AUGUST 25

<Concerts/Live Music>

Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. No cover. 440-6565

Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials at Grinnell's Central Park Gazebo, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. No cover. 641-236-1626

Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns at the Railroad Park Area in Historic Valley Junction, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.

Open Jam every Thursday at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

A Is Jump with Minmae at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Mortal Treason with Twelve Gauge Valentine and War of Ages at House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Ripcord at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 224-1709

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. No cover. 967-1000

DJ Doc with Two Strong Productions at Good Times Bar & Grill in Ankeny, 9:30 - close. No cover. 21+. 964-4324

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Christian Jankowski's "Everything Fell Together" at the Des Moines Art Center through Aug. 28. 277-4405

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Associated Artists of Central Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery through Sept. 8. 286-2242

"Sizzling Summer Show" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 3.274-5600

Jon Stuckenschneider's photography: "Remnants" in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union in Ames through Aug. 29. 292-1111

J Brommel and Sam Tuomi's "Phase Two" at 1408 Locust Street through Aug. 27. 418-2000

Jan Vander Linden's Watercolors at Plymouth Church Gallery through Aug. 27. 255-3149

Frank Hansen's "The World According to Frank" at Moberg Gallery through Sept. 17. 279-9191

Historic Quilt Display at the Forest Park Museum through Aug. 31. 465-3577

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

KidSake presents Iowa's Heart Exhibit at Gallery 319 in Ames through Aug. 27. 289-4649

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

Charlotte and Michael Peter Cain display sculptures at Central's Lubber Center Mills Gallery through Sept. 23.

<Child Oriented>

"My Invention Drawing Contest" through October 14. Children ages 5-18 are able to compete. Entry forms are at the Science Center.

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Cokie Roberts, journalist and author, at Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, 7 p.m. Free. 244-0507

Beaverdale Neighborhood Association Public Affairs Committee meeting, noon. Call for location. 255-4898

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Traveling" at Stoner Studio Theater, 7:30 p.m. $27.50. 246-2329

"Cyra & Rocky" reading at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Renaissance Acting Troupe hosts auditions for "Have Court, Will Travel" at the Franklin Public Library, 6 - 8 p.m. 314-5189

Ames Chamber Artists are holding auditions through Sept. 7. For more information call 275-2489.

<Night Life>

Film "Coffee and Cigarettes" at Iowa State's Mainenance Shop, 8 p.m. Free. 294-8081

Exotic Dancing with The Azeem Dance Ensemble at Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Ralphie May at The Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 270-2100

Pictionary at the Breakroom Cyber Café, 7 p.m. 279-6007

VJ Clay at The Garden, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. No cover. 21+. 243-3965

Karaoke at Bali Satay in Ames, 11 p.m. $2. 18+. 292-7719

Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connors in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. 226-1717

Karaoke every Thursday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Thursday at Gerri's Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 265-8383

Karaoke every Thursday at Trophy's (inside Plaza Lanes), 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Thursday at Keysters, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Thursday at Okoboji Grill and Bar in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Thursday at Tanner's Pub in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-0070

Karaoke every Thursday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Thursday at Rack and Roll, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Thursday at Okoboji Grill and Bar in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Thursday at Connie's Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9797

Karaoke every Thursday at the Garden, 10 p.m. 243-3965

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Thursday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Thursday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 254-3080

<Miscellaneous>

Farmers' Market with live music in Valley Junction every Thursday through Sept. 29, 4 - 8 p.m. Free.

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Thursday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Iowa Youth Chorus Auditions at the Temple for Performing Arts, students age 8-18 needed. To set up an audition call 262-8312 x. 10.

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

AUGUST 26

<Concerts/Live Music>

The Heartbeats at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $6.

The Dirty Dozen Brass Band at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $12-$16. 18+ with college I.D. 294-2758

Mr. Baber's Neighbors at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, 5 - 7 p.m. $5/members free. 557-6109

Swing Crew at Clive After Five at Linnan Park, 5 - 7:30 p.m. $6.

Live Jazz at Sam and Gabe's every Friday, 7 p.m. Free. 271-9200

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Legends East, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 564-1100

Josh Davis Band at Keysters, 9:30 p.m. $5. 21+. 252-1403
Del "Saxman" Jones with the Soul Searchers at the Science Center, 6 - 11 p.m. 274-6868 x 223

Oak Ridge Boys at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 8 p.m. $28. 641-357-6151

Towncrier at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 7 p.m. Free for ISU students. 294-2710

The Likely Suspects at Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

3AM Band at Johnny Mac's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-1186

The Envy Corps with General Sherman, Red Letter Casino and The Human Machine at Roadhouse 69, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 963-9669

Soul Sick with Inner Element, The MK Ultra and Cellador at Roadhouse 69, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5. 19+. 963-9669

Unkald 4 with 20/20 Hindsight at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $3 for 21 and over, $5 for 18-plus. 292-7719

Steel Train with Days Away, Straight Outta Jr. High, North of Grand and Limebeck at House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $8. All ages. 727-4370

Miker's Mad with Grin and Sin Shifter at House of Bricks, 10 p.m. $5. 21+. 727-4370

Lyin' Bitch and the Restraining Orders with Full Throttle and Trailer Trash at Hairy Mary's, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash at Walnut Tap, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 262-1218

The Giraffes at Hairy Mary's, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

New Anarchy String Band at The Wine House, 6:30 - 9 p.m. $5. 226-3200

Kelly Pardekooper with Matthew Grimm and The Red Smear at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $7. 243-3270

Tony Valdez Jazz Duo at The Suites of 800 Locust, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 288-5800

Leanne Freeman-Miller at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium, 8 p.m.

Sean Costello at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" opening reception at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown, 5 - 7 p.m. $5/members free. 557-6109

Christian Jankowski's "Everything Fell Together" at the Des Moines Art Center through Aug. 28. 277-4405

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Jon Stuckenschneider's photography: "Remnants" in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union in Ames through Aug. 29. 292-1111

J Brommel and Sam Tuomi's "Phase Two" at 1408 Locust Street through Aug. 27. 418-2000

"Sizzling Summer Show" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 3.274-5600

Associated Artists of Central Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery through Sept. 8. 286-2242

Frank Hansen's "The World According to Frank" at Moberg Gallery through Sept. 17. 279-9191

Jan Vander Linden's Watercolors at Plymouth Church Gallery through Aug. 27. 255-3149

Historic Quilt Display at the Forest Park Museum through Aug. 31. 465-3577

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

KidSake presents Iowa's Heart Exhibit at Gallery 319 in Ames through Aug. 27. 289-4649

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

Central Iowa Textile Artists display non-traditional quilts, sculptural pieces and wearables at Park Fair Mall, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Charlotte and Michael Peter Cain display sculptures at Central's Lubber Center Mills Gallery through Sept. 23.

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Volunteer Continuing Education: Butterfly Packet Talk" at Reiman Gardens, noon - 1 p.m. 294-2710

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Traveling" at Stoner Studio Theater, 8 p.m. $32.50. 246-2329

Eliot Ness: "An Untouchable Life" at The Des Moines Playhouse's Kate Goldman Theatre, 8 p.m. $12-$17. 277-6261

<Night Life>

Annual August Fund-raising Event & Auction at the Science Center of Iowa, 6 - 9 p.m. $100. 274-6868 x223

Friday Fest at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale, 4:45 p.m. gates open, 5:30 p.m., music begins. $6.

Clive After Five at Linnan Park, 5 - 7:30 p.m. $6.

Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 7:30 p.m. sign-up. 8:30 start. No cover. 288-5282

Salsa Lessons every Friday at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 7 - 9 p.m. $4/lesson. 451-6792

Ralphie May at The Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 270-2100

Salsa Lessons at Gateway Dance Studios, 6 - 8 p.m. $7/lesson. 319-504-6353

Bike Night every Friday through Sept. at Pickett's Pub, 6 - 9 p.m. 270-9806

Champagne, Yazmine and Savannah at The Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Karaoke every Friday at Stroll Inn, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

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, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

Karaoke every Friday at Rack and Roll, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Friday at Junction 122, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-4100

Karaoke every Friday at Vic & Andy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 285-9326

Karaoke every Friday at Rookies, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 987-0093

Karaoke every Friday at The Nest, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey's Irish Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 252-0248

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Friday at Murphy's Bar & Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0633

Karaoke every Friday at Razamatazz in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Friday at Bennigans on Army Post Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 309-3111

Karaoke every Friday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Friday at Yo Yo's, 8 p.m. - midnight. 266-9144

Karaoke every Friday at the Hot Box Sports Club in South Des Moines, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 287-4347

Karaoke every Friday at the 14th Street Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Friday at Hugh's Jungle Room, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 254-3080

<Sports/Outdoors>

White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow Wow at Jester Park, 6 - 9 p.m.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Oak Savanna Field Day at Pin Oak Lodge, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free. 641-774-8011

<Miscellaneous>

Iowa Youth Chorus Auditions at the Temple for Performing Arts, students age 8-18 needed. To audition call 262-8312 x. 10.

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

"Hawgstock" Motorcycle Rally in Winterset through Aug. 28.
$30/weekend. 21+. Includes camping, bands, entertainment and showers.

AUGUST 27

<Concerts/Live Music>

Live Jazz at Sam and Gabe's every Saturday, 7 p.m. No cover. 271-9200

Cinderella, Quiet Riot and Ratt at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 7 p.m. $25. 641-357-6151

Chuck Prophet at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $8-$11. 18+ with college I.D. 294-2758

Wild Card featuring Gary Main at Prairie Meadows, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 967-1000

T.U.G.G. at Raccoon River Brewing Co., 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. No cover. All ages. 362-5222

Lost Rocket with Parallex, Anubyss and Brutal Republic at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 21+. 727-4370

Thomas Alexander, jazz pianist, at The Cosmopolitan Lounge, 9 p.m. - midnight. Free. 288-5800

3AM Band at Johnny Mac's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. No cover. 263-1186

Maurice John Vaughn at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $9. 21+. 244-3092

Cassandra Disease with Destrophy at Roadhouse 69, 6 - 9 p.m. $5. All ages. 963-9669

Cassandra Disease with On a Pale Horse and Freak Label at Roadhouse 69, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $5. 19+. 963-9669

Josh Lederman Y Los Diablos at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

Asleep At The Wheel with Route 66 at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward, 5 p.m. doors open. $25-$35. 465-4601

Lia-Fai with A Well Dressed Man at Hairy Mary's, 9 p.m. Cover varies 255-2456

The Plastic Constellations with Stnning! and The Sword of Exactly at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $6. 243-3270

Jeff Ray at Java Joes, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Stratford Rhythm Ramblers at Hessen Haus, 6 - 10 p.m. Free. 288-2520

Ashanti at Sugar Grove Vineyards in Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. 641-787-9463

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Christine Mullane's "Drink Series" at Absolute Art in the East Village through Aug. 31. 288-4880

Christian Jankowski's "Everything Fell Together" at the Des Moines Art Center through Aug. 28. 277-4405

Frank Hansen's "The World According to Frank" at Moberg Gallery through Sept. 17. 279-9191

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Jon Stuckenschneider's photography: "Remnants" in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union in Ames through Aug. 29. 292-1111

J Brommel and Sam Tuomi present "Phase Two" at 1408 Locust Street through Aug 27. 418-2000

"Sizzling Summer Show" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 3.,274-5600

Jan VanderLinden's Watercolors at Plymouth Church Gallery through Aug. 27. 255-3149

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

KidSake presents Iowa's Heart Exhibit at Gallery 319 in Ames through Aug. 27. 289-4649

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

Central Iowa Textile Artists display non-traditional quilts, sculptural pieces and wearables at Park Fair Mall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

<Child Oriented>

Stories and Crafts at Borders Books and Music every Saturday, 11 a.m. Free. 223-1620

Storytime every Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Pre-kindergarteners through second graders welcome. Free. 221-9171

"Saturday Morning Fun Shops: Fun with Physics" at the Science Center of Iowa, 8:30 - 10 a.m. $8/members and $10/non-members. first - fifth graders welcome. 274-6868 x. 222

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Traveling" at Stoner Studio Theater, 5 p.m. $27.50 and 8 p.m. $32.50. 246-2329

"Eliot Ness: An Untouchable Life" at The Des Moines Playhouse's Kate Goldman Theatre, 8 p.m. $12-$17. 277-6261

<Night Life>

Film: "The Collective" at the Vaudeville Mews, 1 p.m. $5. Central Iowa Trail Association fundraiser. 243-3270

"Rocky Horror Picture Show's 30th Anniversary" at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, midnight. $9-$10. 224-1709

Ralphie May at The Funny Bone, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 270-2100

Wine Tasting and live music at Sugar Grove Vineyards in Newton, 6 - 9 p.m. No cover. 641-787-9463

Authentic Latino Rap & Hip-Hop Dance Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $3 for 21 and over, $5 for 18-plus. 292-7719

Sizzling Salsa Saturdays at The Marriot Hotel downtown, 8 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. $7. 245-5500

Teen Dance at the White Eagle Seventh Generation Multicultural Pow Wow at Jester Park, 8 - 11 p.m.

Showtime at The Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

Karaoke every Saturday at Signatures, 10 p.m. - close. 962-1331

Karaoke every Saturday at Smokey's Old Place Saloon, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 243-9831

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 Mickey Finn's in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Saturday at Rack and Roll, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 276-8018

Karaoke every Saturday at Eddy's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9097

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 Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Okoboji Grill in South Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 276-5255

Karaoke every Saturday at Razamatazz Grill in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Saturday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny's Pub in Waukee, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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

<Sports/Outdoors>

Josh Davis, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, hosts a swimmers' clinic at the Walnut Creek YMCA, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $50/members $65/guests. 224-1888

White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow Wow at Jester Park, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Des Moines Astronomical Society presents "Scanning the Native Skies" at the Ashton Observatory in Mingo, 8 p.m. 262-3108

"Friends of the Ames Dog Park" meet at Ada Hayden Park in Ames through Oct. 29, 9 a.m. 232-2859

Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Merle Hay Mall's Kohl's Parking Lot, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 276-8551

"1870's Rules Baseball Game" at Living History Farms, 2 p.m. $6-$10. 278-5286

<Miscellaneous>

Comic Book Marketplace at the Best Western in Johnston, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free. 276-5411

Downtown Farmers' Market in the Court Avenue District every Saturday through Ocober, 7 a.m. - noon.

Poster Sale at Iowa State Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

African Art Auction at Creative Visions Community Center, 7 - 9 p.m.

"Hawgstock" Motorcycle Rally in Winterset through Aug. 28.
$30/weekend. 21+. Includes camping, bands, entertainment and showers.

AUGUST 28

<Concerts/Live Music>
"The American Idols Hit the Stage" at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m. $37-$47. 564-8300

Los Diablos at A.K. O'Connor's in Beaverdale, 8 p.m. No cover. 277-2227

Jackpot with The First Punic War at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Al Godfredsen at Lake Robbins Ballroom in Woodward, 6 - 10 p.m. $8. 438-2305

Al Welsh Orchestra at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 5:30 p.m. $8. 641-357-6151

Tony Valdez's Large Band at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, 3 - 6 p.m. No cover. 961-3545

Sean Flanigan at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium, 2 p.m.

Conrad Johns Band at Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. No cover. 967-1000

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Christian Jankowski's "Everything F
ell Together" at the Des Moines Art Center through Aug. 28. 277-4405
"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Jon Stuckenschneider's photography: "Remnants" in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union in Ames through Aug. 29. 292-1111

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Weekly Spiritual Study: "Learn how to Communicate with Your Angel Guides," 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Call for location. 321-1501

Two Rivers Story Spinners at The Playhouse, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Teachers, librarians and listeners meet and swap stories. 255-3741

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Leaving Iowa: A Comedy About Traveling" at Stoner Studio Theater, 2 p.m. $32.50. 246-2329

Artists on the Big Screen: "Vincent & Theo" at Des Moines Art Center's Levitt Auditorium, 1 p.m. Free. 277-4405

Eliot Ness: "An Untouchable Life" at The Des Moines Playhouse's Kate Goldman Theatre, 2 p.m. $12-$17. 277-6261

Central Iowa Repertory Theatre Auditions at The Thoreau Center, 3 - 10 p.m. For a script call 280-9034.

<Night Life>
2005 Miss Garden Pageant at The Garden, 8:30 p.m. Reservations encouraged. 243-3965

Film, "Roads to Koktebel" at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. Donations welcomed. 243-3270

Service Industry Night every Sunday at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 9 p.m. 267-8900

Karaoke at New Day Coffee and Deli, 7 p.m. No cover. 964-2399

Karaoke every Sunday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Sunday at Bradley's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Sunday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, Urbandale. 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Sunday at Gene's, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 266-9423

Karaoke every Thursday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

<Sports/Outdoors>

White Eagle 7th Generation Multicultural Pow Wow at Jester Park, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hoop It Up 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Merle Hay Mall's Kohl's Parking Lot, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 276-8551

<Miscellaneous>

Cage Bird Society Show at the Botanical Center, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $2-$4. 323-6290

Dance Lessons with Leonard at Prairie Meadows, 3 - 4 p.m. 967-1000

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, noon - 6 p.m.

"Hawgstock" Motorcycle Rally in Winterset through Aug. 28.
$30/weekend. 21+. Includes camping, bands, entertainment and showers.

AUGUST 29

<Concerts/Live Music>

Jazz Jam at Court Avenue Brewing Co. every Monday, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. No cover. 282-2739

Faculty Recital at Iowa State University's Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, 5:30 p.m.

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Associated Artists of Central Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery through Sept. 8. 286-2242

Jon Stuckenschneider's photography: "Remnants" in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union in Ames through Aug. 29. 292-1111

Historic Quilt Display at the Forest Park Museum through Aug. 31. 465-3577

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

Charlotte and Michael Peter Cain display sculptures at Central's Lubber Center Mills Gallery through Sept. 23.

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Metaphysics class every Monday at 3715 University Ave., 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. $15 donation requested. Call 255-5570 to register.

Local Writers' and Authors' Workshop at Borders Books and Music every Monday, 7 p.m. Free. 223-1620

"The End of Oil: Alternatives for the Future" presented by Paul Roberts at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 8 p.m. 294-7936

Ankeny City Council Work Session at City Hall, 5 p.m. 965-6408

<Theater/Performing Arts>

Central Iowa Repertory Theatre Auditions at The Thoreau Center, 6 - 10 p.m. For a script call 280-9034.

<Night Life>

Comedian Kyle Cease, at Simpson College's Pote Theatre, 10 p.m.

Karaoke every Monday at Victor's Sports Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Monday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 270-1534

Karaoke every Monday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

<Miscellaneous>

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

ITAGroup Job Fair at 4800 Westown Parkway, Ste. 300, 4 - 7 p.m.

AUGUST 30

<Concerts/Live Music>

Disturbed with Ill Nino and Ten Years at the Val Air Ballroom, 6:30 p.m. doors open. 7:30 p.m. show. $28.50-$33.50. 223-6152

Student Ensemble at Iowa State University's Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall, 1:10 p.m.

Deviator with Calous and Wall Dog Brew at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Jennifer Wohlenhaus at Drake University's Sheslow Auditorium, 8 p.m.

The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. No cover. 21+. 244-3092

Conrad Johns Band at Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. No cover. 967-1000

Popular Genius at Des Moines Area Community College's West Campus, 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No cover

The Semester with Sweet Afton and Tragedy Letters at House of Bricks, 5:30 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Associated Artists of Central Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery through Sept. 8. 286-2242

"Sizzling Summer Show" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 3. 274-5600

Frank Hansen's "The World According to Frank" at Moberg Gallery through Sept. 17. 279-9191

Historic Quilt Display at the Forest Park Museum through Aug. 31. 465-3577

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

Charlotte and Michael Peter Cain display sculptures at Central's Lubber Center Mills Gallery through Sept. 23.

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

<Child Oriented>

Toddler Tuesdays at the State of Iowa Historical Building, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Free. Children ages 2-5 welcome. 242-5193

Family Fun Night at Valley West Mall, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Free.

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Writer's Workshop at Barnes & Noble in West Des Moines, 7:30 p.m. 221-9171

Life Drawing Class every Tuesday through September at The Des Moines Project, 8 - 10 p.m. $5/session. Call 418-2000 with questions.

Beginning Guitar at Iowa State's Memorial Union Workspace through Oct. 4. 7:15 - 8:15 p.m. Session I and 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Session II. 294-0971

Urbandale City Council meeting at 3315 70th Street, 7 p.m. 278-3900

Ankeny Park Board meeting at City Hall, 6 p.m. 965-6408

<Theater/Performing Arts>

Scriptease: "The Women of Lockerbie" at the Noodle Zoo in the East Village, 6 p.m. doors open. 7 p.m. show. Free. 309-0251

<Night Life>

The Hawkeye Huddle broadcast at Legends in West Des Moines, 4 - 6 p.m. 267-8150

Salsa Dancing at Keyster's every Tuesday, 8 p.m. lessons, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. dancing. $5. 21+. 252-1403

Karaoke every Tuesday at the Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, 9 p.m. - midnight. 267-8900

Karaoke every Tuesday at Trophy's, 8 p.m. 255-1111

Karaoke every Tuesday at Smokey's BBQ, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-8228

Karaoke every Tuesday at Razamatazz Grill & Bar, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 278-9575

Karaoke every Tuesday at 3rd Base Sports Bar in Clive, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 221-2687

Karaoke every Tuesday at Denny D's, 9:30 p.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Tuesday at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. 727-4370

Karaoke every Tuesday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

<Sports/Outdoors>

"Paddle Safely" at Gray's Lake every Tuesday through Sept. 29, 6 - 7 p.m. 961-6117

Sierra Club hike, 6:30 p.m. Free. Call for location. 277-4646

<Miscellaneous>

AAA Motorsports Nascar Exhibit in the Southwest corner of the Valley West Mall parking lot, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Dance Tuesdays at Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. No cover. 967-1000

Adel Farmers Market every Tuesday through Sept. 6 at Shugar's Super Valu lot, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Elk Lodge sponsors bingo every Tuesday at 7625 Hickman Road in Urbandale, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. sessions begin. 252-1717

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

AUGUST 31

<Concerts/Live Music>

Rob Lumbard at the Drake Diner every Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m. Free. 277-1111

Jazz with Willie Shay every Wednesday at J. Benjamin's, 7 - 9 p.m. 255-3725

Pianopalooza every Wednesday featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. $6. 226-1717

The Autumn Project with This is a Process of a Still Life at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns with Jimmy "Midnight Cowboy" Pryor at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. $3. 21+. 244-3092

Popular Genius at Des Moines Area Community College's Newton Campus, 11 a.m. Free.

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Drink, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 270-6274

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Michael C. McMillen's "Red Trailer Motel" at the Des Moines Art Center Downtown through Dec. 30. 557-6109

"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.

Associated Artists of Central Iowa at Polk County Heritage Gallery through Sept. 8. 286-2242
"Sizzling Summer Show" at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Sept. 3.
274-5600
Frank Hansen's "The World According to Frank" at Moberg Gallery through Sept. 17. 279-9191

Historic Quilt Display at the Forest Park Museum through Aug. 31. 465-3577

William Barnes, Sarah Grant and Thomas Jewell-Vitale display artwork at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Sept. 3. 277-6734

Charlotte and Michael Peter Cain display sculptures at Central's Lubber Center Mills Gallery through Sept. 23.

Mike Diamond, Famine, Cool Aid, John Huffman and more present "Big Time" at the Lift through Sept. 30. 288-3777

<Child Oriented>

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

Spanish Group at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Free. All levels of spanish speakers welcome. 221-9171

"Divorce Care" series every Wednesday at the First Church of the Open Bible, 6:45 p.m. Free. 274-9296

Black and White Photography Class at Iowa State's Memorial Union Workspace through Oct. 5, 7 - 9 p.m. 294-0971

<Night Life>

The Dwayne, Ed & Shawn Show at The Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 270-2100

Live music on the patio at the Drake Diner every Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m. 277-1111

Jimmy Buffett Night every Wednesday at Jimmy's American Café through Sept. 29, 4 p.m. - close. 224-1212

Karaoke every Wednesday at The Den in Urbandale, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 334-0030

Karaoke every Wedndesday at Mickey Finn's in Urbandale from 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Wednesday at Bradley's Pub in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 222-9592

Karaoke every Wednesday at Westport Lounge in Valley Junction, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

Karaoke every Sunday at The Nest Bar & Grill in Johnston, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 331-3672

Karaoke every Wednesday at Diamond Dave's in Ames, 8 p.m. - 12 p.m. 232-5905

Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - 12 p.m. 564-1140

Karaoke every Wednesday at Denny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 264-9816

Karaoke every Wednesday at Kenny's Pub, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Karaoke every Wednesday at Murphy's Bar & Grill, 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 334-0633

<Sports/Outdoors>

"Paddlin' at the Pits" every Wednesday through Sept. 14 at the Skunk River in Ames, 7 p.m. 663-9251

"Friends of the Ames Dog Park" meet at Brookside Park in Ames through Oct. 29. 6 p.m. 232-2859

<Miscellaneous>

Drake Neighborhood Farmers' Market every Wednesday through September at the First Christian Church, 4 - 7 p.m.

City of Waukee Farmers' Market every Wednesday through Sept. 14 at Triangle Park, 4 - 7 p.m. 978-0000

Poster Sale at Iowa State's Memorial Union, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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