Today the Java Journey takes us to Iowa. Nestled inside the Green Thumbers flower shop on Brady Street, is a lovely place where you can have a coffee and enjoy the sight and smell of true natural beauty. The coffee shop has been a part of the beautiful floral Nursery for slightly over a year. […]
Are you an automotive enthusiast? How about a coffee enthusiast? Then you won’t want to miss this event! The first Saturday of every month throughout the summer Cars and Coffee Quad Cities gather to kick tires and enjoy a cup of coffee! These events are free and open to anyone wishing to attend. This Saturday […]
It’s time for the 32nd Annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival! Head down to LeClaire Park, on the banks of the Mississippi in Davenport, Friday June 30 and Saturday July 1 for one of the Quad Cities’ most successful and enjoyable music festivals! The Mississippi Valley Blues Society has secured a line-up of musicians that you […]
With the hustle and bustle of everyday activities, do you ever wish you could step back into simpler times for a day? Well, here is your opportunity! Colonel Davenport House, located on the Rock Island Arsenal, is hosting a Pioneer Day on Saturday June 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Step back in time […]
How would you like to be involved in an annual community-strengthening event while enjoying local music, comedy and more? Well, now you can do just that. The 3rd Annual QC Junetopia is a 3-Day event that will take part in two different cities, in two different states, and in five different venues from June 16-18. […]
Quad City Theatre Workshop in Davenport will open Peter and the Starcatcher–the last production of their current season–on Friday, June 2. The show tells the back story to Peter Pan in the most playful and endearing way.
The State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines is heading to Davenport! In a Winnebago! That’s right, the traveling museum showcasing all that is Iowa will be making a week-long stop at the Putnam Museum (1717 W 12th Street Davenport) and tours are free! From May 30 until June 6 you can stop by […]
With summer right around the corner, it has become more difficult to stay indoors on the weekends. But family movie night is so rewarding, as well. Now you can combine the two! On Friday May 26, the Friends of Vander Veer and Davenport Parks and Recreation will be hosting this year’s first Movies in the […]
Ellen Rink, of Rock Island, credits Dr. Benjamin Van Raalte with saving her life. Van Raalte, of Bettendorf, whose practice is Iowa Plastic Surgery in Davenport, knew Rink did not have an ordinary freckle on her face. “She did not know that the growth on her face was melanoma (an advanced form of skin cancer),” […]
Where can you enjoy samples of aromatic wines from around the world while helping college students raise scholarship funds? At St. Ambrose University’s Wine Festival, of course! The St. Ambrose Wine Festival has successfully raised more than one million dollars for student scholarships throughout its fifteen-year history. There is a trio of events to help […]
