The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert with special guest trumpeter and vocalist, Benny Benack III, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, director of Jazz Studies. By […]
Western Illinois University Religious Studies professor, Amy Carr, received national attention this spring for her look at theological ways of interpreting and responding to the political polarization of Christianity. A book she co-authored with Christine Helmer, professor of humanities at Northwestern University, was honored as a finalist in Theology and Religious Studies at the 2024 […]
Spend a day in the country and enjoy local food, music, drinks, handmade and vintage goods at this unique event!
A splendid time is guaranteed for all at Kaleidoscope Eyes! River Music Experience is pulling together the creative power of the Quad Cities for an All Sweat Beatles tribute like you’ve never seen before. Musical performances from over 25 of your favorite QC musicians will be accompanied by performances from Acroyoga Quad Cities’ circus and […]
We all have them: Boxes of CDs, band shirts, records, etc. that we have taking up space in our households. Or maybe you have a craft that is music-themed. Maybe you just have a lot of music or stereo gear you want to offload. Now is the time to make some money off that stuff. […]
Join us for Paws on the Patio Donation Drive Sunday, June 23 from 11am to 2pm at Hey Bryans! We have a fun-filled day planned, , Including: Exciting raffles, Learn more about volunteering & fostering, QCAWC animals on site (weather permitting), All tips from the bar sales will be donated to QCAWC! Everyone is HIGHLY […]
7th ANNUAL QUAD CITIES CHALK ART FEST hits the sidewalks of Schwiebert Park June 24 and 25! In its’ 7th year, Quad City Arts’ Chalk Art Fest will take place June 24-25, 2022 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday […]
In its’ 8th year, Quad Cities Chalk Art Fest will take place June 22-23, 2024 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in downtown Rock Island, IL. The festival starts at 10 a.m. both days and goes till 7pm on Saturday and 5pm on Sunday. This FREE, live outdoor arts festival brings together hundreds of artists that spend […]
A group of RIHS students and staff are spending part of their summer in Germany! It’s part of the high school’s German-American Partnership Program (GAPP). The primary goal of GAPP is to integrate students into everyday life with host families and into the classroom activities of host schools to foster an understanding of both German […]
Bad Seed, adapted by Maxwell Anderson, from the novel by William March and directed by Patti Flaherty will be presented Friday through Sunday; Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM, Sunday at 3 PM at Playcrafters Barn Theatre in Moline.*Doors open 1 hour before the show. Rated PG-13 The scene is a small Southern town where […]
