Celebrate summertime with a beach bash along the Mississippi River featuring the surfin’ sounds of the Beach Boys! This year’s Riverfront Pops will take place on Saturday Aug 18 at the iconic bandshell in LeClaire Park, Davenport. This set list of good vibrations includes the entire history-making album, Pet Sounds, plus other favorite Beach Boys […]
Have you ever wanted to participate in an attempt to break a world record? Well here is your opportunity! Floatzilla 2018 will once again attempt to break the world record for Largest Flotilla of Man-Powered Crafts, this weekend! There are a few different ways one can register. You can go online and register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=128704. […]
After work on Friday the 13th I drove over to the River Center to pick up my badge and see some friends that were at the convention. I made a quick peek at the dealer’s room to see if what, if any, manga and anime dealers were at the convention this year. They did have […]
There’s no doubt the TaxSlayer Center will be filled with laughter this Wednesday. Will you be one of the lucky individuals laughing? Comedian Jim Gaffigan is bringing The Fixer Upper tour to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Wednesday Aug 15 at 7:30 p.m. Jim Gaffigan is a Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, […]
Start practicing your moon walk and make plans to celebrate the King of Pop this Friday night! Back by popular demand, All Sweat Productions is bringing back music of Michael Jackson to the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 Main St. Davenport) once again this Thursday Aug 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and […]
Art, music, food and flowers. Sounds like the perfect recipe to a beautiful summer day! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting the 2nd Annual Art in the Garden on Saturday July 29 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The cost of admission is $8 for adults and $4 for […]
Do you have what it takes? Find out at this year’s Case Creek Obstacles Mud Run 5k! The 6th Annual Case Creek Obstacles (7625 120th Avenue Coal Valley) Mud Run 5K is happening this Saturday Aug 11! Whether you are an avid runner or a first-time participant, get back to nature with this scenic adventure […]
What better way to celebrate the season changing than bringing local producers together for the first Sustainable Sunday Market at Hy-Vee (750 42nd Ave Dr. – Moline)? The Sustainable Sunday Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, August 12th will have over 12 local producers who grow and make organic, non-GMO products from grass-fed meat, microgreens, coconut milk soaps, honey, and more! The Sustainable […]
There’s no better way to spend a beautiful summer evening than surrounded by family and friends, while enjoying an outdoor concert! Come enjoy a Summer Concert Featuring the Tony Hamilton Orchestra on Saturday Aug 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. under the pavilion in the Coal Valley Municipal Park (1000 1st Street Coal Valley). Sponsored by Mulligans […]
It’s been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. It’s “Next to Normal,” and it’s coming to the Blackbox, 1623 5th Ave., Moline. The story centers on Diana Goodman, a wife and mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect it has […]
