Did you miss The Artery’s Grand Opening on Final Friday? No worries: you can come shop on Second Saturday! Many of their ARTists will be bringing in brand new work for sale! You can also checm out the gallery and hang out while they work in the pottery studio and watch them make magic! Featured artists: Jenna Isbell, Tara Malnar, Carolyn Krueger, Tony Seabolt, Carrie Clark, Jon Burns, Nathan Parr, Maria Gilbruith-Clements, Paula Teel, Sam McFarland, Karen Klingborg, Three Dragons, Erica Parrott, Pam Kaufman, and Neighbor Tom! Learn more: THE ARTERY  Read More

Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline presents Witness for the Prosecution By Agatha Christie Directed by Victor Angelo •Sept. 1-4 Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM *Doors open 1 hour prior to the show. Rated PG Leonard Vole stands accused of murdering a rich widow. The stakes are high with shocking witness testimony, impassioned outbursts from the dock, and a young man’s desperate fight to escape the hangman’s noose. Generally regarded as one of Christie’s most accomplished plays, this suspenseful thriller keeps audiences guessing until the very end. GRETA…..Storm Baca CARTER…..Michael... Read More

The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to Rhythm City Casino’s Event Center on Friday, September 1 at 8 PM! The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of Country hits and a pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere. And each remains as enthusiastic about the process as they have ever been. The group has... Read More

Live At 5 – Free Summer Concert Series is back with some brand new additions! Live music will happen every Friday from 5pm – 7pm in the Skybridge Courtyard at Common Chord! Sound is rocking, boots are stomping & tasty cold beverages are poured for a weekend kick-off celebration in Downtown Davenport, IA. The party does not stop there… with the new “AFTERPARTY” addition at Zeke’s Island Cafe, with each week’s featured intermission artist performing from 7pm – 8pm! Series Line Up: Sept. 1st: Matt Fuller Band | Sponsored by: Friends Of Common Chord Sept.... Read More

Find fun events in the Quad-Cities this weekend in the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Listen every week to get a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities. This week: Thursday Night Groove, Mercado, Oak Ridge Boys and more is going down in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Get into the groove at Rock Island’s Schwiebert Park! Come listen to live music along the Rock Island riverfront at Schwiebert Park, 1st Ave. and 18th St.  Sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Recreation and sponsored in part by: Rock Island Happy Joes, Alternating Currents, Friendship Manor, Bent River Brewing Company, and Mississippi Valley Blues Society. Thursday Night Groove 8/31/2023 Funktastic 5 (GECU Night) 9/7/2023 Crooked Cactus Band 9/14/2023 Class of ’82 9/21/2023 Soul Storm 9/28/2023 For Those About to Yacht 10/5/2023 Far Out 283 10/12/2023 Fair Warning 10/19/2023 RAIN DATE... Read More

One of the most requested spots I’ve had here, Van’s Pizza, Pub & Grill had some hidden treats to offer. While the Taco Pizza didn’t score high, I’m giving this place some respect and high praise. The staff was in a upbeat mood and that energy transfers over to the overall feel of the business right now that means a lot in the food industry. Chips: 13 Points. Not as crispy as I’d like, kind of a bland taste. Sauce: 10 Points Refried bean sauce here, just missing the flavor I look for. Toppings: 12 points Chips were a little large for the offering here, very... Read More

Congratulations to Jabari Woods, Associate Director of HR and Equity, Title IX Coordinator, and ADA Program Administer for the Davenport Community School District, for receiving the Growing Excellence Award from the DCSD school board. Jabari’s commitment to leadership and community activism earned him an honorary doctorate degree of humane letters from St. Ambrose University, which was presented to him at the Spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Every day he continues to inspire us with his dedication to the community! Thank you for all you do, Jabari!  Read More

The Davenport Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program runs through August 31st. Join the Davenport Public Library for our 2022 Summer Reading Challenge for all ages! Add some adventure to your summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program: Read Beyond the Beaten Path! Children are invited to be explore nature, get creative, try new things, and find beauty in diversity with the Library this summer. Participating couldn’t be easier. Read books, attend a virtual or in-person program, or complete any of the fun activities from the reading log. Each thing you do earns a ticket into... Read More

Davenport Community School District Families, join us for an inspiring community event with keynote speaker Melvin Adams of the Harlem Globetrotters at Buffalo Elementary School on Wednesday, August 30th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Space is limited to the first 450 people and merchandise will be available for sale. Don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/3OOslI5  Read More