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Thursday02

Concerts/Live Music
• Anna Laube at Java Joes, 9 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Johnnyrook, So Long Forgotten at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Sordid (CD Release Party), Caustic Vision, Salvages at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Prism with Dr. Gonzo at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tune In to Main Street with Keith McCaulley in Ames, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Comfort Zone at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Fancy Pants every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 10 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Art Lending Open House at the Iowa State Memorial Union, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Photography by Francine Griffith at Plymouth Church, through Aug. 30. 255-3149.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical
Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• John Dacosse at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• 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 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 Dog House, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 965-7703.
• 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 Cubs vs. Tucson at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Newton Sesquicentennial Celebration, All Day.
• 21st Anniversary Iowa Gas Petroleum Collectors Convention Swap Meet and Auction at the Holiday Inn Airport. 286-4960.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Valley Junction Farmer’s Market Blood Drive at the Bloodmobile, 330 5th St., 4 - 7 p.m.
• Farmer’s Market/Music in the Junction in Valley Junction, every Thursday through Sept. 28. 4 - 8 p.m. 222-3642.
• 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.

Friday03

Concerts/Live Music
• David Zollo at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Davis and Company at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Alive Concert Series with The Wailers at Simon Estes Apitheater, 7 p.m. $25 - $30.
• Blues Before Sunset with Blue Band at the State Historical Building, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Blown Soul Engine, Maxx Menagerie at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Dueling Pianos with Chicago Rose and Eric Stang at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Scott Davis Jazz Quartet at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 288-5800.
• Friday at the Fountain with The After Hours Band at West Glen Town Center, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Still Cry at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• As Another Second Falls with Once Wings Engulf and Boo Radley and Approaching Nain at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• John Studdard Cancer Center Benefit with Horizon and Explicit Records and DMO & Davinci and Organized Rhyme Family and Gorilla Hustle Ent. and N.O.M. Ent. and Zip Lock at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Route 66 at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Hayword Williams and Josh Harty at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Lara Ewen and John Davey at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Urban Hate Machine, Dying Eyes, The Cassandra Disease, Deified at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Marcato, Sonic Distortion, On A Pale Horse, Vice Grip Throttle at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Clay McClinton at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Matt Biegger at Saylorville Marina, 7 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Friday at Brew Haus, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Jethro’s All Stars Live Jam every Friday at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• 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.
• The Janey Hooper/ Suzie Miget Project at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. 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
• Art Lending Open House at the Iowa State Memorial Union, 10 a.m. - noon.
• Iowa Artists Series: Charlotte Cain, George Lowa, Susan Chrysler White at the Downtown Art Center, through Aug. 3.
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• “With Our Memory on the Future” a documentary film on women in Cuba at 3707 Douglas Ave. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $5. Program, 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• John Dacosse 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 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. - 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
• Curb It! Regatta at Grey’s Lake, all day.
• Iowa Cubs vs. Tucson at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Spike TV Presents TNA Wrestling at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Newton Sesquicentennial Celebration, All Day.
• Bike Night Downtown at the Iowa Square, Knoxville, 5 - 10 p.m.
• 21st Anniversary Iowa Gas Petroleum Collectors Convention Swap Meet and Auction at the Holiday Inn Airport. 286-4960.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Wine and Beer Tastings every Friday at Mars Café, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Free. 369-6277.

Saturday04

Concerts/Live Music
• Alive Concert Series with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Simon Estes Apitheater, 7 p.m. $30 - $35.
• Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with Electric Junction at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
• Dueling Pianos with Chicago Rose and Eric Stang at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Lewis Major CD Release Party at Fat Boyz Saloon, Grimes, 8 p.m. 986-0355.
• The Hot Club of Des Moines Trio with Kim Fitch at Cafe Di Scala, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 244-1353.
• The Ross Clark Jazz Trio at Southern Hills Winery, Osceola, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Roxi Copland at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 288-5800.
• Alchemist at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Might Fairly with Atombender and From the Headline at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Gaiden Gadema with DJ Richie Daggers with Young Tripp and Jamazz and Kanser at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Skittish, Helmer at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Backstage Boogie Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Leap Year at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Girl Parts at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Gary Sobbing at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Paul Storm at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• “The Jordan Martin Benefit” featuring The Bob Pace Band, Di-Fi, World Under, The Cassandra Disease at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Johnny Rawls at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. 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
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• Lunch ‘n Laugh “Of Pigs and Bears and Billy Goats Gruff” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 11 a.m. 480-3337.
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.
• 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
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Flynn Barn Dance featuring Caller Karen Kaufman in the Flynn Barn at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $5.
• “Give a Pup a Buck” Comedy Fundraiser for the ARL of Iowa featuring Justine Fletcher, Lewis Bissett, Doug Stone, Eric Mac Duff, Marc Van Ahnen, JK Lampe at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7 or $12. 727-4370.
• John Dacosse 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 Dog House, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 965-7703.
• 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. - 1 a.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 Cubs vs. Tucson at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Project H2O Maffitt Lake Five Mile Trail Run at at Maffitt Lake, 8 a.m.
• 4th Annual Adult Kickball Tournament at Raccoon River Park Softball Complex, 8 a.m. $125 per team. 223-6993.

Miscellaneous
• 2nd Annual Nut Fry at The High Life Lounge, noon - midnight.
• Newton Sesquicentennial Celebration, All Day.
• Motor Day Downtown at the Iowa Square, Knoxville, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• 21st Anniversary Iowa Gas Petroleum Collectors Convention Swap Meet and Auction at the Holiday Inn Airport. 286-4960.
• Tours of Downtown Homes at the Downtown Farmer’s Market, 9 a.m. - noon. Free. 727-7963.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.

Sunday05

Concerts/Live Music
• World Port at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 232-2747.
• Bob Pace Band featuring Steve George at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Scott Davis Quintet at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Music Under the Stars with Soya Vista Jazz Orchestra at West Capitol Terrace, 6:30 p.m. Free. 255-1398.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Sunday at Brew Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Free.
• 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
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• Ghost Hunters presented by DIEPART (Des Moines Iowa Extreme Paranormal Advanced Research Team) in Meeting Room A of the Urbandale Library, 1:30 p.m. 331-6764.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.
• “Wizard of Oz” at Class Act Productions Theatre, 2:30 p.m.

Night Life
• John Dacosse 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 Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 7 - 11 p.m.
• 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Las Vegas at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 2nd Annual Greeshma Mela (Summerfest) on the Temple grounds, 5 miles south of Madrid n Hwy 17, 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. (515) 832-3355.
• Sports Cards and Collectible Show at the Urbandale Legion, 6805 Douglas Ave., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 480-1074.
• Newton Sesquicentennial Celebration, All Day.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Elks Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Sunday at 7400 Hickman Rd. in Urbandale, 12:30 p.m. doors open, 2 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717.

Monday06

Concerts/Live Music
• The March on Versailles, Johnny’s Got a Raygun, Seras Victoria, Johnathon Harker at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Scented Vinyl - Steve Robinson at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Cyness with Pretty Little Flower at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• The Go with Patrick Sweany at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• 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
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• German Genealogical Intrest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Victorian Day Camp at Terrace Hill, for 1st - 5th graders, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. $40. Limited to 25 children. 281-3604.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Monday at Cabaret West Glen with Zarrie, 9 p.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.

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Las Vegas at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Grimes Farmer’s Market in the Grimes True Value Hardware Parking Lot, 204 SW 1st St., through Sept. 4 - 7 p.m. 986-4926.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.

Tuesday07

Concerts/Live Music
• Bluegrass Pals at Colby Park, 7 - 8:15 p.m.
• Flaw, Dying Eyes, Cruciful, Deified, Destrophy at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Rural Edition Trio at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• The Dangerous Summer at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• The Josh Davis Band with Elsinore at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Bob Pace & The Blues Groove 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
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• “Tom Sachs” Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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
• Des Moines InDesign User Group Meeting at The Meredith Corporation Conference Core, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, Noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.

Night Life
• Comedy Open Mic Night at Jeannie’s Bottle, 9 p.m.
• 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 Cubs vs. Las Vegas at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• Johnston Farmer’s Market in the City Hall Parking Lot at Merle Hay Road and N.W. 62nd, through Sept. 28. 4 - 8 p.m.
• 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.

Wednesday08

Concerts/Live Music
• Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Everybody Wang Chung Tonight, Optimist, Seven Year Existance at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Suffrajett at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• 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, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland and Mike Giles at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.
• 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
• Post-Romanticism Exhibit at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Aug. 11. 277-3200.
• Tom Sachs “Logjam” at the Des Moines Art Center, through Aug. 26. 271-0338.
• MU Staff: Our Favorite Images in the Gallery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Aug. 27. (515) 294-0971.
• Artwork by Kimberly Fitch at The Lift, through Aug. 288-3777.
• Painting Nature by Donna McConkey at the Ankeny Art Center, through Sept. 29. 956-0940.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “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.

Family Oriented
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, Noon - 7 p.m. 323-8200.
Night Life
• J. Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Bike Night every Wednesday at The Market Foods at Jordan Creek, 5 - 9 p.m.
• 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 Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.

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