Arts Alley shows ‘symbols of the community’s pride’

By: Dave Thompson|November 21, 2024

|4 min read

Atlanta Dawn, left, a Quad Cities artist, listens to speeches on Wednesday, Nov. 20, during the grand opening of Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island. Her mural can be seen on a wall in the background. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

The grand opening of Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island was much like a Hallmark TV channel Christmas movie. It had music, a gathering of friends, a big Christmas tree, wintry weather and a happy ending, according to Rock Island Mayor Mike Thoms.

“This is a perfect Hallmark movie. …. Hopefully, it ends the same way as the movies because they all end the same way,”…

Want to Read More?

Get immediate, unlimited access to all subscriber content and much more.

Learn more in our subscriber FAQ.

Subscribe

OR

Login

Unparalleled business coverage of the Quad CitiesImmediate access to subscriber-only content on our website.52 issues per year delivered digitally, in print or both.Support locally owned and operated journalism.

Do you want to read and share this article without a paywall?

Click here to purchase a paywall bypass link

Arts Alley shows ‘symbols of the community’s pride’

Want to Read More?

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE