Oct. 9, 2025 was kind of a big day for Anika Martin of Moline. She played key roles in the giddy fever dream of a day – starting with the annual Birdies for Charity fundraising announcement at John Deere Pavilion, Moline, and ending with the annual Lead(h)er Fuel the Fire Gala, at Old Oaks Winery, […]
The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents another Quad Cities premiere opening this weekend – “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. The 2018 play centers around a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct school play about the first Thanksgiving while struggling with their […]
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Performing Arts Season of Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 2025-2026 season with a concert by acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra. Part of its national tour, the concert will feature a wide stylistic range, from classical vocal works to arrangements of contemporary popular music. Doors open at 7 p.m. […]
Pretty much every Nova Singers concert is special, but this coming weekend is guaranteed to be extra special as the choral ensemble will be a big reunion to kick off its 40th anniversary season under director and founder Laura Lane. Nova will provide two performances of In Our Voices on Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., at First Lutheran Church […]
For just the second time, Mercado on Fifth in downtown Moline will host the 55th-annual Mr. Thanksgiving holiday dinner on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27, 2025) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 423 12th Street, Moline. A beloved pillar of the community, Bob Vogelbaugh — Mr. Thanksgiving — shared his enthusiasm for the event: “It truly warms my […]
Five years after it was performed without opposition at Pleasant Valley High School, the play “26 Pebbles” has caused controversy in Bettendorf, as that high school plans to mount its own production Nov. 7 and 8. The play – by Eric Ulloa, which premiered in 2017 – concerns the impact of the mass shooting at […]
For 29 years, Ballet Quad Cities has been a dazzling jewel in the cultural crown of the region. For its new season, it has four new precious stones that enhance its luster. Emerald Pease is among four new dancers who are members of the world-class professional company, preparing its next program — “More Twisted Tales […]
The downtown organizations in Rock Island and Davenport are planning weekend spooky fun this month. First this weekend, the Rock Island Downtown Alliance invites you to Back from the Dead, Oct. 11-12, 2025, a weekend filled with thrills, chills and Halloween fun for all ages. Hop on a free trolley ride to explore everything from haunted […]
4-H In The City’s documentary “Salute to Service” received the Grand Champion in Civic Engagement Award at the Illinois State Fair and will premiere the film on Saturday Oct. 25, 2025 at 1 p.m. at the Moline Public Library, 3210 41st Street in Moline. 4-H in the City is a Rock Island County 4-H Club. […]
When free speech apparently only applies to red America, and the First Amendment is under attack on many fronts, it was with renewed urgency that the annual Banned Books Reading was held Monday night at the Rock Island Public Library, Watts-Midtown Branch. Part of national Banned Books Week, the local Banned Books Read Out is […]
