30 Sep 2025

Tapestry Farms Announces Harvest Moon Celebration: An Evening of Music, Poetry, and Community

By Ann McGlynn

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 23, 2025) — Tapestry Farms invites the community to gather under the autumn sky for its first-ever Harvest Moon Celebration, an evening of music, poetry, and traditional Arabic sweets in support of refugees rebuilding their lives in the Quad Cities.

The event will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 7PM, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 121 W 12th Street, Davenport.

29 Sep 2025

Mike Massé to Perform Free Concert and Film “American Pie” Video At The Historic Surf Ballroom

By Pete Potts

CLEAR LAKE, IOWA (September 29, 2025) — Internationally-acclaimed YouTube artist Mike Massé, known for his powerful “epic acoustic classic rock,” will make his Iowa début at the world-famous Surf Ballroom on Sunday, October 19. The event will feature a free concert and the filming of Massé’s new music video for an acoustic cover of Don McLean’s legendary anthem, “American Pie.”

29 Sep 2025

Beatles and Stones Tribute Show Returns to Davenport Stage November 13

By Amy Nagle

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 29, 2025) — The critically-acclaimed Beatles vs Stones — A Musical Showdown production will be bringing its highly-anticipated Fall Tour 2025 to the Capitol Theatre in Davenport on Thursday, November 13, 7:30PM. This unforgettable show takes the audience on a musical trip to the heart of the British Invasion, to witness the greatest concert that never was — The Beatles and The Rolling Stones live together on stage.

10 Sep 2025

Cedar Ridge Distillery Named Iowa’s Top Craft Whiskey at the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition

By Sydney Garrett

JOHNSTON, IOWA (September 10, 2025) — The 

10 Sep 2025

Common Chord Presents QC Flavor Fest to Raise Funds for Its Music Education Programs

By Tyson Danner

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 10) — Taste the best the Quad Cities has to offer as Common Chord invites you to join them to sample flavorful food & drinks made right here in the Quad Cities, turning downtown Davenport into Flavortown!

The third annual QC Flavor Fest takes place on Thursday evening, October 2,

5-8PM, at Common Chord, 129 North Main Street, Davenport.

05 Sep 2025

Introducing “Corn Queen”: Hailey Whitters & Big Grove Collaborate, Toasting Iowa Roots with New Limited-Edition Beer

By Bryan Farrell

IOWA CITY, IOWA (September 5, 2025) — There’s no better pairing than great beer and great music — and Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to both. Teaming up with Iowa-born, acclaimed country-music star Hailey Whitters, Big Grove is offering the limited-edition Corn Queen, a crisp lager brewed with Iowa-grown corn and inspired by Hailey’s brand-new album of the same name.

26 Aug 2025

Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute, Saturday, October 4; on Sale Friday, August 29

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 26, 2025) — Get ready to step into the extraordinary world of Taylor Swift with Blank Space, Los Angeles' premier tribute band that redefines what it means to celebrate music's most iconic artist coming to Vibrant Arena, Saturday, October 4, 7PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 29, 10AM.

20 Aug 2025

Pentatonix Christmas in the City Tour Kicks Off November 8 Playing Arenas Across the US, Including a November 19 Date at Vibrant Arena

By Stephani Nagle

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK (August 20, 2025) — Kick-starting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest, brightest, and biggest holiday tour yet.

18 Aug 2025

Halloweenapalooza 2025 Announces "Fright Night" Celebrity Guest Lineup

By Holly Berg

OTTUMA, IOWA (August 18, 2025) — Halloweenapalooza, Iowa's premiere horror movie film festival and Halloween celebration, is thrilled to announce its celebrity guest lineup for the 2025 event. Stars from the iconic horror film Fright Night: Amanda Bearse (Married. . . with Children), William Ragsdale (Herman's Head, Fright Night Part 2), and Stephen Geoffreys (976-EVIL, Heaven Help Us).

13 Aug 2025

Alternating Currents Festival Showcases the Quad Cities as the Creative Capital of the Midwest

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 13, 2025) — Alternating Currents returns August 14–17, transforming Downtown Davenport, Rock Island and Bettendorf into a multi-city, bi-state celebration of music, comedy, film and art — solidifying the Quad Cities as the creative capital of the Midwest.

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