The Killers of Kill Tony are looking to kill, in a comedic way, at 7 p.m. Friday at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Support acts David Lucas, Hans Kim, Timmy No Brakes, Martin Phillips Line up Subject to change Please note this show may contain mature content and is recommended for ages […]
Welcome To The Funhouse: A Tribute To P!nk is taking over the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island, for one unapologetically fabulous night of bold looks, fierce performances, and nonstop entertainment. This is drag turned all the way up—bigger hair, sharper heels, louder applause and, of course, the music of P!nk! Featuring top […]
While the 40-year-old Nova Singers has long held regular performances in Galesburg, Ill., as well as Davenport, this spring’s concert will be the first time the professional choir will perform with the Galesburg Community Chorus. Nova Singers, under the direction of Laura Lane, and Galesburg Community Chorus, under Tim Pahel, will present two performances of […]
“It was a dark and dreary night…” So begins the impeccable, affectionate film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – that is premiering at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline), running through April 4. Set in 1947, after the war, Sam Steele, P.I. is on the […]
The theatrical goal to “knock ‘em dead” will take on extra meaning this weekend, as the film noir spoof “The Adventures of Sam Steele” – a new radio play by Jeff Adamson – will take the stage at The Black Box Theatre (1623 5th Ave., Moline) opening Friday, March 27 and running through April 4. Set in […]
Gothic horror and a classic 19th-century story will be brought to life for one night only by Dan Hale, in “Strange Case,” at the main theater of Galvin Fine Arts Center (2101 Gaines St., Davenport), Saturday, March 28 at 7 p.m. Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the 1886 novella by Robert Louis Stevenson, […]
QUAD CITIES! prepárate porque el desmadre se viene The Midwest’s premiere Latin rave, El Desmadre Party, is taking over Capitol Theatre in Davenport on Saturday, May 16th. Tickets on sale now // axs.com/events/1386538/ If you’ve been in the mood for una noche latina con puro house, techno, y reggaeton la noche entera, we got you […]
Does Bettendorf Community School District have an emotional support dog? You bet they do, and he’s a cutie! Meet Ernie, the new BCSD Therapy Dog. Thanks to a generous gift from the Give Like Charly Foundation, which is funded in memory of BHS ’22 grad Charly Erpelding, Ernie will join the BCSD Therapy Dog Program […]
Because of scheduling conflicts, I was relatively late to see the latest show at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, in its 49th season, but the utterly delightful, foot-stomping good time “Honky Tonk Angels” was worth the wait. The revue of 30 classic country songs (including reprises and one appropriate REO Speedwagon hit) has a paper-thin plot, […]
Bettendorf basketball player Emily Martin has just set a new record. With the Bettendorf Girls Basketball season ended, the stats are in the books and Emily Martin shot 93.93% from the free throw line, breaking the previous single-season record of 83.8% set in 2013!
