When the Des Moines Symphony kicks off its newest season, astute ears will notice a difference in the way the music sounds. The Des Moines Civic Center has made a number of subtle changes to its stage and seating area with the goal of eliminating echos and noise, and creating

The Des Moines Symphony has announced two new board trustees for the 2015-16 season: Janice Lane and Jochen Scheel. Lane is the current CEO of Children & Families of Iowa, while Scheel is Information Management Director of Trait Informatics with DuPont Pioneer, with a PhD from Heidelberg University in cell

After the departure of longtime Des Moines Register music writer Joe Lawler last week (Sept. 4 was Lawler’s last official day at the paper, though his last columns continue to roll out as of this writing), the Register has hired Matthew Leimkuehler to fill the role. Leimkuehler’s first articles should

Hoyt Sherman Place has been announcing a lot of concerts lately, but this week’s announcement might be their oddest pairing yet. Tickets went on sale this past Friday for Foghat, performing at the venerable concert venue this Oct. 29. Tickets can be had at the Hoyt Sherman box office, or

Des Moines will soon be home to a new jazz club. Des Moines jazz vocalist Max Wellman will be overseeing the operation of Noce, a club that is set to occupy space at 1326 Walnut St. While a firm open date is still dependant upon renovations to the space being

Tickets are now available for all of the Des Moines Symphony’s Masterworks concerts. The 2015-16 season kicks off on Sept. 26 with Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Individual tickets will run you $15-$60, with students getting half off those prices. Tickets to all shows, along with a full schedule, can

Hoyt Sherman Place has been added to the Iowa Rock ’n’ Roll Music Association’s 2015 Hall of Fame induction class. Over the years, the historic Sherman Hill venue has been home to some of the most wide-ranging, important shows in the city, and it has consistently provided a gorgeous backdrop

The Bone Thugs N Harmony show, originally scheduled for this Friday, Aug. 14, has been canceled. The band has announced no reason, and the Val Air Ballroom was unavailable before press time. No makeup date has been announced, and refunds are being given. The Des Moines Metro Opera has received

Roving rockabilly act Urban Pioneers swings through town this week to play a free show at The Fremont on Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. That night is also “steak night” at the bar. So, you know. Go get some steak. The Pick o’ the Week is down at Gateway Park

Summer is now in full swing, but Nitefall on the River is not done making announcements for the summer season. The newest addition: Aaron Lewis. The Staind front man and country-fied solo act will take to the Brenton Skating Plaza stage on Sept. 24. Tickets range from $29.50 – $35.