30 Oct 2015

The iWireless Center Will Raise Annual Christmas Tree Monday, Nov. 2

By Lindsey Lobur
(Moline, IL - Oct. 30, 2015) -The iWireless Center's annual Christmas tree is scheduled to arrive this Monday, Nov. 2 at approximately 10:15 a.m. The tree is being donated by the Pate family of Bettendorf. The tree is approximately 35' tall and is a blue spruce but will likely be cut down to 30-35'.  Media is invited and encouraged to attend as the tree is raised.
This holiday display has become a tradition in downtown Moline. The tree will contain approximately 30,000 lights and be lit on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the annual Lighting on the Commons ceremony to be held from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on the John Deere Commons.
Additional information about Lighting on the Commons is available at www.lightingonthecommons.com.


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22 Oct 2015

The iWireless Center Needs Your Christmas Tree

By Lindsey Lobur
The iWireless Center
Is Now Seeking Donations For
The 2015 Christmas Tree
(Moline, IL - Oct. 22, 2015) - The iWireless Center is currently in search of their 2015 Christmas tree to be displayed in the arena's circle drive throughout the holiday season. The tree will also featured at the annual Lighting on the Commons Ceremony to be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015.
The iWireless Center will pay for the removal and transportation of the tree and provide four complimentary tickets to a Quad City Mallards Regular Season Hockey Game or Mannheim Steamroller Christmas on November 13 in exchange for the tree donation. The tree should range in height from 20' to 40' and be available for removal now through the week of November 6th. Consideration will be given to size, shape, fullness, ease of removal, and proximity to building. Trees not selected in 2015 will be added to a list of potential trees for future years.
Have the perfect tree? Please contact Ann Pilichowski via email at apilichowski@iwirelesscenter.com with subject line 2015 Christmas Tree Donation or at 309-277-1339.  Interested parties should include contact information, location of the tree to be donated, type of tree (if known) and approximate size. Photos of the tree are also welcome.

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17 Oct 2015

Just Announced -GREAT SEATS JUST RELEASED for sale for tonight's Miranda Lambert show @ 7:30pm

By Lindsey Lobur
GREAT SEATS JUST RELEASED for sale for tonight's Miranda Lambert show @ 7:30pm

(Moline, IL - Oct. 17, 2015) After finalizing production specs, organizers are happy to announce the release of great new seats, FLOOR SEATS NEXT TO THE STAGE, for Miranda Lambert's Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour tonight at the iWireless Center. Miranda will be joined by Raelynn, Clare Dunn and Courtney Cole at the iWireless Center tonight @ 7:30pm! Tickets can be purchased at the iWireless Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000and online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
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05 Oct 2015

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED AT WORLD'S TOUGHEST RODEO

By Lindsey Lobur
RETURNING TO THE IWIRELESS CENTER
ON JANUARY 22 & 23TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND @ 10 AM

(Moline, IL - Oct. 1, 2015) - BULLS! BRONCS! & a whole lot more for 2016 as the World's Toughest Rodeo National Tour returns to Moline's iWireless Center January 22 & 23, 2016. Fans can expect to see the world's best bucking horses and bulls and double-tough cowboys with nerves of steel, as the latest and greatest version of World's Toughest Rodeo presented by the Professional Rough Stock series returns to Moline. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. and can be purchased at the box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, and charge by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or by visiting  www.ticketmaster.com.

What: World's Toughest Rodeo
When: January 22 & 23 at 7:30 PM
Where: iWireless Center
Moline, IL
On Sale:Friday, October 2 at 10:00 AM
Adult Tickets: $19-$60
Kids Tickets: $9.50-$60
The World's Toughest Rodeo features the fan's favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding with the top two competing a second time in the thrilling Winner takes all...Showdown Round. The Midwest's fastest cowgirls will also compete in the Women's Barrel Racing. Along with intense competition, fans will witness Mutton Bustin for the little buckaroos, comedy like no other with Danger Dave Whitmoyer, as well as world-class specialty entertainment making this an event guaranteed to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Be part of the show and who knows... we may see you on national TV as World's Toughest Rodeo tour stops will be featured on RFD TV biweekly as part of the Professional Roughstock Series.
World's Toughest Rodeo also opens the arena nightly for the free Preshow as we invite fans to "get down in the dirt".   It's a FANtastic opportunity to Go Out West for the Night with interactive activities for all ages including pony rides, all access meet and greet with cowboys and entertainers, autographs and photos, sit on Midnight the bull in the bucking chutes, or get up close and personal with the World's Toughest Rodeo animal superstars as our staff host a behind the chutes tour. The sidewalk ends and the Wild West begins with more fun and FREE for all ages.
FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY:
New for 2106 fans can expect to Rodeo like a Rockstar with WLLR as part of their fan appreciation event featured Friday night only. The fun begins at the Budweiser Happy Hour in the Jack Daniel's Party Zone which will be open on the concourse from 6 - 7:30 preshow. Hosted by WLLR, fans will be treated to great live music, interactive fun and giveaways... its rodeo tailgating... all compliments of WLLR. It doesn't end there, its WLLR night all night long with fan participation events, giveaways, grand prizes and more... expected the unexpected as we turn up the fun meter Friday night with WLLR.
The gates open for World's Toughest Rodeo at Moline's iWireless Center, January 22nd and 23rd. The Free Pre-Show begins each night at 6:00pm and the action starts at 7:30pm.
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For more information about the World's Toughest Rodeo visit www.wtrodeo.com
25 Sep 2015

GREAT NEW SEATS TO BE RELEASED FOR MIRANDA'S MOLINE SHOW

By Lindsey Lobur
(Moline, IL - Sept. 24, 2015) - After finalizing production specs, organizers are happy to announce the release of great new seats, including FLOOR SEATS, PIT TICKETS, AND SEATS NEXT TO THE STAGE, for Miranda Lambert's Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour in Moline, IL. Miranda will be joined by Raelynn, Clare Dunn and Courtney Cole at iWireless Center on Saturday, October 17th. These will be available this Thursday at 10am and can be purchased at the iWireless Center Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
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10 Sep 2015

Tickets On Sale NOW for Disney On Ice

By Lindsey Lobur
TICKETS FOR "DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS TREASURE TROVE" PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT ON SALE NOW AT THE IWIRELESS CENTER.

Moline, IL, 9/10/15 - Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurtsets the gold standard with a magical medley of Disney tales in one jam-packed ice show that commemorates the legacy of Disney animated films. This skating spectacular visits Moline from Thursday Dec. 3 to Sunday, Dec. 6 for seven performances at the iWireless Center. Tickets are on sale NOW.

Get tangled up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn and enter the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses -Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and of course, the one who started it all, Snow White.  Ahoy, Mateys!  Set sail with Peter Pan, the always sassy Tinker Bell and the cantankerous Captain Hook and his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Never Land!  Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon as they discover the true meaning of the 'Circle of Life.'  Tick-Tock!  Tick-Tock!  Don't be late to a very important date with Alice and the Mad Hatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts' Army of Cards. Set a playdate with Woody and Buzz Lightyear because the toys are back in town. Relive magical moments in this ultimate Disney animation celebration coming to iWireless Center in Moline, IL!

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove start at $16. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, call Lindsey at 309-277-1356.

Performance Schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 3 at 7:00p
Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:00p
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11:00a, 3:00p, & 7:00p
Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1:00p & 5:00p  

To learn more about Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, go to DisneyOnIce.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.
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04 Sep 2015

Ringling Bros.®Treats Local Children to Pachyderm Pedicure

By Lindsey Lobur
Guests will learn tricks from the Greatest Show On Earth® and watch a pachyderm pedicure
WHAT:Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents LEGENDS is treating a group of preschool aged children, from Skip-a-Long Child Development Services, to a memorable morning in advance of LEGENDS. Children will get up close and personal with one of the biggest stars of the Greatest Show On Earth®; a Ringling Bros. elephant; children will learn about elephant care, including their weekly pachyderm pedicure.
WHO: Skip-a-Long Child Development Services - 40 preschool aged children.

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
**Media please arrive by 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: The iWireless Center - 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265
Please enter the main lot and proceed towards the animal compound, where the animal open house is held.
SHOW INFO: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents LEGENDS
unveils the unbelievable to Children Of All Ages™. Experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth!
Showtimes: Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 6 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.; & Monday, Sept. 7 at 1 p.m.
Tickets:Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS! start at $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available by calling 1.800.745.3000. For group rates and information, 309-277-1356.

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04 Sep 2015

THIS WEEKEND FOR SEVEN PERFORMANCES!

By Lindsey Lobur
BELIEVE IN THE UNBELIEVABLE!
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY® PRESENTS LEGENDS
AT THE IWIRELESS CENTER, MOLINE!

Moline, IL 9/03/15-THIS WEEKEND - Behold the living legends! The iWireless Center is excited to announce the arrival of the all-new 144th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS. Come to the show and experience epic family fun as legendary circus artists from around the globe perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder to summon the mythical and the mysterious visions that have only existed in your imagination until now: the Unicorn, Pegasus and Woolly the Mammoth! Join us Labor Day Weekend for an unforgettable family night of legendary proportions at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS at the iWireless Center this weekend, for seven performances Sept. 4 - Sept. 7.
Uniting iconic circus stars with living mythological creatures in a celebration of the LEGENDS that have captured imaginations for centuries, Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo, the Legend Seeker, on his quest to discover real, living legends.
Be thrilled by The Riders of the Wind, Cossack trick-riders who thunder into the arena on the backs of thoroughbred horses stealing your breath with their daring stunts. The Solar Hawks, a dream team of acrobats come together to amaze audiences by attempting three consecutive triple somersaults on a one-of-a-kind double-wide trapeze specifically designed for The Greatest Show On Earth®. Audiences will also witness Alexander Lacey and his legendary bond with his lion, majestic leopard and tigers during one of the most captivating acts. They all come together with more thrilling acts, and of course Ringling Bros.' legendary Asian elephants, in this spectacular production that you can only see this year!
Free to all ticketholders, the All Access Pre-show starts an hour before the show. Come down to the arena floor and meet the performers of The Greatest Show On Earth, get autographs, take photos and enter to win a one-of-a-kind pachyderm painting.
Performance Schedule:
Tickets are $65 (Front Row), $32 (VIP), $19, and $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, call Lindsey at 309-277-1356.

For more information visit Ringling.com.

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About Feld Entertainment:
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, NuclearCowboyz®, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, Disney Live! Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information on Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.
23 Jan 2015

THIS WEEKEND! Go Out West at The iWireless Center with the World's Toughest Rodeo

By Lindsey Lobur
Moline, IL -Are you ready for this! World's Toughest Rodeo returns this weekend to the iWireless Center, this Friday & Saturday. Prepare to take a ride on the wild side as the iWireless Center goes out west for two nights featuring bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, and women's barrel racing ... all of the fan favorites.

World's Toughest Rodeo, the premiere national rough stock only tour, presents this two and a half hour event starring professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation. Fans will once again get the opportunity to cheer on the world of rodeo's top bucking horses and bulls as well as enjoy some of the nation's most talented entertainment acts.

Want to see a little local talent? World's Toughest Rodeo invites some of the toughest little buckaroos to hold on tight in the "Mutton Bustin!"   These little buckaroos will spice up the show with the fan favorite event of sheep riding. Who knows, you may be witnessing a new future World Champion in action!

Fans will be served up an exciting slate of competition but only at World's Toughest Rodeo will the top two in each event return in our feature event of the night, the Showdown Bonus Round. The toughest cowboys will be matched with the rankest bucking horses and bulls in our supercharged finale event. It's edge of your seat action, 8 seconds at a time.

Fun is on the menu whether you are 6 or 66. World's Toughest offers a plate of hospitality served up with a western experience fans of all ages will never forget. The arena opens from 6 - 7 p.m. nightly so fans can get "down in the dirt" with World's Toughest Rodeo.  Both educational and entertaining... fans can meet cowboys, cowgirls and entertainers for autographs.  Pony rides for kids are free!!! Have you ever wanted to sit on a live bull? Midnight, the 2000lb bull and the World's Toughest Rodeo's superstar, will be in the chutes for an experience you can only get at World's Toughest Rodeo. Don't forget your camera. Take a behind the chutes tour and meet and visit with the World's Toughest Rodeo staff and see the beautiful animal athletes up close and personal.

Tickets are $18.00, $25.00, 35.00 or 57.00 for Gold Buckle Seating and kids are half price(excluding Gold Buckle seating). For additional savings LIKE them on Facebook www.facebook.com/worldstoughestrodeo and save $5 with code WTRFB. Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to purchase a Gold Buckle package (limited number) which includes chute side seats, a World's Toughest Rodeo Tour t-shirt and VIP meet and greet from 5:45 - 6:00 each night... all for just $57. Make it a night you won't forget at World's Toughest Rodeo.

Get you tickets for World's Toughest Rodeo at the iWireless Center, located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com, order by phone at (800) 359-2525. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

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02 Jan 2015

The Original Harlem Globetrotters Take the Court this Saturday

By Lindsey Lobur

HISTORY IN THE MAKING AS WASHINGTON GENERALS LOOK FOR LANDMARK VICTORY OVER HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS at the iWireless Center TOMORROW Saturday, Jan. 3 @ 7:00 pm

(Moline, Jan. 2, 2014) - The world famous Harlem Globetrotters, featuring some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet, will bring their unrivaled family show to the iwireless Center tomorrow at 7 p.m., during the Harlem Globetrotters 2015 "Washington Generals' Revenge" Tour.

The Globetrotters will face a great challenge this year, as the infamous Washington Generals are more determined than ever to match the franchise's historic last victory over the Globetrotters nearly a half century ago.  It has been five years since the Globetrotters and Generals have faced off, as the Generals have been searching far and wide for the best players to retool their roster and have been preparing for one thing: victory over the Globetrotters.

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson,Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law,Bull Bullard, Firefly FisherandMoose Weekes - plus female stars TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner and Sweet J Ekworomadu* - the Globetrotters' one-of-a-kind show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. With incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

Tickets start at $17 and are now available for sale. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com, order by phone at 800-745-3000.  Tickets can be purchased at the iwireless Center box office,located at 1201 River Drive in Moline.

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Sponsored by World Vision, Greyhound Lines and Baden Sports, The Harlem Globetrotters® are celebrating their 89th consecutive year, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Proud inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans-among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents-over more than eight thrilling decades. For the latest news and information about the Harlem Globetrotters, and to purchase tickets and team merchandise, visit the Globetrotters' official Web site:  www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

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