Chris Dunn would like to invite you to an afternoon St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse to benefit the St. Joe’s evening meal that happens at Rock Island Township Hall. Because we ended up playing in the dark on September 10th, it was suggested to move the coffeehouse to a weekend afternoon. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17th, from 3 – 5 p.m.. The September 10th St. Joe’s coffeehouse was well-attended by two-leggeds, four-leggeds, and feathered creatures. We were blessed to have new faces and voices, as well as “the regulars” in attendance. So many expressed... Read More

Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.  Read More

Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 10th, again from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the next family-friendly Open Mic Coffeehouse. Again, if you bring snacks, please individually wrap them. There will be a fire and skewers available for those who would like to bring something to roast. Also, bring seating if you like, (though some is available), bug repellent, and your sing-a-long voice. The Parish House will be open for restroom use only. Please follow CDC guidelines for masking and distancing. The baskets will be set out for donations to the St. Joseph Evening Meal, which takes place... Read More

Saturday in the Arts is a weekly feature covering a trend, subject, event or personality of local interest. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for the best entertainment and arts coverage in the area, QuadCities.com! The following article is part of QuadCities.com’s partnership with local music website The Echo. For more, check out theechoqc.com! By Craig Heidgerken Open mics (OM) and jams (OJ) have been a long-standing tradition for generations in the music world and are a crucial grassroots method of building a healthy music scene. It is a ground-level entrance to any music scene... Read More

Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 10th, again from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the next family-friendly Open Mic Coffeehouse. Again, if you bring snacks, please individually wrap them. There will be a fire and skewers available for those who would like to bring something to roast. Also, bring seating if you like, (though some is available), bug repellent, and your sing-a-long voice. The Parish House will be open for restroom use only. Please follow CDC guidelines for masking and distancing. The baskets will be set out for donations to the St. Joseph Evening Meal, which takes place... Read More

It’s always important for performers to get out in front of a live audience to test material, and it’s fun and exciting to be in the audience listening to something being created and shared for the first time. Along those lines, and because we at QuadCities.com love our local comedy scene, we’re presenting a new feature, the Open Mic Listings for the week, courtesy of Quad Cities Comedy Connection. If you’re an aspiring performer and looking for a spot to get some stage time, this is your place to check the schedule! And if you’re looking for a fun and interesting night out and want to... Read More

The return of the St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse will be on Friday, August 13, 2021. Because of continued COVID-19 precautions, it will be held outdoors, behind the Parish House, rather than in the parlor per usual. It will start a bit earlier– at 6 p.m. and will go until 8 p.m.. There is a fire pit where we will gather, as well as the back patio area. Some seating will be available, but you are welcome to bring your own seating, blankets, and bug spray. If you bring snacks to share, please individually wrap them. Some parking is available near the First Lutheran Parish House. There is plenty... Read More

It’s always important for performers to get out in front of a live audience to test material, and it’s fun and exciting to be in the audience listening to something being created and shared for the first time. Along those lines, and because we at QuadCities.com love our local comedy scene, we’re presenting a new feature, the Open Mic Listings for the week, courtesy of Quad Cities Comedy Connection. If you’re an aspiring performer and looking for a spot to get some stage time, this is your place to check the schedule! And if you’re looking for a fun and interesting... Read More

Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.  Read More

We know you live a busy life. Hectic, fast-paced, got a lot going on. It’s tough to find time to look up all the things going on over the weekend. That’s why we’re here to help you out. Every Thursday, we offer you the Weekend in 2 Minutes, a quick podcast that’s usually a little over two minutes, but offers you a quick rundown on some of the stuff happening in and around the Quads over the coming weekend. Give it a listen in your car, while you’re at work, while you’re working at home, whenever, and you get a fast and fun rundown of some ideas for you to pursue... Read More