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Broadway Balcony Club Back At The Adler

October 13th, 2018
Broadway Balcony Club Back At The Adler

Broadway Balcony Club is back at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport! You can get tickets to three shows for $89 —  Kinky Boots (January 30), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I (April 7) and Chicago The Musical (May 13). Broadway Balcony Club tickets are located in price level three seating areas.Your subscription also includes three drink tickets good for your choice of domestic beer, house wine or soda. To purchase a Broadway Balcony Club subscription, click here, visit the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) or call 563-326-8522.  Read More

Pete the Purple Bull’s Run with the Bull 5K Rescheduled!

October 12th, 2018
Pete the Purple Bull’s Run with the Bull 5K Rescheduled!

QC United and Pete the Purple Bull’s Kindness Rocks campaign is in full swing! The Run with the Bull 5K and Youth Relays scheduled for this Saturday Oct 13 have been cancelled. Due to the unfortunate Midwest weather we have been experiencing, the original race route is currently being taken over by the Mighty Mississippi. The good news? The race has been rescheduled! The rescheduled race date is Saturday Nov 17 at 9 a.m. Thanks to the wonderful people at Arconic, the new route will be located near Arconic and the bike path (265 Bellingham Road Riverdale). Participants will be treated to Burritos... Read More

Celebrate the Season at Freight House’s Fall Harvest Festival!

October 11th, 2018
Celebrate the Season at Freight House’s Fall Harvest Festival!

Does this cooler weather have you ready to stock up on fall scented candles, pumpkins and caramel apples? Then head to the Freight House Farmer’s Market for all your Fall Festival needs! Fall Harvest Festival is happening at the Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport) this Saturday Oct 3 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. In addition to the wonderful items the Freight House Farmer’s Market already has to offer, vendors will be ready to celebrate fall and all the wonders of the season! Enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin games, fall treats, live music, and even learn to make a scarecrow! Bring... Read More

October Rock Island Artists’ Market Last Of The Season

October 11th, 2018
October Rock Island Artists' Market Last Of The Season

The October installment of the Rock Island Artists’ Market is Sunday, October 14, 12-4 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques at 520 18th Street, Rock Island. The Rock Island Artists’ Market has been held the second Sunday of each month, and October marks the final market of the 2018 season. Shoppers can expect to find a variety of art, local produce, handcrafted goods and more, all sold by the artists, creators and growers. The October market has over 40 registered vendors, and will feature food by Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar and Grill, and music by Roger Carlson. Participating... Read More

Q-C Storm News Raining In As Opening Night Approaches!

October 10th, 2018
Q-C Storm News Raining In As Opening Night Approaches!

There’s a veritable torrent of news coming from the Quad-Cities’ new hockey team, the Q-C Storm! Opening night is October 20 and today the Quad City Storm are unveiling their plan to pack the TaxSlayer Center! The Storm are planning to have 8000 fans making noise in the seats for the first game of the regular season!  Fun features for fans include: indoor fireworks, a light show, a kid zone, mascots, a promo team and the first 1000 fans receive a free Storm t-shirt!  John Deere is sponsoring opening night and, along with the Storm, will be raising funds for United Way. In addition to the... Read More

‘War Of The Worlds’ Stomps Into Black Box

October 9th, 2018
'War Of The Worlds' Stomps Into Black Box

The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will present the original script of Orson Welles infamous “War of the Worlds: The 1938 radio script,” by Howard E. Koch and based on the novel by H.G. Wells. The production will open October 11 and run through October 21. The Black Box Theatre cast includes James Driscoll, Matt Walsh, Scott Tunnicliff, Mark Ruebling and Michael Alexander. The production will be directed by Lora Adams with assistant director Sara J. Armstrong Kutzli, and stage manager Meredith Biechele. “The War of the Worlds” was first performed and broadcast by The Mercury... Read More

Alabama Bringing Southern Rock to TaxSlayer Center

October 9th, 2018
Alabama Bringing Southern Rock to TaxSlayer Center

Legendary Southern rock band, Alabama, is on tour! And they’re making a stop in the Quad Cities! Catch Alabama Live, with special guest Terri Clark, at the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Saturday Oct 13 at 8 p.m. Founded by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry and Jeff Cook in 1969, Alabama have charted more than 30 Number One songs over the course of their career, fusing country songwriting with an unabashedly rock sound to create influential favorites like “Mountain Music,” “Song of the South” and “I’m In a Hurry (And Don’t Know Why),” among numerous others. Ticket... Read More

Experience the Darker Side of Davenport

October 8th, 2018
Experience the Darker Side of Davenport

Everything always seems a little spookier around Halloween time, and the German American Heritage Center and Museum is no exception! The German American Heritage Center and Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport) is once again hosting ‘The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour’ throughout the month of October. This thrilling walk through historic Davenport will keep you on your toes. With last year’s success, this spooky tour will include new and equally gruesome additions. The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour will take place at the following times: Friday Oct 12                   ... Read More

Uncover What’s Haunting the Historic Hauberg Estate

October 7th, 2018
Uncover What’s Haunting the Historic Hauberg Estate

The beautiful, historic Hauberg Estate has a secret.  It’s haunted!  But by whom? What happened and why are there bones in the basement? What’s Really Haunting Hauberg? A Halloween Scavenger Hunt is happening this Friday Oct 12 and Saturday Oct 13 from 6-11 p.m. at the Hauberg Estate (1300 24th St. Rock Island). Bring your friends and work together, searching the house for clues to solve the mysterious puzzle. As you follow the clues, you will also learn details about the real history of the Hauberg family, philanthropists who were always looking to learn.  But don’t forget curiosity... Read More

It’s a Marching Band Spectacular at Brady Street Stadium!

October 6th, 2018
It’s a Marching Band Spectacular at Brady Street Stadium!

Can’t get enough of the marching bands this season? Then you’re in luck! The Davenport Community School District’s Band Spectacular is happening this Tuesday Oct 9 at Brady Street Stadium (3560 N Brady St. Davenport). The fun begins at 7 p.m. This tradition spans over 50 years and showcases amazing performances from Davenport West, North and Central High Schools, as well as district intermediate bands. Band Spectacular is free and open to the public. Donations are, however, accepted at the entrance. Don’t miss this long-standing tradition. Come out and enjoy some glorious marching band... Read More