06 Jul 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport July 6th Edition

By QC Chamber

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Hello!

fireworks Thank you to everyone who came downtown on Tuesday for Red, White, and Boom! The event was a huge success! A big thank you also goes out to our presenting sponsors, Genesis Health System and the Riverboat Development Authority, as well as all of our sponsors and volunteers that made the event such a great evening.

The River Bandits are playing at Modern Woodmen Park this weekend! The Clinton LumberKings come to town for a three game series running Saturday through Monday. Also along the river this week is Music on the Levee featuring free music in LeClaire Park.

One of the best performances and biggest surprises at River Roots last year was Apache Relay. Apache Relay will return to the QC on Saturday for a performance at RME and tickets to see this up and coming band are just $10! Additional shows at RME this week include Eisley, MASQC, The Tangents, River Prairie Minstrels, and The Olypmics.

Grafitti6 will bring its unique alt-pop to RME via the combination of singer/songwriter Jamie Scott and writer/producer DJ Tommy D. Scott. Also don't forget to check out Friday Live at 5, RME Guitar Circle, Acoustic Music Club, and Open Mic Night.

David Plowden's Iowa features photos capturing small-town America over a twenty year period. This exhibit at the Figge Art Museum features a wide range of great images, so don't miss your opportunity to see it. Also at the Figge this week is a sold out Wine & Art event, Art in the Middle, and Figge member's Art Lovers Book Club.

The German Immigrant Experience at the German American Heritage Center demonstrates an immigrants' journey by sea, train, and foot to their final destination here in the Quad Cities. Visit the GAHC to enjoy Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis as Wilhelm Grimm performing Grimm's Fairy Tales on Saturday afternoon in the first part of a three part series.

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This Week's Events: July 5 - July 11

Thursday, July 5

$2,800 Bank It Blackjack Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Registration 5 p.m. Tournament 6 p.m.

Price: $20 entry fee

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12 Days of Gifts

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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

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 Lars Rehnberg

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

MASQC

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

Million Points Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m., Noon, and 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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.

Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Wine & Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: SOLD OUT

Friday, July 6

12 Days of Gifts

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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

Eisley

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $10 Advance; $12 Day of Show

Friday Live at 5 Featuring Curtis Hawkins Band Sponsored by Dahl Ford

Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Live Lunch with Ren Estrand

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m, and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

The Tangents

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Walker Band

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Saturday, July 7

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Price: $10

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

Kilkenny's Live Music

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Live Lunch with Keith Soko

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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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. Clinton LumberKings - Steve Stricker Bobblehead; Jimmy Buffett Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

River City 6

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Storyteller Brian "Fox" Ellis as Wilhelm Grimm

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 or less

The Apache Relay

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: $10

UFC 148 - Silva v. Sonnen II

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: No Cover Charge

Sunday, July 8

$1 Deals

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: While hard beverages are served

Price: $1 drink specials

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Music on the Levee - The Barehanded Wolfchokers (Good ol' fashioned Dixieland)

Where: LeClaire Park Bandshell

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

River Bandits v. Clinton LumberKings - Collectible Championship Pennant, 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 9

2 Times Points Plus

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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DAGOBAH

Where: Davenport Public Library - Main Branch

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1 Drink Specials

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

River Bandits v. Clinton LumberKings - Buck Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Tuesday, July 10

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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

Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

03 Jul 2012

VANDER VEER BOTANICAL PARK LAUNCHES SUMMER THEME WITH LOCAL AUTHOR

By Nicholas Depew

Davenport, Iowa, July 3, 2012 - A local best-selling author will help launch the summer theme at Vander Veer Botanical Park this Friday, July 6 at 2pm. Ann Hailey, author of the "Fishscale Girl" series will be on hand at Vander Veer Conservatory to read from her book and kick off the "Two Rivers - One World" theme.

This free event is open to the public and media, and is part of a program to help children explore the delicate balance of nature through a variety of exciting summer programs being held at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Sponsored by Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Vander Veer, children can learn through the eyes of Fishscale Girl, who discovers that her Amazon River and the Mississippi River face similar challenges with major environmental problems such as pollution and erosion.

Fishscale Girl, a small doll made from an actual fish scale, is the main character in a series of pictures books written and photographed by Quad-City author Ann Hailey. Fishscale Girl moves from her home in the Amazon to Davenport, Iowa, and learns about the similarities and differences of her new and old homes.

The Vander Veer Conservatory display featuring Fishscale Girl will be open to the public as well. Refreshments will be served. A Fishscale Girl nature walk will also occur at 3:00 p.m.

03 Jul 2012

July 3, 2012, Washington, DC—Although traditional fuel costs $3.60 per gallon, the U.S. Navy has opted to power its so-called "Green Fleet" with a biofuel blend that costs $26 per gallon. Apparently oblivious to staggering budget deficits, the Pentagon

By Rick Martin

Coal Valley, IL - July 3, 2012 - Niabi Zoo has announced a naming contest for their female baby giraffe which was born on June 1, 2012.

Three finalist names have been chosen for zoo visitors to vote on and choose their favorite. The naming contest will run for the entire month of July, with the winning name announced on August 1st.

With this format, zoo visitors who vote will not just be choosing a name for the new giraffe, but will also be supporting the zoo. "We're asking visitors to cast their vote with their pocket change," says Zoo Director Marc Heinzman, "and the name with the highest dollar amount will win." According to Heinzman, all proceeds raised from the naming contest will go toward Niabi Zoo's efforts to build a new elephant enclosure.

The three finalist name choices and their meanings are Jabali (Strong as a Rock), Wally (a zookeeper favorite choice), and Kofi (Born on a Friday). The ballot boxes are located inside the giraffe building at Niabi Zoo, in front of the indoor giraffe viewing area.

Niabi Zoo is open seven days a week from 9:30 to 5:00 pm. The giraffes will be on display until approximately 4:00 pm each day.

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03 Jul 2012

July 7th USO Carnival in Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Rock Island Arsenal

By Elizabeth Polito

USO Presents Carnival in Celebration of the 150^th Anniversary of the Rock Island Arsenal, Sponsored by PepsiCo

The USO (United Service Organizations) of Illinois is bringing the USO Carnival to the Rock Island Arsenal on July 7^th as part of the 150^th Anniversary Celebration of the Arsenal. Sponsored by PepsiCo, the USO Carnival will bring Quad Cities military and civilian families together in support of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Arsenal.

Open to the public, the event will offer families a full day of fun. Included in the festivities is Cirque-tacular Entertainment, a unique act of high caliber circus, specialty, and novelty performers. The USO of Illinois' own music program, Spirit of the USO Band, comprised of Chicago-based, professional musicians and entertainers will perform on the main stage. Especially for military kids, the USO Discovery Kids Arts & Crafts Tent will provide kids the opportunity to make crafts and special handmade projects. The Blackhawks Puck Shot Challenge will challenge festivalgoers to test their puck skills with the Stanley Cup Champs. The Military Family Resources Tent will feature booths dedicated to best-in-class military community resources including representatives in such areas as Career, Education, Financial and Legal Resources. The USO Carnival has been made possible in part by the Chicago Blackhawks, Chevrolet, Stern Beverage, Inc. and Modern Woodmen.

Global food and beverage leader PepsiCo, the event's premier sponsor, is in its third year of partnership with the USO of Illinois through mentorship programs, wounded warrior transition empowerment and local community support. In celebration of this partnership, PepsiCo volunteers will also be on hand to give away "Pepsi Pack" care packages to the first 500 military kids attending the Carnival.

"We're proud to sponsor this wonderful event that brings together the local military community," notes Brett Lucas, national chair of the VALOR employee resource group at PepsiCo. "From partnerships and outreach events, to mentoring programs and hiring initiatives, PepsiCo and VALOR are committed to supporting service members,veterans and their families in every way."

The Rock Island Arsenal anchors the military community of the Quad Cities and touches the lives of all Quad Citians; it is a common thread that ties communities together in the Quad Cities. The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military andcivilian communities throughout the state of Illinois. The USO Carnival is an opportunity for the USO and the Arsenal to join together in their bringing communities together in support of the military.

The Rock Island Arsenal has supported the U.S. military's warfighters in the field for 150 years through the continued accomplishment of its duty to America's warfighters in a relevant, ready and reliable manner.Today, the Rock Island Arsenal is a major military installation where 8,000military and civilian individuals are employed.

In honor of the Arsenal's anniversary, the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce has launched, Hooah! Quad Cities, an ongoing military appreciation and community goodwill campaign created to support the military and their families, veterans and the Rock Island Arsenal. To learn more, visit http://www.hooahquadcities.com.

EVENT SCHEDULE: Saturday, July 7, 2012

10:00 AM - 150^th Anniversary Celebration Parade

11:00 AM - Opening Ceremony

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM Carnival Attractions

5:00 PM - Closing Ceremony

ABOUT USO OF ILLINOIS

The USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families. The mission of the USO is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel and their families and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities. The USO of Illinois is a civilian 501(c)(3) registered non-profit, not a government agency. We are supported solely by the generosity of the American people.

03 Jul 2012

Davenport Parks and Recreation presents:

By Kenneth Asta

Two Rivers - One World

From the Amazon

to the Great Mississippi -

Fishscale Girl's Adventures
at Vander Veer Botanical Park

Explore the delicate balance of nature through a variety of exciting summer programs being held at Vander Veer Botanical Park. Sponsored by Davenport Parks and Recreation and The Friends of Vander Veer, learn through the eyes of Fishscale Girl, who discovers that her Amazon River and the Mississippi River face similar challenges with major environmental problems such as pollution and erosion.

Fishscale Girl, a small doll made from an actual fish scale, is the main character in a series of pictures books written and photographed by Quad-City author Ann Hailey. Fishscale Girl moves from her home in the Amazon to Davenport, Iowa, and learns about the similarities and differences of her new and old homes.

Kickoff Event

fishscale girl 3

Friday, July 6 2pm

at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join us in kicking off Two Rivers - One World! Ann Hailey, local author of the Fishscale Girl series, will read her books at this free event for the public. The Conservatory Display featuring Fishscale Girl will be open to the public, as well. Refreshments will be served. A nature walk will occur at 3:00 p.m.

Fishscale Girl and the Disaster

fishscale girl 1

Saturday, July 21 at Vander Veer Park

Come discover how Fishscale Girl learns how animals survive natural disasters and come back to a destroyed habitat. The Fishscale Girl and the Disaster by local author, Ann Hailey, will be read in English and Spanish. The program is for ages 5-12 and will start at 10am on July 21st. Be at the Vander Veer Conservatory for all the fun activities. There is a $2 fee for the program.

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Fishscale Girl: The Amazon vs. Great Mississippi

Saturday, August 4 at Vander Veer Conservatory

Join Fishscale Girl and explore the difference between the Amazon River and the Great Mississippi River. Fishscale Girl tells of her origin and how she came to be. The program will have interactive activities about both rivers and how we can protect both. Come to the Vander Veer conservatory on August 4th at 10am. Ages 5 - 12. Come join the fun for a $2 fee. Register Now!!

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Other programs featuring Fishscale Girl

Check out "Let's Go Outside" backpacks from The Conservatory at Vander Veer. These backpacks feature lessons that take visitors throughout the Park and Conservatory.

Enjoy The Conservatory display, featuring an Amazon Tropical Rainforest Birds display, as well as a Disaster Scene from the Fishscale Girl series.

Experience the popular park programs My Little Wheelbarrow on July 11 and 18 @ 10am at Vander Veer Playground, and Wild Walks in the Park on July 16 at 1pm. These programs will feature Fishscale Girl in their lessons.

02 Jul 2012

July 5th. 2012 " Of Laughter and Fogetting: Purposeful Ambiguity: The Unbearable Lightness of Being: The limits of human possibilites" Milan Kundra I.S. E.

By Narveen Aryaputri

July 5th. 2012 : I.S.E.
" Of Laughter and Forgetting: Purposeful Ambiguity: the Unbearable Lightness of
Being: The limits of human possibilities. "

Further insights into the concepts and message of Milan Kundra

The theory of Nietzsche , the love story , the politics.

Co- Presenters are Michael Rosenthal and Narveen Aryaputri.

Michael Rosenthal has done Graduate work on Nietzsche at the University of Iowa
during his extensive work in theology, philosophy and psychology at Western
Illinois University, and St. Paul Seminary and the University ofnIowas.

Narveen Aryaputri has her M. A. in English Literature from Meerut University,
India.

Reference will be made to the thesis by Miguel B Llora "MILAN KUNDERA: AN
INDICTMENT AGAINST LIGHTNESS" which he presented for his Master of Arts
requirements .
Freely available on the net.

Independent Scholars Evenings. 7.00 pm
2nd fl of The Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois. 61265
wine, beverages and light hors devours are provided.

The Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by The Institute For Cultural
and Healing Tradition, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at State and Federal levels since 1996

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.
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02 Jul 2012

whatsup juggling at the Eastern Avenue Branch Library

By Steve Hart

Come in out of the heat and enjoy the award-winning juggling act of "one of the hottest young performing jugglers in the country, Doug Sayers." Stop by the Eastern Avenue Branch Library (6000 Eastern Avenue) on Thursday, July 5 at 4:00 p.m. to be amazed!

For more information about this event call 563-326-7832, or for more information about whatsup juggling visit www.whatsupjuggling.com.

Registration is not required for this FREE event!

02 Jul 2012

Walcott Truckers Jamboree

By Rick Martin

Join Us for our 33rd Year of Celebrating America's Truckers! July 12th - 13th 2012

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28 Jun 2012

This Week in Downtown Davenport June 28th Edition

By QC Chamber

Hello!

Red, White, and Boom is almost here and we can't wait for Tuesday, July 3rd! The largest fireworks display from Chicago to St. Louis will feature nearly twice as many fireworks this year and will light up the sky with more than 2,500 shells and over 2,400 pounds of fireworks!

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.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Fest takes over LeClaire Park in the days leading up to Red, White, and Boom! Acts this year include Sugar Ray and The Bluetones, Super Chikan, Kelley Hunt, Brooks Family Blues Dynasty, Johnny Rawls, Bobby Rush, Kenny Neal, and Coco Montoya. This is one of the country's finest Blues festivals, so don't miss it!

We're proud to host one of the most critically acclaimed bands in America downtown. Wilco is returning to the Adler Theatre Tuesday night! Their reputation continues to grow; the Austin Chronicle says "Wilco's new millennial emergence as an avant-garde Americana juggernaut now grooves a new found equilibrium."

A performance of "A Couple of Blaguards " comes to Mac's Tavern on Saturday night! This touring show comes to downtown via the Irish American Theatre Company and the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati.

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.

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This Week's Events: June 28 - July 4

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

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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

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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!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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

Lee Blackmon

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 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

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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

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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

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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

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$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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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

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

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Happy Hour

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: $1 Drink Specials

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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

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and up

27 Jun 2012

Muscatine Art Center Annual Ice Cream Social

By Lynn Bartenhagen

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