Quad Cities jam band The Dawn will be hosting their third annual “Dawn and On Music Festival” at Len Brown’s North Shore Inn in Moline on July 8. Drawing off the success of the previous two years, which drew more than 1,000 fans each year, this year’s event will feature even more regional and national touring bands along with some of the QC’s most popular acts. Joining the Dawn, other headlining artists for DAO 2017 will be Old Shoe, Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts, Chicago Farmer. Since co-founding the festival in 2015, festival promoter Mike Mathews is ecstatic about the 2017... Read More

Time to tighten your belts and wrassle your way to the Turnbuckle for some fun comedy, music and wrestling. It’s a festival Andy Kaufman would love, Sean Moeller has announced Turnbuckle, a few fest for Memorial Day Weekend At Codfish Hollow – featuring Comedy, Music and Professional Wrestling! Moeller Nights, Codfish Hollow, Bummer City and the Nerve Center Present: Turnbuckle, a comedy, music and professional wrestling festival set for Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27, 2017! It will be a weekend of HARDY CHUCKLING, BOD SWINGING and ATOMIC PILEDRIVERS the likes of which have never been seen! Over... Read More

Looking for a fun and healthy activity to do with the kids, this weekend? Then grab your dancing sneakers and head over the Quad Cities Food Hub! On Saturday, March 25 the QC Food Hub, located at 421 W River Dr Davenport, is hosting a Zumba with Kids day from 1-2pm. The cost is $7 per person. Leslie Harris will be teaching this Zumba class, and giving both parents and kids ages 3 and up an opportunity to have some healthy active fun! Check out the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/399401130425473/. If you are not familiar with Zumba, it is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout... Read More

Due to the newly released live-action version of a classic Disney animation, the nation has been swept away by Beauty and the Beast fever! The Davenport Public Library would like to invite you to be their guest, and attend their very own Beauty and the Beast Party! The party will take place at the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Ave Davenport) on Saturday, March 25 from 10-11am. Come to this one of a kind celebration of the new movie with games, crafts and more! You can also visit their Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/683244511862248/. This is a free event for... Read More

The Old West is coming to the Quad Cities! The National Congress of Old West Shootists (NCOWS) convention rolls into town this weekend. The NCOWS will be holding their 2017 National Convention at the Radisson Quad City Plaza (111 E 2nd St. Davenport) on Friday March 24 from 1-5pm, Saturday March 25 from 9am-5pm and Sunday March 27 from 10am-2pm. Public is welcome and the cost of a one-day pass is only $5. The convention will bring many vendors for period clothing, firearms (both reproduction and antique), leather, books, period collectibles, and more. Top quality vendors will be displaying their... Read More

The mecca of Caged Aggression Events is coming to the Quad Cities! The 5th annual two-night event, Caged Aggression XIX “The Clash of Champions”, is set to take place this weekend Friday March 24 and Saturday March 25 at the RiverCenter in Davenport. Doors open at 6pm and show starts at 7:30, both nights. Tickets for Friday night are $30 for general admission, $45 for VIP table seat (includes waitress) and $50 for front row cage side. Saturday night prices are each $5 more. There is a two-night discounted general admission for $50, with limited availability. Tickets are on sale now and available... Read More

Spring has officially sprung! Which means it’s time to start thinking of those gardens. The annual QCCA Flower and Garden Show is coming to the QCCA Expo Center March 23-26. This show is the perfect way to get in the mood for spring gardening. There will be a multitude of beautiful gardens and outdoor landscaping displays. Vendors will be on hand to discuss projects and provide resources for landscaping such as tools, techniques, accessories, equipment and gifts. The Preview Party will be happening on Thursday night from 4-8pm. Tickets purchased in advance are only $20, and are $25 if purchased... Read More

Now that the snow is gone and the sun has come back, have you noticed the garbage and debris laying around and polluting our local waterways? Well, you’re not alone. And there is a way you can help! The City of Davenport and Xstream Cleanup are joining together for the Davenport Corridor Cleanup! The goal of this cleanup is to help protect our water resources by picking up materials that might otherwise be carried by wind or water to our local creeks and streams. This opportunity is open to anyone interested protecting the health of our local waterways. Volunteers are needed on Rockingham Rd,... Read More

So, what’s new and exciting at the German American Heritage Center at 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport? Glad you asked! Here’s the deal for the next week: Share Your Story! Have a woman immigrant story in your family? Help us share it in the exhibit! Send a picture and their story to ktd@gahc.org and they’ll take care of the rest!   Spring Scherenschnitte (Paper-Cutting) Saturday, March 25 2D Class: 9:00-10:00am | 3D Class: 10:00-11:30am 3D Class is SOLD OUT $15 Members | $20 Non-members Pre-registration & Pre-payment required! Call (563) 322-8844 or email info@gahc.org to register!   Felted... Read More

Local underground artist Simon Tangent is having his debut showing of his art at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to the artist and indulge in free coffees, smoothies, candy, snacks and more. A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists every two weeks, with receptions every other Friday at Taste Buds. If you’re an artist interested in being a part of Taste of Q-C Art, contact Sean Leary... Read More