Six days after America celebrated the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 4, The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline honored the country again in a deeply meaningful way again, opening the area premiere of “Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk,” by Catherine Bush. In its 10th season, the BBT again presents a Quad Cities […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse first opened its doors (with the musical “I Do, I Do”) in June 1977, transforming the historic former Fort Armstrong Theatre (which dates from 1921) at 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. So it will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027, and its next season begins with a holiday classic this fall. […]
One of the most famous musical films of all time returns to its stage adaptation at Circa ’21 in Rock Island, as “The Wizard of Oz” comes to life, opening this weekend. Running through Sept. 5, this glorious live version (with pre-recorded tracks) of L. Frank Baum’s beloved storybook tale (first published in 1900 and […]
The Performing Arts Series of First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa St., Davenport, will present the Broadway musical “Tuck Everlasting” this weekend. This timeless story is a musical adaptation of the 1975 young adult novel by Natalie Babbitt that opened on Broadway in 2016. Show dates are Friday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 27 at 7:30 […]
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 […]
