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Koe Wetzel and Priscilla Block, July 31
Wednesday, July 31, 8 p.m. Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport IA. On July 31, this year's Mississippi Valley Fair brings with it grandstand performances by a pair of Billboard-charting talents in Koe Wetzel and Priscilla Block, the former an acclaimed country rocker whose top-10 hits include this year's "Sweet Dreams" and "High Road" (featuring Jessie Murph), and the latter of whose country-pop song "Just About Over You" went viral on TikTok, reaching Nashville music executives who signed her to Mercury Nashville.
Deserta and Pony Bradshaw, July 27
A disparate pair of independent-music acts will take the stage at Davenport’s Raccoon Motel for two concerts on July 27, the first with the rockers of Deserta performing in support of last year’s album Don’t Dare Stop, and the second with Georgia-based folk-rock, country, and blues vocalist Pony Bradshaw celebrating the release of his new recording Thus Spoke the Fool, scheduled for release on August 16.
Electric Blue Yonder, July 28
With the project of married couple Beth Hataway and Johnny Veres delivering, according to Americana UK, “an atmospheric folk sound [that] will capture your attention and draw you in emotionally,” the touring artists of Electric Blue Yonder headline a July 28 concert at Davenport’s Raccoon Motel, the group praised by Slant as “a diamond-bright exploration of rock’s past, present, and hopeful future.”
Tylor & the Train Robbers, July 29
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA. Their springtime release Hum of the Road lauded by Saving Country Music as "instilled with insightful road-worn and real-life wisdom," and the artists themselves hailed as "a band that attentive country music fans across the United States revere," the talents of Tylor & the Train Robbers headline a July 29 concert at Davenport's Raccoon Motel, the musicians' latest also praised by Americana Highways for delivering "what made people like Guy Clark and Townes van Zandt legends."
Mike Mains & the Branches, July 30
Raccoon Motel, 315 East Second Street, Davenport IA. Touring in support of their 2023 album Memory Unfixed, a work that Jesus Freak Hideout called "a delightful return [that] provides a compelling entry point for new fans," the indie rockers of Mike Mains & the Branches headline a July 30 concert a Davenport's Raccoon Motel, their latest also praised by I Am Tuned Up as a recording that "expands upon [the musicians'] ability to utilize pop sensibilities and overlay them with an authentical and vulnerable lyrical approach."
Scholar Presentation: Dr. Sandra Hindman, “Illuminated Manuscripts,” August 1
Figge Art Museum, 225 West Second Street, Davenport IA. Showcasing exquisite examples of manuscripts from her gallery, Les Enluminures, along with period jewelry, renowned professor, scholar, and gallerist Dr. Sandra Hindman will participate in an August 1 Scholar Presentation at Davenport's Figge Art Museum, providing a rich, historical context for her remarkable artifacts, and delivering an insightful presentation in celebration of the venue's exhibit Illumination: Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts from the Figge Collection.
Quad-City Times Bix 7, July 27
Saturday, July 27, 8 a.m. Returning to downtown Davenport for its incredible 50th year, the Quad-City Times Bix 7 will again find runners and walkers taking on a seven-mile foot race alongside live bands and cheering crowds, the July 27 event famed for being the largest non-marathon race in the Midwest, having captured the imaginations of thousands upon thousands of enthusiasts from both the United States and countries around the globe.
“Quad Cities Beer: A History,” July 28
German American Heritage Center, 712 West Second Street, Davenport IA. Presented on July 28 as the latest program in the German American Heritage Center's popular "Kaffee und Kuchen" series, Quad Cities Beer: A History will find authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr celebrating the heady heritage of the region, with patrons invited to purchase a copy of their local-history book before or after the event and have it signed by the authors.
Cattle Barn Jamboree benefit returns to Mississippi Valley Fair
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Cattle Barn Jamboree, a live auction and live music experience, is set to return to the Mississippi Valley Fair on Aug. 2 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Husband-and-wife team Dean Marten of Marten Auction Service and Angela Meyer, local country music artist, discuss this third annual event that raises money for 4H or FFA (it rotates each year). Both were active in 4H or FFA in their youth so they are passionate about giving back.
2024 Mississippi Valley Fair, July 30 through August 4
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 West Locust Street, Davenport IA. Returning to the area for its incredible 104th year, an eagerly awaited six-day festival boasting games, competitions, vendors, and concert sets by more than two dozen national and local acts returns with the 2024 Mississippi Valley Fair, its July 30 through August 4 engagement at Davenport's Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds boasting, as always, grandstand performances by chart-toppers, multi-platinum sellers, and multiple-award winners.
Consulting firm recommends changes to Davenport’s building codes in strategy session Tuesday
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Davenport held a meeting on Tuesday for a management update and for the mayor and council to hold a discussion. On the agenda: a presentation from White Birch for the SOCOTEC Study of the Building Code Review. In the aftermath of the building collapse at 324...
Stock car racing canceled at Rock Island County Fair
Sorry racing fans, but Mother Nature says there’s no stock car racing in East Moline tonight. According to an email from track officials, the race track at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline isn’t suitable for safe racing tonight, due to last night’s storm. They made the decision to cancel the race. There […]
QCA cities announce storm cleanup details
UPDATE: More cities are releasing details on their cleanup efforts after Monday night’s storm. Moline Public Works crews will be actively clearing debris from roadways across the city this week. Public Works will conduct a special pickup in residential areas to collect tree limbs and brush related to the storm on July 15th starting Tuesday, […]
St. Ambrose University Named One of America’s Best Colleges
National recognition for its high-quality education and affordability. Money.com recently. published its annual list of America’s best four-year universities and colleges and St. Ambrose was named “One of America’s Best Colleges” for 2024. The magazine’s annual “Best Colleges in America” ranking evaluates institutions on...
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