Posted April 20, 2016in Center Stage
Rest in peace, William Shakespeare? Not with this ruckus. April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of the playwright’s death, and theaters around the world are celebrating the occasion, including two here in Des Moines. Downtown, a classic has been put across with youth and edge. Both the title characters
Read More →Over the long history of the Supreme Court, senators from both political parties have often challenged the nominees from the opposing parties. They have filibustered them, mounted massive efforts to oppose them and have refused to confirm some. All those actions are well within the accepted parameters of the
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Posted April 20, 2016in Book Review
Although now recognized as one of the greatest rock bands of its generation, The Replacements did not initially enjoy uniformly stellar reviews, good fortune or great fame. In portions of the book that provide scenarios not exactly enjoyable to read, Mehr describes how each band member endured troubled backgrounds,
Read More →In Des Moines To be paid on 4/11/2016 Amount: $1,594.72 To: Absolute Property Services For: Graffiti removal services Amount: $87.75 To: American Awards, Inc. For: Des Moines Police Department’s retirement plaque for Brian Danner, including two badges, one laser out patch, engraving Amount: $1,132.28 To:
Read More →Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com This week’s winner: “When Bill realizes he got the wrong end of the centaur deal.” Tom O’Connor Runners-up: “George was banned from the grazing grounds for horsing around.” Jim McCool “Jim tried using trickery to
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Posted April 13, 2016in Cover Story
Where did they go? And will they ever come back? Zombie Burger is located where a used car lot used to be. East Village eatery, Alba, is inside what was once Higgins Ford. Americana Restaurant and Lounge also used to be a car dealership. The first electric car in
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Posted April 13, 2016in Sound Check
Reverend Horton Heat is been best known — and rightfully so — for the guitar work of frontman Jim, “Reverend Horton” Heath. From the time the band was first unleashed upon the world with 1990s “Smoke ‘Em if You Got ‘Em” and its iconic single, “Psychobilly Freakout,” there was
Read More →“Gore” Reprise The following statement might seem like a strong one to those who have, at some point, considered themselves to be a Deftones fan: “Gore” is the best album the band has ever made. Chino Moreno might very well be the best voice in metal music today,
Read More →Thus far, 2016 has been a hard year in the world of artist deaths. April shows no signs of slowing the trend, as Merle Haggard passed away last week, on his 79th birthday. Diana Ross announced a show at the Civic Center this July 21. Tickets went on sale
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Posted April 13, 2016in Duffy
