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Davenport's new Big 9 Summer Concert Series brings live music to the Quad Cities all summer long
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Community members around the Quad Cities will be able to enjoy live music in Davenport all summer long during the Big 9 Summer Concert Series. The City of Davenport is partnering with the Riverfront Improvement Commission and Common Chord for the new Big 9 Summer Concert Series. The new series will replace the previous "Music on The River" series. As the name implies, there will be nine concerts throughout the series, and they'll be held at different locations along Davenport's nine miles of riverfront. The first will kick off on Memorial Day weekend, and performances will be held periodically through the end of August.
New boat ramp opening at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Join Partners of Scott County Watersheds (PSCW) to celebrate the opening of the Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp on Saturday, June 1. The Improving Public Access and Usability at Crow Creek Wildlife Management Area project was completed in October 2023 with a partnership from Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources, River Action, Inc., Iowa American Water, and Scott County Regional Authority.
WIU, Moline, hosts bilingual family concert
Western Illinois University, in conjunction with WQPT-PBS, will host a free bilingual family concert, “Being Bilingual Rocks” for Quad Cities families from 6-7 p.m. Saturday, May 18, on the WIU-Quad Cities campus, Moline, according to a news release. Rain or shine, all are welcome. “Chicago-based musicians, Alina and...
New interactive experience opens at Niabi Zoo
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — On Friday, May 10, the Niabi Zoo announced the opening of its newest exhibit called "Enrichment in Action" located in the exhibit gallery of the administration building. The interactive experience aims to show guests the tools and strategies the Zoo uses to help animals stay...
QC Craft Beer Week returns May 10-17
MOLINE, Ill. — QC Craft Beer Week kicks off Friday, May 10, and runs through Friday, May 17. Organized by Visit Quad Cities and regional craft breweries, this year's celebration marks the fifth anniversary of the QC Ale Trail, which offers area residents and visitors an engaging self-guided beer tour across both the Illinois and Iowa sides of the Quad Cities.
Looking at Downtown Moline’s Art District with Jonathan Turner
Since 1993 Downtown Moline has been a cultural center with the Mark drawing big name artists. More recently, the Downtown District has transformed to become a thriving Art District between 12th and 19th street. And here to tell us all about is our very own Arts and Culture Expert Jonathan Turner.
Big Brothers Big Sisters plant sale continues
If you’re looking for a way to get outside this weekend and support a good cause in the process, consider checking out the Big Brothers Big Sisters plant sale. People could place an order earlier in the spring, but if you missed it, there are still plenty of flowers available to choose from.
Lineup announced: 44 musical acts to play in summertime’s Alternating Currents
QUAD CITIES, Ill./Iowa (KWQC) - Forty-four musical acts will be part of the annual summer event Alternating Currents. The festival will take place across more than two dozen venues in downtown Davenport along with key performances in downtown Rock Island and Bettendorf on Aug. 15-18, according to a news release.
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