The four-year-old non-profit recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting for a larger space that provides a safe, non-judgmental and reliable place for LGBT+ individuals.
Families will be able experience the blockbuster movie in its entirety as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and choir bring the incredible score to life on Saturday, May 14.
Supporters can stock up for seasonal gardens on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is happening inside and outside their location at 2105 16th Street in Moline.
The new non-profit organization dedicated to the growth and vitality of Henry County and the surrounding area through the celebration of live music and the performing arts. Free live music events are happening every week.
From May 2 – 15, Bissell Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees all across the country to $25 or less per dog or cat to help pets find loving homes. This event will be hosted nationwide in more than 275 shelters across 40 states. Humane Society of Scott County is one of them.
The new clubhouse offers an indoor simulator with Top Tracer Range technology. This technology allows players to escapte unpleasant outdoor elements and is considered a game changer when it comes to analyzing and improving a player’s swing.
It's a unique, magically-fun, non-competitive “camp” for girls ages 5-12 that promotes self-confidence and stronger self expression. Participants are mentored by Miss Iowa and local titleholders.
Just in time for garden planning, the Putnam is excited to open a brand new bilingual exhibit about plants and pollinators. Christine Chandler, Curator of Natural Sciences at the Putnam, shares what this exhibit has in store.
The MLK Food Drive is happening now through April 26 and involves 17 local food pantries, 38 drop off locations in the greater Quad Cities area, and 16 different non-profit partners that serve people with disabilities.
Tour de Brew QC is ready to raise money for area cancer organizations for an 8th year and is set this year for Saturday, April 30. The course takes rides on both sides of the river, with several establishments serving as special stops.
Get your sea legs ready for the “Quad Cities Beer Battle on the Belle”. Organizers are pairing craft beer tasting with a river cruise on the Celebration Belle. Bill Stage, 97x Radio Disc Jockey, and Charlie Cole, Brewmaster at Blue Cat Brewing share the details of this Battle on the Belle!
The second annual Sip and Shop event in Muscatine is happening on Friday, May 6 from 5-8 p.m. throughout Downtown Muscatine. Shop, dine and unwind in Downtown Muscatine by enjoying extended evening hours and wine samples at your favorite local shops!
The event featuring basketball, adaptive equipment, and other sports (such as racing chairs, wheelchair football, wheelchair lacrosse and more) plus vendors is intended to promote accessibility and inclusivity within the Quad Cities community.
The focus of the free job fair is on young adults, but participating businesses will be hiring for all roles and among all working age groups for positions within park programs, retailers, youth sports and more.
It's the second annual clean up along the Mississippi in honor of Earth Day weekend. The city needs your help on Saturday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The team is looking to build off of last season’s High-A Central championship. After starting the 2022 season on the road, the Bandits open in Davenport against Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.
Brand new for 2022, the Bounce House Extravaganza is a first-of-its-kind in the QCA. The QCCA Expo Center is filled with 40 bounce houses offering nearly non-stop family fun on April 9-10.
It's the 10th anniversary year for the Village of East Davenport spring event. There is a 5K, Bunny Hop 1/2-mile run for kids, and an Easter Egg hunt in Lindsay Park---plus a great post-race party. A portion of the proceeds benefits Handicapped Development Center.
'Roaring Rhetoric' is an Open Mic program for spoken word poetry bringing culture and art in one space. Learn more about the local poet behind the program. The next Open Mic event is April 8 in Rock Island.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Every Child invites you to plant a pinwheel garden for child abuse prevention and to consider attending the fundraising gala on April 28 at Waterfront Convention Center.
Featuring a dozen actors portraying more than 100 characters, the production uses ingenious stagecraft and the limitless possibilities of imagination to bring the Peter Pan origin story to life.
Registration is now open for Summer Camps at the Putnam Museum & Science Center in Davenport. Ben Johnson, Vice President of Museum Experiences, details the fun activities your kids can enjoy this summer.
Logan Spring with Logan Springer & The Wonderfully Wild performs, inviting viewers to join him and more than twenty other performing groups for their online benefit concert benefiting Ukrainian Refugees on Thursday March 31st.
Davenport is home to the only brain injury clubhouse in Iowa. Empower House offers valuable resources to those living with brain injuries and their loved ones. Missy Heinrichs with Empower House shares about the organization and invites us all to their special supper coming up.
Right now, we can secure the flower varieties, colors, and quantities we want come planting time while supporting a worthy cause. Kayla Kiesey with Big Brothers Big Sisters shares the details on their upcoming Plant Sale.
QC Restaurant is in full-swing with more than 55 establishments throughout our area are taking part. Including Tiphanie Cannon, owner of “Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie” in Downtown Davenport.
Families with loved ones with down syndrome have found support and lots of love at GiGi’s Playhouse. The Quad Cities is one of more than 50 GiGi locations in the United States. Pam Lynch, Site Director of GiGi’s Playhouse in Moline, shares their updates on new growth for the playhouse and other fun stuff coming up!
In the weeks and months ahead as warmer weather comes our way, more and more motorcycles will be out and about. It’s vital as drivers stay vigilant of motorcyclists -- and more than that, know what to do if we come on, or are a part of a motorcycle accident. Bill Gillespie with “A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa” is hosting a Two Wheel Trauma class this weekend.
If you’re looking for a fun activity that’s sure to be memorable for you and your friends or family, check out the “Hidden Barn Escape.” Samantha Jones, an owner of Hidden Barn Escape shares why she calls it ‘The Ultimate Puzzle’.
QC Restaurant Week is celebrating it’s tenth year and starts on Monday, March 21st going through Sunday, March 27th. For this next week, you can enjoy deals and discounts - while having a good time dining-in or doing carryout - celebrating our area’s culinary community.
Spend your Spring Break in the kitchen with your Hy-Vee Dietitians! Make your favorite books and stories come alive with delicious dishes and fun activities! This virtual camp is intended for children ages 5-12 years.
The Geneseo Chamber is seeking local artists to set up a free booth for the 2022 Geneseo Artwalk. The day features downtown businesses hosting live art performances plus original works. Live music, interactive exhibits and food trucks will also be a part of the fun.
The Humane Society of Scott County is excited to invite animal lovers to one of their largest fundraisers of the year. Mardi Paws will be held at RME on March 5 from 7-10 p.m.
