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Enjoy A Sensory Friendly Night!

April 19th, 2018
Enjoy A Sensory Friendly Night!

While many children find great enjoyment in hitting the local skate rink, there are some who unfortunately are not able to appreciate the stimulating lights and music. So why not create an ambience conducive to an enjoyable time for all? Ribbons for Kellsey, a local organization raising awareness for those living with Epilepsy and Autism, are hosting a Sensory Friendly Skate Party this Sunday Apr 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Skate City QCA & Laser Tag Alley (1140 Avenue of the Cities East Moline)! This amazing event will allow those who may otherwise experience sensory overload to enjoy an evening... Read More

It’s Fun For Kids To Jump Into Healthy Habits

April 18th, 2018
It's Fun For Kids To Jump Into Healthy Habits

Kick off the summer with a fun filled family day, as well as learning about all the fun programs in the QC for the summer at Came Abe Lincoln this weekend! Awaken summer imagination this Saturday Apr 21 from 1-4 p.m. at Camp Abe Lincoln (1624 Front St Blue Grass) with Health Kids Day! This event is free and open to the public. Activities for the whole family will be available for an exciting and exhilarating day! Come enjoy some archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, Gaga, a petting zoo, scavenger hunt, family boot camp, Zumba, tumbling and dance, Tae Kwon Do and 17 vendor booths from Family Organizations... Read More

Youth Chorus Makes Beautiful Music Together

April 13th, 2018
Youth Chorus Makes Beautiful Music Together

Come enjoy some soothing singing while supporting the Quad-City Music Guild Youth Chorus this weekend! The Quad-City Music Guild Youth Chorus will perform their Spring Concert this Sunday Apr 15 at 2 p.m. at the Music Guild Theater (1584 34th Avenue Moline). Tickets for the concert are $10 for adults and $5 for children (12 and under). Tickets may be reserved online at http://www.qcmusicguild.com, by calling the QCMG Box Office at (309) 762-6610 and at the door on the day of the concert. Under the direction of Valeree Pieper, Moline and accompanied by Randin Letendre, also of Moline, the Youth... Read More

Autocross Rips Into QC Downs

April 13th, 2018
Autocross Rips Into QC Downs

Have you ever wanted to check out Autocross? Whether as a spectator or driver, now is your chance The Great River Region SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) is kicking off the 2018 season this Sunday Apr 15 at the Quad City Downs (5005 Morton Drive East Moline)! What is Autocross, you ask? Autocross (also called “Solo”, “AutoX”) is a timed competition in which drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either a sealed or an unsealed surface (typically a parking lot or airport runway). It is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe competition and active participation.... Read More

Giants Pound Out The Ozzy And Sabbath

April 12th, 2018
Giants Pound Out The Ozzy And Sabbath

Get ready for an unforgettable show from the best Ozzy Osbourne tribute band in the Midwest this weekend! Killer of Giants, the most authentic Ozzy/Sabbath tribute band around, is heading to the River Music Experience (129 N Main St Davenport) this Saturday Apr 14. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Must be 19 and over to attend or be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The members of Killer of Giants are HUGE fans of Ozzy and Black Sabbath! They have a passion for recreating a real Ozzy Osbourne concert experience. Killer of Giants prides themselves on performing Ozzy Osbourne... Read More

Hop Down To Antique Shop Hop

April 12th, 2018
Hop Down To Antique Shop Hop

Are you ready for some antique shopping and hopping? It’s time for the highly anticipated Antique Island Shop Hop in Rock Island! This Saturday Apr 14 (12-5 p.m.) and Sunday Apr 15 (12-4 p.m.)  eight Rock Island antique stores will be combining forces to give you an unforgettable shopping weekend, and the chance to win big in the process! Hop all over Antique Island, get a stamp at each location, and you’ll be entered to win $800 in gift certificates ($100 from each participating store)! You can start and end at whichever store you would like. No purchase is necessary to receive a stamp,... Read More

Fly Me To The Moon, At The Putnam

April 12th, 2018
Fly Me To The Moon, At The Putnam

Reaching the moon was one of humanity’s greatest extraterrestrial feats, but when will we finally return to earth’s only permanent natural satellite for good? Come take a glimpse into the future this Saturday Apr 14 at the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) with the award-winning planetarium show “Back to the Moon for Good”. This amazing presentation will take place 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $4 for the dome experience itself or a $2.50 add-on to exhibit admission. To purchase tickets ahead of time, please visit http://putnam.org/Calendar/Discovery-Dome-Moon. “Back... Read More

Nirvana Tribute Grunges Up Rhythm City

April 12th, 2018
Nirvana Tribute Grunges Up Rhythm City

The Nirvana Experience, the ultimate Nirvana Tribute Band, is coming to Davenport! All the way from Houston, The Nirvana Experience will be gracing the stage at the Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Avenue Davenport) this Saturday Apr 14. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. This is an all ages show but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This concert offers an impressively similar stage show, down to their replica equipment and sound, bringing the pinnacle of grunge music to the masses! They offer over 38 songs of the music that made Nirvana appeal to a generation.... Read More

Get Your Cat Mojo On With Jackson Galaxy

April 11th, 2018
Get Your Cat Mojo On With Jackson Galaxy

Cat Daddy is coming to the Quad Cities! Jackson Galaxy, the host and executive producer of Animal Planet’s hit show “My Cat From Hell” will be sharing his knowledge at the Adler Theatre this Saturday Apr 13 at 8 p.m. An animal advocate and cat behavior and wellness consultant, Jackson Galaxy is also a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians. Over time, Jackson has developed and honed his philosophy known as “Cat Mojo,” which teaches cat guardians the skills to help their feline friends build confidence within... Read More

Be A Rebel At 5K

April 11th, 2018
Be A Rebel At 5K

With warmer weather comes faster cars. That’s right, race season is here! The Davenport Speedway (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) will be kicking off their 2018 season this weekend! On Friday Apr 13 the season starts with the REBEL 5K- IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series. Pit gates open at 4:30 p.m. Grandstand gates open at 5 p.m. with Hot Laps beginning at 6 p.m. The highly anticipated racing will take off at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for students and seniors, and children 12 and under are free. The cost for a pit pass is $35. The REBEL 5K is highlighted by Late Models racing... Read More