<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

The Beauty Shop with Hootis at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

The Soap Box Prophets with Midwestern Remedy, Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at The House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 18+. 727-4370

Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $11-$15. 2922-2969

The Safes at Hairy Mary's, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

Jared Woods & Andrew Norsworthy at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7199

<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

"Router Bits You Should Have - And How to Use Them" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

"Exploring Watercolor with Flowers" at Reiman Gardens in Ames through Jan. 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $125. Pre-payment and pre-registration required. 294-2710

Story County Trails Advisory Committee at the Story County Conservation Center, 7:30 p.m. Public welcome. 232-2516

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

<Night Life>

"Eames on Film with Betty Haase" at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. 271-0338

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 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

Karaoke every Thursday at Orlondo's with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke at Okoboji Grill every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 287-1979

Karaoke every Thursday at Third Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2317

<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 27

<Concerts/Live Music>

Final Mix Show Band at Legends in Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 564-1100

Little Mojo with special guest The Stephen Ites Project at Ritual CafŽ, 8 p.m. Free. 282-4872

Last Shades of Dawn at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

Willy Porter at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $14-$18. 2922-2969

Mike Morgan & The Crawl at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Final Mix Show Band with Del "Saxman" Jones at Principal, 6 - 8:45 p.m. Cover varies.

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

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

Deep Shit Arkansas at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Index Case with Destrophy, White Kunckle Trip, and Black Flood Diesel at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages until 10:30 p.m. 727-4370

Odium with All But Screaming and Everyday Dying at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

North of Grand, Soul Sick, Treblehook and Sin at Hairy Mary's, 9 p.m. $5. 21+. 255-2456

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

3AM Band at The Port in Panora, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

Why make Clocks with The Ants and Ghosty at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Soulsick with Sin and Treblehook at Hairy Mary's, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

Mr. Baber's Neighbors at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Cover varies. 288-2520

Kuss String Quartet at the Des Moines Art Center, 8 p.m. $5-$25. 277-4405

<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. 271-1994

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

<Child Oriented>

"The Princess and the Pea" at the Ames City Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $8. 239-5360

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Exploring Watercolor with Flowers" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. $125. Pre-payment and pre-registration required. 294-2710

<Theater/Performing Arts>

The Brink Comedy Troupe at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater, 7 p.m. $8.50. 246-2329

Philadelphia at the Funny Bone through Jan.29, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 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 Vaudeville Mews through Feb. 5, 7 p.m. $10-$15. 243-3270

"Smuckers Stars on Ice" at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $25-$100. 1-866-553-2457

<Night Life>

"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 at Java Joes, 8:30 p.m. 288-5282

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

Karaoke every Friday at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 263-9900

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 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>

<Miscellaneous>

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

JANUARY 28

<Concerts/Live Music>

Roze at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-9900

Charlemagne at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $6-$9. 292-2969

3AM Band at Mickey's in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 987-9604

Country Tradition at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Lamont Cranston Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092
The Great Divide at Keysters, 9 p.m. $7. 21+. 252-1403

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

Moulin Noir with Run Level Zero and DJ Flash at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Far Beyond Frail at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Mikiel Williams at Ritual CafŽ, 8:30 p.m. Free. 282-4872

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

Salt of Society with E.U.I. and Stanwood Charlie at the House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Cruciful with Left 4 Dead, Diefied, and A Lifeless Design at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

One Nite Stand at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Sam Salomone CD Release Party & Performance at Court Avenue Brewery, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 21+. 282-2739

Faculty Lounge at Scornovacca's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 244-5779

Scottie & The Wingtips at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Leahy's Luck at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 8 p.m. $18-$20. 255-3162

Trendy Bastards with Straight Wicked Crew and T.O.D. at Hairy Mary's, 7 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Hank Thunander at Hessen Haus, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cover varies. 288-2520
Electric Junction and Kountertop at the Bali Satay House in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 292-7199

Final Mix Show Band at Daytona's, 9:30 p.m. - 1:15 a.m. Free. 331-0996

<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

"The Princess and the Pea" at the Ames City Auditorium, 2 and 7:30 p.m. $8. 239-5360

"The Very Hungry Caterpillar" at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. $8-$16. 294-3347

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Music Education Workshop at Simpson's Lekberg Hall in the Amy Boertson Music Center, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 3 p.m. 961-1582 for enrollment fees.

"Survivor" Open Casting Call at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. 21+. 247-8849 for application information.

<Theater/Performing Arts>

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

Philadelphia at the Funny Bone through Jan.29, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"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

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 8 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

<Night Life>

Film: "Monty Python's Life of Brian" at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, midnight. 224-1709

Winter Luau fund raiser at Blank Park Zoo, 6:30 - 11:30 p.m. $25-$30 for dinner and music by Monkey, Monkey, Monkey. Cash bar. 21+. 323-8333

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 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 AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. -1a.m. 265-0315

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Legends with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. 270-6300

Karaoke every Saturday at The Den with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

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

<Sports/Outdoors>

Iowa Stars versus Omaha Aksarben Knights 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 29

<Concerts/Live Music>

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

Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 2 - 5 p.m.

Jo Saffell and Jim Logan at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Nice Peter at A.K. O'Conner's in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free. 277-2227

Bruce Brown Faculty Baritone Recital at Simpson's Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free. 961-1637

Open Blues Jame every Sunday with Deja-Voodoo featuring Janey Hooper at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

Beat Strings with Old Scratch Revival Singers and Eli Murdoch at Vaudeville Mews, 9:15 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Approaching Nian with Stuch with Arthur, Staple, Last Tuesday, and The New Ending at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

<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

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. Opening reception 4 - 6 p.m. 271-2168

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Ritual Radical Readings at Ritual CafŽ, 3 - 5 p.m. Sign up begins at 2:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

<Theater/Performing Arts>

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

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

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

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

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 2 p.m. $14-$25. 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

<Sports/Outdoors>

Iowa Stars versus Grand Rapids Griffins at the Wells Fargo Arena, 5:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

<Miscellaneous>

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


JANUARY 30

<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

Robert Skoro with Luke Pettipoole and Michael Morris at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Feist at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $12-$16. 292-2969

<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. 577-6109

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168

Iowa Power Farmer Show at the Wells Fargo Arena through Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.

<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>

<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 31

<Concerts/Live Music>

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

Dale Menning and The Stardusters at Prairie Meadows' Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

The Lymbyc Systym with Support at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Slaughterhouse 6, Anorexic Beauty Queen, The KGB, Long Since Forgotten and General Sherman at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370

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

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

<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. 577-6109

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
"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168

Painters Anonymous reception at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 5 - 7 p.m. 292-1111

Iowa Power Farmer Show at the Wells Fargo Arena through Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Debra Davis presents "Reading Rainbows: An Evening with a Retired Transgender Librarian" at Simpson's Carver Science Center, 7:30 p.m. Free. 961-1608

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Talk Radio" Scriptease Event at Noodle Zoo, 7 p.m. Free. 309-0251

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone through Feb. 5, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

<Night Life>

Wine Tasting at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m. 253-9463

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

FEBRUARY 1

<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

Joey Gilmore at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $8. 244-3092

Anorexic Beauty Queen with The KGB, Slaughterhouse 6, and General Sherman at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. All ages. 727-4370

Virginia Coaltion with Snafu and Josh Davis at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival at the M-Shop in Ames, 10 p.m. $1. 292-2969

Ann Stein and Ray Songayllo 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. 577-6109

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

"Trauma Reflected in Art" at Drake's Anderson Gallery through March 3. 271-2168

Iowa Power Farmer Show at the Wells Fargo Arena through Feb. 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.

<Child Oriented>

<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.

Lora Friedrich presents "Blest Be the Thai That Binds: Looking Back at my Peace Corps Experience" at Simpson's McNeill Hall, 7 p.m. Free. 961-1600

"The Real State of the Union: A Vision of Hope" at Ritual CafŽ, 6:30 - 9 p.m. 274-4851

<Theater/Performing Arts>

Mike Diesel at the Funny Bone through Feb. 5, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"Altar Boyz" at the Temple for 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

StageWest presents "Birth" at Noodle Zoo East Village, 7 p.m. $11-$12. 309-0251

"Of Mice & Men" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. $14-$25. 277-6261

<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 Gronau's with Des Moines Karaoke, 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 with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

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

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