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“Mamma Mia” Hits the Circa ‘21 Stage May 12!

May 7th, 2023
“Mamma Mia” Hits the Circa ‘21 Stage May 12!

ABBA-SOLUTELY FABULOUS!! Over 54 million people all around the world have fallen in in love with the characters, the story and the music that make “Mamma Mia!”the ultimate feel-good show! A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! ​Writer, Catherine Johnson’s, sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. ​The story-telling magic of... Read More

Looking For Fun Events This Week In Illinois And Iowa? Check Out FUN10!

May 7th, 2023
Looking For Fun Events This Week In Illinois And Iowa? Check Out FUN10!

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our FUN10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So... Read More

Local Jewelry Designer Brings Concept of Private Jeweler to the Quad-Cities

May 7th, 2023
Local Jewelry Designer Brings Concept of Private Jeweler to the Quad-Cities

Rosalee Jewelry is excited to announce their grand opening event taking place Saturday May 20th from 12:00-4:00. The event will be held at the Rosalee Jewelry design studio located at 221 E Second St. Second Floor Davenport, IA 52801. Meet the designer, check out the one-of-a-kind collection, and try on samples made to help you create your own unique engagement ring or wedding band. Light refreshments will be provided as well as fine jewelry giveaway items. Follow @rosaleejewelry on Facebook or Instagram for additional giveaways. Rosalee Jewelry was started by Amanda Frazer, a Quad Cities native... Read More

Spring Beaux Arts Fair May 13-14

May 6th, 2023
Spring Beaux Arts Fair May 13-14

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

Davenport West Senior Abbey Young Selected For All-State Art Team

May 6th, 2023
Davenport West Senior Abbey Young Selected For All-State Art Team

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

Volkswagen Show Drives Into Davenport May 6

May 6th, 2023
Volkswagen Show Drives Into Davenport May 6

Join The German American Heritage Center and Museum for a fun-filled day of classic Beetles, Westfalia vans, kit cars and more! Come and see the history of one of Germany’s most iconic car brands right in our parking lot. This is an in-person event. Shine only. FREE admission all day. Parking is limited. We encourage visitors to utilize the street parking on 3rd street or surrounding streets. There may be spaces off of 2nd St and Western Ave where the old YMCA used to be. Learn more: VW SHOW  Read More

Free Comic Book Day Festival returns to the Bettendorf Public Library on May 6

May 6th, 2023
Free Comic Book Day Festival returns to the Bettendorf Public Library on May 6

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 25, 2023 – Each May, major publishers get together to share the magic of reading by offering free comic books for the taking. The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Free Comic Book Day celebration on May 6th. The Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM offering readers of all ages to pick from an assortment of Free Comic Book Day 2023 titles to take home. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library is located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. In addition to the free... Read More

Rudy’s Tacos Celebrating Cinco De Mayo With An All-Day Fiesta In Davenport

May 5th, 2023
Rudy's Tacos Celebrating Cinco De Mayo With An All-Day Fiesta In Davenport

Rudy’s Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta starting at noon on Saturday, May 6 th at Rudy’s Tacos in the Village of East Davenport! This all-day event will include live music, contests, great food, and fun activities for the whole family! We will be hosting live music as always and this year’s lineup includes “Donovan Gustofson and Friends” from 4pm-6pm and then “The Matt Fuller Band” from 7pm-10pm. We will also be bringing back our traditional Taco Eating Contest starting at 6:15pm. Participants can enter to win a first prize of a $50 Rudy’s Tacos Gift Card and Gift... Read More

Western Illinois University Chess Club to Host Quad Cities Cinco de Mayo 2023 Chess Tournament

May 5th, 2023
Western Illinois University Chess Club to Host Quad Cities Cinco de Mayo 2023 Chess Tournament

MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University- Quad Cities Chess Club will host the Quad Cities Cinco de Mayo 2023 Chess Tournament from 10 a.m.-6p.m. Saturday, May 6 at WIU-QC Riverfront Hall, rooms 103/104. The tournament, which will include WIU-QC students, WIU Leathernecks Chess Club Moline and the Illowa Chess Club from the Quad Cities, is designed to explore students’ minds through strategy and determination, while forming new relationships. Registration is required to participate and can be completed the day of the tournament from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The USCF-Rated Open Section requires... Read More

Bishop Hill Hosting Civil War Days This Weekend

May 5th, 2023
Bishop Hill Hosting Civil War Days This Weekend

To honor Bishop Hill’s very own Company D, IL 57th Volunteer Infantry, Bishop Hill is having Civil War Days on Saturday May 6 and Sunday May 7. There will be a living history encampment in the village park with programs going on every hour on the hour. Some of the programs that are scheduled are: a vintage baseball tournament, artillery demonstration, an appearance by General U.S. Grant, a Civil War Ball, lecture on President Lincoln, a medical demonstration, an afternoon skirmish, and much, much more. The Steeple Building Museum will also have a special Company D exhibit. Event is free and open... Read More