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Thursday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Juilius Brooks Trio at the Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m.
• 73rd Street Singers at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub Rotunda, 11:15 a.m. Free.
• The Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Winter Solstice” at Grand Hall of the Temple for the Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. $10. 279-0079.
• Kris Crow at The Royal Mile. Cover varies. 280-3771.
• Matt Biegger & Justin Apple at Fireside Grill, 8:30 p.m. 967-8122.
• Kill Hannah, Action Reaction, Pink Spiders, Love Arcade at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15.
• Trina Hamlin at Ritual Café, 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Camacho and PS and Tripp Marxx at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jemstate at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• 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. 277-4405.
• “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 Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007. 277-4405.
• Matthew Conradt: Narratives exhibition at the Iowa State Memorial Union trough Jan. 21. (515) 296-4868.
• Kristine Clemons and Corrin Clemons, 28 & 7: Our Impressions exhibition at the Iowa State Memorial Union through Feb. 11. (515) 296-4868.
Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Santaland Diaries” at the Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $15. 277-6261.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. 246-2300.

Night Life
• Open Mic Comedy Night at Billy Joe’s, 7:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• Mullet Night at People’s in Ames, 9 p.m. $3. 292-4501.
• Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317.
• Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O’Connor’s West with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Autographs XTREME, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 963-8999.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Red Baron Loungewith Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 265-5611.
• Karaoke 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. 244-3637.
• 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 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. 287-3880.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Miscellaneous
• Dance Fx at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub Rotunda, Noon. Free.
• Bingo every Thursday at Elks Lodge,7625 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Scott Davis and Alicia Smock at the Capital Square Atrium, 11:30 a.m. Free.
• Lorie Line and Pop Orchestra at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. 246-2300.
• Friday Night “Wine Down” with Terri Evans: Winfield Holiday Piano at White Oaks Vineyards, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• Echo’s V at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• Floodplane with The Diplomettes at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3270.
• The Void at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Mike Butterworth at AK O’ Connors in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Tony Bohnenkamp at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. 282-2739.
• Roze at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Christmas Extravaganza IV featuring The Dharma Bums, Slaughterhouse 6, Colonial PA, and Rosefield Rivals at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Toaster Trips at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• David Haack Trio at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Matthew TeRonde at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 964-7374.
• The Blue Band’s Christmas at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 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.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spagetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 – 10 p.m. Free. 953-1700.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Exhibition Openings at Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14, 2007. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405.
• “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
• “The Santaland Diaries” at the Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $15. 277-6261.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. 246-2300.

Night Life
• 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. (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 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. 279-2488.
• 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. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every Friday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 254-3080.
• Karaoke every Friday at Eddy’s Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• Karaoke every Friday at 14th Street Tavern with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Milwaukee Admirals at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24. 287-3880.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Fundraisers
• Annie Star Spectacular at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to benefit Valley High School graduate Ann Katherine Lynch, diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, 5:30 p.m. $10.

Miscellaneous
• DMI Dance Force at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub Rotunda, 11 a.m. Free.
• Van Cleve Dance at the Kaleidoscope at the Hub Rotunda, 1 p.m. Free.
• 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 23

Concerts/Live Music
• The Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• Five at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Jemstate CD release party at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717.
• Brian Congdon at AK O’ Connors in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Iowa Health Ensamble presents A Christmas Trio at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• The KB at Raccoon River Brewing, 10 p.m. Free. 362-5222.
• “A Very Barely Christmas” with Why Make Clocks and Beati Paoli and Sedalia and Kate Kennedy and A Very Special Guest at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• John Burns at Café Diem, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 964-7374.
• Vice Grip Throttle, Kiriko, Eddie Buzzard, Urban Hate Machine at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• World Under, Deified, Foregone, Forced Existence at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• The Janey Hooper 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 Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
n 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.

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
• “The Santaland Diaries” at the Fourth Street Theatre, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at KG Children’s Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $15. 277-6261.
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. 246-2300.

Night Life
• Hull Ave Christmas Party, 6 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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 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. 279-2488.
• 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 Dawg 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.

Holiday Festivities
• Visit and play in Santa’s House at Southridge Mall, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. through Dec. 24. 287-3880.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Sunday 24

Concerts/Live Music
• The Nadas at People’s, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Rob Lumbard and Holiday Sounds at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• 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. 266-9338.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Exhibition Openings at Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405.
• “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
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. 246-2300.

Night Life
• Reggae Night every Sunday at Red Rock Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. $10. 331-2317.
• 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. 287-3880.
• Festival of Trees & Lights at the Iowa Events Center Convention Complex, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5. 241-6494.

Monday 25

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 Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405.
• “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.

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

Tuesday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, Noon - 4 p.m. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• 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. 266-9338.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Exhibition Openings at Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405
• “Raw”- Artist Farshid Assassi on display at Projects Contemporary Furniture through Dec. 31. 557-1833.
n 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. 252-0248.
• 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. 279-2488.
• 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. Omaha at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
n Maccabee’s Deli Blood Drive, Noon – 6 p.m. 277-1718.
n Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Wednesday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• “An Acoustic Christmas” with Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and Randy Burk and Jared Hall at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Brother Trucker at el Bait Shop, 7 – 11 p.m. Cover varies. 284-1970
• 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 Olson-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. 277-6734.
• Aisle 5 Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Jan. 14. 277-4405.
• Group Dynamic: Portfolios, Series, and Sets Exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center through Dec. 29. 277-4405
• “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 register.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Triple Espresso” at the Civic Center Temple Theater, through Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. 246-2300.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Wednesday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719 .
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Angie, 8 p.m. – midnight. 262-8586.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny’s Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns’ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Razamatazz with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-1534.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 279.2488.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Toad’s Tavern with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-8623.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot with DJ Mojo, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 309-0580.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991.
• Old Fart/Early Bird Karaoke every Wednesday at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709. CV

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