18 Sep 2023

Augustana’s John Deere Planetarium to Host Solar-Eclipse Viewing

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (September 18, 2023) —Augustana College’s John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum invite the public to view the partial eclipse of the sun 11AM-1PM, Saturday, October 14.

The planetarium, located at 820 38th St, Rock Island, will offer indoor and outdoor programs in the planetarium, observatory and geology museum. Admission is free.

12 Sep 2023

Exhibitions of Works by Jon Fasanelli-Cawelit and Mauricio Lasansky at the Muscatine Art Center

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Jon Fasanelli-Cawelti, Man Filled with Music (Green-Yellow-Black) print 24 x 18 (1)

29 Aug 2023

Community Screening of "The Taking of Harris Neck," A Captivating Short Documentary Directed by Kevin Mannens

By Gaye Shannon Burnett

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 29, 2023) — We are happy to announce an enlightening cinematic experience that will shed light on a long-standing injustice in American history. Join us on August 31, 6PM, at the Rock Island Public Library (Watts-Midtown Branch, 2715 30th St) as we present The Taking of Harris Neck, a thought-provoking short documentary by director Kevin Mannens. Admission is free and open to the public.

11 Aug 2023

The Visiting Artist Series Turning Fifty This Year

By Quad City Arts

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (August 11, 2023) — A keystone program of Quad City Arts, this nationally-recognized residency program brings professional performing artists directly to schools to do outreach performances that might otherwise be out of reach. Featuring artists from different artistic and cultural backgrounds, these performances inspire, uplift, educate, and transform a student’s academic, social, and emotional well-being.

01 Aug 2023

Muscatine Art Center to Open Exhibitions by Cory Christiansen and John Deason

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Dusk, Cory Christiansen (multimedia)

20 Jul 2023

African American Museum of Iowa Celebrates 30 Years

By Melissa Porter

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA (July 20, 2023) — The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) is marking its 30th anniversary with a birthday party at the Cedar Rapids Public Library on Saturday, August 5, 10AM–1PM. The free event will include live music, Iowa-author storytimes, spoken word performances, activities, snacks, exhibits and more.

14 Jul 2023

Alternating Currents 2023 Festival Line-Up Announced

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 14, 2023) — Mark your calendars for the 2023 Alternating Currents festival August 17-20 taking place across more than two dozen venues in downtown Davenport along with key performances in downtown Rock Island and Bettendorf. AC features over 100 musical performances, comedy sets, film screenings, local art displays and even pro-wrestling.

06 Jul 2023

Downtown Davenport Partnership Seeks Artists for Alternating Currents Mural Project

By Jennifer Walker

DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — The Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) seeks artists to create murals during the 2023 Alternating Currents festival. Five artists will be awarded the opportunity to create a mural that embodies the vibrancy of our Quad Cities community during the festival, which takes place August 17–20.

06 Jul 2023

Main Street Ottumwa Launches New Arts and Crafts Event “Bizarre Bazaar”

By Fred Zesiger

OTTUMWA, IOWA (July 6, 2023) — Main Street Ottumwa will host an eclectic gathering of artists, crafters, and makers in a one-day event that will have a fun carnival feel with family-friendly activities, busking street musicians, and artists of all types that is free to attend and open to the public. The event will take place at the 200 block of East Main Street, 10AM-3PM, on Saturday, July 15.

05 Jul 2023

Rock Island Art Guild Officers for 2023-2025 Term Elected

By Rock Island Art Guild

From left to right: Holly Sparkman, Elizabeth Russell, Robert Lelonek, and Sherry Maurer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 5, 2023) — Rock Island Art Guild officers for the 2023-2025 term were elected at their Annual Meeting on June 21, 2023: President Robert Lelonek; Vice President Elizabeth Russell; Treasurer Holly Sparkman and Secretary Sherry Maurer.

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