Creative Women of Color offers Buenas Nuevas Market through December 20
The Quad Cities’ Creative Women of Color holds its Buenas Nuevas Market in Rock Island through December 20.
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Author: Christine Hawes
Traditional feel-good story through LGBTQ+ eyes comes to Davenport Friday in ‘The Mattachine Family’
A rare opportunity to see the new film “The Mattachine Family,” featuring Nico Tortorella and Emily Hampshire, comes to Davenport Friday night. Read here about this traditional feel-good story, and the reason it’s showing in the Quad Cities.
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Iowa Drag Awards seeking votes through Nov. 10 for expanded annual honors
Here’s your chance to honor Iowa’s hard-working drag performers. Cast your vote in 16 categories, among 47 different performers, through Nov. 10. The big awards show in Des Moines follows Dec. 14.
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Kawai’s journey from jewelry to performance art is part of “Woman: hood” responsive art exhibit
IOWA CITY — Satomi Kawai’s jewelry designs are featured in distinguished permanent...
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Welcoming, sensitive atmosphere at Bandy’s for annual Rainbow Cafe gathering Sunday
CARBONDALE — When Rainbow Cafe LGBTQ+ Center and community members gather this Sunday for...
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Black queer nightlife, soft side of masculinity are centered in “Heart of Brick” by serpentwithfeet
IOWA CITY — The love of the club, the essential role of nightlife in Black queer life, and the soft side of masculinity is what audience members will experience Thursday evening, when experimental R&B artist serpentwithfeet brings his new “Heart of Brick” production to the Englert Theatre.
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Intersectional Resource Fair October 7 a chance to explore diverse resources for diverse people
The Intersectional Resource Fair coming Oct. 7 is a chance to learn about diverse resources for diverse people throughout the Quad Cities. So far, 34 progressive groups are signed up to present information. Attendees will also receive raffle and door prizes.
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Out and About in the Quad Cities with Clock Inc., Mary’s on 2nd, Edwards UCC, MCC of the Quad Cities
Get a glimpse at progressive events happening around you, with our revived and renamed photo...
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Rock Island showing of Harris Neck documentary honors “strength and resilience” of Black Americans
“The Taking of Harris Neck” tells the story of the federal government’s illegal land seizure of Harris Neck in 1942 from descendants of slaves.
Gaye Shannon Burnett, head of the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, describes the film as a tribute to the “strength and resilience” of Black Americans.
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Growth in clients, staff, services inspires November move for The Project of the Quad Cities
MOLINE — The Project of the Quad Cities is moving to accommodate its growth in clients, staff and services. The nonprofit founded in 1986 to focus on prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS now provides behavioral health care, LGBTQ+ health care, and gender-affirming care. Its move to 4101 John Deere Rd., from its River Drive home, will mean 7,000 more square feet and more rooms for treatment, support groups, trainings, education and more.
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