Funny men Gallagher and Artie Fletcher bring their “Jokes on You Tour” to the iWireless Center on October 22 at 7:30 p.m.  Known as the famous watermelon smasher, Gallagher literally invented the television stand-up comedy special.  Boasting 3,500 live shows to capacity crowds he was the #1 comedian in ticket sales for almost 15 years.  Also joining him will be The Fry Daddies. The Moline Township Activity Center (MAC) will hold a Trivia Night on October 21 beginning at 4:30. First place winner will receive $200, while second place brings in $100!  Come enjoy $5 food baskets,... Read More

Continuing my coverage of the Chicago International Film Festival this week, I had the opportunity to interview a legend of the silver screen over the past five decades, Peter Bogdanovich, auteur of such films as Paper Moon, Last Picture Show and What’s Up Doc? “One Day Since Yesterday:” A Documentary About the Work of Peter Bogdanovich, debuts this week at the Chicago International Film Festival. The documentary “One Day Since Yesterday” was directed by Miami native Bill Teck and produced by Victor Brazo and focuses on Peter Bogdanovich’s film “They All Laughed.” This was the film... Read More

A benefit trivia night to help raise funds for Patty Baugh Riechers will be held Friday, Oct. 21 at Two Rivers United Methodist Church, 1820 5th Ave. Rock Island. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Trivia will begin at 7:00 p.m. Cost for a table of 8 is $100.00 or $13.00 for an individual. The cost includes 1 mulligan per table per round, plus 1 doubler per table. Patty taught music at Jordan Catholic schools, and Horace Mann School in Rock Island.  She was a member of the Nova Singers, has sung in and directed Music Guild shows, directed choirs and sung in many Quad City area churches. Patty had to... Read More

Still regret missing Vampire Weekend playing at Huckleberry’s Pizza way back in the Daytrotter beginnings a decade ago? Now’s your chance to check out one of the band’s primary members, Chris Baio, during one of the Moeller Nights concerts this week. It’s an action-packed week for the former Mr. Daytrotter and here’s the schedule for Sean Moeller’s shows: Thursday, Oct. 20 — BAIO (featuring Chris Baio of VAMPIRE WEEKEND!!) w/special guests to be announced at The Village Theatre (7 pm), Davenport, IA; TICKETS ON SALE NOW!! Monday, Oct. 24 — DILLY DALLY, Archeress (record... Read More

MUSCATINE, Iowa – Published authors Erik Therme, Rob Cline, and Lennox Randon will share tips on how to write a page-turning, spine-tingling books during the Fall Fiction Workshop: Writing the Thriller from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20 in Room 27 of Strahan Hall on the Muscatine Community College Campus. The event is sponsored by Writers on the Avenue and is free with the support of a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. Writers of all ages and genres are welcome. For more information email wotamuscatine@gmail.com  or call (563) 275-6343.  Read More

The Cornerstone Chorale and Brass will present a powerful message of faith through music in their concert “They Shall Mount Up With Wings”  at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Edwards Congregational UCC, 3420 Jersey Ridge Road, Davenport. The program features a unique combination of traditional choral and instrumental music with narration — woven together with newly composed musical themes. New York music critic Ken Smith wrote of Cornerstone’s  Lincoln Center performance:    “The Cornerstone Chorale & Brass is a top-notch ensemble with a high level of musicianship.   Vantine’s... Read More

Rock Islanders were busy founding a new City in 1841, but that wasn’t the only notable event of that year. The 2016 Frieze Lecture Series discussion theme celebrates “1841, the Year That Rock Island Began” and the current events that surrounded its founding. The series of four lectures by Augustana College professors are from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Tuesday, October 18 through November 8, in the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street, in the Community Room. Free coffee,  cookies and conversation are offered after each lecture. 2016 marks the 19th year for annual partnership between... Read More

Fan favorite C.W. Stoneking will bring his voodoo blues and hokum tunes to Daytrotter, 324 Brady St., Friday, Oct. 14. Opening acts are Catch Prichard and Johnnie Cluney. Doors open at 7, show is at 8, tickets are $8 in advance, $12 at the door. For more info on Stoneking, check this out: http://www.cwstoneking.com/. For more on the gig, you need to go to: Tickets and more info: http://www.daytrotter.com/live-shows/92.html Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/185124198587605/  Read More

Two new events are brewing Saturday, Oct. 15 at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St., Davenport. A Genealogy Workshop with Antje Petty runs from 9:30am-12:00pm. Cost is $35 Members $40 nonmembers, pre-registration and payment are required prior to the event. Antje will cover two topics-“Your Family History” (9:30-10:30) and “German-American Resources for Genealogists” (11:00-12:00) in this two session workshop. Also that day, the SUDS German Homebrew Beer Tasting takes place for those 21-and-older from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance $25 at the door $30 for... Read More

Moline Public Library is offering a huge Halloween grab-bag of events this October for parents and children alike. The schedule of cool gigs at the library, 3210 41st St., Moline, is as follows: October 1 – November 18 Audubon Print Exhibit October 3 – November 7 Student Hunger Drive Donation Site Mon., Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31  9:30 & 10:45 am Story Time for Littles, Birth – 36 Months Tuesday, October 4, 6 pm Dance Me a Story: Halloween Hustle Weds, October 5, 12, 19, 26  2:30 pm Exploratorium, STEAM Programming,  K-4 Wednesdays, October 5 &  19, 6 pm Story Time for... Read More