As a theatre based in her hometown of Davenport, Iowa, the QC Theatre Workshop believes in the importance of sharing and sustaining the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Susan Glaspell. To this end, the Workshop will produce the first annual Susan Glaspell Playwriting Contest. Susan Glaspell was born in Davenport, Iowa in 1876. She was […]
Since I began reviewing the shows at the Establishment Theater, 220 19th St., Rock Island, I have laughed harder than I have laughed all year long. I love this place and I hope you all give it a looksee one of these weekends. You can catch PG rated Comedy Sportz starting at 7 p.m. and […]
On November 19th, 2016 at 7 p.m. Augustana College’s Dance Company will take the stage at Centennial Hall in their Fall Show titled “Dance with a Purpose.” Each school year, Augustana’s D. Co, puts on two shows, one during Fall Term and the other during Spring Term, each with a central theme and different dance […]
What is the first thing you think of when you think of Augustana College? Is it the school mascot? The campus? The events you’ve attended or heard about, or is it what the school is better known for in the sports world: the school’s basketball team? Before Christmas, Augustana’s Women’s Basketball Team will have five […]
Quad-Cities music fans packed into the Village Theater in the village of east Davenport Saturday night for the latest Moeller Nights concert featuring headliner Mr. Little Jeans, with opening acts Trace and Liv Carrow. MC Mik Stel loudly whipped the crowd up as music aficionados ages four to 74 checked out a few hours of […]
For some incredible music, you’re going to want to try Mr. Little Jeans on for size. The hot up-and-coming buzz artist, a.k.a. Monica Birkenes, will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Village Theater, 2113 E. 11th St., and concert producer and promoter Sean Moeller is stoked about the gig. “This is the […]
“Hacksaw Ridge” Genre: War drama/biography Director: Mel Gibson 132 minutes Stars: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Teresa Palmer, Vince Vaughn, Hugo Weaving, Rachel Griffiths Mel Gibson’s first directorial effort in 10 years (since 2006’s “Apocalypto”) is “Hacksaw Ridge,” the true story of conscientious objector Desmond T. Doss, a 7th Day Adventist who served as a medic […]
For the first presentation in the theatre’s 40th season of live entertainment, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse will be the area’s go-to destination for holiday music, laughs, and warmth in its production of “Holly Jolly Christmas.” Opening this weekend and running through December 29, this joyous and funny musical revue last thrilled audiences in 2009, and […]
NOTE: Nationally known film critic Connie Corcoran Wilson is providing coverage of this year’s Chicago International Film Festival for QuadCities.com. The closing film of this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, “Arrival” is a great alien sci-fi film in the tradition of such classics as “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” and “Contact,” and fans of […]
Lots to do and see in Moline Centre this week! Let’s look at the calendar of events… Disney Live! heads to the iWireless Center on Nov. 4. Featuring two shows, one at 4:00 p.m. and the second at 7:00 p.m., come witness Mickey & Minnie’s Doorway to Magic tour. Unlock your imagination as Mickey Mouse […]
