See Downtown Davenport from a whole new angle this weekend when the Ferris Wheel officially opens at Modern Woodmen Park! Purchase one of the 300 tickets available for your chance to be one of the first riders of the new attraction on Saturday. All proceeds benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation. Later that night, come on back to watch the Quad Cities River Bandits take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels, or head to the RiverCenter and cheer on the local Quad City Rollers!
Spawning from the grunge scene during the time of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden, metal band, Alice in Chains, brings their alternative rock sound to the Adler Theatre tomorrow night. Check out a performance of distinct sound and high energy. While you're in the area, grab some tickets for the world premier of "Standing Ground," a 5th feature film produced by local director, David Clevenger.
Expand your artistic horizons at the Figge this weekend when they open not just one, but two new exhibitions! The Innovators and Legends exhibit features generations in textiles and fiber, while it's companion exhibition, Local Threads, features vibrant, imaginative artwork from artists right here in the Quad Cities region. Be sure to mark your calendars for the opening reception of both exhibits next Thursday.
Younger artists are set to participate in the MidCoast Fine Arts' Artwork Expo on Saturday at Bucktown Center for the Arts to compete for prize money for their high school art department through various art-based competitions. When it's all said and done, the ten pastel murals will then be on display as featured artists in an exhibit in the Bucktown Gallery! Make sure you show your support and check it out!
Wine and dine at Me & Billy's tonight for their WVIK Wine Social. Help support the Augustana Public Radio while enjoying fine wine and delicious foods. You'll also have a chance to hear from a celebrity guest! On Tuesday, test your trivia skills during their Bar Wars Trivia!
River Music Experience has big plans to kick off the summer season. From their Friday Live at 5 series starting June 6 to their 6th Annual BeeRME event on June 13, prepare yourself for nights of live music, delicious food, and good company. And on top of all of it all, RME is proud to announce a weekend of wild fun for their 10 Year Anniversary Celebration starting Thursday, June 12!
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This Week's Events: May 22 - 28 |
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Thursday, May 22
Bar Wars Trivia Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: TBD
Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10 WebsitePublic Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge! Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf shedule for the month. WebsiteSit and Win
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website
Wine-tini Thursdays Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis WebsiteWVIK Wine Social
Where: Me & Billy
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: TBD
Friday, May 23
Alice in Chains Where: Adler Theatre Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: $39.50, $54.50, $69.50
Brewery Tours Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE 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
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Saturday, May 24
Artwork Expo Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m Price: TBD
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 Center for the Arts Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: College Invitational Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibiton: Corn Zone Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Innovators and Legends Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Local Threads Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: The Virgin Mary in Art Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Young Artists at the Figge Pleasant Valley Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.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
Inaugural Ferris Wheel Ride Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: Doors Noon; Drawing at 1:00 p.m. Price: $30 each or 2/$50
Live Lunch with Brian Marceau Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Public Skate
Where: River's Edge Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Price: $5 and Up Website Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad City Rollers
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $10/Adult in adv.; $12/Adult at the door; $5/Kids 6-12; FREE/Kids 5 & under
Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
The Tangents Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Whoozdads Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Sunday, May 25
Exhibition Closes: Young Artists at the Figge Pleasant Valley Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Summer Car Driveaway
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.
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
Sunday Live Jazz Where: Brady St. Chop House Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Tour: Docent's Choice- Treasures from the Collection Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Monday, May 26
Loyalty Gift Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Day Money Madness Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mexican Monday Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos
Nifty 50's Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter Tuesday, May 27
Acoustic Music Club Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10
Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE
It's Firkin Tuesday! Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Burger Baskets Mandolin Junction
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Open Jam Session Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
Sit and Win Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Sniper 66 with The Agrestix and The Statistix Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m. Price: $5
Wednesday, May 28
$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest
Acoustic Open Mic Night Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Attack of the Casks Where: Great River Brewery Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: N/A Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Beloit Snappers DONATE TO THE STRIKE OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE BEFORE THE GAME! Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up |
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