What’s a better combination than a sports bar and an arcade? A brand-new arcade sports bar is coming to the Quad Cities! On Saturday, February 11 at 5 p.m., The Black Sheep will hold their grand opening at their district location at 1730 2nd Ave in Rock Island. They can be reached at (309) 558-0168 […]
The Horns are calling! Augie’s Horn Choir is performing on Sunday, February 5 at 4:00 p.m. at Wallenberg Hall on Augustana Campus. This recital will include performances of Wagner, Saint-Saens, Strauss, and many more! The first half of the program will be performed by junior hornist, Alina Lundholm, accompanied by Dr. Charles Schmidt and a […]
You’ve gotta love an artist whose muses have included Beetlejuice and Vincent Price. Jackie Krebs, who has painted portraits of those two titans of horror films and more, is the new artist-in-residence at A Taste of Q-C Art beginning Friday, Feb. 3 atTaste Buds, 150 16 ½ St., Rock Island. You can get a taste […]
Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do in the cold of winter that will warm up your creative spark? The Rock Island Library is the place for you! Adult events at the Rock Island Public Library this February will help you beat cabin fever by exploring new hobbies and interests. On Monday, Feb. 6, the […]
Shy Brewer was far from her name at her opening night for her new art show at Taste Buds in The District, Rock Island. The local artist was the first to exhibit her art at the new regular show A Taste of Q-C Art at the venue, and at her opening reception Jan. 20 she […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is holding auditions for adults and children for its next show, the classic “The Music Man.” The deets: CHILDREN’S AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSIC MAN When: Saturday, January 28 10:00 AM Sunday, January 29 10:00 AM ADULT AUDITIONS FOR THE MUSIC MAN When: Saturday, January 28 12:00 […]
Do your kids love playing in the snow? Is one of their favorite movies Frosty the Snowman? Do they ever ask you where snow comes from? This month’s KinderNature event Is all about snowflakes! On Tuesday, January, 10 from 10:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m. KinderNature will be holding this program at the Quad Cities Botanical […]
Are you looking for some comedy on New Year’s Eve among the celebrating? Then stop by Comedy Sportz for some laughter. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a match between the Red Resolutions and the Blue Baby New Years. This event will continue till 9:15 p.m., leaving time to fill your night with other activities […]
Where else can you find everything from live music to live art displays to book signings to performance art to free drinks and food in an eclectic array of settings and get an evening’s worth of that entertainment all for free? Well, Gallery Hop. The bi-annual event in the District of Rock Island going on […]
Renaissance Rock Island will celebrate three businesses with a rolling ribbon cutting on Friday, November 18th. J Wild Marketing, LLC is celebrating a year in the McKesson Lofts building with an official ribbon cutting. Avenue Studios opened at 100 19th Street earlier this year after relocating from another downtown Rock Island location. Taste Buds moved […]
