Of course, everybody knows the important facts about entertainment today — we’ve got so many terrific magazines to tell us about them — but little is known about the pop culture tales of yesteryear. However, recently I sought to rectify that. I put on my Indiana Jones hat, searched for aged scrolls, dug into dusty tomes […]
Bettendorf, IA – Just in time to kick off St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting the Greenmore Trio for its Brown Bag Lunch concert on Friday, March 10th at 12:00 P.M. The free concert invites all ages to bring a lunch to enjoy alongside the live music. Free coffee and water […]
The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island is set to present two comedy shows this Saturday. The first will be a stand up comedy show with headliner Marz Timms from Chicago. It will also feature fellow Chicago comedian Matty Robinson and two local comics, Luke Swanson and Austin Ingels. Doors open at 6 and the show […]
Bettendorf, IA – In reflection of Women’s History Month, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Community Connections series will highlight the life and legacy of Iowa conservationist and amateur bird expert Gladys Black. Community Connections – Gladys Black: The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird Lady will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 1:30 P.M. at the Bettendorf […]
Today, U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced a Congressional resolution opposing a proposed national sales tax on working families and supporting a tax cut to benefit the middle class. “A tax increase on gas, groceries, and other essential items would be disastrous for Illinois seniors and working families, […]
The Putnam Museum and Science Center is thrilled to host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition Narwhals: Revealing an Arctic Legend. From their depiction in the 1500s as angry sea monsters to their status as icons of pop culture today, the narwhal, with its unique spiral tusk, has inspired legend in Inuit and European society and fascinated […]
BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 7, 2023 – No April Fools’! On April 1, 2023, Palmer Grill is opening its doors to the public under a new partnership. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Bettendorf City Council voted to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bettendorf and Food Drink Friends, Inc. “As the parent […]
Join the Quad City Animal Welfare Center for Pour for a Cause Wednesday, March 8th from 3:00 pm til midnight at Pour Bros Craft Tap Room in Moline. QCAWC will get 10% of the TOTAL SALES! https://www.facebook.com/events/934907784336478
Quad-Cities born-and-raised filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are returning to the area to screen their new film, “65,” starring Adam Driver! The pair sent the following email today: “Our latest film “65” starring Adam Driver will be released worldwide this week! The film takes place 65 million years ago in the age of dinosaurs, […]
WQPT, Quad Cities PBS is bringing back the “Ready to Learn Early Childhood” Conference. The event is offered in partnership with Star Net regions I and III, Western Illinois University, with support from the Grad Center – providing current and relevant information on a variety of topics related to early childhood education, including Equity and […]
