MVBS.org and Crawford Brew Works have partnered for a Blues ‘n’ Brews Concert Series to raise money for the Blues education outreach program, Blues in the Schools. MISSISSIPPI HEAT FRIDAY, APRIL 22 – 7:30pm Mississippi Heat stands as one of the longest-running bands in Chicago, as well as a launching pad for many blues players who’ve gone on to successful solo careers. Chicago Blues Guide quoted the new album Madeleine as “pristine and beautiful. [Pierre Lacocque] directs the band with his highly creative, virtuosic harmonica skills, stellar songwriting, and artistic vision.” Listen... Read More

The Augustana College Department of Music presents “Messiah”, May 1, 2022 at 3 p.m. in Centennial Hall. George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed by the Augustana Oratorio Society, conducted by Dr. Jon Hurty, Director of Choral Activities at Augustana College. The Augustana Oratorio Society was formed in 1880 and currently consists of community members, Augustana students, and members of the Augustana Choir.  The ensemble is celebrated for exploring the riches of choral-orchestral literature. “I am excited to bring Messiah back to the community,” says conductor... Read More

SnoopDogg with Ice Cube and Warren G will be flying into Moline’s TaxSlayer Center TONIGHT! Show starts at 7, and you can still get tickets! Check out all the details HERE!    Read More

The Rotaract Club at Western Illinois University will co-sponsor a bowling competition, “Bowlio for Polio” from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April. 24 at Diggers College Bowl in Macomb to raise money and awareness for polio eradication efforts. Polio is a life-threatening disease that has largely been eradicated through vaccination. Vaccinations since the 1950’s have led to the eradication of some strains of polio, but the disease still exists in some areas. In some areas, the fight against Covid-19 actually contributed to a spike in the rates of polio. Jackie Miller, Youth Services Director... Read More

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is accepting applications for more than $156 million in grant funding. The COPS grant program supports law enforcement agencies with funding for additional law enforcement officers. The program aims to improve community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts. “In order to keep our communities safe, it’s important our law enforcement agencies have the best tools and resources available to support their officers,” said Congresswoman Bustos. “This year’s... Read More

The Davenport Public Library will host a program on April 25th at 6:30pm  at the Fairmount branch and online. Join William Hampes for a presentation about the Colonel Davenport House. This presentation is a history and visual tour via power point slides of the historic 1833 Colonel Davenport House on Arsenal Island. It will include background information about Colonel Davenport and his house and details about the house and how it has changed over the years. William Hampes is a retired professor who taught psychology at St. Michael’s College, Louisiana State University at Eunice and for... Read More

With the theatre’s first family musical of 2022, Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse will treat patrons to the joys of laughter and song in the charming stage treat GRACE FOR PRESIDENT. Running through May 14 and based on the beloved children’s book by Kelly S. DiPucchio, this delightful musical was praised by the Columbia Star as “an entertaining hit for all ages and audiences” and is being brought to life by a sensational team of professional talents. Circa ’21 will present show-only performances of GRACE FOR PRESIDENT on scheduled Tuesday and Saturday mornings... Read More

Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), at the Shedd Aquarium to kick off the state’s new tourism campaign, “Middle of Everything,” starring Illinois native, Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress, and New York Times best-selling author, Jane Lynch — who is making her directorial debut with the campaign’s new TV ads. The ads will run in 20 markets across Illinois and seven neighboring states and will be seen on cable nationwide. A Spanish-language ad will also air in the Chicago market. To view the ads and other media assets... Read More

Are you ready for playoff hockey TONIGHT???? The Quad City Storm face off against the Peoria Rivermen at the TaxSlayer Center tonight at 7:10 in Game #1 of the SPHL’s President’s Cup semifinals. At tonight’s game the first 1000 fans receive a 2021-2022 Team Picture and all fans 21 and up can enjoy dollar beers all game.  Tickets can be purchased at QuadCityStorm.com and the TaxSlayer Center Box Office. The full semifinal schedule is as follows: Wednesday 4/20 | 7:10 P.M.: Peoria @ Quad City (TaxSlayer Center)  Friday 4/22 | 7:00 P.M.: Quad City @ Peoria (Peoria Civic Center) Saturday... Read More

The Quad Cities Business Journal (QCBJ) announced speakers for its first annual 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event today. The event invites nine Quad Cities leaders to share 10 of their best ideas and rules to live by that can be applied to any business. Each speaker will have five minutes to present. Speakers can discuss all 10 ideas or focus on a few, but registrants will receive all 90 ideas in an exclusive supplement. The event will be held Thursday, April 21 from 7:30 am.-9:30 a.m. at the Adler Theatre. Tickets are $43 per individual and $25 for students. Breakfast will be provided. For more information... Read More