Have you been waiting for the perfect event to pull out that flapper dress or striped suit? The time has arrived! Make plans to attend a Let’s Get Looney Jazz Party and Scavenger Hunt, hosted by Skellington Manor (420 18th Street Rock Island) this Saturday Aug 18! Back in the day, John Looney, the original Quad-Cities vice lord, ran a number of criminal enterprises in the area, many within walking distance from The Manor. Spend the evening learning about that rich history of 1920s Rock Island from characters ripped right out of the pages of history. Live actors will take you back in time to tell... Read More

On the last weekend of July I had my busiest weekend of the year. Saturday was the annual QC Planet Con at the Holiday Inn Rock Island, simultaneously in Iowa City was Anime Iowa. I attended both conventions that weekend. First up that weekend was the QC Planet Con. I’ve been involved with the QC Planet Con since it’s inception in 2009. So my Friday night got started with loading boxes filled with comics, toys and statues onto a truck to drive to the hotel to start setup for the big show Saturday. I have to thank the event staff at the Holiday Inn for doing the literal heavy lifting... Read More

How would you like to re-live your high school prom? How about dressed as a zombie? The Factory of Fear and Terror at Skellington Manor will be hosting their 2nd annual Zombie Prom Quad Cities at Skellington Manor (420 18th St Rock Island) on Saturday, July 22. From 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. you can enjoy the same excitement and entertainment from your youth, with a ghoulish twist! Zombie Prom does require you to dress as frightening and shocking as you can. If needed, zombie makeovers will be available for a $10 donation. Tickets prices vary depending on which package you choose, and can be purchased... Read More

Dinner and a show. What more entertainment could you ask for? At Skellington Manor, there is always something new and exciting. Welcome to Paradise Island. Things seem to be going great until everyone comes together for Alternative Relaxation Therapy (ART). When a body is discovered, the mystery begins. Who could have done it and what was the motive? Join Skellington Manor for their special Valentine’s Day show “Murder in Paradise” to help solve the mystery. Tickets are $39.95 per person which includes a buffet dinner and a great show. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., salads are served at 6:30 p.m.... Read More

Break out the pokeballs and don your bowties. Skellington Swerve is holding their Nerdy New Year! On Thursday, January 26 starting at 7 p.m., Swerve is celebrating their first year of establishment and you’re invited! There is no cover charge for this live variety show, but a $5 performance donation is appreciated. Come dressed in your best nerd outfit or in your favorite cosplay to celebrate the geek side of life. Doors and Food Service opens at 7 and the Adult Beverage Bar is open for those 21 and older with a valid I.D. To view this event page, please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/383002145367923/. The... Read More

Are you ready to swerve along with some sick beats? Well, here’s a great present on its way this week: A Very Special Skellington Swerve X-Mas is coming to downtown Rock Island. Are you a fan of pop and hip hop music? Do you want to experience a variety of entertainment all in one location on one night? On Thursday, Dec. 22, a concert will take place at the Skellington Manor Event Center, which is located at 420 18th St. Rock Island. Doors for this free event will open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will go until 12:00 a.m. This event is titled A Very Special Skellington Swerve X-Mas. The entertainers... Read More

There are going to be plenty of treats, tricks, scares and surprises during this year’s Halloween season in the Quad-Cities, and here are some of the events you can check out. Fright Night takes place beginning at 5 p.m. in the District in downtown Rock Island, featuring music, fun activities for kids, crafts and arts, lots of free candy, a costume contest, DJ Jeff James and more. It’s all free and all fun down in the District. Also down in the District at Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island, their hellishly fun triple-decker haunted house The Asylum is going to be wrapping things... Read More

The parking lot was packed and the streets were lined with cars. Spooky places spook me. Skellington Manor in Rock Island has their Asylum this year and it is a terrifying place to be this time of year. Even standing in line for The Asylum haunt can be scary!  Upon entry, one can feel the vibes of Halloween running madly through the air. They handed me an old address stamp card made of metal and sent me into the parlor. I remember thinking to myself, “This is alright.” Then some crazy sound shot off from behind me and scared me half to death! At that point, I just said a prayer for... Read More

For conspiracy theorists, there may be fewer things scarier than a masonic temple, but imagine just how pants-pooping freaked out those folks would be about The Asylum? The frightfest haunted house pulls out its blades again beginning this weekend at the site of the old masonic temple, Skellington Manor, 420 18th St., Rock Island. Hours are: Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. to midnight, Sunday 7 to 10 p.m. through Oct. 30. Tickets (general admission $15, VIP pass $20) are available at the door or online. The Asylum is a walk through immersive haunted attraction with over four floors of highly detailed... Read More