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The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Sale

July 23rd, 2021
The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Sale

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at the Eastern Ave. Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) will be holding a buy one get one free sale on Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Plus, all items at the Eastern Ave. Bookstore will be 50 cents and under that day only, with special items for sale including over 500 comic books at $1.00 each, or 20 for $10 and many beautiful book sets. For more information, visit the FRIEND’s website at http://friendsofdavenportlibrary.org/bookstore.php or call (563) 888-4824.  Read More

Bix Block Parties Blasting Off Through Downtown Davenport During Annual Bix Weekend

July 23rd, 2021
Bix Block Parties Blasting Off Through Downtown Davenport During Annual Bix Weekend

Nearly 30 downtown Davenport businesses are ready to celebrate Bix weekend with their first-ever Bix Block Parties on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2021. Supported by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), the new event is designed to celebrate the downtown neighborhood with multiple blocks of events hosted by adjacent business owners. The locally focused Bix Block Parties event replaces the traditional Street Fest. “This year, we want Quad Citizens to come downtown to explore and experience the area’s restaurants, bars and retailers in order to lift up small businesses who need... Read More

NEW CONCERT ALERT! Wild Pink Coming To Raccoon Motel In October

July 23rd, 2021
NEW CONCERT ALERT! Wild Pink Coming To Raccoon Motel In October

Moody New York psych rockers Wild Pink will be performing at The Raccoon Motel Oct. 8 It’s going to be a full house so get on those tickets. Tickets are now on sale. TICKETS to all Raccoon Motel shows can be purchased HERE!! TICKETS to all Codfish Hollow shows can be purchased HERE!! www.theraccoonmotel.com  Read More

Bix 7 Hours at Davenport Public Library Main Street Branch

July 23rd, 2021
Bix 7 Hours at Davenport Public Library Main Street Branch

Due to the Bix 7, the Davenport Public Library Main Street branch (321 Main St.) will be open 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm on Saturday, July 24th. The Fairmount and Eastern branches will be open regular business hours. For more information, visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.  Read More

REVIEW: Cooks And Cuffs Will Captivate You, Says Doc Kaalberg

July 22nd, 2021
REVIEW: Cooks And Cuffs Will Captivate You, Says Doc Kaalberg

In 1888 Vincent Van Gogh painted quite possibly my favorite work of art. Cafe De Terrace. It was part one in a series of three. Fast forward to 2021, and Chef Keys from Cooks and Cuffs has cooked for me her Cafe De Keys. This New York born and raised Chef found her way here, to our bustling little metropolitan area, looking to start a new life with her husband. What’s she brought with her is a style of cooking all her own. To call what Chef Keys does in the kitchen is cook, is an insult. If Pavarotti hummed a diddy next to you, would you call it humming or listening to a musical master?... Read More

Listen To The Blackstones At River Music Experience’s Live At Five Friday

July 22nd, 2021
Listen To The Blackstones At River Music Experience's Live At Five Friday

The River Music Experience, 2nd and Main streets, Davenport, has brought back the free Live@Five on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   The RME courtyard will host live music featuring a wide range of genres and styles. This year’s schedule of bands is: July 23: The Blackstones July 30: 10 of Soul 6: Heads In Motion sponsored by Downtown Davenport 13: The Dawn sponsored by Quad Cities Foot & Ankle Associates 27: Class of ’82 (‘80s New Wave / Retro Tribute Band) sponsored by NerdFest& Massetone Entertainment 3: The Bobby Ray Bunch sponsored by MidAmerican Energy 10: Avey... Read More

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Sale

July 22nd, 2021
The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Announce Buy One Get One Free Sale

The FRIENDS of the Davenport Public Library Bookstore at the Eastern Ave. Library (6000 Eastern Ave.) will be holding a buy one get one free sale on Saturday, July 24th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Plus, all items at the Eastern Ave. Bookstore will be 50 cents and under that day only, with special items for sale including over 500 comic books at $1.00 each, or 20 for $10 and many beautiful book sets. For more information, visit the FRIEND’s website at http://friendsofdavenportlibrary.org/bookstore.php or call (563) 888-4824.  Read More

Looking For Something To Do This Weekend? Listen To The QuadCities Weekend In 2 Minutes!

July 22nd, 2021
Looking For Something To Do This Weekend? Listen To The QuadCities Weekend In 2 Minutes!

It’s Bix 7 weekend, Rock Island County Fair Weekend, Mercado weekend and more! Also get the lowdown on all the theater going on around town, outdoor concerts and more in the latest Weekend in 2 Minutes! Listen HERE!  Read More

Teen Virtual Author Visit: Rosaria Munda of Fireborne Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

July 22nd, 2021
Teen Virtual Author Visit: Rosaria Munda of Fireborne Hosted by the Davenport Public Library

The Davenport Public Library is excited to welcome Rosaria Munda to a Virtual Author Visit for the Teen Online Book Club on July 22nd at 10:00 am on Zoom! Registration is required to attend the event: https://bit.ly/teenvirtualauthorvisitfireborne. Teens (ages 11-19) can also register for the Teen Online Book Club meeting on Thursday, July 15 at 4:00 pm in order to receive a free copy of Fireborne by Rosaria Munda to discuss and prepare for Rosaria’s virtual visit. Book Club members will be given the first opportunity to register for this virtual author visit event. Registration for the... Read More

New Program Staff Join Davenport-Based River Music Experience for More Live Music

July 21st, 2021
New Program Staff Join Davenport-Based River Music Experience for More Live Music

Since Brianna Hobbs, new program director at Davenport-based River Music Experience, joined the staff in early June, the nonprofit has kicked it into high gear – adding some more staff and getting ready for the return of regular Redstone Room concerts in late August. Hobbs, with executive director Tyson Danner, recently hired the following part-time staff: Valerie Davis – Smooth Jazz Coordinator. She previously ran Great Sounds Promotions, which was a nonprofit that presented the Smooth Jazz Series twice yearly, usually by renting the Redstone Room. “We’ve worked with Valerie for years,... Read More