The annual bi-state Red, White and Boom event in downtown Davenport and Rock Island returns on July 3, 2021. Activities start at 5 p.m. in Rock Island, 6 p.m. in Davenport and at 9:30 p.m., fireworks will be shot, in sync to music broadcast on 97X, from two barges in the middle of the Mississippi River. Spectators can watch from free viewing areas along the Davenport riverfront including LeClaire Park, Freight House Farmers Market parking lot, the new Quinlan Court and Bechtel Park, or from Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island. Bring your own lawn chair. FAMILY ACTIVITES There will... Read More

Are you a fan of WEBTOON?! Do you read Space Boy? Or Lore Olympus? Or I Love Yoo? UnOrdinary? All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join Amber for a Zoom discussion on Thursday, July 1st at 2:00 pm to share their favorite (and least favorite) titles on the creator-owned online digital comic platform WEBTOON and learn about some new ones to check out. And of course, there will be random prizes! Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-teenwebtoonfanshare Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

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

Artists in Conversation is a weekly column running Wednesdays on QuadCities.com. It features a conversation with a local creator or creators going into their artistic process, projects and more. Get to know your local arts scene and local creators better on QuadCities.com with Artists In Conversation! If you’re a local creator and would like to be featured, please email us at Sean@QuadCities.com or Tristan@QuadCities.com! Jack Bevans is making audiences laugh nightly in Countryside’s production of The Music Man! Who is this rising star? Let’s find out! Who is Jack Bevans? Hello, I’m Jack... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: United Way Quad Cities on Tuesday announced it issued $2.9 million in grants to 54 local nonprofits, grassroots organizations and others serving the residents of Scott and Rock Island counties. The Strategic Impact Grants are being awarded to advance equity and improve education, income and health outcomes in the Quad-Cities. The grant total covers a two-year period beginning July 1, 2021. “These investments will support not only basic needs, but also the building blocks of academic success, career preparation, and behavioral and mental health, so that more of our students graduate... Read More

The West Davenport Arts Council, in conjunction with Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC), is hosting an art exhibition for local artist Jen Hansen on the evening of Wednesday, June 30th, from 6-8 PM. Light refreshments will be served. Jen’s art is currently on display at MCC QC, located at 2930 Locust St. in Davenport, through the end of July. Jen is an outsider artist who found their calling while taking a class to teach therapeutic art. Living with an illness brought them to a place of living art and all of the joy that comes with this freedom. This exhibit is the first... Read More

POP onto Zoom for this fun, pop art-inspired activity put on by the Davenport Public Library and Figge Art Museum on Wednesday, June 30th at 6:00 pm. Use collage and an easy printing method to make your own iconic artwork. Registration is required! This event is limited to 30 participants. Art supplies will be provided to registered participants. You will be responsible for picking up your supply kit from the library before the event. We will meet on Zoom on June 30th to create the artwork. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-artnightwiththefigge Keep... Read More

Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 pm: Orange Hanging Paper Fish Wednesday, July 7th at 12:00 pm: Yellow Pineapple Planter Wednesday, July 14th at 12:00 pm: Green Pea Pod Clay Sculpture Wednesday, July 21st at 12:00 pm: Blue Bubble Wrap Painting Wednesday, July 28th at 12:00 pm: Violet Beaded Dragonflies When signing up, please indicate... Read More

Visit Quad Cities on Tuesday announced a new collaboration with local attractions for their new QC Family Pass. The pass provides a fun and interactive experience for visitors and Quad Citizens to spend time with family and friends. The QC Family Pass uses mobile-based code check-ins, discounts, special offers, and gamification to engage participants. Anyone can sign up for the free pass at www.qcfamilypass.com. As you visit attractions, you will access codes from each location to check and track your progress. Participants are entered into drawings for chances to win Visa Gift Cards and a Quad... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Davenport’s Adler Theatre on Monday announced its planned 2021-22 Broadway at the Adler season, which will feature the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” the concert-style theatrical event “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” the newly-staged production of the Tony-winning “Fiddler on the Roof,”  the record-breaking musical spectacular “Cats,” and the Tony- and Grammy- winning “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” In addition to the shows in the 2021-2022 series, the rescheduled performance of the Sara Bareilles musical “Waitress”... Read More