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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.

 

St. John 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.

RRL Logo SMALLRiver 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.

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This Week's Events: August 9 - August 15


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

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Art Talk! "The History of the Spacesuit"

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

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Blind Boys of Alabama

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $45 Advance; $50 Day of Show

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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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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 Esme

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Bandits v. Beloit Snappers - Carlton Appearance!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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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

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 10

Blind Boys of Alabama

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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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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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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

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Jordan Danielsen

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Mike Cochrane

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 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. Beloit Snappers - Photo Jersey Auction, Fireworks!

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Saturday, August 11

$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
Exhibition: David Plowden's Iowa

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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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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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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Jordan Danielsen

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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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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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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QC Rock Academy Concert
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon
Price: FREE

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Revenge In Mind, My Pal Trigger, and Shadow Stone

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Country Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Songwriters in the Round

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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

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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

 

First Servant of the State: Frederick the Great

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

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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 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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River Bandits v. Burlington Bees - Presidential Bobblehead Election

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 5:00 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, August 13

 

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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DAGOBAH

Where: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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