Pleasant Valley High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 856, Bettendorf, Iowa and Wahlert High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 3842, Dubuque, Iowa will be performing at the nation’s leading high school theatre festival, which is produced by the Educational Theatre Association. Pleasant Valley will be presenting Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Wahlert will be presenting [title of show]. (Complete list of schools and shows follows.) The International Thespian Festival, produced by the Educational Theatre Association, celebrates student achievement in the... Read More

Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no additional charge on Tuesdays at the Main Library. These programs are suitable for children entering the 2nd through 8th grades. The Design by Reading Summer Art Club for Kids is offered from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Tuesdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11. The program features... Read More

When spring cleaning is mentioned, it usually leads to thoughts of removing clutter around the home. However, the new season is also an opportune time to remove the clutter from your body! We have all heard of the many detoxes offered from companies all over and it may be confusing to know which one is the best for you. Luckily, the Quad Cities have their very own Registered Pharmacist willing to help you with that decision. Jim Perry, the owner and pharmacist at District Drugs and Compounding Ltd, will be hosting the educational program ‘Detox With Your Pharmacist’ on Monday, May 8 at 5:30... Read More

“A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance and maybe they’d be happy for a while.”-American Pie by Don Mclean Ever since I was a small child, and I mean SMALL, I have been singing. I remember being a 10 year old little girl sitting around a campfire singing to a bunch of adults to the tune of my uncle’s guitar. I sang everything from The Eagles to Queen. I had zero problem hitting all the notes on the scale when I was that age. Now I am older and I sing more like Bob... Read More

It’s time for some paintball! Action Valley Paintball will be opening for their 2017 season this weekend! Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. they will be back in business with their hyper ball field, a scenario field and woods field. For hours and pricing information, you can visit: http://actionvalleypaintb.wixsite.com/avpquadcities/hours-and-rates. The fields are located at 60th Street and 51st Avenue in Moline at Green Valley Sports Complex. To get to the field, you take a left on 51st Avenue and follow the road until the end. Then take a right after the gate at the soccer field. You will find Action... Read More

Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 5th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May 6 in the Village of East Davenport. This is a FREE event for the entire family! John and Isabel lived, raised their family and created art in the East Village. Village in Bloom celebrates their contribution and encourages young people to get involved in the arts. The festival will provide art activities... Read More

Looking for an excuse to take a nice bike ride with adult beverages, for a good cause? Then look no further! Round four of Tour de Brew QC will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday May 6. The Charity Bike ride will begin and conclude at Rock Island Brewing Company, 1815 2nd Avenue, Rock Island. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-brew-qc-2017-tickets-31010683790?aff=efbeventtix. The purpose of this charity bike ride is to raise funds for cancer charities the benefit the community’s cancer patients. This year the Tour de Brew QC will be donating all... Read More

For the past two years, I have ridden on Augustana’s Western Equestrian Team with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. It has been on this team that I have met some of my closest friends from college, ridden some amazing horses, and gained so much experience with handling different horses in a show arena. It is through associations like this that equestrians can experience what they love while gaining show experience and horse time as well as pursuing their degrees and completing their studies. Being on the Equestrian Team, I have traveled to several colleges, shared a hotel room with... Read More

It is officially time for the 2017 LeClaire Wine Hop! This year’s Wine Hop is the largest one, yet! On Saturday, April 29 there will be fourteen participating locations that will be serving wine samples and food. From 4-7pm you can taste all the local fare while shopping at your favorite LeClaire shops and boutiques. Tickets for the event are $20, and must be purchased at 129 (129 N Cody Road LeClaire). Cash only. Make sure to check out the LeClaire Wine Hop Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/leclairewinehop/ for more information and announcements. Time to get your wine on!  Read More

A new festival is magically appearing in Muscatine this weekend – the first annual Harry Potter Festival Saturday, April 29, in Muscatine. Patrons will be able to fly in on their brooms to enjoy quidditch tournaments, card games, tailgating, delicacies like butter beer and more at the free event beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Muscatine Community College, 152 Colorado Ave. on the Park Ave. Recreation Field (formerly Heinz Field). The MCC “Dementors” Intramurals Quidditch team is playing against the Augustana Quidditch team.  There will be a food vendor, along with a practice/demo area for kids... Read More