Immerse yourself in the ancient practice of shamanic drum journeying with our captivating class. This transformative experience will guide you through rhythmic drumming, allowing you to enter a deep meditative state and explore the realms of your subconscious mind. Led by experienced practitioner, Joseph Montalvo, this class offers a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and spiritual exploration. Discover the power of the drum as a tool for healing, self-discovery, and connecting with the spiritual world. Join us on this enchanting journey and unlock the hidden wisdom within! JANUARY... Read More

The most iconic live music venue in the Quad-Cities over the past four decades is closing its doors this weekend, likely for the last time. Rock Island Brewing Company, which has hosted national acts from NRBQ to the Smithereens and more, and provided a stage to countless local and regional acts, is saying goodbye with two shows this weekend, as owner Terry Tilka prepares to retire after the last gig Sunday night. The weekend begins with Saturday night’s 8 p.m. show featuring Einstein’s Sister and Friends, an hour of the local power pop band which began its career on the RIBCO stage in 1994,... Read More

Hit up The Skeleton Key on Friday, December 15th from 5 to 8 pm for late shopping with special guest High Strung by 3M as we celebrate the season and a very special milestone for High Strung! Learn more: LATE NIGHT & LOCAL  Read More

Find fun events in and around the Quad-Cities this weekend with your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s last call for a legendary music venue as RIBCO closes its doors. We also have a ton of holiday events and more in this week’s Weekend.  Read More

It’s last call for Fella’s Functions karaoke at RIBCO tonight. The Finale is THIS night!! Don’t miss this party!! Bring a sweet treat to share, and the first 10 to show up and would like to participate can have the opportunity to join a white elephant gift exchange hosted by Fella’s Funktions! Please come join DJ Fella as she says goodbye to the first venue that hired her company after December of 2021.  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – -The Western Illinois University School of Music faculty will present a Woodwind Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 on the WIU-QC campus in the Building C Atrium and at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 on the Macomb campus in the Macomb Art Center. WIU’s Woodwind Faculty will perform works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Leroy Anderson along with other classic christmas carols. The Nutcracker Suite is the main feature of the ensemble and details main pieces from the ballet. Refreshments will be provided. This performance is free and open to the public, and everyone in the... Read More

Old Shoe is celebrating the release of their newest album, “Past the Light” on December 8th! A crowd-sourced album that gained traction in true grassroots fashion on Kickstarter, thanks to the love of fans, friends and the whole jam family! Join us as we come together in support of good vibes, good times, good people, and good jams! Genre: Americana Roots, Folk Rock, Funk / Jam-band Recommended If You Like: Phish, Grateful Dead, Eggy, Goose Doors: 7pm / Show: 8pm Tickets: $15 in advance / $18 day of show Headliner: Old Shoe, with special guest feature Allie Kral Supporting Guest: The Dawn Seating:... Read More

Last week, DCSD students from Wood Junior High School, North High School, and Central High School performed in the 2023 Opus Honor Choir held at Iowa State University. We are incredibly proud of these talented students.  Read More

The 2023 Geneseo Christmas Walk presents: Gingerbread House Party You’re invited! Geneseo’s biggest Christmas party of the year is on Saturday December 9, 2023, as the 2023 Geneseo Christmas Walk presents: Gingerbread House Party! Get ready to dance and celebrate the season on State Street in Downtown Geneseo! 🎄Lighted Christmas Parade 🎄Ice Sculptures 🎄Living Windows 🎄Christmas Shopping 🎄Trolley Rides 🎄Luminaries 🎄Gingerbread House Decorating Contest 🎄FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN!!! We’ll see you from 8a to 8p on the second Saturday of December in Geneseo this... Read More

Congratulations to the following musicians from Rock Island High School who have been selected by audition for this year’s ILMEA All-State Festival in Peoria (January 24-27)! They will be rehearsing and performing with student-musicians from all over the state of Illinois. All-State Vocal Jazz Kal Boswell (12) Bass Noemi Figueroa-Salinas (11) Alto All-State Chorus Nathan Anderson (9) Tenor 1 Lauren Groene (12) Soprano 1 Nyx King (11) Alto 1 All-State Honors Chorus Thom Elliott Jr. (11) Tenor 2 Carly LeMaster (12) Soprano 2 Tyler Whitten (10) Bass 2 All-State Band Joseph Brown... Read More