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Marking Louie Bellson’s 100th birthday
ROCK FALLS, Ill. (KWQC)-Legendary musician and Rock Falls native Louie Bellson would have been his 100 years old on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born at 3:30 p.m. in Rock Falls. Musician and band leader Josh Duffee talks about the local legend and his influential impact. Duffee actually owns...
New Mexican restaurant coming to Geneseo
Habaneros Mexican Grill and Cantina in Moline will open a new location in the Oakwood Avenue strip mall in Geneseo. The expected opening date is in October. Josue Sanchez, member/manager of Cruz Enterprises, which owns Habaneros, has been operating his restaurant in Moline at the Southpark Mall since 2015. He identified a location to expand his business to Geneseo, leased the space, and started the build-out for the new restaurant.
4th Annual Wine Fest Returns In September To Popular Iowa Casino
Wild Rose Casino & Hotel Clinton is proud to announce their 4th Annual Wine Fest event has been announced for this September. This event is free to the public and will feature Revelation – A Tribute to Journey in the Wild Rose Courtyard.
Sauk Valley Talent Show Competition Series
Rock Falls Tourism invites you to their 2nd Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series on Thursday, July 11th, from 6pm to 8pm at the RB&W District (201 E. 2nd St.). We have 14 contestants signed up ready to show off their dancing, singing, instrument playing, storytelling, magic, and even including a couple of bands.
Wham! Glam! Thank You, Ma’am!: “Rock of Ages,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through July 7
Rock of Ages, now playing at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre, is a jukebox musical composed of 1980s hits from acts including Twisted Sister, Pat Benatar, and Journey. Drew (Gabriel Hill), a would-be rocker, and Sherrie (Avery Gallagher), an aspiring actress, meet and fall in love in L.A. Set primarily in the Bourbon Room, a Sunset Strip bar owned by Dennis Dupree (Ryan Scoble), the story is narrated by Dennis’s right-hand man Lonny Barnett (Kai Brown). Superstar rocker Stacee Jaxx (Charlie Kadair) creates chaos during his band’s final gig, while the bar’s very existence is threatened by greedy developers. This rousing production was directed by Courtney Crouse, with music direction by Gabriella Petrarca, and we saw the Friday-night performance on June 28.
Thicksten’s Popcorn a Traditional 4th of July Treat in Prophetstown
Independence Day festivities in Prophetstown always include fireworks, a basketball tournament, Streetscape painting, music in the park, Cub Scouts food stand, and expanded hours for Thicksten’s Popcorn stand, located at 214 Washington Street. The popcorn stand will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 and close after the...
Illinois Extension Launches Tai Chi Classes for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
STERLING, IL – Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. Numerous studies have shown that Tai Chi, a gentle, low-impact form of exercise, is one of the most effective approaches for preventing falls. Tai Chi also offers significant benefits for people with arthritis by enhancing muscular strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.
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