January 20, 2016 by justin
in Tech Talk
Driving along Interstate 80 near Altoona, it is impossible to miss the three giant Facebook data centers being erected. Most people’s initial reaction to these warehouses is something along the lines of, “Wow, those are huge,” or “That’s a lot of kitten and baby photos.” After the awe fades away,
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January 20, 2016 by justin
in Center Stage
For an actor like Tyrees Allen, the voice is an orchestra. Playing Hoke, the man who does the driving, he supplies the latest Repertory Theater of Iowa (RTI) production with a soundtrack so rich that it’s hard to believe there are never more than three people on stage. When Allen
Read More →This Friday marks the last day on the job for Des Moines Performing Arts publicist, Cindy Hughes Anliker, who is transitioning into the private sector with a gig at AmeriHealth. Stepping into her role for Des Moines Performing Arts is Communications Manager Jonathan Brendemuehl. Best of luck, Cindy. This week’s
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January 20, 2016 by justin
in Food Dude
Fans of traditional Chinese restaurants absorbed a double shock at year’s end. It had been announced for months that Kwong Tung would close after New Year’s Eve following more than a half century of service. It was barely known that Great China was also closing after 27 years. Those were
Read More →Hinds “Leave Me Alone” Mom+Pop Look, Hinds is fun, OK? I am not trying to argue that the Madrid-based foursome’s sound is anything less than charming and enjoyable. But sometimes you have to ask yourself if that is enough. “Leave Me Alone” is about as DIY as it gets, with
Read More →The Republican presidential candidates have a very important qualification that the news media has failed to report correctly. Many of those candidates have demonstrated the remarkable ability to predict the future. The most recent example was evident in regard to President Obama’s executive orders on guns. Several Republican candidates exhibited
Read More →Des Moines Performing Arts is wrapping up its 2015-16 Spotlight Series this week with its presentation of “Vocalosity,” a new a cappella stage show from “Pitch Perfect” musical director Deke Sharon. The show combines many of the elements that make “Pitch Perfect” or “Glee” popular with the visceral interactivity of
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January 20, 2016 by justin
in Film Review
Once upon a time, back in the halcyon, pre-9/11 days of 2000, Michael Bay filmed a movie called “Pearl Harbor.” Released in spring of the following year, “Pearl Harbor” was an objectively terrible film, where Bay supremely exposed himself as a one-note action director with a tone-deaf approach to anything
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January 13, 2016 by justin
in Cover Story
Since its inception in 1995, the Christian music-based Winter Jam (originally known as January Jam) has grown to become the largest American music tour, regardless of genre. Routinely bringing nearly a half million faithful listeners together every year, Winter Jam is a dominating musical force. In 2010, for example, according
Read More →Jordan Creek Town Center is set to lose one of its original tenants later this month when Ann Taylor closes its doors on Jan. 23. Reportedly, the lease is expiring for the women’s clothing store, and the parties mutual agreed not to renew. Loft ups its image Loft, a sister
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