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Thursday22

Concerts/Live Music
• Tempest Rose, Helmer at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Emily White at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Matt Biegger and Justin Apple at Okoboji, Ankeny, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• The Good Ole’ Fashion at Mars Cafe, 8 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• RV and Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 564-8000.
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 30. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• Work by Ed Collins, Bob Schuler, Keith Rathert, Jan Shotwell and Val Tone at the Heritage Art Gallery, through April 5.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Family Oriented
• Spring Break Safe Village at Hiatt Middle School, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Through March 23. $56 per child. 288-4419 ext. 104 or ext. 105.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Intimate Apparel at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7:30 p.m. $13.

Night Life
• Juston Mckinney 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.

Miscellaneous
• Elk Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Tuesday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Friday 23

Concerts/Live Music
• Jars of Clay with Needtobreathe and Disappointed By Candy at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $20.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at the Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Envy Corps with General Sherman at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Envy Corps with Leapyear at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Axis at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino. Cover varies.
• Five the Hard Way at Hull Avenue. Free. 266-9338.
• Michelle How and Ordinary People at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Chad Elliott at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Randy Burk and the Prisoners at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222.
• Sour Diesel at Vertigo, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 255-5564.
• Last Shades of Dawn at Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight Free.
• Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus. 10 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733.
• Far Beyond Frail at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Rev Raven & The Chainsmokin Altar Boys at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Kendall Meyer at The Venue Center, Boone, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Effects, Rocket at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Vice Grip Throttle at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Breakin’ Ground at Fazio’s, Adel, 9 p.m. $5. (515) 993-1163.
• 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.
• Janey Hooper/Suzie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizilarmut every Friday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• 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
• RV and Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 564-8000.
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 30. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• Work by Ed Collins, Bob Schuler, Keith Rathert, Jan Shotwell and Val Tone at the Heritage Art Gallery, through April 5.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Family Oriented
• Spring Break Safe Village at Hiatt Middle School, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Through March 23. $56 per child. 288-4419 ext. 104 or ext. 105.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Intimate Apparel at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7:30 p.m. $13.
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. 309-0251.
• Comedy Xperiment’s “Powers of the Equinox” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 243-3270.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Juston Mckinney 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 Rd. 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 Stars vs. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Saturday24

Concerts/Live Music
• Think Floyd U.S.A. at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $15.
• World Port at the Octagon Center for the Arts, Ames, 8 p.m. $8. (515) 232-5331 ext. 225.
• Jonny and the Rectifiers at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 274-1710.
• Friday Night Wine Down with Lady Blue at Whie Oaks Vineyards, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• The Hush Sound, Straylight Run, Spitalfield, Pablo at Hairy Mary’s, 5 p.m. $14.
• Willy Shay and Rob Ankum Electric Jazz Guitar Duet at Cafe Di Scala, 8 - 10 p.m. Free. 244-1353.
• A.M. Radio at Runnels Inn, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Martine Locke at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• John Burns at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Crash and Arise! Devilfish at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• The One AM Radio with It’s True and Emily Nelson at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Hipnecks with Foamy G at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at Tini’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733.
• Wild Card at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• Clutterbilly at The Venue Center, Boone, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Eddie Shaw & The Wolfgang at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Run Side Down at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10:30 p.m. Free. 362-5222.
• Slaughterhouse 6 at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Killpact, Too Pure to Die, Burning the Broken, Swallow the Glass at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• $trick 9 and the Truth, Mr. Barbers Neighborhood, Cowboy Clark, DJ Touch at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring drummer John Kizolarmut every Saturday 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• RV and Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 564-8000.
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 31. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Soapmaking 101 Class at Paririeland Herbs, 1 - 4 p.m. $60. (515) 438-4268.
• Begining Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. Free. Register 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Urbandale Jaycees Annual Springtacular at Merle Hay Mall, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Free.
• Lunch and Laughs at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 11 a.m. $10. 967-7950.
• 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-kindergartners through second-graders welcome. Free. 221-9171.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Intimate Apparel at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7:30 p.m. $13.
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. 309-0251.
• Comedy XPeriments “Powers of the Equinox” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 243-3270.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Juston Mckinney 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 Royal Flush with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Hitching Post Grill, Bevington, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. (515) 462-1908.
• 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 Stars vs. Milwaukee Admirals at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Comfort Your Soul Jewelry and Home Decor Spring Fling at 3324 N. Fernwood Dr., Cumming, 1 - 5 p.m. (515) 418-7434.

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Concerts/Live Music
• The House Band at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 6:30 p.m. $6.
• Project Blue Book at El Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• John Goraj at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Eric Lindell Band, Unplugged at Flying Mango Restaurant, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 255-4111.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• A Gun Named Hope, Garage Lights, Sleepeater, Light This City at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Lady Blue at Vaudeville Mews, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Open Jam 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
• Des Moines Record Collectors Show at Highland Park American Legion Hall, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2. 491-5436.
• RV and Travel Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 564-8000.
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 30. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• Paintings by Sandra Gustafson at The Village Bean, through April 1. 309-0133.
• Work by Ed Collins, Bob Schuler, Keith Rathert, Jan Shotwell and Val Tone at the Heritage Art Gallery, through April 5
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon, and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• African American Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library. 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Intimate Apparel at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 2 p.m. $13.
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 3 p.m. 309-0251.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m.

Night Life
• Juston Mckinney 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.

Miscellaneous
• Exotic Cage Bird Exhibit at The Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free with paid admission to Botanical Cener. 284-5901.

Monday26

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
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 30. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• Paintings by Sandra Gustafson at The Village Bean, through April 1. 309-0133.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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: Betty Mahmoody at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• Wales: An Epic Little Country at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, with ecwyn Vaughan Jones, 7 p.m. 465-2518.

Night Life
• 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.

Tuesday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Romi Mayes at Flying Mango Restaurant, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 255-4111.
• James Hunter with Serena Ryder at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $19.
• 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.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Ready to Fly” by Kemlyn Tan Bappe at Andy’s Frame Shop through March 30. 279-9008.
• 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.
• “Close to Home” by Bekah Ash in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, Ames, through April 1. (515) 296-4868.
• Paintings by Sandra Gustafson at The Village Bean, through April 1. 309-0133.
• “Hug” by Patricia Piccinini at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through April 6. 557-6109.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery through April 6.
• “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.
• Watercolors by Charlotte Hamity at Grace United Methodist Church through April 29.
• “Simple Is True” by Shadley Grei at The Lift, through April. 288-3777.
• “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.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

• American Sign Language Classes Begin at The Deaf Action Center, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $45 for an eight week course. Register 266-5105.
• Neenah Ellis to speak at Live @ the Drake Library Series in the Cowles Library Reading Room at Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3994.
• Norwegian Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society 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.

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 at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.
• Calling All Turkeys at Forest Park Museum, Perry, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. Registration required (515) 465-3577.

Miscellaneous
• Elks Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Tuesday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Wednesday 28

Concerts/Live Music

• Katherine Goeldner and Michael Heaston in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-2841.
• The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Backyard Tire Fire at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Matt Woods & the Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Max Eubank every Wednesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O’Connor’s, West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $3. 226-1717.
• Scott Sebastian, “The Acoustic Guitar Dude” every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 254-3080.
• Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Appare, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• The John Kizilarmut Quartet every Wednesday at Vertigo, 9 p.m. Free. 255-5564.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.
• Open Jam every Wednesday at Vertigo Rock Bar, 9 p.m. 255-5564.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.
• Sour Diesel every Wednesday at 101 Lounge, 9:30 p.m.

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