Lights! Camera! Paint! Eat! Drink! Bring this Hollywood starlet to life in a painting at the Dirty Shirley on November 6 in Rock Island! 12×16 pre-drawn canvas with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. Trust us: Anybody can paint this! Learn more here: DIRTY SHIRLEY  Read More

Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope 6th Annual Fundraising Gala will be held on Wednesday, September 20th, at 6pm at the beautiful Figge Art Museum in downtown Davenport! Tickets include: Heavy hors d’oeuvres Music and Live Entertainment Virtual Tour of Argrow’s Office in the Floreciente Community Shopping at Argrow’s Pop-Up Boutique Guest Speaker: Mrs. Manvee Vaid, founder of TerraKlay Manvee Vaid is a visionary social entrepreneur who has dedicated over a decade to empowering artisan communities in rural India. With a profound appreciation for indigenous arts and crafts, she has... Read More

The Putnam Museum will present an afternoon of fun activities, including butterfly crafts, a screening of Flight of the Butterflies 3D in our GIANT Screen Theater, live music from Mariachi Los Aguilares band throughout the museum and more. Don’t miss out on this once a year opportunity to celebrate Monarchs and Mexican culture while enjoying an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the Putnam Museum! Schedule of Events: 2:00 – 4:45 Drop in crafts (butterfly hand fans, tissue paper butterflies & flowers) and Butterfly Photo Booth 2:00 Common Ground Latino Influence Tour (Featuring Day of the... Read More

Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held August 26! Rock Island Conservation Club Annual Community Flea Market/Yard Sale will be held at 2421 Big Island Parkway in Milan, Illinois. • Saturday August 26, 2023 • Time: 8 -3 pm FREE ADMISSION to shop! This is not a Vendor Fair – this is a Flea Market, Yard sale and crafter event! There will be something for EVERYONE! We do have a few spots available inside and under the pavilion as some of our regular vendors could not make our new date. Call me or email me to reserve those spaces. New updated form... Read More

Come see FLOTSAM! River Circus in Le Claire, IA on August 23rd! FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. Performance starts at 6 pm and should be done by 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, come early for a good spot! The performance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated. You can Venmo donations to: rivercircus The location is along the river, just south of the riverboat Twilight. Le Claire is just one stop on our Mississippi River Tour. We will be traveling 650 river... Read More

Sip and Shop Small and Show Your Support for the Village August 12! This event is a fundraiser for The Village of East Davenport Business Association. Admission is a $25 donation in advance or $30 the day of the event to The Village of East Davenport Business Association. Online tickets will be posted soon. Start at one of the wristband/glass tents to make or verify your prepaid donation, have your ID checked, receive a commemorative wine glass, and get a wristband. These tents are located in front of the International Fire Museum, Lagomarcino’s, and the Village Theatre. Visit participating... Read More

Talented musician Rick Kelley—interactive singer-songwriter and one-man band—has performed over 4,000 concerts nationally to audiences from pre-school to senior adult. Whether it’s an elementary school assembly, a festival stage, a fine arts theatrical event, or a simple show at a senior center, Rick encourages audiences to sing along, dance, laugh, and definitely get personally involved. That’s why he has earned the title “Ultimate Icebreaker and Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser.” Don’t miss this free, family-friendly concert on July 19. Event starts at 5:00p with plenty of fun and hands-on... Read More

Do you like to write? Write us a 10-20 min one act on a subject you get July 14th! Do you like to Direct? Get a 10-20 minute script in the morning on July 15th and make a show of it in less than a day! Do you like to act? Ride the creative energy of a show created, directed and fully produced in 24 hours! Want to watch the crazy happen? Come and join us on the evening of July 15th for a showcase of all of the one acts we made from the whole cloth! Learn more: SUDDEN THEATRE  Read More

Karaoke at The Speakeasy is back on July 14 at 8:00. What makes then different than other Karaoke events in town? The biggest difference is they have an actual stage you will be performing on! They also have professional stage lighting and sound so you will sound and look great when singing your favorite songs! Doors will open at 7:30 and Karaoke begins at 8. There is no cover charge or advanced reservations. They have tables and chairs and a full bar for any “liquid courage” you may need before hitting the stage! You must be 21 or older to attend. They are also happy to have DJ Johnny... Read More

Coal Valley Days is back June 30 and July 1! This is a yearly festival that has fireworks, bands, food, bounce houses, a petting zoo, kids’ game show, a car show, a parade, and much more! Admission is Free to get in! Wristbands will be available for purchase for the exclusive kids area: $10 per day or $15 for a complete weekend pass! For a complete schedule check out COAL VALLEY DAYS  Read More