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The Oak Ridge Boys headline at the Adler this week and this Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM award-winning group is sure to entertain with its four-part harmonies and upbeat songs. The RiverCenter will play host to B100's Biggest Baby Shower and the Night Storm Dance Party, as well. Pick up tickets to see Wilco next week at the Adler, too!
The Juneteenth Festival returns to LeClaire Park this week! This festival is free to the public and features an array of family activities and entertainment. On Sunday, Music in the Levee will feature the Dixie Cats playing variety of music sure to be fun for all ages.
A poetry writing workshop takes place at the Figge tonight with
seasoned author Ryan Collins leading the event titled "An Intuitive Conversation with Art: Trusting Your First Thought." Thursday at the Figge is also tonight followed by Fridays at the Figge. Create with Kelli returns on Saturday and Art in the Middle wraps the week.
The Pines, Busted Chandeliers, and Lojo Russo will take to the Redstone Room stage at River Music Experience Friday! Check out their distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana tunes for just $12. RME's live lunch series features Chris Noth and Jordan Danielsen. Acoustic Music Club, Open Mic Night, and Exposure - an open DJ Challenge - are all great ways to get involved at RME, too. 
The Lost Dogs, a soulful a cappella group, is hosting a workshop and performance at RME, as well. Also, come out and support our young musicians during the Session 1 Rock Camp USA concert! Other shows at RME this week include The Myers Brothers, Friday Live at 5, The Oolong Gurus, Arms Aloft, E11eventh Hour, and Iron Orchard.
Catch UFC 147 - Silva v. Franklin on TV at Brady Street Pub to see the rematch of their classic 2009 fight. Trivia Night is tonight at Brady Street Pub and enjoy a performance by The Harris Collection Friday and Open Jam Sessions on Tuesday evening, too.
Red White & Boom is just around the corner; stay tuned for details next week!
See you downtown!
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 starts June 18.
Legos at Southwest: 4:00 pm, Wednesday, June 20, Southwest Branch Children 's Room
Teens ages 12 to 18 turn in a reading card when they complete at least six hours of reading, or a program card for attending any one of 20 events. You can enter multiple times, and earn more chances to win books, DVDs, gift cards, or the grand prize, an Amazon Kindle® eReader.
Adults 18 and up can win with the Books Are Brain Food reading club. To enter the reading contest, adults fill out an entry form for every book they read between June 4 and July 27. Entry forms and boxes at all Rock Island locations. Top prize is a new Sony® eReader.
(Pick up your eating passport at Rock Island Libraries while supplies last!)
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.
Sonny Landreth
