Icestravaganza is back in downtown Davenport at the Freight House, and we've expanded the event! Bring the kids from 11-4 to enjoy more interactive ice sculptures, meet the ice princesses, and watch carvers compete for the best design. Stop by and give yourself a chance to win a Necker's Jewelers $500 gift certificate, too.  

You can bring the kids inside to warm up and make crafts if it gets too chilly.   This event just keeps growing, and we appreciate the support! Don't forget to use our snapchat filter!

Icestravaganza is proud to be a part of Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard weekend, and so are the downtown Davenport businesses! Barrel House is offering up a free appetizer with the purchase of two entrees! You can get 25% off of your entire meal at Bix Bistro. Figge Art Museum, River Music Experience and German American Heritage Center are all offering BOGO on admission for the weekend. Order a Quad Citizen cocktail at Me & Billy, and only pay ½ the price! Check out the awesome offers at both of our great downtown hotels, too.

After dinner, take the kids home and head back out to Icestravaganza for the adult portion of the event. From 6-8 p.m., Front Street Brewery is hosting a tasting party! Check out our 20 foot carved ICE BAR (it's amazing) and sample craft beers AND local spirits from Artisan Grain Distillery and Mississippi River Distilling Company.   Enjoy bumping tunes spun on vinyl from Just Let Go DJ's and a performance by the QC Sol Fire dancers!

When you first hear of a Minnesota rapper, you probably don't think of much. SIMS is going to change that. The explosive beats underneath raw, real lyrics will keep you moving on the Daytrotter dance floor on Friday. Grab tickets for the 8 p.m. show. The annual Jantopia festival is kicking off at Daytrotter next Friday, and check out the upcoming Daytrotter Downs line-up too!

Get down on the new class of bluegrass with The Last Revel and Miles over Mountains, tonight at RME. RME staff is holding a fundraiser to support the young prodigies of Juliana & A Soul Purpose. Help support these 5 teens get to Memphis for  the 2017 International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase tomorrow evening. This month's Third Sunday Jazz is featuring Tom Marko & the "Inner Light" band. Join the RME staff next Saturday in support of the Kell Family, for a benefit in their honor at the RiverCenter.

Tomorrow the GRB family is hosting a potluck! Paul's making gumbo and everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to pass. As an extra incentive to get out to the brewery tomorrow night, they're tapping the new Madam X Mosaic Red IPA!

Get your fitness on in the Skybridge this weekend. On Friday, join the QC Flo Arts crew for a Flo Jam session. Put the New Year's resolution to work by climbing some stairs instead of going to the gym. Join Plan for Adventure Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for an organized climb.

Grab your mat and a drink to join the booze loving Yogi's as they continue their downtown residency at Me & Billy, The Phoenix, and Front Street Brewery Tap Room this week!  

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