26 Apr 2017

WQPT WINS TWO AWARDS AT IBNA

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – WQPT’s political coverage on “The Cities with Jim Mertens” received a second place award from the Iowa Broadcast News Association on Saturday night for their series of political discussions during the 2016 election cycle.  WQPT also took home a third place award for their “Snapshots” program titled “Iowa-Illinois Memorial Bridge.”

22 Apr 2017

Comedy Thingy Launching New ‘All You Care To Eat’ Podcast

By Lora Adams

Episodes to be recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Black Box Theatre

11 Apr 2017

THE TIN WOMAN OPENS AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – The Tin Woman by Sean Grennan opens at The Black Box Theatre on April 20th.

Based on a true story, The Tin Woman is the story of Joy, the recipient of the heart, unsure whether she deserves this extraordinary gift, as well as the donors parents Alice and Hank as they come to accept their son’s death.

04 Apr 2017

THE BLACK BOX THEATRE HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois is holding auditions on Saturday, April 22 from 1-4 at the theatre.  Those planning on auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars of music and bring sheet music and perform a short monologue. You may be asked to sing from the show. Ethnic diversity is strongly encouraged.  Callbacks TBD.   You must audition to be considered for any of the shows.

23 Mar 2017

WQPT to air "The Barn Raisers"

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT, Quad Cities PBS will air the newest film from Moline based documentary filmmakers Tammy and Kelly Rundle of Fourth Wall Films on March 26 at 9:00 pm. The film, “The Barn Raisers” is a historical documentary that tells the story of barns in the Upper Midwest by examining them through the lens of architecture.

14 Mar 2017

WQPT’s Ready To Learn Early Childhood Conference April 22

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – WQPT is holding their annual Ready to Learn Early Childhood Conference on April 22.

20 Jan 2017

Murderers at Black Box Theatre opening January 28

By Lora Adams

“MURDERERS” OPENS THE BLACK BOX THEATRE 2017 SEASON

11 Jan 2017

WQPT’S ANNUAL CHAMPAGNE ON THE ROCKS COMING JANUARY 27

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL -- WQPT, Quad Cities PBS will hold their 16th annual Champagne on the Rocks Gala on Friday, Jan. 27, at the Outing Club.

The Presenting Sponsor for Champagne on the Rocks is The Singh Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

"We are delighted that Tony Singh and his organization continue to be such great supporters of WQPT," said WQPT General Manager Mary Pruess.

03 Jan 2017

THE WESTBROOK SINGERS KICK OFF SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRETHE WESTBROOK SINGERS KICK OFF SEASON AT THE BLACK BOX THEATRE

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - The Black Box Theatre will open their doors for the first time with a concert by The Westbrook Singers on January 15, 2017 at 4:30 pm.  The theatre is located at 1623 - 5th Avenue in downtown Moline and was founded by David Miller and Lora Adams.

29 Nov 2016

THE BLACK BOX THEATRE ANNOUNCES SEASON AND AUDITIONS

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, Illinois is holding auditions for their inaugural 2017 season on Saturday, Dec 17th from 1-3 at the theatre.  Those planning on auditioning should prepare 16-32 bars o...

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