You don’t have to be Irish to feel lucky this Saturday, as downtown Rock Island will celebrate two new events in coordination with the beloved bi-state St. Patrick’s Day Grand Parade. Rock Island’s Arts Alley (1719 2nd Ave.) is turning into a lucky charm of a social shopping spot Saturday, March 14, for its first Shamrock Market. […]
Rock Island, IL – Get ready for an action-packed night of hard-hitting, high-flying professional wrestling as SCWPro proudly presents EPIC on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The event will take place at The Stern Center in Downtown Rock Island, IL, with a 6:00 PM bell time. SCWPro’s EPIC promises an evening of intense rivalries, championship-caliber competition, and unforgettable moments for wrestling fans […]
Do you think Jim Carrey’s clone accepted his award? Do you think Taylor Swift and other celebrities could be clones? Do you like conspiracy theories? Then you’re going to love TAYLOR SWIFT IS A CLONE: AND OTHER FUN MODERN CONSPIRACY THEORIES, the new book by best-selling author Sean Leary. TAYLOR SWIFT IS A CLONE details […]
Nightcaps Improv and The Circa 21 Speakeasy are unleashing IMPROVPALOOZA—the no-holds-barred improv tournament where wit is weaponized and only the funniest survive TONIGHT! Sixteen fearless improvisers enter. Only one leaves with glory, bragging rights, the coveted ’Palooza Cup, and $1,000 cold hard cash. Performers will battle it out for laughs, favor, and survival in front […]
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) continues its 2025–26 Masterworks season with another world premiere from a female composer this weekend. Masterworks V: Beethoven Second Symphony – a dynamic program that highlights rhythmic vitality, artistic innovation, and the power of personal storytelling through music – will be presented Saturday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the […]
MOLINE – In order to promote transparency, engage the community and consider various safety proposals for the Steel and Sears Dams, State Senator Mike Halpin is calling for the community to attend and comment at a public hearing regarding this key issue. “This hearing will give folks who live, work, and play near the Rock River […]
State Senator Mike Halpin’s bill to allow retired teachers to work additional paid hours as substitutes in order to address the statewide teacher shortage passed committee Tuesday. “Illinois schools need more teachers and more substitute teachers. Allowing retired teachers to continue to work more substitution hours gives the support our education system needs,” said Halpin […]
The weather might be a little disappointing, but there are still fun things you can do in and around the Quad-Cities over the coming weekend! Find out about them in your Weekend in 2 Minutes! Every week the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast gives you a rundown of some of the cool stuff going on […]
After being established more than three and a half years ago, the Quad Cities Film Office has been working quietly behind the scenes to help attract more film and TV production to the region. “Over the past months, our focus has been on strengthening marketing and infrastructure, increasing visibility for the Quad Cities, building relationships […]
If you build it, will they come? That famous catchphrase from the classic 1989 Iowa film “Field of Dreams” applies to the planned $12-million film production facility to be built on Rock Island’s 5th Avenue, between 20th and 22nd streets, called Rock Line Studios. That project – including two soundstages totaling 35,000 square feet of […]
