To celebrate the end of a lively summer of outdoor events in the Quad Cities, River Music Experience (RME), Downtown Rock Island and Bix Jazz Society are teaming up to present the NOLA Block Party from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, featuring nationally recognized New Orleans-based jazz band Tuba Skinny.

Common Chord is partnering with the Rock Island Downtown Alliance and the City of Rock Island to bring its "Live At 5" concert series Friday, June 2, to Laborspace at 311 21st Street in downtown Rock Island. Performing artist lineup:...