Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
5/24/2023From Iowa’s cultural epicenter, MainFrame Studios at 900 Keosauqua Way in Des Moines, comes your Listener-supported Community Voice, the Award-Winning independent radio station, KFMG-LP 98.9 FM (streaming simultaneously at www.kfmg.org), bringing you music, literature & cultural content. – John Busbee for The Culture Buzz
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Quote of the Week
Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.”
– President Harry S. Truman
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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 –
Memorial Day consideration
Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge – Memorial Day honoring with special events, open house.
Mon May 29 beginning at 5:00 AM (part of WHO-1040 AM radio kickoff), including free breakfast, while it lasts.
Jun 3 (9AM-5PM) and Jun 4 (9AM-1PM), Vietnam Living History event, gear and equipment displays, CH-47 helicopter flyover, Vietnam War era military vehicles, and more. https://goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov/
Polk County Heritage Gallery
This year’s Iowa Exhibited is the 38th edition of our juried show featuring artists from the entire state of Iowa! The deadline to submit is May 26, and the show will run from Jun 22 to Aug 10, 2023.
We are very honored to have this annual exhibit judged by Brenda Jones, Art and Visual Culture Professor at Iowa State University.
Please review the rules and eligibility before submitting your application. We look forward to seeing your work!
Belin Quartet Bonus
With this year’s amazing series of free performances through Civic Music Association at Salisbury House & Gardens, Picnic Boxes will be catered by Tangerine, include simple cheese and charcuterie, a cocktail sandwich and a little sweet. Boxes are $20. Complimentary beverages will also be available. VIP Picnic Boxes must be ordered by the Friday prior to each concert. Order your May 23 VIP Picnic Box by 3:30 PM today!
“Experience Nature’s Healing”
This is the name of the new healing energy program being held at Brenton Arboretum. Please join us on any Wednesday mornings at 10 AM to take in the amazing healing energy of Nature. Our first Wednesday will be May 24th. Every Wednesday’s session will be unique and different, but discussion, meditation, silence, walking and healing will be the common thread every week. We will gather at the Pavilion area. The program is FREE to everyone and NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. Please bring a chair or blanket for comfort. Dennis Kelly will be the program leader. https://dennykelly.com/
I. This week’s guests on The Culture Buzz –
11:00 AM – 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/
11:16 AM – Art Week Des Moines happens in June, and is a cultural and celebratory immersion into artistic expressiveness and diversity Listen as the two key drivers of this project, Teva Dawson and Rachel Buse, provide glimpses into this event, inviting artists, patrons, and communities embrace this marvelous happening. This year’s event will focus on seven neighborhoods throughout Des Moines.
“Art Week Des Moines is, quite simply, a vital component for making great communities better.” – The Culture Buzz
https://artweekdesmoines.com/
11:29 AM – Preview of CAP (Class Act Productions) Theatre’s next show, Matilda the Musical Jr, with director Julie Rodish-Reed. This children’s theatre/family show runs Jun2-11.
https://www.captheatre.org/main/matilda-the-musical-jr/
11:41 AM – Elizabeth Benedict has accrued a enviable resume of writing credits, with a journalistic completeness and creative writing flair that captures her subjects wonderfully. She looks in the mirror with her new book, Rewriting Illness: A View of My Own, as she intimately shares her journey with cancer.
“…razor-sharp wit…” – Newsday
a “…singular sensibility…” – Huff Post
https://www.elizabethbenedict.com/
12:00 PM – With permission from its author, Robert Dilenschneider, The Culture Buzz host John Busbee reads Dilenschneider’s essay honoring Memorial Day.
12:04 PM – Preview for the Des Moines Community Playhouse production Native Gardens, featuring co-director Katy Merriman and Javier Anselmo (who plays “Pablo Del Valle”) lead a lively conversation about this comedy with heart and purpose. Running Jun 2-18.
https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/native-gardens/
12:20 PM – An all-time favorite of The Culture Buzz and KFMG radio, Susan Werner croons another delightful tune – “Recumbent Bike” – from her irrepressible musical gem, EIGHT UNNECESSARY SONGS.
“Always an impressive songwriter, Werner continues to compose sharp, funny, compassionate lyrics, a gift rare enough to set her apart…”
– The Washington Post
https://susanwerner.com/music/
12:24 PM – Writer/Director Jude Rawlins talks about his move to Iowa to found his production company, Bella Luna Productions, in Marshalltown. Jude shares insights into his work, and some recent feature film projects that have been produced in Iowa.
https://www.bellalunaproductions.com/
12:39 PM – Poet Salvatore Marici reads “Amoeba’s Ego” from his recent collection, Fermentations.
“Sal Marici’s Fermentations rings with the spirit of the great poet, Stanley Kunitz. He fills everyday details with terrific music and insight. These are bright, dymanic poems.”
–Terrance Hayes, author, How To Be Drawn
https://icecubepress.com/2017/01/05/fermentations/
12:40 PM – Rob Schwartz delivers a long-awaited manuscript from one of the great voices of wisdom, Morrie Schwartz. The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively and Joyfully, through Rob’s perseverance and editing acumen, brings the world the much-needed counsel of his father, Morrie (Tuesdays with Morrie). Listen as Rob shares wonderful glimpses into this must-have book.
“Morrie would have loved this: after the phenomenal success of Tuesdays with Morrie, the movie, the theatrical productions; more than twenty-seven years after his final conversations with Mitch Albom and with me, he gets to engage and inspire all over again. This lovely “second act” of Morrie’s was written more than thirty years ago and has been revived by his son, Rob, who added some words of wisdom of his own. Didn’t you ever wonder what else Morrie had to say? Well, here it is.”
– Ted Koppel
https://wisdomofmorrie.com/
12:55 PM – Abbie Sawyer delivers the title track of her new album, Love is a Flood.
“Abbie Sawyer delivers her music and lyrics with soul-quenching satisfaction. Hers is an honest connection between her heart and the listener’s being.” – The Culture Buzz
https://www.abbiesawyer.com/
II. Performance Arts
1. Civic Music Association – Belin Quartet. Tuesdays thru Jun 27, 5:30 PM at Salisbury House & Gardens lawn. Belin Quartet for another summer of free, outdoor performances. This season’s repertoire includes selections from Beethoven, Ravel, Sibelius and more. Bring friends, family, food and drink for an enjoyable evening! (Rain venue: Temple Theatre)
2. Class Act Productions (CAP) Theatre – Matilda the Musical Jr. Jun 1-11. https://www.captheatre.org/main/matilda-the-musical-jr/
3. Des Moines Community Playhouse – Native Gardens. Jun 2-18. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/native-gardens/
4. Hurley & Dancers, Fellow Travelers Performance Group – “Fresh Start.” Jun 2-3, 7:30 PM at Des Moines DanzArts Studio, 2150 Delavan Drive, #8, West Des Moines. A collaboration between two professional modern dance companies, offers a buffet of playful, sorrowful, and virtuosic dances by a variety of choreographers in live and dance-for-the-camera offerings.
hurley.kathleen@gmail.com
5. Des Moines Performing Arts – Dear Evan Hansen. Jun 6-11. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/dear-evan-hansen/
6. Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus – The Temple for Performing Arts – Cages or Wings: Actions Speak Louder than Words. Jun 8-10. https://www.dmgmc.org/events-tickets-1
7. Pyramid Theatre Company – Stoner Studio Theatre – In the Upper Room by Beaufield Berry. Jun 8-18. http://pyramidtheatre.org/in-the-upper-room
III. Visual Arts – Exhibitions
1. Des Moines Art Center. Rembrandt and His World. Thru Aug 27. Des Moines Art Center owns a remarkable collection of Dutch Golden Age etchings by Rembrandt and his contemporaries. “Rembrandt and His World” will feature examples of the artist’s iconic self-portraits, biblical scenes, and pictures of everyday life, all drawn from the Art Center’s permanent collections, alongside those of his contemporaries, including Jan Both, Karel Dujardin, Reiner Nooms, Adriaen van Ostade, and Jacob Salomonsz van Ruysdael. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/rembrandt-and-his-world/
2. Firetrucker Brewery, Ankeny. Featuring the artwork of Mark Marturello, May 26-Jul 1. Opening reception Fri May 26, 6-9 PM.
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. 2 This 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.
IV. 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! 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
· Ankeny Community Theatre. Auditions for Much Ado About Nothing. Fri Jun 16, 6:30 PM at Franklin Jr. High, 48th & Franklin; Sat Jun 17, 11:00 AM at Ankeny Community Theatre. Call backs Jun 17 at 3:00 PM. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/82038203much-ado-about-nothing.html
· Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. Auditions for Shrek the Musical. Mon Jun 19, 6:00 PM at Franklin Jr. High.
1. Ankeny Community Theatre. https://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com/audition.html
2. Carousel Theatre of Indianola. https://carouseltheatre.org/?page_id=344
3. Class Act Productions (CAP). http://www.captheatre.org/main/expect/
4. Des Moines Community Playhouse. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/audition-2/
5. Des Moines Performing Arts. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/
6. Des Moines Young Artists Theatre. https://www.dmyat.org/
7. Iowa Shakespeare Experience. https://www.iowashakespeare.org/
8. Iowa Stage Theatre Company. https://www.iowastage.org/audition
9. Pyramid Theatre Company. http://pyramidtheatre.org/
10. Tallgrass Theatre Company. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/audition/
11. Urbandale Community Theatre. https://urbandaletheatre.com/get-involved/
V. 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/
Social Justice Saturdays at the Jordan House Museum (2001 Fuller Road) the 2nd Saturday of June, July and August. From 1-3pm on Jun 10, Jul 8 and Aug 12, the Jordan House Museum will be open for self-guided tours and representatives from local groups and organizations focusing on social justice in our community. June 10 the ACLU will be available to speak with visitors and answer any questions. These tours are free of charge, but free will offerings will be accepted.
For more information, visit www.wdmhs.org or call (515) 225.1286
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.”
VI. Between the covers – author/book events worth noting:
1. Des Moines Central Library, part of the AViD Authors Series – Jack Carr, The Terminal List, May 24, 7:00 PM.
2. Franklin Avenue Library – Elizabeth Bedia. A Dinosaur’s Day: Deinonychus Goes Hunting. Jun 1, 4:00 PM.
3. Beaverdale Books – Sandy Marchetti. Aisle 228. Jun 4, 2:00 PM.
4. Des Moines Central Library, part of the AViD Authors Series – Paul Kix, Be Prepared to Die Before You Can Live, Jun 6, 7:00 PM.
5. Beaverdale Books – Nicole Baart. The Long Way Home. Jun 12, 6:30 PM.
Recurring bookstore events –
1. Beaverdale Books – Hunter’s Classics Book Club (2nd Tue, 7:00 PM); Beaverdale Book Browsers Club (2nd Thu, 6:30 PM); Urbandale UCC Book Club (3rd Thu); Books and Bonbons (3rd Thu, 7:00 PM); Environmental Bok Club (3rd Sat); Mystery Book Club (4th 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)
VII. 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
*Iowa Author!
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 Archive Library.
Please visit: https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz
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
Performing Arts & Cultural 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
Science Center of Iowa – https://www.sciowa.org/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciowa
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.
1. Beaverdale Books, Des Moines. http://www.beaverdalebooks.com/
2. Storyhouse Bookpub, Des Moines Historic East Village. https://storyhousebookpub.com/
3. Reading in Public Bookstore + Café, Historic Valley Junction. https://readinginpublic.com/
4. Pageturners Bookstore, Indianola. http://www.pageturnersbookstore.com/
5. Dog-eared Books, Ames. https://dogearedbooksames.com/
6. Read a Book Nook, Marshalltown. https://read-a-book-nook.business.site/
7. Book Vault, Oskaloosa. https://bookvault.indielite.org/
8. Pella Books, Pella. https://pellabooks.com/
9. 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:
1. 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/
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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/
5. 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/
6. 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.
7. 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/
8. Contact Buzz – This column covers crossroads between creativity and culture, and is offered in the new Des Moines edition of Little Village magazine. https://littlevillagemag.com/desmoines/
9. 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/
10. 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/
11. 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/
12. Central Iowa Blues Society is the area’s connecting point for performance, presentations and education in the world of blues. www.cibs.org
13. 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.
