Events in The District

Wednesdays:
    
     June 9, 2010          Jonathan Turner & Susan McPeters
     June 16, 2010        Tony Hoeppner
     June 23, 2010        Joe Nobiling (Rescheduled to Rain Date)
     June 30, 2010        Frank Drew

     July 7. 2010            Joe Nobiling
     July 14, 2010          Lojo Russo
     July 21, 2010          Lojo Russo
     July 28, 2010         Tony Hoeppner

     August, 4, 2010 (rain date)
     August 11, 2010  Joe Nobiling
     August 18, 2010 (rain date)

11:30AM - 1:00PM

“Lunchtime on The Plaza” returns again this year.  The “Lunchtime on The Plaza” series features local musicians performing on the Great River Plaza stage from 11:30AM to 1:00PM on Wednesdays in June through August.  Local restaurants will offer lunchtime specials for people to enjoy their lunch outside along with musical accompaniment. The series is free to the public.

Friday, August 13, 2010           Gates open at 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 14, 2010     Gates open at Noon



“The Original District Festival”, Ya Maka My Weekend turns 19 years old this year with the region's best Caribbean music, food, culture, and island atmosphere.  The “Ya Maka Beach”, rasta wear, palm trees, and surfboards all return to transform downtown Rock Island into a tropical oasis. 

Spicy Caribbean foods, reggae music, swimwear fashion, pirates, tiki torches, beach balls, vacation getaway on AirTran Airlines, open air marketplace, tie dye clothing, sarongs and other apparel, cowry shell and hand-crafted jewelry, incense & oils, wood carvings, drums, African wares, and sunglasses.

No passport required!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!  GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

CALL 309-788-6311

Check out some of this year's talent by clicking the websites below:

      "Legalize It" video - Pato Banton    

     www.patobanton.com
    
     www.nattynation.com
    
     www.yabbagriffiths.com
    
     www.dubdis.naptownreggae.com

Friday, august 27, 2010
8:00PM
21 and over

RIBCO presents William Elliott Whitmore

Monday, August 30, 2010
8:00PM


Nick Curran & The Lowlifes
With Guest:  The One Night Standards

Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 4, 2010     8:30AM - 6PM
Sunday, September 5, 2010        8:30AM - 6PM

The Rock Island Grand Prix returns for its 16th year on Labor Day Weekend.  The Rock Island Grand Prix is an independent kart racing event which draws hundreds of entries from throughout the United States and Canada, competing for a minimum purse of $25,000.

In addition to being recognized as the world's largest street race, the Grand Prix is a unique social event. With thousands of spectators lining the streets, fans and drivers alike can mingle in The District for all the racing action and evening entertainment.

Saturday September 4, 2010
Sign In: 11:30AM to 1:00PM
Last bike in at 6:00 PM,

Starting & Ending at the Daiquiri Factory

1809 2nd Avenue, Rock Island

Proceeds to benefit American Cancer Society
For Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Research
              
 

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
8:00PM


The Emmitt Nershi Band
With Guest:  Chicago Farmer

Thursday, October 28, 2010
5 - 8PM

Fright Night is the Halloween party just for kids. Fright Night features a children’s costume contest, treasure hunt, scary stories, make-and-take activities. 

Fright Night is presented by the City of Rock Island Parks & Recreation, the Rock Island Public Library, RICAP and The District.

Free admission.

Saturday, October 30, 2010
7:00PM

The Halloween Party for adults!! 

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
8:00PM


The Reverend Horton Heat
With Guests:  Split Lip Rayfield and Th' Legendary Shack Shakers

Friday, December 3, 2010
5 - 9PM

Art galleries, shops, clubs, and restaurants offer a variety of local visual and performing arts. Shop for holiday gifts.

Free admission.