September 15th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
YOU ARE INVITED to THE BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL! Join in on the fun Friday, September 15th from 4 PM – 11 PM and Saturday, September 16th from 11 AM – 11 PM! Admission is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Please join us for a weekend of fine Greek cuisine, […]
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September 10th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s official! Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is double-digits old, and they want to party with you! Join us as we celebrate our 10th birthday in conjunction with the next Rock Island Artists’ Market on TODAY – Sunday, September 10th -from noon to 5 pm. In addition to the artists, makers, and antiques you’ve come […]
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August 26th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Some of the biggest Tribute Bands in the Midwest will converge at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island on August 26! The Lineup includes: Peephole, A System of a Down Tribute from Chicago. DefNotes, A Tribute to Deftones from Des Moines. Also from Chicago the Godsmack Tribute in VooDoo. Superknot, a Black Sabbath Tribute from Cedar […]
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August 16th, 2023
Rock Island
Rally at the Rock/Open House is taking place 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Rock Island High School, courtyard, cafeteria, island (Rocky Cafe area) This year, Rock Island High School is combining Rally at the Rock, the back-to-school tradition, and an Open House. Students and their families can learn more about the clubs and sports […]
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July 25th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Join us for our 67th Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series! 5:00 – Hy-Vee Grille & Rock Island Parks Concessions 7:00-9:00 – Concert July 18 The Tailfins July 25 Josh Duffee Orchestra August 1 The Night People August 8 RAIN DATE Sponsors: Friendship Manor Rock Island HyVee Rock Island Parks & Recreation Health Alliance Learn more: CONCERT […]
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July 22nd, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
William Campbell will the Sound Conservatory stage tonight at 7:00pm! William Campbell’s new album “Together We Rise includes anthemic, virtuosic works and quiet music for inner growth. William Campbell’s new album “Together We Rise” comprised of piano and electronics that includes anthemic, virtuosic works and quiet music for inner growth. Bringing together aspects of his […]
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July 21st, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
We are very excited to have Tyson Schulte performing for us in the beer tent on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 9pm! Tyson is a Rock Island County native and his family is very involved with our fair. Another fun fact? He’s competed twice at the Illinois State Fair karaoke contest and WON! We are […]
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July 21st, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
I’ve always had kind of a mixed relationship with the music of Jimmy Buffett. I’ve seen him in concert a couple of times because I have friends who are Parrotheads and absolutely love him, and after seeing him once, I found his show really entertaining so I’ve gone along with them subsequent times to gigs […]
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June 17th, 2023
Entertainment
Free outdoor theater returns to Lincoln Park as the Genesis Guild season opens with “The Two Gentlemen of Verona!” Come enjoy some free Shakespeare in the park – performances are June 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM. Thought by some scholars to be the first play written by Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona is a […]
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June 13th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Broadway Walking Tour is taking place in Rock Island Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 11:30 am Walk meets in Rock Island Downtown Library parking lot. Register here. Free walk of the Broadway Historic District, led by members of the Broadway Historic District Association. Don’t miss this chance to learn about historic homes along […]
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