Local outsider artist Charles Knudsen has been creating imaginative and vibrant art of all stripes for decades around the Quad-Cities, and this weekend he’ll be showcasing some of his colorful, intriguing pieces at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening […]
The Olivia Newton-John concert originally scheduled for Saturday, May 13 at the Adler Theatre has been postponed due to an issue with Ms. Newton-John’s sciatica. Please look for an announcement soon regarding a rescheduled performance date. All tickets previously purchased for the May 13 show will be honored for the new date. To exchange tickets […]
Pleasant Valley High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 856, Bettendorf, Iowa and Wahlert High School, home of International Thespian Troupe 3842, Dubuque, Iowa will be performing at the nation’s leading high school theatre festival, which is produced by the Educational Theatre Association. Pleasant Valley will be presenting Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet […]
Parents of children in the seven to 14-year age ranges can keep them busy and learning this summer with four-week art and math programs at the Rock Island Public Library. Registration is now open for Design by Reading, presented by artist Gloria Burlingame, and Math by Design, presented by tutor Elizabeth Russell, offered at no […]
When spring cleaning is mentioned, it usually leads to thoughts of removing clutter around the home. However, the new season is also an opportune time to remove the clutter from your body! We have all heard of the many detoxes offered from companies all over and it may be confusing to know which one is […]
WQPT received hundreds of stories from students in kindergarten through third grade for the annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Sixteen winners (four from each grade) were selected by educators and contest sponsors. The winners and their families will be honored and awarded prizes at Deere-Wiman House at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21. “We are thrilled […]
“A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me smile. And I knew if I had my chance, that I could make those people dance and maybe they’d be happy for a while.”-American Pie by Don Mclean Ever since I was a small child, and I mean SMALL, […]
It’s time for some paintball! Action Valley Paintball will be opening for their 2017 season this weekend! Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. they will be back in business with their hyper ball field, a scenario field and woods field. For hours and pricing information, you can visit: http://actionvalleypaintb.wixsite.com/avpquadcities/hours-and-rates. The fields are located at 60th […]
Two names that are synonymous with art in the Quad Cities are John and Isabel Bloom. The impact this legendary couple has had on the community will live on forever. The 5th Annual Village in Bloom Festival of the Arts, which honors the legacy of John and Isabel Bloom, will be held on Saturday May […]
Looking for an excuse to take a nice bike ride with adult beverages, for a good cause? Then look no further! Round four of Tour de Brew QC will be taking place from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday May 6. The Charity Bike ride will begin and conclude at Rock Island Brewing Company, […]
