The Genesius Guild in Rock Island is mixing it up this holiday weekend, with a free musical performance. Sunday, July 6, opera returns to the park, with a special guest performance by Opera Quad Cities in the Lincoln Park bandshell. The performance begins at 7 p.m. and, as always, admission is free. Opera QC was […]
It’s Independence Day weekend, and you can gain your freedom from boredom by listening in to our podcast Weekend in 2 Minutes, giving you a rundown of some of the cool 4th of July weekend activities going on in and around the Quad-Cities!
Celebrate America’s Birthday in the Quad Cities with the FREE Red, White and Boom event in downtown Davenport and Rock Island, at LeClaire and Schwiebert Parks! Celebrate Independence Day on both sides of the Mississippi with family fun, live music, and the largest fireworks display in the Quad Cities, synchronized to music on 97X! Fireworks […]
The Quad Cities is red, white and BOOMING with local activities for the Independence Day holiday this week! A number of cities will host a variety of events for the 4th of July, including fireworks shows, parades, and family-friendly activities across the region. Many events will include activities for children, food vendors, and live entertainment, […]
One of the many Quad Cities nonprofit leaders attending Monday’s roundtable on planned federal funding cuts was Brian Allen, executive director of Quad City Arts. One of the many funding sources for the local nonprofit agency (which serves six counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois) is the National Endowment for the Arts, which has […]
Like many nationwide, local nonprofits are facing serious challenges and they plan to band together to address planned federal funding cuts and how to survive them. Shifting federal priorities were addressed Monday in a Nonprofit Legislative Roundtable, led by four QC nonprofit leaders – River Bend Food Bank president/CEO Chris Ford; Community Health Care CEO […]
Every week, QuadCities.com is proud to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center to present the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! It’s Raining Cats & Kittens! We’re offering half-off adoption fees for all cats and kittens! And Mila is ready to reign as the treat queen of your heart! This snack-loving sweetheart is spayed, up to date on vaccines, and […]
Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, 1228 30th St., Rock Island, is hosting a vendors market today from noon to 4 p.m. featuring area creators. QC Magic Makers Market | Summer Solstice Sip + Shop Kavanaugh Hilltop Sunday June 29th, 2025 12 (Noon) – 4PM Portion of profits from event vendor fees will go to a local charity: The Project of the Quad […]
The Radicle Effect June Market takes place today at noon at 1334 31st St., Rock Island. Join us for our monthly INDOOR/OUTDOOR Vendor & Artisan Market! We strive to continually bring you a curated event of top notch items while bringing the community together to support each others small businesses! Stop by to shop the […]
Curtis B. Lewis Jr., grew up around Rock Island’s 14th ½ Street, where life revolved around the porch. Those meaningful beginnings form the foundation of his new play, “The Half,” which will premiere later this month at The Lincoln Center, Davenport. Lewis, a 2007 Rock Island High alum, is founder of Journey Live Production (JLP), […]
