The Bettendorf Public Library is offering a perfect lunchtime accompaniment with a virtual concert. Throughout the month of December, the Library will host its popular Brown Bag Lunch series on the Bettendorf Public Library’s YouTube channel. December’s artist is Quad City local Angela Meyer who is known for her country-western originals and acoustic covers. No registration is required to view this free event, which is made possible through the support of the Friends of the Bettendorf Library. Angela Meyer has played professionally in the area for over 10 years. Her career has included playing... Read More

Saturday in the Arts is a weekly feature covering a trend, subject, event or personality of local interest. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for the best entertainment and arts coverage in the area, QuadCities.com! God is dead. Well, maybe not THAT God, but did anyone ever see Stephen Sondheim and God in the same room? And now, He is gone – the legendary Broadway composer and lyricist died Nov. 26, 2021 (fittingly on Black Friday) at age 91 – but will never be forgotten, since we have the sacred texts. In recent years, especially since the 2016 death of my mother, I have had grave... Read More

I believe in bodily autonomy for women. What they want to do with their bodies is up to them, and they should have the freedom to follow their own paths. That informs my opinions on their health decisions, reproductive rights, and also more superficial topics. For example, Adele losing weight. The singer has been getting bashed by people online for going on a healthy weight loss routine and getting in shape. The people bashing her are saying that she should’ve kept the weight on because she was seen as a role model for people who carry a little more weight. But the thing... Read More

Wake Brewing / Ragged Records Present Blood Incantation Primitive Man Everlasting Light Friday December 3rd @ Raccoon Motel Doors 7pm / Show 8pm / 21+ Advance Tickets Online at Tixr.com or Hard Tickets at Ragged Records Covid Vaccination Card or Proof of Negative Covid Test Results 72 prior for entry to this event – no exceptions.  Read More

Grammy-winning musician Jason Mraz will re-release his first ever album, Live & Acoustic, this fall in honor of its 20th anniversary. Released in 2001, the album encapsulates Mraz’s early but formative days performing in the San Diego coffee shop scene.  Live & Acoustic (20th Anniversary Edition) will include two previously unreleased bonus tracks and will be offered on vinyl for the first time.  A vinyl pre-order starts today at Mraz’s site, and the album will be available at all DSPs on November 5. To celebrate the album’s anniversary, Mraz will hit the road with longtime collaborator... Read More

Keller Williams will be performing Dec. 4 at the River Music Experience in Davenport! Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Opening Act: None Age Restriction: 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian) Tickets: $25 in advance / $30 at the door All tickets are general admission. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a seat. COVID RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO THIS PERFORMANCE: The artist is requiring all guests to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours prior to the event. In addition, the artist is requiring all guests to wear masks. A printed copy, photograph,... Read More

Mike Zito will be performing at the Rhythm Room at the Rhythm City Casino, 7077 Elmore Ave., in Davenport, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3! You can buy tickets here: https://ga-www.rhythmcitycasino.com/…/dec/MikeZito.html #MikeZito #RhythmCityCasino #QuadCities #DavenportIowa  Read More

Chingy and Too Hype Crew are coming to East Moline’s Rust Belt at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022! Here are the details: Chingy & Too Hype Crew Saturday, February 12, 2022 The Rust Belt Tickets · $20 – $30 www.eventbrite.com/e/chingy-too-hype-crew-tickets-215902719847 https://bit.ly/righthurr Chingy Chingy, who single handedly influenced cultural slang with “thurr” and “hurr” following the smash Billboard Hot 100 hit “Right Thurr,” achieved superstardom success with seven other Hot 100 hits, including “Holidae In,” “One Call Away” and many more.... Read More

Ready to check out some fun classic rock? Come on down to downtown Rock Island! At RIBCO, Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Channel Cats will be performing! For more info, click here.  Read More

The Forty Twos, with opening acts The Whiffs and Five A.M. are coming to Davenport’s Raccoon Motel, 315 E. 2nd St., at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26! For tickets and more info, CLICK HERE!  Read More