It’s Festival of Trees time again! The 2018 KWIK STAR FESTIVAL OF TREES, benefiting Quad City Arts, is sprouting up November 15-25, 2018. General Admission opens Saturday, November 17 at the River Center, 136 E. 3rd St. Davenport. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree for the 33rd annual gig featuring a spectacular display of over 150 designer trees, rooms, wreaths, fireplace mantles, gingerbread creations and other holiday gift shop items that are all sold to raise money for Quad City Arts, a local non-profit arts organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in... Read More

Kick off your holiday season this Saturday in Downtown Moline! The Annual Lighting on the Commons happens this Saturday Nov 17 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. on the John Deere Commons (1400 River Dr. Moline). Join your friends and neighbors Downtown Moline for attractions that include Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn wagon rides, live music featuring local choirs, a children’s craft area and of course, the famous Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks! From 4 – 6 p.m. enjoy free cookies, cider and hot cocoa! The Official Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks will take place at 6 p.m. For more information, visit... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for the GAS Feed & Seed Festival? GAS Fest will pull together 20+ of the most exciting, innovative and hotly tipped artists and comedians that the country has to offer. This 3-day festival is hosted by Sean Moeller of Moeller Nights and takes place this Thursday Nov 15, Friday Nov 16 and Saturday Nov 17 at both the Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd St. Davenport) and The Stardust (218 Iowa St. Davenport). Check out this year’s line-up: Thursday Nov 15 Raccoon Motel 6 p.m.                 Early James 6:45 p.m.            Blake Brown 7:30 p.m.           ... Read More

Today the Quad City Storm acquired defenseman Tyler Minx from the Knoxville Ice Bears in exchange for future considerations. Minx, a left-handed defenseman, is a native of Oklahoma City.  Storm forward Tim Perks has been released to create roster space for Minx.    Storm defenseman Ludlow Harris Jr. has been suspended for a single game by the SPHL for an elbowing penalty he received in last Saturday’s game.  He will miss this Thursday’s game versus the Birmingham Bulls.  Per the SPHL: “Quad City’s Ludlow Harris, Jr. has been suspended one game as a result of his actions in SPHL... Read More

Nothing kicks off the holiday season in the Quad Cities more festively than the Festival of Trees! This amazing annual tradition since 1986, held at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St Davenport), will commence festivities on Thursday Nov 15. There will be something to enjoy for the entire family between the art galleries, Bo the Bear, the decorated trees and much more!   Here is a full list of the Special Events at the Festival of Trees 2018:   Thursday Nov 15             9 a.m. – 12 p.m.                            RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) A... Read More

Leapin’ Lizards! The irrepressible comic strip heroine has taken center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals this Holiday season! The perfect family-friendly musical, Annie, is playing at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Ave Rock Island) and will continue through Sunday Dec 30. The irrepressible heroine takes center stage in one of the world’s best-loved musicals. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners,... Read More

What a better way to remember loved ones that have been lost than to assist in raising awareness for the growing need of hospice care in the Quad Cities. Genesis Health Services Foundation is hosting their annual Remembrance Tree ceremony this Wednesday Nov 14 from 6 – 7 p.m. This year’s tree lighting celebration will take place at Bechtel Park on River Drive and Iowa Street in Davenport. A musical prelude will begin at 6 p.m. with Ellis Kell Winter Blues All-Stars. The blessing and illumination of the Remembrance Tree will take place at 6:30 p.m. Since 2004, the Genesis Remembrance Trees have... Read More

It’s time to get Wild with the Kratt Brothers! Wild Kratts Live 2.0 – Activate Creature Power! comes to the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Tuesday Nov 13 at 6:30 p.m. WILD KRATTS – LIVE! is a theatrical stage show based on the #1 animated television series Wild Kratts. Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated Wild Kratts step out LIVE ON STAGE to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts story. Experience, live-on-stage, the astounding “creature” fundamentals, and the infectious excitement and inspiring quest of the Kratt Brothers that make the hit PBS television... Read More

Calling all comic book, video game and sci-fi aficionados! Quad Con is returning to the Quad Cities this Saturday Nov 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Golden Leaf Banquet Center (2902 E Kimberly Rd. Davenport) with an amazing show! And it’s FREE to attend! Come enjoy all aspects of pop culture. Celebrate video games, comic books, posters, sci fi, cosplay, vintage magazines, board games, toys, role playing and much more! Join Quad Con and sell some of your items or come in and take home some treasure from your childhood you thought was lost forever. Cosplay/Costumes are welcome, but don’t forget-... Read More

Are you ready for an evening of comedy and cocktails, this weekend? Tomfoolery on Tremont will return to the historic Renwick Mansion (901 Tremont Ave. Davenport) this Friday Nov 9 at 8 p.m. Comedian, writer, and actor based in LA, Michael Palascak, has done stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, CONAN, Comedy Central’s HALF HOUR and was a top 5 finalist on the most recent season of LAST COMIC STANDING. This show will also feature some of your local favorites, including the one and only, Chris Schilicting as the emcee. Enjoy Happy Hour from 7-8... Read More