The Davenport Public Library | Main has officially opened their new makerspace, Studio 321 to the public! The Davenport Public Library’s mission is to connect a diverse community to resources that inform, enrich, educate, and entertain. Studio 321, which is a place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather […]
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will host its holiday art sale from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 12-14, in the University Union Brattain Lounge. The event will feature original artworks, including ceramics, prints, jewelry, photography and more. A portion of the proceeds from the sale provide financial support for WIU Art […]
Haus of Ruckus Run of “Spooky Pete!” Ends Sunday! Just in time to be late for Halloween… Haus Of Ruckus’ latest production is a bone chilling story of 5 under grads exploring a haunted mansion belonging to the outrageous spooky Pete. Scream in delight at several interwoven storylines of self acceptance, queer identity, and giant […]
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition opens Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the University Art Gallery. The exhibit, which highlights the work of WIU art students, runs through Friday, Dec. 9. A reception for the artists will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Exhibiting artists […]
The largest helium balloon parade in the Midwest is BACK and better than ever! Quad City Arts will fill the streets with music, fun, and excitement again this year for the 29th annual Festival of Trees Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 19 at 10am in Downtown Davenport! Co-Title Sponsors: Arconic, John Deere, RDA, KWQC Balloon […]
Kick off the holiday shopping season in downtown Moline during the 5th Annual Holiday Hop! Festivities begin on Friday, November 11, at 4pm highlighting many of our unique stores, restaurants, and much, much more. The Holiday Hop will feature in-store specials, live music, refreshments, kid’s crafts, Christmas movies, games, free trolley transportation and more. Learn […]
Up Next in Circa ‘21’s 45th Anniversary Season: “White Christmas.” A Circa ’21 family favorite returns just in time for the holiday season! Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their […]
This concert rich with royalty begins with Duke Ellington’s jazz and gospel-influenced Three Black Kings. QCSO principal cellist Hannah Holman will captivate with the rich and haunting cello soliloquies of Ernest Bloch’s Schelomo, the final work of his Jewish Cycle. The King of Rock and Roll’s signature sound is alive and well in Michael Daugherty’s […]
ROCK ISLAND, IL – The final Rock Island Artists’ Market of the 2022 season is taking place this Sunday, September 25th, from 12 to 5 pm in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and family friendly. Shoppers can […]
Create your own Pysanky Egg September 25 at The German Heritage Center! Ukrainian-style eggs, or pysanky, are eggshells that are decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a batik process using layers of wax and dye to “write” on eggshells. This workshop will feature a blaudruck-inspired design. Blaudruck, or German “blue-print” is a traditional folk […]
