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Thursday 04

Concerts/Live Music
• Helmer with It’s Over and An Afternoon Snatching at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Humanoids of the Deep Present at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• The Helio Sequence with Slaraffenland at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $10.
• Nervous but Excited at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Modernstate with Why Make Clocks at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Hemann & The Hulks, Lookout Loretta, Motogrind at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Janey Hooper Trio featuring Hernandez and Bryon Wells every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 11 p.m. Free. 255-3006.
• Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• John DeFoor every Thursday at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Free. 440-6565.

Exhibitions/Displays
• 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
• Executive in Residence Lecture with John August Discussing Journalism and Screenwriting in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7 p.m. 271-2295.
• Frankie Meeink: Subject of “American History X” talks about his life at Java Joes, 8 - 10 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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
• Story County Job & Community Resource Fair at the Holiday Inn, Ames, 1 - 6 p.m. (515) 232-6572.
• World Card Making Day Gift Cards Class at the Adel Curves, 7 p.m. $30. 993-5090.
• Cemetery Tours of the Historic Woodland Cemetery through Nov. 1. $5. 967-7708.
• 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 05

Concerts/Live Music
• Chicago Rick’s Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4.
• REO Speedwagon at Prairie Meadows, 7 p.m.
• Manheim Steamroller at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• Simon Estes at First Assembly of God, 2725 Merle Hay Rd., 7 p.m. $20. 243-4073.
• John Krantz at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Scott Heddin and Troy Neihardt at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Blend at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8.
• North of Grand at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Matt Biegger at Beechwood Lounge, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Johnson at The Doghouse Bar, Ankeny.
• Axis at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• The Bravery, Radio Moscow at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Hip Hop Party with DJ “Issm” at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Theodore with Bad Folk and Tulsa and Arise, Devilfish! at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Randy Burke at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Wonderland at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Standing Damaged, Naked Beggars at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Nikki Lunden at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Scott Holt at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 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 featuring John Kilizarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. $3. 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
• Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair at Hy-Vee Hall, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• “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.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• What Do Small Rightist Movements Like the Nazis, the KKK, and the Minutemen Represent? with Speaker Chuck Guerra, Socialist Workers Party at 3707 Douglas Ave., Dinner: 6:30, $5. Program: 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• “Wealth and Inequality: Thinking About Communities and Individualism” with Emma Coleman Jordan in Cartwright Hall, Drake University, 2 p.m. 271-2988.

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
• “How I Learned to Drive” at the Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.
• “We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Rodney Carrington Live! King of the Mountains Tour at The Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• Combat Comedy at The Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m.
• Untamed Shrews 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 Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• 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
• Wells Fargo World Food Festival in East Village, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• “To Go Where No Man Has Gone Before” presentation and stargazing at Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Park, 8 p.m. 271-3141.
• 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 06

Concerts/Live Music
• David Zollo and the Body Electric at Sugar Grove Vineyards, Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. (641) 787-9463.
• Dueling Pianos with Scott Heddin and Troy Neihardt at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• North of Grand at Rocktoberfest, outside 3rd and Court. $12.
• Supersuckers at Rocktoberfest, outside 3rd and Court. 10 p.m. $12.
• Matt Biegger/SL8 at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free. 987-9604.
• Silverback with Lute Tucker at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Alchemist at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Pat McGee Band, Josh Kelley at People’s Court, 8 p.m. $20.
• Low with Charlie Parr at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• Shooter’s Lound n Local Charity Fest: Arms for Aaron featuring Naked Beggars, MindScheme, Miss Crazy, Loud n Clear, Maxx Menagerie, MindAsylum, Totally Wrecked, DeiFied, SordiD, Induced Coma, Lyinheart, Standing Damaged, Geardown, Freaklabel, Jester at Shooter’s Hideaway, Noon. $10. 270-3887.
• Alan Robuck as “The King” at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Jacob Wolfgang at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Gary Sobbing at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• The Concert of Hope: Benefit for MDA with Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts, BeJae Flemming, Dennis Warner, Firefield at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Motogrind, Infunction, Brutal Republic at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Suites on Locust, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Free.
• Cell Division at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Rosalee Motor Revival at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring John Kilizarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. $3. 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
• Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• “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.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• 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.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Family Oriented
• Annual Fundraiser for the Mitchellville Library at Pumpkinville, 618 Center Ave. South, 1- 7 7 p.m. $5. 967-3339.
• Pumpkin Fest 2007 at TimberPine Nursery, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (515) 834-2712.
• 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
• “My Little Pony LIve” at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 5:30 p.m.
• “How I Learned to Drive” at the Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.
• “We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m.
• “Father, Son and the Holy Game Show Host” at The Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Flynn Barn Dance with Caller Corey Mohan in the Flynn Barn at Living History Farms, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. 325-6349.
• Untamed Shrews 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 Friday at Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Chow’s Rising Star Gymnastics Challenge at Indian Hills Junior High School, Clive. 225-6355.

Miscellaneous
• 16th Annual Komen Des Moines Race for the Cure Western Gateway Park, Downtown, 8 a.m. - noon.
• Wells Fargo World Food Festival in East Village, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Polk County Republican Women Luncheon and Style Show at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, 11:30 a.m. $35. Reservations: 243-1679.
• Job Fair at Jordan Creek Town Center, noon - 6 p.m.
• 1st Annual Newton Oktoberfest at Maytag Park, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Great American Bird Show at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 9 a.m. $3.
• Free Tours of Downtown Lofts, Condos, Apartments and Townhomes during the Downtown Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. - 1 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 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Drake Choir, Chamber Choir and Chorale: “
In Praise of Music” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3284.
• Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Clutter Billy at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Under the Mic Presents with Minivan and Jayvee & Brandon Paul Moses and Low Redlands and Color Deluxe at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• CJC Jazz Jam at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m.
• 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
• Autumn Festival: An Arts & Crafts Affair at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• “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.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• 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.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Family Oriented
• Pumpkin Fest 2007 at TimberPine Nursery, noon - 4 p.m. (515) 834-2712.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “My Little Pony LIve” at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• “We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay!” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 2 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• “The Great American Trailer Park Musical” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Studio Theater, 3 p.m.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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 Friday at Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 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
• Chow’s Rising Star Gymnastics Challenge at Indian Hills Junior High School, Clive. 225-6355.

Miscellaneous
• Cut-A-Thon for the Fight Against Cancer on the stage in front of Younkers at Southridge Mall, noon - 5 p.m. $25. 256-3802.
• BBQ Cook-off to Benefit MDA at Toad’s Tavern, 5 p.m. $5. 264-8623.
• Wells Fargo World Food Festival in East Village, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Great American Bird Show at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport, 9 a.m. $3.
• Sports Cards and Collectible Show at the Urbandale Legion, 6805 Douglas Ave., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 480-1074.
• 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 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Ticklish at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 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
• “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.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

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.

Tuesday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Randy Burk and Jared Hall at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Al Ford Quintet at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• The Day After... with The Hushabye Mountain and Speaker Speaker and City Hall at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tim Williams with Nick Africano and Christian Kreig and Jimmy Cooper at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Irish Jam at Java Joes, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
• The Bob Pace & The Blues Groove 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
• “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.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• 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.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “No Exit: A Summit of Human Trafficking” Forum at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 - 9 p.m.. 282-8269.
• “Considering the Endgame in Iraq” with Professor Thomas Lairson at the Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake University, 12:30 p.m. Free. 271-2169.
• 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.
• 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 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Matt Biegger at Mickey’s, Clive, 9 p.m. Free.
• Midweek Music with John Ehrlich and Sonja Siebert at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.
• Randy Burke at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Light This City with Monstro and Prevail in the Hail of Gunfire at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m

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