January 19th, 2017
Local
It’s bottoms up for Bottoms Up this weekend as the local burlesque troupe throws down some drinks in cheers of five years on stage bringing entertainment to the Quad-Cities, and continues the legacy with shows Friday and Saturday. Five years ago a group of young performers all of whom shared a love of burlesque decided […]
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January 19th, 2017
Art
You’re not going to want to be Shy about checking out the work of Shy Brewer. The local artist will bring her vibrant and colorful work to Taste Buds in downtown Rock Island as the inaugural creator exhibiting in A Taste of Quad-Cities Art. You can get a taste of Quad-Cities art while getting a […]
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January 19th, 2017
Theatre
For its first production of 2017, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in downtown Rock Island is proud to present the Midwest Premiere of the Tony-nominated Broadway hit GHOST: THE MUSICAL, the stage version of 1990’s Oscar-winning smash. Bringing to life all of the excitement, chills, and romance of the beloved movie, but with the addition of […]
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January 18th, 2017
Arts & Entertainment News
A packed house all ‘Chered’ a good time at the Rock Island Speakeasy on Jan. 14 as Viva Las Divas took the stage with a special headliner — “Cher” impersonator Miss Candi Stratton. Stratton is a former Miss All American Goddess (National Title) and has performed across the county. Stratton did a fantastic job emulating […]
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January 18th, 2017
Local
The Moline Public Library is full of awesome activities to beat the winter blues this month, for kids and adults alike. For the rundown of events, read on . . . Through January 1st Floor Quad Cities’ own watercolor artist Tom Hempel has his art displayed for public viewing at the Library. Wednesdays, January 18, […]
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January 18th, 2017
Local
On Saturday, March 4, from 6:30 – 10:00 pm, the Family Museum will host “The Kids’ Table: A Grown-Up Helping,” an exclusive, one-night fundraising event for grown-ups featuring gourmet twists on classic kid food composed and prepared by local chefs and businesses. This event will offer guests a chance to take a trip down memory […]
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January 17th, 2017
Local
On a day before record low temperatures were predicted to freeze the Quad-Cities, hundreds of people spent a brrrrr-tiful afternoon celebrating winter’s wiles during the free Icetravaganza at Davenport’s Freight House. Mammoth ice sculptures were sliced and sawed, children frolicked in play areas, little girls smiled at all manner of “Frozen” and princess related items […]
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January 13th, 2017
Entertainment
Looking to Cher the music of one of your favorite performers? On the first Friday of each month since 2012, The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island has presented the hottest drag show in the area – VIVA LA DIVAS to sold out houses. This professional show features some of the best performers from across the […]
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January 13th, 2017
Entertainment
As always, Sean Moeller is a blur of activity, booking a ton of shows up for your viewing pleasure in the Quad-Cities. Here’s what he’s got up his sleeves for the coming weeks, for you to check out: Jan. 31 :: BASECAMP w/ special guests — the next hot electro rock, R&B-ish dance band in […]
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January 12th, 2017
Local
Families can warm up this weekend in the tropical setting of the Quad City Botanical Center with a free family event from the Rock Island Library. The Library and the Botanical Center have teamed up to offer the Go Bananas for Reading event on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Botanical […]
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