Davenport’s VanderVeer Park hosted a peaceful gathering of hundreds of Quad-Citians to raise awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement and civil justice on Thursday evening. QuadCities.com staffer David Hartley was there and snapped some pics of the event for Q-C Scene!
While things in the Quad Cities are just now starting to open back up, not everyone is completely comfortable with venturing out into the wild. Beréskin Gallery & Art Academy understands this and is continuing to provide online virtual classes for those interested in continuing their art education. For a full list of classes, which […]
After 11 weeks being closed due to the coronavirus, the Putnam Museum & Science Center is taking longer to reopen than many other Iowa businesses and organizations, in order to present a new visitor experience. The 153-year-old Davenport institution, at 1717 W. 12th St., has been closed since March 16, and is planning to reopen […]
Rock Island Public Library is rockin’ it with activities for families this summer! The library sent out a massive list of events and other cool stuff, and here are all the details: Children’s Events: Registration required for most programs, so we can contact participants with links, videos, and instructions on kit pick-up, if applicable. Each […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is in bloom again! The Center has announced announce opening days for members and the public. Members only are invited to visit the gardens starting on Saturday, June 6. Members only may visit June 6-14. Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm. Members and the general public […]
One of my favorite local artists, Jon Burns, will be helping out the Black Lives Matter movement by donating 50 percent of proceeds from sales of his artwork in his current gallery to the movement. Pieces will be marked as sold when paid for and can be picked up by appointment at my living room […]
Make plans to come out to The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge (3402 Elmore Avenue Davenport) for some live music from Kellen Myers & Terry Schmidt, this Saturday Jun 6 from 8 – 10 p.m.! Limited assigned seating. After June 1st, you can make your reservation to attend by contacting Diane@thegrapelife.com or call 563-355-7070. […]
Quad-Cities Pride Week had to be canceled this year due to concerns over covid-19, but that doesn’t stop Pride Month from being a point of pride and celebration throughout the nation and the Quad-Cities! In celebration and remembrance of the event, here’s a flip through memory lane and some photos from last year’s event…
Join Think & Drink Entertainment for some Drive-In Music Bingo at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 6. Gates open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. This is an all-ages event and is FREE to play! Music from the 50’s through music that came out […]
Several Q-C arts and cultural organizations received emergency relief funding, among 173 grants throughout Iowa announced Wednesday by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA). The department awarded more than $1.1 million in grants — $923,372 for emergency relief and another $178,000 in humanities grants to help Iowa cultural organizations rebound from the financial impacts […]
