My Posse in Effect, A Beastie Boys Tribute, comes to the Redstone Room at River Music Experience (129 N Main St. Davenport) on Saturday Nov 16. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. This is the premier Beastie Boys tribute act hands down. Taking you through decades of their unforgettable hits, this seven-piece live band replicates the authentic Beastie Boys experience with three MCs, a world-class DJ, and visuals from their iconic video collection. The crowds get to relive carefree times and always sing along, word for word, in a party atmosphere. Fans of My Posse in Effect are dedicated... Read More

Want to make Merry? The Prenzies do. Prenzie Players will present “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” by some unknown playwright named Shakespeare, at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 and and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. In one of the Bard’s most enduring comedies, one of the Bard’s most enduring character’s (Falstaff), arrives in Windsor with the intent to swindle two prominent families out of their money. But, when he matches wits with the wives of said families, he finds that he may be in over his head. Directed by Jake Walker, the show will be held at 1730 Wilkes... Read More

Are you regularly invited to tea parties by your little one? Well, here is your opportunity to that that magical bonding time to the next level! Registration for the popular Mother Daughter Tea is officially open! This elegant occasion takes place at the Butterworth Center (1105 8th Street Moline) on the following dates: Friday Feb 28                   5 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday Feb 29              11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday Feb 29              2:30 – 4 p.m. Sunday Mar 1                   2 – 3:30 p.m. Feel free to dress up for... Read More

Family fun and philanthropy were “in the bag” as Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 25 sponsored its third annual Veteran’s Bags Tournament in support of the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. On Saturday, November 9, the union headquarters in Rock Island opened its doors to the community as people of all ages enjoyed the relaxed fun of the popular backyard picnic game of competing to toss beanbags into remote targets. In addition to the competition, there was food, drinks, games, a silent raffle, an online raffle and tickets for other prizes that spilled across three long tables. But the... Read More

It doesn’t get much better than this. When the TaxSlayer Center received their official name change two years ago, there was one band that all members of the media couldn’t wait to announce the arrival of. Quad Citizens, that moment has arrived. Slayer will slay the TaxSlayer this Thursday night! That’s right, the ultimate metal band brings their seventh (and final) farewell tour, “The Final Campaign” to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Drive Moline) this Thursday Nov 14 at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Slayer will also receive support from Primus, Ministry and Philip H. Anselmo and the... Read More

One of the lesser known stories of World War II comes to light with a presentation by author Brooks Carver, of Canton, IL, on the “night witches” of Russia. Carver’s talk “Daughters of the Steppes: The Night Witches of World War II” is at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 13, at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. The “night-witches” were 18-to-23-year-old Russian women who served in the Night Bomber Regiment of the Soviet Air Forces, dubbed The Night Witches by German troops.  Despite derision by their male counterparts, they became the highest decorated regiment... Read More

Take a ride in the Mystery Machine next summer! Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold comes to the Adler Theatre (136 E. 3rd Street Davenport) on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at 7 p.m. In Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Gold, fans of music, discovery, and gh-gh-ghosts! won’t need a passport to travel with Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma to Alta Luz, a fictitious South American town where ghostly sightings of La Dama de Oro (The Lady In Gold) threaten to scare attendees away from the annual music festival and Incan sun god celebration. Through dialogue, dance, song, and amazing landscapes,... Read More

Nothing brings on that holiday cheer quite like a live performance from the ultimate neoclassical new-age music group, Mannheim Steamroller. Experience Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Adler Theatre (136 E. 3rd Street Davenport) this Thursday Nov 14 at 7:30 p.m. Chip Davis, founder and creator of Mannheim Steamroller, will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of his annual Christmas concert tour, making it the longest running consecutive concert tour in the entertainment industry! “I remember when I came out with my first Christmas album in 1984 followed by our first tour.  Back then, many in... Read More

In a major change to Illinois law, recreational-use cannabis will be legalized in 2020. To help answer questions about impacts and issues of this new law, the Rock Island Public Library and City of Rock Island Community and Economic Development department will host a panel discussion November 12. The Pot Panel: Cannabis Legalization in Illinois, will be held Tuesday, November 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th Street. The moderated discussion features experts in human resources, law and law enforcement, medicine, government, and the cannabis business. Attendees... Read More

For The Good Times, come witness the magic of Kris Kristofferson & The Strangers at the Adler Theatre (136 E 3rd Street Davenport) on Wednesday Nov 13 at 7:30 p.m. Heralded as an artist’s artist, the Country Music Hall of Fame member and three-time GRAMMY winner has recorded 30 albums and spent three decades performing concerts all over the world.  Kris Kristofferson is a winner of the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame, and has been honored with the American Veteran’s Association’s “Veteran of the Year Award.” His renown as a songwriter triggered Kristofferson’s... Read More