Cup O’ Kryptonite
I moved back to Iowa from Colorado in 2007. I settled in Des Moines on the south side without knowing anyone. I had a dodgy (but also cheap) apartment on [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
A red ball mystery
“Could I help you, hon?” I don’t know. As an old man, the bright florescent world of Target presents several unique challenges — like where in this giant warehouse is [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Reimagined musical ‘1776’ seeks true independence for all
Most of us have had that moment of unintended personal accountability when our words are thrown back in our faces. It’s a very uncomfortable learning experience. So, what happens when [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Backpocket Pin & Pixel
A popular brewery, Backpocket Brewing, opened a satellite location in Johnston in January. Backpocket Pin & Pixel is located at Merle Hay Road and 62nd Street in the newly constructed [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Lunch With...
Mike Wedeking at Wasabi Chi
Mike Wedeking is Mister Barbecue. After 20 years at Flying Mango, purveyor of the best vibes of any restaurant in Des Moines, he is trying to retire. We asked him [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Toto… is waiting for you
Some songs are so familiar, the first time you heard them is ingrained into your memory. Humming the melody and singing them word for word, you know every riff and [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
Meet Tone the MoveMaker
Turning struggles into strength Antonio Roddy is dedicated to progressing. Raised on the south side of Chicago, he grew up in the shadow of skyscrapers and yachts along the affluent [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Notes
Sound Advice
Kenny Aronoff, of Rolling Stones’ “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” list, formerly with John Mellencamp and Ringo Starr, performs with friends at DMACC West’s ciLive! event on March 9 [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Swan song as an ode to Iowa
Jeff Fleming is retiring from his directorship at the Des Moines Art Center in late April. That makes the new 75th anniversary exhibition his swan song. Because he came to [...]
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March 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Book Review
Book Reviews
‘Stateless’ I don’t read much historical fiction, especially when it’s set in the last hundred years or so. I like my fiction ancient. Yet, I make an exception for Elizabeth [...]
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