River Bandits Busy GameThe champs are back!  The Quad Cities River Bandits return to
action tonight against the Kane County Cougars for Opening Day!

A championship pennant will be given away to the first 1,111 fans through the gates, and $1.11 berm seating will be available, too.  Can't make the Thursday game?  Visit the park Friday or Saturday!


Fans of Little Feat and The Grateful Dead will love the Tracing Footsteps event tonight at River Music Experience featuring Bill Payne and special guest Dennis McNally!  The event will include a live performance, photography, and tales from their time on the road you won't hear anywhere else.    Splitlip

RME will also host performances this week by Split Lip Rayfield, Papdosio, Euforquestra, Campfire Jams with Bobby Burns of Primer 55 & Soulfly, and Sara Radle.  Additional programs include Acoustic Music Club, Guitar Circle, Open Mic Night, and more.
BrunchStill searching for a great place to enjoy an Easter brunch? The Figge Art Museum Brunch, Hotel Blackhawk Brunch, and Radisson Brunch all sound good to us!  Check out Bunny Palooza at the Freight House Farmers Market too for an egg hunt, crafting, and more!

Thursdays at the Figge begins tonight at 5 p.m. and the highly entertaining Wine & Art event kicks off at 6 p.m.   If you're looking for something different to spice up your night, attend the Figge's Japanese Flower Arranging Class.  If you're hunting for a family-friendly event on Easter Sunday, look no further than an informal guided museum tour.
Rhythm City Casino will be hosting an Easter Brunch too, capping off a weekend featuring free performances by the Dani Lynn Howe Band on Friday and Saturday night.  The Green Machine Giveaway begins this Saturday and will run every Saturday through the end of April, too.  BSP Open Jam
Brady Street Pub is now hosting an Open Jam every other Tuesday!  The Harris Collection kick off the new event this week, and area musicians are welcome to join and play in this full band setup.   Kevin Presley of Painkiller Hotel will be playing live at Kilkenny's Pub on Friday and Saturday, as well.
Great River Brewery LogoCellar Series: Firkin Friday kicks off this week at Great River Brewery, which means you can expect the tapping of a new brew on Friday afternoon.  The event begins at 3 p.m., and craft beer fans should plan to enjoy a new cask-conditioned brew every Friday in the Brewer's Lounge in April.

The 2012 Annual ISPA State 8 & 9-Ball Championships will be hosted by the RiverCenter beginning on Wednesday.  Stay tuned for more details next week on this annual event that always draws thousands of visitors to downtown Davenport from around the state.
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This Week's Events: April 5 - April 11


Thursday, April 5

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

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Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

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Class: Japanese Flower Arranging

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Price: $55/members; $65/non-members

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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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Million Points Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Opening Day!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1.11 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.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m.

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

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Tracing Footsteps: A Journal of Music, Photography, and Tales of the Road Featuring Bill Payne of Little Feat & Special Guest Dennis McNally

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $22/members; $25/Public

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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!

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $15/Student

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Friday, April 6

Beginning Spanish

Where: Scott Community College - Urban Campus (306 W. River Drive)

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $75 (plus text)

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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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Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Dani Lynn Howe Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey of Painkiller Hotel

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Marc and Brandi Janssen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

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Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

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Redeemed Voices

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Free Refrigerator Giveaway, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, and Fireworks!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Split Lip Rayfield

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: $12 advance; $15 day of show

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Wine Down Friday's

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $4 Glasses of Wine

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Saturday, April 7

 

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

Dani Lynn Howe Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Exhibit: Beetle to Benz
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: All Day
Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership

Exhibition: Fins and Feathers

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Locating Place: Perceptions of Space in 20th Century Photography

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: War and Remembrance

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 - Bunny Day for Kids Featuring Eggs, Hats, and Baby Animals!

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

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Green Machine Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music - Kevin Presbrey of Painkiller Hotel

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Keith Soko

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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PAPADOSIO

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 10:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 1:00p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Red Eye Breakfast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Price: $4.99

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Nintendo Wii-ster Egg Hunt, Magnet Schedule Giveaway, Thirst-Day

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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River Prairie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

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RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Rugby Game

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Spring Egg Hunt

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.

Price: $3 pre-registration; $5 day of registration

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Zither Ensemble

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission, or FREE with membership

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Sunday, April 8
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Campfire Jams with Bobby Burns of Primer 55 & Soulfly

Where: River Music Experience, Performance Hall

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $8 advance; $10 day of show

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Easter Brunch

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Price: $22.99/non-members; $19.99/members

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Easter Brunch

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Gold Room

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

Price: $30/person; $10.95 for children 8-14; Children 7 & under are FREE

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Easter Jazz Brunch Buffet

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Price: $16.99 - Buy One and Get One FREE

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EUFORQUESTRA - Live Album Release Tour

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $8

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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: Museum Tour

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Price: FREE to Figge Members

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Monday, April 9

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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