Hi. Hello. I am an artist. You are an artist. And this is a conversation. So, technically it’s still Artists in Conversation… right?… This week’s feature has a little different slant to it. If you’re like me, 2020 took a toll on many aspects of your life and if you’re like me, you were always looking for some inspiration or something to keep you going. One of the things that helped me through were some projects, I guess (Circa’s Music on the Marquee comes to mind), but mostly… books. I wanted to share my top 5 books for artists for a troubling time, or anytime really. My... Read More

NEW CONCERT ALERT! You want a piece of their heart? You workin’ for the weekend? Well, you’ll want to check out Loverboy then! The hit ’80s band will perform at Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino Event Center on Saturday, March 26th, 2022 at 8:00 pm. Tickets will be $35, $40, $45, $50 or $60 depending on the section. All ages are welcome to attend. Tickets will be available after 10 AM on Friday, December 10th at the following link: https://rhythmcitycasino.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=115  Read More

The Quad City Botanical Center is proud to announce MidAmerican Energy Company as the presenting sponsor of the fifth annual Winter Nights Winter Lights. The outdoor gardens will be in winter bloom with over 160,000 glowing lights, showcasing our largest light display yet. Explore the Sun Garden, Children’s Garden, lawns, pond and pocket gardens of our outdoor light exhibit as you experience our largest fundraiser of the year. Bundle up, stroll the gardens at night and visit the outdoor events canopy for hot cocoa and treats for purchase by Taste Buds, a Downtown Rock Island business we are proud... Read More

THERE ARE FEWER than 10 tickets left to the Taylor Swift Night at the Raccoon Motel on January 21! Get your tickets here :: https://tixr.com/e/32617  Read More

Aaron Lewis will return to the Adler Theatre on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. with his FRAYED AT BOTH ENDS, THE ACOUSTIC TOUR. Tickets are on sale online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E 3rd St). Tickets are $35, $50 and $60. Aaron Lewis grew up in Springfield, Vermont, listening to his grandparents’ country 8-tracks. Those roots inspired the multi-platinum Staind founder to return to his origins for the #1 Billboard Country Album debut Town Line and Sinner, as well as Billboard’s #1 Hot Country Song debut “Am I The Only One,” only the 9th... Read More

The Christmas tradition of “Julotta” returns at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. All are welcome to attend a nondenominational church service at 6 a.m. Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25 in the Colony Church. The word Julotta comes from the Swedish words for “yule” and “before dawn.” Christmas morning in Sweden begins with attendance at the Julotta service. Since 1970, the service has been a tradition in Bishop Hill to help reaffirm the community’s Swedish heritage. Constructed in 1848 by Swedish immigrants, the public is invited to attend the worship service at the restored Colony... Read More

Writers of all type and level will find a home at the Bettendorf Writing Club hosted by the Bettendorf Public Library. On Thursday, December 9th at 6:30 PM, the club will meet at the Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. No registration is required to participate in this free event. The Bettendorf Writing Club is designed to give writers the chance to share short pieces of their work and includes writing exercises along with a brief lesson from seasoned authors. The club is designed for adults and takes place on the second Thursday of each month. More information about this... Read More

ALICE COOPER will return to the Adler Theatre on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Buckcherry. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. online at Ticketmaster.com and in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E 3rd St). Reserved seat tickets are $49.50, $59.50 and $75.00. VIP Packages also available. After wrapping a successful fall 2021 tour, Cooper announced a run of January and February tour dates ahead of a headline appearance at the Monsters of Rock Cruise, which takes places from February 9 through 14. Today, Cooper has confirmed a slate... Read More

Country Music Star Clay Walker is set to perform in the Rhythm City Casino Event Center on Saturday, February 19th, 2022, at 8:00pm. Clay Walker has had an incredible career, with 31 charted singles, a dozen No. 1s, four platinum albums and decades of performances to his credit. Titles spanning 15 years and still receiving strong airplay include “Live Until I Die,” “Dreaming With My Eyes Open,” “This Woman And This Man,” “Hypnotize The Moon,” “Rumor Has It,” “Then What,” “The Chain Of Love,” “I Can’t Sleep” and “She... Read More

Join Davenport Public Library every third Wednesday, through December 15th at 2:00 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) as we watch classic movies starring your favorite actors and actresses! For your safety, we will not be serving popcorn or refreshments. However, you are welcome to bring your movie snacks and covered beverages! Space is limited so registration is required at: https://bit.ly/dpl-afternoonclassics. This event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.davenportlibrary.com or call the library at (563) 326-7832.  Read More