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Whiffenpoofs of Yale Coming To Adler

August 28th, 2017
Whiffenpoofs of Yale Coming To Adler

The Whiffenpoofs of Yale, the world’s oldest collegiate a cappella group, will perform at the Adler Theatre on Sunday, October 8 at 3:00 p.m. Reserved seat tickets ($20 & $30) will go on sale Friday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St), online at Ticketmaster.com, and by phone at 800-745-3000. Student tickets will be available for $10 at the Adler Theatre Box Office. Please present school ID at the time of purchase. Every year, fourteen senior Yale men are selected to be The Whiffenpoofs. Founded in 1909, the “Whiffs”... Read More

Alternating Currents Flow Into Downtown Davenport

August 24th, 2017
Alternating Currents Flow Into Downtown Davenport

There is a new festival coming to the Quad Cities! The downtown Davenport area will be transforming into a massive celebration of music, film, comedy and art! The inaugural Alternating Currents festival will take place on Friday Aug 25 and Saturday Aug 26. A dozen venues downtown Davenport will be hosting an impressive amount of live music, film screenings, comedians and visual artists. The only venues that will require ticket purchase will be the Adler Theatre, Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel, Daytrotter and the Redstone Room at River Music Experience. All other entertainment venues... Read More

Freight House Marketplace to Celebrate Centennial

August 24th, 2017
Freight House Marketplace to Celebrate Centennial

Quad Cities Food Hub and the City of Davenport, in conjunction with the other tenants of the Freight House Marketplace (Front Street Brewery Taproom, Fresh Deli, and the Freight House Farmers Market) are planning a centennial celebration of the Freight House Marketplace for Saturday August 26, 2017. The celebration will take place from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a brief program with Mayor Klipsch, the Davenport City Council, the Riverfront Improvement Commission and tenants of the building at 11:00 AM in the concrete octagon center pavilion of the Freight House Marketplace. The Quad Cities Food Hub... Read More

Smoking Popes Blessing Daytrotter Stage

August 23rd, 2017
Smoking Popes Blessing Daytrotter Stage

The Smoking Popes will be lighting up the stage at Daytrotter this weekend, bestowing their musical blessings at 7 p.m. Saturday at the DT venue, 324 Brady, Davenport. For tickets click here: https://www.bandsintown.com/event/14912847?affil_code=fb_events&artist=SmokingPopes&came_from=268  Read More

Kings Of Comedy Take Thrones At Adler

August 19th, 2017
Kings Of Comedy Take Thrones At Adler

Laughter will be filling the air this weekend in downtown Davenport. Some of that laughter could be yours! The New York Kings of Comedy will be gracing the stage at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Saturday Aug 19 at 8 p.m. Rob Stapleton, Capone, Talent, Drew Frasier and Mark Viera will be providing extremely entertaining material, along with music by DJ Joedi. These comedians have been featured on Comedy Central, HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, HBO’s Bad Boys of Comedy and more. Ticket prices vary, and can be purchased at the Adler Theatre Box Office, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online... Read More

Floatzilla Attempting To Break A World Record

August 17th, 2017
Floatzilla Attempting To Break A World Record

Have you ever wanted to participate in an attempt to break a world record? Well here is your opportunity! Floatzilla 2017 will once again attempt to break the world record for Largest Flotilla of Man-Powered Crafts, this weekend! In addition, and for the first time, there will be an attempt to break the Largest Simultaneous Kayak Launch world record! And you can help! There are a few different ways one can register. You can go online and register at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=125950. You can also stop by the River Action office at 822 E River Drive, Davenport... Read More

Christmas Tribute To Trans Siberian Heading To Adler

August 14th, 2017
Christmas Tribute To Trans Siberian Heading To Adler

“We think what Denial 3 is doing is absolutely awesome and flattering to TSO! Please keep doing what you are doing and rock on!” – Night Castle Management, Management for Trans-Siberian Orchestra St. Louis powerhouse Trans-Siberian Experience will bring their signature and highly energized rock opera to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Friday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m.  Touring as A Tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this group’s theatrical performances have been igniting stages nationwide. This is a band that loves TSO – loves their audiences – and knows... Read More

Soul Queen Irma Thomas, Blind Boys, Bring New Orleans To Adler

August 9th, 2017
Soul Queen Irma Thomas, Blind Boys, Bring New Orleans To Adler

If the French Quarter is the musical heart of New Orleans, then Preservation Hall is its heartbeat. Take a group of long-time performers from the venerable concert hall, combine them with the Crescent City’s “Soul Queen” Irma Thomas, throw in the spiritual authority of The Blind Boys of Alabama, and you get a very special evening of music that showcases “The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans.” “The Heart and Soul Queen of New Orleans” comes to the Adler Theatre in Davenport on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($28, $43, $53) will go on sale Friday, August 11 at... Read More

Tons Of Fun Going On At German American Center

August 5th, 2017
Tons Of Fun Going On At German American Center

There’s always a ton going on at Davenport’s German American Heritage Center. Want the lowdown on the cool stuff? Here ya go!   Summer Walking Tour Saturdays @ 10:30am until Aug. 12 $5/Person   It’s Summer Walking Tour season again! We’ve got a new route planned for 2017! Join us any Saturday until August 12 for this new and exciting tour of Davenport’s history!   Walking Tours on Paula Sands Live!   Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home Sunday, August 6 @ 2pm   Utilizing period documents and photographs, “Camp Dodge: Home Away from Home” illustrates... Read More

Dress For Success With One Day Dollar Sale

August 2nd, 2017
Dress For Success With One Day Dollar Sale

Where else can you get great clothing and great fashion for just a buck? Dress for Success Quad Cities invites you to attend their One Day Dollar Sale Saturday, August 19. This much-anticipated sale offers shoppers the opportunity to buy new and gently used brand name attire and accessories for only $1. All funds raised during this excess inventory sale benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, the local nonprofit that provides gently used professional clothing, a network of support, and career development tools to empower women to achieve economic independence. Sale items have been deemed either... Read More