BanD acoustic is playing at 8 p.m. Friday at The Pub, 426 1st Ave., Milan! join BanD for their debut at The Pub in Milan!!!! Music from all your favorite artists from Sinatra to Midland and most everything in-between!!  Read More

When you think of Valentine’s Day, you think of horror stories, Stephen King and Zombie Barbies, right? Right??? Well, the fine folks at the Davenport Public Library and the local King podcast Derry Public Radio sure do. They invite you to add a little blood to your heart holiday, as they’re hosting a free Zoom event Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m., to make Zombie Barbies and talk about their favorite horror tales. Amber Carlson, DPL youth services and programming librarian, first asked podcast co-host (and Stephen King fanatic) Joshua Kahn to recommend specific horror books for teens around Halloween... Read More

A contemporary jazz pianist, a multi-instrumental string quartet, and a Scottish folk/pop/rock group will all be featured as part of Quad City Arts’ Performing Arts Signature Series spring season, which will continue with a “virtual dinner and show” format through the end of April. In lieu of the in-person events, subscribers can enjoy access exclusive online access to world-class artists from the Quad City Arts Visiting Artist Series safely from the comfort of their own home. This unique experience offers take-out from a premium local restaurant paired with a backstage pass to a visiting... Read More

Village of East Davenport, is having a special Valentine’s In The Village celebration! Love is in the air! Join us in the Village of East Davenport February 12th-13th, 2021 for deals and events at the businesses listed below! * Bayside Bistro * Brew in the Village * Calla * Camp McClellan Cellars * Caty + Rose * Just Because * Lagomarcino’s Confectionery * Mary’s Diamonds & Jewelry * Mezzanine Boutique * Mint Green Boutique * The Plaid Rabbit * Royal T’s Beauty Parlor * SAINTS Boutique * Sunlight Yoga Center * The Village Corner Deli * Wide River Winery {All businesses have different... Read More

2021 is the 150th Anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s Descent of Man. The Humanist Association of Ireland’s 2021 Darwin Day lecture will examine how the work holds up in the light of today’s knowledge of genetics and human evolution. It will take place on Zoom on #darwinday2021 This year, we are delighted that our speaker will be Professor Aoife McLysaght. Aoife is Head of the Genetics Department at Trinity College Dublin, where she has led a research group focusing on Molecular Evolution since 2003. She was a member of the international consortium that published the first draft of... Read More

Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with the “Love and Laughter Comedy Show” featuring Chico Bean on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the RiverCenter in Davenport (136 E. 3rd St.). Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. The show will start at 8:00 p.m. Chico Bean is best known as a cast member of the improv comedy show Wild ‘N Out and the podcast 85 South Show. Special guests include Steve Brown, Blaq Ron, Maurice G and QC Keen. Music by DJ Captain and DJ Chuck. Tickets ($32 & $52) are on sale now in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office (Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10AM-2PM) and online at Ticketmaster.com.... Read More

Just 15 lucky audience members were able to see a new Augustana College theater production, per performance, late last month. That suspenseful, dramatic play – Andrew Bovell’s “Speaking in Tongues” – was filmed and will be shown online one night only, Friday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. A summary of the four-actor play (in which each plays more than one role) says: “Nine parallel lives, four interlocked infidelities, one missing person, and a mysterious stiletto are all woven together in this electrifying psychological thriller.” Directed by Augie senior James Wheeler (in his directorial... Read More

Waxahatchee was originally slated to play Codfish Hollow, but she had to cancel her show due to covid. However, fans of her music can still check out her show this week in a special live performance going online! Watch here: https://www.bandsintown.com/…/102447850-waxahatchee-at… Online Event Starts: Thursday, February 11, 2021 9:00:00 PM EST  Read More

In its first complete mainstage production in a whole year, the Spotlight Theatre, 1800 7th Ave., Moline, will perform the madcap “Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)” on March 19 to March 28. “This abridged cast of Jeremy Mahr, Amelia Fischer, and Brent Tubbs are sure to give the audiences a much needed laugh,” the Spotlight posted on its Facebook page, noting its first full production was from the Reduced Shakespeare Company “abridged” repertoire in 2018, so “we thought this would be the perfect show to bring us back.” The rapid-fire Shakespeare riffs on all 37 of... Read More

Davenport’s German American Heritage Center is looking out for its customers in regard to their safety and covid-19! The museum released the following statement today in regard to its policies: The ongoing safety of our German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC) visitors, volunteers and staff is our top priority. We will continue with our existing COVID-19 safety measures. TIMED TICKETS We require the purchase of timed tickets to come and visit the museum. Visits are 1hr and 15 minutes. Available time slots are as follows: Tues-Sat: 10:00am, 10:45am, 10:30am, 12:15pm, 2:00pm, 2:45pm,... Read More