You can help choose the artist who will create a new public-art mural for downtown Bettendorf. Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts. The public is encouraged to vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at www.downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural. The winner will […]
On Saturday, May 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) invites the community to light up the night at GLOW UP, a free public party marking the debut of Evanescent Field—the largest public art installation in Iowa. Designed by internationally acclaimed artist Leo Villareal, the $4-million permanent […]
An extra special concert at First Presbyterian Church, Davenport, will be held Sunday, May 18 at 4 p.m. “Sing, My Child” is a concert on the theme of mental wellness featuring four choirs — the Sanctuary Choir, Chamber Chorale, Vesper Bells, and Quad Cities Youth Choir – at the church, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport. The […]
Nearly 48 years after opening in downtown Rock Island, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is finally unveiling its first, dazzling production of the iconic classic musical, “Chicago.” It’s been an agonizingly long wait – the beloved theater and staggeringly popular Broadway show have been fated for each other, with both sprouting from strong roots in both […]
On Saturday, May 10, the Putnam Museum & Science Center (1717 W. 12th St., Davenport) will celebrate the inaugural Putnam Palooza. The spring festival will honor the beauty of spring pollinators and the rich tapestry of the Quad-City cultural scene. With the Putnam and many other local partners, you will experience a variety of crafts and activities, encouraging hands-on […]
The latest manic adventure from the QC troupe Haus of Ruckus will take over The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Ave., Moline, this weekennd and next. “Zooted Suits!” was written by Cal Vo and T Green, directed by Green. Puppets, sound, and projections by Cal Vo, set by Miguel Cabral, costumes by Juliette Carizey and […]
Since graduating from St. Ambrose University in Davenport in 2015, Brooke (Schelly) Galvan has made an impressive career in creative writing. Her latest passion project brings her full circle, as the bubbly married mom of two is coming back to the QC from her Texas home to see her new adaptation of “Peter Pan,” performed […]
Every Bucktown Americana Music Show is special, but the one scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 is one for the history books – as the down-home, warm-hearted variety show will play its last gig at Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT), 2822 Eastern Ave. The former Bucktown Revue (as it was called before rebranding as the […]
Two classic piano concertos, two world premieres by female composers and a Quad Cities premiere of a new saxophone concerto are among highlights of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) 111th season, announced Saturday, April 5. The 2025-2026 lineup will feature featuring six dynamic Masterworks, four intimate Up Close chamber concerts, Quad City Bank & […]
I have been on vacation since Feb. 10 — no, I do NOT have a job with that generous paid time off. That blessed respite and escape from the real world comes in “Escape To Margaritaville,” the new QC Music Guild show for which I am assistant music director and playing keyboard (rehearsals began that […]
