13 Dec 2014

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS TO BRING "THE ABCs OF BULLYING PREVENTION" TO LOCAL KIDS

By Lindsey Lobur

Ambassadors of Goodwill to Present National Program on Bullying Prevention

WHO:Hammer Harrison of the world famous Harlem Globetrotters

WHAT:The Globetrotters star will talk to kids at The Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley about "The ABCs of Bullying Prevention," a program designed by the Globetrotters in coordination with the National Campaign to Stop Violence to help reduce bullying and violence among youth in our schools and communities.

The interactive program focuses on Action, Bravery, and Compassion, comprising the ABCs. The Globetrotters' signature ball handling skills will be incorporated to provide a fun and informative presentation.

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 11, at 4 p.m.

WHERE:The Boys and Girls Club of Mississippi Valley

338 6th Street

Moline, IL 61265

CONTACT:Lindsey Lobur, iWireless Center: 309-292-2256

Ruby Ramirez, Harlem Globetrotters: 602-707-7022

OTHER: The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their spectacular 2015 "Washington Generals' Revenge" World Tour to iWireless Center in Moline on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, at 7 p.m.. More information can be found at www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

09 Dec 2014

Monster Jam comes to the iWirless Center May 16 & 17 - Tickets on sale now!

By Lindsey Lobur

Moline, IL, 12/08/14 - Monster Jam® will be blasting into the iWireless Center on May 16 & 17 with a new 10-city arena based, points-paying Monster Jam endurance showcase, featuring the biggest and best lineup of Monster Jam trucks highlighted by more of what the fans want to see...more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, more trucks, more action...#MoreMonsterJam!.

The Party in the Pits, two hours before doors open for the show, gives fans the opportunity to get a view of the trucks up close and meet the drivers of the massive Monster Jam trucks. Tickets are just $5 for kids and $10 for adults with a show ticket!

Tickets are just $22.50, $32.50 VIP and $47.50 Front Row. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

Monster Jam: Performance Schedule:

Sunday,May 17, at 2:00p

*No Discounts on VIP or Front Row Seating

*All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

 

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04 Dec 2014

Disney On Ice Takes the Ice at the iWireless Center

By Lindsey Lobur
Moline, IL, 12/03/14 - Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at the iWireless Center tomorrow night! This one-of-a-kind production is in town from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec 7 for seven performances at the iWireless Center. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the iWireless Box Office.

Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney*Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever!

From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy start at the iWireless Center, located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. Tickets are $17.00, $23.00, 36.00 VIP or 53.00 Ice Side. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or  ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

Worlds of Fantasy: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Ice Side Seating

*All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

To learn more about Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

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08 Oct 2014

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

By Lindsey Lobur

(Moline, Oct. 7, 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 in Moline on Saturday, Jan. 3 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.

 

In addition to the highly-anticipated matchup on the court, the Globetrotters, known worldwide as the Ambassadors of Goodwill™, will honor a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at each of their 310-plus games in North America. The team is searching for active, wounded or retired members of the military who have made their community proud with their brave service and exemplary character. Fans can nominate a Harlem Globetrotters Hometown Hero at harlemglobetrotters.com. The Globetrotters will also play a portion of each game with a camouflage basketball as a sign of respect to all who protect our freedom.

 

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. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

 

 

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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.
19 Sep 2014

TICKETS FOR DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS WORLDS OF FANTASY PRESENTED BY STONYFIELD YOKIDS ORGANIC YOGURT

By Lindsey Lobur

On SALE NOW at the iWireless Center

Moline, IL, 9/12/14 - Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt comes to your hometown!  This one-of-a-kind production visits Moline from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec 7 for seven performances at the iWireless Center. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the iWireless Box Office.

Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney*Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever!

From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy start at the iWireless Center, located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. Tickets are $17.00, $23.00, 36.00 VIP or 53.00 Ice Side. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or  ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

Worlds of Fantasy: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Ice Side Seating

*All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

To learn more about Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

 

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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 Yogurtand Marvel Universe LIVE! More information on Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

29 Aug 2014

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents BUILT TO AMAZE! Hits iWireless Center This Weekend for Seven Performances!!!!!

By Lindsey Lobur

Moline, IL (Aug. 28) - The iWireless Center is excited to announce the arrival of the all-new 143rd Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Built To Amaze! --an extraordinary engineered circus experience where Children of all Ages find out what it takes to build The Greatest Show On Earth. The foundation is set and the rising anticipation of high energy, high jinx and hilarity is ready to be transported by colorful circus machinery and unleashed from shipping crates right before the audience's eyes!

A fantastic design with more than 110 of the world's best performers representing 17 countries along with 95 exotic and domestic animals will be assembled, creating never-before-seen heart pounding performances. Ringling Bros. brings a spirited and fiery competition of basketball with the next generation of whirling unicyclists, the legendary King Charles Troupe hailing from New York City! Also new to Ringling Bros. is the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine who launch themselves from trampolines to scale, repel and pass through a three-story high translucent tower. Come and join us for an affordable and fun Labor Day Tradition.

Visit ringling.com to learn about the all new show never before seen in the Quad Cities! For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com.

Ringling Bros. Built to Amaze: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Circus Celebrity Seating

*Tickets are $65 (Circus Celebrity), $32 (VIP), $19, and $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

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28 Aug 2014

Ringling Bros. Strengthening Quad Cities Communities through Circus Fit

By Lindsey Lobur

What: Ringling Bros. is "Strengthening Communities" with the Two Rivers YMCA and Circus Fit.

When: Thursday, August 28, 2014 10:45 am - 11:30 am

Where: Two Rivers YMCA, 2040 53rd Street Moline, IL 61265

Why: This Thursday, August 28th, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® are partnering with the Two Rivers YMCA to put the focus on "Strengthening Communities." Entertainers from The Greatest Show On Earth will teach students how fun an active lifestyle can be by teaching their signature Circus Fit, a program focused on childhood obesity & inactivity. Circus Fit is a national youth fitness program that encourages America's youth to lead healthy active lifestyle by combining the fun of circus skills with stretching, strength building and aerobic exercise. It is all in honor of BUILT TO AMAZE andRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®coming to the iWireless Center over Labor Day weekend!

Visit ringling.com to learn about the all new show - never before seen in the Quad Cities!For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com.

Ringling Bros. Built to Amaze: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Circus Celebrity Seating

*Tickets are $65 (Circus Celebrity), $32 (VIP), $19, and $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

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About Feld Entertainment, Inc.: Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live 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 55 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Doodlebops Live!

 

About YMCA: The Y helps our community reach its potential by listening and responding to the Illinois Quad Cities' most critical needs. As the leading nonprofit for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, we do this by helping every individual, regardless of ability or social status, reach their full potential in life. With the strength of our mission at the heart of every program and facility we're responsible for, the Y has been able to strengthen the foundation of our community for 129 years and counting. No one is turned away from the YMCA due to the inability to pay. Financial assistance is available through our income based pricing structure so we are able to serve the needs of all individuals

07 Aug 2014

Ringling Bros. Built To Amaze: Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities Tool Drive

By Lindsey Lobur

What:Built To Amaze: Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities- Tool Collection Drive

When: Saturday, August 9, 2014

Where: iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive Moline, IL 61265

Why: This Saturday, August 9th, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® show their support for local families by hosting a Tool Drive to benefit Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities in honor of Ringling Bros' upcoming show Built to Amaze! Together, they are collecting items that would "Build a Better Life" for Quad City families in need.

Needed Items:Hammers for building, work gloves, gardening tools, rakes, shovels, hoses, sprinklers and cash donations are welcome as well.

Ringling Bros. wants to say thank you for your donation by offering one free voucher (per family) to Friday, August 29 opening night performance of Built to Amaze! Donations are being collected at the iWireless Center on Saturday Aug. 9, from

10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The iWireless Center is located at 1201 River Drive in Moline.

Visit ringling.com to learn about the all new show - never before seen in the Quad Cities! For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com.

Ringling Bros. Built to Amaze: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Circus Celebrity Seating

*Tickets are $65 (Circus Celebrity), $32 (VIP), $19, and $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

 

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About Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities:Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is a nonprofit Christian housing organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing.  Habitat builds simple, decent, affordable housing for low income, working families.  Founded in 1993, HFHQC has made the dream of home ownership possible for 85 local families. Visit www.HabitatQC.org for more information.

 

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.: Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live 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 55 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Doodlebops Live!

25 Jul 2014

Ringling Bros. presents Built to Amaze! Announces Partnership with Putnam Museum

By Lindsey Lobur

DAVENPORT, Iowa (July 24, 2014)- Today, the Putnam Museum announced a new partnership with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey and its upcoming event of Engineering Weekend: Powered by Ringling Bros. presents Built To Amaze!

This weekend at the Putnam, guests will be able to partake in several engineering tasks such as a community build of a life-size 8 foot tall K'nex grandfather clock, K'nex Jr. building stations, and stations to partake in electric engineering. The Putnam will also be raffling off two family 4-packs of tickets to the Opening Night of Ringling Bros presents Built To Amaze! on Friday August 29th at iWireless Center, as well as have circus related giveaways. Following the Built To Amaze launch weekend, the Putnam will also offer another chance for public to win a family 4-pack of Ringling Bros. tickets on Facebook at  facebook.com/PutnamMuseum.

For more information on this and other Putnam events,

please visit their website at www,putnam.org

For more information on the Ringling Bros. presents Built To Amaze,

please visit www.iwirelesscenter.com.

 

Built To Amaze! Performance Schedule:

Tickets are $65 (Circus Celebrity), $32 (VIP), $19, and $14. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

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About the Putnam:

The Putnam has been inspiring ideas, dialogue and interaction among people of all ages for nearly 150 years! And today, we're better than ever with hands-on fun for the whole family! Launch rockets or interact with a robot in our Science Center, visit our famous mummies in Unearthing Ancient Egypt, climb into a treehouse in Black Earth | Big River or go back in time to see our region's history in River, Prairie, and People. Also experience internationally-recognized traveling exhibits or take in a movie in our National Geographic Giant Screen Theater with a screen towering 6 stories tall! Our welcoming team is dedicated to helping you discover and explore in a friendly and engaging place.

About Feld Entertainment, Inc.:

Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live 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 55 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Doodlebops Live!
04 Mar 2014

Optimists Club Recognizes Christian Care with Outstanding Service Award

By Lindsey Lobur

Rock Island, IL - On January 29th, the Davenport Evening Optimists Club presented Christian Care with their Outstanding Service Award for successful achievement in working with the youth and community of the Quad Cities Area. Kris Hull Houghton, Christian Care's Domestic Violence Shelter Manager, was on site to speak to the group and accepted the award on behalf of the organization. The Davenport Evening Optimists Club, much like other Optimists Clubs worldwide, works with individuals and organizations supporting causes in their local area by raising funds for agencies that help children.

"Christian Care's Children's Advocacy Program has been working and advocating for children for over six years, and it is gratifying to see that our work within the community is being recognized for the difference that it makes," says Kris Hull Houghton. Christian Care's Domestic Violence Shelter through its Children's Advocacy Program offers counseling, legal advocacy, tutoring, and parenting and support services to children who have either witnessed or experienced domestic violence. If you wish to support the Children's Advocacy Program, send a donation to Christian Care at PO Box 4176, Rock Island Illinois, 61204.

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. The organization serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illness.

Christian Care's community meal site is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in need, call Christian Care's crisis hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.


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