November 9th, 2017
Music
Ready to hit the GAS again? GAS Feed & Seed festival starts today! GAS mastermind Sean Moeller can’t wait to see all of you and, of course, all the kick ass artists coming to the QC at the festival running Thursday through Saturday at the Village Theater and Bread in the Village of East Davenport. […]
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November 9th, 2017
Theatre
A beloved holiday movie is set to become an unforgettable theatrical treat when the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse opens its 41st season with the area debut of ELF THE MUSICAL, a new stage version of the Will Ferrell comedy smash. Running through Dec. 30, this fast-paced, hilarious, touching production is sure to start your family’s […]
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November 8th, 2017
Local
All Rock Island Public Libraries are open normal operating hours on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Hours for the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street; 30/31 Library, 3059 30th Street; and Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road, are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. For more information about Rock Island Library services, events, […]
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November 7th, 2017
Sean Leary
I just got a friend request from a Hotel. The Super 8 in Moline. I approved the request, as I normally do approve requests from commercial entities seeking to pad their friend count (hey, I’m a businessman too, I know the game), and also because I thought it was funny that a hotel, particularly the […]
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November 2nd, 2017
Family
What better way to get rid of that old Jack O’ Lantern than to bring it to the Family Museum’s Great Pumpkin Drop! Bring your pumpkin before 10:50 AM on Saturday, November 4, and at 11:00 AM Family Museum staff will begin dropping pumpkins from the Great Hall balcony down to the floor. This messy […]
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November 1st, 2017
Education
Rock Island Library offers free, one-on-one drop-in technology help from 9:00 am to 10:30 am on three Fridays per month. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, November labs will be offered: Friday, Nov. 3 at the Rock Island Downtown Library Reference Desk, 401 19th Street; Friday, Nov. 10 at the 30/31 Library, 3059 30th Street; and […]
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October 24th, 2017
Theatre
Circa ’21 is thrilled to announce auditions for one of the few productions of Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas The Musical to have been licensed in 2017. Auditions will be held at the theatre, 1828 3rd Avenue, in downtown Rock Island, on Saturday, October 28 at 9:00 A.M. This new musical, based on the hugely successful […]
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October 18th, 2017
Entertainment
Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style shopping event this Saturday, October 21. Eight Rock Island antique stores will offer shopping, sales, refreshments, and a chance to win $800 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the Antique Island Shop Hop. Skeleton Key […]
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October 10th, 2017
Music
Due to scheduling concerns, the KANSAS: Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour date scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in Davenport, Iowa, at the Adler Theatre is being rescheduled for Wednesday, April 4, 2018. This concert will still be the Leftoverture 40th Anniversary Tour set. Tickets purchased for the original show date will be honored for the […]
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September 28th, 2017
Local
Each wedding day is a unique expression of that couple’s love for each other, and Brides Night Out will help those pairs create celebrations that will lead to lasting memories. The event unveils 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at Rendezvous Banquet Facility & Catering, 3127 Lucas St, Muscatine. Hosted by Linda’s Linens and […]
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