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Thursday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus presents Winter Solstice II at Grand Hall of the Temple for Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. $15. 953-1540.
• Tonic Sol-Fa at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $17.50 - $100.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Jazz Night with Mike Giles and Tommy Toggett at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Prospectors with The Postulates and The People’s Republic of Sound and Patrick Mullen at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Sons of Great Dane with The Doldroms and Gabe Cordova at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 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
• “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. Free. 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

Family Oriented
• Storytime with the Rockettes at the Science Center of Iowa, 11:30 a.m.
• Children’s Craft at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 2 p.m. Free.
• Teen/ Tween Craft at the Des Moines Central Library, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Free.

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

Night Life
• Comedy Co-Operative presents: Comedy Splash at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 7:30 p.m. Free. 633-7868
• Willie Farrell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Drinking Liberally every Thursday at The Lift, 8 p.m. 288-3777.
• Karaoke every Thursday at Johnny Mac’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. 263-1186.
• 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. Los Angeles D-Fenders at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.
• Yu-Gi-Ho Collectible Card Game League at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. Free. 271-8104.
• Girls Night Out at Simply for Giggles, 6:30 p.m. $5. 564-7222.

Friday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Tonic Sol-Fa at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $17.50 - $100.
• Ashanti at Snus Hill Winery, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• Brian Congdon at Mickey’s, Clive, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Wright at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Here’s My Chance, Verona Grove, Tomorrow’s Storm, Helmer at House of Bricks, 5:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Calous, Awakened, Common Diseases of Swine, Oroboros at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Four Word Cause with Kineticut and Lehzly and Benedict Affair at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Hip Hop 4 Humanity Kickoff Party with Gurilla Hustle Ent. and Horizon and Darerowe and Ron Gotti and Tripp Marxx and The Dean at Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Continental, 9 p.m.
• Scottie Miller Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Scott Stilwell at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Kate Morrissey 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
• “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. Free. (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. Free. 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The High Stakes in the Fight for Labor Solidarity Today: The Resistance to Attacks by Bosses and Their Government at the Militant Labor Forum Hall, 3707 Douglas Ave., dinner: 6:30 p.m. $5. Program: 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $35.50 - $64.50.
• “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
• Willie Farrell 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 Stars vs. Huston Aeros at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Free Friday Flix: “The Polar Express” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 6 p.m. Free.
• Magic the Gathering Type II Card Tournament at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. $5. 271-8104.
• Yu-Gi-Ho Collectible Card Game League at Mayhem Comics and Games, 6:30 p.m. Free. 271-8104.
• Rock the River at Brenton Skating Plaza, 8 p.m. $5.

Saturday 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Scott Sebastian at Bogie’s Pub, 9 p.m. Free. 727-5900.
• The Envy Corps at People’s Court, 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. $10.
• Wikked Sin at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free. 285-7173.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji Bar, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• XI Dimensions, Maxx Menagerie at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5.
• Misfit Toyz at Old World Pub, 9 p.m. $3. 277-7443.
• Matt Biegger at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free.
• Christmas Party with Can of Worms at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 244-3637.
• Spam at Billies, Elkhart, 9 p.m. (515) 367-3016.
• Deified, Four Word Cause, World Under at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Deified, World Under, Standing Damaged at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Fatal Fall with Freaklabel and Whoracle and Smoking Blindfolded at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Ski Bunny Suicide with The Diplomettes at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Flipside at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free.
• Gary Sobbing at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free.
• Kate Morrissey at Java Joes, 10 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Wendy Jans at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Paul Mayasich & the Mindbenders 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
• “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. Free. 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. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 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. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

Family Oriented
• Lunch ‘n Laughs with “Snow White” at Class Act Productions Theater, Altoona, 11 a.m.
• Saturday Special: Take Winterland Photos 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.
• “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
• Willie Farrell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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 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
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 23

Concerts/Live Music
• Soul Searchers at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• High Society Big Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Chach at Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $5. 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. Free. 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. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 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. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

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.
• “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.

Night Life
• Willie Farrell at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m.
• Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke every Friday at Genes Place with RNB Productions, 9 p.m.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Karaoke every Sunday with Carmen at Kenny D’s, 8 p.m. – midnight. Free. 263-9900.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Denny D’s, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gene’s, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Keysters with Metro Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey’s BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every Sunday at Southport Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 953-0473.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. 255-1111.
• Karaoke every night at Billy Joe’s Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Energy vs. Tulsa 66’ers at Wells Fargo Arena, 4 p.m.

Monday 24

Concerts/Live Music
• 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. Free. (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. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through January. Free. 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. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

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

Tuesday 25

Concerts/Live Music
• 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. Free. 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. Free. 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 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. Free. 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. Free. 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.

Night Life
• Comedy Open Mic Night at Jeannie’s Bottle, 8 p.m.
• Salsa Dancing at Keysters every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Bennigan’s on Merle Hay Road with HEARTtracks, 9 p.m. – midnight. 276-7777.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Bogie’s Pub with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Cover varies. 727-5900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Beechwood Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-BEER.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 276-9927.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D’s, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Longest Yard with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. – midnight. 267-8900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Generations with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey’s BBQ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

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

Wednesday 26

Concerts/Live Music
• She Swings, She Sways at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 369-6277.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. Free. (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. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Paintings by Sarah Grant at Plymouth Church, through Jan. 4. Free. 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. Free. 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. Free. 557-6109.

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.

Family Oriented
• Cabin Fever at the State Historical Museum, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 281-5111.
• Nintendo Wii at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

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

Night Life
• Heath Hyche 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.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Double J’s with R & B Productions, 9 p.m. 262-8683.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave’s in Ames, 8 p.m. – midnight. 232-5905.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 255-6912.

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