Help the City of Rock Island celebrate the American Doll & Toy Museum, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday Feb 12 at 11 a.m. The American Doll & Toy Museum, now located at 1303 30th Street #2 Rock Island (the former Vintage Rose Store), will be finding a new home this year at a currently vacant Rock Island library. Executive Direction, Ellen Tsagaris, will have her collection of dolls which represent many roles throughout history on display. In addition to an impressive collection of dolls and toys, American Doll & Toy Museum offers small gift items with their museum logo, small... Read More

A healthier you in 2020 starts with a strong foundation. Rock Island Arsenal’s annual MWR Health Fair is a great place to gather all kinds of health-related information and resources. Come visit all the vendors at the 2020 MWR Health Fair on Wednesday Feb 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some great information on building a healthy foundation for lifelong better health.  The fair will take place in the Rock Island Arsenal Fitness Center (3395 Rodman Avenue Bldg 67 Rock Island). Over 70 local businesses and organizations will fill the Fitness Center and be ready to provide you with a myriad... Read More

Augustana College is proud to present a live performance from The Real Group, an a cappella group visiting from Sweden. This exciting performance from The Real Group will take place in Wallenberg Hall (3520 7th Avenue Rock Island) on Tuesday Feb 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for senior citizens, $10 for Augustana faculty/staff, $5 for children and non-Augustana students and free for Augustana students with an ID. You can purchase tickets today, online. The Real Group is a Swedish vocal group with five dedicated singers and musicians. The group has been touring for more... Read More

From chemical reactions that fizz and bubble to the STEM careers that are shaping our future — Chemistry is AMAZING! Thanks to 3M on Saturday Feb 8, you’ll enjoy FREE admission to the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) and Science Center and Chemistry experiments presented by Putnam Educators with this celebration of Chemistry! You will discover hands-on learning and fun in the newest original Putnam exhibit — OMg! Elements of Surprise — and learn about Chemistry careers!   ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: At OMg! Elements of Surprise, you’ll explore the building blocks that shape... Read More

Put on your favorite red shirt or striped leggings and catch a Family Museum Dance Company performance inspired by Olivia the Pig! Spend ‘A Day with Olivia’ at the Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Drive Bettendorf) this Saturday Feb 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. See the MANY things Olivia is good at, like building sandcastles, visiting museums, and dreaming of being a STAR!  This special book will come to life through dance and an accompanying narration.  After the performance, the dancers will help guests make splatter paint art like Olivia (and Jackson Pollock), build indoor sandcastles and try... Read More

Celebrate the legendary Bob Marley’s birthday week with a Bob Marley Birthday Bash! Presented by All Sweat Productions, The Bob Marley Birthday Bash will take place on Saturday Feb 8 from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased online. All Sweat Productions is a live music project brought to you by Candymakers’, Al Sweet. Al’s idea is to gather some of the most talented musicians from the area to pay tribute and perform some of the best Rock n’ Roll moments known to man! Some shows will include full-on tribute... Read More

Research, compare, and dream to your heart’s content with over 150 new model cars, trucks, SUVS and alternative fuel vehicles – all under one roof at the 2020 Quad City Regional Auto Show! The 2020 Quad City Regional Auto Show takes place this Friday Feb 7 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday Feb 8 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday Feb 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Tickets for adults (13 and over) are $8, senior citizens (62+) are $6 and children (12 and under) are free. You can purchase your tickets online now. Speak with manufacturer and dealer representatives... Read More

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what a better way to get into ‘the mood’ than with a day filled with CHOCOLATE?! Experience LeClaire’s Cocoa Crawl – All Things Chocolate, this Saturday Feb 8 from 2 – 5 p.m. throughout the beautiful and historical LeClaire. Find free chocolate samples, purchase full-size offerings, and enjoy shopping specials. Offers are subject to change without notice and businesses will be serving while supplies last. Participants must be 21 years of age or older to enjoy the alcoholic beverage samples and discounts.   Here are some of the amazing... Read More

Join the Factory of Fear for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Experience ‘Love is Blind’ this Friday Feb 7 and Saturday Feb 8 from 7 – 10 p.m. at Factory of Fear (5027 4th Avenue Moline). You could waste money on a movie and sit with 200 strangers or you can tour the Factory of Fear in the dark for a more… intimate experience. Don’t worry, they’ll give you a glowstick to light the way! Enjoy new rooms, new characters and a unique free photo opportunity in the SeanFlynnPhotography7173 photobooth! General admission is just $20, or you could purchase a VIP Fast Pass for $25... Read More

Country music star Cody Jinks, with special guests Nikki Lane and Alex Williams, takes the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) this Thursday Feb 6 at 7 p.m. For well over a decade, Cody Jinks has devoted himself to making country music that’s equal parts uncompromising and empathic, often giving voice to those who exist on the margins of modern life. Since first emerging as a solo artist in the mid-2000s, the Texas-bred singer/songwriter has steadily advanced from playing nearly-empty bar rooms to building a following so dedicated they’ve formed their own fan club—a self-governed... Read More