The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island, has been a popular club for stand up comedy since opening in 2010. For the last 6 years during September, The Speakeasy has hosted a regional stand up comedy contest called The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Challenge. This contest has brought some of the best stand up comedians from across the country to Rock Island to compete for a chance to win $1,000 and the title of Laugh Hard Champion. “We’ve had comics from Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Des Moines, Milwaukee, Fresno, CA and many other cities, including many of our great local comics compete,”... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will host the School of Music’s Annual Scholarship Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. This performance will highlight WIU School of Music student ensembles, Jazz Studio Orchestra, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. General admission is $10 and WIU students are free with ID. Credit card is accepted but requires reserved seating in advance by visiting form.jotform.com/213253929449161. Attendees can present digital confirmation upon arrival in the lobby.... Read More

For the second straight year, Genesis Hospice has earned national recognition for ranking in the top 5 percent for hospice quality performance. The Hospice Quality Excellence Award from HomeCare HomeBase recognizes agencies performing at 100% across the organization in all seven quality measures defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Genesis Hospice also has earned distinction as the only 5-Star rated hospice provider in the metro Quad-Cities, according to medicare.gov. “Genesis Hospice team works very hard to provide our patients with the best quality and patient... Read More

The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) and the Anti-Racism Task Force will host multiple town hall meetings for University faculty, staff, students and the community in September. The JIDE office is responsible for strengthening and advancing the University’s commitment to being a just, inclusive, diverse and equitable institution. The Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), composed of members of the faculty, staff and students from both campuses, as well as community members, launched in March 2022 and was charged by President Guiyou Huang to recommend... Read More

It’s a Party in the Park with the Rock Island Parks and Recreation Department, Wednesday, September 13, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Lincoln Park, Rock Island. Fun for all with a bounce house, free hotdogs, popcorn, and Kona Ice while they last, live music, and community booths. Come meet your neighbors! The finale of the Party in the Park is the return of the Lighted Lantern Parade (once a time-honored Rock Island tradition!) To enter, just show up with a lantern (or make a bag lantern at the event.) It’s for all ages. And if you remember doing this as a kid, share the tradition with a child... Read More

Moline, Illinois – Auditions for remaining roles in the Black Box Theatre schedule will take place on Sept 16 from 10 to noon at the theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline. Auditions will be run by directors and producer. Please provide resume and photo. Suddenly Last Summer by Tennessee Williams directed by Lora Adams Roles available, male 20-30 tall (featured) 29-49 nun (supporting open to any ethnicity), Catherine 20 something (lead) Be prepared to read from the script. First rehearsal September 19 and runs through October 28 Stipend for actors The Ho, Ho, Ho Show Lyrics by Cheryl... Read More

Davenport West High School participated in a Unified golf event sponsored by Special Olympics Iowa. A total of 17 Unified pairs played in a three-hole tournament at Red Hawk Golf Course. It was a remarkable day of golfing and building relationships between students of all abilities.  Read More

The first iteration of Igor graced the silver screens in 1933. Today Igor has been in some variation of different personas in many different classic horror movies as a bumbling and loyal assistant to mad scientist and evil monsters. However, Igor’s Bistro offers up something different, than a campy horror movie. You could say its less B-Movie and more Blockbuster hit. Although I wasn’t invited into the kitchen I’m sure that they aren’t cooking up meals in a bubbling cauldron, and Chef Rick, isn’t a mad scientist, but more a Chef of 40+ years. Most of the menu... Read More

Gilda’s Club Quad-Cities is hosting a number of support groups this week. For hybrid groups, participants can register to attend in-person or via Zoom. RSVP is REQUIRED for both options. Connecting Through Cancer @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for adults with any type of cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Friends & Family Group @ Davenport Clubhouse Tuesday, 6:00- 7:30 PM Weekly support group for friends, family, and caregivers of those with a cancer diagnosis. Members share thoughts, feelings, and experiences.   Connecting... Read More

Get ready to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pet of the Week! QuadCities.com is happy to partner with Quad City Animal Welfare Center, 724 2nd W. Ave., Milan! Interested in adopting a pet? Check out our Pet of the Week every Monday! QCAWC Adoption & Education Center is at 724 2nd Ave. W. Milan, IL 61264. The number is (309) 787-6830. QCAWC Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic is at 612 1st St. W. Milan, IL 61264. Number is (309) 787-6830. Also check out qcawc.org This week’s Pet of the Week is… Holly! Holly is a sweet girl who needs a loving person to scoop her up and help her come out of her shell.... Read More