December 5th, 2017
Theatre
The producers of the national tour of THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, Jam Theatricals and the Adler Theatre announced today that single tickets will go on sale Friday, December 8 at 10 AM. Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office (136 E. 3rd St., Davenport), […]
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November 22nd, 2017
Theatre
For its first family musical of the 2017-18 season, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings a beloved literary figure to life in the area debut of FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL, a holiday-themed follow-up to the sweet and hilarious Fancy Nancy: The Musical produced at the theatre in 2015. Based on the storybook by […]
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November 16th, 2017
Theatre
Tickets to Ballet Quad-Cities’ Nutcracker are on sale now! Shows are at 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 9, and 2 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. This well-known Holiday Classic choreographed by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon comes to life in Ballet Quad Cities’ own enchanting production. Lavish costumes and […]
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November 14th, 2017
Health
Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Kendall Simmons will blitz the area to help tackle diabetes tonight on World Diabetes Day. Simmons, who played with the World Champion New England Patriots, will be the featured speaker as the November Diabetes Support Group holds its monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hy-Vee, 2400 […]
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November 14th, 2017
Entertainment
It’s a Splendiferous Christmas for Fancy Nancy, and she’ll tell you all about it at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Rock Island Public Library. Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse’s Fancy Nancy will appear in the Downtown Library Children’s Room, 401 19th Street, to read her book, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas, and work on […]
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November 14th, 2017
Business Spotlight
Our backbone is undoubtedly the trunk of our own tree of life, and Tree of Life Chiropractic is helping to maintain that healthy foundation for our existence. Owners Dr. Heath Treharne and Dr. Cindy Treharne have held the business at 1804 3rd Avenue, Rock Island for 12 years. Heath Treharne was previously a teacher before […]
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November 9th, 2017
Music
Ready to hit the GAS again? GAS Feed & Seed festival starts today! GAS mastermind Sean Moeller can’t wait to see all of you and, of course, all the kick ass artists coming to the QC at the festival running Thursday through Saturday at the Village Theater and Bread in the Village of East Davenport. […]
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November 9th, 2017
Theatre
A beloved holiday movie is set to become an unforgettable theatrical treat when the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse opens its 41st season with the area debut of ELF THE MUSICAL, a new stage version of the Will Ferrell comedy smash. Running through Dec. 30, this fast-paced, hilarious, touching production is sure to start your family’s […]
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November 8th, 2017
Local
All Rock Island Public Libraries are open normal operating hours on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Hours for the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street; 30/31 Library, 3059 30th Street; and Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road, are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. For more information about Rock Island Library services, events, […]
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November 7th, 2017
Sean Leary
I just got a friend request from a Hotel. The Super 8 in Moline. I approved the request, as I normally do approve requests from commercial entities seeking to pad their friend count (hey, I’m a businessman too, I know the game), and also because I thought it was funny that a hotel, particularly the […]
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