Throughout our lives, we all have dreams. It may be a situation we imagine ourselves in, or an encounter with an idol that we play over and over in our heads. The outcome of those dreams and desires coming to fruition, may not always leave us feeling satisfied. For one local woman, however, that dream will come true this Friday night. Described as delivering home-grown country with heart-filled covers, thought-provoking originals and a take-charge attitude, local musician Monica Austin is taking her talents to the next level. As a young aspiring artist, Monica found inspiration among the greats... Read More

WQPT, PBS for the Quad Cities Region and the QC VET Center will host the 3rd Annual Patriot Derby Challenge on Saturday, February 15th at Western Illinois University – Quad Cities Campus (3300 River Drive, Moline). This unique pinewood derby race allows military veterans to race their service-themed pinewood derby cars against cars that scouts have built in a friendly competition that encourages interaction between the men and women who have served our country, and children who have benefited from their service. The event is FREE and open to the public. Any Scout (i.e., Cub Scout, Boy Scout,... Read More

Quad Cities Restaurant Week celebrates its eighth year for delighting diners during this local culinary celebration on February 24-March 1, 2020, organized by Visit Quad Cities.  Visit www.qcrestaurantweek.com and discover 40 Quad Cities’ eateries and their featured specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “Restaurant Week is an opportunity to promote our local QC culinary experience,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities.  “Restaurants are vitally important to the Quad Cities regional destination and the more we support them the better.  We are also fired up about... Read More

East Moline Silvis Soccer Club has long brought top soccer play to the area. Now they’re bringing TOPSoccer to the Quad-Cities. EMSSC is debuting TOPSoccer, a program for mentally and physically disabled people ages 5-22, at the East Moline Soccer Complex in May. TOPSoccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities to learn and play the game of soccer. Organized by volunteers and our coaching staff, the program is designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, who has a mental or physical disability.... Read More

JASON ISBELL and the 400 UNIT will perform at The Rust Belt in East Moline on June 20th. Tickets are on sale this Friday, Feb. 14th at Eventbrite.com. Click here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jason-isbell-and-the-400-unit-tickets-93299656785 To hear some tunes by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit see https://www.jasonisbell.com  Read More

Celebrate the legendary Bob Marley’s birthday week with a Bob Marley Birthday Bash! Presented by All Sweat Productions, The Bob Marley Birthday Bash will take place on Saturday Feb 8 from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased online. All Sweat Productions is a live music project brought to you by Candymakers’, Al Sweet. Al’s idea is to gather some of the most talented musicians from the area to pay tribute and perform some of the best Rock n’ Roll moments known to man! Some shows will include full-on tribute... Read More

Breaking news! Hell Yeah, All That Remains and Butcher Babies are coming to the Quad Cities! That’s right, this unbelievable line-up will be taking The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue Moline) stage on Friday Apr 24. Stay tuned to QuadCities.com for more information, including when ticket sales will begin.  Read More

Athletes with mental or physical disabilities can check out the Beautiful Game with a beauty of a new program from East Moline Silvis Soccer Club! EMSSC is proud to present Top Soccer!  This program is for athletes ages 5-22 with mental or physical disabilities who want to learn to play soccer.  This will be a four week session in May, where once per week athletes practice skills and then participate in a coach-led game! Cost is $35, which includes registration and a t-shirt.  Register by April 1, 2020!  We look forward to having everyone learning a new sport and having fun, too! Register... Read More

Looking for some awesome live music this weekend? Then look no further than The Rust Belt! Daiquiri Factory and The Rust Belt present Buckcherry, Adelitas Way, Alborn and blackite district live at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) this Saturday Feb 1. Doors open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are just $29 and can be purchased at  Daiquiri Factory, Co-Op Records of Moline, Jennie’s Boxcar, Dunn Brothers Coffee Duck Creek, Dunn Brothers 53rd Street and online! Early Entrance tickets are also available for $35 and must be purchased online. Skip the GA line, grab your favorite... Read More

East Moline Silvis Soccer Club is an organization on the rise in local youth sports, and the state of Illinois soccer coaches agree! EMSSC is proud to congratulate nine of its Competitive players on making the Illinois Olympic Development Team! “Thank you also to the parents and coaches who have helped make this possible for these young athletes,” said Mooch King, director of coaching for EMSSC. “They are bringing recognition to themselves and their Club. Proud of them all!” The players selected are: Olivia Davila 2004 Pool Team Austin VanDegeest 2006 State Team Deonte... Read More