As always, plenty of live music happening this week. The RME Community Stage will host a live lunch tomorrow with Tony Hoeppner. We love catching entertainment during the lunch hour over a slice of Falbo's pizza, or a salad... because, in case you didn't know, their salads rock! It's free admission into the Redstone Room on Saturday for Camp Euforia's Battle of the Bands! Sunday afternoon, enjoy The Edgar Crocket Quartet at RME or head to Daytrotter in the evening for Har Mar Superstar.

Join the Creative Arts Academy this week for their Spring Gala! Check out everything the students have accomplished this year from award-winning artwork, performances, wandering student sketch artists and much more! Take a walk over to the Figge Bechtel Plaza on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. for a joint performance of the CAA 6th Grade Music Students with the University of Iowa Steel Drum Band. Happening rain or shine - if you see raindrops, the performance will be in the Library Community Room.

L&D15 is currently offering classes and workshops for Introduction to Silkscreening, Introduction to Color and Still Life Drawing. The registration fee covers all the materials and a complimentary beverage, so what are you waiting for!? Speaking of cocktails, join L&D15 for Saturday Night Social. It's always fun to mix, mingle, sip and shop with friends!

The Figge is hosting the second annual Print Fair this Sunday! Armstrong Fine Art, Aaron Galleries and Tandem Press will be on hand with hundreds of prints for purchase. An effort that's near and dear to our hearts is the Adler's Marquee Campaign. Come to the Adler Open House next Thursday to learn how you can support the Marquee Campaign! Daytrotter will bring entertainment to the stage that evening, which is set to be named after Mr. Gregory Schermer in recognition for his contributions to the Adler.

The River Bandits are away this weekend but come mid-week you can cheer them on during their series against the Clinton Lumberkings! Military Tuesday calls for $1 bleacher tickets for all military personnel and their families, Wacky Wednesday is all about the $10 all-you-can-ride amusement pass and Thursday is... Ladies Night with a Mega Jewelry Giveaway! Also, on Thursday - post-game fireworks!

Next week also brings, THIRD THURSDAY. As always our retailers are putting together some special deals and treats for you! We'll have all the scoop in next weeks newsletter!
For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.
See you downtown!

Future Downtown Happenings:
05/19 - Third Thursday
05/19 - QC River Bandits vs. Clinton
05/20 - The Nadas
05/20 - Metro Mini Makers
05/21 - Metro Mini Makers
05/23 - Moeller Mondays
05/24 - Introduction to Silkscreening
05/25 - Business After Hours Unleashed
05/27 - QC River Bandits vs. Peoria
05/28 - Riothorse Royale
05/29 - QC River Bandits vs. Peoria

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