YOU ARE INVITED to THE BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL! Join in on the fun Friday, September 15th from 4 PM – 11 PM and Saturday, September 16th from 11 AM – 11 PM! Admission is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under are free. Please join us for a weekend of fine Greek cuisine, culture, music, dance and fun for the entire family! Opa! The festival will be held at 2930 31st Avenue, Rock Island, IL. on Saint George Greek Orthodox Church grounds. Learn more: BIG FAT GREEK FESTIVAL    Read More

It’s official! Skeleton Key Art and Antiques is double-digits old, and they want to party with you! Join us as we celebrate our 10th birthday in conjunction with the next Rock Island Artists’ Market on TODAY – Sunday, September 10th -from noon to 5 pm. In addition to the artists, makers, and antiques you’ve come to expect from SK, you’ll also find live music, sweet treats and birthday presents – for you! Learn more: DOUBLE DIGITS PARTY  Read More

Some of the biggest Tribute Bands in the Midwest will converge at Schwiebert Park in Rock Island on August 26! The Lineup includes: Peephole, A System of a Down Tribute from Chicago. DefNotes, A Tribute to Deftones from Des Moines. Also from Chicago the Godsmack Tribute in VooDoo. Superknot, a Black Sabbath Tribute from Cedar Rapids. Rockford’s own Land of Linkin, a Tribute to Linkin Park. Plus hometown Freaks WonkZilla’z Zombie Experience, a Tribute to the Iconic Rob Zombie and Legendary White Zombie. Other performers include; Potential Spam, Got Your Six, the Comedy Troupe Holy Smokes... Read More

Rally at the Rock/Open House is taking place 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 at Rock Island High School, courtyard, cafeteria, island (Rocky Cafe area) This year, Rock Island High School is combining Rally at the Rock, the back-to-school tradition, and an Open House. Students and their families can learn more about the clubs and sports Rock Island High School has to offer as well as provide families an opportunity to see all the wonderful things happening at Rocky. There will be food, music, a dunk tank, tug of war, an inflatable obstacle course, and more! There also will be over 25 district... Read More

Join us for our 67th Annual Starlight Revue Concert Series! 5:00 – Hy-Vee Grille & Rock Island Parks Concessions 7:00-9:00 – Concert July 18 The Tailfins July 25 Josh Duffee Orchestra August 1 The Night People August 8 RAIN DATE Sponsors: Friendship Manor Rock Island HyVee Rock Island Parks & Recreation Health Alliance Learn more: CONCERT SERIES  Read More

William Campbell will the Sound Conservatory stage tonight at 7:00pm! William Campbell’s new album “Together We Rise includes anthemic, virtuosic works and quiet music for inner growth. William Campbell’s new album “Together We Rise” comprised of piano and electronics that includes anthemic, virtuosic works and quiet music for inner growth. Bringing together aspects of his film scores and solo piano music, Campbell weaves together a unique musical experience. “This music was created in my hope that we can all work for the common good and justice for everyone... Read More

We are very excited to have Tyson Schulte performing for us in the beer tent on Saturday, July 22 beginning at 9pm! Tyson is a Rock Island County native and his family is very involved with our fair. Another fun fact? He’s competed twice at the Illinois State Fair karaoke contest and WON! We are very excited to have him close out our fair for us and we hope you are, too! Remember, if you are on the grounds before 8pm there is no admission charge. Beginning at 8pm, admission is $5 for people 13 & Over. Learn more here: ROCK ISLAND COUNTY FAIR  Read More

I’ve always had kind of a mixed relationship with the music of Jimmy Buffett. I’ve seen him in concert a couple of times because I have friends who are Parrotheads and absolutely love him, and after seeing him once, I found his show really entertaining so I’ve gone along with them subsequent times to gigs even though my feelings on his music are, again, pretty mixed. One of my favorite songs of all time is actually a Jimmy Buffett song. “Come Monday.” It’s a beautiful ballad that hits just right when you’re missing someone, and it’s a wonderful song. One... Read More

Free outdoor theater returns to Lincoln Park as the Genesis Guild season opens with “The Two Gentlemen of Verona!” Come enjoy some free Shakespeare in the park – performances are June 17, and 18 at 7:00 PM. Thought by some scholars to be the first play written by Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy that tells the story of two young men, sent away from home to learn how to be gentlemen, who fall in love with the same woman. Two Gentlemen of Verona is also the Genesius Guild’s annual high school production, with a cast featuring outstanding talent from high schools across... Read More

Broadway Walking Tour is taking place in Rock Island Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 11:30 am Walk meets in Rock Island Downtown Library parking lot. Register here. Free walk of the Broadway Historic District, led by members of the Broadway Historic District Association. Don’t miss this chance to learn about historic homes along 20th and 22nd Streets, and see the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. About one mile, fairly flat terrain, so wear comfortable shoes.  Read More