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The time has finally come! The River Roots Live website is up and running, which means it's also time to announce the lineup! The Quad Cities' premiere music festival will feature performances by The Wallflowers, Shooter Jennings, Bodeans, Vintage Trouble and more in 2013! Check out the website for details about the many other awesome bands and info on Ribfest BBQ. Find us on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates, too!
 Celebrate freedom through music, dancing, and more during the Juneteenth Festival. Juneteenth kicks off Friday night with a live performance by the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band! On Saturday, 10 of Soul will headline the entertainment. Rise and shine Saturday morning to see the Unity March starting at Beiderbacke Drive and spend the day enjoying rides, food, and family activities.
 Grab your bikes and motorcycles this weekend and get ready to ride! Back by popular demand, Rally on the River QC continues on tonight until Saturday at Centennial Park. See the Bill Dixon Stunt Show Friday and Saturday and enjoy live music by artists like Quiet Riot, Black Jack Billy, and Saturday's headliner, Jackyl! And don't miss the afternoon bike show on Saturday. On Sunday, bond with Dad during the Ride the River Riverfront Bicycle Ride. Help carry on this 29 year tradition! Winner of multiple awards including the TEEN Choice Awards, Kids Choice Awards, and RTL Young Artist of the Year Award, Aaron Carter takes the stage at the River Music Experience Tuesday! Tomorrow night, plan to see Incubus' very own Ben Kenney perform in the Redstone Room. On Saturday, see what the Rock Campers have worked so hard for during the first Rock Camp USA Concert. And don't forget about this Friday's Live at 5 featuring Natty Nation sponsored by Sedona Group, too. Support the March of Dimes and Big Brothers Big Sisters this weekend when the RiverCenter hosts the White Linen Dance. Save the children at this semi-formal dance sponsored by Alphi Phi Alpha. All-white attire is suggested. Keep an eye out for Olympian Shawn Johnson downtown this weekend, too! She will be at the RiverCenter tonight speaking to women of all ages about maintaining balance and character while gaining Olympic fame. Come down to the Figge for grilled burgers, brats, chicken, and more tonight during their Dinner and a Movie event. Feast on your summer favorites from the grill while enjoying the film Balance, a movie featuring artists whose works explore distinctions between balance and imbalance brought to you by Art21. Head out early for a chance to explore the Marking Territory or Studio1: X Marks the Spot exhibitions before they close Sunday.
Spend some quality family time downtown this weekend for Father's Day whether it be at a museum, restaurant, or field! Treat Dad to a River Bandits game on Sunday or test his ice skating skills Friday at River's Edge during their Family Friday Skate Night! You can even treat the whole family to a trip out to the German American Heritage Center every Friday this summer for only $10!
See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: June 13 - June 19 |
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Thursday, June 13
An Evening with Olympian Shawn Johnson Where: The RiverCenter Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: $25
Backyard Blowout Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Competitor Coupon Craze Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Dinner and a Movie Event Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:00 p.m. cookout, 7:00 p.m. movie Price: $10
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge, Ice Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Keith Soko Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $6 and up
Rally on the River QC Where: Centennial Park Time:Noon - Midnight Price: $10 for walk-in, FREE for anyone on a motorcycle
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.
Thursdays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: FREE Stick around for live music by Kilborn Alley Blues Band
Watercolor Class Where: Figge Art Museum Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m. Price: $95/member; $105/non-member Friday, June 14
$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Ben Kenney (of Incubus) Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m. Price: $17 in adv., $20 day of show
Brewery Tours David G. Smith
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Family Friday Night Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Family Fun Fridays at GAHC
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $10 (for families up to 5 people)
Fridays at the Figge- Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $45/members; $55/general public- per student, per workshop
Friday Live at 5 featuring Natty Nation sponsored by Sedona Group
Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Juneteenth
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Jordan Danielsen
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Doug Brundies & the Big Acoustic Show
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Just Chords
Where: Kilkenny's
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Music on the Levee: Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Where: LeClaire Park & Bandshell
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Narrow Hearts, Of Glaciers, Kings, and Heavyweight
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and up
Rally on the River QC
Where: Centennial Park
Time: Noon - 1:00 a.m.
Price: $10 for walk-ins, FREE for anyone riding on a motorcycle
Saturday, June 15
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Price: $10
Exhibition: Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun. Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership
Exhibition: American POP Art! Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Beyond the Classroom Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Pushing the Envelope Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Marking Territory Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), FREE with membership
Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Jordan Danielsen
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Juneteenth
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
The Lewis Knudsen Band
Where: Freight House Farmers Market
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Just Chords
Where: Kilkenny's
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Mosaics Class
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member; $20 materials fee payable to instructor day of class
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and up
Rally on the River QC
Where: Centennial Park
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: $10 for walk-ins, FREE for anyone riding on motorcycle until 5:00 p.m. then $10
Rock Camp USA Concert- Session 1
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 11:30 a.m. / Show Noon
Price: $5
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Stitch In at the Ball Game! with The Yarn Shoppe Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $9
Unity Parade/March Where: Starts at Beiderbacke Drive Time: 11:00 a.m.
White Linen Dance Where: RiverCenter, Mississippi Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $15 in adv., $18 at the door
Sunday, June 16
29th Annual Ride the River Where: Begin at The Freight House, Western Ave., and River Dr. Time: 7:00 a.m. Price: Adults $15, Kids 16 and under $5
$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Exhibition Closes: Marking Territory
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition Closes: Studio1: X Marks the Spot
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Father's Day Catch
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 4:00 p.m. catch, 4:30-6:30 p.m. buffet
Price: $20/adult, $10/child 10 and under
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