See electrifying band, Breaking Benjamin at the Adler Theatre! Their new album Dark Before Dawn debuted #1 on Billboard's Top 200 album chart and tonight they make their stop in Davenport. Multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer, Rodney Carrington will return to the Adler on Saturday with his "Here Comes The Truth" tour, too.
Coined by Vogue as "one of the rare alt-country crossover acts with highbrow cred," Escondido will take the Daytrotter stage this weekend. On the same bill that night: Jace Everett (best known for his song Bad Things, theme song for HBO series True Blood), locally grown Condor & Jaybird, and alt band Tara Terra!
Have a cocktail at the Figge tonight as musician Ellis Kell from River Music Experience shares the history and music of the Mississippi River. Stay for a series of readings by authors from the Midwest Writing Center. On Friday at RME, the Blues & Roots Series will feature Toronozo Cannon! Attend a free workshop to learn songwriting tips and some history of blues from the Chicago area where Toronzo grew up. His show at the Redstone begins at 8 p.m.
Grab your friends and crazy costumes; it's time for the Great Easter Keg Hunt! Start at the Great River Brewery Tasting Room at Noon and walk, run or ride your bikes as you follow the clues to the final destination. There you'll find the booty - GRB beer and a FREE show presented by Daytrotter!
Head to Bucktown Center for the Arts for their monthly Final Friday event. March is Women's History Month and the shops & galleries are celebrating by featuring women artists! Check out glass jewelry demonstrations at Boho Chic. MidCoast Gallery will have a reception for two special women dominated exhibitions, and Studio 56 will host the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts celebrating African-American women artists.
Speaking of art, after three years and plenty of growth, Art on Third is officially changing its name to Star Dog Gallery the Alternative for Modern Art. Join Regan Hatfield and Phillip Force on Friday night and celebrate with a drink, music and lots of art!
Looking for a place to have brunch on Easter? Bring your family and friend downtown for an Easter Brunch Buffet at Bix Bistro at Hotel Blackhawk, Cafe One Eleven at the Radisson or The Figge Cafe, where a copy of your receipt will get you free admission to the museum! Space is limited, reservations are required at the Figge and strongly advised for Bix Bistro and Cafe One Eleven. Happy Easter!
The Redstone Room is having a special 10 year anniversary show next Friday featuring the Jeff Austin Band (formerly of Yonder Mountain String Band). Join the celebration with a special night of foot stompin' bluegrass music, specials and giveaways! Tickets are going fast and this is a fun show you won't want to miss!
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
See you downtown!
Future Events:
04/01 - Jeff Austin Band
04/02 - Figge Family Free Day
04/08 - Flatfoot 56
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