24 Aug 2017

WQPT, a media service of WIU-Quad Cities Receives Rives/Brouette Gift

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL -- Dr. Joseph Rives, Vice President for Quad Cities and Planning, and Scott Brouette, Assistant Director of Student Services at Western Illinois University have made a generous gift of support to WQPT, a media service of Western Illinois University. Their $100,000 gift will be used to continue and expand WQPT’s ability to tell local stories and provide educational outreach to life-long learners in our region.

28 Jul 2017

Rock of Ages opens at the Black Box Theatre August 10

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL - The Black Box Theatre presents the musical ROCK OF AGES, opening August 10th at the downtown Moline Theatre.

24 Jul 2017

Veteran's History Project at The Wall That Heals

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, IL – WQPT, Quad Cities PBS invites veterans who served in the United States military, in any capacity, from World War I through the present, to share their story of service as a part of the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. 

The interviews will be held Saturday, July 29 from noon to 3:00 pm during The Wall That Heals exhibit on the campus of Western Illinois University – Quad Cities, 3300 River Drive, Moline, Illinois.

19 Jul 2017

Comedy Thingy returns to Black Box Theatre to Record New Episodes of "All You Care to Eat"

By Lora Adams

Episodes to be recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Black Box Theatre MOLINE, IL - All You Care To Eat: A Comedy Thingy Podcast, the latest venture from the sketch and improv comedy troupe, Comedy Thingy, is a monthly-recurring sketch comedy series performed in the style of a radio play with live sound effects, music, and readings by actors with scripts-in-hand.

13 Jul 2017

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO WQPT/WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – QUAD CITIES ON JULY 27 - 30

By Lora Adams
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War
26 May 2017

BLACK BOX THEATRE PRESENTS PREMIERE OF MUSICAL ‘I LOVE YOU, BECAUSE’

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS – The Black Box Theatre in downtown Moline presents the Midwest premiere of “I Love You, Because,” a contemporary musical version of Jane Austin’s novel “Pride and Prejudice.” The production features lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, and music by Joshua Salzman.

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.

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