A powerhouse cast of Circa ’21 veterans and tremendous actors making their Circa debuts delivers a spectacularly moving, inspiring new production, with “Come From Away.” The 2017 Tony-winning musical is based on the true events of Sept. 11, 2001, reflecting the fear, chaos and boundless generosity of that day, when the good people of Gander, […]
If there was ever a time for a feel-good, warm-hearted musical in today’s deeply polarized, violent society, today would seem to be the time. As the classic 1965 Burt Bacharach-Hal David song dreams, “What The World Needs Now Is Love.” And that’s what the new show at Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse, 2017’s “Come From Away,” […]
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Shortly before opening its newest show, the heartwarming musical “Come From Away,” Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse has announced its lineup for next season, its 49th, at 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island. It will kick off with the holiday favorite, “White Christmas,” last done in 2022, to run Nov. 5 to Dec. 28, 2025. In the […]
Nearly four years after its groundbreaking, a long-anticipated $47-million, three-story building is expected to open in downtown Rock Island in October. Davenport-based Russell Co. is general contractor for the 55,438-square-foot federal facility, at 320 18th St., across the street from the former Rock Island Argus building (vacant since 2008). The privately-owned, leased building – originally […]
While this year’s Alternating Currents was a four-day, free fever dream of music, film, comedy and art, the festival’s third-annual Mural Fest expanded beyond downtown Davenport for the first time, creating beautiful, indelible and permanent public murals. With more than 200 performances and events across music, film, comedy and visual art, Alternating Currents (2025’s schedule […]
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Get your cameras ready and your pets looking paw-fect… The 3rd Annual QCAWC Pet Photo Calendar Contest Presented by Green Family Auto is almost here! Show off your finned, feathered, or furry family member for a chance to: Win bragging rights, Be featured in our 2026 Pet Calendar, Score cool prizes! Prizes Include: First Place – Your pet on the calendar […]
Find fun things to do in and around the Quad Cities this weekend in your Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we run down some of the awesome things for you to check out and as always, our podcast has no paywall and is fun, free, and local! It’s Alternating Currents weekend, which means there’s […]
We’re gearing up for another amazing season of Thursday Night Groove at Schwiebert Riverfront Park! Starting August 14, join us every Thursday for live music, great food, and beautiful riverfront views in Downtown Rock Island! Concessions open at 5:00 PM featuring Bent River Brewery, Happy Joe’s Pizza, and Rock Island Parks Grill Concerts from 7:00–9:00 […]
