Images by photographer Chris Jones from the Rock Island Grand Prix, September 5 and 6, 2009, in The District of Rock Island. Click on any photo for a larger version.

Images by photographer Chris Jones from the World Series of Drag Racing, August 28 and 29, 2009, at Cordova Dragway Park. Click on any photo for a larger version.

Music

Yid Vicious

Rock Island Public Library

Wednesday, September 9, 7 p.m.

"Yid Vicious was formed in 1995 in Madison, Wisconsin, in order to ameliorate the woeful dearth of klezmer in America's otherwise pleasant heartland. Klezmer is Yiddish folk music, music for dancing and celebrating, and no band has caused for dancing and celebrating than Yid Vicious. Except Kool & the Gang, when they had that hit single about celebrating good times, come on; that caused lots of celebrating. But Yid Vicious is next, right after Kool & the Gang."

Event

River Roots Live

Downtown Davenport

Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22

Yes, there will be live music. Yes, there will be ribs. On August 21 and 22, you won't need to ask for much else at the fifth annual River Roots Live festival in downtown Davenport. And here's the kicker: It's free! No gate admission will be charged for the Second Street street fest, thanks to the support of area sponsors.

Music

Peter Fletcher

Rock Island Public Library - Main Branch

Tuesday, August 11, 6 p.m.

Ever wondered what would happen if you blended a guitar, music by J.S. Bach, and the occasional tuxedo? You can find out on August 11, when classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will be performing at the Rock Island Public Library, kicking off the library's new live-music series. The free concert will feature works by Bach, Satie, Grieg, Koshkin, and Weiss, among others.