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Attention all car-lovers! You're in for a treat this weekend when the 19th Annual Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show rolls in to the RiverCenter. Come see the latest automotive technology at the area's largest new car show! On an unrelated note, we've rescheduled Icestravaganza for Sunday, February 17. Mark your calendar and plan to bring down the family for this great event, too!

 

Enjoy an evening full of music, food, and romance at the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's second annual Valentine's Gala.  Guests can enjoy hosted beer and wine, appetizers, and a silent auction before dinner.  The festivities then move to the nearby Adler Theatre where the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will perform symphonic dances from Bernstein and Tchaikovsky to swing-era favorites featuring performers from Five by Design.

 

rajun cajun The taste of New Orleans will make its way to the Figge Art Museum during their Mardi Gras Rajun Cajun Fest! Local chefs will be set up in the lobby where guests can sample Cajun creations from each chef! If you're looking for some Cajun music to keep the theme going, head to the River Music Experience Sunday for to see BeauSoliel Avec Michael Doucet perform.

dancersSee how Germany celebrate's an event similar to Mardi Gras by heading over to the German American Heritage Center open house this Sunday. Enjoy music and free admission during the German Festival of Fasching. Check out the grand opening of the newest GAHC exhibit: Eye of the Beholder: Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp for free, too.

 

valentine's dinner Treat yourself and a sweetheart to an early Valentine's Day! Head out to River's Edge for a Valentine's Day Public Skate on Friday. Then indulge in a 4 Course Valentine's Dinner at Bix. Enjoy a menu full of exquisite cuisine! Also, if you're looking to enjoy another four-course gourmet dinner, don't forget to sign up for a Valentine's Day Dinner at Modern Woodmen Park on February 14th, 15th, or 16th.

 

nadasRiver Music Experience will host a wide array of shows this weekend featuring folk music during the Chicago Farmer Album Release Show, rock during The Nadas CD Release Show, and Americana when Levi Lowrey takes the stage. Register for QC ACT Session 1: Sell It on Saturday and learn some tips from from keynote speaker Sean Moeller of Daytrotter.  The workshop will give you a chance to  to network with other artists, too.

 

50 Shades of Clay Love the movie Ghost?  How about making pottery?  There's still time to register for the cleverly titled Fifty Shades of Clay!  This unique Valentine's event for couples will take place at Bucktown on Saturday, February 16. Don't miss your chance to have some romantic fun!   All proceeds go towards supporting Midcoast Fine Arts.

 

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This Week's Events: February 7 - February 13


Thursday, February 7

Blackhawk College Jazz Band

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 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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Curator Lecture- Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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Danika Holmes

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 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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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Levi Lowrey

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $8 in adv., $10 day of show

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Live Lunch with Lojo Russo

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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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.

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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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Wine & Art (Sold Out)

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $15/student

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Young Artists at the Figge: Moline Reception

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.

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

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Friday, February 8

19th Annual Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show

Where: The RiverCenter

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: Adults 13 and over $7, Senior Citizens 62 and over $6, Children 7-12 $3, Children 6 and under FREE

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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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Chicago Farmer Album Release Show
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $8 in adv., $10 day of show
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $10
Franti Project
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Male Review
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv., $20 at the door
Mike Cochrane
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

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

Price: $5 and up

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STILL...Members' Preview Reception

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE to members

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Valentine's Day Public Skate

Where: River's Edge ice

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

Price: $5 and up

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Saturday, February 9

 

19th Annual Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: Adults (13 & over) $7, Senior Citizens (62 & over) $6, Children (7-12) $3, Chldren (6 & Under) FREE

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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

 

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 Opens: 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: 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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Just Chords Live at Barrel House

Where: Barrel House

Time: 9 p.m. - 1 a.m

Price: FREE

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

Male Review
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Price: $15 in adv., $20 at the door

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. - 12:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

QC Act Session: Sell It
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $30

Quad City Symphony Orchestra
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $10, $23, $32, $42, and $53

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Sneaking Suspicion

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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The Nadas CD Release Show

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $13 in adv., $15 day of show

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Sunday, February 10

 

19th Annual Iowa/Illinois Regional Auto Show (Family Day)

Where: RiverCenter

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

Price: Adults (13 & Over) $7, Senior Citizens (62 & over) $6, Children (12 and Under) FREE

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Beausoleil Avec Michael Doucet
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Price: $18 in adv., $20 day of show
Drop-In Soccer
Where: River's Edge, Turf
Time: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Price: $6

Exhibition Opens: Eye of the Beholder: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: Noon

Price: Museum Admission or FREE for members

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Fasching Open House
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Five Bridges Jazz Band
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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Over 30 Hockey

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Price: $10

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Sled Hockey

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

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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 11

 

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 12


Acoustic Music Club
Where: River Music Experience, RME Cafe
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
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Book Discussion: The Ninth: Beethoven and the World in 1824
Where: Bettendorf  Public Library
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Class: Figure Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.n. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session

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; 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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