Saturday in the Arts is a weekly feature covering a trend, subject, event or personality of local interest. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for the best entertainment and arts coverage in the area, QuadCities.com! When James Lambrecht came to teach music at Augustana College, Rock Island, nearly 34 years ago, Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts was already in need of a makeover. The building (which dates from 1955 and includes the 1,500-seat Centennial Hall) is finally getting one. Bergendoff, at 3701 7th Ave., Rock Island – named for Conrad Bergendoff, the college’s fifth president —... Read More

This holiday season The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elves return to center stage for the live musical that has captured the hearts of families The Adler Theatre. everywhere. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production is a thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves. This toe-tapping tale tells the story of one particularly impressive Scout Elf who must help his new, human family remember the importance of Christmas cheer. Can this tiny elf,... Read More

A group of Western Illinois University students have found part-time work through an artistic endeavor at the McDonough County YMCA, which teaches class members gymnastics and circus-related skills, and has resulted in educational lessons for the young women. Junior social work major Jessie Fansler; junior exercise science major Whitney Piper; and sophomore agriculture science major Alyssa Ring, all of Macomb, are coaches within the YMCA’s Circus Academy, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this weekend with free Friday and Saturday performances, at 6:30 p.m. each day in the center’s... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of cool things to do in and around the Quad-Cities. It’s always fun, FREE, and local, and you can hear it here on QuadCities.com! Check out plenty of holiday-themed shows this weekend, from Deck the Halls at the Mockinbird on Main, to Winter Wonderland at Circa ’21, and more, in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! Listen HERE!  Read More

Visit Quad Cities announced today the tickets for the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Wom­en’s Basketball Tournament at the TaxSlayer Center, 1201 River Drive in downtown Moline, Illinois, on March 10-13, 2022, will go on sale Friday, December 17.  The MVC, in its 115th season, is the nation’s second-oldest NCAA Division I conference and is recognized as one of the most progressive athletic leagues in the country. This annual tournament features teams from each of the Con­ference member institutions. The tournament determines which Valley team receives an automatic bid to the NCAA... Read More

Quad City Arts is pleased to announce Arts Dollars grants for the 2022 cycle. Applications are welcome from individual artists, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations partnering with artists. All art forms are eligible. Since 1990, Quad City Arts has supported the local art community by awarding more than $1,000,000 in grants to local artists, non-profit organizations, and schools. This year, Quad City Arts has received additional funding from a funder who wishes to remain anonymous to fund Visual Artist Grants. In total, Quad City Arts will grant $140,000 to local artists and organizations... Read More

When a snow storm hits and the star studded cast of a radio show can’t make it into the studio those who are now trapped inside the studio – the janitor, the writer, the assistant station manager and the young frazzled producer – must take over and see that show does indeed go on! DECK THE HALLS is a fast paced, family friendly holiday musical featuring such popular hits as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, a new version of O’ Little Town of Bethlehem and much more! “The show is all fun and fluff and is the perfect getaway from the outside world,” Mockingbird... Read More

Icestravaganza returns Jan. 14-16, 2022! Beautiful ice carvings (more than 24,000 pounds’ worth) on display all three days at the Freight House. Your favorite zoo animals carved out of ice! Lions and Tiger and Bears, Oh My! Icestravaganza 2022: A Zoo Animal Safari Freight House & LeClaire Park, Downtown Davenport Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/Icestravaganza2022  Read More

Muddy Water Mayhem presents Masquerade at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Village Theatre, 2113 E. 11th St., Davenport! Labrynth, Gothic, Classic, whatever you may be feelin, join us with your best looks and our panel of judges will choose a winner at midnight! Go Go dancers, performances throughout the night and all the good, consensual vibes! Guest Performers for the Evening: Jordahn Stohrm Tokio Night Sinaman Gypsy LeMoan And a special theatrical presentation by the MWM team! DJ’s by Toymaker Music -The Pseudoreality -Alexander Audiophile $10 – dress to impress $15 – street clothes $15... Read More

This holiday season The Elf on the Shelf® Scout Elves return to center stage for the live musical that has captured the hearts of families The Adler Theatre. everywhere. Inspired by the beloved box set The Elf on the Shelf®: A Christmas Tradition, this touring stage production is a thrilling spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves. This toe-tapping tale tells the story of one particularly impressive Scout Elf who must help his new, human family remember the importance of Christmas cheer. Can this tiny elf,... Read More