For the first time in 10 years, ComedySportz Quad Cities hosted the improv comedy world championships, and for the first time ever at their home at Moline’s Spotlight Theatre. After the July 9-12 tournament that saw performances by 18 other cities nationwide (including New York City, Chicago, Boston, St. Louis and Twin Cities), the home […]
Despite the usual challenges of actors being heard without amplification outdoors, Genesius Guild does an admirable job in presenting the powerful, beguiling Shakespeare tragedy Antony & Cleopatra, with especially strong performances by its titular characters. Antony & Cleopatra is the sequel to last year’s Genesius Guild production of Julius Caesar. The show tells the story of Mark Antony (portrayed by Justin Raver) – who […]
The Marcus King Band is stopping by Capitol Theatre on September 11th with The Darling Blue tour with Angel White! Local presale code: HONKYTONK Code valid Thursday, July 17th from 12:00 PM to 11:59 PM. Tickets on sale Friday, July 18th at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/1048790/
Partly because I’m a writer, I love reading director’s notes in theater programs. They give you insight into what you’re about to see, and are helpful especially if you’re not familiar with a show. “The Prom” at Quad City Music Guild is one of the best shows I’ve seen at the Moline theater, for many […]
Ken Ludwig’s website says that he may well be the most performed playwright of his generation, and the prolific comic writer has been frequently been performed in the Quad Cities, most at Playcrafters in Moline, Circa ’21 in Rock Island, and Richmond Hill in Geneseo. He has had six productions on Broadway and eight in […]
This Tuesday night, July 15, the public is invited to a free celebration of 25 years of the Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program, one of Quad City Arts’ most impactful and beloved initiatives, at 6 p.m. at the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. 2nd St., Davenport. Since its start in 2000, Metro Arts has empowered young creatives […]
Befitting his ambition and intelligence, Alexander Richardson has written a whopper of a new play, given a madcap, emotional, assured world premiere at Moline’s Black Box Theatre. “To Leer At Lear” – a comedic re-telling of Shakespeare’s immortal, iconic “King Lear,” and a play within a play – is the latest production of Richardson’s Barely […]
IA NICE is hosting a special screening of A Faith Under Siege: Russia’s Hidden War on Ukraine’s Christians in person with the film’s executive producers Steven Moore and Anna Shvetsova at 5 p.m. this Saturday, July 12, at the Dewitt Operahouse Theatre. Immediately following the 1-hour film, Moore and Shvetsova will take questions and engage […]
Looking for something fun to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities, with your host Sean Leary. This week there are a couple of pro wrestling events, live music galore, […]
The Putnam: Re-Imagined Capital Campaign that began nearly 10 years ago as a masterplan is now reaching its conclusion, and a new permanent exhibit reveals more of the Davenport museum’s quarter-million-piece collection. The major renovation project started with breaking through walls to allow for more accessible routes into the museum, at 1717 W. 12th St., […]
