It was baby’s first protest. My daughter,  Harper, is 6, and didn’t quite understand why we were there but she knew it was important and it was for some guy who died. Kids have empathy so she was on board. It was really something to see. And her reaction to it was awesome. She somehow got it. And it wasn’t hard to grasp the importance and grace of the event. Downtown Davenport. A beautiful Saturday evening. The streets filled with people. It could’ve been any other Saturday night, pre-covid, in the summer, during a festival, or even just a nice evening with the streets... Read More

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house and show off your slick ride? Head to the Muscatine Mall (1903 Park Avenue Muscatine) this Sunday May 31 from 2 – 5 p.m. for the 2020 All Around Drive in Car Show/Cruise. Here is some more info from the Facebook event page: 100% Free event Let’s kick off 2020 Car season with a bang, We will offer food (possible taco truck), music (Possible Dj), a cruise after the meet to get dinner somewhere (to be determined), and best of all our Rev Battle, Best of Show and Cash Prizes!   Any cars are allowed to come in participate in the show, all cars upon... Read More

Join the German American Heritage Center & Museum on Sunday May 31 at 2 p.m. for a virtual program presented by Olivia Covert, Development, Volunteer, and Education Coordinator at the GAHC. The White Rose was a non-violent student resistance group in the Third Reich. These University of Munich students stood up to the Nazis, writing and distributing pamphlets that encouraged resistance and rejected Nazi ideals. In this presentation we will discuss the White Rose and their legacy. This presentation will be recorded and emailed no later than 2pm on Sunday, May 31st to those who purchase tickets. Tickets... Read More

The cornucopia of closures due to coronavirus keeps growing, as what was planned to be the 50th PGA Tour event in the Quad-Cities, the John Deere Classic, is canceled this July. Because of the continuing Covid-19 restrictions around events and public gatherings in the surrounding area, the 2020 JDC at TPC Deere Run in Silvis was canceled, tournament officials announced Thursday. The tournament will, however, continue its commitment to the 2020 Birdies for Charity campaign, including a promise to deliver at least a 5-percent bonus to all participating organizations. Last year, the tournament raised... Read More

Spend your Saturday night with some amazing live music AT HOME! Join River Music Experience for a Solitary Session with David Zollo this Saturday May 30 at 7 p.m. on RME’s Facebook page. David Zollo Bio: If you’re a follower of the midwestern indie music world (or of American roots music generally) you might be forgiven for thinking David Zollo has been around forever. The truth is, it just seems that way. Since bursting on the scene as a baby-faced 21-year-old with Iowa City’s white-hot, road-chewing pub-rockers, High and Lonesome in 1992, Zollo has done just about everything you... Read More

Kavanaugh’s in Rock Island is bringing back the live music! Tonight they’ll resume their popular blues jam, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1228 30th Street. Friday night, they’re back with the live music of Phyllis and One Shark, from 6 to 9 p.m. For more info, check out the Kavanaugh’s Facebook page!      Read More

The Rock Island Public Library introduced contact-free curbside pick-up for library materials beginning Tuesday, May 26. There will be no public access to library buildings during this phase of the library’s gradual reopening plan. Curbside pick-up will be available during limited hours by appointment only at the Rock Island Public Library Downtown and Southwest locations. Materials must be requested in advance, either through the Library’s online PrairieCat catalog, or with staff help via phone, email, and Ask a Librarian chat. Library staff will contact the borrower once items become available... Read More

Are you missing live music at The Grape Life? Well here is a little something to fulfill that void. Tune in for a Live Streaming performance at The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge, by Sundae + Mr. Goessl, a husband and wife vintage jazz duo based out of Seattle, WA, this Friday May 29 at 7 p.m. Sundae (Kate Voss) fronts the duo with her wit, charm, and impeccable vocal technique. Her voice is evocative of Billie Holiday and Anita O’Day.  Sundae also masterfully holds down the whistling and percussion duties in the duo. Her two decades of piano studies shines through on her melodica, performing... Read More

Everybody loves a good Instagram wall — a great spot to use as a backdrop for your selfies and pictures — and there are some right here in the Quad-Cities. Here are six top spots to make your Instagram pop. Rust Belt – East Moline, Illinois – This spot provides an industrial and bright look with its rock star brick and sheet metal window treatment. Faithful Pilot – LeClaire, Iowa – This multicolored wall screams for a ’70s/’80s retro shoot. The muted colors are choice. Fred & Ethel’s – Rock Island, Illinois – This pocket park’s... Read More

The Festival Show is bringing THE FESTIVAL to your homes! Join host CrunkChocolate this Friday May 29 from 8 – 10:30 p.m. on Zoom for The Festival: At Home. Enjoy live entertainment from House DJ FVNTVNV, and four musical acts of differing genres: Ahzia, Hadiza, Giallows, and Ariel & Jacob. Love for music and community is what unites all of us. We need as much culture and community as possible at the moment. This is a free event, but donations are accepted for the performers. Show will be hosted on Zoom. Link the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8977801287   For more fun things... Read More