Barely There Theatre, a hybrid theatre company founded by the Quad Cities’ most prolific playwright, Alexander Richardson, will return to the stage this summer with the world premiere of “To Leer At Lear.” This brand-new comedy takes audiences into a professional theatre company with community theatre production values, according to a recent release. In doing so, they […]
We’re coming to Silvis! The Quad City Animal Welfare Center will be hosting a Mobile Vaccine Clinic at the Silvis Public Library! Location: Silvis Public Library, 806 1st Avenue, Silvis, IL Date: Friday, June 20, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Swing by for affordable vaccines and preventatives—no appointment needed, just wagging tails and happy […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will host a roundtable discussion with key medical and community health leaders from across Rock Island County to address the real and pressing consequences of proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The roundtable will take place from 3 to 4 p.m. today, Monday, June 16, 2025 at Community Health Care Auditorium […]
Western Illinois University will be celebrating Neurodiversity Pride Day on Monday, June 16. Neurodiversity Pride Day recognizes the diversity of human cognition, honoring the unique ways our brains process, learn and relate to the world around us. WIU political science professor Casey LaFrance serves on the Wisdom Council of the Neurodiversity Foundation and has pioneered […]
Local and visiting writers have extra reason to celebrate later this month as the Midwest Writing Center (MWC) presents The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference at Augustana College on June 26-28, celebrating 20 years of the conference in its current format. Formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference, the event will feature a stellar […]
A special farewell concert is scheduled for Sound Conservatory, 504 17th St., Moline, on Sunday, June 22 at 5:30 p.m. The heartfelt evening of music, memories, and new beginnings is called “Andrzej & Friends” — the final performance by Andrzej Kozlowski as owner of the Sound Conservatory, which will not be closing but continuing under new ownership. […]
On Saturday, June 14th, the Putnam Museum and Science Center will be opening a new exhibit, “Sacred Places.” The exhibit encourages the exploration of dozens of sacred sites across the globe. Through stories from teenagers and adults, guests are invited to expand their understanding of different beliefs and ways of worshipping, according to a museum […]
Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes 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 to […]
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Riley Olmstead, 9, of Clinton, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 13 at the end of the first inning. MercyOne Genesis and the Quad Cities River Bandits have partnered since 2016 to recognize the success stories of MercyOne Genesis physical therapy and […]
Give your old musical instrument a new home… in the hands of a student. With our partners at Pierce’s Promise, Common Chord’s Let’s Band Together program ensures that donated instruments are refurbished and loaned out – FOR FREE – to students who need them. If you have an old instrument sitting around collecting dust, bring […]
