Saw the “Barbie” movie. Wanted to wait until the hype died down. Brilliant script, great movie. I will be shocked if it’s not (deservedly) nominated for a bunch of Oscars. First off, it’s very smart, very meta, and very funny. I laughed a lot throughout. But it’s also not necessarily for kids, they won’t get […]
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) has acquired the rights to the Athena Awards in the Quad Cities from Women Lead Change, which has hosted these awards in the Quad Cities since 2017. The Athena Awards were first introduced in the region in 2006. “We are pleased to transition these awards over to the […]
The Quad Cities favorite bakery-cafe Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie has revamped with an oh-so familiar name. Tiphanie’s will celebrate their expansion at 3pm on Wednesday, August 8 at 210 East 2nd Street. Many Quad Cities residents have recognized Tiphanie Cannon as the face behind Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie since its origin in 2014. […]
That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand […]
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING will be the first Prenzie Players show since 2019! After having to cancel our planned showtimes earlier this year, we’re back — this time with August dates. Prenzie Veteran Jarrod DeRooi will direct this comedy from Shakespeare’s middle period — one of his wittiest, with Benedick and Beatrice starting out with […]
Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week? In the Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to […]
Byron “BK” Davis, First African-American Steinway International Recording Artist from the state of Iowa. Saturday, August 5 at Common Chord’s Redstone Room Doors: 6pm / Show: 7pm Tickets: $15“all-seated” show – limited capacity concert, all attendees are guaranteed a seat. Performing Artist: BK Davis’ Iowa American Blues Band Age Restriction: All ages, (Under 19 must […]
HAVE AN ADVENTURE WITH US! Join WQPT PBS this summer when they visit Davenport Public Library (Fairmount). Their FREE Summer of Adventure “stops” feature awesome activities, including storytime, special presentations, PBS KIDS character visits, videos, stories, make-and-take activities, fun take-home materials & more! Children receive a PBS KIDS Summer Activity booklet and tools that will […]
Get Your 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair Fun Cards because the fair is running through Sunday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Locust Street in Davenport! Make the most of your time at the 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair with a Fun Card. Not only will you have access to the fairgrounds every day, but it’s the […]
It’s Bix Fest weekend! The annual jazz fest is taking place this weekend at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport and you can find details here. There’s a stellar lineup of national jazz bands to dazzle & delight. It’s a 3-day party you won’t want to miss! ‘23 Bands: Andy Schumm’s Chicago Cellar Boys Banu Gibson […]
