The latest Quad City Arts’ Art at the Airport exhibit is all in the family — paintings by Kristin Quinn of Davenport, with ceramic creations by her sister, Megan Quinn, of Rock Island, on display through June 30. Megan Quinn is a professor at Augustana College in Rock Island, while Kristin Quinn is a professor at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Megan is a ceramic artist, […]
In the past 24 hours, a review on this site of Countryside Community Theater’s “The Music Man” written by Tristan Tapscott has become embroiled in controversy. So much so that it prompted a guest column from local actor Lou Hare, and my invitation, still open, for any other interested parties to send me rebuttals to […]
Pinegrove is coming to Codfish Hollow! The venue announced the following on their social media just a few moments ago: Excited to announce Pinegrove LIVE in the barn on August 31st, 2021 with @miloemusic and Grumpy! Tickets will go on sale for this show as follows: ARTIST PRESALE: Tomorrow, Tuesday June 29th at 11AM until […]
Ani DiFranco is playing at Codfish Hollow! The venue posted the following on its social media just a few moments ago: SUPER EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE: Ani DiFranco LIVE in our barn for our GRAND RE-OPENING on August 19th! HECK YES! Tickets for this show will go on sale as follows : ARTIST PRESALE :TOMORROW Tuesday, […]
The Starlight Revue Concert Series in Rock Island is offering free concerts and this Tuesday, Josh Duffee Orchestra is in the spotlight, or, rather, the starlight! The Tuesday night free Starlight Revue series starts at 5 p.m. Hy-Vee Grille and Rock Island Parks and Recreation will sell food and drink, with the concerts starting at […]
BREAKING NEWS: Davenport’s Adler Theatre on Monday announced its planned 2021-22 Broadway at the Adler season, which will feature the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” the concert-style theatrical event “The Simon & Garfunkel Story,” the newly-staged production of the Tony-winning “Fiddler on the Roof,” the record-breaking musical spectacular “Cats,” and the Tony- and Grammy- winning “Beautiful: The Carole […]
There’s a moment when Countryside’s The Music Man sparks and crackles to life and it’s courtesy of tiny Grace Shinn (played by the sweet Mary Murphy). She single handedly puts the show in her pocket and runs away with it three different times. It’s heart-warming, downright adorable and makes you so happy theatre is back […]
You know when they say film versions of stage plays often “open them up” with exterior settings or other visual changes that are not possible or feasible in a theater? Well, two already remarkable stage shows at this month’s Mississippi Bend Players – the top-notch professional summer stock at Augustana College – have benefitted from […]
Explore the newest addition to Nahant Marsh with us! Recently, the preserve added a 39-acre property that is being restored to wetland habitat. This guided tour on Tuesday, June 29th at 3:00 pm will include information about the restoration project and participants will be able to observe the plant and wildlife that is benefiting from […]
As of June 21, Rock Island Public Library moved to a modified Phase 5 of our COVID operations plan. Here is what this means to our library patrons and staff at this time: Seating on our public floors returns, with no gathering or time limit restrictions. Please help by wiping down tables after you use […]
