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Thursday 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Goldrush at House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Sleeping in the Aviary with If Ever Was a Fire and The Venom Electric at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tim Williams at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Jazz Night with Bill Martin and Dave Swenson 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
• Fall Antique Show at Valley West Mall, 10 a.m - 9 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.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• “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
• Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement Discussion at the Arthur Davis Conference Center, 9 - 11 a.m. 286-4924.
• “Blood, Sweat and Cheers: Great Football Rivalries of the Big Ten” by Todd Mishler in Chapters Cafe at the Urbandale Library, 7:30 p.m. 331-6764.

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

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry Jam at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Comedy Night with Greg Althoff at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $5.
• Finesse Mitchell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• Karaoke at Steppin Out with Company’s Comin’, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• 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.
• 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
• “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $14.

Friday12

Concerts/Live Music
• Promusica at Summerset Winery, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Bill Martin Group at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Pomeroy at People’s Court, 8 p.m. $10.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Dueling Pianos with Ashton Wolfe and Mick Archer at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Tim Williams with Return of Simple at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $8.
• Axis at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Johnson at The Doghouse Bar, Ankeny.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• John’s Place at Steppin Out 9 p.m.
• Who’s Your Daddy at Fazio’s on Court, Adel, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• One Nite Stand at Legend’s, Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m.
• The Envy Corps. at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Look Out Loretta, Funks G, The Puritanicals at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Good Life with Georgie James and Zookeeper at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• Soulever with Throwing Toast at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Route 66 at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Cleo’s Apartment at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• XI Dimensions, The Brisbanes at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Jeff Ray at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Perry Weber & The Devilles 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.
• 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.

Exhibitions/Displays
• Gallery Night in Valley Junction, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Fall Antique Show at Valley West Mall, 10 a.m - 9 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.
• “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.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• New Work by John Beckelman, Karen Chesterman, Carlos Ferguson, Thomas Jewell-Vitale, Joseph Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Nov. 24. 277-6734.
• “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
• Has the Housing Bubble Burst?: The Consequences for Working People at 3707 Douglas Ave., Dinner: 6:30, $5. Program: 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “How I Learned to Drive” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.
• “High School Musical” at the Ames Community Theater, 7:30 p.m.
• “Three Sisters” 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
• Finesse Mitchell 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Huston Aeros at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $8.
• Midwest Scrapbook Convention at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Carl Bernstein signing and discussing his Hillary Clinton Biography “A Woman in Charge” at Borders, West Des Moines, 7 p.m. 223-1620.

Saturday 13

Concerts/Live Music
• Paolo Nutini at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m.
• The Des Moines Area Community College Fall Concert in the Building 6 Auditorium on the Ankeny DMACC Campus, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-6633.
• Johnny Cash Tribute with Josh Davis Band, Randy Burke and the Prisoners, Brother Trucker at People’s Court, 8 p.m. $8.
• Dueling Pianos with Ashton Wolfe and Mick Archer at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Biegger/SL8 at Kelley’s on Beaver, 9 p.m.
• Central Standard Time at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• Mike Aceto at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Good Times, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• John’s Place at Steppin Out 9 p.m.
• Full Blast at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Dynamite Walls with Silent Envy and The Critical Hour and Funks G at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Tyler Thompson Band with Kasey Anderson and The Soapbox Prophets at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Obstacles & The Robbery, Snafu at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Vertigo USA U2 Tribute at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Jerry Groff at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• The Effects Radio Moscow at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 8 - 11 p.m. $6.
• Ben Bedford at Java Joes, 10 p.m. Free.
• Terry Evans at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• 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
• Fall Antique Show at Valley West Mall, 10 a.m - 9 p.m.
• “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.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• New Work by John Beckelman, Karen Chesterman, Carlos Ferguson, Thomas Jewell-Vitale, Joseph Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Nov. 24. 277-6734.
• “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
• IGS Veterans Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 10 a.m. Free. 276-0287.
• Begining Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• The Iowa Genealogical Society Open House to Celebrate Family History Month at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• Spooktacular Got Milk? Halloween Tour at Geisler Farms, Bondurant, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• 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
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at The Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “How I Learned to Drive” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m. $10.
• Auditions for “The Baker’s Dozen: An American Saint Nicholas Tale” at ASK Learning Center, Norwalk, 2 p.m. 255-0071.
• “High School Musical” at the Ames Community Theater, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• “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.

Night Life
• Finesse Mitchell 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.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Smokey’s Old Place Saloon with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. -
1 a.m. 243-9831.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Brew Haus, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 256-9834.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 987-9604.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Maddy’s Place with Metro Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 267-8973.
• Karaoke every Saturday at TR’s Sports Bar with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 255-9985.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Southport Sports Bar with Scotty, 9:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Eddy’s Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Tanner’s Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Murphy’s Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 334-0633.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Razamatazz Bar and Grill with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Saturday at The Garage with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service. 9 p.m. 244-3637.
• Karaoke every Saturday at The Game Sports Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. 953-3700.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9423.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny’s Pub in Waukee with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 987-0161.
• Karaoke every Saturday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 254-3080.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Rookies, Clive, with Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Rockford Ice Hogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $8.
• Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps 2007 Sing-ups for Training at Willkie House, 900 17th St., 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $10. 246-9959.
• Midwest Scrapbook Convention at Hy-Vee Hall, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Craft Fair at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 225-8820.
• Animal Lifeline Halloween Spooktacular at The Loft in the ALI Thrift and Collectibles Shop, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 287-7197.
• Halo 3 FFA Tournament at Cyber Ops Gaming Center, Ankeny, Double Elimination. Registration 9 a.m. $10. 965-4269.
• Madison County Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset, all day.
• Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park, 7 p.m. 262-4100.

Sunday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaquez at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Soul Searchers at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Chris Voltz, ...and God Blessed Ignorance, Grinwire at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• Bobby Layne Orchestra at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Boxcar Satan with Carol Bui and Ski Bunny Suicide at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• Fall Antique Show at Valley West Mall, 11 a.m - 6 p.m.
• “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.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• New Work by John Beckelman, Karen Chesterman, Carlos Ferguson, Thomas Jewell-Vitale, Joseph Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Nov. 24. 277-6734.
• “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
• LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse) Meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. 277-6969.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “High School Musical” at the Ames Community Theater, 2 p.m.
• “Three Sisters” 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
• Finesse Mitchell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m.
• 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
• River Float, Fall Colors put in at Redfield, Low Head Dam, take out at Pleasant Valley, 1 - 6 p.m. (515) 465-3577.

Miscellaneous
• 21st Annual All Iowa AIDS Benefit at the Embassy Suites on the River, 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. $20. 284-0245.
• “Lost Nation: The Ioway” at the State Historical Museum, 1 p.m. $8.
• Madison County Covered Bridge Festival in Winterset, all day.

Monday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Mr. Baber’s Neighbors at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love with Rosy Nolan and Black Lung Serenade at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $3-$4. All ages. 265-7321.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• New Work by John Beckelman, Karen Chesterman, Carlos Ferguson, Thomas Jewell-Vitale, Joseph Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Nov. 24. 277-6734.
• 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.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Iowa’s Mosaic: Families & Neighbors Discovering Our Hidden Assets at the Polk County Convetion Complex, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Successful Living with Chronic Conditions Workshop at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Younker/Powell Wing-Powell 1, Room 101, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Through Nov. 19. 286-3767 to register.

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.

Tuesday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Storyhill at Grandview College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $15. A benefit for Habitat for Humanity. 263-2968.
• Yellow Card with Blue October at Stephens Auditorium,
• Erv Reutzel Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Hold for Swank, The Story Changes, Beati Paoli at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies.
• Common Diseases of Swine with Grinwire and Morbid Harvest and Red Ascention at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• 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
• “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.
• Paintings by Charlotte Hamity at Plymouth Church, through Nov. 23. 255-3194.
• ”MagnusRed...Life in the Pleasuregate” by John Phillip Davis at Moberg Gallery, through Nov. 24.
• New Work by John Beckelman, Karen Chesterman, Carlos Ferguson, Thomas Jewell-Vitale, Joseph Patrick at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Nov. 24. 277-6734.
• 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
• Iowa’s Mosaic: Families & Neighbors Discovering Our Hidden Assets at the Polk County Convetion Complex, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 225-1051.
• Iowa Hunger Summit at the Des Moines Marriot Downtown, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 245-3798 to register.
• The Irish Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.
• The Iowa Genealogical Society Open House to Celebrate Family History Month at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 4 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Go, Diego, Go Live! The Great Jaguar Rescue at The Civic Center, 7 p.m.
• Lubrications presents four short plays: “Amish Women’s Wrestling League Training Camp”, “You Can’t Scare Me”, “Welcome to Your Modern Ku Klux Klan” and “Life Expectancies” at the Fourth Street Theatre, 8 p.m. $10.

Night Life
• Poetry Slam at Java Joes, 7 p.m.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny, 7 - 9 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• DMACC Veterinary Technology Program Open House at the DMAA Vet Tech building, Ankeny, 5 - 8 p.m.

Wednesday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Blue October with Yellowcard and Shiny Toy Guns at Val Air Ballroom, TBA.
• Widespread Panic at Stephens Auditorium, 7 p.m. $32.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza

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