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Thursday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• “I Can’t Stop Loving You” the Music of Ray Charles at Stephens Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
• A Pocket Full of Nickels with Hootis at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270
• Kountertop at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501
• 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
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “From Promise to Prison: Why Smart People do Dumb Things”- Patrick Kuhse at Hy-Vee Hall at the Iowa Events Center, 7:30 a.m. $10. (515)294-3656.
• The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines presents “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West” at The Caspe Terrace, Waukee, 7:30 p.m. Free. 277-6321. Ext. 214.
• “Czech in Cedar Rapids and Their Contributions in the Community: History and Tradition” presentation given by Gail Naughton and Jan Stoffer at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, 7 p.m. Free. (515) 465-2518.
• The Iowa Genealogical Society is holding a free beginning Genealogy class from 6 – 8 p.m. 276-0287.
• The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Iowa Chapter presents: “Alzheimer’s Disease and the Holidays” at the Neveln Center, Ankeny, 6:30 – 8 p.m. 440-2722.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Doubt” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $15.
• “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 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. 266-9338
• 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. 287-1979.
• 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
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 21.
• 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 Elks Lodge,7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Night “Wine Down” with The Dam Backslide Trio at White Oaks Vineyards, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• The Soul Searchers at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• A.M. Radio at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Pomeroy at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501
• Damon Dotson at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legends East, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 564-1100.
• Jennifer Friedman at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Axis at Sudsuckers. Cover varies.
• Town Crier at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• The Dave Thrift Band at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Moose Knuckle at Vertigo, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• A.D.D., Sin Hinge, Gimmick at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Gimmick at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Homemade Headtrip at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Jimmy Atto at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Joel Kinser at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 964-7374.
• Melvin Taylor 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
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Comedy Xperiment in the Stoner Studio Theater at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Doubt” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $15.
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
• Jingle Balls Party at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $5.
• Swing Des Moines presents Jive Junction at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8 – 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676.
• Karaoke every Friday at D’s Main Gate 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Karaoke at Java Joe’s 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. 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. – 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
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 21.
• Pet Photos with Santa at Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 7 – 9 p.m. 287-3881.
• 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
• 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 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Christmas with Mulberry Lane at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m.
• Jason Brown at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free.
• Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
• “KC Punks Invade” Tour with Bent Left, Out Law, The Mutts at Hairy Mary’s, 6:30 p.m. $6.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Daytona’s, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 331-0996.
• Cold Filtered at Keysters, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403.
• The 3 AM Band at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• DeJa Voodoo at Sudsuckers, 9 a.m. Free.
• The Comfort Zone at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Brad Seidenfeld of Jemstate at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Nadas at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501.
• H & K at Java Joes, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Run Side Down at Roccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free.
• Dying Eyes with Ill Trip and A Gun Named Hope at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5.
• Bill Brovold & Strange Farm with It’s True and Jason Sturges at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5.
• Annie’s Bottom at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• The Hot Club of Des Moines Trio with Kim Fitch at Café Di Scala, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. Free. 244-1353.
• CW Hobbs at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 964-7374.
• Johnny Rawls at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Mindrite, Destrophy, The Boston Hellmask, Final Escape at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Mindrite, Karen Harrison, Fane, RS Fenimore, Ptate at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• The Nate Sienstead Trio at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 255-3006.
• 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
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Des Moines Area Writers Network meeting at Wesley Acres, 2 – 4 p.m. All writers welcome.

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
• Comedy Xperiment in the Stoner Studio Theater at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Dinner with Friends” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main at Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3841.
• “Doubt” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $15.
• “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 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 Ron’s Dog House with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 266-3668.
• 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.

Sports/Outdoors
• Mediacom Cyclone Capital Classic at Wells Fargo Arena, 11 a.m.

Holiday Festivities
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 21.
• 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
• History Hunters Museum Vault Tour at the State Historical Museum, 10:30 a.m. $12.
• Author Joseph Rosenbloom at Borders Ames signing his book “The Secret Bible,” 1 p.m. Free. 233-2833.

Sunday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Three Days Grace with Shinedown and Saliva at the Val Air Balroom, 8 p.m. $25.
• Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• CJC Big Band at Java Joe’s, 2 – 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Sour Diesel at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jerry Lorensen of Towncrier at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Free.
• Conrad Johns Band and Show at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 – 7 p.m. Free.
• Scenes From a Movie with Time and Distance and Cantus Firmus and Helmer at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6.
• 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 p.m. – 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
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Catholic Peace Ministry presents reflections on the meaing of Christmas in a time of war and injustice. “Harod and Mary”- Brian Terrell at Des Moines Valley Friends; Meeting House. 7:30 p.m. 255-8114.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Dinner with Friends” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main at Drake University, 2 p.m. Free. 271-3841.
• “Doubt” at the Des Moines Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, by Theater…for a Change(TFAC), 3 p.m. $10.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $15.
• “The Bench” at the ACTORS Studio, Ames, 2 p.m.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Night Life
• The Garden Annual Christmas Show, 10 p.m.
• 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. – 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
• “Christmas in the Country” sample day at Iowa’s Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs, and Northern Prairie Chevre, Noon – 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 21.
• Old Fashioned Family Christmas at Forest Park Museum, 1 – 4 p.m. $5. (515) 465-3577.
• 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.

Monday 18

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
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

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
• 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.
• 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 19

Concerts/Live Music
• The Blenders Holiday Soul Tour at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Conrad Johns Band and Show 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 Matt Biegger every Tuesday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

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.

Holiday Festivities
• Las Posadas will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and Hotel Pattee, Perry, 6 – 9 p.m. $4. (515) 465-2518.
• Calling on the Flynns: A Holiday Tea Experience at Living History Farms, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $30. By reservation only: 278-5286. Through Dec. 21.
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24.

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 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music featuring “A St. John’s Christmas” 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.
• Scream Club at Ritual Café. Free. 288-4872.
• Leap Year with Goodbye Vienna and Windsor Drive and Unique Chique and Tomorrow’s Storm at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $5.
• Kent Brothers 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
• 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 Jan. 13.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14.
• 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.
• Calligraphy display in the gallery at Plymouth Congregational Church. Artist are Jean Wilson, Robert Schoeller, Kathy Schneider, and Jackie Davis. Through Jan. 5. 255-3149.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of Spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171.
• Metaphysics class every Wednesday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to regist

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