11 Jul 2014

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 7/10 - 7/16

By QC Chamber

Incubus fans are in for a treat this weekend when bass guitarist Ben Kenney performs in the Redstone Room at River Music Experience! Make your way to this Friday's Live at Five featuring the Franti Project sponsored by Living Lands & Waters and stick around to see his performance afterward. Until then, enjoy a performance of unique, eclectic folk/rock tunes by the Oh Hellos tonight!

 Connect with hundreds of anime fans this weekend at the RiverCenter during Anime-zing! This annual three-day festival features autograph sessions, panels, workshops, concerts, and much, much more. On Sunday, the Adler Theatre hosts the rock-driven Newsboys as a part of the FAMiLY LEADER if 7:14 Call event. Tickets are complimentary and available from the FAMiLY LEADER.

 Gather up the family and head to the Figge Art Museum this Saturday for Family Day. Explore the amazing displays of art, fiber, and more all for FREE! Here's a chance to peruse a new exhibit opening that same day- Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood. If your teen signed up for the Teen Art Summer Drawing Program, keep in mind courses begin on Monday.

 Canvas. Colors. Cocktails...what more could you want? Treat yourself to a night of fun and creativity at Re-Cre8 Studio this week. Sign up to for the "Flowing Colors" painting tonight or the "Sand and Surf" painting Wednesday. Bring your young-ins out on Tuesday for the Youth Open Studio session and let the employees assist them with the painting of their choice.

The Farmer's Market continues on this weekend at the Scott County Administration lot on 4th Street. And don't you worry, they'll have all the same great produce, hand-made crafts, and delicious food items like they always do! While you're in town, swing by Source Bookstore or My Favorite Frame Shop for more unique goods!

See you downtown!
Friday, July 11

Anime-zing!

Where: RiverCenter

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

Price: $40

Website

 

Ben Kenney (of Incubus)

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.

Price: $15 in adv. / $20 at the door

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Friday Live at 5 featuring Franti Project sponsored by Living Lands and Waters
Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

Fridays at the Figge: Kids Class- Printmaking

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $45/member; $55/non-member

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.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
Saturday, July 12
Anime-zing!
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Price: $40

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

Website

 

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

Website

 

Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Local Threads

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

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: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

Family Day

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Scott County Administration Lot; 600 W. 4th St.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

QC Rock Academy Vocal Camp Concert

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic

Where: River Music Experience, Second Floor

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tour: Two Americans in Paris

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website

 

Sunday, July 13

Anime-zing!
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: $40
"Celebration of 100 Years"
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Newsboys
Where: The Adler Theatre
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Complimentary (available from the Family Leader)
Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 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

 

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

Website

 

Sunday Specials

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts

Website

 

Tour: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website

Monday, July 14

 

Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Teen Art Program

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Price: $50/student

Website

Tuesday, July 15

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website

 

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

Website

 

Managing Project Teams

Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $695

Website

 

Quad City Kix Band

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Youth Open Studio

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Price: $15

Website

 

Wednesday, July 16

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

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
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Kids Class: Art in the Middle -
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member
Live Lunch with Silly C
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Managing Project Teams
Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Price: $695

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Fort Wayne TinCaps

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

"Sand and Surf" Painting

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

09 Jul 2014

Make Tracks for Free Rock Island Library Events this July!

By Lisa Lockheart

Paws to Read Offers Reading Contests, Free Events & Education through Aug. 2

 

Rock Island, IL: The tail end of summer may be approaching, but Paws to Read education events continue at the Rock Island Public Library with something for animal lovers of all stripes.

If your pup needs to learn a few new tricks, make plans to attend "Tails Up, Paws Down," a free dog obedience event at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, July 16, at the Rock Island Southwest Branch Library, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Members of the Quad City Dog Obedience Club will demonstrate some of the tricks and simple exercises owners and their dogs can learn together. The event is free and open to all ages.

To learn about the wild animals all around us, make tracks for "Native Mammals" at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, July 29 at the Main Library. The Native Mammals program features speaker Brian Ritter, director of Nahant Marsh and the Program Director for Conservation Technology through the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) and the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC). He teaches EICC courses on site and uses Nahant preserve as an outdoor classroom. Brian has began and sustained many environmental education programs, biological research projects, and natural resource management practices. The event is free and is open to all ages.

The library also continues its popular summer series of "Read with a Dog" events. Members of QC Canine Assistance Network (QC CAN) bring certified therapy dogs into Rock Island Library locations so children can read to the dogs, providing reading practice and encouragement. Upcoming Read with a Dog events are at 10:30 am on Friday, July 18 at the Main Library, 401 19th Street, on Tuesday, July 22 at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, and on Wednesday, July 30, at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. The events are free and open to children of all ages.

Additional summer events for children include Lego Block times on Wednesday July 16 and 23, weekly storytimes on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Fridays, and a free family movie event at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 25 at the Main Library. Check the library's online calendar for full details.

In July events for teens ages 12 to 18, the library will offer a Teen Crafting event at 5:00 pm on Monday, July 14, a teen scavenger hunt at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, July 22, and a Teen Iron Chef program at 6:00 pm on Thursday, July 24. All of the above events are at the Main Library, 401 19th Street.

And if you're still working on those Paws to Read reading logs and contest entries, don't pause too long. The tail end of summer reading is approaching. Remember to return them to any Rock Island Library by Saturday, Aug. 2. Prizes will be drawn after Aug. 4, with rewards including t-shirts, bags, water bottles, stuffed dog toys, lanyards, and games for children, a NOOK tablet and gift cards for teens, and an Amazon Kindle Fire HD tablet and more than $500 in gift cards for adults.

For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org call 309-732-READ (7323.) A downloadable events calendar is available on the library website at the newsletters and calendars link.

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
08 Jul 2014

Last Symphony Event- Dennis Loftin & the history of the QCSO!

By G A H C

One Hundred Years of Musical Memories - A Centennial Celebration presented by Dennis Loftin

Sunday, July 13th 2pm

Please join us on Sunday, July 13th at 2:00 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center for "One Hundred Years of Musical Memories --- A Centennial Celebration" presented by Dennis Loftin, QCSO program annotator, former Operations Personnel Manager, Librarian, and percussionist (and much more)!

Dennis will guide us through each decade of the Symphony Orchestra's rich history with interesting trends, historic photos, and funny backstage stories. This is the final program which accompanies the 100 Years - 100 Stories exhibit. The exhibit will be closing on Sunday, July 20th.

Quad City Symphony Orchestra will not be publishing a book for the 100th season as originally planned. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

712 W Second Street
Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-322-8844
07 Jul 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 07/04/2014

By LeClaire Chamber

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Freedom Rock of Scott County - LeClaire The Freedom Rock is now placed on the LeClaire Levee! Please go to https.//www.facebook.com/FreedomRockTourScottCountyIowa/ or http://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information about Freedom Rock, or to find how you can purchase an enduring memorial or donate to and help support this great honor.

Andrew Arndt - Mutual of Omaha Financial Advisor 4933 Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807.  www.mutualofomaha.com/agent/andrewarndt Andrew.arndt@mutualofomaha.com 563-359-5800 ext. 224

CALENDAR

 

July 4th - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m. LeClaire is open on the 4th of July!

129 will be open until midnight

Antique Archaeology open until 6pm.

Artswork open until 7pm.

Aunt Hattie's is serving red velvet cupcakes and patriotic Jello shots; open late.

Bierstube kitchen open until midnight; bar open until 2am. Karaoke from 9pm-1am.

Big Dave & Holly's open until 9pm.

Blue Iguana open until 10pm.

Buffalo Bill Museum: 9am-5pm; FREE admission for active military personnel

Crane & Pelican Café open until 9pm.

Dwellings is open until 6pm.

Faithful Pilot Café: Open at noon! (Limited menu)

Grasshopper's open until 7pm.

Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe open until 8pm.

Mississippi River Distilling Company 5:30-8pm. Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase,

summer food and cocktail samples, and get your Big Peach Liqueur! www.mrdistilling.com

Razzleberries open until 7pm. Free booze cake while it lasts and ukulele give-away drawing at 6pm.

Urban Classic Home open until 7pm.

Riverview Roadhouse open until 2am.

Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by Tony Hoeppner and Friends in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music with friends! www.wideriverwinery.com

Restaurants will be ready to serve you and many other shops will be open late!

 

July 5th - No Farmers' Market on the Levee due to high water!

 

July 5th- Bierstube - Live Music Sharon Drive 9pm-1am

 

July 8th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Big Dave and Holly's - noon - Everyone Welcome!

 

July 9th - Grief Counselling, First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire in cooperation with Genesis Hospital. No cost. Dessert, coffee and cool beverages will be provided. 6:30 p.m.

 

July 11th- Wide River Winery - Live Music - Ryan Burchett, 5-8pm.

 

July 11th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by QC Local, Lewis Knudsen

 

July 18th - Wide River Winery - Live Music - Pieces of Candy - 5-8 p.m.

 

July 18th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by QC Local Molly Conrad

 

July 19th - Bierstube - Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

 

July 21st - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8 a.m.

 

July 25th-26th - Expressions In Threads 3rd Annual Fabriganza The Leclaire Civic Center.  Pre-sale party on Thursday, July 24th from 6 to 9pm.  Munchies and beverages provided with proceeds going to SERVHAITI.  $20 Please call for reservations. 563-289-1447

 

July 25th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Jordan Danielson - 5-8 p.m.

 

July 26th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Beach Party and Luau! Starts at 3 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest, Water Balloon Toss, Bikini Contest and much more! Prizes! Adults only after 3 p.m. Live Music by Crazy Blue 8-midnight. Smoked Ribs and Jambalya!

 

July 27th - The Faithful Pilot Café Wine Tasting, 3-5pm. $15 for 15 wines. All wines are "Made in the USA".

 

July 28th - Vino Vaso at The Faithful Pilot Café. A glass to paint and a glass to drink. $40 per person includes, wine glass, small bites, a glass of wine, and all the painting you can do. Begins at 6pm; reservations can be made at Vino Vaso's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

August 1st - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8p.m.

 

August 7th-9th - TugFest!
August 10th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com

 

FYI

 

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm (no music Wednesday June 25 due to a scheduling conflict)

Kiddie Karrasel Academy has good news! We can accept up to 20 four year olds for the Statewide voluntary preK program for this fall at no additional charge to parents. Children must be four by Sept. 15. Please visit our website for more information. www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/KiddieKarraselAcademy

Bierstube - Koobys Karaoke every Friday Night - 9PM-1AM

Riverbend Signworks is running a special on design work for mesh banners  (Design work is 50% off for all mesh banners) These banners are a great way to create impactful graphics that are large and effective (we just completed an 80 foot long banner at Modern Woodmen Park  -   http://riverbendsignworks.com/products-riverbend-signworks-produces/banner-stands-retractable-and-standard/ )

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Look for us at TugFest! We have a new menu!  And, check out our website:  fpcleclaire.org

The LeClaire Community Library has a LOT going on! Contact LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753, (563)289-6002 or visit http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us for more information!

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property Available - Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Sale or Lease/Purchase - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

May-Oct - Farmer's Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

August 2 - 27th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

August 7-9 - Tug Fest

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

July 8th - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch - noon

August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am

September 9th - Steventon's - evening 5:30 -7pm

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

03 Jul 2014

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 7/3 - 7/9

By QC Chamber

Although Red, White & Boom is cancelled due to flooding, there are plenty of other ways to get your fireworks fix around the Quad Cities this Fourth of July weekend. Browse the list of places to go for fireworks shows provided by the Quad City Times here. That said, downtown Davenport is OPEN FOR BUSINESS thanks to the incredible flood-fighting protection from the City of Davenport Public Works crews!  Plan to visit downtown this weekend!

 

 The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival kicks off today on Second Street between Brady and Ripley Streets. Additional workshops will be held in the River Music Experience, too. Please note that the Redstone Parking Ramp will be open and accessible via temporary 2-way traffic on Brady Street. With live music, free workshops, BlueSKool, a photo exhibit, and more, a busy and fun weekend lies ahead! Come on out and show your love for blues in the QC.

 

 The time has come for the return of G. Love & Special Sauce to Downtown Davenport! Tonight, River Music Experience hosts the hip-hop/blues crew in the Redstone Room. Sample RME and Great River Berwery's new brew, Vintage Blonde, during their Sneak Peek Tasting before tonight's show. Great River Brewery will host the Vintage Blonde Official Tapping Party on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds from this beer will help support RME music educational programming!  Make note that RME will remain open July 4th and 5th for MVBS events.

 

 Crews have been hard at working putting up a temporary ramp leading to Modern Woodmen Park so the Quad Cities River Bandits can play ball! Bring the family out tomorrow night for Fourth of July Fireworks, an amazing view of the river,  and to cheer on the River Bandits as they face the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Head back Saturday for Fan Appreciation day and Sunday for pregame autographs, bark in the park, and a Hy-Vee tote bag giveaway.

 

 The rising river doesn't keep fresh goods from coming downtown. The Farmer's Market will be open this weekend on 4th Street at the Scott County Office between Western and Gains. Although the Farmer's Market is moving for the weekend, remember that Quad Cities Food Hub, Front Street Brewery, the Front Street Tap Room, and the rest of the businesses downtown are all still open and accessible.   Fresh Deli by Nostalgia Farms will be closed for the holiday, but back open on July 5th.

 

Stay up-to-date with street closures, detours, and flood protection information by visiting the City of Davenport's website.

 

See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: July 3 - July 9

Thursday, July 3

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: TBD

Website

 

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

Website
Falbos Karaoke Night
Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
G. Love & Special Sauce
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $35
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purchase at affordable prices
Live Music: Gloria Hardiman with The Avey Brothers
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets
Time: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $10
Pub Trivia
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

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 schedule for the month.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

Website

Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE; $5 burger baskets

Website
Vintage Blonde Sneak Peek Tasting
Where: River Music Experience, RME Gallery
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

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

Website


Friday, July 4

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets
Time: 2:30 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $25
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
RME Open for MVBS Events
Where: River Music Experience
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 5

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

Website

 

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

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Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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Exhibition: Local Threads

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

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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: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Scott County Office between Western and Gains on 4th Street

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Mississippi Valley Blues Festival
Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets
Time: 2:30 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $25

 

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

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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RME Open for MVBS Events

Where: River Music Experience

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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Tour: Celebrate America

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

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UFC 175 Showing

Where: Brady Street Pub

Price: No Cover; Drink Specials

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Vintage Blonde Official Tapping Party

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: Golden Keg 1:00 p.m. / Food 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE Admission

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Sunday, July 6

Music on the Levee:
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 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
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
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

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Sunday Specials

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts

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Tour: Celebrate America

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

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

Website


Monday, July 7

 

Leadership Through People Skills Course

Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: $1,295

Website

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

Tuesday, July 8

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website

 

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

Website

 

Leadership Through People Skills Course

Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: $1,295

Website

 

Network @ Noon: Transformational Leadership

Where: Western Illinois University- Quad Cities, Room 111

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $15/member; $20/non-member

Website

 

Open Studio

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $25

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Wednesday, July 9

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

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
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices
Kids Class: Art in the Middle - Printmaking
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member
Leadership Through People Skills Course
Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: $1,295
Live Lunch with Lojo Russo
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

"Peacock" Painting

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website
03 Jul 2014

John Deere Classic PGA Tour

By QCCVB
July 7-13. This is the 42nd year for this official event on the PGA Tour. Monday and Tuesday are professional practice rounds with free admission all day. Wednesday is the Pro-am. Thursday through Sunday are the official tournament rounds. For ticket information, visit johndeereclassic.com or call toll free at 800-336-4655.
03 Jul 2014

Old Fashioned 4th of July in Bettendorf

By QCCVB
This 4th of July celebration kicks-off with a parade in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 4th.  The celebration continues at Cumberland Square on Spruce Hills Drive.  Opening ceremonies begin at 12 noon with live bands, food vendors, arts & crafts booths, petting zoo, mini golf course, carnival rides, inflatables, an adult bags tournament, and more!  Then watch the Quad City Parachute Team and the fireworks at dusk shooting from Veteran's Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street. www.bettendorf.org
03 Jul 2014

East Moline Parade Tomorrow

By Bobby Schilling
Don't forget–tomorrow is the East Moline AMVETS 4th of July parade. Are you in?

We'll be lining up at noon at the old Case IH plant in East Moline. We will step off at 1pm.
03 Jul 2014

Despite Flooding, Davenport is Open for Business

By T. Brecht

Front Street Brewery's signature beer is called Raging River Ale.

The name is hitting a little close to home for the long-time Davenport business, which boasts two riverfront locations - one between Pershing and Perry streets on River Drive and the other in the riverfront Freight House building.

The muddy Mississippi may be knocking at the front door, but manager Jenny Ash says both locations are open and serving.

"It was a little slow at lunch today, probably because parking is hard to find," she said. "But this flood is typical and manageable."

Ash has worked at Front Street for 22 years and has been through seven major floods. Improvements in the city's flood protection plan over the years have made them much easier to deal with than the deluge in 1993 that knocked the brewery out of business for an extended period.

"When we see the Hesco barriers going in, it's very reassuring to us," she said, as several patrons stepped in to order lunch and gawk at the rising waters just outside the large picture window out front.

Downstream a bit, Ed Kraklio Jr. of Nostalgia Farms Deli said the lunch rush today was more like a trickle. Too many people don't realize that despite River Drive being closed, you can still access businesses south of the road. Still, he's pleased with the flood protection measures in place.

"We're still prepping and getting ready for the weekend," he said. "Although we will be closed on the 4th because they cancelled Red, White and Boom."

Michelle Magyar, one of the co-owners of Mid-American Glass on River Drive, said they are coping with this flood much better than the last major flood in 2011.

A recent $5 million expansion, with a new building on their site, allows them to ship out a new dock to the north, meaning they no longer need access from River Drive.

"We are an island, but it's business as usual although it's hectic," she said. "The city helped us put this new building in and we can now get in without going through the water."

Any business owner that needs assistance with flood fighting should contact Public Works at (563) 326-7923.

02 Jul 2014

THURSDAY: Loebsack to Host "Serving Those Who Served" Events in Davenport, Clinton

By Rick Martin

Third annual series of veterans town halls to coincide with July 4th holiday

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced that he will bring his Serving Those Who Served tour to Davenport and Clinton, TOMORROW, THURSDAY, July 3. These forums will give veterans and their families an opportunity to speak directly with Congressman Loebsack. Staff will also be on hand for veterans to seek assistance if they are having issues with the Veterans Administration, or any Federal agency. Loebsack will be joined by representatives from local Veteran Service Organizations, County Veterans Affairs Officers and other groups.

"As Iowans come together to celebrate the birth of our nation, we must take time to remember those men and women who fought for the freedoms we treasure. As a military parent and member of the House Armed Services Committee, I take great pride in Serving Those Who Served. I strongly believe that there is no greater responsibility we have as a nation than to ensure our servicemembers have the support, equipment, and training they need to safely carry out their mission and that we care for our veterans with the same dignity and honor with which they served. I look forward to meeting with veterans and their families to discuss issues important to them and provide any assistance my office can help with."

Loebsack will also hold forums in Muscatine, Iowa City, Ottumwa, Ft. Madison, Burlington, Newton, Knoxville and Washington. This is the third year that Loebsack has hosted town halls specifically for veterans around the July 4th holiday. Veterans, their families and media are invited to attend.

 

July 3rd Serving Those Who Served Tour

 

Davenport

10:00am

American Legion Post 26

1111 W 35th St

 

Clinton

1:00pm

Clinton County Administration Building

1900 N 3rd St

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