Ready for some reggae? YaMaka My Weekend is back! The awesome annual reggae fest is returning to the District in downtown Rock Island Saturday 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Join us for Summers annual Jamaican celebration in Downtown Rock Island!!!! Music, food , zip lining, shopping and of course all our great drinks to take […]
EXCLUSIVE: There’s been a wellspring of controversy over the past few months as the Rock Island Mayor and City Council have contemplated selling the city’s water and sewer systems to a private company, American Water. On July 26, American Water gave a presentation to the city government officials pitching them the potential sale. After that, […]
In order ensure the safety and well-being of all guests and artists, the new Mockingbird On Main theater at 320 Main St., Davenport, will require all guests, artists, volunteers, staff, sponsors, and media to show valid proof of full Covid vaccination in order to enter the downtown arts space, effective Sept. 1. Proof of vaccination […]
BREAKING NEWS: Illinois covid-19 numbers in all counties have broken into the “red alert” high level for infections, according to new statistics from the Illinois Department of Health. As of the latest stats released yesterday, in 100 of the 102 Illinois counties, the levels are at “substantial to high transmission.” In addition, ALL of the […]
Look for your favorite librarians this summer at the Parks Department Summer Movies in the Park. Our last movie night appearance this summer is August 14 at the Campbell sports complex. Join us for fun, or just to chat. The parks department plans to show Raya and the Last Dragon. The event is free! Visit […]
The return of the St. Joe’s Open Mic Coffeehouse will be on Friday, August 13, 2021. Because of continued COVID-19 precautions, it will be held outdoors, behind the Parish House, rather than in the parlor per usual. It will start a bit earlier– at 6 p.m. and will go until 8 p.m.. There is a […]
Reflecting urgent issues that dominated discussions nationwide in 2020-21, the Quad Cities Chamber this week honored a local Covid coalition and a St. Ambrose leader in diversity, equity and inclusion. The Chamber held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Davenport’s Rhythm City Casino Resort. As part of annual awards, it recognized the Quad […]
Ballet Quad Cities is presenting Ballet on the Lawn August 22nd at 1:00pm, 3:00pm, & 6:00pm at The Outing Club, Davenport. Join us as we kick off our season on the beautiful parklike setting at The Outing Club! Enjoy a fun-filled performance featuring old and new favorites. Premiering original choreography with live music – be […]
Rock Island Public Library is spreading the word about the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit, which provides discounts for broadband service and devices to families struggling to stay connected during the pandemic. Learn more at the FCC broadband benefit page Estamos difundiendo el Beneficio de Emergencia Para Internet de la @FCC que descuenta un servicio de […]
Learning doesn’t stop at childhood! Check the Rock Island Public Library calendar for details about these August events for adults: World War I History talk, Pershing’s First Army (online): August 11 at 6 pm, via Zoom. Non-fiction Book Club, The Tipping Point, August 12 at 6 pm, in person at Longview Park, weather permitting. Garden […]
