05 May 2017

Quad Cities CVB Announces New Visitor Program

By Jessica Waytenick

Quad Cities – To kick off Tourism Week, the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) announces today a new program for visitors.

05 May 2017

CASI to Host Rock & Roll Bingo

By Jamie Lange

Davenport, IA – This isn’t your grandma’s bingo! Come party with us Saturday, May 6th as we spin music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s to today’s hit music giving away prizes as we go. We’ll play the music, you mark off your cards and shout “Bingo”! Cost is just $10 for a bag of chips and bingo card. Prizes will be given out after each game and raffle prizes will be given away.

05 May 2017

Quad City Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) Event

By Meghana Yerrapothu

SATURDAY AT 3: Quad City Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) hosts an event at The Center in Davenport to celebrate culture and diversity.

Davenport, Iowa – On Saturday May 6, QC locals are invited to a free cultural celebration at the Center for entertainment, children’s activities, food, and company.

WHAT: Cultural Celebration Festival

WHERE: The Center: 1411 Brady Street Davenport, IA 51801

05 May 2017

Lojo Russo - Live and In Concert

By Lojo Russo

This is a "can't miss" opportunity to see Lojo Russo in concert and have yourself a nice, relaxing, enjoyable evening.

Artist:                Lojo Russo  (low-joe  rue-so)

Artist website:     www.LojoRusso.com

Event:               Live Music

Appearing at:      Baked Beer & Bread Co

05 May 2017

Gov. Branstad orders flags at half-staff Friday in observance of Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, in observance of the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony which is to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Oran Pape State Office Building of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, on the Capitol Complex.

05 May 2017

Rock Island County Forest Preserve to Open Trail System

By Brianna Aust

PORT BYRON, Ill. (May 3, 2017) – The Rock Island County Forest Preserve District will open the first of a three-part multi-use trail system at Dorrance Park at 307 Agnes St., Port Byron, Ill., on Sunday, May 7.

05 May 2017

First Ever Rock Town Lit Fest this Friday and Saturday

By Lauren Wood

Rock Town Lit Fest

Midwest Writing Center

Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6

Here’s a riddle for ya: What has three legs, dozens of voices, and only one eye? Answer: The Rock Town Lit Fest!

01 May 2017

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Friday June 30th, and Saturday July 1st LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA

By Kristy Bennett

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society, which organizes an all-volunteer, award-winning festival, will kick off its 32nd Annual Blues Fest on Friday, June 30th. Gates open at 4:00pm Friday, and 12:00 noon on Saturday, with music beginning promptly in the extended beer tent.  The 2-day festival will be held at its traditional location in LeClaire Park, Davenport, IA.

01 May 2017

Students present their research at Cornell College's Student Symposium

By Dee Ann Rexroat

MOUNT VERNON, IA (04/27/2017)-- Cornell College's 21st annual Student Symposium on April 22 served as a venue for some of the college's most accomplished students to share their work. Presenters included:

Aubrey Kohl of Bettendorf (52722)

01 May 2017

Mississippi Valley Blues Society Presents Blues-Rock Guitarist Dave Fields, May 11

By Kristy Bennett

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society presents “New York Boss Man” Dave Fields and his band at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at Frick’s Tavern, 1402 W Third Street, Davenport, IA.  The cost to see this performance will be $8 if you are a Mississippi Valley Blues Society member, or $10 if you have not joined the Blues Society (application will be available at the door).

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