Beer never broke this guy’s heart! Country music hit-maker Luke Combs brings his Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour, along with special guests LANCO and Jameson Rodgers, to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Friday Apr 12 at 7 p.m. A native of Asheville, North Carolina, country singer/songwriter Luke Combs took joy in singing from a young age. During his high school years, Combs split his time between football and singing in local vocal groups, eventually picking up the guitar while attending college at Appalachian State. Taking inspiration from some of country’s leading men... Read More

There’s no question that Moeller Nights provides one of the most impressive collections of live entertainment acts in the Quad Cities, each and every week. Moeller Nights are filled with unique voices, writers and players. Every artist, comedian or author who takes the stage at a Moeller Nights function will guarantee you an evening like no other that’s happening anywhere else in the world. Check out some of the amazing Moeller Nights performances coming up this week: Saturday Mar 16 Still Shine with Porter Union performs at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street... Read More

Moeller Nights has done it again! Experience An Evening with Bon Iver on Saturday Apr 6 at the newest and coolest music venue in the Quad Cities, The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Defined by the pure vocals and confessional lyrics of singer/songwriter Justin Vernon, Bon Iver embodied the sound of late-2000s indie folk with their debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, while later albums incorporated electronic and R&B elements that widened their fan base, which included collaborator Kanye West. For more on Bon Iver, visit https://boniver.org/. Tickets... Read More

TEDxDavenport will be held at the Figge Art Museum (225 W 2nd Street Davenport) in the John Deere Auditorium on Wednesday Mar 27. The event will kick off at 12 p.m. sharp and run through 5 p.m. with a networking intermission and a local craft brewery social hour following the conference. The independently organized event, licensed by TED, will feature local voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of SOLVE FOR X. TEDxDavenport is unlike any conference or networking event you’ve attended. You’ll engage with other open-minded idea-seekers in a half-day exploration of powerful ideas and unique... Read More

Experience One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen and The Works at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Sunday Mar 24 at 7:30 p.m. Gary Mullen began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band ‘The Works’, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen.  Since May 2002, ‘Gary Mullen and the Works’ have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences.  The outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park, in front of a very enthusiastic crowd of 40,000. One Night of Queen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look,... Read More

Join with fun with PJ Masks Live! Save The Day at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Saturday Mar 23 at 3 p.m. Based on eOne’s top-rated animated series, airing daily on Disney Junior, the new show features preschoolers’ favorite pre-school superheroes and familiar songs from the popular show along with brand new music and a whole new adventure. Catboy, Owlette, Gekko will delight fans of all ages with live performances featuring world-class production, toe-tapping tunes and a whole lot of super fun as they go into the night to save the day from the Villains along with PJ Robot... Read More

The scotch egg is staying. So is the meatloaf. So is the catfish, and many other menu items, almost all of the décor and a good portion of the staff, when The Big Swing opens next Friday in the former Blue Cat Brew Pub. The spot will have a limited menu opening Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, then will be closed Sunday and Monday, before having its full opening and menu March 19. “We’re excited and we’re looking forward to opening and welcoming the community,” said John Timmer, a co-owner of the Swing, as well as Milan’s Backyard Bowl and Abides Bar and Grill, with Shane Scott and... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for a DANCE PARTY?! Don’t miss the ultimate Abba tribute band, Abbarama, at the The Rust Belt (1201 7th Street East Moline) on Friday Mar 22. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the dance party will commence at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abbarama-abba-tribute-band-tickets-5535510260. Abbarama is a group of young musicians from Sweden, UK and USA celebrating the music and style of ABBA. The show is performed with a modern electronic sound produced by Grammy Award winning Greg Collins (U2, No Doubt) along with art... Read More

The Rock Island/Milan School Break may be one week shorter than usual, but there are still plenty of things for kids, families and adults to do at Rock Island Libraries. Checking out a culture pass to the Putnam Museum, Figge Art Museum, German-American Heritage Center or the Quad City Botanical Center is one option for a no-cost family getaway. The library also checks out family games and learning puzzles at its Downtown Library, 401 19th Street, and a collection of video game titles at all locations. Library visitors will also find a wide range of books, music, and movies, in both physical and... Read More

They’re ready to rock and roll all night and party every day, at least Saturday night, as KISS night rocks the TaxSlayer Center for the Q-C Storm! The Storm has partnered with KISS to raise money for the USO of Illinois! Special KISS jerseys will be worn at our March 9 game then auctioned off afterwards with all money going to the USO. One jersey will be raffled at the game and include two tickets to KISS on March 10 at the TaxSlayer Center. The Storm has a special offer to their March 9 game and it includes a Twister-level ticket, hot dog, soda, bag of chips, and a Storm drawstring bag for ONLY... Read More