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Western Illinois University Quad-Cities to Host First Annual Anime Art Show
Moline, IL – Western Illinois University Quad Cities Student Services will host the first annual Anime Art Show. All WIU students, faculty and staff are invited to submit artwork by Thursday, Sept. 7. The event welcomes paintings, drawings, sculptures and designs. Artwork or designs that are two dimensional must...
‘The Aledo Movie’ Screening Saturday In Rock Island
“The Aledo Movie,” a new fictional film about the small town Aledo will be shown Saturday, Aug. 19 (in a private, invitation-only screening) at the Center for Living Arts, downtown Rock Island, as part of Alternating Currents. Narrated by country star and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, “Everything Fun You...
Rally At The Rock Hits Rock Island Thursday
Rally at the Rock/Open House is taking place 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Rock Island High School, courtyard, cafeteria, island (Rocky Cafe area) This year, Rock Island High School is combining Rally at the Rock, the back-to-school tradition, and an Open House. Students and their families can learn more...
Rock Island Library Hosting Free Chopin Concert by Pianist Andrzej Kozlowski
Andrzej Kozlowski, a pianist from Rock Island’s Sound Conservatory, will perform a free concert at the Rock Island Public Library Watts-Midtown Branch auditorium on Thursday, August 17. Originally scheduled for a previous date, the concert will feature works by Polish composer Frédéric François Chopin. The concert...
Support Available For Households Previously Living At 324 Main Street in Davenport
Each household that lived at 324 Main Street in downtown Davenport is now eligible for a total of $3,500 in financial assistance from the Quad Cities Disaster Recovery Fund at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. The fund was activated after the partial building collapse earlier this summer. Donors from the...
Davenport Community School District Starting Up Major Saver Program
The 2023 Major Saver Campaign is coming soon! Through this campaign, Davenport Community Schools is partnering with the Davenport Schools Foundation. Major saver cards directly benefit participating Davenport Schools. Since 2012, over $476,000 has been raised with the Major Saver Program. See below for more details. Campaign Kickoff:. -Tuesday, August...
Celtic Thunder Odyssey Coming To Davenport’s Adler Theatre Oct. 18
Celtic Thunder Odyssey is coming to Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport on Wednesday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. EXCLUSIVE PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ADLER THEATRE. “Odyssey,” a new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. The word ‘Odyssey’ implies a significant journey, and that’s precisely what audiences are invited on – a sweeping voyage through the heartlands of traditional Irish music, the rhythmic pulse of contemporary Irish music, and the innovative original arrangements that are emblematic of Celtic Thunder’s unique sound.
Moline’s Lagomarcino’s is featured in the August 2023 issue of Chicago Magazine
McClelland and Kasnic visited Rock Island and Moline in April 2023. They stopped at the Mississippi River Visitor Center on Rock Island Arsenal Island. In Moline, they stopped by Lagomarcino’s for lunch. Here they had Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Green River Ice Cream Soda and our iconic Hot Fudge Sundae.
Meet Ratman, The Iowa And Illinois Pet Of The Week!
Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week!. QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday!. This week’s Pet of the Week is… Ratman!...
Learn the History of Toy Making in Germany August 20
Learn all about the History of Toy Making in Germany on Sunday, August 20 at 2pm!. This presentation will cover the German doll and toy industry from the Middle Ages to today. In-person only. This event is $5 per person or FREE for GAHC&M members. Register online here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/664747907887. About...
Shop Made Indie Market August 19
Hit Downtown Davenport for a day celebrating the arts at Made Indie Market in conjunction with Alternating Currents!. They will have handmade makers, artists, craftsmen of all kinds, and live music for you to enjoy a day of shopping. All entry proceeds are benefitting Common Chord (formerly RME) Saturday, August...
“Big Rock Candy Mountain” Hits the Black Box Stage THIS WEEK!
A Quad City favorite returns to the Quad Cities August 17!. If you’re a fan of the film O’ Brother Where Art Thou and bluegrass and gospel music, you’re going to love this show. A merry band of misfits sneak into a theatre hoping to stay out...
Tesla Bring The ’80s Rock To Iowa’s Rhythm City Casino Tonight
TESLA may have been born in the mid 80s, but their bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s rock and roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Aerosmith. TESLA has endured many of...
Rock Island Artists’ Market Hits The Downtown Today
The Rock Island Artists’ Market returns today from noon to 5 p.m. You can join local artists, makers, and growers in the parking lot of Skeleton Key Art and Antiques, 520 18th Street, Rock Island, IL. This outdoor event is free to the public, and family friendly. Applications are...
Hap’s Cruisin’ into Sunset Speeds in September 17
Hap’s Cruisin’ into Sunset speeds into Sunset Marina on September 17th, 2023 from 11am until 2pm!. This event was started by Hap years ago as a small get together for friends. It has grown from a group of friends to big car, truck, and motorcycle cruise to the sunset marina for a day of fun, food and display of some awesome vehicles.
Wine Walk with Friends in the Village of East Davenport Today
Wine sampling events are always fun, but when you are partaking to help raise funds for a good cause they always seem to feel even better!. Gilda’s Club and the Village of East Davenport are hosting their annual Wine Walk this Saturday from 3-6 p.m. A $25 donation to Gilda’s Club will result in a commemorative wine glass and a wristband to participate in an East Village-wide wine tasting!
Tug Fest Back and Better Than Ever In LeClaire And Port Byron This Weekend!
Two states. One river. The only sporting event that closes the Mighty Mississippi down. It’s time for Tug Fest!. The 33rd Annual Tug Fest is happening in Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa this weekend! Today through Saturday each of the two cities will have a plethora of family-friendly activities planned. On Saturday, the nationally famous bi-state Tug-of-War will take place!
Spend One Night with Queen At Moline’s Vibrant Arena TONIGHT!
One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & The Works Official will hit the Vibrant Arena stage at 7 p.m. tonight!. The show includes, Gary Mullen, who had previously won the talent show Stars in Their Eyes with his vocal and visual imitation of Mercury. The other members of the band are Davie Brockett on guitar, Jon Halliwell on drums, Billy Moffat on bass and Malcolm Gentles on keyboards.
Have an Anime-zing Weekend In Davenport Today And Saturday
Anime-zing! is two days of anime at the RiverCenter (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) this Friday and Saturday. This event allows Anime fans to wear costumes, make friends, eat ramen, meet voice actors, cosplay, buy stuff, shop and have an AMAZING time!. Expect a jam-packed convention filled with cosplay, vendors,...
Western Illinois University CBT to Host “Welcome Back Social” Aug. 30
Moline, IL – – The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT) will host a “Welcome Back Social” for incoming and returning CBT students from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in Riverfront Hall Atrium on the Quad Cities campus. “This informal event is for...
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