January 13th, 2019
Entertainment
The Disney musical taking the nation by storm is hitting the Circa ’21 stage! Disney’s Newsies hits the stage at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Ave. Rock Island) in their Quad Cities’ premiere this Wednesday Jan 16 at 5:45 p.m. and will continue production through Saturday Feb 23. Set in New York City at […]
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January 10th, 2019
Entertainment
Looking for something to do this Friday night, in the Quad Cities? Then head on down to The Speakasy! The Manny Lopez Big Band returns to The Circa ’21 Speakeasy (1818 3rd Ave Rock Island) this Friday Jan 11. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the show begins at 6 p.m. Manny Lopez and his […]
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January 7th, 2019
Education
Hey Quad Cities, are you ready for a fun-filled family friendly weekend? Make plans to check out this year’s annual Bald Eagle Days! Bald Eagle Days 2019 takes place this Friday Jan 11 from 4 – 8 p.m., Saturday Jan 12 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday Jan 13 from 10 a.m. – […]
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January 3rd, 2019
Entertainment
The NFL is returning to Rock Island! Ok, well, not a team, but the draft. Sorry! Anyway, according to officials with the parks and recreation department for the city, Round 6 of the NFL draft will be held at Augustana College on April 27. Former Augustana College and NFL quarterback Ken Anderson is also said […]
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December 30th, 2018
Entertainment
Ring in the new year with the music of Elvis! Remember The King: Celebrating the Music of Elvis Presley, takes place this Monday Dec 31 at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse (1828 3rd Ave. Rock Island). Doors open at 7:30 p.m., buffet begins at 8 p.m. the show will commence at 9:15 p.m. This one-of-a-kind concert […]
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December 23rd, 2018
Entertainment
It’s the day after Christmas, and you’re done celebrating. What do you do? Grab that Ugly Sweater for one last wear and enjoy some holiday classics at the library! The Rock Island Downtown Library (401 19th Street Rock Island) is hosting Holiday Movie Marathon/Ugly Sweater day this Wednesday Dec 26 from 9:30 a.m. – 3 […]
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December 21st, 2018
Entertainment
Are you ready for an evening of intrigue with friends? Prohibition – A 1920’s Themed Mystery Experience takes place this Friday Dec 21 from 8 – 10 p.m. at Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island). You’ve been invited to one of the last open 1920’s Juice Joints owned by a local mobster. Rumor has […]
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December 20th, 2018
Education
Take a step back in time while enjoying the beauty in one of the Quad Cities’ most extravagant historical homes. Historic Mansion Tours of the 1911 Hauberg mansion (1300 24th St. Rock Island) are now taking place every Friday at 1 p.m. You can enjoy a docent-led 45-minute tour of the gorgeous Hauberg mansion, former […]
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December 13th, 2018
Entertainment
Get out of the cold and warm up this weekend with a Holiday Fiesta! The Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is hosting their Holiday Fiesta 2018 this Friday Dec 14 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Edje Lounge at Jumer’s Casino (777 Jumer Dr. Rock Island). While the Holiday Fiesta is hosted […]
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December 4th, 2018
Art
Rock the Arts will light up downtown Rock Island during a December art stroll happening at the Desoto building, The ARTery/MidCoast Gallery West and Quad City Arts. The three art sites will be open on Friday, December 7 during 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 8, from noon to 3 p.m. At Desoto, there […]
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