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We'd like to thank Genesis Health System and Riverboat Development Authority for hosting this great event along with all of our generous sponsors that make Red White & Boom possible.
 Beat the heat and enjoy FREE admission at the Figge today and Friday! The Waxing Poetic Panel will host a lively discussion about artistic inspirations and expression tonight in the Figge auditorium. Presenters at the event include Leslie Bell, E. Marie Bertram, Ryan Collins, and David Murray. The host of WVIK's "Art Talks," Bruce Carter, will host the event. Also, the River Bandits are home all week down the street with lots of fireworks and giveaways t.
Tinsley Ellis, the hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter performs on the Redstone Room stage Monday night! Free RME shows this week include Live Lunches with Alan Sweet, Mo, Dustin Lee, Luke Redfield,and Blues Cafe. Other events at the River Music experience include Snogulated Pig, Nick and The Ovorols, Community Drum Circle, Matthew Kylestewa, and Float Face Down.
Final Friday at the Bucktown Center for the Arts signals the end to another month. The theme this month is an Art Education Celebration. We hope to see every at Bucktown on Friday and all the other events taking place downtown this week.
See you downtown!
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This Week's Events: June 28 - July 4 |
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Thursday, June 28
$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m. Price: $20 entry fee Follow on Facebook and Twitter
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
Bix at 6 Where: 3rd Street & Brady Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: $10
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Live Lunch with Alan Sweet Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Million Points Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Panel Discussion: "Poetic Images/Artistic Words" Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
River Bandits v. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Pro Wrestling Night, Barrel House Thirst-Day Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up 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.
Thursdays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates! Friday, June 29
$25,000 Power Hour Hot Seat Giveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 5:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
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All Ages Show Featuring Snogulated Pig, I Am Your Disease, Murmur, and Picquerist Where: River Music Experience, Performance Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Cellarman's Series: Firkin Friday! Where: Great River Brewery Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: N/A
Class: Fridays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $45/member; $55/non-member
Final Friday - Art Education Celebration Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
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Live Lunch with Mo Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE
Mississippi Valley Blues Fest Where: LeClaire Park Time: 6:30 p.m. - Midnight Price: $15
Nick and the Ovorols with Jon Aanestad
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: $5
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
River Bandits v. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Rally Towel Giveaway, Fireworks Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Saturday, June 30
$1 Deals Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: While hard beverages are served Price: $1 drink specials Follow on Facebook and Twitter
A Couple of Blaguards Where: Mac's Tavern Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $15
Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A
Community Drum Circle
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Price: $5 for Adults; $2.50 for Children 12 and under
Dustin Lee Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Exhibition: David Plowden's Iowa
Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber
Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Suds: History of Brewing Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Waxing Poetic: Exploring Expression in Art 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
Gift Cards Galore Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: All Day Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Kilkenny's Live Music Where: Kilkenny's Pub Time: 9 p.m. Price: FREE
Lee Blackmon Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Matthew Kylestewa with Spaz Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: 10:00 p.m. Price: $5
Mississippi Valley Blues Fest Where: LeClaire Park & Bandshell Time: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Price: $15
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
River Bandits v. Cedar Rapids Kernels - Cael Sanderson Bobble Head, John Deere Night Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up
Sunday, July 1
$1 Deals Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: While hard beverages are served Price: $1 drink specials $3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament
Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Price: FREE Follow on Facebook and Twitter
All-Ages Show Featuring Float Face Down, Last 10 Seconds of Life, & In Alcatraz 1962 Where: River Music Experience, Performance Hall Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $6
Mississippi Valley Blues Fest Where: Bandshell, LeClaire Park Time: 3:00 p.m. Price: $15
Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up
River Bandits v. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - Team Photo Giveaway, U.S. Bank Family Sunday 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
Monday, July 2
2 Times Points Plus Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Happy Hour Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price: $1 Drink Specials Follow on Facebook and Twitter
Luke Redfield Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 5:30 p.m. Price: FREE
Nifty 50's Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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 |
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Pick up the summer program brochure at any Rock Island Library, or visit the 
Can it be? We're already half-way through our Summer Reading contests for kids, teens and adults? The good news is that you still have four more weeks to read and win. Pick up a children's summer reading log, adult entry form or teen reading ticket, and read, read, read!
The Reading is So Delicious summer reading menu includes: A Read-to-Me club log for ages two to five, the I'm a Reader book club for ages six to eight, and the Ravenous Reader log for ages nine to 11. Kids earn prizes for reaching age-appropriate reading goals at three levels, and an extra chance to win special prize baskets. Fill out an ice cream cone with your name on it to be added to our summer reading wall! Prize pick-up started June 18.
This week, teens can earn points (and have fun) attending 3 tasty events: 
Teen HUGO Movie and Food. See the movie Hugo, and make an edible craft based on the automated toys from the movie. 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 28, Main Library Community Room.
Recipe Club & Cooking Demo, 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 26, Rock Island Main Library Community Room. Bring a recipe to swap and share, and sample a demostration of pasta dishes by guest chef Rachel.
Community Room, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Free diet and fitness tips from personal trainers.
Summer Reading is on now all Rock Island Libraries. If you haven't picked up your forms yet for the childrens, young adult or adult reading clubs, there's still lots of time to read and win! With themes such as Reading is So Delicious, Feed Your Mind: READ and Books are Brain Food, the library is cooking up a summer stacked high with fun and reading.
