November 18th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Looking for fun in Illinois and Iowa this weekend? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Festival of Trees kicks off this weekend, “White Christmas” continues, and holiday shows join live music and plenty of other fun stuff to do in this week’s Weekend! #Quad Cities, #Things to Do, #Weekend
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November 18th, 2022
Sean Leary
Entertainment is a tricky thing. One person’s wholesome fare is another person’s demon-possessed trash. From time to time, I’ll get emails from irate people who are disappointed that I’ve recommended some bit of entertainment they find to be offensive. One of them messaged me about it. Another called me, taking me to task for “leading […]
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November 17th, 2022
Davenport
The Library is hosting a program that will provide an introduction to podcasts on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm at | Eastern. Have you heard about podcasts? Not sure how to access them and want to get to know more? Learn how to listen to these digital audio shows online about virtually any subject. Discover […]
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November 17th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Augustana College Department of Theatre presents “Cabaret,” November 17-20, 2022. Set in 1929-1930 Berlin, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the Kit Kat Club and revolves around an American writer’s relationship with Sally Bowles, a cabaret performer. The original Broadway production opened in 1966 and ran for 1,166 performances. A musical theatre […]
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November 17th, 2022
Local News & Happenings
Members of Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma dropped off bags filled with new books to the students of Alyssa Leone’s class at the Rock Island Academy and Amanda Long’s class at Thomas Jefferson. The books selected for the bags feature characters who reflect the diversity of the district’s students. The project was a collaboration […]
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November 17th, 2022
Rock Island
Boetje’s Mustard has cut the mustard, by being honored as one of the best businesses in Illinois, as part of the Illinois Makers Class of 2022. “Our family is so honored by this award,” said Boetje’s owner Will Kropp. “Our mustard is handcrafted and uses the original recipe that was created back in 1889 right […]
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November 16th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition opens Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the University Art Gallery. The exhibit, which highlights the work of WIU art students, runs through Friday, Dec. 9. A reception for the artists will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Exhibiting artists […]
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November 15th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Mary Mack is bringing the funny to Tomfoolery on Tremont, at 7 p.m. tonight! TOMFOOLERY ON TREMONT SPECIAL EVENT // MARY MACK // NOVEMBER 15 @ 7PM // THE RENWICK MANSION Mary Mack: A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack is a favorite on radio shows and podcasts […]
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November 15th, 2022
Davenport
Since 2004, Genesis Remembrance Trees have honored more than 7,000 individuals and raised more than $100,000 for hospice care services. For some, the tree-lighting has become a family tradition – a way to pause during the busy holiday season and gather and remember along with the support of others. The tree-lighting also has become a […]
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November 15th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The public is cordially invited to attend the Davenport Community School District’s 70th Annual Holiday Concert, to be held at the beautiful and historic Adler Theatre on Tuesday, November 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The concert features the Central, North, and West high school music departments, and is FREE and OPEN to the public as […]
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