Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:

5/2/2023

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Quote of the Week

“I love the solitude of reading. I love the deep dive into someone else’s story, the delicious ache of a last page.” – Naomi Shihab Nye, an American poet, editor, songwriter, and novelist. 

Curious about my primary source for reliable quotes? Visit Mardy Grothe’s exceptional free resource, Dr. Mardy’s Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations – https://www.drmardy.com/dmdmq/

Newsletter content:
Special Cultural Headline news
I. Guests on this week’s show;
II. Performance Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
III. Visual Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
IV. Auditions and other Opportunities (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
V. Planning ahead;
VI. Author events (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
VII. Best-sellers, life resource books, Greater Des Moines performing arts organizations, Central Iowa indie book stores, cultural exploration resources, health & welfare resources
 
Special cultural headline news:

• Mainframe Studio’s First Friday presents a bounty of new experiences, along with familiar creative and culture gems. First Friday continues to build on its “Instant Classic” legacy as the place to be on the first Friday of every month. 900 Keo Way in Des Moines is the address, and its boldy painted façade beckons cultural adventurers for a free immersion in some of America’s best. https://www.mainframestudios.org/events/

I. This week’s guests on The Culture Buzz –

This week’s show will feature poet laureates, featured poets, and lots of encouragement to join this premier national poetry event – and, it’s all free. https://www.poetryamp.org/poetry-palooza

• 11:00 AM – William Maz shares insights about The Bucharest Legacy: The Rise of the Oligarchs, his dynamic sequel to The Bucharest Dossier. This is another mesmerizing page-turner from the gifted pen of one of America’s best thriller writers. “The Bucharest Legacy is a story of duplicity piled onto duplicity that will keep you guessing right to the end.” – Steve Berry, New York Times best-selling author of The Last Kingdom https://www.williammaz.com/
• 11:16 AM – Opening soon. Des Moines Performing Arts presents the national touring production of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, May 16-21. One of its stars, Roz White (as Zelma Bullock, Tina’s mother), shares insights about this exhilarating show. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/tina-the-tina-turner-musical/
• 11:31 AM – Opening soon. Iowa Stage Theatre Company’s next show, A Bright New Boise, runs May 12-21 at the Stoner Theater. Listen as Director Alex Wendel and lead actor, Michael Harris (as “Will”) talk about Iowa-connected Samuel D. Hunter’s powerful breakthrough play. https://www.iowastage.org/abrightnewboise
• 11:46 AM – Pre-order now; available June 13. Walking on Fire is Kathryn Crowley’s debut novel is a powerful immersion into the tumultuous Greek society in the 1970s. Listen as Kathryn shares the inspiration and development of her captivating story. “This page-turner will initiate you to the tumultuous days in mid-seventies Greece when a young American comes to heal from a divorce and meets love, controversial politics, and danger. It is a must-read, well-researched and heartwarming.” – Sophia Kouidou-Giles, author of Sophia’s Return: Uncovering My Mother’s Past https://kathryncrawley.com/
• 12:00 PM – Now available. Iowa History Journal’s new issue is now available, and writer Tim Walch returns to chat about Part 2 of his story on Grenville Dodge, one of Iowa’s fascinating figures. https://iowahistoryjournal.com/
• 12:15 PM – Ed Hajim returns with another wonderful book, this time the life resource that everyone’s library should contain, The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future. Ed shares his wealth of experience and success, distilling it with a clarity and appeal that will benefit everyone. “This wonderful fable draws on the hard-won life lessons of fabled financier Ed Hajim. … For those on a similar quest, let Ed be your guide through reading this allegorical tale. It informs and inspires.” —Mark Zupan, President, Alfred University https://www.edhajim.com/
• 12:32 PM – The best duo in thriller writing, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, return to their #1 bestsellling series featuring FBI Special Agent Pendergast and Constance Green. Listen as this team shares glimpses into The Cabinet of Dr. Leng. “Multifaceted and complex. Legendary… A modern-day Sherlock Holmes.” – Associated Press https://www.prestonchild.com/
• 12:46 PM – Jordan S. Rubin takes a deep and well-researched dive in Bizzaro: The Surreal Saga of America’s Secret War on Synthetic Drugs and the Florida Kingpins It Captured. This exceptionally written exposé shares the risky “it could have been me” potential that many of America’s laws hold for unwitting citizens. “A fascinating, and terrifying, account of two businessmen who tried to achieve the American dream, dutifully testing their product against potential illegality, but still getting snared by murky legal applications. Engrossing.” – The Culture Buzz https://www.jordanrubin.net/

II. Performance Arts

• Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre – Des Moines Community Playhouse – How I Became a Pirate. Thru May 7. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/how-i-became-a-pirate/
• Tallgrass Theatre Company – Wonder of the World. Thru May 7. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/
• Iowa Stage Theatre Company – A Bright New Boise. May 12-21. https://www.iowastage.org/abrightnewboise
• Kate Goldman Children’s Theatre – Snow White. Friday Funday, May 12. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/snow-white/
• Pura Social Club – Duets Cabaret. May 13. https://purasocialclub.com/des-moines-east-village-pura-social-club-events
• Des Moines Performing Arts – Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. May 16-21. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/tina-the-tina-turner-musical/

III. Visual Arts – Exhibitions

• Des Moines Art Center. 75 Years of Iowa Art. Thru May 7. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/art-center/
• Heritage Art Gallery. Freedom of Expression, May 1 – Jun 16. FOE underscores the relationship between human experiences and the right to freedom of expression and opinion as essential to the ability of persons of all disabilities to develop as individuals and to participate fully in all aspects of life on an equal basis. All the works in the FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION PROJECT are created by artists from around central Iowa, who identify to be living with disabilities and their work is profiled in a mini-documentary, as part of the exhibition. The FOE Project, in partnership with Mosaic in Central Iowa, The Greater Des Moines Public Arts Foundation, Heritage Gallery, Mainframe Studios, and The Harkin Institute Fellow Jill Wells, presents a 10-artist group project. The FOE project and exhibition promotes the full participation of individuals living with disabilities in and through the arts. The gallery is wheelchair accessible via the South entrance to the Polk County Administration Building (Court Avenue). Gallery Hours are 11am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday. http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/

IV. Visual Arts – Galleries & Found Space Exhibition Sites

• 1. Des Moines Art Center. ² Re-connect with old favorites on exhibit from their permanent collection. Explore the constantly changing exhibits, from staff-curated to international, always ready to stimulate the imagination and senses. Always open (except holidays), always free. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/
• 2. Brunnier Art Museum. Ames. ²This is the flagship for the University Museums, a treasure trove of visual arts immersion on the Iowa State University campus, which includes the Christian Petersen Art Museum, The Farm House Museum, the Anderson Sculpture Garden and the Art on Campus Collection. https://www.museums.iastate.edu/visit/brunnier-art-museum
• 3. The Grinnell College Museum of Art. Grinnell. ² https://www.grinnell.edu/campus-life/arts-culture/museum
• 4. 2AU. West Des Moines. ^1,2 http://www.2aulimited.com/
• 5. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Des Moines ² I added this destination for its unique value as a “living gallery,” where the constantly changing floral exhibitions entice and delight.https://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com/
• 6. Heritage Art Gallery. ² Des Moines. http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/
• 7. Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery. ² Des Moines. https://hoytsherman.org/gallery/
• 8. Kavanaugh Art Gallery. West Des Moines. ^1,2 https://kavanaughgallery.com/
• 9. Kunzler Studios. West Des Moines. ^1,2 kunzlerstudios.com
• 10. Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. Des Moines. https://www.lizlidgett.com/
• 11. Moberg Gallery. Des Moines. ² https://moberggallery.com/
• 12. Olson-Larsen Galleries. West Des Moines.^1,2 https://olsonlarsen.com/
• 13. Polk County Heritage Gallery. Des Moines. ² http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/
• 14. Ritual Café. Des Moines. ² https://www.facebook.com/ritualcafedesmoines/
• 15. Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure. Des Moines. ² https://www.facebook.com/ZanzibarsCoffeeAdventure/
  ¹Visit these galleries open during semi-annual Historic Valley Junction Gallery Nights.
  ²Check website for current exhibitions.

V. Auditions, Volunteer, and other Enhancement Opportunities

• Art Week Des Moines. It’s easier to participate this year. Just create an account on the website and you’ll be able to add and edit event details directly. How-To: Under the “For Artists” heading, create a new user account. After you register, you can add/edit your event under the “For Artists” heading. Note: You only need to create an account once. If your event(s) includes multiple artists or performers, only the organizer or primary contact needs to create an account. And you can edit your event(s) at any time.
  Neighborhoods:
  Columbus Park on Friday, June 16
  Drake/Dogtown on Saturday, June 17
  Oak Park/Highland Park on Sunday, June 18
  Downtown on Monday, June 19
  Franklin on Tuesday, June 20
  The Avenues on Wednesday, June 21
  Valley Junction on Thursday, June 22
  Note: You can activate near or far from these areas; we are here to lift you up during Art Week.
  Register now: www.artweekdesmoines.com
• Gateway Dance Theatre. We invite you to learn from local artists – the art of movement! Bollywood-Hip hop, Bhangra, African Fan dance, Indian semi-classical, and Bolly-Kathak, you name it and we have them all! May 6 – Bollywood – Hip Hop w/ Prachi Bhavsar; May 13 – African Fan Dance w/ Seygbai Kai; May 20 – Bhangra w/ Pooja Mayur; June 3 – Bolly-Kathak w/ Debina Nath; June 10 – Indian Semi-classical w/ Syd Furgerson. You can choose 1 class or choose to save $$ by registering for multiple classes! https://gatewaydance.networkforgood.com/events/56642-gdt-presents-dance-workshops?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_2541135
• Urbandale Community Theatre. Auditions for The Drowsy Chaperone, Sun May 7, 1:00 PM. https://www.urbandaletheatre.com/shows
• Woodland Performing Arts. Auditions for The Play that Goes Wrong, Mon May 22, 3:30 PM, Valley High School – Room 1731. https://www.woodlandpa.org/getinvolved.html
• Des Moines Community Playhouse. Auditions for Little Shop of Horrors, Mon May 22, 6:00 PM. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/auditions/little-shop-of-horrors/
• Ankeny Community Theatre. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/audition.html
• Carousel Theatre of Indianola. https://carouseltheatre.org/?page_id=344
• Class Act Productions (CAP). http://www.captheatre.org/main/expect/
• Des Moines Community Playhouse. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/audition-2/
• Des Moines Performing Arts. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/
• Des Moines Young Artists Theatre. https://www.dmyat.org/
• Iowa Shakespeare Experience. https://www.iowashakespeare.org/
• Iowa Stage Theatre Company. https://www.iowastage.org/audition
• Pyramid Theatre Company. http://pyramidtheatre.org/
• Tallgrass Theatre Company. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/audition/
• Urbandale Community Theatre. https://urbandaletheatre.com/get-involved/ 

VI. Planning ahead (Summer and other camps, programs)

• Tallgrass Theatre Company. Seedlings Children’s Theatre Camps Summer 2023. Eight different week-long camps beginning in early June and continuing through mid-July. Registration now open. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/seedlings/
• Des Moines Community Playhouse. A wide range of ongoing classes and camps is open for registration, including summer programs. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/education/classes-and-camps/
• Class Act Productions (CAP Theatre) in Altoona. Summer CAmP 2023, Five summer camp programs are open for registration. https://www.captheatre.org/summer/camp/
• Iowa Stage Theatre Company. Offers three summer classes through West Des Moines Parks & Recreation. https://www.iowastage.org/classes
• Des Moines Performing Arts. Musical Theater Camp, Broadway Intensive, and Broadway Academy are offered. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/classes-camps/
•  Science Center of Iowa. Offers a wide range of camps for dfferent age groups and interests. https://www.sciowa.org/education/camps/camp-directory/
• 48 Hour Film Project in Des Moines. July 28-30th marks the 19th running of this filmmaking project, and the Registered filmmakers from across Iowa will gather on the evening of July 28 where they will be given a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue that they must work into their film. 48 hours later they will race to upload their completed short films to 48 Hour Film Project servers before the 7:30pm deadline. Registration opens May 23rd online at: www.48hourfilm.com/desmoines  Spaces are limited and first come, first serve. “We are excited to run our 19th round of fast paced filmmaking in this wonderful city” said Des Moines 48HFP Producer Samuel Pace-Tuomi. “We also look forward to premiering our films this year in a fantastic new screening venue, The Varsity Cinema.”

VII. Between the covers – author/book events worth noting:

• Beaverdale Books – Meet the Children’s Authors. In celebration of Children’s Book Week. Erika Baty, Jeff Crise, Amanda M. G. Busch, Josh Crise, Jon Phillips. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
• Beaverdale Books – Giving Sunday, 20% of sales donated to Above + Beyond Cancer. 12:00 – 4:00 PM.
• Beaverdale Books – Mary Rosenberger St. Onge, The Forever Days: A Memoir of Soul Healing and a Lifetime of Summers at the Lake. May 17, 6:30 PM.
• Harkin Institute – Drake University. Olli ad Poetry& presents: Harken to Verse. May 19, 1:00-3:00 PM.
• Des Moines Central Library, part of the AViD Authors Series – Jack Carr, The Terminal List, May 24, 7:00 PM.

Recurring bookstore events –

1. Beaverdale Books – Hunter’s Classics Book Club (2^nd Tue, 7:00 PM); Beaverdale Book Browsers Club (2^nd Thu, 6:30 PM); Urbandale UCC Book Club (3^rd Thu); Books and Bonbons (3^rd Thu, 7:00 PM); Environmental Bok Club (3^rd Sat); Mystery Book Club (4^th Tue, 7:00 PM)
2. Storyhouse Bookpub – Storytimes (Saturdays 11:00 AM)
3. Dogeared Books – Dog-Eared official book club (one Thu/month, 10-11 AM); Between the Covers (one Sat/month, 7-8 PM); Women from Other Words book club (one Mon/month 5-6 PM); Translation book club (one Fri/month, 7-8 PM); Books & Beverages – the book club experience without the commitment (one Thu/month, 6-7 PM)

 
Beaverdale Books provides their Top Ten sellers list, updated each month. http://www.beaverdalebooks.com/

1. Leora’s Early Years, Joy Neal Kidney*
2. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin
3. These Precious Days, Ann Patchett
4. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain
5. Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus
6. Bittersweet, Susan Cain
7. It Ends with Us, Colleen Hoover
8. The Silent Patient, Alex Michaelides
9. Horse, Geraldine Brooks
10. Daisy Jones & the Six, Taylor Jenkins Reid 

Plus, some great Iowa author titles to add to your library:
The Lincoln Highway in Iowa: A History, Darcy Daugherty Maulsby*
Baking Blue Ribbons: Stories and Recipes from the Iowa State Fair Competitions,
Kay Fenton Smith* and Carol McGarvey*
Omari’s Big Tree and the Mighty Djembe, Abena Sankofa Imhotep*
The Leora’s Letters Dexter Trilogy, Joy Neal Kidney* (3 books, each sold separately)
*Iowa Author!
Highlighted author names indicate interviews are in The Culture Buzz Podcast Library.
Please visit: https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz 

VIII. Life Resource books worth your consideration

1. The Island of the Four Ps: A Modern Fable about Preparing for Your Future. Ed Hajim. Ed shares his wealth of experience, challenges and success, distilling it with a clarity and appeal that will benefit everyone desiring great advice through this allegorical telling in planning their future. “This wonderful fable draws on the hard-won life lessons of fabled financier Ed Hajim. … For those on a similar quest, let Ed be your guide through reading this allegorical tale. It informs and inspires.” —Mark Zupan, President, Alfred University https://www.edhajim.com/
2. Divided We Fall: Why Consensus Matters. Allan Rivlin, Sheri Rivlin, Alice A. Rivlin. “Sheri and Allan Rivlin have done a great service in editing and completing Alice Rivlin’s last book. Drawing on her decades in public service, Alice Rivlin reflects on the continued necessity for bipartisanship even in a hyperpartisan era, driving her points home with examples from personal experience and evidence from scholarship. Taking stock of major economic and policy problems, she urges partisans to engage in civil debate, seek common ground, share responsibility for difficult choices, and achieve durable solutions.” − Frances E. Lee, author, Insecure Majorities: Congress and the Perpetual Campaign, and professor of politics and public affairs, Princeton University https://www.brookings.edu/book/divided-we-fall/
3. The Exceptional Professional: What You Need to Know to Grow Your Career is an info-packed gem from Callista Gould. https://cultureandmanners.com/ Check out insightful interviews in The Culture Buzz Podcast Library at https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz

Check out insightful interviews in The Culture Buzz Podcast Library at https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz

Performing Arts Organizations
Please check in advance regarding any scheduled performances, exhibitions, museum visits, etc.

• Ankeny Community Theatre –
  www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com; Facebook: Ankeny Community Theatre
• Ballet Des Moines –
  https://www.balletdesmoines.org/
• Carousel Theatre of Indianola –
  www.carouseltheatre.org; Facebook: Carousel Theatre Indianola
• Central Iowa Wind Ensemble –
  https://www.facebook.com/CentralIowaWindEnsemble/
• Civic Music Association –
  https://civicmusic.org/
• Class Act Productions –
  www.captheatre.org; Facebook: CAP Theatre
• Des Moines Community Playhouse/Kate Goldman Theatre –
  www.dmplayhouse.com; Facebook: DMPlayhouse
• Des Moines Metro Opera –
  https://desmoinesmetroopera.org/
• Des Moines Performing Arts/Temple Theater/Stoner Studio Theater –
  featuring an eclectic mix of Broadway national tours, symphony, music and more
  www.desmoinesperformingarts.org; Facebook: Des Moines Performing Arts
• Des Moines Symphony –
  https://www.dmsymphony.org/
• Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre –
  www.dmyat.org; Facebook: DM Young Artists Theatre
• Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre – featuring an eclectic mix of music, comedy, dance and more
  https://hoytsherman.org/calendar/events/#all
• Iowa Shakespeare Experience –
  www.iowashakespeare.org; Facebook: Iowa Shakespeare Experience
• Iowa Stage Theatre Company –
  www.iowastage.org; Facebook: Iowa Stage Theatre Company
• Pyramid Theatre Company –
  www.pyramidtheatre.org; Facebook: Pyramid Theatre Company
• Tallgrass Theatre Company –
  www.tallgrasstheatre.org; Facebook: Tallgrass Theatre Company
• Urbandale Community Theatre –
  www.urbandaletheatre.com; Facebook: Urbandale Community Theatre

Greater Des Moines/Central Iowa Independent Book Stores:
The Culture Buzz encourages you to visit your local independent book store regularly. Check these sites, as their calendars are always filled with enticing activities and news.

• Beaverdale Books, Des Moines. http://www.beaverdalebooks.com/
• Storyhouse Bookpub, Des Moines Historic East Village. https://storyhousebookpub.com/
• Pageturners Bookstore, Indianola. http://www.pageturnersbookstore.com/
• Dog-eared Books, Ames. https://dogearedbooksames.com/
• Artisan Gallery 218, Historic Valley Junction, West Des Moines (select author events), http://www.artisangallery218.com/
• Read a Book Nook, Marshalltown. https://read-a-book-nook.business.site/
• Book Vault, Oskaloosa. https://bookvault.indielite.org/
• Pella Books, Pella. https://pellabooks.com/
• Prairie Lights Books & Cafe, Iowa City. https://www.prairielights.com/

Cultural Exploration Resources:
The Culture Buzz will begin including carefully vetted but comprehensive listings where you can do some advance online exploration before scheduling destinations in the region. These are two great websites to know about:

• The Culture Buzz – John Busbee and associates encourage cultural adventures with a comprehensive overview of what The Culture Buzz delivers. An archive library of favorite interviews is on the website, and all recent interviews can be found at
  The Culture Buzz Podcast Library – https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz 
  Website – http://www.TheCultureBuzz.com/
• Gentle Guide to Theater – Timothy Rose renews his insights and information about the Central Iowa theatre scene with his new website. This site is anchored by the most navigable, informative calendar of upcoming things theatrical in this region. www.gentleguidetheatre.com
• Center Stage – This Cityview monthly column covers feature stories about Central Iowa’s theatre scene. Distributed throughout the region and available online. Current column: https://www.dmcityview.com/center-stage
• Cityview – Central Iowa’s monthly printed and continually updated online resource to all things happening in your community, from arts & culture, to music, to civic and political discourse, to fascinating columnists and stories. Cityview is the reliable source for keeping you informed and engaged in the Greater Des Moines community and beyond. https://www.dmcityview.com/
• Art Week Des Moines – this annual, community/neighborhood celebration of the arts happens in several Greater Des Moines communities during the week leading up to the Des Moines Arts Festival. Planning, engagement and more happen throughout the year, and a diversity of input is welcomed and embraced by this initiative. https://artweekdesmoines.com/
• dsm Magazine – Central Iowa’s gateway to arts, culture and more in a stunning, visual format. https://dsmmagazine.com/ dsm’s CultureCast podcast features interviews with cultural leaders, artists and musicians.
• ia Magazine – Built upon the success of its Central Iowa counterpart, this annual gem brings enticing cultural news from across the state. https://iapublication.com/
• Contact Buzz – This new column covers crossroads between creativity and culture, and is offered in the new Des Moines edition of Little Village magazine. https://littlevillagemag.com/desmoines/
• Little Village magazine. This Des Moines edition of the iconic Iowa City monthly brings a progressive voice to Central Iowa readers. https://littlevillagemag.com/desmoines/
• 900Views Podcast. An exploration of arts and community with Host Pat Boddy. Based out of Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines, 900Views provides a platform for glimpsing the creative work and lives of the Midwest’s cultural producers and influencers. https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/900views-pat-boddy-RCELj1xc7Wh/
• Greater Des Moines Community Jazz Center is this region’s source for a decades-established advocacy group for jazz, and established jazz professionals guiding and nurturing next generations of jazz musicians and fans. http://dmcommunityjazzcenter.org/
• Central Iowa Blues Society is the area’s connecting point for performance, presentations and education in the world of blues. www.cibs.org
• Bryan Farland, for many years, single handedly puts together the most comprehensive list of live and streaming music in Iowa. Bryan reaches out two ways, https://www.facebook.com/TheListDSM and farlanbr@dsmlivemusic.com

Resources to help, support and guide during any challenges you or someone you care about may be experiencing:

• COVID Iowa Recovery: 800-775-9276 https://covidrecoveryiowa.org/
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: 988 or info@nami.org
• United Way 211: Dial 211, text ZIP code to 898211 or visit 211iowa.org
• CICIL: #CICILServes COVID-19 Hotline: (866) 44-CICIL
• Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
• LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
• LGBT National Talkline: (888) 843-4564
• Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center: dmpcc.org
  
• Broadlawns 24/7 Crisis Team: (515) 282-5752
• Your Life Iowa Help Line: (855) 581-8111
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to be connected to crisis counseling
• Online Mental Health Crisis Chat: iowacrisischat.org
• MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health Clinic: 515-643-9030.
• Prelude Behavioral Services (substance treatment): 515-262-0349
• Instead of 911 – Des Moines area
• *Domestic Violence: 515.286.3600
  Polk County Crisis & Advocacy
• *Poison Control: 800.222.1222
• *Mental Health Crisis: 515.282.5752
  Broadlawns Crisis Team
• *LGBTQ+ Abuse: 866.488.7386
• *Sexual Assault: 515.243.7386
  Children & Families of Iowa
• *Veteran Crisis: 800.273.8255 press1
  Veterans & Their Families Health Crisis Line
• *Child Abuse/Neglect: 800.422.4453
  National US Child Abuse Hotline
• Animal Abuse/Neglect: 515.284.6905
  Des Moines Animal Control
  *open 24/7
   
  As always, I appreciate news and information from you out there in the cultural trenches and am ready and willing to pursue a story or interview to share with my audiences.