At Quad City Arts in Rock Island, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, as the 35th anniversary of Festival of Trees will look different this year, but the holiday magic will continue in a whole new way. Kaleigh Trammell is in her second year of coordinating Festival of Trees at Quad City Arts, and […]
Quad City Arts is partnering with several local institutions to celebrate women’s empowerment and work by female artists. This month marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote. This historic centennial offers an unparalleled opportunity to commemorate a milestone of democracy and to celebrate the achievements of […]
In this time of paralyzing pandemic, unreal unemployment, furious racial unrest and bitter political division, we could all use some simple peace and beauty. The eloquent, inspiring artist Cecile Houel provides it – displaying 20 deeply penetrating portraits of Nobel Peace Prize winners throughout the Quad-Cities, in a cooperative exhibit starting Friday. Convinced that art […]
Are you ready to warm things up this weekend, Quad Cities?! Break out the flipflops and the island gear for an afternoon and night of pub crawls, food, drink, and music, with proceeds benefitting Boys & Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley! The Quad City Parrot Head Club invites all to the 16th Annual Havana […]
Back in 1985, around 20 local merchants and vendors gathered together for the very first Jaycees of the Quad Cities’ Bridal Expo. Thirty-five years later, this Bridal Expo has grown exponentially and provides brides to be all over the area the best go-to expo for all of their wedding planning needs! Celebrate 35 years with […]
OMG! Becky Fest, the Quad Cities’ Indie Art and Vintage Fest is back this weekend! Crafted QC’s very tinsel-ey Becky Fest will take place this Friday Dec 6 from 6 – 9 p.m. and Saturday Dec 7 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Great Hall at the River Center (136 E 3rd Street […]
Are you a lover of all things Anime? Then this is the event for you! Celebrating 10 years of Anime in the Quad Cities, Anime-zing! takes place this Friday Aug 2, Saturday Aug 3 and Sunday Aug 4 at the River Center (136 E 3rd Street Davenport). QC Anime-zing! is an annual three-day festival celebrating […]
The MECCA of Caged Aggression MMA takes over the Quad Cities, this weekend! Presented by 7G Distributing and Bud Light, the 7th Annual two-night mega event, Caged Aggression XXIV, happens this Friday Mar 22 and Saturday Mar 23 at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. Davenport). Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins […]
Are you ready to spend an evening sipping on the best martinis in the Quad Cities, while supporting a great cause? That’s right, it’s time for the 2019 Martini Shake Off! The 2019 HAVlife Martini Shake Off is happening this Thursday Feb 21 from 5:30 – 9 p.m. at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd St. […]
Mexican food, margaritas and making a difference in the community? Oh my! Join QC United and Pete the Purple Bull this Thursday Oct 18 at 6 p.m. for a Margarita miX-uP at the River Center (136 E 3rd St. Davenport)! Enjoy the best Mexican food the Quad Cities has to offer, while sipping on six […]
