20 Dec 2013

2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 12/20/2013

Now through December 23rd, all 2013 Chamber Members are eligible and invited to vote for Chamber Board Members for 2014, and for Nominees and Winners of the Annual Awards for 2013 to be announced at the Annual Dinner, Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Davenport Country Club. Please see ballots for Board Members and for the Annual Awards at www.leclairechamber.com Thank you for your participation!

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go to www.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return. Deadline to renew, February 1, 2014. Thank you for your membership!

Shops open late now - December 21st: From now thru Saturday, December 21st, several shops are staying open late on Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Artswork, Aunt Hattie's, Dwellings, Grasshoppers, LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals, Mississippi River Distilling Co., Razzleberries, The Shameless Chocoholic, and Wide River Winery are open until 8pm. Mississippi Cottage Antiques will be open until 7pm on December 20-21. Big Dave & Holly's hours - 11am-8:30pm and open on Sundays.

Shop hours on Christmas Eve: Artswork 10am-3pm, Aunt Hattie's 10am-3pm, Bierstube 10:30am-4pm & Christmas Day 5pm-2am (bar only), Buffalo Bill Museum 9-4pm, Dwellings 10am-3pm, Grasshoppers 10am-4pm, Mississippi Cottage Antiques 10am-6pm, Mississippi River Distilling Co. 10am-3pm, Wide River Winery 10am-3pm

CALENDAR

Now thru Jan. 12th - Enright's LeClaire Super Car Wash - Annual Holiday Token Sale - 8 tokens for $30. Each token has a value of $6.50. Stop in for tokens and to register for weekly winners drawings! Tokens Make Great Gifts! Stock up for winter!

December 13^th-December 24th - Bier-Stube celebrating 12 days of Christmas specials! http://bier-stube.com/

December 31st - Riverview Roadhouse: New Year's Eve - ringing in the New Year with DJ Klucker. New Year's Day - open at 11am to watch all the football games. Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament starting at 2pm on New Year's Day, $5.00 per person. 701 N. Cody Road, LeClaire, IA 563-289-9969

December 31st - The Faithful Pilot Café - New Year's Eve - Seven courses includes champagne toast at the end of your meal. Seatings at 6pm & 8:30pm for $100 per person (no coupons or discounts) $50 for a wine pairing will include 5 glasses of wine per person. Phone: 563-289-4156 or email faithfulpilot@gmail.com. 117 N. Cody Road, LeClaire, IA.

December 31st - Stevenson's: New Year's Eve - Open for regular dinning from 5-9 and a party from 10-1. The party is $75 plus tax and gratuity. It includes appetizer stations, open bar, live music, a dance floor, a photo booth and a shot ice luge. Also providing people with a ride home if they need it. Call for reservations: 563-289-3600. 1399 Eagle Ridge Road, Le Claire, IA.

December 31st - The Crane & Pelican Café - New Year's Eve is offering two seatings for New Year's Eve - 6pm & 8pm. The menu is on their website www.craneandpelican.com. Three delicious courses for $45. They are filling up fast so call today for your reservation 563-289-8774. 127 2nd Street South, LeClaire, IA

Save the Date

January 25^th - Freedom Rock Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Come help raise funds for the Freedom Rock, coming to the LeClaire levee as the chosen site for all of Scott County! Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to the Freedom Rock fund. You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun and to support this great cause! To reserve a table, email freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com or contact Barry Long - 563-949-6969.

February 1^st - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Davenport Country Club - more details and invitations to come!

February 8^th - TugFest Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun! To reserve a table, email iowatugfestfan@gmail.com

March 1^st - Rock and Roll Bingo! LeClaire Rec Center - Fund raiser for Freedom Rock. Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards. There will be 50/50 and other raffles. Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100! More details to come!

FYI

Visit the NEW LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see our updated Facebook page!

New Lunch Menu at Blue Iguana - all lunch entree options are 9 dollars.

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals current hours are Friday through Mondays 12-4pm or by appointment until Dec. 23.

Faithful Pilot - Every Wednesday 1/2 priced wine night with Chef's Tapas menu to go along side. Don't forget to book all of your holiday parties with The Faithful Pilot or bring Chef Robert into your home and let us cater your holiday event! Now open for lunch, 12-2, Wed-Sat.

Buffalo Bill Museum Expansion "It's an exciting time in the museum's almost 57 year history," said Robert Schiffke, Executive Director of the Buffalo Bill Museum & River Pilots' Pier, "as we start another expansion of our facility." The women who were members of the LeClaire Women's Club, who founded the museum in 1957, wouldn't recognize the building today, but they would see many of the items first exhibited in its original location at 114 North Cody Road, LeClaire. Included will be an Archival Workroom allowing careful access to the museum's extensive print and photograph collection, a "hands on" classroom for children visiting the museum, and exhibits that highlight LeClaire's role in the region's economic growth through its shipyards, button factories, and river pilots who opened the region to river commerce. An architectural drawing of the expansion is available for public view at the museum during regular hours, and donations towards the expansion are being accepted. "We appreciate the support of the community in this project, and donations of artifacts and funds are always welcome. We are truly a community institution, and volunteers have grown the museum into the LeClaire landmark that it is today" said Connie Curlott, President of the Board of Directors. The museum is open 9am - 4pm, Mon.-Saturday; 12noon - 4pm, Sundays. Call 563-289-5580 for more information or to donate to the expansion project.

Commercial space for rent - 204 Jones St. - $1,200 per month plus utilities - effective Dec. lst. Call 563-370-2386. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. Washer & dryers in every unit along with all other appliances. Each apartment has either a balcony or a patio. Considerable storage in each 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 for a tour and more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? If you own residential rental property or commercial property that is available for lease or sale in the greater LeClaire region, 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. As a service to the community, we would like to have the information available so we can share the most up-to-date information on our website!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

Chamber 2014 Networking Events - TBA

19 Dec 2013

Local Events Courtesy of the QCCVB

By QCCVB

Polar Express Pajama Party

The event will take place on December 20 and 21 between 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and will feature a screening of The Polar Express 3D on the Putnam's GIANT Screen, hot chocolate, a lights-out-visit to exhibits, face painting and other Holiday activities. The event price is $12 for youth and $9 for adults. To purchase tickets call 563-324-1933. ext 242. (Visitors can choose from either a 6 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. showing each day. Please note - Diana: A Celebration will not be available for the lights-out-visit to exhibits.) www.putnam.org

Final Friday Party at Bucktown

Final Friday at Bucktown Center for the Arts on Friday, December 20th from 6-9 p.m. Get some great last minute shopping specials. Free Gift Wrapping! www.bucktownarts.com

Mallards Game on Saturday

On Saturday, December 21st at 7:05 p.m., the Quad City Mallards take on the St. Charles Chill. To keep away the chill, the first 1,000 fans through the doors at the iWireless Center in Moline will receive free Mallards knit caps courtesy of CBS 4 and Bierstube.

Wear your most charmingly hideous holiday sweater to Saturday night's game for the chance to win four glass seats to an upcoming game! All entrants will receive a $10-off voucher toward the purchase of tickets to any future Mallards home game. www.myqcmallards.com

A Christmas Story Movie Showing

A special 30th anniversary screening of "A Christmas Story" will be featured at the Adler Theatre on Saturday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Don't miss the chance to see this holiday classic on the big screen. The film will be hosted by Ian Petrella. Ian Petrella protrayed Randy Parker, Ralphie's little brother in the 1983 film. Petrella will be available for a question and answer session, meet & greet opportunity and autograph signing following both screenings. In addition, he will provide a cast commentary during the 7:30 p.m. showing. Reserved seat tickets are now on sale for the December 21 showing. Tickets are available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, and Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are $5.00 for children 14 years old and younger. Adult tickets are $10.00.

Sunday Advent Tour

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will be offering Advent Tours on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. through December 22. Each week a different docent will be giving a themed tour of specially selected artworks from the permanent collection related to Advent. No reservations are required and the tours are free with paid admission or membership. www.figgeartmuseum.org

Live Music - Cornmeal

Cornmeal has never been a band to shy away from reinvention and after over a decade, 2013 proves to be just that as the band sets out with a newly reformed lineup, a fresh energetic sound and heads back into the studio to finish their long awaited first studio album after almost 6 years. See them on Saturday, December 28th at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St., Davenport. Doors 8 p.m.; Show 9 p.m.; Tickets $15. www.rivermusicexperience.org

New Year's Toast

Join the Ladies of Once Upon a Tea Tyme on Sunday, December 29th at 2 p.m. at the German American Heritage Center, 712 W. 2nd St. in Davenport. Tea, Hot Cocoa, Finger Foods, and Sweet Treats will be served. Register by December 22nd by calling 563-322-8844. Cost is $15 per person. www.gahc.org

NOON New Year's Eve

The grown-ups get to have their New Year's Eve fun at night, but kids get to celebrate the arrival of 2014 during the daylight hours! The Family Museum's Noon Year's Eve festivities on Tuesday, December 31st include art activities for the whole family to enjoy, a countdown to 12:00 NOON with noisemakers, hats, and a lot of confetti. The event is from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. www.familymuseum.org

Live Music - Too White Crew

There is simply no band anywhere like the Too White Crew. It is a tribute to the golden era of hip hop, featuring all live music from a six-piece band, accompanied by choreographed "Fly Girl" dancers. It's a party band - it's a show - it's art - it's madness on stage - all packed in an unprecedented way. It is all the popular songs requested to a DJ but performed live in a high energy, interactive setting. TWC has opened for countless hip hop and pop legends and is the only band in the past decade to perform at the Playboy Mansion. It's retro on the river for New Year's Eve at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St. in downtown Davenport, Iowa. General admission is $25 and $45 for VIP. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. www.riverctr.com

Kickin' Country Bash

Ring in 2014 with the hottest country party in town at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa, on New Year's Eve. Local band Whiskey Medicine takes the stage at 9 p.m. Compete in the Cowboy Olympics and other contests held throughout the night. Local vendors will be on hand with Party Pods to keep the party going. Doors open at 8 p.m. General seating tickets are $15. Seating will be casual lounge style with a dance floor. For more information and to order tickets, contact 800-THE-ISLE or www.theislebettendorf.com.

Burlesque on NYE

Bottom's Up Quad City Burlesque is the only performing Burlesque troupe in the Quad Cities! This special NYE show combines some of the finest and most beautiful Burlesque dancers with some of the funniest comedians in the area to create an unforgettable show at The Speakeasy, 1818 3rd Ave. in Rock Island, Ill. Admission includes a balloon drop, noise makers, party hats, and a champagne toast at Midnight to ring in 2014! Doors open at 9 p.m.; show at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. Contact The Speakeasy at 309-786-7733.

Live Music - The Giving Tree Band

Spend your New Year's Eve at the River Music Experience, 129 Main St. in downtown Davenport, Iowa, with The Giving Tree Band. With their down-home style, they emphasize the virtue in their fierce virtuosity - playing each note with integrity, each part with humility, each song with honesty and each show with gratitude. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the show begins at 9:00 p.m. There will also be a countdown at midnight. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $20 at the door. www.rivermusicexperience.org

Live Music - Funktastic Five

The Best Western Plus SteepleGate Inn, 100 W. 76th Street, Davenport, Iowa, is party central with two different party areas on New Year's Eve. Dance to the live music of the Funktastic Five or a DJ keeping the bass pumping at the dance club 1 Hundred West. Their overnight package also includes a gourmet dinner buffet for two, party favors, champagne, and New Year's Day brunch for two. Separate party tickets available. Call 563-386-6900 for reservations or visit www.steeplegateinn.com.

B100's Final Countdown Bash

On New Year's Eve, the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 5202 Brady Street in Davenport, Iowa, is hosting B100's Final Countdown New Year's Eve Bash hosted by B100 DJs Red Hot & Tucker. Stay to party all night long at Club Clarion! (Guests must be 21 or older.) Enjoy complimentary heavy hors d'oeuvres and drink specials. Stay for the midnight balloon drop, featuring prizes in all balloons. Tickets are available online at www.b100.net for $25. Rooms for guests attending this event start at $109.00. Call 563-391-1230 for room reservations or visit www.clarionhoteldav.com.

NYE Party at The Lodge

At The Lodge Hotel, 900 Spruce Hills Drive, Bettendorf, Iowa, enjoy a wine & cheese reception from 7:00-7:30 p.m., dinner served at 7:30 p.m., complimentary party favors, champagne toast at midnight, luxurious overnight accommodations for two, DJ playing your favorite songs, New Year's Day deluxe breakfast buffet served from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., and late checkout. Only $162 per couple. Call 563-359-7141 for reservations or visit www.lodgehotel.com.

Hangoverfest

Attend the annual Hangoverfest at the Cordova Dragway Park to rev up the New Year on Wednesday, January 1st. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. with racing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Race for $20 or come to watch for $10. Relax in the indoor heated café and Zoomies Pub with food and drink specials and $1 Bloody Mary's for those not racing. Cordova Dragway is located at 19425 IL Route 84 North, Cordova, Illinois. www.cordovadrag.com

Theatre - A Christmas Story

Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse in Rock Island will present the area premiere of a current Broadway hit, Tony Award nominee for Best Musical, and an adaptation of a beloved holiday movie - all in one show! A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL will be playing at Circa '21 now through January 5th. For reservations, contact the Circa '21 ticket office at 1828 Third Avenue, Rock Island or by calling (309)786-7733. Reservations may also be made online by going to www.circa21.com and clicking on "order tickets now."

19 Dec 2013

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 12/19 - 12/25

By QC Chamber

Hello!

With Christmas less than a week away, we'd like to wish all of you safe and happy holidays! Celebrate the holidays the right way and attend the special 30th anniversary screening of "A Christmas Story" this Saturday at the Adler Theatre. You even have a chance to meet Ralphie's little brother, Ian Petrella! Grab your tickets for the show tonight when you head out to see the pop quartet, Under the Streetlamp.

Get your last minute holiday shopping done downtown! Check out what Bucktown Center for the Arts has to offer at their Final Friday: Last Minute Sales Event! Purchase a hand painted wine glass and enjoy samples of various wines as you peruse galleries of artwork and handcrafted gifts. This Final Friday also features free gift wrapping, massage chair demonstrations, hair and make up demonstrations, and more!

Make it a last minute shopping spree and find unique gifts all throughout downtown. Shop Abernathy's to find one of a kind vintage home decor or clothing. Pamper a friend or family member with a giftcard from Spa Luce. You can even give a gift of locally brewed beers from Great River Brewery. The options are endless when you shop local!

Looking for a way to entertain the kids this weekend? Hop on over to River Music Experience on Saturday for Kidz Days at RME featuring Steve Couch. With the mission to help kids grow up strong and smart, Couch will perform songs of diversity, friendship, exercise, and more! Later on, enjoy a free mandolin and guitar performance by Reid Brooks.

If you're still in need of some New Year's Eve plans, see what Downtown Davenport businesses have to offer! Ring in 2014 with Me & Billy's and enjoy a cocktail hour & dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with live music by Tim Stop. Then head back at 8 p.m. for an all you can eat Fiesta Buffet, drink specials, a champagne toast, DJ Twisted Mic, and fun! Be sure to get your ticket before Friday to take advantage of the $50 early bird special!

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: December 19 - December 25

Thursday, December 19

Bucktown Center for the Arts

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

Price: FREE

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