Posted May 03, 2023in Film Review
Nintendo’s iconic Italian-American plumber has already inspired one flop — and this sluggish new animation isn’t much better. In some respects, it might be worse. Mario, also known as Jumpman, is the main protagonist of the Super Mario Bros. series and the mascot for Nintendo with a bottomless love for
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Posted May 03, 2023in Food Dude
Because soccer and Caitlyn Clark are best appreciated with a crowd, this writer ventured out to many new sports bars since autumn became spring. The owner of Terra Grill and Churrascaria generously hosted watch parties of Brazil’s World Cup games. A new Brazilian Café has since opened in the same
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Posted May 03, 2023in Des Moines Forgotten
I write a lot about movies, including my experiences making them or my experiences watching them. Des Moines’ film history fascinates me, from the insane Evangelical Apocalypse films of Russell Doughten and Donald W. Thompson to Iowa’s own Cinema Paradiso story with the Bev Mahon’s Varsity Theatre. Before all the
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Posted May 03, 2023in Joe's Neighborhood
The dark blue Irish Sea, streaked with light on the cresting waves, moves far below my winding cliff path. Listen, I get that people love the ocean. Of course, it’s not the Des Moines River or even the Raccoon, but the ocean does aggressively measure the smallness of your life.
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Posted May 03, 2023in Center Stage
With a constant flair for finding exceptional scripts to produce, Iowa Stage Theatre Company prepares its next gem. “A Bright New Boise” will grace the Stoner Theater stage from May 12-21, and its selection brings Samuel D. Hunter’s Obie Award and Drama Desk nominated play to central Iowa audiences. Add
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Posted May 03, 2023in People & Pets
A beloved childhood horse is now in its golden years of life. When Laura Kersey got her horse, Toby, at age 10, she never imagined him getting as old as he is. Toby, a Palomino, turned 32 on April 12. “It’s a last hurrah for him,” Kersey says. Although he
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Posted May 03, 2023in Book Review
‘Atalanta’ In my head, there’s a whole interwoven universe of feminist mythological retellings. Like a Marvel Cinematic Universe, but for ancient stories badly in need of a revival. Next up in this wide and wonderful series of stories is perhaps the greatest heroine in all of Greek mythology, the incredible
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Posted May 03, 2023in What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to celeste@dmcityview.com — Be sure to include your name Next month’s photo: This month’s winner “When coffee and Dippin’ Dots meet to make another worthless $7 beverage.” — Matt Garcia Runners Up “Still working out the kinks in supply/demand at Dippin’ Dots.”
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Posted May 03, 2023in Belly Up To...
Patio weather. Central Iowans love dining outdoors and with good reason — we only get about six months of lounging outside to enjoy a cold beverage and good eats. Patio lovers desire a place with an all-around good vibe. We found it for you at the Vibes Kitchen & Bar.
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