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Thursday 07

Concerts/Live Music

• Tom Feldman and the Get-Rites at Java Joe’s, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Jemstate at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• 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

• Artist Jeremy Drummond’s “This Could 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.
• 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.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

• The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter presents: “Alzheimer’s Disease and the Holidays” at the Northwest Community Center, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 440-2722.

Theater/Performing Arts

• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “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

• Say What Poetry at The House of Bricks, first Thursday of each month, 9:30 p.m. $5.
• Growing Iowa Entertainment Together Celebration at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. Free.
• Outcasts of Comedy, Open Mic Comedy at Croz Nest, 8 p.m. Free.
• 28th & Ingersoll Ave. Girls Night Out at Tandem Brick Gallery, Blondies Beauty Parlor, and Elentari Make Up Salon, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• 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.
n 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.
n 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.
n 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 Krieger’s Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-0337.
• 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.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

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 08

Concerts/Live Music

• Friday Night “Wine Down” with Freestyle at White Oaks Vineyards, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• Back Stage Boogie Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• The Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733.
• Mikiel Williams at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Hello Dave at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• The Comfort Zone at Johnny Mac’s, 9 p.m. Free. 263-1186.
• More Than This at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Radio Moscow at Vertigo, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Brian Allen at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Spitalfiled, Puchilne, Over It, Boys Like Girls, Valencia at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370.
• “Tribute to Dimebag Darrell” with Angry gods of the Radio, Brutal Republic, Vice Grip Throttle, Damn the Gods at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Joe Price with Matt Woods at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10.
• Sour Diesel at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Open Mic Fridays at Java Joe’s, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Ronnie Baker Brooks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $12. 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

• Men Who Cook, Holiday Treats, at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. $75. 271-0336.
• Holiday Open House Party at ARTDIVE, 5 – 9 p.m.
• 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.
• 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.

Theater/Performing Arts

• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Nutcracker” Ballet at Stephens Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. $17.50
• “A Midsummer Nights Dream” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $15.
• “The Nutcracker” presented by Ballet Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m.
• “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, 7:30 p.m.
• Iowa Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 7 p.m.

Night Life

• 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.

Holiday Festivities

• Christmas by Candlelight at Living History Farms, 6 – 8 p.m. $8.
• 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.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

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 09

Concerts/Live Music

• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts at Smokey’s BBQ, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dave Thrift Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free. 256-9715.
• Barefoot Becky at Hessen Haus, 6 – 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Corey Stevens with Rude Mood at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403.
• Cowpunk Band at Johnny Mac’s, 9 p.m. Free. 263-1186.
• Hot Tamales and the Red Hots at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• DeJa Voodoo at Bourbon St. South, 9 a.m. Free.
• 3AM Band at Croz Nest, 9 p.m. Free. 963-8338.
• Moose Knuckle at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Melanie Sue Mausser at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• 10 Years Gone at Roccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Sordid with Red Moon Harvest and Rukus at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• BeJae Fleming at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Michael Burks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Odium, Only, …and God Blessed Ignorance at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Coldfiltered 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

• Archie Brooks Community Center’s Annual Flea Market in the West Gym, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. 248-6314.
• 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

• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Nutcracker” Ballet at Stephens Auditorium, 1:30 p.m. $17.50
• “A Midsummer Nights Dream” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $15.
• “The Nutcracker” presented by Ballet Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “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.
• Iowa Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 2 p.m.

Night Life

• Karaoke at Billies, Elkhart, with DJ and Karaoke Shamrock, 9 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 367-3016.
• 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 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 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.

Holiday Festivities

• Highland Park Lutheran Church is having a Good Samaritan Christmas Giveaway, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 244-6517.
• 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.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

Miscellaneous

• Authors Ron Darge and Mark Mattes at Borders Des Moines signing their book “Imagining the Journey”, 1 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Sunday 10

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.
• Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joe’s, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Mooseknuckle at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Ben Eaton at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.
• Rural Edition Trio 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

• Des Moines Music Collector’s Show at the Downtown Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $1. 284-1401.
• 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 meaing of Christmas in a time of war and injustice. “Kingdom of God versus the Kingdom of David”- Gil Dawes at Des Moines Valley Friends; Meeting House. 7:30 p.m. 255-8114.

Theater/Performing Arts

• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 3 p.m. $10.
• “Nutcracker” Ballet at Stephens Auditorium, 1:30 p.m. $17.50
• “A Midsummer Nights Dream” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 2:30 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $15.
• “The Nutcracker” presented by Ballet Des Moines at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1 p.m.
• “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.
• Iowa Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 2 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.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

Miscellaneous

• The National Religious Campaign Against Torture is holding solidarity vigils at US Catholic Cathedrals at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 8 – 8:30 a.m., 9:30 – 10 a.m., and 11:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Monday 11

Concerts/Live Music

• Damage Case with The Mutts and Wheelbite at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• 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

• 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.

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.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

Miscellaneous

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

Tuesday 12

Concerts/Live Music

• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Irish Jam at Java Joe’s, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Halifax, Goodbye Vienna, Beside Nothing at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Vital Remains at Hairy Mary’s, 6 p.m. Cover varies.
• 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

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Sports/Outdoors

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

Holiday Festivities

• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.
• Deck Your Walls with Holiday Pet Photos, join the Animal Rescue League and Jordan Creek Towne Center to take holiday pet photos. Lower level of the mall, next to Younkers. 6 – 8 p.m.

Fundraisers

• Manning’s in Indianola will be collecting canned & boxed food items during the holiday season to Help Stop Hunger in Iowa.

Miscellaneous

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

Wednesday 13

Concerts/Live Music

• Midweek Music featuring the Aquarian Duo: Mary Watts-Foss, harp, Kathy Slocum, flute, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m. Free. 243-7691.
• Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• The Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Ali Harter with Riley Jantzen and Samantha Crain at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5.
• Brother Tucker 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.
• Rob Lumbard 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

• 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”-

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