December 31st, 2019
Arts & Entertainment News
And here you have them, the TOP TEN stories of the year, 2019. There were obviously a lot of big stories this year, but, these are the ten that we picked to have the biggest impact and resonance. Why did we pick these stories? A couple of them involved incredible achievements by local groups of […]
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December 29th, 2019
Arts & Entertainment News
It’s almost the end of the year, and it’s time for everyone to flashback on the past 300-plus days, and we at QuadCities.com are right there with you. We’re taking a glance in the rearview at the past 365 to run down the top 30 stories of the year for our site! Of course, since […]
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April 4th, 2019
Comedy
After eight years, Comedy Sportz is leaving The Establishment Theater, 220 19th Street, Rock Island. “It is not the close of our shows just the venue,” said Patrick Adamson, director of Comedy Sportz Quad-Cities. “I don’t want to disclose the future locations for ComedySportz yet.”We are excited for the future,” Adamson added. “The team is […]
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March 6th, 2019
Sean Leary
Anyone read that article sweeping the web about Terry Tilka? He’s celebrating his 30th year of busting his ass as the owner of the coolest bar in the Quad-Cities, one that’s outlived almost every other and fought its way through countless trends, several recessions and umpteen financial curves in the Quad-Cities. Terry started off young, […]
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January 16th, 2019
Entertainment
An all-ages family-friendly magic show that helps raise funds for a great cause? Let’s hear some Applause for Paws! King’s Harvest Pet Rescue No Kill Shelter will hold its first “Applause for Paws” fundraiser this Sunday Jan 20 from 2 – 5 p.m. at The Establishment (220 19th Street Rock Island). Direct from Las Vegas, […]
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November 18th, 2018
Comedy
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving Eve, this year? ComedySportz (220 19th St. Rock Island) Classic celebrates The Establishment’s 8th Anniversary this Wednesday Nov 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. ComedySportz says THANK YOU by offering a FREE match the night before Thanksgiving! To pay homage to their roots, […]
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August 3rd, 2017
Comedy
Looking for an enjoyable Friday night full of laughs? Then look no further than The Establishment in Rock Island! This weekend, The Establishment’s Late Night Studio Series brings to you, It’s YOUR Fault. This interactive improv comedy show leaves all the games and topics to the audience! There are no limitations on appropriateness, so bring […]
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June 1st, 2017
Local
On Sunday June 4th at The Establishment in Rock Island, laughs from a comedy show will turn into dollars for an area homeless shelter. Beginning at 6 PM the longest running show in the Quad Cities, ComedySportz, will feature two teams of improv comedians competing against each other for points and laughs. All ticket sales will be donated to the Humility […]
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October 5th, 2016
Comedy
Stand up comedy can be found every last Saturday of every month right here in our District of Rock Island at the Establishment theatre, home of your local Comedy Sportz show. September 2015 gave us the comedy stylings of the very Irish Colin Ryan, hilarious local comedian Dan Deibert, and of course the introductory and […]
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October 4th, 2016
Comedy
Each Friday and Saturday night, there is an adult level after show following the regularly scheduled Comedy Sportz performance in the District of Rock Island. This is the point where the kids exit the building so the bigger kids can let loose on stage. There is a different show every Friday and Saturday night. They […]
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