Wells Fargo has officially made its move to historic City Square! Congratulations to Wells Fargo and Restoration St. Louis for making a big step in spurring more downtown development. The restoration of the former Parker Building will continue with more Class A office and luxury residential apartments to be completed this summer. We are looking forward to many more ribbon cuttings to come from the City Square project as each phase is completed.
780+ athletes from all over the Midwest will be competing at The USA Gymnastics Region 4 Championships held at the River Center this weekend. A number of World Medalists will be competing in the Elite sessions. Don't miss your chance to see some of the best gymnasts in the country!
There's an array of shows for music lovers to enjoy this week. Family Groove Company with The Low Down will jam the Redstone Room. Make a stop for David G. Smith & Julie Christensen's co-album release/Alzheimer's benefit on Saturday. Jonny P and The Maytags play at Daytrotter on Sunday. Moeller Mondays should be on everyone's schedule every week to see the best new music acts! Mid-week, you can catch The Good Life at Daytrotter.
On the Adler stage this weekend is Red Green! He is a man who is known worldwide for his humor, insight and wisdom about life and is back with a brand new show, "I'm Not Old, I'm Ripe!" Russian Fairy Tales will be at the Adler on Saturday. Ballet Quad Cities and Orchestra Iowa come together to complete the grand triptych of Stravinsky's greatest ballets.
The River Bandits are home all weekend long against West Michigan. The fireworks will fly after the game on Friday and on Saturday you can get in on the sunglasses giveaway. Sunday is of course Bark in the Park but it's also Superhero Day with an All-American Superhero appearance. Also on Sunday, swing by the Freight House for the Outdoor Farmer's Market Season Opener!
Join Great River Brewery in celebrating Cinco de Mayo featuring Dos Pistolas dark ale. Mexican fare will also be available! Wine & Art at the Figge is celebrating this important date in Mexican culture by creating mixed media art inspired by one of Mexico's most famous artists, Frida Kahlo. Want to learn how to crochet or just hang out and knit with others? The Second Street Hookers Crochet Club is gathering for the first time on May 5th.
Stroll, sip champagne and enjoy some great art during Final Friday at Bucktown. Mother's Day is quickly approaching next weekend; here's your chance to shop for mom from a fabulous selection of unique gifts. Speaking of next week, spring has officially sprung when the Beaux Arts Fair hits the The Figge Plaza! We are so excited for downtown Davenport's premiere art festival to return on May 7th and 8th. You cannot go wrong with taking Mom out to Brunch at Bix Bistro followed by a trip to the Beaux Arts Fair.
Next week is National Small Business Week, and this year's theme is "Dream Big, Start Small." This spirit is alive and well in our region. We are very lucky to showcase so many fantastic small businesses in our newsletter. Please take time next week to patronize local shops and let them know how much you appreciate their contribution to our region's economy!
05/07 - Kentucky Derby Bash
05/07 - Beaux Arts Fair
05/07 - Get Out And Trail (GOAT)
05/08 - Bix Bistro Mother's Day Brunch
05/08 - Beaux Arts Fair
05/08 - Comedy Jam
05/09 - River Bandits vs. Burlington
05/09 - Son Little
05/10 - Joe Bonamassa
05/10 - Farm to Table Spring Gathering
05/10 - River Bandits vs. Burlington
05/11 - The Still Tide
05/11 - Harry Connick, Jr.
05/11 - River Bandits vs. Burlington
05/14 - Great River Brewery Strawberry Blonde Tapping
05/15 - Har Mar Superstar
