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Thursday 01

Concerts/Live Music
• A Dream Too Late, Jet Lag Gemini, 2 Sweet, Goodbye Vienna at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• The Mobius Band with Tigercity at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $10.
• The Static Age with Helmer at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Radio Moscow with Old Panther and Ski Bunny Suicide at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Mike Musikantow of Sleeper Car at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Matt Woods at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• 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
• “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.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Polk County Convention Complex, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $75.

Night Life
• Roz G 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 02

Concerts/Live Music
• Ozzy Osbourne at Veterans Auditorium, 8 p.m. $49.75 and $69.75.
• Gov’t Mule at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m. $32.50.
• Billy Club Duo at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Chamber Music - “Poem of Fire” at Salisbury House, 7:30 p.m. $25.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m.
• North of Grand at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Slow Car Crash at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• John’s Place at Steppin Out 9 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. $4. 285-5733.
• “Breastival” Fundraiser for Breast Cancer with Infunction, Ruby, Mindasylum at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. Donations. 727-4370.
• “Breastival” Fundraiser for Breast Cancer with Soul Sick, Awakened, Dark Mirror at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. Donations. 727-4370.
• Larry Berenguel at Orlondos, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Casper and the Cookies with The Icicles at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $9.
• The Dharma Bums with 3LBS of Love and Tree of a Man at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Autumn Project with Lucinda Black Bear and Why Make Clocks at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Danny Dee & Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Nicole Torres at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Corey Schmidt at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Bryan Lee 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
• Art316 Open House at Art 316, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Two Rivers Art Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 5 p.m.
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “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
• “The Wiggles” at Hilton Coliseum, 6:30 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Dracula” at Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10. (515) 230-1344.
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 7 p.m. $10.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Take Me Out” at Stoner Studio Theater, Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “Defending the Caveman” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Roz G 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 Generations 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
• Toyota Arenacross at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Second Annual Reggie’s Sleepout at Drake University Stadium. Registration 3-7 p.m. Sleepout 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. 265-1222.
• 21st Annual Hospice Benefit Dance at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 8 - 11 p.m. $10. 577-3843.
• 17th Annual Fall Festival, Crafts Bazaar, and Country Store at West Des Moines Christian Church, 9 a.m.

Saturday 03

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The Ben Lehl Band at The Breakroom Cyber Cafe, 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free. 279-6007.
• Chris McCallum at Anchor Coffee House, 7 p.m. $10. 274-1534.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Suites on Locust, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Good Times, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Lady Blue at Orlondos, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Snafu at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Taciturn’s CD Release Party with ...And God Blessed Ignorance and Grinwire and Marcato at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Taciturn’s CD Release Party with Wreckage of the Modern City and Skin of Earth and By the Beard of Zeus at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• River City Rockets at Goldstar, Winterset, 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 462-3131.
• Danny Dee & Blackwater at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Moonspell Beach at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Scott Stillwell at Cafe Diem, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Slaughterhouse 6, Moving to Pluto, An Afternoon Snatching, Hardcore Crayons at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Adema, Only, The Cassandra Disease at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• BeJae Flemming at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies.
• Jason Ricci & New Blood at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. Free. 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
• Two Rivers Art Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m.
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “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
• Making Sense of the Census at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $10. 276-0287.

Family Oriented
• 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
• “Dracula” at Boone Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10. (515) 230-1344.
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 7 p.m. $10.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m.
• “Take Me Out” at Stoner Studio Theater, Civic Center, 8 p.m.
• “Defending the Caveman” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Night Life
• Roz G 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 Generations 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
• Toyota Arenacross at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.
• Iowa Cheerleading Championship at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 9 a.m. $8.

Miscellaneous
• Step It Up 2! at the State Capitol Grounds, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• 17th Annual Fall Festival, Crafts Bazaar, and Country Store at West Des Moines Christian Church, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Senior Health Fair at Des Moines University, 8 a.m. - noon.

Sunday 04

Concerts/Live Music
• “Star Spangled Salute” by The Iowa Military Veterans Band at the Civic Center, 3 p.m.
• The Jason Danielson Quintet at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 10:15 a.m.
• The Chancellors Quartet at Grand View Lutheran Church, 3:30 p.m. Free will offering.
• Des Moines Community Orchestra Fall Concert in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2 p.m.
• Sabrosa at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• CJC Jazz Jam at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• High Society Big Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Scott Davis Quintet at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Jim the Mule at El Bait Shop, 8 - 11 p.m.
• The Albino Spiders, Love and War at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $15. 727-4370.
• Casper and the Cookies with The Poison Control Center and Wolves in the Attic and Bradley Unit at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• Two Rivers Art Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m.
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 2:30 p.m. $10.
• “Tuesdays With Morrie” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m.
• “Take Me Out” at Stoner Studio Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m.

Night Life
• Roz G 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.

Monday 05

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - David Zollo at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Robyn Hithcock with Sean Nelson at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $16.
• From the Headline with Adelynne and Hillhaven Raven and Machree at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 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
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Debating America’s Role in the World Lecture Series - Rhoda Howard-Hassman “Reparations to Africa for the Slave Trade” in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Iowa Teacher of the Year Jan Kesse at Simpson College in Jordan Lecture Hall, 7 p.m. Free.
• The German Genealogical Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 7 p.m. Free. 276-0287.

Night Life
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Monday at Double J’s with Rice and Company, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Monday at Cabaret West Glen with Zarrie, 9 p.m. 225-1105.
• Karaoke every Monday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Monday at Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871.
• Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Tuesday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Cracker/Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at People’s Court, 8 p.m. $25.
• Max Wellman at The Grand Piano Bistro, 7 p.m. Free.
• Open Mic Nite at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. Free.
• A Rocket to the Moon with Carawae and Finding the Warren and Keneticut at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 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
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “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
• “The U.S. in the Global Economy” with Arvind Dandekar and Carl Czarnik in Bulldog Theater in Olmsted Center, Drake University, 12:30 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Andrew Keen author of “The Cult of the Amateur: How the Internet is Killing Our Culture” at Simpson College in Smith Chapel, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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.

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 Generations 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. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Wednesday 07

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 Emily Grundstad and Jared Hall at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.
• Here’s My Chance, Hold for Swank, Nothing Real, Helmer at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Valella Valella with Leslie and the Lys at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $9.
• Southeast Engine with Kate Kennedy at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• Scott Sebastian, “The Acoustic Guitar
Dude,” every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 254-3080.
• Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Appare, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Grant Baetz every Wednesday at Blazing Saddle, 8-11 p.m. No cover. 246-1299.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.
• Sour Diesel every Wednesday at 101 Lounge, 9:30 p.m.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “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.
• “Out of Print” at the Fourth Street Theatre, through Nov.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “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
• Let’s DU Lunch with Marsha Ternus the Polk County Convention Complex, 11:30 a.m. $15. 271-3848.
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble, 4550 University Ave., every Wednesday, 7 p.m.

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