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Alex Ortiz
Date(s): 07-02-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 9 pm - 1 a.m.
Exploding with dynamite talent, Alex is sending crowds into fits of side-splitting laughter worldwide! One of the hottest and most sought after comedians’ touring today, this Hispanic comedian is extremely athletic, and a nimble dancer, great skills when you’re climbing to the top! Alex has both headlined and featured at The Apollo, Funny Bones and The Improvs. He has rocked the stage as opener for Bernie Mac, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, Bobcat Goldthwaite and Michael Winslow. Opening act Paul Frisbie.
Admission Free
Venue Jumer's Casino & Hotel
I-280 & Hwy. 92 Rock Island, IL. 61201 Call 309-756-4000 for more information
IH Mississippi Valley Blues Fest
Date(s): 07-04-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 5:00pm
For twenty-five years, volunteers of the Mississippi Valley Blues Society have been organizing and presenting the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival. The three-day festival is held each year over the 4th of July weekend in picturesque LeClaire Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa. After flooding conditions last year forced the Festival to be relocated to the streets of Downtown Davenport, the festival will return to LeClaire Park this year for the 25th Anniversary edition of the IH Mississippi Valley Blues Festival.
Venue LeClaire Park
400 Beiderbeck Drive Davenport, IA. 52801 Call 563-322-5837 for more information
Captain's River Cruise
Date(s): 07-04-2009 ,07-07-2009 ,07-08-2009 ,07-09-2009 ,07-10-2009 ,07-11-2009 ,07-17-2009 ,07-18-2009 ,07-21-2009 ,07-23-2009 ,07-24-2009 ,07-25-2009 ,07-30-2009 ,07-31-2009 ,08-01-2009 ,08-04-2009 ,08-05-2009 ,08-06-2009 ,08-07-2009 ,08-08-2009 ,08-13-2009 ,08-14-2009 ,08-15-2009 ,08-21-2009 ,08-22-2009 ,08-25-2009 ,08-26-2009 ,08-27-2009 ,08-28-2009 ,08-29-2009 ,09-01-2009 ,09-02-2009 ,09-03-2009 ,09-04-2009 ,09-05-2009 ,09-08-2009 ,09-09-2009 ,09-10-2009 ,09-11-2009 ,09-12-2009 ,09-17-2009 ,09-18-2009 ,09-19-2009 ,09-30-2009 ,10-01-2009 ,10-02-2009 ,10-03-2009 ,10-09-2009 ,10-10-2009 ,10-16-2009 ,10-17-2009 ,10-20-2009 ,10-22-2009 ,10-23-2009 ,10-24-2009 ,10-27-2009 ,10-28-2009 ,10-29-2009 ,10-30-2009 ,10-31-2009
Time(s): 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
You will enjoy our 3 entree buffet dinner (prepared by our Chefs fresh right onboard!), which includes: Our Famous Carved Prime Rib, Baked Chicken, Alfredo Pasta with Vegetables, Chef's choice of Potato & Vegetable, 3 Cold Salads, Rolls, Dessert, Coffee and Iced Tea are complimentary with dinner. We also have fully stocked bars onboard.
After dinner, sit back and enjoy the music or dance to the sounds of the Celebration River Cruises Band. Our group plays a wide range of music; some country, rock and roll, today's hits and yesterday, or you could requests one of your favorite songs.
If the weather is nice, go topside and enjoy the evening air, stare at the stars or just stroll the decks. You are always welcome to visit the Captain in the Pilot House. We have also added small lounge areas on the inside decks to make your cruise more comfortable. Visit our "Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Check our schedule for dates and times. Reservations are required.
After dinner, sit back and enjoy the music or dance to the sounds of the Celebration River Cruises Band. Our group plays a wide range of music; some country, rock and roll, today's hits and yesterday, or you could requests one of your favorite songs.
If the weather is nice, go topside and enjoy the evening air, stare at the stars or just stroll the decks. You are always welcome to visit the Captain in the Pilot House. We have also added small lounge areas on the inside decks to make your cruise more comfortable. Visit our "Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Check our schedule for dates and times. Reservations are required.
Admission $44.95 adults, $34.95 children
2501 River Drive Moline, IL. 61265 Call 309-764-1952 for more information
Sightseeing
Date(s): 07-04-2009 ,07-10-2009 ,07-11-2009 ,07-18-2009 ,07-24-2009 ,07-25-2009 ,07-31-2009 ,08-01-2009 ,08-07-2009 ,08-08-2009 ,08-14-2009 ,08-15-2009 ,08-21-2009 ,08-22-2009 ,08-28-2009 ,08-29-2009 ,09-05-2009 ,09-12-2009 ,09-19-2009
Time(s): 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Enjoy the Might Mississippi River and the Quad City Area from atop the 3rd and 4th decks of the Celebration Belle.
Sit back, take in the scenery and sights, enjoy a cool beverage, and relax while our Captain show you the special sights in the area.
You will learn about the rich history of the Quad Cities and see and learn things like: The Rock Island Arsenal Lock and Dam #15 and Roller Dam, Colonel Davenport's Home, the location where the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River. (Note, a young Illiniois attorney defended that bridge and became our 16th President).
You are welcome to visit the Captain in the Pilot House. See how he makes it look so easy to manuver this 1080 ton vessel! Visit our concession stand and bar and "The Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Sit back, take in the scenery and sights, enjoy a cool beverage, and relax while our Captain show you the special sights in the area.
You will learn about the rich history of the Quad Cities and see and learn things like: The Rock Island Arsenal Lock and Dam #15 and Roller Dam, Colonel Davenport's Home, the location where the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River. (Note, a young Illiniois attorney defended that bridge and became our 16th President).
You are welcome to visit the Captain in the Pilot House. See how he makes it look so easy to manuver this 1080 ton vessel! Visit our concession stand and bar and "The Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Admission $13.00 adults, $9.00 children
2501 River Drive Moline, IL. 61265 Call 309-764-1952 for more information
Narrated Lunch Cruise
Date(s): 07-04-2009 ,07-07-2009 ,07-08-2009 ,07-10-2009 ,07-11-2009 ,07-18-2009 ,07-21-2009 ,07-24-2009 ,07-25-2009 ,07-31-2009 ,08-01-2009 ,08-04-2009 ,08-07-2009 ,08-08-2009 ,08-14-2009 ,08-15-2009 ,08-21-2009 ,08-22-2009 ,08-25-2009 ,08-26-2009 ,08-28-2009 ,08-29-2009 ,09-01-2009 ,09-02-2009 ,09-03-2009 ,09-04-2009 ,09-05-2009 ,09-08-2009 ,09-09-2009 ,09-11-2009 ,09-12-2009 ,09-18-2009 ,09-19-2009 ,09-30-2009 ,10-22-2009 ,10-27-2009 ,10-30-2009
Time(s): 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
You will enjoy our freshly prepared 2 entree lunch buffet (prepared fresh right onboard!) which includes: Baked Chicken, Alfredo Pasta with Vegetables, Chef's choice of Potato & Vegetable, 2 Cold Salads, Rolls, dessert, Coffee and Iced Tea included with your meal. We also have fully bars available.
Live music will be provided by our Celebration Belle Entertainer. There will be singing and dancing and a little joking around! You can go topside, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. During part of the cruise, our Captain will show and tell you about our Quad Cities. Some of the sights we will cruise by are... The Rock Island Arsenal Lock and Dam #15, The Abbey, Colonel Davenport's Home!! Some of what you will learn about are... Chief Black Hawk, The location where the first railroad bridge crossed the Mississippi River, learn about the young Illinois attorney (who later became this country's 16th President) who defended the bridge in a court battle. Our Captain will tell you about the rich history of the Quad Cities and explain to you why this Mighty Mississippi River is vital to each and everyone of us!
Visit our "Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Live music will be provided by our Celebration Belle Entertainer. There will be singing and dancing and a little joking around! You can go topside, sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. During part of the cruise, our Captain will show and tell you about our Quad Cities. Some of the sights we will cruise by are... The Rock Island Arsenal Lock and Dam #15, The Abbey, Colonel Davenport's Home!! Some of what you will learn about are... Chief Black Hawk, The location where the first railroad bridge crossed the Mississippi River, learn about the young Illinois attorney (who later became this country's 16th President) who defended the bridge in a court battle. Our Captain will tell you about the rich history of the Quad Cities and explain to you why this Mighty Mississippi River is vital to each and everyone of us!
Visit our "Best of Everything" Gift Shop on 3rd deck.
Admission $33.95 adults, $23.95 children
2501 River Drive Moline, IL. 61265 Call 309-764-1952 for more information
51st Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade
Date(s): 07-04-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 1:00 p.m.
The Illinois Quad City Chamber of Commerce and the City of East Moline are proud to present the 51st Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade to take place this Saturday, July 4th at 1:00pm in downtown East Moline. This year's theme is "Star Spangled Spectacular".
Over 15,000 people are expected to line 15th Avenue in East Moline to watch this salute to our country and our community. The parade will begin at 3rd Street and 15th Avenue, go down 15th Avenue and end at 13th Street.
Command Sergeant Major Blake will serve as the Grand Marshall for this year's 51st Annual celebration. Jim Mertens of WQAD News Channel 8 will once again serve as the Parade Emcee.
For more information on the parade, contact Anne Spoden at (309)757-5416 or email intern@quadcitychamber.com.
Admission FREE
Venue Downtown East Moline
15th Avenue from 3rd St. to 13th St. East Moline, IL. 61244
51st Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade
Date(s): 07-04-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The 51st Annual AMVETS 4th of July Parade will once again take place on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 at 1:00pm. The route will be along 15th Avenue in East Moline between 3rd Street and 13th Street. This year's theme is 'Star Spangled Spectacular.'
Admission Free
Venue Downtown East Moline
15th Avenue & 8th Street East Moline, IL. 61244 Call 309-757-5416 for more information
Family Fun Day Recycled Float Race
Date(s): 07-04-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 9AM - 3PM
Come watch floats made out of recyclables such as plastic jugs, paper cartons try to make it across Potter Lake before sinking!
Backwater Gamblers show Free between races.
Free Family Fun Activities inlcuding inflatables, games, contests, sac races, and the annual water balloon fight!
Admission Free events
Venue Sunset Marina
1309 Mill Street Rock Island, IL. 61201 Call 309-732-7275 for more information
Downtown Davenport Architecture Walking Tour
Date(s): 07-04-2009 ,07-11-2009 ,07-25-2009 ,08-01-2009
Time(s): 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Curious about the historic buildings in downtown Davenport? This walking tour will explore the style and meaning of buildings in context with Davenport’s historic period of economic development. The tour will conclude at the Figge Art Museum with a discussion of the meaning of David Chipperfield’s design for the Quad Cities community. Please wear comfortable shoes and meet in the Figge lobby. Bottled water will be provided. Free with membership or museum admission.
Museum Admissions Cost: $7.00 adults; $6.00 seniors (60 and older)/students with ID’s; $4.00 children ages 3-12; Free to members.
Museum Admissions Cost: $7.00 adults; $6.00 seniors (60 and older)/students with ID’s; $4.00 children ages 3-12; Free to members.
Admission Regular Museum Admission
Venue Figge Art Museum
225 W. 2nd Street Davenport, IA. Call (563) 326-7804 for more information
Pork in the Park
Date(s): 07-04-2009 / 07-04-2009
Time(s): 11 AM - 3 PM
This is another opportunity to see our City park's sidewalks lined with more than 500 flags to honor our veterans and those who served our country. The Kiwanis Club serves a great pork chop dinner starting at 11 AM and the Maple City Community Band presents a stirring concert of patriotic music beginning at 1 PM.
Admission Free
Venue Geneseo Main Street
100 W. Main Street Geneseo, IL. 61254 Call 309-944-2686 for more information
