February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Collections & Hobbies
“I’m Pete the clown,” says Craig Matzke, “My son is re-Pete the clown.” Matzke is a past potentate for the Za-Ga-Zig Shriners and serves as this year’s circus chairman, as well as in other capacities. The current potentate is Randy Weldon, but you might know him as Mr. Wuzzles the
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February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Iowa Artist
For 50 years, pastel portrait and landscape artist Mary Muller has taught art lessons and insists art remains unchanged in the last half century. “Art hasn’t changed. Sometimes an artist might look for something different. I haven’t had to. My subject is light. I like the way light hits the
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February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Cars in the City
In the 1980s, car owners were tickled when automatic windows replaced the hand crank. Drivers toyed with other ideas, such as, “Wouldn’t it be great if my car could be the perfect temp when I hop in?” or “What if I could just wave a wand and ‘Voila!’ the volume
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February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Walks of Life
“Pets. Can’t live without them…. Pass the peanuts.” That’s the attitude of many pet lovers, who wouldn’t want to imagine life without the warm affection of a beloved four-legged housemate. Most of these animals tend to be cuddly canines or cats, but some brave central Iowans have opted for something
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February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Book Review
‘Last Night at the Telegraph Club’ I’m such a sucker for well-written, historical novels that don’t feel like historical fiction. Melinda Lo is known for her darkly beautiful stories, and this one hit that note just right. Unexpected romance, a turbulent time in our recent history, and a coming-of-age story
Read More →The Central Iowa Blues Society 2022 Winter Blues Fest will be held Feb. 11-12 at the downtown Des Moines Marriott Hotel, featuring more than 20 rock and blues greats from around the Midwest. Performances include one by Heath Alan, who was recently nominated to the 2022 Iowa Rock and Roll
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February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Your View
February 02, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
When looking to watch the game at a neighborhood sports bar, you want more than ESPN scores scrolling and play-by-play action on the big screen. You want it all — food and drinks — and you want it before, during and after the games, all weekend long. The Blue Shark
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February 01, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in The Culture Buzz
From the beautiful MainFrame Studios Building at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, Iowa comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station KFMG-LP 98.9 FM, bringing you music, literature & cultural news from the American Heartland and beyond. ― John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Arts
Read More →During the past year, the Iowa Legislature proposed and even codified into law bills that attempt to normalize discrimination, reduce voting access and hurt many citizens of this state. Legislators are proposing more of the same during this year’s session of the General Assembly. To call out these efforts and
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