It’s not just Johnny Depp. Think about all of the people who you’ve instantly judged, based only on hearsay from other people, or the accusations or insults of someone who obviously had a reason to slander that person. Think about all the times you’ve believed something you’ve read without stopping to think about it or check it out or even give it time for the full story to be revealed. Think about all of the times you’ve spread around false information on the internet and in real life based only upon rumor and hearsay. And think about how that may have... Read More

The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus and Scott County  Democrats will host an event for candidates and constituents on Sunday, May 1 at Davenport’s River Music Experience from 2-4 p.m. River Music Experience is located at 129 N. Main, Davenport. Appetizers and beverages will be available. Deidre DeJear, Democratic candidate for governor, will headline the event. “Radical Right efforts to deny our Freedom to Vote make this election more important than any other,” Scott County Democratic Chair Matt Trimble says. “It will be a chance for voters to meet the candidates and elected officials who... Read More

Join us for the spring Beaux Arts Fair at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! This will be the 69th year for the fair with proceeds benefiting the Figge Art Museum’s art education and outreach programs. For more information, see HERE.  Read More

Get ready to explore the Quad Cities in an exciting new way! We’re thrilled to announce that the bike and pedestrian path on the new I-74 bridge is anticipated to open to the public by the end of April. Very soon, you’ll be checking out the view on the gorgeous scenic overlook. If you don’t mind heights, go ahead and stand on the glass oculus for a unique view of the Mississippi River and boats passing by below the bridge. (Don’t worry, the oculus is made of thick, tempered glass that is safe to stand on.) As the sun sets, the path will be lit up and you’ll... Read More

Wild Ones Quad Cities announces it has become one of the newest chapters in a rapidly growing national Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes, an organization that encourages people to incorporate native plants into their landscapes. The chapter will host prairie and garden tours, plant sales, seed swaps, and educational opportunities. Membership is open to residents of Illinois counties of Rock Island, Henry, Mercer and Knox, and Iowa counties of Scott, Clinton, Jones, Muscatine and Cedar. In recent years the Quad Cities and much of the Midwest have experienced heavy rain during spring and... Read More

THE WAY WANDERERS hit the River Music Experience Wednesday, April 27! Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm Tickets: $15 adv / $18 day of show Opening Act: Murray Lee and the Sons of Hades Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/way-down-wanderers-w-murray-lee-tsoh-and-boris-pelekh-redstone-room-tickets-199362317057 Age Restriction: 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian) Web: https://thewaydownwanderers.com/ All tickets are general admission. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a seat. The Way Down Wanderers sing like angels but write songs with guts that are unmistakably earthbound:... Read More

The Davenport Public Library has partnered with Bethany for Children and Families to offer a program series geared toward modern parenting starting this week. Children do not come with instructions, join this 5 week program to learn more about navigating parenting in modern times. Throughout this series, parents will be given tools and tricks to have hard and big conversations with their children in a way that will foster healthy discussion. The sessions will be held on Tuesdays through May 3rd at 5:30 at the |Eastern branch and |Virtually. Sessions include: April 26th: Sexuality May 3rd: Healthy... Read More

THE WAY WANDERERS hit the River Music Experience Wednesday, April 27! Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm Tickets: $15 adv / $18 day of show Opening Act: Murray Lee and the Sons of Hades Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/way-down-wanderers-w-murray-lee-tsoh-and-boris-pelekh-redstone-room-tickets-199362317057 Age Restriction: 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian) Web: https://thewaydownwanderers.com/ All tickets are general admission. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a seat. The Way Down Wanderers sing like angels but write songs with guts that are unmistakably earthbound:... Read More

Emo Nite LA Presents Emo Nite at Village Theater at The Village Theatre in Davenport! If you know… you know… June 11 Tickets: $20 Doors: 9pm Tickets here: https://bit.ly/36BfcQ7  Read More

The lovable and infamous Matt Moody, the Village Theatre’s General Manager is turning one year older and will be roasted for it. To help him celebrate, The Village have compiled some of the best comics in the QC area to shamelessly abuse him. It is something you might enjoy watching! Friday, May 13th at The Village Theatre in Village of East Davenport! Doors at 6PM, show at 7PM. $5 at the door  Read More