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Kindness Rocks in the Quad Cities!
Bullying is serious business. But thanks to QC United and Pete the Purple Bull, bullying prevention in schools and communities can be both effective and enjoyable! Join QC United and Pete the... Read More
All Senses Festival is Back to Stimulate Your Senses!
The All Senses Festival is back for a 2nd year! This year’s sensory-satisfying festival will kick off on Tuesday Sep 25 and continue through Sunday Sep 30. All Senses Festival is a collaboration... Read More
Blues Traveler’s John Popper Coming to Redstone Room!
Blues Traveler front man, John Popper, is making a solo stop in the Quad Cities! John Popper, with opening act Katrina Woolverton, is heading to the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 N... Read More
Quad City Storm Storming Forward With New Season And Promotions
The Storm is storming forward with a new season, promotions and a community initiative to skate new hockey fans into their TaxSlayer home. The team will hold a press conference to announce plans... Read More
Plenty of Four-Legged Fun at Dogtoberfest!
Looking to spend a little quality time and make some memories with those four-legged family members? The 10th Annual Dogtoberfest is happening this Sunday Sep 23 from 12-3 p.m. at Crow Creek Park... Read More
Tripmaster Monkey Reunited For New Record
Tripmaster Monkey, one of the most commercially and creatively successful bands in Quad-Cities music history, has reunited to begin recording a new album. The group — guitarist and singer Jamie... Read More
CCT 'Christmas Carol' Auditions Coming Sunday
Countryside Community Theatre will hold auditions for the holiday classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, onSunday September 23. Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A CHRISTMAS CAROL tells the tale of the... Read More
Something Rotten at Adler Theatre
Broadway’s hilarious new smash, Something Rotten! is heading to the Adler Theatre for one night only! Something Rotten! is currently touring and will make a stop at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd... Read More
Speakeasy Laugh Hard Competition Down To The Top 10!
After two outstanding preliminary rounds on Sept. 8 and 15 with stand-up comedians from across the Midwest and from as far away as St Louis, The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is now down to the... Read More
Bandwagon’s Behind The Music Schtick Is A Big Hit
By Amanda Jo Payne Excitement Fills the room as the lights dim. The referee takes the stage and another round of Comedy Sportz kicks off an amazing evening of improv genius at The Establishment... Read More
Your Senses Will Be Pleased at the Geneseo Harvest Music Festival
Looking for an exciting and auditorily pleasing way to spend this weekend? Then head to Geneseo! The Geneseo Performing Arts Council (GPAC) invites you this Saturday Sep 22 and Sunday Sep 23 to... Read More
Plus-Sized Boutique Grace Opening With Style And Charity
When it comes to personal style and impact, you can never have enough Charm and Grace. The Quad-Cities will soon be home to both, as Grace Boutique, an upscale boutique featuring plus-sized... Read More
WQPT Invites Public To Preview New Ken Burns Documentary
WQPT, PBS for the Quad-Cities, invites the public to preview screenings of a new Ken Burns documentary “THE MAYO CLINIC: FAITH – HOPE – SCIENCE.” Each screening event will include a... Read More
Rock Island Hosts Drill Team Showdown!
You feel them before you see them. It’s impossible not to get up and dance to the beat when they are around. I’m talking about the Metropolitan Youth Program Drill Team! And it’s time for a... Read More
No Duh! No Doubt Tribute Coming To Rhythm City
The ultimate No Doubt and Gwen Stefani tribute band is coming to Rhythm City Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport, on Friday, November 23 at 8 PM! Come see No Duh perform all the hits No... Read More
Quad City Arts announces 45th Visiting Artist Series season
In 1974, pianist Barbara Nissman visited Quad City area schools, beginning a tradition that later became Quad City Arts’ Visiting Artist Series. The 2018-2019 Visiting Artist Series brings ten... Read More
Quad Cities Marathon Brings Runners to Downtown Moline
Are you ready for the Midwest’s favorite marathon? The Quad Cities Marathon will take place this weekend in downtown Moline, with a run for everyone! There will be the Marathon, a Marathon... Read More
Jumers Wins Best Of Gaming Awards
Officials with Jumer’s Casino & Hotel in Rock Island are excited about recent recognition from Casino Player Magazine. Jumer's won 16 overall awards, including Best Hotel in its annual... Read More
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Local Quad Cities Columns

In A World Of Perfect Pitch, Would A Hung Be Hot?
Sean Leary
When it comes to singing, most of us are best served in our quest at vocal immortality by forgiving shower... Read More
QC Scene Checks Out The Speakeasy Stand Up Competition
Sean Leary
The Speakeasy kicked off its month-long Stand Up Comedy Competition last weekend, and QC Scene was there to check it... Read More
Mighty Con Was A Pretty Mighty Con
Ryan Franks
On Saturday and Sunday this Labor Day weekend was another Mighty Con. This time no one had to worry about the air... Read More
Silvis Moonlight Festival Brings Parade-Goers Out From All Over the Quad Cities!
Tess Abney
Last Saturday Aug 25 the City of Silvis was the place to be! The 17th Annual Moonlight Festival along Silvis Main... Read More
Comics Should Not Be Censored
Ryan Franks
I read an article on Bleeding Cool this week, Image Comics to Publish Censored – And Non-Censored – Variant Covers... Read More
Anime-Zing Was Fun, If Somewhat Frustrating
Ryan Franks
After work on Friday the 13th I drove over to the River Center to pick up my badge and see some friends that were at... Read More
SUSTO Headlines Awesome 2 Day Codfish Fest
Sean Leary
The SUSTO: Fine 2 Day Fest took over Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Friday and Saturday night, featuring music... Read More
Criticism of LeBron Should Be Slam Dunked
Sean Leary
I'm never going to say anything bad about LeBron James again. This week LeBron announced that he’s donating... Read More
QC Scene Goes Against Me! At Codfish
Sean Leary
Against Me! rocked a packed crowd July 26 at the famous Codfish Hollow Barnstormers venue in Maquoketa, Iowa. Speedy... Read More
Bix 7 Runners Looking Good!
Tess Abney
In 1975, there were only 84 participants. Only 3 were women. The Bix 7 has come a long way since its... Read More
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Business of the Week

Aroma Offers Delightful Scents And Tastes
Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place where you can have a coffee and enjoy the... Read More
It’s Always Showtime At The Adler
The Adler Theater is always poised between being a part of history and adding to it. A venerable Quad-Cities landmark and... Read More
Charley’s Is A Delicious Slice Of Philly In Davenport
A philly cheesesteak sandwich seems deceptively simple to make but it’s much easier to botch than you would think. And... Read More
Get In Bloom This Summer At The Botanical Center
Great things are always blooming at Quad City Botanical Center. Over its past 20 years, the facility at 2525 4th Avenue,... Read More
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Food of the Week

You’ll Be Sweet On Radicle’s Strawberries And Cream Beer
You ever wonder what happened to Strawberry Shortcake? You know, Strawberry Shortcake, the cartoon ginger who has had her... Read More
Radicle’s New Mango Mint Brew Is The Beer Of The Summer
Mango, peach, beer… and mint? Ewww, right? Bear with me folks, bear with me. If there’s one of several bars in... Read More
Aroma Offers Delightful Scents And Tastes
Today the Java Journey takes us to Iowa. Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place... Read More
Java Journey Goes Atomic!
Well coffee lovers I'm back at our next stop on our Java Journey. It’s a quiet little place called Atomic... Read More
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