Episodes

  • Quad Cities Independence Day: Your Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations!

    Quad Cities Independence Day: Your Ultimate Guide to July 4th Celebrations!
    Jul 3 2025
    In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla dives into the exciting festivities lined up for the Fourth of July celebrations across the Quad Cities.
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    5 mins
  • Pride: Celebrating Inclusion in the Quad Cities

    Pride: Celebrating Inclusion in the Quad Cities
    Jun 27 2025
    In this episode of "What's Happening QC," host Marc Zyla sits down with the dynamic Adam Peters, who has had a whirlwind of activity this Pride Month.
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    22 mins
  • Celebrating 20 Years of Brass: The Big River Brass Band's Milestone Journey

    Celebrating 20 Years of Brass: The Big River Brass Band's Milestone Journey
    Jun 20 2025
    This week's episode features a special guest, Nicolas Propes, the talented director of the Big River Brass Band.
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    36 mins
  • From Artifacts to Engagement: The Putnam Museum’s Unique Approach

    From Artifacts to Engagement: The Putnam Museum’s Unique Approach
    Jun 13 2025
    This week's episode explores the much-anticipated new exhibit, "Sacred Places," opening on June 15. This interactive experience invites visitors to explore various sacred sites from multiple world religions, offering a unique perspective on the human connection to spiritual spaces.
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    23 mins
  • Chalk It Up: Previewing the 9th Annual Chalk Art Fest in Rock Island

    Chalk It Up: Previewing the 9th Annual Chalk Art Fest in Rock Island
    May 30 2025
    In this exciting episode of "What's Happening Quad Cities," we dive into the colorful world of the ninth annual Chalk Art Fest, taking place on May 31st and June 1st at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island.
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    7 mins
  • Connecting Community Through Culture: Festivals in the QC

    Connecting Community Through Culture: Festivals in the QC
    May 23 2025
    This week, host Marc Zyla kicks off the episode with a warm greeting as we dive into the vibrant world of local festivals. Joined by special guests Alisha Espey from the Downtown Davenport Partnership and Jason Gilliland, an event consultant with deep ties to Capitol Theater, we're all set to get you energized for the incredible summer events happening right in your backyard.
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    16 mins
  • Books & Brews: Exploring the Boozy Book Fair and Cask and Barrel Festival

    Books & Brews: Exploring the Boozy Book Fair and Cask and Barrel Festival
    May 9 2025
    11 mins
  • Orchestral Adventures: Behind the Scenes of the Video Games Live Concert

    Orchestral Adventures: Behind the Scenes of the Video Games Live Concert
    May 2 2025
    In this week’s episode, host Marc Zyla welcomes the talented conductor Hisham Bravo Groover to discuss an extraordinary upcoming event—a video game concert that promises to be a breathtaking fusion of music and interactive entertainment.
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    18 mins