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Jay Chandrasekhar Of ‘Super Troopers’ Coming To Davenport’s Rhythm City Tonight!
Jay Chandrasekhar will showcase his stand-up routine for two shows in the Rhythm Room on Friday, February 23 at 7 PM and 9:30 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $25 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market Gift Shop inside Rhythm City Casino Resort).
Rock Island Teachers Win Those Who Excel Awards
Two Rock Island teachers are being recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education for excelling in and out of the classroom! Mr. Mertel (RIHS) and Ms. Jett (EJHS) both received Those Who Excel Awards. Mr. Mertel received the Award of Meritorious Service. That award is given to educators who...
Rock Island Schools Hosting FAFSA Workshop Tonight
Rock Island High School is hosting its annual FAFSA Completion Workshop night! Families can receive assistance in completing the 2024-25 FAFSA. FAFSA is free and gives you access to the largest sources of financial aid to pay for college or career school. Black Hawk College is also hosting two FAFSA...
Western Illinois Girls Softball Takes A Split In Doubleheader
Western Illinois played two on Sunday, a doubleheader at Arkansas-Pine Bluff that saw the Leathernecks split the day, losing in the first game, but coming up victorious in the second. A massive day at the plate saw senior Gabriela Drager extend her hitting streak to seven games, as she went 5-6 with a walk, two runs, and two RBIs on the day. A Monday series finale saw the Leathernecks take a loss in a game dominated by pitching.
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Helps Introduce Bill to Protect Access to Abortions
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) joined Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) in introducing the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024, a bill that creates a grant program to increase capacity to provide reproductive health care services across the country. “In those moments where women have to make incredibly...
Better Health Foundation Opens Spring Innovation Grant Cycle
Davenport, IA (February 16, 2024) – The spring grant cycle deadline for nonprofit organizations in the greater. Quad Cities region seeking funding from the Better Health Foundation (BHF) is open. Applicants have until Friday, March 1, 2024 to submit a completed online Letter of Inquiry (LOI) for. consideration of...
Meet Pork And Beans, The Illinois And Iowa Pets 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… Pork and Beans!. Meet Pork & beans!. These adorable guinea pigs...
“The Stacks” Immersive Theatre Experience Debuts This Week!
The Stacks, a new immersive theatre piece created by QC actor/director Ben Gougeon, will hold its world premiere February 22-March 2 and will be hosted by Sound Conservatory in downtown Moline. The show will take place in the old library stacks of the newly relocated music academy at the former Carnegie Library.
Get Ready For Cool Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week With FUN10
If you’re seeking fun in Illinois and Iowa this week, you want to check out the Fun10!. Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!. Every week, we drop...
Rock Island High School Drama Club Presents Surprise Play Tonight
SURPRISE PLAY! The Rocky Drama Club presents a surprise play! Students have 24 hours together to produce the play. Mrs. Foster, the Theatre Director is the only one who knows what the script is. Students will get the script today and then have to rehearse it and put it together all in the 24 hours they have together. It’s one act so the runtime is about 30 minutes. Come see what they can do with only 24 hours!
Shhhh! Silent Disco Dances Into Iowa’s Common Chord Saturday Night
—— FEATURING: DJ Shane Brown | Smokahauntas | DJ Buddha. The headset glows an LED color based on which DJ you are listening to, so you can dance along with those listening to the same channel as you and DJs can compete for. your attention. It’s super social; just...
Solshine Reverie Shines This Weekend At Common Chord
Solshine Reverie: On The Road Tour is coming to Common Chord’s Redstone Room on February 16th, 2024. Come out and support your local artists as they compete for a spot on the Solshine Reverie lineup and you’ll be automatically entered in to win a 3-Day GA Pass to the festival!
Davenport West Connection Hosting Second Annual Show Choir Invitational
Davenport West’s Show Choir, West Connection, is hosting its second annual Westside Showdown Show Choir Invitational on Saturday, February 24th at West High School. The competition is open to the public. General admission wristbands can be purchased the day of the event at the entrances for $15 for adults, and $10 for K-12 students and senior citizens. Children under five are free. Concessions and spirit wear will be available throughout the day.
Ashley Art Exhibit Continues At Western Illinois Art Gallery
Chicago artist Ashley January will have a solo exhibition, “Human | Mother | Black,” on display Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Friday, Feb. 24 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception for the artist will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The artist will...
Fishing For A Good Time? Check Out The Fishing Show At The QCCA Expo Center This Weekend
Get your reel out and fish in a great time at the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island from Feb. 15-18. You can get a bunch of fishing gear and equipment and check out various related items during the four days. Sean Leary is an author, director, artist, musician, producer...
Davenport West Show Choir Hosting Westside Showdown Invitational
Davenport West’s Show Choir, West Connection, is hosting its second annual Westside Showdown Show Choir Invitational on Saturday, February 24th at West High School. The competition is open to the public. General admission wristbands can be purchased the day of the event at the entrances for $15 for adults, and $10 for K-12 students and senior citizens. Children under five are free. Concessions and spirit wear will be available throughout the day.
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