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Mississippi Valley Fair Kicks Off In Iowa TODAY!

August 2nd, 2022
Mississippi Valley Fair Kicks Off In Iowa TODAY!

The 2022 Mississippi Valley Fair kicks off TODAY! Get your fill of fair food, fun, and of course, awesome music and attractions. Coming to the fair are: Kid Rock – Tuesday, August 2nd Nelly and Flo Rida – Wednesday, August 3th Jimmie Allen -Thursday, August 4th Carly Pearce – Friday, August 5th Brantley Gilbert – Saturday, August 6th Dustin Lynch – Sunday, August 7th Both will be available for online purchase. If purchasing online tickets will be mailed to you certified mail. 2022 WLLR -PEPSI Pass. $100.00 Limited to 1500 cards sold. Includes a Funcard and a laminated fast... Read More

Comics Hit Davenport’s Stardust Stage August 25

August 1st, 2022
Comics Hit Davenport’s Stardust Stage August 25

Live standup comedy comes to the Stardust in Downtown Davenport August 25! Featuring stand up performances by: Leslie Mitchell Chris Starman Zach Vaughan Austin Ingels Nathan Kuhn Hosted by Collin Strajack Doors open: 7:00pm Show starts: 7:30pm Cost: $10 per person at the door 18+ to enter / 21+ to drink (ID required) Learn more: https://facebook.com/events/s/standup-at-stardust/450563909910720/    Read More

Looking For A Positive, Upbeat Book To Read? Illinois Author Offers Optimistic Short Stories

August 1st, 2022
Looking For A Positive, Upbeat Book To Read? Illinois Author Offers Optimistic Short Stories

Change. We undergo transformations every day of our lives, in ways small and significant, in ways good and bad. Sean Leary’s “Does The Shed Skin Know It Was Once A Snake?” offers 11 award-winning short stories dealing with the life changes many of us face, and the positive ways in which our lives can transform, even in difficult times. “Shed Skin” is available in bookstores and webstores worldwide  as a print book and eBook for every eReader format. It is also available direct from the author at seanleary@seanleary.com for $19 postpaid, through paypal at the same address. “Shed... Read More

Fire Muster & Lights & Sirens Parade Struts through Davenport October 2

July 31st, 2022
Fire Muster & Lights & Sirens Parade Struts through Davenport October 2

The 8th Annual Fire Muster & Lights & Sirens Parade will be held Sunday, October 2, 2022. This free, family event features a bounce house, Sparky the fire dog, a fire safety house, live music, vendors, and food vendors. The lights and sirens parade will leave Modern Woodman Park at 11:30 a.m. and proceed to the Village of East Davenport arriving around noon. For more information contact 563-391-6431 (8-10 p.m.) or 563-508-7826.  Read More

Enjoy Live Jazz Every Thursday Night in Downtown Davenport

July 31st, 2022
Enjoy Live Jazz Every Thursday Night in Downtown Davenport

The Downtown Lounge is the perfect place to enjoy a bit of jazz and a great drink! Enjoy live entertainment every Thursday evening through the summer! Enjoy delicious cocktails and great jazz music Thursday nights from 7-10. Learn more here: DOWNTOWN JAZZ NIGHT  Read More

Soultru EP Release Show Rocks Davenport September 24

July 31st, 2022
Soultru EP Release Show Rocks Davenport September 24

QC native Soultru will release his EP “The Truth” with special performances from Jim Swim & Kumate on September 24 at The Redstone Room! After “The Truth” EP was released Soultru was unable to host a proper in-person release show and the time has come to celebrate! This project was released in October of 2020, a 5 track EP (4 acoustic recordings as well as 1 full band recording). Soultru will be bringing some friends to come and play some of your favorite songs from the original artists, as well as premiering some unreleased music. ABOUT THE ARTIST & OPENERS Soultru... Read More

Bix Film Screening Today At Davenport’s Figge Museum

July 31st, 2022
Bix Film Screening Today At Davenport's Figge Museum

Bix Museum, Bix Society and Truth First Film Alliance present BIX: “ain’t none of them play like him today from 1 to 3:30 p.m . at Davenport’s Figge Museum, 225 W. 2nd St. Tickets: $5. Tickets will be available at the doors the day of the screening. Members of the Bix Museum or Bix Society can get a free ticket at the doors the day of. Location: 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 at the Figge Art Museum John Deere Auditorium Join the Bix Beiderbecke Museum, Bix Jazz Society, and Truth First Film Alliance in watching for the first time in the Quad Cities since it’s original... Read More

‘Shakespeared’ Returns To Moline’s Black Box Theatre TONIGHT

July 30th, 2022
'Shakespeared' Returns To Moline's Black Box Theatre TONIGHT

Shakespeared returns to The Black Box Theatre TONIGHT at 7:30 pm.  The improvisational comedy show features a cast who create a long-lost Shakespearean play using suggestions from the audience. Tickets are $10 and available through theblackboxtheatre.com or at the door.      Read More

Davenport’s Village Theatre Debuts New Comedy Game Show, ‘Joke-Off Session,’ Tonight

July 30th, 2022
Davenport's Village Theatre Debuts New Comedy Game Show, 'Joke-Off Session,' Tonight

Joke-Off Session is a brand new comedy game show coming to The Village Theatre on July 30! The show will feature 3 teams of comedians, using their joke writing skills, to compete in 3 rounds of point earning punchlines! Each round a little different, and a little harder. At the end of 3 rounds, the audience will eliminate the team with the fewest points, and the two leading teams face off in a roast battle round, earning extra points to claim the prize of Joke-Off Session champs! The show premiers July 30 at 8pm at The Village Theatre in the Village of East Davenport! Get your tickets here: JOKE... Read More

Iowa Libraries Hosting English/Spanish Bilingual Storytimes in August

July 30th, 2022
Iowa Libraries Hosting English/Spanish Bilingual Storytimes in August

The Davenport Public Library will be hosting two English/Spanish Bilingual Storytimes in August on Monday, August 1st |Fairmount at 10am and Tuesday, August 16th |Fairmount at 6pm. Join us for bilingual English/Spanish storytimes this summer, co-hosted by leaders in the QC Latinx community! Everything you would expect from our traditional storytime – stories, music, and activities – will be presented in both English and Spanish language. English and Spanish speakers alike will enjoy these storytimes. These programs are geared for children ages 2-7, but all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy! Registration... Read More