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Start off the new year by celebrating local! Ring in 2014 with Me & Billy's with an all you can eat Fiesta Buffet, drink specials, a champagne toast, DJ Twisted Mic, and more! At River Music Experience, celebrate the new year with friends, drinks, and folk rock music during the NYE Show with The Giving Tree Band! You can even head to the RiverCenter for the NYE 2014 Retro on the River: Too White Crew

Barrel House 211 If you're looking for a place to stay the night and live entertainment with hor d'oeuvres, Hotel Blackhawk is holding 10 rooms at a discounted price for the first ticket holders that are attending the New Years Bash at Barrel House 211. If you're hunting for something a bit more family oriented this week, head to The River's Edge for ice skating.  The Freight House Farmers Market is always a fine option, too.    

Until then, you'll find even more entertainment at River Music Experience this week. On Saturday morning, participate in the Community Drum Circle which features improvised rhythms and a time to groove with friends. Later on, venture back for a night of live progressive bluegrass when Cornmeal takes the stage. Cornmeal is always a blast, so bring your dancin' shoes and get down to some jamtastic bluegrass!

RC Logo Take a break from all the holiday baking and treat yourself to a New Year's Day Celebration Brunch at Rhythm City Casino on Wednesday. Enjoy New York steaks cooked to order, your favorite breakfast items, an omelet station, and drinks! Of course, all of our bars and restaurants will be hosting NYE parties of some kind, so pick your favorite and plan to visit us.  

Not sure what to do with the plethora of photos you've taken this holiday season? Frame them, of course! Head to My Favorite Frame Shop for art and picture framing at a professional level and value price! What better way to spice up your home or office with photos of great holiday memories? While you're there, be sure to also shop whimsical houses and wood spirit carvings.

See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: December 27 - January 1


Friday, December 27

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
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Jordan Danielsen
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
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 28

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

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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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Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/Adult; $2.50/Child 12 & Under

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Cornmeal

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.

Price: $12 in adv; $15 day of

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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

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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

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Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

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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.

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
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Robert Dahms
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
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Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Sunday, December 29

 

$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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New Years Toast

Where: Once Upon a Tea Tyme

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $15/person

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 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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Monday, December 30

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.

Price: $5 and Up

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Rock Around the Clock Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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Tuesday, December 31

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

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

Price: FREE

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Cash is King

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

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

Price: $10

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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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New Years Bash at Barrel House
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Price: $85
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New Years Eve Celebration
Where: Rhythm City Casino
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NYE Show with The Giving Tree Band
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv; $20 day of show
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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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QC Nightlife Entertainment presents: NYE 2014 Retro on the River: Too White Crew

Where: RiverCenter, Great River Hall

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $25 or $45 for VIP

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Terry Lee & The Rockaboogie Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m

Price: FREE

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The Fast Clydes

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Wednesday, January 1

 

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
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Cash is King
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 12:14 a.m.
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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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New Year's Day Celebration

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $13.99

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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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Rock Around the Clock Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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