The River Action annual Ride the River is returning to Arsenal Island this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21. In “Ride the Island,” participants can ride the beautiful trails of the Rock Island Arsenal while exploring its rich history by visiting iconic landmarks and enjoying a fun-filled day of live music and activities for all ages. […]
Augustana College hosts Show Choir Camps of America from June 15-19. More than 470 students and 67 directors from 20 states will spend the week developing performance, leadership and educational skills through intensive workshops, rehearsals and performances. As participants prepare for a culminating showcase at the end of the week, students may choose from workshops […]
Tommy Stinson, formerly of the Replacements, will be playing at RIBCO in downtown Rock Island this Saturday, June 13! Doors @ 6:30pmShow @ 7:30pm$25 Advanced GA$30 Day of GA$100 Meet & Greets In plain words, Tommy Stinson is a great American musician. You can needle-drop at any juncture of the Minneapolis native’s four-decade-plus career and […]
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 […]
Celebrating their 49th anniversary in bringing great entertainment to downtown Rock Island, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse was honored today by the Better Business Bureau. The theater announced the award on their social media today. “We were honored by the Better Business Bureau – Greater Iowa for our commitment to ethical business practices at today’s BBB […]
One of the many reasons Genesius Guild is a priceless cultural jewel in the Quad Cities is its verdant, pastoral setting. Lincoln Park (1120 40th St., Rock Island) was created in 1909, commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s centennial birthday, and the 22.75-acre woodland site was selected for its grandeur and views overlooking the Mississippi River valley. The […]
The David R. Collins Writers’ Conference (formerly known as the Mississippi Valley Writers’ Conference) will return to the campus of Augustana College this summer, June 24-27. It will continue to offer scholarships to students, veterans/active-duty service members, and those with financial need. Attendees will hone their craft in intimate, intensive three-day workshops and will also […]
Circa ‘21’s signature event MUSIC ON THE MARQUEE returns June 11! In celebration of our 49th anniversary, Circa ’21 returns to their unique and popular outdoor concert venue — atop their iconic marquee! Bring a lawn chair and join the Circa ‘21 Bootleggers, the cast of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and a few special guests […]
To help celebrate Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse’s 49th anniversary, the downtown Rock Island venue’s signature event “Music on the Marquee” will return next Thursday, June 11. For the first time since 2023 (due to downtown construction), this unique and popular outdoor concert venue will showcase performers atop their iconic marquee. Bring a lawn chair and […]
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. […]
