02 Feb 2021

Ballet Quad Cities' “Love Stories,” February 12 and 13

By Mike Schulz

On February 12 and 13, love will be in the air at Davenport's Outing Club when the professional dancers of Ballet Quad Cities present their Valentine's Day Weekend celebration Love Stories – the company's ever-popular series of choreographed vignettes that returns for three performances for the first time since 2019.

03 Sep 2020

The State of Things II: Ballet Quad Cities

By Mike Schulz

Joedy Cook, founder and CEO of Ballet Quad Cities in Rock Island, discusses the company's operations during this period of social distancing. We previously spoke on March 25, and again on Sunday, August 30 … roughly four hours before her company performed its first post-pandemic performances of Ballet on the Lawn at the Davenport Outing Club.

02 Sep 2020

The State of Things II: Figge Art Museum

By Mike Schulz

Michelle Hargrave, CEO and executive director of the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, discusses the venue's operations during this period of social distancing. We previously spoke on March 27, and again on Friday, August 28.

01 Sep 2020

The State of Things II: River Action

By Mike Schulz

Kathy Wine, executive director of River Action in Davenport, discusses the organization's operations during this period of social distancing. We previously spoke on May 12, and again on Friday, August 28.

10 Jul 2020

Out and About: Your Guide to Quad Cities Parks and Recreation Facilities

By Reader Staff

Whatever your outdoor wants and needs, our area's many parks and recreation facilities can provide. The following is your guide to more than 120 great places to get some much-needed and much-deserved outdoor time in the Quad Cities, with the locations delineated by city and mentions of specific amenities included.

07 Jul 2020

The State of Things: RIBCO and 2nd Ave Dance Club

By Mike Schulz

Terry Tilka, owner of the Rock Island Brewing Company (RIBCO) and 2nd Ave Dance Club in Rock Island, discusses the venues' operations during this period of social distancing. We spoke on Thursday, July 2.

07 Jul 2020

The State of Things: Rhythm City Casino Resort

By Mike Schulz

Ryan Lounsbury, Marketing Director for the Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, discusses the venue's operations during this period of social distancing. We spoke on Thursday, July 2.

07 Jul 2020

The State of Things: The Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge

By Mike Schulz

Kevin Koster, co-owner (with wife Diane) of the Grape Life Wine Store & Lounge in Davenport, discusses the live music venue's operations during this period of social distancing. We spoke on Thursday, July 2.

07 Jul 2020

The State of Things: River Music Experience (RME)

By Mike Schulz

Tyson Danner, Executive Director of the River Music Experience (RME) in Davenport, discusses the live-music and music-education venue's operations during this period of social distancing. We spoke on Thursday, July 2.

27 May 2020

The State of Things: Family Museum

By Mike Schulz

Kim Kidwell, director of the Family Museum in Bettendorf, discusses the venue's re-opening and safety measures during this period of social distancing. We spoke on Wednesday, May 27.

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