DES MOINES – The Des Moines Symphony concludes its 2016-2017 79th Season with “American Gothic and Bolero” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Des Moines Civic Center (221 Walnut Street, Des Moines). Virtuoso cellist Matt Haimovitz makes his Des Moines Symphony debut in a program that
Read More →Join the Pella Opera House for an afternoon of theatre on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Map of My Kingdom is sure to entertain and inform all ages. In this play by Iowa’s Poet Laureate, Mary Swander, this paly explores land disputes and family relationships will are tested. Angela
Read More →Altoona, IA — Prairie Vista Village seniors are competing against other local Des Moines-area retirement communities in a Bean Bag Baseball league. This six-week-long tournament encourages friendly, fun competition amongst the senior communities, while promoting physical activity. The game is similar to real baseball, but instead of swinging a bat,
Read More →The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is one of the over 300 animal rescue organizations chosen to compete in the national Michelson Found Animals Saving Pets Challenge. The organization who raises the most money on the challenge website will win a grand prize of $50,000. Cash prizes are also
Read More →Noce is proud to present a new production of Jason Robert Brown’s stunning musical, The Last Five Years. This production is particularly set up to drive the stunning score home, starring two local stalwarts who happen to be married themselves. Jason Robert Brown’s Drama Desk winner, The Last Five Years,
Read More →What: The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health – Des Moines will open for its 42nd season on Saturday. Opening Day typically draws 40,000 people to The Market. When: 7 a.m. – Noon., Saturday, May 6. Where: The Market spans nine city blocks in the Historic Court District, from First
Read More →DES MOINES, IA (May 2017) – Salisbury House Foundation is pleased to present Shakespeare on the Lawn at Salisbury House on June 15-18, 2017. The Repertory Theater of Iowa will perform William Shakespeare’s comedy, Taming of the Shrew, with the majestic backdrop of Salisbury House as a stage. Nightly performances will take place
Read More →WINTERSET, IA – Jim Smith, CPA, CGMA, Partner at McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith, P.C. (MHC&S), was appointed to the Iowa Accountancy Examining Board by Governor Terry Branstad. Jim said, “I am pleased to be appointed to the board and look forward to serving the accounting profession in Iowa for
Read More →An Evening with the Trailer Park Boys on Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Hoyt Sherman Place. Featuring Ricky, Julian, Bubbles, Randy and Mr. Lahey live on stage. What’s supposed to be an intimate evening with the Trailer Park Boys quickly goes off the rails when, after escaping arrest for ‘a simple
Read More →The public and members of the media are invited to the Planners’ Bike Ride and unveiling of the new Iowa Data Bike. City, county, and state planners have played an important role in the development of the hundreds of miles of paved trails throughout Iowa, including more than 600 miles
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