April 22nd, 2017
Entertainment
The time has arrived. Whether you are into board games, role-playing games, miniatures or card games, the convention of your dreams is finally here. QC Game Fest 2017 will be held at the RiverCenter in downtown Davenport on Saturday April 22 and Sunday April 23. Doors will open at 8am will events beginning at 9am. […]
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April 22nd, 2017
Family
Attention all pixies and pirates! Your time has arrived to come out of hiding and have some fun! The Quad City Botanical Center (2525 4th Avenue Rock Island) is hosting their annual Pixies & Pirates event! This one of a kind fun-filled day will happen on Sunday April 23. The day’s events will be divided […]
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April 21st, 2017
Local
Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Earth Day, this year? Then this is the perfect event for you! Come celebration Earth Day on April 22 at Niabi Zoo’s Earth Day celebration! From 10am-2pm, they will have stations with hands-on activities and crafts for earth lovers of all ages to enjoy. You can […]
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April 21st, 2017
Local
Planning the perfect wedding can be extremely overwhelming. Whether you are in the beginning stages of looking for a venue or working on the finishing touches of flowers and décor, it can feel like the options are endless. Jumer’s Casino & Hotel wants to help! They are hosting their 9th Annual Bridal Emporium on Sunday, […]
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April 21st, 2017
Local
After 36 years, Davenport Junior Theatre’s Mary Fluhrer-Nighswander Theatre is on course for key renovations this September. Over the last six weeks, the non-profit Junior Theatre Inc has been attempting to raise $40,000 by the end of April 30. The goal is now within site. “We have 10 days left to raise $10,000,” said DJT’s […]
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April 20th, 2017
Kids
If you are looking for a fun Friday night with the family, then look no further! The Putnam Museum is holding their final Family Fun Night of the season this Friday, April 21. The theme for this exciting and enjoyable evening will be Solar Eclipse! The Discovery Dome will be open with FREE showings of […]
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April 20th, 2017
Local
It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain. How about combining laughter and running? Brilliant! Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities is hosting the 2017 Gilda’s Run for Laughs this Saturday, April 22. This […]
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April 19th, 2017
Health
Residents in the Bettendorf community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to receive free dental services at Duck Creek Family Dental on Friday, April 21. Dr. Tiffanie Smith and team at Duck Creek Family Dental, along with the support of Dr. Scott Holm of Crow Valley Dental Care, will be improving the oral health […]
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April 19th, 2017
Art
The imaginative, quirky and vibrantly eclectic artworks of Sara Holtz are sprouting on the walls at Taste Buds, 150 16 ½ St., Rock Island, through April 27. Holtz utilizes a wide array of found objects and different textures in her mixed media art, including metalware, fabrics, stones, plastics and even ground spices. She has had […]
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April 18th, 2017
Local
Just in time for Shakespeare’s upcoming birthday, the great Bard of Avon gets the improv treatment at the Rock Island Public Library on Wednesday, April 20. Shakespeared, which consists of Shakespearean improvisational comedy from Guys in Ties of Comedy Sportz, Rock Island, will be presented at 6:00 pm in the Rock Island Main Library Community […]
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