Tony Danza takes his live show, Standards & Stories, to Rhythm City Casino May 13! Tony Danza and his four-piece band are making their debut at Rhythm City Casino with their hit live show, Standards & Stories. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music. The hit live show has entertained audiences around the country with The New York Times raving “Tony’s a live... Read More

Soon it will be time for the St. Joe’s May Coffeehouse! I hope this email finds you enjoying our spring weather, major flooding notwithstanding. Maybe get that bike out for a spin, or visit the forest. Or just walk around your neighborhood. So as winter fades and spring takes over, we can gather for some music, poetry, and community. Be well Friends! Hope to see you at the… St. Joe’s Coffeehouse Friday May 12th, 6:30-8:30pm First Lutheran Church at (or behind, weather permitting) the Parish House 1600 20th St. Rock Island All donations support the St Joseph Evening Meal at Rock Island Township Call... Read More

Celebrate 70 years with this Mother’s Day tradition at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! Free admission, free parking, FREE FUN! Learn more: BEAUX ARTS FAIR  Read More

What is it about X? Probably the coolest letter of the 26, X definitely marks the hot spot in entertainment. No, Bert and Ernie didn’t put me up to this. When it comes to the letters of the alphabet, X is the favorite child in the world of cool. Examine the facts: One of the coolest shows in TV history is Fox’s sci-fi thriller, “The X-Files.” It’s an excellent show, even if it does promote xenophobia. After the movie “Malcolm X” was released, millions of athletes, musicians and assorted geeks trying to look hard started wearing hats, shirts,... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 30, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and Opera Quad Cities is continuing their popular Opera 101 collaboration for the rest of the season. The musical series is designed to introduce listeners to the beauty of classical singing. Future Opera 101 presentations will be held on Thursday, April 13th and Thursday, May 11th. The programs will start at 7:00 PM and take place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend these free events. The mission of Opera Quad Cities is to bring the art of... Read More

What is the Jewish experience in the Quad Cities? What are the beliefs, values and traditions upon which the Jewish faith is based? Join our program “Jewish Heritage in the QC” on Monday, May 15th at 2:00pm at | Main as Rabbi Henry Karp explains. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9963621  Read More

The Quad Cities Registered High School Apprenticeship 2023 Signing Day Event was held today at the Waterfront Center in Bettendorf! During this event 55 students from the Davenport Community School District signed apprenticeships with area employers. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds also attended the event and signed the Office of Apprenticeship bill into law, surrounded by local students and members of the apprenticeship program. The apprenticeships are a chance for high school students to gain real-world work experience. They learn technical and professional skills through related training with... Read More

U.S. 67 (River Drive), Grant Street, and 6th Street are back open as the Mississippi River recedes. As part of the reopening process, Bettendorf Public Works Crews cleaned and inspected the roadways for damage, as well as removed the concrete barriers and ensured floodwaters did not harm the electricity connected to traffic lights. Public Works Crews are now focusing on Leach Park, which remains closed to the public. Starting May 11, workers will start removing debris and the concrete flood wall. There is no reopening date set at this time. For the latest updates, go to www.bettendorf.org/BePrepared  Read More

It’s Mother’s Day weekend, and we’ve got a bunch of events for you to check out, with or without your mothers, in the latest 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... Read More

A special “Spoken Word” event will take place tonight,  Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm at Augustana College.  There is a live performance by local spoken word artist, Aubrey Barnes.  Poems from incarcerated students in the Augustana Prison Education Program will also be read.  Read More