February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Film Review
Clunky writing takes audiences out of the story while liberal grievances are presented as informed satire “Vice” is a bold film that leans heavily on dark humor and gonzo flair as substitutes for cold, hard facts to tell the story of one of the most secretive political figures of modern
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Food Dude
Ten and 15 years ago, restaurants were trying to reinvent the wheel. Fusion was so free spirited that terrible mistakes were made. Remember bulgogi cupcakes, savory ice cream or haggis pizza? Hopefully you don’t, but I do. Some terrible ideas became ridiculously popular, too, so there will always be more.
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Your Neighbors
The Golden Oldies barbershop quartet produces joy for others while enjoying the music themselves. Energy immediately fills the air as the four gentlemen, in perfect unison, burst into deep chords of harmony, singing: “This is just the kind of day you dream about, when you open up your mouth
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Joe's Neighborhood
It is with some shame that I acknowledge that I’m a fan of Brené Brown, a shame researcher. I don’t want to be a fan. She is way too popular, way too smart, and way too much a cliché for the manly man I’ve always striven to be. “Jeremiah Johnson,” the
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Center Stage
The show’s DNA explains its award-winning success. The holidays are behind us, and February continues the ramping up of indoors offerings so Central Iowans can experience the unique thrills of live theatre arts. Six-time Tony Winner graces Civic Center stage “Dear Evan Hansen” opens Feb. 5 for a week, part
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Belly Up To...
Front Row bar is a shrine to the Hawks. Open up the door to the Front Row in Clive, stroll inside and you’re instantly greeted by Herky the Hawk. Walk only a few steps into this sea of black and gold and you’ll find mahogany shelves full of autographed footballs,
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in Collections & Hobbies
Modern quilts by local guild members are accepted by QuiltCon 2019. Meticulous attention to detail. Imagination. The ability to follow detailed instructions. Expensive tools and equipment. Homemade quilts often require hundreds of dollars of fabric, materials and supplies. But that is just the beginning. The dollar figures don’t account for
Read More →What do you do when you’re snowed in and don’t want to venture out? Why not download free music by Des Moines musicians? The Greater Des Moines Music Coalition and the Greater Des Moines Partnership put together four volumes of music from local musicians: www.dsmpartnership.com/living-here/things-to-do/attractions–events/music-mix. Chicago-based band Thompson Springs performs
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February 06, 2019 by Brent Antisdel
in At Home With
After a guest fell through the floor, this repurposing project became something special. Construction projects are nothing new for George Risius. The 63-year-old has been a do-it-yourselfer for most of his life, so, after purchasing an old camper, he knew he had the tools and the know-how to make the
Read More →Can we keep it? Given the Trump phenomenon, the question “Could it happen here?” keeps popping up in political commentary. Such commentary often refers to the 1935 novel by Sinclair Lewis, “It Can’t Happen Here” — written when Hitler was in control in Germany, Mussolini in Italy, Stalin in Russia
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