Arriving as a prelude to Halloween, the QC Theatre Workshop’s latest production is an appropriately goosebump-inducing title for the season: Buried Child, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by author/actor Sam Shepard. An equal blend of chills, family squabbles, surrealism, and dark humor, this American classic will enjoy its first area presentation in more than 15 years, […]
Fan favorite C.W. Stoneking will bring his voodoo blues and hokum tunes to Daytrotter, 324 Brady St., Friday, Oct. 14. Opening acts are Catch Prichard and Johnnie Cluney. Doors open at 7, show is at 8, tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. For more info on Stoneking, check this out: http://www.cwstoneking.com/. For […]
Two new events are brewing Saturday, Oct. 15 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A Genealogy Workshop with Antje Petty runs from 9:30am-12:00pm. Cost is $35 Members $40 nonmembers, pre-registration and payment are required prior to the event. Antje will cover two topics-“Your Family History” (9:30-10:30) and “German-American Resources for […]
Moline Public Library is offering a huge Halloween grab-bag of events this October for parents and children alike. The schedule of cool gigs at the library, 3210 41st St., Moline, is as follows: October 1 – November 18 Audubon Print Exhibit October 3 – November 7 Student Hunger Drive Donation Site Mon., Oct. 3, 10, […]
Looking for something for the kids to do over fall break? The Rock Island Public Library will host a variety of programs to keep children and teens occupied and learning during the Rock Island/Milan District school break, Oct. 11 to Oct. 21. The week kicks off with a special all-ages Pokemon Go Night on Tuesday, […]
The discussion over mental health challenges can be a difficult one. Admitting concerns can be daunting and treatment options and social stigmas surrounding the issue are often intimidating to those suffering from this disease, as well as those whose lives are touched by those suffering. The issue of mental health and the facilitation of discussion […]
Legendary country performer Larry Gatlin will sit down and make himself at home on the Circa ’21 stage in his one man show “WILL THE REAL LARRY GATLIN PLEASE SIT DOWN” for two shows on October 11. The theatre will offer a matinee and evening show. Doors for the matinee open at 11:45 with a […]
Sierra Banginbody, I’m sorry. Call me several times burned and now shy, but I must reject your offer of friendship on Facebook. Unfortunately, the same goes for you, Pat and Carole, and you, Ashlee, and, sadly, Stephanie and Katrina as well. And Gaston, don’t even go there. Now, I understand, some of you have sent […]
This fall, in its musical smash Million Dollar Quartet, the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is home to the songs of such rock ‘n’ roll icons as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. But if you’re looking for tunes performed by a completely different set of rock icons – those with names […]
Superstar comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy will reunite on the We’ve Been Thinking Tour to bring an unforgettable night of comedy to the Adler Theatre in Davenport at 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. During this momentous event, both comedians will deliver a laughter-packed evening of all new material before they […]
