If you’re looking for free ways to engage your child or teen this February, the Rock Island Public Library has some pretty sweet deals planned for you. Two free movies on the afternoon of Friday, February 14 will help give Rock Island and Milan children and teens something to do in their time off school. (Elementary students […]
The Speakeasy (1818 3rd Avenue), in downtown Rock Island, has the perfect comedy show for those of you who find it therapeutic (or just funny) to hear about other people’s dating and romance disasters and/or success stories! Doors for The Worst Valentine’s Day open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets […]
Quad Cities Restaurant Week celebrates its eighth year for delighting diners during this local culinary celebration on February 24-March 1, 2020, organized by Visit Quad Cities. Visit www.qcrestaurantweek.com and discover 40 Quad Cities’ eateries and their featured specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. “Restaurant Week is an opportunity to promote our local QC culinary experience,” […]
Help the City of Rock Island celebrate the American Doll & Toy Museum, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday Feb 12 at 11 a.m. The American Doll & Toy Museum, now located at 1303 30th Street #2 Rock Island (the former Vintage Rose Store), will be finding a new home this year at a […]
Love is in the air. Mark your calendar for February 14th, Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love with song and word from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. with performer Chris Dunn at First Lutheran Church Parish House, 1600 20th Street, Rock Island. Bring songs or poems to share, or just bring your sing-a-long self. Refreshments are served. […]
According to Time Magazine, Chinese-American playwright David Henry Hwang, “has the potential to become the first important dramatist of American public life since Arthur Miller, and maybe the best of them all.” Hwang has been described by the New York Times as “a true original” is best known as the author of M. Butterfly. That […]
Like dinosaurs? You’re not going to want to miss this show or you’ll be BRONTA-saur you did! Jurassic Quest is stomping into the QCCA Expo Center April 17-19. Show times are Friday 3 pm – 8 pm, Saturday 9 am – 8 pm and Sunday 9 am – 7 pm Featuring more rides, activities, & […]
February is Library Lovers’ Month, and the Rock Island Public Library is offering a way for patrons to encourage the gift of reading all month long. Special Have a Heart for Reading donation trees will be available at Rock Island Downtown and Southwest Library locations from February 3 through 29. The trees contain hearts listing an anonymous […]
A healthier you in 2020 starts with a strong foundation. Rock Island Arsenal’s annual MWR Health Fair is a great place to gather all kinds of health-related information and resources. Come visit all the vendors at the 2020 MWR Health Fair on Wednesday Feb 12 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some great information […]
Augustana College is proud to present a live performance from The Real Group, an a cappella group visiting from Sweden. This exciting performance from The Real Group will take place in Wallenberg Hall (3520 7th Avenue Rock Island) on Tuesday Feb 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for senior […]
