As an entertainment writer, part of my job entails periodically going out to hit the local scene and check out what, if anything, is new and exciting, especially now that things have been opened up again, and hopefully will remain so (damn Delta variant!) However, a night out at the bars, clubs and haciendas isn’t only recreational. Sometimes it can be educational as well. Here are some of the observations I made, after a recent night’s cogent examination of the local night life: Birds aren’t the only ones with mating moves: You can pretty much scan the crowd and see who’s... Read More

Northern Parallels 046 is dropping on Saturday, April 24 — it’s Mike’s Birthday Backyard Boogie Edition, outside of Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave., Rock Island! Rozz Tox is back for another Northern Parallels open air event from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. We’re bringing the DJ booth outside in the backyard of Rozz-Tox again for our 4th year of events, come dance under the moon. DJ Sets by Mike Derer and Higgy will get people dancing and having a good time. This is a free, all ages event. 21+ to drink. Masks are encouraged throughout the night, and will be required to go inside to use the restrooms. No mask,... Read More

Yeah, yeah, we know, it’s Saturday night and, well, this sucks. You want to be out having a great time, listening to loud music, enjoying your friends and some cold beverages, and instead you’re boarded up in your house like it’s the zombie apocalypse. Well, consider DJ Shane Brown your sonic Negan, slaying the beats like they’re the undead with his mixing board Lucille. Yes, I really did write that. You’re damn right I did. Hey, I’ve been stuck inside the last three days just like you. I’m just trying to get through it without envying the squirrels too... Read More