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Thursday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Jingle Bell Bash at the Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. $25.
• The Ropes, Helmer at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Tempest Rose, Lady Blue at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Jazz Night with Roxi Copland Trio at The Grand Piano Bistro, 9 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• John Krantz/ Ross Cornelison at B&B Restaurant, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Zookeeper with Wolves in the Attic and Ross Moffat at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Matt Woods at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• 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
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through Dec. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through Jan. 281-3858.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.
• “Art” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-3841.
• “The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• “The Hermit in New York” at First Unitarian Church, 7 p.m. Freewill offering. 255-8114.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Comedy Co-Operative presents: “Comedy Splash” at Billy Joes Picher Show, 7:30 p.m. Free. 633-7868.
• Dan Chopin 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 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Energy vs. Bakersfield Jam at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Authors Craig McCue and Ron Playle at The Book Store, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Movies at the Museum: “Anthem: An American Road Story” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m.
• Valley Junction Holiday Open House in Valley Junction, 5 - 9 p.m.
• Computer Basics at the Des Moines Central Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Free. 283-4152 ext. 3.

Friday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Wishing Chair at The Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 8 p.m. $15.
• Billy Club Duo at Snus Hill Winery, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Drake Jazz Ensemble I in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• John Burns at Village Bean Coffee Co., 6 - 8:30 p.m.
• Jon DeFoor and John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• Matt Biegger at The Longest Yard, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Amerimage, Smoking Blindfolded, Ritual Fix, The Black Mollys at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5.
• Dave Thrift Band at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $3. 285-5733.
• Clayton Davis and Neil Strub at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Brian Congdon at Mickey’s, Clive, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Axis at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Hella Ivory at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Alchemist at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Gimikk, Thru the Static at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Aeon Grey’s CD Release Party with Soulcrate Music and Colonizer and Beati Paoli and Prophecy at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Aeon Grey’s CD Release Party with Soulcrate Music and Tyborn Jig and Gaiden Gadema at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Blue Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• Andrew Jr. Boy Jones at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Lonesome Dan Kase at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• 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. $5. 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
• Open Studio Night at the Fitch Building, 5 - 9 p.m. 288-1185.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “Jazz on Display” by Don, Jon and Sean Ekie at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine & Cigar, continuous showings through December. 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.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The Crisis in Pakistan and the “War on Terror” with speaker Chuck Guerra at the Militant Labor Forum Hall, 3707 Douglas Ave., dinner: 6:30 p.m. $5. Program: 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
Family Oriented
• Winter Magic Celebration at the Des Moines Art Center, 5 - 9 p.m. $5.
• Christmas by Candlelight at Living History Farms, 6 - 9 p.m. $8.
• Friday Family Fun Night: Abe Goldstein at East Village Books, 7 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.
• “Art” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-3841.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.
• Ballet Des Moines Presents: “The Nutcracker” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7 p.m.
• “The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life
• Dan Chopin at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke with Smitty’s DJ at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 987-9604.
• Karaoke every Friday with DJ Flava Productions at Some Place Else, 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-6394.
• 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 Brew Haus with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 953-6467.
• 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
• 9th Annual Jerseys Off Our Backs Night, Iowa State Cyclones vs. Iowa Hawkeyes Hockey at 95KGGO Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Fundraising Dance for Christmas Dreams Come True featuring Richie Lee at The American Legion Hall, 1511 S. Union St., 9 p.m. $10 or $5 and a new gift. 280-1836.
• Christmas Open House Sale at Majestic Lion Antiques Center, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Author Alan Loots at The Book Store, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Green Giving Holiday Event at Wesley Acres, 2 - 4 p.m. 277-6222.
• Open House at Fair World Gallery, 5 - 8 p.m. 277-6222.

Saturday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Drake University Christmas Madrigal Dinner in Olmsted Center, 7 p.m. $45. 271-3841.
• DMACC Winter Concert I in the Building 6 Auditorium, Ankeny Campus, 7:30 p.m.
• Sounds of the Season at The Botanical Center, 1 p.m. $4.
• The Kinsers at Anchor Coffee House. $10. 274-1534.
• Jason Brown at the Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $10.
• Dueling Pianos with Hella Ivory at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.
• Paul Johnson at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free. 221-3474.
• Matt Biegger at Pickett’s Pub, 9 p.m. Free.
• John Defoor at Bogie’s Pub, 9 p.m. Free.
• River City Rockets at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Boggy Depot at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Soapbox Prophets, Electric Junction at Shooter’s Hideaway, 7 p.m. $5.
• Wounded Judie at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at D’s Maingate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Jade Lee, The Postulates, Me and Jake, Hanwell at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $10. 727-4370.
• Mindasylum, DJ Nyteblaste, Triple 9, DJ Roc at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Best Place Ever’s Four Year Anniversary Celebration with Oh Possum and The Autumn Project at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $15. 243-3270.
• Black Diamond at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• The Final Pardon at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Brianna Lane and Liz Stahler at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Michael Burks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• The Janey Hooper/Susie Miget Project featuring John Kilizarmut at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 9 p.m. - midnight. $5. 255-3006.
• The Alverez Project every Saturday at Doozies, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
• 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.
• Jingle Bell Bash at The Scottish Rite Temple, 8 p.m. $25.
Exhibitions/Displays
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

Family Oriented
• Lanterns and Lamp Posts: A Family Holiday Celebration at Living History Farms, noon - 8 p.m. $4.50.
• Breakfast with Santa at the Science Center of Iowa, 8 a.m. $30.
• Toys and Traditions Special Event at the Science Center of Iowa, 9 a.m.
• Breakfast with Santa at the State Historical Museum, 9 a.m. $15.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus at Amici Espresso, Urbandale, 1 p.m.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus at Amici Espresso, Grimes, 3 p.m.
• Santa and Mrs. Claus at Amici Espresso, West Des Moines, 5 p.m.
• Lunch ‘n Laughs with “Snow White” at Class Act Productions Theater, Altoona, 11 a.m.
• Saturday Special: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152 ext. 3.
• 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
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.
• “Art” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 271-3841.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.
• Ballet Des Moines Presents: “The Nutcracker” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• “The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
• “Word on the Street” at Ankeny High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. 964-3870.

Night Life
• Dan Chopin 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.

Miscellaneous
• Author John Thompson at The Book Store, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Movies at the Museum: “Anthem: An American Road Story” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m.
• Des Moines Rehabbers Club at 1961 Arlington, Des Moines, 9:30 - 11 a.m. 710-3484.
• Christmas Open House Sale at Majestic Lion Antiques Center, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Christmas Bazaar at Capitol Hill Lutheran Church, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Gardeners Show House Grand Opening at the Des Moines Botanical Center, 10:30 a.m. $4.
• Ankeny High School Drama Department Monthly Can and Bottle Drive at the Northwest side of Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.
• Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m. Free.

Sunday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Sounds of the Season at The Botanical Center, 1 p.m. $4.
• Jingle Bell Bash at the Scottish Rite Temple, 2 p.m. $25.
• Grinnell College Symphonic Band in Sebring-Lewis Hall, Bucksbaum Center for the Arts, Grinnell College, 4:30 p.m. Free.
• Drake University Christmas Madrigal Dinner in Olmsted Center, 7 p.m. $45. 271-3841.
• Sing Messiah at Westminster Presbyterian Church Sanctuary, 3 p.m.
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaques at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Flying Silos at Snus Hill Winery, 2 - 5 p.m. Free.
• Sentimental Swing at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Johnston Station Jazz Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Swarms with Plague City at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Seth and Willie Fred at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam every Sunday at Old World Pub & Pizzeria, 9 p.m. Free.
• Honky Tonkin with Tommy Spencer every Sunday at Brew Haus, 4 - 8 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
• Des Moines Music Collectors Show at the Holiday Inn Downtown, 10 a.m. $1.
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

Family Oriented
• Old Fashion Family Christmas at Forest Park Museum, 2 - 4:30 p.m. $6. (515) 465-3577.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.
• “Art” in Studio 55 of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2 p.m. 271-3841.
• “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Ballet Des Moines Presents: “The Nutcracker” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1 p.m.
• “The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 2 p.m.
• “Word on the Street” at Ankeny High School Auditorium, 7 p.m. 964-3870.

Night Life
• Dan Chopin 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
• Snowmobile Drag Races to Benefit Spina Bifida Research at Todd’s Airfield, 2747 NE 110th, Ankeny, 10 a.m. $10. 202-4061.

Miscellaneous
• Christmas Open House Sale at Majestic Lion Antiques Center, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Sports Cards, Postage Stamps and Collectible Show at the Urbandale Legion, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 480-1074.

Monday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl - The Sean St. John Band at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• Monstro with Autokinoton and Battlefields and Lady Bic or Box Cutter at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 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
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Reflections on Mid-East Peace in the 2008 Elections with Dr. James J. Zogby and M.J. Rosenberg at Plymouth Congregatioinal Church, 7 p.m. Free.

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

Miscellaneous
• International Human Rights Day at the Central Library, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Christmas Open House Sale at Majestic Lion Antiques Center, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tuesday 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Drake Jazz Ensemble II in the Performing Arts Hall, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Irish Jam at Java Joes, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• The Bob Pace & The Blues Groove at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• C.C. Stewart every Tuesday at The Continental, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-5845.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “Statecraft: How to Restore America’s Standing in the World” with Dennis Ross in Bulldog Theater, Olmsted Center, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3119.
• Diabetic Living for the Holidays with Madhu Gadia at Iowa Lutheran Hospital Dining Rooms, 7 - 9 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.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.

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.

Miscellaneous
• Animanga Club at the Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Downtown Des Moines Christian Business and Professional Women’s club at the Polk County Convention Complex, noon. $14.

Wednesday 12

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 Iowa Youth Chorus at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• 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
• “Getting a Signal” by Sam Tuomi at The Lift, through December. Free. 288-3777.
• “In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits” at Carnegie Library Museum, Perry, through Dec. 31. (515) 465-2518.
• “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.
• “Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. 255-3149.
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Caucus Iowa” at The State Historical Museum, through January. Free. 281-3858.
• “Over Thirty” by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at Moberg Gallery, through Feb. 9.

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.

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