23 Sep 2026

Candle Witch Company Ribbon-Cutting October 7

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (September 23, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2:30PM, to celebrate the opening of Candle Witch Company (1421 5th Avenue, Moline).

Located in downtown Moline, Candle Witch Company is a new candle and gift shop owned by mother-daughter duo Dani Jones and Hannah Rosenbaum. Jones originally started the business years ago in Kentucky.

28 Aug 2026

The Bleu R&B Lounge Ribbon-Cutting September 2

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 28, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 4PM, to celebrate the opening of The Bleu R&B Lounge.

Located at 419 15th St in downtown Moline, The Bleu R&B Lounge is a new thirty-and-up destination created to give the Quad Cities a mature and sophisticated place to enjoy music, nightlife, and community.

18 Jun 2026

Pop the Cork Wine Lounge Ribbon-Cutting June 22

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 18, 2026) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Monday, June 22, 3PM, to celebrate the opening of Pop the Cork (1500 River Drive, Moline).

Located at 1500 River Drive in downtown Moline, Pop the Cork is the newest wine lounge in the Quad Cities. The business was created with a vision to provide a sophisticated and relaxing atmosphere where guests can enjoy a glass of wine, discover new varieties and connect with friends.

19 May 2026

Chillin’ in the Courtyard Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Moline

By Jennifer Smith

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (May 19, 2026) — Downtown Moline’s popular Chillin’ in the Courtyard concert series returns for summer 2026 with four evenings of live music, cold drinks and laid-back Saturday nights in the heart of downtown.

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