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Fool House Brings the Ultimate 90’s Dance Party to RME

January 28th, 2020
Fool House Brings the Ultimate 90’s Dance Party to RME

Prepare to go back to the golden era of boy bands, pop stars, hip hop, and pop punk. Experience Fool House, the Ultimate 90’s Dancy Party, this Friday Jan 31 at River Music Experience’s (129 N Main Street Davenport) Redstone Room. Doors open at 8 p.m. the dance party begins at 9 p.m. Nonstop sing alongs, party throwbacks and choreographed dance moves is what this show is all about! Come prepared to sing your heart out and dance all night long! Tickets are just $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. Must be 19+ (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian) to attend. Get your tickets... Read More

From Kokomo To The Q-C: Beach Boys Surfing Into Rhythm City

January 27th, 2020
From Kokomo To The Q-C: Beach Boys Surfing Into Rhythm City

They made their way to Kokomo, and now they’re making their way back to the Quad-Cities. With or without John Stamos. (Sorry, Uncle Jesse…) The Beach Boys will pull into town to perform on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, IA. Tickets range from $45 to $85 depending on seat selection. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 31 at 10 AM CST and can be purchased online at rhythmcitycasino.com, by phone at 844-852-4FUN or in person at The Market gift shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort. Since lead-singer man Mike Love penned the lyrics to The Beach Boys’... Read More

Mother Son Formal Coming Up At RiverCenter

January 27th, 2020
Mother Son Formal Coming Up At RiverCenter

Moms and their sons can enjoy a fun night together courtesy of Davenport Parks and Rec at the Mother Son Formal dance March 8 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the RiverCenter. Davenport’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting their annual Mother Son Formal on Sunday Mar 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Couples will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing and a chance to win prizes. A professional photographer will be available to take couple’s photos. The cost for this magical evening is $30 per person (Davenport residents) or $36 per person (non-residents).... Read More

Young Artists At Figge Exhibit Showcasing Area Creators

January 26th, 2020
Young Artists At Figge Exhibit Showcasing Area Creators

Beginning this week, the Figge Art Museum’s second-floor Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery will feature the artwork of local elementary art students (K-5) for the annual Young Artists at the Figge exhibition. The exhibition will kick-off with works by elementary art students from Geneseo Schools. For the 2020 installment of Young Artists at the Figge, eight area school districts will be represented throughout the winter/spring including Geneseo Schools, Bettendorf Schools, North Scott Schools, Pleasant Valley Schools, Moline Schools, Muscatine Schools, Davenport Schools and ending... Read More

Squirrel Nut Zippers Making Tour Stop at Redstone Room

January 25th, 2020
Squirrel Nut Zippers Making Tour Stop at Redstone Room

Squirrel Nut Zippers, with The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League will be taking the stage at the River Music Experience’s (129 N Main Street Davenport) Redstone Room this Wednesday Jan 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the show. ! The Squirrel Nut Zippers began their musical journey in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in the mid 1990’s, as a musician’s escape from the cookie cutter world of modern rock radio at the time. Jimbo Mathus along with drummer/percussionist Chris Phillips formed the band as a casual musical... Read More

John Leguizamo To Endorse Andrew Yang For President Friday

January 23rd, 2020
John Leguizamo To Endorse Andrew Yang For President Friday

Award-winning actor John Leguizamo will endorse Andrew Yang for president on Friday, Yang announced Thursday evening during his stop at the LULAC Club in Davenport. The announcement of the award-winning Latino actor endorsing Yang was met with loud applause in the local headquarters of one of the biggest Latino civil rights organizations in the country. Yang didn’t specify when or how the endorsement would be delivered, but said that he was “honored” by it. Leguizamo has been campaigning for Yang and has mentioned his support for him on his social media. Leguizamo has led a long and critically-acclaimed... Read More

Bring Your Appetite to Hand in Hand’s 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

January 22nd, 2020
Bring Your Appetite to Hand in Hand’s 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

Nothing warms you up faster on a cold winter day than a steaming bowl of chili. Except for over 20 chili recipes to choose from! The 11th Annual Hand in Hand Chili Cook-Off is happening this Saturday Jan 25 from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the New Fair Center (Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds 2815 W Locust St. Davenport)! Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids (6-12 years) and free for 5 years and under. You can purchase your tickets in advance at https://www.classy.org/event/hand-in-hands-chili-cook-off/e252296 or at the door. Over 20 chili recipes will be available to taste, along with celebrity judges,... Read More

Jaycees of the Quad Cities’ Bridal Expo Celebrates 35 Years

January 21st, 2020
Jaycees of the Quad Cities’ Bridal Expo Celebrates 35 Years

Back in 1985, around 20 local merchants and vendors gathered together for the very first Jaycees of the Quad Cities’ Bridal Expo. Thirty-five years later, this Bridal Expo has grown exponentially and provides brides to be all over the area the best go-to expo for all of their wedding planning needs! Celebrate 35 years with the Jaycees of the Quad Cities at the 2020 Bridal Expo this Saturday Jan 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., which will be held at the River Center (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Tickets are just $10 in advance and $12 at the door. You can purchase yours today online. This year’s... Read More

Rock Island Art Guild Exhibit Hits Figge This Weekend

January 16th, 2020
Rock Island Art Guild Exhibit Hits Figge This Weekend

The Rock Island Art Guild, a volunteer-run organization founded in 1955, promotes and fosters the appreciation of the visual arts in the Quad Cities. Beginning Saturday, the Guild’s 41st juried exhibition will be installed in the Figge Art Museum’s fourth-floor gallery. Sponsored by IHMVCU and the Rock Island Art Guild, the 41st Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition is open to artists within a 150-mile radius of Rock Island working in a variety of mediums, and is juried from online submissions. Candace Moeller, independent curator and associate director of Cristin Tierney Gallery,... Read More

Icestravaganza 2020 Goes Extraterrestrial

January 15th, 2020
Icestravaganza 2020 Goes Extraterrestrial

If you are looking for a free family-friendly event or a night out with friends this weekend, then make plans to head to Downtown Davenport! Icestravaganza returns for the 8th year this Saturday Jan 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Freight House Farmer’s Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport)! A team of professional ice sculptors will work to make the Davenport Freight house come alive with iconic American symbols from ice. Watch as 24,000 pounds of ice blocks are transformed into incredible works of art. This year’s theme is Aliens and Area 51! This event is free for all ages from 11 a.m. –... Read More