February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Political Mercury
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds insists a life in Washington is not for her. I believed her when she told me this near the shores of Black Hawk Lake in Lake View before the governor announced what became a successful re-election bid for Terrace Hill. At the time, speculation emerged, prior
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
A well-articulated dark comedy that keeps you wanting more, “The Banshees of Inisherin” thrusts audiences into a time when Ireland was full of despair — not long after the War of Independence and a long-suffering period that brought about a struggle for an identity, a repressive church, superstitions, isolation, mass
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Whether intended or not, Tullpa Restaurant’s name conjures up “tulpa,” a term used in theosophy, paranormalism and mysticism to identify a corporal and sentient body that was previously only imaginary. The restaurant’s logo is “Ritmo, Color, Sabor (pulse, color, flavor)” which are certainly sentient qualities, so let’s imagine that is
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Des Moines Forgotten
The first story I wrote for this column back in 2017 was on the love story that followed Des Moines’ Varsity Theatre. Bev Mahon fell in love with his future wife after reading about her in Box Office Magazine while he was enlisted in the Air Force. Patty Crouse worked
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
“Ah, the good old days.” Did I really just say that? Knocking on the door of nostalgia seems a bit of a trick bag. One person’s treasured memory is usually another person’s therapy-inducing nightmare. Take high school, for example. J.J. Watt, star defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals, says: “What I
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
When two Iowa theatrical leaders join forces, it holds great promise as a “must-see” experience. Pyramid Theatre Company and the Des Moines Community Playhouse unite to present Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson.” This also marks the Des Moines return of Pyramid’s founding dynamo, Ken-Matt Martin,
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February 01, 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 “Just when I finally had all my ducks in a row, Bridezilla here uses my shower without permission and tramples the whole lot of them.” — Mark
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
As classic rock bands tour, fans are eager to see the band “one last time.” For more than a half a century, Three Dog Night has performed to sold-out crowds. They continue with a concert at Hoyt Sherman Place on March 2. Three Dog Night founder Danny Hutton patched in
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
“80 for Brady” PG-13 | 98 minutes Director: Kyle Marvin Stars: Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno Based on the story of real-life women who bonded over being widows and their love of the Patriots to form their own New England fan club, “80 for Brady” follows four
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February 01, 2023 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
At some time or another, most of us have looked into our family trees, wondering what might be discovered among its branches. Might we find “royal blood”? Or perhaps that our ancestors arrived at Ellis Island, or labored on the Panama Canal? Many have embarked on a genealogical quest for
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