Looking for something to do this Friday night, in the Quad Cities? Then head on down to The Speakasy! The Manny Lopez Big Band returns to The Circa ’21 Speakeasy (1818 3rd Ave Rock Island) this Friday Jan 11. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Manny Lopez and his 13-piece big band will be performing all your favorites from such legendary artists as Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, and Stan Kenton, just to name a few! Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. You can purchase tickets online at https://www.thecirca21speakeasy.com or by calling... Read More

The newest production to take the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre is one you won’t want to miss. A Work in Progress takes the stage at Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Avenue Moline) this Friday Jan 11 and will continue production through Sunday Jan 20. This play is rated PG-13. A failing theatre company, The New Dreadful Players, puts on one last show in an effort to save itself. The only problem is that they’ve lost their lead actress and the show opens in five days. As the week wears on, everything that could possibly go wrong– does. An original work by Quad Cities playwright, Alexander... Read More

Rhythm City Casino Resort is bringing Patrick Sweany to the Event Center stage on Sunday, February 17, 2019! Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $15 and are all General Admission seating. Tickets may be purchased by visiting rhythmcitycasino.com, by calling 844-852-4FUN or in person at The Market inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Nashville vocalist/guitarist Patrick Sweany doesn’t hold back on his latest studio album, Ancient Noise. Patrick Sweany incorporates country music, soul music and 50s era rock and roll into his electric blues stylings. Sweany recorded the new tunes with GRAMMY®... Read More

Kick-start your weekend with some live music this Friday night! Buffalo Gospel, with J Council, perform live this Friday Jan 11 at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. Milwaukee-based Buffalo Gospel delivers through a virtual “who’s-who” of crack Midwest musicians who have assembled around Ryan Necci’s heartfelt and heartbreaking songs – including Kevin Rowe (bass), Nick Lang (percussion), Haley Rydell (fiddle), Andrew Koenig (guitar). The band’s wildcat live performances take listeners to a dusty,... Read More

People are still talking and awards academies keep on cheering loudly for the movie without much dialogue, penned by two former Quad-Citians. A Quiet Place (screenplay by Bryan Woods & Scott Beck and John Krasinski, story by Woods & Beck) has been nominated for Best Original Screenplay for the 2019 Writers Guild of America West Awards. Other nominees in the category include Eighth Grade (Bo Burnham), Green Book (Nick Vallelonga & Brian Currie & Peter Farrelly), Roma (Alfonso Cuarón), and Vice (Adam McKay). The 2019 Writers Guild Awards will be presented at concurrent ceremonies... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for a fun-filled family friendly weekend? Make plans to check out this year’s annual Bald Eagle Days! Bald Eagle Days 2019 takes place this Friday Jan 11 from 4 – 8 p.m., Saturday Jan 12 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday Jan 13 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave. Rock Island). Admission for adults is $6, kids 6-15 are $1 and kids under 6 are free. On Friday, all kids under 16 receive free admission. This family favorite will include amazing shows from Big Run Wolf Ranch and the Exotic Animal Sanctuary. Bubba the 10-ft alligator is back,... Read More

Get a head start to your weekend this Thursday night with some live music at The Stardust! Martin Sexton, with Chris Trapper, takes the stage at The Stardust (218 Iowa Street Davenport) on Thursday Jan 10. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., and the tenth of 12 children, Martin Sexton grew up in the ’80s. Uninterested in the music of the day, he fueled his dreams with the timeless sounds of classic rock ’n’ roll. From 1996 to 2002 Sexton released Black Sheep, The American, Wonder Bar and Live Wide Open. Martin Sexton launched his own label, KTR,... Read More

Who DOESN’T love to sing along to their favorite Dave Matthews Band songs?! Experience Two Step, a Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds Tribute, with opening act Dirty Water Boys, this Saturday Jan 5 at the River Music Experience’s Redstone Room (129 N Main St. Davenport). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Join Tanner and Zack as they celebrate DMB’s music in the form of the famous duo, Dave & Tim. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. Must be 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian). The Redstone Room at River Music Experience is... Read More

The NFL is returning to Rock Island! Ok, well, not a team, but the draft. Sorry! Anyway, according to officials with the parks and recreation department for the city, Round 6 of the NFL draft will be held at Augustana College on April 27. Former Augustana College and NFL quarterback Ken Anderson is also said to be involved with the proceedings. Why Rock Island? One of the founding teams of the NFL in 1920, the Rock Island Independents played their games at Douglas Park. In fact, a game at Douglas Park on Sept. 26, 1920 is recognized by some NFL scholars as the first game in the history of the league.... Read More

Are you or someone you know planning a wedding in 2019? Then you must make plans to attend WeddingMax Bridal Show, this weekend! The 16th Annual WeddingMax Bridal Show is happening this Saturday Jan 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline). Admission is $10 at the door, and $5 in advance. You can purchase advanced tickets at Ducky’s Formal Wear (Moline and Galesburg), the TaxSlayer Center box office and A Storybook Ending Bridal in Dewitt. WeddingMax Bridal Show is the first bridal show of the year, which allows you to see and experience the latest wedding... Read More