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QC Hashers’ 9th Annual Red Dress Run Raises $17,500

February 18th, 2019
QC Hashers’ 9th Annual Red Dress Run Raises $17,500

DAVENPORT, IA — The Quad City Hash House Harriers – Dirty Pirate Chapter (or QCH3), a local group that is part of the loosely affiliated international organization, the Hash House Harriers, and a self-described “Drinking Club with a Running Problem,” held their 9th Annual Red Dress Run on Saturday, February 16, in which all participants – male and female – wore red dresses to have fun and draw attention to this charity event. This year’s run raised a record $17,500 for Friendly House of Davenport, a local non-profit that offers a variety of services to respond... Read More

Crawford Brew Works Presents Brewhouse Chat Series

February 17th, 2019
Crawford Brew Works Presents Brewhouse Chat Series

Are you a beer lover? Do you enjoy filling your brain and body with all that is beer? Then you’ll love this event coming to the Quad Cities! Crawford Brew Works (3659 Devils Glen Road Bettendorf) invites you to join them on the CBW Mezzanine for Brewhouse Chat Series, which will continue on Tuesday Feb 19 at 7 p.m. and Tuesday Feb 26 at 7 p.m. Brewhouse Chat Series is a series of lectures hosted by local historians, story tellers, and Crawford Brew Works’ very own Head Brewer. Tuesday Feb 19 at 7 p.m. storyteller John Brassard will be sharing ‘Murder and Mayhem in Scott County’. Tuesday... Read More

Red Dress Run Makes QCScene Wish They Had More

February 17th, 2019
Red Dress Run Makes QCScene Wish They Had More

The Quad Cities Hash House Harriers 2019 Red Dress Run took place in Davenport on Saturday Feb 16. A fun time was had by all and funds were raised for Friendly House! Check out some of these QCScene images taken throughout the exciting event!   Do you have some Red Dress Run photos to share? Email your images to Tess@QuadCities.com to be featured on QuadCities.com, the best site for free, fun, local entertainment!    Read More

Experience 7 Days of Darkness at Radicle Effect Breworks

February 16th, 2019
Experience 7 Days of Darkness at Radicle Effect Breworks

The 7 Days of Darkness approaches. Its ominous presence brings with it some of the most diabolical and tasty Dark brews conjured by the minds of some of the most twisted brewers. Beginning this Sunday Feb 17 and continuing through Saturday Feb 23, Radicle Effect Breworks (1340 31st St. Rock Island) proudly presents 7 Days of Darkness. For 7 long, flavorful days, one Dark beer will appear on Radicle Effect Breworks’ list that will rip your taste buds apart! You will soon beg for the light to return if you can endure The 7 Days of Darkness! The list this year, in no particular order: 2018 Radicle... Read More

Great River Show Choir Invitational Will Fill the Adler Theatre

February 15th, 2019
Great River Show Choir Invitational Will Fill the Adler Theatre

The 18th Annual Great River Show Choir Invitational is coming to Davenport this weekend, and you won’t want to miss it! Davenport’s Central and West High Schools are co-hosting the 2019 Great River Show Choir Invitational at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd St. Davenport) this Friday Feb 15 and Saturday Feb 16. The Middle School Show Choir competition will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Friday Feb 15. Admission for adults is $8, students (K-12) are $5 and seniors (60 years and older) are $5. The High School competition continues the fun on Saturday Feb 16 at 8 a.m. Admission for adults is $15, students... Read More

Quad Cities Red Dress Run 2019 Back and Better Than Ever

February 14th, 2019
Quad Cities Red Dress Run 2019 Back and Better Than Ever

Grab those red dresses and prepare to have some fun with friends while raising money for a great cause, this weekend! The Quad Cities Hash House Harriers 2019 Red Dress Run takes place this Saturday Feb 16. The fun will begin at the Stardust (218 Iowa Street Davenport) with doors opening at 12:30 p.m., Circle Up at 1:45p.m. and Hares Away at 2 p.m. This year’s charity selected for the Red Dress Run is Friendly House. Friendly House, in Davenport, lives the mission to respond to the needs of children, families and seniors through quality, affordable services that will enrich lives and strengthen... Read More

Gretchen Wilson is Coming ‘Here For The Party’!

February 13th, 2019
Gretchen Wilson is Coming ‘Here For The Party’!

Country music artist Gretchen Wilson takes the stage at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Avenue Davenport) this Saturday Feb 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and this all ages show begins at 7 p.m. To all appearances, Gretchen Wilson went overnight from talented obscurity to phenomenon. Her meteoric rise, the kind experienced by only a handful of artists in the past few decades, was that rare instance where talent and moment meet to form a cultural tidal wave. Gretchen’s ability to tailor songs as gorgeously rough-edged as she is, have given her the kind of “I am what I sing” originality... Read More

Summer Camp: On The Road Makes Stop in Quad Cities This Weekend

February 12th, 2019
Summer Camp: On The Road Makes Stop in Quad Cities This Weekend

Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe will host the coolest music festival in the Midwest this Memorial Day weekend.  That’s right, I’m talking about Summer Fest 2019! If you are getting anxious, don’t fear. The magic of Summer Camp is coming to the Quad Cities this weekend! Summer Camp: On The Road is heading to the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 N Main St Davenport) this Saturday Feb 16! Summer Camp is visiting multiple cities across the country searching for the best talent the area has to offer. Four local acts will be competing for a chance to play at the Summer Camp Music... Read More

Moeller Nights Festival Vol. 1 at The Rust Belt this Weekend!

February 11th, 2019
Moeller Nights Festival Vol. 1 at The Rust Belt this Weekend!

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! Moeller Nights Fest Vol. 1 will take music festivals in the Quad Cities to the next level, this weekend! Moeller Nights Festival will take place in the brand-new venue, The Rust Belt (1201 7th Street East Moline) this Thursday Feb 14, Friday Feb 15 and Saturday Feb 16. As the move into the new venue in East Moline takes place, Moeller Nights decided to rename the previously successful GAS Fest. This multi-day festival will finally have a permanent home, allowing it to grow and thrive in all of the ways it has been envisioned for it. All... Read More

Spend a Sultry Evening at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel

February 10th, 2019
Spend a Sultry Evening at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel

An amazing lineup of talented women are taking over in Davenport this Wednesday night. Come check out Elizabeth Moen, with Katie Sin and Elly H, at Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel (304 E 3rd Street Davenport) this Wednesday Feb 13. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. With a sultry and intoxicating voice, Elizabeth Moen lures you in. Paired with introspective lyrics that echo both bitter and sweet, her music will captivate you then stay with you. Hailing from the small town of Vinton, Iowa located in the middle of the heartland, Moen taught herself how to play guitar... Read More