May 1st, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Praised by Connecticut’s Patch magazine as “a delightfully sweet musical with some savory elements,” Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse opens its exciting 45th season of live entertainment with the delectable new musical comedy JUST DESSERTS. This uplifting musical comedy is making its area stage debut and is being brought to life by a marvelous team of […]
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April 29th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Enjoy a night of Masculine Burlesque and Feminine Comedy TONIGHT at the Rock Island Speakeasy! Featuring the Comedy of Pubali Kundu, Amber Phillips, Rein Razor, Jenny Lynn Stacy and Celtic Honey! Plus all the nakedness from your favorite Manscape Burlesque members!! Tickets are $12.00 in advance. $15 at the door. Call 309 786 7733 ext […]
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April 29th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
With the theatre’s first family musical of 2022, Rock Island‘s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse will treat patrons to the joys of laughter and song in the charming stage treat GRACE FOR PRESIDENT. Running through May 14 and based on the beloved children’s book by Kelly S. DiPucchio, this delightful musical was praised by the Columbia […]
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April 29th, 2022
Davenport
It’s not just Johnny Depp. Think about all of the people who you’ve instantly judged, based only on hearsay from other people, or the accusations or insults of someone who obviously had a reason to slander that person. Think about all the times you’ve believed something you’ve read without stopping to think about it or […]
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April 28th, 2022
Rock Island
Congratulations to our Rock Island high school welding and CNA students who signed letters of intent for local apprenticeships. Ten Rock Island High School students from the Welding and CNA programs joined 60 area high school students at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce apprenticeship “Signing Day.” The students will start their apprenticeships in June. […]
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April 28th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
The Augustana College Department of Theatre presents “The Threepenny Opera,” May 5-8, 2022. Set in the impoverished back alleys of Victorian London, “The Threepenny Opera” follows underworld antihero Mack the Knife as he tries to woo Polly Peachum and elude authorities. Created in 1928 Berlin to speak out against capitalist corruption, this musical bluntly addresses […]
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April 28th, 2022
Rock Island
Register now for Summer Art Club & Summer Math Clubs! These 5-week programs lead your child through the natural wonders of art and math through in-person sessions at our Downtown Library. Summer Art Club: 2:00 pm, June 7-July 12, Downtown Library, with Gloria Burlinggame. In-person art returns, for kids entering 3rd through 9th grades. Join Miss […]
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April 27th, 2022
Rock Island
Coach Marc Polite was named High School Boys Coach of the Year by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). Coaches throughout the state vote for coaches in their region. The votes are based on coaches with great credentials that have had a successful season with their team. Coach Polite will be recognized at the IBCA’s […]
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April 26th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, Rock Island, is seeking actors to fill roles for three upcoming shows! Auditions will be held at 9 a.m. on May 7 at the theater, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, for the summer children’s show Madagascar – A Musical Adventure. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria […]
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April 26th, 2022
Arts & Entertainment News
What: St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 What time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Parish House at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1600 – 20th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201 First Lutheran is between 17th and 20th Streets tucked into the “wedge” at the top of the hill near 18th Avenue, across […]
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