The dude who sang “Jessie’s Girl” – Rick Springfield – is coming to the Quad Cities! Before you say, “I’ve never heard of that song!”… You are lying and you are probably wanting to go see Rick belt it out! Although Rick Springfield’s music was frequently dismissed as vapid teen idol fare, his best moments have actually withstood the test of time far better than most critics would ever have imagined, emerging as some of the most well-crafted mainstream power pop of the 1980s. Springfield brings his rocking – and nostalgic -show to East Moline’s Rust Belt on... Read More

The Mockingbird’s new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” will bring the world of Charles Dickens to life with a new whacky experience! It’s time for KSTT Davenport’s annual radio presentation of “A Christmas Carol” and a snow storm is about to ruin everything! If it can go wrong it does as two former vaudeville stars and a frazzled stage manager stumble to finish the world’s most beloved holiday tale! Written and Directed by Mockingbird co-founder Tristan Tapscott and Doug Kutzli, the show will feature the comedic stylings of Jeremy Littlejohn, Bradley Robert Jensen and Taylor... Read More

Join us for our year end celebration, Muddy Water Mayhem presents Masquerade on Saturday, December 17 at 9pm! Break out the lavish masks, gowns, costumes (or come in your fave fet ware!) and come out to see a menagerie of stage shows, music, dancing, and more! Join us for general admission of $15 ($20 at the door) or Full Ride $40 for full access to the Champagne Room (located upstairs this time) and The Lair (downstairs). The event of the season! Catch our featured performers: Ginger Nightmara Absassin & Eden Draconis Dahlia Dutch Britney Queers-Sin See all your favorite GoGo Dancers: Draven... Read More

Artist Regan Hatfield performs original music while painting original artwork in a groundbreaking new performance art process. He tells a story via music and vocals while ricocheting from one spinning canvas to another. Recommended If You Like: Nine Inch Nails/ David Bowie Doors: 7:00PM / Show: 8:00PM Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door Bands: Regan Hatfield and the Abstraction Opening Act: Doug Brundies Age Restriction: All ages, Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult. Web: https://www.ReganHatfieldandtheabstraction.com Doug Brundies Big Acoustic Show: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063538395226 Genre:... Read More

Sawyer Brown is coming to town TONIGHT! The country music favorites and longtime hitmakers will hit The Rust Belt stage with special guests The Dirt Road Rockers TONIGHT,  Thursday, December 15 at 7pm! More than 4500 shows and counting. More than a million miles behind them and still seeing the highway miles click by outside their bus window. Twenty-three albums. More than 50 chart singles. CMA, ACM, and CMT awards on the shelf. To pull a line from one of the band’s enduring hits: “This is the life and times of a travelin’ band.” Sawyer Brown is still that classic traveling band. They’ve... Read More

The Black Box Theatre is presenting a truly unique theatrical experience with “All Is Calm!” It’s World War 1. Christmas Eve, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. “All Is Calm” is now playing in Downtown Moline and runs through December 17 with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2:00pm. All tickets are $16 and can be purchased... Read More

Playcrafters Barn Theatre is excited to welcome back Creative Resources for the Langston Hughes musical, “Black Nativity.” The musical retells the classic Nativity story with an all Black cast. Traditional Christmas carols are sung in gospel style, with a few songs created specifically for the show. It was one of the first plays written by an African American and performed Off-Broadway in 1961. The show has successfully toured Europe. It is performed in numerous cities throughout the United States annually. The musical includes scenes of reverence, joy, and jubilation. Performances will be... Read More

CIRCA ’21 DELIVERS A SLEIGH FULL OF FUN IN “SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL” Santa Claus will soon be coming to town, but in the meantime, he’s coming to Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse for the family adventure SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL. A delightful, hour-long entertainment that Theatre Jones described as “a toe-tapping, joyous musical extravaganza,” this song-and-dance-filled treat is sure to be a popular gift for audiences of all ages and is being brought to life by a sensational team of professional talents. SANTA CLAUS: THE MUSICAL will enjoy show-only... Read More

The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland in South Park Mall in Moline! Santa will be here starting December 1 and is located at Von Maur. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are available for purchase. Book your reservation here: SANTA!  Read More

After 1,000 years of faithful service, Santa Claus has decided to retire. But not all the elves in Santa’s Workshop are too thrilled about his chosen replacement. With the help of his tech-savvy daughter, Beatrice, website designer Nick is in for the adventure of his life as he prepares to take over the reins to Santa’s sleigh … before the next Christmas! Jingle jam-packed with a sleigh full of fun, energetic, and original Christmas music, Santa Claus: The Musical is sure to put you and your entire family in the holiday spirit! For showtimes and tickets please visit Circa21.com!  Read More