The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Avenue Moline) brings yet another thought-provoking and powerful show to the stage. I Never Saw Another Butterfly is a collection of works of art and poetry by Jewish children who lived in the concentration camp Theresienstadt. They were created at the camp in secret art classes taught by Austrian artist and educator Friedl Dicker-Brandeis. The book takes its title from a poem by Pavel Friedmann, a young man born in 1921 who was incarcerated at Theresienstadt and was later killed at Auschwitz. The works were compiled after World War II by Czech art historian Hana... Read More

Are you looking for a fun night out with friends while helping raise funds for local students in our community? Moline Public Schools Foundation proudly presents MPSF Trivia Night this Saturday Jan 25 at Local Union 25 Plumbers and Pipefitters (4600 46th Avenue Rock Island). Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Come enjoy this fun-filled evening and take the opportunity to show off all that useless knowledge you’ve retained throughout the years! Teams will consist of 8 per table with a cost of $100 per table. All players and attendees must be 21 and over. Register your table today! The... Read More

Matchbox Twenty, the multi-platinum, hit-making pop rock band, announced today a 50+ date summer tour. Produced by Live Nation, “Matchbox Twenty 2020”, will also feature special guest The Wallflowers. You can experience the Matchbox Twenty 2020 Tour at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) on Sunday Aug 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($35, $47, $63 and $85) and VIP Packages go on sale to the general public beginning Friday Jan 17 at LiveNation.com, but Matchbox Twenty Tour Club members will have exclusive presale access starting Tuesday Jan 14 at 10 a.m. local market time.   TOUR CLUB... Read More

Let’s rodeo, Quad Cities! Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Friday Jan 17 and Saturday Jan 18 at 7:30 p.m., both nights. Saddle up for a thrilling evening featuring the nation’s top P.R.C.A cowboys vs. the rankest bucking horses and bulls in the fan favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding.  Riding to garner points to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas… the COWBOYS are In it to Win it. Don’t forget to come early for the FREE Pre-Show (with ticket) from 6-7 p.m. each night. Fans will have... Read More

The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline will open their fourth season with “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” a play by Celeste Raspanti. “We chose to do the play in honor of Holocaust Remembrance” said director and co-founder of the theatre, Lora Adams. The piece is an inspiring story that shows how art can be used in times of tragedy and is centered around Raja, a Czech teenager forced into Terezin, a Jewish ghetto. The camp was a stopping point before being sent to the death camps, particularly Auschwitz. Fifteen thousand children under the age of fifteen passed through Terezin. Less... Read More

Oliver Twist, Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dickens’ novel, is coming to the Quad Cities! And you could be a part of this unforgettable performance! Auditions for Oliver Twist will take place at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Avenue Moline) this Saturday Jan 11 from 2 – 4 p.m. or Sunday Jan 12 from 12 – 2 p.m. Callbacks will take place on Sunday Jan 12 at 2 p.m. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a... Read More

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding in 2020? Then you must make plans to attend WeddingMax Bridal Show! The 17th Annual WeddingMax Bridal Show takes place on Saturday Jan 4 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). Admission is $10 at the door, and $5 in advance. You can purchase advanced tickets at Ducky’s Formal Wear (Moline and Galesburg) and at the TaxSlayer Center box office. WeddingMax Bridal Show is the first bridal show of the year, which allows you to see and experience the latest wedding trends! You can also book your dates with your preferred... Read More

When celebrating the end of a year, we seem to find ourselves reflecting on the past twelve months in reverence. Whether the events that transpired were something we experienced for the first time or were simply an annual routine in our lives, they still contributed to the people we are in these last days of 2019. The Quad Cities community transforms and grows each and every passing year, and 2019 was no exception. We here at QuadCities.com work our best at trying to bring our readers the most interesting, (whether new or old) events and activities happening around the area, on a daily basis. In... Read More

Looking for a fun-filled activity to do with the kids this Winter Break? How about a PJ Party Storytime?! Head to the Children’s Program Room at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street Moline) this Monday Dec 30 from 6 – 7 p.m. for a PJ Party Storytime, featuring Sweets! Come in your slippers and PJs with your stuffed animal, blanket, or snuggly for stories, songs, dancing, crafts, and other sweet activities all on the theme of sweet treats. For more information, please visit https://molinelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/pj-party-storytime-10. Join in on the fun for a sweet time!  Read More

Think you might need an adult-only night out over this winter break? What a better way to do so, than leaving your precious bundles of joy in the hands of trained and certified YMCA staff members? The best part? They’ll have a blast! Two Rivers YMCA (2040 53rd Street Moline) is hosting Kids Night Out on Saturday Dec 28 from 4:45 – 10 p.m. (must drop off before 5 p.m. when the doors lock). Kids Night Out is a fun night for the kids and some peace of mind for the parents! Drop your kids, ages 3 – 12 years old (must be potty trained), off for an after-hours adventure throughout the YMCA. Trained... Read More