August 13th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Ready for some reggae? YaMaka My Weekend is back! The awesome annual reggae fest is returning to the District in downtown Rock Island Saturday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Join us for Summers annual Jamaican celebration in Downtown Rock Island!!!! Music, food , zip lining, shopping and of course all our great drinks to take […]
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July 16th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, will host its first indoor show since March 2020 on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 8 p.m., with the bands Thick Paint (Omaha) and Salsa Chest (Atlanta). Doors will open at 7 p.m., with show at 8 p.m., and $10 admission, limited to 50 people maximum. Rozz-Tox owner Benjamin Fawks […]
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July 16th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is hosting an outdoor screening of the 1972 cult film classic “Pink Flamingos,” by John Waters, in the garden tonight (Friday), at 10 p.m. Admission is free and attendees must be at least 17 years old. “Pink Flamingos” has become a revered and reviled cult classic since its release, […]
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July 16th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style shopping event this Saturday, July 17th. Five of Rock Island’s antique stores will offer shopping, sales, and a chance to win $100 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the Antique Island. […]
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July 13th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style shopping event this Saturday, July 17th. Five of Rock Island’s antique stores will offer shopping, sales, and a chance to win $100 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the Antique Island. […]
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June 12th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
A new regional video project is shining the spotlight on our Downtown Quad Cities and all they have to offer residents and visitors alike. The fast-paced short video promotes the vibrancy, fun and uniqueness of all our downtowns with scenes from their signature events and festivals, venues and their businesses. View the video here: https://youtu.be/ojBA-4sDgcg […]
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June 11th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Record Store Day 2021 will be spread out over two days this year, June 12th and July 17th at Ragged Records in downtown Rock Island. We won’t be ready to open at our new Davenport location until July so for the first day we will be combining both orders to bring twice the amount of […]
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May 30th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Saddle up! Country music’s Cody Road will be ridin’ in to Billy Bobs in the District, downtown Rock Island! Show starts at 7 tonight, pard’ners!
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May 20th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
Quad City Arts is having an in-person artist reception for its current exhibit at 1715 2nd Ave., Rock Island, on Friday, May 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free and beer, wine and pre-packaged snacks will be served. Face masks will be encouraged, but not required in conjunction with the new CDC […]
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May 11th, 2021
Arts & Entertainment News
BREAKING NEWS: The Quad Cities’ grassroots music festival “Dawn and On” revealed their talent lineup on Tuesday for their 2021 event, taking place on July 10, 2021 at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island. With its roots in jam music, the festival’s lineup features local and national performers and remains diverse with a mix of rock, […]
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