Spring has officially sprung, and it’s hard not to notice the beautiful flowers blooming all over. But how about being able to see all that beauty in one place? Vander Veer Botanical Park in Davenport started their Spring Floral Show in February and will continue until June 1. It features many spring flowers, such as hyacinths, tulips, azaleas, daffodils, fuchsia, orchids, cyclamen and begonias. The Conservatory at Vander Veer is located at 215 W Central Park in Davenport. Both the Conservatory and the greenhouses are open Tuesdays thru Sundays from 10am-4pm (closed on Mondays). The greenhouses... Read More

Berlin, and more, is calling you to check out the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Upcoming Events at the GAHC include: Huebinger Map Company, Saturday, April 29th at 2:00pm: Learn about Melchior and Adam Huebinger, two brothers from Germany who made their mark in Davenport, Iowa through their map making company M. Huebinger & Co. Free Film: Berlin Calling: Wednesday, May 3 at 8:00pm at Rozz-Tox: Berlin Calling is a 2008 German tragicomedy directed by Hannes Stöhr. The movie depicts the events following DJ and producer Ickarus’s institutionalization for drug... Read More

We can feel it in the air, we can see it in the color of the grass, and we can taste it in the seasonal brews – spring is here and summer is near! As the coming months will bring us longer days to enjoy more of what we love, Daytrotter knows that discovering new music to add to your “windows down & hair blowin’ in the wind” playlist is crucial. That’s why they want you to enjoy 3 months of Daytrotter for only $2.99 – just use promo code LONGERDAYS when you sign up from now until May 5th! With over 6,500 unique sessions from your favorite bands, there are plenty of gems... Read More

The time has arrived. Whether you are into board games, role-playing games, miniatures or card games, the convention of your dreams is finally here. QC Game Fest 2017 will be held at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23. Doors will open at 8am will events beginning at 9am. This convention is held with the idea in mind to bring the existing gaming communities of the greater Quad City area together while at the same time helping grow these groups by introducing those curious about these games to them. Last year’s Double Blind was a huge success, so this... Read More

Attention all pixies and pirates! Your time has arrived to come out of hiding and have some fun! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting their annual Pixies & Pirates event! This one of a kind fun-filled day will happen on Sunday April 23. The day’s events will be divided into an AM and PM session, the AM session goes from 10am-12pm and the PM session is from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Reservations can be made online at: www.qcgardens.com. Physical tickets will not be needed. All guest’s names will be on a reservation list at the front door on the day of the event. Pixies... Read More

Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Earth Day, this year? Then this is the perfect event for you! Come celebration Earth Day on April 22 at Niabi Zoo’s Earth Day celebration! From 10am-2pm, they will have stations with hands-on activities and crafts for earth lovers of all ages to enjoy. You can come get reacquainted with the zoo as they highlight some of their favorite animals and their conservation stories. Earth Day activities are included in the regular admission price for the zoo. Prices can be found at: http://www.niabizoo.com/Plan-Your-Visit/Hours,-Prices,-Directions.aspx. For... Read More

Planning the perfect wedding can be extremely overwhelming. Whether you are in the beginning stages of looking for a venue or working on the finishing touches of flowers and décor, it can feel like the options are endless. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel wants to help! They are hosting their 9th Annual Bridal Emporium on Sunday, April 23. The event takes place from 11am-3pm at Jumer’s Casino & Hotel (777 Jumer Dr Rock Island) and is FREE admission. Come and check out over forty vendors to help you with your wedding plans. You can meet with each vendor one on one to help make those hard decisions... Read More

After 36 years, Davenport Junior Theatre’s Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Theatre is on course for key renovations this September. Over the last six weeks, the non-profit Junior Theatre Inc has been attempting to raise $40,000 by the end of April 30. The goal is now within site. “We have 10 days left to raise $10,000,” said DJT’s Board President and alum, Kristin Meyer. “Our outreach to the public began in mid-March. With over 250 individual donations thus far, we believe we will reach that goal. People have believed in this program for over 60 years and we believe we will be around for another... Read More

If you are looking for a fun Friday night with the family, then look no further! The Putnam Museum is holding their final Family Fun Night of the season this Friday, April 21. The theme for this exciting and enjoyable evening will be Solar Eclipse! The Discovery Dome will be open with FREE showings of Discovery Dome shows, the Popular Astronomy Club & Quad City Astronomical Society will have telescopes available for solar/night sky observing (weather permitting), learn more about The Great American Eclipse at the Solar Eclipse Table, and watch a demonstration of a comet being made! An actual... Read More

It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain. How about combining laughter and running? Brilliant! Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities is hosting the 2017 Gilda’s Run for Laughs this Saturday, April 22. This year’s 5K and 1 mile Fun Run theme is 80’s Rock, so get ready to come rock out and run in your favorite 80’s gear! Comedy Sportz will also be providing “professionally funny cheerleaders” along the route to help bring the laughter! The cost of the... Read More