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Two performances by The Blind Boys of Alabama at River Music Experience tonight and tomorrow will kick this week off right! These living legends of gospel music own five Grammy Awards. The always popular Gaelic Storm will take the Redstone Room stage on Tuesday, too! Also, don't miss out on the QC Rock Academy Concert during lunch on Saturday.
RME has yet another big band this week; BoDeans will be playing Wednesday! Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the Bodeans in an intimate setting. Other shows at RME this week include Reid Brooks, Friday Live at 5, Mike Cochrane, Revenge in Mind, and Strange Neighbors Reunion Show. Tap your own creativity with Acoustic Music Club and Songwriters in the Round.
The one and only "Carlton" will make an appearance downtown tonight at Modern Woodmen Park! Fresh Prince of Bellaire fans better not miss the game! The Bandits will complete a 3 game stretch tomorrow with Friday night fireworks. The Bandits will also auction off a specialty jersey made-up of photos submitted by fans. The Burlington Bees will be in town for a three game series Saturday through Monday.
We're excited to announce that Mantra is now open! Do you love Indian cuisine? You're in luck! Read their menu and stop in for lunch or dinner. The Kerker Lofts will be opening soon, too! Check out this Quad-City Times article and stay tuned for more news regarding the Kerker Lofts grand opening next month.
Some truly gorgeous artwork will be on display through September 1 at the Library. Don't miss your chance to see the St. John's Bible Exhibit while its in town. Down the street, catch Augustana College professor David Ellis speak at the German American Heritage Center about the First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great's Leadership and Legacy in War and Politics.
DaVinci's Cocktails and Dining is now hosting T.J. Cracker, an acoustic cover artist, every Wednesday evening. Also, enjoy trivia night each Tuesday at Dam View Inn. The final Music on the Levee event takes place Wednesday evening and will feature Davenport Central's Jazz and Marching Bands performing on the LeClaire Park band shell.
River Roots Live is next weekend! We can't wait for Better Than Ezra, Tonic, and Keller Williams with the Travelin' McCourys to perform with 14 more talented bands! Of course, there will be mountains of Ribfest BBQ, too! Stay tuned for more details next week.
See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: August 9 - August 15 |
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Thursday, August 9
$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m. Price: $20 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Art Talk! "The History of the Spacesuit" Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Blind Boys of Alabama Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: $45 Advance; $50 Day of Show
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
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Esme Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
River Bandits v. Beloit Snappers - Carlton Appearance! Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5
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. - 8:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Friday, August 10
Blind Boys of Alabama Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday! Where: Great River Brewery Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Friday Live at 5 Featuring Hi-Fi Sponsored by Northwest Bank & Trust Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Jordan Danielsen Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Mike Cochrane Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Saturday, August 11
$1 Deals Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: While hard beverages are served Price: $1 drink specials Follow on Facebook and Twitter 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: David Plowden's Iowa
Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Exploring NASA Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: NASA | Art: 50 Years of Exploration Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber
Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership
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
Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Family Gallery: Blast Off! Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
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
Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Jordan Danielsen Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Just Your Style - It's a Beautiful Ride Car Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
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
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
QC Rock Academy Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon
Price: FREE
Revenge In Mind, My Pal Trigger, and Shadow Stone Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5
River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Country Night Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Songwriters in the Round Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Strange Neighbors Reunion Show Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: $7 Advance; $10 Day of Show
Sunday, August 12
$1 Deals Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: While hard beverages are served Price: $1 drink specials $3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
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
First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 2:00 p.m. Price: $5 or less
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Museum Tour: NASA | ART Exhibition Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Presidential Bobblehead Election Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up
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
Monday, August 13 |