We hear the concerns all the time, “social media is ruining the world,” “children no longer interact face-to-face thanks to social media,” and the latest one, which can simply be referred to as the “Momo Challenge”. Merriam-Webster’s definition of ‘social media’ explains it plainly as, “forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages and other content.” While some may think social media is a new concept, with applications such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Whatsapp and Twitter taking... Read More

What happens when you combine high-energy choreographed dance routines, electronic music and a violin? One of the best live concerts you’ll ever encounter in your life. Lindsey Stirling, violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer brings her magical Wanderland Tour to the TaxSlayer Center (1201 River Dr. Moline) this Thursday Dec 6 at 8 p.m. Fans are sure to hear selections from Stirling’s holiday album, Warmer in the Winter, which received a re-release this fall. This new deluxe edition features three new classic holiday tracks–“I Wonder as I Wander,” “We... Read More

Rock Island Library will be hosting a Teen YouTube Challenge Video Night  Tuesday, Feb 20, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, at the Rock Island Downtown Library, 401 19th St. Teens who enter the Quad City wide Teen YouTube Video Challenge could see their work on the big screen at the Putnam. If you need help with your entry, try the Rock Island Public Library’s Teen YouTube Video Challenge night on Tuesday, February 20. The event, offered from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Downtown Library, helps support the creative process by supplying props, cameras, laptop computers, help with editing and uploading, and entry... Read More

World of Dance is the preeminent global dance brand, combining the world’s largest international urban dance competition with the largest digital platform for dance driving more than 30 million monthly views. WORLD OF DANCE is now the inspiration for the new television dance competition of the same name airing on NBC with Jennifer Lopez. What began in 2008 as a single event has become a continent-spanning, tour de force of human spirit and sick dance moves. WORLD OF DANCE LIVE will take the Adler Theatre stage on Wednesday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ($35, $45, $65) will go on sale Friday,... Read More