Beat the winter blues with fun in LeClaire this month! Enjoy Valentine's Day celebrations, trivia, and Buffalo Bill's birthday party! Also find Rock Star Bingo, live music, wine tastings, and fresh merchandise at the shops! There are plenty of great spots to wine, dine, tour and shop every day in LeClaire. Be sure to browse the whole newsletter to find special deals and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire today! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com .
FEBRUARY:
Now - February 13 until 7pm: The Shameless Chocoholic
is taking custom orders for chocolate covered strawberries. Any strawberries left will be dipped in a variety of chocolates and available on a first come, first served basis in the shop. 4 ct box - $11.99. 8 ct box - $22.99. 12 ct box - $34.99.
Now - February 18: Join Isabel Bloom for their annual "Isabel Bloom NOW!" Celebration!
See what's new including sculptures the Dandelion Heart, Scout + Co. Candle selections, Lillie & Pine handmade skincare products and a wide selection of gifts and home décor, including "Mud Pie"! Receive a
Free
Mini Gnome with a $50 purchase.
Valentine's Day Fun!
Thursday, February 14, 6pm & 8pm: Valentine's Day at Crane & Pelican Café.
They are serving a special three course menu. $39.95/person with a 10% discount for parties of 4 or more. Two seatings available - 6pm & 8pm. Limited space so call today to make your reservation. 563-289-8774.
Thursday, February 14: The Faithful Pilot
has their regular menu plus a 3-course menu for $60 per person. Come on out and enjoy fresh choices from their new menu and wine list. 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot today.
Thursday, February 14, 5:30-9:30pm: Steventon's
has live music by Lewis Knudsen. Call today to reserve your spot for a romantic dinner. 563-289-3600.
Thursday, February 14, 6:30pm: Celebrate Pal-entine's Day with Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House.
February 14th isn't just for lovers! Celebrate your best friends at a PAL-entine's Day Party! What better way to celebrate a friend than with whiskey, pizza and a movie! Your ticket gets you a flight of whiskeys, one cocktail, and access to the Mama Bosso's pizza bar.
Begin at 6:30 with a special whiskey tasting with one of the distillers. Get a flight of whiskeys and try all of the wonderful flavors of Cody Road! You'll also get one cocktail of your choice. Additional cocktails will be available to purchase. Have Mama Bosso's pizzas and then they'll break out the popcorn as you watch a classic buddy movie - Dumb and Dumber! Couples are welcome, but this is a friends' gig! Limited to 30 people, so get your tickets soon! $25 purchased online through the Facebook event page.
Friday, February 15, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and you can win free beer! What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like "regular" bingo, but they replace bingo numbers, like "B16", with parts of songs. If you know the song title (no phones, devices or apps - basically no cheating), then place a bingo chip on that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner! Presented by Think & Drink Entertainment
Saturday, February 16, 9am-5pm: You, Me & Sweet Treats.
Come out to Royal Tea & Ulmie's Nest, on Saturday February 9 or 16, and enjoy some sweet treats with your little sweetheart! On each of these days each business will be featuring some SWEET deals!
-Royal Tea & Ulmie's Nest will be giving a FREE tea cookie with each tea purchase, upon mentioning this event! *
-Royal Tea will be giving away a FREE oz of Tea with each Smart Tea Maker purchase. *
-Ulmie's Nest will have a special for all Red, White and Pink Replay products. Each piece will be buy 1 piece get the 2nd half off!*
They will have decorations up, and a fun movie in the background as well. There will be other sweet treats available for purchase. Enjoy a tea and a sweet treat with those you love! Deals are while supplies last. Deals will only be honored on the two dates given. Deals cannot be exchanged for other items or cash value.*
Saturday, February 16, 6pm/7pm: Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center
to benefit the Moon & Back Animal Rescue.
Doors open at 6pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. $10 per person / 8 people (maximum) at a table. 10 mulligans for $10 and a double down for $10 which doubles your points on one round. They are serving pulled pork sandwiches, potato or fruit salad, and baked beans. To reserve tables, call Debbie at 563-349-4403 or e-mail
smith5grand@gmail.com
Saturday, February 16, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Frankie Joe & Kinfolk.
Tuesday, February 19, 6pm: Green Tree Brewery Euchre Night.
Proceeds will be going to the "To The Moon & Back Animal Rescue". $10 buy-in. Sign ups start at 6pm, games at 6:30pm. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, as well as the "biggest loser".
Friday, February 22, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and you can win free beer! What is Rock Star Bingo? Just like "regular" bingo, but they replace bingo numbers, like "B16", with parts of songs. If you know the song title (no phones, devices or apps - basically no cheating), then place a bingo chip on that square. Get 5 squares in a row and you're a winner! Presented by Think & Drink Entertainment
Sunday, February 24, Noon-4pm: Celebrate Buffalo Bill's Birthday at the Buffalo Bill Museum!
Buffalo Chip Throwing Contest at 1pm (weather permitting).
Free museum admission for this event. Buffalo Bill was born February 26, 1846 in Scott County, Iowa. He was a Pony Express Rider and a civil war hero before starring in own Wild West Show and becoming the superstar of his era! Also visit the other great exhibits at the museum such as: the Lone Star, a wooden hull steam powered paddle wheel, Native American artifacts, and exhibits featuring 1900's ladies fashion, life on Mississippi, riverboat pilots, and many more fascinating displays.
Sunday, February 24, 3-5pm: Faithful Pilot
has 15 wines to taste for $15. The restaurant will be open until 8pm for regular dining. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve a glass for the wine tasting.
Tuesday, February 26, 5-7pm: 129
is hosting
Tuesday Tasting. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve a glass!
Tuesday, February 26, 7pm: Play "Survey Says: A Friendly Feud Bar Game" at Green Tree Brewery.
There are 2 rounds of 10 questions. Each round ends with a multiplier question, where point values are doubled and tripled, respectively. Compete for house cash & free beer flights! $25 Gift Card for 1st Place, $10 for 2nd Place, and FREE beer flights for the Best Team Name and for the 1st & 2nd Round Winner! Play solo or as a team (up to 4 people). FREE to play!
Thursday, February 28, 6pm: Faithful Pilot Wine Class.
Faithful Pilot announces an all new, all exciting, all fun Wine Class lineup for 2019! The QC's only monthly wine & food educational experience is great for those who know wine - but better if you're just trying to know more. 4 Flights $35. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot. Enjoy Great Food, Great Wine & Great Times!
FEBRUARY | Name The Wine Region | The "Tells" of Blind Tasting
MARCH | WINE-ing When The Weather Gets Great
APRIL | Continental Divide
MAY | The Judgment of Paris
JUNE | Time in a Bottle | Aged Wines
Friday, March 1, 5pm: Bela is celebrating their grand reopening with a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 5pm and Open House until 8pm.
Celebrate all weekend with complimentary snacks, drinks, and free giveaways. And join them for "Taste of LeClaire" on Saturday, March 2!
Friday, March 1: First Friday.
We celebrate First Friday EVERY month!
* Blue Iguana
is celebrating with a drink special.
* Faithful Pilot
has live music from 8-11pm.
* Grasshoppers
is open late.
* Green Tree Brewery
has live music from 8-11pm by Ruby & Donovan.
* LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
is open late.
*
Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Cody Road Cocktail House:
Free food and drink samples from 5-8pm.
They'll have live music in the distillery from 7-10pm.
* Razzleberries
is open late.
* The Shameless Chocoholic
is open until 7pm.
* Wide River Winery Tasting Room
is open until 8pm with wine and savory dip samples.
Saturday, March 2, 1-4pm: Enjoy a "Taste of LeClaire!"
Receive FREE food and/or beverage samples from various shops, restaurants, and bars. Discover many great tastes during Taste of LeClaire!
Participating businesses include:
Artswork - homemade cracker sample from The Crane & Pelican Cafe
Aunt Hatties
- What BBQ & Bar King Cake sample
Other news:
Book a fun night at the
Holiday Inn Express
in LeClaire! Call the hotel direct (563-289-9978) and ask for Irish or Brandi. Choose from the:
"Full LeClaire Experience"
package including -
* A Deluxe Room
* $20 Gift Certificate for
Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
including tasting and tour
* $20 Gift Certificate for
Green Tree Brewery
* $15 Gift Certificate for
Wide River Winery Tasting Room
* Two Passes to tour the
Buffalo Bill Museum LeClaire IA
valued at $10
* An 8 x 10 glossy autographed photo by
Mike Wolfe American Picker
of
Antique Archaeology
(in LeClaire) and American Pickers' fame - priceless!
* Full Express Start Breakfast for two the next morning at the Holiday Inn Express LeClaire valued at $20
OR
"Dinner for Two & a River View"
package including -
* Dinner for two valued up to $40 at the popular and historic
The Crane & Pelican Cafe
* One night stay at the Holiday Inn Express LeClaire in their Executive Riverfront mini-suite including full, hot breakfast in the morning.
NOTE:
Rates very based on date, availability, and room type. Book these packages from now through Feb 28, 2019. Three days notice required.
Have fun at the
Wide River Winery Tasting Room!
Wednesdays are
"Double Punch Day".
With each bottle of wine purchased, receive 2 punches on your frequent buyer card. Valid at all 3 locations.
Winter Hours:
Artswork's
: Tuesday - Saturday 11am-4pm; Sunday 12-4pm. They have new spring merchandise with more coming all the time!
Bela:
under new management. January-March - Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Daffodil Row:
January-March - Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique
: Thursday and Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 12-4pm.
Grasshoppers:
Sunday-Wednesday 12-4pm, Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm. Call 563-289-4652 to request additional hours.
SAVE THE DATE:
March
1
First Friday
2
Taste of LeClaire
16
Trivia at Civic Center
April
5
First Friday
20
Cars & Coffee
20
Trivia at Civic Center
27
Wine Hop
May
3
First Friday
18
Cars & Coffee
18
Shops With Hops
18
Trivia at Civic Center
25-27
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, 11am, 1pm, 3pm
June
7-8
Citywide Garage Sales
8
First Friday
15
Cars & Coffee
15
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
22
Food Truck Fight
July
5
First Friday
20
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
20
Cars & Coffee
August
2
First Friday
3
Heartland British Auto Fest
8-10
Tug Fest
17
Cars & Coffee
17
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
September
6
First Friday
21
Cars & Coffee
21
Trivia at Civic Center
21
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises, 11am & 1pm
21
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Riverboat Twilight Dinner Cruise
October
4
First Friday
13
Apple Fest
19
Cars & Coffee
19
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
19
Trivia at Civic Center
26
Witches' Walk
November
1
First Friday
16
Trivia at Civic Center
23
Shop Small Saturday
December
6
First Friday
6-8
Christmas in LeClaire
7
Ugly Christmas Sweater 5k