Praised by Talkin’ Broadway as an entertainment that “bounces onto the stage with confidence, energy, and goodwill to spare,” DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL opens the 2024 season of high-spirited family productions at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse. Running through May 18, this charming and riotously funny delight is adapted from Jeff Kinney’s beloved children’s-book series and is being staged by a sensational cast and crew of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present show-only performances of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL on scheduled... Read More

The Quad Cities Record Show on rolls into the Quad Cities Sunday, April 7th from 10:00AM-3:00PM at the East End Bolders Club in Moline, Illinois! FREE ADMISSION Featuring vinyl records, CD’s, cassettes, music memorabilia, stereo gear and more from over 20 vendors! Food and drink will be available for purchase. To reserve a vendor table, please call Chris with CK RECORDS: (309)721-9470 EAST END BOLDERS CLUB 3712 4th Avenue Moline, IL 61265  Read More

Call for Entries: Pulling Focus African American Film Festival Dear Independent Filmmakers, The Azubuike African American Council for The Arts is thrilled to announce the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival and warmly invites you to submit your short films. This prestigious event is dedicated to showcasing cinematic stories by and about the Black Diaspora, African Americans, and BIPOC communities. We are seeking films that reflect the richness of the African American or African descent experience, crafted with passion and the unique perspective that only you, as a filmmaker, can bring. Eligibility: National... Read More

Get your ECLIPSE on at The Hauberg Center on Monday, April 8! They’ve got the glasses and chairs, all you need to bring is yourself and enjoy this incredible sight! You won’t be able to see another one in the Quad Cities until August 23, 2044! Learn more here: ECLIPSE VIEWING  Read More

It’s BAG SALE time! Abernathy’s is hosting their Spring Bag Sale on Saturday, April 6th. If you have not made it out to a Abernathy’s Bag Sale, here the dealio- -Dress weather appropriate, this is an outdoor event located on the side of Abernathy’s across from 392 (the coffee shop). -Show up early! Bag sale starts promptly at 10 AM – NO PRE SHOPPING -They supply the bag (almost trash bag size!) -You fill the bag with as many goodies as you can fit -You pay $30 for the bag after you’ve shopped -Leave the bag with them outside and enjoy the store wide discount... Read More

Gems, minerals, jewelry, and more will be available during the Black Hawk Gem and Mineral Club’s Spring Show! Show times: Saturday, April 6 – 9am to 5pm Sunday, April 7 – 9:30am to 4pm Mississippi Valley Fairground – Davenport, Iowa Learn more: GEM AND MINERAL SHOW    Read More

You loved their cat cafe so much… Java Java is bringing it back! Mark your calendars for April 6th at 9 am and head to Davenport’s Java Java! More details are coming soon! Learn more: CAT CAFE  Read More

The Muscatine Area Farmers Market season runs every Saturday, May-October from 7:30am-11:30am on the corner of 3rd and Cedar in Downtown Muscatine. The market is excited to have 60+ vendors featuring unique handcrafted spring décor/gifts, candles, handmade soaps and body care items, garden art, apparel, pet items, delicious baked goods, food and beverage vendors, honey, gourmet popcorn, handmade jewelry and more!   For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/MuscatineAreaFarmersMarket/  Read More

QC Restaurant Week will put a spring in your step on April 8-14! Celebrating the spring season, this popular restaurant promotion is poised to bring much-deserved love and business to our local restaurants and our neighbors who run them. Visit our website down below! https://qcrestaurantweek.com/  Read More

Check out these amazing art pieces displayed at the QC Arts High School Showcase by talented Rock Island High School students. Four of our students walked away with awards too! Congrats to Addison Bomelyn and Maisy Woods who won awards for 3-D Ceramics and Alexander VandeWalle and Delaney Carroll who won awards for 2-D Painting and Drawing!    Read More