With beautiful weather and a beautiful spirit uniting the crowd, the 20th annual QC Festival of Praise was a huge success. Sunday evening’s concert in Davenport’s LeClaire Park, featuring Brandon Shupp, the Heritage Worship Team, and headliner Rend Collective, drew thousands to the park for a night of music and worship. “We were really happy with it!” said Babette Howard, promotions and marketing director for the event. “I went around the crowd and people seemed to really be enjoying themselves. The night included events for children, bounce houses, food and a salute to all Quad-Cities... Read More

East Fest is headed back into the direction of the Village of East Davenport this weekend for the second annual festival featuring a cool, eclectic blend of music. The event, taking place beginning at 1 p.m. Sunday at Brew, 1104 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport, is a celebration of the best music, food and craft brews from the Quad Cities and surrounding area. Held in the historic Village of East Davenport, East Fest will feature dozens of local food vendors and craft beer vendors, multiple musical acts, children’s rides, bounce house and much more. It features the following acts performing: Lissie... Read More

Two new events highlight the weekend at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. The first is a new exhibit, “Indelible Ink” opening Sunday, September 4. This exhibit will feature a variety of pieces from the Erick O. Schonstedt Inkstand Collection on loan from the Augustana College Art Collection and will run through Sunday, January 8. Also, “The Purest Pieces of Home: German POWs Making Music in Iowa” is taking place Sunday, September 4 at 2 p.m . University of Iowa Center for Human Rights staff member Kelsey Kramer McGinnis discusses the musical... Read More

It’s midnight somewhere on a Wednesday night in a near-empty downtown Rock Island bar and Billy Peiffer is celebrating the induction of Lynn Allen into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, having a beer and attempting to talk Spanish to the bartender. “Was that right, was that even close?” he says, as she shrugs and nods. He laughs heartily. “Don’t worry, I’ll keep tryin’, I’ll get it right eventually!” That attitude of dogged perseverance and good humor has been the engine that’s driven the Quad-Cities band since its inception in 1982. The group – then consisting of Peiffer... Read More

It’s almost the end of the summer season, but the music and events aren’t stopping in downtown Moline Centre. Moline Centre’s Thursday Night Summer Concert Series presents the Curtis Hawkins Band on September 1 at 7:00 p.m. You can check out the music, as always, on the pavilion across from Stoney Creek Inn, near the river and under the lights. Refreshments and more are available during the free musical treat. For more information on the group, see https://www.facebook.com/TheCurtisHawkinsBand/. Looking to learn to cook going into the fall? Sign up today and learn how to cook like a... Read More

The Q-C Festival of Praise has survived and thrived for 20 years over a succession of names and changes and this weekend it will bloom in Davenport’s LeClaire Park with a huge concert featuring the hugely popular Christian pop act Rend Collective. The show, which begins at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5 p.m.), also features Brandon Shupp and the Heritage Worship Team. Tickets are available before the show for $20 at all Chick Fil A shops in the Quad-Cities and are on sale for $25 at the door. “We’re excited!” said Babette Howard, promotions and marketing manager for the festival. “We actually... Read More

If you’re looking for something to provide the soundtrack to your leisurely lunch, or just looking for a break in the workday, the District in Rock Island is providing you with an oasis of music. Every Wednesday at noon, the District is presenting performances by local musicians on the Great River Plaza in downtown Rock Island. “We thought it would be a great idea,” said Micaela Booth, events coordinator for the District. “People can come out to the District and have lunch and enjoy the outdoors and enjoy music by local entertainers. It’s just another way of giving people a great entertainment... Read More

It’s three times the fun for parents and toddlers, now that Rock Island Library has expanded Play and Grow early learning time from one to three events per month. The play group for ages three and under and their parents or caregivers will be offered once per month at each of the library’s three locations. Upcoming dates for the 10:30 am Play and Grow events are: Sept. 6 at 30/31 Branch and Sept. 7 at Southwest Branch. (No September Play and Grow session at Main Library.) Oct. 4 at 30/31 Branch; Oct. 5 at Southwest, and Oct. 7 at the Main Library. Play and Grow uses the Every Child... Read More

Four-time Grammy nominee and Five-time Dove Award-winning Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant comes to town with Two-time Dove nominee and K-LOVE’s 2016 Male Artist of the Year Danny Gokey, on their nation-wide “Be One” tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Centennial Hall Auditorium, Augustana College, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at BeOneTour.net

 “Be One” is Natalie Grant’s current top-selling album, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart and features the title track radio single and theme: “why... Read More

Quad-Cities artists Amber Williams and Ana Garza Moore took the top honors in the Revive 2 art exhibit taking place through August at Bucktown Arts Gallery, 225 East 2nd St.,  Davenport. Williams won the Board Award, chosen by the members of the Bucktown arts board, where Moore took home the Viewers’ Choice Award, voted upon by attendees of the exhibit. “I’m really happy and a little surprised,” said Williams, about the award, which netted her $100 in addition to a certificate of achievement. “Last year I got the people’s choice, which I was really excited about. It’s interesting... Read More