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boat Putt-A-Round with Big Brothers Big Sisters today and tomorrow at the RiverCenter and take a shot at 20 fun themed holes! On Saturday, warm yourself up with tropical thoughts when the Quad City Parrotheads present Havana Day Dreamin'. This tropical party with a purpose includes live music, a 50/50 drawing, and auctions at the RiverCenter. Head out to RME from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. for the pre-party!

quiltStart February off by celebrating Black History Month at the Figge! Enjoy FREE ADMISSION all day this Saturday, watch eagles along the Mississippi, or learn about the presence of African symbols in North American quilts. You won't want to miss this day full of exciting, free activities. It's also your last chance to see Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum Exhibition as it closes Sunday.

 

german wedding What better way to celebrate the German American Heritage Center's Vintage Vows & Veils Exhibit than with a mock wedding ceremony in German. On Sunday, learn about traditional German ceremonies, enjoy wedding cake, and see this fascinating new exhibit. A pastor will even be available to bless family Bibles.

 

good time vol 3Head to  River Music Experience Friday for A D*mn Good Time Variety Show Vol. 3! Prepare yourselves for an event full of local musicians, dancers, and jokesters.  Love good singer/songwriters?  Don't miss two of Chicago's finest when Dick Prall and Dave Tamkin take the RME stage tonight.  If you prefer to have your mind blown by dueling virtuoso acoustic guitars, check out the Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo on Friday,too.

 

football Ready for some football? Head out to Rock Around the Clock Sunday where you can enjoy tailgating favorites.  Our neighbors to the west at the Putnam Museum are showing the big game on their giant screen, too! Musicians Adam Beck and the Josh Duffee Orchestra will be playing at Rhythm City this weekend, as well.

 

burger If you're looking to mix things up for lunch, check out the NEW menu at the Radisson's Brady Street Chophouse! Choose from a variety of salads, burgers, wraps, and more including the new Cajun Dusted Shrimp Caesar Salad, Bistro Club Wrap, Smoked Turkey Bacon Melt, and soup and 1/2 sandwich deal.

 

Icestravaganza Icestravaganza had to be postponed due to terrible weather last Sunday, but please know we're working hard to set up a new date in February!  Stay tuned for more details and download our Android App or our iPhone App to have updates right in your pocket.

 

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This Week's Events: January 31 - February 6


Thursday, January 31

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Price: $20/individual

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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Dick Prall with Dave Tamkin

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.

Price: $5

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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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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Mo Carter

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River's Edge Monthly Turf & 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.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

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Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

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

Price: FREE

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Friday, February 1

A Damn Good Time Variety Show Vol. 3

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Price: $20/individual

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Price: $10

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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The Andreas Kapsalis & Goran Ivanovic Guitar Duo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Saturday, February 2

 

$20,000 Cash is King Drawing

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Brewery Tours

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

 

Celebrating Black History Month

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Chili Loop Rides

Where: start at Freight House

Time: 9:00 a.m.

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Price: $10

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Eagle Watch

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: FREE

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Exhibition: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge

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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Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ; 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad City Parrot Head Club - Havana Day Dreamin' 2013
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 6:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door, $200 reserved tables of 8
Quilting a Community
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
River Priarie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

RME Guitar Circle
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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The Presence of African Symbols in North American Quilts Lecture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Tour: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Exhibition

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Wendy's Chili Golf Open

Where: Credit Island Park

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $15/golfer, $60/ teams of 4, $75/ team of 5

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Sunday, February 3

 

$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 Soccer
Where: River's Edge, Turf
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Price: $6
Exhibition Closes: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
German Mock Wedding Ceremony
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5/Adults, $4/Seniors, $3/children 5-17), FREE for members
Live Music: Manny Lopez Trio
Where: Brady Street Chop House
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Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Rock Around the Clock

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: $5/person

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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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Tour: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Monday, February 4

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 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 Ice

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

Price: $5 and up

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Tuesday, February 5


Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, RME Cafe
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Blues Cafe
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Cookware Craze!

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: The River's Edge, Ice
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10
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Drop-In Soccer
Where: The River's Edge, Turf
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 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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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Wednesday, February 6

 

Art Lovers Book Club Discussion

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE (Members only)

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Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

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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