MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Two Western Illinois University professor emeriti who have worked extensively on cultural diversity issues and programming have compiled a comprehensive reading list to deepen understanding of the pervasive racism that has repeatedly led to violence against the Black community. “Given all that has been going on in the USA related to the […]
Though Illinois allowed indoor museums to reopen June 26, the Covid-19 pandemic still rages across the nation. Museums, historic homes and gardens in the Quad-Cities have taken differing approaches to reopening. As of that Friday in late June, with phase 4 of Illinois’ reopening implemented, very few museums on the Illinois side of the Mississippi […]
At Tuesday night’s board meeting for Quad City Music Guild, it was decided to cancel the theater’s winter production, “Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn,” to continue to protect the safety of participants and patrons, and to comply with Phase Four of Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s reopening plan. “While we were initially hopeful we would be able […]
Quad City Arts has made the difficult decision not to host the 35th-annual Kwik Star Festival of Trees in person this year due to uncertainty and concern for the safety of volunteers, staff, and community as a whole regarding the Covid-19 pandemic. The Holiday Parade and all other special events will also not be held this […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – To keep the Western Illinois University community apprised of the search process for WIU’s 12th president, a presidential search website has been created. The site will provide updates to the search, including the search timeline, position announcement and more. The site can be accessed from a tab on Western’s homepage, in the […]
The Speakeasy Laugh Hard Comedy Show is FINALLY back on this Friday Jul 24! Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8p.m. Tickets are only $3.00 for this show! Seating will be limited due to social distancing so reserve early! Because parties cannot be mixed at tables, only reservations for 4 or […]
Entertainment and variety like only Circa ’21 can do! Every Thursday night, beginning this Thursday Jul 23, area performers, Bootleggers and Circa ’21 favorites will be performing for you live on the Speakeasy stage (1818 3rd Avenue Rock Island)! Show changes weekly, so come often & enjoy a great night of entertainment! Show is open […]
On Friday, you can gaze up at the summer night sky and watch the stars in wonder. Join well-known local storyteller Brian “Fox” Ellis this Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. for a fun, family-oriented evening of American Indian Star Stories at The Twinflower Inn, 110 N. Olson Street, Bishop Hill. Safe social distancing guidelines […]
Enjoy a free, fun-filled, family night out this Wednesday! Eldridge-North Scott Chamber of Commerce will be hosting July’s Beat in the Street this Wednesday Jul 22 from 6 – 9 p.m. along South 4th Avenue in Eldridge. Come out for a great night of music, food vendors, free bounce house and the Quad Cities Cruisers […]
Do you have an adventurous child or grandchild with a passion for 2-wheel adventures? Do you catch yourself witnessing their impressive jumps or being asked to pull out the ol’ stopwatch? Then maybe it’s time to check out the fastest growing family sport in America. East Moline BMX League is hosting an open house for […]
