproom, Fresh Deli, and the Freight House Farmers Market) are planning a centennial celebration of the Freight House Marketplace for Saturday August 26, 2017. The celebration will take place from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a brief program with Mayor Klipsch, the Davenport City Council, the Riverfront Improvement Commission and tenants of the building at 11:00 AM in the concrete octagon center pavilion of the Freight House Marketplace. The Quad Cities Food Hub... Read More

The Smoking Popes will be lighting up the stage at Daytrotter this weekend, bestowing their musical blessings at 7 p.m. Saturday at the DT venue, 324 Brady, Davenport. For tickets click here: https://www.bandsintown.com/event/14912847?affil_code=fb_events&artist=SmokingPopes&came_from=268  Read More

On Sunday, September 3 2017, the annual QC Festival of Praise will have a lot of very exciting events taking place in Davenport’s LeClaire Park. For over 20 years, QC Festival of Praise has been the largest premiere outdoor Christian concert event in the Quad Cities area. It’s a special gathering of people united to sing and praise God’s name, to enjoy God’s presence, to tell what the Lord has done, and, this year again, to honor and support our military members, veterans, and military families. Executive Producer Kathryn Bohn says it will be a night that will honor the Quad Cities vibrant... Read More

The Mid American Premier Team White U10 squad began its season with a split in Illowa League play over the weekend, losing a hard-fought 9-5 match to North Scott on Saturday then rebounding to a big 13-1 win over Sterling on Sunday. The President of the Club, and coach of Team White, Jeff Barnes, most definitely feels that the team is headed in the right direction. “The team has several new players who have never played at this high competitive level as well as returning veteran players on that team who have been a part of the club since the beginning, and they’re just starting to gel as a... Read More

Wine sampling events are always fun, but when you are partaking to help raise funds for a good cause they always seem to feel even better! Gilda’s Club and the Village of East Davenport are hosting their annual Wine Walk this Saturday Aug 19 from 3-6 p.m. A $20 donation to Gilda’s Club will result in a commemorative wine glass and a wristband to participate in an East Village-wide wine tasting! There will be over 25 types of wine to sample, including local, domestic, imported and local Homebrews. There will even be a non-alcoholic option! Multiple bands will be providing live music throughout... Read More

Unite In Motherhood is hosting the first Momtrepeneur Craft and Vendor Fair this Saturday, Aug 19! This craft and vendor show will be held at the Center for Active Seniors (CASI), located at 1035 W Kimberly Rd Davenport from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The fair will feature local moms who own their own businesses, independent consultants and crafty moms looking to sell their creations! This event is kid-friendly! Local food trucks Big Dog’s Hotdogs and Grillzilla Cooking will also be available for family-friendly food. There is no admission charge to browse and shop. Products from Jamberry, LuLaRoe, Origami... Read More

Physical and mental relaxation is something most of us strive for on a regular basis. Sometimes we may forget that our children could use a little extra help, too! SHINE yoga & bodyworks (4703 16th Street Ste I Moline) is offering a Girl Power Yoga session this Saturday Aug 19 at 11 a.m. This class is designed for girls ages 9-14, and will help them connect with their inner girl power! The cost is $7 per girl. SHINE’s goal is to help teach individuals a new awareness of their mind, body and spirit. The Girl Power Yoga session will not only help with that awareness, but it serves as a good... Read More

If you are looking a fun family day this weekend, then look no further than Hampton Days! The Village of Hampton may be a quiet and small town along the Mississippi River, but this weekend they will be kicking it up a notch with a fishing derby for kids, craft and vendor fair, live music and so much more! The activities will take place on Saturday Aug 19 at the Hampton Heritage Center, located at 251 S State Ave Hampton. Here is the full schedule of fun: 7 a.m.                      Hampton Fire Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m.                      Cruise-In Car... Read More

Have you ever wanted to participate in an attempt to break a world record? Well here is your opportunity! Floatzilla 2017 will once again attempt to break the world record for Largest Flotilla of Man-Powered Crafts, this weekend! In addition, and for the first time, there will be an attempt to break the Largest Simultaneous Kayak Launch world record! And you can help! There are a few different ways one can register. You can go online and register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125950. You can also stop by the River Action office at 822 E River Drive, Davenport... Read More