December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
In the late 1980s, my parents would take me to the Village of East Davenport to walk around and look at window decorations. The Village of East Davenport had its own version of the East Village Promenade that we know of here in Des Moines. The shops would be open
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December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
The tightly sealed cardboard box from the attic is an accumulation of orphaned items too dear to trash. There’s a first communion missal, a holy water font to hang on my wall, a kindergarten report card from St. Thomas Aquinas (with nine graded categories, one being the “Ability to talk
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December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
Like a present-laden tree during the holidays, this December is filled with a bounty of performance arts gifts. When we all likely need an escape from the hustle and bustle of our lives, central Iowa’s entertainment producers deliver escapes to delight, engage and thoroughly enjoy. Take advantage of the wealth
Read More →“What is happening with the AMC Cobblestone 9 theater?” In 2016, AMC bought Carmike Cinemas for approximately $1.1 billion. As a result, AMC took over the Southridge 12, AMC Classic Cobblestone 9 and AMC Classic Johnston 16 theaters, the first two of which are now closed. Southridge 12 remains empty
Read More →6200 PARK AVE., DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-09-28 SALE PRICE: $18,000,000 SELLER: WILLIAM C KNAPP LC BUYER: STATE OF IOWA ACRES: 15.227 SQUARE FEET: 138,978 300 WALNUT ST., UNIT 211, DES MOINES SALE DATE: 2023-09-28 SALE PRICE: $240,000 SELLER: SJJR PROPERTIES BUYER: A&T VENTURES LLC ACRES: 0.012 SQUARE
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December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Moberg Gallery’s 20th anniversary show is up through Jan. 6. The gallery is a grand expression of Des Moines’ elevated role in the arts scene. When TJ and Jackie Moberg opened two decades ago, the gallery represented five guys from greater Des Moines. The new show’s artists come from Barcelona,
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December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Music lovers, concert goers and live show aficionados can add one more venue to choose from in Des Moines’ suburbia — Vibrant Music Hall. Vibrant Music Hall, located in Waukee’s KeeTown Loop at 2938 Grand Prairie Parkway, hosted its first concert, needtobreathe on Nov. 5. Vibrant isn’t named because of
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December 06, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Born in Cedar Rapids, Tim Ferry grew up looking for, and finding, creative outlets. Beginning with piano lessons at 8 years old and drafting his own music in his spare time, Ferry quickly realized what he wanted to pursue. “For a long time, I just wanted to make music for
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December 06, 2023 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 “Her new TV stand has a sporty flair.” — John Flater Runners Up “Too much TV viewing will make you less of a person.” — Dennis Moore
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You’ve come a long way, buddy — An open letter to Caitlin Clark
Dear Caitlin, Where I was coming from was growing up a sports junkie in the pre-Title IX days. When I graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1972, there was no girls basketball team. And Dowling, your alma mater? Girls didn’t even attend classes there, let alone play sports. The women’s
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