The day after Halloween, the Putnam Museum & Science Center invites families to keep the fun going at the Putnam Pumpkin Launch on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event brings together the excitement of flying pumpkins and the color and creativity of Día de los Muertos traditions in one […]
“The show must go on” has never been more urgent than during this haunted month of October, when two Moline theaters were forced to replace female leads just days before opening night, due to health issues. First, at the start of the month, it was Sara Wegener, who stunningly stepped into the role of Elizabeth […]
Just in time for spooky season, local author Michael McCarty and artist Bruce Walters have partnered to produce “Eerie Iowa,” with haunted tales and places all about the Hawkeye State. The 176-page book (published by The History Press) paints a haunting portrait of the farmlands and rural areas of Iowa, which are no stranger to […]
Find some great Halloween-themed events in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend with your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! The Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a rundown of some of the fun things going on in and around the area every week. Just listen in on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com and get […]
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. […]
