River Cities' Reader

The River Cities' Reader is a locally owned alternative newspaper situated in Davenport, Iowa. Established in 1993, it is distributed across the Quad-Cities region and its surrounding areas.

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Solutions of Grandeur: “Proof,” at Augustana College through May 11

6 days ago | rcreader.com | Pamela Briggs |Mike Schulz

I've caught fire, and it's glorious; been given not only inspiration, but also fully expressed ideas. Whether from gods or demons doesn't matter, because even if the end product is utter crap, it feels divine. But if your career, your reputation, your self-image, your very being is made of that fire – what if it's extinguished?
“For the Love of the Garden,” May 17

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Saturday, May 17, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.Muscatine Art Center, 1314 Mulberry Avenue, Muscatine IAAn ideal afternoon escape for garden and flower lovers, live-music fans, art enthusiasts, families with kids, and those shopping for unique gifts, the Muscatine Art Center's For the Love of the Garden event will take place on May 17, this outdoor celebration boasting a performance by the Mad Creek Mudcats, live painting demonstrations, studio crafts, a vendor market, and more.
From Iowa’s Farms to the Nation’s Tables: "Taste What Pork Can Do" Delivers Bold Flavor for a New Generation

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Kevin Hall |Michael Helke

CLIVE, IOWA (May 7, 2025) — Pork is reintroducing itself for the first time since 2011. The National Pork Board has launched a bold new US brand campaign: Taste What Pork Can Do.™This fully integrated, data-driven digital campaign delivers an unapologetic message: pork is no longer the “other” anything. It stands proudly on its own — rich in flavor, rooted in culture, and exactly the kind of bold taste younger consumers crave.
Free Will Astrology: Week of May 7, 2025

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Rob Brezsny |Mike Schulz

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Just for now, you might benefit from moderating your intensity. I am pleased to see how much good stuff you have generated lately, but it may be time to scale back a bit. At least consider the possibility of pursuing modest, sustainable production rather than daring to indulge in spectacular bursts of energy. In conclusion, dear Aries, the coming days will be a favorable time for finding the sweet spot between driving ambition and practical self-care.
The Fray, May 22

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Thursday, May 22, 8 p.m. Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center, 7077 Elmore Avenue, Davenport IA Billboard chart-toppers whose top-10 hits on the Hot 100 include “You Found Me” and “Over My Head (Cable Car),” the Colorado-bred rockers of The Fray bring their national tour to Davenport's Rhythm City Casino Resort Event Center on May 22, their career highlights including four Grammy nominations, three Billboard Music Awards, and their song “How To Save A Life" becoming the unofficial theme...
Little Feat, May 16

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Friday, May 16, 7:30 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 330 West Third Street, Davenport IA Touring in support of their 2024 album Sam's Place, a Grammy Award nominee that AllMusic described as "filled with excellent songs that will undoubtedly satisfy blues enthusiasts," the venerated rockers of Little Feat bring their national "Strike Up the Band Tour" to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on May 16, the band's discography over more than a half-century including 17 studio albums, 14 live albums, and 30 singles...
Nefesh Mountain, May 16

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Friday, May 16, 8 p.m. The Redstone Room, 129 Main Street, Davenport IA Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a powerhouse unit” and by American Songwriter for delivering “introspective lyrics and world-class musicianship,” the progressive Americana and bluegrass musicians of Nefesh Mountain headline a May 16 concert event at Davenport's Redstone Room, their 2025 release Beacons inspiring Americana Highways' John Hancock to rave, “I loved every song and am excited to see this band on tour.” As stated...
Dave Blunts, May 17

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m. Capitol Theatre, 330 West Third Street, Davenport IA Lauded by Complex for his "undeniable charisma and musical gifts," the site adding that "he isn't being called 'the underground Sean Kingston' for no reason, the Los Angeles-based Davenport native Dave Blunts brings his tour to Davenport's Capitol Theatre on May 17, the 23-year-old hip-hop musician and epo rapper's nearly two dozen singles including three released (so far) in 2025 alone: "Thinking of You,"...
Joe Hott & the Short Mountain Boys, May 17

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Saturday, May 17, 7 p.m.Ohnward Fine Arts Center, 1215 East Platt Street, Maquoketa IADelivering a unique blend of retro-bluegrass, traditional country, gospel, and Appalachian Mountain music, Joe Hott & the Short Mountain Boys bring their tour to Maquoketa's Ohnward Fine Arts Center on May 17, the group having shared stages with artists such as Rhonda Vincent and Vince Gill, and performing to-tapping tunes by Ralph Stanley, Hank Williams Sr, and original numbers written by Hott himself.
“Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles,” May 17

1 week ago | rcreader.com | Mike Schulz

Saturday, May 17, 7:30 p.m. Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll IL On May 17, a revered group of chart-topping, Grammy-winning rockers will be celebrated when Mt. Carroll's Timber Lake Playhouse presents the six-piece tribute event Heartache Tonight: The Music of the Eagles, an evening of beloved, iconic hits sure to include such chart-toppers as "Hotel California," "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Best of My Love," "One of These Nights," and, of course, "Heartache Tonight." A...