Saturday in the Arts is a comprehensive, in-depth feature on a topic, trend or personality impacting the Quad-Cities, posted every Saturday morning on QuadCities.com. This week we look at the various downtown businesses of the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and how they’ve been impacted by, and have adapted to, the covid-19 pandemic.   The popular Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO), in the middle of The District at 1815 2nd Ave., has been through a lot since it opened in 1979. Hailed as a leader in Q-C live entertainment (its starry roster of guest acts includes Bo Diddley, The Wallflowers,... 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

Who doesn’t like to get a lil tipsy and lay it down on the dancefloor with their best friends? Come check out Work The Floor, a cardio fitness dance class on Sunday Jun 30 at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline), downtown Moline! Drink and dance while getting fit to unedited pop, rap and hip-hop music! $8 gets you a 60-minute class plus a drink ticket!  Join Work The Floor Fitness outside on the stage with drink in hand and stay afterward to drink and mingle! Check in at 12 p.m. The dancing will start promptly at 1 p.m. Cash and major credit cards accepted. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/306128796940023/.  Read More

There are currently 597 Iowans waiting for an organ transplant. While that number is down from the 722 families this time last year, that’s still 597 individuals and families affected daily and waiting on that life changing phone call. This weekend you can do your part by celebrating life and raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network at Rusty Revolution! The 5th Annual Rusty Revolution is happening on Saturday May 4 from 3 -8 p.m. behind PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline). This event celebrates the life of Justin “Rusty” Lockett while raising awareness and funds for the Iowa... Read More

Calling all country music fans in the Quad Cities! Join REMAX Elite Homes on Saturday Apr 27 at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Avenue Moline) for Country Night, beginning at 7:30 p.m.! Country Night at The Spotlight features rising country music artist, Jake McVey, with opening acts: Elizabeth Mary and the Quad Cities’ very own, Wild Oatz! Jake McVey is a rising country music artist currently residing in Nashville, TN.Music has the power to move the masses and few artists understand that better than Jake McVey. A relentless road dog who performs 250+ dates a year, McVey has earned a loyal fan... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts aren’t just for kids! And PUB 1848 is making sure of that with their annual Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt! Make plans to attend this year’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline) on Easter, Sunday Apr 21, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Things have gotten a little more exciting for this year’s event! Eggs will now be hunted in the dark! So bring those flashlights and baskets and get ready to find some eggs with amazing prizes.  Prizes will range from candy, discounted drinks, t-shirt, a cool beer glass, koozie, beer and booze swag and more! But the most... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts aren’t just for kids! And PUB 1848 is making sure of that with their annual Adults-Only Easter Egg Hunt! Make plans to attend this year’s Adult Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline) on Easter, Sunday Apr 21, beginning at 8:30 p.m. Things have gotten a little more exciting for this year’s event! Eggs will now be hunted in the dark! So bring those flashlights and baskets and get ready to find some eggs with amazing prizes.  Prizes will range from candy, discounted drinks, t-shirt, a cool beer glass, koozie, beer and booze swag and more! But the most... Read More

If you are looking for a delicious way to spend your Wednesday evening this week, then look no further than PUB 1848! PUB 1848 (1601 River Dr. Moline) is hosting a Rum, Chocolate and Cheese Pairing this Wednesday Jul 25! The evening will be organized in a ‘classroom-like setting’ with groups of 8 enjoying delicious rums and food pairings. The rounds of pairing sessions will begin at 5:15 p.m. and will last 45 minutes each until 8:15 p.m. Four different rums will be paired with complimentary chocolates, cheeses and fruits. Groups will sample each rum one at a time while learning a bit about... Read More

Drinking and dancing go together like… well, drinking and dancing! Come get your drink and dance on at PUB 1848 this weekend! WTF (Work The Floor) at the Pub is happening this Sunday Jun 3 at PUB 1848 (1601 River Dr. Moline). Check in is at 1 p.m. and the dancing starts at 1:15 p.m. Work The Floor is a cardio fitness class with booze! $8 (cash) gets you a 45 minute class and a drink ticket. Dance to unedited pop, rap and hip-hop music while having fun with your friends. Then stay afterwards to continue the party! For more information about Work The Floor Fitness, visit http://www.workthefloorfitness.com/.... Read More

There are currently 722 Iowans waiting for an organ transplant. That’s 722 families waiting for the call that will transform their lives. This weekend you can do your part by celebrating life and raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network at the Rusty Revolution! The 4th Annual Rusty Revolution is happening on Saturday May 5 from 3 -7 p.m. at PUB 1848 (1601 River Drive Moline). This event celebrates the life of Justin “Rusty” Lockett while raising awareness and funds for the Iowa Donor Network. Come enjoy drinks, live DJ, keeper pint glasses, raffles, prizes, bags tournament and... Read More