Classical musician and composer William Campbell will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Galvin Fine Arts Center, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, in support of his new album, “Together We Rise.” Together We Rise is the album release concert for Campbell’s exciting new album that fuses solo piano with synthesizers and electronics. It’s 44 minutes of epic, virtuosic tracks and quiet music for inner growth. Bringing together aspects of his well known film scores and his solo piano music, Campbell weaves these parts together in a unique musical experience. “This music was inspired by my... Read More

Riplak Entertainment and the new Hilltop Drop present the first in a monthly concert series benefitting NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley and featuring Soultru and Friends. This first concert is Friday, April 28 at the Hilltop Drop, 1514 N. Harrison St., Davenport. Doors open at 7 p.m. for ages 21 and up. Cost is a freewill donation at the door. Soultru, Jim Swim, Jordan XO and Boe Swanson will perform, and there will be a silent auction and raffle prizes. Soultru’s music has been described as acoustic soul with hip-hop influences. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley provides free, nationally developed... Read More

Little Women AUDITIONS By Louisa May Alcott, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain Directed by Madelyn Dorta Auditions will take place at Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline… -Saturday, April 29th from 1-3 PM -Sunday, April 30th from 4-6 PM Performance Dates: • Friday, July 21 – Sunday, July 23 • Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30 • July 25-27 (Benefit performances) Rehearsals will depend on the actors’ availability and will begin around May 15th. All actors who are cast must be available for all show dates, as well as tech week. Play Summary: Under the guidance of their beloved mother,... Read More

Looking to listen to some relaxing and raucous piano music tonight? Well, we’ve got the show for you! Or, rather, the Circa ’21 Speakeasy in Rock Island has the show for you. Charlie from Windy City Dueling Pianos is back at the Rock Island Speakeasy at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 10, with his one man show “The Piano Man!” This will be a fun night of singing and dancing to your favorite hits. Charlie will take your requests and keep the party going all night. A fun night out with friends in safe environment socially distant is what we all need! Doors open at 7 and show is at... Read More

A spring seduction is tempting you to the Village Theatre in East Davenport at 7 p.m. Saturday. Come join these magnificent performers in an event that can only be described as “positively you”! Hosted by Phoenix Fiera and Belle Derriere of Dark Desires Burlesque. Watch some of your favorite performers express their true selves as we let the warmth of spring heat us up! doors open at 7pm show starts at 8pm tickets: https://Springseduction.eventbrite.com  Read More

William Campbell is the Indiana Jones of Quad-Cities music. By day, he’s a mild-mannered professor at St. Ambrose University. But by night, he takes on far greater adventures. During his nearly two decades behind the desk at St. Ambrose, he’s compiled a stunning resume of work, including two Academy Award Nominations (in 2019, and 2021); an Emmy Nomination (in 2020); an Iowa Motion Picture Association Award for Best Film Score (in 2020); a Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theater Festival Award (in 2019); and an International Luminous Frames Festival Award for Best Original Score (in 2021). He’s... Read More

Zach Williams is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre Friday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Catch Zach Williams this Spring, bigger and better than ever! Backed by his massive 10-piece band, it will be a live concert experience like none other. Join us for a night of incredible music by Zach Williams and special guest Blessing Offor.  Read More

Looking for fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: William Campbell ‘Rises’ up to play at Galvin Fine Arts Center, check out standup comedy at the Speakeasy, and see plenty of live music and more in this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Continuing its 46th season with the return of a fantastically popular musical comedy based on a movie smash, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse will treat patrons to the fighting and frolicking of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL. Running through May 6, this audience favorite was deemed  “sometimes touching, sometimes raucous, and at all times enticing” by the City Journal-Tribune and is being brought to life by a sensational group of professional actors!  GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL will be presented on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday... Read More

Killer Queen, a tribute to the classic band, will come to Davenport’s Adler Theatre Saturday, October 14 at 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Lead singer Patrick Myers said “It’s been an amazing journey. That first show changed my life. We thought our band would last maybe a summer at the most but it’s a very addictive thing performing these songs. The concerts grew and grew and we’ve ended up playing and selling out the same arenas that Queen played at their peak. It’s been quite a surreal ride. Becoming regular... Read More