Greetings, Cultural Catalysts:
11/7/2023From 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.
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Quote of the Week
“To know what you prefer, instead of humbly saying Amen to what the world tells you you ought to prefer, is to have kept your soul alive.” – Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. He is best known for works such as Treasure Island, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Kidnapped and A Child’s Garden of Verses.
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 –
International jazz artists perform in Central Iowa
The dynamic and talented producers Abe Goldstein and Jackie Garnett present Sparks (William Parker, bass; Eri Yamamoto, piano; Chad Fowler, sax; Steve Hirsch, drums). William Parker is considered one of the most inventive bassists since Charles Mingus. Eri Yamamoto has established herself as one of jazz’s most original and compelling pianists. Chad Fowler has made a name for himself as a respected software developer and as a sought-after saxophonist, Steve Hirsh is known for creating a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and moods on the drums. Together, they call themselves Sparks, and that is what will fly when this ensemble takes the stage at Caspe Terrace. This concert is presented in conjunction with South Arts’ Jazz Road Tours Initiative. All concerts are followed by a meet-the-artist dessert reception. Sun Nov 12, 2 pm. Tickets, information: Abe Goldstein, Jackie Garnett. 515-279-6452. abegold1951@gmail.com
2023 Art on the Prairie, and Poetry on the Prairie – Perry Iowa
Now an established destination Fall event in Central Iowa, this two-day immersion in the arts offers visitors exceptional experiences, artwork, and more in a Main Street Iowa town setting.
http://www.artontheprairie.org/
https://www.poetryamp.org/
16th Annual Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit (IES)
Location: FFA Enrichment Center, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy., Ankeny, IA 50023
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: Summit runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Awards Luncheon at 12:30 p.m.
Registration ($70): iesusa.org/event/16th-annual-national-ies/
I. This week’s guests on The Culture Buzz –
11:00 AM – Now available. Iowa History Journal is ready with its new issue and its cover story about one of Iowa’s most famous political figures, James Harlan. On the show, Don Doxsie returns to share more insights into his two-part series, “Behind Barbed Wire,” which concludes in this issue.
11:14 AM – Appearing at Beaverdale Books Wed Nov 8, 6:30 PM. Linda Robbins Coleman brought Boyhood’s End: Memories and a Memoir across the finish line, an epic journey she undertook with her late husband and co-author, William S. E. Coleman. The brilliance of this book is how Bill and Linda put his life into a larger context, one which will resonate with all readers.
https://www.lindarobbinscoleman.com/Linda_Robbins_Coleman/Home.html
11:31 AM – Appearing at Beaverdale Books Wed Nov 15, 6:30 PM. Books Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival by Mark Guarino is meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated, and irresistible in its telling as the first book to document nearly 100 years of country and folk music history in Chicago. The result of more than 10 years of research, Country & Midwestern is the untold story of Chicago’s pivotal role as a country and folk music capital. “A ruthless researcher and scintillating storyteller, Guarino provides critical context and moving portraits of the pickers, grinners and pioneers who shaped Chicago’s contributions to country and folk. A long overdue but welcome volume that will sit alongside other essential works on the subject, from Bill C. Malone’s Country Music USA to David Hadju’s Positively Fourth Street.”
– Bob Mehr, author of Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements
11:47 AM – Lilian Okesh leads us on an exceptional learning journey in her book, The Spirit of Warriors: Conceived in South Sudan, Born in Uganda, Discovered in America. This sharing is intimate, inspirational, and very engaging, and Lilian shares candid glimpses into her book.
“Reading about the indomitable spirit which Lilian embraced gives readers a greater sense of understanding what many new immigrants overcome, adding a great gratitude of such journeys.” – The Culture Buzz https://www.lilianokechconsulting.com/
12:00 PM – Destination event – Poetry on the Prairie a cornerstone for Art on the Prairie Nov 11-12 in Perry IA. Dawn Sly-Terpstra is a key part of this exceptional Iowa happening, and shares many insights into the varied, appealing and immersive programming presented for two days in Perry. This not only is an all-star lineup, but an opportunity for emerging and practicing poets to gain new knowledge and tips on writing.
https://www.poetryamp.org/
12:13 PM – Opening Fri Nov 10 at Tallgrass Theatre Company. The Tallgrass Theatre Company has developed its youth programming, Seedlings, to its inaugural full-length mainstage production, Wicked Queen. Director Maranda Turner is joined by one of the show’s leads, Leila Falahpoor (as “Stevie”) to share insights into the story and rehearsal process for this appealing family show. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/tickets/
12:28 PM – Appearing at Beaverdale Books Tue Nov 14, 6:30 PM. An Iowa favorite son returns from his now-residence in America’s Northeast to share his latest literary offering, Learning and Teaching Creativity: You Can Only Imagine. This is a must-have resource for anyone striving to take their life to a new level. Listen as Dan gives us glimpses into this “life resource” book.
“Anytime Dan Hunter releases a new work, folks pay attention. He is a master at sharing acquired knowledge and experience, giving his growing legions of fans rich fodder to feed their creative engines.” – The Culture Buzz https://h-iq.com/
12:44 PM – Performing at Poetry on the Prairie. Kelsey Bigelow is a spoken word artist, and provides an update about her recent career, including special events and her album, Depression Holders and Secret Keepers. Kelsey is dynamic, collaborative, and inspirational.
“Kelsey Bigelow is a poetic and spoken word version of improvisation arts, always answering questions and situations with “Yes, and…” An engaging and gifted artist, her performances and work will always garner attention and praise.” – The Culture Buzz https://www.kelkaybpoetry.com/
12:58 PM – Spoken word & page poet Kesley Bigelow, a presenter and performer at this year’s Poetry on the Prairie, reads “Learned Instinct.”
https://www.kelkaybpoetry.com/
II. Performance Arts
1. Tallgrass Theatre Company – Opening this week. Seedlings. Nov 10-19. This is the inaugural full-length production anchored by the Tallgrass emerging young artists’ program. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/tickets/
2. Celtic Music Association. Franklin Event Center. CMA’s 2023-2024 Season launches with The Wee Heavies, Nov 11, 7:30. https://www.thecma.org/concerts/weeheavies
3. Jazz at Caspe Terrace. Sparks (William Parker, bass; Eri Yamamoto, piano; Chad Fowler, sax; Steve Hirsch, drums). Sun Nov 12, 2 pm. Tickets, information: Abe Goldstein, Jackie Garnett. 515-279-6452. abegold1951@gmail.com
4. Class Act Productions (CAP Theatre). Wizard of Oz Jr. Thru Nov 19. https://www.captheatre.org/main/the-wizard-of-oz-youth-edition/
5. Tallgrass Theatre Company. Broadway Karaoke. Sun Nov 12, 6 PM. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/
6. Des Moines Performing Arts – Temples Comedy Series. Yippie Ki Yay! Nov 14-22. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/yippee-ki-yay/
7. Iowa Stage Theatre Company. Scriptease at TeeHee’s Comedy Club – GARY: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus. Nov 20, 7 PM. https://www.iowastage.org/scriptease
8. Pura Social Club. Here is a preview of just some of the young artists to be featured for our Broadway Next Gen cabaret – Nov 25.
https://facebook.com/events/s/broadway-next-gen/2347345745474794/
9. Des Moines Performing Arts – Girl from the North Country. Nov 28-Dec 3. https://desmoinesperformingarts.org/events/girl-from-the-north-country/
III. Visual Arts – Exhibitions
1. Polk County Heritage Gallery. Selected Works by Saturday Sketch Club – Thru Nov 10. Started in 1948, the club provides an opportunity for local artists to gather and paint. The group meets to decide on a place to paint, and heads out. After about two hours they meet for refreshments, conversation, and a discussion of their work. Most still adhere to the watercolor medium because of its portability and simplicity, but a few use pastels and occasionally small oil paintings. The looseness of the organization means that some artists join regularly, some sporadically. A variety of residents have been members over the years — artists, teachers, lawyers, physicians, bankers, a cartoonist, and a police detective. Women today comprise a majority of the group, which has been active for 76 years. http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/calendarmain#calendar-1
2. Des Moines Art Center. Double Take. The print gallery exhibition “Double Take” calls attention to the way photographers attempt to both announce and erase their presence in the final image chosen for print and presentation. Sometimes within the work of the same artist, curators Laura Burkhalter and Ben Easter have chosen pairs of images – one of which is a staged or posed photo and another that appears to be more improvisational or quickly-captured street photography. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/art/exhibitions/double-take/
3. Olson-Larsen Galleries. Wing & Bloom. Rachel Deutmeyer, Barbara Fedeler, Kiersten Furlong, Paula Schuette Kraemer, Molly Wood, Amy Worthen. Now in their new location, 542 Fifth Street, Still in Historic Valley Junction. https://olsonlarsen.com/exhibitions
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.
2Check website for current exhibitions.
IV. Auditions, Volunteer, and other Enhancement Opportunities
· Audition – Des Moines Community Playhouse. Our Town. Mon Nov 13, 6:00 PM. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/auditions/our-town/
· Additional volunteer opportunities abound – with the seasons ramping up, now is a great time to explore how to find other ways to engage with Central Iowa theatre companies. Assistance is always welcome, from costume and set building, to ushering, to back stage crew, find a short-term commitment that will be immensely gratifying.
Check the websites of the theatre companies listed below to consider a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
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
Creative shopping on the local, exceptional level
Mainframe Studios is a micro-village of artistry within the confines of a single community, all housed in the signature mural ensconced beauty of its exterior at 900 Keo Way in downtown Des Moines. First Fridays are always a celebratory way to explore various galleries, and the website introduces you directly to artists of various disciplines, often of national renown. Consider that special gift for the holidays in this wonderland of appealing artwork.
https://www.mainframestudios.org/artists
VI. Between the covers – author/book events worth noting:
1. Beaverdale Books – Linda Robbins Coleman. Boyhood’s End. Wed Nov 8, 6:30 PM.
2. Beaverdale Books – Jeff Bremer, The New History of Iowa. Fri Nov 10, 6:30 PM.
3. Sat Nov 11 (10 AM – 5 PM), and Sun Nov 12, (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM), Art on the Prairie/Poetry on the Prairie, Security Bank Building, Perry, Iowa.
4. Beaverdale Books – Clara McKenna, Murder on Mistletoe Lane, Mon Nov 13, 6:30 PM.
5. Beaverdale Books – Dan Hunter, Learning and Teaching Creativity. Tue Nov 14, 6:30 PM.
6. Beaverdale Books – Mark Guarino, Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival. Wed Nov 15, 6:30 PM.
7. Beaverdale Books – Lori Erickson, Every Step Is Home: A Spiritual Geography from Appalachia to Alaska. Thu Nov 16, 6:30 PM.
8. Beaverdale Books – Poetry Open Mic Night, Kelsey Bigelow, Emcee. Fri Nov 17, 7 PM.
9. Sat Nov 18 (10 AM – 4 PM), Jordan Creek Barnes and Noble book signing featuring Steve Brayton, Jerry Narland, Dennis Maulsby, and Misty Urban.
10. Beaverdale Books – Jerry Harrington, Thunder from the Prairie: The Life of Harold E. Hughes. Sun Nov 19, 2 PM.
11. Beaverdale Books – Theodore Wheeler, The War Begins in Paris. Tue Nov 21, 6:30 PM.
12. Sat Nov 25 (12:00 noon – 6:00 PM), IABE Authors’ book signing, Valley West Mall, West Des Moines, Iowa, new book store lower level.
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 Book 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. The Forever Days, Mary St. Onge*
2. The Swine Republic: Struggles with the Truth about Agriculture and Water Quality, Chris Jones*
3. Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver
4. Happy Place, Emily Henry
5. Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus
6. Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering, Jann Freed*
7. Bet the Farm: The Dollars and Sense of Growing Food in America, Beth Hoffman*
8. Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zaun
9. Chocolates, Erika Baty*
10. Chain Gang All Stars, Nana Kwame Adjel-Brenyah
*Iowa Author!
Plus, some great Iowa author titles to add to your library:
· The Long Way Back, Nicole Baart*
· 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)
*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. 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 –
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. Indie Authors Book Expo, Valley West Mall. https://iabe515.wordpress.com/
5. Pageturners Bookstore, Indianola. http://www.pageturnersbookstore.com/
6. Dog-eared Books, Ames. https://dogearedbooksames.com/
7. Read a Book Nook, Marshalltown. https://read-a-book-nook.business.site/
8. Book Vault, Oskaloosa. https://bookvault.indielite.org/
9. Pella Books, Pella. https://pellabooks.com/
10. 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 adventurers 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. Des Moines Arts Festival (https://www.desmoinesartsfestival.org/) and Bravo Greater Des Moines (https://bravogreaterdesmoines.org/) – have joined forces to provide resources, support and networking for individual artists (DMAF) and cultural organizations (Bravo). For artists and organizations seeking to gain the training, information and resources for success, check out www.artswork.art, https://iowaartistdirectory.org/home/, https://www.artswork.art/cbc
6. 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/
7. 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.
8. 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/
9. 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/
10. 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/
11. 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/
12. 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/
13. Central Iowa Blues Society is the area’s connecting point for performance, presentations and education in the world of blues. www.cibs.org
14. 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.
Creatively yours, John Busbee
C: 515-707-1532
