Posted November 04, 2020in Sound Circuit
With all the varied talents Paul Micich possesses, CITYVIEW could have easily featured his artwork or videography. But for this issue, we’ll focus on his music. Micich is a musician with the WORLD PORT band, playing a unique instrument called the Electronic Valve Instruments or EVI. The EVI was created
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Posted November 04, 2020in Collections & Hobbies
“I’m a flea market nut,” explains Dave Zaabel while gesturing to rows and rows of shelving in his Urbandale basement. “Flea markets, antique shops, garage sales… but everything was canceled this year.” Zaabel’s treasure trove contains a massive stockpile of toy farm machinery, replicas of bobcats, pickups, steam engines, jeeps
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Posted November 04, 2020in People & Pets
When Linda Brown’s boxer passed away suddenly two years ago, she was left without a furry companion. Her friend who worked at Animal Lifeline, a no-kill shelter, told her of a boxer-mix that had lived at the shelter for two years and needed a home. Brown went to see Wyatt
Read More →COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM SEPT. 11, 2020 THROUGH OCT. 9, 2020. ADDRESS: 1428 E. FLEMING AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: SEPT. 11, 2020 SALE PRICE: $161,500 SELLER: WOOD, JAMES R. BUYER: CALDERON, CARLOS SQUARE FEET: 2,000 LAND ACRES: 0.159 ADDRESS: 1660 22ND ST., WEST DES MOINES
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Posted November 04, 2020in Art News
“Black Stories” is the latest main galleries exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center. More than anything, it shows off the permanent collection of the museum. Secondly, it shows a new direction in the operational code of the institution. Two artists, Mitchell Squire and Jordan Weber, were co-curators. A group
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Posted November 04, 2020in Lunch With...
Sarah Grant has been the greatest influence on Des Moines’ art scene gaining national significance in the last three decades. A significant artist in her own right, her biggest contribution to the local art scene has been entrepreneurial. The business she founded, Sticks, has provided well-paying day jobs for some
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Posted November 04, 2020in Your Neighbors
Shelly Reed Thieman penned her first poetry verses for a fifth-grade Haiku contest. She won. The self-described “young and snappy grandmother of three girls” recently won another poetry competition. This time the recognition came for her words in the “Anniversary” category, celebrating The Iowa Poetry Association’s 75 years of publishing
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Posted November 04, 2020in Belly Up To...
If you’re looking to experience a relaxed vibe in the heart of West Des Moines, visit the Urban Cellar. With tall dark wood and tan colors, the Urban Cellar is a warm and inviting place to unwind and enjoy a great meal with wine and cocktails. The Urban Cellar: Wine
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Posted November 04, 2020in Iowa Artist
As an artist, Julie Houghton paints with materials, such as charcoal, paint and ink. But her latest obsession is with alcohol. Not the drinking type, but an alcohol-based ink, which creates distinctive artwork. Houghton searched for alternative art as a way to keep her mind and art fresh. She researched
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