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Thursday05

Concerts/Live Music
• The Altoona United Methodist Church Choir performing the “Gabriel Faure Requiem” at Altoona United Methodist Church, 7 p.m.
• Four Shillings Short at Ritual Cafe, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Drake Chamber Trio on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Full Day Affair with Snafu at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Baby Teeth with The Changes at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9.
• Zero, Dziner Muzik at Vertigo, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 255-5564.
• Duo At Ten Paces 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
• 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.
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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
• Meet Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 294-0971.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Living Last Supper: A dramatic presentation of the Lord’s Last Supper” at Epworth United Methodist Church, 7 p.m. Free. 243-3817.
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. 309-0251.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at the House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Untamed Shrews 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
• 4th Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee at Hoyt Sherman Place, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Movies at the Museum showing “Control Room” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5. 281-5111.
• 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.

Friday06

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Night Wine Down with Tony Valdez at White Oaks Vineyards, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 367-7777.
• New Science Projects & Tex Winters at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-4829.
• Public Property at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Public Property at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Andy Schneider at West Towne Pub, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Gibbs Brohers Band at Keysters, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403.
• Bob Pace Band at Hessen House, 10 p.m. Free.
• Full Blast at Hull Avenue, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• The Comfort Zone at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Mr. Barber’s Neighbors at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Sour Diesel at Vertigo, 9 p.m. $3. 255-5564.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Comedy Night at Ritual Cafe, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Alex Wilson Band featuring Madison Slim at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Chaotic Rest, Fatal Fall, Eddie Buzzard, Freaklabel at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• 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
• “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.
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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
• “Terrestrials Part 1: Our Solar System and Planets That Are Still Changing” at the Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Park, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Westminster Fine Arts Series presents: “In the Presence of the Cross” in the Sanctuary of Westminster Prebbyterian Church, 7:30 p.m. Free. 274-1534.
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. 309-0251.
• “A Woman Called Truth” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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. Manitoba Moose at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Way of the Cross Procession and Reflection starting at First United Methodist Church, 10th & Pleasant, 1:30 p.m. 255-6376.
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277

Saturday07

Concerts/Live Music
• VHI Presents: An Accustic Evening with Tommy Show and Jack Blades at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $9.95.
• Look Out Loretta and Hemann & the Hulks at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. $3.
• Bound To Be at Keysters, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 252-1403.
• Rocky Votolato with Drag the River, Owen, and Street To Nowhere at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $12.
• Bob Malek Fisherman Band at Hessen House, 6 - 10 p.m. Free.
• World Port at Cafe Di Scala, 8 - 10 p.m. Free. 244-1353.
• Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free. 274-1710.
• Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Game Night at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Free. 288-4872.
• The Dig Angees with Finding the Warren and Tomorrow’s Storm and The Joker Band at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Cinematics with Beati Paoli and Clint Curtis at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copeland Trio at Tini’s, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. (800) 325-9015.
• James Armstrong at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Selling September at Java Joe’s, 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• Screaming For Silence, Caustic Vision, Dead Horse Trauma at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Jemstate, The Soapbox Profits at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 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
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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
• Drake Constitution Law Symposium Debate: Our ‘Undemocratic’ American Constetution” in Cartwright Hall at Drake Univerdity, 8 a.m. $10. Limited Registration 271-2988.
• Veteran Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 1 p.m. Free. 266-5326.

Family Oriented
• Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Vineyard Community Church, 10:30 a.m. 279-2558.
• Family Easter Party at Living History Farms, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Easter Egg Hunt at DMACC West Campus, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. 964-6813.
• 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
• “I Am My Own Wife” in the Stoner Theatre at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. 309-0251.
• “A Woman Called Truth” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 p.m.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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 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 Friday at Rookies, Clive, with Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093.
• 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. San Antonio Rampage at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.
• Hike with the Sierra Club at Sycamore Landing on NW 66th St. at the Des Moines River, 1 p.m. 277-4646.

Miscellaneous
• “Cuban Story”: A Video Narrated by Errol Flynn” at 3707 Douglas Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Donation. 255-1707.
• Movies at the Museum showing “Control Room” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5. 281-5111.
• Free Wine Tasting Party at Southern Hills Winery, Osceola, 4 - 6 p.m. (641) 342-2808.

Sunday08

Concerts/Live Music
• Erie Choir with McCarthy Trenching and Ross Moffat at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Freestyle 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
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “A Woman Called Truth” at the Des Moines Playhouse KG Children’s Theatre, 1 - 4 p.m.
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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.

Monday09

Concerts/Live Music
• Punchline, The Fold, The Graduate, Permanent Me at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Limbeck and Hot Rod Circuit with The Forecast at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $10.
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• 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
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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.

Night Life
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Monday at Cabaret West Glen, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 225-1105.
• 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.

Tuesday10

Concerts/Live Music
• Irish Jam at Java Joe’s, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282.
• An Evening With Lindsey Buckingham at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $30.
• Men, Women and Children, We are the Fury, Beduin Soundclash at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Ambulette with Eastern Conference Champions and David Zollo And The Body Electric at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen 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. 225-1105.
• 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
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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
• 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. Omaha Ak-sar-ben Knights at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. 564-8000.

Miscellaneous
• Wine Tasting featuring the Tempranillo Grape at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m. 253-9463.
• Blood Drive at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. - Noon. 564-8000.
• 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.

Wednesday11

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• John Kizilarmut Quartet at Vertigo, 9 p.m. Free. 255-5564.
• Bringing Down Broadway, Passion at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Angel City Outcasts with Flatfoot 56 and The Vandon Arms at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Why Make Clocks with Chris Koza at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Works by Drake students Kristin Adamson, Jen Engle, Kevin Fitzgerald, Christine Hendron, Min Ae Kiim in the Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Center at Drake University through April 13. 271-3975.
• “Wild About ACEOs!” Invitational Group Show at Andy’s Frame Shop, featuring Iowa Artists and their collectible Small Format Art, through April 27, 867-6072.
• “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
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble, 4550 University Ave., 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
• “The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?” at The Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Billy Gardell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• 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.

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