October 28th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
This Halloween, experience Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas like never before! Follow the earnest-but-misguided adventures of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s beloved Pumpkin King, as he attempts to kidnap Santa Clause and take over the Christmas holiday. Watch this timeless holiday classic in its entirety as the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performs every note of […]
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October 27th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Death Stitch Custom Clothing & Rozz-tox will present 12 Hours of Terror today beginning at 12 p.m.! The featured film will be Burial Ground: Night of Terror 81 directed by Andrea Bianchi and more films and an official schedule will be announced soon! As always this is a FREE admission event hosted by the 365 Horror Film […]
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October 3rd, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Paula Sands, a local media mainstay for more than four decades on local airwaves, will step away from the camera when 2024 arrives. Sands announced her retirement after 41 years as the dominant ratings force on local television at the end of her titular ratings-topping talk show, “Paula Sands Live,” on Monday. “I plan to […]
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August 29th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Rock Island – August 28, 2023 – We are happy to announce an enlightening cinematic experience that will shed light on a long-standing injustice in American history. Join us on August 31 at 6:00 pm as we present “The Taking of Harris Neck,” a thought-provoking short documentary by director Kevin Mannens. After the screening, David […]
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August 19th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
“The Aledo Movie,” a new fictional film about the small town Aledo will be shown Saturday, Aug. 19 (in a private, invitation-only screening) at the Center for Living Arts, downtown Rock Island, as part of Alternating Currents. Narrated by country star and Aledo native Suzy Bogguss, “Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do in Aledo, Illinois” […]
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August 11th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Saw the “Barbie” movie. Wanted to wait until the hype died down. Brilliant script, great movie. I will be shocked if it’s not (deservedly) nominated for a bunch of Oscars. First off, it’s very smart, very meta, and very funny. I laughed a lot throughout. But it’s also not necessarily for kids, they won’t get […]
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June 4th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
This summer, join WQPT for the Summer of Adventure Tour! WQPT PBS is making guest appearances at libraries throughout the region during early childhood story time and at other events throughout the community. Your family will have the opportunity to watch a PBS KIDS program, listen to a story, and do a fun craft activity. […]
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April 21st, 2023
Film And Web Video
MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT, the locally owned and operated PBS station is getting ready to celebrate their 40th anniversary serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois. The station is holding a Gala on April 21 at Old Oaks Winery in Milan and tickets are available to attend by visiting wqpt.org/40. Special Guests include Whitney Reynolds of […]
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April 7th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Rozz-tox & Death Stitch Custom Clothing presents Cinephile Cinema: April Edition on April 8 at 7pm! Featured films include Christopher Nolan’s “Memento” which has a runtime at 113 minutes and is rated R and Ken Russell’s “Altered States” which has a runtime of 102 minutes and is rated R. As always this is a FREE […]
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March 27th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Rozz-tox & Death Stitch Custom Clothing presents Cinephile Cinema: April Edition on April 8 at 7pm! Featured films include Christopher Nolan’s “Memento” which has a runtime at 113 minutes and is rated R and Ken Russell’s “Altered States” which has a runtime of 102 minutes and is rated R. As always this is a FREE […]
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