According to Time Magazine, Chinese-American playwright David Henry Hwang, “has the potential to become the first important dramatist of American public life since Arthur Miller, and maybe the best of them all.” Hwang has been described by the New York Times as “a true original” is best known as the author of M. Butterfly. That enduring 1988 work, which won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, John Gassner Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award, was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. During a public lecture, Wednesday, Feb. 12, Hwang will share his experiences as America’s most-produced... Read More

Things are going to be getting a little Stormy in Davenport, with a high chance of playas makin’ it rain. Former Donald Trump hookup and adult entertainment star Stormy Daniels will be in the Quad-Cities Friday, March 13, not to get Harris Pizza (ok, well, maybe that too) for the grand opening of the new strip club, Deja Vu Showgirls, at 5220 Grand Ave., Davenport, in the old Tuxedo’s spot. Stormy, who rose to fame in the adult film world and rose to mega-fame when it was revealed that Donald Trump had allegedly paid her, via his former attorney Michael Cohen, almost a quarter-million... Read More

The Figge Art Museum is pleased to announce Didier William: Lakou, the first solo museum exhibition of the celebrated Haitian American artist Didier William. On view from February 8 – May 31, 2020 in the Figge Art Museum’s second floor Katz gallery, Didier William: Lakou will highlight the artist’s continuing exploration of cultural identity. Featuring artwork lent by the artist, Anna Zorina Gallery, New York, NY, James Fuentes Gallery, New York, NY, Union College/Mandeville Gallery, Schenectady, NY, and numerous private individuals, the exhibition will include thirteen mixed-media... Read More

February is Library Lovers’ Month, and the Rock Island Public Library is offering a way for patrons to encourage the gift of reading all month long. Special Have a Heart for Reading donation trees will be available at Rock Island Downtown and Southwest Library locations from February 3 through 29. The trees contain hearts listing an anonymous library card account balance for a child aged 6 through 17 years old. These cards may not be currently used due to excess fines and other charges.   To participate, simply select a heart, take it to desk staff, and pay part or all of the amount to... Read More

A healthier you in 2020 starts with a strong foundation. Rock Island Arsenal’s annual MWR Health Fair is a great place to gather all kinds of health-related information and resources. Come visit all the vendors at the 2020 MWR Health Fair on Wednesday Feb 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some great information on building a healthy foundation for lifelong better health.  The fair will take place in the Rock Island Arsenal Fitness Center (3395 Rodman Avenue Bldg 67 Rock Island). Over 70 local businesses and organizations will fill the Fitness Center and be ready to provide you with a myriad... Read More

Augustana College is proud to present a live performance from The Real Group, an a cappella group visiting from Sweden. This exciting performance from The Real Group will take place in Wallenberg Hall (3520 7th Avenue Rock Island) on Tuesday Feb 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for senior citizens, $10 for Augustana faculty/staff, $5 for children and non-Augustana students and free for Augustana students with an ID. You can purchase tickets today, online. The Real Group is a Swedish vocal group with five dedicated singers and musicians. The group has been touring for more... Read More

From chemical reactions that fizz and bubble to the STEM careers that are shaping our future — Chemistry is AMAZING! Thanks to 3M on Saturday Feb 8, you’ll enjoy FREE admission to the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) and Science Center and Chemistry experiments presented by Putnam Educators with this celebration of Chemistry! You will discover hands-on learning and fun in the newest original Putnam exhibit — OMg! Elements of Surprise — and learn about Chemistry careers!   ABOUT THE EXHIBIT: At OMg! Elements of Surprise, you’ll explore the building blocks that shape... Read More

Put on your favorite red shirt or striped leggings and catch a Family Museum Dance Company performance inspired by Olivia the Pig! Spend ‘A Day with Olivia’ at the Family Museum (2900 Learning Campus Drive Bettendorf) this Saturday Feb 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. See the MANY things Olivia is good at, like building sandcastles, visiting museums, and dreaming of being a STAR!  This special book will come to life through dance and an accompanying narration.  After the performance, the dancers will help guests make splatter paint art like Olivia (and Jackson Pollock), build indoor sandcastles and try... Read More

Celebrate the legendary Bob Marley’s birthday week with a Bob Marley Birthday Bash! Presented by All Sweat Productions, The Bob Marley Birthday Bash will take place on Saturday Feb 8 from 9 p.m. – 12 a.m. at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased online. All Sweat Productions is a live music project brought to you by Candymakers’, Al Sweet. Al’s idea is to gather some of the most talented musicians from the area to pay tribute and perform some of the best Rock n’ Roll moments known to man! Some shows will include full-on tribute... Read More

Research, compare, and dream to your heart’s content with over 150 new model cars, trucks, SUVS and alternative fuel vehicles – all under one roof at the 2020 Quad City Regional Auto Show! The 2020 Quad City Regional Auto Show takes place this Friday Feb 7 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday Feb 8 from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday Feb 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Tickets for adults (13 and over) are $8, senior citizens (62+) are $6 and children (12 and under) are free. You can purchase your tickets online now. Speak with manufacturer and dealer representatives... Read More