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With Christmas less than a week away, we'd like to wish all of you safe and happy holidays! Celebrate the holidays the right way and attend the special 30th anniversary screening of "A Christmas Story" this Saturday at the Adler Theatre. You even have a chance to meet Ralphie's little brother, Ian Petrella! Grab your tickets for the show tonight when you head out to see the pop quartet, Under the Streetlamp.

Get your last minute holiday shopping done downtown! Check out what Bucktown Center for the Arts has to offer at their Final Friday: Last Minute Sales Event! Purchase a hand painted wine glass and enjoy samples of various wines as you peruse galleries of artwork and handcrafted gifts. This Final Friday also features free gift wrapping, massage chair demonstrations, hair and make up demonstrations, and more!

Make it a last minute shopping spree and find unique gifts all throughout downtown. Shop Abernathy's to find one of a kind vintage home decor or clothing. Pamper a friend or family member with a giftcard from Spa Luce.  You can even give a gift of locally brewed beers from Great River Brewery. The options are endless when you shop local!

Looking for a way to entertain the kids this weekend? Hop on over to River Music Experience on Saturday for Kidz Days at RME featuring Steve Couch. With the mission to help kids grow up strong and smart, Couch will perform songs of diversity, friendship, exercise, and more! Later on, enjoy a free mandolin and guitar performance by Reid Brooks.

If you're still in need of some New Year's Eve plans, see what Downtown Davenport businesses have to offer! Ring in 2014 with Me & Billy's and enjoy a cocktail hour & dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with live music by Tim Stop. Then head back at 8 p.m. for an all you can eat Fiesta Buffet, drink specials, a champagne toast, DJ Twisted Mic, and fun! Be sure to get your ticket before Friday to take advantage of the $50 early bird special!
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This Week's Events: December 19 - December 25


Thursday, December 19
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10
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River's Edge Monthly 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.


Under the Streetlamp
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $29.50, $39.50, & $49.50
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Wine-tini Thursdays
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Friday, December 20

12 Hours of Gifts

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

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Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Final Friday
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE to attend
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Lee Blackmon
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
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Live Music: Doug Brundies and the Big Show
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Price: FREE
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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Saturday, December 21

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Candy Canes of Cash

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Every 30 Minutes from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Exhibition: 1934: A New Deal for Artists

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: A New Deal for Illinois: The Federal Art Project Collection of Western Illinois

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Photography Contest

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Walter Haskell Hinton: Image Maker for Deere

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Kidz Days at RME featuring Steve Couch

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/parent, accompanied children FREE

Website

 

Lee Blackmon

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Night of 101 Winners
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Reid Brooks
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Theatrical Screening of "A Christmas Story"

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Price: $5/child 14 and under; $10/adult

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Sunday, December 22

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $10

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate with Santa

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:45 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

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Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Tour: Advent Tour

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Monday, December 23

Merry Million Points

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Every Hour Between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas and $6 Tacos

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website


Tuesday, December 24

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, December 25

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Midday Moolah Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points per entry; 10 entries max per guest

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Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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