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

The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline opens their production of “Hello Dolly” June 1 and running through the 10th. Hello, Dolly! is a 1964 musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, based on Thornton Wilder‘s 1938 farce The Merchant of Yonkers, which Wilder revised and retitled The Matchmaker in 1955. The musical follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly “well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder. The show has become one... 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

The Davenport West High School Art Department would like to congratulate senior, Abbey Young, on being selected as 1 of only 9 students in the state of Iowa to make the All-State Art Team for the 4A level. Abbey submitted a portfolio of 10 works and an artist statement that was judged by 4 college professors and recognized as outstanding. She will be receiving a plaque for the school in Des Moines on June 25th. If you see Abbey, please congratulate her on this huge accomplishment!  Read More

Did you know installing attractive landscapes such as rain gardens on your property can help improve water quality and reduce stormwater run-off? On Monday, April 24th at 3pm at | Fairmount, Davenport’s Clean Water Manager Amy Kay and local homeowner Gina Haddock will walk attendees through what a rain garden is, how to plan and maintain one, and the benefits of adding this eye-catching water quality feature to any home. The program will include information on the City’s 50/50 cost-share program, the beneficial habitat rain gardens provide, and how rain gardens help reduce stormwater run-off... Read More

North Park Mall is excited to bring back the ultimate Spring Craft Show to the shopping center April 22-23. There will be over 20+ local crafters and vendors set up in the common areas of the mall during mall hours! Learn more: SPRING CRAFT SHOW  Read More

North Park Mall is excited to bring back the ultimate Spring Craft Show to the shopping center April 22-23. There will be over 20+ local crafters and vendors set up in the common areas of the mall during mall hours! Learn more: SPRING CRAFT SHOW  Read More

Head to the Figge for original performance by Ballet Quad Cities inspired by their fabulous exhibit Sporting Fashion: Outdoor Girls 1800-1960. Thursday, April 13 5:00 Cash Bar and Art Buffet 6:30 Performance Learn more: FIGGE  Read More

The Friends of the LeClaire Community Library have received a large donation of art prints from local artist Raphael Iaccarino and held a reception today to allow library patrons to meet and thank the artist.  Iaccarino is an internationally recognized artist whose paintings are exhibited in public and private collections worldwide. Eight of the donated prints, some quite large, are vivid watercolors which were inspired by the magnificence of the tropical rain forest and jungles.  Six prints are architectural landscapes or interior roomscapes. Iaccarino and his fellow artist, Larry DeVilbiss,... Read More

Join us for Art of the Brew at the Figge Art Museum on Friday April 14 for the chance to sample some of the best craft beers in the Quad Cities area all in support of the Figge! With your souvenir tasting glass, sample beers and mead from nine participating businesses and enjoy live music as you browse our silent auction or try your luck with a spin on our Mystery Wheel of Beer. Learn more: ART OF THE BREW  Read More