10 May 2017

Mother’s Day Eve in the Hilltop Campus Village, Day of thanks to Moms, fun for kids

By Jessica Gordon

May 9, 2017 - The Hilltop Campus Village is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Mother’s Day Eve, a day full of shopping, crafts and a movie under the stars. It is a day of thanks for mothers for all they do, have done, and will continue to do.

The celebration begins the day before Mother’s Day, May 13, 2017 starting at 8 am with shopping on the Hilltop.

10 May 2017

Workshop this Friday and Saturday

By Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

The Path of Service and the Nature of Suffering Registration fee: $150 Friday & Saturday, May 12 & 13, 2017 Friday: 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Saturday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

09 May 2017

5th Annual Pioneer Day

By Jessica Waytenick

The fifth annual Pioneer Day is Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

There is an overnight encampment of fur trader re-enactors, called a Buckskinners' Rendezvous, with pioneer portrayers demonstrating hatchet and knife throwing, and craft demonstrators such as wood-working, chair caning, basket weaving, quilting, rope making, and campfire cooking. Kid’s games and activities also ongoing.

Old time music specialist Wesley Wells will perform.

05 May 2017

The QC Co-Lab presents MakeFest 2017

By QC Co-Lab Media

Davenport, Iowa. May 1, 2017 — QC Co-Lab is hosting the Third Annual QC MakeFest on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at The RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa.

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

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

What's New at the German American Heritage Center?

By German American Heritage Center
Current Exhibits at the GAHC
"The Culture They Carried: Women Immigrants of Iowa"
Closes May 21
"1917: The Red Cross"
Closes May 7
Share Your Story!
Have a woman immigrant story in your family? Help us share it in the exhibit! Send a picture and their story to ktd@gahc.org and we'll take care of the rest!
01 May 2017

Tea Tasting at the Davenport Public Library

By PR & Marketing Team Davenport Public Library

You’re invited to join the Davenport Library and Element Tea for a tea tasting. Enjoy and learn about a wide variety of teas from around the world. This special event will be held at Eastern (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm.

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