This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
Alternating Currents, one of the most popular and unique festivals in the Quad-Cities, will return with dozens of events through multiple cities beginning Thursday and running through the weekend, August 14-17. The 2025 Alternating Currents festival will take place from August 14-17 in Davenport, Rock Island, and Bettendorf. This vibrant festival will feature over 200 free […]
Birds, Floods & Global Discoveries – A Special Evening with Jon Stravers is flying into the Quad Cities at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The event will take place at the Butterworth Center – Library Room, 1105 8th Street, Moline, hosted by Quad City Audubon Society Details: Join legendary ornithologist and musician Jon Stravers—affectionately known […]
Looking for some fun things to do in and around the Quad-Cities this weekend? We’ve got just the thing for you! You’ll want to take a few minutes to listen to our podcast Weekend in 2 Minutes, which gives you a rundown of some of the fun things to do in and around the area. […]
If you really want to know what time it is, it’s time to rock out with the annual Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s Riverfront Pops at LeClaire Park, Davenport. The party of the summer will be Saturday, Aug. 16, with “The Music of Blood Sweat & Tears, Earth Wind & Fire…and a little Chicago,” featuring guest […]
From 3:30 to 5 p.m. today check out an event that will get you taste buds pickled. Nest Cafe, 1524 4th Ave., is holding NEST PICKLE FEST PART 2. Come join Chef Matthew next Tuesday(8/5) to pickle some zucchini and cucumber! For more information, see here!
Walking into see the new production of Playcrafters Barn Theatre’s “The Diary of Anne Frank,” I knew I was in for a riveting, heart-rending drama that would not simply be a decades-old tragedy with no relevance to today. Seeing the Saturday, Aug. 2 performance — directed with precision, flair and profound humanity by Elle Winchester […]
After a 20-year career leading Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Scott Mullen has been fired as executive director, due to three drunk-driving arrests since 2020. Rocky Jones (the arena’s assistant executive director/director of finance) has assumed the position’s duties until further notice. The board of the Illinois Quad City Civic Center Authority (IQCCCA) moving forward […]
Just Added! Sparta will now join Jerry Cantrell this fall! Get your tickets for September 10th today! Tickets at axs.com/events/972817/
Common Chord is celebrating its 21st year by hosting the Great River Ducky Derby to benefit music education and enrichment programming in our community. The Ducky Derby takes place on Saturday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Davenport’s Credit Island Park. Watch your duck compete by floating to the finish line fastest! Then stick around for […]
