Sydney Johnson’s dramatic black-and-white drawings and colorful abstract paintings are on display at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). The colorful art of Sydney Johnson decorates the walls June 23 through July 6, and Heather Nobiling’s book, “Life Sucks,” will be […]
A Year With Frog and Toad, the latest children’s production at Circa ’21, is wonderfully done, a show which perfectly captures the tone, feel and look of one of America’s most popular children’s-story series. The terrific, literate show, which was nominated for three 2003 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is masterfully done, and I, as […]
This week, the indie music world blew up with news that the band Deerhoof was aiming their horns and charging squarely at local and national music site Daytrotter. According to various sites and magazines, including Pitchfork and Spin, Deerhoof are ticked that Daytrotter released an LP of a session they did eight years ago. They […]
Onward on our journey through the Java world. Although their name is Dunn Brothers They’ve only just begun. Gina and Paula Bertini. The owners of Dunn Brothers Coffee. Gina tells me they open the Bettendorf shop in February 2011 and the Davenport May of 2016 . They are franchise out of Minnesota. Two brothers Ed […]
There’s plenty going on at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W Second Street, Davenport, this summer! Here’s a rundown of the events: Walking Tours Saturdays @ 10:30 am, June 3 – Aug. 12 $5/Person It’s Summer Walking Tour season again! We’ve got a new route planned for 2017! Join us any Saturday until […]
Indie rock darlings Rooney, with Run River North and Twinsmith, will perform 6-11 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at an all-ages show at the Village Theatre, 2113 E 11th St, Davenport. For tickets, hit www.eventbrite.com
Sydney Johnson and Heather Nobiling are the featured creators at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). The colorful abstract art of Sydney Johnson decorates the walls June 23 through July 6, and Nobiling’s book, “Life Sucks,” will be on hand for […]
Fun and learning for teens gets creative with programs on cooking, making graphic novels, and tie-dye, all at the Rock Island Public Library. All events are free and open to the public. The library’s Reading by Design theme celebrates creativity and making, with the following free events for ages 12 to 18: Teen Iron Chef: […]
As always, Sean Moeller is a very, very busy man, booking shows at his various venues. I’d say there are too many shows to list, but, wow, somehow we’ve managed to do just that. See below… Upcoming Moeller shows: June 22 — KRISTIN DIABLE w/FREDERICK THE YOUNGER at The Raccoon Motel :: TICKETS RIYL: Anderson […]
Parents and grandparents looking for ways to keep kids occupied over the summer should make plans to visit the Rock Island Public Library. The library’s Reading by Design summer reading and learning program offers a blueprint for family learning and fun with a wide range of free events for children and families. Summer activities for […]
