Concerts/Live Music

Classical saxophonist James Bunte with pianist David Riley in Simpson College's Lekberg Hall, 8 p.m. 961-1600

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

Jami Marie Fry with Electric Junction and Danyelle Church at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.

George Strait with Miranda Lambert at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $50.50-$60.50.

Pat Blair with Jade Lea and InsideDown at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+.

Pocket Full of Nickels at Rack N Roll, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Stab Corps with Deimos at The House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Kentucky Fried Mullet at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

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

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24. Opening reception 5 - 7 p.m.

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

Child Oriented

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

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 Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

Night Life

SCI After Five at the Science Center of Iowa, 5 - 8 p.m. $7.50/non-members, free/members. 21+.

Karaoke every Thursday in January at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

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

Karoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connor's West, 8 p.m. Free.

Miscellaneous

Keynote Speaker Tim Russert at the Partnership's 117th Annual Dinner at Hy-Vee Hall, 5:30 p.m. reception, 6:30 p.m. dinner. $125-$150. 286-4924

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

Brown Bag Lunch at Reiman Gardens in Ames, noon - 1 p.m. Free/members, $7/non-members.

JANUARY 13

Concerts/Live Music

Kirkio with Vice Grip Throttle and Angry Gods of the Radio at the House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $6. 727-4370

Amber Wave at Legends in Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 564-1100

Lonesome Dan Kase at Ritual Cafè, 8:30 p.m. Free.

Archaic with Eddie Buzzard and Killpact at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Brother Trucker at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 21+.

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

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

Towncrier at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 252-1403

The Comfort Zone at Orlondos, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

The Sword of Exactly with Imaginary Enemies and Me Too Bob Dylan, Me Too at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270

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

Them vs. Them at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $6-$9.

The Return of Breaking Even with Parallex and Colonial PA at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+.

Barn Owl Band at Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference at Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn, 7 p.m. Free.

Soul Searchers at A.K. O'Connor's West, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

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

Roze at Story City Legion hall, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.

Brian Congdon at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

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

Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24.

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

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Andrew Chaikin Webcast at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 - 2:30 p.m. 274-6868 x222

"From Conservatory Plant to Houseplant" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, noon - 1 p.m. $10.

Readings by poets and writers featuring Robert Tremmel, assistant professor of English at Iowa State, at Zanzibars, 8:30 p.m. 244-7694

Theater/Performing Arts

"Katrina: A State of Emergency" at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $10. 277-6261

StageWest's "Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $18.

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

Jim Short at the Funny Bone through Jan. 15, 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

Gabriel the Hypnotist at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 9 p.m. - midnight. No cover. 21+.

"The Dining Room" at Ankeny Community Theater through Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students. 964-5007

Comedy XPeriment at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6 in advance, $8 at door.

Night Life

Dinner at the Dome at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 9 p.m. $65/non-members, $55/members. 21+. 274-6868 x222

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

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

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

Central Iowa Log & Timber Frame Home Show at Hy-Vee Hall, noon - 7 p.m. $10/adults, 18 & under/free.

Practical Farmers of iowa Annual Conference at Airport Holiday Inn. $15. 232-5661 ext. 101

Grand opening of Found Things, 516 E. Grand, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Free appetizers. 265-8624

JANUARY 14

Concerts/Live Music

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

Chris Mills & The New Miserable Bastards at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $6-$9.

Kentucky Fried Mullet at A.K. O'Connor's West, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

Damon Dotson CD release at Peoples in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

The Comfort Zone at Daytonas, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

Too Pure to Die with Among the Living, Solidarity, An Airbag Saved My Life, and The Painted Veil at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370

Lonesome Fugitive at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 21+.

Fast Johnny Ricker at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092
The Ben Mars Project every Saturday at the Continental, 10 p.m. Free. 244-5845

Five the Hard Way at Rocks, 9 p.m. - close.

Gimmick at The House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370

Chad Lee at Keysters, 9 p.m. $6. 21+. 252-1403

Jason Brown & Red Rock at Hot Shotz in Oskaloosa, 9 p.m. $5.

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Chuck's Restaurant every Saturday, 8 - 11 p.m. No cover. 244-4104

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

The New Congress with The Diplomats of Solid Sound and Jade Lea at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270

Nick Peraino and Blue Moon Risin' at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. No cover. 288-5282

"Girls With Guitars" featuring all women singer-songwriters at Ritual Cafè, 7 p.m. Free.

The Soul Searchers at Trostel's Dish, 8 p.m. 221-3474

Live jazz at Found Things, 516 E. Grand, noon - 1:30 p.m. 265-8624

Bob Dorr & The Blue Band at Mickey's in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 987-9604

The Hot Club of Des Moines at Cafè di Scala, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. 244-1353

Exhibitions/Displays

"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. 255-3149

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

Painters Anonymous' "Conglomerations" at The Gallery in the Iowa State 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

Local children's author Lisa Broadie Cook signs copies of "Martin MacGregor's Snowman" at Borders in Ames, 11 a.m. Free. (515) 233-2833

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"Garden Dreaming: Planning a Cut Flower Garden" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 10 - 11 a.m. $10.

Digital Painting Demonstration with Eldon Rocca at Octagon Art Shop in Ames, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts

"Katrina: A State of Emergency" at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $10. 277-6261

Des Moines Symphony presents Mozart Milstone featuring Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $16.50-$47.50.

StageWest's "Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $18.

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

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

Jim Short at the Funny Bone through Jan. 15, 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

"The Dining Room" at Ankeny Community Theater through Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 students. 964-5007

Night Life

Film: "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" at Billy Joe's, midnight.

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

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus Cleveland at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25.

NetDealsUSA.com World Championship Armwrestlings Midwest Tour at Woody's Sports Bar in Pella, 10 p.m.

Miscellaneous

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

Central Iowa Log & Timber Frame Home Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. $10/adults, 18 & under/free.

Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference at the Airport Holiday Inn. $35. 232-5661 ext. 101

Grand opening of Found Things, 516 E. Grand, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 265-8624

JANUARY 15

Concerts/Live Music

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

Jason Walsmith (of The Nadas) at A.K. O'Connor's in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.

Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 2 - 5 p.m.

Miranda Lambert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 7 p.m. $12.

Jo Saffell and Michael Magnant at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. No cover. 21+.

The Twitch Kids, CrippleFight, Saint Radar, and Rendered at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+.

Hawkeye Jamboree Show at American Legion, 1:30 p.m. $6 adults, $5 members, $2 children. 280-3552

Des Moines Symphony presents Mozart Milstone featuring Robert Levin and Ya-Fei Chuang at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. $11.50-$43.50.

Live Jazz at Found Things, 516 E. Grand, 1:30 - 3 p.m. 265-8624

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Theater/Performing Arts

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

Jim Short at the Funny Bone, 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

StageWest' s"Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through Jan. 22, 3 p.m. $16.

"The Dining Room" at Ankeny Community Theater through Jan. 28, 2 p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors and $6 students. 964-5007

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

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Grand Opening of Found Things, 516 E. Grand, noon - 5 p.m. 265-8624

Des Moines Stitch-N-Bitch at Ritual Cafè, 1 - 4 p.m. Free.

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

Central Iowa Log & Timber Frame Home Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10/adults, 18 & under/free.

Mr. Gay Teen Iowa Unlimited 2006 Pageant at The Garden, 5:30 p.m. $5. 771-4633

JANUARY 16

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

Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus rehearsals for spring concert begin at Westminster Presbyterian, 7 p.m. No auditions requried. 953-1540

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24.

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

Child Oriented

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

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 17

Concerts/Live Music

The Holmes Brothers at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092

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

Rural Edition at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. No cover. 21+.

Uncle Rico every Tuesday at A.K. O'Connor's West, 8 p.m. $3.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24.

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

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

Ron Kenny at the Funny Bone through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100
"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for the Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

Night Life

Slam! Poetry Competition at Java Joes, 7 p.m. No cover.

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

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

Martin Luther King Jr. celebration with multimedia presentations, song, verse, lecture and interaction in Drake's Sheslow Auditorium, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3761

JANUARY 18

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

The Amadeus Trio at St. John's Lutheran Chruch, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691

Open Rock Jam with Jethro every Wednesday in January at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Exhibitions/Displays

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

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

Alec Soth's "Sleeping by the Mississippi" at the Downtown Des Moines Art Center through April 24.

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

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

Ron Kenny at the Funny Bone through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

"Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. $11.

Night Life

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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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