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Posted December 06, 2023in Center Stage

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 of our lives, central Iowa’s entertainment producers deliver escapes to delight, engage and thoroughly enjoy. Take advantage of the wealth

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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 Cobblestone 9 and AMC Classic Johnston 16 theaters, the first two of which are now closed. Southridge 12 remains empty

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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., UNIT 211, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-09-28 SALE PRICE: $240,000 SELLER: SJJR PROPERTIES BUYER: A&T VENTURES LLC ACRES: 0.012 SQUARE

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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 opened two decades ago, the gallery represented five guys from greater Des Moines. The new show’s artists come from Barcelona,

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Posted December 06, 2023in Guest Commentary

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 girls basketball team. And Dowling, your alma mater? Girls didn’t even attend classes there, let alone play sports. The women’s

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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 KeeTown Loop at 2938 Grand Prairie Parkway, hosted its first concert, needtobreathe on Nov. 5.  Vibrant isn’t named because of

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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 flair.” — John Flater Runners Up “Too much TV viewing will make you less of a person.” — Dennis Moore

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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 time, Ferry quickly realized what he wanted to pursue. “For a long time, I just wanted to make music for

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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 stage, playing the piano. This year, she features a new vocalist for her concert on Dec. 14. On Dec. 16.

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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 the final piece — a pet food bowl — is ready. Freese’s studio, Caroline Freese Designs, is located outside of

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