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Thursday22

Concerts/Live Music
• Still Cry at Croz Nest, 9 p.m. Free. 963-8338.
• Trophy Scars with Her Candane, Imperial, Vena Amori at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 6:30 p.m. $7.
• Duo at Ten Paces at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Flipside at Trophy’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Brianna Lane at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• The Switch, Last Tuesday, Signal Home, Declare This an Emergency, Christopher the Conquered at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Nick Africano with Michael Morris and Ali Harter and Skursula at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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, 6 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Acoustic Open Mic/Jam with Larry Berenguel every Thursday at 101 Lounge, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. 283-1014.

Exhibitions/Displays
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. (515) 292-5960.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretchen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel, and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Mercy Medical Center, Medical Oncology & Hematology Assoc. & Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Patient Education with speaker Dr. Angela Sandre at Mercy Medical Center Des Moines, 6 p.m.
• Des Moines Palestine Group at Ritual Cafe, 5 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• Writer and Cartoonist David Rees will read from his work in Cowles Library Reading Room at Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-3960.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Cubicle” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m. $20. 991-3450.
Night Life
• Drew Hastings at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 other Thursday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Bear Creek Productions, 8:30 p.m. 266-3466.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Prairie Steakhouse & Lounge, Prairie City, with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. – midnight. (515) 994-2333.
• Karaoke every Thursday at 3rd Base Sports Bar, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 221-2317.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Rookies, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 964-8707.
• Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O’Connor’s West with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. Free. 226-1717.
• 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, 7 p.m. 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. 331-1111.
• 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 Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. – midnight.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner’s Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. 9 a.m. - 8:45 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• March of Dimes Annual WalkAmerica Team Captain Kick Off at the Wittern Group, Noon. 243-2244.
• 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 23

Concerts/Live Music
• 3D-HD Pink Floyd LaserSpectacular at The Civic Center, 8 p.m. $26.
• Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players Central Campus Auditorium, 10 a.m. $10 - $20. 202-0617.
• Dierks Bentley with Special Guest Miranda Lambert at Hilton Coliseum, 7:30 p.m. (515) 233-1888.
• Buckshot at The Venue, Boone, 7:30 p.m. $5. (515) 433-4500.
• Jumbies at Bali Satay, Ames, 9:30 p.m. $5. (515) 292-7719.
• Flipside at Trophy’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Comfort Zone at Legends, Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m. Free.
• After Hours at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Christian Kreig at Amici Espressso. 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 288-1492.
• Miker’s Mad with Colonial PA and The Dharma Bums at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tripp Marxx with Darerowe and Av Collective and II Mac’s at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Left to Rust at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 987-9604.
• Moosenuckle at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222.
• Po Girl at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. $10. 288-4872.
• Brainna Lane with Mario Iniguez at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $7.
• One Night Stand at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 288-2520.
• The Boston Hellmask, Marcato, Screaming Mechanical Brain, Dead Horse Trauma at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• A.D.D., World Under, Fatal Fall, Caustic Vision at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Chico Banks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
ª Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizilarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• C.C. Stewart at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Breakin’ Ground at All In the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• Yesterday’s Creation every Friday at Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 – 10 p.m. Free. 953-1700.
• Kaizer Trio every Friday at the Gateway. 5 - 7 p.m. (515) 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-3637.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Thresholds Arts Festival to a Culture of Peace at Drake University and First Christian Church, 11:30 a.m. 243-7570.
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Opening for Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean, 6 - 8 p.m. Work on display through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. (515) 292-5960.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretchen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “J.B.” at Westminster Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.
• “High School Reunion” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 6:30 p.m.
• “A Light That Burns” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $5. 991-3450.
• “The Cubicle” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m. $20. 991-3450.

Night Life
• DMMO’s Wine and Food Showcase at the Downtown Marriot, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $125. 961-6221.
• Red, White, & Blue Night: Benefit for Camp Dodge Family Troop Support at Croz Nest, Karaoke with DJ Mikey D, 9 p.m. Free. 963-8338.
• Drew Hastings at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• Karaoke every Friday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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 Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Friday at The Irishman Pub, Indianola, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. (515) 961-9740.
• 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 Scooter & Babs Sports Bar and Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-1491.
• 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 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. - 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 State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. 9 a.m. - 9:15 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Kiwanis Clubs in Ames Pancake Days fundraiser at First United Methodist Church, Ames, 4 - 7 p.m. (515) 233-3220.
• Stein’s Winter Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at Stein’s, Newton, Registration 7 - 9 p.m. Tournament 9:30 p.m. (641) 792-5823.
• Our Lady of the Americas St. Vincent DePaul Society’s Annual Friday Night Fish Fry at St. Peter’s Hall, 5 - 7 p.m. $7. 262-8427.
• 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.

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Concerts/Live Music
• Cirque du Soleil at Hilton Coliseum, 8 p.m. (515) 233-1888.
• Augustana College Choir St. John’s Lutheran Church, 7:30 p.m. Free will offering. 243-7691.
• Drake Choir Benefit Concert on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 8 p.m. $25. 271-3147.
• Breaking Even with Throw The Fight and Hold for Swank at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jason Brown at The Venue, Boone, 7:30 p.m. $7. (515) 433-4500.
• Jonny and the Rectifiers at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 274-1710.
• Faculty Lounge at Zimm’s, 9 p.m. $4. 277-9929.
• The Comfort Zone at Smokey’s BBQ, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• After Hours at Raceway Cafe, Newton, 9 p.m. Free.
• Flipside at Trophy’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• A.M. Radio at Ooops Bar and Grill, Boone, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Saturday Night Live with Tommy Doggett and Lee-man at Vertigo, 9 p.m. $3.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at Tini’s, 9 p.m.
• Matt TeRonde at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• The Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• John Burns at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Perry Weber & the Devilles at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Bill Konker at Hessen Haus, 6 – 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Red Funnel at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222.
• Deja Voo Doo at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• BJae Fleming and Jackie Blount at Ritual Café, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Truckstop Souvenir at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Facecage, Narcotic Self, Downsiid, Di-Fi at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Angry Gods of the Radio, Vice Grip Throttle, Danm the Gods at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizolarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200.
• The Dave Camwell Quartet at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Yesterday’s Creation every Saturday at Wanna B’s, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• Breaking Ground every Saturday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
Exhibitions/Displays
• Thresholds Arts Festival to a Culture of Peace at Drake University and First Christian Church, 9:30 a.m. 243-7570.
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. (515) 292-5960.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretchen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel, and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.

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.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Physics of Torque: an informal discussion of the Kaluza-Kelin theorem as a method of extracting energy from the Cosmos at Johnston Public Library, 2:30 p.m. 255-3517.
• Free Beginning Genealogy Classes at the Iowa Genealogy Library, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Free. 276-0287 to register.
• Sankofa Presents: Our African Legacy at Polk County Central Senior Center, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. 265-4546.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “J.B.” at Westminster Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.
• “High School Reunion” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 6:30 p.m.
• “A Light That Burns” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $5. 991-3450.
• “The Cubicle” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $20. 991-3450.

Night Life
• Comedian Chris Boom-Boom Johnson at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8. (515) 294-8349.
• Drew Hastings at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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 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 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 Southport 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. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Orlondo’s with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service. 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Old World Pizza and Pub with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. 953-3700.
• 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. 987-0161
• 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 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 State Wrestling Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Noon - 6 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Kiwanis Clubs in Ames Pancake Days fundraiser at First United Methodist Church, Ames, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (515) -233-3220.
• Premiere Pets Free Saturday Seminar at Premiere Pets, 4 p.m. 226-0809.
• Des Moines Hunger Banquet at Des Moines Christian School Commons 5 - 8:30 p.m. $10. 255-3252.

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Concerts/Live Music
• Cirque du Soleil at Hilton Coliseum, 2 p.m. (515) 233-1888.
• Drake Concert Band in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3147.
• Botanical Blues with Matt Woods at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 2 – 4 p.m. $4. 323-6290.
• Saturday Looks Good to Me with Chris Bathgate and Kate Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Paria, Cake Control, Burning the Broken , Citizen to Soldier at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Open Jam with Yesterday’s Creation every Sunday at Wanna B’s, 4 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186.
• Larry Berenguel every Sunday at Appare, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Thresholds Arts Festival to a Culture of Peace at Drake University and First Christian Church, 9:20 a.m. 243-7570.
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. (515) 292-5960.
• 39th Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition in the Anderso• Gallery in the Harmon Fine Artss Center at Drake University, through March 15. 271-1994.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretchen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel, and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• African American Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogy Library, 2 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “J.B.” at Westminster Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.

Night Life
• Drew Hastings at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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.
• 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 Orlondo’s on Park with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• 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, 6:30 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. 331-1111.
• 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, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/Outdoors
• Bald Eagle Watch at Saylorville Reservoir, Noon - 4 p.m. (515) 465-3577.

Miscellaneous
• American Lungs Association’s 801 Grand Power Climb at 801 Grand, 8 a.m. 309-9507.

Monday26

Concerts/Live Music
• Radio Mascow with The Bloody Hollies at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. 292-5960.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretcvhen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Smart Talk: Jane Fonda “My Life So Far” at The Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• National Arts Forum at the State Historical Building, 2 - 5:30 p.m. 281-3858.

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 with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Monday at Victor’s Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Des Moines Diversity Chorus Rehearsals begin at the Urbandale United Church of Christ, 6:45 p.m. Everyone welcome, no auditions. 276-0625.
n First Meeting of the Blue Thong Butterflies Chapter supporting the ARL at MacDaddy’s, Ankeny, 6:30 p.m. 963-1997.

Tuesday27

Concerts/Live Music
• Nini Camps, Kristie Stremel, Stephanie Callahan at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• The Championship with Dead Man Sandwich and Martyrs of Maudlin and Collin Rice at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Apples in Stereo with Casper and the Cookies, Radio Mascow at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9.
• Maurie Goode and The Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 12 - 4 p.m. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• 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.
• Matt Bastardson and the Crisco Kid Wild West Extravaganza and open mic every Tuesday at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• J.N. “Ding” Darling Exhibition at Drake University’s Cowles Library through February. 271-3994.
• Jacqueline Roate and Julie VandeBerg artwork on display at The Lift through February. 288-3777.
• Michelle Phillips photography on display at The Village Bean through February.
• “Expressive Quilts” by Central Iowa Textile Artists at the Ankeny Art Center through March 2. 965-0940.
• Gallery in the Round, Ames, presents C. Arthur Croyle: pencil drawings and watercolors, cityscapes and landscapes. Through March 3. (515) 292-5960.
• Figurative Show featuring William Barnes, Blair Benz, Byron Burford, Gretchen Caracas, Katie Kiley, Emily Martin, Bobbie McKibbin, John Page, Wendy Rolfe, Scott Charles Ross, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Priscilla Steele at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March. 277-6734.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• “The Oxford Project: Who We Are” by Peter Feldstein and Stephen G. Bloom in the Print Gallery of the Des Moines Art Center through April 29. 557-6109.
• “Hatching the Past: The Great Dinosaur Egg Hunt” at the State Historical Museum, through May 7. $5. 281-5111.
• “Meet the New You” by Bryan Crockett, Sabrina Raaf, Ruud Van Empel and Magnus Wallin at the Des Moines Art Center through May 2. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Norwegian Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogy Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Strength Through Joy” at DMACC Ankeny Campus Building #6, 9:40 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 7:30 p.m. $1. 965-7097.
• “The Cubicle” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m. $20. 991-3450.

Night Life
• Salsa Dancing at Keysters every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403.
• 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 and DJ Service, 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. 331-1111.
• 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 night

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