There’s always plenty of positive news in the Quad-Cities, and we here at QuadCities.com are always happy to put a spotlight on it! Every month I present this column, What’s The Good News?, in which I highlight some of the awesome things going on in and around the area. I also talk about these things on my regular spot the first Wednesday of each month on KWQC-TV6’s “Paula Sands Live.” So, what’s the good news for this month? Let’s find out…   Ballet Quad Cities Goes Nuts For Helping Students Ballet Quad Cities is helping out Davenport third grade students in their goal of... Read More

It’s your last chance to get dinner with Dracula! (And we promise it will be bloody good, although more figurative than literal on the bloody!) Dinner With Dracula will be presented in advance of Ballet Quad Cities’ Dracula at 5 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Spotlight Theater, 800 7th Ave, Moline. Dracula will be presented at 8 p.m. Oct. 19-20 at the Spotlight. There are only hours left to get your tickets to join Dracula for a spectacular feast featuring a pasta bar, carving station, and delectable desserts served by the Count of the Castle! All proceeds from the evening’s ticket... Read More

Paris En Pointe, the latest production by Ballet Quad-Cities, will bring a touch of French elegance and style to Galvin Fine Arts Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Journey back to Paris under the Eiffel Tower when the Moulin Rouge was the place to be. It was an exciting time for composers and visual artists alike when they changed the course of history with their music and Impressionist canvases. Such is the inspiration for the dance and music today. Ballet Quad Cities and the St. Ambrose Music Department partner with the Figge Art Museum to bring... Read More

Want to experience the magic of dancing on stage with Ballet Quad Cities? Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 for ages 7-11 and Tuesday, September 11th for ages 12 & up. Pre-registration required. Please call (309) 786-3779.  Read More

  Want to experience the magic of dancing on stage with Ballet Quad Cities? Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 for ages 7-11 and Tuesday, September 11th for ages 12 & up. Pre-registration required. Please call (309)786-3779.    Read More

BOGO Nutcracker tickets now through July 29 at 10 p.m. All Saturday, December 8th at 7:30pm, price level 2 Nutcracker tickets will be BOGO for a limited time. Use code Christmas when ordering online at www.balletquadcities.com or at the Adler Theatre Box Office, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport.  Read More

Want to experience the magic of dancing on stage with Ballet Quad Cities? Auditions will be held Saturday, September 8 for ages 7-11 and Tuesday, September 11th for ages 12 & up. Pre-registration required. Please call (309)786-3779.    Read More

Last weekend almost 1,500 people saw Ballet Quad Cities take them on an adventure through Wonderland in Cedar Rapids, and this weekend, it’s the Quad-Cities’ turn! The local dance troupe is presenting the imaginative and unforgettable “Alice in Wonderland” March 24 at 2 and 8 p.m. at Davenport’s Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St. Courtney Lyon and the dancers at Ballet Quad Cities are hard at work on an all new performance of “Alice in Wonderland.”  You won’t want to miss this exciting  twist on Alice’s adventures.  Bring your family and enjoy an unforgettable journey through... Read More

Tumble down the rabbit hole with Ballet Quad Cities in a fun-filled fantasy adventure, this weekend! Ballet Quad Cities presents Alice in Wonderland this Saturday Mar 24 at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). There are two showtimes for this amazing performance, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. This world premiere, full-scale production features Alice, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, and many more! Come enjoy the Mad Hatters of music, Orchestra Iowa, bring to life Tchaikovsky’s colorful score. Original choreography created by artistic director, Courtney Lyon. Tickets... Read More

Ballet Quad Cities are taking you on an adventure through Wonderland! The local dance troupe is presenting the imaginative and unforgettable “Alice in Wonderland” March 24 at 2 and 8 p.m. at Davenport’s Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St. Courtney Lyon and the dancers at Ballet Quad Cities are hard at work on an all new performance of “Alice in Wonderland.”  You won’t want to miss this exciting  twist on Alice’s adventures.  Bring your family and enjoy an unforgettable journey through Wonderland! For tickets see https://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/49254?brand=adlertheatre. For... Read More