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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ River Bend Food Bank will hold its annual Women Fighting Hunger event on March 27 at Rhythm City Casino Resort in north Davenport with podcaster and author Nora McInerny as the keynote speaker. The sold-out dinner fundraiser will run from 5 to 8 p.m. and will benefit the School Pantry Purchase program + help fight local food insecurity. Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is hosting a 50th anniversary party and open house to mark its 50 years of service and connection in the community. The celebration begins today at 3 p.m. —a short program will follow at 4 p.m. —and it will end at 7 p.m. KWQC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Timothy Justin Beaver, 30, who was in a gang of 14 men, was sentenced on March 13 to 19 years and 7 months in prison for racketeering and drug trafficking—he pleaded guilty in court—and his sentence covers both charges at once. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Los Angeles filmmaker Joy Shannon, a Rock Island native, debuted a seven-minute short film titled 'Rock Island Prison 1864'—which tells the story of Black Union soldiers guarding Confederate prisoners during the Civil War. The film won awards at festivals in Chicago and will screen in Rock Island this May as well as at the Pulling Focus Film Festival from June 5 to 8. The Quad City Times
- ➤ The Putnam Museum and Science Center opens the temporary exhibit Indigenous Roots of Mexican Americans today at its World Culture Gallery at 1717 W. 12th St. The exhibit shows artifacts and textiles from Mexico that trace 20,000 years of indigenous heritage—displaying early farming, art, and native traditions until June 1. Quad Cities Business Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Home sales in the Quad Cities are doing better than in other parts of the country as the housing market opens up, and the head of the Quad City Area REALTORS said pending home sales increased from 304 to 376. Quad Cities Business Journal
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Bold Blushes Styled Photoshoot
This in-person event at the Figge Art Museum offers a creative showcase of stylish makeup with a focus on bold blush looks.
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Desperate Electric Concert at Raccoon Motel
Experience the live music event Desperate Electric at Raccoon Motel in Davenport, featuring local talent and a lively atmosphere.
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Paco Erhard's 5-Step Guide to Being German
Paco Erhard presents his unique observational comedy show that humorously explores aspects of German culture and current events, promising an entertaining experience at the Adler Theatre.
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Paco Erhard - 5 Step Guide to Being German
7:30-8:30 p.m. — River Center Adler Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a comedic exploration of German culture with Paco Erhard.
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Million Dollar Time Machine Concert at Adler Theatre
The concert featuring Million Dollar Time Machine at Adler Theatre promises a vibrant evening of rock and pop music.
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Louise Kames: I Don't See Anything That's Not Beautiful Celebration and Artist Talk
6:30-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Celebrate the beauty of art and engage in a dialogue with the artist Louise Kames.
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April Fools Festival
Friday evening — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $625 — Compete in a thrilling youth baseball tournament on pristine turf fields for double points.
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Battle of The Ballers Basketball Tournament
April 5-6 — TBK Bank Sports Complex — $250 — Join local and regional teams for an exciting two-day basketball tournament with awards and playoff opportunities.
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38 Special Concert
7-10 p.m. — Capitol Theatre — $ — Rock out with Southern rock legends 38 Special as they tour and perform classic anthems.
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Bob Dylan Concert
7-10 p.m. — Adler Theatre — Tickets from $123 — Experience an unforgettable night of live music with the legendary Bob Dylan, igniting the crowd with his timeless hits.
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