What visitors say about the RiverCenter and Adler Theatre.

"The St. Patrick Society has held these two events at the RiverCenter for 12 years now and there is a reason we keep coming back. Jennifer and Staff are fantastic to work with, fulfilling all our needs and requests. The facility is well maintained and a perfect location for our events. It’s always a great experience at the RiverCenter. We’ll be back for our GP XL events on March 13-14, 2026. "

"Thank you so much for being a part of our special day! It has truly been the best day of our lives and we couldn’t have imagined the day going as smoothly without your help! The entire day was everything we imagined and more! Thanks again!"

"I just wanted to say that literally everyone involved this past weekend and prior to the event was incredible. We have never felt so welcome, and so appreciated as we did. The staff was there for us throughout the entire process and extremely helpful in making everything come together and run smooth. I seem to get all of the credit for hosting these shows when in reality it takes an army for it to run so well. We greatly appreciate the partnership we have built and we wanted you to know how awesome you all were. So thank you again for a memorable event for so many people!"

"I work on the committee that helps organize the Quad Cities Youth Conference. We have held the conference at the RiverCenter for many years. The staff at the RiverCenter does an amazing job of helping us stay organized and help make the conference run smoothly. Whenever we need anything or have any questions, they are quick to respond and give us anything we need. The RiverCenter is very organzied and the communicaiton is excellent. The QCYC loves the partnership with the RiverCenter. "

"The RiverCenter staff was professional, welcoming, and the location was the perfect venue for our conference. Jennifer Benge answered all of our emails--and there were a lot of them--with patience and was always willing to meet every request. The food was delicious and the staff served it in a timely manner. I would highly recommend the RiverCenter to any organization planning a conference! "

"The wedding coordinator, Jennifer, was awesome to work with! The venue looked like a fairytale and the whole night was honestly a dream come true!! They were super accommodating for decorating and working with vendors. The food was great and people told us it was some of the best food they’ve had at a wedding. We were able to walk right over to the Blackhawk hotel which was nice as well. In truth, it wasn’t my first choice for a venue when we booked it, but I’m so glad we did, because it looked better than most of the places that charge an arm and a leg. It turned out to be super classy and dreamy! Highly recommend!"

"We have had the pleasure of working with Scott & Jennifer for the past 10 years on events of all sizes, but most notably the Annual Martini Shakeoff. Scott, Jennifer, Madelyn, and their staff do an unbelievable job of being organized and prepared for each event. They are responsive, trustworthy, and make each event setup run so smoothly. We always look forward to working with them when we have the opportunity! Looking forward to many more events with them and their staff in the years to come."

"We had the best wedding reception and the best day of our lives at the RiverCenter! Working with Jennifer leading up to our wedding was such a great experience, she answered all of our questions and helped us make decisions based on her experience and expertise. She worked with us, as well as our vendors, every step of the way. The Friday before our wedding we were able to set up our space, which she was around for in case anything last minute came up. On our wedding day she was there to ensure everything ran smoothly! When we arrived for the reception she made sure we got some food from cocktail hour in us and went and got a drink for us as soon as we got the the head table. We continuously got asked who catered our dinner, which was the best dinner ever and catered by the RiverCenter’s own kitchen and chef. Chef was out during dinner and made sure everything was to his standards! The staff and bartenders were SO kind and also made sure that we had everything we needed throughout the night. At the end of the day, we would absolutely choose to have our wedding reception at the RiverCenter again and recommend it to anyone wanting a great experience in a great location! "

"The Great River Showcase is one of the most fun show choir competitions of the season. I attended every year as a competitor and it was so well organized. The event space is also fantastic; it was cool being able to perform on the Adler stage. "

"My wife and I booked tickets to see Charlie Berens. We reserved tickets for the upper balcony, but did not realize at the time that there was no elevator to that level. My wife has serious mobility issues, and this was her first night out with a cane. We arrived, and realized that my wife would be unable to climb the stairs up to our seats. As were talking about heading home, two wonderful women on staff overheard us. They saw our distress and actually found us open seats on the ground floor! They were so sweet, and so eager to make sure that we would be able to enjoy the show. It brought tears to our eyes, and we will never forget the kindness that was shown to us. Thank you so much to the staff for everything they did. You made my wife's night, and turned a nightmare into a moment of pure grace and joy. "

"We had our wedding reception here and I am so pleased and highly recommend! Jennifer was an absolute pleasure to work with, she was always quick to respond, helpful, and always made sure we were in constant communication. The space was wonderful; the food was amazing and overall, the experience was one that I will never forget, and the River Center is directly to thank for the amazing experience!"

"Producing a large event can be a daunting task and stressful to say the least. For the past 8 years, we have held our largest fundraiser at the RiverCenter. Their staff are professional, timely, organized and always offering input on how to improve each year. We appreciate their partnership and are very thankful for their expertise that allows us to bring our premiere event to the Quad Cities!"

"We've had the pleasure of hosting our organization's flagship fundraiser, the Jaycees of the Quad Cities Wedding Expo, at the RiverCenter for many years. Our Event Coordinator Madelyn has been fantastic to work with, providing timely communication and accommodating both ours and our vendors' needs. She always has a positive attitude, even on very long show days, and our organization appreciates her and her in-house team immensely!"

"I would like to thank Jennifer so much for the amazing venue for Gracyn and Kyle’s reception Saturday. It was simply gorgeous! The food and atmosphere were fantastic! She and her entire crew were also amazing to work with! Everything ran smoothly and so efficiently. But really what made the night extra special was the kindness of Jennifer's staff. They all seemed like they also were having a great time and genuinely wanted to be there (which nowadays is not usually the case). One lady in particular was so attentive to Gracyn! She took her dinner plate from her to carry back to her seat for her and stopped with her and patiently waited while Gracyn stopped to greet/chat with the many guests she passed along the way. She also checked on Gracyn throughout the night to see if she needed anything. I so with we would have gotten her name! Please let your staff know how appreciative we are and that they are all not only great at their job but also wonderful human beings! "

"Communication with the RiverCenter was excellent. Typically, Jennifer got back to us the same day or early the next day, and we were very pleased with the quick communication. The quality of the event space was great - it appeared up-to-date, safe, and overall a wonderful venue. Jennifer and her team did an amazing job helping with set up and tear down, and I was overly pleased with how nice and helpful everyone was. I would recommend having events at the RiverCenter to anyone! This event center really was perfect for our Christmas wedding. Their kindness, helpfulness, and respect went a long way, and Jennifer was great at breaking down the packages and catering options for us. From start to finish, I couldn't have asked for a better experience."

"The River Center is a class A space with outstanding professional staff that are committed to making your event the best it can be. The facility is modern with a variety of equipment and enhancements to take your event to the next level. "

"I just wanted to send an email to thank the awesome staff of the River Center! We attended a quinceañera on Saturday 9/14 and the workers were incredibly professional and polite. Every single interaction with the staff was a positive one. They also went out their way at assist my husband with a food allergy question. Dinner was excellent, from serving drinks to cleaning up the tables throughout the night, the hard work and professionalism of the staff did not go unnoticed! Please extend my thanks to the staff and keep up the great work, you make a difference! Thank you for a wonderful evening!!"

"We had our wedding reception at the River Center and I cannot explain how GREAT of an experience we had. We worked closely with Jennifer, who is simply amazing. She helped us and guided us throughout the entire process from all of our question upfront to determining food choices, lightening, and everything in between. On the day of set up, Jennifer and crew were amazing. They had all of the tables, linens, lights completely set up and ready for my crew to come in with table decor. She gave us OPTIONS and let us make the reception our own with all of her help. The night of the reception, Jennifer and TEAM were AMAZING. They were helpful, respectful, on point, quick, and ready to go. And the food, I cannot get over how many compliments we received on the food and the service of the River Center. After the reception, the River Center team was ready for pick up. So grateful for the entire team. I cannot say enough amazing things about Jennifer and team, as they truly made the best day of our lives, even better. Jennifer was so helpful throughout the entire process, I am truly grateful for her expertise and patience. We would recommend the River Center to anyone we know. We had such a great experience and our wedding was filled with an amazing experience. "

"We were SO impressed with everything! Thank you River Center! Working with Jennifer and Chef Mike was phenomenal. Our guests were raving about the food and venue! The appetizers, OMG! Hernan and I were so happy with the food, impeccable service, and environment. Thank you a million times!! PS: The staff was extremely friendly, professional, well-trained, and fun!!"

"The RiverCenter is lovely facility, easy to navigate and a short walk to multiple downtown hotels and restaurants. It was a great place to host our annual conference! The staff were proactive, flexible, and friendly. Highly recommend considering RiverCenter to organizers looking at the Quad Cities region. "

"Jennifer, Chef Mike, and the staff at the River Center were nothing short of amazing for our wedding! The food Chef Mike prepared was phenomenal and all of our guests gave so many compliments about the food. The staff was attentive to our guests and were quick to accommodate and serve. I also cannot say enough good things about Jennifer - her attention to detail is unmatched & she worked extremely hard to make sure everything was the way we wanted. She was so patient with all of the questions we had and throughout the entire process of planning. We are incredibly grateful to her for the work she put in to make sure our day was perfect and special. I HIGHLY recommend using the River Center as your wedding venue - you will not be disappointed! "

"Overall, the event was extremely successful! Exhibit looked and felt busy. Food presentation and taste was exceptional. Staffing assistance was very helpful. Please share our deep appreciation to yourself and the entire team. We look forward to returning in future!"