Greetings, Cultural Adventurers:
2/25/2025
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Quote of the Week –
“Brains, on the whole, are like hearts, and they go where they are appreciated.”
— Robert S. McNamara (1916-2009), an American businessman and government official who served as the eighth United States secretary of defense from 1961 to 1968 under presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson at the height of the Cold War. Newsletter content:
I. Iowa Flash Buzz – cultural news of the week
II. Guests on this week’s show;
III. Performance Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
IV. Visual Arts (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
V. Auditions and other Opportunities (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
VI. Planning ahead;
VII. Author events (Greater Des Moines/Iowa);
VIII. Best-sellers, life resource books, Greater Des Moines performing arts organizations, Central Iowa indie book stores, cultural exploration resources, health & welfare resources
I. Iowa Flash Buzz –
Let legislators know that the arts are an essential part of a healthy state
One of the most powerful ways we can make a difference is by showing up. Join us for ICC’s annual Arts & Culture Advocacy Day on Wed Mar 5—a key opportunity to amplify our shared commitment to the arts. While every advocate will bring their own story and priorities to legislators, the ICC has outlined 2025 Legislative Priorities to help us speak with a unified voice.
https://www.iowaculturalcoalition.com/
To sign up (either in person or virtually): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUZuKkqNftWB3kh23j8o1epGifmAmUL0TcDeZfVXJYqv8Zfg/viewform
Meet Iowa’s current Poet Laureate Vince Gotera at Raygun in the East Village of Des Moines
Fri Mar 7, 6 PM. Great for lovers of: Sci-Fi heroes; poetry of Vietnam vets; humor and pathos in brilliant verse; plus, the extraordinary creativity of nationally celebrated author and poet Vince Gotera in Raygun’s unique shopping environment.
Come and be one of the first 75 to reserve a place at this Poetry Palooza event.
https://www.poetryamp.org/events
B J Soloy | Birth Center in Corporate Woods
@Beaverdale Books, Thu Mar 6, 6:30 PM
The poems in BJ Soloy’s Birth Center in Corporate Woods use long, contorting lines and elliptical connections to wade through the collisions of love, eros, loss, irony, pop culture, and late capitalism.
https://beaverdalebooks.com/event/bj-soloy/
Spring Break – day camp opportunities for students are plentiful
· Des Moines Playhouse – Mar 17-21. Several options from which to select. https://dmplayhouse.coursestorm.com/category/spring-break
· Tallgrass Theatre Company, Seedlings Program – Mar 17-21. (different daily classes) https://tallgrasstheatre.org/seedlings/
· Des Moines Art Center – Mar 17-21. A variety of classes are available. https://desmoinesartcenter.org/?s=spring+break+class
· Living History Farms – Mar 17-21. https://www.lhf.org/day-camp-2/spring-break-camp/
· State Historical Society of Iowa – Mar 19, 9:30-11:30 AM. https://history.iowa.gov/events/goldies-family-day-camp-0
· Cirque Wonderland – Spring Break Day Camp – Mar 17-21. https://www.cirquewonderland.com/youth-spring-2025
II. This week’s guests on The Culture Buzz –11:00 AM – The amazing Judy Collins stops for one night only in concert at Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre Sun Mar 16. This legendary artist will craft a memorable show just for her Des Moines audience, filled with songs, stories and more.“The depth and breadth of Judy Collins artistry has never been more vibrant nor impactful. Each concert becomes a unique, unforgettable and deeply personal experience for Collins and her audiences.” – The Culture Buzzhttps://hoytsherman.org/event/judy-collins-2025/11:18 AM – Leah Rothstein, with her father Richard, delivers a powerful, exceptionally researched and honest understanding in Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. This is the follow up to their hallmark book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.
“Just Action is just the book we need right now. Wise in its insistence on residential segregation as the country’s number-one racial problem, optimistic in its lighting of an achievable path forward, it will enhance and focus the country’s quest for racial justice.”
— Nicholas Lemann, staff writer at The New Yorker and former dean of the Columbia School of Journalism
https://www.justactionbook.org/11:33 AM – One of the masters of thrillers, Steve Berry crafts the next chapter in the legacy Cotton Malone series in The Medici Return. Listen as Steve shares glimpses into the fascinating true historical anchor to this adventure.
“An extended closing note shows how inventively Berry mingled history and fiction to weave this tangled web. Readers invested in learning more about the Medicis can be assured that the brief glimpse of them in a prologue, set in 1512, is only the beginning. Perhaps the single most striking feature of this latest dose of intrigue is that its title is intended to be taken literally.”
— Kirkus Reviews
https://steveberry.org/books/the-medici-return/
11:46 AM – In The Widow’s Web, thriller writer delivers a masterfully crafted debut novel. Listen as Susan Moore shares peeks into the creation of this story.
“Susan Moore writes a compelling and heartbreaking psychological thriller about ordinary people making unimaginable choices. Her pared down narrative and attention t detail reminded me of Gillian Flynn.”
– Faiqa Mansab, award-winning author of The House of Clay and Water
https://www.susanmooreauthor.com/12:00 PM – National tour now in Des Moines thru Mar 2. Listen as celebrated artist Lolita Chakrabarti serves as the playwright to bring Life of Pi to the stage in magnificent style.https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2024-2025/broadway/life-of-pi12:14 PM – Appearing in a Humanities Iowa program at Terrace Hill Mon Mar 10. Writer, photographer and conservationist Larry Stone shares insights into the creation of his celebrated Iowa – Portrait of the Land. This visually stunning work is filled with amazing photographs and lyrical, evocative prose.
“With an experienced sensitivity and understanding of Iowa’s subtleties, Larry Stone distills the State’s border-to-border, river-to-river natural essence into an evocative collection of photographs and inspiring narrative. A must-have for anyone who appreciates Iowa’s special brand of beauty.” – The Culture Buzz
https://larrystonesiowa.com/
https://terracehill.iowa.gov/events/humanities-iowa-presents-iowa-portrait-land
12:29 PM – Opening Fri Mar 7. The Des Moines Playhouse has become a national leader in production values when it comes to community theatre mainstage musicals. Jesus Christ Superstar returns to the stage after a 26 year hiatus, and is sure to capture the hearts and souls of fans as well as instill its unique rock opera energy into newcomers to this groundbreaking show. Listen as Dane Van Brocklin (as Jesus) and Ashley Rogers (as Simon the Zealot) share wonderful glimpses into their journey to bring this classic musical to the stage.
https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/jesus-christ-superstar/12:45 PM – IBR Gala Mar 8. Iowa Bird Rehabilitation is an exceptional organization dedicated to helping abandoned injured, and other birds in crisis return to health. Their Gala is March 8, and offers champions for their cause to support their efforts. Listen as Executive Director Jenni Boonjakuakul and Board Chair Jen Heins share insights into the Gala and IBR.https://www.iowabirdrehab.org/wings-of-iowa-gala-2025.html
III. Performance Arts
1. Des Moines Performing Arts. Life of Pi. Thru Mar 2. https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2024-2025/broadway/life-of-pi
2. Class Act Productions (CAP Theatre). Beauty and the Beast Jr. Thru Mar 2. https://www.captheatre.org/disneys-beauty-and-the-beast-jr/
3. Des Moines Playhouse. Men on Boats. Thru Mar 2. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/men-on-boats/
4. Des Moines Young Artists’ Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Thru Mar 2. https://www.dmyat.org/
5. Des Moines Playhouse. Jesus Christ Superstar. Mar 7-23. https://www.dmplayhouse.com/events/jesus-christ-superstar/
6. Des Moines Performing Arts – Temple Theater. Broadway’s Next Hit Musical. Mar 11-16. https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2024-2025/temple-comedy-series/broadways-next-hit-musical
7. Iowa Stage Theatre Company. Grand Horizons. Mar 14-23. https://www.iowastage.org/grand-horizons
8. Des Moines Performing Arts. Some Like It Hot. Mar 18-23. https://www.desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/events/2024-2025/broadway/some-like-it-hot
9. Carousel Theatre of Indianola. Casserole. Mar 20-30. https://carouseltheatre.org/
IV. Visual Arts – Exhibitions
1. Des Moines Art Center. “Time Travelers,” Thru May 11. The group show explores the past and how we remember it with a mix of folklore, history and cultural souvenirs. It centers on two very different works in the permanent collection: Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s film “The Boat People” and Mika Rottenberg’s “Cheese,” a surrealist installation built from small TV monitors and old barn wood. https://www.wdmhs.org/historic-log-cabin/
V. 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. IN Tandem Arts & Authors. 1,2 Des Moines. https://www.facebook.com/INTandemArtsAndAuthors/
9. Kavanaugh Art Gallery. West Des Moines. 1,2 https://kavanaughgallery.com/
10. Kunzler Studios. West Des Moines. 1,2 kunzlerstudios.com
11. Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. Des Moines. https://www.lizlidgett.com/
12. Moberg Gallery. Des Moines. 2 https://moberggallery.com/
13. Olson-Larsen Galleries. West Des Moines.1,2 https://olsonlarsen.com/
14. Polk County Heritage Gallery. Des Moines. 2 http://www.polkcountyheritagegallery.org/
15. Ritual Café. Des Moines. 2 https://www.facebook.com/ritualcafedesmoines/
16. Slow Down Coffee Shop. Des Moines. 2 https://www.theslowdowndsm.com/
17. 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.
VI. Auditions, Volunteer, and other Enhancement Opportunities –
“The Arts is a Contact Sport” (A Culture Buzz creed)
· Public Art RFQs welcomed for Franklin Avenue Library work. Entry Deadline: Mar 10, 2025. The proposed artwork should be inspired by themes explored in Rick Riordan’s fantasy novel series based on Greek mythology, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The work should be welcoming, youth-friendly, inclusive, and inspiring to the library’s visitors, and particularly, its teen community. https://www.dmpl.org/franklin-avenue-library-public-art-project
· 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. Once in a While Productions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/6717224708342610/
10. Pyramid Theatre Company. http://pyramidtheatre.org/
11. Tallgrass Theatre Company. https://tallgrasstheatre.org/audition/
12. Theatre Midwest. https://www.theatremidwest.org/
13. Urbandale Community Theatre. https://urbandaletheatre.com/get-involved/
VII. Planning ahead
The Des Moines Women’s Club – 117th Annual Art Exhibition
Sun Mar 2 through Sat Mar 8. Central Iowa artists will again display their original art for the viewing pleasure of the public. Admittance is free, and some items will be available for purchase. This year’s judge is Diane Kunzler.
Save the Dates:
- Artist Registration is required by February 28 at https://www.desmoineswomensclub.com/art-exhibition.
- Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: 1-3 PM, Sunday, March 2. Open to the public.
- Art Exhibition Gallery Hours: 10 AM-4 PM Monday through Saturday.
- Gallery Night: 5-7 PM, Friday, March 7. Open to the public. Refreshments and light appetizers will be served.
The Des Moines Women’s Club was established in 1885, and its primary objective was to develop and maintain a free public art gallery in Des Moines. The Hoyt Sherman Place Gallery is home to a large collection of nineteenth and twentieth century paintings and classical sculptures. Twelve paintings from the original DMWC collection can be seen in the Hoyt Sherman Place Art Gallery today.
For inquiries: Des Moines Women’s Club / 515-348-6946 / dmwclub@hoytsherman.org
Des Moines Metro Opera
Sample the night away as 40 of the finest restaurants, breweries, caterers, wineries and distilleries in Iowa come together to support the arts at the popular tasting event and fundraiser, the Wine, Food & Beer Showcase!
The Showcase is presented by TruBank and will be held on Friday, March 7 from 6-9pm at the downtown Des Moines Marriott.
All-inclusive tickets for the Grand Showcase are $55 if purchased in advance. Upgrade to the Reserve Experience to gain access to rare, fine wines from private collections paired with exquisite culinary creations from exclusive DSM restaurants.
For tickets and to see the full lineup of vendors → bit.ly/2025WFBS
Iowa Bird Rehabilitation’s 2nd Annual Gala
Wings of Iowa, A Celebration of Birds
On Mar 8, please join us for food, fun, and entertainment, as we celebrate and honor Iowa’s wild birds. “Wings of Iowa, a Celebration of Birds” is a way for us to bring awareness of the importance of wild birds in Iowa and the impact on our communities, our environment, and our future. Iowa is a major flight path for migratory birds, and also home to hundreds of species of birds who choose Iowa as a place to raise their young each summer. Many bird populations are experiencing major population declines due to habitat loss, climate change, light pollution, and decrease in food sources. It is our goal to support and help injured, orphaned, and sick birds, while serving our community. We hope to be a beacon of light, hope, and inspiration as we share our future goals, dreams, and stories during a magical night below the birds. Come and listen to our special guest and keynote speaker Anne Shimerdla, CEO and president of the Blank Park Zoo and enjoy music from Iowa’s own Chad Elliott, watch live art, bid on the silent auction, play games, connect, and be inspired. You are who the birds count on for their future, and with your attendance, you are giving birds a second chance and creating a future for our feathered friends. Iowa Bird Rehabilitation is at a point where for us to continue doing our work, we need to grow and expand, and we need you to do so. This is going to be a night to spread your wings and have some fun!
This year’s gala will be located at the elegant and sophisticated event venue The Monroe, 1805 90th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266. Time: 6-9pm. Individual seats or a table of 8 can be purchased at: www.iowabirdrehab.org
NYC BASSIST MEETS GERMAN TRUMPETER AT CASPE TERRACE
SUN MAR 23, 2025 AT 2 PM
Having performed together in Remedy, a group whose recent CD was among the top ten jazz releases for 2024 in Cadence Magazine, New York City bassist Joe Fonda and German trumpeter Thomas Heberer present music that strikes the balance between familiar ground and new territory at Caspe Terrace in Waukee on Sunday, March 23 at 2 PM.
About Joe Fonda: An accomplished international jazz artist, Fonda has performed with his own ensembles throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He has collaborated with a who’s who of jazz legends including Lou Donaldson, Randy Weston, Archie Shepp, Dave Douglas and Carla Bley. As a composer, Fonda has been the recipient of numerous grants and commissions From Meet the Composer New York and the New England Foundation on the Arts. In addition to bass, Fonda is also a master flute player.
About Thomas Heberer: Born in Schleswig, Germany, Heberer has performed in 70 countries on six continents; was a lecturer at the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts and can be heard on approximately 150 recordings. Honors include being awarded the Down Beat Critics Poll as a member of The ICP Orchestra in 2002. In June 2024, Heberer performed at Carnegie Hall.
About The Music: Despite their age difference of 14 years and nationalities, Fonda and Heberer share a common language — jazz. Their performance will not only include many jazz standards they revere but also some of their own compositions. In addition to the unique sound of a bass/trumpet duo, they will also perform some trumpet/flute duos as well as vocals! Although Heberer has been in Central Iowa with the ICP Orchestra, this will be Fonda’s first Iowa
For more than 15 years, a local couple have shared the music they love with the community they love. The music is jazz, and the community is music lovers in central Iowa and beyond. With its perfect acoustics and intimate setting, Caspe Terrace in Waukee, Iowa, is the ideal setting to experience jazz. All concerts are followed by a meet-the-artist dessert reception hosted by a select group of regular audience members. Located at 33158 Ute Avenue in Waukee, Iowa, Caspe Terrace is owned and operated by the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines.
Tickets for Jazz at Caspe Terrace concerts are $30 each and can be ordered by calling 515-279-6452 or emailing abegold1951@gmail.com. You can also purchase tickets at jazzatcaspe.weebly.com. Seating is limited to 130 so reservations are encouraged.
Every twist and knot tells a story in “The Ties That Bind”.
Join professional dance company Hurley & Dancers for a modern dance milieu on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m. at Des Moines DanzArts Studio, 2150 Delavan Drive, #8, West Des Moines. Suggested donation $20/10. Original choreography by Julie Betts, Elizabeth Ferreira, Alissa Hamer, Kathleen Hurley, Lisa Lewis, and William Schneider. For more information, email hurley.kathleen@gmail.com.
Trivia Night fundraiser for WDM Historical Society
To celebrate the 175th birthday of the Jordan House, the West Des Moines Historical Society is holding a trivia night fundraiser Sun Mar 23 from 7-9 PM at the RecPlex, 6500 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines. Teams of 7 will compete to answer challenging questions about West Des Moines history, music, movies, geography and more! All money raised will go directly towards the maintenance and preservation of the historic Jordan House Museum, one of the oldest homes in Central Iowa and a stop on the Underground Railroad.
For more information or to reserve your table, call 515.225.1286 or visit www.wdmhs.org.
VIII. Between the covers – author/book events worth noting:
1. Beaverdale Books at Franklin Events Center (4801 Franklin Avenue) – Special ticketed event. Kaleb Wyse. There’s Always Room at the Table. Mon Mar 3, 7-9 PM.
2. Beaverdale Books – B J Soloy. Birth Center in Corporate Woods. Poet. Thu Mar 6, 6:30 PM.
3. Beaverdale Books at the Franklin Events Center, 4801 Franklin Avenue – Curtis Sittenfeld. Special ticketed event. Show Don’t Tell. Mar 11, 6:30 PM.
4. Beaverdale Books – Zaq Baker Unspectacular. Fri Mar 14, 6:30 PM.
5. Des Moines Book Festival. Mar 22, includes Children’s Book Writing Panel with Brooke Van Sickle.
https://www.dmpl.org/dmpl-fall-author-series *Highlighted author names indicate interviews are in The Culture Buzz Archive Library.
Please visit: https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz
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)
4. Capital City Pride – Book club meets every other month, rotating to different independent book stores. For titles being read and dates, locations, visit: https://www.capitalcitypride.org/pride-book-club
VII. Beaverdale Books provides Bestseller Lists on their website, including a parade of Iowa-authored books to consider. Many Iowa authors also have recordings archived in The Culture Buzz Podcast Library (https://archive.org/details/@the_culture_buzz).
https://beaverdalebooks.com/news/
Current bestsellers are:
1. Hooligans, Rebels, and Rabble-Rousers, Paula Kermin*
2. The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, Robin Wall Kimmerer
3. Vessels of Love: Prayers and Poems for the Later Years of Life, Joyce Rupp*
4. James, Percival Everett
5. Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan
6. Love Is My Favorite Flavor, Wini Moranville*
7. God of the Woods, Liz Moore
8. Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines: A History, Mary Christopher* and Mike Rowley*
9. Dog Man: Big Jim Begins (Dog Man #13), Dav Pilkey
10. The Women, Kristin Hannah
*Iowa Author!
Here are some great Iowa author titles to consider adding 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, plus What Leora Never Knew Joy Neal Kidney* (4 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. Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them, How to Stop Them. Bill Eddy. This is Bill Eddy’s insightful and informative guide to meet the challenges that this growing social trend has created.
“Our New World of Adult Bullies is timely! Anyone can be bullied. Bill Eddy explains not only the damaging toxicity and effects of bullying but the psychological understanding of how to stop it. Poignant examples, from history and everyday life, bring it home. This book empowers and offers solutions instead of reactions. Much needed in a time of great divide and polarization.”
—Karyl Mcbride, Ph.D., author of Will the Drama Ever End? Untangling and Healing from the Harmful Effects of Parental Narcissism
https://highconflictinstitute.com/
https://www.unhookedmedia.com/stock/p/our-new-world-of-adult-bullies
2. Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Food-First Plan to Optimize Your Mental Health. Dr. Georgia Ede. Combine the surprising truth about brain food with the cutting edge of brain metabolism to achieve extraordinary emotional, cognitive, and physical health. “This book is an invaluable resource and guide for anyone looking to enhance their health and life through the thoughtful integration of nutrition.” – David Perlmutter, MD
https://www.diagnosisdiet.com/change-your-diet-change-your-mind
3. 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/
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. 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 through the 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. Axios – Des Moines – this free, weekday newsletter is a quick-read, reliable Greater Des Moines news resource by two veteran news journalists, Jason Clayworth and Linh Ta. https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines
7. 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/
8. 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.
9. 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/
10. 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/
11. 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/
12. 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/
13. 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/
14. Central Iowa Blues Society is the area’s connecting point for performance, presentations and education in the world of blues. www.cibs.org
15. 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
