Thanks to generous fall grant support from the Regional Development Authority and The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, as well as record-breaking proceeds from their 2018 Birdies for Charity campaign and Second Chance clothing sale in November, Dress for Success Quad Cities announces that they have surpassed the $1 Million milestone in total dollars raised to date. All funds raised stay right here and are invested back into the Quad Cities community.    From 2011 to 2018, Dress for Success Quad Cities has been able to raise a total of $1,051,548. Two grant funders have made a significant impact... Read More

Jason Vieaux, a highly praised classical guitarist with accomplishments ranging from symphony soloist to a Grammy Award winner, will provide outreach engagements in Quad City schools and community sites from Nov. 26 through Dec. 7, with a solo recital in Davenport on Dec. 8.  Vieaux is the guitarist that goes beyond the classical and is “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists,” according to Gramophone Magazine. Vieaux’s most recent solo album, “Play,” won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Classical Instrumental Solo. In 2012, the Jason Vieaux School of Classical Guitar... Read More

Looking for a fun way to spend this Friday afternoon and evening? Then look no further than Skate City! Skate City QCA & Laser Tag Alley (1140 Avenue of the Cities East Moline) is the place to be this Friday Nov 23! Have a hover board and nowhere to cruise around on it? From 1 – 4 p.m. enjoy a Hover Boards Only Afternoon (admission is $8). Engage in special events like races, backwards only and the limbo! All on your hover board! No roller skating will be allowed during this event. More information can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/328951671217122/. From 10 p.m. – 12 a.m.... Read More

Help save lives this weekend at the Putnam Museum! One of the Putnam Museum’s (1717 W 12th St. Davenport) most fun blood drives, Donor & A Movie, takes place this Friday Nov 23 and Saturday Nov 24 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. both days. Whether you are a first-time donor or a frequent donor, the need for blood is constant and you will feel good knowing your donation can help save up to 3 lives. During the Donor & A Movie drive, all donors will receive a movie ticket voucher for the Putnam Museum’s BIG screen! To get registered, contact Sharee at (563) 823-4128 or sign-up online. For more... Read More

You won’t knock this wood — for its first family musical of the 2018-19 season, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings a beloved fairytale figure and his many friends and foes to life in the family treat PINOCCHIO. Running through December 29, this enchanting tale of a wooden puppet who longs to be a real live boy will charm audiences of all ages with its wonderful score, hilarious antics, and memorable characters, and is being brought to life by a fantastic cast of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present show-only performances of PINOCCHIO on November 24 and... Read More

The largest indoor handcrafted fair has returned, and just in time for some holiday shopping! Make plans to attend the 29th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair this Friday Nov 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday Nov 24 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Nov 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the QCCA Expo Center (2621 4th Ave. Rock Island). Admission is just $5. Don’t miss out on the $1 off coupons found in local newspapers all this week. With over 10,800 in attendance in 2017, the Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair is 80% country crafts and 20% fine arts. With 200 exhibitors... Read More

The ultimate No Doubt and Gwen Stefani tribute band is coming to Rhythm City Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport, on Friday, November 23 at 8 PM! Come see No Duh perform all the hits No Doubt and Gwen Stefani have created over the years. Tickets are $15 plus applicable taxes and fees. This is a general admission show with seats being first come first served. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting rhythmcitycasino.com or by calling 844-852-4FUN. No Duh is THE best tribute to No Doubt & Gwen Stefani!  This show is not just great music, it’s a complete, high... Read More

The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is pleased to announce the return of PIMPROV, one of the most popular adult improv shows in Chicago on November 24. The doors open at 7:00 and show a 8:00. Tickets for the show are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets may be reserved through the Circa ’21 ticket office located at 1828 3rd Ave.,  Rock Island or by calling 309-786-7733, ext. 2.  Tickets are also available online at www.thecirca21speakeasy.com   You’ve seen the flashy suits and jewelry so bright that a blind man can see it shining. So ask yourself… who is more entertaining... Read More

Fifth Estate Entertainment is proud to announce the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin’ but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES will return to the stage with a tenth anniversary tour beginning this fall. Nominated for five Tony Awards® including Best Musical, the all new production will play the Adler Theatre on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. ROCK OF AGES is part of the 2018-19 season of Broadway at the Adler Theatre presented by Lexus of Quad Cities.    Tickets ($63, $50.50, $38) are available online at Ticketmaster.com, the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and... Read More

Spend your Thanksgiving Eve with amazing live music at the River Music Experience! All Sweat Productions presents The Last Waltz, this Wednesday Nov 21 at the River Music Experience’s Redstone Room (129 N Main St. Davenport). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Local musicians pay tribute and play the music from, The Last Waltz, the legendary concert by The Band and documentary by Martin Scorcese. Held on Thanksgiving Day in 1976, the concert was advertised as the final performance by The Band. High profile guests joined The Band on stage, such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ringo Starr,... Read More