March 31st, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
“It was a dark and dreary night…” So begins the impeccable, affectionate film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – that is premiering at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline), running through April 4. Set in 1947, after the war, Sam Steele, P.I. is on the […]
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March 27th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
The theatrical goal to “knock ‘em dead” will take on extra meaning this weekend, as the film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – will take the stage at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline) opening Friday, March 27 and running through April 4. Set in […]
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March 25th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Gothic horror and a classic 19th-century story will be brought to life for one night only by Dan Hale, in “Strange Case,” at the main theater of Galvin Fine Arts Center (2101 Gaines St., Davenport), Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, […]
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March 24th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Because of scheduling conflicts, I was relatively late to see the latest show at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, in its 49th season, but the utterly delightful, foot-stomping good time “Honky Tonk Angels” was worth the wait. The revue of 30 classic country songs (including reprises and one appropriate REO Speedwagon hit) has a paper-thin plot, […]
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March 14th, 2026
Art
The Putnam Museum and Science Center (1717 W. 12th St., Davenport) invites visitors to step inside a dazzling world of color, light, and reflection with the opening of Kaleidoscope Odyssey, a vibrant new exhibit debuting Saturday, March 14 and on view through Sept. 7, 2026. Featuring more than 24 large‑scale, immersive kaleidoscopes created by world‑renowned […]
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March 13th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Girl power takes center stage as Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse continues its 49th season with the foot-stomping good time “Honky Tonk Angels,” running Friday through April 25. The feel-good country-music revue was hailed by Rochester Media as “heaven on earth.” “Honky Tonk Angels” is a celebration of female country music stars, telling the story of […]
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March 12th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
You don’t have to be Irish to feel lucky this Saturday, as downtown Rock Island will celebrate two new events in coordination with the beloved bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Grand Parade. Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave.) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 14, for its first Shamrock Market. […]
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March 10th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Friends of MLK, Downtown Davenport Partnership, and Quad City Arts are seeking the design and installation of a public mural to be created in Davenport, painted on the north-facing wall of the train bridge on the southeast corner of Brady and 5th streets. It will be across 5th Street from MLK Park and the MLK Interpretive Center. This […]
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March 5th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) continues its 2025–26 Masterworks season with another world premiere from a female composer this weekend. Masterworks V: Beethoven Second Symphony – a dynamic program that highlights rhythmic vitality, artistic innovation, and the power of personal storytelling through music – will be presented Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
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March 3rd, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
The seventh-annual QC Environmental Film Series (QCEFS) ended on a high note Sunday, March 1, at a crowded Galvin Fine Arts Center, Davenport. After the screening of the seventh documentary shown this year (since January, including one double feature), “Reef Builders” (2025), series leaders Kristin Bergren and Kathy Wine explained that they started a new […]
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