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Thursday13

Concerts/Live Music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Winter Tour 2007 at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $35.50 - $45.50.

Voodoo 3 at Shooter’s Hideaway, 8 p.m. $5.

Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.

Jazz Night with David Crabbs, Amber Duimstra, Ben Hagen at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.

Devon Allman’s Honeytribe with Tyler Thompson Band and Radio Moscow at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $15. 243-3270.

Kentucky Fried Mullet at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Free.

The Janey Hooper Trio featuring Jessie Hernandez and Bryon Wells every Thursday at Lloyd’s Valley Junction Wine and Cigar, 8 – 11 p.m. $3. 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

Artist Showcase featuring Tomas Lasansky, Charlie Emmert Lasansky, Adam Rake at West Glen Town Center, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free.

“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, through 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.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

Family Oriented

Dinner with Santa at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 p.m. $30.

Read ‘Em and Eat Book Club at the Des Moines Central Library, 3rd - 5th graders, 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts

Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. $20. 271-3841.

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

“The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life

Dan Grueter at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.

Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.

Karaoke at Rookies, Des Moines, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 282-8045.

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.

Miscellaneous

Glen Hurowitz Book Signing at The Book Store, noon - 1 p.m. Free. 288-7267.

Girls Night Out with Stamp it up Girls at Simply for Giggles, 6:30 p.m. $5. 564-7222.

Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.

Friday14

Concerts/Live Music

Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.

Christmas with MulberryLane at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $11.50 - $23.

Gary & Marcia at Snus Hill Winery, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.

Central College Chamber at the Salisbury House, 8 p.m. $25. 274-1777.

Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.

Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $4. 285-5733.

One Nite Stand at Legends, Pleasant Hill, 9 p.m.

John Krantz with Jeremy Tilton and Sam Talarico at Sam and Gabe’s, 6:30 - 10 p.m. Free.

After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.

Axis at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.

Dueling Pianos with Ashton Wolfe and Scott Hedden at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Throwing Toast at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.

Chartreuse Buck, Naked Station, Hanwell, The Postulate at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $7. 727-4370.

On a Pale Horse, Only, Screaming for Silence, Cruciful at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.

Tie These Hands with If Ever Was A Fire and Austin May at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.

Strick9’s CD Release Party with Touchnice and Ptates at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.

Dave Zollo and the Body Electric at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m.

Joanna Connor at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.

Marilyn Jerome at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Tubabu featuring Rusty Eklund 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

Artist Showcase featuring Tomas Lasansky, Charlie Emmert Lasansky, Adam Rake at West Glen Town Center, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

“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.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

“Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. 557-6109.

Theater/Performing Arts

Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. $20. 271-3841.

“The Last Five Years” in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m.

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

“The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life

Dan Grueter 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 Southport 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 Energy vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous

Diabetes Day at Polk County Health Department’s Carpenter Clinic, 8 a.m. - noon. Free. 286-3926.

Worst Gift Ever Contest at Southridge Mall, 6 - 7 p.m. 287-3881.

Rock the River at Brenton Skating Plaza, 8 p.m. $5.

Saturday15

Concerts/Live Music

Holiday Grande 2007 at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2:30 p.m. $26 - $29.

Dueling Pianos with Ashton Wolfe and Scott Hedden at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5.

Roxi Copland Trio at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m.

Tim & Lew at Bogie’s Pub, 9 p.m. Free. 727-5900.

Hot Tamale & the Red Hots at Good Times, Ankeny, 9 p.m. Cover varies.

Full Blast at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.

Mark Shields at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.

Chris Ranallo at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.

Full Blast at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-3637.

Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.

Mindrite, Albino Fly, Sidewise, Destrophy at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.

Miker’s Mad, MANNA at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.

Amass the Grave with Waking the Coroner and Morbid Harvest at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.

Snafu’s CD Release Party with Browntown and Saint Radar at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.

Lonesome Fugitive at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.

John Burns at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.

Brian Joens at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.

Delta Highway at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 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.

Exhibitions/Displays

Mixed Medium Art Show featuring Bluff Valley Pottery at The Breakroom Cyber Cafe, 1 - 6 p.m. Free.

Artist Showcase featuring Tomas Lasansky, Charlie Emmert Lasansky, Adam Rake at West Glen Town Center, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

“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.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

“Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

The Cuban Revolution, Venezuela and Revolutionary Perspectives for the U.S. with speakers Roger Calero and Steve Wolf 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

Breakfast with Santa at Adel Acres Nursing Home.

Breakfast with Santa at the Science Center of Iowa, 8 a.m. $30.

Breakfast with Santa at the State Historical Museum, 9 a.m. $15.

History Hunter Museum Vault Tours at the State Historical Museum, 10:30 a.m. $8 - $12.

Lunch ‘n Laughs with “Snow White” at Class Act Productions Theater, Altoona, 11 a.m.

Saturday Special: Education on Location Music Workshop with Tina Haase Findlay 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.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. $20. 271-3841.

“The Last Five Years” in the Performing Arts Hall of the Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m.

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

“The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Night Life

Dan Grueter 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. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Walk/Hike with Sierra Club at Sycamore Landing, N.W. 66th Ave. at Des Moines River Crossing, paved parking lot. 745-7563.

Miscellaneous

Alfio Giovannini Book Reading and Signing at East Village Books, 2 p.m. Free.

Dallas County Bird Watch at the Dallas County Conservation, 8 a.m - 4 p.m. 465-3577.

Writer Paul Krugman the Des Moines Central Library, 2:30 p.m.

Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market inside at Capital Square, outside at Nollen Plaza, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday16

Concerts/Live Music

“Savior of the Nations, Come” at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 223-4208.

Lighthouse Christmas Show and Farewell Concert by the House Band at Lighthouse Coffeehouse, 6:30 p.m. $10.

The Blenders at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $33.50.

Fat Tuesday and the Greasefire Horns at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.

Bill Martin Group at Snus Hill Winery, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.

Lonesome Fugitive at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.

CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.

Ligeia with LifeRuiner and Keep and Confess at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $8. 243-3270.

Open Jam with Larry Berenguel, J.B. Bishop, Tom Murphy at Orlondo’s. Cover varies. 244-3637.

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.

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.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

“Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. 557-6109.

Family Oriented

Christmas in the Country at Picket Fence Creamery, Prairieland Herbs, Northern Prairie Chevre, noon - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.

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.

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2 p.m. $20. 271-3841.

“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

“The Dead Guy” at Grand View College’s Viking Theatre, 2 p.m.

Night Life

Dan Grueter 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

PEO Book Signing: “The Girl Who Reached for the Star” at East Village Books, 1 p.m. Free.

Monday17

Concerts/Live Music

The Blenders at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $33.50.

Scented Vinyl - Jordan Mayland (of Keepers of the Carpet) at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.

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.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

“Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

The Alzheimer’s Associations presents a Support Group for family members, friends and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease at Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, 6:30 - 8 p.m. 440-2722.

Theater/Performing Arts

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

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

Poetry Reading with John Thompson at the Central Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Magic the Gathering Type II Card Tournament at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. $5. 271-8104.

Tuesday18

Concerts/Live Music

Dale Menning and the Stardusters Dance Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.

H & K at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.

Drum Lessons with Rusty Ekland at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.

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.

Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. 255-3149.

“Unevents” by David Heffner at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 12. 965-0940.

“Birds” by William Barnes, Jacqueline Bishop, Michael Brangoccio, Mary Koenen Clausen, Amy Cooper, Yuko Ishii, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Gary Olson, Mark Orr, Wendy Rolfe, Jeanine Coupe Ryding, Tilly Woods at Olson-Larsen Gallery, through Jan 12. 277-6734.

“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.

“Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. 557-6109.

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.

Theater/Performing Arts

Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.

“Santaland Diaries” at The 4th Street Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $20.

Night Life

Poetry Slam at Java Joes, 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

Criminal Justice Ministries/Hansen House Positive Side of Ex-offender Celebration at Community of Christ Church, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP: 979-9138 or 282-0549.

2007 Governor’s Workforce Summit: Quality Jobs, Quality Workers at Polk County Convention Complex, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $30.

Yu-Gi-Ho Collectible Card Game League at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. Free. 271-8104.

Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.

Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 422-4350.

Wednesday19

Concerts/Live Music

Midweek Music with A St. John’s Christmas at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. 241-7691.

Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents Winter Soltice II at Grand Hall of the Temple for Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. $15. 953-1540.

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.

Sour Diesel at El Bait Shop, 9 p.m.

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