Some people break out the egg nog when the snow falls. Some sip hot chocolate by the fire. For others, a glass of wine does the trick any time of year. If you like wine glasses and tastings, then come to the Holiday Wine Walk. This annual event will be held on Friday, Dec. 16, […]
Teen fans of Doctor Who may want to take a time jump in their personal TARDIS for a special event on Thursday at the Rock Island Main Library. The Teen Doctor Who Party is Thurs, Dec. 15, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the Main Library, 401 19th Street. Activities include Doctor Who film clips […]
Do you like Art Museums? How about films? What about watching a film in an Art Museum? If so, come and see the screening of David Lynch’s 1999 film “The Straight Story” on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. This film will follow Danny Wilcox Fraizer’s short film “Driftless” which is accompanied by his still photography. A […]
Blood donations drop during the busy holiday season, but the need for blood is constant. Help save a life and give during the Moline Blood Drive on December 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bethany for Children & Families. The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be collecting donations of whole blood at […]
Where else can you find everything from live music to live art displays to book signings to performance art to free drinks and food in an eclectic array of settings and get an evening’s worth of that entertainment all for free? Well, Gallery Hop. The bi-annual event in the District of Rock Island going on […]
December is here and snow is on the rooftops, waiting for Santa! The Countdown til Christmas has begun so be sure to grab those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers from our gift shop! The German Heritage Center has stocked items especially for the Holiday season to be sure delight everyone in your family. To […]
A great time for a great cause is on the menu at RIBCO Friday night. A benefit for the Tappa family starts at 6 p.m. with live music starting at 7 with Jason Stuart’s Cobalt Blue, Barstool Boogaloo/The Velies, The Premium Sellouts and Chrash. RIBCO is asking for a $10 donation at the door. The […]
With the weather turning to snow, sleet and slippery feet, the festivals of winter are starting to drop from the sky like snowflakes. This weekend, the Family Museum will continue its tradition of WinterFest on Sunday, Dec. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be a host of joyful family activities for everyone including […]
A combination of significant behind-the-scenes budget work, coupled with hours changes and improvements in the assessed valuation of homes, should keep the Rock Island Library’s 30/31 Branch open past January 2017, according to a working document presented at Monday night’s Budget Review Session before the Rock Island City Council. Angela Campbell noted that the budget […]
Are you ready for Christmas? Is your house decorated from roof to foundation? Is your radio station set to Christmas songs that you will be humming for the next month? If you are ready to be in the festive spirit, come to Augustana College and experience one of the many Christmas themed events they are […]
