Truckfighters, Valley of the Sun, Daykeeper Rock Island Brewing Co. 1815 2nd Ave, Rock Island Saturday, February 22 Doors 7/Show 8 $18/18+ Heavy music devotees in the QCA are used to high-quality touring bands stopping at the Rock Island Brewing Company with clockwork regularity. This Saturday’s bill, however, will cause even the most complacent headbanger to take note. Swedish desert rockers Truckfighters are back from a short breakup, and, with Ohio’s Valley of the Sun in tow, are visiting Rock Island for the first time in years. Wake Brewing, the heaviest brewery in the Midwest,... Read More

Bowl for Brighter Futures! You can positively change the future one pin at a time! Every year Junior Achievement supporters head out to their local bowling alley to help provide students with JA’s financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.  Participants of all ages form their own bowling team and enjoy a fun time with friends, co-workers, and family.  You don’t have to be a great bowler to be successful.  All you need is your enthusiasm!  Proceeds from the event help support more than 51,500 students benefiting from JA. Here are some of the upcoming JA Bowl-A-Thon... Read More

Bring the whole family to FREE Family Day at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Feb 22 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy free admission all day and scheduled family-fun activities! Here is a schedule of the day’s events: Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby – Snack stop & Students Rebuild Hunger Challenge Studio 1 – Living Memory with the Davenport Creative Arts Academy Studio 2 – Collage inspired by Didier William Studio 3 – Printmaking inspired by George Olson Studio 4 – Clay – in partnership with Living Proof Exhibit. Wintergarden & Lobby–... Read More

If your idea of the perfect day involves chocolate, the Rock Island Public Library is the place to be on February 22.  The Rock Island Public Library will offer a Chocoholic Paradise evens that allow chocolate lovers to learn more about their favorite treat. The library will offer a hands-on learning experience in chocolate making with Randyl Mohr later in February. The Chocoholic Paradise Create class occurs from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 22, also at the Downtown Library. Participants will develop their own chocolates. Registration is required, with enrollment opening at 1:00... Read More

Looking for Mardi Gras plans this weekend? Then look no further than Downtown Rock Island! Head to the District of Rock Island this Saturday Feb 22 for a Mardi Gras Music Crawl! Beginning at 7 p.m. you can party at 12 different locations throughout the downtown area and enjoy live entertainment, food, drinks and BEADS! Here are some of the planned activities for the Mardi Gras Music Crawl: Big Swing Brewery – Cajun Food Available: Gumbo and Jambalaya Daiquiri Factory – Craig Smith & DJ Frost The Arena – Live DJ RIBCO – Truckfighters 2nd Ave – Live DJ M.D. Greens – Karaoke Galleries... Read More

It’s official! The Perseverance Tour Live bring Hell Yeah, All That Remains, Butcher Babies, SAUL and DEEPFALL to The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) on Friday Apr 24! Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets, starting at just $35, go on sale Thursday Feb 20 at 10 a.m. (Online Only with Pre-Sale Code – IROCK) at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/hellyeah-the-perseverance-tour-the-rust-belt-tickets/10430805. Tickets will also available at Daiquiri Factory, Co-Op Records of Moline, Dunn Brothers Coffee -Bettendorf, Dunn Brothers Coffee -Davenport and Jennie’s Boxcar. A limited amount of VIP tickets... Read More

Are you ready to spend an evening sipping on the best martinis the Quad Cities has to offer, while supporting a great cause? That’s right, it’s time for the 2020 Martini Shake Off! Join HAVLife on Thursday Feb 20 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) with martini samples from local establishments to support their mission of Preventing Lost Potential! In addition to amazing martini creations, delicious appetizers will be available as well as incredible silent auction items. Live music from The Brat Pack will ensure this evening is unforgettable! Tickets are just... Read More

Throughout our lives, we all have dreams. It may be a situation we imagine ourselves in, or an encounter with an idol that we play over and over in our heads. The outcome of those dreams and desires coming to fruition, may not always leave us feeling satisfied. For one local woman, however, that dream will come true this Friday night. Described as delivering home-grown country with heart-filled covers, thought-provoking originals and a take-charge attitude, local musician Monica Austin is taking her talents to the next level. As a young aspiring artist, Monica found inspiration among the greats... Read More

Enjoy a legendary outing at a Chicago Bulls game with Moline High School basketball teammates, family and friends! Moline High School varsity basketball players take their game to the next level on Sunday Feb 23 at the United Center (1901 W Madison Street Chicago). The Maroons will take on the Mundelein Mustangs at 1 p.m. Fans will then be able to stick around to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards at 6 p.m. on the court that Jordan built! This is the second year in a row that the MHS varsity basketball team has participated in a program called Preps with Pros, which allows high... Read More

It may have a new name, but this amazing event for local girls in the Quad Cities is back and better than ever! St. Ambrose University hosts ‘Introduce a Girl to STEAM’, formerly ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering’, on Tuesday Feb 18 from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Rogalski Center (518 W Locust Street Davenport, 3rd Floor). Designed for girls in grades 2-8, this year’s event includes science, technology, engineering, art, and math and will explore how all those subjects relate to one another. The 2020 theme is Expedition Exploration: Safari. Space is limited for this free event, so register... Read More