Classic, historic, and Charlie Brown for the holidays
Like a present-laden tree during the holidays, this December is filled with a bounty of performance arts gifts. When we all likely need an escape from the hustle and bustle [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Center Stage
Posted December 06, 2023in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
“What is happening with the AMC Cobblestone 9 theater?” In 2016, AMC bought Carmike Cinemas for approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AMC took over the Southridge 12, AMC Classic [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial real estate transactions in Polk County from Sept. 28, 2023, to Oct. 24, 2023
6200 PARK AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-09-28 SALE PRICE: $18,000,000 SELLER: WILLIAM C KNAPP LC BUYER: STATE OF IOWA ACRES: 15.227 SQUARE FEET: 138,978 300 WALNUT ST., [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Art News
Moberg at 20
Moberg Gallery’s 20th anniversary show is up through Jan. 6. The gallery is a grand expression of Des Moines’ elevated role in the arts scene. When TJ and Jackie Moberg [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Sound Circuit
Vibrant Music Hall
Music lovers, concert goers and live show aficionados can add one more venue to choose from in Des Moines’ suburbia — Vibrant Music Hall. Vibrant Music Hall, located in Waukee’s [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in What the?
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 “Her new TV stand has a sporty [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Collections & Hobbies
From music theory to board game design
Born in Cedar Rapids, Tim Ferry grew up looking for, and finding, creative outlets. Beginning with piano lessons at 8 years old and drafting his own music in his spare [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Christmas sounds fill the air with a variety of concerts. Hoyt Sherman Place is offering several holiday music concerts. Lorie Line has spent 34 years bringing Christmas classic to the [...]
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Posted December 06, 2023in Iowa Artist
More than just ‘throwing the wheel’
As Caroline Freese throws wet clay on her pottery wheel, her hands work quickly, molding a bowl and smoothing out the rough edges. It’s the first of many steps before [...]
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You’ve come a long way, buddy — An open letter to Caitlin Clark
Dear Caitlin, Where I was coming from was growing up a sports junkie in the pre-Title IX days. When I graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1972, there was no [...]
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