A Pakistani-American author and interfaith activist once featured in Oprah Magazine as a woman making a difference in her community, Saadia Faruqi will make a quintet of public appearances as the latest guest in Quad City Arts'; Visiting Artist series, her accolades include being a Sydney Taylor Notable for 2021's A Place at the Table co-written with Laura Shovan and earning a South Asia Book Award Honor for A Thousand Questions.

An acclaimed standup who recently enjoyed a sold-out national tour, and whose Correct Opinions places in the top 100 for comedy podcasts in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Great Britain, Trey Kennedy brings his "Grow Up Comedy Tour" to Davenport's Adler Theatre on July 16, the funnyman currently boasting in excess of 3.5 million followers on TikTok, 240.7 million total views on YouTube, and more than 4.7 million Facebook followers.

An acclaimed New York City comedian lauded for her darkly hilarious material based on personal, often satirical stories, current Saturday Night Live writer Rosebud Baker brings her national standup tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Rhythm Room on July 16, with Rolling Stone raving that her humor "ranges from merciless self-excavation to slashing social satire graced by intelligence and nuance."

Five days of outdoor fun will be on hand when East Moline's Rock Island Country Fairgrounds hosts the annual Rock Island County Fair July 18 through 22, offering patrons mornings, afternoons, and evenings filled with carnival rides, games, food vendors, animal shows, racing tournaments, 4-H events, a concert with rock and country artist Tyler Schulte, and exciting happenings scheduled for the nights' grandstand entertainment.

Delivered as part of the Davenport Public Library's virtual 3rd Thursday at Hoover's Presidential Library & Museum programming, the July 20 "best of" webinar The Lafayette Escadrille tells the heroic tale of how 38 Americans volunteered to fly, and pay the ultimate price, in the First World War – fighting in the skies to aid France long before our country officially entered the war.

Presented by Dr. Debbie Weissman, the fascinating live program A Tale of Two Ladies: Achievements and Challenges in the Christian-Jewish Relationship will be hosted by the Moline Public Library on July 10, its focus devoted to Ecclesia and Synagoga, the embodied representations of Christianity and Judaism in medieval and early modern church architecture and artwork.

Making its eagerly awaited July 13 through 15 return, the 43rd Walcott Truckers Jamboree at the Iowa 80 Truck Stop will showcase more than 175 exhibits, displays, games, cookouts, fireworks, local and national country and rock musicians, and even a beauty contest for trucks in celebration of America's big rigs and those who drive them.

Delivering a blend of local history, environmental issues, education, entertainment, and fresh air, Davenport's River Action will again present a series of outdoor presentations in the second month of the annual Channel Cat Talks and Riverine Walks: weekly programs that, from July 11 through 29, will address such topics as eco-roofs, Monarch butterflies, the history of the Arsenal Island, and those fascinating birds known as pelicans.

Designed to bring some serious swing into the summer, the John Deere Classic returns to Silvis' TPC at Deere Run from July 5 through 9, with this professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour, in its 52nd year, enjoying coverage on the Golf Channel and CBS Sports, and featuring youth activities, clinics, and a climactic awards presentation.

Annual explosions of fun followed by literal explosions in the air will be taking place in Davenport's LeClaire Park and Rock Island's Schwiebert Riverfront Park when the Quad Cities hosts its Fourth of July celebration Red, White, & Boom!, the bi-state July 3 event delivering a spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River as well as live music, food and beverage vendors, special presentations, family programming, and more.

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