One of the great things about living in the Quad Cities is that at this time of year, you are never more than a ten minute drive from a playhouse putting on a good show. Case in point: I bus greeted for Quad City Music Guild’s production of West Side Story last night, and then […]
Are you a BMXer with some pretty impressive tricks? Well, get those moves on video because you now have a chance to win some cash prizes and product giveaways! The BMX Racing Zone is hosting their first BMX Video Contest! Any video footage shot after June 1, whether it is clips from the race track, […]
The eclectic and intriguing art of Donnie Bobb will be on display July 8 through 21 at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists and authors every two […]
Colonastock is an outside concert series that will be held on a hay-rack in a front yard in Colona, Illinois. The brainchild of husband and wife team Tristan and Jessica Tapscott, Colonastock aims to present 2-3 outdoor concerts a year with focus on up and coming indie acts from across the nation. The first in […]
The John Deere Classic isn’t the only tournament in town this weekend. Aspiring young APA poolplayers from across North America are in Davenport, Iowa this week for the APA Junior Championships. Nearly 300 players will compete July 14 – July 16 at Sharky’s Billiards for a championship title. “We’re excited to once again host our […]
Ice cream socials, parades and apple pie contests? Oh my! It must be time for Walcott Day! Walcott Day is upon us, and this year’s theme is SuperHeroes for a SuperTown! Most activities will take place Victory Park, 202 East Otis Street in Walcott. Here is a full list of activities for the weekend: Friday […]
There’s something a little bit special about seeing the name of someone you know and love in print: a birth announcement, an honor roll, a play bill. Unfortunately, these recognitions are often fleeting, thrown away with the day’s newspaper or discarded when the curtain closes. What if you could honor someone or highlight a memory […]
It’s time to tee it up again this week for the John Deere Classic, running through July 16 at TPC Deere Run, 3100 Heather Knoll, Silvis. More than 20 players who competed in last week’s PGA Championship have committed to play in the tournament. The John Deere Classic was honored to be named the 2016 […]
It’s time for a big 10-4 good buddy! The Iowa 80 Truckstop is keeping on trucking for it’s 38th Annual Walcott Truckers Jamboree Thursday through Saturday, July 13-15. The event, as always, is at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, I-80 Exit 284, Walcott, Iowa. Admission and parking are free. Shuttles will be provided from the parking […]
Do you have a little artist at home? Do you find their creativity flows when engaged in drawing or painting? How would you like to help them expand their knowledge and confidence? Aimee Ford, with AF Studio, is now offering one-on-one children’s art classes! AF Studio is located at 421 19th Street, in The LeClaire […]
