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 Janey Hooper Trio at The Continental every Thursday, 8:30 p.m. 244-5845

Dressy Bessy with Poison Control Center and Indie Pop! DJ at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Antique Replacement with Cantus Firmus, A.K.A., and Favor at The House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 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. 277-4405

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.

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

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

Smart Talk Women's Lecture Series featuring Sarah Ferguson at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Sold out. 246-2329

"Tips for Setting Up a Great Home Shop" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

"Doubletake: Joe Duffy" lecture at Meredith Corporation Conference Core, 6 p.m. 271-1994

Theater/Performing Arts

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

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

StageWest's "Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m. $18. 246-2329

Night Life

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 Jesse's Embers in Urbandale with HeartTracks, 8 p.m. 251-7175

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

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. 226-1717

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 20

Concerts/Live Music

Comfort Zone at Legends in Pleasant Hill, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 564-1100

Brian Joens at Ritual CafŽ, 8:30 p.m. Free. 282-4872

Brother Trucker at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Joe Moss at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092

Sonny Humbucker at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Final Mix Show Band at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 252-1403
Josh Turner with Jason Brown & Red Rock at the Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 223-6152

Christopher Williams with Dalziel at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 223-1639

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

Blue Book Exam Blues Showcase & Open Jam at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7719

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

Maria DiPalma, faculty soprano, at Simpson's Great Hall, 8 p.m. Free. 961-1637

Jensen Connection at Court Avenue Brewing Company, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 21+. 282-2739

Brothers and Sons every Friday at The Continental, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

The 3AM Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

The Craig Swalwell Band at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Wreckage of the Modern City with Taciturn, Savage Aural Hotbed, Stricken with trip, Dj Retro and DJ Flash at the House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $7. All ages until 10:30 p.m. 727-4370

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 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.

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.

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. Opening reception from 5 - 7 p.m. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

Child Oriented

Buzz Aldrin's Birthday Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 p.m. 274-6868

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Theater/Performing Arts

StageWest's "Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

Ron Kenny at the Funny Bone through Jan. 22, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for 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

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

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

Night Life

Swing Des Moines presents Jive Junction at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676

Rock N Roll Bingo with The Bing Gang at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Free. 243-3270

"What the Bleep Do We Know" Happy Hour at Ritual CafŽ every Friday. 288-4872

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 Fridayat Red Baron Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-5611

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

Miscellaneous

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

JANUARY 21

Concerts/Live Music

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

William Elliot Whitmore at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $8-$11.

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Lil' Brian & the Zydeco Travelers at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Kendall Meyer at Keysters, 9 p.m. $6. 21+. 252-1403

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

Under the Microsope: Volume One: De Nova Release Show at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Leap Year at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Mara Levi at Ritual CafŽ, 8:30 p.m. Free. 282-4872

Comfort Zone at Smokey's BBQ, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies.
The Ben Mars Project every Saturday at The Continental, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

Jethro & The All-Stars at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Luther College presents Nordic Choir at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $10-$22. 244-0507

Tear the Roof Off the Scka with R.V.D. Hip-Hop House Party at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7719

Fund raiser for the Mark Schager Foundation featuring Audacious P, Facecage, and Knucklebone at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. All ages. 727-4370

Fundraiser for the Mark Schager Foundation featuring Audacioius P, On A Pale Horse, and Knucklebone at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $10. 727-4370

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 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.

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

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

Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free/members or regular admission/guests. 294-2710

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Des Moines Area Writers Network at Wesley Acres, 2 - 4 p.m. All writers invited.

Local Author Sandy Hoenig will discuss and sign copies of her new book "The Joy of Forgiveness: Everything That Happens Is A New Beginning" at Borders in Ames, 2 p.m. Free. 233-2833

Theater/Performing Arts
StageWest's "Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Jan. 22, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

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

Ron Kenny at the Funny Bone through Jan. 22, 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

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

Night Life

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

Film: "The Chilkdren's March" at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 p.m. Free. 277-1137

Marvin Cohenour Family Benefit Auction featuring The River City Rockets at the Dallas County Fairgrounds in Adel, 6 p.m. - midnight. $20 suggested donation.

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 Manchester Monarchs at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

Miscellaneous

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

Des Moines Women's Rugby Club Recruiting Meeting at the Chicken Coop Sports Bar and Grill, 7:30 p.m. No experience necessary. 577-8049

JANUARY 22

Concerts/Live Music

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

World Port at Summerset Winery, 2 - 5 p.m.

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

"A Celebration of Israeli and Palestinian Cultures" with Michal Cohen at Drake's Olmsted Center, 1 p.m. $10 includes lunch. 277-6321

Sweet Harmony Women's Quartet at Perry First United Methodist Church, 3 p.m. Free. 465-4760

Randy Burk and Jared Hall at A.K. O'Connor's in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free. 277-2227

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.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

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.

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

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

StageWest' s"Frozen" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater, 3 p.m. $16. 246-2329

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

Auditions for "Sunrise at Campbello" by The Drama Workshop at The Des Moines Project, 6 p.m. 957-0025 for more information.

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudeville Mews through Feb. 5, 3 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

Night Life
"The Bubbly Taste of Israel" Concert and Wine Tasting at The Caspe Terrace, 7 p.m. $5. 277-6321

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

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

Barter's Market at Ritual CafŽ, 1 - 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. 282-4872

JANUARY 23

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

Green Lemon with Steve McClain at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

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

Child Oriented

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

Theater/Performing Arts

Auditions for "Sunrise at Campbello" by The Drama Workshop at The Des Moines Project, 7 p.m. 957-0025 for more information.

Night Life
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 Monday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-0315

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

JANUARY 24

Concerts/Live Music

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

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

Al Ford Quintet at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. No cover. 21+. 967-1000

Heligoats with Jason Anderson, Emily Nelson, and Pat from PCC at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

The Effects with Copperpot, Bleached Black, and Stallions Verses Unicorns at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Uncle Rico every Tuesday at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. $3. 226-1717

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.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

Child Oriented

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

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

"The Rock and Roll World of Plants" at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 323-6290

Theater/Performing Arts

Philadelphia at the Funny Bone through Jan. 29, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

"42nd Street" at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $19-$42. 294-3347

Night Life

LGBT Community Center of Iowa Chili Fiesta at the Center's office located at 3839 Merle Hay Road in Suite 227, 6 p.m. 277-7884

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

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 25

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

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

Segway at The Continental every Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. Free. 244-5845

The Life and Times at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $6-$9. 294-2969

Fat Tuesday & the Greasefire Horns at Blues on Gran, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092

The Brix Big Band at The House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Resonus Trombone Quartet featuring John Benoit at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691

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.

Ken Smith at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Feb. 25. 255-3149

"Doubletake" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center through Feb. 17. 271-1994

"Wall Mart" at the Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Feb. 4. 274-5600

Child Oriented

Story Time in the Conservatory at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 10 - 11 a.m. Free/members or regular admission/guests. Children ages 3-6 welcome accompanied by an adult. 294-2710

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.

Wusthof Knife Skills Class at Kitchen Collage, noon - 2p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. $47.50. 270-8202

Theater/Performing Arts

Philadelphia at the Funny Bone through Jan. 29, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100
"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for the Performing Arts through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $40.

"The Zoo Story" with Des Moines Poetry Slam at Vaudville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

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

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

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

Iowa Pork Congress at Hy-Vee Hall through Jan. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Benefit at the Hy-Vee Conference Center. Meet & Greet NASCAR Champion Rusty Wallace at 5:30 p.m. 6:30 - 7:30 cocktails, dinner at 7 p.m. $50. 792-8722

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