The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will present the original script of Orson Welles infamous “War of the Worlds: The 1938 radio script,” by Howard E. Koch and based on the novel by H.G. Wells. The production will open October 11 and run through October 21. The Black Box Theatre cast includes James Driscoll, Matt Walsh, Scott Tunnicliff, Mark Ruebling and Michael Alexander. The production will be directed by Lora Adams with assistant director Sara J. Armstrong Kutzli, and stage manager Meredith Biechele. “The War of the Worlds” was first performed and broadcast by The Mercury... Read More

Legendary Southern rock band, Alabama, is on tour! And they’re making a stop in the Quad Cities! Catch Alabama Live, with special guest Terri Clark, at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Saturday Oct 13 at 8 p.m. Founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook in 1969, Alabama have charted more than 30 Number One songs over the course of their career, fusing country songwriting with an unabashedly rock sound to create influential favorites like “Mountain Music,” “Song of the South” and “I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why),” among numerous others. Ticket... Read More

Everything always seems a little spookier around Halloween time, and the German American Heritage Center and Museum is no exception! The German American Heritage Center and Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport) is once again hosting ‘The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour’ throughout the month of October. This thrilling walk through historic Davenport will keep you on your toes. With last year’s success, this spooky tour will include new and equally gruesome additions. The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour will take place at the following times: Friday Oct 12                   ... Read More

The beautiful, historic Hauberg Estate has a secret.  It’s haunted!  But by whom? What happened and why are there bones in the basement? What’s Really Haunting Hauberg? A Halloween Scavenger Hunt is happening this Friday Oct 12 and Saturday Oct 13 from 6-11 p.m. at the Hauberg Estate (1300 24th St. Rock Island). Bring your friends and work together, searching the house for clues to solve the mysterious puzzle. As you follow the clues, you will also learn details about the real history of the Hauberg family, philanthropists who were always looking to learn.  But don’t forget curiosity... Read More

Can’t get enough of the marching bands this season? Then you’re in luck! The Davenport Community School District’s Band Spectacular is happening this Tuesday Oct 9 at Brady Street Stadium (3560 N Brady St. Davenport). The fun begins at 7 p.m. This tradition spans over 50 years and showcases amazing performances from Davenport West, North and Central High Schools, as well as district intermediate bands. Band Spectacular is free and open to the public. Donations are, however, accepted at the entrance. Don’t miss this long-standing tradition. Come out and enjoy some glorious marching band... Read More

Spend an amazing autumn day in Geneseo this Saturday! State Street Market Geneseo 2018 is happening this Saturday Oct 6 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in gorgeous Downtown Geneseo! This FREE annual event features vintage, handmade and handpicked goods for perusal and purchase. State Street will be bustling with vendors, live music, beverages, food trucks, photo stations and so much more. Make a day of it and shop or dine in Geneseo’s incredible local businesses! For more information, including a map of the activities planned, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2367081306664050/?active_tab=about. Don’t... Read More

Take a step back in time this weekend while helping one of the Quad Cities’ earliest parks move forward. The Moline Parks and Recreation Department presents, Prospect Park Through Time, this Saturday Oct 6 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Prospect Park (Park 16th Street and 30th Avenue). This event will showcase a historic walking parade at 1 p.m. around the pond. Groups will be portraying the different generations the park has witnessed since 1891. To lead off the procession the Mayor of the day, John Wessell, will be commentating. Before and after the parade, enjoy classic cars, magicians and storytelling.... Read More

The latest production to hit The Spotlight Theatre is one you won’t want to miss! The Hunchback of Notre Dame graces the stage at The Spotlight Theatre (1800 7th Ave. Moline), beginning this Friday Oct 5 at 7:30 p.m. Performances continue Saturday Oct 6, Friday Oct 12 and Saturday Oct 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday Oct 7 and Sunday Oct 14 at 2 p.m. From an Academy Award-winning team comes a lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre... Read More

Sean Leary, Digital Media Director of QuadCities.com, will be returning to KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live” at 3 p.m. Wednesday to talk about QuadCities.com and his new column on the site, What’s The Good News?  It will be the first of monthly ongoing installments on the first Wednesday of every month in which Leary talks about great events, charitable gigs, positive news and general good things going on in and around the Quad-Cities, to highlight the positive things in the community. The content on “PSL” will echo that in Leary’s regular column, What’s... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, it’s time to show some PRIDE! One of the coolest festivals in the Quad Cities is back and better than ever! Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival is happening this Friday Oct 5 and Saturday Oct 6 at Mary’s on 2nd (832 W 2nd St. Davenport). Come enjoy fun, food, music, friends, art and LGBTQ pride at this family-friendly event!   Here is the full line-up of entertainment: Friday Oct 5 4 p.m.                 DJ Wayne 6 p.m.                 Belly Dancers 7 p.m.                 Corporate Rock 9 p.m.                ... Read More