Pleasant Valley High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 856, Bettendorf, Iowa and Wahlert High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 3842, Dubuque, Iowa will be performing at the nation’s leading high school theatre festival, which is produced by the Educational Theatre Association. Pleasant Valley will be presenting Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet […]
Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no […]
When spring cleaning is mentioned, it usually leads to thoughts of removing clutter around the home. However, the new season is also an opportune time to remove the clutter from your body! We have all heard of the many detoxes offered from companies all over and it may be confusing to know which one is […]
“A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance and maybe they’d be happy for a while.”-American Pie by Don Mclean Ever since I was a small child, and I mean SMALL, […]
It’s time for some paintball! Action Valley Paintball will be opening for their 2017 season this weekend! Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. they will be back in business with their hyper ball field, a scenario field and woods field. For hours and pricing information, you can visit: http://actionvalleypaintb.wixsite.com/avpquadcities/hours-and-rates. The fields are located at 60th […]
Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 5th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May […]
Looking for an excuse to take a nice bike ride with adult beverages, for a good cause? Then look no further! Round four of Tour de Brew QC will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday May 6. The Charity Bike ride will begin and conclude at Rock Island Brewing Company, […]
For the past two years, I have ridden on Augustana’s Western Equestrian Team with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. It has been on this team that I have met some of my closest friends from college, ridden some amazing horses, and gained so much experience with handling different horses in a show arena. It is […]
It is officially time for the 2017 LeClaire Wine Hop! This year’s Wine Hop is the largest one, yet! On Saturday, April 29 there will be fourteen participating locations that will be serving wine samples and food. From 4-7pm you can taste all the local fare while shopping at your favorite LeClaire shops and boutiques. […]
A new festival is magically appearing in Muscatine this weekend – the first annual Harry Potter Festival Saturday, April 29, in Muscatine. Patrons will be able to fly in on their brooms to enjoy quidditch tournaments, card games, tailgating, delicacies like butter beer and more at the free event beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Muscatine […]
