I’ll be curious to see how the rom-com “Ticket to Paradise” does. My prediction? It’s going to FLOP. Yup. I predict a Julie Roberts and George Clooney rom-com is going to FLOP. Why? Recent history. Now, over the past week, we’ve seen the ninnies on the far right and far left vomiting ignorant effluvium from their cakeholes about the movie “Bros.” “Bros,” for those of you who don’t know, is a gay rom-com starring a guy most people have never heard of, Billy Eichner. It was described in one article as a “stunningly real depiction... Read More

Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night, and tonight’s show features Piso’s Cure! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 10/6 Piso’s Cure – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/13 Class of ’82 – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/20 Rain Date if needed For more visit THURSDAY NIGHT GROOVE    Read More

“Believe: The Cher Show,” a tribute performance, will take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Circa ’21, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are available at the door and by calling (309) 786-7733, ext. 2. With more than 200,000,000 records sold, multi-award winner Cher, aka “The Goddess Of Pop,” is known the world over for her sultry voice, unique appearance, sense of humor, and outrageous fashion sense. And like Cher, Kara Chandler is an entertainer of the highest order. With her uncanny resemblance to the famous star and with 10 years of theatrical experience behind her, Kara... Read More

October is overflowing with BOO-tiful events for children, teens, and families this October at Rock Island Public Libraries. Spend some of that school break at your library! Now that we have evening hours again at our Southwest Branch, we’re able to offer our all ages Craft Nights in person again! Register at the button below, then show up on Tuesday, October 11, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at our Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. We’ll be making a Jack O’Lantern garland. This craft is for all ages. Still prefer take-home? Kits will be available for pick up at the branch on the... Read More

Looking for a new fuzzy friend? 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! This week’s Pet of the Week is… Bowie! The QCAWC Pet of the Week is Bowie! Introducing Bowie to the adoption stage! This adorable boy is ready to gallop his way into your heart and home! He is a Border Collie/Pit bull mix born 11/2021. Bowie has loads of puppy energy and is hoping to find an active furever family. We believe he will do best in a home with kids 6+, other dogs with a meet and... Read More

Hey, how about a pizza? You really can’t beat a great ‘za for comfort food in jenky times. In eras of uncertainty, there’s really nothing more certain that the delicious combo of malty crust, tangy sauce, gooey cheese and fresh toppings. Got your attention? You’re darn right we do. Now what you gonna do about it? Call up for some fresh pie? Good thing for you QuadCities.com offers you a list of local restaurants, bars and cafes that are going above and beyond to offer the community options to still get their favorite dishes – and here’s your list of pizza joints available for carry-out,... Read More

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Listen to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! This week: Kidd G, an Eagles tribute, Rodney Carrington, Halloween events and more highlight this week’s Weekend!  Read More

Imagine you went out on a date with someone. You went back to their place. You had a couple of drinks. You decided to turn on some Netflix. You asked them what they wanted to watch. They looked you straight in the eye. And they said, “Oh, there’s this great show I’ve been meaning to watch about this guy who raped all these women! It’s a whole mini-series, where they go through all of his attacks in gory detail and show how he raped all of them!” Now, you’d probably get the hell out of there, and there would not be a second date. And justifiably so. So, why are so many people, men and... Read More

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse in downtown Rock Island is thrilled to welcome back 7 BRIDGES: THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE for one show on Thursday, September 29th. The show SOLD OUT last year and the audience LOVED IT so make reservations early! Doors open at 6:00 and the music begins at 7:15. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 the day of the show. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Circa ’21 ticket office at 309-786-7733, Ext. 2 or at the theatre located at 1828 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. ONLINE RESERVATIONS THROUGH THE CIRCA 21 WEBSITE ARE NOT AVAILABLE... Read More

Thursday Night Groove rocks Schwiebert Park every Thursday night through fall! The free concert schedule in downtown Rock Island includes: 9/29 North of 40 10/6 Piso’s Cure – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/13 Class of ’82 – Sponsored by The Arc of the Quad Cities Area 10/20 Rain Date if needed For more visit THURSDAY NIGHT GROOVE  Read More