June 23rd, 2016
Entertainment
Bucktown is always a hot spot for fun and enlightening local arts programming, but this Friday, it’s going to be even more so. The Davenport venue at 225 E 2nd St, Davenport, is holding a special show, the Bucktown Bash, from 6 to 10 to raise money for programing, operating expenses, and advertising for MidCoast […]
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June 22nd, 2016
Entertainment
Quad-Citians are encouraged to Discover the Mysteries of their local museums during Quad-Cities Museum Week June 18-26. Museums from across the Quad Cities region are coming together for the second annual Quad-Cities Museum Week and patrons can enjoy this celebration of our region’s museums and participate in special activities, exhibits and promotions during this fun-filled […]
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June 21st, 2016
Entertainment
It’s a new dawn for Dawn And On. The popular Quad-Cities Jam Band The Dawn will be hosting their second annual Dawn and On Festival on July 9. The all-day music festival will once again take place outside at Len Brown’s North Shore Inn in Moline. Drawing off the success of their inaugural fest last […]
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June 17th, 2016
Comedy
Fathers and sons always have interesting relationships, and that dynamic, in an “Odd Couple” type of fashion, is being explored by veteran actor/director Don Faust this weekend, making his area debut with a new show of his creation, “Dad and Me,” which will be performed at 7 p.m. June 17-18, 24-25 and 3 p.m. June […]
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June 16th, 2016
Entertainment
One necessity for any beach trip is a good book, and readers can find one this weekend at the Iowa Authors’ Fair, taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Regional Learning and Cultural Center, 112 E. 3rd St., West Liberty , Iowa. “We’re really excited about the event, we think people […]
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June 16th, 2016
Entertainment
Fatherhood is a metaphorical journey of endless amazement and discovery, and for hundreds of area Dads it can be a key component of a literal odyssey as well during Sunday’s 32st Annual Ride the River. Dads and their families looking for a fun and active way to spend Father’s Day are invited to check out […]
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June 16th, 2016
Comedy
Some of the most interesting and funny conversations any of us have had are those that have been in that crooked hour of the night when the liquor has kicked in and the inhibitions have kicked out. Heather Nobiling is hoping to recreate that loose, hilarious feel in the new show she’s put together, Chics […]
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June 15th, 2016
Entertainment
The Rhythm City Casino has bid bon voyage to its spot on the river and has moved to an impressive, and huge, new venue at 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport, which will hold its grand opening at 6 p.m. Thursday. (QuadCities.com entertainment columnist Sean Leary offers his review of the new venue here.) If you’re there […]
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June 15th, 2016
Entertainment
Circa ’21 is getting ready to celebrate its 40th birthday next June, but the Rock Island dinner theater has already announced its 40th anniversary season beginning in November. It’s an action-packed lineup boasting six marvelous musicals – among them a Tony-nominated musical based on an Oscar-winning movie, and two of the most beloved Broadway titles […]
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June 10th, 2016
Entertainment
Tristan Tapscott has always welcomed new creative ventures into his life, and with last week’s closing of District Theater after nine seasons, the former artistic director of that venue is sentimental about the past and proud of his accomplishments at that bastion while looking forward to the future. Recently, Tapscott sat down to talk about […]
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