In their first Broadway musical in nearly a decade, Junior Theatre brings Dr. Seuss to Life in “Seussical.” Performances are 1 and 4 p.m. Feb. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are $6 for 3-17, $8 for adults and free for kids under 2 at Mary Fluhrer Nighswander Junior Theater, 2822 Eastern Ave., Davenport. Since 1951, Davenport Junior Theatre (DJT) has been making theatre “For Kids, By Kids.”  The upcoming production of Seussical Jr is the first Broadway production in nearly 10 years.  The last was Snoopy in 2009. “It’s by far the biggest show we’ve done in 18 years,” said Artistic Director,... Read More

Are you ready for some football?! Start your big game weekend off with a bang at the Putnam Museum! Come experience the thrill and excitement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame without making the trip to Cantion, Ohio! The Putnam Museum will be kicking off a new exhibit this weekend, ‘Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’. Gridiron Glory is the most extensive and comprehensive traveling exhibit ever done on America’s most popular sport, offering an immersive fan experience. Putnam visitors will have access to the best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s vast holding,... 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

Nothing warms you up better on cold winter evening than wine, friends and live music! River Music Experience is hosting their 9th Annual Winter Wine Experience at 7 p.m. this Saturday Jan 20 at RME on the 2nd floor. Whether you prefer white or red, there will be many delicious wines for tasting! Also available will be amazing d’oeuvres, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and live music performed by Kellen Meyers Trio and more! Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door. For only $250 you can reserve a table for 4 (includes admission). Tickets can be purchased online at http://rivermusicexperience.org/Upcoming-Events/Calendar-of-Events/Winter-Wine-Experience-(1). Winter... Read More

Today the Java Journey takes us to Iowa. Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place where you can have a coffee and enjoy the sight and smell of true natural beauty. The coffee shop has been a part of the beautiful floral Nursery for  slightly over a year. But in that one year Aroma Coffee has gained quite a following. Not just those with green thumbs( that right there leaves me out) stop in.  But people driving up Brady Street and( we know how busy Brady Street gets.) Many business people and they have quite a group of Palmer students come in for a coffee... Read More

With the celebration of a new year comes resolutions, diets and gym memberships. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to keep those new year’s resolutions for longer than a couple of months. What if instead of short-term resolutions and diet fads, you focused on every day lifestyle changes for a better you? The 2nd Annual Integrative Lifestyle Forum will be presenting their ground-breaking forum at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Davenport, this Saturday Jan 6! New this time around, two different time frames will be offered to attend. You can choose to attend from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12:30... Read More

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the New Year with your little one? How about story time on the Putnam Museum’s GIANT screen? That’s right, the Putnam Museum is holding their monthly Story Time in the GIANT Screen Theater this Saturday Dec 30 at 10:30 a.m. This month’s story is The Night Before New Year’s, written by Natasha Wing and illustrated by Amy Wummer. Putnam educator Ms. Patty will lead story time on the GIANT screen. An experience that is sure to become a lasting memory! After the story, an activity will be provided for you and your child. Story time is free, but it is asked... Read More

Looking for ways to keep your children’s minds active while school is out for the holidays? Sounds like you could use some scientific help! Putnam Museum presents A Week of Free Science Demos from Dec 26-29. Head to the museum’s Grand Lobby to wake those brains up! Educators will be dropping knowledge every day at 10:50 a.m., 1:25 p.m. and 2:35 p.m. Free Science Days is led by the Putnam Education Team. From chemical reactions to playing with fire, the Education Team will excite and engage with fresh demonstrations for all ages! While the demos in the Grand Lobby are free to the public, admission... Read More

Nothing says Christmas like poinsettias and lights, and now you can enjoy the beauty of both at VanderVeer Park! That’s right, Poinsettias and Lights! is open and ready for visitors at the VanderVeer Conservatory (214 W Central Park Ave Davenport). This year’s theme is ‘The Polar Express’ and is open until Jan 6. This year’s annual holiday extravaganza features countless poinsettias, Paintsettias and a multitude of lights! In addition, this Saturday Dec 23 the Conservatory hours will be extended to 7 p.m. with free themed activities and crafts, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The VanderVeer Conservatory... Read More

Plácido, José and Luciano. Three names that represent operatic beauty, classical music innovation and one of the best live Christmas concerts ever recorded! The Three Tenors Christmas Concert was recorded in Vienna in 1999 by the opera trio, Plácido Domingo, José Carreras and Luciano Pavarotti. And now you can view it on the Putnam Museum’s GIANT screen! This Friday Dec 22 at 6 p.m. you can witness The Three Tenors capture the joy and spirit of the season during this one time only showing at the Putnam Museum, located at 1717 W 12th Street Davenport. Ticket prices for adults are $8.50, youth... Read More