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Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society to Announce 2012 Jazz Fest Lineup
In anticipation of the 41st annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, the Memorial Society is prepared to announce the 2012 festival lineup and events. The announcement will take place during a press conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 4 p.m. in the lobby of the Adler Theater.
As part of the Society's mission to spread awareness and enjoyment of jazz music, the announcement will also include a cash bar and jazz music. During this time, the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society will also be introducing a new scholarship opportunity for local schools.
The 41st annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival will be held August 2-5, 2012, at the Adler Theater, the Mississippi Room of the RiverCenter, and at LeClaire Park in Davenport. By partnering with the City of Davenport, the performances at LeClaire Park on Friday and Saturday evening will be free, as they are considered part of the Summer Concert Series.
Additional materials will be available at the press conference.
For Bix Fans And Coffee Lovers
The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society has partnered with The Coffee Hound in Bettendorf, Iowa to bring you three sensational coffee flavors available by special order only through July, and available at the souvenir area at the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival August 2 – 5, 2012. There are three unique flavors, roasted just for the Bix Society. "Davenport Blues", a medium roast breakfast blend; "In the Dark", a rich, dark roast; and "Mississippi Mud", a fine flavored coffee with a unique blend. Call the office to place your order, or watch for the Paypal link coming soon.
The 2012 Festival Is Back In Downtown Davenport, August 2 - 5, 2012, Kicking Off Thursday Night At 6PM In The Mississippi River Hall At The Davenport RiverCenter!
The 2012 Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival will once again be back in downtown Davenport! We are pleased to announce that the host venue for the 41st Annual Festival is the Davenport RiverCenter & Adler Theater. We will also have special Friday & Saturday evening performances in LeClaire park, as partners with the Davenport Summer Concert Series in The Park! Also new this year we will be in the RiverCenter from start to finish!
We will kick off our 41st year on Thursday evening with at 6 pm in The Mississippi Hall with a terrific opening lineup. On Friday & Saturday, in addition to the evening performances at LeClaire Park, we will have afternoon and evening performances in both the Adler Theater and The Mississippi Room. We will wrap up Sunday afternoon in the Mississippi Hall, as well as close out the weekend there with the Sunday evening Afterglow.
The Adler Theater and Mississippi Hall will host over 1000 patrons each, and are located in the same building for easy transition between venues. There will also be a dance floor in both venues for those that want to hit the dance floor. We have also invited The QC SoDa group to bring their members in for some terrific dance demonstrations for all to enjoy.
The Isle Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa will be the host hotel this year, and have some terrific deals lined up for our fans. Check out the details in the attached flier.Bix Lives through all of you, the fans!
To Order 2012 Bix Festival Tickets
Bix Society Partners With QC SoDa Dance Studio
The Bix Society is excited to announce that we have partnered with the QC SoDa Dance Studio for our 2012 Festival. We will have more details coming soon. For more information on QC SoDa please go to their website at www.qcsoda.com or to see details on their “Dance The Bix Weekend” go to www.dancethebix.com to see what they have to offer.
Bix Society Office Back To Regular Business Hours!
The Bix Society Office will be back to regular business hours starting on June 4. Office Manager Laura Hesse will be available to help you with ticket orders, souvenir orders and general information requests. You can also order tickets by mail, through our website with Paypal, or through Ticketmaster. Laura will be available Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Give her a call at 563-324-7170 or 888-BIX-LIVS, or stop in at the Union Station in downtown Davenport, second floor.
For additional useful information, check out some of the following sites.
Quad Cities Conventions & Visitors Bureau
Hotels
QuadCities.com Hotel Listing
Experience Quad Cities – Quad Cities
Map of Downtown Davenport
Hotel Blackhawk
River Music Experience
The Bix Society Mission
The mission of the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society is to perpetuate the music and memory of Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke through an annual jazz festival, jazz education programs, and the preservation of traditional jazz.
