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 […]
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 […]
Get your cameras ready and your pets looking paw-fect… The 3rd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto is almost here! Show off your finned, feathered, or furry family member for a chance to: Win bragging rights, Be featured in our 2026 Pet Calendar, Score cool prizes! Prizes Include: First Place – Your pet on the calendar […]
Find fun things to do in and around the Quad Cities this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we run down some of the awesome things for you to check out and as always, our podcast has no paywall and is fun, free, and local! It’s Alternating Currents weekend, which means there’s […]
We’re gearing up for another amazing season of Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Starting August 14, join us every Thursday for live music, great food, and beautiful riverfront views in Downtown Rock Island! Concessions open at 5:00 PM featuring Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe’s Pizza, and Rock Island Parks Grill Concerts from 7:00–9:00 […]
This year at Alternating Currents, we have THREE artist markets taking place throughout the weekend. Art is the backbone of this festival – it brings our community to life, it tells our stories, sparks conversations, and inspires new ideas. At Alternating Currents, our art markets give you the chance to meet the makers, discover one-of-a-kind […]
Alternating Currents, one of the most popular and unique festivals in the Quad-Cities, will return with dozens of events through multiple cities beginning Thursday and running through the weekend, August 14-17. The 2025 Alternating Currents festival will take place from August 14-17 in Davenport, Rock Island, and Bettendorf. This vibrant festival will feature over 200 free […]
Looking for some fun things to do in and around the Quad-Cities this weekend? We’ve got just the thing for you! You’ll want to take a few minutes to listen to our podcast Weekend in 2 Minutes, which gives you a rundown of some of the fun things to do in and around the area. […]
From 3:30 to 5 p.m. today check out an event that will get you taste buds pickled. Nest Cafe, 1524 4th Ave., is holding NEST PICKLE FEST PART 2. Come join Chef Matthew next Tuesday(8/5) to pickle some zucchini and cucumber! For more information, see here!
