Ruby Leigh, runner-up of The Voice, is coming to Adler Theatre Saturday, March 16 at 7:30 PM General On-Sale: Friday, January 19th at 10 AM Ruby has had an enormous appetite and appreciation for music since her beginnings just a couple short years back. She immediately was drawn to the greats of Country Music like Hank Williams Sr, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Jimmy Rodgers, and so many more. She really liked the way they were each individuals and had their own sound. She also looked up to them as what she calls the real singers because they sang without the auto voice correction that... Read More

WQPT ANNOUNCES WHARTON FIELD HOUSE DOCUMENTARY Air Date: Friday, April 26, 2024 7:00 p.m. WQPT PBS – Channel 24.1 MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT PBS WQPT is currently producing a local documentary that will give voice to a building with many stories to tell. It’s an institution that has been part of our Quad City history since 1928. Much more than a structure, Wharton Field House has played a significant role in our community’s past, but even more so in many of our personal lives. Beloved by all, it has hosted competitive sports at both the high school and professional level, and been a premier... Read More

The Hilltop is THE neighborhood bar and grill of the Quad Cities. Featuring the best local draft beer selection and great food. It’s at 1228 38th St., Rock Island. And every Wednesday night at 8 p.m. at the Hilltop you can check out some awesome local musicians at the open mic blues jam. So if you like the blues, head to the Hilltop on Wednesdays!  Read More

Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass six bipartisan spending bills in the House of Representatives that include funding he secured for 12 transformative projects across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.  “My top priority in Congress is making sure that the federal government works for the people of Central and Northwestern Illinois. One of the important ways I can make sure that happens is by bringing federal tax dollars back home to support middle-class families,” said Sorensen. “By working across the aisle, I was able to secure over $130 million to upgrade our infrastructure,... Read More

Tuesday, March 12, LeClaire Community Library re-launches their 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program at an open house to celebrate the freshly completed remodeling in the Children’s Library Area. The event begins at 5 pm, and includes Storytime with special guest reader Dennis Gerard, the mayor of LeClaire, along with our talented staff readers. Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand to greet children and pose for pictures, and TJ Regul, balloon artist, will share his fun inflated creations. The City of LeClaire funded the new carpet and re-painting of the space, and the Hubbell- Waterman... Read More

Join Red & Becca at Abernathy’s for Weird Craft Night! Unleash your inner artist as you craft a collage masterpiece on canvas using an eclectic mix of materials including magazines, medical prints, and other odd findings. All supplies are included, so you can let your imagination run wild! Don’t worry if this is your first time collaging, Red and Becca will be there the entire time, dishin’ out weird guidance as needed. When: Saturday, March 9th 5-7pm From 5:00 to 6:00 PM, enjoy a Sip and Shop session (BYOB), where you can browse Abernathy’s and mingle with fellow crafters,... Read More

Dopapod with specials guests Dizgo and The Textures will rock the Redstone Room March 13 at 7pm! Genre: Jam-Band / Hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica. Recommended If You Like: The Motet, Tauk, Aqueous, SunSquabi, Lotus, Lettuce, Eggy. Wednesday, March 13 Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 7pm Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 day of show Headliner: Dopapod Supporting Guest: Dizgo, The Textures Seating: General admission. No guaranteed seating. Table reservations available. Age Restriction: All Ages, (19 & Under accompanied by an adult) Learn more: COMMON CHORD *Further Questions?* Please... Read More

If you’re looking for some fun stuff to do this weekend in the Quad-Cities, there’s just one place to go every week, and that’s to your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every Thursday we drop a great, free, cool podcast here on QuadCities.com for your listening pleasure, to let you know what’s up. Check it out this week and every week on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com!  Read More

They are doing it again! The Rock Island Horticultural Club will be hosting another Seed Swap this March 8 at 5pm. We met a lot of wonderful gardeners in past years and hope to have many more involved this year. GET READY FOR A NEW GARDEN YEAR in this exciting FREE EVENT! Enjoy a night connecting with local gardeners, sharing garden stories, and learning about seed saving all while you have fun selecting new seed to grow! Please bring any extra seeds you may have to swap. NO SEEDS TO SHARE? COME ANYWAY! Learn more: SEED SWAP  Read More

It’s a quite cloudy morning. My kids are choosing pillows and snoring over an early breakfast with their dad. Giving me the chance to try something new. For months I’ve heard of the genius minds behind the FoodAffair . But I’ve quietly sat behind my desk and computer screen and contemplated my first trist with the much talked about Eggs Benedict. If this were a Sunday I may stay for mimosas, or maybe some waffles. However today my mind and heart are set. Walking into the restuarant it feels very open and warm. A faux fireplace adorns the walls and a wide open view of the... Read More