Coming Up in Illinois
Samhain: The Celtic Roots of Halloween • Moline Oct 14, 6:00 pm. Step back into Celtic times with this outdoor event honoring the pagan holiday of Samhain with music by multi-instrumentalist and historican Barry Cloyd, Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Indoor plan available in case of rain.- Welcome Wednesdays • Rock Island Oct 15, 3:30 pm.
Gather for prayer/meditation, yoga, and dinner, courtesy of St. John's.
Coming Up in Iowa
- BIPOC Women & Femmes Walking Group • Iowa City Oct 13, 6:00 pm.
Gather with other busy moms (kids welcome) and the Great Plains Action Society for exercise and friendship. Register here or email marie@greatplainsaction.org for more information.
- Extra-Oke with Gleeful Events • Davenport Oct 14, 9:00 pm.
Gather with Arnie Davis of Gleeful Events for karaoke with costumes, customizable pitch and speed, and many more special touches.
- The History of Burlesque • Davenport Oct 16, 5:00 pm.
Danielle Colby of the "American Pickers" reality show, and owner of the new Ecdysiast Arts Museum in Davenport, will talk about the "cultural, artistic, and social significance of burlesque through the ages." Free with general admission.
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Growing Soul of the City expands kids’ fun along with live music, ribs, history and more
The growing Soul of the City family-friendly party happening all day Saturday in Rock Island, Ill., brings loads of kids’ fun, the Jesse White Tumblers, live music and DJs, and more.
