Though the river is still at flood stage, revised plans are moving forward for the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival!  Blues Fest will be moving to accommodate for the high water. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details as they are announced. Similarly, an announcement regarding revised plans for Red White & Boom will be coming no later than early next week.

 

 Quite a mix of things await you this weekend at River Music Experience! Sing your heart out solo or with a friend or two tonight during Falbos Karaoke Night. Let Modern Mythology do the singing tomorrow night at Friday Live at 5. On Saturday, find your rhythm and beat by participating in the monthly Community Drum Circle. Keep in mind G. Love & Special Sauce perform in the Redstone Room next Thursday, and RME is closed Friday for 4th of July.

 

 Venture outside and enjoy the summer weather by starting your Saturday off at the Freight House Farmer's Market. Find tons of unique, local treats, veggies, crafts, herbs, and more all in one spot. Have the kids bring a white t-shirt to decorate on Saturday with red and blue paint for a fireworks theme. The QC Food Hub will also host a Composting 101 class for all of those gardeners out there!

 

 Cookies, cinnamon rolls, scones, cakes, cupcakes, poptarts, pies, and MUCH more...where might you find these scrumptious sweets? Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie, of course! Stop by and welcome our newest addition to downtown and enjoy a modern twist on vintage recipes.  Trust us, folks, you won't regret it!

 

 Help celebrate the second anniversary of Boho Chic Fine Art Gallery in Bucktown Center for the Arts on Friday. Head on over and take advantage of 20% off anniversary pricing. From art created from clay, paint, fabric, photography, and more, here's your chance to find a one-of-a-kind gift while supporting local arts. Cake will also be provided!

 

 Summer calls for good times with good tunes. Find yourself a new CD, record, or cassette at Ragged Records to jam out to this summer. Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, make sure you stop in and check out their collection! While you're in the area, stop by Abernathy's and pick up a unique summer outfit- jewelry, shoes, perfume, and all.

 

We'll be celebrating the historic Democrat Lofts ribbon cutting later this afternoon!  If you're looking for an amazing apartment downtown, be sure to check out the website and get a great room while you still can.

 

See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: June 26 - July 2


Thursday, June 26

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: TBD

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Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website
Falbos Karaoke Night
Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Live Lunch with Moonlight Social
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Pub Trivia
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

 

River's Edge Monthly 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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Scratch the Surface Event

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Summer Car Gift Series

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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The Heart of a Gypsy Troubadour featuring Richard Byford

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE; $5 burger baskets

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Wine-tini Thursdays

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Website


Friday, June 27

 

Boho Chic Gallery Turns Two

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Boho Chic Gallery

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

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Budlight & 7G Distributing presents Friday Live at 5 featuring Modern Mythology sponsored by Pepsi
Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Price: $10

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices

Kids Class: Fridays at the Figge - Mixed Media

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $45/member; $55/non-member

Website


Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Mike Cochrane

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

 

Speaks Like Silence, The Statistix, East Side Ambush, Chapter Books

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

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

Price: $5

Website

 

The Night People

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Saturday, June 28

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, RME Admissions Area

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5 for Adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under

Website

 

Composting 101

Where: QC Food Hub

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5, $35 extra to make bin

Website

 

Decorate a T-Shirt

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Website

 

Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Local Threads

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Hot Summer Seats

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices

 

Live Music at the Market- Terry Stone

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Rock Camp USA Concert - Session 1

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 11:30 a.m. / Show Noon

Price: $5

Website

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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The Murphy Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tour: Celebrate America

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website

 

Sunday, June 29

Music on the Levee: Dixie Cats
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Six Flags over Scott County
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Summer Car Driveaway
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.

 

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

Website

 

Sunday Specials

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts

Website

 

Tour: Celebrate America

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website


Monday, June 30

 

Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

Tuesday, July 1

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light

Website

 

Blues Cafe with The Harris Collection

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Wednesday, July 2

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

Website

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Art Lovers Book Club (Members Only)

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE (Members Only)

Website

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Kids Class: Art in the Middle -
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member

Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and Up

Website

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