Diversity in the arts is the latest hot topic on the Quad-Cities arts scene, and it’s certainly a welcome one, as the discussion has long been overdue. There is a definite shortage of minority voices across the arts spectrum, and that needs to be corrected. The only way it will be corrected is by it […]
Yesterday’s IHSA 2A Galesburg Cross Country Regional was tough but these Rock Island Rocks were tougher and qualified for next weekend’s Metamora Sectional Meet. #AllSophs Congratulations to Nora Wright, JP Putnam, Ian Regur!
Let the long lines begin! Atomic Coffee Bar, known for their signature energy drinks, friendly drive-thru customer service, and long lines due to popular demand, is opening up a new location at the old Checker’s spot on John Deere Road in Rock Island. The shop is currently under construction and is expected to be open […]
The Quad Cities Chamber on Monday presented a progress report to Rock Island City Council on efforts to explore the creation of a new public-private place management organization supported by sustainable funding to deliver special services that enhance public spaces, encourage investment and improve overall quality of life in Downtown Rock Island. In addition, updates […]
Haus of Om, a new fitness experience, will be opening soon at 3416 Black Hawk Road, Rock Island. The business is in the former Rock River Fitness which closed their doors this week and is merging an existing hair salon (Hilltop Head Shop) with the yoga studio, both owned by Jennifer Kavanaugh. For more information, […]
BREAKING NEWS: Theo’s Java Club, which has been a Rock Island staple for 27 years, is close to finding a new owner who will continue the traditions and heritage of the revered local coffee shop. As previously reported on QuadCities.com, owner Theo Grevas had mentioned Oct. 2 as a potential closing date for the quirky […]
Each year, people in the community have an opportunity to submit a nomination for Rock Island residents who have made selfless contributions of service to the community. Rock Island High School dean Andy Campbell was chosen for the category of Education, RIHS coach Thurgood Marshall was chosen for the category of Individual, and RIHS student […]
Who will be MR. QUAD-CITIES???? Find out, and help out at good cause, Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Center for the Living Arts, 220 19th St., Rock Island, as they crown the KING of the QUAD CITIES! This fun men-only pageant is a duel fundraiser for the Mississippi Crown Scholarship Program & […]
After a three year hiatus, Lowland Block Party returns for its fourth edition 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3 at the Laborspace, 311 21st St., Rock Island. Organizer Jon Burns posted the following about the event: We’ve carved out a nice lil block over the last decade on the east-side of the downtown, […]
Your favorite fairytale princesses and a bunch of their empowered friends get a whole new look, and a whole new sound, in the latest stage event at Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse: DISENCHANTED! Running through November 6, this hysterical fairytale hit was praised by Chicago Critic for its “fun music and even funnier characters […]
