October 19th, 2016
Entertainment
Still regret missing Vampire Weekend playing at Huckleberry’s Pizza way back in the Daytrotter beginnings a decade ago? Now’s your chance to check out one of the band’s primary members, Chris Baio, during one of the Moeller Nights concerts this week. It’s an action-packed week for the former Mr. Daytrotter and here’s the schedule for […]
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October 19th, 2016
Education
The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will host a “Books for Kids” Trivia Night on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island. The trivia night raises funds for the Lorene Evans Watts Fund for Children’s Materials, which supports purchases of children’s items […]
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October 18th, 2016
Local
MUSCATINE, Iowa – Published authors Erik Therme, Rob Cline, and Lennox Randon will share tips on how to write a page-turning, spine-tingling books during the Fall Fiction Workshop: Writing the Thriller from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Room 27 of Strahan Hall on the Muscatine Community College Campus. The event is […]
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October 14th, 2016
Local
The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass will present a powerful message of faith through music in their concert “They Shall Mount Up With Wings” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Edwards Congregational UCC, 3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. The program features a unique combination of traditional choral and instrumental music with narration — woven together […]
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October 14th, 2016
Local
Rock Islanders were busy founding a new City in 1841, but that wasn’t the only notable event of that year. The 2016 Frieze Lecture Series discussion theme celebrates “1841, the Year That Rock Island Began” and the current events that surrounded its founding. The series of four lectures by Augustana College professors are from 2:00 […]
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October 13th, 2016
Entertainment
Fan favorite C.W. Stoneking will bring his voodoo blues and hokum tunes to Daytrotter, 324 Brady St., Friday, Oct. 14. Opening acts are Catch Prichard and Johnnie Cluney. Doors open at 7, show is at 8, tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. For more info on Stoneking, check this out: http://www.cwstoneking.com/. For […]
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October 12th, 2016
Local
Two new events are brewing Saturday, Oct. 15 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A Genealogy Workshop with Antje Petty runs from 9:30am-12:00pm. Cost is $35 Members $40 nonmembers, pre-registration and payment are required prior to the event. Antje will cover two topics-“Your Family History” (9:30-10:30) and “German-American Resources for […]
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October 11th, 2016
Kids
Moline Public Library is offering a huge Halloween grab-bag of events this October for parents and children alike. The schedule of cool gigs at the library, 3210 41st St., Moline, is as follows: October 1 – November 18 Audubon Print Exhibit October 3 – November 7 Student Hunger Drive Donation Site Mon., Oct. 3, 10, […]
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October 10th, 2016
Kids
Looking for something for the kids to do over fall break? The Rock Island Public Library will host a variety of programs to keep children and teens occupied and learning during the Rock Island/Milan District school break, Oct. 11 to Oct. 21. The week kicks off with a special all-ages Pokemon Go Night on Tuesday, […]
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October 7th, 2016
Local
The discussion over mental health challenges can be a difficult one. Admitting concerns can be daunting and treatment options and social stigmas surrounding the issue are often intimidating to those suffering from this disease, as well as those whose lives are touched by those suffering. The issue of mental health and the facilitation of discussion […]
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