Is your family looking for a fun event this holiday season that brings along the element of relaxation? Are you tired of the cold weather and busy events? Do you ever just want to remain in your pajamas all day? On Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 the Family Museum will be hosting a Holiday Jammie Jam. Come decked out in comfortable clothes to sing songs, warm up with hot chocolate, peppermint sticks, and family time. Hot chocolate will be provided by Dunn Brothers Coffee. The event will take place in the Great Hall and is meant to be a small and quiet event. The galleries will be dark and closed and because... Read More

On Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. till 12:00 a.m. River Music Experience will be hosting the band Parranderos Latin Combo (PLC) at the Redstone Room, located at 129 N. Main Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801. Doors will open at 8:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 9:00 p.m. The price is $10 at the door plus a $1.50. You can purchase your tickets at www.midwestix.com. There is an age restriction on this event of 19 and older. Those who are younger than 19 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. The Redstone Room is a standing room only venue. All of the tickets are General Admission unless otherwise... Read More

Some people break out the egg nog when the snow falls. Some sip hot chocolate by the fire. For others, a glass of wine does the trick any time of year. If you like wine glasses and tastings, then come to the Holiday Wine Walk. This annual event will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, at the Bucktown Center for the Arts (225 E 2nd Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801) from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Purchase beautifully hand painted wine glasses and taste many unique brands of wine. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. (NAMI) This event will be accompanied by Black Hawk... Read More

Teen fans of Doctor Who may want to take a time jump in their personal TARDIS for a special event on Thursday at the Rock Island Main Library. The Teen Doctor Who Party is Thurs, Dec. 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Main Library, 401 19th Street. Activities include Doctor Who film clips and cast interviews, crafts, trivia with prizes, and snacks. The free event is for ages 12 to 18. Teens ages 12 to 18 and “tweens” ages 8 to 12 can take part in a combined gaming program on Tuesday, Dec. 20, also at the Main Library. The free event takes place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The library will... Read More

Do you like Art Museums? How about films? What about watching a film in an Art Museum? If so, come and see the screening of David Lynch’s 1999 film “The Straight Story” on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. This film will follow Danny Wilcox Fraizer’s short film “Driftless” which is accompanied by his still photography. A live score by the band The Pines shall also be performed during this short film. This event will be held at the second-floor auditorium of the Figge Art Museum, which is located at 225 W 2nd Street, Davenport. Fraizer is known and respected for his work on Harper’s, The New... Read More

Blood donations drop during the busy holiday season, but the need for blood is constant. Help save a life and give during the Moline Blood Drive on December 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bethany for Children & Families.  The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be collecting donations of whole blood at that time.  To RSVP, please contact Joscelyn Stone at 309.736.6644 or jstone@bethany-qc.org.   Reservations are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome! Mark your calendars for the inspirational, impassioned and rhythmic sounds of One Voice Cross Culture as they present their Christmas... Read More

Where else can you find everything from live music to live art displays to book signings to performance art to free drinks and food in an eclectic array of settings and get an evening’s worth of that entertainment all for free? Well, Gallery Hop. The bi-annual event in the District of Rock Island going on from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday features over 300 artists and performers showcased in over 20 locations throughout downtown Rock Island. The locations are not limited to art galleries; artists will exhibit in coffee shops, restaurants, retail shops, and entertainment venues. Jewelry, photography, glass,... Read More

December is here and snow is on the rooftops, waiting for Santa! The Countdown til Christmas has begun so be sure to grab those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers from our gift shop! The German Heritage Center has stocked items especially for the Holiday season to be sure delight everyone in your family. To also spread some holiday cheer, be sure to attend a free concert, “Unser Geschenk: Our Gift”, by the Davenport Zither Ensemble. The concert will be on December 11 starting at 2 PM at St Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church. Come here the soothing sounds of Zither music! The center’s... Read More

A great time for a great cause is on the menu at RIBCO Friday night. A benefit for the Tappa family starts at 6 p.m. with live music starting at 7 with Jason Stuart’s Cobalt Blue, Barstool Boogaloo/The Velies, The Premium Sellouts and Chrash. RIBCO is asking for a $10 donation at the door. The event will include a gift basket raffle, a 50/50 raffle and some great silent auction items up for bid…including FOUR PAIRS of 2017 Cubs tickets, a Quad City Mallards suite for 14 including a $100 snack package courtesy of Genesis Health Systems and an authentic NFL game ball signed by Vikings... Read More

With the weather turning to snow, sleet and slippery feet, the festivals of winter are starting to drop from the sky like snowflakes. This weekend, the Family Museum will continue its tradition of WinterFest on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a host of joyful family activities for everyone including dance performances from the Family Museum Dance Company, holiday music performed the Bettendorf High School Chamber Choir and the Rock Island High School Chamber Orchestra String Quartet, refreshments, fun activities such as model magic and scratch art, and a visit from Santa. Each... Read More