The Optimist Club Foundation of Davenport is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of the Promise Award, an annual recognition honoring students who exemplify the values of the Optimist Creed. This prestigious award celebrates students who lead with kindness, optimism, and personal integrity—often lifting others while pursuing their own educational goals. Each year, three students […]
Alumni from the Western Illinois University baseball team descended on Macomb this April to celebrate the program’s history. Players from six different decades were in Macomb to renew old friendships, develop new relationships and cheer on the players of the 2025 WIU Baseball team. The 16 alumni on hand were honored in pregame on-field ceremonies […]
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to […]
ROCK ISLAND, IL – The Rock Island Artists’ Market is seeking vendors for the 2025 market season. Local artists, makers, growers and bakers are wanted on the second Sunday of each month, June through October. The market is held from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 […]
After a terrific show in February, local burlesque favorites Kitty Bardot and Drop Dead Red are back with another all-new show featuring some of the best performers from across the Midwest TONIGHT at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island! Their first show sold out, so you’re encouraged to make reservations early to ensure you […]
You’re Invited to The Art Bizarre!Saturday | 5 PM – Midnight | Rust Gallery @ The Rust Belt Step into a world of color, creativity, and chaos at The Art Bizarre — a bold group show featuring some of the Quad Cities’ most electrifying artists! From towering sculptures to intricate paintings and mind-bending mixed media, […]
Memorial Day is almost here! Loud fireworks, party foods, and unfamiliar guests can be scary or even dangerous for pets. As we fire up the grills and enjoy time with friends and family, don’t forget to keep your furry friends safe and stress-free. Make an appointment with your veterinarian to discuss medications or calming aids that […]
Bass Street Landing Summer Concerts are BACK and the first show of the season hits the stage TONIGHT, May 15! Join us every Thursday this summer at Bass Street Landing Plaza for FREE, family-friendly live music featuring some of the Quad Cities’ favorite musicians. Local solo & duo acts kick things off at 6 p.m. […]
“Viminda Shafer and Tyler Mitchell are tireless workers for Human Rights as individuals and in their roles working for The Project of the Quad Cities,” says Rev. Rich Hendricks, pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities. During the worship service at 11am on Sunday, May 18th, Mitchell and Shafer will be recognized with […]
The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft beer scene during QC Craft Beer Week, returning May 23–30, 2025. Timed to coincide with Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer travel season, this weeklong celebration showcases local breweries, new collaborations and the continued evolution of the QC Ale Trail. The festivities kick […]
