The Third Place QC is proud to announce that its doors will officially open tomorrow, marking a major milestone for the organization and the community it serves. Community partners, neighbors, and media are invited to attend the opening day gathering to: Tour the new downtown Rock Island facility Hear updates on both short-term and long-term […]
Thirty-six local nonprofits are receiving $629,000 through the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Operations and Program Grants. The Operations and Program Grants are made possible by generous donations to Field of Interest Funds as well as the Quad Cities Community Impact Fund. The grants make up the Community Foundation’s largest competitive grantmaking cycle each year, according […]
For the second time in less than three years, Davenport’s German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC + M) has a new boss. Moline native Kirk Marske, 54, took over the reins of the nonprofit in mid-September, succeeding Brian Allen, who left as executive director after 26 months this past spring to become executive director […]
Moline native Hunt Harris – a successful businessman, photographer and tireless volunteer – put in countless hours and dollars in supporting Quad Cities nonprofits his entire adult life. Nearly two years after his death at 74, his family is ensuring his legacy will live on for decades. The Harris family is making a transformative, historic […]
The Figge Art Museum (225 W. 2nd St., Davenport) has a new exhibit of local interest — Kristin Quinn: Luminous Flux Paintings From the Watershed, a new exhibition featuring recent works by local artist and St. Ambrose University professor Kristin Quinn. Quinn’s work is inspired by her connection to the Mississippi River watershed and her travels across […]
The Putnam Museum’s third-annual Recycling Fashion Show, “Garbage Glam,” is scheduled for Saturday, September 27th. The event was initially inspired by the JUNKraft: Global Crisis of Plastic Pollution exhibit two years ago. The exhibit showcased JUNK, a homemade raft which used 15,000 recycled plastic bottles for flotation. With no motor or support vessel, the two-man […]
Looking for a great time in the Quad Cities this weekend? Listen to your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Fall and Halloween event season commences this weekend with Pumpkin patch events, paranormal activities and more! Check it out in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will […]
Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Moline-based Fourth Wall Films will present their Emmy-nominated “Hero Street” Documentary Film Series for two special Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations. The filmmakers will screen four parts from their documentary series, and excerpts from their new film “The Last to Fall from Hero Street: John Muños’ Story” on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, from 1 […]
Jerry Seinfeld is returning to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the Adler box office, all Ticketmaster outlets and online. America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, comes to the Adler Theatre stage in Davenport, Iowa, to perform his newest stand-up routine on Saturday, January […]
Blackberry Smoke is coming to Rhythm City Casino to perform in the Event Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City. A presale will occur starting on Thursday, June 5 at 10 AM, after which tickets will go on sale on Friday, […]
