Jared Mahone is rocking RIBCO in downtown Rock Island, 1815 2nd Ave, TONIGHT! As a forerunner of the Midwest “garage soul” movement, Jared Mahone fills out singer/ songwriter tunes with dynamic and transparent live looping and a full band. Jared Mahone has patiently turned hometown open mic night glory into a humble career as a […]
The Rock Island Speakeasy’s latest incarnation of “Rocky Horror” to slink out of the lascivious basement of ill repute is an absolute must-see, a tongue in cheek, tongues in cheeks, ribald riot. Driven in particular by the wonderfully smarmy performance of narrator Doug “Dougie” Kutzli, the powerful and sexy belt of Kira Rangel as Janet, […]
Even as covid numbers slowly decline in the state, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has said there may be tougher covid restrictions ahead. At a press conference this week, Pritzker noted that rather than a removal of the mask mandate and a pulling back of mitigations, covid restrictions may remain and be tightened up if numbers […]
The Rock Island High School Student Council is holding a student hunger drive to raise food for the hungry TONIGHT at the Rock Island vs. Quincy game at Rock Island Stadium at 6 p.m. The council will be collecting canned goods. People can get into the game for free with three canned goods (for children/students), […]
That sweet transvestite is back at the Circa ’21 Speakeasy, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island, this October with his motley crew! On the way to visit an old college professor, two clean cut kids, Brad Majors and his fiancée Janet Weiss, get caught in a storm and end up at the home of a mad […]
The Quad Cities Chamber announced the launch of Leadership QC, a program for experienced community leaders and innovative thinkers who want to enhance their individual leadership skills. Leadership QC participants will work collectively to develop business-oriented solutions to challenges that impact our region’s workforce. Applications are now being accepted for this 9-month leadership program that […]
Let the long lines begin! Atomic Coffee Bar, known for their signature energy drinks, friendly drive-thru customer service, and long lines due to popular demand, is opening up a new location at the old Checker’s spot on John Deere Road in Rock Island. The shop is currently under construction and is expected to be open […]
Illinois’ mask mandate could be off the table by Thanksgiving, according to comments made yesterday by Gov. JB Pritzker, allowing families to gather for the holidays without following covid mandates on the holiday to do list. During his weekly covid-19 status update for the state, Gov. Pritzker said he’s hoping to be able to lift […]
This Wednesday 4-8pm at Wake Brewing, 2529 5th Ave., Rock Island, they’ll have Vuture Food dropping in with their Plant Based Junk Food all Vegan menu. Wake is beyond stoked to have this alongside our normal $2 off all drafts plus Wax On Wax off event featuring DJs spinning vinyl records all night. For more […]
Friday, November 11, The Speakeasy in downtown Rock Island welcomes The Manny Lopez Big Band back to the stage! Our November concert is always popular as we honor the great men and women who have served our country! The band will salute the United States Armed Forces with a medley of each branches anthem. This […]
