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

East Moline Silvis Soccer Club (EMSSC) is hosting a Rock n Roll Bingo Night on Friday, March 6th at The Rock in Coal Valley.  Doors open at 6 pm and Bingo starts at 7pm. The cost is $10 for your first bag of chips (or Bingo card) and $5 for each additional bag (card).  A cash bar is available for all beverages; you are welcome to bring in your own snacks.  For the second year in a row, we will be selling slices of Happy Joe pizza for $3 each on a first-come, first-serve basis. Here’s how it works:  Instead of numbers being called out in a normal game of Bingo, we’ve... Read More

If you’re looking for free ways to engage your child or teen this February, the Rock Island Public Library has some pretty sweet deals planned for you. Two free movies on the afternoon of Friday, February 14 will help give Rock Island and Milan children and teens something to do in their time off school. (Elementary students in the Rock Island/Milan School District have early dismissal on February 14, while junior high and high-school students are out for Parent-Teacher conferences.) Options include an animated movie for children at the Rock Island Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road, and... Read More

The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue), in downtown Rock Island, has the perfect comedy show for those of you who find it therapeutic (or just funny) to hear about other people’s dating and romance disasters and/or success stories! Doors for The Worst Valentine’s Day open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show and can be reserved by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2 or online at https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com/events. The Lunchbox sketch comedy troupe is back with another Valentine’s spectacular full of terrible dates, incorrect holiday... Read More

Are you ready to warm things up this weekend, Quad Cities?! Break out the flipflops and the island gear for an afternoon and night of pub crawls, food, drink, and music, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley! The Quad City Parrot Head Club invites all to the 16th Annual Havana Daydreamin’ this Saturday Feb 15. A Pirate Pub Crawl will take place in downtown Davenport from 12 – 4 p.m. The fun continues from 6 p.m. – Midnight at the River Center (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Two parties with one small price! Entertainment will be provided by 5-time Trop Rock... Read More

Country music star, Jason Aldean, brings ‘We Back Tour’ to the Quad Cities! We Back Tour takes place at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Thursday Feb 13 at 7:30 and features the music of Jason Aldean, with special guests Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver. After almost 15 years at the top of his format, reigning ACM “Artist of the Decade” Jason Aldean has seen trends come and go. Hell, he helped bring a few out of the shadows, like a Country-music Columbus making the mainstream’s first contact with hard rock (“Hicktown”), hip-hop (“Dirt Road Anthem”)... Read More

Help the City of Rock Island celebrate the American Doll & Toy Museum, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday Feb 12 at 11 a.m. The American Doll & Toy Museum, now located at 1303 30th Street #2 Rock Island (the former Vintage Rose Store), will be finding a new home this year at a currently vacant Rock Island library. Executive Direction, Ellen Tsagaris, will have her collection of dolls which represent many roles throughout history on display. In addition to an impressive collection of dolls and toys, American Doll & Toy Museum offers small gift items with their museum logo, small... Read More

Love is in the air. Mark your calendar for February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love with song and word from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with performer Chris Dunn at First Lutheran Church Parish House, 1600 20th Street, Rock Island. Bring songs or poems to share, or just bring your sing-a-long self. Refreshments are served. Donations are gratefully accepted and benefit the Saint Joseph’s Evening Meal, which provides meals for the hungry Monday through Friday at the Rock Island Township Hall. For information contact Chris Dunn at (309) 798-3776  Read More