Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events […]
I am old enough to remember America’s Bicentennial, on July 4, 1976. I was 12 years old, living in the Milwaukee suburb of Whitefish Bay, Wis., and while I don’t recall much about the parade we had, I know I got to play drums in a drum-and-fife corps reenactment, and we had a big celebration […]
Nine years after last being staged in the Quad Cities, one of theater’s most beloved and acclaimed musicals is returning to Moline. Spotlight Theatre, 1800 7th Ave., Moline., is presenting the iconic 1957 classic, “West Side Story,” opening Friday, June 12. It will run at 7 p.m. June 12, 13, 19 and 20, and 2 […]
State Senator Mike Halpin released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget: “There are key initiatives in this package that combat food insecurity and provide tax relief to working families. I am supportive of policies that make sure that we’re holding big multinational corporations and big tech companies financially accountable. […]
If you, like me before May 30, have never been to Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, Ill., then you’re truly missing out on a treasure in northwest Illinois, for its beautiful, bucolic setting alone. The professional summer theater (62 miles northeast of Moline) is worth the drive, especially given the absolute banger that’s opening […]
Chalk up some fun with book sales, a Ratt sighting, live comedy and more in the Quad-Cities this weekend! Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to […]
In order to protect those needing a guardianship, State Senator Mike Halpin has passed a bill through the Senate to prevent their exploitation. “Illinois needs to ensure folks who require a guardian are not taken advantage of,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This legislation puts rules around who can be a private professional guardian so we […]
MOLINE, Ill. – The Historic Block Courtyard in downtown Moline is set for another active season in 2026, bringing live music, fitness classes, tournaments and community gatherings to one of the city’s most unique outdoor spaces. Located at 1520 River Drive between The River House and Dead Poet’s Espresso Ltd., the Historic Block Courtyard, also […]
In the face of fierce debate on the role of speech and protest on college campuses, and the federal government moving to influence university curriculum, State Senator Mike Halpin has pushed forward a bill to secure the rights of students, faculty and higher education institutions. “We cannot allow pressures from the federal government or cynical […]
For the past 25 and 10 years, respectively, Opera Quad Cities and Black Box Theatre have both been known for presenting productions and performances of the utmost sensitivity, grace, emotion and class. Seeing them partner for their latest — the area premiere of “Master Class” by Terrence McNally – is a natural, and an unparalleled, […]
