December 16, 2015 by justin
in Center Stage
The set keeps things plain, but not the pajamas. Designer Tim Wisgerhof restrained himself, deliberately, for the interiors of “Straight White Men.” He worked as if from Sears-&-Roebuck, using mostly brown and beige. He put up artwork by Andrew Wyeth, who celebrated Americana. But midway through the first sequence (the
Read More →“F Is For Family” Friday, Dec. 18 (Netflix) Series Debut: Comedian Bill Burr was slinging (smarter) anti-PC rants long before a certain GOP presidential frontrunner hijacked the practice, and his new animated series is the most hilariously profane revelation since Netflix’s own “Bojack Horseman” — he only had to set
Read More →Paid in November Amount: $1,969.64 To: Pitsco Inc. For: General supplies Amount: $13,826.10 To: Juicebox Interactive For: Purchased services Amount: $3,957.50 To: Ahlers & Cooney PC For: Legal services Amount: $1,475.92 To: The Des Moines Register For: Purchased services Amount: $193.61 To: Rieman Music For: Equipment Amount: $124 To: Mulch
Read More →Local metal studs Green Death have recently announced that the band has signed to David Ellefson’s EMP Label Group. EMP A&R director Thom Hazaert was introduced to the band through Slipknot front man Corey Taylor after Taylor invited Green Death to play Knotfest earlier this year. EMP has already announced
Read More →Erykah Badu “But You Caint Use My Phone” Independent Erykah Badu is one of those artists for whom greatness is seemingly effortless. “But You Caint Use My Phone” is a self-released mix tape. Recorded over a long weekend, its 11-song menu plays itself out in less than 40 minutes, and
Read More →A new retail development anchored by Gusto Pizza Co. in Johnston will soon house Cupcake Addict and Noodle Zoo. Cupcake Addict is a home-based business started by Janet Hoch, a former insurance agent. Hoch offers 80 cupcake flavors, 30 cake ball flavors, decorated layer cakes and other items. Her shop
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December 16, 2015 by justin
in Belly Up To...
A calm getaway can sometimes be hard to find here in Des Moines, but just a few blocks off Fleur Drive, Jasper Winery offers guests a break from the city life. A few open acres of fields and prairie allow guests to enjoy wine in the great outdoors, whether they
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December 16, 2015 by justin
in Civic Skinny
If a city council person thought she might have a conflict of interests on a coming vote on a controversial issue, and if she asked the city lawyer for an opinion, and if he gave her an opinion that said she could vote on the issue, and if she did
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December 16, 2015 by justin
in The Sound
Minnesota-based vocal group Tonic Sol Fa has been putting on an annual Christmas show for almost as long as they’ve been active. In fact, the holiday season has always played a large part in Tonic Sol Fa’s makeup, with its first holiday CD coming out in 1997. “Most people don’t
Read More →On Oct. 29, a 15-year-old special needs student (occasional seizures) in the Johnston School District, Christian Suarez, boarded a bus intended for regular students. He assaulted the bus driver both verbally and physically. The school administration has never explained why this student was not on a bus intended for special
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