Opera Quad Cities will celebrate its 25th anniversary with gala concerts this weekend – Friday, June 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. at Galvin Fine Arts Center, at St. Ambrose University, Davenport. The program – “In Full Voice” — will present a wide swath of operatic hit tunes, from the […]
The River Action annual Ride the River is returning to Arsenal Island this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. In “Ride the Island,” participants can ride the beautiful trails of the Rock Island Arsenal while exploring its rich history by visiting iconic landmarks and enjoying a fun-filled day of live music and activities for all ages. […]
Davenport Mayor Jason Gordon delivered his first “State of the City” address Thursday morning, June 11, at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. Under the theme, “A New Day in Davenport,” Mayor Gordon’s speech focused on the major projects and initiatives underway across the city while also looking ahead to how the City Council’s vision […]
One of the many reasons Genesius Guild is a priceless cultural jewel in the Quad Cities is its verdant, pastoral setting. Lincoln Park (1120 40th St., Rock Island) was created in 1909, commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s centennial birthday, and the 22.75-acre woodland site was selected for its grandeur and views overlooking the Mississippi River valley. The […]
I am old enough to remember America’s Bicentennial, on July 4, 1976. I was 12 years old, living in the Milwaukee suburb of Whitefish Bay, Wis., and while I don’t recall much about the parade we had, I know I got to play drums in a drum-and-fife corps reenactment, and we had a big celebration […]
It was fitting that Richmond Hill Players staged the romantic comedy-drama “The Rainmaker” by N. Richard Nash this past Sunday afternoon, when it poured on my way east on I-80 to see the matinee of this eminently satisfying show. At the Barn Theatre in Geneseo, directed by Joe DePauw, it’s unpretentious, funny, and by turns tragic and […]
The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference (formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference) will return to the campus of Augustana College this summer, June 24-27. It will continue to offer scholarships to students, veterans/active-duty service members, and those with financial need. Attendees will hone their craft in intimate, intensive three-day workshops and will also […]
Nine years after last being staged in the Quad Cities, one of theater’s most beloved and acclaimed musicals is returning to Moline. Spotlight Theatre, 1800 7th Ave., Moline., is presenting the iconic 1957 classic, “West Side Story,” opening Friday, June 12. It will run at 7 p.m. June 12, 13, 19 and 20, and 2 […]
To help celebrate Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse’s 49th anniversary, the downtown Rock Island venue’s signature event “Music on the Marquee” will return next Thursday, June 11. For the first time since 2023 (due to downtown construction), this unique and popular outdoor concert venue will showcase performers atop their iconic marquee. Bring a lawn chair and […]
Sara Olson-Smith is used to dealing with death, but in her new book, she addresses perhaps one of the hardest endings of all in her line of work – the death of a church. In “Eulogy for a Faithful Church: The Story of a Congregation’s Courageous Ending and Enduring Legacy” (Resource Publications), the associate pastor […]
