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Icestravaganza Get the family ready for Icestravaganza this Sunday! Enjoy live ice sculpting, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping on the Skybridge with Handmade City, ice skating, live music, and more.  We're looking forward to kicking off this new event in style Sunday afternoon!

 

West Side StoryOn Monday, see the Grammy-winning musical that changed theater forever when West Side Story makes it's way back to the Adler to mesmerize audiences once more!  The Great River Show Choir Invitational will take place at the Adler, this weekend, too.

 

Joe Robinson Still need a last minute idea for some Valentine's Day fun?  Head

to the River Music Experience and see River Roots Live veteran and winner of Australia's Got Talent, Joe Robinson! Joe knocked us out at RRL with his incredible performance last year.  On Saturday, visit Brady Street Pub to catch the QC's own Tronicity for more live music.

 

Price is Right Plinko, Cliffhangers, Big Wheel...sound familiar? An interactive stage version of TV's longest running and most popular game show is coming to the Adler Theatre!  Grab tickets for The Price is Right, Live! and be a part of an interactive show that gives contestants pulled right from the audience a chance to win!

 

Maggie Brown Celebrate Black History Month when Third Sunday Jazz presents "Drum Talk to Jazz" at the River Music Experience featuring singers Maggie Brown and Africa Brown along with the Ayodele African Dancers.  Chicago's own electric rock stalwarts, Future Rock, take the stage Friday.  Don't forget about the The Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert featuring Paula Atherton & Urban Jazz Coalition, too.

 

faux workshopThis weekend is your last chance to see the Figge's Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture exhibition.  While you're there, check out the Young Artists at the Figge Exhibition featuring artwork from North Scott.  Down the street, indulge in Rhythm City's Sweetheart Buffet or book reservations for the Four Course Valentine's Dinner at Bix Bistro from now until Sunday, as well.

 

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This Week's Events: February 14 - February 20


Thursday, February 14

4 Course Valentine's Dinner at the Bix

Where: Blackhawk Hotel Bix Bistro

Price:  $37/person

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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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Draw, Draw, Draw! Class

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $65/member; $75/non-member

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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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Joe Robinson

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $15

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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 Chris Dunn

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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QC United presents Raise the Roof Thursday

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 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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Sweetheart Buffet

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m.

Price: $18/person

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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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Valentine's Day Dinner
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $90/couple
Valentine's Day Dinner 2013
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $65/couple on the Sky Deck, $90/couple in private luxury suite, $168/group of 4, $240/group of 6, $298/group of 8

Friday, February 15

4 Course Valentine's Dinner at the Bix

Where: Blackhawk Hotel Bix Bistro

Price:  $37/person

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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Chuck Murphy
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $10
Future Rock
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 9:00 p.m.  Show 10:00 p.m.
Price: $10 in advance, $12 day of show
Great River Show Choir Invitational
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: $8 adults, $5 seniors and students, $16 all weekend pass
Live Lunch with Ellis Kell
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mija with Nonnie Parry, Snogulated Pig, and As You Were
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Pop Up Art Show
Where: Boozie's Bar and Grill
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Tronicity

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:30 p.m.

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Valentine's Day Dinner 2013
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $65/couple on the Sky Deck, $90/couple in private luxury suite, $168/group of 4, $240/group of 6, $298/group of 8

 

Saturday, February 16

 

4 Course Valentine's Dinner at the Bix

Where: Blackhawk Hotel Bix Bistro

Price:  $37/person

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$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

 

Chuck Murphy

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Price: $10

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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: 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: Alison Saar: STILL...

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition Opens: Young Artists at the Figge - North Scott

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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"Fifty Shades of Clay"

Where: Bucktown Center of the Arts

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

Price: $50/couple

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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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Great River Show Choir Invitational

Where: The Adler Theater

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

Price: $8 (day pass, 8am-6pm), $8 (evening pass 7pm-11pm), $14 all day pass ($5 for students K-12 and seniors), $16 all weekend pass

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Kidz Days at RME featuring Hal Reed

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5 for parent, accompanied children are free

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Little League Registration

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Low Down
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:30 p.m.

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: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. ; 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ; 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m.
Price: $5 and up

QC Ukulele Club Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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The Smooth Jazz Valentines Concert featuring Paula Atherton & Urban Jazz Coalition

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $100/couple, $55/single, $120/couple premium

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Treasure Island

Where: Davenport Junior Theater (Annie Wittenmeyer Complex)

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

Price: $5 for anyone 3 and up

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Urban Jazz Coalition Workshop

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon-1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Valentine's Day Dinner 2013
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $65/couple on the Sky Deck, $90/couple in private luxury suite, $168/group of 4, $240/group of 6, $298/group of 8

 

Sunday, February 17

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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4 Course Valentine's Dinner at the Bix

Where: Blackhawk Hotel Bix Bistro

Price:  $37/person

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Don Wooten Speaks on the Music and Life of Wagner
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Drop-In Soccer
Where: River's Edge, Turf
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Price: $6
Exhibition Closes: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission($7), or FREE with membership
February Birthday Bash!
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Icestravaganza- presented by the DDP Arts and Culture Committee
Where: RME Courtyard
Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Terry Hanson Ensemble
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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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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Third Sunday Jazz Presents Drum Talk to Jazz - A Black History Month Special Featuring: Maggie Brown, Africa Brown & Ayodele African Dancers

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 5:30 p.m. / Show 6:00 p.m.

Price: $10 or $15 for reserved seating

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Treasure Island

Where: Davenport Junior Theater (Annie Wittenmeyer Complex)

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 for anyone 3 and up

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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 18

 

$5,000 President's Payday Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: All Day

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

Price: $5 and up

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West Side Story

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $39.50, $52, and $62

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