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Figge Art Museum Renames Grand Lobby After Donation

October 16th, 2018
Figge Art Museum Renames Grand Lobby After Donation

Figge Art Museum’s Grand Lobby has been renamed the Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby thanks to a generous gift from Quad City Bank & Trust.   “To have a Quad City Bank & Trust Grand Lobby is very special,” says Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer. “They understand the importance of this museum in our community and are giving back to help us continue to bring art and people together – it’s very exciting.”   As the museum continues to grow, the Grand Lobby has become a gathering place not only for museum events, but also for local organizations and residents who rent... Read More

Dinner With Dracula

October 16th, 2018
Dinner With Dracula

It’s your last chance to get dinner with Dracula! (And we promise it will be bloody good, although more figurative than literal on the bloody!) Dinner With Dracula will be presented in advance of Ballet Quad Cities’ Dracula at 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Spotlight Theater, 800 7th Ave, Moline. Dracula will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 at the Spotlight. There are only hours left to get your tickets to join Dracula for a spectacular feast featuring a pasta bar, carving station, and delectable desserts served by the Count of the Castle! All proceeds from the evening’s ticket... Read More

Costco Wholesale Officially Opening in Davenport

October 16th, 2018
Costco Wholesale Officially Opening in Davenport

The wait is almost over! Costco has landed in the Quad Cities! Costco Wholesale officially opens the doors to their newest location, 2790 E 53rd St. Davenport, this Saturday Oct 20 at 8 a.m.! Be prepared to shop! New members who sign up for a Costco membership at the new location can receive a special offer! You can also get your membership online at https://www.costco.com/join-costco-quick.html. The new Davenport location will include all of Costco’s amazing benefits! Get discounted gas at their Gas Station or enjoy a nice lunch or dinner in the Food Court. It’s a one-stop shop for hearing... Read More

Steve Martin and Martin Short Coming To Adler

October 15th, 2018
Steve Martin and Martin Short Coming To Adler

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short are coming to the Adler Theatre, Davenport, with their “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t” tour on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.  In “Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t,” Steve Martin and Martin Short will present new material in a variety of musical sketches and conversations about their iconic careers, most memorable encounters, and of course, their legendary lives in show-business. Reserved seat tickets will go on sale this Friday, October 19 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.),... Read More

Storm Storming In With Thunderous Events For Opening Week!

October 15th, 2018
Storm Storming In With Thunderous Events For Opening Week!

The Quad City Storm is jam-packed with exciting and historical events leading up to the first game in Storm history on Saturday, Oct.20. QuadCities.com is a proud sponsor of the Storm’s season! Here’s the list of events this week: Monday 10/15: 6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.-Season Ticket Holder Party, Rock Island Holiday Inn Tuesday 10/16: 5:00 P.M. Storm beer naming party,  Green Tree Brewery, LeClaire Wednesday 10/17:         12:30 P.M.-1:00 P.M.-Quad Cities Chamber Ribbon Cutting Saturday 10/20: 7:10 P.M.-Opening Night Game vs. Peoria Rivermen All events will be hosted at the TaxSlayer Center... Read More

Festival Of Trees Sprouting Up Again!

October 15th, 2018
Festival Of Trees Sprouting Up Again!

It’s Festival of Trees time again! The 2018 KWIK STAR FESTIVAL OF TREES, benefiting Quad City Arts, is sprouting up November 15-25, 2018. General Admission opens Saturday, November 17 at the River Center, 136 E. 3rd St. Davenport. This year’s theme is Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree for the 33rd annual gig featuring a spectacular display of over 150 designer trees, rooms, wreaths, fireplace mantles, gingerbread creations and other holiday gift shop items that are all sold to raise money for Quad City Arts, a local non-profit arts organization dedicated to enriching the quality of life in... Read More

Help Prevent Bullying with a Margarita miX-uP!

October 15th, 2018
Help Prevent Bullying with a Margarita miX-uP!

Mexican food, margaritas and making a difference in the community? Oh my! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull this Thursday Oct 18 at 6 p.m. for a Margarita miX-uP at the River Center (136 E 3rd St. Davenport)! Enjoy the best Mexican food the Quad Cities has to offer, while sipping on six different varieties of margaritas! Dance along the delicious Nacho and Dessert Bar with live music from Crooked Cactus. Take part in an adult-version Piñata Contest and vote for your favorite traditional taco and street taco. And so much more! Participating restaurants include: Acapulco Cafe, Azteca 1, El... Read More

Get Psychedelic with Darsombra at Rock Island Supper Club

October 14th, 2018
Get Psychedelic with Darsombra at Rock Island Supper Club

Things are going to get psychedelic in Rock Island, this Wednesday night. Hot off their Southeast Asia tour, Darsombra, brings their Domestic Fall Tour to the Rock Island Supper Club (1611 2nd Ave Rock Island) this Wednesday Oct 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Admission to the show is $5-$10 at the door. Rock Island Supper Club is a BYOB venue for 21+ with valid ID. In addition to the trans-apocalyptic space rock sound of Darsombra, music-lovers can enjoy audio-pleasing tunes from local support Garmr (QC Drone/ambient soundscapes), Daykeeper (stoner/heavy psych) and lerzan... Read More

Take a Historic Tour of Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center

October 13th, 2018
Take a Historic Tour of Deere-Wiman House and Butterworth Center

It’s no secret that the QCA has a rich history filled with beautiful homes and even more stylish stories. Here is your opportunity to not only view two local historic homes but also to learn how those who resided in those homes helped create the community we now enjoy. On Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays, the Butterworth Center and Deere-Wiman House in Moline are offering free tours! The tours will begin at 2:30 p.m. in the Deere-Wiman House (817 11th Ave Moline) and then proceed to the Butterworth Center (1105 8th St Moline) at 3:30 p.m. Come and learn the secrets of the first owners, the homes’... Read More

Broadway Balcony Club Back At The Adler

October 13th, 2018
Broadway Balcony Club Back At The Adler

Broadway Balcony Club is back at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport! You can get tickets to three shows for $89 —  Kinky Boots (January 30), Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I (April 7) and Chicago The Musical (May 13). Broadway Balcony Club tickets are located in price level three seating areas.Your subscription also includes three drink tickets good for your choice of domestic beer, house wine or soda. To purchase a Broadway Balcony Club subscription, click here, visit the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) or call 563-326-8522.  Read More