Posted April 01, 2026in Food Dude
Bubba Southern Comforts turns 10 this summer. In its first decade of growing up, the restaurant has redefined southern comforts with a Midwest appeal while becoming a bucket list destination for whiskey aficionados and an anchor of the western Gateway District of downtown. Bubba did that with exquisite attention to
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Posted April 01, 2026in Des Moines Forgotten
At least twice a week, my morning walks take me through Greenwood Park along the dirt trails that begin on the west side of the Des Moines Art Center parking lot. For the past 15 years, I’ve passed what I call “the haunted birdhouse.” Perched atop a 10-foot pole, it looks like
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Posted April 01, 2026in Joe's Neighborhood
“Trouble (oh, we got trouble) Right here in River City (right here in River City)” — Meredith Wilson, “The Music Man.” Like most of you, I generally think I’m a decent person. I let people who are in a rush cut in front of me at the grocery store. I
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Posted April 01, 2026in Center Stage
April is filled with a bounty of performing arts, from musical artists to family fare to several musicals. Enjoy the allure of cultural adventurism that these Greater Des Moines shows have to offer. One of the best traditions in regional theatre welcomes its 11th iteration when Tallgrass Theatre Company presents
Read More →In Iowa, the first crack of a baseball bat signals spring more surely than blooming trees or warming air. Baseball marks the moment winter finally loosens its grip. Fans flood the ballpark for Iowa Cubs games, turning evening outings into a cherished seasonal ritual. The smell of fresh-cut grass, the
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Posted April 01, 2026in Art News
Twenty years have passed since Des Moines Art Center hosted its tribute to Ana Mendietta. She was a Cuban refugee who escaped Castro’s reign of terror, was raised in Sioux City and first rose to fame in Iowa City where her 1973 performance piece “Rape Scene” was first performed. Photos
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Posted April 01, 2026in Belly Up To...
Walking into Lachele’s Fine Foods in Highland Park, I found a brightly lit diner. Craving a bar atmosphere, I asked myself: Where’s the bar? I didn’t have to look far. The Fitz was right next door. The two are connected, and I could have easily gone through a side door
Read More →“They Will Kill You” R | 106 minutes Director: Kirill Sokolov Writers: Alex Litvak, Kirill Sokolov Stars: Zazie Beetz, Tom Felton, Patricia Arquette Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) is an ex-convict who is desperate to find her estranged younger sister, Maria (Myha’la). Her search leads her to The Virgil, a mysterious
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Posted April 01, 2026in Sound Circuit
A classic American band, aptly named America, is in its fifth decade of touring. The group recently embarked on its “Happy Trails” tour for 2026 and will perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on April 25. America, a folk-rock band, is known for its vocal harmonies and numerous hit
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Posted April 01, 2026in Your Neighbors
When seeing “10K” associated with something, the likely first reaction is that there is a race attached — but not for Reagan Maher and his Fauna Transplant Support group. Maher, the group’s founder, is hosting the first annual Fauna 10K. His “10K” relates to organ donors, not runners. Maher faced
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