June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Joe's Neighborhood
The rain is gentle in Dublin, Ireland, unlike the hard rain in Iowa this spring. The rain washes down the old slate roofs, flowing into gutters and spilling into private gardens hidden in the back of buildings. High stone and brick walls keep me from spying on people dallying inside
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Center Stage
In an interesting pondering of name origins, tallgrass prairie “is capable of supporting significant biodiversity. Parts of the ecoregion are among the top ten ecoregions for reptiles, birds, butterflies, and tree species.” Tallgrass Theatre Company (TTC) draws from that description, having sunken its roots deep into the West Des Moines
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Your View
June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Collections & Hobbies
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… the “Star Wars” saga was born, and a cult following developed soon after. Not quite as long ago — in 2018 — Ryan Toney began building his first Star Wars costume. Toney, who resides in Ankeny, is part of the
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Book Review
‘How High We Go in the Dark’ Stories and people connected in surprising ways; the myths we tell ourselves even when reality is breathing down our necks; the absolute power of time. These are just some of the themes that explode from this shining debut book. A plague that ravishes
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Duffy
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 “Spring Break – Day 5.” Bill McCoy Runners Up “This is my third one of these, and the sun is really getting to me. Time for a
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
It’s 10 a.m. Sunday morning and, feeling discouraged, you realize the weekend is just about over. But wait — there’s always an excuse for a Sunday fun day when you can head outside during the summer at a patio near you. Or better yet, head to a winery with wide
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June 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
Grammy award-winner Tom Hambridge’s dual role at a June 15 Hoyt Sherman Place concert leaves little time for rest. Hambridge is the opening act, singing and drumming his original music. At the end of the set, he’ll meet a few fans, change clothes and rush into his next act: drumming
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