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After rocking the television world with The Cosby Show, one of America's most beloved comedians is back to visit the Adler Theatre on Saturday! Through his comedy routines, best-selling books, and iconic albums, the great Bill Cosby has captivated generations of fans and he's sure to do just that this weekend.
This Saturday, 30 mega-talented indie arts & craft vendors all be in one sweet venue - the Davenport Skybridge! Handmade City 6 is not to be missed! Come downtown and enjoy some great views while you shop for local handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, art and more. To peruse more art,  make your way to the Eye of the Beholder: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp exhibit before it closes at German American Heritage Center.  

impractical jokers Looking for yet more laughs? An interactive comedy show featuring the Cast of Impractical Jokers takes the Adler stage Friday. You can expect never before seen videos, an audience question and answer session, stand-up comedy, and more.  Also, remember to save the date to see legendary singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot when he brings his "50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour" to the Adler Wednesday.

 

relay for life Support the American Cancer Society this Saturday at the Scott County Relay for Life. This premiere fundraiser is designed to celebrate cancer survivors, educate and spread awareness, and raise money for cancer research, education, and patient services.  On Monday, kick back and relax a little by attending "Beat the Flood Day" at Modern Woodmen Park.  The game is FREE!
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Genesis Health System and River Music Experience team up this weekend to present Alive From the Redstone Room with The Steepwater Band on Saturday and The Devil Makes Three on Sunday! Averaging 125 shows around the world per year, The Steepwater Band puts on a rock and roll show full of infectious energy.  The Devil Makes Three show is already sold-out so we hope you've picked up your  tickets!
figge pop art Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup paintings with the Figge this weekend during their Art@Heart 2013 event. Enjoy an evening of fine art, fine food, drinks, and friendship. Stick around for the Figge Post Pop After Hours Party and rock through the '50s and '60s with The Neverly Brothers. Here's your chance to be part of a first-ever rock n' roll party in a Figge gallery. 1960s attire is encouraged!
Spring is upon us!  The robins are back and the grass is  showing signs of life!  With that comes spring cleaning.  Each year Davenport and Bettendorf organize a spring cleaning for our downtowns. Thank you to all of our residents and businesses participating in the year's cleanup!
Mother's Day Our annual Mother's Day Promotion featuring great downtown deals and ideas for Mom is now underway!  Visit DowntownDavenport.com for everything from flowers and spa treatments to info on Beaux Arts Fair and many other great gift ideas from our downtown retailers.  Find something cool and unique for Mom while supporting local business!
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This Week's Events: April 25 - May 1


Thursday, April 25

Class: Faux Finishing on Furniture

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $55/member; $65/non-member; $25 materials fee payable to instructor

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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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German for Travelers Language Classes

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Price: $40/member; $50/non-member

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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Music: Chuck Murphy

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts (Manti Te'o Night)

Where: Modern Woodemen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $6 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: PechaKucha Night

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:30 p.m.

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

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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

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Friday, April 26

Art@Heart 2013

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $100/Individual

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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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Cast of Impractical Jokers Live!
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: $34.50
Class: Architectural Watercolor
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Price: $65/member; $75/non-member
Deja Vu Rendezvous featuring Playlist QC
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $5
Figge Post Pop After Hours Party
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: $20/Person
Final Friday
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Tim Stopulous
Where: Barrel Street 211
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Mer
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up
Rock Island High School Orchestra
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Sudlow Jazz Jam
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
The Easy Mark with Dream Anabelle, Remiss, and Snogulated Pig
Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Price: $5

Saturday, April 27

 

Bill Cosby

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $46, $58, & $71

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Handmade City 6

Where: Davenport Skybridge

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Brewery Tours

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

 

Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5 for Adults, $2.50 for Children 12 and Under

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Exhibition: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: University of Iowa Faculty Biennial

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: The Photography of Bradley W. Schaupp

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

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Exhibition: Vintage Vows and Veils

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Price: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children (5-17) $3, FREE for members and children under 5

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Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge - Geneseo

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

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

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Greg and Susan Dirks
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with John McLaughlin
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Karl Beatty & Mike Miller
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Mer
Where: Kilkenny's Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Make the Magic Family Event
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Price: $50/Person

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Power Hour Hot Seat

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Lansing Lugnuts
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $6 and Up

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Scott County Relay for Life

Where: The RiverCenter, Great Hall

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

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The Steepwater Band

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m.

Price: $10

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Sunday, April 28

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Chicago Zither Club Bus Trip with GAHC
Where: German American Heritage Center/100 Years Donauschwaben Halle
Time: Bus departs at 10:30 a.m. ; Show at 3:00 p.m.
Price: $70/member; $80/non-member

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Great Lakes Loons

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $6 and Up

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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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Sunday Live Jazz: Anthony Catalfano Quartet

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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The Devil Makes Three- Sold Out

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15

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Tour: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Young Artists at the Figge: Geneseo Reception

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 12:30 p.m., 12:50 p.m., & 1:10 p.m.

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

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Monday, April 29

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge, Ice

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

Price: $5 and Up

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Great Lakes Loons

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Price: $6 and Up

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Tuesday, April 30


Art Lovers Book Club
Where: Figge Art Museum, Figge Cafe
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Price: Free (members-only)

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

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

Price: $10

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

 

Gordon Lightfoot

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $44 and $59

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