It’s been said there are no coincidences. All actions, all events, are part of a lattice of connection that perhaps we can’t see, and of which we’re not aware, but that we all feel, consciously or unconsciously. That’s what it means when you say something feels right. It feels like it should be. It feels like it should be of our time. That seems to be true especially when it comes to entertainment. To be sure, at all times, there is popular entertainment. There is always something moving through the transom of our lives, of our consciousness, taking up the spotlight. But there are so few... Read More

Yoga on The Mezz has changed to Yoga LIVE FROM The Mezz! Long Live Yoga and CBW Beer! Pre-order your Crowlers for curbside pickup at CrawfordCrowlers.com and join live for their regularly scheduled Yoga slots, now EVERY Wednesday. If you can’t join live we still have you covered. All live stream yoga can be found on the following playlist for you to use throughout the week: https://www.facebook.com/watch/crawfordbrewworks/630758174148468/ And for the CBW servers who have wholly or significantly lost their income due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please consider contributing to the CBW Server... Read More

Join the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center on Facebook every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. for a fun, nifty, uplifting idea you can try and talk about at home with your children and family. As we all stay home and stay safe, let’s stay connected in the great way that Discovery Center friends do! Watch for Discovery Center volunteers sharing their inspiration with you through videos and posts. And please — post back!  Share your photos, videos and comments about the things we are trying together.  Pass on other cool ideas so we can all keep the Discoveries happening... Read More

Do you like art? Drawing, painting, coloring, sculpting or chalk drawings? Whatever type of art inspires you, River Valley District Library wants to see it! Since we have all been staying safe at home, Ms. Cathy has a challenge for everyone! Create a piece of art that shows what inspires you! Have an adult take a photo and post it to the library’s Facebook wall or tag them on Instagram, @RiverValleyLibrary. One lucky winner will receive a $20 Hobby Lobby gift card! The winner will be announced on Monday, June 8th. Best of luck to all of the creative geniuses out there!   For more fun... Read More

Join Rock River Fitness this Monday May 18 at 5 p.m. and Saturday May 23rd at 9 a.m. for Virtual Zumba Mix! This is not your regular Zumba class! Join Instructor Shaya Smith for an awesome session of dancing! It’s a MIX of Latin, pop, and hip hop. This class is a total workout combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, flexibility and balance. Want a challenge? She adds that in to every class. Abs or booty she’s got it covered. Bring a friend and get ready to burn some calories. What more can you ask for from a $7 class?! For more information, visit https://mindbody.io/fitness/classes-online/zoom-7-zumba-mix-rock-river-fitness#44037120-2020-05-18.   For... Read More

Join the German American Heritage Center and Museum on Sunday May 17 at 2 p.m. for the virtual presentation, Power-Frauen: German Women Who Changed the World! From suffragists, reformers, and revolutionaries to war heroes, inventors, and educators, German and German American women have made contributions that have changed the world. In this presentation we will remember some of these “Power-Frauen” and the ways they helped shape the world we know today. This presentation will be recorded and emailed on Sunday May 17 to those who purchase tickets no later than 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and... Read More

Get those cars ready to race! Pinewood Derby cars, that is! Support Cub Scout Pack 199 Lourdes, as they host their first Virtual Pinewood Derby this Saturday May 16 from 1 – 3 p.m. A limited number of adults and NO Scouts will be setting up and running the cars down the track. All while LIVE streaming from multiple camera angles on Zoom! You can cheer, chant and scream for your favorite car all while in the comfort of your home. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/4032122166827806 for more information.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue... Read More

Join Freddy Allen for some Virtual Tunes At The Tulip this Saturday May 16 from 6 – 7:15 p.m. Freddy is in the Mansion, all by himself for a special Virtual Concert to help support efforts in preserving Hauberg Estate. 100% of the tips go towards Hauberg. You can donate through PayPal.   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

When schools were shut down recently, many students found themselves saying goodbye to the idea of in-person gatherings, extracurricular activities and what they knew as a ‘normal’ end to their school year, all together. But some of those students were saying goodbye to graduation ceremonies, diploma handoffs and parties they’ve waited their entire lives for. For the past four years, these young adults have worked towards one special day. Graduation. The Class of 2020 will go down in history as one of the most adaptable graduating classes of our time. They are experiencing one of life’s... Read More

Although the Center Stage for Performing Arts studio is currently closed due to COVID-19, they have taken their classes online! A wide array of classes are currently being offered online and can be found on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/centerstageperforming. These classes are ‘pay as you can’ ($8 suggested) and will stream live on Zoom. Grab those dancing shoes and connect with the Center Stage for Performing Arts online!   For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More