Former American Idol star David Archuleta headlines Cedar Valley Pride Fest in Waterloo. He shares his story of “coming out” as a gay man and leaving the Mormon Church just three years ago.
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QUAD CITIES — Featuring jazz, soul and funk bands with followings from Des Moines, Ia., to...
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Your chance to audition for “The Cake” at Illinois Central College in East Peoria happens this weekend.
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Quad Cities Interfaith will hold a vigil to remember Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman killed by a sheriff’s deputy in her home July 6. The Sunday vigil will also press for passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
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“Drag for Dogs” will raise money for not just the Humane Society of Scott County, but also the family of the late Matt Moody, who championed drag, burlesque, indie theater, live music and comedy as volunteer manager at the Village Theatre.
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Drag N ‘ Paint brings a new twist to paint parties and offers a Peoria Proud brunch edition Sunday.
Read MoreLearn about Alexander Martin, aka Artemisia VanHo, a Peoria-based artist, drag performer, activist, and sexual health educator who will be featured in all three days of Peoria Proud’s celebration July 19-21.
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Hollywood Hope will co-host the first-ever Marshalltown Pride in the Park Saturday, an event that showcases diversity.
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CEDAR RAPIDS – With a show that once again focuses mostly on showcasing familiar names from...
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