Teen blues musicians head to International Blues Challenge
At the end of the month, three Iowa acts will compete in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s an expensive trip to make, for both the musicians and [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Sound Circuit
Posted January 04, 2017in Lunch With...
J Ann Selzer
J Ann Selzer is a prophet of trends in politics and business. She has operated The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll since 1987 and has worked with Bloomberg News and [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Collections & Hobbies
A metalhead’s doll collection?
“I originally started listening to my mom’s Elton John, Billy Joel and Paul Simon records,” admits Steve Ratcliff. From there, he says he turned in to a “total metalhead.” “A [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
A couple of recent big announcements from Wells Fargo Arena has music fans excited. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will make stop in Des Moines in celebration of their 40th [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in The Sound
Winter Jam is coming
For Christian rock bands, you don’t often get platforms bigger than Winter Jam. Outside of a few big names, Christian artists are often touring at churches or affiliated venues. Winter [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in People & Pets
A nice-sized puppy: Great Dane is youngest to win an Award of Merit
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a really big dog? Meet Castle, the 8-month-old Great Dane puppy and its owner, Sonia Gens. The pair recently traveled to [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Fashion
Posted January 04, 2017in Art News
Sex and violence, loud and ironic
Artist of the Year Larassa Kabel transcended Des Moines and her own work this year. She is best known for uber-realistic drawings and paintings — particularly of horses hit by [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Belly Up To...
Laughing matters: A night at the Funny Bone comedy club
“If you don’t vote, you can’t bitch,” says comedian Bill Blank from the stage of the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Blank was born in Iowa, and he attended North High [...]
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Posted January 04, 2017in Duffy
