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Run with the Bull and Help Spread Kindness!

October 9th, 2019
Run with the Bull and Help Spread Kindness!

Are you ready to get your run on for a great cause, this weekend?! QC United’s 3rd Annual Run with the Bull 5k and Youth Relays takes place this Saturday Oct 12, with starting location at the Riverdale Fire Department (110 Manor Drive Riverdale) near Arconic. Run with the Bull 5k will begin at 9 a.m. and the Youth Relays at 10 a.m. Registration for the 5k is only $28 and includes a t-shirt, neck gator, goody bag and entry to Pete’s Post-Party featuring Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the City of Riverdale, beer and more! There are also group rate discounts for Cornbelt Running Club Members,... Read More

Take a Trip with The Way Down Wanderers at RME

October 7th, 2019
Take a Trip with The Way Down Wanderers at RME

Looking for some feel-good live music this week? The Way Down Wanderers and Barbaro take the stage this Thursday Oct 10 in the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 N Main St. Davenport). Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets to this all-ages show are $12 in advance and $15 on the day of the show. Purchase your tickets today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-way-down-wanderers-w-barbaro-redstone-room-tickets-63581265276. Often referred to by fans as one of the hardest-working, hardest-touring bands on the circuit today, the 5-piece Illinois-based act not only proves... Read More

Whose Live Anyway? At Adler Theatre!

October 5th, 2019
Whose Live Anyway? At Adler Theatre!

Looking for a good laugh? Don’t miss this show! Whose Live Anyway? invades the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Oct 9 at 7:30 p.m. This show is 90 minutes of hilarious improvised comedy and song all based on audience suggestions. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes. Audience participation is key to the show, so bring your suggestions and you might be asked to join the cast onstage! Whose Live Anyway? showcases some of the improv games made famous on the long-running... Read More

Fire Muster and Lights and Sirens Parade in the Village!

October 4th, 2019
Fire Muster and Lights and Sirens Parade in the Village!

Are you looking for a free family-friendly event with an important message, this weekend? Then you need to head to the Village of East Davenport! The International Fire Museum and Village of East Davenport are hosting their 6th Annual Fire Muster and Lights and Sirens Parade this Sunday Oct 6! The Lights and Sirens Parade will begin at Modern Woodmen Park (209 S Gaines St Davenport) at 11:30 a.m. and will proceed to the Village of East Davenport, arriving around noon. After the parade, from 12-4 p.m. the festivities will continue in the Village of East Davenport. Sparky the fire dog will be mingling... Read More

New Gordon Lightfoot Date Set At Adler Theater

October 4th, 2019
New Gordon Lightfoot Date Set At Adler Theater

Gord’s gold — again. Gordon Lightfoot, originally scheduled to perform on Monday, September 23, 2019, will bring his “80 Years Strong” tour to the Adler Theatre on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m.  The September 23 performance was postponed, as the legendary artist had sustained a leg injury preventing him from travel.  All previously purchased tickets for the Monday, September 23, 2019 show will be honored for the new date on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  Tickets ($30, $45, $60, $75) are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St.) and online at Ticketmaster.com.... Read More

Darker Side of Davenport Comes to Light at GAHC

October 2nd, 2019
Darker Side of Davenport Comes to Light at GAHC

Everything always seems a little spookier around Halloween time, and the German American Heritage Center and Museum is no exception! The German American Heritage Center and Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport) is once again hosting ‘The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour’ throughout the month of October. This thrilling walk through historic Davenport will keep you on your toes.   The Darker Side of Davenport Ghost Tour will take place at the following times: Friday Oct 4                      5 p.m. Saturday Oct 5                 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m. and... Read More

Chicago Live in Concert at the Adler Theatre

September 29th, 2019
Chicago Live in Concert at the Adler Theatre

From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, this band’s concerts are celebrations.  2019 marks the band’s 52nd consecutive year of touring, without missing a single concert date! Witness the Chicago magic at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Oct 2 at 8 p.m. Chicago’s lifetime achievements include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a Chicago street dedicated in their honor, and keys... Read More

MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts Returns to the Quad Cities

September 19th, 2019
MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts Returns to the Quad Cities

MidCoast Fine Arts’ Riverssance Festival of Fine Art returns to the Quad Cities this Saturday Sep 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday Sep 22 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Lindsay Park (Village of East Davenport). Entry is only $4 for adults (or $6 for a weekend pass). Children and the first 260 students with a school ID receive free admission! The 32nd Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts will have over ninety artist’s booths, including many new exhibitors. Stroll, shop, enjoy wine tasting with Tabor Home Winery and artist-painted wine glasses. There are great food options from Lagomarcino’s,... Read More

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Jesting and Jousting Come to the Quad Cities!

September 18th, 2019
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Jesting and Jousting Come to the Quad Cities!

Jousting? Medieval games? Vikings? Sounds like a great time! The Greater Quad Cities Renaissance Faire returns this weekend, Saturday Sep 21 and Sunday Sep 22, at Credit Island Park (2200 W River Dr. Davenport). From 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. you are invited to enjoy some family fun and entertainment. Admission for adults is $12 (or a 2-day pass for $18), kids 5-15 are $6 and under 5 are free! There will also be a $2 discount to Military Personnel with I.D. Buy your tickets in advance online. Live stage entertainment, activities and demonstrations will provide the utmost enjoyment for the entire family.... Read More

It’s Time For Some Brew Ha Ha Fun in the Quad Cities!

September 18th, 2019
It’s Time For Some Brew Ha Ha Fun in the Quad Cities!

Are you interested in enjoying some craft beer with friends, while raising money for local charities? Of course you are! Jaycees of Quad Cities are hosting the annual Brew Ha Ha this Saturday Sep 21 from 12-5 p.m. in the LeClaire Park & Bandshell (400 West Beiderbecke Drive Davenport). Must be over 21 and over to attend. Tickets for this event are $30 per person in advance, which can be purchased online, or $35 at the door. All proceeds allow Jaycees of the Quad Cities to continue with their mission of giving back to their community through various service and non-profit organizations! New... Read More