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Thursday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Cheetah Girls at Wells Fargo Events Center, 7 p.m.
• Kopuntertop at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Fireside Grill, 9 p.m. Free.
• Fatal Fall, Senseless Beauty, Fate of Ashes at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370
• My Brightest Diamond with Pedestrian and Kate Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $8.
• Instrumental Quarter with Mixel Pixel and The Autumn Project at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7.
• 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
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
• Open House at Destination 33 in Adel, 6 – 9 p.m.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The Jewish Federation of Des Miones presents “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West” documentary, discussion will follow, at The Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 7:30 p.m. Free. 277-6321 x214.
• “The Essential Life Skill of Intuition” lecture at The School of Metaphysics, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 255-5570.

Family 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.

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.
• “The Boyfriend” in the Performing Arts Hall of Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Taste of Templeton, Templeton Rye Whiskey debut party, at The Royal Mile, 5 p.m. 280-3771.
• 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 Loungewith 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, 9:30 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Holiday Festivities
• Gift Mart given by the Junior League of Des Moines at the Hy-Vee Conference Center, West Des Moines, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. 279-5339.
• Holiday Open House at the Shops of Valley Junction, 5 – 9 p.m.

Fundraisers
• Star 102.5’s Combat Hunger at 12th & Locust, Downtown Des Moines, 4 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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.

Friday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Guy Davis at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. $10.
• Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Tony Bohnenkanp at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Patrice Pike (from Rock Star Supernova) at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Sherry K. at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Mr. Baber’s Neighbors at Court Ave. Restaurant & Brewing Co., 10 p.m. Free. 282-2739.
• Alia at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Old Timey Music Jam at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• A.M. Radio at Karly’s Place, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Five, KTOP, TrenchanT at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Wide Awake at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Totimoshi, Year Long Disaster at Hairy Marys, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Electric Junction CD Release Party with 12th Street Band at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $5.
• New Beat Society at Raccoon River Brewing, 10:30 p.m. Free.
• North of Grand at The Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• The Void at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Bryan Lee at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project 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.
• Randy Burke and the Prisoners, at the Venue, Boone, 9 p. m.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Meet the Artist: John Brommel at Des Moines Botanical Center, 6 – 9 p.m.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit opening at The Village Bean, 5 – 9 p.m. Art on Display through Dec. 10.

Family Oriented
• Easy Bake Oven Contest at the State Historical Building, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Free. 281-5111.
• 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.
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.
• “The Women of Lockerbie” at The Civic Center’s Stoner Theater, a production of Stage West, 8 p.m.
• “The Boyfriend” in the Performing Arts Hall of Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Swing Des Moines presents Jive Junction at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 – 11 p.m. $5.
• 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, 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 night 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. Hamilton Bulldogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Holiday Festivities
• Gift Mart given by the Junior League of Des Moines at the Hy-Vee Conference Center, West Des Moines, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. 279-5339.
• Breakfast with Santa at the State Historical Building, 9:30 a.m. $10.
• Holiday Promenade Party featuring Public Property at the State Historical Building, 7 p.m. Free.
• A Snowflake Show at From Our Hands, 5 – 9 p.m. 282-3496.
• Holiday Art Walk with The Main Street Cultural District, Ames, 5 – 9 p.m.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Bandshell Park, Ames, 6 p.m.
• Jordan Creek Town Center Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m.

Fundraisers
• Star 102.5’s Combat Hunger at 12th & Locust, Downtown Des Moines, 4 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277
• Open House at Salon Tec, West Des Moines, to support The Children and Families of Iowa Family Violence Center, 6 – 9 p.m.
• Drop Everything and Knit every Friday at The Village Knit Wit, 6 – 8 p.m. 277-9276.

Saturday 18

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony “Romeo and Juliet” at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Iowa Scottish Pipes & Drums at St. Andrew’s Banquet at Hotel Ft. Des Moines 8 p.m.
• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Far Beyond Frail at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Gary Sobbing at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Pocket Full of Nickles at Raccoon River Brewing, 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Unwed Sailor with Bishop Allen and The Dig Angees at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7.
• One Night Stand at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free.
• A.M. Radio at Karly’s Place, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jade Lea at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Colleen Jameson at Ritual Café, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Jimbo Mathis at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10.
• Tim Mahoney at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Action Action, Pistolita, Danger Radio at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370.
• “The Cornstar Comedy Tour” at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 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.
• The Jim Rice Band at the Venue, Boone, 9 p. m.

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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
• “Our Lady of the Latte and Other Unusual Saints” by Kathy Tran at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure through Dec. 10.
Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Friends of the Congo: The U.S. Role in the Congo” film and discussion at the Bulldog Auditorium, Olmdstead Center, Drake University, 1 – 4 p.m. Free.
• 8th Annual National Survivors of Suicide Day of Conferences at Des Moines University, Student Education Center Auditorium, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Family Oriented
• “Animalitos (Animal Folktales of the Americas)” by Magical Moonshine Theatre at Perry Public Library, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music at Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620.
• Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-K 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.
• “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” at The Des Moines Play House KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m. Through Nov. 26.
• “The Boyfriend” in the Performing Arts hall of Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.
• “Icons: The Gay and Lesbian History of the World, Volume 3,” a solo musical comedy by Jade Esteban Estrada, at Drake University Bulldog Theatre, 7 p.m. $10. 277-7884.

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, 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 night 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
• Cranksgiving Bike Race to support the Food Bank of Iowa at Mars Café, noon. 779-6888.
• Iowa Stars vs. Hamilton Bulldogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.
• Frozen Circle Games at Wells Fargo Arena, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Holiday Festivities
• Breakfast with Santa at the State Historical Building, 9:30 a.m. $10.
• Gift Mart given by the Junior League of Des Moines at the Hy-Vee Conference Center, West Des Moines, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 279-5339.
• Casa da Vino’s Holiday Show, 1- 5 p.m.
• Holiday Craft Fair at the Community Center Gymnasium at Ames City Hall, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. $1.
• Holiday Craft Sale at Center Chapel United Methodist Church, Hwy 92 west of Inianola, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 6th Annaul Adoption Saturday at the Polk County Courthouse, 8:30 a.m. – Noon. Free. (800) 243-0756.
• Open Houses at Studiolo, Mary Rose, and Shoppe of Oddities in Perry, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• The Des Moines Area Writers Network meeting at Wesley Acres, 2 – 4 p.m. All writers welcome. 271-6928.
• Author Mary Kay Shanely at Central Library Grand Metting Wing, 11 a.m.
• Craig McCue at Central Library Grand Meeting Wing, 1:30 p.m.
• Dowtown Harvest Farmers Market at Capital Square, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free.

Sunday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• Lorie Line and Her Pop Chamber Orchestra at Stephens Auditorium, 3 p.m.
• Des Moines Symphony “Romeo and Juliet” at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Ashanti at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Sour Diesel at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• CJ Big Band at Java Joes, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• “Benefit for The House of Mercy” featuring Dying Eyes, Reality’s Flaw, …and God Bless Ignorance, Primed Ignition at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Chris Thomas King at Blues on Grand, 7 p.m. $15. 244-3092.
• Rural Edition Trio at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m. Free.
• Valient Thorr with Blue Ribbon Beef and An Airbag Saved My Life at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $8.
• Noah Lekas and the Revival with Why Make Clocks and The Fighting Side at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• Open Jam Session every Sunday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. 266-2716.
• Classical guitarist 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
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

Family Oriented
• Destination Aisle 5, a free community day, at the Des Miones Art Center, 1 – 3 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “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.
• “The Boyfriend” in the Performing Arts Hall of Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, 8 p.m. $6. 271-3841.

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, 9:30 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 with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Holiday Festivities
• Holiday Open House with Main Street Cultural District, Ames, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Christmas in the Country” Sample Sunday at three farms, Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs and Northern Prairie Chevre, noon – 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.

Monday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 :30 p.m.
• The Palace Flophouse with Milkwar 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

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 night 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 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Wolf Eyes with Raven Strain, Sick Llama and This Dialogue at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free.
• Maurie Goode & The Country Gentlemen 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

Family 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
• 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.
n 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.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
Holiday Festivities
• Festival of Trees & Lights Gala at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 6 p.m. 241-6494.

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 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Josh Davis at Keysters, 8 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3.
• The Good Ole Fashion at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5.
• Parenthetical Girls with Sedalia at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• Parrots of the Caribbean: A Salute to Jimmy Buffett at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Drink, 9:30 p.m. 270-6274.
• Obsidian’s Dream 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.
• Max Eubank 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

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