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Thursday30

Concerts/Live Music
• Soapbox Prophets, Electric Junction at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Jeff Banks Band at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Fresh Breath Vol. 3 Mixed Tape at Vaudeville Mews, 8:30 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Heartbeats at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Nathan Peoples and Sam Salomone 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.
• 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
• 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 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.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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
• 6th Annual All American Weekend in Ames. (515) 232.2432.
• 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.

Friday31

Concerts/Live Music
• Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Lady Blue Band at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Soul Searchers at White Oak Vineyard, Cambridge, 7 - 10 p.m. (515) 367-7777.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Tim Buie and Rome Balestrieri at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Tony Valdez 5 Piece Band at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - midnight $5.
• Brendan Flynn at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Eric Hutchinson at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $10.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legend East, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 564-1100.
• Atoy with The Slats at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• The Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Fatal Fall, Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire, Dead Horse Trauma at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Buried by Hope, Di-Fi, World Under at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• The Jeff Banks Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 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 Creations at Double J’s, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 - 10 p.m. Free. 953-1700.
• The Janey Hooper/ Sam Salomone 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
• 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.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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
• Eyewitness Report from the Utah Mine Disaster: Speaker Frank Forrestal 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.

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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
• 6th Annual All American Weekend in Ames. (515) 232.2432.
• DockDogs Competition at Sportsman’s Warehouse, Ankeny, noon - 7:30 p.m. 279-2327.
• 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.

Saturday01

Concerts/Live Music
• Ashanti and Art at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
• Olde Main’s Outdoor Concert with The Blue Band at Olde Main Brewing Co. & Restaurant, Ames, 8 p.m. (515) 232-0553.
• Soul Searchers at Pleasant Hill Labor Day Festival, Water’s Edge Business Park, 6 - 9 p.m. 261-0466.
• Dueling Pianos with Tim Buie and Rome Balestrieri at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Roxi Copland at Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Mars Cafe Spinfest at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Dave Thrift Band at D’ Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Tim Mahoney at A.K. O’Connors, West Des Moines, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Chris Ranallo Project with Izzy Dunfore at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Blown Soul Engine, Gear Down, Maxx Menagerie at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Echos V at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Thea Ennen & Adrienne Schwartz at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Yesterday's Creations at Double J’s, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Rick and Beth McReynolds at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Awakened, Salvaged, Dead Horse Trauma at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Sordid, Speedfinger, Deified at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Trampled Under Foot at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/Sam Salomone 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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.
• Recent Work by Jane Elgin & Judith Veeder at Andy’s Frame Shop, through Sept. 29. 270-9008.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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.

Family Oriented
• Free Flicks: “Happy Feet” at Gray’s Lake, 8:45 p.m.
• 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
• Improv Workshop at the Fourth Street Theater, noon - 4 p.m. $40.

Night Life
• Flynn Barn Dance with Caller Dot Kent in the Flynn Barn at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 325-6349.
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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.

sports/ Outdoors
• Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Richard Dellaca Pump and Run Fundraiser at Saydel High School, 7 a.m. $20. 265-8653.
• 6th Annual All American Weekend in Ames. (515) 232.2432.
• DockDogs Competition at Sportsman’s Warehouse, Ankeny, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 279-2327.
• Take Your Dog Out for Breakfast at Brenton Plaza, to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, $10. 262-9503.
• 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.

Sunday02

Concerts/Live Music
• Gateway Blues Fest featuring Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts, Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers, James Cotton at Western Gateway Park, 2 p.m. $20.
• 3rd Annual 2007 Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/ Duo Finals at Blues on Grand, 3 p.m. 225-6638.
• Ashanti at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Soul Searchers at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. (515) 232-2747.
• Under the Mic Presents with Unity Conscious and Assasinate at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Nick Amodeo and John Waite with Christian Kreig at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• CJC Jazz Jam 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
• “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.
• Recent Work by Jane Elgin & Judith Veeder at Andy’s Frame Shop, through Sept. 29. 270-9008.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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.

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

Night Life
• Sandman the Hypnotist 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
• Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha at Principal Park, 1:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 6th Annual All American Weekend in Ames. (515) 232.2432.
• DockDogs Competition at Sportsman’s Warehouse, Ankeny, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 279-2327.
• 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.

Monday03

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Josh Davis at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Limbeck with Rueben’s Accomplice at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9.
• Membership with Yes, Oh Yes and Saturday Morning Cartoons at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Wreckage of the Modern City with People Noise at Vaudeville Mews, 10 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
• “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.
• Recent Work by Jane Elgin & Judith Veeder at Andy’s Frame Shop, through Sept. 29. 270-9008.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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.

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

Night Life
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Monday at Double J’s with Rice and Company, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• 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. Omaha at Principal Park, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 6th Annual All American Weekend in Ames. (515) 232.2432.
• 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 through Oct. 1, 7 - 8:15 p.m.

Tuesday04

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony Academy Auditions for the Greater Des Moines Youth Symphonies: All Orchestras at the Temple for Performing Arts, 4th floor, 4 - 6 p.m. 280-3332.
• Al Ford Quintet at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Listening Party - Guilt by Association at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Andy Zipf, The Western Front, Christopher the Conquered at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• 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
• “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.
• Recent Work by Jane Elgin & Judith Veeder at Andy’s Frame Shop, through Sept. 29. 270-9008.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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
• Interdisciplinary Lecture/ Recital by Nicholas Roth: “The Influence of Multiple Personality on the Prose Writings and Musical Compositions” with recital at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

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
• Bring Your Dog for a Dip at the Altoona Aquatics Park, to benefit the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, $5 per dog, $1 per person. 262-9503.
• Free Solar Powered Smoothies, Coffee and More at Nollen Plaza, sponsored by Greenpeace’s Project Hot Seat, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• 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.

Wednesday05

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony Academy Auditions for the Greater Des Moines Youth Symphonies: Youth Symphony Only at the Temple for Performing Arts, 4th floor, 4 - 6 p.m. 280-3332.
• Roxi Copland at Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Merciless Death at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Back’N the Day featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Brodos, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• GB Leighton with the Josh Davis Band at People’s Court, 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• 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
• “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.
• Recent Work by Jane Elgin & Judith Veeder at Andy’s Frame Shop, through Sept. 29. 270-9008.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “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.

Night Life
• Comedy Open Mic at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. Free. 727-4370.
• Grandma Mojo’s Moonshine Revival at the Maintenance Shop, Ames, 10 p.m. $1.
• Etta May 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 Double J’s with R & B Productions, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• 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.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Karly’s Pit Stop Bar & Grill with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny’s Pub, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 7 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finns’ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 270-8738.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Old World Pizza and Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 953-3700.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Razamatazz with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 254-3080.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Slackers in Clive, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot with DJ Mojo, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 309-0580.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991.
• Old Fart/Early Bird Karaoke every Wednesday at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Rookies, Des Moines, with Showtime Entertainment, 8 p.m. - midnight. 282-8045.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Dog House, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 963-8999.

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