One holiday event you won't want to miss is Ballet Quad Cities' enchanting production of The Nutcracker featuring live music by Orchestra Iowa! This well-known holiday classic comes to life this weekend on the Adler stage with a cameo appearance by the Quad City Symphony's Children Choir.
The RME Community Stage has a busy week ahead beginning tonight with Jazz Jam with the North Scott Jazz Combo and continuing tomorrow with a live lunch by Tony Hoeppner. Holiday Concerts by QC Homeschool Band and A Soul Purpose happen this weekend, too. The community stage is a great place to support local talent and all of the events are free!
Another must-stop in your holiday adventures is the German American Heritage Center. Two special exhibits, Winterscapes and Amazing Advent Adventure - A Christmas Exhibit, are open until January 3rd. Saturday, enjoy free samples of sausage provided by Jerry's Market in Moline. Drive past the Center at night to see the Living Advent Calendar. Each night, a new image will be revealed in the windows until Christmas Eve!
Speaking of window displays this holiday season, our downtown retailers have a friendly competition going on to see who has the best decor! Head over to our Facebook page and check out the photos. Make sure to like your favorite so they can earn bragging rights! While you're there, check out the daily #downtowngiftguide posts that highlight all the fun & unique gifts you can find downtown!
A spotlight has been shining on Crafted QC lately and we couldn't be happier for all the press the shop has received. Radish Magazine is the latest to highlight the cozy shop packed with eclectic handmade goods. Read up; it's a great story describing how owner Mary Talbert got her start.
L&D15 will host a new style-event this week with Saturday Night Social beginning at 7 p.m. Inspired by salons, soirees and the speakeasy, this event incorporates shopping, sipping and socializing. It's a unique retail experience and chance to see the great collection of apparel, accessories and home items at L&D15!
Everyone's favorite monthly shopping event, Third Thursday, returns next week! It's easy to find unique, special and handmade gifts for the holidays downtown. Not sure what to buy? Many shops are offering great deals on gift card purchases! If you need a lift on Third Thursday you can hop in the Convention & Visitors Bureau SUV for a FREE ride to your next stop.
Santa Claus will be appearing around downtown that evening, too. When you find him, take a selfie using #thirdthursday and tell him what you want for Christmas! A pop-up shop with Wild Cherry Spoon Company will be at Crafted QC, Infinity Salon will have free 5 min chair massages and $5 brow waxes, and Oh So Sweet will feature holiday face painting and samples of Santa's favorite cookies. Check out our event on Facebook for a full list of participating businesses and specials.
Future Events:
The RME Community Stage has a busy week ahead beginning tonight with Jazz Jam with the North Scott Jazz Combo and continuing tomorrow with a live lunch by Tony Hoeppner. Holiday Concerts by QC Homeschool Band and A Soul Purpose happen this weekend, too. The community stage is a great place to support local talent and all of the events are free!
Another must-stop in your holiday adventures is the German American Heritage Center. Two special exhibits, Winterscapes and Amazing Advent Adventure - A Christmas Exhibit, are open until January 3rd. Saturday, enjoy free samples of sausage provided by Jerry's Market in Moline. Drive past the Center at night to see the Living Advent Calendar. Each night, a new image will be revealed in the windows until Christmas Eve!
Speaking of window displays this holiday season, our downtown retailers have a friendly competition going on to see who has the best decor! Head over to our Facebook page and check out the photos. Make sure to like your favorite so they can earn bragging rights! While you're there, check out the daily #downtowngiftguide posts that highlight all the fun & unique gifts you can find downtown!
A spotlight has been shining on Crafted QC lately and we couldn't be happier for all the press the shop has received. Radish Magazine is the latest to highlight the cozy shop packed with eclectic handmade goods. Read up; it's a great story describing how owner Mary Talbert got her start.
L&D15 will host a new style-event this week with Saturday Night Social beginning at 7 p.m. Inspired by salons, soirees and the speakeasy, this event incorporates shopping, sipping and socializing. It's a unique retail experience and chance to see the great collection of apparel, accessories and home items at L&D15!
Everyone's favorite monthly shopping event, Third Thursday, returns next week! It's easy to find unique, special and handmade gifts for the holidays downtown. Not sure what to buy? Many shops are offering great deals on gift card purchases! If you need a lift on Third Thursday you can hop in the Convention & Visitors Bureau SUV for a FREE ride to your next stop.
Santa Claus will be appearing around downtown that evening, too. When you find him, take a selfie using #thirdthursday and tell him what you want for Christmas! A pop-up shop with Wild Cherry Spoon Company will be at Crafted QC, Infinity Salon will have free 5 min chair massages and $5 brow waxes, and Oh So Sweet will feature holiday face painting and samples of Santa's favorite cookies. Check out our event on Facebook for a full list of participating businesses and specials.
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
Future Events:
12/17 - Frank Sinatra, Jr. Sings Sinatra
12/18 - Lightwire Theater
12/18 - Holiday Wine Walk
12/19 - Danielle Nicole with Dan Tedesco
12/31 - Blue New Year's Eve
01/09 - Figge Family Free Day
