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.

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.

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.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (March 17, 2025) — Brian Allen has been named the new Executive Director of Quad City Arts. Allen joins the organization from the German American Heritage Center, where he served as Executive Director, bringing experience in arts administration, cultural programming, and community engagement.

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 3, 2025) — The State Historical Society of Iowa (SHSI), a division of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services (DAS), announced the departure of State Curator Leo Landis, who has served the organization with distinction as both State Curator and Museum Curator.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 4, 2025) — The Figge Art Museum proudly announces the opening of the newly-named John Deere Gallery, featuring selections from the remarkable John Deere Art Collection. Visitors to the museum will have the opportunity to experience these internationally-significant works of art, many of which were previously accessible only within John Deere’s corporate facilities.

DUBUQUE, IOWA (January 22, 2025) — You're invited to An Evening of Art for DBQFest, a night of creativity, connection, and celebration in support of Iowa’s longest-running arts festival.

MUSCATINE, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — The Muscatine Art Center is set to open two new exhibitions on the top floor of the historic Musser-McColm mansion this Saturday, January 11.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 8, 2025) — The Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) would like to invite Engineers and Computing Professionals to pledge their commitments to their professions by taking part in a Pledging Ceremony for their profession. The Pledging Ceremonies will be held prior to the 2025 QCESC STEM Celebration on February 20, 2025, at The Bend Center in East Moline. Check out our webpage which will be updated soon.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (November 25, 2024) — Azubuike African American Council for The Arts is proud to announce that it has been awarded three significant grants, which will collectively enhance our capacity to inspire, educate, and engage underserved youth in the Quad Cities. These grants reflect our commitment to bridging racial divides, amplifying African American culture, and fostering meaningful connections through the arts.

Regional Development Authority (RDA) Grant

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