Hope you're ready for four days of the best Jazz music around, because today marks the start of the 43rd Annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival! Spend the weekend soaking in tunes from the Jim Cullum Jazz Band, The Fat Babies, and more at the RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, and LeClaire Park. Make sure you stop by the Main Branch of the Davenport Public Library Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for dancin' in the street and live jazz during their Bix Porch Party.
Some fancy deals are occurring over at Hotel Blackhawk this week in honor of the Bix Jazz Festival. Head to Bix Bistro from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. tonight through Saturday for buy-one-get-one on all drinks. Today, enjoy 1/2 priced signature cocktails all day and 1/2 price bottles of wine all day tomorrow. While you're there, be sure to reserve your spot for the Bix Bistro Wine Dinner scheduled for August 21 and receive 10% off your total bill!
Spend an evening with Gaelic Storm tonight in the Redstone Room! With the #1 Billboard World Album, Gaelic Storm is ready to show off their Celtic sound to the Quad Cities. The Mercury Brothers Band takes the stage tomorrow in the RME Courtyard for Friday Live at 5. Come on out for some outdoor music, a cash bar, and a chance to unwind after a busy week!
Experience the culture of Berlin at the German American Heritage Center this weekend when not one, but TWO new exhibits open. See how over 45 Berlins in the United States join with Berlin, Germany, in the Berlins: Made in USA Exhibit. Then, explore the history of East and West Berlin in the Berlin: Divided Past, United Future Exhibit highlighting the Berlin Wall.
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The River Bandits are home tonight to face the Clinton LumberKings and return home to play the Burlington Bees on Monday for Markdown Monday! Tuesday's game features buy one, get one free tickets, and for Wednesday's game, be sure to pull out all things Ninja Turtles for their theme night!
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This Week's Events: July 31 - August 6 |
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Thursday, July 31 An Evening with Gaelic Storm
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Price: $25 in adv., $30 day of show
Bar Wars Trivia Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: FREE WebsiteBilly's Birthday
Where: Me & Billy
Time: All Day
Price: $4 Stella Artois, $1 Kessler Shots
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $30/single ticket, $150/Bix fan special; $180/Bix patron
Bix BeiderBomb: Comedy Workshop
Where: Upstairs of Boozies Bar and Grill
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Bix Bistro Jazz Festival Specials Where: Bix Bistro in Hotel Blackhawk Time: Varies Price: 1/2 price signature cocktails all day; Buy-one-get-one drinks 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE WebsiteFalbos Karaoke Night
Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Figure Drawing/Painting Class
Where: Atom Studio + Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Price: $60/month or $15/session
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 purchase at affordable prices
PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation
Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $995
Pub Trivia
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton LumberKings
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Red, White, and Win Hot Seats
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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. Scratch the Surface Event
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Thursdays at the Figge: Two Americans in Paris Lecture Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE WebsiteWine-tini Thursdays Where: Barrel House 211 Friday, August 1
$5,250 Sunner Blockbuster Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival Where: RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, LeClaire Park Time: Noon - 10:00 p.m. Price: $30/single ticket; $55/Friday all-day pass; $150/Bix fan special; $180/Bix patron
Bix Bistro Jazz Festival Specials Where: Bix Bistro inside Hotel Blackhawk Time: Varies Price: 1/2 price bottles of wine all day; Buy-one-get-one drink from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Brewery Tours Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Charlie Murphy Band
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 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
Friday Live at 5 featuring Mercury Brothers Band sponsored by MidAmerican Energy Co. Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 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
Jerry Garcia's Birthday Celebration featuring Old Shoe
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $8 in adv., $10 day of show
Kids Class: Fridays at the Figge- Sculpture
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $45/member; $55/non-member
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Saturday, August 2
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
Where: RiverCenter, Adler Theatre, LeClaire Park
Time: Noon - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $30/single ticket; $55/Saturday all-day pass; $150/Bix fan special; $180/Bix patron
Bix Bistro Jazz Festival Specials
Where: Bix Bistro inside Hotel Blackhawk
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: Buy-one-get-one drink
Bix Porch Party
Where: Davenport Public Library, Main Branch
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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
Charlie Murphy Band Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE
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
Exhibition: Innovators and Legends Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Local Threads Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Exhibition: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Building and Lot Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 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
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE
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
River Prairie Minstrels Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE
RME Guitar Circle Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Sangria Saturdays Where: Me & Billy Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Price: $4
Tour: Two Americans in Paris Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Sunday, August 3 $18,000 Cooler Days of Summer
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
"Berlin on the Brink" Presentation
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: $20; $30 with brunch
Exhibition Closes: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Berlin: Divided Past, United Future
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon
Price: Museum admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Berlin- Made in America
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon
Price: Museum admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
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
Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Price: $22.95/Adult, $8.95/Kid age 6-12, FREE/Kids 5 & under
Sunday Specials Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts
Tour: Innovators and Legends Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Monday, August 4
Leadership Through People Skills Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295
Mexican Monday Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos
Nifty 50's Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
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- Markdown Monday Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $2 and up Tuesday, August 5
Bar Wars Trivia Where: Me & Billy Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
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
Leadership Through People Skills Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees- Dew for Twosday Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up (BOGO)
Wednesday, August 6
$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
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
Leadership Through People Skills Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295 Nifty 50's Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Open Jam Session Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Burlington Bees Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up |
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