09 Aug Alternating Currents Rock Island kick-off events moving to Schwiebert Riverfront Park due to construction

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Alternating Currents events scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 15, in Arts Alley are being moved to Schwiebert Riverfront Park, downtown Rock Island, due to construction. 

The Rock Island Downtown Alliance kick off to Alternating Currents presented by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust (QCCT) will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, celebrating the growing arts and culture sector in the Quad Cities. 

5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 | Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St., Rock Island  

The free event will feature an array of entertainment and family-friendly activities provided by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust’s nonprofit Legacy Partners: 

  • Community painting of a piano led by Quad Cities artist Sarah Robb, as part of Common Chord’s OneSound Piano Project in coordination with Quad City Arts 
  • Interactive learning exhibits on Quad City Botanical Center’s Plant Discovery Bus 
  • Instrument petting zoo hosted by Quad City Symphony Orchestra and Common Chord 
  • Scavenger hunt with winnable prizes organized by Figge Art Museum and Putnam Museum and Science Center 
  • Balloon artistry and face painting provided by QCCT 
  • At 5:30 p.m., spoken word artist Altease Ramsey of the Quad Cities will help set the tone for the evening with a live performance followed by touring country blues/folk/Americana artist Justin Golden  
  • Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Bent River Brewing Company and Rock Island Parks & Recreation  

 

7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 | Schwiebert Riverfront Park, 101 17th St., Rock Island  

  • Live performance by Chicago-based touring indie rock artist Elizabeth Moen and her band in partnership with Rock Island Parks & Recreation  

Parking is free and available in the City-leased lot at 101 17th Street between Arts Alley and Schwiebert Riverfront Park. Bicycle taxis known as pedicabs will be on site offering free rides to attendees between downtown businesses and participating venues. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to enjoy live music.  

Events at other Downtown Rock Island venues: 

6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 | Quad City Arts, 1715 2nd Ave. Rock Island 

  • Gallery opening featuring the works of artists Cathie Crawford and Whitney Sage 

8:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 | The Urban Reserve, 1711 2nd Ave., Rock Island  

  • Silent Disco featuring DJs Shane Brown (Top 40); The Pseudoreality (Techno); Sean Tripp of The Tripp Brothers (House) sponsored by Quad City Arts (18+) 
  • Beverages available for purchase from The Urban Reserve rooftop bar 

9-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 | Theo’s Java Café, 213 17th St., Rock Island  

  • After-party set by Justin Golden 
  • Food and beverages available for purchase from Theo’s Java Café 

For more information, visit alternatingcurrentsqc.com. 

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Want to customize your AC weekend and decide what you want to see and where? The Alternating Currents app is your go-to resource for discovering everything that the festival has to offer. The app will be continuously updated as artists are announced. Users can discover the acts that interest them and customize their personal festival schedule, enabling the creation of their own unique Alternating Currents experience. To download the free app, visit alternatingcurrentsqc.com/acapp.
  

ABOUT ALTERNATING CURRENTS  

Alternating Currents festival was founded in 2017 by the Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber. Now the event is powered by DDP and has expanded to include host downtowns Downtown Bettendorf Organization and Rock Island Downtown Alliance. The event is successful because of the many creative partners and businesses who come together to create an amazing experience for all. This year, AC’s major contributors include Presenting Sponsors, Regional Development Authority (RDA) and Rhythm City Casino Resort and Major Partner, Rubberstamps.net. Programming support is provided by investments from Music Partner, GreenState Credit Union and Arts Partner, TBK Bank. Feature Stage Sponsors include Estes Construction, Nature’s Treatment of Illinois, Palmer College of Chiropractic and Quad Cities Cultural Trust. Supporting sponsors include MidAmerican Energy and Metronet. Hive Event Consulting is a producing partner in the event. Media Partners include KWQC, Quad-City Times & Dispatch/Argus, Townsquare Media and Planet 93.9.