Rock Island, Moline, Davenport, Bettendorf and throughout the Quad-Cities, ice cream fans aren’t going to be able to get the malts, or get the shakes. Whitey’s Ice Cream, a sweet institution throughout the area, will be temporarily closing all their stores starting Friday. The announcement came today, via Facebook: “As of ‪Friday, April 3 at 10:00 p.m.‬ all Whitey’s stores will be closing temporarily. As much as we would love to stay open and continue serving the Quad Cities, we are closing out of an abundance of caution to ensure that our employees are staying healthy... Read More

The Rust Belt has postponed their upcoming Smashing Pumpkins concert, due to concerns about coronavirus and the governor’s mandate. The following statement was released on their facebook page today: In light of recent events with Governor Pritzker announcing a mandated ban on events over 1000 and a requested ban on events over 250 in order to quarantine Covid-19, along with the CDC and the WHO’s recommendations, we will be rescheduling the Smashing Pumpkins show at Rust Belt that is currently scheduled for April 29. We are working diligently with the band’s team to come up with... Read More

East Moline Silvis Soccer Club has postponed all soccer practices and related team activities for rec and travel soccer teams due to considerations over the coronavirus. According to an e-mail from the club: Due to Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) guidelines, we will not be able to start our spring season at its desired time.  As of now we will not have practices starting until after March 31st.  We will keep everyone up to date as we learn more. Keep an eye on www.quadcities.com for more information as it develops.  Read More

In light of Illinois Governor Pritzker’s recommendation that all major events be canceled or postponed, (https://www2.illinois.gov/Pages/news-item.aspx…) The Rust Belt will be following the lead of many other major arenas, sports teams, and public events and postponing upcoming events to stop the spread of COVID-19. The venue announed, “We will communicate will all ticket holders for upcoming shows with instructions and information regarding rescheduled dates or refunds. “We apologize for this disruption in your plans, and we hope to return to business as usual soon. “For... Read More

Experience Quiet Riot, The Sweet and Blackfoot LIVE at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) this Saturday Mar 14. Doors open for this all-ages show at 7 p.m. and the music begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $35 and can be purchased online now. Quiet Riot Quiet Riot is a rock & roll phenomenon. Famously described as the first heavy metal band to top the pop charts, the Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album Metal Health. Their followup album Condition Critical went double platinum and the band continued to record and tour throughout their... Read More

Daiquiri Factory and The Rust Belt presents the Back That Up tour, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Rust Belt, 533 12th Ave., East Moline, IL. The tour features Ginuwine, Juvenile, Chingy, 10k, and special local guest, Random Tanner. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at Daiquiri Factory, Moline Co-Op Records, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Jennies Box Car, and online . Ginuwine released several multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B’s top artists. Juvenile is recognized as hip-hop royalty, and is one of the pioneers of hip-hop music... Read More

Attention all METAL HEADS! Hatebreed, with special guests After the Burial, Havok and Creeping Death are heading to The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) on Friday May 8! Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the show. Tickets on sale Thursday Mar 5 at 10 a.m. at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hatebreed-tickets-96515016011. Hatebreed An institution can be relied on. Its foundations don’t shake due to the winds of change or tides of trends—no matter how volatile, omnipresent, or tenuous. With steadfast determination, drive, and dedication, Hatebreed cement... Read More

The Rust Belt is teaming up with JGEE again to bring you…. Kamasi Washington March 3rd at The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) at 8 p.m.! Don’t miss this one! Tickets ($27 – $40) can be purchased online. When Kamasi Washington released his tour de force LP, The Epic, in 2015, it instantly set him on a path as our generation’s torchbearer for progressive, improvisational music that would open the door for young audiences to experience music unlike anything they had heard before. The 172-minute odyssey featuring his 10-piece band, The Next Step, was littered with elements... Read More

Shocking concert announcements continue in the Quad Cities! Just announced today, The Smashing Pumpkins will bring their Spring Tour 2020 ‘Rock Invasion 2’ to The Rust Belt (533 12th Avenue East Moline) on Wednesday Apr 29. Doors open at 7 p.m. Advanced tickets will be $55 ($60 on the day of the show) and will go on sale this Friday Mar 6 at 10 a.m. You can purchase your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-smashing-pumpkins-tickets-96774813071. Formed in Chicago, IL in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins released their heralded debut album Gish in 1991 and found mainstream success with 1993’s... Read More

School spirit filled United Township High School last night. The excitement and pride must have been felt for miles in neighborhoods surrounding the recently updated building. Western Big 6 rivals, United Township High School and Moline High School, played their last conference game for the 2019-2020 season in a packed Panther Den last night. The two teams, which were both tied in their conference at 5-8, showed up ready to compete Friday night. The big high school showdown was sponsored by TBK Bank in East Moline. TBK employees handed out free swag and rally towels to fans, as well as presenting... Read More