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Thursday 06

Concerts/Live Music
• Matt Biegger and Stacy Petersen at Tonic, Ankeny, 8 p.m. Free.
• The Other Side at Trophy’s, 8 - 11 p.m. Free.
• Dirty Little Rabbits, Ludo, You, Me and Everyone We Know at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $7 - $10.
• The Hard Lessons with Tim’s Weird Hat Club and Betty Buzzkill at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Po’ Girl at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. $10. 288-4872.
• Dueling Pianos with The Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Open Jam with VooDoo 3 at Shooter’s Hideaway, 8 p.m. $3. 270-3887.
• The Sunset Cowboy at Miss Kitty’s, 9 p.m. $5.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “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
• Ripe Time for Alternative Energy Meeting at East Village Books, 5 p.m.
• “Technology and Innovation Management Challenges for Japanese Films” by Phillippe Byosiere in Room 106 of Meredith Hall, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3842.
• Dynamic Women of Our Community Celebration at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression” by Mildred Kalish at the Franklin Avenue Library, 1 p.m. Free.
• Adult Book Discussion: “Suite Francaise” by Irene Nemirovsky at the South Side Library, 2 p.m. Free.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Say What! Poetry and Open Mic at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Untamed Shrews at The Funny Bone. 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• 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.
• 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 Dog House Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• 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 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 Boys High School State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena.
• Executive Women’s Golf Association Golf KickOff at Willow Creek Golf Course, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 9 - 11 p.m. 288-9025.
• Rummage and Bake Sale at Simpson United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Basic Internet Searching at the Des Moines Central Library, 3 - 4 p.m. Free.
• Movies at the Museum: “Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme” at the State Historical Museum, 7 p.m. $5.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday 07

Concerts/Live Music
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Spotlight Entertainment at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Steffen Heins at Amici Espresso, Urbandale, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. 334-9898.
• John Burns at Being There Coffee House, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Free.
• Dueling Pianos with Dave Caruso and Rusty Northrop at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Comfort Zone at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Flipside at Crave, 9 p.m.
• The Porch Honkeys featuring Matt Biegger at Maingate, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• Soul Searchers at West Towne Pub, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-4555.
• Lulu Lafever at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $6 - $10.
• Toney Bohnenkamp at A.K. O’Connor’s West, 9 p.m. $5. 226-1717.
• One Nite Stand at Kenny’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Roxi Copland at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight.
• Jon DeFoor & John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• Smoking Blindfolded, Rukus, XI Dimensions at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Tim Mahoney at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Bourbon Street, 9 p.m. $4.
• Last Shades of Dawn at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Four Word Cause, All is On, Back Drop at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• On a Pale Horse, ...and God Blessed Ignorance at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• The Dig Angees with Tomorrow’s Storm at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Coal Men with The Dharma Bums and Little Mojo at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Big James & the Chicago Playboys at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Larry Ravenswood, Danny Heggen at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• Josh Drummond at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Nikkie Lunden and Sam Knutson at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Jethro’s All Stars Open Jam at Joeseppes, 9 p.m. 282-2615.
• “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
• Artist Reception for Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, 5 - 8 p.m. Free. 279-9191.
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “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
• Re-segregation of the Schools: Separate But Not Equal! Panel Discussion at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.

Family Oriented
• Kidfest at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building, 6 - 9 p .m. $7.
• Friday Family Fun Night: Storyteller Maureen Korte at East Village Books, 7 - 8 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Love and Honor” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “High School Reunion” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 6:30 p.m. $37 - $40.

Night Life
• Untamed Shrews 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 Friday at Dog House Lounge, Ankeny, with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m.
• 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 Boys High School State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena.
• MMA Midwest Cage Championship 12: Gorman vs. Shutt at KGGO Arena, 7 p.m. $25 - $50.

Miscellaneous
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 3 - 5 p.m. 288-9025.
• Rummage and Bake Sale at Simpson United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Documentary “Outfoxed” at Chicken Coop Sports Bar, 5:30 p.m. Free.

Saturday 08

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony: Rewind at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $19 - $52.
• Faculty Recital featuring Meghan Schumaker on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Dueling Pianos with Dave Caruso and Rusty Northrop at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. $5. 243-2380.
• The Porch Honkeys featuring Matt Biegger at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• Poison Control Center, Hallelujah The Hills! at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 9 p.m. $5 - $8.
• Consolation Champ at A.K. O’Connor’s West, 9 p.m. $5. 226-1717.
• One Nite Stand at Okoboji’s, SE. 14th St., 9 p.m.
• 35 South at The Warehouse, Urbandale, 10 p.m. $5.
• Betty Buzzkill and Lookout Loretta at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• The Soul Searchers at Terrible’s Lakeside Casino, 8 p.m.
• River City Rockets at Jeanie’s Bottle, 9 p.m. $4.
• The After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Spam at Billies, Elkhart, 9 p.m. Free.
• Breakin’ Ground at Ooops, Boone, 9 p.m. Free. (515) 432-6623.
• Common Disease of Swine, NoCause/ NoCure, Fatal Fall at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Cynergy 67, Human Factors Lab at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Southbound (Allman Brothers Tribute Band) at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• Dreamend with Kid Dakota, Me and Jake and So Much Fun at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Chow Nasty with The Slats, Wolves in the Attic and The Doldroms at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Jason Ricci & New Blood at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Plastic Apartment at Java Joe’s, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free.
• Paul Storm at Cafe Diem, Ankeny, 7:30 p.m. Free. 964-7374.
• Home Grown Tomatoes at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Larry Ravenswood at Cafe Milo, Ames, 7 p.m.
• Christopher Bell, Jacob Tyler Wolfgang at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Nadas CD Release at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “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
• Slavery 2008: Human Trafficking Seminar at Westminster Prebyterian Chruch, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Lunch: $5. 274-1534.
• “Global Health in the New Millennium: Moving Ethics into Action” by Laurie Garrett in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, Drake University, 1 p.m. Free. 271-3842.
• Gallery Talk with Leslie Becker on the Artwork of Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, 11 a.m. 277-6734.
• AIGA Iowa Presents: Balancing the Design Driven Life at the Botanical Center, 8 a.m. - noon.
• Friends of the East Side Library Quarterly Meeting at the East Side Library, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Family Oriented
• Kidfest at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building, 9 a.m. - 6 p .m. $7.
• Meet the Composer Songwriting Workshop and Choral Festival at First Baptist Church, Johnston, for singers in grades 4 - 8. 221-3922.
• Learning Safari at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Saturday Story and Craft: “Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale” at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 7 p.m. Free. 223-4208.
• “Love and Honor” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 7:30 p.m.
• “Peter Pan: The Ballet” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $14 - $25.
• “High School Reunion” at the Des Moines Playhouse, 6:30 p.m. $37 - $40.

Night Life
• Jazz Fever Swing Dance at Living History Famrs, 7 - 10 p.m. $15.
• Untamed Shrews 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
• Iowa Boys High School State Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena.
• Drake Women’s Tennis vs. Gustavus Adophus at Drake Tennis Center, 10 a.m.
• Drake Women’s Tennis vs. UMKC at Drake Tennis Center, 4 p.m.
• Des Moines Buccaneers vs. Cedar Rapids at KGGO Arena, 7 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest at the State Historical Building, 1 p.m. Free. 281-4641.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa Bowl for Kids’ Sake at Plaza Lanes, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 288-9025.
• 47th Annual Speghetti Dinner at Miller United Methodist Church, 4 - 7 p.m. $7. 262-7715.
• Rummage and Bake Sale at Simpson United Methodist Church, 8 a.m. - noon.
• Anime Meetup at the West Des Moines Community Center, 1 - 3 p.m. 222-3440.
• Animal Rescue League of Iowa’s 8th Annual Pet-a-Porter Fashion Show at the the Hy-vee Conference Center, 4 - 6 p.m. $25. 262-9503.
• Movies at the Museum: “Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme” at the State Historical Museum, 2 p.m. $5.
• Can and Bottle Drive at the Northwest Side of Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• New Volunteer Orientation at Animal Rescue League of Iowa, NE 22nd St. locaiton, 9 - 11 a.m. Free. 262-9503.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 09

Concerts/Live Music
• Des Moines Symphony: Rewind at the Civic Center, 2:30 p.m. $14 - $46.
• Wilco at Val Air Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. $30.
• Bobby Rush at Blues on Grand, 7 p.m. $15. 244-3092.
• Drake Symphony Orchestra on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Audotorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Botanical Blues with Paul Johnson at the Botanical Center, 1 - 3 p.m. $4.
• Tony Valdez & Don Jaques at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• The Soul Searchers at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Hip Hop/ Rap Showcase at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Hallelujah The Hills with Tyke, Christopher the Conquered and Brendan McKnight at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Open Jam with VooDoo 3 at Maingate Bar, 8 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “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.

Family Oriented
• Kidfest at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Building, 10 a.m. - 4 p .m. $7.
• Meet the Composer Songwriting Workshop and Choral Festival at First Baptist Church, Johnston, for singers in grades 4 - 8. 221-3922.
• Arthur LIVE! at Stephens Auditorium, Ames, 2:15 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1 p.m. Free. 223-4208.
• “The Frog Princess” at the Ankeny High School “Pit” Cafeteria, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. $1. 965-9630.
• “Peter Pan: The Ballet” at Hoyt Sherman Place, 2 p.m. $14 - $25.
• “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions at Wells Fargo Arena, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20.50 - $30.50.
• “Love and Honor” at Fisher Theater, Ames, 2 p.m.

Night Life
n Untamed Shrews 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
• Drake International Film Series: “Le Grand Voyage” in Room 101 of Meredith Hall, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3842.
• Drake Men’s Tennis vs. Gustavus Adophus at Drake Tennis Center, 2 p.m.

Monday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Jason Walsmith at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• Open Mic featuring Shane Walker at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• 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
• “Art About the State of Things” featuring Drake University Students in the Weeks Gallery, Drake University, through March 16. Free. 271-3119.
• Waukee Public Library Big Read Exhibit: “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews” at Waukee High School, weekdays after 3 p.m. and during public events, through March 27. Free. 987-1280.
• “Objects & Economies” (Untitled Projects 1997 - 2007) by Conrad Bakker at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, through March 28. Free. 557-6109.
• “Daring To Try New Avenues” by Linda Andeberg at Plymouth Church, through March 28. Free. 255-3149.
• 37th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition in the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through March 28. Free. 271-1994.
• Paintings featuring Cornelis Ruhtenberg at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• “New Work” by William Barnes, Richard Black, Priscilla Steele, Jack Wilkes, Amy Worthen at Olson-Larsen Galleries, through March 29. Free. 277-6734.
• New Works by James Navarro at the Kavanaugh Art Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-8682.
• New Work by Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, through March 29. Free. 279-9191.
• “Puppetry” by Mary Kline-Minsol at Hentschel Art Gallery, through March. Free. 277-3200.
• BFA Exhibition: “Uncommon Understanding” by Drake students Joan Broek, Merenciana Paulus, Katherine Leeson, Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “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 Pomerantz Lecture: “Law and Democracy: Trying Nazi Crimes in German Courts, 1945-1950” by Devin Pendas in Sheslow Auditorium in Old Main, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-2076.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Children’s Book Discussion: “Sarah Plain and Tall” by Patricia MacLachlan at the South Side Library, 3:45 p.m. Free.
• College and Career Lab at the Des Moines Central Library, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free. 283-4152.

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 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.

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