The monsters of the music industry have been entertaining the Quad-Cities in that building called the IWireless Center in Moline, since long before I moved here 22 years ago. Some of these bands are popular for a time and some of them have an epic feel. Some of these nights, one knows they are in the presence of greatness. Last Friday night was one of those moments for me and a stadium packed completely full of metal heads. It was an AWESOME crowd, my friends. Rock and Metal band t-shirts, beautiful women with black lipstick on, mohawks and the occasional nerd (me, I wore pink.) made up an amazing... Read More

American thrash metal band, Megadeth, slams into the iWireless Center on October 7 at 6:00 p.m.  The band has sold 50 million records worldwide, earned platinum certification in the United States for five of its fifteen studio albums and has received eleven Grammys. Special guests Amon Amarth, Suicidal Tendencies, Metal Church and Butcher Babies will be on board, so reserve your tickets today by calling 764-2001. It’s all about the DANCE!  Academy for the Performing Arts is in the process of accepting new students, from tots to teens.  Dance classes include ballet, jazz and tap.  The... Read More

Are you ready for the greatest Beer Festival in the Quad Cities?  Bierstube hosts two weekends of Oktoberfest on September 30/October 1 and October 7/8.  Dig out those lederhosen and head down to the Stube for traditional German beer, food, games, prizes and live music direct from Austria. Don’t forget to stop by Moline’s new open air market, Mercado on Fifth, on September 30 and October 8.  Shop for healthy produce and unique items, learn about the culture of the area and even watch a movie on their outdoor patio.  The Mercado will be open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Friday... Read More