Join us for the Food Truck Fight this weekend. 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 and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire today! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com.
June
Friday, June 21, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by Rob & Gary from The Night People. Robert Dahms and Gary Pearson have been friends and played music together for more than 50 years. They're part of the Quad Cities' legendary band The Night People, who their fans helped elect to the Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! They've opened for hundreds of big time acts, including Jimi Hendrix, Herman's Hermits, Johnny Winter, Rick Derringer, Tommy James, the Beach Boys and the Yards Birds to name a few.
Friday, June 21, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert
with live music by Lewis Knudsen.
Friday, June 21, 6:30-8:30pm: Drift Away Studio's Painting on Barn Wood with Creative Vibes.
Paint an adorable bird scene on barn wood for only $30. All materials included and you will receive step-by-step instruction. Board measures 16"x7". You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks of your choice to enjoy during class. A great girls night out! Go to
www.driftawaystudio.com
to sign up.
Friday, June 21, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery has Rock Star Bingo.
It's free to play for a chance to win beer!
Saturday, June 22, Noon-7pm: Food Truck Fight
on the Levee. Enjoy a wide variety from 16 food trucks, ice cold beer & beverage tent, live music, bounce houses, face painter, balloon animals and more! Each food truck will feature a $2 sample item in addition to their full menu, and you decide the winner by dropping your voting token off at your favorite truck. $5 general admission; VIP tickets available. Visit
www.foodtruckfight.com
for more details.
Saturday, June 22, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Doug Brundies.
Saturday, June 22, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Tony Hoeppner & Friends.
Sunday, June 23, 5-7pm: Green Tree Brewery
has "The Office" Trivia. Petty behavior, zero productivity -
all in a week's work. FREE to play; up to 8 people per team. Win house cash & prizes. Get there early to grab a table!
Thursday, June 27, 6pm: Faithful Pilot Wine Class.
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. June is "Time in a Bottle - Aged Wines." 4 Flights $35. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Friday, June 28, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has live music by the Whoozdads. Whoozdads? is an acoustic quartet featuring veteran Quad Cities musicians Ron Wilson (bass, guitar), Tony Hoeppner (guitar, harmonica,) Rick Maddelien on Guitar, and Terry Hanson on Percussion. Feel good music is what they're all about.
Friday, June 28, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert
with live music by Bobby Ray Bunch.
Friday, June 28, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery has Rock Star Bingo.
It's free to play for a chance to win beer!
Saturday, June 29: Blue Iguana
has live music by Sazon de Senora! Also, $3 aluminum tall boys of Miller Lite & Coors Light!
Saturday, June 29, 5-8pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music on the patio by Ed James.
Saturday, June 29, 5:30-8:30pm: Drift Away Studio's Dot Mandala Painting Class.
You will learn how easy it is to create your own unique masterpiece - the possibilities are endless. This is a beginner-friendly project, no skills required. Liz will provide you with step by step instructions for you to create your own 5x5 mandala painting. You are welcome to bring any drinks and snacks in to enjoy during class! Gather your friends and have a fun night of creating. Cost is $40. Go to
www.driftawaystudio.com
to sign up.
July
Friday, July 5, 5-11pm: First Friday Celebration.
Enjoy live music, shops open late, food and drink specials and more!
Antique Archaeology
is open until 6pm.
Bela
has food and drink samples until 7pm.
Blue Iguana
has
Salsa Night with DJ Flacko.
The Faithful Pilot, 8-11pm:
Live music.
Grasshoppers
is open late.
Green Tree Brewery, 8-11pm:
Live music.
LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
will be open late.
Mississippi River Distilling Company:
Razzleberries
is open late.
The Shameless Chocoholic
is open until 7pm.
Steventon's
has live music from 6-9pm.
Wide River Winery Tasting Room, 5-8pm:
Live music by Mo Carter & Company. Mo Carter & Company features Mo Carter on vocals/guitar/ukulele, Amy Foley on keys, Melinda Leasman on violin, and Andrew Ross on percussion. Together they create a beautiful blend of unique originals and creative covers. Like a freight train of energy, Mo Carter is known for her bold, soulful voice and charismatic live stage presence. This St. Louis native turned Quad Cities' staple has a dynamic stable of unique acoustic originals as well as a wide range of creative covers.
Saturday, July 20, 11am, 1pm, 3pm: Riverboat Twilight 1-1/2 hour Sightseeing Cruises.
Advance tickets and information can be found at:
http://riverboattwilight.com
NEW DATE: Saturday, July 27, 8-11am: Cars & Coffee - Bring your favorite ride to the beautiful riverfront Levee in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts in LeClaire before heading to the Levee. Weather permitting, first in, first parked. Find "Cars and Coffee LeClaire" on Facebook for updates.
SAVE THE DATE:
July
5
First Friday
20
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
27
Cars & Coffee
August
2
First Friday
3
Heartland British Auto Fest
8-10
Tug Fest
17
Cars & Coffee
17
Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
24
Vettes on the River
24
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
