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Thursday 17

Concerts/Live Music
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Biegger, Peterson, Appel Trio at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• White Denim with Gabe Cordova at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Embroiderers’ Workshop at the Des Moines Central Library, 4 p.m. Free.
• Tai Chi Classes at Westminster Presbyterian Church, every Thursday in January, 5 - 8 p.m. $27. 274-1534.

Family Oriented
• Meet the Iowa Stars at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free. 323-8376.
• Gathering of Gamers at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 8 p.m. $6.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $25.

Night Life
• Joe Starr at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Trivia Night every Thursday at Boston’s, 10 p.m. 440-6051.
• 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 Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• 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 Wild Dingo Bar & Grill with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 278-1244.
• 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
• Basic Library Database Search at the East Side Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Preregister: 323-8379. Free.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Movie at the Museum: “The War Room” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5. 281-3858.
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.
• Free Wine Tasting at River Bend Wine Cellar, 5 p.m.

Friday 18

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at West Towne Pub in Ames, 9 p.m. Free.
• Matt Biegger and Stacie Petersen at Kelly’s on Beaver, 9 p.m. 277-3272.
• The Craig Swalwell Band at Hull Ave. Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji, SE 14th St., 9 p.m.
• Flipside at South Side Pizza, 9 p.m.
• Who’s Your Daddy at Party Town, 9 p.m. 287-2240.
• A.M. Radio at Kenny’s Pub, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Z,s Bar and Grill at the American Legion Hall, 9 p.m.
• Tyborn Jig with Old Panther and The Horseshoe Spatulas at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Asklandaganza with The Poison Control Center and Theodore and It’s True and Derek Lambert at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Echos V at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Albert Cummings at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Steve Kastli at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• Nicole Torres 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.
• Kaizer Trio every Friday at the Gateway. 5 - 7 p.m. (515) 291-6097.
• Larry Berenguel every Friday at Orlondo’s,
8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-3637.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Abolish the Death Penalty at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• Author Visit: Sandy Hoenig at the Des Moines Central Library, 12:30 p.m. Free.
• “Knowledge is Power” Lunch: The Alps at the Science Center of Iowa, noon - 1 p.m. $15 - $17.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Swing Des Moines! presents Jive Junction at the West Des Moines Community Center, 8:30 - 11 p.m. $5. 274-4676.
• Joe Starr at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. Free. 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. Rockford Ice Hogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Sioux City at KGGO Arena, 7 p.m.
• 3XWrestling at inPlay of Des Moines, $6 - $12.
Miscellaneous
• Beast Feast to Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Stoney Creek Inn, $20. 270-6169.
• Polar Bears Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday 19

Concerts/Live Music
• “Seeds of Sun” Israeli Jazz Concert at Temple B’nai Jeshurun, 7:30 p.m. Free. 277-6321 ext. 214.
• Roxi Copland Trio at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 8 - 11 p.m.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Breakin’ Ground at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, 7 - 11 p.m. $5.
• One Nite Stand at The Den, 9 p.m.
• Public Property at People’s Court, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Mike & Amy Finders Band Anchor Coffee House, 7 p.m. $15. 274-1534.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m. 987-9604.
• Axis at Terribles Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. Free.
• Misfit Toyz at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m.
• Who’s Your Daddy at Party Town, 9 p.m. 287-2240.
• Flipside at Legends East, 9 p.m.
• Amass the Grave with Infandous and Age of Dischord and Continent of Ash at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Snafu with Otter and Saint Radar at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Backstage Boogie Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Alex Wilson Band featuring Madison Slim at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 244-3092.
• Emily White and Mara Levi at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Frankie the Poet - ‘aka Poetic Folkman’ every Saturday at Simo’s Cafistro, Valley Junction, 7 - 11 p.m. 274-2463.
• 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
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Begining Internet Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society Library, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. 276-0287.
• Tips for Painting Your Child’s Room with James Mattiussi at the Woodsmith Store, 11 a.m. $4.

Family Oriented
• History Hunter Museum Vault Tours at the State Historical Building, 10:30 a.m. $8 - $12.
• Beginnings Family Music Program at the Des Moines Central Library, 11 a.m. Free.
• Saturday Special: Greyhound Adoption Association at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Story and Craft: Friendly Snowman at the Franklin Avenue Library, 10:15 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
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $10.
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Ron White at the Civic Center, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $39.75.
• Joe Starr 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 2nd & 4th Saturday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every 1st & 3rd Saturday at Norwood Inn with Modern Generations, 8 p.m. - midnight.
• Karaoke every Saturday at Lynn’s 0n Broadway with Modern Generations, 9 p.m.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Rockford Ice Hogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Chicago at KGGO Arena, 7 p.m.
• Drake Mens Basketball vs. Illinois State at Drake Knapp Center, 7:05 p.m.
• Central Iowa Fly Fishers Meeting at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Ankeny, 9 - 11 a.m. 422-4350.

Miscellaneous
• Movie at the Museum: “The War Room” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5. 281-3858.
• Central Iowa Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Guitar Hero Competition first and third Saturday of every month at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sunday 20

Concerts/Live Music
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 3 p.m. $20 - $62.50.
• Botanical Blues with Scott Long and Greg Sutherland at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• FreeStyle at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Hawkeye Jamboree at the American Legion, 3712 2nd Ave., 1:30 p.m. $2 - $6. 262-9427.
• Luther College Nordic Choir at First Christian Church, 3 p.m.
• Of Alacrity in Sinking with Approaching Nain and Goodbye Vienna and Hillhaven Raven at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Show is the Rainbow with Mayfair & Huxley at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Bill & Kate Isles at Cafe Diem, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free.
• CJC Big Band Java Joe’s, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Tea and Conversation - Book Discussion: “Under the Leaves: Reflections of a Mother-Daughter Journey” with co-authors Sheryl Van Weeldon and Sherry Borzo at Beaverdale Books, 1 - 3 p.m. 279-5400.

Family Oriented
• Beat ‘Cabin Fever’ at Picket Fence Creamery and Prairieland Herbs, noon - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 438-2697.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Male Intellect: The 2nd Coming” at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 3 p.m. $30.
• “Boston Marriage” at Grand View College Viking Theatre, 2 p.m. $10.
• “Prince Brat and the Whipping Boy” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
n Joe Starr 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 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. Austin Toros at Wells Fargo Arena, 4 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• Fundraising Breakfast at Waveland Park Masonic Lodge, 1117 42nd St., $6.
• Central Iowa Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at the 4-H Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 8 p.m.

Monday 21

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with John Statz at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• 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
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Alzheimer’s Support Group for Family Members, Friends and Caregivers of People with Alzheimer’s at the Park Avenue Christian Church Fellowship Hall, 6:30 - 8 p.m. 440-2722.
• Des Moines Cycle Club Meeting with Speakers Bill Throckmorton and Nathan Bartels at Mustard’s, Windsor Heights, 7 p.m. 537-7946.

Family Oriented
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Forest Avenue Library, 2 p.m. Free.
• 19th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Celebration at the State Historical Museum, 10:45 a.m. - noon. 281-3274.
• MLK Jr. Day Celebration at the Science Center of Iowa, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. General admission.

Night Life
• Court Jester Comedy Challenge at Liars Club, 8 p.m. Free.
• 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Rochester Americans at Wells Fargo Arena, 5:05 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• Free Tax Preparation and Filing, Including EITC Refund at DMACC Urban Campus, Drake University, Park Fair Mall, Grubb YMCA, HOLA Center and Corinthian Baptist Church, through April 12. Call 283-0940 or 491-2403.
• Iowa Outdoor Unlimited Meeting at East Village Books, 7 p.m. 250-4075.
• Public Ice Skate & Breakfast at Brenton Skating Plaza, 5 - 9 a.m.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 22

Concerts/Live Music
• Open Mic Night at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• David Zollo at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Al Ford Quintet at the Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Waka winter Classic with Public Property and Mr. Baber’s Neighbors and Obsidian’s Dream and Neumoniker and Floodplane at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092.
• Drum Lessons with Rusty Ekland every Tueday at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Friends of the Franklin Avenue Library Meeting at the Franklin Avenue Library, 2 p.m. Free. 283-4152 ext. 3.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 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.
• American Sign Language Classes at the Deaf Action Center, every Tuesday for 8 weeks, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. $45. 266-5105.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Through a Child’s Eyes: A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.” in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-4078.

Family Oriented
• Pint Size Science: Big and Little at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 - 2 p.m. or 3 - 4 p.m. $10 - $12.
• Craft Activity: Create a Puffy Tie Pillow at Des Moines Central Library, 3 p.m. Free.
• Presentation on George Washington Carver at Des Moines Central Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Homework Help every Tuesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Story and Craft: “The Mitten” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Open Mic Comedy Night Contest at Trophy’s, every Tuesday in January, 9 - 10 p.m. 255-1111.
• 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.
• Kid’s Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy’s, 7 - 8 p.m. 255-1111.
• 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
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 9 p.m.
• Adult Lunch and Learn at Brenton Skating Plaza, 11:30 a.m. $5.

Wednesday 23

Concerts/Live Music
• Sarah Plum, Violin, and Timoth Lovelace, Piano on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 8 p.m. 271-3736.
• Midweek Music with The Ballyhoo Foxtrot Combo with vocalist Kim Fitch at St. John’s, 12:05 - 12:30 p.m. Free.
• Max Williams, Kashmere and Max and the Marginalized at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• 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.
• The Schwag at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• Scott Sebastian, “The Acoustic Guitar
Dude,” every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 254-3080.
• Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Appare, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• “Liberated from the Negative” by Brent Houzenga at the Ankeny Art Center, through Jan. 26. 965-0940.
• “Works on Paper” by Jon Pearson at Mars Cafe, through January. Free.
• “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.
• Nancy Thompson: Ode to the Whiterock Conservancy in the Pioneer Rooom, at the Iowa State Memorial Union, through Feb. 10. Free. (515) 294-0971.
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters Photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Pressing Issues” at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Speech on Healthcare: “Archimedes Had a Point” with Speaker Tom Vilsack in room 213 of Cartwright Hall, Drake University, 4 p.m. Free. 271-1834.
• Book Discovery: “In No Time At All” by Carl Hamilton at the State Historical Museum, 11:45 a.m. 281-6897.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.
• 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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