Looking for different dragons to slay than just the ones offering bad pickup lines? A local science-fiction and curio shop is looking to offer “more than just bars and church events” in the area on weekend nights, boasting a slate to ultimately include gaming, trivia nights, dungeons and dragons, Magic and more. Dickens’ Curiosity Shop, […]
Alexis Huscko sits in a coffee shop below a mural of a multi-colored brew emanating from a magical cauldron, and it may as well be an avatar for her own vibrant thoughts. The 24-year-old born-and-raised in Muscatine is ebullient and upbeat as she discusses her many passions, all of which share one common thread – […]
Connect with your inner artist at Sunrise Galleries, this weekend! All weekend long, Sunrise Galleries (114 E 2nd Street Muscatine) will be hosting Alcohol Ink Workshops, with Artist Paula Crandell. And you’re invited! Come learn about alcohol Ink with Artist Paula Crandell! This relatively new medium is known for its vibrant colors and unpredictable mixing […]
Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate National Gumdrop Day? Well look no further! Celebrate National Gumdrop Day this Friday Feb 15 from 3:15 – 4:30 p.m. at the Muscatine Art Center (1314 Mulberry Ave. Muscatine). Credit to the modern gumdrop candy goes to chemist and candy manufacturer Percy S. Truesdell. He took the […]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Muscatine! Make plans to attend the 2019 Happy Chinese New Year Concert this Thursday Feb 14 from 7 – 9 p.m. at The Muscatine Center for Performing Arts – Central Middle School (901 Cedar Street Muscatine). This concert features the world-renowned China National Peking Opera Company and the unforgettable […]
Do you LOVE chocolate? Join Silver Bell Hollow (13111 311th St W Illinois City) this Sunday Feb 10 from 2 – 4:30 p.m. for the exclusive Chocolate Lovers Fiber Art Event! Enjoy some delectable chocolate treats, an adorable chocolate themed fiber art project, and cuddle time with the alpacas! Your class fee includes all the […]
Paint-N-Sip while staying warm this Thursday evening! Make plans to attend Sunrise Galleries’ (114 E 2nd Street Muscatine) Paint-N-Sip Botanicals event this Thursday Jan 31 from 6 – 9 p.m. With guidance and encouragement from Sunrise Galleries artists you’ll paint botanicals of your choice to match your home décor, to create something special for someone […]
The Muscatine Art Center will feature one of Muscatine’s own in the exhibition, “Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti: Atlas,” opening on January 17th with a reception in the afternoon on January 19th. Fasanelli-Cawelti is an accomplished printmaker. His artwork features the people, places and objects, especially musical instruments, which are woven into his daily routines. His technique of […]
Join The Little Red Hen (612 Hope Ave Muscatine) for 7 months of crazy fun learning to create the Crazy Good Life Quilt by Janet Nesbitt of One Crazy Sister formally of Buggy Barn. Each month you will get a pattern and fabric for each of the 9 blocks plus spend a couple hours either […]
Gerberich’s Gadgetry: Re-Tooled is on display now at the Muscatine Art Center (1314 Mulberry Ave Muscatine). The exhibit will be ending on Sunday Dec 30. This is one exhibit you won’t want to miss! From a pack rat’s treasure trove of motors, toys, and other bric-a-brac, Steve Gerberich builds some of the most entertaining contraptions […]
