March 09, 2016 by justin
in Center Stage
Now and then, before a performance, Mary Bridget Davies will sense someone behind her but turn to find nothing there. At that, she’ll smile. “All right, Janis,” Davies will say. “I’ll do right by you tonight.” She means Janis Joplin. If anyone can contact the 1960s rock goddess, now dead
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March 09, 2016 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
Pushing and shoving each other, we make our way over from St. Mary’s School in Iowa City, through the back screen door off an alley from Linn Street, and into the kitchen at Hamburg Inn No. 2. Boxes are stacked along the far wall, full of large tin cans of
Read More →Slipknot announced its first Des Moines show in seven years. They’ll be playing Wells Fargo Arena on Aug. 5, along with Marilyn Manson and Of Mice and Men. Tickets went on sale Friday, March 4 at www.hy-veetix.com and start at $45. The Iowa Blues Challenge Society is now accepting applications
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in Cover Story
Death happens. Accidents can happen anywhere. Anyone could be killed on the clock at any occupation. But being a cop is different. It’s one of the few occupations where the workers are targeted for harm on purpose. Being shot at with malice is a different kind of danger than anything
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in The Sound
In 1982, Thomas Dolby released the one thing many people know him for: synthpop hit “She Blinded Me With Science.” For many people, that was it. Not much else of Dolby’s made regular radio play, so people were happy to toss him on the pile of “one hit wonders” with
Read More →Paid from Feb. 19 – Feb. 23, 2016 Amount: $38.94 To: CapSan For: Urinal screen f-scent w/blue Amount: $1,900 To: Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater For: Des Moines Parks and Recreation Daddy/Daughter Dance Amount: $10.17 To: Ingram Library Services For: “Anxiety Survival GD for Teens” Amount:
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in Joe's Neighborhood
“I don’t think I’m all that interesting,” she tells me at the start. A little embarrassed, it seems. Put on the spot. A bit uncomfortable. Really? Can you take your own measure if someone else doesn’t hold the mirror? And isn’t our personal yardstick always a foot or so short?
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in Locker Room
The Iowa Deer Classic is back this Friday through Sunday. Each year, the Iowa Deer Classic brings to the hunters of Iowa and the Midwest a weekend’s-worth of trophy whitetails, world-class hunting seminars, hunting and outdoor exhibitors, hands-on archery opportunities and much more. “The Iowa Deer classic is unique in
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Lent inspires restaurants to experiment with temporary offerings, showing regular customers that they understand their dietary restrictions while testing new items at minimum risk. Few people will be angered when Lenten specials are discontinued. Church fish fries are the best-known Lenten food deals. They offer the community mingling, which brands
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March 02, 2016 by justin
in Belly Up To...
Donna’s Lounge on Southeast 14th Street is full of Bitches. Now hear this out. Put your pen down, and hold off a second on your angry email to the editor. The group of ladies that assembles at Donna’s for a few suds and a little socializing call themselves Bitches. “That’s
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