Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island is pleased to welcome back popular stand-up comedienne ETTA MAY in BOX WINE AND GAS STATION CHICKEN on Thursday, March 8.  “ETTA MAY has been coming to Circa ’21 for several years and plays to sold-out houses. Audiences just love her show,” said Brett Hitchcock, Circa ‘21 director of audience development.  “The audience can really relate to her hilarious material about family, children and marriage.” Doors on March 8th open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person in advance and $30 the... Read More

Travis Glynn is soft-spoken and quick to smile as he sips his coffee from a large mug at Elly’s in downtown Muscatine. He’s talking about his family, one of his favorite subjects, and the winter holidays, but he speaks with the same consideration and compassion on most topics, displaying the humanity and courtesy that informs his life and pursuits. Glynn has been involved in various progressive causes over the past decade in Muscatine, but he’s far from the stereotype of the strident radical. He’s extremely low-key and polite, is deliberate and quiet in listening to different viewpoints,... Read More

Rock Island Library will be hosting a Teen YouTube Challenge Video Night  Tuesday, Feb 20, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th St. Teens who enter the Quad City wide Teen YouTube Video Challenge could see their work on the big screen at the Putnam. If you need help with your entry, try the Rock Island Public Library’s Teen YouTube Video Challenge night on Tuesday, February 20. The event, offered from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Downtown Library, helps support the creative process by supplying props, cameras, laptop computers, help with editing and uploading, and entry... Read More

Are you getting tired of doing the same old thing every weekend? Thanks to altSTATES Travel, you can now break that monotonous routine! altSTATES is a tour company that offers unique, local-led adventures in the Quad Cities and throughout the Midwestern United States. One of the latest tours from altSTATES is the QC Brewery Excursions! The QC Brewery Excursions is an outing to three different QC breweries! The current breweries in the tour are Blue Cat Brew Pub, WAKE Brewing and Great River Brewery. This one of a kind excursion will last over three hours and will provide you with opportunities... Read More

Warmer weather is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning those outdoor adventures! The 2018 Outdoor Show is happening this weekend at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Avenue Rock Island). The QCCA Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Adventure Show will provide to be great fun for the entire family! Admission for adults is $8, kids (6-15) are $1 and kids under 6 are free! Friday is Senior Day, and anyone over 65 will receive admission for $6 from 12-5 p.m. The 2018 Outdoor Show begins Thursday Feb 15 from 4-8 p.m. The show continues Friday Feb 16 from 12-8 p.m., Saturday Feb 17... Read More

Have you ever wondered what happens when a woman steps through the doors at Dress for Success Quad Cities? Well here is your opportunity to find out! This Thursday Feb 15 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Dress for Success Quad Cities will be hosting an Open House, showcasing their unique approach to empowering local women. Dress for Success QC is located at 311 E 2nd Street Davenport. This event is open to the public. Free tours of the facility will allow you to view the clothing and accessories used for local women, learn more about the monthly Professional Women’s Group (PWG) program and explore the... Read More

WQPT announces its annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest empowering children in grades K-3 to celebrate creativity and build literacy skills by writing and illustrating their own stories. Stories, which must be the original work of the child, may be non-fiction, fiction, prose or poetry. Entries, postmarked by Friday, March 30 can be dropped off at WQPT’s office at Western Illinois University’s riverfront campus, or mailed to WQPT, 3300 River Drive, Moline, Illinois 61265. “WQPT is committed to helping Quad City area children build valuable literacy skills through fun, hands-on opportunities.... Read More

Guess what international success rock band is heading to the QCA this weekend! The Guess Who! The Guess Who will be performing this Saturday Feb 10 at 8 p.m. at the Rhythm City Casino in Davenport! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. This is an all ages show. These Canadian rockstars stormed into the U.S. with “American Woman” in 1970 and continued their success to find a place amongst music’s most popular bands and have been eternally etched within the very fabric of pop culture history. Founding member and original drummer/songwriter Garry Peterson will be joined onstage... Read More

Are you looking for a romantic evening with a loved one to celebrate Valentine’s Day early, this weekend? The elegant and historical Hauberg Mansion will be hosting a Valentine’s Wine Dinner this Saturday Feb 10 from 7-10 p.m. Must be 21 and over to attend. Experience the magical ambiance of this gorgeous home while enjoying live jazz piano music. A selection of wines, carefully chosen to compliment the gourmet meal, will also be included. An expert instructor will be available to discuss the finer attributes of each wine. Each guest will also enjoy a glass of champagne. Tickets are $50 per... Read More

The highly anticipated auto event of the year is officially upon us! That’s right, it’s time for the 2018 Quad City Regional Auto Show! Make plans to head to the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St Davenport) this Friday Feb 9, Saturday Feb 10 and Sunday Feb 11 for the area’s best place to view this year’s newest cars, trucks and SUV’s! Research, compare, and dream to your heart’s content with over 150 new model cars, trucks, SUVS and alternative fuel vehicles, all under one roof! Speak with manufacturer and dealer representatives about vehicle features and specifics in this non-selling, low... Read More