Charlie Murphy ain’t got nothing on Billy Peiffer. In the second of our two-part podcast with the Lynn Allen founder and front man, he talks about the band’s career going back to the early ’80s and his friendship and collaboration with Jesse Johnson, as well as his various interactions with the one and only PRINCE. […]
Moving Our Minds is designed to strengthen our minds by moving our bodies. The program on Thursday, September 2nd at 7:00 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) will last approximately 25 minutes and will be adaptable for varied fitness levels. We may go outdoors, weather permitting. This event is FREE and open to the public. […]
Seven-year pro David Brancik has been signed to the Storm’s 2021-2022 training camp roster. The d-man from the Czech Republic has logged four seasons in the SPHL with the Knoxville Icebears. While manning the blue line he has also managed to contribute offensively, recording 15 goals and 43 assists in 136 career SPHL games.
The Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center invites you to begin your study of family history by attending a six-week class in person or virtually on Thursdays, September 2 through October 7, 2021, at 1:00 pm, either online via Zoom or in-person at Main (321 Main St.) Classes will be led by experienced genealogist Anne Thomas and […]
The Backwater Gamblers Water Ski Show Team performs FREE water ski shows every Wednesday and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at 44th Street and the Rock River, Rock Island, IL, from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Shows are free, but donations are accepted at DONATIONS – VENMO – @Backwater-Gamblers.
The following article is part of QuadCities.com’s partnership with local music website The Echo. For more, check out theechoqc.com! Echo: How did you get started promoting shows? Terry: It’s not just promoting shows. It was learning the business side. I worked on the south side of Chicago when I was 15 stocking shelves in liquor […]
Party like it’s 1989! Pop in Thursdays in September at 6:00 pm at Fairmount St. (3000 Fairmount St.) and post the best time/score each month on a classic game to take home QC bragging rights and a prize. We kick off our first month of NES @ Night with Konami’s “Contra.” This event is FREE […]
Fans of the Genesius Guild will not need to wait until next summer to enjoy new productions. The Guild resumed their audio production series with a doubleheader of Fog by Eugene O’Neill and Enemies by Hutchins Hapgood and Neith Boyce. You can listen to the audio production by visiting the Genesius Guild website (www.genesius.org) or by searching for […]
A book club for Littles (kids in 3rd through 5th grade) and their Bigs (adults or older siblings) to read a book together. On the first Thursday of the month beginning September 2nd through December 2nd at 6:30 pm at Eastern (6000 Eastern Ave.) we will discuss the book and do some book-related crafts and […]
September is National Recovery Month! Join Prevention Specialists from the Center for Alcohol & Drug Services, Inc. on Wednesday, September 1st at 6:30 pm at Fairmount (3000 N. Fairmount St.) to learn more about the struggles individuals with Substance Use Disorder face and how you can help make a difference. This interactive presentation will focus […]
