In the criminal justice system, there are two typically sworn enemies who put aside their differences to solve curious misdeeds. The detectives’ names are Purrlock the cat and Marlowe the dog, and these are their stories. The prolific Davenport author and illustrator Jason Platt launched his new graphic-novel series, “Paw & Order,” this past August […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline deserves all the praises in the world for presenting another spot-on Quad Cities premiere, “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. But if the Native American playwright aimed to present the long-misunderstood or ignored perspective of Indigenous peoples in this beloved American holiday, this ridiculous satire – which mercilessly […]
Just Announced! The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of The Moon at Capitol Theatre on Friday, February 20th! Presented by 97X WXLP Tickets on sale at axs.com/events/1163426/
Get into the fall season and get into the mood for some fun Halloween activities and seasonal events this weekend with your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the Quad-Cities, here on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com! Lots […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents another Quad Cities premiere opening this weekend – “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. The 2018 play centers around a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct school play about the first Thanksgiving while struggling with their […]
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Performing Arts Season of Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 2025-2026 season with a concert by acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra. Part of its national tour, the concert will feature a wide stylistic range, from classical vocal works to arrangements of contemporary popular music. Doors open at 7 p.m. […]
Pretty much every Nova Singers concert is special, but this coming weekend is guaranteed to be extra special as the choral ensemble will be a big reunion to kick off its 40th anniversary season under director and founder Laura Lane. Nova will provide two performances of In Our Voices on Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., at First Lutheran Church […]
The Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra invites the community to a free, family-friendly Halloween concert from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The performance will feature festive and familiar pieces, including music from Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Danse Macabre and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. In addition to the concert, the event will include goody bags […]
Five years after it was performed without opposition at Pleasant Valley High School, the play “26 Pebbles” has caused controversy in Bettendorf, as that high school plans to mount its own production Nov. 7 and 8. The play – by Eric Ulloa, which premiered in 2017 – concerns the impact of the mass shooting at […]
Halloween fun is stalking into the Quad-Cities this weekend, with hayrack rides, haunted houses, fall frolicking and more, and you can get the lowdown on all of it in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week, the Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in […]
