Western Illinois University will celebrate the International Day of Peace at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the University Union Lamoine Room. The International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, is observed worldwide each year in September. Established in 1981 by a unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date […]
Kick off the Halloween season as the Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation presents “Ghost Tales” with spooky stories told by local storytellers on the grounds of the Colonel Davenport House on Arsenal Island at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Local author Gena Schantz will kick off the stories with a reading from the book she wrote about […]
The 2024 Greater Quad-Cities Renaissance Faire transports the area back to olden times 10 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Credit Island in Davenport! A celebration of European history and world culture through edutainment. QCRF is for all age interests and offers a unique way to experience the past. Food, drink, living history encampments, […]
Find fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend with your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Time to start scaring up some Halloween fun, as Paranormal Nights, Ghost Stories, and more hauntingly good events start creeping into the Quad-Cities, and you can find out all about them in your Weekend in 2 Minutes!
Thursday Night Groove Presented by Rock Island Happy Joes rolls out some fun music every week, and tonight they’re featuring For Those About To Yacht! Come listen to live music along the Rock Island riverfront at Schwiebert Park, 1st Ave. and 18th St. Sponsored by Rock Island Parks and Recreation and sponsored in part by: […]
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, WIU Director of Jazz Studies. This performance is open free for general audience seating […]
To prepare for the impact anticipated by Hurricane Helene, Midwest Food Bank is mobilizing its disaster relief efforts across its footprint. Hurricane Helene is expected to leave residents without power and access to clean water across the southeast. This will create an urgent need for immediate relief efforts. Midwest Food Bank is partnering with other […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its 9th annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden, outdoor graveyard pond, and magical fairy garden. New […]
Enjoy MONDAY NIGHT TRIVIA with Think & Drink Entertainment at The Last Picture House! Monday, April 22nd @ 7pm The Last Picture House – Downtown Davenport Free To Play Up To 4 People per Team Win House Cash! Space is limited! Get there EARLY to get a table! – Think & Drink Trivia is a […]
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) in partnership with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), Project Now, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center invites the Illinois region to participate in a Housing Resource Fair on Wednesday, November 30 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL […]
