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Quad City Arts High School Art Invitational Going Online!
The Quad City Arts 43rd Annual High School Art Invitational might not be able to have a live showing due to coronavirus concerns, but Quad City Arts isn't letting them get them down! QCA has set up...
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Office Jamz with Jef Spradley and Scott Stowe Tonight!
Among the rising number of local musicians continuing to provide entertainment to the masses, Jef Spradley and Scott Stowe will be combining forces to bring listeners and viewers some Office...
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Turn Your Mondays into Metallica Mondays
Metallica kicked off their Metallica Mondays series of free livestreams featuring pro-shot video from the band’s archives, last week. Up first was Metallica: Live at Slane Castle – June 8, 2019,...
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Clinton Area Showboat Theater Season Sunk By Coronavirus
Another area theater has been sunk by the coronavirus. The 2020 season for the Clinton Area Showboat Theater 2020 season has been completely cancelled, theater officials announced Sunday in an...
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Tristan Tapscott Tackles Joe Exotic. Also, He Makes A Video About Him. Click Here For More...
Actor, director, writer, raconteur, mojito enthusiast and general man-about-town Tristan Tapscott has tackled the "Tiger King" phenomenon in the latest episode in his new comedy series of short...
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Quad-Cities Entertainment Scene Keeps Faith Through Tough Times
“I don’t know what I’m going to do.” His voice, usually brash and loud, is quiet and cracked. “I mean, I’m depressed. Obviously, it sucks, because the money is a big thing. It’s...
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Elton John Hosts iHeart Living Room Concert Tonight!
Elton John is hosting a “living room” concert aimed at bolstering American spirits during the coronavirus crisis and saluting those countering it, iHeartMedia and Fox said Wednesday. Alicia...
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Davenport's German American Heritage Center Down Through April 16
The German American Heritage Center is shutting down through April 16, extending their closure as per the recommendation of the governor. The museum released the following statement today: The...
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Delivery, Carry-Out and Curbside Options in the Quad Cities
The times, they are a-changin’. Maybe for a couple weeks, maybe more. Amidst all of the cancellations, closures and ‘social distancing’ demands, one thing rings true: the recent COVID-19...
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Thoughts On A Blacked-Out National Theatre Day
On this day - National Theatre Day - I’m taking it back to September 11, 2001. I know, I know... but stay with me. I was involved with Tom and Shelley Walljasper’s studio and we were set to...
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Read All You Want With Rock Island Library's Digital Programs
You can keep up on your reading and check out a lot of great media through Rock Island Library's digital systems! During the closure, we have expanded RIPL eCard access to any...
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Dance Like Nobody's Watching, Because They Aren't, With DJ Shane Brown's New Mix
Miss getting out on the dance floors at clubs? DJ Shane Brown, the man behind the boards at Billy Bob's in the Rock Island District, as well as the former DJ for such hot spots as 2nd Avenue and...
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Looking For Quad-Cities Mexican Restaurants Open For Business? Check Out Our List For Hot Faves!
Looking for some tasty Mexican food or an icy margarita to accompany your binge-watching spree? If you're down for some south-of-the-border eats and wondering which local hot spots are still open...
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Check Out Chuck Murphy Live on Facebook Today!
Looking for something fun to do today? Why not check a live performance from Chuck Murphy’s garage? Local musician, Chuck Murphy, will be taking his upbeat and entertaining live music to...
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Local Musician Lewis Knudsen Performing 12-Hour Live Concert Now!
As we all continue to Shelter in Place and practice safe Social Distancing, we are finding that turning away from the news and focusing on uplifting and hopeful messages provided by artists and...
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The Cruelest Cut: Chris Schlichting Meet, Greet, Autograph And Optional Worship Meetup Axed
Sometimes life really, really isn't fair. According to a post on Facebook, or, as Joe Biden calls it, "you know... that thing... that one thing with the people," the Official Chris Schlichting...
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What You Might View While Sheltering in Place
Ted Hicks worked in film in NYC, was in charge of awarding the Christopher Award, and was a college friend of mine at the University of Iowa. Ted has put together a list of good things to stream...
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Rock Island Parks And Recreation Facilities Closed Through April 8
Rock Island Parks and Recreation programming and facilities including the Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center will remain closed, due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) until April 8. Activity fees for...
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Exclusive Reviews

The Grind
We’re all scared. Can you blame us? There’s a pandemic cutting through every corner of the world. The guy who’s supposed to be in charge...
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A Little Magic
The internet has given us a great deal. From my laptop or phone, I have access to several lifetimes’ worth of information and culture. I can order...
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A Disappearing Act
The good news is, we’re in a golden age of horror movies. Back in the old days, horror wasn’t taken seriously as a genre. If you liked a good...
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The Feel Bad Movie of The Year
Not long ago on my birthday, I decided to do something for myself. To celebrate my inevitable march toward old age and the grave, a drive in the...
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Objects in Motion
Who can say how we’ll react during a crisis? We all want to believe that, when the moment comes, we’ll step up. We’ll perform admirably and be...
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Feathering the Nest
I like it when something cool comes from something damaged and terrible. For example, the DC Extended Universe. Initially, they were not off to a...
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Drop the Beat
A common belief is that movie critics love to trash movies. It’s thought that we critical types, after emerging from coffins buried in consecrated...
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England’s Greenery
When it comes to directors, there are usually two kinds. The first is the artist. When you watch a film by Spielberg, Scorsese, or Tarantino,...
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Almost, But Not Quite, The Abyss
If you’re a regular viewer of movies, you know you can track the seasons by the kinds of movies playing. Are the theaters jam-packed with big, loud...
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The Endless Trench
We never really reckoned with World War I, not in any meaningful sense. For a while there it was called The War to End All Wars, despite the fact...
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Local Quad Cities Columns

10 Fun Things To Do Week of March 29th: Elton John, WrestleMania, Metallica and More!
Tess Abney
QuadCities.com proudly presents the fifth installment of our newest feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do...
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A Stockingful of Commentary On Comics
Ryan Franks
Sorry this is coming to everyone so late. I've got my normal job, all the side activities I'm involved in and then...
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10 Fun Things To Do Week of March 22nd: Free Stuff, Movie Releases, Bedtime Stories and More!
Tess Abney
QuadCities.com proudly presents the fourth installment of our new feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in...
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There IS Good News In The Quad-Cities, And You Can Read About It Here!
Sean Leary
Hey, let’s face it, we all know this is a troubling time. With all of the precautions, panic and precarious...
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Primer on TV Entertainment and Streaming
Steve Holmes
This week has brought an unprecedented number of cancellations for sporting events, concerts, conferences and a growing...
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10 Fun Things To Do Week of March 15th: Movies, Virtual Tours, Board Games and More!
Tess Abney
QuadCities.com proudly presents the third installment of our new feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in...
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10 Fun Things To Do Week of March 8th: Foreigner, Dancing, Chocolate and More!
Tess Abney
QuadCities.com proudly presents the second installment of our new feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in...
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Help Us Recognize The Quad Cities’ Everyday Heroes
Sean Leary
Every day, we meet heroes in our lives. They may not stand out, they may not be dramatic, but through their every day...
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Looking for fun in the Quad Cities this week? Check out FUN10!
Tess Abney
Whether you're visiting from out of town or looking for some entertainment in your own backyard, the Quad-Cities is...
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‘Jonesy’ Takes His Final Bow
Sean Leary
“Hey, have you ever heard the one . . .” And that’s how it would usually begin. With a mischievous grin, a...
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Business of the Week

Curious About Sci-Fi, Magic, And D&D? Check Out This Dickens Of A Shop
Looking for different dragons to slay than just the ones offering bad pickup lines? A local science-fiction and curio... Read More
Zeke’s Offers Warm Island Fare For Cold Temps
Just off the foreboding paths of Harrison Street, in the wild jungles of a college-student populated strip, and in the midst... Read More
It's Game On For Land of Oz!
Mike Rankins is putting the pep back in Pac Man, the thrills into Evel Knievel’s pinball machine and the spring back in... Read More
Shumaker Guitar Works Offers One-Of-A-Kind Guitars For Unique Musicians
If you’re looking for a custom guitar unique as your playing style, you don’t need to fret those frets, just pick... Read More
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Food of the Week

Redband Coffee Is Pretty Damn Close To Perfect
It’s rare in life you find anything perfect, but you’ll come pretty damn close at Redband Coffee. I’ve been to... Read More
You Need A Hot Potato On A Cold Day
Can you believe this crap? Tons of snow, record cold, ice and sludge and those stalagmites of coal-colored gunk behind... Read More
Bent River’s Raspberry Brings Summer To Fruition
Well, from the looks of things, between the stifling humidity, the oppressive sun between monsoons, and the constant... Read More
Take a Trip to Paradise at Zeke’s Island Café
Just off the foreboding paths of Harrison Street, in the wild jungles of a college-student populated strip, and in the midst... Read More
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