Do you have a family member or ancestor who was a musician? Are you curious to learn more about their involvement in Quad Cities bands or ensembles? Special Collections intern Harrison Phillis will give a presentation featuring a brief history of music in the Quad Cities area as well as the available resources related to local music history and how to utilize them effectively. Beyond Bix: Researching Local Musicians in the Quad Cities Monday, June 26, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Library | Main – Meeting Room B (Large) https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/10095316  Read More

Hello, friends! This week: It’s part one of our conversation with Matt Vogel is Sesame Street and The Muppets fame. Matt is a voice actor and puppeteer for Big Bird, Kermit the Frog among many others! In this first part, we talk about his time growing up in Kansas, studying at Webster University, his journey into the Henson Universe and his time on Broadway in “Little Shop of Horrors!” Share this episode with your friends and help us spread the gospel of Of Mice & Main Street Men! Happy listening! Cheers! Sean and Tristan Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ofmiceandmainstreetmen #disneypodcast... Read More

7th ANNUAL QUAD CITIES CHALK ART FEST hits the sidewalks of Schwiebert Park June 24 and 25! ​In its’ 7th year, Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25, 2022 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a gallery of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they... Read More

Professor Emeritus of NIU, & modern guitar virtuoso, Fareed Haque brings his fusion blends of classical jazz & world music accompanied with Goran Ivanovic to Davenport, IA. Date: June 22, 2023 Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Fareed Haque & Goran Ivanovic duo Age Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult) Web: https://fareed.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/FareedHaqueJazzhttps://www.instagram.com/fareedhaque/ Genre: Classical Jazz, World Fusion *** All tickets are general admission, for standing room only. Purchasing... Read More

Check out the children’s area on STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Saturdays for a new, fun experiment or challenge at the LeClaire Community Library! On Saturday, June 24 join the LEGO club as they set up a zipline and it’s your goal to try and get your Lego guy across safely with whatever you build. Are you up for the challenge? Learn more here: ZIPLINE CHALLENGE  Read More

Free outdoor theater returns to Lincoln Park as the Genesis Guild season opens with “The Two Gentlemen of Verona!” Come enjoy some free Shakespeare in the park – performances are June 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM. Thought by some scholars to be the first play written by Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy that tells the story of two young men, sent away from home to learn how to be gentlemen, who fall in love with the same woman. Two Gentlemen of Verona is also the Genesius Guild’s annual high school production, with a cast featuring outstanding talent from high schools across... Read More

On June 18th, 2023, Rhythm On The River will celebrate the contributions of Black musicians and highlight Black voices in our local music scene. Rhythm On The River brings the Rock Island riverfront to life with music spanning the decades. This community concert is a component of the QC Juneteenth festivities, led by the Lincoln Center and Friends of MLK. A concert celebrating the contributions of Black musicians and highlighting Black voices in our local music scene. June 18th, 2023 – Schwiebert Riverfront Park Rock Island, IL. 61201 Performing Artists: CJ Parker 10 Of Soul Presented by... Read More

Food Fest is back Father’s Day weekend (June 16th to 18th) at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive for a weekend of fun planned with nightly music, Stock Car races on Friday and our Tractor Pull on Saturday. All this and more! Full event schedule/food line-up will be finalized and announced soon. Learn more: FAIR FOOD FEST  Read More

Circa ’21’s signature event, MUSIC ON THE MARQUEE returns June 15! We’re thrilled to present this unique and popular concert experience atop our iconic marquee! Bring a lawn chair and join the Circa ’21 Bootleggers, the cast of MAMMA MIA and a few special guests as they entertain you in this special live concert, held on the street in Downtown Rock Island! Hosted by Circa ’21 veterans, Brad Hauskins, Tristan Tapscott, and Bobby Becher, this cabaret will feature a wide range of fabulous music! We will have a full bar as well as food items available for purchase. The... Read More

Hello, friends! This week: One of our famous Top Ten Lists return! This time, we talk all about the beloved Pirates of the Caribbean! Share this episode with your friends and help us spread the gospel of Of Mice & Main Street Men! Happy listening! Cheers! Sean and Tristan Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ofmiceandmainstreetmen #disneypodcast #waltdisneyworld #disneypodcasters #waltdisney #marcelinemissouri #disneyfans #tagtheqc #disneybubble #disneyresorts #disneyland #piratesofthecaribbean Other Episodes ... Read More