Second City alumnus teaches pupils of all ages during improv & acting classes for all skill levels; session culminates in live show

More than 300 remodelers, landscapers & contractors share their home-improvement wisdom during three-day event endorsed by Ty Pennington

40 local and Etsy photographers, papersmiths, caterers & florists, as well as gifts & dessert & drink samples in century-old barn

Shooters of all levels take down clay birds under watchful eye of instructor before enjoying hearty eats in a bar & grill with fireplace

Owners bring 25 years of technique to private and group classes, which cycle through Latin, salsa, and swing atop 40'x80' dance floor

Tour groups learn to drive new-model Segway i2s before rolling out on expeditions through Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island & Moline

Paintball facility on shores of Fox River boasts wooded fields marked by myriad manmade obstacles, along with pro shop & concessions booth

Free admission for one year, access to members-only events & gift-shop discounts at museum home to vintage trains & thousands of artifacts

Food festival celebrates locally driven Good Food movement through chef demos, 150 exhibits & family-friendly activities

Trainer schools riders of all skill levels in English-style riding technique& horse-care basics during 45-minute lessons at outdoor facility