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Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Digital Release

May 4th, 2020
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War Digital Release

Warner Bros. has announced that Justice League Dark: Apokolips War will hit digital marketplaces on May 5. There are dark days ahead…as in Justice League Dark, the newest DC Original Animated Movie! When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet. Enter Justice League Dark, reluctantly led by the Hellblazer himself, John Constantine. Like Batman, Constantine is a cunning, often cynical loner who is the best at his chosen profession—but quickly... Read More

Arkansas is Digitally Released

May 4th, 2020
Arkansas is Digitally Released

Lionsgate will release the Clark Duke thriller-comedy Arkansas on May 5 on digital and on-demand platforms. The film was set to debut at SXSW earlier this year and was slated to hit theaters on May 1 before the pandemic. This star-studded drug drama featuring Liam Hemsworth, Vince Vaughn and Vivica A. Fox, can be digitally purchased from Amazon Video and iTunes. In the state of Arkansas, two low-level criminals, Kyle and Swin, run drugs for a living. They work for the Dixie Mafia under a kingpin known only to them as Frog. They’re so far down the food chain that they don’t even know... Read More

Anderson’s First Book Helps Out Kids And Charity In Colorful Fashion

May 3rd, 2020
Christopher Anderson works on a painting he will be donating to MCSA as part of its renovation. Anderson’s first book, “Boots,” a children’s tome about MCSA, is available at the shelter. (Sean Leary photo)

Children leaving their homes due to domestic abuse or financial instability are being given the chance to turn to a brighter chapter in their lives by the Muscatine Center of Social Action, and local author and artist Christopher Anderson is helping them to turn the pages on their lives in a more friendly and colorful way. Muscatine’s Anderson, 35, is the creative force behind the new book “Boots,” which will be given to children entering the shelter. The tome offers kids a virtual tour of the establishment through the eyes of a colorful cartoon cat. “It helps to make the transition a little... Read More

Online Trivia with Think & Drink Entertainment

May 3rd, 2020
Online Trivia with Think & Drink Entertainment

As most of us continue to stay safe at home in the Quad Cities, our need for entertainment and social interaction is starting to really kick into overdrive. Luckily, one local company has continued to provide fun-filled evenings for all to enjoy, from the comfort of home! Think & Drink Entertainment, which started out with “Tuesday Night Trivia” at Uptown Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Bettendorf, back in 2007, has gone through many changes over the years. They now provide Rock Star Bingo, Trivia Night Live, Survey Says and POP QUIZ all over the Quad Cities! And with the recent health... Read More

Quad-Cities Planet Funk Con Canceled Due To Covid-19

May 3rd, 2020

The coronavirus funk draping the planet has canceled the Planet Funk. Planet Funk Con 2020 is canceled, with the event postponed until next year. An announcement was made today on the event’s Facebook: With a heavy heart we have to announce we are holding off until 2021. Due to the growing difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and our desire to bring our attendees the best show possible, the Planet Funk Con Crew has made the hard decision to postpone this year’s convention until 2021. With the COVID-19 situation still in flux we do not feel we can safely, or in good conscience,... Read More

Moline Public Schools Foundation Online Auction

May 2nd, 2020
Moline Public Schools Foundation Online Auction

As recommended by the CDC and Governor Pritzker, the Moline Public Schools foundation was obligated to cancel their 2020 “The Get Down” Fundraising Concert, which was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday Apr 18 at The Rust Belt. Moline Public Schools Foundation strives to augment limited resources to allow the District’s students to achieve full potential. By engaging the community, the Foundation works to provide funding to teachers and students in the Moline-Coal Valley School District. Instead, the foundation has decided to host an online fundraising initiative to... Read More

Every Night Live-Stream with David G Smith

May 1st, 2020
Every Night Live-Stream with David G Smith

Join David G Smith this Sunday May 3 at 4 p.m. for Every Night Live-Stream at https://www.facebook.com/heydavemusic/. This week’s show will feature SONG REQUESTS David didn’t get to last week including: Power of One, Fear & Where Is The Medicine. He’ll be mixing art with music by having Sharon’s ‘Power of One’ quilt on display! If you have other songs from his catalog you want to hear let David know and he’ll add them to his list! This week’s SHOUT OUT goes to the Listening Room Network which is a collective of private house concert hosts and public venues across... Read More

Mercado Cooking Up Something Special For Its Fifth

April 30th, 2020
Mercado Cooking Up Something Special For Its Fifth

Despite the Covid crisis, Mercado on Fifth is moving forth in its fifth year, cooking up some very special things. While the Moline-based nonprofit — which works to showcase Hispanic food, culture, and business – may postpone the start of its fifth-annual season, it’s also busy creating its first permanent building and has introduced new programming. In late 2019, Mercado, with real estate development group West Gateway Partners LLC, bought the former Car Shop Inc. at 423 12th St., Moline, next to the organization’s outdoor property. Mercado and West Gateway, both managed by members... Read More

Mercado Está Cocinando Algo Especial Para Su Quinto

April 30th, 2020
Mercado Está Cocinando Algo Especial Para Su Quinto

A pesar de la crisis de Covid , Mercado on Fifth está avanzando en su quinto año, cocinando algunas cosas muy especiales. Si bien la organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Moline, que trabaja para exhibir la comida, la cultura y los negocios hispanos, puede posponer el inicio de su quinta temporada anual, también está ocupada creando su primer edificio permanente y ha introducido una nueva programación. A fines de 2019, Mercado, con el grupo de desarrollo inmobiliario West Gateway Partners LLC, compró la antigua Car Shop Inc. en 423 12th St., Moline, al lado de la propiedad exterior... Read More

Mo Carter LIVE Stream from Crawford Brew Works

April 30th, 2020
Mo Carter LIVE Stream from Crawford Brew Works

CBW’s own Mo Carter is streaming once again into your homes, live from Crawford Brew Works on Saturday May 2 from 7 – 8:30 p.m.! Pre-order your CBW beer from www.CrawfordCrowlers.com and get home for the 7 p.m. show. While the stream is free, you can Venmo Mo (@mocarter74) Please consider contributing to the CBW Server Tip Fund, for our team who have wholly/significantly lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic at https://crawfordbrewworks.square.site/product/cbw-server-tip-fund/449?cs=true   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More