Improv comedy is back this Saturday at The Speakeasy in Rock Island! Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8 p.m. for ImprovMania. Grab your friends and come out for a fun evening! Those attending must be 21 or older. Nightcaps Improv Comedy presents a competitive improv show unlike any other.Four performers enter.Only […]
Applicants to become just third executive director in the nearly 33-year history of Vibrant Arena at The MARK have until March 2 to be considered for the job – which has a salary starting at $200,000 a year. After a 20-year career leading Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Scott Mullen was fired […]
Local authors Mark McLaughlin and Michael Sheehan Jr. are inviting you to the LABYRINTH OF THE CRAWLING CHAOS! Their new novel of cosmic horror has been released and is available for just $5 on Kindle / KU: US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRZHSD8/ UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHRZHSD8/ For countless eons, the ancient, shape-changing being known as Nyarlathotep has served the Outer […]
Galesburg, IL – Sarah Smith has been named Director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau Board. Smith will lead efforts to promote the Galesburg area as a flourishing destination for visitors while advancing tourism as a driver of community pride and economic growth. “The GTVB Board of Directors is excited to welcome Sarah to […]
It isn’t often that you get to comment on the story of your own death, but we live in a time of unreality, rumor and the aptly and ironically named Artificial Intelligence, so, here we are, and here is Paula Sands, erstwhile retired local media personality, confirming that tales of her demise have been, to […]
In celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary this year, the Putnam Museum and Science Center and the Davenport Public Library are launching a new podcast, Artifacts & Archives. The first episode premieres Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. This engaging series will take listeners on a journey through 250 years of American history—seen through the […]
DAVENPORT, IA. – TAG, a leading advertising, branding, and digital media agency in Davenport, Iowa, welcomes Mike Bawden as its new Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Brand Strategy. Bawden, the former president of Bawden & Associates, brings decades of experience working with clients nationwide on brand-building and marketing issues. “I’m excited to be working […]
Quad City Arts has announced that Brian Allen is no longer serving as Executive Director of the organization. The Board of Directors thanks Brian for his service and contributions during his time with Quad City Arts and wishes him well in his future endeavors, according to a statement from board president Sam McCullum. “Brian Allen […]
Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) announces that the annual Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport (421 W. River Drive). Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities. “This year’s ‘This is Iowa’ theme is a […]
Looking for fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s your guide to cool, fun things to do in and around the area, and it drops every week here on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com! This weekend you can get the lowdown on Icetravaganza, live […]
