Just as last year was unusual for the Quad City Arts Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program, this summer also is unique. Far fewer students – ages 15 to 21 – are participating, in fewer projects, and they are wearing face coverings and are social distancing, as is the current practice. That does not mean […]
The Midwest Monster Fest, originally slated Sept. 5-7 at The Rust Belt in East Moline, has been postponed until those same dates in 2021, fest officials announced today. QuadCities.com is, and will remain, a proud sponsor of Midwest Monster Fest. The following post went out on the festival’s social media today: At MIDWEST MONSTER FEST […]
Outdoor live music in the Quad Cities is officially in full swing – and there’s no exception at Crawford Brew Works! Join Crawford Brew Works (3659 Devils Glen Road Bettendorf) for their Summer Patio Series every Saturday night from 7 – 10 p.m. In case of rain, everything will be moved inside. The show must […]
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) plans to reschedule its Quad City Bank & Trust Riverfront Pops event to Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., back at its longtime home at Davenport’s LeClaire Park. It previously was scheduled for Arsenal Island (for the second time) on Aug. 15. The postponed show will still celebrate the […]
Treat yourself or a friend to tea at Chocolate Manor! Tea at the Chocolate Shop will take place this Friday Jul 10 and Saturday Jul 11 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Chocolate Manor (110 E 2nd St. Davenport). This event includes tea, chocolates and finger sandwiches. Tea time is by appointment only and […]
Richmond Hill Barn Theater has canceled the rest of their shows for the remainder of 2020. The Geneseo theater released the following statement just minutes ago: After careful deliberation, Richmond Hill Players regretfully announce the cancellation of the remaining shows of our 2020 season. With the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent upsurge […]
Following many years of work in historic preservation, Rock Island leaders made history again Monday, July 6, as the downtown officially became part of the National Register of Historic Places. Led by the city’s Community and Economic Development Department, the effort was announced by the city of Rock Island and the Development Association of Rock […]
The local arts scene took a huge blow this spring when Covid-19 shut down the entertainment industry. But it takes a lot more than a pandemic to get Quad-Cities artists down and out. And it takes even more to get the big idea makers to stop dreaming. Enter Royce Barnett, Mr. Crunk Chocolate. Barnett, a […]
Historic Walking Tours are back! The German American Heritage Center & Museum (712 W 2nd St. Davenport) will begin their Historic Walking Tours this Thursday Jul 9. Summer walking tours will be available by appointment online Thursday – Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in July and August. Come enjoy this […]
Bring the whole family out for an evening of outdoor live music this summer! Moline Township Activity Center (620 18th Street Moline) will kick off their Concerts in the Park this Monday Jul 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. These outdoor concerts will continue every Monday night through Jul 27. Due to the Covid-19 health […]
