Quad City Symphony Orchestra will awe audiences with their Masterworks V performance this Saturday Mar 2 at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport), beginning at 8 p.m. Masterworks V opens with Beethoven’s stately and elegant Twelve German Dances. Principal Oboe Andrew Parker will take your breath away with his performance of the high-flying and technically demanding Strauss Oboe Concerto. The program’s impassioned conclusion showcases the orchestra’s artistry with Beethoven’s famous tour-de-force, Symphony No. 5. Tickets are $17 – $64 each for adults and $10 – $33 each... Read More

It’s time to bust out (if you ever put them away) those flannels this Friday night, because the Redstone Room will be transformed into a concert experience straight from Seattle in the 90s. Mad Alice, the ultimate Alice in Chains and Mad Season tribute band, takes the stage at the River Music Experience (129 N Main Street Davenport) Redstone Room this Friday Mar 1. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Straight from the mouths of the band member themselves, “We love Alice in Chains and Mad Season. Our goal is to deliver an accurate representation of the music found on both band’s... Read More

Two-time Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa returns to the Adler Theatre stage in support of his new, all-original Studio Album “Redemption” (J&R Adventures) on Thursday Mar 7 at 8 p.m. Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Bonamassa will be backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including, Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass) and Reese Wynans (piano/organ). Soulful background singers and fantastic horns will bring... Read More

The soft melodic beauty that is Parker Gispert, will be gracing the Quad Cities soon. Parker Gispert will perform live on Wednesday Feb 27 at the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parker-gispert-tickets-53870435924. Parker Gispert was still in college when he helped form the Whigs in the early 2000s. But after five critically-acclaimed albums, hundreds of tour dates all over the world with the likes of Kings of Leon, Drive-By... Read More

Midwest Elite Dragons Soccer CAMP is coming up and the deadline to register is Feb. 28! The fourth annual CAMP, for kids ages born in years 2007, 2008 and 2009, will teach kids soccer fundamentals, attack and defensive formations, team play and game theory! CAMP dates are March 12 6-8 pm at RIFAC; then three dates on the indoor fields at Rivers Edge— March 16 3:30-4:30, March 23 10:30-11:30 and March 29 6-7 pm. Cost is $75 for the entire camp and includes a Dragons CAMP t-shirt! To register, please email your child’s t-shirt size, and the name and number you’d like on the back, and PayPal... Read More

Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt and her band are coming to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Saturday Feb 23 at 7:30 p.m. As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the world-renowned artist has sold more than 100 million... Read More

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, which means parties and celebration will ensue! And murders? Come help solve a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at the Hauberg Civic Center (1300 24th St. Rock Island) this Saturday Feb 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. Grab your friends and help solve the murder mystery, before the killer strikes again! Search the Hauberg Mansion for clues while enjoying a Mardi Gras celebration! A buffet, including traditional New Orleans gumbo, red beans and rice, and bread pudding will be served. A cash bar will be open to adults 21 and older. Costumes are encouraged! Participants must be able... Read More

Already feeling those post-football season withdrawals?  Fortunately, the Quad City Steamwheelers are back and better than ever to help you cure those pigskin blues! Quad City Steamwheelers bring Indoor Football League (IFL) fun back to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! The season kicks off this Friday Feb 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the San Diego Strike Force. Single game tickets can be purchased for $10 – $30 and 7-Game Season Packs are only $70 – $175. Purchase single game tickets today at https://www.ticketmaster.com/quad-city-steamwheelers-tickets/artist/806678 or e-mail... Read More

Are you ready to spend an evening sipping on the best martinis in the Quad Cities, while supporting a great cause? That’s right, it’s time for the 2019 Martini Shake Off! The 2019 HAVlife Martini Shake Off is happening this Thursday Feb 21 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) in downtown Davenport! In addition to amazing martini creations, delicious appetizers will be available as well as incredible silent auction items. Live music from Soul Storm will ensure this evening is unforgettable! Tickets are only $60 and are available to purchase online at https://quadcities.havlife.org/events/2019-havlife-martini-shake-off... Read More

DAVENPORT, IA — The Quad City Hash House Harriers – Dirty Pirate Chapter (or QCH3), a local group that is part of the loosely affiliated international organization, the Hash House Harriers, and a self-described “Drinking Club with a Running Problem,” held their 9th Annual Red Dress Run on Saturday, February 16, in which all participants – male and female – wore red dresses to have fun and draw attention to this charity event. This year’s run raised a record $17,500 for Friendly House of Davenport, a local non-profit that offers a variety of services to respond... Read More