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

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

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

QC United and Pete the Purple Bull’s Kindness Rocks campaign is in full swing! The Run with the Bull 5K and Youth Relays scheduled for this Saturday Oct 13 have been cancelled. Due to the unfortunate Midwest weather we have been experiencing, the original race route is currently being taken over by the Mighty Mississippi. The good news? The race has been rescheduled! The rescheduled race date is Saturday Nov 17 at 9 a.m. Thanks to the wonderful people at Arconic, the new route will be located near Arconic and the bike path (265 Bellingham Road Riverdale). Participants will be treated to Burritos... Read More

Does this cooler weather have you ready to stock up on fall scented candles, pumpkins and caramel apples? Then head to the Freight House Farmer’s Market for all your Fall Festival needs! Fall Harvest Festival is happening at the Freight House Farmers’ Market (421 W River Dr. Davenport) this Saturday Oct 3 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. In addition to the wonderful items the Freight House Farmer’s Market already has to offer, vendors will be ready to celebrate fall and all the wonders of the season! Enjoy a petting zoo, pumpkin games, fall treats, live music, and even learn to make a scarecrow! Bring... Read More

Everything always seems a little spookier around Halloween time, and the German American Heritage Center and Museum is no exception! The German American Heritage Center and Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport) is once again hosting ‘The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour’ throughout the month of October. This thrilling walk through historic Davenport will keep you on your toes. With last year’s success, this spooky tour will include new and equally gruesome additions. The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour will take place at the following times: Friday Oct 12                   ... Read More

Can’t get enough of the marching bands this season? Then you’re in luck! The Davenport Community School District’s Band Spectacular is happening this Tuesday Oct 9 at Brady Street Stadium (3560 N Brady St. Davenport). The fun begins at 7 p.m. This tradition spans over 50 years and showcases amazing performances from Davenport West, North and Central High Schools, as well as district intermediate bands. Band Spectacular is free and open to the public. Donations are, however, accepted at the entrance. Don’t miss this long-standing tradition. Come out and enjoy some glorious marching band... Read More

Sean Leary, Digital Media Director of QuadCities.com, will be returning to KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live” at 3 p.m. Wednesday to talk about QuadCities.com and his new column on the site, What’s The Good News?  It will be the first of monthly ongoing installments on the first Wednesday of every month in which Leary talks about great events, charitable gigs, positive news and general good things going on in and around the Quad-Cities, to highlight the positive things in the community. The content on “PSL” will echo that in Leary’s regular column, What’s... Read More

Hey Quad Cities, it’s time to show some PRIDE! One of the coolest festivals in the Quad Cities is back and better than ever! Quad Cities Fall Pride Festival is happening this Friday Oct 5 and Saturday Oct 6 at Mary’s on 2nd (832 W 2nd St. Davenport). Come enjoy fun, food, music, friends, art and LGBTQ pride at this family-friendly event!   Here is the full line-up of entertainment: Friday Oct 5 4 p.m.                 DJ Wayne 6 p.m.                 Belly Dancers 7 p.m.                 Corporate Rock 9 p.m.                ... Read More

Bullying is serious business. But thanks to QC United and Pete the Purple Bull, bullying prevention in schools and communities can be both effective and enjoyable! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull in their Kindness Rocks Campaign! Show support and feel the power of kindness through the numerous events planned and sponsorships available throughout the coming months. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, QC United is dedicated to assisting local youth fully access educational opportunities all year long. QC United operates several unique and exciting programs endorsed by multiple... Read More