August 29th, 2017
Kids
The Rock Island Public Library’s Hug A Book program series will offer a special early learning art event this Thursday for ages five and under. Hug-A-Book, Make Some Art offers a story and several related art projects designed for children ages to five. The free event is at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Aug. 31 at […]
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August 28th, 2017
Music
The Whiffenpoofs of Yale, the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, will perform at the Adler Theatre on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets ($20 & $30) will go on sale Friday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St), online […]
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August 24th, 2017
Local
Quad Cities Food Hub and the City of Davenport, in conjunction with the other tenants of the Freight House Marketplace (Front Street Brewery Taproom, Fresh Deli, and the Freight House Farmers Market) are planning a centennial celebration of the Freight House Marketplace for Saturday August 26, 2017. The celebration will take place from 8:00 AM […]
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August 23rd, 2017
Local
The Smoking Popes will be lighting up the stage at Daytrotter this weekend, bestowing their musical blessings at 7 p.m. Saturday at the DT venue, 324 Brady, Davenport. For tickets click here: https://www.bandsintown.com/event/14912847?affil_code=fb_events&artist=SmokingPopes&came_from=268
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August 23rd, 2017
Local
On Sunday, September 3 2017, the annual QC Festival of Praise will have a lot of very exciting events taking place in Davenport’s LeClaire Park. For over 20 years, QC Festival of Praise has been the largest premiere outdoor Christian concert event in the Quad Cities area. It’s a special gathering of people united to […]
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August 22nd, 2017
Local
The Mid American Premier Team White U10 squad began its season with a split in Illowa League play over the weekend, losing a hard-fought 9-5 match to North Scott on Saturday then rebounding to a big 13-1 win over Sterling on Sunday. The President of the Club, and coach of Team White, Jeff Barnes, most […]
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August 18th, 2017
Entertainment
Jay Leno will perform at the Adler Theatre on Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets ($49, $79 & $125) will go on sale Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St), online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. Acclaimed […]
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August 17th, 2017
Arts & Entertainment News
When you think of Colona, you think of . . . well, you don’t think of perfectly charming, creative and quirky concerts featuring indie folk pop darlings. But, Jessica and Tristan Tapscott, the founders of Colonastock, are known for thinking out of the box, so, there you go. Colonastock. Part Woodstock, part little indie show […]
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August 17th, 2017
Sean Leary
The following column is excerpted from Sean Leary’s upcoming humor book, Do Vampires Poop? And Other Incredibly Important Questions, available in bookstores worldwide in September. Ever walk into your house after you’ve been away, or walk into a room and notice a strange smell? Of course, once you do, you have to try to find […]
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August 16th, 2017
Local
Mid America Premier Soccer’s top-rated U10 team opened its new season by continuing its winning ways with a dominating win of the Elmhurst Cup over the weekend. The team played four games over the Aug. 12-13 tourney against a variety of squads from around Chicagoland on the pitches of the titular Windy City suburb. Seven […]
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