In an effort to teach and perform more diverse styles of singing, a member of Western Illinois University’s Music faculty has established the non-profit, professional vocal ensemble, withonevoice. Imagine hearing an ensemble belt out a musical theatre and directly follow it with a traditional choral standard in a completely different, Lutheran-style voice quality. The ensemble’s mission is to gather a group of artists capable of authentic, sustainable singing in multiple voice qualities, and educate future generations of singers and teachers in this pedagogy. The ensemble, run by WIU... Read More

Do you have a family member or ancestor who was a musician? Are you curious to learn more about their involvement in Quad Cities bands or ensembles? Special Collections intern Harrison Phillis will give a presentation featuring a brief history of music in the Quad Cities area as well as the available resources related to local music history and how to utilize them effectively. Beyond Bix: Researching Local Musicians in the Quad Cities Monday, June 26, 2023 6:30pm – 7:30pm The Library | Main – Meeting Room B (Large) https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/event/10095316  Read More

Tomfoolery On Tremont // EDDIE PEPITONE // June 23 // Show @ 7pm, Door @ 6pm // $20 in advance Eddie is a force of nature on stage, switching between social rage and self-doubt. His shows are an energetic combo of calm and chaos, blue-collar angst and sardonic enlightenment. Fans will recognize Eddie from appearances on such programs as ‘Rick and Morty’, Bob’s Burgers’, ‘Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell’ and many more, with Pepitone’s 2020 special ‘For The Masses’ earning ‘best comedy special of the year’ by the New York Times.... Read More

A beloved comic-strip feline is set to make his long-awaited debut at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse when the Rock Island theater presents its latest, utterly delightful family presentation GARFIELD: THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE. Lauded by DC Metro Theatre as “a fast-paced musical comedy” that’s “vastly entertaining and perfect for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages.” This winning stage treat running through June 24 is a purr-fect entertainment for fans of family musicals, brought to life by Garfield cartoonist Jim Davis and a sensational team of professional talents.  Circa... Read More

Find fun this weekend! If you’re looking for things to do in Illinois and Iowa, especially around the Quad-Cities, you’re going to want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast. Every week we give you a rundown of fun things going on, and it’s always free, fun and local! Listen in and find out what cool stuff is going on this week!  Read More

There have been a lot of horrible things going on in the news lately. So I think it’s time we had a difficult discussion on a sensitive topic that, quite frankly, I’ve been avoiding talking about for a while. No, not my relationship with Kim Kardashian. (Fifty feet MEANS fifty feet, Kanye!) But rather, the fact that Avril Lavigne possibly died (or was murdered) and replaced with an Illuminati body double. I know, I know, I know… you’re like, “Oh Sean, EVERYONE knows about that!” But what about the one or two Amish folks out there, who are just getting onto the... Read More

The Laughs and Liberty Tour: featuring Kennedy and Jimmy Failla is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale tomorrow at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. About The Laughs and Liberty Tour: featuring Kennedy and Jimmy Failla Lisa Kennedy Montgomery (Kennedy) joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as a contributor in 2012 and is the host of the primetime program Kennedy (Monday- Thursday 7-8PM/ET.) She also appears frequently as a panelist on FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Outnumbered program (weekdays 12-1PM/ET). Prior to joining... Read More

Summer Concerts take place in Stephens Square Park outside the East end of the Moline Township Activity Center.  The bands play from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and you can get something to eat in the M.A.C. dining room from 5:00 pm until the food is gone. We will be serving brats, hot dogs, sloppy joe’s, chips, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Once the music begins, we will be selling popcorn, soda, and bottled water outside in the park. Parking is available across 18th Street in the Moline Township parking lot (next to Amerifile), Bethany’s parking lot, the old Dispatch parking lot located at... Read More

7th ANNUAL QUAD CITIES CHALK ART FEST hits the sidewalks of Schwiebert Park June 24 and 25! ​In its’ 7th year, Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25, 2022 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend hours transforming the cement pavement at Schwiebert Park into a gallery of chalk art, while competing for cash prizes. Visitors strolling by can see the wonderful works of art as they... Read More

The 2023 Tunes in Town Summer Concert Series is back through August 29 from 6:00-8:30 pm. Come to Lincoln Park each week in DeWitt, IA, to enjoy live music, food vendors, and fun for the whole family all summer long. Bring your own cooler, seating and check out the local food trucks & stands available for each event. Check out this year’s lineup: June 20th – Ron Lubbers Entertainment June 27th – The Crooked Cactus Band. AKA Los Nopales Chuecos July 4th – Dance The Night Away Productions Daytime Celebration! July 11th – 10 of Soul July 18th – The Hot Rods with a Car Cruise In July... Read More