25 Mar 2026

Common Chord’s Battle of the Businesses April 11

By Margot Day

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 25, 2026) — Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, has an eight-band lineup set for their April 11 Battle of the Businesses fundraiser.

Battle of the Businesses is a unique concert experience bringing together Quad Cities business and community professionals for an evening of rock-star performances. Expect surprises, collaborations, and a whole lot of fun as these professionals share their hidden musical talents.

22 Sep 2021

Concert Tickets for Visiting Artist Bassel & The Supernaturals on Sale September 24

By Margot Day

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 22, 2021) — Tickets go on sale Friday, September 24, for Syrian-American funk and soul band Bassel & The Supernaturals’ public show in downtown Davenport.  

The show is 7PM, Wednesday, October 20, at the Raccoon Motel, 315 E 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801.

26 Oct 2020

Quad City Arts to Launch Collection of Online Educational Materials 10/28

By Margot Day

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 26, 2020) — Quad City Arts will launch its collection of online educational materials, called the Visiting Artist Series Educational Resources, this Wednesday.

06 Feb 2020

Major American Dramatist to Give Public Lecture February 12

By Margot Day

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 6, 2020) — According to TIME Magazine, Chinese-American playwright David Henry Hwang, “has the potential to become the first important dramatist of American public life since Arthur Miller, and maybe the best of them all.”

31 Oct 2019

"Ghost Army" Author to Lecture at Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center (CDPAC) During Week in Residence with Quad City Arts

By Margot Day

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 30, 2019) — World War II history buffs and supporters of the performing arts are in for a treat during author Rick Beyer's public performance at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center, November 9.

23 Oct 2019

Allison Au, Award-Winning Jazz Saxophonist, Brings Quartet to QCA

By Margot Day

 

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (October 23, 2019) — Born to a Chinese father and Jewish mother, and raised in the multicultural metropolis of Toronto, saxophonist Allison Au found music as a young child. Her work is a concoction steeped in the tradition of jazz but skillfully laced with elements of classical, pop, R&B/hip hop, Latin, and world music.

20 Feb 2019

Greg Kennedy, Award-Winning STEM Juggler, in QCA February 25 through March 1

By Margot Day

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 20, 2019) — Professional juggler Greg Kennedy goes beyond throwing a few balls in the air. He blends creative flair with a scientist’s sense of wonder, impressing audiences with his amazing kinetic sculptures and unique object manipulation style.

13 Nov 2018

Renowned classical guitarist begins two-week residency Nov. 26

By Margot Day

Jason Vieaux, a highly praised classical guitarist with accomplishments ranging from symphony soloist to a Grammy Award winner, will provide outreach engagements in Quad City schools and community sites from Nov. 26 through Dec. 7, with a solo recital in Davenport on Dec. 8. 

25 Oct 2018

Singer Mandy Harvey to visit QCA schools Oct. 29 through Nov. 2

By Margot Day

Singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey, a former contestant on “America’s Got Talent,”will be in residence Oct. 29 through Nov. 3. Her visit is part of year’s Visiting Artist Series from Quad City Arts.

Aside from her musical work, Harvey is an author, lecturer, a sponsored Kala brand ukulele artist and an ambassador for No Barriers USA

27 Sep 2018

Turtle Island Quartet in residence Oct. 1-6

By Margot Day

Turtle Island Quartet will be in residence Oct. 1-6 through this year’s Visiting Artist Series from Quad City Arts.

Winners of the 2006 and 2008 GRAMMY Awards for Best Classical Crossover category, Turtle Island is notable among string quartets for their unique focus on improvising and playing in jazz styles.

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