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.

11 Aug 2025

Alternating Currents at Ragged Records on Saturday August 16

By Ragged Records LLC

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 11, 2025) — Alternating Currents at Ragged Records and Trash Can Annie on Saturday, August 16, 6-9PM. It's free and all ages at 311 E 2nd St in downtown Davenport, Iowa.

The Peoria Live Music Takeover with performances by Larks Tongue, The Golden Fleece, and Super 88 with live visual projections by NYC artist Marblelobe.

06 Aug 2025

Disney on Ice Presents Mickey's Search Party This Winter at Vibrant Arena, December 4-7

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 6, 2025) — Disney on Ice Presents Mickey’s Search Party is bringing the magic to guests through dynamic moments that take place on the ice and in the air.

05 Aug 2025

Candlelight® Returns to Moline with a Special Halloween Musical Experience

By Amanda Boucault

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (August 5, 2025) — The internationally acclaimed Candlelight® concert series, known for bringing classical music to all kinds of audiences under the gentle glow of thousands of candles, returns to Moline in October

04 Aug 2025

Great River Ducky Derby to Benefit Music Education: City of Davenport and Common Chord Partner to Host Concert at Credit Island during Labor Day Weekend

By Steve Ahrens

DAVENPORT, IOWA (August 4, 2025) — Common Chord is celebrating its 21st year by hosting the Great River Ducky Derby to benefit music education and enrichment programming in our community.

The Ducky Derby takes place on Saturday, August 30, 6:30PM, at Davenport’s Credit Island Park.

23 Jul 2025

Border Foods Celebrates Grand Opening of New Taco Bell in Davenport, Iowa

By Madeleine Rush

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 23, 2025) — Business and community partners gathered with 

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