The legendary composer/pianist George Gershwin was just 25 when he wrote and premiered his “Rhapsody in Blue” in New York City, Feb. 12, 1924. Just three months later, Gershwin and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra took the groundbreaking concerto (which spanned jazz and classical genres) to Davenport as part of an 18-city national tour. Gates Thomas, […]
If you like your summer entertainment fun, fizzy, frothy and frivolous, Opera Quad Cities has the ideal concoction for you. For the first time since pre-COVID, the 24-year-old opera company is returning to St. Ambrose University’s Galvin Fine Arts Center this weekend for a new production of the classic “Die Fledermaus,” with a glorious score […]
Ryan Adams is bringing the Heartbreaker tour to Capitol Theatre on June 17th! Tickets on sale at the box office and online at axs.com/events/735951/
A special farewell concert is scheduled for Sound Conservatory, 504 17th St., Moline, on Sunday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. The heartfelt evening of music, memories, and new beginnings is called “Andrzej & Friends” — the final performance by Andrzej Kozlowski as owner of the Sound Conservatory, which will not be closing but continuing under new ownership. […]
Give your old musical instrument a new home… in the hands of a student. With our partners at Pierce’s Promise, Common Chord’s Let’s Band Together program ensures that donated instruments are refurbished and loaned out – FOR FREE – to students who need them. If you have an old instrument sitting around collecting dust, bring […]
If you are a piano player or simply a piano fan, you will be in heaven the next two days. The Iowa Music Teachers Association (IMTA) State Conference is being hosted this year by the music department of St. Ambrose University, and it has special events open to the public Sunday, June 8 and Monday, […]
Blackberry Smoke is coming to Rhythm City Casino to perform in the Event Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $45, $50, $60, $75, and $85 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are […]
St. Joe’s Coffeehouse Friday, June 13th, 6:30-8:30 First Lutheran Church 1600 20th St. Rock Island All donations directly support the St. Joseph Evening Meal at Rock Island Township All are welcome!
We’re back for Moline Activities center (AKA Steven’s Square), Monday night summer concerts. Band plays 6:30 to 8:30pm. Come early, grab a bite, get a good spot, bring a lawn chair. This free show is sure to be a fun time. We hope to see you there. The first band featured is the Hotrods!
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to […]
