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The Spotlight Theatre

1800 7th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61265

Theater

The Spotlight Theatre is a vibrant exciting family-run performance theatre and a jazz lounge that offers once-a-month performances.

The Spotlight Theatre is located in the former, historic Scottish Rite Cathedral in downtown Moline.  Beautiful architecture, history, and a very cool ambiance add to the experience and the recently added jazz lounge that features monthly performances. 

The theater — which features a large stage, one of the finest organs in the area and a balcony area lined with stained-glass windows make theatre performances even more special.

Construction of the Scottish Rite Cathedral began in 1928 with a cornerstone laid May 24, 1929. It served as home to four Scottish Rites bodies, as well as Masonic, Eastern Star, DeMolay, and International Rainbow chapters, Blue Lodges, York Rite groups.

Check the website for current shows and upcoming jazz performances.

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