25
Oct
2011
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 We have a nice variety of events this week including two shows at the Adler Theatre featuring talented singer/songwriters. Darden Smith will be playing a show honoring those who serve in the military this evening, and on Sunday, Matt Maher & Laura Story will take the stage.  We're very excited to announce that a new high-end women's shoe boutique, The Ruby Slipper, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday at 312 Main Street downtown! Check out the Quad-City Times article about this fantastic locally owned business, and consider shopping downtown this Saturday to show your support. Stilt-walkers, unicycles, twirlers, and burlesque dancers are just part of the insane show scheduled at River Music Experience on Tuesday. The crazy March Fourth Marching Band is playing live at RME, and this big-band spectacular puts on a raucous performance unlike any other. DO NOT miss this concert, or you'll regret it later! Just watch the video and see for yourself how cool this is going to be. This weekend, RME will be a bit more relaxed during the Great Sound Promotions Smooth Jazz Festival. Local musicians can take part in the new Mandolin Junction or Open Mic Night, and next Thursday, River Roots Live veterans 500 Miles to Memphis return for another show! Local beer lovers will be pleased to hear that Great River Brewery is unveiling a new brew, and GRB is throwing a party on Saturday in its honor. Speaking of local brew, we're thrilled to share that Front Street Brewery will soon be expanding its brewing capacity over at the Freight House! The Nostalgia Farm Fresh Deli will be opening soon within the Freight House too, and we couldn't be happier to see new energy next to the Freight House Farmers Market. Help raise funding for the Midwest Writing Center during the Bohemian Ball at Hotel Blackhawk. This unique event will feature a 1920's theme, and guests can take dance lessons and learn how to do the Charleston or the Lindy!  Get animated for the fourth annual Teen Anime Day at the Figge! Teen manga artists and anime enthusiast ages 12 and older won't want to miss this afternoon of fun at the museum. Tonight, Thursdays at the Figge will feature an Art Talk regarding printmaking. On Saturday, the African American Heritage Center will host a screening of the documentary, Against All Odds, in the Figge theater.  IP Studio is hosting a Seance with Dr. Alfred Egan in the haunted Hibernain Hall tonight, and if you're looking for something a tad less spooky, the Jaycees Haunted House will host its Lights on Matinee for kids this week. The Quad-City Symphony Orchestra is partnering with the Putnam Museum to host a performance by the innovative Calder Quartet, and a little further west of downtown, the Friends of Credit Island are providing a family-friendly Haunted Island Hay-rack Ride. On an unrelated note, you really need to check out the new Breakfast Bowls at Bowls: Urban Eats if you haven't yet! See you downtown! |
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