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The River Bandits wrap up their season this week, so enjoy our beautiful ballpark while you can!  Tonight is another Thirst-Day Thursday featuring $2 beer and soft drinks along with All Pro Custom Tattoo Night and Mustache Night.   Tomorrow's game is Super Duper Fan Appreciation Prize-A-Palooza featuring fireworks following the game.

 

Final Friday is back!  Come cool off from the "Dog Days of Summer" at the Bucktown Center for the Arts this weekend.  Enjoy some tasty summer treats while mingling with some of the area's finest artists.  Stop by LeClaire Park this weekend for the Festival of Praise and on Labor Day enjoy a Hog Roast at Rhythm City Casino on Monday.   

 

Drop by the Figge this week to check out the NASA | ART exhibit and museum tour.  This exhibit features pieces from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum.  Also at the Figge, check out Tapestry Weaving, Art Talk, and When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions.

 

Rory Block dubbed "a living landmark" (Berkeley Express), "a national treasure" (Guitar Extra), and "one of the greatest living acoustic blues artist" (Blues Revue) will bring her act to River Music Experience tonight starting at 8:00 p.m.  Also don't miss out on live lunch, RME Guitar Circle and Acoustic Music Club.

 

DavinaDavina and the Vagabonds swing in to RME Friday night!  Hailing from the Twin Cities, the band's high energy original performances keep them the busiest band in town.  Don't miss this gig!  Cas Haley and Roster McCabe come to the Redstone Room on Wednesday. Additional RME shows include The David Mayfield Parade, Friday Live at 5, River Prairie Minstrels, and Blues Cafe.

 

At the RiverCenter this week, Erwin King & DJ Captain's Fourth Annual Old School Reunion Dance will take place Saturday.  Keep an eye out for information regarding East-West Riverfest next week, because September is packed with events!

 

See you downtown and Happy Labor Day!

 

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This Week's Events: August 30 - September 5


Thursday, August 30

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

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Art Talk! "How Telescopes Work"

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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Brady Street Pub Lunch Specials & Happy Hour

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: Lunch specials every weekday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Time: Happy Hour specials every weekday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Time: Sunday, drink specials all day

Prices: See website

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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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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Ellis Kell

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

Where: RiverCenter, Great Hall

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: $35 per person; $280 for a table of eight

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Thirst-Day Thursday

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 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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Rory Block

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15 Advance, $18 Day of Show

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The David Mayfield Parade

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $7

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 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

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Friday, August 31

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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Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday!

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Davina and The Vagabonds

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Dog Days of Summer Final Friday

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Friday Live at 5 Featuring Jim the Mule Sponsored by Brian Burke/Tom Kellenberger of United Insurance & Investments

Where: River Music Experience Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Ren Estrand

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

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River Bandits v. Kane County Cougars - Super Duper Fan Appreciation Prize-A-Palooza

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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The Slough Buoys

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Saturday, September 1

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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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

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Price: $10
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Erwin King & DJ Captain's Fourth Annual Old School Reunion Dance
Where: RiverCenter, Great Hall
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

Exhibition: Exploring NASA

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: University of Iowa Space Pioneers: 54 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Family Gallery: Blast Off!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Festival of Praise

Where: LeClaire Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.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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Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Museum Tour: NASA | ART: 50 Years of Exploration

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Stuart Matthews

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Sunday, September 2

 

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

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Film Series: When We Left Earth - The NASA Missions

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 2:30 p.m.

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

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Museum Tour: NASA | ART Exhibition

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 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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Monday, September 3

 

Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1 Drink Specials

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Just Your Style - It's a Beautiful Ride Car Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Labor Day Hog Roast

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Lunch or Dinner

Price: $7 Lunch; $9 Dinner

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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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