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Category: Holiday Events
Jingle Jam 5K Run/WalkLocation: South Suburban YMCA Course begins @ YMCA, 401 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines Website: http://www.dmymca.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 8:30am Admission: see below or website Description:
Register now for the 5K Run/Walk at www.dmymca.com or www.active.com through December 1. Packet pick-up will be on Friday, December 5 from 3-7pm or ...Read More
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Category: General Events
Dennis Kaiser Jack & Jill Pool BenefitLocation: Smokey's Saloon 4397 NW 6th Avenue, Des Moines Website: http://www.dsmpoolplayers.com/#/TournamentDetail/68 Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: 9:00am Admission: $30 Description:
Pool benefit for Dennis Andrew Kaiser (May 25, 1982-September 27, 2008).
Dennis, son of Jim and Cheryl Kaiser Coe, was fatally injured on ...Read More |
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Category: Holiday Events
Handmade Holidays @ downtown LibraryLocation: Des Moines Library 1000 Grand Avenue, downtown Website: http://www.desmoineslibrary.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 11am-2pm Admission: Free Description:
Begin a new family tradition this year! The Des Moines Public Library will partner with the Salvation Army to present ""Handmade Holidays"".
Everyone is ...Read More |
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Category: General Events
Bow Making & Gift Wrapping ClassLocation: Reiman Gardens 1407 University Blvd., Ames Website: http://www.reimangardens.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 10:00am-Noon Admission: $12 for CoHorts' members; $15 for public Description:
Join Reiman Gardens' Indoor Horticulturist Betsy Eness as she shows you tips and techniques for creating beautiful bows & wrapping elegant gifts with a horticultural ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Trans-Siberian OrchestraLocation: Wells Fargo Arena 233 Center Street, downtown Website: http://www.iowaeventscenter.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 8:00pm Admission: $35.50-$55.50 Description:
One of the biggest arena attractions in rock music, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), will once again take to the road this holiday season for what ...Read More
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Category: Antiques / Crafts / Collectors
Flea Market @ FairgroundsLocation: Iowa State Fairgrounds 4-H Bldg., E. 30th & E. University Ave. Website: http://www.iowastatefair.com/events/calendar Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: 9am-4pm |
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Category: Holiday Events
Holiday Train TourLocation: West Des Moines Parks and Recreation West Des Moines City Hall, 4200 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines Website: http://www.wdm-ia.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 8am-6:30pm Admission: see below Description:
Tired of spending too much money on gas for your family trips? Bring the whole family & be a part of this gas-friendly day ...Read More
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Bucs vs Chicago Website: http://www.bucshockey.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 7pm Admission: varies |
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Category: Sports
Drake vs Furman or Texas-Pan AmericanLocation: Drake Basketball Knapp Center, 2525 Forest Avenue Website: http://www.godrakebulldogs.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 7:30pm Admission: varies Description:
Furman or Texas-Pan American (winner from game on December 5)
Drake Iowa Realty Tournament ...Read More |
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Category: Holiday Events
'Nic of Time Gift ExpoLocation: Map This Event Indulge Enterprises Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino I-80 Exit 142 Altoona, IA Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: 9:am-5pm Saturday & 11am-4pm Sunday Admission: Free Description:
This is the place to be for your Christmas shopping this year & don't forget to put yourself on that Christmas list! We'll have gifts ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
Windsor WonderlandLocation: Map This Event City of Windsor Heights Colby Park 6900 School Street Windsor Heights, IA 50323 Website: http://www.windsorheights.org Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 4:00pm Admission: Free Description:
Windsor Wonderland will be on December 6th at Colby Park. We look forward to seeing everyone as we begin to celebrate the season!
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Category: Holiday Events
Uptown Ankeny Holiday EventLocation: Map This Event City of Ankeny Uptown Ankeny SW Third St. & S. Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: All day Admission: Free or varies Description:
There'll be plenty of activities Saturday in Uptown Ankeny to help families ring in the holiday season! All events are Saturday & most take place ...Read More
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Category: General Events
East Village Holiday Home TourLocation: Map This Event Historic East Village Starts @ Coffee Bean 400 E. Locust Des Moines, IA Website: www.eastvillagedesmoines.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: Sat. 4-6pm; Sunday 2-4pm Admission: Free Description:
New East Village condos and apartments will be showcased this weekend in the neighborhood's first holiday home tour. The free tour will be held Saturday ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Holly Jolly Christmas Concert w/D.M. Community BandLocation: Map This Event Merle Hay Mall Merle Hay Mall 3800 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.merlehaymall.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 1:00pm Admission: Free Description:
Enjoy this festive holiday performance from the Des Moines Community Band near the Food Court! ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Jim McDonough (pianist)Location: Hoyt Sherman Place 1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines Website: http://www.hoytsherman.org Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 2:30pm Admission: $26-$31 Description:
Box office is open Monday through Friday from 10am-5pm. Phone orders for tickets may ONLY be placed through Ticketmaster 515-243-1888. The Box Office only sells ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Christmas with WartburgLocation: Wartburg College Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines Website: http://www.wartburg.edu/christmas Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $16.50 Description:
The theme for this year's production of Christmas with Wartburg is ""Christ's Star: The Light of the World."" It will feature music by the Wartburg ...Read More
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Seasons Greetings: A Holiday Ice Show Website: http://www.bucshockey.com Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 3:45-4:45pm Admission: Free Description:
Featuring figure skaters from the Des Moines Figure Skating Club, Power Class, Special Olympics and Learn-to-Skate programs. ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
19th Annual Drake Christmas Madrigal DinnerLocation: Map This Event Drake University, Olmsted Center 2875 University Avenue Des Moines, IA Website: http://aimee.beckman-collier@drake.edu Date: Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: 7:00pm Admission: $50 pp; $400 for table of eight Description:
Reservations required.
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Home for the Holidays Theatrical TributesLocation: Map This Event Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center Fort Des Moines Museum 75 E. Army Post Rd Des Moines, IA 50315 Website: http://www.fortdesmoines.org Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Sunday Dec 14, 2008 Time: Times vary (see below) Admission: $5 Description: The Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center will present the “Home for the Holidays” Theatrical Tributes ...Read More |
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Category: Live Music / Night Life
Polks Bands @ Hessen HausLocation: Hessen Haus 101 4th Street, downtown Website: http://www.hessenhaus.com/events Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Saturday Dec 20, 2008 Time: see below for dates/times Description:
Live music from true Polka acts keep the Hessen Haus crowd dancing many nights.
SCHEDULE: Dec. 5: Bob Pace Band, 6pm-10pm Dec. 6: Stratford ...Read More |
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Category: Antiques / Crafts / Collectors
Craft Show @ FairgroundsLocation: Map This Event Callahan's Craft Show Iowa State Fairgrounds Varied Industries Bldg., E.30th & University, Des Moines Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.iowastatefair.com Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: Fri 5pm-9pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm Admission: $5; 10 & under FREE Description:
The show is the largest show in the state of Iowa with over 300 talented exhibitors presenting & selling the Midwest's finest handcrafts!
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Category: Live Music / Night Life
Live Performances @ Dos RiosLocation: Map This Event Dos Rios Cantina & Tequila Lounge Dos Rios Restaurant 316 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.dosriosrestaurant.com Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Saturday Dec 27, 2008 Time: 9pm-12:30am Admission: Free Description:
Come and hear some exciting bands at Dos Rios in downtown Des Moines throughout the month of December - best of all, it's FREE!
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Category: General Events
Holiday Teas @ Living History FarmsLocation: Living History Farms 11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale Website: http://www.lhf.org Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Wednesday Dec 10, 2008 Time: 1:30pm Admission: $30 Description:
Enjoy a Holiday tea at the 1875 Flynn House complete with an assortment of delicious sweets and savories. Holiday teas take place December 5-10 and ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
A Christmas CarolLocation: Map This Event Ankeny Community Theatre 1932 SW 3rd Street Ankeny, IA 50023 Website: http://www.ankenycommunitytheatre.com Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Sunday Dec 21, 2008 Time: Fridays & Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm Admission: varies - see website Description:
Family Drama
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Category: General Events
Iowa State Dance & Drill Team ChampionshipsLocation: Iowa Dance/Drill Team Association Hy-Vee Hall (730 3rd St.) & Vets Auditorium (833 5th Ave.), downtown Website: http://www.isdta.net Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Saturday Dec 6, 2008 Time: Begins at 8am each day Admission: $9 (2-day pass $16) Description:
A two day event including over 275 high school dance teams competing in 15 different categories. Over 500 routines during the two days of competition. ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
Holly and Ivy Holiday TourLocation: Terrace Hill 2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines Website: http://www.terracehill.org Date: Friday Dec 5, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: 10am - 4pm Friday and Saturday; 12-4 p.m. Sunday Admission: $15 for adults, $6 for children 6-12 Description:
Three of Des Moines'grandest mansions, along with two elegant private homes, will be decked out in full holiday glory for the 12th annual Holly & ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
Jingle Bell BashLocation: The Summit Associates and Iowa Farm Bureau Scottish Rite, 6th and Park Street, Downtown Des Moines Date: Thursday Dec 4, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: varies Description:
This year, forget the same old holiday party
and have a bash! Jingle Bell Bash is back for a third year of musical ...Read More |
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Wonder of the WorldLocation: The Repertory Theater of Iowa State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, downtown Des Moines Website: http://www.dmtheater.com Date: Thursday Dec 4, 2008 - Sunday Dec 21, 2008 Time: varies Description:
The Repertory Theater of Iowa performs David Linsey-Abaire's Wonder of the World, a wild ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel of laughs. Nothing will ...Read More
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Category: Lectures / Discussions
Funny Bone Presents Dan GrueterLocation: Funny Bone Comedy Club 560 S. Prairie View Dr. (West Glen Town Ctr), West Des Moines Website: http://www.funnybonedm.com Date: Wednesday Dec 3, 2008 - Sunday Dec 7, 2008 Time: varies Admission: $10-$15 Description:
When you're the youngest of 11 kids you either grow up to be crazy or just damn funny. Dan Grueter is both. Appearances on the ...Read More
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Category: Nature/ Outdoor
Outdoor Ice SkatingLocation: Brenton Plaza 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, downtown Des Moines Website: http://www.brentonplaza.com Date: Monday Dec 1, 2008 - Wednesday Dec 31, 2008 Time: See website or below Admission: See website Description:
Monday December 1st, 2008
Public Skate from Noon-6 pm Learn To Skate from 6:15 pm-7:25 pm Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 Public Skate from Noon-9pm ...Read More |
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Category: Holiday Events
Snow Much Fun!Location: Des Moines Botanical Center 909 Robert D. Ray Drive Website: http://www.botanicalcenter.com Date: Sunday Nov 30, 2008 - Sunday Dec 21, 2008 Time: 2:00-4:00 pm Admission: $4 per person Description:
Enjoy live holiday music from local vocal and music groups. Bring your camera - Santa Claus will be here to get your kids' wish list ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
Santa Express/Boone & Scenic Valley RRLocation: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 225 10th Street, Boone Website: http://www.scenic-valleyrr.com Date: Saturday Nov 29, 2008 - Friday Dec 12, 2008 Time: see below for dates/times Admission: $15 ages 1 & up Description:
Enjoy an hour long roundtrip ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley RR depot to the ""North Pole""! Hear the story of the Polar Express ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
Magical Saturday Morning with SantaLocation: Java Joes 4th Street Theater, 216 4th Street, downtown Date: Saturday Nov 29, 2008 - Saturday Dec 20, 2008 Time: 9:00am - All dates listed below Admission: $9 Description:
Rekindle the Old Younkers Tea Room Breakfast with Santa Tradition at the 4th Street Theater! See Magician Keith West; sing along with Santa, enjoy ...Read More
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Category: Nature/ Outdoor
Zoo Opens Doors for FreeLocation: Map This Event Blank Park Zoo Blank Park Zoo 7401 SW 9th Street Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.blankparkzoo.com Date: Friday Nov 28, 2008 - Sunday Jan 4, 2009 Time: 10am-4pm Admission: Free Description:
During this holiday season Iowan’s may be facing record job losses & financial concerns & need an inexpensive place to relax & spend family time ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
The Polar ExpressLocation: Map This Event Science Center of Iowa Science Center of Iowa/IMAX Theater 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: http://www.sciowa.org Date: Friday Nov 28, 2008 - Sunday Jan 4, 2009 Time: varies - see website Admission: varies - see website Description:
Bring the whole family to experience the larger-than-life version of this inspiring adventure based on the beloved children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. When a ...Read More
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Category: Holiday Events
2008 Santa Express TrainsLocation: Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad 225 10th Street, Boone Website: http://www.scenic-valleyrr.com Date: Friday Nov 28, 2008 - Saturday Dec 13, 2008 Time: See below for dates & times Admission: $15 per person (ages 1 & up) Description:
Join us for an enchanting 75 minute ride aboard The Santa Express!
Enjoy a ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad depot to ...Read More |
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Category: Holiday Events
Jolly Holiday LightsLocation: Make a Wish Foundation Waterworks Park, Fleur Drive (across from Gray's Lake) Website: http://www.iowawish.org/desmoines Date: Tuesday Nov 25, 2008 - Saturday Jan 3, 2009 Time: 5:30-10pm Admission: $9 per car/$45 per bus Description:
DUE TO THE FLOODING, THE LIGHT DISPLAY WILL RE-OPEN ON NEW YEAR'S EVE & WILL STAY OPEN 2 EXTRA DAYS (thru Saturday), weather permitting!
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Category: Art Events
Greater Des Moines Exhibited 15Location: Map This Event Heritage Art Gallery Heritage Art Gallery/Polk County Office Building 111 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: http://www.heritagegallery.org Date: Monday Nov 24, 2008 - Thursday Feb 12, 2009 Time: Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm Admission: Free Description:
Questions/comments: Call the gallery at 286-2242 or visit www.heritagegallery.org. ...Read More
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Category: Art Events
Shelter, Prints & Assemblages Art ExhibitLocation: Map This Event Olson Larsen Galleries Olson Larsen Galleries 203 Fifth Street West Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.olsonlarsen.com Date: Friday Nov 21, 2008 - Saturday Jan 3, 2009 Time: Gallery hours Admission: Free Description:
SHELTER is a group show of 13 artists who have explored the concept of shelter in a variety of media. The exhibition works range from ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Triple EspressoLocation: Map This Event Temple for Performing Arts 1011 Locust Des Moines 50309 Website: http://www.civiccenter.org Date: Wednesday Nov 19, 2008 - Sunday Jan 11, 2009 Time: varies Admission: see website Description:
What did 3 guys do in 4 minutes that got them barred from show business for life? And why would they do it again 25 ...Read More
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Category: Sports
Learn to Skate SundaysLocation: Des Moines Figure Skating Club Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale Date: Sunday Nov 9, 2008 - Sunday Dec 14, 2008 Time: 4:00-5:00pm Admission: $80 for all sessions Description:
All ages welcome, but anyone younger than age 5 must wear a helmet.
Come dressed in warm, comfortable clothing. Skaters are tested at the end ...Read More |
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Category: Art Events
Dr. Seuss for President ExhibitLocation: Kavanaugh Gallery 131 5th Street (Valley Junction), West Des Moines Website: http://www.kavanaughgallery.com Date: Friday Oct 24, 2008 - Wednesday Dec 31, 2008 Time: see below (opening reception on 10/24 at 6pm) Admission: Free Description:
The opening reception/talk on Friday, Oct. 24 will begin at 6pm at the gallery with Seuss curator, Bill Dreyer!
Regular Gallery hours: ...Read More |
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Category: Art Events
Made from Mud: Iowa's Potters & PotteriesLocation: State Historical Society of Iowa State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, downtown Des Moines Website: http://www.iowahistory.org Date: Saturday Sep 13, 2008 - Wednesday Dec 31, 2008 Time: Mon - Sat 9am-4:30pm; Sun noon-4:30pm Admission: Free Description:
The presence of potters in Iowa can be documented as early as 1836. Records indicate that during the period 1830 to 1930, more than 300 ...Read More
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Category: Art Events
Classes & Workshops @ Art CenterLocation: Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines Website: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org Date: Tuesday Sep 9, 2008 - Tuesday Dec 30, 2008 Time: *see website Admission: *see website Description:
Classes and Workshops; Fall/Winter 2008
Adult Classes/Workshops Children's Classes Teens Classes ...Read More |
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Category: Art Events
The Working White House ExhibitLocation: State Historical Museum 600 E Locust, downtown Des Moines Website: http://www.iowahistory.org Date: Saturday Sep 6, 2008 - Sunday Mar 1, 2009 Time: see website Admission: Free Description:
Two centuries of history are preserved in "The Working White House: Two Centuries of Traditions and Memories," an artifact-based traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution ...Read More
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