The colorful abstract art of Misha Carlson decorates the walls through June 22 at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to the artist and indulge in free coffees, smoothies, candy, snacks and more. A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists every two weeks, with receptions every other Friday at Taste Buds.  Read More

The graphic novel/comic book art of Sean Leary will be flying onto the walls this weekend at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to the artist and indulge in free coffees, smoothies, candy, snacks and more. Leary will be on hand to also sign copies of his graphic novels in the Dark Equinox series. The series is a YA horror tale about a teenager who survives a suicide attempt and as a result is able to see the world of demons... Read More

Local outsider artist Charles Knudsen has been creating imaginative and vibrant art of all stripes for decades around the Quad-Cities, and this weekend he’ll be showcasing some of his colorful, intriguing pieces at the latest Taste of Q-C Art at Taste Buds, 1629 2nd Ave., Rock Island (in the District, across from Bennigans). An opening reception for the show will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Friday. Patrons can meet and talk to the artist and indulge in free coffees, smoothies, candy, snacks and more. A Taste of Q-C Art is sponsored by QuadCities.com and features new local artists every two weeks,... Read More

Lots on tap at the German American Heritage Center and their satellite venues this week. Here’s what’s up: Free Film: Soul Kitchen Wednesday, Feb. 1 @ 8pm The German American Heritage Center has teamed up with Rozz-Tox again to offer another free film! Come see the 2009 film Soul Kitchen tonight at 8pm at Rozz-Tox in downtown Rock Island.   Valentine Scherenschnitte (Paper-Cutting) Saturday, Feb. 4 Keith Bonnstetter is back to teach two Scherenschnitte workshops! 2D Class 9:00-10:00 3D Class 10:00-11:30 Members: $15 Non-Members: $20 Special Members-Only Deal: $25 for both classes!! Pre-registration... Read More

Are you ready for a weekend full of live local and national music? Come to QC Jantopia’s Inauguration event this weekend, Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 22 starting at Daytrotter and ending at Rozz-Tox.  This event is hosted by Utiopiugly Productions. The proceeds for this event will be split between Kings Harvest Ministries and Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. You can view the event facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/301213823598793/. Friday’s performance begins at 6:00 p.m. at Daytrotter, which is located at 324 Brady St. Davenport, IA 52801, and includes a $10 entry... Read More

Tired of sitting at home flipping the channels or websites for a Christmas Special? Do you enjoy old movies? Why not attend Rozz-Tox’s Double Feature presentation on Friday, Dec. 23? Rozz-Tox is screening “Remember the Night (1940),” and “It’s A Wonderful Life (1947).” This free event will start at 7:00 p.m. and will run until 11:00 p.m. with a ten-minute intermission in between the films. “Remember the Night” will begin at 7:00 p.m. and “It’s A Wonderful Life” will begin at 8:45 p.m. Rozz-Tox is located at 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201. You can contact Rozz-Tox at (309)... Read More

Rozz Tox is bringing a new chill to the winter, along with some thrills and frights for your stocking! Is The Nightmare Before Christmas one of your favorite movies to watch during the holidays? Do you enjoy a dose of horror and fright along with your yule tide carols and magical winter nights? Then Holiday Horror Film Night is the event for you. On Saturday, December 10, at 6 p.m. The Factory of Fear and 365 Horror Films are hosting a Holiday Horror Film Night until 1 a.m. The Film Night will take place at Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Avenue, Rock Island. There will be featured screenings of “Twilight... Read More

Chicago’s Hemmingbirds are hovering into town for two gigs this weekend. They’ll be at Rozz-Tox on Thursday (http://www.rozztox.com/) and on Friday they’ll be recording their second Daytrotter session. (Their first, from 2013, is at http://www.daytrotter.com/hemmingbirds/futureappletree-august-16-2013.html.)

The band was born as a solo project, through a scattered collection of songs by Yoo Soo Kim. Navigating relationships and the uncertain future, he bunkered down in the echo chamber that was his basement and hashed out ten recordings that became Hemmingbirds’ debut, Death Wave.... Read More