Through December 3, Quad City Arts presents “Art on Lockdown.” This diverse exhibition features 80 works of art by 67 regional artists. The public is invited to celebrate creativity at the opening reception on October 15 from 6-9 pm where most artists will be present, and refreshments will be served. As “Shelter in Place” began […]
After 22 years at the helm of the Rock Island Housing Authority (RIHA) and now its new managing entity Community Home Partners (CHP), Susan Anderson has announced plans to retire next January. Anderson, who serves as Chief Executive Officer for CHP and Executive Director for RIHA, shared her decision with the organizations’ respective boards at […]
GRAND CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to the Pride of Rock Island as they won best guard, 1st place in class 4A, and overall Grand champion of the entire show of 20 bands at their state competition for marching bands on Saturday night! What a way to end a great season. #ThisHouseRocks
Join us tonight for the return of “Showcase of Bands” as local high school marching bands present their 2021 competition shows at Rock Island High School Stadium. Gates will open at 6PM with performances beginning at 7PM. Admission is $5.00 per person. Concessions will be open. The following bands will be performing: -Assumption High School […]
On Friday, October 22, 2021, Washington Jr. High School unveiled its $2.1 million renovation and expansion project to the community. View photo album>> The project features a secure entryway and cafeteria renovation and expansion. Plans also included administrative offices, two flexible spaces for specialists that serve students, and a space for the school nurse that […]
Diversity in the arts is the latest hot topic on the Quad-Cities arts scene, and it’s certainly a welcome one, as the discussion has long been overdue. There is a definite shortage of minority voices across the arts spectrum, and that needs to be corrected. The only way it will be corrected is by it […]
Yesterday’s IHSA 2A Galesburg Cross Country Regional was tough but these Rock Island Rocks were tougher and qualified for next weekend’s Metamora Sectional Meet. #AllSophs Congratulations to Nora Wright, JP Putnam, Ian Regur!
It’s a surprise Halloween Crafternoon! Drop in for a fun Halloween craft at our Southwest Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road, between 4 to 6 pm on October 25. Craft is suitable for kids with some adult supervision. This event is free and available for any age: School ages Kindergarten-6th grades, Teens ages 12 to 18, Adults […]
Augustana College Theatre Arts Department will present “Island Song” with words by Sam Carner, music by Derek Gregor, and story by Sam Carner, Derek Gregor and Marlo Hunter through TODAY, October 24, 2021. The show will begin at 7:30 pm and will be held in the Honkamp Blackbox Theatre which inside the Brunner Theatre Center. […]
Midwife and Amulets will perform at 7 p.m. TONIGHT at Rozz Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island. Tickets are $15 at the door. MIDWIFE https://midwifemusic.com/album/luminol Midwife is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston. She lives and works in San Miguel, New Mexico by way of Denver, Colorado, where she spent the better half of the […]
