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Thursday16

Concerts/Live Music
• SLM Presents: Irony to the Ignorant, Saint Radar at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Little Man with Snafu and Jordan Mayland at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Faculty Lounge at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Michael Giles Trio at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• Fancy Pants every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 10 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Solo/ Duo Band Contest Preliminary Round at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $5. 244-3092.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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
• Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group in the Ingersoll Conference Room at Broadlawns Medical Center, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Free. 282-2458.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• Ron Furr’s A Touch of Elvis at Kate Goldman Theatre, 8 p.m. $21.50. 277-6261.

Night Life
• James Johann 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 The Bank, Waukee 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.

Miscellaneous
• “Girls Night Out” at the Grand Opening of Beauty Brands Salon, Spa Superstore, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• 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.

The Iowa State Fair
• Susan G. Koman for the Cure: Close the Gap Rally on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 10 a.m.
• Hairball: A spoof on the 80s presented by Lazer 103.3 on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free with admission.
• Vocal Trash on the Riley Stage, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free with admission.
• Country Gold: Leroy VanDyke, Bobby Bare, Charlie Rich Jr., Connie Smith at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Travis LeDoyt: Elvis Impersonator on the Terrible’s Lakeside Casino Stage, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Casting Crowns with Tree63 at the Grandstand, 8 p.m. $25.

Friday17

Concerts/Live Music
• ProMusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Old School at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Daugherty and Bart Fubbles at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Axis at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. - midnight. Cover varies.
• Dave Thrift Band at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. Cover varies. 285-5733.
• One Nite Stand at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Tony Valdez Jazz Duo at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 288-5800.
• Soul Searchers at Greenbriar, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 253-0124.
• LVNMUSIQ at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 2 Brick Shy at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Doug Hoekstra with Joe Rathbone and Black Lung Serenade and Eric Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Miker’s Mad with Manna and The Dharma Bums at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tommy Andrews Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Embryo at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• SLM Productions Presents: A Lady & A Gentleman, A Well Dressed Man, Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Tonnage, Breedlove, Fatal Fall at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Helmer, the Vandom Arms, Ready...Break!, Adelynne at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Pocket Full of Nickels, Fresh Jive Revival at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Smokin Joe Kubek featuring Bnois King at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Roxi Copland Quartet at The Continental, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. 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/Susie 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
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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
• From Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the Imperialist Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Forum at 3707 Douglas Ave. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $5. Program, 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Family Oriented
• Tiny Tots at St. Mark Lutheran Church, for newborns to 5 year olds and parents, every Friday at 9:30 a.m. Free. 223-4208.
• Heritage Carousel at Union Park, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Night Life
• James Johann 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 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 Booneville Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• 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.

The Iowa State Fair
• Vocal Trash on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• The Blue Band on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free with admission.
• The BoDeans on the Riley Stage, 8 p.m. Free with admission.
• Josh Gracin at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 8 p.m. Free with admission.
• Simply the Best: Tribute to Motown Divas on the Terrible’s Lakeside Casino Stage, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Joe Walsh at the Grandstand, 8 p.m. $28.

Saturday18

Concerts/Live Music
• Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with Vivace’ at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
• Dueling Pianos with Becca Daugherty and Bart Fubbles at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Rookies, Des Moines, 9 p.m. $5. 282-8045.
• Steve Robinson & The Foundation at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji, 6050 SE 14th St., 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Mike Aceto at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 288-5800.
• An Afternoon Snatching’s CD Release Party with Up In Arms and Mannix and Finding the Warren at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Soul Searchers CD Release Party at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• SLM Productions Presents: Rayzing Sons, Hemann & The Hulks, Dark Mirror, Psycho Saga at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Wild Card at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Frankie the Poet & Jarffhop Blues at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Grassy Knoll at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Iowa Rock Dot Com Presents: Stuck with Arthur, Repre Doc at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $6. 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
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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.

Night Life
• James Johann 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 The Garage with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service. 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Saturday at The Game Sports Bar 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. Memphis at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.
• Paddling for Hope Races at Gray’s Lake, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Susan G. Koman for the Cure at the Down Town Farmer’s Market, 7 a.m. - noon.
• Susan G. Koman for the Cure at Blank Park Zoo, 3 - 8 p.m.
• Susan G. Koman for the Cure: “Strike Out” Breast Cancer at the Iowa Cubs Game, 7:05 p.m.
• 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.

The Iowa State Fair
• Vocal Trash on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• The Blue Band on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free with admission.
• Loverboy on the Riley Stage, 8 p.m. Free with admission.
• Chris Young at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Simply the Best: Tribute to Motown Divas on the Terrible’s Lakeside Casino Stage, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Switchfoot with Cartel at the Grandstand, 8 p.m. $28.

Sunday19

Concerts/Live Music
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Jordan Creek Concert Series, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Conrad Johns River City Jazz Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Paul Rishell & Annie Raines at Blues on Grand, 7:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Andy Schneider Trio at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 232-2747.
• Reverend Raven Band at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Ashanti at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• 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
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 323-8200.

Night Life
• James Johann at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 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 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
• Track and Back Charity Bike Ride from Downtown Des Moines to the Iowa Speedway and back, to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa, 8 a.m.
• Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 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.

The Iowa State Fair
• Vocal Trash on the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• Don McLean on the Riley Stage, 7 p.m. Free with admission.
• Celebration Iowa at the Susan Knapp Amphitheater, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Free with admission.
• Simply the Best: Tribute to Motown Divas on the Terrible’s Lakeside Casino Stage, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Free with admission.
• American Idols Live! at the Grandstand, 8 p.m. $42.

Monday20

Concerts/Live Music
• Bobaflex, Angry Gods of the Radio, Cruciful, Hydrovibe, Egypt Central at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Scented Vinyl - Johnny Reeferseed & The High Rollers at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Kelli Rae Powell with the Bicycats and Kate Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 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
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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.

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

Sports/Outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Memphis 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.

Tuesday21

Concerts/Live Music
• John Bush and Jared Hall at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Slam Competition at Java Joe’s, 7 p.m. Free.
• Kinesis, Caustic Vision at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Conrad Johns River City Jazz Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Reverend Raven & the Chainsmokin Altar Boys with R.J. Mischo at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 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
• “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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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
• Harry Potter Withdrawl Support Group at Beaverdale Books, 6:30 p.m. Free. Call to reserve spot: 279-5400.
• Irish 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.

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 Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710.
• 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.

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.

Wednesday22

Concerts/Live Music
• Tower of Power at Val Air Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $35.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Slaughterhouse 6 with Shinobu and I Sing the Body Electric and Funks G at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Roxi Copland Trio at Amici Espresso, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Ronnie Baker Brooks at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $12. 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.
• 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
• 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.
• “Grinnell College Art” featuring Jackie Croves, John Bell, Laura Deavers, Katy Harris at Smash, through Aug.
• “Work of an Animation Artist” by Kyle Boyd at Stomping Grounds, through Sept. 10.
• Work by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• 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
• Dwayne Clark 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.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Hull Avenue Tavern with DJ Skittles, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.

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