The Quad-Cities is one of the top 15 places where covid cases are increasing the fastest in the United States, according to new statistics released today. Among metro areas with at least 50,000 people, the Iowa/Illinois Quad-Cities ranks number 13 among the fastest risers, almost doubling its number of cases within the past week, from 1,476 to 2,922. According to a report in the New York Times today, the daily average of new COVID-19 cases in the country this past week has gone up 64 percent in two weeks, hitting 116,448 today. Helping to spike the numbers were a one-day record of 131,420 cases... Read More

Imagine rehearsing for a musical you won’t get to perform for another year. That’s what the 10 members of the cast of “Winter Wonderland” did last week for Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, at their scene shop, even days after the venerable Rock Island venue announced it would close for the rest of November and December to comply with Illinois’ indoor dining ban, which took effect Nov. 4. “It was so very strange,” actress Savannah Bay Strandin said Monday of rehearsing through Nov. 6, including recording a video of the show for Circa to have for late 2021 when they reunite. “It was... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the WIU Wind Ensemble Veterans’ Concert, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Bands Mike Fansler, at 7:30 tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 10. This will be a live-streamed performance of touching and patriotic music, in honor of veterans, near and far. Due to the restrictions currently in place, there are no general admission performances in the COFAC Recital Hall.This performance will be broadcast on the School of Music’s YouTube Channel and Facebook page. PROGRAM: Brass Celebration No. 1 (2020) – Dennis... Read More

As a service to our readership and the public, QuadCities.com will be including coverage of local covid-19 information and stories on our site. Given that QuadCities.com is always free to the public, this will allow readers to access accurate and timely local information at no cost. According to Genesis Health Center, they have three urgent requests at this time: With COVID-19 testing demand increasing, some people are showing up at emergency departments to be tested. Unless you have severe symptoms, the emergency departments are not efficient as community testing sites. If you have COVID-19... Read More

Join Megan Pedersen of the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, November 10th at 6:00 pm for “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s.” This webinar covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Register at the link to receive login details: http://bit.ly/dpl-alzheimers. Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

The Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street Moline) will showcase Fourth Wall Films’ two new documentaries ‘Riding the Rails to Hero Street’ and ‘A Bridge too Far from Hero Street’ during an virtual screening event on Tuesday Nov 10 from 2 -3 p.m. Producers Kelly and Tammy Rundle will also take part in an online Q&A following the films. Registration is required. To sign up, visit https://molinelibrary.librarymarket.com/events/riding-rails-hero-street-and-bridge-too-far-hero-street-film-virtual-screening or call (309) 524-2470. Riding the Rails to Hero Street explores the immigrants’... Read More

Wiggly worms are everywhere! Join the QC Botanical Center (2525 4th Ave Rock Island) for KinderNature: Worms this Tuesday Nov 10 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Understand more about these squirmy creatures and their role in composting nature. You can even hold one yourself! Attendance is limited. KinderNature is for kids ages 3-5. RSVP required. Visit https://www.qcgardens.com/store/p135/11.10.20_KinderNature.html#/ to register today.  Read More

Got a perfect pupper? A great good boi? A darn awesome doggo? QuadCities.com wants to feature your dog in our new Pupper Of The Week feature! Just send a picture of your pet with their name, your name, and a sentence or two about them and we’ll post their pic and story on QuadCities.com. Message your doggo pics and info to Sean@QuadCities.com. And get ready to check out some cool doggos on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com! This week’s pupper is Mabel, the doggo of Kristin Jordan! Here’s what Kristin had to say about her pup: This is Mabel. She... Read More

Are shorter daylight hours bringing you down? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real mental health disorder that can affect how you think, feel, and act. Join us Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm for a discussion about SAD hosted by the Vera French Community Mental Health Center. Learn about SAD, learn coping strategies, and participate in a Q&A. Registration is required to receive Zoom meeting details. Register here: https://bit.ly/dpl-dealingwithsad Keep up with our virtual programming on our Virtual Branch Calendar of Events at https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/calendar/virtual. This... Read More

The Adler Theatre is presenting “A Virtually Celtic Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/42220, and the concert will stream on the ShowTix4U platform. “Purchasing a ticket for ‘A Virtually Celtic Christmas’ will not only gain access to a wonderful holiday show, performed by some of Ireland’s most talented artists, but will also lend your support to the Adler Theatre during these difficult times,” according to a Monday release from the venue at 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Tickets will be... Read More