Western Illinois University will pay tribute to members of the armed forces, along with two of its own fallen soldiers, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin, Saturday, Oct. 8 as part of the 11th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk. The event will begin with a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald S. […]
Rock Island’s famed Genesius Guild will present Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” July 23-24. Performances are on the outdoor stage at Rock Island’s Lincoln Park located at 38th St. and 11th Avenue in Rock Island. All performances begin at 7 pm and it is recommended guests arrive around 6:30pm to secure a good view of the stage. […]
The Rock Island County Fair is continuing with tons of fun through the weekend! Come enjoy yourselves at the Rock Island County Fair! Carnival Information! Unlimited Ride Wristband Days: Saturday 12pm-4pm $25 UNLIMITED RIDES for the time allotted ^^above^^ Regular Hours Thurs-Friday 5pm – Close Saturday 12pm – Close Cash OR Card is accepted! ______________________________________________________ […]
Geneseo’s Richmond Hill Players are presenting “Silent Sky”, the story of Henrietta Leavitt and the female astronomers of the Harvard Observatory at the turn of the 20th century, July 21-24, Thursday through Sunday. Reserve tickets at rhplayers.com or by phoning 309-944-2244. More info? See here.
Like art? Like wine? You can experience both at The Ridge, 4750 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, tonight, with the Sit And Sip event. Spend the evening with us on the patio, sipping a glass of wine AND creating your own at our FIRST EVER Sip & Paint Party! Melanie Vallejo from The Pot Shop will […]
Stop down to Bent River in Rock Island on Wednesday July 20 as Bent River taps their “Dawn and On Festival Ale” and the Wednesday Night Open Jam featuring The Channel Cats with featured artist # 209 The Low Down. As always, feel free to bring your instruments if you wish to sit in on […]
THE JIMMYS and AVEY GROUWS BAND are coming to Davenport’s Adler Theatre at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 12. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW HERE! Questions? 563-326-8500. About The Jimmys Amazing musicians with infectious enthusiasm, The Jimmys bring people together from coast to coast with killer rhythm and horn sections. An award-winning festival favorite from […]
Western Illinois University Computer Science graduate student Gbubemi Tuoyo saw a hole in the marketplace and has developed an app for his WIU peers, Spotlight Junkie, to buy, sell and trade items with other students on the WIU campus. Created for WIU students, Spotlight Junkie helps students list items or services for sale and conveniently […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act – legislation to enshrine marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples into federal law. The bill would also formally repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. Despite national support for marriage equality reaching record […]
A new monthly support group is being formed in Rock Island for families and friends of those incarcerated. The group is called 1 By 1 Foundation and its founder, Deacon Tim Granet, is inviting anyone who has a loved one behind bars to attend the first meeting—see attached flyer. The meeting is being held Saturday, […]
