On Friday, August 2, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) hosted a medal award ceremony for local World War II veteran Roald Zvonik who was awarded the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, an Honorable Service Lapel Pin, and a World War II Victory Medal but never received the physical medals. Over the past […]
Bix Jazz is BACK! August 1-2-3. Stellar lineup of nationally acclaimed top talent jazz bands. It’s a 3-day party you won’t want to miss BIX LIVES! 2024 Bands:Chicago Cellar BoysEl Dorado Jazz BandGraystone MonarchsMike Davis’ New WondersPaul Asaro and his RhythmT.J. Muller’s Jazz-O-ManiacsThe Dooley BandBix Youth Jazz Band Additional events at Jim’s Knoxville Tap, Putnam […]
SPECTRA Lives! The Quad Cities reading series returns to Rozz-Tox on Saturday, August 3 with a special “Books & Beats” celebration of Chicago House Music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture and Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold. Harrold, a Chicago native, will […]
Saturday, August 3rd please join us at Skylark in Rock Island for a FUNdraiser to benefit Jill Bishop, a loving mother, wife, and friend. There is a silent art auction – go to https://new.biddingowl.com/Jill to see the current art available and to place a bid. Bidding ends on Friday and will continue in person at […]
The Bikinis is running through Aug. 24 at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island. For showtimes, tickets and more info, call (309) 786-7733, ext. 2 or see www.circa21.com Coming on the heels of “Jersey Boys,” Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse has unfolded the beach towel for another fun bit of nostalgia, this time featuring […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month: a time to raise awareness about the importance of vaccinations for pets. Vaccinations are a vital part of a pet’s preventive healthcare and can help protect them from serious diseases, minimize the spread of disease, and even save their lives. The QCAWC holds a Vaccine & Wellness clinic every Wednesday […]
Countryside Community Theatre is presenting “The Little Mermaid” today through Saturday at North Scott High School, 200 S. 1st St., Eldridge. Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not […]
Hey! Looking for some fun stuff to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? You want to listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities in Iowa and Illinois. This week: It’s Mississippi Valley Fair and […]
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]
Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement in response to news that John Deere will lay off workers in the Quad Cities area. “The decision to lay off employees from John Deere is a punch in the gut to my friends and neighbors here in the Quad Cities,” said Sorensen. “My heart goes […]
