Happy Cinco De Mayo! Looking for some awesome Mexican food to celebrate the holiday? Well, look no more, and SHOP LOCAL with our awesome list of Mexican restaurants in the Quad-Cities. If you’re down for some south-of-the-border eats and wondering which local hot spots are open for in-person, delivery, carry-out or curbside, well, wonder no […]
The Creation Studio at the Bettendorf Public Library houses a myriad of maker tools available for public use. On Tuesday, May 17th, the Library will host a workshop intended to introduce an available tool to creators. Creation Studio Tool Training: Sewing machines is a limited-sized workshop open to participants aged 16 and older which will […]
Starting Sunday May 1st, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch concert will feature local band, Subatlantic. The virtual performance will run throughout the entirety of May and be accessible for viewing on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. A direct link to the event will also be available on the Library’s website at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6348899. […]
Starting May 1st, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch concert will feature local band, Subatlantic. The virtual performance will run throughout the entirety of May and be accessible for viewing on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. A direct link to the event will also be available on the Library’s website at http://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/6348899. No […]
Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School art instructor Meghan Purcell is the recipient of Artsonia’s 2022 Art Education Leadership Award. The award honors pioneers in the art education community who continuously inspire their peers and engage students. Purcell’s peers and Artsonia selected her among thousands of instructors as one of 15 national […]
MVBS.org and Crawford Brew Works have partnered for a Blues ‘n’ Brews Concert Series to raise money for the Blues education outreach program, Blues in the Schools. MISSISSIPPI HEAT FRIDAY, APRIL 22 – 7:30pm Mississippi Heat stands as one of the longest-running bands in Chicago, as well as a launching pad for many blues players […]
MVBS.org and Crawford Brew Works have partnered for a Brews ’n’ Blues Concert Series and Guest Bartender Series to raise money for the Blues education outreach program, Blues in the Schools. On stage: IVY FORD Behind the Bar: Jeni Grouws & Chris Avey. THURSDAY, APRIL 21st – 5:30pm Ivy Ford is one of the leading […]
Three African American children grilled me about why the Bunny was white. One of the children, no more than 8 years old, said, “This Bunny is out of touch with what’s going out there.” But I can’t talk; I can only animate. And that was my first day as the Easter Bunny. Yes, I was one of THOSE people. And by […]
Double Threat Studios is offering some exciting opportunities this month! DTS is SO excited to announce new April drop-in workshop classes taught by the amazing Ashley Becher! These classes are open to everyone (with a slight age restriction on the K-POP class). Whether you’ve never taken a dance class before or are a pro looking […]
Tryouts/evaluations for Bettendorf-Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball are Monday, April 4 and Wednesday, April 6. So, if you have yet to register, make sure your son or daughter is signed up in time to play baseball this spring and summer! The registration link is: https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=14196 Please note: The tryouts/evaluations are only for the Majors (grades 6-7) and Minors […]
