Wake Brewing, 2925 5th Ave., Rock Island, presents the release of: BELLWETHER WIT (Belgian Witbier) in conjunction with the release of: THE TOWER OF BELLWETHER MOSS, the latest supernatural-historical novel by QC author Paul-Thomas Ferguson. Dr. Ferguson will be on-hand from 3:30 to 10:00pm signing copies of his new novel, with previous works also available for purchase (cash or card accepted). Because Christmas Eve is the time to get spooky! Book + CD Prices: Novels $25 – THE TOWER OF BELLWETHER MOSS $15 – WATERSHED $10 – A LIFE IN CHIAROSCURO Short Fiction $15 – PANDEMONIUM Poetry $15... Read More

The Christmas tradition of “Julotta” returns at Bishop Hill State Historic Site. All are welcome to attend a nondenominational church service at 6 a.m. Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25 in the Colony Church. The word Julotta comes from the Swedish words for “yule” and “before dawn.” Christmas morning in Sweden begins with attendance at the Julotta service. Since 1970, the service has been a tradition in Bishop Hill to help reaffirm the community’s Swedish heritage. Constructed in 1848 by Swedish immigrants, the public is invited to attend the worship service at the restored Colony... Read More

BACKSTAGE & ONSTAGE CREW MEMBER needed (January 1 – March 13) for the Circa ‘21 production of The Play That Goes Wrong. This is a show about a small theatre company attempting to perform a murder mystery. That company includes actors and technicians. The play features a set that is somewhat alive in that things mysteriously fall off the walls, scenery disintegrates, props break, water pours out of walls — if something can go wrong, it does. Full description of this position can be found on our website at circa21.com/employment. Experience is very helpful, but not necessary. This is... Read More

For the theatre’s first holiday children’s musical since the winter of 2019, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse brings a beloved series of storybook characters to life with the Tony Award-nominated sensation SEUSSICAL. Running through Dec. 26, this charming, magical entertainment was praised as “85 minutes of sweetness, humor and energetic high spirits” by the New York Times and will be brought to life in Rock Island through the tremendous talents of professional stage artists. Brunch performance are every Sunday through Dec. 26. Doors for these presentations open at 10:45 a.m., brunch is served... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois decimated the record for single-day cases of covid over the past 24 hours and the last week, as harsher covid restrictions were announced for Chicago and Northern Illinois counties, more schools and events were postponed, and officials hinted at harsher restrictions coming statewide. Illinois’ one-day covid infection record was shattered yesterday as 18,942 new cases were diagnosed in the last 24 hours, ripping past the old record of 16, 581 set all the way back on Wednesday. The statewide average on cases is 12,573 per day over the past seven days — also a new... Read More

The following article is part of QuadCities.com’s partnership with local music website The Echo. For more, check out theechoqc.com! The Quad City Arts Performing Arts Signature Series (PASS) kicked off in October with funk and soul band Bassel & The Supernaturals, and will continue on throughout the year with great performances. The PASS series consists of six events held each season from September – April that correspond with the Visiting Artist Series and outreach performances in area schools. This unique format provides guests with the opportunity for Q&A and up-close conversation... Read More

Late Saturday night the south side wall of Blue Cat Brewing Co. was vandalized with graffiti. Unfortunately, the public cameras in The District courtyard could not identify the culprit. But the Blue Cat owners are determined to turn this negative into a positive. After Blue Cat co-owner Charlie Cole made a facebook post about the vandalism, local artist Atlanta Fulscher reached out and offered to cover the graffiti with her own artwork. She will be onsite around 10 am on Thursday 12/23 adding a big blue catfish to the side of the building. Other local artists have also reached out offering their... Read More

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! The QCAWC Wish List Tree is decorated and ready for the holiday season at the Hy-Vee in Milan! As soon as you walk in the door, at the Milan Hy-Vee, you will see the QCAWC/Hy-Vee Wish List Tree decorated with Christmas tag ornaments. Each tag ornament has item(s) from the QCAWC/Hy-Vee Wish List that can be purchased while you are shopping in the store. Purchase items, leave them in the decorated cart next to the tree, and a QCAWC... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: Illinois school shutdowns have begun, along with shutdowns of various businesses and performances, and Chicago area businesses are beginning to require vaccination for entry, as covid continues to ravage the state and the omicron variant begins to spread rapidly. Yesterday set the record for the most covid cases in one day since Dec. 1, 2020 as 12,328 new cases of the virus were reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Today, Illinois public health officials reported 10,264 new cases and 63 covid-related deaths. The seven-day statewide test positivity rate is 7.6 percent.... Read More

Rock Island City Council further demonstrated its commitment to Downtown revitalization on Monday when it voted to put $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds toward a proposed $7 million project that would modernize and enhance the city’s historic center of commerce and culture. That money will be supplemented with about $1.5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District revenue the City earmarked for Downtown infrastructure improvements, and potentially, up to $3 million from the State of Illinois Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Program. “I am excited... Read More