Quad-Cities Pride Week had to be canceled this year due to concerns over covid-19, but that doesn’t stop Pride Month from being a point of pride and celebration throughout the nation and the Quad-Cities! In celebration and remembrance of the event, here’s a flip through memory lane and some photos from last year’s event…
Join Think & Drink Entertainment for some Drive-In Music Bingo at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds (2815 W Locust Street Davenport) this Saturday Jun 6. Gates open at 6 p.m. and Bingo starts at 7 p.m. This is an all-ages event and is FREE to play! Music from the 50’s through music that came out […]
Several Q-C arts and cultural organizations received emergency relief funding, among 173 grants throughout Iowa announced Wednesday by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs (IDCA). The department awarded more than $1.1 million in grants — $923,372 for emergency relief and another $178,000 in humanities grants to help Iowa cultural organizations rebound from the financial impacts […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is hoping to re-open in July, with fingers crossed that all goes well with the ongoing covid-19 pandemic. Owner Denny Hitchcock has issued a statement on the current state and future of the revered local entertainment venue. Released on Facebook tonight, it reads as follows: To Our Dear Guests, I hope […]
Camp Hertko Hollow, which offers annual camps to children with diabetes, has decided to cancel its summer season of programs in lieu of the covid-19 threat. The camp released the following letter via e-mail: Dear Friends of Camp Hertko Hollow, In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in the interest of the health and […]
MACOMB, IL – A Western Illinois University alumnus has partnered with a WIU faculty member to co-author their second children’s book, which will be released later this year. “The Adventures of Darrius; The Hall Monitor,” follows the pair’s first book together, “Princess and the Power of Melanin,” which has a goal of combating bullying, colorism […]
After being quarantined for months, it’s time for some laughs. Richard Cason brings an unforgettable and cathartic night of stand-up comedy to Duey’s Corner Tap (102 N Main Street Port Byron) this Friday Jun 5 at 8 p.m. Don’t miss this amazing evening of fun and laughs! For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/677130826379431/. For […]
Grab a cup of coffee and join Nahant Marsh Education Center for a NahantLive! webinar on Turtle Research for June’s Breakfast Nature Club, this Friday Jun 5 from 10 – 11 a.m. Nahant Marsh staff has been monitoring turtle populations for a decade. You will learn about our recent and long-term findings, followed by a […]
MACOMB, IL – A student of Western Illinois University Assistant Professor of Voice Penelope Shumate was recently one of only 14 singers in the United States chosen to compete in his division in the upcoming National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) vocal competition. Joshua Pitt, a sophomore vocal performance and music education major, of […]
If you’ve been spending time stress cooking or baking during the COVID-19 quarantine, the Rock Island Public Library wants your recipes. In partnership with libraries throughout the Quad City area, the Rock Island Public Library is collecting recipes for a Quad City Quarantine Cookbook. Contributors are encouraged to share what they’ve been making or baking […]
