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New Iowa Deanery Series Focuses on Glory of “Rhapsody in Blue”

Jonathan Turner Music

The legendary composer/pianist George Gershwin was just 25 when he wrote and premiered his “Rhapsody in Blue” in New York City, Feb. 12, 1924. Just three months later, Gershwin and the Paul... Continue Reading

New Quad-Cities Play to Premiere at Lincoln Center In Davenport

Jonathan Turner Theatre

Curtis B. Lewis Jr., grew up around Rock Island’s 14th ½ Street, where life revolved around the porch. Those meaningful beginnings form the foundation of his new play, “The Half,” which will... Continue Reading

Muscatine Planning Huge July 4 Celebration

Sean Leary Events

Muscatine, Iowa – Plans are underway for the 2025 4th of July Celebration in Muscatine! The community parade, coordinated by Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GMCCI), will get... Continue Reading

Check Out Yoga, Shakespeare, Tarantino And More This Weekend In The Quad-Cities

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Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater... Continue Reading

Opera QC Returns to Davenport’s Galvin Fine Arts Center With Comic Jewel By Strauss

Jonathan Turner Music

If you like your summer entertainment fun, fizzy, frothy and frivolous, Opera Quad Cities has the ideal concoction for you. For the first time since pre-COVID, the 24-year-old opera company is... Continue Reading

Davenport’s Figge Art Museum to Open Five New Exhibits This Summer

Jonathan Turner Events

This summer, the Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) has five fascinating new exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. From the story of the museum’s building to powerful artwork from the past,... Continue Reading
Favorite Shakespeare Comedy Coming to Rock Island’s Genesius Guild

Jonathan Turner Theatre

The beloved Shakespeare comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” opens this weekend at Genesius Guild. Show dates are June 21, 22, 28, and 29. Performances start at 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Classic... Continue Reading

New Burlesque Museum to Open in Downtown Davenport

Jonathan Turner Events

This Saturday, June 21, you join “American Pickers” star Danielle Colby for the dazzling grand opening of the Ecdysiast Arts Museum, a one-of-a-kind celebration of burlesque, artistry, and... Continue Reading

Ryan Adams’ ‘Heartbreaker’ Tour Coming To Davenport Tonight

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Ryan Adams is bringing the Heartbreaker tour to Capitol Theatre on June 17th! Tickets on sale at the box office and online at axs.com/events/735951/

New Comedy Based on “King Lear” to Premiere at Moline’s Black Box

Jonathan Turner Theatre

Barely There Theatre, a hybrid theatre company founded by the Quad Cities’ most prolific playwright, Alexander Richardson, will return to the stage this summer with the world premiere of “To... Continue Reading

Quad Cities Collins Writers’ Conference Marks 20 Years June 26-28

Jonathan Turner Rock Island

Local and visiting writers have extra reason to celebrate later this month as the Midwest Writing Center (MWC) presents The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference at Augustana College on June 26-28,... Continue Reading

Moline’s Sound Conservatory Owner to Give Farewell Concert June 22

Jonathan Turner Music

A special farewell concert is scheduled for Sound Conservatory, 504 17th St., Moline, on Sunday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. The heartfelt evening of music, memories, and new beginnings is called... Continue Reading
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Local News & Happenings

Quad City Animal Welfare Center Bringing Mobile Vaccine Clinic To Silvis

Sean Leary Silvis

We're coming to Silvis! The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will be hosting a Mobile Vaccine Clinic at the Silvis Public Library! Location: Silvis Public Library, 806 1st Avenue, Silvis, IL Date:... Continue Reading

Illinois Congressman Sorensen Leading Discussion on Medicaid and Medicare Cuts in Rock Island

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Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a roundtable discussion with key medical and community health leaders from across Rock Island County to address the real and pressing consequences of... Continue Reading

Western Illinois Neurodiversity Pride Day to be Celebrated June 16

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Western Illinois University will be celebrating Neurodiversity Pride Day on Monday, June 16. Neurodiversity Pride Day recognizes the diversity of human cognition, honoring the unique ways our... Continue Reading
Clinton’s Riley Olmstead Honored During Quad City River Bandits Game Friday Night

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MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Riley Olmstead, 9, of Clinton, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 13 at the end of the first inning. MercyOne Genesis... Continue Reading

Country Style Ice Cream Expanding To Creve Coeur, Illinois

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Country Style Ice Cream, the cherished regional creamery known for its rich, homemade tasting ice cream and nostalgic desserts, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest location in Creve... Continue Reading

Colorful “Joseph” is Amazingly Entertaining at Moline’s Music Guild

Jonathan Turner Theatre

I’ve never been a big fan of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice fable, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which sold out its Sunday, June 8 performance at Music Guild, Moline. The... Continue Reading
Meet Mr. Kitty, The Illinois And Iowa Pet Of The Week

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Our Pet of the Week is Mr. Kitty: https://qcawc.org/adopt/pet/2024-1501 Meet Mr. Kitty! This 8-year-old bundle of joy is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and full of love. He's FIV+, but healthy... Continue Reading

African-American Film Festival Returns for Third Year Across Quad-Cities

Jonathan Turner Rock Island

The Pulling Focus Film Festival returns for its third year this weekend, kicking off with a Thursday night opening reception at The Last Picture House, downtown Davenport. In 2023, Azubuike African... Continue Reading

Western Illinois University Writing Center Announces Summer Hours

Sean Leary Events

The Western Illinois University Writing Center (UWC) will be open to help students throughout the summer Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 15 in Malpass Library, third floor. The UWC offers... Continue Reading
Davenport Central Students Named To 2025 All-State Art School Team

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Congratulations to Central High School for earning the 2025 All-State Art School recognition from the Art Educators of Iowa! This honor highlights the state’s top high school artists and... Continue Reading

Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen Highlights Importance of Rock Island Arsenal

Sean Leary Rock Island

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance press conference held today: “Recent reports that the Army is considering... Continue Reading

Western Illinois University’s Liam Bushey and Kenneth Perez Receive OVC Honors

Sean Leary Education

The Ohio Valley Conference released the 2025 Baseball postseason awards this morning which featured two Leathernecks. Liam Bushey was named to the All-OVC Second Team as a Utility player... Continue Reading
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