DECEMBER 8

Concerts/Live Music

North Lincoln with In this Moment and Time in Enemy at Hairy Marys, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. 440-6565

Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

The Don Mumford Trio featuring Janey Hooper at The Continental every Thursday, 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 244-5845

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies. 224-1709

The A.T.O. Groove Project at the Bali Satay in Ames, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

When We Fall with My Dearest Apollo, Bleached Black, and Playing With Matches at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Patrice Pike at Ritual Café, 7 - 9 p.m. $5. 288-4872

Simpson College Symphonic Band at Simpson's Pote Theater, 7 p.m. Free. 961-1600

Arcadia Wind Quartet at Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

"Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" at Verboten through Jan. 1. 244-5992

Peggy Johnston, Cheryl Jacobsen and Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

"52 Pick Up" at Heritage Art Gallery, noon to 8 p.m. Closing reception for education exhibition fund-raiser and card party. $20 for a deck of cards. 286-3215

Child Oriented

"Make-It-And-Take-It Craft" at Central Library. Free. 283-4153

"Toddler Storytime" at Central Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. 283-4153

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Writer's Club at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Thursday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

"Mortise and Tenon Joinery: Step-by-Step" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

Video Replay of Jeff Koons lecture at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. Free admission. 277-4405

Theater/Performing Arts

Rob Little at the Funny Bone through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Bill Blank at the Vaudeville Mews, 7:30 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

Night Life

Wellman's Pub Annual Holiday Party, 5 p.m. 245-9737

SCI After Five at the Science Center of Iowa, 5 - 8 p.m. $7.50 or free for members. 21+. 274-6868

Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mike Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Urbandale Idol every Thursday through December at Keysters, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Karaoke every Thursday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140

Karaoke with Smitty's at Hull Avenue Tavern every Thursday through December, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9338

Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno's Sports Club, 8 p.m. - midnight. 244-1935

Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. 226-1717

Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Thursday at Manning's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-0030

Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri's Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383

Karaoke every Thursday at Trophy's (inside Plaza Lanes), 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Thursday with Krista at Okoboji Grill and Bar in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy's Place with Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Thursday at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9797

Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Thursday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

DECEMBER 9

Concerts/Live Music

Comfort Zone at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 334-0633

The Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 288-2520

Diplomats of Solid Sound at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Floodplane with Support at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Fat Andy at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Firehouse with Rude Mood at Keysters, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $15-$20. 21+. 252-1403

Unkald For with Anubyss at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

War of Ages with 12-Gauge Valentine, An Airbag Saved My Life, and House of Commons at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Pomeroy with GaiDen Gadema and DJ Really Real at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370

Anthony Gomes at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Bound 2 Be at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Segway at The Continental every Friday, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. No cover. 244-5845

5 The Hard Way at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 278-9797

105.1 Channel Q's Snowball with 311 and Alien Ant Farm at the Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $28.50-$31.50. 223-6152

Final Mix Show Band at Legends East, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 564-1100

Woodside Middle School Band at Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Marilyn Anderson at Ritual Café through December. 288-4872

Fitch Studio Annual Holiday Open House, 5 - 9 p.m. 282-8500

"Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" at Verboten through Jan. 1. 244-5992

Peggy Johnston, Cheryl Jacobsen, and Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Child Oriented

"Make-It-And-Take-It Craft" at Central Library. Free. 283-4153

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Alexander Garvin, President and CEO of Alex Garvin and Associates, Inc., at the Embassy Suites on the River, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25. RSVP at 286-4934

"Understanding Your Clients to Achieve Results" at the Iowa Historical Building, 8:30 a.m. - noon. $40. 281-5111

Theater/Performing Arts

Rob Little at The Funny Bone through Dec. 11, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $22. 246-2329

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Dec. 18, 7 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Ballet Theatre of Des Moines Presents "The Nutcracker" at Hoyt Sherman Place through Dec. 11, 7 p.m. All seats reserved. 244-0507

Comedy Xperiment with All New Laughs at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

"The Nutcracker" at the Civic Center through Dec. 11, 7 p.m. $12-$25. 246-2329

"A Night of Toe-Tickling Improv Comedy" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

Night Life

Readings at Zanzibar's featuring Drake Asst. Prof. of English Carol Spaulding, 8:30 p.m. 244-7694

Old Tankard Beer Tapping at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 6 p.m. 267-8900

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Work Release Party at Blues on Grand every Friday, 5 p.m. $4. 244-3092

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Friday at Stroll Inn, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

Karaoke every Friday at Signatures, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 962-1331

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Friday at Southpost Sports Bar with TJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Friday at Palmer's Pub with Robby, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Maddy's Place with Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Friday at Junction 122, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-4100

Karaoke every Friday at Vic & Andy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 285-9326

Karaoke every Friday at Rookies, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 252-0248

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Friday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Friday at Razamatazz in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Friday at Bennigans on Army Post Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 309-3111

Karaoke every Friday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Friday at Yo Yo's, 8 p.m. - midnight. 266-9144

Karaoke every Friday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Friday at the 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus San Antonio Rampage at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-866-553-2457

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Indianola Holiday Tour of Homes, 6 - 9 p.m. Six homes open to the public. Tickets available at The Village, 1203 N. E St. 961-6269

DECEMBER 10

Concerts/Live Music

Comfort Zone at Daytona's, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 331-0996

Roze at Westport Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 277-1991

Red Chemist at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Jethro's All Star Jam at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-9900

Deuce at Keysters, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $10. 21+. 252-1403

Catheter with Black Market Fetus and Creepy Kids at Hairy Mary's, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Marcato with Cruciful, A.K.A. and The Albino Spiders at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

Big John & The 39th Street Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $7. 21+. 244-3092

Unidentified Suspects with Skin of Earth at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270

A.K.A. at Java Joes, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Route 66 at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Chuck's Restaurant every Saturday, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-4104

Rich Webster Band at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

The Don Mumford Quartet at The Continental every Saturday, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 244-5845

Lesser Known Saint with Sons of the Republic and Organ Donor at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Crunk Pigeon at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. $3. 278-9797

3AM Band at the Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cover varies. 288-5800

Betsy West and Jenn Allen at Ritual Café, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Danyelle Church at Borders in Ames, 8 p.m. Free. 233-2833

Central Iowa Symphony at the Octagon Center for the Arts in Ames, 4 p.m. $5-$12. 239-5360

Christmas with the Choral Society at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. $6-$20. 273-5255

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

"Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" at Verboten through Jan. 1. 244-5992

Opening reception for Round 2 of the SMASH High School Art Competition at SMASH, 6 - 9 p.m. 299-0866

Child Oriented

Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620

Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171

Breakfast With Santa at the Science Center of Iowa, 8 - 10 a.m. Sold out. 274-6868

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Hands-On Workshop: Box Joints" at the Woodsmith Store, 9 and 10:15 a.m. $20. 254-9494

Theater/Performing Arts

Rubber Duck Army at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $22. 246-2329

Rob Little at The Funny Bone through Dec. 11, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Dec. 18, 2 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Ballet Theatre of Des Moines Presents "The Nutcracker" at Hoyt Sherman Place through Dec. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. $10-$50. 244-0507

"The Nutcracker" at the Civic Center through Dec. 11, 2 p.m. $12-$25. 246-2329

Night Life

Second Saturday at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 - 10 p.m. $7. Grades 6 - 12 welcome. 277-6261

NetDealsUSA.com World Championship Armwerstling at The Club House in Perry, 10 p.m.

Film: "Being Caribou" at First Unitarian Church, 7 p.m. Free admission.

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Sizzling Salsa Saturdays at The Marriot Hotel downtown, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $7. 245-5500

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke with Bear Creek Productions every Saturday at Lori & Roy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-3668

Karaoke every Thursday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 564-1140

Karaoke every Saturday at Stroll Inn with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny D's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 263-9900

Karaoke every Saturday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Saturday at Brew Haus, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 256-9834

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 987-9604

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Saturday at TR's Sports Bar with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 255-9985

Karaoke every Saturday at Southpost Sports Bar with Scotty, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Saturday at Eddy's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097

Karaoke every Saturday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Saturday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Razamatazz Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Saturday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny's Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Saturday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Saturday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus Chicago Wolves at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

First Annual "Guns 'N' Hoses" (Police versus Fire) Charity Hockey Game at Wells Fargo Arena, 4:15 p.m. $15 includes admission to Iowa Stars game afterwards. Proceeds go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. 556-8489

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Jackie Wellman book signing of "Spiritual Clarity" at Borders, 5 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Indianola Holiday Tour of Homes, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Six homes open to the public. Tickets available at The Village, 1203 N. E St. 961-6269

DECEMBER 11

Concerts/Live Music

Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac's, 7 - 1 p.m. No cover. 263-1186

Al Ford Orchestra at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. No cover. 21+. 967-1000

Soul Searchers at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545

Open Jam with Larry Chambers and Janey Hooper at Hull Avenue Tavern every Sunday through Dec. 18, 9 p.m. Ree. 266-9338

Mostly Unplugged Open Jam at Ritual Café, 2 - 4 p.m. 288-4872

The Christmas Show with The House Band at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 6:30 p.m. Cover varies. 223-1639

Exhibitions/Displays

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Caspe Heritage Gallery in Waukee, 1 - 3 p.m. through December. 277-6321

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through January 14. 255-3149

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868



Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Lessons and Carols" at Simpson's Smith Chapel in Indianola, 2 and 5 p.m. 961-1600

Theater/Performing Arts

Film: "Campfire" at the Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. Free. Donations welcome. 243-3270

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m. $20. 246-2329

Rob Little at The Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Dec. 18, 1 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre, 2 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Ballet Theatre of Des Moines Presents "The Nutcracker" at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1 p.m. $10-$50. 244-0507

"The Nutcracker" at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. $12-$25. 246-2329

Night Life

Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900

Karaoke with Carmen at Kenny D's, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 263-9900
Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, Urbandale. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Sunday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Sunday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Sunday with DC DJ at Southport Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, noon - 5 p.m. 232-3679

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale at the West Des Moines Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. - noon. $2-$5. Photo opportunities with Santa Claus for children. Open to the public. 278-4577

Des Moines Music Collectors' Show at the Downtown Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $1 admission. 284-1401

Grand Slam Sunday with Casey Blake and Rick Matthews at the Iowa Hall of Pride, 1 - 4 p.m. $4-$5. 280-8969

DECEMBER 12

Concerts/Live Music

Jazz Jam at Court Avenue Brewing Company every Monday, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 282-2739

The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $7-$8. All ages. 265-7321

The Good Life with Euphone, Eagle Seagull, and Me Too Bob Dylan, Me Too at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Des Moines' Symphony Academy's Rachel Fritz at Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Local Writers' and Authors' Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Monday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Eating Disorders/Body Image Group meets every Monday at 3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $20/meeting. 270-0280

Parenting Skills Group meets every Monday at 3839 Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $20/person or $30/couple. 270-0280

Night Life

Holiday Open House at The Cub Club, 4 - 7 p.m. RSVP at 243-6111.

Monday Night Football at the House of Bricks, 7 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Monday at Victor's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-1534

Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Legislative Kick-Off Luncheon at Downtown Marriott, 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 286-4934

DECEMBER 13

Concerts/Live Music

Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092

Christian Krieg at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Goodrell Middle School Band, Chorus & Orchestra at Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. Free.

22nd Annual Principal Singers Winter Concert at The Principal Financial Group Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. 246-4907

Jem State at Gronau's every Tuesday, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover varies. 276-6021

Irish Jam at Java Joes, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Spot at Hairy Mary's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

Exhibitions/Displays

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

"Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" at Verboten through Jan. 1. 244-5992

Child Oriented

Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 - 2 p.m. $4-$10. Ages 3 to 5 welcome. 274-6868

Theater/Performing Arts

The Chinaman at the Funny Bone through Dec. 18, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Little Shop of Horrors" at the Civic Center through Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-$40. 246-2329

Night Life

Salsa Dancing at Keyster's every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. - midnight. 267-8900

Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy's, 8 p.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 276-9927

Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Tuesday at 3rd Base Sports Bar in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687

Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D's, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

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Concerts/Live Music

Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin's, 7 - 9 p.m. 255-3725

Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $6. 226-1717

Larry Berenguel Open Acoustic Jam at Hull Avenue Tavern every Wednesday through December, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

Punchline with Halifax, I Am The Avalanche, and The Fully Down at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370

Greyscale with Knucklebone at the House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 18+. 727-4370

Mixel Pixel with Single Frame, The Angry Gods of Radio, and DJ Dad/MC Mom at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Sandra Wacha ad Kristin Fallon Flute/Harp Duet at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691

Ortonville Circus at Ritual Café, 5 - 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Tab Benoit at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092

Final Mix Show Band at Westport Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 277-1991

Exhibitions/Displays

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Trains Exhibit at the Science Center of Iowa through Dec. 18. 274-6868

"Happy Kitty Bunny Pony" at Verboten through Jan. 1. 244-5992



Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171

"Readers Writes" at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Wednesday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

Metaphysics class every Wednesday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to register.

Theater/Performing Arts

The Chinaman at the Funny Bone through Dec. 18, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Little Shop of Horrors" at the Civic Center through Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m. $17.50-$40. 246-2329

Very Special Arts New Vision Dancers at Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. No admission.

Night Life

Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Urbandale Idol every Wednesday through December at Keysters, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mojo's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 961-0081

Karaoke every Wednesday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-6912

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot Lounge, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 309-0580

Karaoke every Wednesday at Southpost Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley's Pub in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge in Valley Junction, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave's in Ames, 8 p.m. - midnight. 232-5905

Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140

Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

Old Fart/Early Bird Karoake at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709

Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

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