On Saturday, October 9th, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Mystery Book Discussion book will explore an international novel of crime and secrecy with its discussion of Dark Echoes of the Past by Ramon Diaz Eterovic. Set in Chile, the book involves a deep seeded mystery surrounding a death with a case closed too soon. The Mystery Book Discussion Group, which is always seeking new members, meets on the second Saturday of each month from September through May. Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk of the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf.... Read More

Head coach Dave Pszenyczny has added more AHL experience to the Storm roster with the signing of Dylan Fournier to a training camp contract. Fournier most recently played for the Indy Fuel of the ECHL during the 2016-2017 season and previously rostered with the AHL’s Rockford Icehogs. A native of Montreal, Fournier has local ties as the head coach of the Quad City Blues high school hockey team. Fournier will maintain his role as Blues head coach while playing with the Storm for the 2021-2022 season.  Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast every week on QuadCities.com! This week, haunted houses begin to creep into the Quad-Cities, new shows hit Playcrafters and Black Box Theatre, Mercado is still going strong, there’s lots of local music, and a Cobra Kai star brings the laughs to Tomfoolery on Tremont, all in this week’s Weekend! Listen to it HERE!  Read More

“Iron Invasion hopes to continue to make a direct difference in the lives of kids suffering from congenital heart defects. Join us in a celebration of good people, good music, and maybe a little gear grinding in Davenport, Iowa.” On Oct 8-9 the Iron Invasion staff and volunteers will be bringing another exciting vintage lifestyle fund raiser to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. The show kicks off Friday around noon. Then, Friday evening, Iron Invasion gets revved up with live bands and flame throwing cars exhibition! Saturday morning opens at 9am and goes strong all day long (just check... Read More

Moody New York psych rockers Wild Pink will be performing at The Raccoon Motel Friday, Oct. 8 It’s going to be a full house so get on those tickets. Tickets are now on sale. TICKETS to all Raccoon Motel shows can be purchased HERE!! TICKETS to all Codfish Hollow shows can be purchased HERE!! www.theraccoonmotel.com  Read More

Phone Rings! Door Chimes! “Company” is coming to The Black Box Theatre of the Quad Cities ! Company is a 1970 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Assasins, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd) and book by George Furth. The original production was nominated for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards, and won six. Originally titled Threes, its story revolves around Robert (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage), the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three girlfriends. Unlike most book musicals, which follow a clearly... Read More

Illinois schoolchildren ages 5-11 could be able to get the covid vaccine before the end of the year if the vaccine is approved as expected, according to reports. Pfizer and its German partner BioNtech have made a formal request to the Food and Drug Administration to extend emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11. The two-dose vaccine is already authorized for children aged 12 to 15 and fully approved for ages 16 and up. If U.S. regulators approve the vaccine for younger children, schoolkids nationwide could begin getting shots before the end of the year. “We’re... Read More

QC Beats, an online audio streaming service, is taking submissions from local musicians the entire month of October. Thanks to the partnership of the Davenport Public Library, River Music Experience, and St. Ambrose University, QC Beats was created to showcase original music from Quad City musicians. Building a collection of featured local artists will expand the reach of our vibrant creative community by elevating musicians and connecting them with the larger community. QC Beats will also help support local musicians by paying them an honorarium and feature artist biographies, upcoming show information,... Read More

Single game tickets are on sale now for the 2021-2022 Quad City Storm hockey season.  Tickets can be purchased by visiting quadcitystorm.com or following the link below: Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/quad-city-storm-tickets/artist/2528236 Opening night is October 15th when the Storm take on the Evansville Thunderbolts.  The first 1000 fans in the arena get a 2021-2022 Season Magnet Schedule.  The Storm round out opening weekend Saturday October 16th on Frontline Heroes Night.  A comprehensive promotional schedule will be released later this week.  Read More

Marry me a little, Love me just enough. Cry, but not too often, Play, but not too rough. Keep a tender distance so we’ll both be free. That’s the way it ought to be. I’m ready! Stephen Sondheim, “Marry Me a Little,” originally cut from “Company” (1970) Robert — an eternal bachelor and the sun around which the frantic, neurotic planets orbit in the landmark musical “Company” — specialized in social distancing long before it was fashionable (and recommended). For its first musical in 26 months, the great “Company” is coming to the Black Box Theatre,... Read More