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Steely Dan Brings Sweet Tour to TaxSlayer

August 25th, 2019
Steely Dan Brings Sweet Tour to TaxSlayer

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Steely Dan, bring their fall Sweet Tour to the Quad Cities! Experience the legendary sound of Steely Dan at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Wednesday Sep 4 at 7 p.m. Hear your favorite Steely Dan hits like ‘Rikki Don’t Lose That Number,’ Do It Again,’ ‘Aja,’ ‘Hey Nineteen’ and so many more. Tickets are $29.50, $39.50, $69.50 and $99.50. You can purchase yours today at the TaxSlayer Center Box Office or online at Ticketmaster.com.  Read More

Moonlight Festival Lights Up Downtown Silvis

August 22nd, 2019
Moonlight Festival Lights Up Downtown Silvis

The 18th Annual Moonlight Festival in Silvis is officially upon us! The theme this year is ‘Grand Prix’ so zoom on into this festival for a great time! On Saturday Aug 24, downtown Silvis will be transformed into a block party like none other. There will be crafts, a cruise-in, free activities for kids, live music, the only lighted parade in the Quad Cities and more! The festivities kick off at 8 a.m. with the Silvis Family 5K Run and the ½ mile Kiddie Run. To register for the run, that begins at Schadt Park in Silvis, go to https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=131546.   Join... Read More

Enjoy Some Pints for Preservation at Niabi Zoo!

August 21st, 2019
Enjoy Some Pints for Preservation at Niabi Zoo!

Ever caught yourself walking around the zoo and thinking, ‘I could really use a drink’? If you have, then this is just the event for you! Niabi Zoo is hosting their annual Pints for Preservation this Friday Aug 23 from 6-10 p.m. This fundraiser will help benefit the expansion of current exhibits and addition of new exhibits. Must be 21 or older to attend. Drink stations will be available for participants to discover new beers and wines. There will be samples from over 20 breweries represented!! You can also enjoy some live music while you are exploring the zoo at night! Discover new beers and... Read More

Peace, Love, and the Joy of Music: Ellis Kell’s Birthday Bash

August 20th, 2019
Peace, Love, and the Joy of Music: Ellis Kell's Birthday Bash

Come celebrate the Birthday and life of Ellis Kell with a two-day vinyl record sale and musical swap meet! Peace, Love, and the Joy of Music: Ellis Kell’s Birthday Bash will take place on Friday Aug 23 from 4 – 8 p.m. and Saturday Aug 24 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Multiple vendors will be selling vinyl albums, amps, instruments, and other musical wares, all while being serenaded by sets from local musicians and guest DJ’s that knew and loved Ellis.  A portion of all proceeds will benefit The Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund, River Music... Read More

Riverfront Pop Brings the Music of Queen to Rock Island Arsenal

August 15th, 2019
Riverfront Pop Brings the Music of Queen to Rock Island Arsenal

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 7:30 pm Quad City Bank & Trust (QCB&T) Riverfront Pops will rock the Quad Cities with a killer setlist of Queen’s greatest hits!  Due to the extensive damage sustained by LeClaire Park during this spring’s historic flood and subsequent flood recovery efforts, the event has been moved to the Rock Island Arsenal. “In the aftermath of our historic flooding this year, the Rock Island Arsenal has stepped up in a big way to serve as the venue for Riverfront Pops and we are so grateful for their willing support as hosts,” said QCSO Executive Director Brian... Read More

East Moline’s Freedom Fest Back and Better than Ever!

August 14th, 2019
East Moline’s Freedom Fest Back and Better than Ever!

Are you looking for a full day of fun for the entire family this weekend? Then look no further than the 2019 East Moline Freedom Fest! The 2019 East Moline Freedom Fest is happening this Saturday Aug 17 from 2 – 11 p.m. along 15th Avenue in Downtown East Moline. This FREE family-friendly event will provide entertainment for everyone! Enjoy this street festival, which includes a vendor fair, car show, live music, food trucks, Pinup Girl contest and so much more! New this year at the Freedom Fest is the East Mo Food Truck Fest. Food vendors will have the opportunity to enter an item for judging... Read More

Sweatstock Music Festival Will Take You Around ‘The Bend’

August 13th, 2019
Sweatstock Music Festival Will Take You Around ‘The Bend’

In 1969, the original Woodstock Festival brought together half a million people in a celebration of peace, music and love. Fifty years later, there are anniversary celebrations of Woodstock large and small taking place throughout the country and around the world, including right here in the Quad Cities. Presented by All Sweat Productions, Sweatstock Music Festival, is the Quad Cities only tribute to legendary performers from the Woodstock Festival. It will take place at Murphy Park in The Bend (900 Bend Boulevard East Moline) this Friday Aug 16 (gates open at 4 p.m.) and Saturday Aug 17 (gates... Read More

Country Music Legend Vince Gill Coming to the Quad Cities!

August 11th, 2019
Country Music Legend Vince Gill Coming to the Quad Cities!

One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past quarter-century, superstar, Vince Gill, is coming to the Quad Cities! You can see Vince Gill, with special guest Jedd Hughes, live at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Aug 14 at 7:30 p.m. Vince Gill has become the measure of excellence in country music. His vocal performances are spellbinding, his songwriting emotionally powerful and his guitar-playing world-class. Gill’s current MCA Records album is Down To My Last Bad Habit, of which he wrote/co-wrote, co-produced and is a featured musician on all 12 songs.... Read More

Support Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities with Some Bags ‘N Brews this Weekend!

August 9th, 2019
Support Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities with Some Bags ‘N Brews this Weekend!

Are you ready for a fun-filled day of Bags ‘n Brews in the Village of East Davenport? The 7th Annual Bags ‘N Brews tournament, benefiting Gilda’s Club of the Quad Cities, happens this Saturday Aug 10 from 1 – 5 p.m. in Lindsey Park (2225-2399 E 11th Street Davenport). $35 per person includes tournament play, Famous Dave’s BBQ and craft beer tasting. Registration is now open, at https://www.gildasclubqc.org/special-events/bags-brews/. Walk-ins are also accepted. Don’t want to play in the tournament but want to be involved in all the fun? General Admission is open to the public... Read More

Ya Maka My Weekend Returns to The District of Rock Island!

August 7th, 2019
Ya Maka My Weekend Returns to The District of Rock Island!

Hey Quad Cities, take a trip to the beautiful Caribbean without leaving home this weekend! Ya Maka My Weekend, the “Original District Festival” is celebrating its 28th year this Saturday Aug 10, in the District of Rock Island! Gates open at 4 p.m. Come enjoy some Caribbean cuisine, that island vibe and even an open-air marketplace! The “Ya Maka Beach” will be ready for you to play in, dig for buried treasure, or build a sandcastle! Here is the line-up for some live Caribbean music, to give the real ambience of being on the beach: 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.              TBA 5:45 –... Read More