Nikki Gillette has always struck me as someone puzzlingly uncertain as to just how amazing she is. Gillette has been a regular on the performing arts scene in the Quad Cities for a while, as a standup comedian, musician, burlesque performer and actress. She teaches art to kids at Blue Grass Elementary, manages the traveling […]
Have you been waiting for the perfect event to pull out that flapper dress or striped suit? The time has arrived! Make plans to attend a Let’s Get Looney Jazz Party and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island) this Saturday Aug 18! Back in the day, John Looney, the original […]
On the last weekend of July I had my busiest weekend of the year. Saturday was the annual QC Planet Con at the Holiday Inn Rock Island, simultaneously in Iowa City was Anime Iowa. I attended both conventions that weekend. First up that weekend was the QC Planet Con. I’ve been involved with the QC […]
How would you like to re-live your high school prom? How about dressed as a zombie? The Factory of Fear and Terror at Skellington Manor will be hosting their 2nd annual Zombie Prom Quad Cities at Skellington Manor (420 18th St Rock Island) on Saturday, July 22. From 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. you can […]
Dinner and a show. What more entertainment could you ask for? At Skellington Manor, there is always something new and exciting. Welcome to Paradise Island. Things seem to be going great until everyone comes together for Alternative Relaxation Therapy (ART). When a body is discovered, the mystery begins. Who could have done it and what […]
Break out the pokeballs and don your bowties. Skellington Swerve is holding their Nerdy New Year! On Thursday, January 26 starting at 7 p.m., Swerve is celebrating their first year of establishment and you’re invited! There is no cover charge for this live variety show, but a $5 performance donation is appreciated. Come dressed in […]
Are you ready to swerve along with some sick beats? Well, here’s a great present on its way this week: A Very Special Skellington Swerve X-Mas is coming to downtown Rock Island. Are you a fan of pop and hip hop music? Do you want to experience a variety of entertainment all in one location […]
There are going to be plenty of treats, tricks, scares and surprises during this year’s Halloween season in the Quad-Cities, and here are some of the events you can check out. Fright Night takes place beginning at 5 p.m. in the District in downtown Rock Island, featuring music, fun activities for kids, crafts and arts, […]
The parking lot was packed and the streets were lined with cars. Spooky places spook me. Skellington Manor in Rock Island has their Asylum this year and it is a terrifying place to be this time of year. Even standing in line for The Asylum haunt can be scary! Upon entry, one can feel the […]
For conspiracy theorists, there may be fewer things scarier than a masonic temple, but imagine just how pants-pooping freaked out those folks would be about The Asylum? The frightfest haunted house pulls out its blades again beginning this weekend at the site of the old masonic temple, Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. Hours […]
