The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital featuring clarinetist Eric Ginsberg at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Ginsberg will be joined by pianist Yeon-Kyung Kim, violinist Julieta Mihai, violist István Szabó and cellist Kenny Lee. They will perform works by Ingolf Dahl, Lowell Liebermann and a new composition, written for Ginsberg, by WIU School of Music Professor Emeritus James Caldwell. The program will include: Concerto a Tre for clarinet, violin and cello, Ingolf Dahl (1912-1970),... Read More

Your childhood is a lie… The stories aren’t what they seem… Mark your calendars for East Moline Public Library’s annual Haunted House! This year the Haunted House will be on Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th from 7-10pm both nights. There will also be a Lights On Walkthrough for all ages on the Saturday from 3-4pm. At the lights on walkthrough, kids will be able to trick or treat through the Haunted House and see the costumes and decorations without the scaring. For the Haunted House: – Ages 12 and up ONLY – Groups of more than 6 will be split up –... Read More

Moline Parks and Recreation invites you to take a leisurely stroll back in time through historic Riverside Cemetery and visit with Moline’s early citizens, portrayed by local, costumed thespians. This year will focus on the pioneers in the original Moline Cemetery on 4th Avenue. All registrations collected from this event benefit the perpetual care fund to help sustain and support Moline’s two cemeteries (Riverside and Moline Memorial Park). This year’s program is dedicated to Rydur J. Newton, Owner of Moline Monument Company, (1969-2023). He was a wonderful friend to Moline Cemeteries... Read More

Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte... Read More

A seasonal favorite is coming to historic Muscatine on November 4! The ride will depart Contrary Brewing at noon and return to the brewery at 3 p.m. (route details to be announced at a later date). The event will feature live music at the afterparty provided by Lojo Russo and more! Prizes will be awarded for Most Stylish Lady, Most Dapper Gent, and Best Mustache as well as a “Best of Show” bike. Stay tuned to this event page for more details. Stay classy and ride on!  Read More

Come join in on all the fun and flavors fall has to offer at The Freight House Farmer’s Market on Saturday, November 4, 10am-4pm and Sunday, November 5, 10 am-4 pm. They will have food, live music, and shopping with a variety of local vendors offering unique, one-of-a-kind items! Relax on theur main deck patio and listen to the live music curated by Common Chord. Spread the local love! Learn more: FALL FESTIVAL  Read More

Head to Iron & Grain Saturday, September 30th from 10-4 for their 4th Annual Fall Fest in East Moline! LIVE MUSIC: 10:00-12:00 : Angela Meyer 12:00-2:00 : Bo Orrin 2:00-4:00 : Janey Lane FEATURING: 70+ local makers + small businesses Iron + Grain Coffee House Jennie’s Boxcar Midwest Ale Works Bloody Mary’s 589 12th Ave, East Moline, IL Free to attend! Learn more: IRON & GRAIN  Read More

Get ready for Bent River Brewing Company’s next doggy days of the season. This time they will be benefiting K9 Kindness Rescue! Bent River will also spice it up with a Doggy Halloween costume contest! 100% of raffle and pup cup sales go to K9 Kindness as well as 10% of beer sales! Bent River Brewing Company – October 15 – 2-6pm Learn more: https://facebook.com/events/s/doggy-days/2037837126559193/  Read More

That sweet transvestite, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and his motley crew are back this October for their annual appearance at The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, get caught in a storm and end up at the home of a mad transvestite scientist, Dr Frank ‘n’ Furter, who is in the midst of one of his maniacal experiments! The show is filled with memorable songs including “The Time Warp”, Sweet Transvestite”, “I’m Going Home” and “I Can Make You A... Read More

Live At 5 – Free Summer Concert Series is back with some brand new additions! Live music will happen every Friday from 5pm – 7pm in the Skybridge Courtyard at Common Chord! Sound is rocking, boots are stomping & tasty cold beverages are poured for a weekend kick-off celebration in Downtown Davenport, IA. The party does not stop there… with the new “AFTERPARTY” addition at Zeke’s Island Cafe, with each week’s featured intermission artist performing from 7pm – 8pm! Series Line Up: Sept. 22nd: Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls | Sponsored by: Grace Technologies Sept. 29th: Michael... Read More