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Thursday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• All Time Low, The Audition, Valencia, Adelynne at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370.
• The Bleeder Project, Amidst the Shadows at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5.
• American Catastrophe with Awful Purdies and Me and Jake and Rudy at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Michael Whisler at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Kathleen Darling and Aaron Short at Chapters Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 278-3945.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Jazz Night with Nathan Peoples and Sam Salamone 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Avenue Q” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet” at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Comedy Nite at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $5.
• Mike Veneman 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 Modern Generations, 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 Showtime Entertainment, 9:30 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.

Miscellaneous
• Holiday Open House in Valley Junction, 5 - 9 p.m. 222-3642.
• Green Home Insulation Options at Home Builders Assoc. of Greater Des Moines, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $20. 309-3266.

Friday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Chris Cornell at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $36.
• Red Moon Harvest, MidnAsylum, Fatal Fall at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5.
• Promusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• John & Jon from The Jesters at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Rome Balisteri and Dave Allen at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Soul Searchers at The Village Bean, 7 - 9:30 p.m. 309-0133.
• Soul Searchers at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. 288-2520.
• One Nite Stand at Legends, Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m.
• Boggy Depot at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Slaughterhouse 6, Something to Do, Ska Band Go! at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Tyler Thompson Band, Brother Trucker at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Psalm One with Blue Scholars and Longshot and Fallen of the Inferno at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $8. 243-3270.
• DJ Nyteblaste with Izzy Dunfore and Drift Effect and Chris Ranallo at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Last Shades of Dawn at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Michael Whisler at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• An Afternoon Snatching at Java Joe’s, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Michael Martin and Kate Kennedy at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Drake Leadership Conference on Healthcare in Iowa in the Olmsted Center, Drake University, 9 a.m. $50. 271-2188.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Avenue Q” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m.
• Bellydance Superstars at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. $10.
• “Rumpelstiltskin Revisited” at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 7:30 p.m. $5. 263-6024.
• “Brecht/ Weil Threepenny Opera” at Westminster Presbyterian Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 274-1534.
• “Pride and Prejudice” at Simpson College in Pote Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $8.
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 7 p.m. $10.
• “Tuck Everlasting” at KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• DJ Throw Down at 2060 Luxx, 9 p.m. 270-5233.
• Mike Veneman 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
• Iowa Stars vs. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• 6th Annual East Village Holiday Promenade in East Village, 5 p.m.
• 12th Anniversary Open House at Elements, Ltd., 5 - 8 p.m. 277-7421.
• Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks at Jordan Creek Town Center, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with Rome Balisteri and Dave Allen at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Gayla Drake Paul at Sugar Grove Gatheringplace, 6 p.m. $45. (641) 787-9463.
• The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition’s Second Annual Little Big Fest at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 7 p.m. $10.
• The Confidentials at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Paul Johnson at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• Faculty Lounge with Betty Buzzkill at The Nest, 8 p.m. $5. 331-3672.
• After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Tempest Rose, Stereo Revolution, Brutal Republic at Shooter’s Hideaway, 5 p.m. $5.
• Lady Blue at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar & Grill, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• Open Jam hosted by Mike Shrine and Shane Walker with Toys for Tots Charity Drive at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• Finding the Warren with Danger is My Middle Name and The Evermore Escape and Hillhaven Raven and Goodbye Vienna at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Cleo’s Apartment with J Haunce and Sometimes Sam at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Wild Card at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Cranksgiving at Mars Cafe, noon. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Nikki Lunden at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Joe Yankey at Cafe Diem, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Joel Kinser at Cafe Diem, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Watermelon Slim at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

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
• “Avenue Q” at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• “Brecht/ Weil Threepenny Opera” at Westminster Presbyterian Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 274-1534.
• “Rumpelstiltskin Revisited” at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 7:30 p.m. $5. 263-6024.
• “Pride and Prejudice” at Simpson College in Pote Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $8.
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 7 p.m. $10.
• “Tuck Everlasting” at KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.

Night Life
• The Fall Beer Olympics at House of Bricks, 6:15 p.m. 727-4370.
• Mike Veneman at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Eddy’s Sports Bar, Saylor Township, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 266-9097.
• 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
• Iowa Stars vs. Quad City Flames at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.
• UFC 78 Fight Showing at Kriegers Sports Bar, 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Adoption Saturday at the Polk County Courthouse, 8:30 a.m. - noon. Free. 271-3857.
• Author Kali VanBaale at East Village Books, 10:30 a.m. - noon. 244-5999.
• Wine Tasting at Casa di Vino, 1 - 5 p.m. 253-9463.
• 30th Annual Beaverdale Holiday Botique, Market & Cafe at Holy Trinity Catholic School, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $3. 249-2644.

Sunday 18

Concerts/Live Music
• Lorie Line and her Pop Chamber Orchestra at Stephens Auditorium, 3 p.m.
• Hawkeye Jamboree at the American Legion, 3712 2nd Ave., noon. $6. 262-9427.
• Simpson College Choir and Chorale at Simpson College in Smith Chapel, 2 p.m. Free.
• Freestyle at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Bill Martin Group at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• 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, 4 - 8 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Avenue Q” at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
• “Rumpelstiltskin Revisited” at Viking Theatre, Grandview College, 2 p.m. $5. 263-6024.
• “Brecht/ Weil Threepenny Opera” at Westminster Presbyterian Chapel, 7:30 p.m. 274-1534.
• “Pride and Prejudice” at Simpson College in Pote Theatre, 1 p.m. $8.
• “Oklahoma” at Class Act Productions Theatre, Altoona, 2:30 p.m. $10.
• “Tuck Everlasting” at KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Night Life
• Brian Regan at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $36.50.
• Mike Veneman 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.

Miscellaneous
• Holiday Open House at Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs and Northern Prairie Chevre, noon - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.
• Holiday Show at Wine & Spirits Gallery, 3 - 6 p.m. $10. 270-8609.

Monday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - Jacob Tyler Wolfgang at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Ghostwriter with Brooks Strause and Hemann and the Hulks 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Night Life
• Comedy Co-Operative presents: Open Mic Sketch Comedy at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 7:30 p.m. Free. 277-7347.
• Karaoke every Monday at Ron’s Dawg House with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. 266-3668.
• Karaoke every Monday at Double J’s with Rice and Company, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.
• Karaoke every Monday at Cabaret West Glen with Zarrie, 9 p.m. 225-1105.
• Karaoke every Monday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Monday at Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871.
• Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Miscellaneous
• Magic the Gathering Type II Card Tournament at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. $5. 271-8104.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at the West Des Moines Public Library, 7 p.m. 250-4075.

Tuesday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Josh Davis and Tony Bohnenkamp at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free.
• Al Ford Quintet at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• All Capitals with The Doldroms at Vaudeville Mews, 9 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
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• 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
• Poetry Slam at Java Joe’s, 7 p.m. Free.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Festival of Trees and Light Gala at The Polk County Convention Complex, 6 p.m. $150. 241-6494.
• Yu-Gi-Oh Collectible Card Game League at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. Free. 271-8104.

Wednesday 21

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.
• Thanksgiving Eve Party with Wall Dog Brew, Ephraim Zenh, Mood Beside at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Midweek Music with Amadeus Trio at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.
• Sour Diesel at El Bait Shop, 9:30 p.m.
• Josh Davis at Doozies, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Johnny Rawls at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Witchcraft with Radio Mascow at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Dan Colehour at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Drink, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 270-6274.
• 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.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• 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.
• “The Ideal and the Real: Folk Art from Solentiname, Nicaragua” in the Pioneer Room at Iowa State Memorial Union, through Jan. 2. (515) 294-0971.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble, 4550 University Ave., every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of Spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171.
• Metaphysics class every Wednesday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to register.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Disney’s “High School Musical: The Ice Tour” at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m.

Night Life
• Mark Gross at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at D’s Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Rock Star Karaoke every Wednesday at Shooter’s Hideaway with Johnny D, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale with Des Moines Karaoke, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030.

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