In 1974, pianist Barbara Nissman visited Quad City area schools, beginning a tradition that later became Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. The 2018-2019 Visiting Artist Series brings ten artists and ensembles to visit the Quad Cities region from September 2018 through March 2019.  These artists will perform over 200 engagements to audiences in local K-12 schools, colleges, and a variety of community sites, including local libraries, churches, senior centers and public concert venues across six counties and two states. The season begins with a collaborative program by hip-hop artist Christylez... Read More

Are you ready for the Midwest’s favorite marathon? The Quad Cities Marathon will take place this weekend in downtown Moline, with a run for everyone! There will be the Marathon, a Marathon Relay, Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk, Kids Micro-Marathon and the Pump-N-Run. The weekend’s events start with the Active Endeavors Health & Fitness Expo at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) on Saturday Sep 22 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  This event is open to the public. There will be more than 40 booths featuring health and fitness products and information. Race Registration will... Read More

Quad City Music Guild will be holding auditions for “Miracle in Bedford Falls” Friday, September 21, 6:30-8:30 pm; Saturday, September 22, 1:00-4:00 pm; Sunday, September 23, 2018, 1:00-3:00 pm. Callbacks will be held Sunday afternoon if needed. Rehearsals begin October 8. Held Monday – Friday evenings. Performance Dates are Thursday, November 29, Friday, November 30, and Saturday, December 1 at 7:30 pm & Sunday, December 2 at 2:00 pm This is a re-telling of the classic holiday movie favorite, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Much of the dialogue is very familiar, with all the key iconic... Read More

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the biggest and best celebration of Belgian heritage takes place right here in the Quad Cities! Take a trip to the heart of Moline, Illinois this weekend for this year’s Fall Belgian Fest! The 6th Annual Fall Belgian Fest is happening this Sunday Sep 16 from 12 – 4 p.m. at Stephens Park (7th Street and 15th Avenue Moline). Free admission to all. The Fall Belgian Fest, formerly known as the Fall Flemish Fest, is sponsored and organized by the Center for Belgium Culture. Bill Cornelis, the Vice President of CBC and organizer of the Fall Belgian Fest shares,... Read More

The Quad City Storm will hold open auditions for their inaugural season’s Storm Promo and Mascot Team on Monday, September 24 at 6:00pm at the TaxSlayer Center. The Quad City Storm will be seeking 6-8 super fun human beings to make up their Storm Promo and Mascot Team. Tristan Tapscott, Director of Fan Experience, said, “We want to try something a little different this year and have a community of entertainers that will add to the hockey going experience. We would love to see some big personalities join us this season,” he added. Sponsored by Mandle Design in Davenport, the Quad City... Read More

The Quad City Storm will host their first ever Fantasy Camp on Friday, October 5 at 8:00am. Head Coach Dave Pszenyczny (“Coach Chezy”) will lead on ice drills, an off ice workout and a scrimmage game during the team’s first Fantasy Camp. Fantasy players will also receive lunch, a personalized jersey, a team picture and an individual photo with Coach Chezy. “We promised to bring the fun factor this year and we are living up to our word, “ President Gwen Tombergs said. She added, “We want to expand the hockey going experience above and beyond what has been done in the past.”  Coach... Read More

Are you a heritage tractor owner? Maybe you wish you were a heritage tractor owner? Either way, this event is for you! The John Deere Pavilion will be hosting the 7th Annual Quad Cities Area Heritage Tractor Parade and Show this Saturday, Sep 8 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The John Deere Pavilion is located at 1400 River Dr Ste 100 Moline. This event features a variety of antique tractors! The parade will begin at 10 a.m. in front of the John Deere Pavilion on River Drive and will proceed to 19th Street, then on to 5th Avenue, and down 12th Street. The tractors will return to the Pavilion along River... Read More

Someone’s knockin’ at the door at the TaxSlayer, somebody’s ringin’ the bell… and it’s Paul McCartney. The former Beatle will be performing at the Moline venue Tuesday, June 11 (time t.b.a.) and tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Ticket prices will range from $26.50 to $253.00. The “Freshen Up” tour is in support of Sir Paul’s upcoming “Egyptian Station,” album releasing Sept. 7, McCartney’s 17th solo disc, featuring the singles “I Don’t Know” and Come on to Me.” For more information, see www.taxslayercenter.com.  Read More

Marvel fans, assemble! Make plans to attend Marvel Universe Live- Age of Heroes at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this weekend! Shows will take place on Friday Aug 31 at 7 p.m., Saturday Sep 1 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday Sep 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Spider-Man, the Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy join forces with Doctor Strange, master of the mystic arts, in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki s hands. This ancient artifact holds immeasurable mystical power and would allow Loki to achieve his eternal quest to crown himself... Read More

Come feel some Good Vibrations at the TaxSlayer Center this Sunday night! The Beach Boys have been bringing their iconic Southern California sound worldwide this summer, and they’re heading straight for the Quad Cities! This Sunday Aug 26 at 7 p.m., original Beach Boys vocalist Mike Love, along with joining members Bruce Johnston (who joined the band in 1965), Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill, Jeffrey Foskett, Keith Hubacher, Christian Love and Scott Totten will be performing Beach Boys hits at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). The 2018 Now & Then Tour will entertain audiences with... Read More