The grand opening of Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island is taking place this Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Come experience this vibrant outdoor event space, brought to life with more than $500,000 in improvements, including two beautiful murals. The festivities will kick off with a formal ceremony celebrating the completion of […]
Rock Island High School Chamber Choir will be getting everyone in the holiday spirit at the Rock Island Arts Alley Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony! See them in action this Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 3:30-5pm in Downtown Rock Island.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) voted to pass the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which expands Social Security benefits to workers, spouses, and others with eligible pensions. Sorensen is a vocal supporter of this legislation. “Social Security is a sacred promise to more than 100,000 of my neighbors in Central and Northwestern Illinois who benefit from this […]
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful day to gather with your family and friends, it can also bring hazards for your pets. Keep your fest on the table, not under it. It’s not a good idea to share human food with your pets. Too many people can be stressful to your pets. Be sure they have […]
Project NOW, Inc., as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island counties, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program is now taking applications for older adults (60 years +), […]
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is back TONIGHT! Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00. Tickets are only $3.00 for this show! This is a great stand up comedy show featuring many hilarious comedians from across the area! Reserve your tickets in advance to make sure you get in for the […]
Kentucky Fried Murder by Scott Naumann premiers November 15th! Join us for the premier of a brand new hilarious comedy who done it! $49.95 per person includes buffet dinner and show. Reservations Required. Note* Bar available for adult beverages (21 plus with proper ID) Doors open at 6p, salads served 6:30p, show starts promptly at […]
Where can you find the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight this weekend for free? Where can you check out a Kentucky Fried Murder? And where can you see TobyMac, Sugarland and more? Find out in the Weekend in 2 Minutes! Weekend in 2 Minutes gives you a rundown of some of the cool stuff […]
Every Wednesday at Wake, 2529 5th Ave., Rock Island, you can join other vinyl junkies and spin some records from 4-9pm. You bring your own wax, sign up for a 20 minute set, anything goes. Keep an eye out on here for themed nights and other wax updates.
Esther Joy King officially begins as the Executive Director of YouthHope, a Christian ministry with 88 years of service to the Quad Cities. King follows in the footsteps of Mark Drake, who is retiring after 37 years. King is just the fourth Executive Director in the history of YouthHope’s service to the Quad Cities. Drake […]
