Hey Quad Cities, are you ready to Rock The District?! Sponsored by Daiquiri Factory and RIBCO, Rock The District 2018 is happening this Friday Jun 29 in the District of Rock Island. Gates open at 6 p.m. Headlining this year is none other than alternative rock/grunge band, Bush! Also rocking out Friday night will be Helmet, 3 Years Hollow and The Last Glimpse! Advanced ticket prices are $35. Tickets can be purchased at the Daiquiri Factory (1809 2nd Ave Rock Island), COOP Records (3727 23rd Ave Moline), Dunn Brothers Coffee (4520 E 53rd Street Ste 100 Davenport and 787 Middle Rd. Bettendorf) and... Read More

When they were kids, Bettendorf natives Scott Beck and Bryan Woods were avid fans of the king of horror, Stephen King, devouring his imaginative horror tomes and bringing them to life in their imaginations. Now, the former Quad-Citians and writers of the top-grossing “A Quiet Place” will have the chance to bring them to life on the big screen. Beck and Woods have been signed to adapt the famous King tale “The Boogeyman” for the big screen. In an email from the duo, they wrote, “Ever since we were children, our nightmares have been fueled by the “King” of Horror. Whether we... Read More

For the first time in over five years, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have hit the road! The Grammy-winning country duo is bringing Sugarland to the Quad Cities! Sugarland: Still the Same Tour is heading to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Friday Jun 29 at 7 p.m. Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will be accompanied by Brandy Clark and Clare Bowen. After releasing five albums and scoring seven Number One singles, Sugarland announced a hiatus in 2012. Both went on to successful solo projects. On May 4 2018 they kicked off their Still the Same Tour (named for their current single... Read More

Oh, Boy! Take a step back in time this week at Circa ’21 for two amazing Buddy Holly tribute performances! That’ll Be The Day: A Tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets will be rocking and rolling at the Circa ’21 (1828 3rd Avenue Rock Island) this Thursday Jun 28 and Friday Jun 29. The Rave Ons, which include Todd Meredith, Billy Morey, Matt Watson and Jeremy Renner, will bring audiences the music of Buddy Holly and The Crickets with energy and excitement. Thursday’s evening show will begin at 7:15 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) and tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show.... Read More

Do you have an aspiring artist at home? Are they looking for a way to fill their summer days? The Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) invites students entering grades 4-6 to their summer camp classes, Artiste de Voyage from Jun 25-29. This weeklong, all-day camp will take creative campers across the planet to Japan, Greece, Russia and beyond to experience different cultures, discover their rich artistic legacies and add their own unique twist as they take on new challenges. Campers will leave this action-packed camp with the inspiration and skill set to succeed as they take on new ways... Read More

Spend your Sunday afternoon with some Brews and BBQ! This Sunday Jun 24 from 4-9 p.m. BREW in the Village (1104 Jersey Ridge Rd. Davenport) is hosting Brews and BBQ! For only $28 per person, you can enjoy house smoked ribs, pork, chicken and delicious side dishes! Each meal also includes your choice of two draft brews from BREW in the Village’s wide assortment of local craft beers. You can purchase your tickets today at BREW in the Village. But hurry, because seating is limited! Don’t miss this deliciously prepared Sunday afternoon at BREW!  Read More

It’s been a problematic decade for Nicholas Brendan, but the actor and writer seems to be getting his life back together, traveling around the country talking about his battles with depression, which have led to alcohol problems and arrests that have tainted his legacy over the past decade. Brendan, best known for playing the wise-cracking Xander Harris on cult TV hit “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” from 1997-2003, and writing for the “Buffy” comic book since 2014, is taking steps to get his life back on track after several arrests over the past few years related to domestic violence and alcohol.... Read More

Hundreds of people slammed into Moline’s TaxSlayer Center Friday night for the first day of the Planet Funk Con! The inaugural day of the event featured appearances by Nicholas Brendan (Xander of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” fame) as well as Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Max Mittelman, Samantha Newark, Brian Colin, Mogchelle, Brad Jones, 501st, Droid Builders and more! The convention continues Saturday Jun 23 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). A one-day ticket is $10. Children 12 and under are free with a paid adult! To purchase tickets online, go to https://www.ticketmaster.com/Planet-Funk-Con-tickets/artist/2437813?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.  Read More

Spend your Saturday mornings taking a stroll through the historic Village of East Davenport. altSTATES Travel is now offering FREE walking tours through the Village of East Davenport every Saturday morning at 10 a.m. The tours begin on 12th Street, across from Mint Green. Go back in time and gain historical knowledge, get some steps in and receive local recommendations for the Quad Cities-native tour guide. While these tours are free, registration is required. If you plan to have a party of 6 or more you may have to schedule a private booking. To register online, visit https://www.altstatestravel.com/free/. For... Read More

The Ultimate Grudge Match Food Truck Fight is back! After last year’s great success, Food Truck Fight is returning to LeClaire! On Saturday June 23, the LeClaire Levee will transform into the biggest collection of competing food trucks in the Quad Cities Area. Admission to this awesome event is only $5 (kids 12 and under are free). Upon entering, each individual will be given a voting token. There are only 2,000 voting tokens, so get there early! Starting at noon, the food trucks will all be offering $2 samples for voting purposes. Pick your favorite food truck and place your token in the appropriate... Read More