Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about trains around the Quad-Cities. There’s long been a push to get a train service between the Quad-Cities and Chicago, which would increase traffic and interaction between the two hubs. It would allow some people to even work in the Windy City while living in the Quad-Cities, as […]
Local company Wild Cherry Spoon Co. was recently featured in last Saturday’s Wall Street Journal – Off Duty, part of the Wall Street Journal Weekend edition. The article featured a kitchen utensil known as a Spurtle, which is a utensil used for porridge/flat oatcakes in Scotland. CEO, Tim McGuire, 33, said “We were very excited […]
Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night, and tonight’s show features Class of ’82! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 10/13 Class of ’82 – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/20 Rain Date if needed For more visit THURSDAY NIGHT GROOVE
The premiere of a new work by Western Illinois University Music Composition Professor James Romig, titled Spaces, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. The 80-minute piece will be performed by Augustana College Percussion Professor Tony Oliver, a long-time member of the Quad City Symphony […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) joined David Westin on Bloomberg TV’s Balance of Power to discuss how Democrats are addressing rising costs and the importance of protecting access to women’s health care. WATCH: Bustos on Bloomberg TV: “Voters Are Angry About What Came Out of the Supreme Court” WATCH: Bustos on Bloomberg TV: “Voters Are Angry […]
MOLLY NILSSON (berlin – night school records) will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Rozz Tox, Rock Island. Here are the deets: https://mollynilsson.bandcamp.com/ The Swedish-born artist, now living in Berlin, Germany, has crafted a discography that waltzes between the electronic, minimal synth and hypnagogic pop genres. The essential thing about Nilsson’s music is just how […]
THE BALLROOM THIEVES hit The Raccoon Motel stage Wednesday, October 12 at 7pm! The Ballroom Thieves haven’t had it easy. After a rather serious car accident, the chaos of the pandemic, and the departure of a band member, taking them from tip to sup, The Ballroom Thieves been learning to roll with the punches. […]
The Quad City Botanical Center is hosting its 7th annual Not So Scary Halloween Walk. Dress up your little ghosts and goblins for a “Not So Scary” lighted walk through the gardens after dark. Bring your flashlights and explore the nooks and crannies of the Sun Garden to search for spiders, bats, jack-o-lanterns and toads […]
Visit Quad Cities Hosts Panel on Future of Gaming Industry Wednesday, October 19th – 3:30 p.m. at Rhythm City Casino Resort, 7077 Elmore Ave., Davenport. Panelists are: Nancy Ballenger – Senior Vice President & General Manager, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf / Caesars Entertainment Travis Hankins – Vice President & General Manager, Bally’s Quad Cities Mo […]
MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Counselor Education and College Student Personnel department has announced the opening of the WIU LGBTQ+ Clinic. The clinic began providing services Sept. 19, in hopes of bringing relief to those in the community who are seeking LGBTQ+ services and for providing internship opportunities for WIU students. “I am […]
