DES MOINES — Three female Iowa artists whose works capture the beauty and balance of nature are featured in a new exhibition on display in Gov. Kim Reynolds‘ formal office at the State Capitol. The Iowa Women’s Art Exhibition includes pieces from Alexandra Ackerman of Iowa City, Stephanie Failmezger of Peosta
Read More →DES MOINES — In the hands of Jennifer Drinkwater, the gung-ho world of magazine publishing is no match for a needle and thread. Several years ago, the Ames artist started to embroider covers of Time and People in cross-stitch, a slow, meditative process that re-interprets the glossy melodrama of each magazine in
Read More →Acclaimed American Rock Band to Perform on October 13, 2018 January 23 – Altoona, IA. REO Speedwagon fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the band perform. Due to artist illness, the REO Speedwagon concert scheduled for February 23, 2018, at Prairie Meadows has been rescheduled
Read More →DES MOINES- This February, Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre partners with The Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines to explore one of the darkest chapters in history with the powerful and inspiring production of “I Never Saw Another Butterfly.” Based on a collection of paintings and poems, “I Never Saw
Read More →HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT February 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. February 3, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Des Moines Civic Center The Harry Potter™ film series is one of those once-in-a-lifetime cultural phenomena that continue to delight millions of fans around the world.
Read More →Drake University Provost Sue Mattison announced yesterday that Gesine Gerhard, PhD, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2018. Gerhard has demonstrated strong leadership skills, clear vision, and passionate advocacy for liberal arts education during a career as an administrator, scholar, and teacher. She
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — Des Moines Performing Arts is pleased to present one of Ireland’s leading tenors, Michael Londra’s “Celtic Fire,” at the Temple Theater on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to Michael Londra’s “Celtic Fire” will be available starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 at DMPA.org,
Read More →DES MOINES, IA — Downtown Des Moines will play host to more than 8,500 event attendees next week as it welcomes the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region 5, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Iowa Pork Congress. The two events are expected to combine to generate more than $4 million in economic impact
Read More →What: Waukee’s annual free, indoor and family-friendly celebration FamilyFest. This family-friendly event sponsored by Waukee Parks & Recreation provides a fun experience for families to look forward to after all the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Learn more at http://www.Waukee.org/FamilyFest. Where: Lutheran Church of Hope 305 N.E. Dartmoor Drive, Waukee
Read More →(Boone) — Fareway Stores, Inc. and Powerade present the Dan Gable Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with IAwrestle and IWCOA. The IWCOA accepted nominations from high school coaches for student athletes in each of the three state wrestling classes, regardless of their year in school and weight class. A
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