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Thursday 2

Concerts/Live Music
• The Hush Sound, Murder By Death, This Providence, This is Me Smiling at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370
• Say What! Poetry Jam and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Now Its Overhead with Rubicon Crossing at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $8.
• Matt Woods every Thursday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• John Allen at the Des Moines Public Library, Central Library, Grand Meeting Wing, 2:30 p.m. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. 277-6261
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• Mullet Night at People’s in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 292-4501.
• Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317.
• Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O’Connor’s West, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Red Baron Lounge, 9 p.m. 265-5611.
• Karaoke every Thursday at AMF Des Moines Lanes Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. – midnight. 265-0315.
• Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Connie’s Lounge, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 278-9797.
• Karaoke every Thursday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri’s Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 254-3080.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke at Okoboji Grill in Johnston every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 276-5255.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke at Okoboji Grill South every Thursday with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 2871979.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 7-11 p.m. (800) 477-5253.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 276-8018.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. – midnight. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno’s Sports Club, 8 p.m. – midnight. 244-1935.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner’s Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Third Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Downtown Neighborhood Association Social at 111 City Lofts Condominium Building, 6- 8 p.m.
• Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursdayat 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 3

Concerts/Live Music
• Michael Smith at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. $10.
• Imperial Wind Band at Salisbury House, 8 p.m. $25. 274-1777.
• Java Jews at the Art Center, 5 – 9 p.m.
• Vice Grip Throttle, Bullet for Baby, Cold Colours at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733
• Vienna Teng at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $11-$15.
• Panoramic Blue at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Left is West with Deconstructing Jim and Look Out Loretta and Hootis at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• Kelly’s Clan at White Oak Winery, 6 – 9 p.m. (515) 367-7777.
• Jensen Connection at Raccoon River Brewing, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Deja Voo Doo at Hessen Haus, 9 p.m. Free.
• Treblehook at Keysters, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403.
• One Night Stand at The Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Kat Darling & Aaron Short with special guest Grant Baetz at Ritual Café, 8 - 10 p.m. 288-4872.
• Rev Raven & The Chainsmokin Altar Boys at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Janey Hooper every Friday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s, 7 – 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• C.C. Stewart every Friday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Breaking Ground every Friday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• “Eat. Drink. Indulge.” at Art316, annual open house, 5 – 9 p.m. Free.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.
• Artistic Bead Sponsor Bead Expo, Treasures 2006, in Valley Junciton, 4 - 8 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Metro Assembly of God, 7 – 9 p.m.. Free. 283-0501 ext. 200.
• Family Workshop: Aisle 5 at the Art Center, 7 – 8:30 p.m. $5.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• ‘Crimes of the Heart’ at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• ‘Wiley and the Hairy Man’ at the former Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $8.
• “The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. 277-6261.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• The Black Tie & Bling Bash at Grey Market, 8 p.m. $35.
• Karaoke every Friday at D’s Main Gate 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Karaoke at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Geri’s, Traer, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Friday at Signatures, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 962-1331.
• Karaoke every Friday at Southside Club, Boone, 9 p.m. (515) 432-1580.
• 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 Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Friday at Red Rock on Merle Hay Road at I-80 with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Friday at Junction 122, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-4100.
• Karaoke every Friday at Vic & Andy’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Los Compadres, 9:30 p.m. 245-9733.
• Karaoke every Friday at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Bennigan’s on Army Post Road with Smitty’s, 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 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Friday at 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 Friday at Eddy’s Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• Karaoke every Friday at 14th Street Tavern with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa State Cyclone Hockey vs. Iowa Icehawks at 95KGGO Arena, 7:30 p.m. It is also Cyclone Hockey’s Eighth Annaul “Jerseys Off Their Back” Night raising awareness and donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. (515) 294-0410.
• Toyota Arenacross Series at Wells Fargo Arena, through Nov. 5. 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Pottery for Prevention, fundraising event for Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, at the State Historical Building, 6:30 p.m. $40. 244-2200.
• Nancy Streedle will be at The Book Store, Des Miones, signing her book Winter Kill, Noon – 2 p.m. 288-7267.
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277
• Drop Everything and Knit every Friday at The Village Knit Wit, 6 – 8 p.m. 277-9276.

Saturday 4

Concerts/Live Music
• Hinder with Eighteen Visions at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. Sold Out.
• Tuba & Euphonium Concert at Perry United Methodist Church, 4 p.m. Free.
• Sweet Adeline’s Startstruck at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $15.
• Matthew TeRonde at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Blane Larson at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Homemade Headtrip at Raccoon River Brewing, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733
• Pullchain with Palymya and Sin Shifter and Subject at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5
• Weapons of Mass Disfunktion with Galactic Assault at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Ed Antone at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Dan Vaillancourt at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Samantha Murphy at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Cool Disposition at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8.
• 40 on the Floor, Fatal Fall, As I Decay, Final Escape at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Hold for Swank, Staight Outta Jr. High, Slaughterhouse 6, Victorian Halls at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs every Saturday at Chuck’s Restaurant, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 244-4104.
• Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200.
• The Ben Mars Project every Saturday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Breaking Ground every Saturday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.
• Third Annual Artist’s Open House at 814 7th St., Ames, 4 – 10 p.m.
• Artistic Bead Sponsor Bead Expo, Treasures 2006, in Valley Junciton, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Child Oriented
• Sneak a Photo with Santa at the Botanical Center, Noon – 2 p.m.
• 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.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Metro Assembly of God, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. 283-0501 ext. 200.
• Sankofa Presents: African American Leadership in Des Moines Has Failed African Americans, In the African American Community. Lecture given by Les Cason, Jr. at the Polk County Central Sernior Citizens Center, 3 – 5 p.m. Free. 265-4546.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “I Want to be Governor” at the State Historical Building, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. $5
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “Crimes of the Heart” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Wiley and the Hairy Man” at the former Rex Mathes Auditorium, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8
• “The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. 277-6261

Night Life
• Rocky Horror Annual Transylvanian Convention, Costume Contest at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, midnight. $10.
• DJ/ Karaoke at Croz Nest, Halloween party, 9 p.m. Free.
• Open Turntable/DJ Night every Saturday through September at Mars Café, 9 p.m. – midnight. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 223-0088.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Saturday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Scooter & Babs Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-1491.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Red Rock on Merle Hay Road at I-80 with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Lori & Roy’s with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 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 Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 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 Bar and Grill with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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 Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny’s Pub in Waukee with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 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. – 1 a.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 & DJ Service, 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 Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ Outdoors
• Toyota Arenacross Series at Wells Fargo Arena, through Nov. 5. 7:30 p.m.
• 1,000 Shots Shooting Camp with Nick Nurse at Hy-Vee Hall, Sat. and Sun. Grades 4 – 7: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., grades 8 – 12: 3 p.m. – 7p.m. $79 per player.

Miscellaneous
• Barn Dance with the Onion Creek Cloggers at Gates Hall, Nevada, 7:30 p.m. Donaitons. (515) 232-3319.
• Family Fun Day a fundrasier to benefit 2 year old Sarah Ehrenfried and Family at Earlham Church of Christ, 4- 7 p.m.
• 28th Annual Tuba & Euphonium Day at Perry United Methodist Church. 279-8130.
• Sheeder Prairie State Preserve Restoration Day, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 281-3891.

Sunday 5

Concerts/Live Music
• King’s Singers at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 3 p.m.
• Rod Chaffee Band at Someset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m.
• CJC Jazz Jam at Java Joe’s Coffeehouse, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282
• Mr. Barber’s Neighbors at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Outlaw with Avoided and The Brutal Dildos at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $5.
• Velella Velella with Point Juncture, WA at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• Open Jam Session every Sunday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. 266-2716.
• Michael Marren every Sunday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 – 1 p.m. Free. 263-1186.
• Songwriters’ Open Mic hosted by Larry Berenguel every Sunday at Orlondo’s, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• Open Jam Rock/ Blues with Dirk Digler and the Boogie Nights every Sunday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.
• Third Annual Artist’s Open House at 814 7th St., Ames, 1 – 4 p.m.

Child Oriented
• Sneak a Photo with Santa at the Botanical Center, Noon – 2 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Adult Workshop: Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy Part 1 at the Art Center, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (2 Weeks). $50.
• Marriage Enrichment Seminar at Metro Assembly of God, 9 a.m. – noon. Free. 283-0501 ext. 200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “I Want to be Governor” at the State Historical Building, 1 & 3 p.m. $5
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “Crimes of the Heart” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 2 p.m.
• “The Graduate” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. 277-6261

Night Life
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• Classic Car Night every Sunday at Woodee’s BBQ, 5 – 8 p.m. 978-7427.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke with Carmen at Kenny D’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. 263-9900.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Chicken Coop with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 223-0088.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Orlondo’s on Park with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 223-0088.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Red Baron Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 7 – 11 p.m. 265-5611.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey’s BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228 .
• Karaoke every Sunday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Toyota Arenacross Series at Wells Fargo Arena, through Nov. 5. Noon.
• 1,000 Shots Shooting Camp with Nick Nurse at Hy-Vee Hall, Sat. and Sun. Grades 4 – 7: 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., grades 8 – 12: 3 p.m. – 7p.m. $79 per player.

Miscellaneous
• Tipi Program at Kuehn Conservation Area in Dallas County, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. Reservations required (515) 465-3577.


Monday 6

Concerts/Live Music
• Terror, Set Your Goals, Monstro, Fight of Our Lives at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Asobi Seksu with Beati Paoli at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10.
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• Nathan Peoples, Rob Ankum, Sam Salomone, and Rob Messer 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. $3-$4. All ages. 265-7321.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw” Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Printing Garden and Family Photos on Quilt Fabric at Reiman Gardens, Ames, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $12

Night Life
• iPod Monday every Monday at The Lift, 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 288-3777.
• 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.
• Karaoke every Monday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Monday at Plaza Pub, 9 p.m. 331-0871
• Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-
1534.
• Karaoke every Monday at Tanner’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-0070.
• Karaoke every Monday at Victor’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Michael Perry will be at The Book Store, Des Moines, signing his book Truck, A Love Story, Noon – 1 p.m. 288-7267.
• Connect Four Tournament every Monday at Mars Café, 6 p.m. Free. 369-6277.


Tuesday 7

Concerts/Live Music
• Jeremy Enigk at Vaudeville Mews, 6:30 p.m. $10.
• Kim Wilson with Doug Deming and the Jeweltones at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $20.
• Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society with Black Stone Cherry at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $30.
• Comedy Night featuring Mariano Rodriguez at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $5-$8.
• Open Mic Night every Tuesday at Mars Café, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277.
• C.C. Stewart every Tuesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Open Acoustic Jam with Josh Davis every Tuesday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “End Times” at DMACC Ankeny Campus, building #6, 8:05 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:50 p.m., & 7:30 p.m. $1.

Night Life
• Salsa Dancing at Keysters every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403.
• Bike Night every Tuesday at Woodee’s BBQ, 5 – 9 p.m. 978-7427 .
• Karaoke every Tuesday at 3rd Base Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Bennigan’s on Merle Hay Road with HEARTtracks, 9 p.m. – midnight. 276-7777.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Bogie’s Pub with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Cover varies. 727-5900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 276-9927.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D’s, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Plaza Pub, 9 p.m. 331-0871
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Longest Yard with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Mickey’s Irish Pub with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. – midnight. 267-8900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Slackers with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey’s BBQ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Chicken Coop Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 223-0088.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Sing for your Supper Contest every Tuesday at Billy Joe’s, through Nov. 14, 10 p.m.
• 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.

Wednesday 8

Concerts/Live Music
• Angels and Airwaves with The Sounds at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $25.
• Matt Biegger at Old Town Tavern, 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. Free.
• Bonnie Bishop at Keysters, 8 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Will Hoge with Backyard Tire Fire at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $8-$10.
• Electric Junction at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Open Mic with Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Crave Bar and Fondue, 8 – 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Scott Reynen every Wednesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O’Connor’s West, 9 p.m. $6. 226-1717.
• Scott Sebastian, “The Acoustic Guitar Dude” every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 254-3080.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29.
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Critic and performance artist, Professor Judith Roof, will perform Samuel Buckett’s Not I at Drake University, Cowles Library Reading Room, with lecture and discussion to follow, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3960.
• Measuring Diversity in the Workplace seminar at the Pappajohn Center, room 108, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of Spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171.
• 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
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “End Times” at DMACC Ankeny Campus, building #6, 10:10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1:25 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $1.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Bike Night every Wednesday at Orlondo’s on Park, 7 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• 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 Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• 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 Red Rock on Merle Hay Road at I-80 with Smitty’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Big Dog Billiards with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 262-6523.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Angie, 8 p.m. – midnight. 262-8586.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny’s Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns’ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Razamatazz with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-1534.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Southpost Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Toad’s Tavern with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-8623.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot with Geezer, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 309-0580.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991.
• Old Fart/Early Bird Karaoke every Wednesday at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Miscellaneous
• Max Allan Collins and Barbara Collins will be at Borders signing their book Antiques Roadkill: A Trash ‘n’ Treasures Mystery, 7:30 p.m. Free. 223-1620. C

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