Jason Huffman proudly served his country for 21 years in the U.S. Army, and then four and half more years as a federal employee at Rock Island Arsenal. Starting Nov. 1, 2025, the genial Las Vegas native will serve customers as new co-owner of one of his favorite relaxation spots, The Grape Life Wine Store […]
For a century, collectors and donors have helped shape the Figge Art Museum’s collection, turning it into a cultural center for the Quad Cities and beyond. Beginning Saturday, Sept. 13, the Figge (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) presents 100 Years of Collecting, an exhibit celebrating the gifts that have made the museum what it is today. […]
Jerry Cantrell is bringing the I Want Blood Tour to Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA on September 10th! Tickets on sale at axs.com/events/972817/
The inauguration of WIU President Kristi Mindrup as its 13th president on Thursday, Oct. 16. The events will begin at 1:30 p.m. with an investiture ceremony at the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The ceremony is open to the public and an RSVP is required. WIU faculty are invited to participate in […]
Shortly before opening its newest show, the heartwarming musical “Come From Away,” Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse has announced its lineup for next season, its 49th, at 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. It will kick off with the holiday favorite, “White Christmas,” last done in 2022, to run Nov. 5 to Dec. 28, 2025. In the […]
Parmalee is coming to the Quad-Cities! Parmalee is comin’ to town next month on Saturday, September 27th at Capitol Theatre! Tickets on sale now // axs.com/events/1116434/
Nearly four years after its groundbreaking, a long-anticipated $47-million, three-story building is expected to open in downtown Rock Island in October. Davenport-based Russell Co. is general contractor for the 55,438-square-foot federal facility, at 320 18th St., across the street from the former Rock Island Argus building (vacant since 2008). The privately-owned, leased building – originally […]
Are you in the market to adopt an animal? If so, the Putnam Museum & Science Center has some deals for you – but they’re not exactly warm and cuddly pets and you won’t be able to take one home. In preparation for its next major traveling exhibit, “Animal Armor,” the Davenport museum is seeking […]
While this year’s Alternating Currents was a four-day, free fever dream of music, film, comedy and art, the festival’s third-annual Mural Fest expanded beyond downtown Davenport for the first time, creating beautiful, indelible and permanent public murals. With more than 200 performances and events across music, film, comedy and visual art, Alternating Currents (2025’s schedule […]
Looking to find out what’s going on in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes every week! Our podcast gives you a rundown of some of the cool things going on in and around the area. Find out the news on Milan Fest, Orion Fest, food truck fests, parrotheads and more in […]
