As Illinois hits new records for covid infections, hospitalizations and deaths on a seemingly daily basis, more schools across the state are closing and going to remote learning. Even without a mandate from Gov. JB Pritzker, who has said he won’t be issuing a statewide shutdown of schools, districts across the state are shutting down […]
AWAKE Coffee Company is brewing up a couple of new locations around the Quad-Cities. AWAKE, based originally at 1430 4th Ave. in Rock Island, will be opening two new spots in the spring — a Davenport shop will be next to the Davenport Fire Department on North Brady Street, and an East Moline spot will […]
Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.
The Davenport Public Library is pleased to welcome Jeff Collins to the Davenport Public Library family. Collins is set to take on his new role as Director on February 14, 2022 and the staff is excited to work with him. Jeff Collins is an experienced library administrator who provides trustworthy leadership with integrity. He has […]
The Quad City Botanical Center invites guests to Pay What You Want to visit Winter Nights Winter Lights Powered by MidAmerican Energy Company, January 6-8, 2022. Guests pay any admission price to experience the lighted exhibit. Pay What You Want admission offered as walk up only, no advanced tickets required. We know this time of […]
The Davenport Community School District is welcoming leadership from the Iowa Department of Education to a special open board meeting. Director of Education for the State of Iowa Ann Lebo and several state board members also attending will be presenting the district with a performance update at this meeting. The meeting will take place Thursday, […]
The Western Illinois University School of Music brass faculty and BCA will present BRASSFEST 2022 from 2:30-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 in the COFAC Recital Hall. The event will feature performances by WIU’s La Moine Brass Quintet and special guest artists, the Blair Brass (Vanderbilt University). Additionally, instrumental masterclasses, clinics and opportunities for all participants […]
BREAKING NEWS: Illinois continues to storm into worse covid territory, setting new records again for covid infections and hospitalizations, as Chicago teachers vote to go to remote learning and other schools around the state begin to lean towards closing schools and going remote in the midst of the massive covid surge. Illinois set new records […]
Are you an avid podcast listener? Join us Mondays, January 10th, February 7th, and March 7th at 6:30 pm at Iron + Grain Coffee House (1618 N. Main St.) as we discuss topics from the group-voted podcast of the month. Our first month kicks off with The Hidden Brain! Stream the last month’s worth from […]
From now through January 28, 2022, Quad City Arts presents “Uncommon Ground,” paintings by Elaine Miller. The public is invited to attend the closing reception on January 29 from 11am-1 pm where the artist will be present, and refreshments will be served. Elaine Miller, of Chicago, presents four large scale paintings depicting the four seasons […]
