Artists and those who are interested in art can attend a meeting about creating an art gallery in Northpark Mall for local artists to display and sell their art at 1 pm on Saturday, Feb. 29, in suite 203, Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 Second Street, Davenport, Iowa. The leaders of the meeting, Barb and Jim Toner have lived in the Quad Cities for more than 30 years. Barb has been a fused glass artist for about six years and has sold her pieces in Bucktown and The Artery. These two art centers will close March 31, and many of the artists have few options to sell their art in the Quad Cities.... Read More

A philly cheesesteak sandwich seems deceptively simple to make but it’s much easier to botch than you would think. And believe it or not, Charley’s Philly Steaks – a MALL sandwich shop no less – is the real deal. And it’s freaking delicious. A philly is, at its heart, thin slices of steak, onions, green peppers and a rich cheese (I’ve seen everything from the traditional provalone or Havarti to cheddar used) between a couple of toasted but fresh sub rolls. Sounds pretty easy, but more often than not, some element is off. The steak is overdone and too chewy, there’s too many onions,... Read More

Are you looking for a family friendly event this upcoming weekend? On Saturday, February 18th from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. various models of Radio Control Aircraft and Boats will be on display at the NorthPark Mall. Computer simulators will also be available to try flying and a raffle for an airplane will be offered. NorthPark Mall is located at 320 West Kimberly Road in Davenport. This event is presented by Davenport Radio Control Society. You can view the facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/392202614462556/. Founded in 1975, Davenport Radio Control Society is an organization... Read More