It’s October 16th, 1972. I am a few years from conception. Although my favorite band CCR just broke up. We won’t get into that history, but little did the rocking world know something magical was brewing up. Two guys named Kurt and Krist come up with the incredible idea to start a CCR tribute band. […]
Roughly 89 years ago Macstavern Davenport , opened in the heart of Downtown Davenport. What’s amazing is that minus the 30 cent dinner plates not much has changed. The tile floors, the vaulted ceilings the beautiful bar, and the warm invite is still there. On any given day you can stop in for a bite […]
Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer & join us as we sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities! Paired with music provided by The Textures, we’re turning downtown into Flavortown! They will have a range of prizes, giveaways, & awesome auction items with a few other ingredients […]
The first iteration of Igor graced the silver screens in 1933. Today Igor has been in some variation of different personas in many different classic horror movies as a bumbling and loyal assistant to mad scientist and evil monsters. However, Igor’s Bistro offers up something different, than a campy horror movie. You could say its […]
My mother is a beautiful singer and musician. I wish I was half as good as her. Unfortunately my hands don’t work quite as well when trying to form the grip to strum a chord. My daughter is an amazing artist. I strive to be a good as her with any art I create.My son […]
One of the most requested spots I’ve had here, Van’s Pizza, Pub & Grill had some hidden treats to offer. While the Taco Pizza didn’t score high, I’m giving this place some respect and high praise. The staff was in a upbeat mood and that energy transfers over to the overall feel of the business […]
The article “Searching for our Mississippi” by Edward Robert McClelland details his five- day adventure along the Mississippi River in Illinois from East Dubuque to Cairo. The photographs by David Kasnic beautifully captures their journey. McClelland and Kasnic visited Rock Island and Moline in April 2023. They stopped at the Mississippi River Visitor Center on […]
Food Fest is back Father’s Day weekend (June 16th to 18th) at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds! The Fairgrounds will come alive for a weekend of fun planned with nightly music, Stock Car races on Friday and our Tractor Pull on Saturday. All this and more! Full event schedule/food line-up will be finalized and announced soon. […]
Do you love sausages? Then you’ll love this Best of the Wurst competition! Join the German American Heritage Center & Museum (712 W 2nd Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 17 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Best of the Wurst. Sample sausage from local vendors, purchase delicious food and enjoy an […]
Join us May 5th, 2023 for the Quad Cities Longest Running Cinco de Mayo Fiesta!! We will have great activities for everyone, stop by Ganzo’s to not miss out on all the fun! -Live Music starting at 5:00PM -Outdoor Tent and Bar all day -Drink Specials and Don Julio Tequila Tasting -Specialty tacos served at […]
