NABE, pronounced (Nah-bay), stands for Not Another Bridal Expo. Instead of the typical bridal expo we’re all used to, NABE throws a wedding. Now you can ditch the list and plan your wedding with a wedding. Meet vendors as they do what they love on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. From cake to food, photos, music, decor, and more. We encourage guests to ditch the list and experience it. Guests get to see exactly what each vendor offers and connect with them on a personal level. And there is a chance to win an all-inclusive vacation to Mexico. Must pre-register at www.NabeLove.com. Tickets cost $45.00... Read More

The board recognized 65 students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA or above for 6 semesters. At the Board of Education meeting on August 10, 65 Rock Island High School seniors were honored as Charles O. Austin Jr. Scholars. The students were presented with certificates of recognition for completing six semesters of study and earning a 3.5 GPA or higher. The designation was established by the Board of Education in honor of Charles O. Austin, Jr., who served District #41 for 14 years as Rock Island High School Principal and for 7 years as Superintendent of Schools. Austin demanded excellence, was... Read More

The Raccoon Motel is bringing a new kind of awards show to the Quad-Cities. The Steele Awards, named after the emcee for most of the Moeller Nights shows, are debuting this year and will culminate in a future awards presentation and show. Here’s what the Raccoon folks announced this morning: EVERY SINGLE YEAR the Grammy nominations come out and there are typically a few old homies that get a nod for something. But what more often tends to be the case is that all of the most deserving artists — the deserving ones that we here at the Raccoon Motel/Codfish Hollow/The Fox Den and in past... Read More

Cool experimental noise, sound collage, ambient and more comes to Rozz-Tox January 28! Mykola Haleta – artist, educator, graphic designer, musician, etc. coming down from Wisconsin Current Projects: Haleta Wellins Winter Mountain: (Lexie Mountain, Matt Wellins, Kevin Winter, Mykola Haleta) https://haletawellinswintermountain.bandcamp.com/album/haleta-wellins-winter-mountain; Past Projects: Voltage Spooks: (Keith Rowe, Rick Reed, Mykola Haleta) https://www.discogs.com/release/3797602-The-Voltage-Spooks-Boston-2007 WZT Hearts: (Shaun Flynn, Jeff donaldson, Jason Urick, Mykola Haleta) https://pitchfork.com/artists/4907-wzt-hearts/ Chachka... Read More

Quad City memes presents “For my Dawgs” A Comedy Show benefiting Kings Harvest tonight at 7 p.m.! The show features: Chris Starman Andy Mcgraw Jake McDowell Collin Strajack Stevie Mo Cost is $10 (100% proceeds going directly to Kings Harvest) Doors 6pm Show 7pm 21+ // Byob Hilltop Closet 1514 N. Harrison St Davenport, IA  Read More

Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte... Read More

Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.  Read More

The Western Illinois men’s basketball team begins a four-game road stretch with a pair of games this week. The Leathernecks open the trip on Thursday, heading to Southern Indiana to take on the Screaming Eagles at 8 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPNU along with the normal ESPN+ online stream and Q98.1 FM radio/online audio broadcast. The Leathernecks (12-7, 5-1 in Ohio Valley Conference play) follow that with a Saturday match at OVC leader, Morehead State. Western Illinois is coming off its first OVC loss of the season, a 58-57 defeat at the hands of Tennessee State inside Western Hall.... Read More

BETTENDORF, IA – Tari Fisk has been named General Manager at Crawford Brew Works. Tari started at the brewery in March 2023 as Event Coordinator. In this role she successfully ran all aspects of event rentals including sales, operations, customer relations, and coordination. In her new role, she will oversee hourly staff, taproom promotions, daily operations, events and more. Tari is a Quad City native, from East Moline, and has been working in the industry since she was 18. She has experience working as a hostess, server, manager, and event coordinator. “I am passionate about the... Read More

Davenport North High School will host the 27th annual Big Dance Show Choir competition this Saturday, January 27th at North! Sixteen local and regional high school show choirs will compete, including representation from the states of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The Davenport North show choirs will also perform in exhibition as hosting choirs. Don’t miss out on the Big Dance energy! General admission can be purchased on competition day: $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and free for age 5 and under.  Read More