June 15th, 2017
Local
Are you a piano teacher? Music educator? A student taking piano lessons? Well then, this event is for you! On the 3rd Friday of every month, West Music (4305 44th Avenue Moline) presents Musical Mornings! At 9 a.m. you are invited to join the crew at West Music for coffee, keyboards and more! They are […]
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June 15th, 2017
Entertainment
Motorcycles and music? Oh my! It must be time for The Muddy Fest 2017! The Muddy Fest is a two-day and two-night celebration of music, two-lane rides, world famous celebrities, motorcycle thrill jumpers, riverside camping and first class regional cuisine. The festival will take place at Centennial Park in Davenport, located at 315 S Marquette […]
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June 14th, 2017
Art
The colorful abstract art of Misha Carlson decorates the walls through June 22 at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to […]
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June 12th, 2017
Art
Augustana College has loaned seven of its works by the painter Frank Lundahl to the Safety Building in Rock Island. This loan was coordinated by the Doris and Victor Day Foundation located in that same building, built 1907-1908. The case where the recently installed works are on display has sat empty for years. Dave Geenen, […]
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June 11th, 2017
Local
WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is pleased to introduce its 2017 WQPT/PBS Ambassadors, an elite volunteer corps made up of college students. Entering its 13th year, the program provides college students with the opportunity to represent their local public television station at events throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. “This year is not only our 13th […]
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June 10th, 2017
Entertainment
Looking for a great escape from the hum drum? Try an escape room at Skellington Manor! The venue at 420 18th Street, Rock Island, has its own live escape game experience bringing a new level of entertainment to the area. They currently have two different escape games to choose from, The Heist and Missing and […]
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June 9th, 2017
Health
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Every two minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in America. These are just two shocking statistics that show the reality and prevalence of this cancer and why help is needed for those it affects. On Saturday June 10, the 28th Annual Komen […]
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June 8th, 2017
Local
It’s officially time to jump aboard Quad Cities’ own Channel Cat Water Taxi! Whether you are looking for transportation across the Mighty Mississippi or recreational relaxation, the Channel Cat is the way to go! The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK) proudly provides three seasonal open-air boats for a passenger ferry service like […]
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June 8th, 2017
Local
When the weather starts to warm up, the live outdoor music in the QCA follows closely behind. That’s right, it’s time to start up the River Music Experience Friday Live@Five! Since 2010, the River Music Experience (RME) has hosted this free summer concert series in the RME Courtyard on 2nd Street in Davenport. All ages […]
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June 8th, 2017
Local
Design yourself a great summer at the Rock Island Library’s Build a Better Summer kickoff carnival on Saturday, June 10. The library’s annual Summer Reading kickoff takes place in the parking lot of the Rock Island Library downtown, 401 19th Street, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Scheduled events at the free kickoff include a […]
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