November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Collections & Hobbies
Des Moines Curling Club promotes Olympic sport. Older than baseball, football and basketball, nicknamed the “Roaring Game” and “Chess on Ice,” it’s America’s favorite sport — it’s… curling? OK, it may not be on the forefront of every American’s mind, but if you’ve ever watched the Winter Olympics, you’ve probably come
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Your View
November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Film Previews
“The Menu” R | 106 minutes Director: Mark Mylod Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult “The Menu” is about a young couple, Margot and Tyler, who are interested in dining at an exclusive restaurant owned by a famous chef. In order to get to the upscale eatery, they have
Read More →Journey, with special guest Toto, announced a stop at Wells Fargo Arena as part of their Freedom Tour on March 28. Tickets TBA. Pentatonix, an award-winning acapella group, makes their way to Wells Fargo Arena on Dec. 8. Tickets are selling quickly, from $39 and up. Alaska Thunderf**k 5000’s first North
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in 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 “Chucky’s cousin Bucky. Can you come out and play?” — Gary Eich Runners Up “Teddy loved his new Halloween smile – courtesy of Dr. Bob Jekyll DDS.”
Read More →COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS IN POLK COUNTY FROM SEPT. 13, 2022 THROUGH OCT. 11, 2022 6657 N.W. SIXTH DRIVE, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-09-13 SALE PRICE: $1,100,000 SELLER: MORROW INVESTMENTS LLC BUYER: COWGER PROPERTIES LLC SQUARE FEET: 11,960 ACRES: 1.504 332 FIFTH ST., WEST DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2022-09-14 SALE
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
The definition of a virtuoso is someone highly skilled in music. For guitarist Steve Vai, virtuoso is an understatement. Vai has been voted by Guitar World magazine as one of the top 10 guitarists of all time, ranking up there with Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Brian May, Slash and
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
As the East Village boosts its dining and drinking establishments, Coa Cantina is a solid contender as one of the best in the district with its fresh Mexican menu and tequila drinks to wash it down. Coa Cantina is located at 425 E. Grand Ave. in a century-old building. Built
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Lunch With...
Elvin McDonald is the grand gentleman of Des Moines style and taste. As a longtime editor of Better Homes & Gardens, as director of the Des Moines Botanical Gardens, as a guiding light of the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, the gardens of Terrace Hill, and those of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church,
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November 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Iowa Artist
In Ray “Bubba” Sorensen’s hometown of Greenfield, a graffiti rock was painted over with various artwork. One Memorial Day, Bubba suggested painting the 60-ton rock as a thank you to veterans. He has continued painting it for the past 25 years. He was known locally as a hero painter, as
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