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KHS Marching Boilermakers Playing Kewanee For Outdoor Show Tonight
Kewanee is revving up their 27th Season of Concerts in the Park at Veterans Park, 400 E. 2nd St., Kewanee. Food stand opens at 5:00 p.m. with music starting at 6:30 p.m. No admission. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music outdoors! Click the link to see the full 2023 line up.
Travis Tritt Coming To Davenport’s Adler Theatre August 24
Travis Tritt is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre on Thursday, August 24 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale at the Adler box office. Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Continuously performing shows and withholding a heavy appearance schedule, Tritt is proving to be unstoppable.
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Applauds Investments for Northwestern Illinois Infrastructure Projects
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) applauded the inclusion of $3.2 million for clean drinking water and road infrastructure projects. in two FY2024 House Appropriations bills. Sorensen requested. funding for the projects in April. “To create healthier neighborhoods, safety and access to clean drinking water need to be top priorities,”. said Sorensen....
Western Illinois University Works to Close Teacher Shortage Through NOYCE STEM Grant
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – Western Illinois University, in partnership with Blackhawk Community College and local school districts, received a $1.4 million National Science Foundation grant to address teacher shortages in high-needs school districts. The grant will award 24 NOYCE STEM Teacher Scholarships over the next five years, and...
Illinois Congressman Sorensen Supports Manufacturing Jobs in Northwestern Illinois
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) secured the inclusion of $12.5 million in the FY2024 House Defense Appropriations Bill to support manufacturing jobs and develop new technologies in the Quad Cities area. “Service members and civilian workers in Northwestern Illinois continue to be a source of pride for our region, supporting our...
Gray Wolf Plays Moline’s Stephens Square Park Outdoors Tonight
Summer Concerts take place in Stephens Square Park outside the East end of the Moline Township Activity Center. The bands play from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and you can get something to eat in the M.A.C. dining room from 5:00 pm until the food is gone. We will be serving brats, hot dogs, sloppy joe’s, chips, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. Once the music begins, we will be selling popcorn, soda, and bottled water outside in the park. Parking is available across 18th Street in the Moline Township parking lot (next to Amerifile), Bethany’s parking lot, the old Dispatch parking lot located at 1720 5th Ave, and any on street parking.
Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Holding Auditions For ‘A Christmas Story’ Starting August 1
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...
Quad City Botanical Center Announces New Trending Garden
The Quad City Botanical Center is excited to announce the new Trending Garden, sponsored by the Davenport Jaycee Foundation and Jaycees of the Quad Cities. Construction is set to begin in August and a dedication is planned for September. The Trending Garden is designed to inspire creativity in home gardeners,...
Star in “The Rocky Horror Show” This Fall
The Circa ‘21 Speakeasy is seeking some charismatic rock stars for this year’s production of “The Rocky Horror Show!”. Please submit resume, headshot and link to your reel to BHitchcock@circa21.com by July 31 for consideration. Please put the following in the subject line: “Rocky Horror 2023 Submission – YOUR NAME” and indicate which role(s) you’re shooting for in the email.
Pam Tillis Rocks Codfish Hollow August 18
Country star Pam Tillis will be LIVE in the barn at Codfish Hollow on August 18 at 8pm!. She’s the daughter of Country Music legend Mel Tillis and multi-media artist Doris Tillis. A singer/songwriter whose compositions have been covered in Country, R&B, Bluegrass and Rock. An actor with a long list of film, TV and stage credits. Pam Tillis sidestepped any notions of nepotism and other “isms” that women in show business often face and carved out her own unique space as an entertainer.
Quad Cities to Host 50th Anniversary of RAGBRAI Today
This year marks the golden anniversary of RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa), and once again it returns to Davenport on Saturday, July 29, just like 50 years ago. Visit Quad Cities President and CEO, Dave Herrell, along with staff members; City of Davenport Mayor Mike Matson; and Kyle Carter, Executive Director, Downtown Davenport Partnership; attended the official route announcement event tonight in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center.
Are UFOs Invading Illinois And Iowa? Strange Alien Sightings Increasing Over Summer
As UFO sightings increase across the nation, and a Pentagon whistleblower is testifying about the government having UFOs and “extraterrestrial non-human beings” in their custody, there have been a handful of alleged UFO sightings over the Quad-Cities. The latest one flew onto local radar over the weekend, this...
Experience a Symphonic “Nightmare” In Davenport This October!
This Halloween, experience Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas like never before!. Follow the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to kidnap Santa Clause and take over the Christmas holiday. Watch this timeless holiday classic in its entirety as the Quad...
Western Illinois University Names Messersmith Director of Governmental Relations
MACOMB/Moline, IL – – Western Illinois University has named Zach Messersmith director of Governmental Relations, effective Aug. 1. “I am humbled and honored to join Western Illinois University,” said Messersmith. “Western is a special institution providing academic excellence and extraordinary educational opportunities. As the Director of Government Relations, I will use my knowledge and experience to connect elected officials with the WIU community. I look forward to contributing to Western’s vibrant and thriving culture.
Orchestra Polyphonia Playing Outdoors Tonight In Davenport
Orchestra Polyphonia will play at 7 p.m. tonight at LeClaire Park in Davenport. Artist: Polyphonia Orchestra (from Reunion, France) 54-piece orchestra “Polyphonia” from the French island of Réunion consists entirely of musicians under 20. Together, they play traditional tunes as well as Latino and French songs. Sponsors...
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