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Rock In to Murder TOMORROW at Skellington Manor

March 23rd, 2024
Rock In to Murder TOMORROW at Skellington Manor

“Rock In to Murder,” an interactive murder mystery dinner theatre show, will be presented at Rock Island’s Skellington Manor March 24th! The evening begins begins with laughable cocktail hour introduction to the suspects and continues through a delicious buffet dinner prepared by Bridges Catering. Guests examine clues, question suspects, and follow hunches. Laugh after hilarious laugh proves that crime really CAN be this FUNNY! Tickets are $49.95 per person includes buffet dinner and show. Doors open at 6pm, salads served 6:30pm and the show starts promptly at 7pm. Delicious buffet catered... Read More

Mystery Comes to Davenport’s The Mockingbird April 8

April 4th, 2022
Mystery Comes to Davenport's The Mockingbird April 8

The Mockingbird on Main will present the premiere of the murder mystery, Murder at Mistwell Manor opening April 8! What seems like an ordinary paint by numbers murder mystery becomes much more with each new revelation! The doctor. The Hollywood starlet. The manor’s caretaker. The detective. And two dead bodies. Suspicions run wild as Detective Walters hurries to solve the case before another drops dead. This fast paced original work reveals a twist or 3 before racing to a conclusion the audience never sees coming. Directed by Tristan Tapscott, Murder at Mistwell Manor features Eric Teeter as... Read More

New Murder Mystery Opens April 8

March 26th, 2022
New Murder Mystery Opens April 8

The Mockingbird on Main is back with another new show – Murder at Mistwell Manor – in Downtown Davenport! 2 dead bodies. 3 suspects. 1 detective. And everyone has a motive. What seems like an ordinary paint by numbers murder mystery becomes much more with each new revelation. Directed by Tristan Tapscott, this new murder mystery features Doug Kutzli (Clinton Showboat’s Bridges of Madison County) Eric Teeter (Playcrafters’ Princeton’s Rage), Savanna Bay Strandin (Circa ‘21’s Beehive) and Jeremy Littlejohn (Circa ‘21’s Elf). Murder at Mistwell Manor will play the Downtown... Read More

Mockingbird Auditions Slated for February 5

February 3rd, 2022
Mockingbird Auditions Slated for February 5

The Mockingbird on Main Auditions Slated for February 5 The Mockingbird on Main will hold auditions for Around the World in 80 Days and Murder at Mistwell Manor on Saturday, February 5 at 1pm. ———————— AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Based on the travel adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, this two person mad-cap comedy tells the story of the unflappable duo Phileas Fogg and Jean Passepartout and their trip around the world to solve a crime and most importantly, to win a bet. CASTING: Phileas Fogg, et al – Any Actor of any age Jean Passepartout, et al – Any Actor... Read More

Enjoy a Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown at Skellington Manor!

December 16th, 2019
Enjoy a Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown at Skellington Manor!

Tis the season for Virgil Fudgenugget’s annual Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown right here in the hills of Chitlin County! Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island) goes backwoods for their Holiday Ho Ho Hoedown, this Friday Dec 20 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The trailer park’s gonna be filled with holiday spirits, but someone might not live to see the New Year! Flemm Hockin, Mo Ron, PooterAnn, Lurlene Louise Hockin-Loogie, Margarita Conchita, and Pastor Prime return in this uproarious Christmas whodunit! The annual festival has had its share of drama, but this time, someone goes too far! There are... Read More

A Murder Mystery You’re Dying to Attend

October 10th, 2019
A Murder Mystery You’re Dying to Attend

The Hauberg Estate’s annual murder mystery scavenger hunt, “The Witching Hour,” will take place on Saturday, October 19th from 6pm to 10pm. The mysterious and mystifying Mansion is located at 1300 24th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201. Tickets for the Friends of Hauberg Civic Center Foundation fundraiser are $35 and advance purchase is required. Food included from Igor’s Bistro and the Cash Bar is available for your witches brew. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.com or by calling 309-373-5080. The witching hour is the time of night associated with supernatural events. It’s when... Read More

Prohibition Returns to Skellington Manor in Rock Island

August 8th, 2019
Prohibition Returns to Skellington Manor in Rock Island

Are you ready for an evening of intrigue with friends? Prohibition – A 1920’s Themed Mystery Experience takes place this Saturday Aug 10 from 8 – 10 p.m. at Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island). You’ve been invited to one of the last open 1920s Speakeasy establishments owned by a local mobster. Rumor has it there is a snitch giving tips to the cops and the Boss wants your help identifying the dirty rat. Team up with others (groups of 6 recommended) to find clues and solve puzzles that will help you eliminate suspects, identify the snitch and keep the 420 Speakeasy open! 1920s... Read More

Experience a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at Hauberg Estate

February 20th, 2019
Experience a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at Hauberg Estate

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, which means parties and celebration will ensue! And murders? Come help solve a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery at the Hauberg Civic Center (1300 24th St. Rock Island) this Saturday Feb 23 from 6 – 11 p.m. Grab your friends and help solve the murder mystery, before the killer strikes again! Search the Hauberg Mansion for clues while enjoying a Mardi Gras celebration! A buffet, including traditional New Orleans gumbo, red beans and rice, and bread pudding will be served. A cash bar will be open to adults 21 and older. Costumes are encouraged! Participants must be able... Read More

WQPT Popping The Cork On Champagne Fundraiser

January 26th, 2017
WQPT Popping The Cork On Champagne Fundraiser

People love a good mystery, whether it be a theft, a kidnapping, a disappearance, or a good murder. For WQPT’s upcoming fundraiser, the theme provokes you to think deductively with a Murder Mystery. This thrilling event will include a silent auction, a live auction, dinner, desert, and a murder investigation. You can view the facebook event page at this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1678781572450752/. At 6:00 p.m. on January 27, WQPT is holding their fundraiser at The Outing Club. This is a cocktail attire event and tickets can be purchased at the following link: https://www.qtego.net/qlink/wiu.... Read More