MOLINE, ILLINOIS (March 25, 2026) — It was a dark and stormy night. . . well, it could have been in The Adventures of Sam Steele, a new radio play by Jeff Adamson taking the stage at The Black Box Theatre, opening March 28 and running through April 4.

Set in 1947, after the war, Sam Steele PI is on the case with plenty of heavies and femmes fatale while he investigates a murder in McClellan Heights.

Can’t say anymore or I’d have to kill you.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 18, 2026) — Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, announced the addition of Margot Day as the new development director. In this new capacity, Day will lead the organization’s efforts to develop resources that advance its mission of improving our community with the power of music.

Day started in her new role February 4. She joins the staff at Common Chord in this newly-created position at their downtown Davenport offices.

MOLINE, ILL INOIS (January 5, 2026) — The Black Box Theatre located in downtown Moline will celebrate its tenth season with a series of area premieres. Co-founder and artistic director Lora Adams said, “It’s hard to believe it has been ten years since David Miller and I opened the doors to The Black Box Theatre, but here we are.”

The new season includes:

MOLINE, ILLINOIS (November 12, 2025) —The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the classic play The Lion in Winter opening November 21 to December 6.