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Back Road Music Festival Brings ’90s Country To Galva This Weekend
Jelly sandals, JNCO jeans, Doc Martens, slap bracelets and scrunchies — those are just a few memorable trends of the 1990s. And while a lot of those fashion choices are best laid to rest, there are some country music hits from the decade that we never want to let go.
Western Illinois University Hosting University Assembly August 18
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – The new academic year at Western Illinois University will kick off with the annual University Assembly beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall on the WIU-Macomb campus. The event will also be live-streamed on the University’s YouTube Channel.
Funktastic 5 Close Out Bettendorf Outdoor Concert Series Tonight
Summer is on our doorstep and the Bettendorf Public Library is set to celebrate with the return of its wildly popular Summer Concert Series. The eleven-week series starts on June 1st and takes place each Thursday night at 6:30 PM at Faye’s Field located at 2850 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Attendees are encouraged to bring along food and drink to this program. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be.
The Back Road Music Festival Heads Back to the 90’s This Weekend
Jelly sandals, JNCO jeans, Doc Martens, slap bracelets and scrunchies — those are just a few memorable trends of the 1990s. And while a lot of those fashion choices are best laid to rest, there are some country music hits from the decade that we never want to let go.
QCBJ Acquires the Rights to the Athena Awards in the Quad Cities
The Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) has acquired the rights to the Athena Awards in the Quad Cities from Women Lead Change, which has hosted these awards in the Quad Cities since 2017. The Athena Awards were first introduced in the region in 2006. “We are pleased to transition...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Accepting Applications for Military Academy Nominations
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is now accepting applications from high school students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U.S. Service Academy for the fall 2024 term. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. CST. “As the proud representative of many talented young...
Western Illinois’ Mossman Selected For 23-24 BAPA Program
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – Western Illinois University Associate Provost and Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Graduate Studies & Strategic Planning Mark Mossman has been chosen to partake in the year-long senior administrator’s program, Becoming a Provost Academy (BAPA) 2023, organized by the American Association of State Colleges and University (AASCU). The program commenced July 21.
Does ‘Barbie’ Live Up To The Hype Or The Controversy?
Saw the “Barbie” movie. Wanted to wait until the hype died down. Brilliant script, great movie. I will be shocked if it’s not (deservedly) nominated for a bunch of Oscars. First off, it’s very smart, very meta, and very funny. I laughed a lot throughout. But it’s...
Muscatine Area Farmers Market is Celebrating Their 30-Year Anniversary!
The Muscatine Area Farmers Market is inviting the public to join them at their 30th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 12 from 7:30am-11:30am!. In addition to the regular market, located at 3rd and Cedar Street, a portion of 3rd Street will also be blocked off to accommodate multiple food trucks, kids’ activities, and music by Frankie Joe & Kinfolk.
Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Holding ‘Christmas Story’ Auditions
Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is thrilled to be producing A Christmas Story – The Musical. This is scheduled on the 10th anniversary of when the Tony-nominated Best Musical was first produced at the Rock Island theater in 2013. Producer, Denny Hitchcock enthusiastically stated, “We are...
Davenport Tiphanie’s to Celebrate Expansion and Rebrand with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today
The Quad Cities favorite bakery-cafe Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie has revamped with an oh-so familiar name. Tiphanie’s will celebrate. their expansion at 3pm on Wednesday, August 8 at 210 East 2nd Street. Many Quad Cities residents have recognized Tiphanie Cannon as the face behind Oh So Sweet by...
Sudden Theatre Suddenly Hits Village Stage August
Write us a 10-20 min one act on a subject you get August 25!. Get a 10-20 minute script in the morning on August 26 and make a show of it in less than a day!. Ride the creative energy of a show created, directed and fully produced in 24 hours!
38 Special Rocks Rhythm City Casino August 18
Back by popular demand, 38 Special returns to Rhythm City Casino on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8 PM!. After more than four decades, 38 SPECIAL continues to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to over 100 cities a year. At each and every show, thousands of audience members are amazed by the explosive power of the band’s performance.
Find Fun Events In Illinois And Iowa This Week In The FUN10
Looking for some fun things to do in Illinois and Iowa this week?. 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 a new Fun10, to give...
Byron BK Davis Brings Jazz to Davenport Tonight!
Byron “BK” Davis, First African-American Steinway International Recording Artist from the state of Iowa. Saturday, August 5 at Common Chord’s Redstone Room. Tickets: $15“all-seated” show – limited capacity concert, all attendees are guaranteed a seat. Performing Artist: BK Davis’ Iowa American Blues Band.
Jefferson Starship Rocks Rhythm City Casino October 20
Iconic 70’s Rockers Jefferson Starship will rock. Jefferson Starship is one of the most successful arena rock groups of the 1970s and 80s, earning 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 singles including “Runaway,” “Count On Me,” “Find Your Way Back,” “No Way Out,” and more. While Jefferson Starship continues to tour today, the band has experienced numerous lineup and personnel changes, and each of those members have contributed to the magic and alchemy that make Jefferson Starship iconic.
Mississippi Valley Fair Runs Through Sunday At Davenport’s Fairgrounds
Get Your 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair Fun Cards because the fair is running through Sunday at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds on Locust Street in Davenport!. Make the most of your time at the 2023 Mississippi Valley Fair with a Fun Card. Not only will you have access to the fairgrounds every day, but it’s the only way you’ll be admitted entrance to the Grandstand to see your favorite artists perform!
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