August 31st, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Circa ’21 looking for girls for their holiday shows! Circa ’21 is announcing auditions for local youth females in their holiday musicals, “White Christmas” and “Santa Claus the Musical.” Auditions will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the theater, 1828 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. For the role of Susan in “White Christmas,” […]
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August 25th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night through Sept. 22! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 8/25 Ivan Singh – Sponsored by Mississippi Valley Blues Society 9/1 Wicked Liz & the Bellyswirls 9/8 Crooked Cactus Band 9/15 Soul Storm 9/22 Phyllis and the Sharks 9/29 North of 40 10/6 Piso’s […]
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August 6th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Polyrhythms 8th Annual Bill Bell Jazz & Heritage Festival will be held August 19-21 in Rock Island and Bettendorf! Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center (Outside) 630 Martin Luther King Drive Rock Island, IL Rivermont Collegiate Becherer Hall Auditorium 1821 Sunset Drive Bettendorf, IA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE TIMES: Friday Aug 19 2022 – Martin Luther King, […]
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July 23rd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The 7th Annual Dawn And On Music Festival, a celebration of music, family and fun, is back July 23. The iconic – and socially distant event – will be held at the beautiful Schwiebert Park in Rock Island, IL. Enjoy the same incredible music and festival vibe you’ve come to love from Dawn and On […]
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July 12th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Calling all Halloween Enthusiasts: Skellington Manor is looking for scare actors for the 2022 haunt season! Are you Interested in joining our legendary haunted house cast? Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and have a love for performing and want to stretch your acting abilities? Interested in creating a character that scares the yell out of willing […]
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July 3rd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Northern Parallels is back for it’s 55th event for one night after a 7 month hiatus, at 7 p.m. TONIGHT at Rozz Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. This is an open air event on the terrace of Rozz-Tox. Rozz-Tox $5 cover All ages Quality Techno & House Music
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June 18th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Outdoor theater is back in the Quad Cities this summer! Join the Genesius Guild as they open our 2022 season with a Shakespeare classic: Romeo & Juliet. This story is one of Shakespeare’s most well-known works. The play takes place in fair Verona, where the dueling Montagues and Capulets stand in the way of a […]
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June 3rd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Join a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the lives of the LGBTQ+ and its Allies! Enjoy a weekend of Live music, Drag Shows, Pyro, Burlesque and much more while visiting local merchants vendors and also check out some great organizations in the QC that will be present. Festivities will be held in […]
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May 25th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Arts Alley, the public alleyway at 1719 2nd Ave. in Downtown Rock Island, will undergo a major facelift thanks to a $267,181 grant award to the Quad Cities Chamber and City of Rock Island from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). “These types of statewide grant programs are extremely competitive, so it’s […]
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May 22nd, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Join a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the lives of the LGBTQ+ and its Allies! Enjoy a weekend of Live music, Drag Shows, Pyro, Burlesque and much more while visiting local merchants vendors and also check out some great organizations in the QC that will be present. Festivities will be held in […]
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