The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) has acquired the rights to the Athena Awards in the Quad Cities from Women Lead Change, which has hosted these awards in the Quad Cities since 2017. The Athena Awards were first introduced in the region in 2006. “We are pleased to transition these awards over to the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. They have a proven track record with awards-based events and we look forward to seeing what’s in store for this event going forward,” said Tiffany O’Donnell, CEO of Women Lead Change. “WLC programming continues in the Quad Cities region... Read More

The Quad Cities favorite bakery-cafe Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie has revamped with an oh-so familiar name. Tiphanie’s will celebrate their expansion at 3pm on Wednesday, August 8 at 210 East 2nd Street. Many Quad Cities residents have recognized Tiphanie Cannon as the face behind Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie since its origin in 2014. After being on Food Network, Iowa Public Television, as well as a regular featured guest on local television programs, Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie has not only gained national recognition for sharing recipes and a love for baking, but also as a place where people can grab a cookie... Read More

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith. TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the postgrunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but... Read More

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will be the first Prenzie Players show since 2019! After having to cancel our planned showtimes earlier this year, we’re back — this time with August dates. Prenzie Veteran Jarrod DeRooi will direct this comedy from Shakespeare’s middle period — one of his wittiest, with Benedick and Beatrice starting out with total disdain for each other that blossoms (with much help) into deepest love. Everything that could possibly go wrong with this love story does, and the ways disaster is defeated are more than half the fun of this engaging work. Watch the Prenzie... Read More

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10... Read More

Byron “BK” Davis, First African-American Steinway International Recording Artist from the state of Iowa. Saturday, August 5 at Common Chord’s Redstone Room Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm Tickets: $15“all-seated” show – limited capacity concert, all attendees are guaranteed a seat. Performing Artist: BK Davis’ Iowa American Blues Band Age Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult) Sponsored By: Bix Beiderbecke Museum & Archives, Browns Shoe Fit, KALA Radio, & West Music. Learn more here: COMMON CHORD – – – – – *Reserved... Read More

HAVE AN ADVENTURE WITH US! Join WQPT PBS this summer when they visit Davenport Public Library (Fairmount). Their FREE Summer of Adventure “stops” feature awesome activities, including storytime, special presentations, PBS KIDS character visits, videos, stories, make-and-take activities, fun take-home materials & more! Children receive a PBS KIDS Summer Activity booklet and tools that will allow you free access to PBS KIDS online resources. WQPT PBS—your regional public broadcasting station—serves a diverse audience throughout Eastern Iowa and West-Central Illinois. Learn more: wqpt.org  Read More

Get Your 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair Fun Cards because the fair is running through Sunday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Locust Street in Davenport! Make the most of your time at the 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair with a Fun Card. Not only will you have access to the fairgrounds every day, but it’s the only way you’ll be admitted entrance to the Grandstand to see your favorite artists perform! Check out our grandstand lineup. The 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair is Aug. 1-6 WLLR gates open at 6:00, Fun card general admission gates open at 6:30. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. 2023 WLLR -PEPSI... Read More

It’s Bix Fest weekend! The annual jazz fest is taking place this weekend at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport and you can find details here. There’s a stellar lineup of national jazz bands to dazzle & delight. It’s a 3-day party you won’t want to miss! ‘23 Bands: Andy Schumm’s Chicago Cellar Boys Banu Gibson Dan Levinson & the Roof Garden Jass Band Hal Smith’s New Orleans Night Owls Josh Duffee’s Graystone Monarchs TJ Muller & the Arcadia Dance Orchestra Jeff Barnhart Bix Youth Jazz Band  Read More

Looking to plan out your weekend? Looking for fun events in Illinois and Iowa? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: It’s Mississippi Valley Fair Weekend, Bix Weekend, and one of the last weekends of summer before school starts back up, so let’s take a spin around the Quads and find out about some fun stuff, shall we?  Read More