At just the age of 17 Moon Haynes is a published writer. Moon, a senior at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center says she’s always enjoyed writing and it’s kind of therapeutic for her. Her writing caught her creative writing teacher’s attention, Mr. Britton. “Moon knew I taught creative writing and had previously let me read a poem that was written during free time in a different class. Because of that, I knew Moon liked writing and wrote very well. So, when I became aware of the summer program, I encouraged Moon and several students to apply. I’m very excited to celebrate... Read More

Need some fun in your life? Looking for cool things to do over the weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities? Check out our Fun10! Fun10 — ten ways for you to have fun in the Quad-Cities, this week and every week, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com! Every week, we drop a new Fun10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out Fun10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the... Read More

Lights! Camera! Paint! Eat! Drink! Bring this Hollywood starlet to life in a painting at the Dirty Shirley on November 6 in Rock Island! 12×16 pre-drawn canvas with step-by-step instructions in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. Trust us: Anybody can paint this! Learn more here: DIRTY SHIRLEY  Read More

Find fun entertainment events in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Listen in as we run down some of the fun stuff going on in and around the Quad-Cities area, and tune in every week to the number one rated podcast in the Quad-Cities area! This week: Rocktober, September pARTery fun, Live at Five, Mercado, and more in this week’s Weekend.  Read More

I didn’t know much and didn’t really know what to expect going into Circa ’21’s latest show, the political comedy, “The Outsider.” The cast looked good, with Brad Hauskins, Bobby Becher, and a few others I enjoy. And director Dennis Hitchcock has helmed some great shows in the past. But I was unfamiliar with the script or the show. To be honest, the first few minutes didn’t do much to interest me. They were largely perfunctory plot points, where a charisma-free policy wonk, Ned (Hauskins), is reeling from a horrible public appearance after he’s unexpectedly... Read More

100 Laughs starts with zero and does not stop until they reach 100 audience laughs! Along the way you will enjoy many different improv games that you, the audience, have complete control of! The crazier the suggestions the better! “100 LAUGHS” is an adult show so leave the kids at home! Must be 21 or older to attend. The doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8 on Friday, September 22! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Call 786-7733, ext. 2 to reserve your seats today! Online reservations are available by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-laughs-improv-comedy-show-tickets-699792697797?aff=oddtdtcreator&mibextid=Zxz2cZ  Read More

It’s time to meet the Illinois and Iowa Pets of the Week! This week, there are a number of pets to choose from! National Dog Week is a week to celebrate your loyal canine! We are celebrating by offering ½ price adoptions on adult dogs! Visit the QCAWC website to view adoptable dogs https://qcawc.org/adopt/dogs or stop by and chat with one of our helpful team members. You can also celebrate National Dog Week by becoming a QCAWC Volunteer https://qcawc.org/how-to-help/volunteer or making a donation to QCAWC https://qcawc.org/donate #RememberMeThursday is Thursday Sept. 28th and... Read More

100 Laughs starts with zero and does not stop until they reach 100 audience laughs! Along the way you will enjoy many different improv games that you, the audience, have complete control of! The crazier the suggestions the better! “100 LAUGHS” is an adult show so leave the kids at home! Must be 21 or older to attend. The doors open at 7 and the show begins at 8 on Friday, September 22! Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Call 786-7733, ext. 2 to reserve your seats today! Online reservations are available by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/100-laughs-improv-comedy-show-tickets-699792697797?aff=oddtdtcreator&mibextid=Zxz2cZ  Read More

For September only, the Rock Island Public Library one-day book sale extends to 2 days!  The sale goes from 10 am to 1pm, Friday, September 22, AND Saturday, September 23  at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street Shop our great selection of books and other materials for all ages. Unless items are specially marked, our sale works on a voluntary donation basis. So fill a bag and pay what you like! Sales benefit the PALS (People Advocating for Library Services) fund of the Rock Island Public Library Foundation. Proceeds go for special library needs, including fine free lending! PS:... Read More

The Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Board of Education has begun the search process for a new superintendent. We have selected SCHOOL EXEC CONNECT, an educational search firm, to assist us in this process. We are interested in receiving your input about the new superintendent.  We would appreciate it if you would take about five minutes to fill out an online survey that will be available from September 11-17, 2023. Please check the District website on September 11, 2023, for the survey link. In addition to the survey, if you would like to provide input on the district’s strengths, the... Read More