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Join Local Organizations as They Stick It to Cancer!

February 3rd, 2019
Join Local Organizations as They Stick It to Cancer!

Join Ascentra Credit Union, Quad City Storm and Gilda’s Club Quad Cities as they decorate the ice with the names of those that have been affected by cancer! Paint the Ice Night – Cancer Night takes place this Wednesday Feb 6 at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline). This event is free and open to the public. From 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. anyone can stop by to paint the names of those they want to honor directly on the ice. The names will remain on the ice for the Saturday Feb 9 game against the Peoria Rivermen. The Saturday Feb 9 (7:10 p.m.) game against the Peoria Rivermen will also serve... Read More

Warm Up with Some Belgian Waffles This Saturday!

February 1st, 2019
Warm Up with Some Belgian Waffles This Saturday!

Start this Saturday morning out right with a delicious Belgian Waffle Breakfast! On the first Saturday of every month, The Center for Belgian Culture hosts a magnificent Belgian Waffle Breakfast at the Friend Circle Club (701 18th Avenue Moline). This month’s breakfast takes place this Saturday Feb 2 from 7:30 – 11 a.m. (or until the batter runs out). For only $7 you will receive one large malty Belgian Waffle (Catherine Van Hecke’s secret recipe), two massive juicy sausages and your choice of orange juice or coffee. Take advantage of the amazing toppings, as well. Whether you’re feeling... Read More

PAW Patrol Live Pounces into TaxSlayer Center!

January 23rd, 2019
PAW Patrol Live Pounces into TaxSlayer Center!

No job is too big, no pup is too small! Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” will be zooming into the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Saturday Jan 26 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Sunday Jan 27 at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. PAW Patrol Live! sets sail with a pirate adventure! It’s Pirate Day in Adventure Bay and Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern.  It’s up to Chase, Marshall, Skye and all their heroic pirate pup friends to save the day and find the pirate... Read More

Jeff Dunham Brings Passively Aggressive Tour to TaxSlayer Center!

January 19th, 2019
Jeff Dunham Brings Passively Aggressive Tour to TaxSlayer Center!

Jeff Dunham will be at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Wednesday Jan 23 at 7 p.m., with his Passively Aggressive Tour! Come see all of the fan favorites including Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Jose! Jeff Dunham is a ventriloquist and comedian who has also appeared on numerous television shows, including Late Show with David Letterman, Comedy Central Presents, The Tonight Show and Sonny With a Chance. He has six specials that run on Comedy Central: Jeff Dunham: Arguing with Myself, Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity, Jeff Dunham’s Very Special Christmas Special, Jeff Dunham: Controlled... Read More

World’s Toughest Rodeo Returns to Quad Cities!

January 15th, 2019
World’s Toughest Rodeo Returns to Quad Cities!

Let’s rodeo, Quad Cities! Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Friday Jan 18 and Saturday Jan 19 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. Whiplash, the Cowboy Monkey is back!! CWTR will feature some of the nation’s most exciting specialty... Read More

Check Out A Work in Progress at Playcrafters Barn Theatre

January 9th, 2019
Check Out A Work in Progress at Playcrafters Barn Theatre

The newest production to take the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre is one you won’t want to miss. A Work in Progress takes the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue Moline) this Friday Jan 11 and will continue production through Sunday Jan 20. This play is rated PG-13. A failing theatre company, The New Dreadful Players, puts on one last show in an effort to save itself. The only problem is that they’ve lost their lead actress and the show opens in five days. As the week wears on, everything that could possibly go wrong– does. An original work by Quad Cities playwright, Alexander... Read More

NFL Draft Coming To Rock Island!

January 3rd, 2019
NFL Draft Coming To Rock Island!

The NFL is returning to Rock Island! Ok, well, not a team, but the draft. Sorry! Anyway, according to officials with the parks and recreation department for the city, Round 6 of the NFL draft will be held at Augustana College on April 27. Former Augustana College and NFL quarterback Ken Anderson is also said to be involved with the proceedings. Why Rock Island? One of the founding teams of the NFL in 1920, the Rock Island Independents played their games at Douglas Park. In fact, a game at Douglas Park on Sept. 26, 1920 is recognized by some NFL scholars as the first game in the history of the league.... Read More

Jazz Up Your Holiday Season with The Happy Elf

December 3rd, 2018
Jazz Up Your Holiday Season with The Happy Elf

Whether you’re a fan of Christmas spirit, jazz music or Harry Connick Jr., you won’t want to miss the next production at The Spotlight Theatre! The Happy Elf hits The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Ave. Moline) this Thursday Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m., Friday Dec 7 at 7:30, Saturday Dec 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Dec 9 at 2 p.m. A new musical comedy by the Grammy Award-winning and Tony Award-nominated composer and lyricist, Harry Connick, Jr.’s The Happy Elf tells the tale of Eubie the Elf, a lovable fellow who wants to spread Christmas joy throughout the town of Bluesville. Hoping to... Read More

Cirque Musica Presents Wonderland Coming to TaxSlayer Center

December 2nd, 2018
Cirque Musica Presents Wonderland Coming to TaxSlayer Center

Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for the entire family to experience great holiday music, LIVE, while enjoying an edge of your seat circus experience. Cirque Musica Holiday Presents Wonderland, with special guest Sarah Darling, takes place this Tuesday Dec 4 at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) at 7 p.m. Cirque Musica Holiday presents Wonderland is a fun-filled concert experience for the whole family featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica accompanied by holiday songs performed by a live symphony orchestra Audiences will journey into a visual world of “Wonderland” with... Read More

Disney on Ice Presents Frozen at TaxSlayer Center!

November 30th, 2018
Disney on Ice Presents Frozen at TaxSlayer Center!

Discover the full story of Disney’s Frozen like never before! Disney on Ice presents Frozen at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Thursday Nov 29 at 7 p.m., Friday Nov 30 at 7 p.m., Saturday Dec 1 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Sunday Dec 2 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Be a part of Anna’s adventure to find her sister, Queen Elsa, whose icy powers trapped the kingdom in an eternal winter. Join Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven as they encounter wintry conditions and mystical trolls in a race to bring back summer. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, your whole family will sing along to unforgettable... Read More