Rock Island Arsenal will host two events to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001. Both events will take place on Friday, September 9. Both are open to the public. A flag walk will begin at 6:30 a.m., with marchers assembling at 6 a.m. at Memorial […]
Looking for something fun to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week, our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast gives you a rundown of cool stuff going on in and around the area. Here’s this week’s podcast: Lots of live music, theater, farmer’s markets and BBQ in this […]
Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night through Sept. 22! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 9/8 Crooked Cactus Band 9/15 Soul Storm 9/22 Phyllis and the Sharks 9/29 North of 40 10/6 Piso’s Cure – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/13 Class of ’82 – Sponsored […]
There are only a couple of shows left and a couple of opportunities to see the hilarious “Disaster” at Rock Island’s Circa ’21! Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the unforgettable songs of the ‘70s take center stage in Broadway’s side-splitting homage to classic disaster films in “Disaster!” at Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island! […]
Thanks to a generous donor, Earl Hanson was able to purchase a new playground for its students! On Friday, August 26, Earl Hanson Elementary School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new playground. The PTO (parent-teacher organization) asked the school’s principal what are the school’s needs. She told them a playground, somewhere for the […]
Join Rock Island Public Library after Labor Day, and add to your future reading pile with our Sept. 6 book sale from 10 am to 1:00 pm at the Rock Island Public Library’s Southwest Branch,9010 Ridgewood Road, Rock Island. Visit to shop the selection of former library items and donated books, and fill a bag […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The job fair will be held from noon-1 p.m. and from 4-6 p.m. at the theater, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The theater is trying to fill several positions throughout the business, including operations (restaurant) manager, sound engineer/ technician, dishwashers, changeover crew, […]
Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this week? It’s Sunday, and QuadCities.com proudly presents Fun10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on […]
It’ time to celebrate! The Argrow’s 5th year anniversary celebration will be held on September 15th at 6pm at the Quad City Botanical Garden! This year will include a virtual speech from Mrs. Joy Reyes. Joy is the Founder and Executive Director of a social enterprise called New Hope Girls. She works with women and […]
The Grand Prix is bringing racing fun and excitement to downtown Rock Island this weekend! X Tream Rock Island Grand Prix Presents: Track Side Bash! Hosted by The Smoking Dog this week, Sept. 1-4. Join us for a weekend filled with live music, good food, cold drinks and some racing on the main down town […]
