In order ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and artists, the new Mockingbird On Main theater at 320 Main St., Davenport, will require all guests, artists, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and media to show valid proof of full Covid vaccination in order to enter the downtown arts space, effective Sept. 1. Proof of vaccination may be digital or a physical card for the 40-seat venue. Children under 12 and unvaccinated patrons must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test no more than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, according to Mockingbird owner Tristan Tapscott. Additionally,... Read More

One Human Family Quad Cities will be hosting an event at the Davenport Public Library, Eastern Avenue branch with local author and educator, Adrienne C. Graham. This event will begin with the author reading her book, The Color of Friendship, followed by discussions and an activity. This event will be held on Saturday, August 14 at 10 am. The event is free and open to the public. Local author, Adrienne C. Graham is  a first grade teacher at Lincoln School in MacComb, Illinois.   She wrote the book, The Color of Friendship, based on her experience of growing up in an environment where she looked... Read More

On Aug. 14 ELIZABETH MOEN w/special guests will perform at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E. 2nd St., Davenport! Tickets are on sale now. To LISTEN to her music, click here. TICKETS to all Raccoon Motel shows can be purchased HERE!! For more info, see www.theraccoonmotel.com  Read More

Look for your favorite librarians this summer at the Parks Department Summer Movies in the Park. Our last movie night appearance this summer is August 14 at the Campbell sports complex. Join us for fun, or just to chat. The parks department plans to show Raya and the Last Dragon. The event is free! Visit www.rockislandlibrary.org for details.  Read More

So, is Donald Trump president yet? I’m writing this column around 10 p.m. Thursday night and it’s scheduled for 9:09 a.m. Friday, and I’m not sure what the exact scheduled time is for Trump to be officially reinstated as president or, according to some people, revealed as always having been president all along. Nope, I’m not kidding. No less of a reliable source than the MyPillow guy has said that Trump is going to be reinstated as president today, Friday, Aug. 13. This has followed previous claims that Trump was going to be reinstated as president on Jan. 20, March 4, and... Read More

The River Music Experience, 2nd and Main streets, Davenport, has brought back the free Live@Five on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.   The RME courtyard will host live music featuring a wide range of genres and styles. This year’s schedule of bands is: 13: The Dawn sponsored by Quad Cities Foot & Ankle Associates 27: Class of ’82 (‘80s New Wave / Retro Tribute Band) sponsored by NerdFest& Massetone Entertainment 3: The Bobby Ray Bunch sponsored by MidAmerican Energy 10: Avey Grouws Band 24: The Wontu Trees sponsored by Dahl Ford Davenport  Read More

The return of the St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse will be on Friday, August 13, 2021. Because of continued COVID-19 precautions, it will be held outdoors, behind the Parish House, rather than in the parlor per usual. It will start a bit earlier– at 6 p.m. and will go until 8 p.m.. There is a fire pit where we will gather, as well as the back patio area. Some seating will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own seating, blankets, and bug spray. If you bring snacks to share, please individually wrap them. Some parking is available near the First Lutheran Parish House. There is plenty... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities is presenting Ballet on the Lawn August 22nd at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, & 6:00pm at The Outing Club, Davenport. Join us as we kick off our season on the beautiful parklike setting at The Outing Club! Enjoy a fun-filled performance featuring old and new favorites. Premiering original choreography with live music – be the first to see it! Find your picnic spot with friends and family and connect through the arts. Tickets on sale now!  Read More

The 50s and 60s gave way to the age of the diners. Small greasy spoon stops where you could get eggs and bacon, maybe some buttered toast and a strong cup of coffee that’d wake you up and send you on your way. Mornings and lunch belonged to the working class, and the night time gave way to a jukebox in the corner and kids cutting a rug. Depressingly, those days gave way, to drive thru’s and over priced coffee. In 2018, a little stop on the river gave birth to unique take on that classic experience. The Diner opened its doors at 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Through flood waters, pandemics,... Read More

The Figge Art Museum and River Music Experience are hosting the Edgar Crockett Quartet Thursday (Aug. 12) outside on the Figge’s Bechtel Plaza from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests will be able to listen to jazz music, partake in jazz-inspired art activities related to jazz music, use drawing horses to sketch the band, and partake in food and beverages for purchase from the Figge Cafe’s Chef Stu. This event is free and registration is not required. During his impressive career, Crockett has performed with Ray Charles, Roberta Flack, James Ingram, Peabo Bryson, Maureen McGovern, Shirley... Read More