Author Charles Dickens created memorable characters who live in poverty but still find ways to help others. Dickens explained, saying, “No One Is Useless in This World Who Lightens the Burdens of Another.” The Genesis Day of Giving on Nov. 19 is a generosity-driven effort to lighten the burdens and remove the barriers to improved […]
Student voting at Western Illinois University increased 12 percent in last year’s presidential election, moving from the 2016 rate of 45.3 percent, to 57.3 percent in 2020. The data was compiled by the Institute for Democracy and Higher Education (IDHE), creators of the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE). IDHE is located at […]
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! Steve Semken never earned a degree in writing, business, or computer design. But 30 years after the Iowa […]
Analog Arcade Bar and Lopiez Pizza are spreading maximum holiday cheer with their holiday pop-up, Super Awesome Christmas Time, taking place in Moline City Centre from November 27th through December 31st. This pop-up features over 30,000 Christmas lights, 1,000 feet of tinsel, specialty cocktails, surprise visits from Santa, and much more. “Since a lot of […]
The holidays are a special time for family gatherings and sharing memories of those who have passed. The Genesis Remembrance Tree in Davenport will celebrate the memories of loved ones for the 18th consecutive year. The Genesis Remembrance Tree illuminates the continuing need for access to quality hospice care in the region. The tree lighting […]
Jacques Alope is invading Davenport‘s Mockingbird on Main theater, 320 N. Main St. again this weekend! This irreverent one act production brings the world of the play to life with cartoonish characters, live music, and puppets. Dates and times are: November 12, 13 at 7:34pm Doors open at 6:59pm Get your tickets here.
To Us It Did Tour featuring Mitchell Tenpenny with Drew Green will hit East Moline’s Rust Belt Friday, November 12, 2021. Doors open at 7 p.m., show is at 8. More info: https://bit.ly/TRBM10Penny Mitchell Tenpenny Since the release of his debut single, “Drunk Me,” Riser House/Columbia Nashville artist Mitchell Tenpenny has set new standards for […]
Not sure what to do this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Holiday hops and holiday shops are starting to fall like snow in the Quad-Cities, and we’ve got the lowdown on the first of them, along with a number of other shows, live music, and more, in the latest Weekend! LISTEN […]
The Putnam’s next exhibition is a ride through history on two wheels. Winter Wheels: Antique Motorcycle Exhibition will run from November 13, 2021 – April 3, 2022. This original, community-curated exhibition features vintage, classic, and antique motorcycles of all makes and models, all displayed at the Putnam Museum and Science Center, the Quad Cities’ Smithsonian […]
The Quad City Storm is riding a six-game winning streak and returns to the TaxSlayer Center this weekend! Friday night is Autism Awareness night when the Storm takes on the Peoria Rivermen. Audio and visual effects in-game will be adjusted to a comfortable level for all fans in attendance. The Autism Society of the Quad […]
