Ouija boards, makeovers, your biggest crush, and pillow fights: Relive those teenage memories at our Slumber Party!...

ALL nerd comedy guaranteed to make you laugh AND add 2 points to your IQ! Described as a show for "Nerds and the people who love them" Improvisers go on a quest through RPG's, comics, toys, cartoons, books, and all...

Bring your top 8 and dance like a dinosaur!! XD Bubblegum Octopus (NJ) Kawaii cutegrind pioneer! The very top of the electronica/electronica/electronica subgenre! Pulsing (QC) Some of us still played gameboy in 2008 okay? SMOTZ (IL) Synthrap gooftroop on the hunt for the sweet nectar...

It's been along time since this band had parted ways, for one night only, they are back together. A live band takes your suggestions of a band name, song titles, and creates a concert in an instant. You then witness...

Comedians play along with host Patrick Adamson in a battle of wits and stupidity. Are you smarter than an improvisor? Find out by playing along in our studio audience....

DREDGE - dubuque sludgy proggy metal back again https://dredge.bandcamp.com/ HEXUUS - dubuque stoner thrash riffage https://hexuus.bandcamp.com/releases HOME BURIAL - elgin emo/math rock https://homeburialil.bandcamp.com/ with local support from REZINATOR, qc sludgelords and ARCHERESS, qc post rock // ambient queenz we know 5 band shows are out of fashion...

WORDS & PICTURES Erik Reader Much to the delight of their patrons, not a month goes by without another noteworthy beer hitting the Wake Brewing menu board. The Brothers Parris are constantly busy at work brewing up new creations that keep the...

Words & Pictures: Erik Hansen In October 2018, Tim Johnson, owner of Mellow Blue Planet Comics and Collectibles, will celebrate his 18th year in business and 15th year located in downtown Rock Island. “We were a bit hesitant to move our business...

WORDS & PICTURES Erik Reader The historic streets of downtown Rock Island are lined with magnificent structures full of rich architectural details. Whether you are visiting for the very first time or are a long-time resident, take time to stop, look up,...

WORDS & PICTURES Contributed by Look Better Center Looking our very best is almost every person’s goal, especially when it comes to the time in our lives when we began to show our age. The Look Better Center is conveniently located in...