04 Aug 2009

What's Happenin': August 5 - 18, 2009

By Mike Schulz, Emily Heninger, and Tushar Rae

Peter FletcherMusic

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.

21 Jul 2009

What's Happenin': July 22 - August 4, 2009

By Mike Schulz, Emily Heninger, and Tushar Rae

Kevin CostnerMusic

Kevin Costner & Modern West

The Col Ballroom

Tuesday, July 28, 7 p.m.

 

No, he won't be stealing from the rich and giving to the poor, nor will he be playing baseball with the likes of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. But on July 28 at Davenport's Col Ballroom, Kevin Costner will be playing with his band, Kevin Costner & Modern West.

07 Jul 2009

What's Happenin': July 8 - 22, 2009

By Mike Schulz, Emily Heninger, and Tushar Rae

tick... tick... BOOM!Theatre

tick, tick ... BOOM!

Harrison Hilltop Theatre

Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 26

 

On July 16, Harrison Hilltop Theatre will open tick, tick ... BOOM!, a rock musical written by Rent's Jonathan Larson. Sexy, sweet, and heart-wrenching all at once, this three-person show tells the story of one man's desperation on his 30th birthday.

24 Jun 2009

What's Happenin': June 24 - July 7

By Mike Schulz, Emily Heninger, and Tushar Rae

Jackie GreeneMusic

Jackie Greene

The Redstone Room

Tuesday, June 30, 9 p.m.

 

Jackie Greene does it all; a vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist, he can rock the stage solo or with a full band. He's toured with big names such as Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Elvis Costello, and Willie Nelson, and has headlined in his own right. All that, and he's not even 30 years old.

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