Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a grumpy ride! Area Premiere of Grumpy Old Men the Musical hits the Circa ’21 (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) stage this Wednesday Apr 10 and Thursday Apr 11. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., meal is from 6 – 7 p.m. and the show will follow. Don’t miss this laugh-out-loud story of family, friendship, love and romance in a fresh new musical that’s guaranteed to delight! Based on the 1993 movie starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret, Grumpy Old Men is the story of two aging neighbors, Max and John, who have been feuding for more than fifty years.... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts aren’t just for kids! And PUB 1848 is making sure of that with their annual Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt! Make plans to attend this year’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline) on Easter, Sunday Apr 21, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Things have gotten a little more exciting for this year’s event! Eggs will now be hunted in the dark! So bring those flashlights and baskets and get ready to find some eggs with amazing prizes.  Prizes will range from candy, discounted drinks, t-shirt, a cool beer glass, koozie, beer and booze swag and more! But the most... Read More

Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for Egg Hunts! The Rock Island Parks and Recreation are spicing things up, however, with an Underwater Egg Hunt! Join the Rock Island Parks and Recreation for their 2nd Annual Underwater Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place at the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center on Sunday Apr 7 from 1 – 3 p.m. The cost to participate in this one-of-a-kind egg hunt is only $5 per child (accompanying adult is free). New this year, registration will be completed by time category instead of age groups. Hunting times will commence every 15 minutes, with a Deep End Dive... Read More

Start this Saturday morning out right with a delicious Belgian Waffle Breakfast! On the first Saturday of every month, The Center for Belgian Culture hosts a magnificent Belgian Waffle Breakfast at the Friend Circle Club (701 18th Avenue Moline). This month’s breakfast takes place this Saturday Apr 6 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. (or until the batter runs out). For only $7 you will receive one large malty Belgian Waffle (Catherine Van Hecke’s secret recipe), two massive juicy sausages and your choice of orange juice or coffee. Take advantage of the amazing toppings, as well. Whether you’re feeling... Read More

Are you looking for a fun night out with friends while helping raise funds for local students in our community? Moline Public Schools Foundation proudly presents Maroons in Bloom 2019, on Friday Apr 12 from 6 – 11 p.m. at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Avenue Moline). Come enjoy this amazing social event with heavy appetizers, wine and beer, a silent auction and raffle items! You will have a chance to win some amazing items, such as tickets to the Cubs/Brewers game, dental braces, an opportunity to be a character in Leslie Langtry’s next novel and so much more! Tickets are just $40 to attend... Read More

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a decadent chocolate experience! Indulge yourself at the Chocolate Experience on Saturday Apr 6 at the QC Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island). Head to the warm and inviting Botanical Center for a day of delights and relaxation. Local chocolatiers and bakeries will be offering samples galore and selling products to take home to enjoy and share. Learn about chocolate and other wonders that come from the tropics on a free sun garden tour. There is something for all ages to enjoy. Three time slots for visiting are offered and tickets are only good for a single... Read More

The temperature outside is rising and so is the urge to get out and have some fun! Join the Moline Centre for their 15th Annual Cabin Fever Pub Crawl this Saturday Apr 6 from 1 – 5 p.m. throughout downtown Moline! Teams of 4 will compete in this unique putt-putt pub crawl throughout downtown Moline. The cost to participate is $40 per team. There will be prizes for 1st place and Best Hole. Drink specials will be available and each player will receive an awesome gift. Sign up today at one of the following locations: Bad Boyz (313 16th Street Moline) Bent River Brewing Company (1413 5th Avenue... Read More

Spring is here! Which means it’s time to clean up the remnants of a harsh winter. Volunteers are needed for Bettendorf in Bloom, which takes place on Saturday Apr 6. Bettendorf in Bloom will focus on the clean-up and beautification of downtown streets and the I-74 corridor to Middle Road, in Bettendorf. Volunteers will meet at 8 a.m. at the Quad Cities-Waterfront Convention Center (2021 State Street Bettendorf). A quick announcement of key places to clean safety rules and more will take place at that time. At 8:15, volunteers will head out to begin the clean-up! Grabbers, bags, vests and gloves... Read More

Michael W. Smith and Newsboys United are coming to Moline’s TaxSlayer Center! Christian music supergroup Newsboys United and multi-Platinum®, multi-GRAMMY®-winning singer/songwriter Michael W. Smith are set to make history this spring, joining forces for the first time ever for “Surrounded & United: The Tour.” Discounted 4-pack options are available starting at just $99.  Call 1-800-745-3000 to order your tickets by phone. PLATINUM tickets will include: best seats, early entry, pre-show Q&A with the tour and photo with the tour. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Doors for Platinum ticket... Read More

When the cannon sounds, the hunt begins! Join the Ranch Riders Motorcycle Brotherhood for their 31st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday Apr 20 at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust St. Davenport). This amazing fun-filled event will feature food, drinks, games, raffles, bounce houses, face painting and of course- an EASTER EGG HUNT! Gates will open at 11 a.m. and a $3 donation per child is requested. All proceeds raised from this event stay local and will benefit the Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities. Egg hunts will begin when the cannon fires at 1 p.m. sharp. Five age-appropriate... Read More