The Adler Theater is always poised between being a part of history and adding to it. A venerable Quad-Cities landmark and gorgeous architectural gem, the Adler has added to its luster by hosting a wide variety of entertainers over its nearly 85 years as a performing arts venue, first as the RKO Orpheum when it […]
What a brilliant programming decision by Denny Hitchcock and the Circa ’21 brass to bring in “Mamma Mia” at this point, right before the sequel is about to hit theaters and just as summer is reaching its peak, because “Mamma Mia” is an absolutely perfect summer show. It’s fun, it’s light, it’s fizzy and it’s […]
It’s an odd trend in entertainment and pop culture, but strangely, there are a lot of creative, imaginative and unassailably cool creators named John and David. Think about it. Think of all the popular and/or pop culturally influential Johns. John Lennon. John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten). John Belushi. John […]
BOGO Nutcracker tickets now through July 29 at 10 p.m. All Saturday, December 8th at 7:30pm, price level 2 Nutcracker tickets will be BOGO for a limited time. Use code Christmas when ordering online at www.balletquadcities.com or at the Adler Theatre Box Office, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport.
Home Free will bring their “A Country Christmas Tour” to the Adler Theatre on Thursday, December 13. The show is all ages and begins at 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $19.50, $34.50, $44.50, $99.50* & $249.50** and all price levels will increase by $5.50 on the day of the show. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July […]
It’s been called one of the best musicals of the 21st century for its honest exploration of mental illness and pain. It’s “Next to Normal,” and it’s coming to the Blackbox, 1623 5th Ave., Moline. The story centers on Diana Goodman, a wife and mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect it has […]
Want to experience the magic of dancing on stage with Ballet Quad Cities? Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 for ages 7-11 and Tuesday, September 11th for ages 12 & up. Pre-registration required. Please call (309)786-3779.
Dress for Success Quad Cities will open to the public for their summer “Second Chance Sale” on Saturday, August 4. This much-anticipated sale gives shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently-loved brand name attire and accessories at bargain prices. All funds raised benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides professional clothing, […]
A philly cheesesteak sandwich seems deceptively simple to make but it’s much easier to botch than you would think. And believe it or not, Charley’s Philly Steaks – a MALL sandwich shop no less – is the real deal. And it’s freaking delicious. A philly is, at its heart, thin slices of steak, onions, green […]
I’m not sayin’ it was aliens, but… It was certainly unidentified, definitely flying and presumably an object, therefore it, by definition was a UFO, and I, and my son and his friend, saw it slowly gliding over the Mississippi River and Schwiebert Park going into Rock Island, Illinois. Giorgio Tsaukalos, take notes… It was a […]
