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Thursday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Murdervan with Medic Medic and The Rusted Roofies at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Horse Feathers with Johanna Kunin at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9.
• Soapbox Prophets, Electric Junstion at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Black Diamond at Valley Junction Farmer’s Market, 6 - 8 p.m.
• Jazz Night with Nathan Peoples and Sam Salamone at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 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
• 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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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
• Alveda C. King, Gospel of Life Leader: The Racial Implications of Abortion in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-3711.
• Begining Internet Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 - 9 p.m. 276-0287.
• Pandora’s Forum at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. Free. 243-3270.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Evita” at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• “Autobahn” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $5. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Comedy Splash at Billy Joes, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• John Bush 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 28

Concerts/Live Music
• Drake Jazz Ensembles I and II in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Old School at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Billy Club at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Tim Buie and Ty Chaney at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Chris Beard and the the Chris Beard Band at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $11.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. $4.
• Pianopalooza at People’s Court, 10 p.m. Cover varies.
• 3 AM Band at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• JoAnna James, Sean Walsh, Thunderbird Kingsley at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• The T. Albert Lloyd Band at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 362-5222.
• The Vandon Arms, Helmer, Look Out Loretta, Here’s My Chance at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $1. 727-4370.
• Hip Hop Party with DJ “Issm” at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Funk in Da Foam at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Memories of Elvis in Concert at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Rukus CD Release Party, Sordid, Red Moon Harvest at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Rick and Beth McReynolds at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Beth Amsel with Jenny Goodspeed at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• James Armstrong 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
• 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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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.
• “All Mixed Up” by Robert Spellman at the Lift, through Oct. 288-3777.
• ”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.

Family Oriented
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus of Dreams at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m.
• Tiny Tots at St. Mark Lutheran Church, for newborns to 5 year olds and parents, every Friday at 9:30 a.m. Free. 223-4208.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Tyler Perry’s “What’s Done in the Dark...” at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.
• “High School Musical” at Ames Community Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.
• “Autobahn” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. $5. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Aasif Mandvi at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 8 p.m.
• Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $38.50.
• Josh Blue 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 p.m. - 1 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
• “The Earth From Space” presentation and stargazing at Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Park, 8 p.m. 271-3141.
• Fall Gala Benefiting Broadlawns Medical Center at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Grand Ballroom, 6 p.m. $150.
• Grand Opening at Gateway Market, all day.
• 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 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Rachael Price at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Harvest Moon, Dallas Center, 9 p.m. Free.
• Nordic Voices at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. 223-4208.
• Denice Franke at Anchor Coffee House at Westminster Presbyterian Church. $12. 274-1534.
• Harvest Home Festival with Mike and Amy Finders at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
• Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Thunder Teaz at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• One Nite Stand at The Den, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St. South, 9 p.m. $4.
• Pumptown Band at Vaudeville Mews, 7:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jay Reatard with X Offender and Autodramatics and Tyborn Jig at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Pieta Brown with The Pines at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $11.
• Axis at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• Go Kart Mozart, Smoking Blindfolded at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Wild Card at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Burt Foster at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Scott Stilwell at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Marcato, Symbiotic, Deified at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Marcto, $trick9 and the Truth, Aeon Gray, ...and God Blessed Ignorance at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Leap Year at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Patchouli at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• CD Release Party with The Soul Searchers at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $5. 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
• 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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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
• Justice for the Jena 6! Drop the Charges Now! at 3707 Douglas Ave., Dinner: 6:30, $5. Program: 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• Alan Loots at The Book Store, 606 Locust St., signing and discussing his book “Storm Lake”, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Family Oriented
• Pumpkin Fest 2007 at TimberPine Nursery, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (515) 834-2712.
• Free Flicks: “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” at Gray’s Lake, 8:45 p.m.
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus of Dreams at the Wells Fargo Arena, 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m.
• 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.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.
• An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “High School Musical” at Ames Community Theater, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.
• “Autobahn” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $5. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Josh Blue 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
• Capitol City Marchdown: Youth Drill Team Competition at East High School Gym, 6 p.m. $10.
• 24th Annual Head of the Des Moines Regatta at Prospect Park, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free.
• Memory Walk 2007 at Water Works Park, benefiting Alzheimer’s Association, 9 a.m.
• Passport to Prosperity: A Celebration of Iowa’s Immigrants and Refugees honoring Eric Idehen, Alba Perez and Swallow Yan at the Hy-Vee Hall, 6 p.m. $125. 282-8269 ext. 12.
• Art and Enrichment Aution at the Noodle Zoo Cafe, Ankeny, benefiting the Ankeny Art Center, 6:30 - 10 p.m. $35. 965-0940.
• Doors to the Past: Sherman Hill Walking Tour, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15.
• Grand Opening at Gateway Market, all day.
• 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 30

Concerts/Live Music
• Inner Urge Saxophone Quartet on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• The Erick Hovey Band at Prairie Moon Winery, Ames, 3 - 6 p.m. (515) 232-2747.
• Ashanti at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• An Afternoon Snatching, Outhouse Catastrophes, Atombender, Ska Band Go! at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Under the Mic Presents with Oh Possum and Black Market Fetus and Monstro and American Ghost Band at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Jason Levasseur at A.K. O’Connor’s, Beaverdale, 8 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
• “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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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
• Underground Railroad Lecture at Forest Park Museum, 1:30 - 3 p.m. (515) 465-3577.

Family Oriented
• Pumpkin Fest 2007 at TimberPine Nursery, noon - 4 p.m. (515) 834-2712.
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus of Dreams at the Wells Fargo Arena, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cats” at the The Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• “High School Musical” at Ames Community Theater, 2 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m.
• “Autobahn” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. $5. 271-3841.

Night Life
• Josh Blue 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
• River Float at Middle Raccoon river, put in: Cowles Landing, take out: Redfield Dam, 1 - 6 p.m. Registration required: (515) 465-3577.

Miscellaneous
• Capital Striders 25th Annual Capital Pursuit Race at the Suites of 800 Locust, 8 a.m. $35. 491-8146.
• Doors to the Past: Sherman Hill Walking Tour, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15.
• Grand Opening at Gateway Market, all day.
• 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 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Brother Trucker at Mars Cafe, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Coin Laundry Loser with The Good Ole Fashion and Andy Hursh at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 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
• “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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• German Genealogical Interest Group meeting 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
• 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 02

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony Opening Night Gala featuring Joshua Bell at the Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• Max Wellman with Patrick Mullen at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Open Mic Night every Tuesday at Mars Café, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free. 369-6277.
• C.C. Stewart every Tuesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• “Rural Lands Rural Livelihoods” in the Neal and Bea Smith Law Center, Drake University, through Oct. 17. 271-2065.
• ”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
• Greg Thielmann and Lawrence J. Korb: “Defense, Intelligence and Terroism” at the Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake Univeristy, 12:30 p.m. Free. 271-2169.
• Mommy & Me Lecuters at Yost Family Chiropractic, Urbandale, 11 a.m. - noon, first Tues. of each month. Free. 278-9678.
• 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

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