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Thursday 30

Concerts/Live Music
• The Bound Stems with Rahim at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $5-$7.
• Gaiden Gadema with Diagram of Truth and Young Tripp and Animosity at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• Kountertop at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jon Roninger with Stephan Ites at Mars Café, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Caustic Vision at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• 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.
• Charlie Preacher at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar every Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m. Free. 255-3006.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Judith Whipples Papier-mache Birds and Creatures by J.W. Studios and nationally known Des Moines artist Gene Brown, at Tandem Brick Gallery 5:30 – 8:30 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.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Des Moines Palestine Group: A Way to Peace at Ritual Café, 5 - 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872.

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
• “A Tuna Christmas” at the Iowa Public Theater, 7:30 p.m. $17.
• “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 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, 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 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
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Miscellaneous
• Bingo every Thursday at the Elk Lodge, 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 1

Concerts/Live Music

• Guns N’ Roses at Hilton Coliseum, Ames, 8 p.m.
• Nada’s Silent Night IV at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m. $20.
• Friday Night “Wine Down” with Scott Davis Trio at White Oaks Vineyards, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• Last Shades of Dawn at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Matt Maybanks at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Taylor and Shawn at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Dave Thrift Band at Bourbon Street Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 285-5733.
• Dazy Head Mazy at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• BeJae Fleming Trio at Stomping Grounds, Ames, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. (515) 292-5258.
• Too Pure to Die, Stick to Your Guns, The Burning Season and Solidarity at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• …and God Blessed Ignorance, Taciturn, The Autumn Project at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Coolzey with Aeon Grey, Soulcrate Music and Coyote Blood at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• The Wood Brothers and Seth Walker at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $9-$12.
• The Mayflies at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Jason Ricci & New Blood 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition opening at Fitch Gallery, 5 – 8 p.m. Free. 277-3897.
n Exhibition Openings at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions,” Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing”, Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within.” Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. 5 – 8 p.m Free. Through January 13.
• 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Show at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 4 – 9 p.m. $5. (563) 652-4529.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit opening at The Village Bean, 5 – 9 p.m. Art on Display through Dec. 10.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Former Skinhead Frankie M. speaking at Java Joes, for mature audiences only. 8 p.m. 288-5282.

Family Oriented
• Unveiling of 1,200-square-foot Children’s Soft Play Area at Southridge Mall, 11 a.m.
• 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
• “A Tuna Christmas” at the Iowa Public Theater, 8 p.m. $17.
n “The Bench” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• AOL Open Party at Four Point Sherriton Hotel, South Des Moines. 9 a.m. – 1 p. m. Free. 287-6464
• Dicey (Drake Improv Comedy Experiment Yo!) at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10.
• ’50s and ’60s Dance Party at Vitoria Lodge with Party Time Music DJ, 7:30 – 11:30, $7. Prizes awarded. 965-6975.
• 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 with Bear Creek Productions, 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 with Bear Creek Productions, 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 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 Dance/ Drill Team State Competition at Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. $9.

Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
• Holly and Ivy Tour, to support Terrace Hill and Salisbury Homes, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 278-4950.
• Elegant Holiday Dinner with Songs Sung from the Heart with Dondino at West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel, $40. 278-4950.

Miscellaneous
• 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 2

Concerts/Live Music
• The Ames Children’s Choirs Holiday Concert at Campus Baptist Church, Ames, 3 p.m. $5-$8.
• Christmas with Wartburg: “Waiting for the Child” at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $15.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band Septet at Reiman Gardens, Ames, 3 – 5 p.m. Free. (515) 294-8981.
• Wild Card at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Rob Lumbard at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m. $10.
• The Comfort Zone at Daytona’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Good Times, Ankeny, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. 964-4324.
• Full Tilt at Johnny Mac’s, 9 p.m. Free. 263-1186.
• Dave Thrift Band at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716
• The Jesters at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Milkwar at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Michael Peterson at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Slaughterhouse 6 with The Critical Hour and Colonial PA and Collin Rice at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5.
• Tight Phantomz with Pinebender, Euphone and If Ever Was A Fire at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7.
• Pantera Tribute Show featuring Lesser Known Saint with Casanatra at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, $5-$7.
• Brianna Lane with Anthony Newes at Ritual Café, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Nick Moss & The Fliptops at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10.
• Reality’s Flaw, Killpact, Dirtfedd and From Citizen to Soldier at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• TrenchanT, E.U.I. and Guinevere 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
• 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Show at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5. (563) 652-4529.
• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition at Fitch Gallery, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 277-3897. Through Dec. 6.
• Exhibitions at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions,” Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing,” Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within.” Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. Through January 13.
• 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.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620.
• Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Tuna Christmas” at the Iowa Public Theater, 8 p.m. $17.
• “The Bench” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Saturday at Kathy’s 14th Street Tavern with Showtime Entertainment, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. 266-3466.
• 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 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 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/Outdoor
• Iowa Dance/ Drill Team State Competition at Hy-Vee Hall and Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. $9.
• Iowa Stars vs. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Holiday Festivities
• Holly and Ivy Tour, to support Terrace Hill and Salisbury Homes, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 278-4950.
• Elegant Holiday Dinner with Songs Sung from the Heart with Dondino at West Des Moines Seraton Hotel, $40. 278-4950.
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Breakfast with Santa at the Science Center of Iowa, 8 - 10 a.m.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Sunday 3

Concerts/Live Music
• Sounds of the Season live music at the Botanical Center, regular admission. 1 – 3 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. 323-6290.
• “The Angels Sing” Advent Festival Concert, at Faith Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• The Greater Des Moines Community Band Christmas Concert at Highland Park Christian Church, 3 p.m. Free.
• Scott Davis at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Hootis at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Eighteen Visions, Escape the Earth and The Confession at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12.
• Dixie Jazz Kings at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m. Free.
• 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
• 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Show at the Varied Industries Building on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5. (563) 652-4529.
• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition at Fitch Gallery, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 277-3897. Through Dec. 6.
• Exhibitions at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions”, Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing”, Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within”. Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. Through January 13.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Catholic Peace Ministry presents reflections on the meaning of Christmas in a time of war and injustice. “Christmas in Prison,” Rita Hohenshell and Frank Cordaro at Des Moines Valley Friends; Meetin House. 7:30 p.m. 255-8114.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Tuna Christmas” at the Iowa Public Theater, 3 p.m. $17.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 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, 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 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
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, Noon – 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5. 241-6494.
• Holly and Ivy Tour, to support Terrace Hill and Salisbury Homes, Noon – 4 p.m. 278-4950.
• Elegant Holiday Dinner with Songs Sung from the Heart with Dondino at West Des Moines Sheraton Hotel, $40. 278-4950.

Monday 4

Concerts/Live Music
• 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

• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition at Fitch Gallery, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 277-3897. Through Dec. 6.
• Exhibitions at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions,” Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing,” Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within.” Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. Through January 13.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.

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

Tuesday 5

Concerts/Live Music
• Indigenous with Kris Lager Band at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $15.
• Bleeding Through, Bury Your Dead and Killpact at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370.
• Dale Menning & The Stardusters 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
• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition at Fitch Gallery, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 277-3897. Through Dec. 6.
• Exhibitions at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions,” Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing,” Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within.” Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. Through January 13.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

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 Beechwood Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-BEER.
• 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
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.

Miscellaneous
• Bingo every Tuesday at the Elk Lodge, 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Wednesday 6

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music featuring the Heartland Youth Chorus at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691.
• Eric Lindell at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10.
• Truckstop Honeymoon with Jacob Country & The Damaged Goods at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $6.
• 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.
• 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
• Jane360 “Momentum” Exhibition at Fitch Gallery, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free. 277-3897. Through Dec. 6.
• Exhibitions at Olsen-Larsen Galleries: Michael Brangoccio’s “Decisions Decisions,” Mary Koenen Clausen’s “A Moment Knowing,” Wendy Rolfe’s “The Sea Within,” Also the Holiday Group Show featuring gallery artists William Barnes, David Gordinier, Sarah Grant, Debra Smith, Tilly Woodward, and Amy Worthen. Through January 13.
• 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.
• Brent Houzenga Art Exhibit at The Village Bean through Dec. 10.

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

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