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Thursday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• The Academy Is with Armor for Sleep at Val Air Ballroom, 7 p.m. $17.50.
• Wild Rose, Smoking Blindfolded at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Powerplant Band with Dude the Bagman at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• John Krantz/ Ross Cornelison at The B&B Restaurant, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 255-8521.
• Flipside at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Fancy Pants every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 10 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• “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.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Etta 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 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
• Movies at the Museum: “Mississippi Blues” at The State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5. 281-3858.
• 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.

Friday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• “A Night of Stars”: The Friends of Drake Arts Annual “Kick-off” Event at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3939.
• Bill Club at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• WorldPort at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at West Towne Pub, Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Mister Sam and James Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Paul Johnson at The Doghouse Bar, Ankeny, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Spam at Amici, 6 - 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Johnny Reeferseed and the Highrollers, Steve Robinson and the Foundation at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• One Nite Stand at Bali Satay, Ames, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• Flipside at Legend East, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 564-1100.
• Axis at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Jumbies at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Z’s Bar & Grill, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Kate Kennedy at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Court Avenue Cares with The Horseshoe Spatulas and Funks G at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Route 66 at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Doomshade, Ancient Creation, Dark Mirror at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Angry Gods of the Radio, ...and God Blessed Ignorance at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Angry Gods of the Radio, Damn the Gods, ICK, Sordid at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Monkey, Monkey, Monkey at FatBoyz Saloon, Grimes, Friday Night Bike Night, 7 p.m. Free.
• Kristie Stremel at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• John Burns at Being There Coffee House, Altoona, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Zac Harmon at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Free.
• The “Acoustic Dude” every Friday at Spaghetti’s Restaurant in Southridge Mall. 7 - 10 p.m. Free. 953-1700.
• The Janey Hooper/ Sam Solomone 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, 8 - midnight. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Artstop: A Two-Day Visual and Performing Arts Event in Des Moines, 5 - 9 p.m. 222-3642.
• “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.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• New Work by Blair Bens, Sharon Booma, Bonney Goldstein, Dan Mason and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through Oct. 6. 277-6734.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “Selling the War: Posters of World War I” at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Oct. 12. 271-1994.
• “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
• Two Years After Hurricane Katrina: The Social Crisis Continues at 3707 Douglas Ave., 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• Comedy XPeriment at the Stoner Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $8.

Night Life
• The Historic Court Avenue Association and the Des Moines Music Coalition Charity Pub Crawl at the Downtown Bars, to benefit the Central Iowa Shelter Services, 10 p.m.
• LOL Comedy Show with Corey Holcom, Benji Brown, Ray Lipowski at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m.
• Etta 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
• Des Moines Dog Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fair Grounds, 2 - 6 p.m. 262-3111.
• 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.

Saturday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Guest Recital: Jack Winerack at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• The Blue Band with Bob Dorr at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
• Dueling Pianos with Mister Sam and James Brown at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Can of Worms at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Ryan Knorr at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• The Soul Searchers at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Gibbs Brothers Band, Maxx Menagerie at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Throwing Toast at The Den, 9 p.m. Free.
• Lonesome Fugitive at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Thea Ennen at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Union Pulse at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Reality’s Flaw, Burning the Broken, Fury Never Fades at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Primed Ignition, Mindasylum, Dirty Little Rabbits, Motogrind at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Patchwork at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Wade Braggs & Blueluck at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/Sam Solomone 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
• Artstop: A Two-Day Visual and Performing Arts Event in Des Moines, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 222-3642.
• “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.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• New Work by Blair Bens, Sharon Booma, Bonney Goldstein, Dan Mason and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through Oct. 6. 277-6734.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “Selling the War: Posters of World War I” at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Oct. 12. 271-1994.
• “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
• The Veterans Genealogical Interest Group at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 8 - 10 a.m. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Grace Fest at Grace Baptist Church, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Free Flicks: “Antz” 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
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• Comedy XPeriment at the Stoner Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $8.

Night Life
• Etta 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.

sports/ Outdoors
• Governor’s Cup Road Run at West Capitol Terrace & East Village, 8 a.m. $25. 242-5102.

Miscellaneous
• Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m.
• Prairie Awakening: Native American Celebration at Kuehn Conservation Area, north of Earlham, 1 - 9 p.m. Free. 465-3577.
• Des Moines Dog Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 262-3111.
• Movies at the Museum: “Mississippi Blues” at The State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5. 281-3858.
• Ankeny High School Drama Department Can and Bottle Drive on the northwest side of Ankeny High School by the auto shop, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• 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.

Sunday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• An Evening with Aaron Lewis at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $35 - $57.50.
• Chad Elliot at Grace Lutheran Church, Adel, 7 p.m. Free.
• Guest Recital: Luis Millan at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Faculty Recital: Jennifer Wohlenhaus and Timothy Gale at Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 5 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Coffee House Hollander, Altoona, 5 - 8 p.m.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Mr. Baber’s Neighbors at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. (515) 232-2747.
• ProMusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Under the Mic Presents with Aeon Grey and Arise and Devilfish! and Funks G and Skin of Earth at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Haggis with Corpse Show Creeps at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam every Sunday at Old World Pub & Pizzeria, 9 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.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• New Work by Blair Bens, Sharon Booma, Bonney Goldstein, Dan Mason and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through Oct. 6. 277-6734.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “Selling the War: Posters of World War I” at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Oct. 12. 271-1994.
• “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
• LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse) at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. 277-6969.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Diabetes: My Struggles” with Jim Turner at the Des Moines Playhouse, 5:30 p.m. $25. Fundraiser for Camp Hertko Hollow.
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.

Night Life
• Etta 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
• Des Moines Dog Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 262-3111.
• 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.

Monday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Cleo’s Apartment at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Calhoun with Smile Smile at Java Joes, 8 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Jon McLaughlin with Sara Bareilles at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $10. 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.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• New Work by Blair Bens, Sharon Booma, Bonney Goldstein, Dan Mason and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through Oct. 6. 277-6734.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “Selling the War: Posters of World War I” at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Oct. 12. 271-1994.
• “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.

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

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.

Miscellaneous
• Des Moines Dog Show at the Varied Industries Building, Iowa State Fair Grounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 262-3111.
• 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.

Tuesday 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Jesse Harris with Swati at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Irish Jam at Java Joes, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Dale Menning and the Stardusters Dance Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Towncrier at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• 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 by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.
• “June” featuring recent work by Jon Pearson at Smash, through Sept. 29. 288-1323.
• New Work by Blair Bens, Sharon Booma, Bonney Goldstein, Dan Mason and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through Oct. 6. 277-6734.
• “Vehicles of Inquiry” by Sue Lewis at Plymouth Church, through Oct. 12. 255-3194.
• “Selling the War: Posters of World War I” at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Oct. 12. 271-1994.
• “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
• “The Service Economy: Does Anyone Remember How to Deliver Service?” with Speaker Larry Fish in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-2871.
• 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
• 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.

Wednesday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• Mike Blackwell at Amici, 6 - 8 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jemstate at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• 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.
• Machine Go Boom with DJ DAD/ MC MOM and Teen Pussy at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Back’N the Day featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Brodos, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jesse Harris with Swati at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9. 243-3270.
• Horse In the Sea & Daniel Ellsworth at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 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 by Mauricio Lasansky at Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through Sept. 15.
• Cunningham Pottery at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Sept. 17.
• “Plays Well With Others: A Collaborative Art Show” at From Our Hands, through Sept. 22. 282-3496.
• 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.

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