Historic preservation professionals, advocates and volunteers from across the state will gather in Davenport this fall for the 2016 Preserve Iowa Summit and the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. Presented by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the City of Davenport, the “2016 Preserve Iowa Summit: Our History, Our Future” will be Sept. 15-17 at various venues in or near Davenport’s historic downtown, with a pre-summit reception set for 6-9 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Historic Freight House. More information and registration is available at www.preserveiowasummit.org.... Read More

It’s three times the fun for parents and toddlers, now that Rock Island Library has expanded Play and Grow early learning time from one to three events per month. The play group for ages three and under and their parents or caregivers will be offered once per month at each of the library’s three locations. Upcoming dates for the 10:30 am Play and Grow events are: Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street; Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road, and Friday. Aug. 12 at the library’s Main Location, 401 19th Street. Sept. 6 at 30/31 Branch and... Read More

If you’re a golfer, or a huge golf fan, I don’t need to tell you that the John Deere Classic is going on in the Quad-Cities this week. If you’re neither, well, consider yourself placed at the tee for this hard-hitting information. Yup, the JDC will once more hit the links for its 46th year Aug. 8-14 at TPC Deere Run, 15623 Coaltown Rd., East Moline. For more information on tickets and the event, see www.JohnDeereClassic.com. More than 20 players who competed in last week’s PGA Championship have committed to play in the tournament. The latest commitments comes from PGA TOUR veteran Kevin... Read More

As more and more people have become ecologically aware, recycling has become more and more popular, and in the last year, it’s also become a popular subject and technique for local artists. In its second year, the Revive 2 exhibit at Bucktown Center For The Arts, 225 East 2nd St., Davenport, features a number of area creators who have breathed new life into old materials to assemble fresh artworks. Everything from old keys to rusty license plates to used envelopes and more has been cribbed to put together new and exciting artworks which are on display through the end of August. The exhibit is... Read More

Downtown Moline is ready to roar with sin, steak and rock ‘n’ roll this week! On the sin side, Sin City Orchestra performs on The Plaza at Bass Street Landing Thursday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m. They bring a little rock, blues, Motown and a chunk-o-funk to the stage. For a complete list of the Moline Centre Thursday Night Concert line-up click here. As for steak, next Tuesday, Aug. 9, you can join Marc Pilichowski at Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse as he whips up delicious, innovative meals during his Secrets of a Johnny’s Chef Class. Watch as he reveals the easy to master cooking techniques... Read More

A Beatles tribute band, kids activities, food, other live music and more highlights this year’s East Moline Freedom Fest, helping local veterans and taking place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6 on 15th Avenue in downtown East Moline. After a 10 year hiatus the city is excited to bring a downtown festival back to East Moline. The new event features free live music featuring six bands, food and beverages, a craft fair, car show, kids games, five bounce houses (including a giant obstacle course), demonstrations and much more. Proceeds from the event go to help local veterans groups. Beatles fans should... Read More

The Bix is back. That’s right, everyone’s favorite annual ode to the Quad-Cities’ favorite jazz musician son is once more filling Davenport with the sounds of Dixieland jazz. The Bix Beiderbecke 2016 Jazz Festival will be held at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center and the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf. Call now to reserve your room for the event! The Isle is just a few minutes away from the historic LeClaire Park Bandshell and other Bix related sites in Davenport. Join us for a fantastic week of celebrating Bix and the 45th Annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival on August... Read More

A new production of “Children of Eden” is coming to life at Quad City Music Guild this weekend. Based on the story of Genesis, the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical which is family oriented and kid friendly. Critics have called it a joyous, foot-stomping and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith… not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! An expansive and ambitious musical, Adam, Eve, Noah and the “Father” who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective... Read More

The Mississippi Valley Fair is always bringing in huge names to hit the stage for local rock and country fans, and this year, in its 97th year of the fair, Alabama, Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts and 3 Doors Down are among the biggies to stride the boards. Chris Janson leads things off, taking the stage Tuesday, Aug. 2. Gary Allan hits it Wednesday, Aug. 3, with 3 Doors Down Thursday, Aug. 4, Rascal Flatts hitting it on Friday, Aug. 5, country legends Alabama playing Saturday, Aug. 6 and Montomery Gentry wrapping things up on Sunday, Aug. 7. In addition to the musical acts, there’s plenty of... Read More

The Talent Factory is inviting families to come out and experience a fun, G-rated evening filled with Music, Comedy, and Magic at 7 p.m. July 30 at the factory, 1114 6th St., Nevada, Iowa. The night will feature magic, comedy and music, with Lauren, a young, up and coming vocalist and songwriter joining comedian Josh Novey in opening for magician David Casas. Casas features his award winning dove act — fast-paced magic — non-stop audience interaction and participation — and clean, family comedy. Come and be delighted as ages will be mesmerized and talk about this show long after the show... Read More