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Crafty Cat Returning To Davenport’ RiverCenter In December

November 25th, 2021
Crafty Cat Returning To Davenport' RiverCenter In December

Even though the Crafted QC store is closed we’re still talking about handmade (and shopping for handmade). So save the date because Crafty Cat is back! Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM Saturday, December 11, 10 AM-4 PM RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport Here’s what you can expect: 1) Over 100 artists, makers and vintage curators 2) Crafty Kids: wait until you see what these kiddos have for sale! 3) Live music courtesy of the River Music Experience 4) Special Holiday cocktails to sip while browsing 5) SANTA! The jolly guy will be making an appearance Saturday 11-1 $2 suggested donation goes... Read More

Crafty Cat Is Back In Downtown Davenport!

November 14th, 2021
Crafty Cat Is Back In Downtown Davenport!

Even though the Crafted QC store is closed we’re still talking about handmade (and shopping for handmade). So save the date because Crafty Cat is back! Friday, December 10, 5-8 PM Saturday, December 11, 10 AM-4 PM RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport Here’s what you can expect: 1) Over 100 artists, makers and vintage curators 2) Crafty Kids: wait until you see what these kiddos have for sale! 3) Live music courtesy of the River Music Experience 4) Special Holiday cocktails to sip while browsing 5) SANTA! The jolly guy will be making an appearance Saturday 11-1 $2 suggested donation goes... Read More

Get Crafty With Crafty Cat Fest This Weekend

August 20th, 2021
Get Crafty With Crafty Cat Fest This Weekend

Crafty Cat is slinking in Friday! It’s Alternating Currents Fest 2021‘s Art Extravaganza!! Crafty Cat Indie Art Fest will take place Friday, August 20, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 21, 10a.m.-4 p.m. at the Great Hall, RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport. It’s FREE to attend! #tagtheqc #craftycat #DowntownDavenportIowa #handmade #makersgonnamake #quadcities  Read More

Crafty Cat Indie Art Fest Meows Into Davenport This Weekend

August 16th, 2021
Crafty Cat Indie Art Fest Meows Into Davenport This Weekend

Crafty Cat is slinking in Friday! It’s Alternating Currents Fest 2021‘s Art Extravaganza!! Crafty Cat Indie Art Fest will take place Friday, August 20, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, August 21, 10a.m.-4 p.m. at the Great Hall, RiverCenter, Downtown Davenport. It’s FREE to attend! #tagtheqc #craftycat #DowntownDavenportIowa #handmade #makersgonnamake #quadcities  Read More

Crafted Quad Cities Shutting Down At The End Of August

August 16th, 2021
Crafted Quad Cities Shutting Down At The End Of August

One of the most unique, colorful, fun, and creative stores in the Quad-Cities is going to be closing its doors. Crafted QC, at 221 E. 2nd St., will be shutting down for good at the end of August. The owner of the store, Mary Talbert, sent out this announcement and posted this to her social media last month: So this is a hard email to write, but I’m confident this is 100% the right decision. I’ve decided it’s time to close Crafted QC at the end of August. Why? There are many reasons, but at the end of the day it’s because of my own health issues. It’s time for me to step away and focus... Read More

Crafty Cat, ‘Murder,’ Full STEAM Ahead And More In The Latest FUN10!

August 15th, 2021
Crafty Cat, 'Murder,' Full STEAM Ahead And More In The Latest FUN10!

It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local... Read More

A Sad Goodbye To A Creative Hot Spot: Davenport’s Crafted QC Is Closing Its Doors

June 15th, 2021
A Sad Goodbye To A Creative Hot Spot: Davenport's Crafted QC Is Closing Its Doors

One of the most unique, colorful, fun, and creative stores in the Quad-Cities is going to be closing its doors. Crafted QC, at 221 E. 2nd St., will be shutting down for good at the end of August. The owner of the store, Mary Talbert, sent out this announcement and posted this to her social media today: So this is a hard email to write, but I’m confident this is 100% the right decision. I’ve decided it’s time to close Crafted QC at the end of August. Why? There are many reasons, but at the end of the day it’s because of my own health issues. It’s time for me to step... Read More

9th-Annual Icestravaganza in Davenport Expanded to Three Days

January 6th, 2021
9th-Annual Icestravaganza in Davenport Expanded to Three Days

You can chill out in a winter wonderland in the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) expanded 9th-annual Icestravaganza. The celebration will run from 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 15, through 10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Freight House in downtown Davenport, 421 W. River Drive. The free event features beautiful ice carvings (more than 24,000 pounds’ worth) on display all three days at the Freight House and throughout Downtown Davenport. This year’s sculpture theme is “Chilling Winter at the Freight House” with Halloween-inspired ice sculptures, such as witches, haunted houses, jack-o-lanterns... Read More

The Festivus Show Offers Quad-Cities Free Post-New Year’s Day Entertainment

December 31st, 2020
The Festivus Show Offers Quad-Cities Free Post-New Year's Day Entertainment

The day after Christmas is usually a letdown, but a new online concert showcasing Quad-Cities musicians offers another gift – for free. A new two-day holiday extravaganza, “The Festivus Show,” will be held Friday and Saturday nights, with 11 musical acts performing in 11 different downtown Davenport businesses. It aims to celebrate the beautiful originality and talent of the Q-C music scene and many new and loved businesses in downtown Davenport. The lineup of musicians and businesses is as follows: Saturday, Jan. 2 (7 p.m. start) — DJ K Yung (DJ set) at Crafted QC (handmade artisan... Read More

Create Your Own Tie Dye Mask at Crafted QC

September 10th, 2020
Create Your Own Tie Dye Mask at Crafted QC

Create your very own Tie Dye Masks at Crafted QC (221 E 2nd St. Davenport) this Saturday Sep 12 from 12 – 4 p.m. For just $10 per mask (one size fits most adults) you can make a personalized tie-dye mask. Four tie stations and four dye stations will be set up and Liz K will be available for assistance. Additional items may be brought to tie dye, but an additional $10 per item is required. This event is first-come first-serve and registration is required at https://www.craftedqc.com/product/tie-dye-mask-workshop-sat-9-12-12-4-pm/4021. Masks and social distancing are required to participate.   For... Read More