August 31 Rock Valley Jazz Band Concert

  The Rock River Jazz Band will perform a second Big Band Revival Concert on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon, IL.  Don’t miss this free event! Featuring the remarkable Angie Harrison and several talented instrumental soloists, this concert

Art in the Park and Sculpture Walk August 24

  Rock Falls, IL, Tourism will host its 7th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The location is the RB&W District Park, 201 E. 2nd Street, in Rock Falls, IL. This year, we are happy to include an

Symphony Opens 71st Season September 21

  Clinton Symphony Orchestra is ready to begin its 71st Annual Concert SAeason.  Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger has programmed music by master composers Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Mozart, as well as pieces by lesser-known composers. “We shouldn’t assume that they were the only ones composing great music during those

August 25 Mask Program: 50 Dutch Days and Vogels

  Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Dutch Days events beginning in 1974, during her program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the program begins promptly at 1:30. She will illuminate the 1881 immigration of the Cornelius

Stock Outboard Boat Racing August 16-18

  Rock Falls River Chase is thrilled to announce another year of stock outboard boat racing, August 16-18, 2024, at Seward’s Riverside Park in Rock Falls, IL. Schedule: Friday, August 16 – Testing from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17 – Racing from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Premiere of “The Truth” by Florian Zeller

  The Black Box Theatre located in the heart of downtown Moline, IL, will present the United States premiere of “The Truth,” by Florian Zeller and adapted by Christopher Hampton.  It is described as “a pacy comedy that pictures marriage and male friendship as a maze of deception.  Vain and

2024 Fair Schedule

  Thank you to those who support the Whiteside County Fair.  There is no doubt that, without your continued support, our Fair would not have been successful and been able to continue for 153 years!  The Fair Board appreciates your support in keeping the Fair going strong, so we can

Friend of the Fair, Whiteside Co. Sheriff’s Office

  Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for all who participate and attend the many shows and events.  The Fair Board is pleased to announce

Millers Host Guitarist Jim Ryan August 13

  Enjoy some summertime tunes with Jim Ryan and his guitar.   Bring a music lover, and come join us for a fun, musical evening at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The program starts at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Jim originates from the Quad

Jazz Band Revives Big Band Era Tonight

  From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Rock River Jazz Band will bring the classic sounds of the Big Band Era to life, at RB&W Park in Rock Falls, IL, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 301 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Joining

June 22 Downtown Car Show

Two blocks of 100 East and 100 West Main Street, Morrison, IL, were reserved for the annual, summer Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  All vehicle owners were invited to Ron Weimer’s “always fun; always free” summer show. Weimer has organized Morrison car shows

Whiteside County Fair Coming Soon

The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that we will have Full Throttle Monster Trucks, again on Thursday, August 15, 2024. Fair visitors will see the famous “Big Foot” truck. Monster Trucks have been a favorite form of entertainment and excitement for decades. Since the 1970s, forms of

June 22 Downtown Morrison Car Show

Editor’s note: These photos of previous Morrison car shows were taken by the Editor. Three blocks of W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Car Show, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Saturday, June 22, 2024.  Classic and muscle cars, street rods, and motorcycles are invited to this

Black Box Theatre Presents To Kill a Mockingbird

The Black Box Theatre is happy to host Mockingbird on Main as they present “To Kill a Mockingbird,” adapted from Harper Lee’s classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The venue is at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61245. The setting opens in a sleepy, Alabama town during the Great Depression, where Scout

Symphony Closes 70th Concert Season

University of Iowa cellist Anthony Arnone is the soloist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra this weekend, closing the 70th concert season for the orchestra. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School. Admission to the concert is by season ticket, or