JANUARY 5

Concerts/Live Music

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

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Child Oriented

Toddler Story Time at Central Library, 10:30 a.m. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

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

Theater/Performing Arts

Ron Morey at the Funny Bone through Jan. 8, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

Night Life

"Southern Africa: A Scattered Assesment" spoken word/educational piece at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. Free. Donations welcome.

Say What! Poetry Jam and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370

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

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

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

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 Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

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

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

Sports/Outdoors

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

JANUARY 6

Concerts/Live Music

Martha Berner at Ritual Cafè, 8 p.m. Free.

Funkmaster Cracker at the Des Moines Art Center, 5 - 9 p.m. $5.

Nick Moss & The Fliptops at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092

Ortonville Circus at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

The Girl is a Ghost with The Nephilim, Death Ships, and Keepers of the Carpet at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Seqway every Friday at the Continental, 10 p.m. Free. 244-5845

BeJae Fleming Trio at Stomping Grounds in Ames, 8 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 292-5258

Spoken with The Fold, Stuck With Arthur and Red at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. All ages.

Orquesta Alto Maiz "The Salsa Band" at The House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7.

Exhibitions/Displays

Arts After Hours at the Des Moines Art Center, 5 - 9 p.m. $5.

"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

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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts

Dan Still with Rob Rivera at the Vaudeville Mews, 7:30 p.m. $4-$8.

Ron Morey at the Funny Bone through Jan. 8, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for the Performing Arts through February 12, 8 p.m. $45.

"Number the Stars" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Jan. 22, 7 p.m. $7-$16. 277-6261

Night Life

"What the Bleep Do We Know" Happy Hour at Ritual Cafè, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free.

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 The Blue Moon Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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 Slackers with Scotty, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

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

Karaoke every Friday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

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 Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

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

Miscellaneous

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

Monster Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m. $6-$21. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

JANUARY 7

Concerts/Live Music

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

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

The Ben Mars Project every Saturday at the Continental, 10 p.m. Free. 244-5845

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

John Burns at Cafè Diem in Ankeny, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.

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

Joe Price with Matt Woods at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Union Pulse at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Boo and Boo Too and The Girl is a Ghost at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+.

3AM at Croz Nest in Ankeny, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

Rude Mood at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 285-5733

Jason Brown and Red Rock at Keysters, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $7. 252-1403

Miguel Caraballo of "The Rest of Us" at Borders, 8 p.m. Free. 223-1620

June with The Audition, Small Towns Burn a Little Slower and Forgive Durden at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370

JC's Birthday Blowout with Toaster at The House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

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. 279-9191

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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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

Theater/Performing Arts

Dan Still with Rob Rivera and Daryl Moon at the Vaudeville Mews, 7:30 p.m. $4-$8.

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 2 and 8 p.m. $45.

Ron Morey at the Funny Bone through Jan. 8, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Number the Stars" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Jan. 22, 2 p.m. $7-$16. 277-6261

Night Life

Film: "Monty Python & the Holy Grail" at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, midnight. 224-1709

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 Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Saturday 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

Miscellaneous

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

Monster Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, 2 and 8 p.m. $6-$21. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

JANUARY 8

Concerts/Live Music

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

Names Without Numbers with Boo and Boo Too and Haven21 at the Vaudeville Mews, 9:15 p.m. $5. 243-3270

CJC Jazz Band at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.

Rob Lumbard at Summerset Winery, 2 - 5 p.m.

Hamilton Loomis at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $8. 21+.

BeJae Fleming Trio at A.K. O'Connor's in Beaverdale, 8 - 10 p.m. Free. 277-2227

Exhibitions/Displays

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"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 January 14. 255-3149

Theater/Performing Arts

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 1 and 6:30 p.m. $40-$45.

Ron Morey at the Funny Bone through Jan. 8, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Number the Stars" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Jan. 22, 1 and 4 p.m. $7-$16. 277-6261

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

Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale at the West Des Moines Elks Lodge, 9 a.m. - noon. $5.

JANUARY 9

Concerts/Live Music

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

Amidst the Affliction with When We Fall, The Painted Veil and Burning the Broken at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

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

Night Life

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

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

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

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 Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-8018

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

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

Iowa General Assembly Opening Night Reception for the 2006 Legislative Session at Hy-Vee Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. $20. 286-4934

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

JANUARY 10

Concerts/Live Music

Bob Pace at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. No cover. 244-3092

Brad Seideneld and Jeremy Richards at Gronau's every Tuesday, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover varies. 276-6021

Manipulator Alligator with Aid and Joe Terry at the Vaudeville Mews, 9:15 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Exhibitions/Displays

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

Child Oriented

Pint Size Science at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. $4-$10. 274-6868 x222 to pre-register.

Theater/Performing Arts

Jim Short at the Funny Bone through Jan. 15, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100
"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

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 Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

Sports/Outdoors

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

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

JANUARY 11

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'Connors 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

The Stock Market Crash with Mondo Cane and The Horseshoe Spatulas at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Exhibitions/Displays

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the ISU Memorial Union through Feb. 5. Call (515) 292-1111 for open viewing times between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

"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

Tarlochan Oberoi at Moberg Gallery through March 31. 323-8900

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

Jim Short at the Funny Bone through Jan. 15, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100
"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for the Performing Arts through February 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

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

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 Slackers with Duff, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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 Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

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 Big Dog Billiards with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 262-6523

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

Karaoke every Wednesday 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 AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-0315

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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