Isabel Bloom Production Tours
Isabel Bloom is opening up their production facility for tours on January 17, 18, and 20. Reserve your spot on a free tour to see how these unique concrete sculptures are made locally at the facility at 736 Federal Street in Davenport, Iowa. Guests on the tour receive 10% off on their entire purchase at the tour center gift shop, including the exclusive 2014 tour piece that is only available at this gift shop. Call 800-273-5436 or 563-336-3766 to make your tour reservation. Reservations required. www.ibloom.com
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Tales from Around the World
On Saturday, January 18, there are tales from around the world and enjoy free crafts, activities, games, performances, and refreshments from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street in Moline, Ill. No registration is required for this free drop-in program. www.molinelibrary.org |
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Quad City Boat & Vacation Show Get ready for summer boating and outdoor fun on January 17-19 at the Quad City Boat & Vacation Show. This show is even bigger than the 2013 show! Shop boats for fishing, cruising and water sports in the Great Hall and the Mississippi Hall at the RiverCenter in Davenport! Take the skywalk between the north and south buildings to access each hall where you will find more dealers and more boats than ever before. www.riverctr.com
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FREE Kid's Craft Day The John Deere Pavilion, 1400 River Dr. in downtown Moline, IL., is hosting a free Kid's Craft Day on Saturday, January 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus, receive 15% off your purchase in the John Deere Store the entire weekend with your Be a Tourist coupon. www.johndeereattractions.com |
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Icestravaganza Award winning ice sculpture artist, Dawson List, will bring his top-rated skills up from the Big Easy to wow event goers on Saturday, January 18! It's FREE and one sculpture will be so big you can walk through it! The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the RME/Skybridge Courtyard on 2nd Street in downtown Davenport. See fantastic, large scale ice creations that will be on display.
The free event will not only feature live ice carving, but also free horse drawn carriage rides and activities and exhibits at downtown locations including the Figge Art Museum Kids Design Glass exhibit, German American Heritage Center's Hinges and Hearts- The World of Antique Metal and Mechanical Dolls exhibit, storytelling by the Midwest Writing Center at the RME, and preschool story time and the unveiling of the new mural inside the library. www.downtowndavenport.com |
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Tons of Sand in the Tropics During Be a Tourist weekend, the Quad City Botanical Center welcomes you to the tropics. The Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue in Rock Island, Ill., is placing two tons of sand in the middle of the indoor Sun Garden to create a tropical sandbox through February 28. The sandbox will be open during regular hours. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to bring the children down to play. They may bring their own toys or borrow the Botanical Center's toys. On Saturday, January 18 from 12-2 p.m., there is children's programming. www.qcgardens.com |
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Winter Wine Experience The River Music Experience, 129 Main Street in Davenport, Iowa, holds their sixth annual Winter Wine Experience on Saturday, January 18 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. This wine tasting event also includes hors d'oeuvres, live music, and more. Everyone receives a complimentary wine tasting glass. Tickets are $30 in advance, or $40 the day of the event. The Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard coupon is $5 off the ticket price. www.rivermusicexperience.org
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Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration The annual community-wide celebration and musical tribute to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns to Centennial Hall on the campus of Augustana College in Rock Island on Saturday, January 18th at 6 p.m. The free public event will celebrate the legacy of this great leader through powerful speakers, music, and dance. The event has a long history in the Quad Cities. Originally sponsored by the NAACP, the celebration now is organized each year by Augustana College and the Dr. King Celebration committee to honor the life and vision of one of America's great leaders. www.augustana.edu |
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Sidewalk Sales
NorthPark Mall in Davenport and SouthPark Mall in Moline will be hosting Sidewalk Sales January 17-20, 2014. |
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Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Exhibit
Don't miss the Dinosaurs! The Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Exhibit features, huge animatronic lifelike dinosaurs, dinosaurs you can ride and many other fun activities. Great way to enjoy the weekend! All the fun takes place at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in their Fair Center located at 2815 W. Locust Street in Davenport, IA Hours: Saturday, January 18th from 10 am-8 pm and Sunday, January 19th from 10 am till 7 pm. ADMISSION: $17 for adults, $13 for children 2-12 years of age. WHERE TO GET TICKETS: Tickets will be available at the door. www.mvfair.com |
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Slow Food Quad Cities Pasta Party
Tickets are $25 - that gets you three food classes (learn to make fresh pasta, homemade red sauce, and a quick and easy Italian dressing from Boetje's mustard); a full dinner using local foods including pasta, salad, bread, coffee & dessert; live music from Mark Ridolfi and Rose n' Thorns; and a t-shirt featuring our original Pasta Party artwork. Front Street Brewery will have local beer and wine for sale. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE for the dinner on Saturday, January 18th from 4-8 p.m. Purchase tickets online or in person. Dinner located upstairs. www.qcfoodhub.com |
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Winterfest Competition In the North Hotel Tower Lobby, attend Isle Bettendorf's second annual comprehensive dessert and centerpiece competition on Sunday, January 19th from 1-5 p.m. See award-winning chefs make beautiful masterpieces including ice carvings, wedding cakes and more. Enjoy hot chocolate at our outdoor cocoa bar in the ice carving area. Plus, try delicious chili from our Isle chefs and vote for your favorite. Tickets are free at the IsleOne guest service center and seating is limited. www.theislebettendorf.com
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QC Farm Show Come and see the annual Quad Cities Farm and Equipment Show, featuring free admission, parking, and seminars! Called the "premier AG show in the Quad Cities", this is a great show that you will not want to miss. It's January 19-21 at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island. www.qccaexpocenter.com |
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Miss. River Visitor Center Open House The free open house is all day from 9 am-5 pm on Friday, January 24th. See the new display additions, historical corps artifacts, and interesting interactive displays for people of all ages. Simple refreshments will be available. From 1-2:30 p.m. extra staff will be on hand to answer questions about the varying programs highlighted in the new displays. www.missriver.org
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World's Toughest Rodeo
Looking for fun, family entertainment AND real horsepower? The 2014 Ram Rodeo Series will ride into town for the Three Hill World's Toughest Rodeo taking place from January 24-25. Saddle up with the cowboys and gals at 7:30pm in the iWireless Center in Moline. Spectators who visit the Ram Truck brand during the rodeo will be entered into the 2014 Ram Rodeo Sweepstakes for a chance to win $45,000 toward any eligible Chrysler Group vehicle. www.iwirelesscenter.com |
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Ballet Quad Cities' The Ugly Duckling Ballet Quad Cities presents The Ugly Duckling & Other Dances An afternoon of dance, just for fun! Bring the entire family to see this well known fairy tale with a great message come to life. Whimsical choreography, costumes and characters will dance into your heart! 1:30 pm at Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $22 - adults; $12 - age 18 and under. For tickets, call the BHS Activity Office at 563-332-4516 Or order online at https://www. |
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Winery Chili Cook-Off Join Wide River Winery for their first ever Chili Cook-Off at the Clinton location on Saturday, January 25th from 1-5 pm. The contest starts at 1 PM with live music from The Ripplers beginning at 2 PM. Prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place. Come, eat, judge and enjoy an afternoon of music and fun. No entry fee! To register contact widerivermartha@gmail.com or call 954.415.9329. www.wideriverwinery.com |
Princess Diana Exhibit Extended to Jan. 26
Due to popular demand, the "Diana, A Celebration" exhibit will remain on view through January 26, 2014. The exhibit chronicles the life and humanitarian work of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. One of the 20th century's most remarkable women is showcased through nine galleries containing 150 objects-ranging from her royal wedding gown and 28 of her designer dresses to family heirlooms, personal mementos, paintings and rare home movies and photos. www.putnam.org
Be a Tourist Weekend
The mobile-friendly Be a Tourist website is live and ready to go. Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard Weekend is January 17-20. Make a marvelous weekend out of it with over 50 coupons for local hotels, attractions, and businesses.
2014 Guides Are Here!
Do you have your supply of the new 2014 Visitors Guide yet? We changed the name to Activity Guide to better reflect how the guides are getting used by residents and visitors alike. Stop by the Visitor Centers in Davenport or Moline to pick up a box.
The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 5 years at the Annual Gala on Saturday, January 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. The special guest and keynote speaker is Ralph de la Vega. For more information and to register, visit www.gqchcc.com/2014Gala/
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