March 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Des Moines may not be a hotbed of jazz compared to New Orleans or New York City, but music lovers can still celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month locally in April. Jazz month recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz. Abe Goldstien, who is the director of the Community
Read More →St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday, but the Des Moines metro is offering an entire weekend of fun and green beer. At Bennigans Merle Hay, Toaster plays with opener Royce Johns on March 15. Cover is $5. The newly renovated Val-Air Ballroom’s calendar is filling up. Catch Blackberry Smoke,
Read More →“Dune: Part Two” PG-13 | 164 minutes Director: Denis Villeneuve Writers: Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert (source material) Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson “Dune: Part Two” picks up so closely on the heels of the first film that the Fremen are still transporting the body of Jamis (Babs
Read More →Billy Joel penned those words in his No. 1 hit of the same name from his “Glass Houses” album of 1980. I listened to it with my friends while roller skating. The roller skating rink has since closed, but Billy Joel rocks on — and so does that song.
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March 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
A smiling alpaca. A towering giraffe. A black and white zebra. These animals find their portraits on Terrinye Goetz’s paintings, framed prints and cards. Goetz gives the impression of a seasoned artist; however, her art career started late in life five years ago after taking an art class in Florida.
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March 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
The Continental was one of the first restaurants in the up-and-coming East Village district in 2005. Known for its narrow bar, weekly jazz sessions, innovative cocktails and menu sharables, it was a fan favorite. When the Continental lost its lease in 2020, owner Jennifer DuBay didn’t call it quits. She
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March 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Clark Williams is a musician, writer, chef, graphic designer, publisher and proud Son of St. Patrick. We asked him to lunch, and he chose West End Architectural Salvage, a downtown coffeeshop surrounded by wonderous things that have passed into second-hand status. Williams worked at two of the best-ever seafood restaurants
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March 06, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
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 “Damn! Another coconut center!” — Tom Heirigs Runners Up “Scratch ‘n Sniff Chocolates!” — Al Hart “Afterwards, Peter was admitted for PVSD (Post Valentine’s Stress Disorder).” —
Read More →Where and when did green beer start? With March underway and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations taking shape throughout the month, there is one tradition that has become synonymous with the holiday — green beer. Green beer was first “invented” in New York in 1914 by Dr. Thomas Hayes Curtin. He
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There’s something happening here
I’m starting to wonder if guns aren’t more prevalent nowadays in the city where I’ve lived all of my life than I imagined they were in places like Dodge City, Abilene and Deadwood. The centerpiece of my daily routine since I retired in 2020 is a long walk with my dog
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