It’s time for the 33rd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival! Head down to LeClaire Park, on the banks of the Mississippi in Davenport, Friday Jul 6 and Saturday Jul 7 for one of the Quad Cities’ most successful and enjoyable music festivals! The Mississippi Valley Blues Society has secured a line-up of musicians that you won’t want to miss.   Gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday Jul 6. Here is the line-up for the Bandshell Stage: Bandshell Stage: 5:00 p.m.            Tribute to Ellis Kell 6:30 p.m.            Kris Lager Band 8:30 p.m.            Walter Trout Pedigo/Jones... Read More

Rodney Carrington is coming to the Adler Theater at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, June 22 at the Adler box office, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport, by phone at (800) 745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over 3 million copies. “Morning Wood” has been certified gold and “Greatest Hits” has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He co-wrote and co-starred with Toby... Read More

LeClaire Park will be transformed into a Juneteenth Festival this weekend! Come celebrate Juneteenth at LeClaire Park (400 W Beiderbecke Dr. Davenport) this Saturday Jun 16 from 11:45 a.m. – 7 p.m.! Join the Friends of MLK for a day filled with family-friendly entertainment! Enjoy dance performances, gospel groups, Welcome Ceremony, and open-air market featuring local and regional vendors, Food Truck Alley, the 2nd Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant, a youth showcase and so much more! The annual Juneteenth festival’s mission is to educate and promote the historical significance of the holiday.... Read More

Country music legend, Clint Black, is coming to the Quad Cities! Clint Black will be gracing the stage at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Ave Davenport) this Saturday Mar 31. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. This is an all ages event. Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin’ Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the ’90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote... 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

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

Experience the vast African terrain in Wild Africa, with the first sensory-friendly film experience in the Quad Cities! Thanks to the Autism Society of the Quad Cities and the Putnam Museum, this Sunday Mar 11 will premiere their new sensory-friendly movies on the big screen! What is sensory-friendly? It’s a movie modified to be “friendlier” to the senses. Changes to the environment and film experience include: dimmed but not turned off theater lights, lower volume, all movies in 2D, little to no trailers before the movie and handicapped access to theater. Guests of all ages have the freedom... Read More

Multi-Platinum, three-time Grammy® Award winning artist, best-selling author and acclaimed actor Michael W. Smith will bring his “Surrounded By A Million Lights World Tour,” presented by Compassion International and featuring special guest Nathan Tasker, to the Adler Theatre on Friday, March 16. While on tour, Michael will perform fan favorites from his extensive repertoire along with “A Million Lights,” “Surrounded (Fight My Battles)” and more new music from two, all new full-length albums releasing back-to-back in February from Rocketown Records and The Fuel Music: both his USA... Read More

Calling all Mothers and Sons! Break out the dancing shoes and bow ties. It’s time for the Mother Son Formal at the RiverCenter in Davenport! Davenport’s Parks and Recreation department is hosting their annual Mother Son Formal this Sunday Mar 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). Couples will be treated to a dinner buffet, crafts, dancing and a chance to win prizes. A professional photographer will be available to take couple’s photos. Here’s your chance to show those young men where they got their moves! The cost for this magical evening is $30 per person... Read More

Does the construction of the new I-74 bridge over the Mississippi put you in the mood to create your very own bridge? Then why not join the Battle of the Bridges? The 11th Annual Battle of the Bridge Contest is happening this Friday Mar 2 and Saturday Mar 3 at the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport)! Thanks to the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC), this one of a kind competition showcases “Bridge Efficiency”. Teams of 4 from area Elementary, Middle and High Schools, as well as professionals and families come together to build a bridge in three hours. The tools and materials... Read More