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 Happy Mother's Day to all those Mom's out there! Be sure to take advantage of our annual Mother's Day Promotions featuring a variety of items and events. Find unique gifts at Beaux Arts Fair at the Figge and take Mom out for brunch at Modern Woodmen Park, Hotel Blackhawk, or another one of our great downtown restaurants. Don't forget to peruse some quality crafts and flowers during Mother's Day at the Farmer's Market, too! "The Queen of Clean Comedy" takes the stage at the Adler Theater tonight! Take in a healthy dose of laughter from Chonda Pierce as she shows off a whole bag of new tricks you won't want to miss. The Talent on Parade Dance Competition is also at the Adler this weekend, so plan to cheer on those that choose to dance their hearts out. Rap music's newest breakout sensation makes his way to the River Music Experience this Friday when Calliko presents Swagfest 3.0. See what makes people compare this special artist to Nelly, Eminem, and Kanye West. On Saturday, spend An Evening with Bob Dorr & the Blue Band to help celebrate the band's 32nd anniversary! You may even get to request a song or two.
 Explore the artwork presented by Pleasant Valley Elementary School this Saturday in the Young Artists at the Figge Exhibition. If you haven't seen the American POP Art Exhibition yet, head on out tonight and participate in a gallery talk that focuses on the artwork and artists involved. The German American Heritage Center also has a new exhibit opening this weekend! For those photography lovers, make sure you take the time to see the Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present Exhibition.
In need of a date night? Sip on fine wine with a partner at the 5 Course Wine Dinner this Friday at Hotel Blackhawk's Bix Bistro. Treat yourself to a night of fine conversation over an assortment of courses that highlight the fine wine portfolio of Opolo Vineyards. Don't forget about Brady Street Pub's Mugz Club Special Tapping on Friday, too!
 Round up the family and head to River's Edge for their Family Friday Night Skate Night! Spend the night skating, laughing, and bonding with the family to kick-off summer. Or, cheer on your local River Bandits at one of their home games this week. It's a great way to enjoy this spring weather!See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: May 9 - May 15 |
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Thursday, May 9
American POP Art! Art Talk Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Chonda Pierce Where: The Adler Theater Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $22 & $27
Competitor Coupon Craze Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Half the Sky Film Screening Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: $10/member; $12/non-member
Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Randy Leaseman Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Music: Danika Holmes Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Price: FREE
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $6 and Up
River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge! Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.
Thursdays at the Figge: Zumba Fitness Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: FREE Stick around for live music by Kilborn Alley Blues Band Friday, May 10
$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
5 Course Wine Dinner Where: Hotel Blackhawk Bix Bistro Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: $60/person
Brewery Tours Calliko Presents: Swagfest 3.0
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:30 p.m.
Price: $15
Chameleon Jazz Trio
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Family Friday Night Public Skate
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
John Fliss
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon -1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Franti Project
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mugz Club Special Tapping
Where: Brady Street Pub
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up
Searching for Security's Sweet & Sour Show featuring TV Magic, Live to Conquer, and Highfives & Handshakes
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Talent on Parade Dance Competition
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 11
$15,000 Cash Cow Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
An Evening with Bob Dorr & the Blue Band Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m. Price: $10
Beaux Arts Fair Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Price: $2 Figge Admission, FREE Admission to the Beaux Arts Fair
Bottoms Up QC Burlesque Where: Rythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: $15 in adv.; $20 at the door
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Price: $10
Exhibition Opens: Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun. Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership
Exhibition: American POP Art! Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Pushing the Envelope Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Marking Territory Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), FREE with membership
Exhibition: Vintage Vows and Veils Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5
Exhibition Opens: Young Artists at the Figge - Pleasant Valley Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with Membership
Freight House Farmers Market: Mother's Day Where: Freight House Farmer's Market John Fliss
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 10:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tom
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Blackstones
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: 3rd Street Villains
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $10
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Second Saturday Series Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: Noon Price: FREE
Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Talent on Parade Dance Competition Where: The Adler Theater Time: 7:15 a.m.
The Tangents Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Sunday, May 12
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Beaux Arts Fair
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $2 Figge Admission, FREE admission to Beaux Arts Fair
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Mother's Day Brunch Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Price: $18, ladies eat for half price
Mother's Day Brunch Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Price: $30/adult; $15/child (10 and Under)
Mother's Day Brunch at The Blackhawk Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Price: $30/adult; $9.50/child 8-14; FREE/children 7 and under
Public Skate Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 2:00 p.m. Price: $6 and Up
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95
Sunday Live Jazz Where: Brady St. Chop House Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Price: FREE Talent on Parade Dance Competition
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour: American POP! Selections from the CU Art Museum Collection
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Monday, May 13
Mexican Monday Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos
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