A destination Autumn tradition for the region is back in Geneseo! Join the State Street Market and Geneseo Chamber of Commerce on Saturday Oct 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for some State Street shopping fun! This FREE family-friendly event includes a curated list of handmade and vintage vendors, live music, great food, a libation station, and more! Shop vendors set up down the historic State Street and stay to explore all of Geneseo. Come to shop the market and stay to take in the day in town! Follow @statestreetmarketgeneseo on Facebook and Instagram for more details. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2250748545234304... Read More

TERRARIUM BUILDING CLASS 10.8.22 SATURDAY 11AM-12PM $30 PER PERSON $27 FOR MEMBERS AGES 16+ TICKETS: TERRANIUM BUILDING CLASS Create your own “garden under glass” and learn about the magical world of terrariums in this class – led by our in-house terrarium connoisseurs, Heather and Sue! We will provide the plants, a 1-gallon closed terrarium container, and the necessary layers of terrarium base. Bring your own decorations to put in your terrarium, including special rocks, figurines, shells, trinkets, etc. Note: Items should be able to withstand damp conditions. No terrarium building experience... Read More

Come check out the award winning La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas before the show and star Shelley Cooper head to an Off Broadway engagement in New York City! When: Sept 25 @ 2:00 pm Where: The Village Theatre Tickets are $15 cash at the door and all students get in FREE with ID! La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas is a one-woman show inspired by the life and work of the Dramatic 20th Century Opera Singer Maria Callas. The audience eavesdrops on La Divina’s interview with a nonexistant Mr. Wallace and are taken on a journey through trauma, allowed glimpses of an extremely... Read More

Create your own Pysanky Egg September 25 at The German Heritage Center! Ukrainian-style eggs, or pysanky, are eggshells that are decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a batik process using layers of wax and dye to “write” on eggshells. This workshop will feature a blaudruck-inspired design. Blaudruck, or German “blue-print” is a traditional folk art that is on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The instructor, Crystal Potthoff, has been creating pysanky for over 16 years. Join her to create your own pysanky and learn the history of this ancient... Read More

QC Rock Academy is partnering with other local youth arts programs for a showcase of the area’s top talent in music, theater, dance, visual arts and more. The event is now being held on October 8! FEATURING: QC Rock Academy bands and solo performers Dynamic Status Gems (dance group) Spotlight Theater ……and more TBA SPONSORS: Rock Island Parks & Recreation Quad City Arts River Music Experience I-Rock 93.5FM Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association The Kelly Team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Illinois Casualty Company Urban Balance Therapy & Consulting Primetime Apparel & Promotions BBG... Read More

Sip local brews as you explore Niabi Zoo and see the many animal species. All proceeds help bring a new animal – the endangered African Painted dog – to the zoo including transportation of the new animals, a new species-appropriate habitat and ongoing conservation and education experiences focused on the new species. All tickets include admission to the zoo, beer samples at more than a dozen tasting stations, and a souvenir tasting glass. A variety of food trucks will also be onsite to offer food for purchase. September 23rd, 2022 | 6-10 p.m. Must be 21 or older to attend. Learn more here: PINTS... 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 September 23 and September 24 in LeClaire Park in Downtown Davenport! Come enjoy fun, food, music, friends, art and LGBTQ pride at this family-friendly event! Learn more: FALL PRIDE  Read More

Join the Davenport Civil Rights Commission and the Davenport Public Library for a screening of the film “Riding the Rails to Hero Street” on Wednesday, September 21 at 6:30pm at the Davenport Public Library Branch on Fairmount Street. The film details the lives of Mexican American families that lived in Cook’s Point, Holy City, and on Hero Street. Let’s gather to make sure history is not forgotten and to honor the lives and legacies of the people who lived in these settlements. Hispanic contributions to the Quad Cities will be highlighted with a discussion after the movie. Learn... Read More

Riverssance  Festival of Fine Art is celebrating its 34th year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing over 70 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest. Organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend. As one of the premier arts festivals in Iowa, Riverssance is designed to showcase and support visual artists in our region while enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. This event is fun for the whole... Read More

YOU ARE INVITED TO A BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL! Admission is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. The weekend will feature fine Greek cuisine, culture, music, dance and fun for the entire family. Get cultured in Rock Island! Opa! Friday, September 16th from 4 PM – 11 PM Saturday, September 17th from 11 AM – 11 PM The Big Fat Greek Festival will be held at Saint George Greek Orthodox Church 2930 31st Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois! Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/our-big-fat-greek-festival/1278944482929777/  Read More