Barnyard theater
British director Missouri Williams brought an adaptation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear” to the London Courtyard art facility in August for a one-week run, centered on a human actor struggling to [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in News of the Weird
September 02, 2015 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Dressed for success
A suburban Garden of Eden exists south of University Avenue in West Des Moines. Law offices, corporate buildings and restaurants are all set within wide manicured green spaces with flowers [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in The Sound
True to their hearts
Irish musical act Celtic Thunder has graced these pages before, having brought its highly theatrical show to the Civic Center last November. But in addition to touring and recording with [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in Book Review
‘Kitchens of the Great Midwest’
J. Ryan Stradal’s new novel is a unique story of family and food. Easily devoured by food lovers and literature lovers alike, the debut has ingredients inspired by Stradal’s Minnesota [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in What the?
Think you’re funny? Send us your best caption… Email to: celeste@dmcityview.com Next week’s photo: This week’s winner: “Well that answers the question, ‘What you gonna do, what you gonna [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in Featured Story, Locker Room
Good morrow, lords and ladies
Hear ye, hear ye! Your attention, please. The Iowa State Fair may be the largest in the state, but if you’re tired of being a spectator, get in on the [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in Civic Skinny, Featured Story
McCoy eyes John Mauro’s seat. Hagenow gets strong foe.
State Sen. Matt McCoy, who has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Third District, now plans to run for Polk County Supervisor in three years [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in On The Tube
Love buzz
“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” Tuesday, Sept. 8 (CBS) Series Debut: No one’s probably more excited about the long-awaited arrival of new “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert than James [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in On the Move
A Dong restaurant to close for repairs
After a damaging fire, A Dong restaurant will be closed for two to three months while it is rebuilt. Neal Ngu and his wife Ailien Nguyen own the restaurant, which [...]
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September 02, 2015 by justin
in Food Dude
Krunkwich Ramen House
Maverick chef Sam Auen opened Des Moines’ first ramen house, Krunkwich, last spring and 105 years after Japan’s first ramen house. Japan may own the genre today, but Chinese immigrants [...]
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