January 22nd, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Applicants to become just third executive director in the nearly 33-year history of Vibrant Arena at The MARK have until March 2 to be considered for the job – which has a salary starting at $200,000 a year. After a 20-year career leading Vibrant Arena at The MARK, 1201 River Drive, Moline, Scott Mullen was fired […]
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January 21st, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Local authors Mark McLaughlin and Michael Sheehan Jr. are inviting you to the LABYRINTH OF THE CRAWLING CHAOS! Their new novel of cosmic horror has been released and is available for just $5 on Kindle / KU: US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHRZHSD8/ UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHRZHSD8/ For countless eons, the ancient, shape-changing being known as Nyarlathotep has served the Outer […]
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January 21st, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Galesburg, IL – Sarah Smith has been named Director of the Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau Board. Smith will lead efforts to promote the Galesburg area as a flourishing destination for visitors while advancing tourism as a driver of community pride and economic growth. “The GTVB Board of Directors is excited to welcome Sarah to […]
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January 19th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
It isn’t often that you get to comment on the story of your own death, but we live in a time of unreality, rumor and the aptly and ironically named Artificial Intelligence, so, here we are, and here is Paula Sands, erstwhile retired local media personality, confirming that tales of her demise have been, to […]
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January 16th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Quad City Arts has announced that Brian Allen is no longer serving as Executive Director of the organization. The Board of Directors thanks Brian for his service and contributions during his time with Quad City Arts and wishes him well in his future endeavors, according to a statement from board president Sam McCullum. “Brian Allen […]
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January 16th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) announces that the annual Icestravaganza will be held January 16–18, 2026, at the Freight House in Downtown Davenport (421 W. River Drive). Presented by Luxtown.com, this free, family-friendly event will feature an array of ice sculptures, live carving demonstrations and interactive outdoor activities. “This year’s ‘This is Iowa’ theme is a […]
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January 16th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Looking for fun things to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Check out the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! It’s your guide to cool, fun things to do in and around the area, and it drops every week here on your fun, free, local QuadCities.com! This weekend you can get the lowdown on Icetravaganza, live […]
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January 14th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Max Allan Collins will be hitting a very special milestone this year. The Muscatine-based writer will have his book, Quarry’s Reunion, published in November, marking his fifth decade writing the series. The announcement was released on social media today by the Hard Case Crime page: “Very excited to reveal the new Quarry novel, QUARRY’S REUNION […]
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January 14th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
This spring catch The Black Dahlia Murder at Capitol Theatre! Featuring The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, & Corpse Pile on Friday, May 1st.Local presale code: BDMCAPCode valid Thursday, January 15th from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.Tickets on sale Friday, January 16th at 10:00 AM // axs.com/events/1286670/
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January 12th, 2026
Arts & Entertainment News
Friends and family of Greg Hipskind are reeling from the sudden, shocking loss of the incredibly kind, gifted, giving Rock Island man who started and led QC Rock Academy and was the longtime backbone for the rock band Wicked Liz & The Bellyswirls. Hipskind, 49, died on Friday, Jan. 3 (from a sudden heart attack), […]
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