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REVIEW: Lucky Stiff at Circa 21
Welcome to the 2026 Quad Cities theatre season. Kicking it off is Circa 21’s current production, Lucky Stiff, with book by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, which will make you forget all about those sub-zero temperatures outside. It features mistaken identities, a dog-loving caseworker, and a shooting-prone mistress.
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Watch: A radio play written by — and for — people in Illinois prisons
Brian Beals was inside a state prison in Dixon, IL—serving time for a murder he did not commit—when he opened a Chicago Sun-Times newspaper and read an editorial calling for new voices to suggest solutions to Chicago’s gun violence. Beals brought the editorial to his performing arts group at the prison, including playwright Toussaint Daniels. The group was inspired to answer the call; they wrote a play examining the root causes of (and possible answers to) the city’s violence.
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5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Davenport, Iowa to Try
Davenport’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a vibrant mix of tradition, creativity, and local charm. An authentic Mexican restaurant and grocery store, La Finca is known for its homemade tortillas and flavorful dishes like fajitas and goat tacos. The friendly staff, quick service, and affordable prices make it a favorite for...
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Luke Bryan to perform in the Quad Cities
MOLINE, Illinois (KWQC) - Luke Bryan will be in the Quad Cities this summer. As part of his “Word On the Street Tour,” he’ll be at Vibrant Arena on July 10. Openers on the tour include Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington and DJ Rock.
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Improv Comedy Returns To The Speakeasy In Rock Island
Improv comedy is back this Saturday at The Speakeasy in Rock Island!. Doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8 p.m. for ImprovMania. Grab your friends and come out for a fun evening! Those attending must be 21 or older. Nightcaps Improv Comedy presents a competitive improv show...
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Dave & Buster’s opens in Davenport
Despite the frigid temperatures, people started their Monday off waiting in line, hoping to be one of the first 100 people into the brand-new Dave & Buster’s in Davenport. John McAndrew and his two sons, Tyson and Maximus, were some of the last arrivals to the line, just a few minutes after the doors opened […]
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El Barril, Cambridge restaurant, to close at end of month
CAMBRIDGE, Ill. (KWQC) - A small-town restaurant is calling it quits after close to a year of business. El Barril Mexican Restaurant Two, 105 North Prospect Street, shared the news Tuesday in a Facebook post that they will be closing up shop at the end of the month. “We held...
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Cast List for EP’s “Freaky Friday” Musical Announced
Erie High School Choir Director Kate Leihsing, along with PLT 6-12 Campus Band/Chorus teacher Madison Fouts, will be co-directing EP's high school musical in the spring. Students will perform Disney’s “Freaky Friday: The Musical” at Prophetstown High School April 10-11. Music Theatre International provides the following summary:...
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Pulitzer Prize finalist to bring award-winning environmental film to Davenport
The Mississippi River is more than 1,800 miles from the Pacific Ocean, but the two major bodies of water have both been misused as dumping grounds over the decades. Los Angeles Times environmental reporter Rosanna Xia will urge strong protection of both when she appears in Davenport Sunday, Jan. 25, during and after the 3 p.m. screening of the award-winning 2024 documentary, “Out of Plain Sight,” which was inspired by her uncompromising coverage of jaw-dropping pollution of the ocean just off the Los Angeles coast.
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Princeton Gun Show: A Family-Friendly Event for Collectors & Fans!
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QCA students make school history with first dance team
A group of talented students at Riverdale High School (RHS) took matters into their own hands and raised enough money to fund a school dance team. With only a few performances left, their first season has turned out to be a success. “They went above and beyond and took this to athletic directors and principals, […]
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QCA Dave & Buster’s opens January 19
After the weekend, Davenport will have its newest restaurant/bar/arcade. Dave & Buster’s is set to host its grand opening on Monday, January 19. Their arrival was first talked about in September 2024, when Dave & Buster’s applied for a liquor license in Davenport. Now the opening is just days away at their location on Elmore […]
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This Legendary Sandwich Shop In Illinois Has Pork Tenderloin That’s Absolutely To Die For
Hidden in plain sight along an unassuming Illinois street sits a sandwich shop that’s been turning pork into paradise for decades. Uncle Pete’s Gyros in Moline might not look like much from the outside, but inside, culinary magic happens daily. While the name suggests Greek specialties (which they...