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Thursday 27

Concerts/Live Music
• Mankind is Obsolete and Red Moon Harvest at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• A B & The Sea at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Physical Cities Jam Band at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-2150.
• Red Ascension at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Astronautailis with Deep Sleep Waltzing and Riverbed at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• James Kelly at Ritual Cafe, 7 p.m. Free. 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.
• 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
• 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 and 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 and Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Drake Writers and Critics Series: Author Alan Nadel at Cowles Library Reading Room, Drake University, 7:30 p.m. Free. 271-4161.
• Beyond Federal Records at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10. 276-0287.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• After School Book Discussion: “The Wright 3” at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Disney’s “High School Musical” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $22.50 - $62.50.

Night Life
• Basile 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 Energy vs. Fort Wayne Ants at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Spring 2008 Book Sale in the 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 4 - 10 p.m. $10.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday 28

Concerts/Live Music
• Skillet with Thousand Foot Krutch and Decyfer Down at Val Air Ballroom, 8 p.m. $21.
• Friday Work Release Party with Sumpin’ Doo every Friday at Blues on Grand, 4 p.m. $4. 244-3092.
• Bill Martin Group at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Jon DeFoor and John Kaldenberg at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 221-3474.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• Calous, Johnny Reeferseed and the High Rollers at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• The Tyler Thompson Band at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-2150.
• Smoking Whiskey at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• River City Rockets at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Free.
• Roxi Copland at The Continental, 9 p.m. - midnight.
• Brad Seinfeld at A.K. O’Connors West, 9 p.m. $5. 226-1717.
• Sanfu and Electric Junction at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Finding the Warren, Camera Can’t Lie, Four Word Cause and Goodbye Vienna at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Only and Look Out Loretta at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Stuart Davis at Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• Maxilla Blue’s CD Release Party with Soulcrate Music and Cleo’s Apartment at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Mem Shannon at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• Edie Carey at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 288-4872.
• Punksprints 2008 at Mars Cafe, 7 p.m.
• “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
• “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 and 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, and Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Bank Cirsis, the Falling Dollar and Capitalist Instability at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• Charter-Pierce at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 7 p.m. 276-0287.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• Tween and Teen Knitting Club at the Franklin Avenue Library, 4 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Disney’s “High School Musical” at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $22.50 - $62.50.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Basile 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 Stars vs. Quad City Flames at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Lymphoma/ Leukemia Angel Calendar Photo Event at East Village Books, all day.
• Author Justin Curtis at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m. 279-2836.
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Spring 2008 Book Sale in the 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free.
• Explore the Starry Sky at the Drake Observatory, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.

Saturday 29

Concerts/Live Music
• Jen Chapin Trio at the Temple Theater, Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $19.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Cycles Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Kelly Clan at Okoboji’s, Ankeny, 8 p.m. Free.
• Iowa Rock ‘N Roll Music Association presents: Rock the Roof Roadshow with Stone Soul Picnic and Bob’s Garage Band at Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward, 7 p.m. $10.
• Fat Andy at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-2150.
• Bound2Be at A.K. O’Connors West, 9 p.m. $5. 226-1717.
• Breakin’ Ground at Double J’s Roadhouse, 9 p.m. Free. 262-8683.
• 2 Back Shy at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Steve Robinson and the Foundation at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Mickey’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• Fatal Fall, The Sammus Theory and Morbid Harvest at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Hurt, Mindrite, Leo at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $13. 727-4370.
• Primed Ignition, World Under, Grinewire and The Black Mollys at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $7. 727-4370.
• Public Property at People’s Court, TBA. Cover varies.
• Tempest Rose with Dave Paris and The Brutal Republic at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• The Glitter City Meltdown with DD Sparks at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Voodoo 3 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Rockin’ Jake at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• Martine Locke at Ritual Cafe, 8 p.m. Free. 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
• Artist Discussion: Chris Vance at Moberg Gallery, 11 a.m. 279-9191.
• 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 and 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 and Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Beginning Genealogy at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. - noon. Free. 276-0287.
• Healing from the Inside Out at Waukee Public Library, 1 - 2 p.m. Free. 255-5570.
• Raw Food 101! Eating Without Heating at Bolton & Hay, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $99.

Family Oriented
• Saturday Special: “Sarah, Plain and Tall” at the Des Moines Central Library, 10 a.m. Free. 283-4152.
• Saturday Story and Craft at the Franklin Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. Free. 283-4152.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Disney’s “High School Musical” at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $22.50 - $62.50.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.
• Lunch ‘n Laughs: “Rumpelstiltskin” at Class Act Proctions Theatre, 11 a.m. $11. 967-7950.

Night Life
• Central Iowa Barn Dance Association Dance at the Collegiate/ Wesley Annex, Ames, 8 - 11 p.m. $3 - $5.
• Basile 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 Stars vs. Rockford Ice Hogs at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m.
• Hoofprints Women’s Retreat at Jester Park Equestrian Center, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $100. (515) 999-2818.
• 2008 Junior Iowa Region Championships and 2008 High Performance Tryouts Drake Univeristy, Bell and Knapp Centers, all day.

Miscellaneous
• Lymphoma/ Leukemia Angel Calendar Photo Event at East Village Books, all day.
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Spring 2008 Book Sale in the 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 30

Concerts/Live Music
• Botanical Blues with ‘Mojo’ Jono Smith and Willie James Shay at the Botanical Center, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. $4.
• Fat Twosday at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Flying Silos at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Genuflect, Sordid and Common Diseases of Swine at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• MooseKnuckle at El Bait Shop, 8 p.m.
• Mannix! with the Puritanicals, Look Out Loretta and Hemann and the Hulks 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 Flood Crick every Sunday at Johnny Mac’s, 7 p.m. – 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186.

Exhibitions/Displays
• “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 and Tara Lange at the Heritage Gallery in the Polk County Office Building, through April 3. Free. (309) 235-2556.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Theater/Performing Arts
• Disney’s “High School Musical” at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. $22.50 - $62.50.
• Disney’s “High School Musical” at the Civic Center, 6:30 p.m. $17.50 - $52.50.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
n Basile 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
• Harlem Globetrotters at Wells Fargo Arena, 2 p.m. $17 - $87.
• 2008 Junior Iowa Region Championships and 2008 High Performance Tryouts Drake Univeristy, Bell and Knapp Centers, all day.

Miscellaneous
• Des Moines Record Collectors Show and Sale at the Highland Park American Legion Hall, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2. 491-5436.
• Eating Liberally at East Village Books, 3 - 5 p.m.
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Spring 2008 Book Sale in the 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free.

Monday 31

Concerts/Live Music
• Scented Vinyl with Ely Falls at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• Into Eternity with At the Left Hand of God, Dark Mirror and Rising Fall at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• Unearth at People’s Court, 5 p.m. $15.
• Open Mic featuring Jim Corigliano of Deuce/ Odium 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
• “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.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Family Oriented
• 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.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ outdoors
• Iowa Stars vs. Quad City Flames at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:07 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Unveiling of the Whyld Girls Chair Project: “Sit Down for Justice! Stand Up for What’s right!” at the Botanical Center, 6 - 8 p.m. 282-3242.
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Iowa Spring 2008 Book Sale in the 4-H Building, Iowa State Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free.
• 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.

Tuesday 01

Concerts/Live Music
• Gordon Lightfoot at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $42.50 - $52.50.
• The Leo Project and Cruciful at Hull Avenue, 9 p.m. Free.
• Beneath the Massacre with See You Next Tuesday, Born Of Osiris and Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30p.m. $12. 243-3270.
• Far Beyond Frail at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Tristan Prettyman and Whitley at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 8 p.m. $14 - $17.
• Andy Flemming of Brother Trucker at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Bob Pace & the Blues Groove 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
• 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.
• Small Format Art by Current and Former Art Store Employees at Ritual Cafe, through April 5. Free.
• “Topographic Delusions” by Travis Rice at Hentschel Art Gallery, through April 8. Free. 277-3200.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• “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.
• “Oranges and Lemons” by Brian Hutzell at The Lift, through April. Free. 288-3777.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• American Sign Language Classes at the Deaf Action Center, every Tuesday throgh May 13, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $50. 266-5105.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.
• Local Writers’ and Authors’ Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620.

Night Life
• Extreme Team Trivia at Liars Club, 8 p.m. Free.
• Open Mic Comedy Night Contest at Trophy’s every Tuesday through April, 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.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Beechwood Lounge with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 288-BEER.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 276-9927.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D’s, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Plaza Pub with Showtime Entertainment, 9 p.m. 331-0871.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Gronau’s with Metro Entertainment, 9 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 334-7350.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Longest Yard with Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 274-1710.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-3672.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-1111.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. – midnight. 267-8900.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Generations with Ryan, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 279-2488.
• Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey’s BBQ with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228.
• Karaoke every night at Trophy’s with Showtime Entertainment, 10 p.m. 255-1111.

Sports/ outdoors
• Official ‘Send-off’ of Iowa’s Olympic Athletes on the West Steps at the Iowa State Capitol, 2 - 3 p.m.
• Iowa Cubs vs. University of Iowa Exhibition Game at Principal Park, 6:05 p.m.

Wednesday 02

Concerts/Live Music
• The Brix Big Band at House of Bricks, 6 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Future of the Ghost with Approaching Nain, Makin Like Trees, Wild Rose and Moonspell Beach at Vaudeville Mews, 5:15 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Cyclone Idol Preliminaries at The Maintenance Shop, Ames, 7 p.m. Free.
• Sour Diesel at El Bait Shop, 8 p.m.
• Ronnie Baker Brooks at Blues on Grand, 8 p.m. $10. 244-3092.
• AP Tour at People’s Court, 5 p.m. $15.
• 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.

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