07 Jun 2019

QC-Native Emmy Award Winner to Host Movie Screening, Q&A June 13 at The Putnam

By Kevin Smith

 

DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 7, 2019) — An Emmy Award-winning television editor and Quad Cities native is bringing his first feature film home with a Q&A and movie screening Thursday evening, June 13, at the Putnam.

Director David Franklin will present his 2016 independent movie debut, As Far As the Eye Can See, which stars Jason London (Dazed and Confused), beginning at 6:30PM.

04 Jun 2019

Quad City Arts Presents Christopher Reno & Rene Meyer Ernst

By Dawn Wohlford-Metallo

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 4, 2019) — On exhibit from June 28 through August 16, 2019, will be paintings by Christopher Reno of Galesburg, IL, and digital collages by Rene Meyer Ernst of Davenport, Iowa.

31 May 2019

Rachael Mullins Steiner to Join the Putnam Museum and Science Center as President and CEO

By Kevin Smith

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 30, 2019) — The Putnam Museum and Science Center has a new leader. After an extensive search, the Putnam Museum and Science Center board of directors announced that well-known community leader and education-advocate Rachael Mullins Steiner will become president and CEO of the Putnam Museum and Science Center effective July 1. 

28 May 2019

Figge Art Museum to Sign New Contract with City of Davenport and Quad Cities Cultural Trust on 06/03

By Natalie Dunlop

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 28, 2019) — The Figge Art Museum will sign a new contract with City of Davenport and Quad Cities Cultural Trust on Monday, June 3, at 2:30PM in the Figge’s Quad City Bank and Trust Grand Lobby. 

24 May 2019

Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center “Clinton, Iowa’s Children’s Museum” End of May — It’s Almost Felix Adler Day

By Nikki McGinnis

 

CLINTON, IOWA (May 23, 2019) — The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum," is ending May in a great way with these events and activities. Make a special patriotic suncatcher on WOW Wednesday. Then, jump around at Funtime Friday. Each of these programs is free with regular museum admission or membership. Felix Adler Day, on June 15, is almost here.

WOW Wednesday

21 May 2019

Family Museum Presents children’s Fitness Exhibit, "Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action" for Summer 2019

By Elly Gerdts
20 May 2019

2019 ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition at Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Campus (EICC)

By Sherry Maurer

 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 20, 2019) — Due to the April 30 flood that has Bucktown Center for the Arts closed for renovations, MidCoast Fine Arts’ 2019 ArtWorks Expo High School Pastel Competition will be held at the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Campus (EICC). College administrators generously have offered use of the site for the event that will take place Saturday, May 25, 9:30AM-4PM, 101 W 3rd St, Davenport, Iowa, 52801.

14 May 2019

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) to Participate in Blue Star Museums Starting 05/18

By Jennifer Beall

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (May 14, 2019) — This summer, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the tenth summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to our nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families. The 2019 program will begin earlier than in past years, launching on Saturday, May 18, 2019, Armed Forces Day, and ending on Monday, September 2, 2019, Labor Day.

13 May 2019

A Tribute to Motown to Play on Putnam’s Roof

By Kevin Hall

DAVENPORT, Iowa (May 13, 2019) — The Putnam is continuing its rooftop concert tradition with "A Tribute to Motown" on Saturday, May 18, at noon. The concert is free to the public, and visitors are encouraged to bring chairs to enjoy the open-air concert in the Putnam parking lot.

12 May 2019

Lange Nacht des Museums/Night at the Museum Community Event

By German American Heritage Center and Museum

DAVENPORT, IOWA (May 10, 2019) — "Lange Nacht des Museums/Night at the Museum" is a unique opportunity for the QC community to visit the German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC/M) and engage with others interested in cultural exchange. This event is hosted by Fulbright Germany Alumni and will feature presentations on German and American culture and friendship. Admission is free!

Program

6PM — GAHC Doors open for self-guided tours until 8PM

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