Looking for some fun in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? You’ve got to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: The holiday events are coming in like a new snowfall! Plenty of holiday fun and more is all yours to unwrap in this week’s Weekend!    Read More

Ballet Quad Cities will be presenting the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” December 10th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm at the Adler Theatre, Davenport, Iowa.. In 10 days The Nutcracker and The Rat Queen will battle to rule the Land of The Sweets. Find out who will rule the Kingdom at a performance of The Nutcracker! Celebrate the holidays with an enchanted experience for the whole family. Be swept away on a journey to the land of sweets, as Ballet Quad Cities & Orchestra Iowa present The Nutcracker. Breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes, incredible dancers, and extraordinary music. This... Read More

On Monday, December 5th from 9am – 12pm at | Main, The Library will be partnering with Amerigroup, St. Anthony’s Parish, Community Health Care, Inc., Iowa Total Care and Scott County Health Department to host a Free Winter Wellness Event. Healthcare Visits, Flu Shots, COVID shots and boosters, confidential HIV/HCV testing, gift cards, winter coats and blankets, hygiene items and 75 laundry vouchers valued at $10 each (sponsored by Amerigroup) will be provided free of charge to attendees of the event. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9711612  Read More

From October 17th – November 30th, the Davenport Public Library will be accepting donations of winter coats and blankets in good or gently used condition. Donations are accepted at all three Davenport Public Library locations whenever the library is open. All donated items will be distributed to members of our community. For more info, see here.  Read More

On Thursday, December 1st at 6pm at | Fairmount and Monday, December 12th at 6pm at | Main the Library will host Interfaith Focus, a series of two panel discussions with Rabbi Linda Bertenthal, Rev. Elaine Calbeck and Dr. Lisa Killinger on the considerable amount of common ground between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. Join our panel discussion featuring leaders from each of the three Abrahamic faiths to explore commonalities and differences. Topics to be discussed will include common misconceptions about each faith, the changing roles of women in faith communities, peace-making, and guidance... Read More

The Davenport Community School District’s 70th Annual Holiday Concert, is TONIGHT! The concert is being held at the beautiful and historic Adler Theatre on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert features the Central, North, and West high school music department. It is FREE and OPEN to the public as a thank you for community support of the Fine Arts! Music by the Central High School Brass Choir will greet you starting at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre lobby. The concert will end at approximately 8:15 p.m. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

There’s a new technology on the market when it comes to pest and pathogen detection. Utilizing DNA soil sampling, Merschman Seeds has perfected a treatment allowing farmers to know if diseases are showing more elevated levels in the soil before planting. Your heavy yield-robbing hitters like Soybean Cyst Nematode and Sudden Death Syndrome levels now can be measured as low, medium, and high threat levels, as well as pythium, phytophthora, brown stem rot, white mold and many others. “Farming is such an expensive business, and there are so many options you can spend your money on, so wouldn’t... Read More

Blippi! the wonderful world tour is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new... Read More

Stuttering John Melendez, from the Howard Stern show, is performing at 8 p.m. tonight at the Daiquiri Factory, 303 E. 3rd St., Davenport. The show is free. “STUTTERING” JOHN MELENDEZ began with “The Howard Stern Radio Show” as a college intern, but immediately became one of the show’s very popular on-air personalities. While gaining national acclaim and recognition for his daring interview style and “no-holds-barred” questions, he started writing for the show as well. He interviewed countless celebrities for the radio show which directly led to him being hired as a field... Read More

Matt Barber performs the finest jazz, pop, and variety, performing over 300 concerts per year around the world since 2005 and he’s coming to The Grape Life November 25 at 8pm! With a passionate, uplifting style reminiscent of Barry Manilow and Michael Buble, Matt delivers songs we know and love with a sincere, meaningful approach. His passion for his music comes through in every song. Reservations strongly recommended. Contact us the week of the event to reserve a seat. Tickets $5 per person and this event is for ages 21 and older. Matt Barber will be joined by Dick Watson on piano, Dale Newlin... Read More