The Rock Island Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, is presenting the Laugh Hard Challenge at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. We are pleased, once again, to be sponsoring the Speakeasy Laugh Stand Up Comedy Competition this year. The second of two preliminary rounds will be this weekend and the finals will take place on […]
After everything we’ve been through, National Yoga Month 2021 is a perfect time to see what it is all about. On Saturday, September 18th at 11:00 am at Fairmount St. (3000 Fairmount St.) we’ll have James from Davenport School of Yoga on-site for an introductory class. Dress comfortably. This program is best suited for adults. Registration […]
Riverside Park is set to host a major Midwest pickleball tournament this weekend, bringing in more than 200 players from several neighboring states and beyond. The Quad Cities Classic will kick off under the lights at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 with mens singles matches. Mens and women’s doubles will continue Saturday morning at 8 […]
BREAKING NEWS: The Davenport School Board voted 5-2 tonight to install a mask mandate for all Davenport Community Schools. TJ Schneckloth, Superintendent of the schools, issued the following statement tonight: Dear DCSD Families and Staff, On Monday, September 13, 2021, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa issued a temporary restraining […]
On September 17, 1787, the most influential document in American history was signed, the U.S. Constitution. To celebrate, we are giving away free pocket copies of the U.S. Constitution on Friday, September 17th. You can find your free copy at the self-checkout machines at the Main, Fairmount, and Eastern libraries. This event is FREE and […]
The River Music Experience and Underground Economy are presenting “Underground Xperience,” Friday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. at the RME, 2nd and Main streets Davenport. The concert – featuring local soul, hip-hop, R & B and reggae artists – is for those 19 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult), and admission is […]
A first of many in a new cabaret series, The Mockingbird On Main will proudly present WISHES, evening of song, laughter and love with Wendy Czekalski Wendy Czekalski. Wendy Czekalski has been a powerful force in the Quad City theatre and music community for decades and with WISHES, she steps into the spotlight for a […]
A new solar initiative providing solar-covered parking was unveiled today at Quad Cities International Airport – MLI. The positive news announcement demonstrated a commitment to clean and renewable energy and an enhancement for the customer experience, as part of a broader direction helping to jump start QCIA’s Gateway vision and plans for the future. Keep […]
River Music Experience, Downtown Rock Island and the Bix Jazz Society present… NOLA Block Party featuring Tuba Skinny At the Great River Plaza in Downtown Rock Island (2nd Avenue pedestrian mall) Sponsored by Illinois Casualty Company, Holiday Inn Rock Island, Rock Island Brewing Company, Daiquiri Factory and The Arena Saturday, Sept. 18 Gate and food […]
Quinn Mei Lysaght majored in musical theater at Pittsburgh’s Point Park University, but she had the misfortune to graduate in spring 2020, when the world shut down due to Covid-19. Luckily, the world’s turned around – she took Manhattan by moving there Aug. 1, and Lysaght is making her regional theater debut in Circa ‘21’s […]
