Saturday in the Arts is a comprehensive, in-depth look at a personality, issue, or trend in the Quad-Cities arts and entertainment scene, running every Saturday morning on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. Hannah Holman has a dream and it’s tantalizingly close to coming true. The passionate principal cellist for […]
Come enjoy a night of laughter with your friends! Experience Stand Up Comedy Night at The University Club (1518 5th Avenue Moline) this Saturday Sep 5 from 7 – 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and laughing begins at 8 p.m. ▪️Round table seating ▪️Snacks are welcome ▪️Drinks available for purchase This is a […]
There’s a scene in Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity” where the lead character, played by John Cusack, asks whether or not it’s fair to judge people largely on their music tastes. So, is it? What kind of music do you like? Who are your favorite singers? What’s your favorite song? When I was younger, particularly in […]
Less than a week after it was posted on Change.org, roughly 2,500 people have a signed a petition protesting potential removal of the theater major at St. Ambrose University, Davenport. The petition to the Board of Trustees says that due to economic concerns, the private SAU is considering eliminating the theater major and converting it […]
The Rock Island Public Library Children’s Department continues to ZOOM into entertaining learning online and at home with new and returning events this September. On Wednesday, September 9, the library offers a Virtual Superhero Party from 10:30 am to 11:15 am via its ZOOM meeting software. Ages 5 and under can listen to a book […]
This fall, Quad City Arts is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. Looking back at the impact, the Quad-Cities would not be the Quad-Cities without Quad City Arts. Founded in August 1970 as Quad City Arts Council, we are a nonprofit […]
Ballet Quad Cities’ Ballet on the Lawn was so nice, they’ve decided to do it twice. The latest show, with all new choreography, will take place at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Outing Club, 2109 Brady St., Davenport. Enjoy the atmosphere of the 125 year old, member–owned, private club for a […]
Explore nature and enjoy the outdoors with a Free Guided Hike at Nahant Marsh (4220 Wapello Ave. Davenport) this Saturday Sep 5 at 9 a.m. Join a Naturalist for an interpretive trail walk through the Marsh. Hikes are offered year-round on the first Saturday of the month and give visitors an opportunity to learn more […]
The SUYPers are back at it and are excited to finally welcome back their audience to the Village Theatre (2113 E 11th Street Davenport) for a Double Feature Improv Night this Saturday Sep 5! SUYP, formerly known as Show Us Your Pokeballs, presents fun improvisational comedy with a twist towards geek culture — stuff like […]
After the 146th running of The Kentucky Derby was moved from the first Saturday in May to this Saturday, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Quad City Arts has made the difficult decision to cancel its first “Run for the Roses” Derby fundraiser at Crow Valley Golf Club in Davenport. The regional nonprofit group planned to […]
