The comedians of the SUYP Comedy Troupe are bringing their CIRCLE OF DEATH show back to the Village Theatre with a special Holiday twist on Saturday, December 11th, at 8pm! There are only 3 SUYP shows left, so make sure to come out while you still have a chance! Circle of Death combines improv comedy with drinking, a fear of the unknown, and complete and utter chaos! Performers must spin the wheel to select their improv game and an accompanying “Chaos Card”, which determines any special rules that must be utilized, as well as alcohol-related penalties true to the classic Circle of Death... Read More

You’ve all heard the classic tale of the Nativity – Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus as the three wise men follow a star to offer their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. But what if… the three wise men were NINJA WIZARDS sent to protect Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus from the evil of King Herod and Satan, who sought to kill the holy family before they made it to Bethlehem? That’s the pulse-pounding premise of THE ARIMATHEAN, a new action- adventure novel from author Sean Leary. The book is an action-packed popcorn tale that’s part “Lord of the Rings,”... Read More

When a snow storm hits and the star studded cast of a radio show can’t make it into the studio those who are now trapped inside the studio – the janitor, the writer, the assistant station manager and the young frazzled producer – must take over and see that show does indeed go on! DECK THE HALLS is a fast paced, family friendly holiday musical featuring such popular hits as Jingle Bells, Silent Night, We Wish You A Merry Christmas, a new version of O’ Little Town of Bethlehem and much more! “The show is all fun and fluff and is the perfect getaway from the outside world,” Mockingbird... Read More

Everyone’s favorite holiday performance is back on the Adler Theatre stage! Celebrate the holidays with an enchanted experience for the whole family. Be swept away on a journey to the land of sweets, as Orchestra Iowa & Ballet Quad Cities present The Nutcracker. Breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes, incredible dancers, and extraordinary music. This performance will leave you with memories to cherish for years to come. December 11th at 2:30pm & 7:30pm December 12th at 2:30pm Tickets to The Nutcracker – Davenport  Read More

Renwick Mansion December Comedy Lineup is announced! Here’s the rundown: Sunday 12/12- Gabriel Rutledge Friday 12/17- Erica Clark Both shows have seats left for bigger groups/holiday parties but will fill up quickly! Presented by Tomfoolery On Tremont and The SchlickTEAM TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE: https://renwickmansion.net/  Read More

Richmond Hill Players concludes its 2021 season with the holiday comedy Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some), written by John K. Alvarez, Michael Carlton, and James FitzGerald.  It will be presented Thursdays through Sundays, through December 12 at the Barn Theatre in Geneseo. The show takes a little of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” mixes in “The Gift of the Magi,” “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “It’s A Wonderful Life,” then adds touches of “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker” and a... Read More

Crafted QC will be hosting its indie arts festival, Crafty Cat (formerly known as OMG Beckyfest), Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM and Saturday, December 11, 10 AM-4 PM,  in the Great Hall of the RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport, IA. This shopping event features over 100 vendors from the QC and all over the Midwest selling unique handcrafted items and vintage finds. Sixteen kid makers will have their own booths with handmade items ranging from sewn cat toys, to green cleaning products, to original paintings. Entrance is a suggested $2 donation to the River Music Experience. Concessions, including alcoholic... Read More

“Black Nativity” is a gospel song play by American playwright, poet, novelist and fiction writer Langston Hughes who was born in 1902 in Joplin, Missouri and whose work portrayed Black life in America from the 1920s through the 1960s. It’ll be performed this weekend at Playcrafters Barn Theater, 4950 35th Ave., Moline. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday. For more info, see HERE.  Read More

The Bettendorf High School Student Council is hosting a Saturday Market 11 am – 1 pm on Saturday, December 11. You won’t want to miss it. Mark your calendar! Spaces are available for $30. If you would like to rent a space for a display or to sell items, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/BHS-Saturday-Market-Dec11. For more information email studentcouncil@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.    Read More

Midwest Monster Fest Presents Halfway To Halloween Convention is proud to announce musician legend David Ellefson to the May 13 and 14 event! Ellefson initially became an accomplished bassist and honed his songwriting skills while leading several of his own bands through the club scene of North America’s Midwest region before relocating to Los Angeles. He was then the bassist and co-founder of Megadeth from 1983 to their breakup in 2002, and again from 2010 to 2021. Ellefson co-founded The Lucid in 2021 alongside vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (Sponge), guitarist Drew Fortier (ex Bang Tango),... Read More