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Rock Island Public Library Presents Vallillo Online Concert ‘Oh Freedom! Songs Of Civil Rights’

November 9th, 2020
Rock Island Public Library Presents Vallillo Online Concert 'Oh Freedom! Songs Of Civil Rights'

The Rock Island Public Library presents Macomb singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo in a special online concert of Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement at noon on Tuesday, November 10. The concert will be live streamed via Facebook Live on the Rock Island Library and Chris Vallillo Music Facebook pages. The award-winning folk singer will perform pivotal songs that inspired and sustained this landmark movement. From “We Shall Overcome” to “This Little Light of Mine”, music played a vital role in the civil rights movement, both as inspirational rallying points and as a way of spreading... Read More

Western Illinois University Meteorology Alumna Featured in Air Force Recruitment Video

November 9th, 2020
Western Illinois University Meteorology Alumna Featured in Air Force Recruitment Video

A Western Illinois University alumna, working as an Air Force air traffic controller, has been featured in a military recruiting video. Kelsi Carney, a 2016 graduate of WIU’s meteorology program, enlisted in the Air Force during her last year at WIU. She went to basic training in San Antonio, TX, technical training in Mississippi and now has been stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma for the last four years as a staff sergeant/E-5. Carney said WIU prepared her for her career by giving her background knowledge in weather, which is a big part of air traffic control work. “I’m... Read More

Western Illinois University Military Appreciation Week Schedule Released

November 9th, 2020
Western Illinois University Military Appreciation Week Schedule Released

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University Military Task Force has finalized plans to celebrate Military Appreciation Week through Friday, Nov. 13. WIU is proud of its rich military traditions and continues to strive to improve the experiences of its military service students. While COVID-19 has impacted the delivery of WIU’s Military Appreciation Week, there are still a wide array of activities planned to allow WIU and the community to honor veterans, active duty members and reservists. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 9 – 1-4 p.m. – In association... Read More

Moline Library to Show New Hero Street Films Online Tuesday

November 9th, 2020
Moline Library to Show New Hero Street Films Online Tuesday

In time for Veterans Day, the Moline Public Library will showcase Fourth Wall Films’ two new documentaries Riding the Rails to Hero Street and A Bridge Too Far from Hero Street during an virtual screening event on Tuesday, Nov, 10 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Producers Kelly and Tammy Rundle will take part in an online Q&A following the films. Registration (at no charge) is required. To sign up, visit the Nov. 10 event on the MPL calendar at molinelibrary.com/events or call 309-524-2470. As of Monday morning, there are 35 seats remaining. Riding the Rails to Hero Street explores the immigrants’... Read More

Huntington’s Disease Virtual Benefit Walk Set For Nov. 14

November 8th, 2020
Huntington's Disease Virtual Benefit Walk Set For Nov. 14

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) Iowa Chapter is hosting the Iowa City Virtual Team Hope Walk on Saturday, November 14. A virtual walk is a real walk, but on your terms: You get to choose your own course, you can walk in your driveway, local park, neighborhood, in your house, and even on treadmill. Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s Disease (HD)... Read More

Virtual Fred Ewing Case and Lola Case Writers-in-Residence Set for Nov. 12

November 7th, 2020
Virtual Fred Ewing Case and Lola Case Writers-in-Residence Set for Nov. 12

The Western Illinois University Department of English will host a virtual version of the Fred Ewing Case and Lola Case Writers-in-Residence Thursday, Nov. 12. This year’s writers include Tiffany Quay Tyson, Hillary Leftwich and Rebecca Roanhorse. A question and answer session will be held at 3 p.m. over Zoom. To get the event link, email Professor Erika Wurth a et-wurth@wiu.edu. A reading will be held at 5 p.m. via Facebook Live on the WIU Department of English Facebook page. •Tyson is a native of Jackson, MS. She is the author of two novels, “The Past is Never” and “Three... Read More

Fish Swap Swims Into Quad Cities

November 7th, 2020
Fish Swap Swims Into Quad Cities

Have a swimmingly grand time at the Quad City Fish Swap this weekend! Quad City Fish Swap will happen this Sunday Nov 8 from 12 – 4 p.m. at The Golden Leaf Banquet Center (2902 E Kimberly Rd. Davenport). Free Admission! This swap will feature a HUGE selection of live freshwater fish and plants. Plus, new and used equipment, supplies and decor. Something for EVERY aquatic hobbyist. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/323329652425113. For more fun things to do in the Quad Cities this week, check out the latest issue of FUN10QC.  Read More

Quad-Cities Musical Theater Buddies Partner For Passionate Podcast

November 7th, 2020
Quad-Cities Musical Theater Buddies Partner For Passionate Podcast

Saturday In The Arts is a weekly look at a personality, place, trend or topic of interest to the Quad-Cities. It runs every Saturday morning on your site for fun, free, local entertainment and features, QuadCities.com. If there was any doubt that Steph DeLacy and Megan Warren freaking love musical theater, just listen to one episode of their passionate, dishy “Double Threat: The Podcast.” You can immediately tell that DeLacy (a 33-year-old choreographer) and Warren (a 26-year-old vocal coach and music director) are best buds; have a sweeping, deep knowledge of Broadway history, and definite... Read More

Local Radio Veteran Jim O’Hara “Exits” Country WLLR-FM Amidst More I Heart Radio Cuts

November 6th, 2020
Local Radio Veteran Jim O'Hara "Exits" Country WLLR-FM Amidst More I Heart Radio Cuts

Jim O’Hara, a giant in local radio who has led one of the most successful ratings runs in Quad-Cities radio history for almost three decades on WLLR, is with the station no more, according to a report on radioinsight.com. The terms of O’Hara’s exit are unknown, as to whether it was a retirement, a forced retirement, or a layoff, but the news was located in a larger story about dozens of election week layoffs at I Heart stations across the country. WLLR is owned by I Heart Radio. The news was delivered in a one line blurb amidst the larger story about the layoffs, saying, “Jim... Read More

Davenport’s Tomfoolery on Tremont Features Brent Terhune

November 6th, 2020
Davenport's Tomfoolery on Tremont Features Brent Terhune

Looking for a great time out with a whole bunch of happiness and laughter? Then you need to check out Tomfoolery on Tremont! Tomfoolery on Tremont features comedy from Brent Terhune this Saturday Nov 7 at The Renwick Mansion (901 Tremont Ave. Davenport) at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Characters, voices, one liners, and time-tested monologues- Brent Terhune is the embodiment of all these things. Not many comics can pull off Brent’s laid-back style of comedy and still remain just as absurd and funny, but equally relevant and relatable at the same time. Currently, Brent is a writer for the nationally syndicated... Read More