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 

21 Jul 2025

Quad Cities Karaoke Championship 2025 Heats Up with August Qualifiers

By Christopher Pierce

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — The Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (QCKC) 2025 is in full swing as the competition powers through its final round of fifty qualifiers across 25 local bars, culminating in a thrilling lineup of events throughout August.

10 Jul 2025

Mississippi Valley Blues Society Celebrates Forty Years of Blues Fest Magic; Two-Day Festival Returns to LeClaire Park with Award-Winning Artists and Family-Friendly Events

By Steve Horan

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 10, 2025) — The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (MVBS) proudly announces the fortieth anniversary of Blues Fest taking place on September 19-20, 2025, at the scenic and historic Le Claire Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa.

This milestone celebration will feature an exciting lineup of traditional and contemporary Blues artists.

10 Jun 2025

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats: South Of Here Tour, Vibrant Arena, Friday, September 19, 7PM; On Sale Friday, June 13, 10AM

By Stephani Nagle

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (June 10, 2025) — Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats with very special guests Trampled By Turtles and Hannah Cohen will make their first appearance at Vibrant Arena Friday, September 19, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 13, 10AM.

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