ROCK ISLAND, IL – Skeleton Key Art and Antiques invites you to join Rock Island antique shops for a “shop hop” style shopping event this Saturday, July 17th. Five of Rock Island’s antique stores will offer shopping, sales, and a chance to win $100 in gift certificates as they welcome shoppers to the Antique Island. Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is being joined for this event by Fred & Ethel ‘s Retro Antiques, GV’s Stuff, Dar Jac Antiques & Jewelry, and Jackson‘s Antiques. Each of the eight participating locations have donated a gift certificate, and one lucky winner who gets... Read More

St. Pius X church in Rock Island is holding a book reading with author of Saints Around the World, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, on Tuesday, July 13th at 1:30pm. The event will be held at St Pius X parish, McCarthy Hall in Rock Island. All are welcome! Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a speaker, a writer, and a missionary who has lived out of her car since 2012. Meg loves telling stories, learning about Saints, reading the Bible, and watching the Olympics. In Saints Around the World, you’ll meet over one-hundred Saints from more than sixty countries, including Saints with different disabilities, strengths, and struggles.... Read More

Noted children’s entertainer Babaloo brings his wacky blend of music and comedy fun to the Rock Island Lincoln Park bandshell at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 15. Bring your own seating and join us for a rocking good time! Babaloo is a high-energy show with plenty of stomping, dancing, beanbag bopping, bucket-thumping, and more rollicking good times. This event is free and open to the public. There is no rain date.  Read More

Anthony Jade Natarelli is moving to Los Angeles, but before he does, the longtime theater performer and local comedian is Burning Bridges tonight at Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. Natarelli will be holding a comedy roast, Burning Bridges, at 9 p.m. tonight at Skellington. Come on out and watch one of the most unique talents in the Quad-Cities over the past decade get a fun, good-natured roasting and send off for his trip to L.A. Tickets available at showtix4u.com/events/onedollarproducer  Read More

Carrie McGuire of Rock Island and her husband have two adult children (ages 26 and 24), but for the past three years, she’s spent many hours training and volunteering to help two foster families, serving six young children. McGuire is one of 19 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a program coordinated by the Child Abuse Council, serving Rock Island County. CASA is a national organization that trains community volunteers to be a voice and advocate for children in foster care. Before four new volunteers recently started, the local CASA had 15 advocates serving 30 children, but there are... Read More

The Starlight Revue Concert Series in Rock Island is offering free concerts and this Tuesday, The Night People are bringing classic rock to Rock Island! The Tuesday night free Starlight Revue series starts at 5 p.m. Hy-Vee Grille and Rock Island Parks and Recreation will sell food and drink, with the concerts starting at 7 p.m. The upcoming 2021 lineup is: July 6: The Night People So get some classic rock with a classic Quad-Cities band!  Read More

Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library run through the end of July! Through July 31, Reading Colors Your World summer reading challenges and events at the Rock Island Public Library will encourage readers of all ages to be creative, try new things, explore art and color, and see the beauty of diversity. Library summer reading programs help children and teens catch up on reading for fun, reduce summer learning loss, and connect to a lifelong pastime. The library’s summer reading contests encourage children, teens, and adults to continue reading with pre-set goals and rewards.... Read More

The Starlight Revue Concert Series in Rock Island is offering free concerts and this Tuesday, Josh Duffee Orchestra is in the spotlight, or, rather, the starlight! The Tuesday night free Starlight Revue series starts at 5 p.m. Hy-Vee Grille and Rock Island Parks and Recreation will sell food and drink, with the concerts starting at 7 p.m. The upcoming 2021 lineup is: June 29: 20th Anniversary Concert of Josh Duffee Orchestra July 6: The Night People Jazz drummer and Q-C bandleader Josh Duffee recently posted that his concert will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their first Starlight Revue... Read More

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? More specifically, a summer evening spent watching a performance of Shakespeare as the sun shines golden on a stone amphitheater? Genesius Guild is showing “Measure for Measure (abridged)”, which will run for two more nights on June 26 and June 27 at 7pm in the Rock Island Lincoln Park “Measure for Measure” showcased a metatheatrical experience and began by introducing the actors to the stage as themselves. Throughout the play, the actors remained visible to the audience. Such a peculiar opening invites the audience to partake in... Read More

Congratulations to Rocky Freshman Sanaa Hampton on finishing in 7th Place at yesterday’s Girls State Wrestling Tournament! She went 3-2 on the day with 3 pins. Great job!    Read More