In an effort to teach and perform more diverse styles of singing, a member of Western Illinois University’s Music faculty has established the non-profit, professional vocal ensemble, withonevoice. Imagine hearing an ensemble belt out a musical theatre and directly follow it with a traditional choral standard in a completely different, Lutheran-style voice quality. The ensemble’s […]
Do you have a family member or ancestor who was a musician? Are you curious to learn more about their involvement in Quad Cities bands or ensembles? Special Collections intern Harrison Phillis will give a presentation featuring a brief history of music in the Quad Cities area as well as the available resources related to […]
Tomfoolery On Tremont // EDDIE PEPITONE // June 23 // Show @ 7pm, Door @ 6pm // $20 in advance Eddie is a force of nature on stage, switching between social rage and self-doubt. His shows are an energetic combo of calm and chaos, blue-collar angst and sardonic enlightenment. Fans will recognize Eddie from appearances […]
A beloved comic-strip feline is set to make his long-awaited debut at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse when the Rock Island theater presents its latest, utterly delightful family presentation GARFIELD: THE MUSICAL WITH CATTITUDE. Lauded by DC Metro Theatre as “a fast-paced musical comedy” that’s “vastly entertaining and perfect for kids (and grown-ups) of all […]
Find fun this weekend! If you’re looking for things to do in Illinois and Iowa, especially around the Quad-Cities, you’re going to want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast. Every week we give you a rundown of fun things going on, and it’s always free, fun and local! Listen in and find […]
Check out the children’s area on STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Saturdays for a new, fun experiment or challenge at the LeClaire Community Library! On Saturday, June 24 join the LEGO club as they set up a zipline and it’s your goal to try and get your Lego guy across safely with whatever you build. […]
There have been a lot of horrible things going on in the news lately. So I think it’s time we had a difficult discussion on a sensitive topic that, quite frankly, I’ve been avoiding talking about for a while. No, not my relationship with Kim Kardashian. (Fifty feet MEANS fifty feet, Kanye!) But rather, the […]
Project NOW is joining forces with other Illinois not-for-profits to aid those affected by the building collapse in Davenport. Project NOW will serve as a collection place for non-perishable food, new clothing, hygiene products, furniture, mattresses, etc. Items can be dropped at its 418 19th Avenue Rock Island location for the next month. Items can […]
The Laughs and Liberty Tour: featuring Kennedy and Jimmy Failla is coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale tomorrow at the Adler box office and all Ticketmaster outlets. About The Laughs and Liberty Tour: featuring Kennedy and Jimmy Failla Lisa Kennedy Montgomery (Kennedy) joined FOX Business Network (FBN) […]
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 […]
