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Thursday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Retard-O-Bot, Tempest Rose at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Salt and Samovar at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Valencia with Just Surrender and Metro Station with We the Kings at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• The Likely Suspects at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• John Krantz/ Ross Cornelison Jazz Duo at the B&B Restaurant, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Free. 255-8521.
• Jazz Night with The Mike Giles Group at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. Free.
• The Janey Hooper Trio 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
• “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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• 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
• Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group in the Ingersoll Conference Room at Broadlawns, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 282-2458.
• Irish Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 276-0287.
• Mid-Iowa Fertility Patient Education Meetings at Des Moines University, Monroe Building, 7 p.m. Free. 222-3060.

Night Life
• John Morgan 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 Showtime Entertainment, 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 Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 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.

Friday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Bill Gaither and the Homecoming Friends at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m.
• Whit Smith’s Hot Jazz Caravan at the Newton Center for Performance, $15.
• Rod Chaffee Band at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Dueling Pianos with Tim Buie and Ty Chaney at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Pensive with A Verse Unsung and Fighting Blind at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Matt Bieger/ SL8 at Kelley’s on Beaver, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Johnson at Doghouse Lounge, Ankeny, 9:30 p.m.
• Axis at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• BaJae Flemming Trio at Stomping Grounds, Ames, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Kelly’s Clan at Dublin Bay, Ames, 7 - 10 p.m. Free.
• Wisely at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Dirty Little Rabbits with Golden Shoulders and Beati Paoli at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Dave Zollo and the Body Electric at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Truth Be Told at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Steph Taylor at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials 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/ Susie Miget Project at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 255-3006.
• Kaizer Trio every Friday at the Gateway. 5 - 7 p.m. (515) 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s,
9 p.m. –midnight. Free. 244-3637.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Friday at Brew Haus, 8 - midnight. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Women’s Expo at Hy Vee Hall, all day. $6.
• “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.
• “Using What I Got to Get What I Want” by Frank Hansen at Moberg Gallery, through Oct. 6. 279-9191.
• 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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• 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
• Not One Penny, Not One Person for Washington’s Wars: U.S. out of Iraq and Afghanistan Now! at 3707 Douglas Ave., Dinner: 6:30, $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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “The Phantom Tollbooth” at The Ankeny Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $12. 964-5007.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.

Night Life
• HOB Comedy Showcase with Dannie T., Dusty Ray, Mike James, Doug Stone and music from Tempest Rose at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• John Morgan 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
• Oktoberfest in Downtown Des Moines, 2 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• Trash and Treasure Sale at Miller United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Define-a-Thon at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m. $5 donation entry fee for Everybody Wins Iowa.
• 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 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Clint Black: Up Close and Personal at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• Standing Hamptons at Urbandale Utoberfest at Walker Johnson Park, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Hunab at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
• Dueling Pianos with Tim Buie and Ty Chaney at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Ranallo and Justin Peters at Chuck’s, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-4104.
• Truth Be Told at The Warehouse, 9 p.m. $5.
• Matt Bieger at Bogies, 9 p.m. Free.
• Sedalia, Jacob Tyler Wolfgang, Christian Krieg at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Kelly’s Clan at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale. Free.
• A Whisper in the Noise with Themes and Hungerteeth and Kineticut at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Mannequin Men with Ticklish and Psychosaga at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Breakin’ Ground at The Croatian Center, 7 - 11 p.m. $6. 285-8934.
• Poison Control Center with One for the Team at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• One Nite Stand at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• Snafu, The Cues at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Black Diamond at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Gary Sobbing at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• The Final Pardon at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Fatal Fall, Out of the Suffering, Severend, Caustic Vision at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Only, Calous, The Cassandra Disease at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Brenda Weiler at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Corey Stevens at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $12. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/ Susie Miget Project at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 255-3006.
• Ross Clark Trio every Saturday at Sam and Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 271-9200.
• The Dave Camwell Quartet at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Women’s Expo at Hy Vee Hall, all day. $6.
• “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.
• “Using What I Got to Get What I Want” by Frank Hansen at Moberg Gallery, through Oct. 6. 279-9191.
• 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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball”at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• 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
• Diving Into Ancestry.com at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 10 a.m. - noon. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Free Flicks: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3” 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.
• “The Phantom Tollbooth” at The Ankeny Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $12. 964-5007.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.
• Comical Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at the Urbandale Hilton Garden Inn, 6:30 p.m.
• Auditions for “Where’s Tricky” at the 4th Street Theatre, 1 - 5 p.m. 283-1543 to sign up.

Night Life
• John Morgan 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 Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 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
• Light the Night Walk at the Farm Bureau Corporate Headquarters, West Des Moines, to benefit Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness. Registration at 5 p.m., walk at 7 p.m. 270-6169
• Doors to the Past: Sherman Hill Walking Tour in the Sherman Hill Area, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15. 284-5717.
• Oktoberfest in Downtown Des Moines, noon - 1 a.m.
• Dog Wash and Microchip Clinic at the SE 14th St. Animal Lifeline of Iowa, noon - 2 p.m.
• Trash and Treasure Sale at Miller United Methodist Church, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Contributing Authors from “Letters to a Young Iowan” will read from and sign the book at Beaverdale Books, 4 p.m.
• Poet John Thompson will read from “99 Voices, 99 Lives: County Poems of Iowa” at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m.
• Downtown Farmer’s Market on Court Avenue, through October, 7 a.m. - noon.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.

Sunday 23

Concerts/Live Music
• Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• The Barn Owl Band at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. (515) 232-2747.
• Soul Searchers at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Machina, Cruciful, Deified, Trenchant at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Under the Mic Presents with Atoy and Deep Sleep Waltzing and Cleo’s Apartment and The Vandon Arms at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 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
• Women’s Expo at Hy Vee Hall, all day. $6.
• 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.
• “Using What I Got to Get What I Want” by Frank Hansen at Moberg Gallery, through Oct. 6. 279-9191.
• 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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• 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 African American Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 2 - 4 p.m. 276-0287.

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

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.
• “The Phantom Tollbooth” at The Ankeny Community Theatre, 2 p.m. $12. 964-5007.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m.
• Auditions for “Murder Takes the Stage” at The Ankeny Community Theatre, 7 p.m. 964-5930.

Night Life
• John Morgan 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
• Out of Darkness Community Walk at Gray’s Lake Peninsula Area. Benefiting The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. 2 - 5 p.m. (888) 333-2377 ext. 23.
• Doors to the Past: Sherman Hill Walking Tour in the Sherman Hill Area, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15. 284-5717.
• Des Moines Record Collectors Show & Sale at Highland Park American Legion, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2. 491-5436.
• 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 24

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus Rehearsals Begin at Plymouth Congregational, 7 - 9 p.m. 865-9557.
• Scented Vinyl - The Tanks at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Hamell on Trial with Warm in the Wake at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Des Moines Concert Singers Rehearsal at Westminster Presbyterian Church, every Monday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 314-0119.
• 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
• 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.
• “Using What I Got to Get What I Want” by Frank Hansen at Moberg Gallery, through Oct. 6. 279-9191.
• 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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Auditions for “Murder Takes the Stage” at The Ankeny Community Theatre, 7 p.m. 964-5930.

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
• 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 25

Concerts/Live Music
• Karen Epperly at The Grand Piano Bistro, 7 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Charlie Hunter Trio at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $20. 243-3270.
• Charlie Hunter Trio at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $20. 243-3270.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Erv Reutzel Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• 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
• 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.
• “Using What I Got to Get What I Want” by Frank Hansen at Moberg Gallery, through Oct. 6. 279-9191.
• 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.
• ”Horrace Mann School After the Fire” by Carol J. Carter at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 18. 274-1534.
• “Shades of Greatness: Art Inspired by Negro Leagues Baseball” at The State Historical Museum, through Oct. 28. 281-3858.
• “State Fair” at Waveland Fairgrounds Cafe, through Oct. 31.
• ”Stewardship of the Earth” by local artists at Westminster Presbyterian Church, through Oct. 31. 274-1534.
• 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
• Nicholas D. Kristof will deliver the Martin Bucksbaum Distinguished Lecture at the Drake Knapp Center, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3994.
• The Norwegian Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. 276-0287.
• 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 Rd. and N.W. 62nd, through Sept. 28. 4 - 8 p.m.
• Elks Lodge sponsors smoke free bingo every Tuesday at 7400 Hickman Rd., in Urbandal

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