Writer and experimental artist. http://mnhanson.com
The ukulele is the recorder of the string family: anyone can learn to play one in minutes with minimal instruction. You can, too, regardless of your current musical knowledge. Just show up at the Davenport Main Library (321 Main St. in Davenport) on ...
Part 1 of this series ends with the weekend prior to the official start of summer. It’s the last weekend before West ‘boji transforms into one giant bar and West Lake Park becomes your home-away-from-home until September. Weekend 4 With the arrival...
Another month, another five awesome weekends. This June is so jam-packed with things to do, this post has been made a cliffhanger by necessity. Weekend 1 The weekend kicks off with Streetfest in Davenport starting at 4p.m. on Friday, June 1. Brough...
Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa has made a name for itself as a music venue, and the big barn is built for fun of all kinds. The place was packed for Kevin Smith’s recent visit, in which he told funny stories about his family, the film industry, and his ...
Davenport has played host to a flurry of brand new local arts festivals over the past couple of years. The beauty of this is that these events haven’t been corrupted by money-hungry cash grabbers (yet). One of the very few potential drawbacks is over...
The start of the Freight House Farmer’s Market’s outdoor season has become such a celebrated event that it warrants an opening ceremony. Organizers have hired a band and everything! The Davenport farmer’s market is active year-round, with an indoor ...
A visit to the Quad Cities – especially if you plan to enjoy all of the amazing music and festivals the area has to offer – necessitates a stay at The Current Hotel in Downtown Davenport. With an amazing staff and a focus on local culture, the hotel...
This March is extra special. Not only are we warming up for festival season, but we have an amazing, astounding, FIVE awesome weekends of music and art in the Quad City area! Weekend 1 This is the tail-end of QC Restaurant Week, so get a taste of s...
The year’s first foodie fest hits the Quad Cities February 26 - March 4. For QC Restaurant week, participating local eateries present specialty menus that celebrate the simple pleasures of food and dining. Kitchens will price certain items at a value...
The region’s premier exhibition of great emerging artists returns to Davenport for its third installment this February! The biannual GAS Feed and Seed Festival showcases leading original talent in music, comedy, and culinary arts. Promoted as a comm...
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