Are you regularly invited to tea parties by your little one? Well, here is your opportunity to that that magical bonding time to the next level! Registration for the popular Mother Daughter Tea is officially open! This elegant occasion takes place at the Butterworth Center (1105 8th Street Moline) on the following dates: Friday Feb 28                   5 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday Feb 29              11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday Feb 29              2:30 – 4 p.m. Sunday Mar 1                   2 – 3:30 p.m. Feel free to dress up for... Read More

Learn about some of the most Twisted Tales of the Quad Cities in the library at the Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House (1105 8th St. Moline) this Thursday Jan 17 from 7 – 8 p.m. Jeff Adamson of ComedySportz will take guests through a photo buffet of weird but true QC facts. From a misplaced river, to our local connection to the JFK assassination, these are stories you have probably never heard. And what better place to expand your knowledge of the Quad Cities than in one of the most historical homes in the area? Both built by the family of John Deere, the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman... Read More

It’s no secret that the QCA has a rich history filled with beautiful homes and even more stylish stories. Here is your opportunity to not only view two local historic homes but also to learn how those who resided in those homes helped create the community we now enjoy. On Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays, the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House in Moline are offering free tours! The tours will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Deere-Wiman House (817 11th Ave Moline) and then proceed to the Butterworth Center (1105 8th St Moline) at 3:30 p.m. Come and learn the secrets of the first owners, the homes’... Read More

What a better way to end the work week than a relaxed Friday afternoon in an aesthetically beautiful setting accompanied with lovely live music. Music at Butterworth, a tranquil event that showcases renowned performers from all over the world, is happening this Friday Mar 10 at the Butterworth Center (1105 8th Street Moline) at 3 p.m. This free concert to the public will be featuring The Tesla Quartet, this month. The Tesla Quartet is a Julliard-trained ensemble which brings refinement and prowess to both new and established repertoire. The quartet includes Ross Snyder (violin), Michelle Lie (violin),... Read More

It’s no secret that the QCA has a rich history filled with beautiful homes and even more stylish stories. Here is your opportunity to not only view two local historic homes but also to learn how those who resided in those homes helped create the community we now enjoy. On Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays between Jan 31 and Mar 2, the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House in Moline are offering free tours! The tours will begin at 2:30 in the Deere-Wiman House (817 11th Ave Moline) and then proceed to the Butterworth Center (1105 8th St Moline). Come and learn the secrets of the first owners,... Read More

Are you regularly invited to tea parties by your little one? Well, here is your opportunity to that that magical bonding time to the next level! This Saturday Jan 27, you are invited to an elegant afternoon tea party! That’s right, it is time for the Mother Daughter Tea at the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House (1105 8th Street Moline). There will be two separate tea parties, one going from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and the other 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Feel free to dress up for the occasion. Come and enjoy tea time by sipping an array of aromatic teas, taste fancy desserts and play lovely parlor... Read More

Quad-Citians are encouraged to Discover the Mysteries of their local museums during Quad-Cities Museum Week June 18-26. Museums from across the Quad Cities region  are coming together for the second annual Quad-Cities Museum Week and patrons can enjoy this celebration of our region’s museums and participate in special activities, exhibits and promotions during this fun-filled week. New this year, each museum will feature a little known mystery about something at their museum. It could be part of their collection or even something about their building. It’s up to the attendees to check it out... Read More