Ey, ey, EYYYYY… a Quad-Cities favorite actor and star of the major motion picture, “Haunt,” is going to be haunting the Midwest Monster Fest! Fest organizer Jeff O’Neil announced today: Midwest Monster Fest 2020 is proud to welcome Quad City Native Justin Marxen!Justin is best known for his role as Clown in the 2019 film Haunt written and directed by Quad City Natives Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (writers of A Quiet Place) and produced by Eli Roth. He also played Jack in the 2010 film Dead Awake. Justin has been in over 40 films and he has also produced, written and directed... Read More

Though Rock Island Public Library Buildings are closed for the Governor’s Executive Order, the Library Services Go On! Staff are working from home, checking messages daily from patrons about how to use digital library services, how to get a digital library card, and trouble-shooting other issues. If you need help, here’s how to contact them: Our Reference Department Email Private Message us via our Rock Island Library Facebook Page Need your library PIN reset? Question about your library card? Something else? Contact Us via our Library website. If you know someone who needs a Digital... Read More

Whether they’re using the money to pay bills, stock up on groceries, or finally purchase that liger they’ve been looking at to name him Joe Exotic, people are wondering about the status of their coronavirus stimulus monies. The payments, up to $1,200 per individual, $2,400 for married couples, with $500 per child added in for those who have filed taxes as heads of household, started to roll out this week to people making under a certain income threshold (up to $99,000 for individuals; up to $198,000 for couples). And for millions who are out of work due to social distancing, but whose bills... Read More

Stunning evidence of time travel has been discovered in the Quad-Cities! QuadCities.com has uncovered shocking proof that the past version of area performance artist Khalil Hacker (best known for his socially and politically incendiary controversial devouring of donuts on live video) visited the present local man’s residence, slipped seductively into a Star Wars-themed man lingerie, watched a popular Dustin Hoffman movie, made himself some delicious mozzarella sticks (which he then devoured) and then, in a cheeky, brazen act of unmitigated, magnificent audacity, posted about his activities... Read More

Looking for a way to brighten up your world with a little foliage and some cool plants? The Quad City Botanical Center is taking online orders through this Friday, April 17 for its annual plant sale. Curbside pickup has been changed to Saturday, May 9, 2020. Members 9 AM-1 PM and non-members 1 PM -5 PM. Purchasers are asked to largely print their first and last name on a sheet of paper to show to the attendant in the circle drive of the Botanical Center for pick up. The attendant will bring the plants to the vehicle and load to provide a contact-free experience. The annual Greenhouse Stock Plant... Read More

The Steamwheelers have ground to a halt. The Indoor Football League, which includes the Quad City Steamwheelers, has decided to cancel the 2020 season. Steamwheeler representatives posted the following on their facebook page: “Though we are extremely disappointed we could not continue play we support the decision 100% as the health and safety for our players, staff and fans are paramount. We are looking forward to making a huge return in 2021! To all of our fans, sponsors, players, and partners we hope to keep all of you locked in for 2021. The IFL will expand to a 16 game season giving... Read More

The Adler Theatre and Nederlander National Markets are thrilled to announce a replacement date for Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, previously scheduled to play the Adler Theatre on Monday, April 20, 2020.  The new date for Beautiful has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:30 p.m.  No action is required at this time. Your tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. For questions concerning tickets, please contact the Adler Theatre Box Office by phone at 563-326-8522 or email at boxoffice@riverctr.com. Reserved seat tickets are available online at... Read More

Ice cream always makes everything better, unless you’re lactose intolerant, and so the news today that Whitey’s Ice Cream had selected their contest winner for their new flavor has been met with a welcome bliss from all but the lactose intolerant and their sadly intractable (literally) lactose-loathing stance. At any rate, earmuffs and eyemuffs, anti-lactites! Because here’s the big news: The flavor contest winner was MONSTER COOKIE submitted by Abby Barkema! Whitey’s released the following incredibly important information and quotage today on their Facebook page: “We... Read More

Which is more powerful, love or friendship? That question is at the heart of Raza Moe’s charming, funny and good-hearted debut novel “Sharing Love.’’ “Sharing Love’’ tells the story of two friends who find their loyalties to one another tested by the siren song of an intriguing, beautiful woman. Which man will win out for her attentions? And when the competition ramps up, can anyone win? “Sharing Love’’ is a light, sweet romance in the vein of classic romantic comedies like “Some Like It Hot.’’ It features a fun, engaging style and a breezy tale, making... Read More

Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, the live touring stage production originally scheduled to play the Adler Theatre on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, has been cancelled. No action is required. Refunds will be issued via your original point of purchase. Due to the unprecedented volume of recent cancellations and postponements, please expect to receive your refund in as soon as 30 days. For questions concerning tickets, please call the Adler Theatre Box Office at 563-326-8522 or email at boxoffice@riverctr.com.  Read More