Catch the spirit and energy of ‘The French Quarter’ in downtown Rock Island this weekend! For the 27th consecutive year, Gumbo Ya Ya returns to downtown Rock Island this Saturday Jun 8! Gates open at 4 p.m. Zydeco and Jazz bands will tantalize your ears, while Cajun spiced food will heat up your taste buds. Bead tosses, confetti, feather masks, feather boas, and Jumer’s showgirls will complete the Mardi Gras theme. New this year, outdoor dueling pianos will be available for your listening pleasure in the Voodoo Lounge. Two sets will take place, the first from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and the second... Read More

Are you ready to rock some hockey again? Stanley Cup got you psyched for the next season? Well, the Quad City Storm has just dropped their schedule for 2019-2020 and tickets are on sale now! Storm fans, it’s time to break out your calendars and mark down the dates for the upcoming season. The schedule includes eleven Friday games, twelve Saturday games, three Sunday games and a pair of weekday games. All 28 contests will be played at the TaxSlayer Center. The team’s promotional schedule and opponents will be revealed in the next several weeks. October 25th, 2019 October 26th,... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library kicks off their highly anticipated Summer Concert Series this week! Returning for its 8th year in a row, Summer Concert Series is made possible by the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation and is sponsored by TBK Bank, Mel Foster Co. and Build to Suit. The outdoor concerts are held at Faye’s Field located just south of the Library on 18th St in Bettendorf. These free concerts will take place every Thursday from Jun 6 through Aug 8 at 6:30 p.m., and will be held come rain, shine or oppressive heat. In case of inclement weather, the backup location will be inside... Read More

  Are you ready for some cheese? The award-winning TV comedy “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (MST3K) is coming to the Quad Cities playing the Adler Theatre in an all-new LIVE show featuring Joel Hodgson, original host and the creative vision behind the beloved TV and Netflix comedy series for more than three decades, in his final live tour. Produced by Alternaversal LLC, Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour will play the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. with the never-before-screened film No Retreat, No Surrender. Tickets... Read More

The Tony Bennett concert originally scheduled for this Wednesday, June 5 at the Adler Theatre has been cancelled.  The official cause of cancellation is “scheduling conflicts,” although that’s usually code for low ticket sales and according to sources, ticket sales for the show did not live up to expectations. It’s unfortunate, because Bennett is a true classic, a great performer and his previous shows in the area have been fantastic.  Refunds will be issued via your original point of purchase. For questions concerning tickets, please contact the Adler Theatre Box Office... Read More

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short take the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) on Saturday Jun 9 at 7 p.m. In their show, “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t,” comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and of course, their legendary lives in show-business. Special guests Steep Canyon Rangers will also be making an appearance. Steep Canyon Rangers is an American bluegrass based in Asheville and Brevard, North Carolina. Though formed in 2000,... Read More

With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Tony Bennett is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his legendary vocals and charming stage presence. Experience Tony Bennett live at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Jun 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets ($50.50, $70.50, $90.50, $126) are on sale now here at TICKETMASTER.COM or at the Adler Theatre Box Office. Tony Bennett’s long list of achievements, spanning over 60 years, includes nineteen Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement... Read More

How do you plan to celebrate Global Running Day? How about the biggest Fleet Feet event, ever? The BIG Run 5K will be taking place on Wednesday Jun 5, with starting location at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline). A family-friendly 5k, kids run and The BIG Show afterwards will provide the perfect celebration to Global Running Day! New this year, runners’ beautiful route will start and finish in front of East Moline’s Rust Belt, a revitalized car manufacturing plant turned music venue, brewery, fitness facility, design studio and retail destination. Runners and walkers will soon... Read More

Where can you get good food, dance lessons and great local live music? The Starlight Revue Concerts, that’s where! The 63rd Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series will kick off this Tuesday Jun 4 and will continue every Tuesday night through Jul 30 (with Aug 6 as a rain date). This free concert series takes place at Lincoln Park in Rock Island (38th Street). Hy-Vee will be serving up dinner on the grill, beginning at 5 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. QC SoDa dance lessons will be provided, for those who want to learn some new moves or rejuvenate their former mojo. The concerts will proceed from 7 – 9 p.m. Check... Read More

Dress for Success Quad Cities is one of many Quad City organizations impacted by the devastation of the flooding of the Mississippi River. The organization lost a great deal of inventory, as well as their location in Downtown Davenport. To recover the lost inventory, Dress for Success Quad Cities is holding a “Staying Afloat” Community Clothing Drive. Starting on June 14 community members can drop off donations of job interview appropriate clothing at a number of participating area businesses. Currently, over 20 Quad City businesses and nonprofits have offered to serve as drop-off locations. Businesses... Read More