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Beetlejuice and Vincent Price? Krebs’ Fun Creepy Art Hits Taste Buds

Beetlejuice and Vincent Price? Krebs’ Fun Creepy Art Hits Taste Buds

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 […]

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Don’t Be Shy, Be Like Shy And Head To Taste of Q-C Art

Don’t Be Shy, Be Like Shy And Head To Taste of Q-C Art

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 […]

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Circa Auditioning For ‘Music Man’ This Weekend

Circa Auditioning For ‘Music Man’ This Weekend

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 […]

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Ring In The New Year With Laughs At Comedy Sportz

Ring In The New Year With Laughs At Comedy Sportz

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 […]

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Awesome Music, Awesome Cause At Tappa RIBCO Benefit

Awesome Music, Awesome Cause At Tappa RIBCO Benefit

A great time for a great cause is on the menu at RIBCO Friday night. A benefit for the Tappa family starts at 6 p.m. with live music starting at 7 with Jason Stuart’s Cobalt Blue, Barstool Boogaloo/The Velies, The Premium Sellouts and Chrash. RIBCO is asking for a $10 donation at the door. The […]

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Celebrate! Celebrates Anniversary In Shoppes On Second

Celebrate! Celebrates Anniversary In Shoppes On Second

Celebrate!, a special events and attire consignment shop has now been open in the Shoppes on 2nd, Rock Island’s first retail incubator, for a year. The move to Rock Island meant doubling in size, and have since expanded within The Shoppes on 2nd, doubling the size of Celebrate! once more. “We didn’t think of it […]

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Fright Night A Boo-tiful Halloween Event For Families

Fright Night A Boo-tiful Halloween Event For Families

Fright Night in The District, a fun, safe, and free Halloween event, will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Rock Island. This event in made possible by presenting sponsor Modern Woodmen of America. The District and Rock Island Parks and Recreation with support from Rock Island County Project, […]

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YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 25th Year

YaMaka My Weekend Returns For 25th Year

For the last 25 years, Ya Maka My Weekend has been a tradition in The District of downtown Rock Island. This festival celebrates the culture of the Caribbean. It is known for its colorful atmosphere, delicious foods, and lively reggae music. This year, the celebration takes place on the third weekend of August, scheduled for […]

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Irish stars Don’t Be Brothers On To Do List For Circa

Irish stars Don’t Be Brothers On To Do List For Circa

Don’t be sad this St. Patrick’s Day, don’t be sullen, don’t be disappointed you can’t find a good time and some great Irish music, because the Don’t Be Brothers are ready to turn those don’t’s into do’s. The Don’t Be Brothers, an Irish American Folksingers and Merrymakers Band, roll into Circa on Tuesday, March 15.  […]

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