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Davenport
Saturday, July 12th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Devon Braet was sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 murder of Brian Goodwin at a Davenport home — he was found not guilty of killing Amy Smith, leaving families still mourning their loss. The Quad City Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse will show the musical Mary Poppins through Sept. 6 with performances on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., Sunday shows at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesday matinees at 1:15 p.m., + a special matinee on Saturday, July 26. Ticket prices are $68 for dinner shows and $61 for matinees, + and reservations can be made by calling 3097867733 ext 2 or visiting 1828 Third Ave. in Rock Island. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Crafted QC will present the LeClaire Art Walk today from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in local shops and businesses in LeClaire, where more than a dozen artists will offer live demonstrations, giveaways, and specials at different locations. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Fresh Films began filming its feature film 'Six More Weeks' on July 10 and will shoot key scenes in Rock Island's Arts Alley on July 20 and 21 (a family-friendly production) to offer hands-on training for more than 100 student filmmakers. The production will give emerging talent real-world experience in media (boosting local career skills). Quad Cities Business Journal
- ➤ Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is showing the stage musical Mary Poppins with songs like A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, with performances through Sept. 6 on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:30 p.m., and Wednesday matinees at 1:15 p.m. A special matinee on Saturday, July 26 includes Bootleggers pre-show entertainment — tickets cost $68 for dinner shows and $61 on Wednesdays. Quad Cities Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Protestors gathered outside Davenport Congressional Offices on Thursday after 20-year-old Pascual Pedro was deported to Guatemala last weekend following a routine ICE check-in on July 1+ his family met with congressional staff and now must travel outside the Quad Cities to speak with representatives as they fight for his return. KWQC
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Best of the Wurst Sausage Competition
12-4 p.m. — German American Heritage Center & Museum — $5 for non-members, free for children 12 and under — Sample local brats and enjoy live entertainment while voting for your favorite sausage.
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Paint Nite: Darth Vader Edition
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Save $10 per ticket with code 'INSIDER10USA' — Unleash your creativity while sipping pints and painting Darth Vader masterpieces.
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Fear Not Ourselves Alone Concert
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Experience the art rock sounds of Fear Not Ourselves Alone with special guests Cough N Flop and Camp Regret.
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Quad Cities Junior Tournament at Duck Creek
Time not specified — Duck Creek Golf Course — Registration required — Compete in this Birdie Point event hosted by the Iowa PGA at a premier golf venue.
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Midwest Mayhem
5-11 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $5 entry — Experience an epic night of underground chaos with top Midwest music and mouthwatering food.
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Jack Blocker Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $19.84 — Experience the heartfelt Americana sound of Jack Blocker along with special guests in Davenport.
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Garage Band Friday Night
7-10 p.m. — Mississippi River Distilling Company — Enjoy signature cocktails and live music in a transformed outdoor venue.
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Association of Midwest Museums
6 PM - 7 PM — RiverCenter — Cost info not provided — Join museum professionals for networking and discussions on regional cultural heritage.
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PLEASURE PILL Concert Featuring honeybee
6-10 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — $15.88 — Enjoy a live performance by PLEASURE PILL with special guests honeybee in an intimate setting.
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Task Party at the Museum
5-8 p.m. — Figge Art Museum — Free entry — Engage in creative tasks and make new friends at this informal art-focused gathering.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
By the time a man realizes that his father was right, he has a son who thinks he's wrong.
~ Charles Wadsworth
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