Comedian Tom Papa is set to perform in the Rhythm Room on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7:00pm. Must be 21+ to attend show, as the Rhythm Room is on the Casino Floor. With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding […]
In the midst of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a Western Illinois University professor is using his research abilities to bring the work of Ukrainian musicians to the world in one accessible form. Professor Brian Locke has been working to create a YouTube catalog as a central link for Ukrainian music. He has created playlists […]
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped pass a major funding package for Fiscal Year 2022. Congresswoman Bustos secured significant local wins – including more than $55.65 million for local projects in Peoria, Rockford, the Quad-Cities, Galesburg, East Dubuque, Freeport and Morrison. This package will be voted on by […]
I just love what Circa ’21 has done this year in regard to its shows. Its last show, “The Play That Goes Wrong,” was wonderfully absurd and hilarious, a terrific bit of humorous escapism. It’s latest show, “Just Desserts,” isn’t quite as unhinged and wacky, it’s far more conventional in terms of plotline and structure, […]
Throughout the entirety of March, the Bettendorf Public Library will be hosting a virtual edition of its popular Brown Bag Lunch concert series featuring local musician, Mo Carter. No registration is required to view this free concert made possible through the generosity of the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. A link to the concert […]
The Davenport Public Library is to hold a program on April 7th at 6:30pm at |Fairmount and |Virtually about Davenport History and Bix Beiderbecke in partnership with the Bix Museum. When thinking about historical jazz locations, Davenport, IA is not what typically comes to mind. Despite this, one of the most influential jazz musicians of the […]
U.S. Army officials will formally dedicate the U.S. Army Health Clinic at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. The clinic will be known as the Woodson Health Clinic, in honor of a World War II medic who served with First Army and saved countless lives during the Allied Invasion of […]
Jorgenson Consulting has been hired to assist the Quad Cities Chamber in finding the next President and CEO. Founded in 1992, Jorgenson Consulting is a national executive search firm focusing on non-profit, economic and community development. In late March, the firm will conduct a series of meetings with the search committee, Chamber staff, members of […]
Individuals searching for volunteer opportunities in Bishop Hill can learn what its organizations have to offer by attending a volunteer fair on Saturday, April 2 at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. Representatives from the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Bishop Hill Old Settlers’ Association, Bishop Hill State Historic Site and Henry County Museum will be available […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Administration (RPTA) and the Master of Science Sport Management program housed within the WIU Department of Kinesiology will introduce a new 4+1 integrated bachelor’s to master’s degree program that provides the competitive and interdisciplinary opportunity for students of both programs to […]
