Entertainment is a tricky thing. One person’s wholesome fare is another person’s demon-possessed trash. From time to time, I’ll get emails from irate people who are disappointed that I’ve recommended some bit of entertainment they find to be offensive. One of them messaged me about it. Another called me, taking me to task for “leading children down the path of evil.”  How she knew I’d been a tour guide at Disneyland is beyond me.  But nonetheless, this lady wasn’t pleased. “You shouldn’t be telling parents to let their children go to demonic concerts…you... Read More

The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm at | Eastern. Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover how podcasts are now a popular tool for learning, personal growth, and fun entertainment. For more information, please visit: https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9351108  Read More

Mary Mack is bringing the funny to Tomfoolery on Tremont, at 7 p.m. tonight! TOMFOOLERY ON TREMONT SPECIAL EVENT // MARY MACK // NOVEMBER 15 @ 7PM // THE RENWICK MANSION Mary Mack: A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts around the country including, Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast, The Bob and Tom Show, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mary co-stars as Jesse in the Hulu cartoon Solar Opposites by the creators of Rick and Morty. She’s appeared in Montreal’s Just For Laughs Festival, HBO’s Andy Kaufman Awards,... Read More

Since 2004, Genesis Remembrance Trees have honored more than 7,000 individuals and raised more than $100,000 for hospice care services. For some, the tree-lighting has become a family tradition – a way to pause during the busy holiday season and gather and remember along with the support of others. The tree-lighting also has become a tradition for Genesis Hospice team members, who share pride in all the Remembrance Tree represents and plan the event to honor the hospice patients who have touched their own lives. “Genesis Hospice is ‘where every life is extraordinary and honored as sacred,’”... Read More

The public is cordially invited to attend the Davenport Community School District’s 70th Annual Holiday Concert, to be 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 departments, and 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. In 1951 F.E. Mortiboy, instrumental director and Milton... Read More

In partnership with the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, The Library is hosting “We Are Still Here – An Indigenous Journey” at the Fairmount branch on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30pm. The presenters will share strands of our past, present, and hopes as Indigenous peoples woven with Native American drumming and storytelling. This program is intended for adults. For additional information, visit:  https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/9432359  Read More

IowaWORKS, 1801 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport, will host a local Registered Apprenticeship Fair as part of its Monday hiring event — Opportunity Knocks on Monday. The event is part of a state-wide initiative celebrating Registered Apprenticeship Week 2022, November 14-20.   The event highlights the careers available through the registered apprenticeship model – Earn and Learn. A Registered Apprenticeship allows for an apprentice to earn a paycheck while being trained on the job and attending in-classroom training. The event allows for job seekers to explore local Registered... Read More

Looking for a place to order dinner tonight? Check out our awesome listing of area restaurants offering carry-out, drive-through and pickup options! QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that serve up a number of your favorite dishes. If you have information about a businesses not listed here, please feel free to send a quick email to eat@quadcities.com. Quad City Pizza Company 2724 Avenue of the Cities Moline            (309) 797-5600 Will be offering Carry Out & Delivery (expanded temporarily to Moline, East Moline, Silvis, Rock Island and Coal Valley)... Read More

The 9th Annual Quad Cities Psychic & Paranormal Expo hits the River Center November 19 and November 20! One of the best expos in the midwest featuring 40+ vendors, psychics, mediums, paranormal teams, haunted locations, healings, reiki, reflexology, stones, gems, drums, tarot cards, shamans, candles, herbs, books and SO much more! Admission to the expo is only $5 per day! The $5.00 admission also gets you in to the presentations/speakers throughout the day for no extra charge!! Speakers may include ghost hunters, gallery readings, learning about intuition, etc.- all for no extra charge, but... Read More

The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK and better than ever! Quad City Arts will fill the streets with music, fun, and excitement again this year for the 29th annual Festival of Trees Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19 at 10am in Downtown Davenport! Co-Title Sponsors: Arconic, John Deere, RDA, KWQC Balloon Sponsors: Carpenters Training Center of the Quad Cities, City of Bettendorf, NECA/IBEW, R.I.A. Federal Credit Union, Mid-American Energy, City of Davenport, Novelis Learn More: PARADE  Read More