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Thursday 10

Concerts/Live Music
• Drake Fine Arts Trio: Sarah Plum, Nicholas Roth and Ashley Sidon on the Jordan Stage in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3975.
• Qwicksand and Roadblock at House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 727-4370.
• The Other Side at Trophy’s 8 - 11 p.m.
• Physical Cities and Road Block at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Upfromunder and Arlis Moon at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• The Schwag at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $10. 243-3270.
• 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
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Bank of the West Free Seminar on Elder Financial Abuse Protection: “Be Aware! Protect Your Assets” at the Des Moines Central Library, 9:30 a.m. Free. 883-1953.
• 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: “Love That Dog” at the Des Moines Central Library, 4 p.m.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco” at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $31 - $91.
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 7:30 p.m. $21.50.
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $32.50 - $57.50.

Night Life
• Pat Godwin 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• 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 Modern Generations, 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 Cubs vs. Albuquerque at Principal Park, 12:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• AViD Author Series: George Guidall at the Des Moines Central Library, 7 p.m.
• Flamenco Dance Lessons at Gateway Dance Theatre, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Friday 11

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.
• Dueling Pianos with Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Max Wellman Trio at Palmer’s Deli, 5 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Brian Congdon at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• One Nite Stand at Kenny’s, Waukee, 9 p.m.
• SordiD, Nihil Seraph and Nixon’s Monster at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• Spam at Billies, Elkhart, 9 p.m. Free.
• Axis at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Legends East, 9 p.m. Free. 564-1100.
• Wickked Sin at Maingate Bar, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• Kountertop at People’s Court, TBA.
• Physical Cities and Floodplane at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• Last Shades of Dawn at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Freakable Caustic Vision, Agony of Defeat and Awaiting Punishment at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Faded Pearl at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $6. 727-4370.
• Talkin Mountain with Bradley Unit, Hanwell and The Naked Station at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Eurotrash Dance Party at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $3. 243-3270.
• Ian Stillmunks, Alex Weihs at Mars Cafe, 8 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
• Gallery Night in Historic Valley Junction, 5 - 9 p.m.
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• 2008 Iowa Studies Forum: A Celebration of Iowa’s History, Science, Politics, Literature & Art with the theme: “The World in Iowa: Immigrants and Immigration” at DMACC’s Ankeny Campus, Building 7, 8 a.m. $40. 964-6568.
• “Life Catching” Talk and Workshop at Beaverdale Books, 1 p.m. 279-5400.
• Roger Calero, Socialist Workers Party Candidate for U.S. President at 3707 Douglas Ave., 7:30 p.m. $5. 255-1707.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco” at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:30 p.m. $31 - $91.
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $32.50 - $57.50.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 7:30 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Pat Godwin 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.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
• American Dance Projekt Competition & Workshop at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 5 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• Free Screening of “For the Bible Tells Me So” at Westminster Church, 7 p.m. 274-1534.
• The Des Moines Boomer Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 1 p.m. $6.
• Midwest Scrapbook Convention at Hy-Vee Hall (Hall B), 9 a.m. $7.
• Explore the Starry Sky at the Drake Observatory, 8 p.m. Free. 271-3141.

Saturday 12

Concerts/Live Music
• Dennis Warner at Westminster’s Anchor Coffee House, 7 p.m. $15. 274-1534.
• Dueling Pianos with Ladyfingers at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-2380.
• Breakin’ Ground at American Legion, Monroe, 8 p.m. Free. (641) 259-2993.
• The Hot Club of Des Moines with Kim Fitch at Cafe Di Scala, 8 - 10:30 p.m. Free. 244-1353.
• Voodoo 3 at Orlondo’s, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3637.
• Pauyl Johnson at Trostel’s Dish, 9 p.m. Free.
• Katch 22 at Main Gate, 9 p.m. Free. 266-2716.
• The Melodie Proffitt Band at Papa’s Corner, Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies.
• The After Hours Band at Sudsuckers, 9 p.m. Free.
• Straight Jacket Coma at Scooter’s Southside Pizza, 9:30 p.m. $3.
• Only, Hallowed Hysteria and Smoking Blindfolded at Shooter’s Hideaway, 9 p.m. $5. 270-3887.
• The Audition, Hit the Lights, Kiros, Every Avenue and The Morning Light at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• Wreckage of the Modern City, Normel and Blue Monkey Sub Station at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. Cover varies. 727-4370.
• Common Diseases of Swine with Flurry Never Fades, Faded Embrace and Fatal Fall at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• The Autumn Project with Skin of Earth at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270.
• Route 66 at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free.
• Lil’ Dave Thompson at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 244-3092.
• The Damon Dotson Band at People’s Court, TBA.
• Yuri’s Night Party with Flatform at Mars Cafe, 8 p.m.
• 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
• “Atoms vs. Bytes” by Kevin House at Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure, through April 12.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Iowa Alpha-1 “Survivors” Support Group at the Johnston Public Library, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 278-1051.
• The IGS Military Interest Group Meeting at the Iowa Genealogical Society, 10 a.m. Free. 276-0287.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco” at Wells Fargo Arena, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $31 - $91.
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 8 p.m. $21.50.
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Civic Center, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $32.50 - $57.50.
• 711 Theatre Project 411 at Vauldeville Mews, 1 - 4 p.m.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
• Pat Godwin 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 Anthony’s with Smitty’s Karaoke, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
• 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
• American Dance Projekt Competition & Workshop at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 8 a.m.
• 7th Annual AIDS Walk/Run at Des Moines University, 10 a.m. $25.
• 2008 Junior Iowa Region Championships and 2008 High Performance Tryouts Drake Univeristy, Bell and Knapp Centers, all day.

Miscellaneous
• Oktoberfest in April at Living History Farms, 3 - 6 p.m. $15.
• Booksigning with Author Jennifer Luing-Schafer, Author of “Messages” at Beaverdale Books, 2 p.m. 279-5400.
• The Des Moines Boomer Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 11 a.m. $6.
• Midwest Scrapbook Convention at Hy-Vee Hall (Hall B), 9 a.m. $7.
• Monthly Can and Bottle Drive at Ankeny High School, 8 a.m. - noon. 965-9630.
• Guitar Hero Competition every Saturday at 14th Street Tavern, 8 p.m. $5.

Sunday 13

Concerts/Live Music
• Sentimental Swing at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 4 - 7 p.m. Free.
• Old School at Summerset Winery, 3 – 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545.
• Promusica at Snus Hill Winery, Madrid, 2 - 5 p.m. Free. (515) 795-3535.
• Fourwayfree at Mars Cafe, 8:30 p.m.
• Grand Marquis at Vaudeville Mews, 6 p.m. $6. 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
• Sports Cards, Postage Stamp and Collectible Show at the Urbandale Legion, 6805 Douglas Ave., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 480-1074.
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• LADOS (Life After Death of Spouse) Meeting at Plymouth Congregational Church, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 277-6969.
• Poetry Readings with Heather Knowles, Tony Tracy, David Wolf at Beaverdale Books, 2 p.m. 279-5400.

Theater/Performing Arts
• “Cirque du Soleil - Saltimbanco” at Wells Fargo Arena, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. $31 - $91.
• The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Civic Center, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $27.50 - $47.50.
• “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” at the Civic Center’s Stone Stuido Theater, 3 p.m. $21.50.
• “Sarah Plain and Tall” at the KG Childrens Theatre, Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $12 - $15.

Night Life
n Pat Godwin 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
• American Dance Projekt Competition & Workshop at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 8 a.m.
• 2008 Junior Iowa Region Championships and 2008 High Performance Tryouts Drake Univeristy, Bell and Knapp Centers, all day.

Miscellaneous
• The Des Moines Boomer Expo at Hy-Vee Hall, 11 a.m. $6.
• “The Bible” Open Forum at Java Joe’s, 6 - 7 p.m.

Monday 14

Concerts/Live Music
• Glen Phillips with special guest Jonathan Kingham at the Civic Center’s Temple Theater, 7:30 p.m. $26.50.
• Scented Vinyl with Home Grown Tomatoes at Mars Cafe, 7:30 p.m.
• From First to Last, Schoolyard Hereos, Automatic Love Letter and Dropping Daylight at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $14. 727-4370.
• Monday Nite Open Jam with One Nite Stand at Rookies, 6151 Thornton Ave. 8 - 11 p.m.
• Sam Miller at The Continental every Monday, 9 p.m. Free. 244-5845.
• The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $3-$4. All ages. 265-7321.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• “The Eagle and The Dragon: Cooperation or Conflict in U.S. - China Economic Relations?” in Sheslow Auditorium, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-1834.
• Live! At the Drake Library: Herb Strentz presents: “From the Cowles Closet” in the Cowles Library Reading Room, Drake University, 7 p.m. Free. 271-3994.
• English as a Second Language Classes every day at the Forest Avenue Library, 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Free.

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 Barnstormers vs. Lexington Horsemen at Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m.

Miscellaneous
• DMACC Celebration of the Literary Arts at Beaverdale Books, 7 p.m. 279-5400.

Tuesday 15

Concerts/Live Music
• Billy Joel at Wells Fargo Arena, 8 p.m. $50.50 and $96.
• Iowa Jazz Championship at the Polk County Convention Complex, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. $5.
• Dale Manning and the Stardusters Dance Band at Prairie Meadows Finish Line Show Lounge, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free.
• Emery at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $12. 727-4370.
• In Defence with Black Market Fetus and Colonizer at Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $6. 243-3270.
• Bitch and the Exciting Conclusion at Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270.
• Tony Bohnenkamp: Billy Joel Post-show at The Grand Piano Bistro, 10:30 p.m. Cover varies. 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 and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop
• Cooking Class: “Friends Night In” at Country Club Market, Clive, 6 p.m. $35. 987-5957.
• 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
• Literary Nite/ Poetry Slam at Java Joe’s, 6 p.m.
• 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 Hull Avenue Tavern with Modern Generations, 9:30 p.m. Free. 266-9338.
• 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.

Wednesday 16

Concerts/Live Music
• Midweek Music: Mark Garner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 12:05 p.m.
• Matt Woods and The Thunderbolts at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 244-3092.
• Final Mix featuring Del “Saxman” Jones at Scooter’s Southside Pizza Pub, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 283-0000.
• Roxi Copland at The Grand Piano Bistro, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Dueling Pianos with Pianopalooza at The Grand Piano Bistro, 8:30 p.m. Free. 243-2380.
• Jeanie Hooper every Wednesday at Christopher’s, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. 274-3694.
• Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin’s, 7 – 9 p.m. Free. 255-3725.
• Scott Sebastian, “The Acoustic Guitar
Dude,” every Wednesday at Hugh’s Jungle Room, 9 p.m. – midnight. Free. 254-3080.
• Larry Berenguel every Wednesday at Appare, 6 - 9 p.m. Free.
• Acoustic Open Mic every Wednesday at Smokey’s BBQ, 8 p.m.

Exhibitions/ Displays
• BFA and BA Exhibition by Drake seniors Kate Stueve, Steve Rosborough, Suazanne Pfutzenreuter and Christy Willoughby at the Anderson Gallery, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, through April 18. Free. 271-1994.
• “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.
• Works by Karen Strohbeen and Bill Luchsinger at the Botanical Center, North Wing Gallery, through April. $4.
• “Abstract Expression” by Bev Green at Moberg Gallery, through May 24. Free. 279-9191.
• “The Blues” by Nancy Purington at Hentschel Art Gallery, through May 27. Free. 277-3200.

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
• Tutoring in Reading and Writing Skills every Wednesday at the Forest Avenue Library, 4 - 5 p.m. Free.

Night Life
• Jim Florentine at The Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m. 270-2100.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Main Gate, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 266-2716.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Stein’s, Newton, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. (641) 792-5823.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Good Times, Ankeny, with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 964-4324.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Champps Restaurant & Bar with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. 440-6565.
• Rock Star Karaoke every Wednesday at Shooter’s Hideaway with Johnny D, 7 - 11 p.m.
• Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Red Rock, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. 331-2317.
• Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley’s Pub with Des Moines Karaoke & DJ Service, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592.

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