January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
As Gabriel Sanchez struts on the stage, dressed in a purple crushed velvet outfit, he confidently picks up his guitar and approaches the microphone. Glancing at the sold-out crowd, organ music plays in the background while he begins singing, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
It’s the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death. The museums of the world are giddy. The Spanish rapscallion attracts crowds to this day because post “Me too” people either love him for his genius or hate him for his misogynist behavior. As Mark Antony said, “The evil men do lives
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Arcades and arcade games have become more of a memory, met with feelings of nostalgia, than an activity nowadays. With video games becoming more accessible than ever, the need to venture out to get your brightly lit, out-of-home gaming fix has dwindled, but not for Brian Schacherer. Schacherer has lived
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Kim Perez is the new president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. We asked her to lunch, and she chose Trellis, the restaurant under the Garden’s dome. Since we both prefer soups and salads during the winter months, we were in the right place. No one does
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
When I first moved to Des Moines in 2007, I was rattled with lore and strange facts about the city. I had been gone from the state since June of 2004 and previously haunted only the eastern side. I only made one or two trips to or through Des Moines
Read More →What’s the maximum capacity of Wells Fargo Arena? Wells Fargo Arena hosts a number of events from the Iowa Wolves, Wild, Barnstormers, countless musical acts, comedians, motocross and more. At most, for any of these events, the venue can hold up to 16,980 for concerts, 16,110 for basketball games, and
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January 03, 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 “The office Christmas party was heating up when Ellen showed up with her gifts.” — Jim McCool Runners Up “The hat and beard are to distract from
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
West Des Moines resident Dan Buscher, part owner of Integrity Printing, isn’t a carpenter or bed builder by trade, but he certainly became one. His wife and three daughters had been involved with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a charity organization that helps provide those in need with their own
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
As a lifelong animal lover, when Patty Lenz turned 60, she pondered her 44-year career training horses. Realizing it was time for a change, she switched gears and began training dogs. To say Patty is a dog lover might be an understatement. With 15 dogs at home, they’ve got room
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January 03, 2024 by Brent Antisdel
in Iowa Artist
Metal sculptures crafted by artist Hilde DeBruyne dot Des Moines and its suburbs’ green spaces. “Simplicity” is found in Clive. In West Des Moines, find the “Circle of Life.” Or head to Johnston’s Terra Park for the “Tree of Life.” Outside of Iowa, dozens of the contemporary sculptures created by
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