Seeing the tremendously intense, uncomfortable, brutal and cathartic production of “God of Carnage” made me realize again how much I’ve missed the now-defunct QC Theatre Workshop in Davenport. The original 2009 Broadway version of Yasmina Reza’s bitter, black comedy — with the star-studded cast Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden – won […]
Just Announced! Smells Like Nirvana is coming to Capitol Theatre! Don’t miss their show on Friday, May 22nd! Tickets on sale now // axs.com/events/1345560/
Charlie Berens will be performing his The Lost & Found Tour is coming to Adler Theatre on March 8th. Tickets on sale now. See ya there and watch for deer! CHARLIE BERENS is a comedian, New York Times Best Selling Author, Emmy-winning journalist, musician and creator of the viral sensation, The Manitowoc Minute, a comedic news […]
State Senator Mike Halpin’s bill to allow retired teachers to work additional paid hours as substitutes in order to address the statewide teacher shortage passed committee Tuesday. “Illinois schools need more teachers and more substitute teachers. Allowing retired teachers to continue to work more substitution hours gives the support our education system needs,” said Halpin […]
A little bit acoustic, a whole lot of NEEDTOBREATHE! Catch them at Capitol Theatre on February 26th! Tickets available at axs.com/events/1131522/
The 2026 season at Playcrafters Barn Theatre (4950 35th Ave., Moline) kicks off this weekend and next with the bitter, black comedy “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza, hailed by Variety as “elegant, acerbic, and entertainingly fueled on pure bile.” When a playground fight between two boys leaves one injured, their parents agree to meet […]
Angela LaFrance, of Disability Resources at Western Illinois University, has been named the February 2026 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. LaFrance is recognized for demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm in her work, consistently approaching each interaction with energy, empathy and a genuine commitment to student success. In her role within Disability Resources, […]
Brooks & Dunn are bringing the Neon Moon Tour to Vibrant Arena on Saturday, October 3 with special guests David Lee Murphy and Angie K! Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb 27th @ 10AM local at the Vibrant box office and all Ticketmaster outlets!
The Cambridge Academic Foundation invites the community to an evening of suspense, laughter, and intrigue at “Murder at the Mall II: The Class Reunion,” a murder mystery comedy written by Tom Akers. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 28th at Midland Golf Club in Kewanee, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. and the show […]
I wanted very much to enjoy “word play,” a world premiere from the incredibly prolific playwright, Alex Richardson, and his Barely There Theatre. Unfortunately, I really didn’t, I’m sorry. Despite 11 years of revisions, from when Richardson first tackled his first of many plays, “word play” still feels unfinished, a random collection of pretty brief […]
