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, […]
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. […]
Rock Island Public Library brings acclaimed family performer Babaloo to Rock Island’s Lincoln Park bandshell for a free concert on 10:30 am on Thursday, July 15. The event, part of the library’s Reading Colors Your World summer activities, is free and open to all ages. Babaloo concerts are a blend of music and comedy, and […]
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. […]
St. Pius X church in Rock Island is holding a book reading with author of Saints Around the World, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, on Tuesday, July 13th at 1:30pm. The event will be held at St Pius X parish, McCarthy Hall in Rock Island. All are welcome! Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a speaker, a writer, and a missionary […]
Noted children’s entertainer Babaloo brings his wacky blend of music and comedy fun to the Rock Island Lincoln Park bandshell at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 15. Bring your own seating and join us for a rocking good time! Babaloo is a high-energy show with plenty of stomping, dancing, beanbag bopping, bucket-thumping, and more rollicking […]
Anthony Jade Natarelli is moving to Los Angeles, but before he does, the longtime theater performer and local comedian is Burning Bridges tonight at Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. Natarelli will be holding a comedy roast, Burning Bridges, at 9 p.m. tonight at Skellington. Come on out and watch one of the most […]
Carrie McGuire of Rock Island and her husband have two adult children (ages 26 and 24), but for the past three years, she’s spent many hours training and volunteering to help two foster families, serving six young children. McGuire is one of 19 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program coordinated by the Child Abuse […]
The Starlight Revue Concert Series in Rock Island is offering free concerts and this Tuesday, The Night People are bringing classic rock to Rock Island! The Tuesday night free Starlight Revue series starts at 5 p.m. Hy-Vee Grille and Rock Island Parks and Recreation will sell food and drink, with the concerts starting at 7 […]
Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library run through the end of July! Through July 31, Reading Colors Your World summer reading challenges and events at the Rock Island Public Library will encourage readers of all ages to be creative, try new things, explore art and color, and see the beauty of diversity. […]
