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Thursday 25

Concerts/Live Music
• Quietdrive, My American Heart, Just Surrender, House of Fools at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• Tom Feldmann & the Get Rites at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Kountertop at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• John Krantz/ Ross Cornelison Jazz Duo at the B&B Restaurant, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Jazz Night with The Mike Giles Group 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
• “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.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• 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
• Taking Control of Your Diabetes at the Polk County Convention Complex, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. $35.
• “Haunted Iowa” with Chad Lewis at the State Historical Museum, ages 8 and older, 7 p.m. $7. 281-3858.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Camelot” at The Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Chad Daniels 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 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.

Friday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• Rascal Flatts at Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m.
• Nickel Creek at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m.
• Fat Tuesday & the Greasefire Horns at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Lazer103.3 Halloween Show with Stone Sour FaceCage at Val Air Ballroom, TBA $22.50.
• Court Ave Halloween Bash with Damon Dotson Band at People’s Court. Cover varies.
• Dueling Pianos with Steve Kouba and John Purkey at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Steve Robinson and the Foundation, Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Johnson at The Doghouse Bar, Ankeny.
• Breakin’ Ground at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, 7:30 - 11:30 p.m. $5. (515) 438-2305.
• Who’s Your Daddy at Bali Satay, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Halloween Party with After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Roadshow at Steppin Out 9 p.m.
• Benefit for the Beacon of Life Women’s Shelter with $trick9 and the Truth, The Horseshoe Spatulas, DJ Touch NIce at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Larry Berenguel at Orlondos, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Electric Junction with Pocket Full of Nickels at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Likely Suspects at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Costume Contest with Doomshade, Second Side, Rukus, SordiD at Shooter’s Hideaway, 8 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Karla Ruth at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Melvin Taylor 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.
• 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
• “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.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• 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.
• “Evidence” a series of paintings by Cindy Neuschwander and Janet DeCover in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Nov. 30. 271-1994.
• “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
• Sensory Strategies to Improve Children’s Learning and Behavior at Hy-Vee Hall, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $139.
• “Ghosting Concert” with professional Storytellers at the State Historical Museum, ages 8 and older, 7 p.m. $7. 281-3858.

Family Oriented
• “Hoot & Howl” at Westminster Church, 7 p.m. Free. 274-1534.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Camelot” at The Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “Dracula” at Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10. (515) 230-1344.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Hollywood Halloween - Des Moines’ Premier Costume Party at Forte Banquet and Conference Center (InPlay), 6:30 p.m.
• Chad Daniels 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
• “The Future of Satellites” presentation and stargazing at Drake Municipal Observatory, Waveland Park, 8 p.m. 271-3141.
• Wine and Cheese Book Launch Party for Jerry Hooten, author of “Dead End” at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m. 279-5400.
• Perry Fire & Rescue Haunted House, at the old Junior High School, 7 p.m. $5.

Saturday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Celtic Music Association presents: Gerry O’Beirne and Rosie Shipley at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 8 p.m. $20.
• Harmony Central Sweet Adelines “The Rhythm of Life” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $15.
• Dueling Pianos with Steve Kouba and John Purkey at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• The Forecast, Blackpool Lights, Edison Glass at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $9.
• Halloween Party with Biegger/SL8 at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Ooops, Boone, 9 p.m. Free. (515) 432-6623.
• Halloween Party with After Hours Band at Mojo’s, Indianola, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Big Halloween Bash with Can of Worms at Orlondos, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar, SE 14th St., 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Brad Siedenfeld at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Roadshow at Steppin Out 9 p.m.
• Halloween Party with Alchemist at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Shipwreck with The Dig Angees and Nuclear Radio and Tartuti at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Randy Burk and the Prisoners with Fortytwenty at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Costume Contest with Blown Soul Engine, Maxx Menagerie, Geardown, MindAsylum at Shooter’s Hideaway, 8 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Backstage Boogie Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• The Callaway Sisters at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Destrophy, Mindrite, Sidewise, The Cassandra Disease at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• The Unidentified Suspects, Surreal the MC, Ptate, Gaiden Gadema at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $8. 727-4370.
• 2nd Avenue Jazz Band at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Caiti Allison at Java Joes, 10 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts CD Release Party at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $5. 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
• “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.
• “Then and Now” paintings by the Paintpushers Group at Fitch Gallery, through Nov. 8. 770-3810.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• 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.
• “Evidence” a series of paintings by Cindy Neuschwander and Janet DeCover in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Nov. 30. 271-1994.
• “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, 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
• “Camelot” at The Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• “Dracula” at Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10. (515) 230-1344.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Charlotte’s Web” at the KG Children’s Theatre at The Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.

Night Life
• Night of the Living Rums Costume Contest at Cabaret West Glen, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 225-1105.
• Costume Contest at The Cab Lounge, Johnston, 7 p.m. - midnight. 276-5930.
• Halloween Party at Mannings, 7 p.m. 288-0030.
• Central Iowa Barn Dance at the Collegiate-Wesley Annex, Ames, 8 - 11 p.m. $5. (515) 292-0117.
• Chad Daniels at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Water’s Edge, Polk City, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 984-6888.
• 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. Lake Erie Monsters at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.
• 3XW Live Pro Wrestling at the Dallas County Fair Grounds, Community Building, 7 p.m. $6 - $15.

Miscellaneous
• Magic Tournament at the Polk County Convention Complex, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. $25.
• Halloween Spooktacular at The Loft in Ali Thrift and Collectibles Shop, SW 9th, to benefit Animal Lifeline of Iowa, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 287-7197.
• Neewollah Halloween Event at West Glen Town Center, 3:30 - 6 p.m. 223-7885.
• 2nd Annual Christmas in October Fundraiser for the Society of Italian American Auxiliary at the Italian American Cultural Center, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 556-8399.
• 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.
• Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park, 7 p.m. 262-4100.
• Perry Fire & Rescue Haunted House, at the old Junior High School, 7 p.m. $5.

Sunday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• Organist Heinrich Walther at Faith Lutheran Church, 2 p.m. Free. 263-2991.
• Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher at the Newton Public Library, 2 p.m. Free. (641) 792-4108.
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Sentimental Swing at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Flying Silos at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Oh Possum CD Release Party with Deep Sleep Waltzing and Capgun Coup and Bear Country and Talkin Mountain and Tyborn Jig at Vaudeville Mews, 5 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Motogrind, Grinwire, ...and God Blessed Ignorance, The Blood of Your Loved at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Drake Symphony Orchestra on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Open Jam at Orlondos, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• 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
• “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.
• “Then and Now” paintings by the Paintpushers Group at Fitch Gallery, through Nov. 8. 770-3810.
• “Common Miracles - Photorealism Paintings” by Glennray Tutor at Hentschel Art Gallery, through Nov. 14. 277-3200.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• 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.
• “Evidence” a series of paintings by Cindy Neuschwander and Janet DeCover in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Nov. 30. 271-1994.
• “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
• “Museum Monster Mash” with Chad Lewis at the State Historical Museum, 1 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Pumpkin Decorating at DMACC Urban Campus, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Camelot” at The Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at 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.

Night Life
• Chad Daniels 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
• Iowa AAU Lillian Whiting Sports Banquet at Hy-Vee Hall, 11 a.m. $18.

Miscellaneous
• Haunted Hotel at Embassy Suites on the River, 4:30 p.m. $1.
• Our Lady of the Americas Annual Baked Cavatelli Dinner at St. Peter’s Worship Center, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. $7. 262-6158.
• Drake International Film Series - “City of God” Portuguese Film in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. Free. 271-2149.

Monday 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Soapbox Prophets at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Nodes of Ranvier with Swarms and Assassinate at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Grampall Jookabox with Beati Paoli and Doldroms at Vaudeville Mews, 10 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
• “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.
• “Then and Now” paintings by the Paintpushers Group at Fitch Gallery, through Nov. 8. 770-3810.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• “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.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
• ”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.
• “Evidence” a series of paintings by Cindy Neuschwander and Janet DeCover in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Nov. 30. 271-1994.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Auditions for “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7 p.m.

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.

Sports/ outdoors
• 14th Annual Halloween Hoops Shootout in the Drake University Bell Center, ages 3 - 12 in costume, 6:30 p.m. Free. 271-3084.

Miscellaneous
• Book Signing with Iowa Native Tom LaMarr, author of “Hallelujah City” at Beaverdale Books, 6:30 p.m. 279-5400.

Tuesday 30

Concerts/Live Music
• Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• The Chris Pierson Band, Trenchant, Deified, East Eighteen at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Open Mic Nite at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “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.
• “Then and Now” paintings by the Paintpushers Group at Fitch Gallery, through Nov. 8. 770-3810.
• Breaking the Creative Barriers Between Art and Science Exhibit in the Pioneer Room at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Nov. 12.
• “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.
• Sign Language at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through Nov. 23. 557-6109.
• ”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.
• “Evidence” a series of paintings by Cindy Neuschwander and Janet DeCover in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Nov. 30. 271-1994.
• “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
• Smart Power and Stability in Pakistan by Craig Cohen in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake University, 12:30 p.m. Free. 271-2169.
• Drake Writers and Critics Series with Peggy Shumaker in the Cowles Library Reading Room, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-2121.
• Spanish Conversational Club at Cafe Su, Valley Junction, through March, 7 p.m. Free. 279-7077.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Hairspray” at Stephens Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

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.

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

Wednesday 31

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.
• Midweek Music with David Liljedahl and David Piersel at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.
• The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 6:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Costume Contest with Maxx Menagerie, Grinwire, Smoking Blindfolded, Common Disease of Swine at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• 1 Krazy Night! A Halloween Metal Fest with Palmyra and Red Moon Harvest and Agory at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• CJ Boyd at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Exit 113 at Amici, 7 p.m. Free.
• Matt Wood and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.

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