DES MOINES, IOWA — On Friday, December 8, the Des Moines Art Center will open “The Irrational and the Marvelous,” which will be on view through March 25, 2018, in Blank One Gallery. A little more than a century ago, a group of European artists banded together and formed Dada, an
Read More →ALTOONA, Iowa — Kick off the holiday season with the Altoona Area Historical Society’s “Christmas at the Museum.” Families are invited to the Altoona Area Historical Museum for an afternoon of free holiday crafts, treats and photos with Santa. Families can gather in Olde Town to welcome Santa, as he arrives on an
Read More →What: Waukee’s annual free holiday celebration, WinterFest www.Waukee.org/Winterfest Where: Waukee’s Downtown Triangle District Ashworth Drive and Sixth Street, Waukee When: Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 Santa and tree lighting at 6 p.m. sharp. Festivities wrap up at 8 p.m. Who: Waukee Parks & Recreation, the Waukee Park Board, Waukee Triangle Businesses
Read More →Forty years into his recording career, John Hiatt has chosen to title his 22nd studio album, “Terms of My Surrender.” That’s an essence, perhaps the essence, of the 11 songs here, the 11 stories they tell and, together perhaps, one story. Always a keen observer of life’s flings and foibles alike,
Read More →Open ears and an open mind are the essence of singer, guitarist and songwriter Robert Cray’s approach to writing, recording and playing music. He has created a sound that rises from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. In just over 40 years Cray and his band have
Read More →On Tuesday, December 5 Clive will hold its annual “Light the Plaza” event. The event is a holiday lighting of the Aasheim Plaza located at the corner of N.W. 86th Street and University Blvd. in Clive. The evening will begin at 6 pm with the Valley High School Vocal Music performing holiday carols.
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA — On Friday, December 1, the Des Moines Art Center will open “Fink/Winogrand,” which will be on view through March 25, 2018, in the John Brady Print Gallery. Larry Fink and Garry Winogrand were both actively taking photographs in New York City in the 1970s. Winogrand primarily made photographs
Read More →PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — The Pleasant Hill Police Department is hosting a Sheepdog Safety Training March 19 and 20, 2018 at Berean Church in Pleasant Hill, Iowa to prepare communities for acts of violence. In light of recent events around the world, Sheepdog Safety Training aims to equip individuals with tools
Read More →What: The Des Moines Children’s Museum invites you to a Grand Opening event at their new location in Valley West Mall. When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 18. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Where: Valley West Mall, 1551 Valley West Dr., West Des Moines, IA 50266 In addition to the museum’s traveling
Read More →Tickets at NOCEDSM.COM or by calling 515-244-5399 or in person at 1326 Walnut St., 12-4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday. Saturday, November 25 – DIVA & THE DEACONS (feat. TINA HAASE FINDLAY) CHRISTMAS Extravaganza, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Saturday, December 2 – MAX WELLMAN’s 8th Annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 7 p.m. & 9
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