Located on the second floor of the Bettendorf Public Library, the Creation Studio is the perfect place for all types of makers to explore and create with new tools. The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting two workshops in December with a focus on the computer-controlled cutting machines available for use the Creation Studio. Both free events are for makers aged 16 and up. Registration is required to attend and class size is limited. The Bettendorf Public Library is located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Creation Studio Tools Training: Cricut Maker will be held on Tuesday, December... Read More

Haus of Ruckus Returns to The Mockingbird with “Spooky Pete!” Just in time to be late for Halloween… Haus Of Ruckus’ latest production is a bone chilling story of 5 under grads exploring a haunted mansion belonging to the outrageous spooky Pete. Scream in delight at several interwoven storylines of self acceptance, queer identity, and giant bugs. The gang stumbles upon all sorts of otherworldly and fabulous entities. Ghouls, drag queens, puppets and loose parodies of 1970s tv personalities. The call is coming from inside The Mockingbird! Tickets are $10 at the door payable via cash or... 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

Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Festival of Trees kicks off this weekend, “White Christmas” continues, and holiday shows join live music and plenty of other fun stuff to do in this week’s Weekend! #Quad Cities, #Things to Do, #Weekend  Read More

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 Augustana College Department of Theatre presents “Cabaret,” November 17-20, 2022. Set in 1929-1930 Berlin, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the Kit Kat Club and revolves around an American writer’s relationship with Sally Bowles, a cabaret performer. The original Broadway production opened in 1966 and ran for 1,166 performances. A musical theatre performer herself, Augustana’s Shelley Cooper, assistant professor of theatre arts, will direct “Cabaret.” Cooper said she hopes the audience takes away a simple message: “I can be changed by what happens to me, but... Read More

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition opens Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the University Art Gallery. The exhibit, which highlights the work of WIU art students, runs through Friday, Dec. 9. A reception for the artists will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Exhibiting artists include art majors: senior Kaylee Agans, of Macomb; junior Rivers Ashton, of Lincolnton, NC; senior Alex Bassen, of Pekin, IL; junior Molly Borth, of Towanda, IL; senior Teresa Chaidez, of Beardstown, IL; senior Yahzyah Crutcher-Hanna, of Chicago; junior Claire... 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

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