Those familiar with the iconic stage and screen show, THE MUSIC MAN, may remember that the very first song performed in the show is titled “Rock Island.” It’s consequently fitting that this Tony-winning classic can be found in Illinois’ actual Rock Island when THE MUSIC MAN runs at the Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse now through […]
There’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend in the Q-C for St. Patrick’s Day! It all starts with the2017 Quad Cities St Patrick’s Day Parade March 18. Two Miles. Two States. Thousands of hearts. The USA’s only bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Parade is upon us, yet again. The Grand Parade XXXII will be […]
If you are looking to spend this year’s St. Patrick’s Day connecting with your inner Celtic self, then we have the perfect event for you. The Celtic Cultures Alliance of the QCA and the River Music Experience (129 N Main Street Davenport) are teaming up together to bring you a St. Patrick’s Day Concert and […]
It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we’re hoping you’re getting your Irish on today and throughout this weekend as festivities o’ the green have been rolling last weekend through this coming weekend. However, that’s no surprise, and that pot of gold of events at the Quad-Cities end of the rainbow has been noticed on a national […]
As the weather becomes brighter and the days become longer, the blooms break through the ground, a familiar sound of school bells grows silent as children across the area get revved up for spring break — and parents are suddenly hit with the thought of what they’re going to do with those kiddies during that […]
Come and watch Augustana’s Symphonic Band perform their home concert. On Sunday, March 11th at Centennial Hall, the Symphonic Band will be performing music featured on their 13-day Spring Break trip to Spain. This concert is free and a freewill offering will be accepted. Centennial Hall is located at 3703 7th Avenue in Rock Island […]
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for their Spring 2017 children’s musical, Big Nate, The Musical. This new musical is based on the popular character created by Lincoln Pierce and will be a Quad Cities premier. Following a recent production in Washington, D.C., the critic from DC Theatre Scene noted that [Big […]
The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art presents “4 Artists, 4 Visions,” an invitational exhibition organized in conjunction with the Augustana Department of Art. While previous exhibitions this year have situated the arts in dialogue with other disciplines or contemporary issues, this exhibition provides an opportunity to engage with the visual arts as a cohesive and […]
Do you miss the days of hanging out at the local skating ring? Do you regret NOT spending more time lacing up your skates and rolling around, care-free, to your favorite songs? Afraid those ankles and leg muscles aren’t what they used to be and keep avoiding the possibility of making a fool of yourself? […]
One of the greatest legends to ever hail from the Quad Cities was a jazz artist and musical genius. That’s right, none other than the infamous Bix Beiderbecke. And it’s time to celebrate his birthday! The Bix Society is holding their annual Bix Birthday Bash on March 10 at Rhythm City Casino (7077 Elmore Ave […]
