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 the show begins at 7 p.m. This is a 19+ show (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian). Come enjoy classic Michael Jackson hits performed by the best musicians in the area. With a chart history like The Gloved One has, you’re bound to be singing along and reminiscing in no time. General... Read More

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 youth and members of the Botanical Center. There are no advance purchase of tickets, this is a drop-in event. Art in the Garden will have nature-inspired artists selling and displaying their work, food trucks, and live music throughout the beautiful gardens. Bring the whole family because there’s fun for all... Read More

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 while supporting local charities. The Case Creek Obstacle course is a 5K Mud Run filled with 30+ obstacles.  It’s located on a farm in Coal Valley.  You’ll run up and down hills, through pastures, woods, and rugged terrain.  You’ll snake through Case Creek the last 3/10 of a mile.  You’ll... Read More

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 Sunday Market will be the second Sunday of each month through September. QC Buy Local, an online (local) farmer’s market, is honored to partner with Hy-Vee to bring the Quad... Read More

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 Valley Pub and the Village of Coal Valley, this free concert will feature music from the Big Band Era. Bring your lawn chairs and relax while enjoying the tunes. In case of a rain, this Summer Concert will be rescheduled for Aug 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. For more... Read More