October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Notes
The local musical duo of Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager won the 2021 Iowa Blues Challenge on Sept. 19 at Lefty’s Live Music in Des Moines. There were four acts entered in the event, which was hosted by the Central Iowa Blues Society. Buckmiller and Schwager will now compete in
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Iowa Artist
Des Moines artist is painting the city. Take a drive in central Iowa and look at the sides of large buildings. What used to be drab, gray concrete and brick has exploded with dozens of colorful art murals, courtesy of artist Ben Schuh. Schuh is an artist who is known
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Sound Circuit
Country band will perform at Principal Park for their Ballpark Tour concert on Oct. 8. Since country band Old Dominion formed in 2007, they’ve found success with seven No. 1 songs on the country charts, such as “No Such Thing as a Broken Heart” and “Written in Sand.” Since 2018,
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Collections & Hobbies
Two local gourd growers plan to smash the world record. Jaws dropped at this year’s Iowa State Fair when Don Young and his son- in-law, Tommy Rhodes, arrived at the Big Pumpkin Contest. Their entry needed a forklift to hoist it onto the scale, and the monstrosity topped out at
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Lunch With...
Des Moines Performing Arts president and CEO shares thoughts about his personal background, travel, and COVID impacts to the industry. Jeff Chelesvig is the president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts and last year celebrated his 25th anniversary at the Civic Center. He is Iowa’s only Tony Awards’ voter,
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Film Previews
‘South of Heaven’ NR | 120 minutes Director: Aharon Keshales Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Evangeline Lilly, Shea Whigham “South of Heaven” features Jason Sudeikis as Jimmy, a man who receives early parole after an armed robbery. Upon his release, he vows to give his girlfriend, Annie, who is dying of cancer,
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Your Neighbors
“Warning! Zombie parking only. Violators will be eaten.” Some kind of crazy crime scene grabs the attention of the October passersby in front of the brick home in Beaverdale. Hacked-off body parts are strewn alongside many other signs of spookiness. A casket is situated near a coffin, and both are
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Art News
In paintings like “Fall of Eden,” he comments upon technology and its effect on humanity. Chuck Hipsher grew up in Council Bluffs, later attending the University of Iowa and The School of Chicago’s Art Institute. He worked in New York, Chicago and Detroit, and lately he has shown his work
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
The food menu and drinks go beyond typical bar food. Waukee is one of the fastest-growing cities in Iowa. Building houses and schools are essential ingredients to handle this explosive boom, but people also need a little refreshment and a local watering hole to call their own. Look no further than
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October 06, 2021 by Beckham Miller
in The Culture Buzz
The pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. Continue to be creative. Find ways to safely celebrate your thankfulness with family, friends and others. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz 2014 Iowa Governor’s Award for Partnership & Collaboration in the Art Quote of the Week “The true art of
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