December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Walks of Life
December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Your View
December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Art News
Watercolor’s lightness and levity
In December of 1866, 11 painters gathered in New York City to form what would later become known as the American Watercolor Society. At that time, watercolor was considered a lesser form of painting, the domain of amateurs and commercial artists. The mission of the AWS was to change that
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December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Sound Circuit
Sons of Gladys Kravitz
With nearly 50 years of musical experience and showmanship, the Sons of Gladys Kravitz continue to rock while entertaining a loyal local following. Affectionately known as the “Sons,” the group originated as an acoustic duo in 1993 before morphing into a four-piece ensemble, the Subdivisions, and then expanding into a
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December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Ken’s — a not-so-secret speakeasy
As I walked down the dark staircase to Des Moines’ newest speakeasy, I expected a muscular guy decked in a pinstripe suit with a cocked fedora hat, questioning me, ‘What’s the password, blondie?’ Instead, I got a masked guy, handing me a menu, asking me what my drink preference was.
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December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Previews
Film Previews
“The Croods: A New Age” PG | 95 minutes Director: Joel Crawford Stars: Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Nicolas Cage The Coods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters — from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world — but now they will face their biggest
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December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in People & Pets
Derecho adoption
When Jamie Angove lost her dog, Punkers, to bladder cancer in May, she’d been searching for another furry friend. A rescue dog was her only option, so when one appeared on the Animal Rescue League’s site, she knew he was the one. The Shiba breed, a popular dog in Japan,
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December 02, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Concert keepsakes
Blood spit straight out of the mouth of KISS’ Gene Simmons is on display at the south-side home of Franco Tangari. The same goes for an eye-popping array of ticket stubs, concert reviews, celebrity autographs and more than 40 years’ worth of concert-going memorabilia. The neatly organized collection contains many
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December 01, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz Quote of the Week “Give, give, give—what is the point of having experience, knowledge, or talent
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November 24, 2020 by Brent Antisdel
in The Culture Buzz
Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
The Covid-19 pandemic persists. Be safe. Be considerate. Be compassionate. But, continue to be creative. Find ways to celebrate your thankfulness safely with family and friends. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz Quote of the Week “Gratitude turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial
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