The future of the Quad-Cities arts scene will step up to the stage as young artists from throughout the area are featured in the Quad Cities Youth Music & Arts Festival from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at Schwiebert Park in downtown Rock Island. The second annual event is free and features nearly 100 of the area’s most talented young artists, musicians, dancers, poets and more. It’s also a testament to the resilience of the idea, and the desire to showcase young local talent, according to coordinator Greg Hipskind, owner/director of QC Rock Academy. “Last year’s inaugural event was... Read More

Come one, come all ghouls, goblins, & creatures of the night! Don’t miss this unique Halloween band bash with over 7+ bands presented by QC Rock Academy in the Redstone Room at Common Chord in Downtown Davenport! WHEN: Friday, October 28 Doors: 6:00PM / Show: 6:30PM WHO: Bands: Crushed Monkey, Sleepyhead, Made Ya Look, Company Dimes, Anthropoid, 7 Ark, Nonetheless, Spirit of Vengeance, Impossible Wonder, Verona Tragedy, & Hartwood. HOW: Tickets: $10 in advance / $12 at the door Web: lhttps://www.qcrockacademy.com Age Restriction: All ages, Under 19 must be accompanied by an adult. Genre:... Read More

QC Rock Academy is partnering with other local youth arts programs for a showcase of the area’s top talent in music, theater, dance, visual arts and more. The event is now being held on October 8! FEATURING: QC Rock Academy bands and solo performers Dynamic Status Gems (dance group) Spotlight Theater ……and more TBA SPONSORS: Rock Island Parks & Recreation Quad City Arts River Music Experience I-Rock 93.5FM Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association The Kelly Team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Illinois Casualty Company Urban Balance Therapy & Consulting Primetime Apparel & Promotions BBG... Read More

QC Rock Academy is partnering with other local youth arts programs for a showcase of the area’s top talent in music, theater, dance, visual arts and more. The event is now being held on October 8! FEATURING: QC Rock Academy bands and solo performers Dynamic Status Gems (dance group) Spotlight Theater ……and more TBA SPONSORS: Rock Island Parks & Recreation Quad City Arts River Music Experience I-Rock 93.5FM Iowa Rock n Roll Music Association The Kelly Team at Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Illinois Casualty Company Urban Balance Therapy & Consulting Primetime Apparel & Promotions BBG... Read More

Don’t miss QC Rock Academy’s Summer Kickoff Concert from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 21st at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. This event is FREE and ALL AGES so bring the whole family for some live music right on the banks of the Mississippi. Learn more here: QC ROCK ACADEMY  Read More

Don’t miss QC Rock Academy’s Summer Kickoff Concert on Saturday, May 21st at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. This event is FREE and ALL AGES so bring the whole family for some live music right on the banks of the Mississippi. Learn more here: QC ROCK ACADEMY  Read More

Seven bands from the QC Rock Academy will perform at a free summer kickoff concert at Rock Island’s Schwiebert Riverfront Park on Saturday, May 22, from 5 p.m. to 10 p,m, The bands (totaling more than 35 teenage students) are Been There Done That, Strictly Business, Crushed Monkey, Made Ya Look, Daze Off, Tell Tale Heart and Nonetheless, plus an “All-Star Jam” to end the night, comprised of a half-dozen members of different bands playing together. There will be a few opening acts starting at 5 p.m. — Mike Diehl with Hallie Shemek, Grace Bryant and Makayla & Aleigha Navin. This event... Read More

The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, 2815 W. Locust St., Davenport, plans to host two major music events at its big Fair Center in March. A St. Patrick’s Day Bash is scheduled for March 12-13, and the planned lineup is: Friday — Roadside Circus, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Project X 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday — Doug Brundies, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Of 40, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (plus Flying Leprechauns at 3), Electric Shock, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Casey Muessigmann, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tomb, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Cheese Pizza, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. “Mask up Quad Cities and let’s... Read More

QC Rock Academy and Rock Island Parks and Recreation department have teamed up to bring the Quad Cities a night filled with music, along the river. Rock the River “Six Feet Apart-y” will happen this Saturday Sep 26 from 5 – 9 p.m. at Schwiebert Riverfront Park (On the riverfront between 17th and 20th streets, Rock Island). This socially-distanced night of music will feature 6 of QC Rock Academy’s student bands. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. There’s plenty of room to spread out! Here’s the lineup for Rock the River: Been There Done That Strictly Business Made Ya Look Crushed... Read More

QuadCities.com proudly presents FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Quad Cities this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week. As the current health situation in our country continues to force the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in the Quad Cities, we are once again focusing... Read More