Augustana College in Rock Island is writing the next movement of its sprawling symphony of success in choral music. The private liberal arts school recently named Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026, succeeding longtime conductor Dr. Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026 after 30 years with Augie. “Eric Newell […]
Rhythm City Casino is going to be rocking the 2025 New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31 at Rhythm City Casino Resort for exceptional New Year Celebrations! Enjoy our $90,000 Rockin’ in the New Year Drawing as three winners each half hour from 1 PM to 4:30 PM, 9 PM to 11:30 PM, and 12:30 […]
Isn’t it rich? Thursday night, Nov. 20, certainly will be – with glorious local talent and tremendous tunes, as Opera Quad Cities presents its first cabaret tribute to the legendary Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021) at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave., Rock Island. The relaxing, casual evening will start at 7:30 p.m., and […]
Ragged Records and Void Church present Friday November 21st, 2005 at Raccoon Motel (Davenport, IA) 7PM doors 8PM music Tickets at theraccoonmotel.com Music Performances by: Bonnie Trash, Bleached Cross, Everlasting Light Bonnie Trash (On tour from Ontario Canada, All female heavy gothic death rock post punk) https://handdrawndracula.bandcamp.com/album/malocchio Bleached Cross (Chicago Dark Wave) https://bleachedcross.bandcamp.com/album/bleached-cross Everlasting Light (Quad […]
Classic rock band Three Dog Night will be performing in the Rhythm Room at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8 PM! Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, November 13 at 10 AM at all ticketmaster outlets and the Rhythm City box office.
Enjoy Lita Ford in the Rhythm City Casino Event Center on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8 PM! Tickets will be available online at rhythmcitycasino.com or at The Market at Rhythm City for $10, $15, $25, $35, and $40 plus applicable online/phone ticketing fee (this fee is waived when tickets are purchased at The Market […]
After roughly two years in downtown Moline, Sound Conservatory is preparing to pack up and close at the landmark Carnegie library building at the end of this month. Andrzej Kozlowski sold the business (at 504 17th St.) to Ben Tinsman of Bettendorf as of July 1, 2025, and Tinsman (who has taught piano at Sound […]
Just Announced! The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of The Moon at Capitol Theatre on Friday, February 20th! Presented by 97X WXLP Tickets on sale at axs.com/events/1163426/
On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Performing Arts Season of Davenport’s First Presbyterian Church kicks off its 2025-2026 season with a concert by acclaimed women’s vocal ensemble Lyyra. Part of its national tour, the concert will feature a wide stylistic range, from classical vocal works to arrangements of contemporary popular music. Doors open at 7 p.m. […]
The Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra invites the community to a free, family-friendly Halloween concert from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. The performance will feature festive and familiar pieces, including music from Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Danse Macabre and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. In addition to the concert, the event will include goody bags […]
