Posted January 03, 2024in Your View
Posted January 03, 2024in Sound Circuit
The Prince Experience
As Gabriel Sanchez struts on the stage, dressed in a purple crushed velvet outfit, he confidently picks up his guitar and approaches the microphone. Glancing at the sold-out crowd, organ music plays in the background while he begins singing, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this
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Posted January 03, 2024in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Martyr!’ There’s something special about reading a debut novel. When that author is a beloved poet, however, I get a little worried. Poetry in long form doesn’t always translate well, and sometimes substance gets lost in a whirl of words. I shouldn’t have worried. Akbar has a true gift in
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Posted January 03, 2024in Art News
Picasso: He’s Pablomatic
It’s the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death. The museums of the world are giddy. The Spanish rapscallion attracts crowds to this day because post “Me too” people either love him for his genius or hate him for his misogynist behavior. As Mark Antony said, “The evil men do lives
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Posted January 03, 2024in Collections & Hobbies
Schacherer works to master the silver ball
Arcades and arcade games have become more of a memory, met with feelings of nostalgia, than an activity nowadays. With video games becoming more accessible than ever, the need to venture out to get your brightly lit, out-of-home gaming fix has dwindled, but not for Brian Schacherer. Schacherer has lived
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Posted January 03, 2024in Lunch With...
Kim Perez at Trellis
Kim Perez is the new president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. We asked her to lunch, and she chose Trellis, the restaurant under the Garden’s dome. Since we both prefer soups and salads during the winter months, we were in the right place. No one does
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Posted January 03, 2024in Des Moines Forgotten
The KCCI Weather Beacon
When I first moved to Des Moines in 2007, I was rattled with lore and strange facts about the city. I had been gone from the state since June of 2004 and previously haunted only the eastern side. I only made one or two trips to or through Des Moines
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Posted January 03, 2024in Ask Cityview
Ask CITYVIEW
What’s the maximum capacity of Wells Fargo Arena? Wells Fargo Arena hosts a number of events from the Iowa Wolves, Wild, Barnstormers, countless musical acts, comedians, motocross and more. At most, for any of these events, the venue can hold up to 16,980 for concerts, 16,110 for basketball games, and
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Posted January 03, 2024in 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 “The office Christmas party was heating up when Ellen showed up with her gifts.” — Jim McCool Runners Up “The hat and beard are to distract from
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Posted January 03, 2024in Your Neighbors
No experience necessary
West Des Moines resident Dan Buscher, part owner of Integrity Printing, isn’t a carpenter or bed builder by trade, but he certainly became one. His wife and three daughters had been involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a charity organization that helps provide those in need with their own
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