This weekend, a new locally-written show, “Anywhere But Here,” debuts at Davenport’s Mockingbird On Main Theatre. It is spring, 2020. Billy Nielson finds himself back in his parents’ home after living independently and individually for several years. At home he and his parents, with their next door neighbors and lifetime friends, learn how to cohabitate with new relationships, dynamics, and worldviews. Billy- Adam Cerny Amanda- Ashley Hoskins Bill- Jim Harris Mikayla- Gillian Kean Veronica- Emmalee Hilburn Don- Louie Fisher *PAY WHAT YOU CAN* No reservations required! March 31 and April... Read More

I laughed a lot during the wonderfully cast “Grumpy Old Men,” running through May 6 at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, and I would bet you will too. Much like the movie it’s based upon, its charm is heavily dependent upon its cast. And much like the film starring Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon as the battlin’ oldsters duking it out over Ann Margret, Circa brings out the comedy heavy hitters with Brad Hauskins, Tom Walljasper and, particularly, Kim Vanderginst, in those three roles. That trio is likewise surrounded by a terrific comedic ensemble (most... Read More

Looking for fun things to do this weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week:  Easter Egg Hunts, a fishing show, live music, theater and more is coming your way in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

It’s the latest rumor ripping around the TikTok space and beyond — strange weather patterns and storms, particularly tornadoes, are all part of a front to disguise alien invasions which are happening right now, and are going to become more and more prominent and in-our-face as the year goes on! Of course it sounds like total BS, but, hey, what doesn’t on TikTok anymore? At least it’s entertaining, and we could all use some of that these days, with all the bad news out there and the fact that one trip to the grocery store costs several thousand dollars. In all seriousness,... Read More

Amy Grant will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at Davenport’s Adler Theatre. Tickets go on sale today at the Adler box office at 10 a.m. Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.   Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both... Read More

The Davenport Community School district approved two new staff members to be added to the DCSD administrative team at the School Board Meeting March 27. Brian Ehlinger has been added as Principal of Davenport Central High School and Diane Campbell will be Director of Learning and Results at the Administrative Service Center (ASC). Mr. Ehlinger has been proud to serve the Davenport Community School district since 2005. All 18 years have been at Central High School, where he was a teacher and coach for seven years, the Athletic Director for seven years, Associate Principal for three years and most... Read More

Easter Egg Hunts, a fishing show, live music, theater and more is coming your way in this week’s Weekend! Other Episodes May 3, 2024 Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – May 2nd, 2024 Lots of community wide garage sales and yard sales are going on in Colona, Silvis, and other parts just outside the Q-Cs area, as well as fun local events... Read More

How well do you know your music? Well, is it well enough to play MUSIC BINGO? Hmmmm? If you think so, you can check it out EVERY Wednesday Night at 7pm at The Tangled Wood (Bettendorf). B-I-N-G-O + Name That Tune + Sing-a-longs = Rock Star Bingo FREE To Play Win FREE drinks! ALL AGES Think you know your music? If you know what song contains these lyrics, you would probably love Rock Star Bingo! “And she’s watching him with those eyes, And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it, Yeah ‘n’ he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night.” What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like... Read More

The Western Illinois University Business Studies Living Learning Community is hosting a Professionalism Workshop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 via Zoom. This workshop is open free to any current WIU student. “This workshop is a great opportunity to hear from recent graduates about their successes and challenges at their first and/or second jobs,” said Business Communication Instructor Michelle Howe. “Even though the Business Studies LLC is hosting the event, any WIU student will gain value from this workshop.” Four WIU Department of Management and Marketing alumni will attend... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 24, 2023 – The Friends of the Bettendorf Parks Foundation is teaming up with Bettendorf Cars & Coffee to rev up awareness of cool cars around the area and rev up fundraising efforts that help children participate in summer camps and recreation programs offered by the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department. Bettendorf Cars & Coffee is hosting two events: Monthly Cars & Coffee Gatherings These are informal gatherings that take place the first Saturday of every month starting at 9am at The Tangled Wood: April 1 May 6 June 3 July 1 August 5 September 2 October... Read More