DECEMBER 1

Concerts/Live Music

Bottle Rockets at Hairy Marys, 9 p.m. All ages.

Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. 440-6565

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

The Don Mumford Trio featuring Janey Hooper at The Continental every Thursday, 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. 244-5845

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

The Bottle Rockets at Hairy Mary's, 8 p.m. $10. 21+. 255-2456

Backstage Boogie Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 7 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Steven Curtis Chapman and Mercy Me at Wells Fargo Arena, 7 p.m. $18-$49.50. (866) 553-2457 for tickets.

Noise Chowder with Two Cow Garage and Hootis at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Epic Hero and Charlie Doodah at the Bali Satay in Ames, 10 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Boys of the Lough present "A Celtic Christmas" at Stephens Auditorium in Ames, 7:30 p.m. Cover varies. 294-3347

"Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show" at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $38.50. 246-2329

Exhibitions/Displays
"Honor the Colors: Iowa's Civil War Flags" at the State of Iowa Historical Building through February 2006.
"Attention Deficit" at ArtDive Gallery through Dec. 2. 245-9000 for appointment.
"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Writer's Club at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Thursday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

"Making Picture Frames in Your Own Shop" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

Theater/Performing Arts

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at the Funny Bone through Dec. 5, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

The AIDS Project of Central Iowa presents Steve Moore at the Des Moines University Student Education Center, 7 - 9 p.m. Free. 284-0245

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Say What! Poetry Slam and Jam at The House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5.

Night Life

"Elie Wiesel: The Time of the Uprooted" via live satellite broadcast at The Caspe Terrace in Waukee, 7 p.m. $12-$15. 277-6321

Karaoke and Acoustic Open Mike Night at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Karaoke every Thursday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 564-1140

Karaoke with Smitty's at Hull Avenue Tavern every Thursday through December, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9338

Karaoke every Thursday at Scorno's Sports Club, 8 p.m. - midnight. 244-1935

Karaoke every Thursday at A.K. O'Connor's 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 Manning's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 288-0030

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 Maddy's Place with Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Thursday at Rack N Roll with DC DJ, 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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

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

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Holiday Open House in Valley Junction, 5 - 9 p.m.

DECEMBER 2

Concerts/Live Music

Final Mix Show Band featuring Del "Saxman" Jones at Bourbon Street South, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4. 285-5733

Tony Bohnenkamp at Hessen Haus, 10 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 288-2520

Echo's V at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Can of Worms at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Towncrier at Keysters, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 21+. 252-1403

Deimos, The Horseshoe Spatulas, and Eddie Buzzard at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Slaughterhouse 6 with Mondo Cane, Family Unit, Cantus Firmus and The Alcoholic Freshmen at the House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370
Full Blast at the House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370
Ronnie Baker Brooks at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $12. 21+. 244-3092
Leap Year at Java Joes, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Jam Trax at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

The Bob Pace Band at A.K. O'Connors in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Asleep At The Wheel at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 8 p.m. $10. 357-6151

BeJae Fleming at Ritual Cafè, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Segway at The Continental every Friday, 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 244-5845

Burning River Brass at Plymouth Church, 7:30 p.m. $5-$15. 255-3149 x23

Danyelle Church at Borders, 8 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Dave Zollo at Champp's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 440-6565

Nada Silent Night benefit for Toys for Tots at Hoyt Sherman Place, 8 p.m. $20. 244-0507

Central Iowa Brass Quintet at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 6 - 7 p.m. Free. 294-2710

Ames Children's Choir Chamber Singers and Ames Children's Choir Concert Choir at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 7 - 8 p.m. Free. 294-2710

Violent Impact CD Release Party with Burn the Broken and Fell Far Behind at Hairy Mary's, 5 - 9 p.m. All ages. $5. 255-2456

Red Funnel at Walnut Tap, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Free. 262-1218

Roy Clark at Terrible's Lakeside Casino, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $18. (877) 477-5253 ext. 259

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.

"Attention Deficit" at ArtDive Gallery. 245-9000 for appointment.
John Brommel at the Des Moines Project. 418-2000

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Photography Show at Absolute Art Gallery through Dec. 6. 288-4880

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31.
Opening reception 5 - 8 p.m. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23. Opening reception 5 - 9 p.m.

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Gingerbread House Workshop at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 6:30 p.m. $30-$35. 294-2710

Theater/Performing Arts

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone through Dec. 5, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $22. 246-2329

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at ACTORS Studio in Ames through Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18. 292-2073

"There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Dec. 4, 7 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Night Life

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

"Winter Magic Celebration" at the Des Moines Art Center, 5 - 9 p.m. Adults/$5, kids under 13 & members/free. 277-4405

Work Release Party at Blues on Grand every Friday, 5 p.m. $4. 244-3092

Karaoke every Friday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

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 Southpost 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 Chris Love, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Friday at Rack and Roll with DC DJ, 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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Irene Chadwick booksigning of "Iowa Images: Dutch Immigrant History Illustrated" at Borders in Ames, 7 p.m. Free. 233-2833

DECEMBER 3

Concerts/Live Music

Breakin' Ground at Westport Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 277-1991

3AM at the Den, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 334-0030

Dave Zollo & The Body Electric at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. No cover. All ages. 362-5222

Jethro's All Star Jam at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-9900

The Translation with Treaty of Paris, Sober for Sara and Parallex at The House of Bricks, 5 p.m. $6. All ages. 727-4370

Deimos with Calous and Here Among the Others at House of Bricks, 9:30 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Chris Beard at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $8. 21+. 244-3092

DJ Swamp with Oh Possum, Swing By Seven, DJ Flash, and DJ Dyrekt at the Vaudeville Mews, 8:30 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Bryan Barnacle at Java Joes, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Scotty and the Wing Tips at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Jason Brown and Red Rock at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 8 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Janey Hooper and Jorgen Briggs at Chuck's Restaurant every Saturday, 8 - 11 p.m. Free. 244-4104

Brad Seidenfeld with Jeremy at A.K. O'Connor's in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

G.B. Leighton at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 292-4501

The Don Mumford Quartet at The Continental every Saturday, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 244-5845

Simpson College Choir Holiday Concert at Simpson's Great Hall, 7:30 p.m. No cover. 961-1600

Christmas with the Wartburg Choir at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $15. 246-2329

Eufoquestra at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Farran's B-Day Bash at Bali Satay in Ames, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Tuba Christmas at Merle Hay Mall, 11 a.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Photography Show at Absolute Art Gallery through Dec. 6. 288-4880

"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191

Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734

Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

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

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Wreath Workshop at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 9 - 11 a.m. $30-$35. 294-2710

Theater/Performing Arts

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic
Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $22. 246-2329

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone through Dec. 5, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at ACTORS Studio in Ames through Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. $13-$18. 292-2073

"There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Dec. 4, 2 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

"A Very Mulberry Christmas Show II" at Hoyt Sherman Place, 7:30 p.m. $20.50-$24.50. 244-0507

Night Life

Madrigal Christmas Dinner at Drake's Olmsted Center, 7 p.m. $45. 271-2841

Ritual Cafè Holiday Party at Ritual Cafè, 7 - 9 p.m.

Des Moines' Best Female Impersonators at the Garden, 11:30 p.m. Cover varies. 243-3965

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke with Bear Creek Productions every Saturday at Lori & Roy's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-3668

Karaoke every Thursday with Bear Creek Productions at Royal Flush, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 564-1140

Karaoke every Saturday at Stroll Inn with Bear Creek Productions, 8 p.m. - midnight. 265-9775

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

Karaoke every Saturday at Kenny D's with Bear Creek Productions, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 263-9900

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 Maddy's Place with DJ Metro, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 267-8973

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

Karaoke every Saturday at TR's Sports Bar with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 255-9985

Karaoke every Saturday at Southpost Sports Bar with Scotty, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus the Peoria Rivermen at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. (866) 553-2457 for tickets.

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

Irene Chadwick booksigning of "Iowa Images: Dutch Immigrant History Illustrated" at Borders, 5 p.m. Free. 223-1620

Annual Blossoms of Light festival at Reiman Gardens in Ames, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 294-2710

"Home for the Holidays" Open House and Microchip Clinic at the Animal Rescue League, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 262-9503

DECEMBER 4

Concerts/Live Music

"Mr Goldshine" Melvin Coleman Jr. presents a soulful Sunday at The House of Bricks, 7 p.m. $5.

Country Jam Session with Cowpunk every Sunday at Johnny Mac's, 7 - 1 p.m. Free. 263-1186

The Jumbies at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 4 - 7 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Scott Davis Group at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, 2 - 5 p.m. No cover. 961-3545

Open Jam with Larry Chambers and Janey Hooper at Hull Avenue Tavern every Sunday through Dec. 18, 9 p.m. Ree. 266-9338

CJC Jazz Band at Java Joes Coffeehouse, 9:30 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Over The Rhine with Kim Taylor at the Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $12-$14. 243-3270

Simpson College Choir Holiday Concert at Simpson's Great Hall, 2 p.m. Free. 961-1600

Rob Thomas at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $35-$45. 246-2329

Kristie Stremel at Ritual Cafè, 6 - 8 p.m. Free.

Exhibitions/Displays

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

Caspe Heritage Gallery in Waukee, 1 - 3 p.m. through December. 277-6321

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through January 14. 255-3149

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Theater/Performing Arts

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 3 p.m. $20. 246-2329

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts, 3 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

Hypnotist J Medicine Hat at The Funny Bone through Dec. 5, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" at ACTORS Studio in Ames, 2 p.m. $13-$18. 292-2073

"There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" at the Des Moines Playhouse, 1 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"It's a Wonderful Life" at Ankeny Community Theatre through Dec. 17, 2 p.m. $6-$10. 964-5007

"A Christmas Carol" at Iowa State's Fisher Theatre through Dec. 11, 2 p.m. $7-$13. 294-3347

Night Life

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

Karaoke with Carmen at Kenny D's, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 263-9900

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 Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, noon - 5 p.m. 232-3679

Alternative Gift Market at the Holy Trinity Parish Center in Beaverdale, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 255-8174

Des Moines Stitch-N-Bitch at Ritual Cafè, 1 - 4 p.m. Free.

DECEMBER 5

Concerts/Live Music

Jazz Jam at Court Avenue Brewing Company every Monday, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. Free. 282-2739

The Des Moines Big Band with Rob Scheps at the Adventureland Inn
Restaurant every Monday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $7-$8. All ages. 265-7321

Cannae with Hell Within, Architect and Jacknife at Hairy Mary's, 5 - 9 p.m. $10. 255-2456

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.

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Photography Show at Absolute Art Gallery through Dec. 6. 288-4880

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through January 14. 255-3149

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

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

Eating Disorders/Body Image Group meets every Monday at 3839
Merle Hay Road Suite 270, 4 - 5:30 p.m. $20/meeting. 270-0280

Parenting Skills Group meets every Monday at 3839 Merle Hay Road
Suite 270, 6 - 7:30 p.m. $20/person or $30/couple. 270-0280

Theater/Performing Arts

Night Life
Monday Night Football at the House of Bricks, 7 p.m. 727-4370

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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

DECEMBER 6

Concerts/Live Music

Drake Symphony plays selections from "The Nutcracker" at Drake's Sheslow Auditorium, 8 p.m. 271-2108

The Bob Pace Band at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. Free. 244-3092

56 Hope Road with Star Runner and Electric Junction at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

Dale Menning and the Stardusters Dance Band at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, noon - 4 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

SONiA & Disappear Fear at Ritual Cafè, 7 - 9 p.m. Cover varies.

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.

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Photography Show at Absolute Art Gallery. 288-4880
"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191
Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734
Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Child Oriented

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

Jeff Koons Lecture at the Des Moines Art Center, 6:30 p.m. Sold out. 277-4405

Theater/Performing Arts

Rob Little at the Funny Bone through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

Night Life

"Get Ziggy" wine tasting at Casa di Vino, 5 - 7 p.m. 253-9463

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

Big Kahuna Karaoke Contest at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 7 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

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 Cabaret with TJ, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 276-9927

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

Karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Iowa Stars versus the Milwaukee Admirals at the Wells Fargo Arena, 7:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-866-553-2457 for tickets.

Miscellaneous

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

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

DECEMBER 7

Concerts/Live Music

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

Larry Berenguel Open Acoustic Jam at Hull Avenue Tavern every Wednesday through December, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 266-9338

Five with Can of Worms at the House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 18+. 727-4370

Chris Merz and the X-tet at the Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

Tangerine at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. Free. 292-4501

Vaeda at Hairy Mary's, 8 p.m. $5. 21+. 255-2456

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.

"Still Life with Peaches (and a little black boy atop a spotted pony)" at Drake's Anderson Gallery in the Harmon Fine Arts Building through Dec. 11. 271-1994

Photography Show at Absolute Art Gallery through Dec. 6. 288-4880
"All New Works" at the Moberg Gallery through Jan. 7. 279-9191
Annual Holiday Show at Olson Larsen Gallery through Dec. 31. 277-6734
Piotr Jakubowski Photography Exhibition at The Des Moines Project through Dec. 23.

Peggy Johnson, Cheryl Jacobsen & Jean Wilson at the Plymouth Church Gallery through Jan. 14. 255-3149

Child Oriented

Homeschool Days of Wonder at the Science Center of Iowa, 2 - 4 p.m. 274-6868

Lecture/Discussion/Workshop

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

"Readers Writes" at the Kennedy Memorial Book Depository Suite 101 in Ames every Wednesday, 5 p.m. Free. 515-292-3624

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

Theater/Performing Arts

Rob Little at the Funny Bone through Dec. 11, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

StageWest presents "Judy's Scary Little Christmas" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. $11. 246-2329

Night Life

Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mic Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 292-7719

Karaoke every Wednesday at Mickey Finn's with Bear Creek Productions, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 270-8738

Karaoke every Wednesday at Gronau's with DJ Metro, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 334-7350

Karaoke every Wednesday at Maddy's Place with Adam, 9:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. 267-8973

Karaoke every Wednesday at Front Row with Chris Love, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. 255-6912

Karaoke every Wednesday at Twisted Parrot Lounge, 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. 309-0580

Karaoke every Wednesday at Southpost Sports Bar with DC DJ, 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. 953-0473

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

Karaoke every Wednesday 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. - midnight. 232-5905

Karaoke every Wednesday at Royal Flush, 8 p.m. - midnight. 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

Old Fart/Early Bird Karoake at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 6:30 p.m. 224-1709

Regular karaoke every night at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 9 p.m. 224-1709

Sports/Outdoors

Miscellaneous

Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Collection at the North Grand Mall, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 232-3679

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