09 Jun 2025

Artist Chosen for Downtown Bettendorf Mural

By Jennifer Walker

BETTENDORF, IOWA (June 9, 2025) — The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) is pleased to announce that local artist William Gustafson has been chosen to paint a new mural located on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St, across from City Hall.

Titled Arches, the concept of the mural is to show the viewer the time periods through the arches. Gustafson will paint the mural in June with an unveiling planned in early July.

04 Jun 2025

African American Museum of Iowa Commemorates Juneteenth

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (June 4, 2025) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is hosting its annual Juneteenth Festival at NewBo City Market, 11AM-5PM, Saturday, June 14. The AAMI’s highly-anticipated festival will include live music and performances, local non-profit and business organizations, food and merchandise vendors, and family-friendly activities!

30 May 2025

Twenty-Ninth Season of Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet Quad Cities

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 30, 2025) — We are thrilled to announce our 29th season of World Class Ballet! This season promises to include both new works and old favorites. Whether you're a lifelong ballet enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there’s something marvelous waiting for you at every performance. So why not gather your friends, bring your family, and join us in celebrating the beauty of dance together?

15 May 2025

Dino Days is Back at the Putnam Museum and Science Center

By Jessica Beshears

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center will be hosting its annual Dino Days on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1.

Dino Days is a family-friendly event for dinosaur lovers of all ages. During the event, the Putnam transforms its Lardner Balcony into a “Jurassic-Style Park” for all sorts of fun activities and crafts.

12 May 2025

The Muscatine Art Center is a 2025 Blue Star Museum

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 12, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center is pleased to participate in Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving US military personnel and their families during the summer.

07 May 2025

Event for All Ages Celebrates Flowers and the Japanese Garden

By Lynn Bartenhagen

MUSCATINE, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — The Friends of the Japanese Garden and Friends of the Muscatine Art Center are offering a new event on Saturday, May 17, 1:30-4:30PM. “For the Love of the Garden” is the perfect afternoon escape for the entire family. Garden and flower lovers, live music fans, art enthusiasts, families with kids, and those shopping for unique gifts will all find something to appreciate at this special event.

01 May 2025

George Nakashima Woodworker: A Definitive Documentary; Documentary Screening at The Figge Art Museum

By Becky Nakashima Brooke

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 1, 2025) — For many who know him through his works and ideas, admirers of George Nakashima may think his definitive documentary would break down the design elements and trace the techniques that explain what he created. But his life's work was more a result of an esoteric collection of experiences; he became a lone seeker searching for meaning in life.

24 Mar 2025

Recovery, Women’s History Month Themes of Intimate House Concert, Art Show, March 29

By Christine Hawes

EAST MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2025) — Roots rocker Nikki Lunden Trotter (above), whose decades of live music experience include hitting rock bottom from addiction and bouncing back stronger, will perform an acoustic show of her original compositions Saturday, March 29.

21 Mar 2025

Azubuike Arts and Delta Sigma Theta Re-Share Keepers of the Flame with the Community

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2025) — Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, in collaboration with the Davenport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and the Figge Art Museum, proudly presents a special screening of Keepers of the Flame, a powerful short film that explores the historical contributions of Black women to the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

19 Mar 2025

"Columbia River Canoe Project" Showing Every Wednesday Evening from March 19 through April 16

By Todd McGreevy

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 19, 2025) — As advertised in the current Reader issue on the stands, Navarro Canoe Co is screening the award-winning seventy-minute documentary film Columbia River Canoe Project every Wednesaday evening through April 16.

There's more information here, including a two-minute trailer you can watch at: navarrocanoe.com/columbia-river-canoe-project.

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