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Thursday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Waukee Area Arts Council presents Students on Stage featuring Waukee High School’s “Avenue Jazz” at Chit-n-Chat Coffee House, 7 p.m. Free. 402-7870.
• Tea Leaf Green with Moonalice at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $12 - $16.
• Macon Greyson with Brother Trucker at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Ellis at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• The Other Side at Trophy’s, 7 - 10 p.m. Free. 255-1111.
• Open Jam with VooDoo 3 at Shooter’s Hideway, 8 p.m. $3. 270-3887.
• 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
• Des Moines Home and Garden Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 2 - 9 p.m.
• “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.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German and Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Gallery Talk with Curator and Downtown Gallery Manager Patricia Hickson at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Nickel and Dimed; On (Not) Getting By in America” by Barbara Ehrenreich at the South Side Library, 2 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Water for Elephants: A Novel” by Sara Green at the Franklin Avenue Library, 1 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jerry Springer - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $24. 309-0251.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Game Night & Ice Cream Social at Java Joes, 5 - 8 p.m. Free.
• Step Into Swing at Java Joes, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free.
• Jim Short 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.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Energy vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Computer Class: Learn to Set Up E-mail Account at Des Moines Central Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Movies at the Museum: “Genghis Blues” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5. 281-5111.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• 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 08

Concerts/Live Music
• “Images of Metheny” featuring guitarist Jason Vieaux at Salisbury House, 8 p.m. $25. 274-1777.
• Dark Star Orchestra with Family Groove Company at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $22.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Dueling Pianos with Dave Allen and Davy Tyson at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Axis at Terribles Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Jon DeFoor & John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• Deviator, In Ashes We Rise, Red Moon Harvest at Shooter’s Hideway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• One Nite Stand at Kenny’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Angry Gods of the Radio at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon St., 9 p.m. $4.
• Saosin at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Vertigo at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Westside Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam at Joeseppes Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 282-2615.
• Egypt Central, Angry Gods of the Radio, Common Diseases fo Swine, Calous, Trenchan T at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• DJ Nytenblaste with Buda Funk Crew and TJ Hood at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Horizon with Cat Daddy and Butta G and K.B. and Darerowe and Guerilla Hustle Ent and Gaiden Gadema and Kyser and Ron Gotti and Xplicit Records at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Kim Wilson’s All-star Band at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $20. 244-3092.
• Steffen Heins at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• LVNMUSIQ at Ritual Cafe, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Rob Lumbard every Friday at Lloyd’s Jazz, Wine and Cigar Lounge, 8 p.m. $3. 255-3006.
• “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
• Des Moines Home and Garden Show at Hy-Vee Hall, noon - 9 p.m.
• “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.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German and Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• The Economic Crisis and the Election: What the Socialist Workers Campaign Fights For at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jerry Springer - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 8 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “A Simple Matter of Fear” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• “Barjche” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Comedy Night with Evan Wecksell at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $3 - $5.
• Jim Short 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. Chicago Wolves at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Extreme Midget Wrestling at Vieux Carre Nightclub, 8 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Introduction to the Internet Class at the Franklin Avenue Library, 9:15 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Nintendo Wii for Adults at the Franklin Avenue Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Beacon of Life Quiz Bowl Fundraiser at Copper Creek Golf Course, Pleasant Hill, 7:30 p.m. $160 per team. 979-8235.
• Author Alfio Giovannini Book Signing at The Book Store, noon - 1 p.m.
• 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 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Winter Blues Fest at Hotel Fort Des Moines, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.
• Pianist Frederic Chiu at the Des Moines Art Center, 8 p.m. $29.
• Dueling Pianos with Dave Allen and Davy Tyson at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• Damon Dotson Band with Snafu at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $4 - $7.
• Katch 22 at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Comfort Zone at Southside Pizza & Pub, 9 p.m. Free.
• Paul Johnson at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• The After Hours Band at All in the Family, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Hot Club of Des Moines at Cafe di Scala, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free. Reservations: 244-1353.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Baymont Inn & Suites Valentine’s Party, 8 p.m. - midnight. 285-0654.
• One Nite Stand at Billie’s, Elkhart, 9 p.m. (515) 367-3016.
• VooDoo 3 at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Runnells Inn, Runnells, 9 p.m. Free. 966-9352.
• Freaklabel, Grinwire, Second Side at Shooter’s Hideway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• “Petapalooza” Benefit for the Animal Rescue League of Iowa with Back Drop, Mood Beside, The Soapbox Prophets, Finding the Warren, Look Out Loretta, Sordid and more at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $8 or $6 with pet food donation. 727-4370.
• Le Concorde with The Venom Electric and Jacob Tyler Wolfgang and Ross Moffat and Gabe Cordova at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Ski Bunny Suicide with Giant Bear and The Diplomettes and Brendan McKnight at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• New English at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Rivieras at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• epiphany: Lynda Meadows and Heather Swanson at Ritual Cafe, 7 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 Alvarez 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
• Heart Fest 2008 Annual Fine Art Show at Vally West Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 278-6200.
• Des Moines Home and Garden Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• “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.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German and Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Add Interest to Any Room with Textures & Crackles with James Mattiussi at the Woodsmith Store, 11 a.m. $4.

Family Oriented
• Clifford Visit and Storytime at the Des Moines Central Library, 9:30 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Chocolate Cooking Class for Teens at the Des Moines Central Library, 1 - 3 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Story and Craft: “Nutik, the Wolf Pup” 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
• “Jerry Springer - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 8 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “A Simple Matter of Fear” at Rex Mathes Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• “Barjche” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 8 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
• Jim Short 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 Gene’s 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 second and fourth Saturday at Kathy’s 14th St. Tavern with Modern Generations, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 266-3446.
• Karaoke every first and third 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
• 23rd Annual Skywalk Open Golf Tournament in the Downtown Skywalks, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. tee off times. $25. 286-4906.
• Iowa Stars vs. Peoria Rivermen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m. $8 - $20.
• Sports Functional Evaluations at Compass Chiropractic, noon - 2 p.m. Free. Reservations required: 309-1217.

Miscellaneous
• Aces Up Poker Tournament at Quality Inn & Suites Event Center, to benefit the Iowa Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1 p.m. $55.
• Handblown Glass Demonstrations at Ciccotti Art Glass, Ames, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (515) 232-3385.
• Author Amanda Easton Book Signing at The Book Store, 11 a.m. - noon.
• Movies at the Museum: “Genghis Blues” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5. 281-5111.
• Can and Bottle Drive at the northewest side of Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• The Hawkeye State Cat Club Annual Cat Show at the Palace Theatre at Adventureland, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.
• Sweetheart Sleigh Rides at Jester Park Equestrian Center, by reservation: $50. 999-2818.
• 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 10

Concerts/Live Music
• An Evening with B.B. King at Prairie Meadows Events Center, 7 p.m. $45 - $85.
• Faculty Recital with Graydon McGrannahan on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 2 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Joseph Israel at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $15 - $20.
• Botanical Blues with Janey Hooper at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• Tony Valdez and Don Jaques at Summerset Winery, 2 – 5 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• The Dirty Little Rabbits, World Under, Cruciful, Nature Boy(Primus Cover Band) at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Sex Robots with The Estate and Tempest Rose at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• 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
• Heart Fest 2008 Annual Fine Art Show at Vally West Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free. 278-6200.
• Des Moines Home and Garden Show at Hy-Vee Hall, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• 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.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German and Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Ames Interfaith Council Annual Meeting at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Ames, 5:30 p.m. (515) 232-2763.
• LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse) Meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. 277-6969.

Family Oriented
• Sweetheart Sample Sunday at Picket Fence Creamery and Prairieland Herbs, noon - 5 p.m. Free. 438-2697.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Jerry Springer - The Opera” at the Civic Center’s Stoner Theatre, 3 p.m. $24. 309-0251.
• “Barjche” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 2 p.m.
• “Enchanted April” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 2 p.m. $20 - $34.

Night Life
n Jim Short 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 Gene’s 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. Sioux Falls Skyforce at Wells Fargo Arena, 4 p.m. $8 - $20.

Miscellaneous
• Handblown Glass Demonstrations at Ciccotti Art Glass, Ames, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (515) 232-3385.
• Des Moines Music Collector’s Show at the Downtown Holiday Inn, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $1. 284-1401.
• The Hawkeye State Cat Club Annual Cat Show at the Palace Theatre at Adventureland, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $5.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 8 p.m.

Monday 11

Concerts/Live Music
• Catholic Schools Concert Band Festival at Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, 7 p.m.
• Open Mic Accoustic Jam with Jamie Grimm of Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Toasters with Fear Nuttin Band and Look Out Loretta and Hemann and the Hulks at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $3-$4. All ages. 265-7321.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German, Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Author Visit: Stephen Kuusisto- “Eavesdropping: A Memoir of Blindness and Listening” at the Des Moines Central Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Family Oriented
• Clifford Visit and Storytime at the South Side Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Pint Size Science: Big and Little at the Science Center, 1 p.m. $10 - $12.

Night Life
• Second Annual Historic East Billage Winter Gala and Fundraiser at East Village Court, 5:30 p.m. $40.
• 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.

Miscellaneous
• Frank’s Pizza Monday Night Movie Night: Brando Night “Streetcar Named Desire” and “Wild One” at Frank’s Pizza, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• 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.
• Public Ice Skating at Brenton Skating Plaza, noon - 6 p.m.

Tuesday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• Maurie Goode & the Country Gentlemen at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, noon - 4 p.m. Free.
• Irish Jam Java Joe’s, 8:30 p.m. Free.
• Max Jury at The Grand Piano Bistro, 7 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• 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
• Caucus Photo Show by four Reuters photographers at The Continental, though Feb. 12. Free. 244-5845.
• “Smart Women Make Art” by Samantha Thomas and Brooke Howard at Java Lava Coffee House, through Feb. 13. Free.
• “Woven Traditions: Central and West African Textiles” in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through Feb. 22. Free. 271-1994.
• Ceramic Works by Chris Singewald, Sarah German and Tyler Speicher at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• Nature’s Infinite Varieties by Margaret Marshall at the Ankeny Art Center, through March 1. Free. 965-0940.
• “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. 277-4405.
• “Play the Story” by Matthew Buckingham at the Des Moines Art Center through April 20. Free. 277-4405.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Des Moines University Mini Medical School at DMU Student Education Center, for all ages, every Tuesday through March 11. 7 - 8:30 p.m. $10 - $25.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia” by Elizabeth Gilbert at the Franklin Avenue Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• 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.

Family Oriented
• Homework Help every Tuesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Free.
• Animanga Club at the Des Moines Central Library, 3:30 - 5 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Teen Advisory Board Meeting at the Forest Avenue Library, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Clifford Visit and Storytime at the North Side Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Clifford Visit and Storytime at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Twelve Angry Men” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $22.50 - $42.50. 309-0251.

Night Life
• Open Mic Comedy Night Contest at Trophy’s every Tuesday in February, 9 - 10 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.
• 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.

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