The Quad Cities will raise a glass to the region’s thriving craft beer scene during QC Craft Beer Week, returning May 23–30, 2025. Timed to coincide with Memorial Day weekend and the start of summer travel season, this weeklong celebration showcases local breweries, new collaborations and the continued evolution of the QC Ale Trail. The festivities kick […]
Nearly 48 years after opening in downtown Rock Island, Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is finally unveiling its first, dazzling production of the iconic classic musical, “Chicago.” It’s been an agonizingly long wait – the beloved theater and staggeringly popular Broadway show have been fated for each other, with both sprouting from strong roots in both […]
Circa ‘21’s latest production is one of few musicals in history to win Tonys, a Grammy and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse is proud to present one of the most-requested titles in its history, the legendary Kander & Ebb musical, CHICAGO! Currently the second-longest-running show in Broadway history and running […]
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Find out some fun things to do in this week’s Weekend in 2 Minutes! 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 […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced the reintroduction of two bipartisan bills — the Rural Broadband Assistance Act and the ReConnecting Rural America Act — to expand access to affordable, high-speed internet in rural communities across Illinois and the country. “Every hometown in Illinois deserves the necessary tools to stay connected and grow,” said Congressman Eric […]
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a new Filipino inspired shoe that pays respect to the Philippines flag. The shoe, JT 1, launched by popular Filipino American author, Jason Tanamor, and Alive Shoes, aims to expand the underrepresented market of the Philippines. “Filipinos tend to get overlooked in terms of pop culture,” […]
Spring is in full swing. And a busy spring it has been. I hope you all are well and seeing good things in your life. Hope to see you Friday! St. Joe’s Coffeehouse Friday May 9th, 6:30 to 8:30 First Lutheran Church, in the Parish House 1600 20th St. Rock Island All freewill donations […]
Quad Cities, IL/IA (May 1, 2025) – National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), happening May 4-10, 2025, shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. “Travel is one of our nation’s most powerful economic engines – supporting millions of jobs, fueling businesses and […]
It’s Be Kind to Animals Week! Let’s honor the incredible bond between humans and our furry friends. At QCAWC, we’re dedicated to caring for animals in need, but we can’t do it without your support. Your donations help us provide shelter, medical care, and love to countless animals. Together, we can make a paw-sitive impact! Donate […]
This is a stand up comedy show you don’t want to miss! Mattie’s Stand Up Comedy Show is bringing the laughs at 8 p.m. tonight at the Rock Island Speakeasy! The Speakeasy is thrilled to welcome these three talented comedians who have performed across the Midwest to The Speakeasy for one evening. Tickets are $10 […]
