Are you ready to kick off Mardi Gras week? The taste of New Orleans comes to the Quad Cities! The 7th Annual Cajun Cook-Off takes place this Tuesday Mar 5 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Avenue Davenport). All proceeds benefit the Figge Art Museum. Local chefs will be stationed around the Event Center at the Rhythm City Casino where they will cook Cajun-inspired dishes for guests to sample and vote for their favorite. Participating restaurants include: Figge Cafe Rhythm City Casino Davenport Country Club Zeke’s Island Cafe Crow Valley Golf Club Grounds Department The... Read More

Quad City Symphony Orchestra will awe audiences with their Masterworks V performance this Saturday Mar 2 at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport), beginning at 8 p.m. Masterworks V opens with Beethoven’s stately and elegant Twelve German Dances. Principal Oboe Andrew Parker will take your breath away with his performance of the high-flying and technically demanding Strauss Oboe Concerto. The program’s impassioned conclusion showcases the orchestra’s artistry with Beethoven’s famous tour-de-force, Symphony No. 5. Tickets are $17 – $64 each for adults and $10 – $33 each... Read More

It’s time to bust out (if you ever put them away) those flannels this Friday night, because the Redstone Room will be transformed into a concert experience straight from Seattle in the 90s. Mad Alice, the ultimate Alice in Chains and Mad Season tribute band, takes the stage at the River Music Experience (129 N Main Street Davenport) Redstone Room this Friday Mar 1. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. Straight from the mouths of the band member themselves, “We love Alice in Chains and Mad Season. Our goal is to deliver an accurate representation of the music found on both band’s... Read More

Two-time Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa returns to the Adler Theatre stage in support of his new, all-original Studio Album “Redemption” (J&R Adventures) on Thursday Mar 7 at 8 p.m. Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single-handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream. Bonamassa will be backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including, Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass) and Reese Wynans (piano/organ). Soulful background singers and fantastic horns will bring... Read More

The soft melodic beauty that is Parker Gispert, will be gracing the Quad Cities soon. Parker Gispert will perform live on Wednesday Feb 27 at the Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are just $10 and can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parker-gispert-tickets-53870435924. Parker Gispert was still in college when he helped form the Whigs in the early 2000s. But after five critically-acclaimed albums, hundreds of tour dates all over the world with the likes of Kings of Leon, Drive-By... Read More

Calling all food lovers in the Quad Cities, it’s time to celebrate the tastiest eateries in the area! That’s right, we’re talking about Quad Cities Restaurant Week! Quad Cities Restaurant Week takes place this Monday Feb 25 and will continue through Sunday Mar 3. Participating restaurants, breweries and bistros from all over the Quad Cities Area will feature lunch and dinner specials for all to enjoy! Have you been wanting to try out that new place down the road? Or maybe you are looking for an excuse to show off your favorite spot to your friends and family. Either way, take this opportunity... Read More

Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor and his All-Star Band with special guest Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt and her band are coming to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Saturday Feb 23 at 7:30 p.m. As a recording and touring artist, James Taylor has touched people with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing for more than 40 years, while setting a precedent to which countless young musicians have aspired. Inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the world-renowned artist has sold more than 100 million... Read More

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, which means parties and celebration will ensue! And murders? Come help solve a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at the Hauberg Civic Center (1300 24th St. Rock Island) this Saturday Feb 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. Grab your friends and help solve the murder mystery, before the killer strikes again! Search the Hauberg Mansion for clues while enjoying a Mardi Gras celebration! A buffet, including traditional New Orleans gumbo, red beans and rice, and bread pudding will be served. A cash bar will be open to adults 21 and older. Costumes are encouraged! Participants must be able... Read More

Already feeling those post-football season withdrawals?  Fortunately, the Quad City Steamwheelers are back and better than ever to help you cure those pigskin blues! Quad City Steamwheelers bring Indoor Football League (IFL) fun back to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline)! The season kicks off this Friday Feb 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the San Diego Strike Force. Single game tickets can be purchased for $10 – $30 and 7-Game Season Packs are only $70 – $175. Purchase single game tickets today at https://www.ticketmaster.com/quad-city-steamwheelers-tickets/artist/806678 or e-mail... Read More

Are you ready to spend an evening sipping on the best martinis in the Quad Cities, while supporting a great cause? That’s right, it’s time for the 2019 Martini Shake Off! The 2019 HAVlife Martini Shake Off is happening this Thursday Feb 21 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) in downtown Davenport! In addition to amazing martini creations, delicious appetizers will be available as well as incredible silent auction items. Live music from Soul Storm will ensure this evening is unforgettable! Tickets are only $60 and are available to purchase online at https://quadcities.havlife.org/events/2019-havlife-martini-shake-off... Read More