Got a player interested in learning about soccer, or keeping his or her skills sharp over spring break? The first annual Sean Leary Pre-Season Soccer Camp is coming up and the deadline to register is March 14! The camp, for boys and girls born in years 2007, 2008 and 2009, will teach kids soccer fundamentals, including footwork, passing and shooting; attack and defensive formations; team play and game theory. It’s open to all children at all skill levels; drills will be for all kids, and the camp will be divided into advanced and beginner levels to best challenge and develop each player. Camp... Read More

Join the fun at WQPT’s Imagination Station this Saturday Mar 14! This family-friendly event will feature “PBS Program Stations” for the whole family. The event takes place on the beautiful campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and is FREE to the public. Imagination Station brings PBS KIDS characters to life—creating a bridge between our outstanding programs and active learning in a fun & exciting environment for kids. There will be approximately 18 stations (classrooms) that may include: • PBS Live Character • Make and Take Art Activity • Skill Building Activities... Read More

Tripmaster Monkey — Wes Haas, Jamie Toal, Marty Reyhons, Chris Bernat and Eric Stone — have dropped another single from their critically-acclaimed new album, “My East Is Your West,” named Best Album Of 2019 by QuadCities.com. The latest release from the local band, “Ruined in Rouen” is available on all streaming services. The single also got itself a sweet review by the indie music site Come Here Floyd. For more info on Tripmaster Monkey, check out the very comprehensive Tripmaster Monkey Spotlight on QuadCities.com, featuring links to videos, stories on the... Read More

The nominations are thundering in for local filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle and their latest feature, “Sons And Daughters of Thunder!” Kelly has received another nomination from the Iowa Motion Picture Association, this time for “Best Direction–Long Form” on the film. According to Tammy’s facebook, “I am so pleased for him in receiving this recognition for his hard work on this narrative film project. Congratulations again, honey! I’m beaming!” In addition, “Sons And Daughters Of Thunder” has been nominated by the Iowa Motion... Read More

The Quad City Storm is thundering into their final games of the regular season with two goals in mind; making the playoffs and reaching the $100,000 mark in their donations to the community. Currently the Storm are in a four-way battle for one of the final two playoff positions in the SPHL.  The action off the ice is just as exciting for the Storm. With four specialty jersey auctions remaining this season, the goal of giving over $100,000 back to the community could become a reality. The Quad City Storm made community giving a focus when the team started last season. At every Storm game a local... Read More

Come watch the Quad City Storm in action and help out a great bunch of kids and an awesome soccer club! If you purchase your tickets through this link for the Storm game this Saturday, March 7, $6 of every ticket sold through this fundraiser will be going back to benefit the East Moline – Silvis Soccer Club’s U12 Spartans! The Spartans will have their own block of tickets to enjoy the game together near center ice! Saturday, March 7th is the Storm’s Marvel Superhero Night! The team will be wearing special Marvel themed jerseys, featuring Captain America, Ironman, and Black Panther, to... Read More

Whether you are a die-hard hockey fan or out for some family fun, the Quad City Storm will entertain you now and for years to come! Friday Mar 6 at 7:10 p.m. – Pirate & Princess Night Quad City Storm vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs The Storm are back at the TaxSlayer Center Friday March 6th!  We want to see all pirates and princesses out in their best costumes as the Storm take on the Roanoke Railyard Dawgs!  Enjoy $2 beers and hot dogs until puck drop and help us fundraise for The First Tee of the Quad Cities! #TakeCover   Saturday Mar 7 at 7:10 p.m. – Marvel Super Hero Night Quad City... Read More

Their Town Mar 6 – 8 and 13 – 15 Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue Moline) Rated PG-13 for Brief Language and Sexuality Dramedy Directed by: Elizabeth Melville Emily is in a relationship where neither person knows how to leave. Mike is working in a dying industry at a failing company. Cierra’s ex-husband took the car. Bernard can’t get the remote to work. Inspired by the classic ‘Our Town,’ this play examines life, love, and death in the new century. What’s changed in the last century? What hasn’t? Funny, sad, frustrating- Their Town is life in the quiet parts of America. Performance... Read More

Get your Saturday started right this weekend with a full belly at the historic Wharton Field House! In recognition of the late Bernie Mahieu and the late Kenny Moore, the Moline Booster Club will host the 2nd Annual Operation Flapjack: Moore & Mahieu Memorial Pancake Breakfast this Saturday Mar 7 from 8 – 11 a.m. at Wharton Field House (1800 20th Avenue Moline). Tickets are just $5 per person or $20 for a family of 5 and will available at the door. Proceeds will go to the Moline Booster Club. Past, present and future Maroons will gather under one roof for a delicious breakfast of pancakes,... Read More

Back it up, and into the Rust Belt! Daiquiri Factory and The Rust Belt are presenting the Back It Up Tour Featuring: Chingy, Ginuwine, Juvenile, with Special Guest Random Tanner (Local) & 10k at 7 p.m. Saturday March 21 at The Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave, East Moline. Advanced tickets start at $40. Tickets are available at Daiquiri Factory, Moline Co-Op Records, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Jennies Box Car, and online: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/ginuwine-juvenile-chingy-random-tanner-the-rust-belt-tickets/10201115 The show is sponsored by Daiquiri Factory, The Rust Belt, The Buzz Entertainment Group,... Read More