The Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra invites the community to a free, family-friendly Halloween concert from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The performance will feature festive and familiar pieces, including music from Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Danse Macabre and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. In addition to the concert, the event will include goody bags […]
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra Association (QCSOA) on Thursday announced two landmark agreements that underscore the organization’s commitment to artistic excellence, stability, and community impact: a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the American Federation of Musicians, Local No. 137, and a six-year contract renewal with Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith. The QCSOA […]
Kerry Tucker of Moline fulfilled a lifelong dream last January by recording his own songs at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London. His four-song EP, “Undertow,” was released in May (available on vinyl, CD and streaming) and Tucker’s band Einstein’s Sister will perform songs from it, plus others, at the Redstone Room at Common […]
Blackberry Smoke is coming to Rhythm City Casino to perform in the Event Center on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City. A presale will occur starting on Thursday, June 5 at 10 AM, after which tickets will go on sale on Friday, […]
The Galva Arts Council announced Tuesday that it’s been chosen again by the Levitt Foundation as a returning grantee for the 2026–2028 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, securing a three-year grant totaling $120,000. The grant will be dispersed in annual increments of up to $40,000 and requires a dollar-for-dollar match from the community, according to a press […]
Bailey Zimmerman is coming to Vibrant Arena on Friday, March 13 with Hudson Westbrook & Blake Whiten for the Different Night Same Rodeo Tour 2026! Sign up for presale access here: https://livemu.sc/baileyzimmerman
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Jerry Cantrell is bringing the I Want Blood Tour to Capitol Theatre in Davenport, IA on September 10th! Tickets on sale at axs.com/events/972817/
Parmalee is coming to the Quad-Cities! Parmalee is comin’ to town next month on Saturday, September 27th at Capitol Theatre! Tickets on sale now // axs.com/events/1116434/
Nova Singers, led by award-winning conductor Dr. Laura Lane, will launch its 40th season this October. The beloved choir on Monday announced its 2025-26 concert season, continuing its mission of bringing the finest choral music to audiences in Galesburg and the Quad Cities, and to push the envelope regarding innovative programming, a press release says. […]
