Looking for some fun things to do in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Welcome to your three-day-weekend! Find out a lot of the fun things going on in and around the Quad-Cities in the latest Weekend in 2 Minutes!  Read More

Immerse yourself in Van Gogh’s artwork like you’ve never seen it before with Van Gogh Quad-Cities! The iconic works come to life all around you, appearing and disappearing, flowing across multiple surfaces, and heightening the senses with their immense detail,  this weekend at the RiverCenter/Adler Theatre in Davenport! Expanding Vincent’s universe to a sharable and lively 360° experience requires a different way of thinking. Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team worked to make Van Gogh’s works larger than life – while certain paintings are presented in all their simplicity,... Read More

Four former Buffalo Elementary students worked hard during their welding class at West High School under their instructor Andi Zinn, to create two custom bike racks for Buffalo students! Last week, these students personally delivered them to the school! This project was inspired by the welding groups’ bike rack projects in Downtown Davenport! Pictured: Brian Guenther, Zaiden Zoeckler, Trent Kopp, Ryan Ridenour. #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith. TESLA has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the postgrunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but... Read More

Davenport North and West students worked on the construction of this quality-built, Student Built Home in cooperation with the Davenport Community School District and the Quad City Area Realtors. The students were under the direction of Craig Peckenschneider, Student Built Home Teacher at North High School. Today, was the Student Built Home Celebration where the students gave tours of this newly-built home to the community. At the end of the event, students received scholarships for their completion of the program!  Read More

The Quad Cities Cultural Trust is excited to announce the 2022 grant recipients of the Adler Theater Fund. Five worthy local organizations have received a total of $245,000.  All grants will help underwrite programming at the Adler Theater. The Quad Cities Cultural Trust partnered with the Adler Theater Foundation in November 2021. This partnership’s goal was to advocate for the performing arts here in the Quad Cities and encourage organizations with programs that encourage diversity and equity to apply for funding to perform at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA. The 2022 Adler Theater Fund... Read More

Due to popular demand a matinee performance has been added for Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour coming to the Adler Theatre on October 29. Event Date and Time: Sunday, October 29 at 4:00 PM. General On-Sale: Friday, May 12 at 10:00 AM. EXCLUSIVE PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ADLER THEATRE EMAIL CLUB MEMBERS: Use promotional code: GREATEST Presale Starts: Thursday, May 11 at 10 AM Presale Ends: Thursday, May 11 at 10 PM (12 hours only) Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster... Read More

Comedian, Rosebud Baker is visiting Rhythm City Casino on Sunday, July 16 at 7 PM! She is a comedian, writer and actress, who is currently on the writing staff for the award winning sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in its 48th season. Her debut hour standup special Whiskey Fists, premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2021. She can also be seen in the recurring role of MERI in the new Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer and Michael Cera, and she is a writer and performer on HBO Max’s WGA Award nominated sketch series That Damn Michael Che.  Read More

Today, Davenport West PE classes were taken over by the Marine Corps. West was one of 35 high schools across the country to be selected for this special day. Students were taken through a series of interactive activities during class. The goals of this program are: -Create a fun and engaging day for all students. -Teach students life lessons and how to work together as a team. -Give students a Marines quality workout. -Provide students with information about career opportunities.  Read More

The Davenport Community School District is proud to send the following six entries to Iowa State University on Tuesday, May 16th, to participate in a recital showcasing all the students from across the state chosen for the Outstanding Performance Award. Central High School: Vocal Solo: Jillian Darland Bassoon Solo: Noah Droessler Piano Solo: Jack Stremlow Vocal Duet: Croix Baker, Gage McCalester Vocal Ensemble: Ella Strader, Mia Roldan, Emily Winn, Cleah Phillips, Ryan Driscoll, Gage McCalester, Jack Stremlow, Croix Baker. West High School: Percussion Quartet: Madelyn Hagedorn, Nathan Hagedorn,... Read More