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The gentle summer breeze may feel more like a blow-dryer pointed at your face right now, but fear not, we have plenty of ways for you to stay cool downtown this week. Ice skating is FREE during public skate times at River's Edge on Friday and Saturday, and skate rental is even free while supplies last! The City has also declared the Figge, RiverCenter, and library as official "cooling centers." That means admission to the Figge is FREE all day today and free until 5 p.m. on Friday! Werner Zarnikow will host a presentation titled Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and His Airships at the German American Heritage Center Sunday, and the first Trivia Night at Brady Street Pub will kick-off this evening. Mark your calendar now for next Friday's Bucktown Bash too so you don't miss a glimpse of "The Kraken!"  River Music Experience has a very busy week ahead beginning with a fun show featuring a reggae/dub band hailing all the way from Jamaica, Dubtonic Kru! Earlier in the evening, Friday Live at 5 will feature Doublas & Tucker.
 Blackberry Smoke, one of the premiere southern rock bands in America, will be making an appearance at RME, too! Having shared the stage with Zac Brown Band, ZZ Top, and Kid Rock, Blackberry Smoke is already making big waves in the music scene. Watch their video! A tasty show by the Quad-Cities' own Bacon is slated for a gig at RME, as well.  A discussion titled "What Makes an Icon?" will take place during Thursdays at the Figge, and be sure to take the museum's newest tour, too. Check outFridays at the Figge to create a masterpiece of your own! New docents are also being recruited this week. Bix 7 and RAGBRAI weekend is almost here, and Street Fest presented by Wells Fargo will serve as the party binding the two huge events together! Visit the Street Fest homepage for event details, and please considervolunteering for a beverage tent. Volunteers must be 21 or older, and we're especially in need of volunteers for the 9PM - Midnight shift still.  The new mural at Iowa & 3rd Streets is now complete, and we couldn't be happier! This beautiful piece of artwork was created by local teens in theQuad-City Arts Metro Youth Program. We'd like to thank these amazing teens for completing their third mural project downtown! A wide range of construction projects are underway downtown from an expansion at Mac's and renovations at the Bayer Building, to upgrades at the LeClaire Park Bandshell and City Hall. We've even got a new restaurant/pub opening soon on 2nd Street called Barrel House 211! Downtown just keep growing! Stay tune for more details.See you downtown!   |
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This Week's Events: July 7 - July 13 |
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Thursday, July 21
$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m. Price: $20 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Art Talk - What Makes an Icon? Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission, or FREE for Members
Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour Where: Brady Street Pub Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Time: Sunday, drink specials all day Prices: See website
Drop-In Public Hockey Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Enjoy 2 Casinos for One Great Price Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: June 1 - July 31 Price: See Website Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Happy Hour Tapping Where: Great River Brewery Time: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Irish Pub
Time: 9 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Keith Solo
Where: River Music Experience, Mojo's
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music - Speaks like Silence
Where: River Music Experience, Mojo's
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
PEZ Dispenser Exhibit
Where: German American Heritage CenterTime: Museum hours Price: $5 or less Website 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.
Single Table Texas Hold 'em Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4 p.m. Price: $40 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Summer Reece Morgan Basketball League Where: Centennial Park Courts Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Thursdays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Price: Museum admission, or FREE for members
Trivia Challenge Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Weekday Wonder Happy Hour Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Friday, July 22
Blues Plate Special Live Lunch with Ren Estrand Where: River Music Experience, Mojo's Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Dubtonic Kru with special guest Firesale Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room TIme: 9:00 p.m. Price: $8 in advance, $10 day of show
Friday Live at 5 featuring Douglas & Tucker sponsored by Panduit & Van Metter Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Fridays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: Members: $45, Non-Members: $55
High Cotton Blues Band Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Where: Kilkenny's Irish Pub
Time: 9 p.m.
Price: FREE
Outdoor BBQ
Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Price: $2
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: $3 and up
Red Eye Breakfast Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. Price: $4.99 Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Single Table Texas Hold 'em Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8 p.m. Price: $40 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Saturday, July 23
Adult Dodge-Ball Tournament Where: River's Edge Time: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Bacon with special guest Tasty Trigger Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room TIme: 9:00 p.m. Price: $6
Exhibition: The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Chair Design Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Museum hours
Price: Museum admission, or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Water Views Where: Figge Art Museum Time: Museum hours Price: Free with membership or museum admission Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Price: FREE
High Cotton Blues Band
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Follow on Facebook and Twitter Make and Take Glass Blowing Class Where: Lizzard Glass
Time: 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Price: $30
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Price: $3 and up
Red Eye Breakfast Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. Price: $4.99 Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Single Table Texas Hold 'em Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8 p.m. Price: $40 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Zither Ensemble Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission, or FREE with membership
Sunday, July 24
$2,000 Super Sunday Slot Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Brady Street Pub Sunday Special Where: Brady Street Pub Time: All Day Price: $2 domestic drafts
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin and His Airship Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 2:00 p.m. Price: $5 or less
Exhibition: Corn Zone Where: Figge Art Museum Time: Museum hours Price: Free with membership or museum admission
Music on the Levee featuring River City Six - Big Band Where: LeClaire Park Bandshell Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Single Table Texas Hold 'em Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8 p.m. Price: $40 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Tour: Please Be Seated! Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: FREE with membership or museum admission
Weekday Wonder Happy Hour Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Monday, July 25 Bean Bag Toss Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Blackberry Smoke with special guest Derek Frank Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room TIme: 7:30 p.m. Price: $10 WebsiteDouble Dippin' Days Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Live Lunch with Randy Arcenas Monday Matinee Where: Library Time: 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Summer Kids Pass on sale now! Where: Downtown, West, or North YMCAs, Modern Woodmen Park, or The River's Edge Time: n/a Price: $50 |
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