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Thursday23

Concerts/Live Music
Krazy1 Presents: Girl in a Coma at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
Ezra Furman & The Harpoons with Steve Robinson & The Foundation and Milkwar at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
Soul Searchers at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
Jazz Night with Scott Kacher and Nathan Finestead at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
Matt Biegger at The Longest Yard, 8 p.m. Free.
Christopher Bell at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
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.
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
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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language Preview Party at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, 6 - 8 p.m. $5. 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
All Iowa Reads Book Discussion: “A Splendid Solution” by Jeffrey Kluger at Beaverdale Books, 6:30 p.m. Free. 279-5400.

Night Life
Ralphie May 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 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
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.

Friday24

Concerts/Live Music
Davis and Jason Danielson at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
Tony Valdez at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Luxx, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
Dueling Pianos with Steve Kouba and Diana Deprez at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
Axis at Hawgstock Motorcycle Rally, Winterset.
The Comfort Zone at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. $3. 285-5733.
When In Groovia at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 288-5800.
Midwest Delimma and Cameron McGill at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
Miker’s Mad at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
Saint Radar CD Release Party with Snafu at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m.
The Jesters at A.K. O’Connors, West Des Moines, 10 p.m. $3.
Matt Biegger at The Dog House, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Free.
Deep Sleep Waltzing with The Lymbyc System and The One AM Radio and Montag and Christopher the Conquered at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
Dixieland Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
Ortonville Circus hosts: “Serious Partying for a Serious Cause” at Ritual Cafe, 4 - 6 p.m. Fundraiser for the AIDS Project. Free.
Mara Levi at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
SLM Productions Presents: Soulidium, Sordid, Speedfinger at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
Harper at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
Roxi Copland Trio 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 Trio 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.
Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Friday at Brew Haus, 6 - 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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 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
Iowa Black-White Prison Ratio: Highest in U.S. The Fight Against Racism Today with Speaker/ Orador Seth Galinsky at 3707 Douglas Ave. Dinner, 6:30 p.m. $5. Program, 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Family Oriented
“Over the Hedge” at Colby Park, 9 p.m.
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.

Night Life
The Summer H.O.B. Beer Olympics at House of Blues, register at 7 p.m. Games begin at 8 p.m. $20 per team. Free to watch. 727-4370.
Ralphie May 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
Karaoke-Stock 2007 outside at Rookies, Des Moines, 6 p.m. - midnight. Fundraiser for MDA (Jerry’s Kids). Games and Karaoke. 21 and older.
8th Annual White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow at Jester Park, 5 p.m. 288-7669.
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.

Saturday25

Concerts/Live Music
The Skunk River Blues and Jazz Festival featuring Dixie Slicks Band, Rich Beachler Quartet, Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts, Fuzion Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones, Sam Salomone Trio, Bob Dorr & the Blue Band at South Park in Story City, noon - 10 p.m. Adults: $15. Children: $5. Benefiting Bethany Life Foundation. (515) 733-4325.
Rob Lumbard, Soul Searchers, Tony Valdez and the Large Band at the Iowa Wine Festival, Indianola town square, noon - 10 p.m.
End of Summer Bash II with Bob Pace Band and The Nadas at The Cab Lounge, Johnston, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Flatland Frank & the Flatcats at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
The After Hours Band the Colfax Celebration, 7 - 11 p.m.
Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with Obsidian’s Dream at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
Dueling Pianos with Steve Kouba and Diana Deprez at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
Roxi Copland at Found Things, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.
Cassandra Disease, Awakend, Calous at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
One Nite Stand at Terribles Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
Brad Seidenfeld at A.K. O’Connors, West Des Moines, 10 p.m. $3.
The Comfort Zone at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. $3. 285-5733.
Max Eubank at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5800.
Family Units Farewell with Stuck with Arthur and Talkin Mountain and Patrick Tape Flemming at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
The Autumn Project with Oh Possum at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
SLM Productions Presents: Randy Burk & The Prisoners at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
Matt Biegger at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
Dixieland Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
Steve Robinson at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
Jason Brown at Des Moines Firefest, Court Avenue Bridge, 7 p.m.
Billy Southern at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
Josh Drummond at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.

The Classic Crime, Just Surrender, Powerspace, Sullivan at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
Primed Ignition, Flowers for Dorian, From the Headliner at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $5. 244-3092.
The Janey Hooper Trio 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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 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
“You Have No Rights: Stories of America in an Age of Repression” at Ritual Cafe, 2 p.m. Free.
Writer’s Workshop with Martha McCarty at Beaverdale Books, 9 a.m. $25. 279-5400.
Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
Youth Safety Day at the Dallas County Fairgrounds, for youths 8 - 13, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Limited space. (515) 993-4281.
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
Auditions for Rodgers’ and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma Jr.” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. 480-3337.

Night Life
Ralphie May 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 Saturday 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.

Miscellaneous
Karaoke-Stock 2007 outside at Rookies, Des Moines, 2 - 8 p.m. Fundraiser for MDA (Jerry’s Kids). Games and Karaoke. All ages.
Karaoke-Stock 2007 outside at Rookies, Des Moines, 8 p.m. - midnight. Fundraiser for MDA (Jerry’s Kids). Games and Karaoke. 21 and older.
8th Annual White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow at Jester Park, 10 a.m. 288-7669.
3rd Annual Iowa Wine Festival on the Indianola Town Square, noon - 10 p.m.
Reading and Book Signing, Martha McCarty, “Five Island Diaries: Stories of Love, Lost and Found.” at Beaverdale Books, 11 a.m. Free. 279-5400.
Soggy Dogz Charity Dog Wash at Bone-a-Patreat, to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, $15. 262-9503.
FireFest on Court Avenue, Demonstrations: 8 - 10 a.m. Free. Concert: 5 - 11 p.m. $10
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.

Sunday26

Concerts/Live Music
Weird Al Yankovic at the Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m.
Andy Fleming at A.K. O’Connors, Beaverdale, 10 p.m. Free.
Tony Valdez and the Large Band at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
ProMusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
All Teeth and Knuckles with Cleo’s Apartment at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
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
Des Moines Music Collectors’ Show at the Dowtown Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $1. 284-1401.
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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
“Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon, and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings throughout 2007. Tuesdays - Sundays, 4 - 8 p.m. 255-3006.

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

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

Night Life
Ralphie May 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.

Miscellaneous
Karaoke-Stock 2007 outside at Rookies, Des Moines, noon - 8 p.m. Fundraiser for MDA (Jerry’s Kids). Games and Karaoke. All ages.
8th Annual White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow at Jester Park, 10 a.m. 288-7669.
Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social at Miller United Methodist Church, 5 - 7 p.m. Free will offering. 262-7715.
Danish Breakfast at Grace Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. - noon. Free will offering.
Mid America Cage Bird Society at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 284-5901.
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.

Monday27

Concerts/Live Music
Scented Vinyl - Kate Kennedy at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
Skeletonwitch with Black Market Fetus at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 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
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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.

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.

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.
Introduction to Meditation with Kelsang Wangden at the Unitarian Church, every Monday, 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday28

Concerts/Live Music
Erv Reutzel Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 8 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
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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 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
Norwegian Genealogical Interest Group meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
Auditions for StageWest Plays: “Take Me Out”, “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”, “Miss Witherspoon” at the Fitch Building, 15th and Walnut St., 7 p.m. 309.-0251.

Night Life
Comedy Open Mic Night at Jeannie’s Bottle, 8 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.

Wednesday29

Concerts/Live Music
Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
Kent Brunside and The New Generation at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Drink, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 270-6274.
Exit 113 at Amici Espresso, 7 - 9 p.m. Free.
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.
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
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.
Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
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.
Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 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
Auditions for StageWest Plays: “Take Me Out”, “The Lieutenant of Inishmore”, “Miss Witherspoon” at the Fitch Building, 15th and Walnut St., 7 p.m. 309-0251.

Night Life
Sandman the Hypnotist 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.

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