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Thursday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Nintendo Fusion Tour featuring Hawthorne Heights with Reliant K, Plain White T’s, Emery, and The Sleeping at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $24.
• The Elvis Odyssey Tour at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $20.
• Wayne “The Train”Hancock at Hairy Mary’s, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jem State at People’s , Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Casados at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Hat Trick Heroes at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $5. 727-4370
• J. Dimenna with Tyke and Mike Fonda at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• 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.
• Gallery Talk with Aisle 5 curator Jeff Fleming at the Des Moines Art Center, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Hometown Perry, IA will host an interactive discussion, “Building Community through Small Town Sports: Football History,” in the Clarion Room of the Security Bank Building, 7 p.m.
• Penelope E. Andrews, professor of law at New York University School of Law, will give a lecture on the South African Constitution and its impact on women’s equality vs. traditional cultures at Drake University, room 213 of Cartwright Hall, 4 p.m. Free.
• The Financial Planning Association of Iowa presents a day-long symposium at the West Des Moines Marriott, registration at 7 a.m. 987-8344.
• Healthy Polk Town Hall Meeting- Childhood Overweight: A Community Problem at The Des Moines Botanical Center, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free. 286-3026.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Red Baron Lounge with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Thursday at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ Outdoors
• Night Hike at Kuehn Conservation Area, near Earlham, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. (515) 465-3577.
• Iowa Stars vs. Houston Aeros at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Ronald McDonald House Stop-N-Shop for Charity at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Free. 243-2111.
• Christiani’s dinner and silent/ live auction at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankeny benefiting 13-year-old Daymond Ott. Dinner and silent auction 4:30 – 7 p.m. $10 for dinner. Live auction starts at 7:30 p.m.
• Homeowner Energy Rebates lunch-n-learn with MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy at the downtown Des Moines library. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. $20. Register 309-3266.
• 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.

Friday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Chicago at Stephens Auditorium, 8 p.m. $60.50.
• The Elvis Odyssey Tour at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $20.
• Prazak Quartet at the Des Moines Art Center, Levitt Auditorium, 8 p.m. $29.
• Roxi Copland Quartet at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Chris Rannalo and Scott Kacher at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Bound 2 Be at Peoples, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• She Swings She Sways at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Deja Voo Doo at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Free.
• Chad Lee at The Venue, Boone. Cover varies.
• Miker’s Mad, Lifeblood, Kiriko at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legends East, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 564-1100.
• Minus 6 at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Totomoshi with North of Grand at Hairy Mary’s, 10 p.m. $5.
• Forgone with Paper Airplanes at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• Grand River Crossing at Raccoon River Brewing, 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Criminal History at The Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Mike Fonda at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Tommy Castro at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $15. 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 Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Metro Arts Alliance 19th Annual Two Rivers Expo Preview Night at Hy-Vee Hall, 5 - 8 p.m. $15.
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
• James Navarro Art Exhibition at Kavanaugh Art Gallery through Nov. 22.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m. Through Nov. 26.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Marine Corps Birthday Party at Billies Lounge, Elkhart, 9 p.m. (515) 367-3016.
• 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, with Showtime Entertainment, 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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, Clive, with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Friday at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Houston Aeros at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 20th Annual Benefit Dance for Hospice of Central Iowa at Izaac Walton Hall, 7 – 10 p.m. $10. Raffle and Silent Auction.
• 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 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Toby Keith at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.
• Battlefield Band at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 8 p.m. $20.
• The Elvis Odyssey Tour at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $20.
• Baltimore Consort at Sheslow Auditoruim, Drake University, 8 p.m. $26.50.
• Al Ford Quintet at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, noon – 4 p.m. Free.
• Wild Card at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Estrus with The Good Ole Fashion at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Paul Storm at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Black Diamond at The Venue, Boone, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Dave Thrift Band at Sudsucker’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Deja Voo Doo at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. Free.
• T. Albert Lloyd and The Kingpins at Raccoon River Brewing, 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Roze at Runnels Inn, 9 p.m. Free.
• Fate of Ashes with Fatal Fall and Everyday Dying at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $5.
• The Josh Davis Band with Tyler Thompson Band at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7.
• Full Blast at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Form of Rocket at Hairy Mary’s, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Oh My God with Dead Girls Ruin Everything and North of Grand at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Omaha Project at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Debbie Davies at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10.
• Jesters at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Towncrier at Peoples, Ames, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Killpact, Reality’s Flaw, Facecage, Sidewise at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Resurrection Mary, Primed Ignition, Dying Eyes at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 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
• Metro Arts Alliance 19th Annual Two Rivers Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $6.
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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.
• Holiday Bazaar, Bake Sale, and Salad Luncheon at Miller United Methodist Church, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 262-7715.
• Holiday Treasures Craft Fair at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Bon Marche, resale shop operated by Luther Care Services, presents first Holiday Glitz, noon – 5 p.m. 225-3366.
• AGAPE Annual Craft and Bake Sale at Westchester Evangelical Free Church, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.

Child Oriented
• Lewis and Clark Special Event at The Science Center of Iowa, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. All activities included with general admission.
• Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620.
• Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 8 p.m.
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. Through Nov. 26.

Night Life
• 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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, with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Saturday at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Miscellaneous
• First Annual Veterans Day Celebration at The Locust Tap, 6 a.m. – close. (515) 745-8102.
• The Friends of Bob and Tom Show at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $32.50.

Sunday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• Moscow State Symophony at Stephens Auditorium, 4 p.m.
• Violets, Vignettes, & Vintage Songs at Perry First United Methodist Church, 2 p.m. Free.
• The Elvis Odyssey Tour at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $20.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free.
• Mooseknuckle at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Josh Davis at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.
• The Pernice Brothers with Elvis Perkins at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $12.
• 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
• Metro Arts Alliance 19th Annual Two Rivers Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $6.
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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
• “Exploring Darfur: Her Land, Her People, Her Hope” adult forum at St. James Lutheran Church in Johnston, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Free. Register 276-0134.
• Author Thomas Melville Book Tour: “Through a Glass Darkly: The US Holocaust in Central America” at Ritual Café, 4 p.m. Free. 288-4872.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Auditions for the play “Metamorphoses” will be held at The Des Moines Playhouse, 6 p.m. All auditions are open to the public.
• Staged reading of “Treesitters” at the Mickle Center, 7 p.m. Free. (515) 986-5656.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “Annie” at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Through Nov. 26.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 3 p.m.

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 Sunday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke every Sunday 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 Sunday at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Monday 13

Concerts/Live Music
• Ashley Sidon, cello, on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main at Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Portugal, The Man at House of Bricks, 5:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Hot IQs with Austin May at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• 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
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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
• Fulbright Scholar Anna Baltzer, granddaughter of Holocaust survivor, to speak at Drake University, in the Bulldog Theater, 7 p.m. 274-4851.

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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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 Monday at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Connect Four Tournament every Monday at Mars Café, 6 p.m. Free. 369-6277.

Tuesday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• The Des Moines Diversity Chorus’ fall concert at Urbandale United Church of Christ, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Say Anything, Mewithoutyou, Piebald at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Sonia and Disappear Fear at Ritual Café, 7 p.m. Donation. 288-4872.
• Casiotone for the Painfully Alone with The Papercuts and Pyramidz at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7.
• The James Nevin Band at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free.
• Irish Jam at Java Joes, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Maple Street Jazz Band with Audrey Devine at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, noon- 4 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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.

Child Oriented
• Patterns of Living at the State Historical Museum, highlighting important contributions Native Americans have made to Iowa, pre-K to third-grade students for hands-on activities, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• ”Newsweek” columnist Jonathan Alter at Salisbury House, 7:30 p.m. $10. 274-1777.
• Citizen Disability Council Presents Pat Steele with Mainstream Living at Mercy Capitol, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. 281-9009.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

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 with Showtime Entertainment, 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.

Sports/ Outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Author Carol Gorman at the Central Library Grand Meeting Room, 4 p.m.
• 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 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Ben Eaton at Keysters, 8 p.m. Free.
• Bruce Katz at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10.
• Elanors at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• Martyrs of Maudlin, Southcott, Upper Trash Trash, The Track Record at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• 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 Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3. 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
• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could Be Anywhere/ This Could Be Everywhere” exhibition at the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through Dec. 13. 271-1994.
• 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.

Child Oriented
• Patterns of Living at the State Historical Museum, highlighting important contributions Native Americans have made to Iowa, pre-K to third-grade students for hands-on activities, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• 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
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 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

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