OCTOBER 13

<Concerts/Live Music>

James McMurty at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $10-$13. 294-2969
Chris Ranallo and Scott Kacher every Thursday at Champps

Restaurant & Bar, 8:30 p.m. - midnight. Free. 440-6565

The Eyeliners, Godawfuls, Love Equals and The Horseshoe Spatulas at Hairy Marys, 5 p.m. $10. 255-2456

Final Mix at the Westport Lounge, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. $4.

Grada at Holy Trinity Parish Hall, 8 p.m. $18-$20. 255-3162

Flipside at the Finish Line Show Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

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

The Gunshy with Andrew Bryant and Shambolic at Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $5. 243-3270

September with Definition of Cruelty at the House of Bricks, 8 p.m. $5. 18+. 727-4370

EUI and Salt of Society at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 8 - 11 p.m. Cover varies. 224-1709

<Exhibitions/Displays>

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

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

Jerry Pottorff at the Des Moines Playhouse Gallery through Oct. 24. 277-6261

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

Exhibition sponsored by Community Support Advocates at Kenneth Paul Gallery, 7:30 - 9 p.m. 883-1776

<Child Oriented>

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

Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz Contest at the Forest Avenue Library through Oct. 15. All ages. 323-8376

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Table Saw Basics: Crosscutting and Ripping" at the Woodsmith Store, 6:30 p.m. Free. 254-9494

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

<Theater/Performing Arts>

<Night Life>

Lily Tomlin at the Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. $42.50-$52.50. 246-2329

Untamed Shrews at The Funny Bone through Oct. 16, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

SCI After 5 at the Science Center of Iowa, 5 - 8 p.m. $6-$12. 21+. 274-6868

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

Karaoke with DJ Doc every Thursday through October at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - 2 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'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 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 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

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

Soup Supper at West Des Moines Christian Church, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Free. 277-7051

OCTOBER 14

<Concerts/Live Music>

Comfort Zone at Scorno's Sports Club, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. $3. 244-1935
Chrys Mitchell at Ritual CafŽ, 8 p.m. Free. 288-4872

Final Mix at Smokey's BBQ, 9:30 - 1:30 a.m. Cover varies. 288-8228

Brian Congdon at A.K O'Connors in West Des Moines, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 226-1717

Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-5252

The Heartbeats at the Finish Line Sow Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. No cover. 21+. 967-1000

Dave Zollo and the Body Electric at Raccoon River Brewing Company, 10 p.m. Free. All ages. 362-5222

Head of Femur with The Changes and Like Knives at the M-Shop in Ames, 9 p.m. $5-$8. 294-2969

Kelly Joe Phelps at Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, 8 p.m. $10-$12. (641) 787-9643

The Nadas with Towncrier at Keysters, 9:30 p.m. $6. 21+. 252-1403

Miker's Mad with Vertigo Joe and Forte at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-7719

Thank You Donny with Sober for Sarah and Boldtype at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $5. 243-3270

James Harman with the Tablerockers at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

DJ Showcase at Hairy Marys, 8 p.m. Cover varies. 255-2456

Open Mic Night at Java Joes, 9 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Landshark at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Free. 266-9338

Roze at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. 263-9900

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Historic Quilts at Living History Farms through Oct. 9. 278-5286

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

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

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

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4, with opening reception from 5 - 7 p.m. 271-1994

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

Jerry Pottorff at the Des Moines Playhouse Gallery through Oct. 24. 277-6261

<Child Oriented>

"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through Oct. 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz Contest at the Forest Avenue Library through Oct. 15. All ages. 323-8376

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Pippi Longstocking" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Oct. 23, 7 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"Shear Madness" at the Temple Theatre for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through Oct. 30, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

"The von Trapp Children" at the Pella Opera House, 7:30 p.m. $19.99-$21.99. (641) 628-8625

<Night Life>

"Fast Forward: Music of the Future" at the House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370

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

Untamed Shrews at The Funny Bone through Oct. 16, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

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

OCTOBER 15

<Concerts/Live Music>

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

Jethro & the All-Stars at Kenny D's, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Free. 263-9900

The Nadas with Josh Davis Band at Keysters, 9 p.m. $5. 252-1403

Billy Joe Shaver at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $17-$22. 294-2969

Celtic Woman at the Civic Center, 8 p.m. $22.50-$45. 246-2329

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

Gimmick at House of Bricks, 9 p.m. $5. 727-4370

Eddie "The Chief" Clearwater at Blues on Grand, 9:30 p.m. $10. 21+. 244-3092

Horrorpops with Roger Miret & the Disasters and Left Alone at the Vaudeville Mews, 10 p.m. $8-$10. 243-3270

Steve Thompson & Matt Thomason of Buffalo Joe at Java Joes, 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. No cover. 288-5282

The Hudson Falcons with The Branded Ones at Hairy Marys, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

Marigold with The Street Brats at Hairy Mary's, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 21+. 255-2456

Tremayne Gist with DJ Rap/Hip-Hop at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-7719

Deep Shit Arkansas at Hull Avenue Tavern, 9 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. No cover. 266-9338

Breakin' Ground at the Finish Line Sow Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 9 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Scottie Larson at Ritual CafŽ, 8:30 p.m. Free. 288-4872

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter's "Cohesive Pursuit" at Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

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

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

"Once Upon A City" at Ritual CafŽ through Dec. 2. 288-4872

<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

"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through Oct. 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Hispanic Heritage Month Quiz Contest at the Forest Avenue Library. All ages. 323-8376

Science on Stage at the Science Center of Iowa, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Grades 5-8 welcome. 274-6868

Family Art Workshop at the Des Moines Art Center, 2 - 4 p.m. $12.50-$15/person. 277-4405

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

"Astrophotography Basics" with Harry Wood at the Ashton Observatory, 7 p.m. 262-3108

Des Moines Area Writers Network at Welsey Acres, 2 - 4 p.m.

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Pippi Longstocking" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Oct. 23, 2 p.m. $12-$16. 277-6261

"Shear Madness" at the Temple Theatre for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 8 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through Oct. 30, 8 p.m. $18. 246-2329

<Night Life>

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

Untamed Shrews at The Funny Bone through Oct. 16, 8 and 10:15 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

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

<Sports/Outdoors>

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

<Miscellaneous>

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

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

18th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Billy Joe's Pitcher Show, 3 p.m. $2. Proceeds benefit Variety Club of Iowa. 224-1709

"Operation: Releaf" at Perry High School, 6:30 a.m. - noon. 465-3577

OCTOBER 16

<Concerts/Live Music>

Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Sow Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Soul Searchers at the Summerset Winery in Indianola, 3 - 6 p.m. Free. 961-3545

Open Jam with Larry Chambers every Sunday through October at Hull Avenue Tavern, 8 p.m. - 1 a.m. 266-9338

Jammin Jimmy & The Jukebox Jukes at Kenny D's, 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. 263-9900

CJC Big Band at Java Joes, 2 - 4 p.m. Free. 288-5282

Stuart Davis at the Vaudeville Mews, 8 p.m. $10. 243-3270

Autolux with If Ever Was A Fire at the M-Shop in Ames, 7:30 p.m. $12-$16. 294-2969

Kanser, Aeon Gray, Habitual Illness and Areee at the House of Bricks, 7:30 p.m. $5. All ages. 727-4370

Mike Butterworth from The Nadas at A.K. O'Connors in Beaverdale, 9 p.m. Cover varies. 277-2227

<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

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

<Child Oriented>
"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through Oct. 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

"Character Counts!" at the Blank Park Zoo, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $4.95-$6.95. Children under 3 free. 285-4722

<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

"Rabbits, Squirrels and Deer, Oh My!" at the Woodsmith Store, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. $7. 254-9494

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Pippi Longstocking" at the Des Moines Playhouse through Oct. 23, 1 & 6 p.m. $17-$30. 277-6261

"Shear Madness" at the Temple Theatre for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 3 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Theater through Oct. 30, 3 p.m. $16. 246-2329

<Night Life>

Untamed Shrews at The Funny Bone, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

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, 9 p.m.

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>

Iowa Stars versus San Antonio Rampage at the Wells Fargo Arena, 5:05 p.m. $10-$25. 1-800-553-2457 for tickets.

<Miscellaneous>

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

OCTOBER 17

<Concerts/Live Music>

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

United State of Electronica with The Divorce at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $7. 243-3270

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

Murphy's Law with The Tossers and Black Market Fetus at Hairy Marys, 5 - 9 p.m. Cover varies. All ages. 255-2456

<Exhibitions/Displays>

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

Jerry Pottorff at the Des Moines Playhouse Gallery through Oct. 24. 277-6261

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

<Child Oriented>

"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through October 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

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

"Your Souls Signature" at the School of Metaphysics, 7 - 9:30 p.m. $35. 255-5570

<Theater/Performing Arts>

<Night Life>

"Big Hearts, Deep Pockets" Fund Raiser with Those Comics and The Patsies, 8 p.m. $6-$8. 252-1892

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

OCTOBER 18

<Concerts/Live Music>

Maurie Goode and the Country Gentlemen at the Finish Line Sow Lounge at Prairie Meadows, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. 21+. 967-1000

Amy Ray at the M-Shop in Ames, 8 p.m. $12-$15. 294-2969

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

Uncle Rico at A.K. O'Connors in West Des Moines, 8 p.m. $3. 226-1717

Hangar 18 with Gaiden Gadema and Angle at the Vaudeville Mews, 5:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270

31Knots with The Planet The and MRPF3 at the Vaudeville Mews, 9:30 p.m. $7. 243-3270

<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.

"Cohesive Pursuit" from Edward Blaze Brafford & Shawn Wolter at the Moberg Gallery through Oct. 31. 279-9191

Jerry Pottorff at the Des Moines Playhouse Gallery through Oct. 24. 277-6261

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

<Child Oriented>

"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through October 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

Pint Size Science every Tuesday through Oct. 25 at the Science Center of Iowa, 1 p.m. Ages 3 - 5 welcome with parent. $4/ members or $10/nonmembers. 274-6868

<Lecture/Discussion/Workshop>

American Sign Language Class at the Deaf Action Center, 5:30 p.m. through Nov. 8. $45. 266-5105

Origami Demonstration at the Wildwood Lodge, 6 p.m. Free. 222-9876

<Theater/Performing Arts>

<Night Life>

Poetry Slam! at Java Joes, 7 p.m. 288-5282

Randy Lubas at The Funny Bone through Oct. 23, 8 p.m. 19+. 270-2100

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

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

<Sports/Outdoors>

<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

OCTOBER 19

<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

AcumenNation with Dj? Acucrack and Albino Spiders at Hairy Marys, 8 p.m. $5. 21+. 255-2456

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

The Navigators with Steve Robinson & the Foundation at the Vaudeville Mews, 9 p.m. $6. 243-3270

Quiet Drive at People's in Ames, 9 p.m. $2. 292-4501

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

Fat Tuesday & The Greasefire Horns with Jimmy "Midnite Cowboy" Pryor at Blues on Grand, 9 p.m. No cover. 244-3092

<Exhibitions/Displays>

Thomas C. Jackson at Karolyn Sherwood Gallery through Nov. 12. 274-5600

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.

Jerry Pottorff at the Des Moines Playhouse Gallery through Oct. 24. 277-6261

Ledelle Moe at Drake's Anderson Gallery through Nov. 4. 271-1994

John Beckelman, Sharon Booma and Jan Zelfer-Redmond at the Olson-Larsen Galleries through Nov. 19. 277-6734

<Child Oriented>

"Growing Family Fun" at Geisler Farms through Oct. 30. Eight-acre corn maze. $5. 964-2640

<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

"Arrangement of the Month" at Reiman Gardens in Ames, noon or 7 p.m. $20-$30. 294-2710

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

Games by James at the Wildwood Lodge, 6 p.m. Free. 222-9876

<Theater/Performing Arts>

"Shear Madness" at the Temple for Performing Arts through Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. $32.50-$37.50. 277-6261

"Angels in America" at the Civic Center's Stoner Studio Theater through Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. $11. 246-2329

Reruns Live at the Vaudeville Mews, 7 p.m. $6-$8. 243-3270

<Night Life>

Grandma Mojo's Moonshine Revival at the M-Shop in Ames, 10 p.m. $1. 294-2969

Randy Lubas at The Funny Bone through Oct. 23, 8 p.m. 19+. 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 CafŽ through Sept. 29, 4 p.m. - close. 224-1212

Karaoke & Acoustic Open Mike Night at the Bali Satay in Ames, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cover varies. (515) 292-7719

Karaoke every Wednesday at Gronau's, 9 p.m.

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. - 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

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>

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

<Miscellaneous>

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

Submit your events to be included in the calendar. Click here

Comment on this story | Return to top