Join the Figge in CELLObrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra's 100th anniversary throughout the week! 100 locally-painted cellos will be on display in the lobby Tuesday through Friday in honor of the QCSO. Stick around on Thursday to create and decorate costume accessories for this year's annual Art at Heart Gala. Get your tickets today for the June 5 event and start prepping for a unique night of food, drink, and art!
 Great River Brewery and Big River Bindery team up for a night of Prints and Pints at the German American Heritage Center next Thursday. Try your hand at Gutenberg's printing press technique by creating German dog inspired prints in honor of the GAHC's Wolf to Woof Exhibit. Be sure to check it out while you're there.
 Ride the Ferris Wheel, snack on hot dogs and popcorn, and cheer on your favorite minor league baseball team all week long! With home games every day, the Quad Cities River Bandits are ready to take on the Peoria Chiefs and Kane County Cougars. Enjoy fireworks at Friday's game, a bobble head giveaway on Saturday, and tons of other fun promotions at all week at Modern Woodmen Park.
 Four-piece roots rock band, The Bros. Landreth, bring their electric guitars, B3 organ, and harmonized voices to River Music Experience tomorrow night. Join RME again on Thursday as they host their first ever Songwriters' Showcase featuring four fantastic artists. Mark your calendars for the kick-off of this summer's Friday Live at 5 series set for Friday, June 5.
 Speaking of music, if you're looking for some great new albums, Ragged Records is the place for you. With CDs, LPs, 45s, PLUS promo and vintage concert posters, you're bound to find something just for you. The folks at Ragged Records buy quality used gear and albums too, so don't be shy- swing on down this week!

 

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