Do you know a kid who loves soccer? Are you the parent of a child who is interested in playing and learning soccer? RED DRAGONS SOCCER CAMP is starting soon! Reserve your spot now! Sessions are Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3 and 10 at Hauberg Park in Rock Island! Beginner sessions (kids 4-7) are at 5 p.m., advanced (kids 8-11) are at 5:45. Kids learn the elements of great team play and fundamentals in addition to good sportsmanship and character! For more information email seanleary@seanleary.com !  Read More

After selling out the initial three-weekend run of performances of the world-premiere of Aaron Randolph’s Broken the QC Theatre Workshop has added three additional performances to meet the high demand – one of which has already sold out. Broken, produced in partnership with Braking Traffik and supported by a grant from the Regional Development Authority, has wowed audiences and critics alike, and the Workshop has already received requests from other organizations around the country that fight human trafficking for information about the play, and possible production in cities as far away as... Read More

The Night People are making one last bow before heading into their own good night. The Night People, a local Quad Cities music group for over 50 years, were inducted into the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on September 3, 2017.  This prestigious designation was in recognition of their influence and contribution to the area music scene.  Over the 50 plus years the band has been together, they have opened for many prominent national and international music acts, most notably for Jimi Hendrix at The Col Ballroom in August 1968. To commemorate this honor and say “thank you” to the... Read More

Mid America Premier’s U10 Red Team, the top-rated youth soccer squad in the Midwest region, gutted out a huge win in the Muscatine Soccer Club Fall Classic Tournament last weekend, taking home the first place gold and upping their 2017-2018 season record to a blistering 8-0. Playing up against teams stocked with 11-12 year olds, the Mid America squad, made up of 8-9 year olds, toughed out two tremendous wins on Saturday against the toughest competition in the tournament. In both games, a 2-1 nail-biter and a hard-fought 2-0 triumph, defense was key, as the Mid America players came up huge on... Read More

Are you ready for the area’s largest fiesta to hit downtown Moline? That’s right, it’s time for the 2017 VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta! This Saturday, Sep 2 from 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. VIVA Quad Cities will be hosting their annual Fiesta for all to enjoy! There is a $5 admission charge at the gate (children 12 and under are free) and free admission for those with military identification. The VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta demonstrates the growing diversity and vitality of the Hispanic community in the Quad-Cities. Food booths, arts, crafts and entertainment are highlights of the Fiesta. The various Hispanic... Read More

WWE is heading to Moline, once again! Saturday, Sep 2 at 7:30 p.m. WWE Live will be in full swing at the iWireless Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! Ticket prices vary and can be purchased at the iWireless Box Office (Monday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), by calling TicketMaster Phone Center at (800) 745-3000 or by going to ticketmaster.com. Don’t miss the Last Man Standing Match between Randy Orton and Jinder Mahal for the WWE Championship! The United States Championship Match between AJ Styles and Kevin Owens will keep you in suspense! Plus, you won’t want to miss the WWE debut of Bobby... Read More

QC Theatre Workshop has released their first production in their sixth season. Broken. Broken, a screenplay written by Aaron Randolph III and directed by Tyson Danner, is a heartfelt and emotional look at human trafficking and how it affects those touched by it. Broken focuses on the life of a young woman whose first romance leads to a nightmarish world of confusion, desperation and violence. The production follows this young woman throughout several years and while it presents a serious undertone, there will be plenty of comedy, joy and hope. Performances of Broken will continue through Sep 10.... Read More

Looking for some Labor Day weekend fun? Well, there will be no shortage of excitement and entertainment downtown Rock Island! The 2017 Xtreme Rock Island Grand Prix will be taking place downtown Rock Island Sep 1-3. The Rock Island Grand Prix is the world’s largest and most prestigious go-karting street race! Powered by Mediacom, this ultimate experience in kart racing will exhilarate racers and spectators alike. This family friendly event does not charge any admission fees. In addition to karts racing around at speeds approaching 100 mph, there will be a car show and food vendors Saturday and... Read More

The Whiffenpoofs of Yale, the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, will perform at the Adler Theatre on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets ($20 & $30) will go on sale Friday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St), online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. Student tickets will be available for $10 at the Adler Theatre Box Office. Please present school ID at the time of purchase. Every year, fourteen senior Yale men are selected to be The Whiffenpoofs. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs”... Read More

Calling all disc golf enthusiasts and professionals! It is time for Iron Lion’s 3rd Battle of Credit Island! This year’s Battle of Credit Island is happening on Sunday Aug 27 with a tee off time of 9:30 a.m. at Credit Island Park in Davenport. This PDGA Sanctioned C-Tier event will consist two rounds of eighteen holes. Registration fees vary based on skill level. Pro Entry is $45, Advanced $35, Intermediate $30 and Recreational $30. An optional $5 Ace Fund is also available. Non-current PDGA members will add $10 to their fees. Three players are needed to open any division. To register online,... Read More