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Travis Tritt Coming To Davenport’s Adler Theatre August 24

August 24th, 2023
Travis Tritt Coming To Davenport's Adler Theatre August 24

Travis Tritt is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre on Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Adler box office. Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe.  Continuously performing shows and withholding a heavy appearance schedule, Tritt is proving to be unstoppable. The highly abbreviated Tritt timeline started when the young Marietta, Georgia native incorporated his lifelong influences of Southern rock, blues and gospel into... Read More

John’s Back Breaker Bash August 24

August 24th, 2023
John’s Back Breaker Bash August 24

We all know him, we all love him, and it’s time to throw him one hell of a party. Everyone has been asking… where is John? Well, John fell quite ill back in April and was diagnosed with a rare spine eating infection. Over the last four months, John has endured a plethora of anti-biotics as well as back surgery and he is now in isolation, working on building his immune system back up. Radicle is asking the community to stop in and show the Horvath’s some support and love. Radicle is releasing Backbreaker Kolsch, a refreshing salt & lime Kolsch. 30% of all Backbreaker sales go to Janos.... Read More

Teen Anime Club Taking Place Tonight At Davenport Fairmount Library

August 23rd, 2023
Teen Anime Club Taking Place Tonight At Davenport Fairmount Library

Teen Anime Club will draw attention tonight 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Fairmount Davenport Library, 3000 N Fairmount St. The club takes place the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, including: July 12 & 26 August 9 & 23 Teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join us as we watch Japanese animation, eat snacks, and socialize with others interested in Anime! This program is for teens ages 11-19 only. Content will be rated PG13/TV14 (or international equivalent). Content provided courtesy of CrunchyRoll.  Read More

River Circus Floats into LeClaire August 23!

August 23rd, 2023
River Circus Floats into LeClaire August 23!

Come see FLOTSAM! River Circus in Le Claire, IA on August 23rd! FLOTSAM! is a troupe of musicians, circus artists, and puppeteers traveling on a handmade raft, giving free performances in riverfront towns along the way. Performance starts at 6 pm and should be done by 7:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on, come early for a good spot! The performance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated. You can Venmo donations to: rivercircus The location is along the river, just south of the riverboat Twilight. Le Claire is just one stop on our Mississippi River Tour. We will be traveling 650 river... Read More

Enjoy Great Outdoor Music With Wild Oatz Today In East Moline

August 20th, 2023
Enjoy Great Outdoor Music With Wild Oatz Today In East Moline

East Moline Main Street’s Summer Concert series is kicking off at Runner’s Park 742 15th Avenue., East Moline! Free Concerts take place from 5 to 8 p.m. every Sunday through Aug. 27. Here’s the schedule: Aug. 20: Wild Oatz Aug. 27: Travis Reid Band Concerts are free and open to the public.  Read More

Check Out Cool Things To Do In Illinois And Iowa This Week

August 20th, 2023
Check Out Cool Things To Do In Illinois And Iowa This Week

Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. So what’s on the Fun10... Read More

Learn the History of Toy Making in Germany August 20

August 19th, 2023
Learn the History of Toy Making in Germany August 20

Learn all about the History of Toy Making in Germany on Sunday, August 20 at 2pm! This presentation will cover the German doll and toy industry from the Middle Ages to today. In-person only. This event is $5 per person or FREE for GAHC&M members. Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/664747907887 About the Speaker: Ellen M. Tsagaris, JD, PhD, has collected dolls since age three. She gives lectures, stages museum exhibits, appraises, and makes dolls. Dr. Tsagaris writes books and articles about dolls, including “With Love from Tin Lizzie; A History of Metal Dolls” and... Read More

“Big Rock Candy Mountain” Hits the Black Box Stage THIS WEEKEND!

August 19th, 2023
“Big Rock Candy Mountain” Hits the Black Box Stage THIS WEEKEND!

A Quad City favorite returns to the Quad Cities this weekend! If you’re a fan of the film   O’ Brother Where Art Thou   and   bluegrass and gospel music,  you’re going to love this show. A merry band of misfits sneak into a theatre hoping to stay out of trouble, but instead find themselves front and center in this story about the power of music and seconds chances. Add a down on her luck theatre owner and her wacky assistant, a clueless town mayor, his scheming wife and bumbling sheriff and you’ve got yourself an evening of music and fun that will have you grinning from ear to... Read More

‘The Aledo Movie’ Screening Saturday In Rock Island

August 19th, 2023
'The Aledo Movie' Screening Saturday In Rock Island

“The Aledo Movie,” a new fictional film about the small town Aledo will be shown Saturday, Aug. 19 (in a private, invitation-only screening) at the Center for Living Arts, downtown Rock Island, as part of Alternating Currents. Narrated by country star and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, “Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois” reunites two childhood friends from Aledo after three decades apart. For more information, check out “the Aledo movie” website.  Read More

Beaux Arts Fair Hits Downtown Davenport August 19

August 19th, 2023
Beaux Arts Fair Hits Downtown Davenport August 19

The Beaux Arts Fair will celebrate their 70th Anniversary on Saturday, August 19 by bringing artisan booths and one-of-a-kind artwork to Alternating Currents on the Figge Art Museum’s Bechtel Plaza. This premier award winning art fair brings artists from around the Midwest and beyond. Paintings, glass, clay are just a few of the media shown at the fair. Also at the fair “Creation Station” booths that sponsoring groups bring “make and take” projects for the kids. It’s free admission to the fair and the Figge Art Museum! ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS Alternating Currents... Read More