The board of directors and staff of River Music Experience (RME) are announcing a new name and identity to celebrate the evolution of the organization and expansion of its mission. Effective September 14, 2022, the organization will be known as Common Chord and use the tag line “More Music. More Community.” According to Tyson Danner, Executive Director of Common Chord, the fresh look and evolution are all about being more inclusive and better connecting how the organization is focused on amplifying the power of music to build connections and strengthen community. “Music is a universal language.... Read More

West Davenport artist Mona Ritemon will be exhibiting her latest paintings an art reception and sale at the West Davenport Arts Council gallery wall of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities in Davenport on Sunday, September 18th from 2 to 5 pm. Mona is both a visual and performing artist. She is well-known for her dejembe drumming for events around the Quad Cities. She has also long been a painter, and previously had her work displayed at the Arts Gallery in Rock Island. “I began drawing in grade school. Being dyslexic and undiagnosed at the time, art was my friend, my companion,... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch concert series is returning to a live format, kicking off the season on Friday, September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. with a 45-minute music performance. Brown Bag Lunch offers community members of all ages to bring a meal to enjoy alongside a free concert. The September event will feature singer, songwriter Lewis Knudsen playing in a variety of styles. The concert takes place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to attend. Lewis Knudsen is a well-traveled and seasoned artist whose... Read More

Cirque Musica is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. General On-Sale: Friday, September 16 at 10:00 AM Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland is a must-see holiday event to usher in the magic of the season. Igniting joy and wonder to Adler Theatre on Saturday, November 26th, “Wonderland” is an all-new musical journey that will transport audiences to a magical land far away for a fun-filled, unforgettable holiday-themed show experience. Featuring the talented cast of Cirque Musica, spectators will be dazzled by the acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and... Read More

Another round of auditions for the Black Box Theatre’s production of All Is Calm is scheduled for September 17 from 1:00 to 2:30. The all accapella sung musical is written by Peter Rothstein with vocal arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach and tells the story of The Western Front in World War I, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace. A remarkable true story, told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. All Is Calm... Read More

Goebbert’s Oktoberfest tradition continues in 2022 with three days of music, food trucks, activities and Oktoberfest competitions. Goebbert’s will be celebrating Oktoberfest on: Friday, September 16th from 9 AM until Midnight (Family Friendly Night- Fireworks at 9:00PM) Saturday, September 17th from 9AM- Midnight (Age 21+ and older beginning at 6:00 PM) Sunday, September 18th from 9AM-6PM The weekend will be full of authentic German cuisine, additional food trucks, live music, and Oktoberfest competitions such as stein holding, keg rolling and keg toss. Get your stein holding arm ready... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library’s Brown Bag Lunch concert series is returning to a live format, kicking off the season on Friday, September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. with a 45-minute music performance. Brown Bag Lunch offers community members of all ages to bring a meal to enjoy alongside a free concert. The September event will feature singer, songwriter Lewis Knudsen playing in a variety of styles. The concert takes place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to attend. Lewis Knudsen is a well-traveled and seasoned artist whose... Read More

Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, 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. Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every... Read More

Just a game? No actually it’s a play. And not just any play. It’s Haus of Ruckus play. There are rumors on the ancient Internet forums of yesteryear of a fighting game that completely developed itself, capturing innocent players and trapping them inside the game. The game was thought to be lost to time until two losers purchased it on eBay. Run, Jump, and scream as Johnny and Fungus as they battle their way through Battle Mountain Brawlers: The Brawlers of Battle Mountain. “Random Access Morons,” by Calvin VO and TJ Green, is an irreverent sci-fi comedy with electro music and puppets that... Read More

Vintage Football returns to Douglas Park in Rock Island! The Moline Universal Tractors return to face the Rock Island Independents in Douglas Park, home to the “real football Field of Dreams.” Come see Vintage Football on the same field where Halas, Lambeau, Thorpe and Duke Slater all played. The vintage game uses 1920’s rules with replica uniforms, leather helmets and a melon football. This event is free! Bring you lawn chairs and blankets and grab a spot right next to the field just as they did back in the 1920’s. Gates open at 12 noon and concessions will be serving food, drinks... Read More