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Bix 7 Weekend is upon us!  Vendors, festival foods and drinks, and music galore await you during the  42nd Annual Street Fest! Presented by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, Street Fest will be full of firefighter water fights and family activities on 2nd Street, too.   Be sure to download our Bix 7 Weekend Street Closure Map, and remember to park in the ramps; it's easy, cheap, and close to main events.
Bix 7
Of course, the Quad-City Times Bix 7 is the reason for the season, and we can't wait to see thousands of people running up Brady Street again!  For those of you running the Bix, Jr Bix, or Quick Bix, registration and packet-pick-up will take place at the Orthopedic Specialists Sports and Wellness Expo at the RiverCenter tonight and Friday. Prepare yourself for Saturday's race Friday night at the Genesis Carb It Up Pre-Bix Pasta Dinner, too.
Get your art fix this week during Bucktown's BASH! Kick off the celebration for Bucktown Center for the Arts' 8th Anniversary on Friday with a Wine Walk. Get your very own beautifully hand-painted wine glass and five free wine tastings for only $10!  The Figge Art Museum is also offering $2 admission this weekend in celebration of Street Fest.
Barrel House Bix Bash Yet another bash is taking place right next door to Bucktown during the 2nd Annual Barrel House Bix Bash!  The outdoor party lasts from Friday through Saturday and they'll be five bands, food, and plenty of fun.  On Saturday, hop across the street to Great River Brewery and enjoy their Golden Ale and Bix Copper Can Release Party, too.
3rd Street On Friday, Mac's Tavern will feature Grinder's Spaghetti and WQAD's Jason Fechner will also be guest bartending!  Outside on 3rd Street, Mac's, Kilkenny's, and Carriage Haus will be hosting FREE live music all weekend featuring Just Chords, Wicked Liz, North of 40, and more. Kilkenny's is hosting a bags tournament, too!  Don't forget that the Freight House Farmers Market is OPEN for business this Saturday morning, as well.
The band battles continue at River Music Experience this weekend. On Friday, help decide the winner of Rock Wars: Battle of the Bands Round 4 featuring 1st Impression vs. The Mississippi Misfits. Then, prepare yourself for a heated duel featuring 45 on High vs. The Atlantis Dialogue on Saturday. All are welcome to participate in the Community Drum Circle and consider checking out the Caroline Rose gig or Aaron Kamm & the One Drops show, too!
Ruby Slipper Love a great deal on high quality shoes and clothes?  You're in luck!  Swing back downtown on Sunday to The Ruby Slipper for their Semi-Annual Sale and save on great brands in a great store with great big discounts!   Need helping keeping all of this great info with you on the go? Download our app for Android or iPhone to help you decide where to stop this weekend!
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This Week's Events: July 25 - July 31


Thursday, July 25
Aaron Kamm and the One Drops with Firesale
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Price: $5
Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge Ice
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Price: $10

Flatscreens & Fun
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Orthopedic Specialists Sports & Wellness Expo & Packet Pick Up
Where: RiverCenter, Great Hall
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule
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Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE

Friday, July 26

$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Ambushed

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Bix Bash

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Bix Bash Live Music: Candymakers

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 9:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

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Bucktown BASH! Final Friday
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $10 (hand painted wine glass + five free wine tastings)
Family Fun Fridays at GAHC
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $10 (for families up to 5 people)
Genesis Carb It Up Pre-Bix Pasta Dinner
Where: RiverCenter, Tributary Rooms
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $10 all ages
Grinders Spaghetti at Mac's
Where: Mac's Tavern
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Last Day of Summer Drawing Program
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Price: $175/student
Live Lunch with Keith Soko
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Just Chords
Where: Mac's Tavern
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: North of 40
Where: Mac's Tavern
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Orangadang
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mac's Tavern Guest Bartender- WQAD's Jason Fechner
Where: Mac's Tavern
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Mike Cochrane
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Orthopedic Specialists Sports & Wellness Expo & Packet Pick Up
Where: RiverCenter, Great Hall
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Rock Wars: Battle of the Bands Round 4 featuring 1st Impression vs. The Mississippi Misfits
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.
Price: $3
Street Fest 2013
Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Saturday, July 27

 

Backyard Blowout

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Bix Bash Live Music: Tim Stop, Danika Holmes, Rude Punch, Just Chords

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Price: FREE

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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 BASH!

Where: Bucktown Center for the ARts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/Adults; $2.50/Children 12 & Under

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Dani Lynn Howe

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Price: $10

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Exhibition: Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: American POP Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Beyond the Classroom

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Frank Lloyd Wright: The Bogk House Drawings

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Pushing the Envelope

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Questionable Architecture: Terry Rathje in Collaboration with Steve Banks and Monica Correia

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Studio1: Pop Art Soup

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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Golden Ale & Bix Copper Can Release Party
Where: Great River Brewery
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music featuring Tangent, Wicket Liz & The Bellyswirls, Seth Bradley & The Personnel
Where: Mac's Tavern
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Live Music: Have Your Cake
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Pat Willis
Where: Freight House Farmers Market
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Pick Your Remodel
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

Quad-City Times Bix 7
Where: Downtown Davenport, Brady Street near 3rd/4th Streets
Time: 8:00 a.m.

Recycle your Vinyl Art Showcase featuring Live Music by Movers and Shakers
Where: Gallery 114
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Rock Wars: Battle of the Bands Semi-Finals featuring 45 on High vs The Atlantis Dialogue

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

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

Price: $3

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Street Fest 2013

Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets

Time: 9:00 a.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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The Derek Reid Trio

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

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Tour: Questionable Architecture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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Sunday, July 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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Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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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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Ruby Slipper Semi-Annual Sale

Where: The Ruby Slipper

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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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

Where: Brady St. Chop House

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

Price: FREE

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