July 11th, 2016
Entertainment
From graphic novels to graphic discussions of superhero dating practices, the Quad-Cities Planet Con played to a full house of fans of all ages Sunday at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Rock Island. Once again, Mellow Blue Planet hosted the 7th Annual event, a favorite meeting ground for creators, dealers, vendors, cosplayers and fans […]
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July 8th, 2016
Entertainment
When that change arrives, you can get unusual hot flashes, fiery mood swings and unusual ideas and cravings. And by “that change,” of course I’m talking about a theater changing shows from one to the next. Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is going to be transitioning into that more mature era as they closed down “Sister […]
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July 8th, 2016
Entertainment
Local record label Cartouche Records wants to give you a mix tape. Live. For the first time, the Davenport label is chrashing into Daytrotter with a showcase of some of its most popular acts, offering local fans the chance to check out songs by its artists Devin Frank, Chrash, J.E. Sunde and Brooks Strause, Saturday, […]
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July 7th, 2016
Entertainment
If you get a “Dick pic” from downtown Moline this weekend, don’t worry, it’s not going to be creepy and off-putting, it’s probably a friend telling you about the legendary Dick Holliday & the Bamboo Gang lighting up the night at 7 p.m. Friday at Bass Street Landing. All proceeds from this concert will benefit the […]
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July 7th, 2016
Entertainment
The Quad-Cities Planet Con is touching down again this weekend. Mellow Blue Planet will host the 7th Annual event, a favorite meeting ground for Creators, Dealers, Vendors, Cosplay, and Fans in the QC area, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Holiday Inn Convention Center, 226 17th St., Rock Island. It’s $3 admission, although […]
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July 7th, 2016
Entertainment
Dawn and On is rising again, with the popular festival hosted by Quad-Cities jam band The Dawn taking place all-day Saturday, July 9 at Len Brown’s North Shore Inn in Moline. Drawing off the success of their inaugural fest last summer which drew more than 1,000 fans, this year’s event will feature regional and national […]
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July 6th, 2016
Entertainment
With one-of-a-kind memorabilia and content from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y. and a cool interactive component and feel, the Hall of Fame Tour at Modern Woodmen Park hit a home run with me and my son when we went to see it this week. The exhibit is open 10 […]
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July 6th, 2016
Entertainment
Have you ever wondered if Countryside Community Theater was ever going to produce the off-Broadway show featuring such hits as “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid” and “Lollipop?” Well, Wonderette no more. All dumb puns aside, Countryside will be debuting “The Marvelous Wonderettes” July 8-9 and 15-16 at 7PM and July 10 & 17 at 2PM at […]
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July 6th, 2016
Sean Leary
Welcome to the column for all carbon-based life-forms. If you breathe oxygen, this is for you. And if you live on a planet, especially Earth, well, then, you’ve come to the right place. Sorry, but I’m just following the new trend in advertising: casting as absurdly wide a net as possible. Products used to be […]
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July 5th, 2016
Local
Greet, meet and buy your next best summer read from Iowa Authors Teresa LaBella, Karen Nortman, Misty Urban and Clinton ’s own Dionne Witt at Deanna’s Java Café, 1015 13th Ave N , Clinton , Iowa , on Saturday, July 9th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The authors will take time out from signing […]
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