One of the lesser known stories of World War II comes to light with a presentation by author Brooks Carver, of Canton, IL, on the “night witches” of Russia. Carver’s talk “Daughters of the Steppes: The Night Witches of World War II” is at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, at the Rock Island Downtown […]
Take a ride in the Mystery Machine next summer! Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold comes to the Adler Theatre (136 E. 3rd Street Davenport) on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 7 p.m. In Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, fans of music, discovery, and gh-gh-ghosts! won’t need a passport to travel with […]
Nothing brings on that holiday cheer quite like a live performance from the ultimate neoclassical new-age music group, Mannheim Steamroller. Experience Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Adler Theatre (136 E. 3rd Street Davenport) this Thursday Nov 14 at 7:30 p.m. Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of his […]
In a major change to Illinois law, recreational-use cannabis will be legalized in 2020. To help answer questions about impacts and issues of this new law, the Rock Island Public Library and City of Rock Island Community and Economic Development department will host a panel discussion November 12. The Pot Panel: Cannabis Legalization in Illinois, […]
For The Good Times, come witness the magic of Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Nov 13 at 7:30 p.m. Heralded as an artist’s artist, the Country Music Hall of Fame member and three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 30 albums and spent three decades performing […]
You won’t want to be left holding the bag, you’ll want to give it a toss, as Local Union 25 holds its third annual Veteran’s Bags Tournament Saturday. Doors open at noon and the tournament starts at 1 at the union headquarters, 4600 46th Ave., Rock Island. You can have some fun and food and […]
The Flood of 2019 may have attempted to take this unconventional and eclectic business down. Thankfully, a little Mississippi River madness is no match for Downtown Davenport’s ultimate spot for vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, antiques and oddities. Abernathy’s (which has now relocated to 432 W. 3rd Street Davenport) will be celebrating their 6th Anniversary this […]
Are you ready? Jimmy Eat World is coming to the Quad Cities! Jay Goldberg Events & Entertainment and The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) present Jimmy Eat World on Friday Nov 8 at 7 p.m. Tickets to this nostalgic show are only $30. You can purchase yours online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jimmy-eat-world-tickets-72975887845. Jimmy Eat World […]
Feel like pouring a little Buble? Smooth crooner Michael Bublé will be performing at the TaxSlayer Center on May 14. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at the TaxSlayer box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Michael’s 2020 U.S. Tour will include stops at TD Garden in Boston on March 25 and […]
Comedy Sportz is about to pull off their last “yes, and…” After 30 years, the improvisational troupe will no longer play under the Comedy Sportz banner, instead changing their name to the G.I.T. Improv Band starting in December. Comedy Sportz Quad-Cities, one of 29 groups nationwide, debuted March 20, 1990 in the Speakeasy next to […]
