14 Apr 2022

Davenport Public Library to Host the Figge for a Free Haitian Art Program

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 14, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library will host a program about Haitian Art April 23 at Eastern and Virtually.

Join Figge educator, Kelsey Vandercoy, for a talk all about Haitian art. The Figge Art Museum houses one of the world’s largest collections of Haitian art outside of Haiti itself. Kelsey will give a brief presentation about the basic of Haitian art and why the Figge has so much of it, followed by a hands-on art activity related to the lesson.

13 Apr 2022

Davenport Public Library to Host a Wapsi River Center Program

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 13, 2022) — The Davenport Public Library has partnered with the Wapsi River Center to host a program Sustainable Living with the 3 R’s at the Fairmount Branch and Virtually on April 20, 1PM.

Join Naturalist Becky from the Wapsi River Center to learn about sustainable living focusing on the 3 R’s — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Composting with ideas on how you can incorporate these practices into your daily lives.

13 Apr 2022

Saving a Family in World War II Hungary/Moline Public Library

By Lisa Powell Williams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (April 13, 2022) — Jeno Berta Sr will share a first-hand account of his family’s efforts to protect a Jewish couple and their children from Nazis in “Saving a Family in World War II Hungary.” This event will be held at the Moline Public Library on Wednesday, May 4, at Noon. Registration for this program is required and can be done by calling 309-524-2470 or visiting molinelibrary.com/events.

12 Apr 2022

SPECTRA Reading Series Celebrates National Poetry Month at Rozz-Tox 04/28

By Sarah Elgatian

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 12, 2022) — Midwest Writing Center (MWC) and the SPECTRA Reading Series are hosting a showcase of local poets and writers at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, on Thursday, April 28. This is in celebration of National Poetry Month, which is held by the Academy of American Poets each year and is “the largest literary celebration in the world.”

07 Apr 2022

Quad Cities Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Celebrating Its Forty-Fifth Birthday

By Mary McNeil

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 7, 2022) — The Twin Torch Foundation is proud to announce its co-sponsoring the 22nd Black & Gold Gala with the Mu Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

30 Mar 2022

Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs

By Zach Berkley

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 30, 2022) — Humanities scholar and musician Bucky Halker presents his Illinois Humanities Council program “Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs, 1890-1960” at the Moline Public Library, Monday, April 18, 3PM. Space is limited for this performance; registration is required.

25 Mar 2022

Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo National 2022 Tour, TaxSlayer Center

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2022) — Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo National 2022 Tour opens at the TaxSlayer Center Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, with more action, the best entertainment, and more fun in the line-up. Plan to witness a BATTLE TO THE FINISH as the world’s toughest cowboys vie to be crowned Pro Rodeo’s World Champion in the bareback, saddle-bronc, and bull-riding.

07 Mar 2022

2022 Rock Island Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois

By Alexandra McMillin

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 7, 2022) — This winter, the Rock Island community is invited to be bold and get cold by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge presented by GEICO in Rock Island will take place at Bally’s Casino, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island, Illinois, on Sunday, March 13, 2PM.

02 Mar 2022

“Love, Zac: Football, Concussions, and Raising Boys in 21st Century America” Author Visit Presented by the Davenport Public Library

By Brittany Peacock

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 2, 2022) — For parents, the decision on whether to allow their son to play football is a difficult one weighing very real risks with very real rewards. There are the social pressures to join in on America's favorite sport — and also the concerns about how concussions may impact their child's future. And then there is weighing how football can help form their child's character.

01 Mar 2022

Tortuga's Habitat Warming Party, Sunday, March 6

By Quad City Botanical Center

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 1, 2022) — Celebrate the opening of Tortuga’s new habitat, Terrapin Springs, sponsored by Mel Foster Co and Eastern Iowa Landscape Services.

Join Tortuga as she welcomes her turtle friends from Nahant Marsh Education Center during our special turtle talks at 11:30AM and 1PM. Learn more about these fantastic creatures and the places they call home.

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