Ready for something cheesy? Well, we’ve got some gouda news for you. Are you cheddy? A new Grilled Cheese Bar is open at 1019 Mound St., in the Village of East Davenport! I haven’t eaten there yet, but we’ve got some screenshots of their menus, which we’re sharing below. I’m hoping it’s as good as the late, great Melts food truck, which was an awesome food truck with phenomenal grilled cheeses! Will it be as good as Melts? I Swiss! Keep your eyes open for more slices of news on this development on QuadCities.com…  Read More

Riverssance Festival of Fine Art is celebrating its 33rd year as the premier fine arts festival of the Quad Cities, showcasing over 70 of the top artists throughout the greater Midwest. Organized and run by art enthusiasts, Riverssance continues to be recognized for its careful attention to artists’ success, community partnerships, great buyers, beautiful location, and a fun weekend. As one of the premier arts festivals in Iowa, Riverssance is designed to showcase and support visual artists in our region while enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. This event is fun for the whole family,... Read More

A new regional video project is shining the spotlight on our Downtown Quad Cities and all they have to offer residents and visitors alike. The fast-paced short video promotes the vibrancy, fun and uniqueness of all our downtowns with scenes from their signature events and festivals, venues and their businesses. View the video here: https://youtu.be/ojBA-4sDgcg  The video features seven cities, which were coordinated by Downtown Bettendorf Organization, Downtown Davenport Partnership, East Moline Main Street, City of LeClaire, Moline Centre, Development Association of Rock Island, Silvis Main Street.... Read More

Two historic preservation projects in Davenport are among 11 in seven Iowa communities that have earned the state’s highest awards for historic preservation during this year’s Preserve Iowa Summit. The annual conference is presented by the State Historic Preservation Office, which is part of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. During the awards ceremony on June 3, the State Historical Society of Iowa Board of Trustees awarded two projects in Des Moines and two in Davenport with a Preservation Project of Merit Award, which recognizes projects that exemplify the best practices of historic... Read More

There’s lots of live music hitting the stages around the area this weekend, from the classic rock of Danger Zone to the acoustic stylings of Douglas and Tucker to classical to funk and more! Get a rundown of some of the live music hotspots and what’s going on there this weekend in your weekly podcast for local events, Weekend In 2 Minutes! Click here to listen…  Read More

If you’re into day drinking, punk rock, indie art, anything vintage, retro, mid-century, quirky or just weird, you need to stop by the Village Theatre (2113 E. 11th St., Village of East Davenport), Sunday, May 16 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. That’s when PMS Productions presents “Guerilla Fleazilla” – a flea market selling vintage jewelry, clothing, art, antiques, costumes, vinyl, books, furniture, dishes, cookware, glassware, old posters, candles, planters and other oddities. Vendors include the Colby sister trifecta (Danielle, Tara and Annie), Suzon’s vintage redo from the Suzone, Death... Read More

It’s the Junior League’s charity night at Baked in the Village, 1113 Mound St., Davenport on Wednesday! Support Junior League of the Quad Cities by grabbing lunch or dinner at Baked in the Village of East Davenport on Wednesday, April 21st. 20% of ALL sales will support JLQC. For more information, click here.  Read More

Like for most of us, the past year has been an emotional rollercoaster for Quad-Cities singer/songwriter Molly Durnin. The epic highs and lows will be encapsulated over four hours Thursday night for the intensely talented 32-year-old. Jambrella Productions has organized a mega-music party, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at one of Durnin’s regular performance venues, the cocktail bar Eleven17, at 1117 Mound St., Village of East Davenport. About 20 musicians are scheduled to perform (there’s no cover charge), including Durnin at 6 p.m. and 9:20 p.m., the night before she heads back East, on her way to... Read More

Mike Moncada and Jambrella are throwing a major music party on Thursday, April 15 for Molly Durnin at one of her regular haunts, Eleven17 at 1117 Mound St., Village of East Davenport. Several local bands will perform from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Lobo’s Salsa will donate all of their sales then to Durnin, who is leaving the Q-C April 17 to move back to Charleston, S.C. “It’s gonna be really big,” Moncada said. “We’re trying to send her off such that she doesn’t want to leave. Plus, I’m gonna slash the tires on her car so she  can’t go anywhere, right?” Durnin... Read More

What’s going on this weekend? Going out tonight and seeking some entertainment? Looking for a good time in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Every week we give you our podcast, Weekend in 2 Minutes, which may be a little longer than two minutes, but offers a quick listen for you to hear all about some of the awesome things going on in and around the area! Give it a listen below, and check it out every week, here on QuadCities.com… Quad Cities Weekend In 2 Minutes – March 18th, 2021  Read More