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August: Osage County/Willis Broadway Series Website: http://www.civiccenter.org Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 - Sunday Feb 28, 2010 Time: see website Admission: varies Description:
“August: Osage County” scooped up both the 2008 Pulitzer Prize & the 2008 Best Play Tony Award and comes to Des Moines during the first ...Read More
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Category: Lectures / Discussions
The Refugee Experience/PresentationLocation: Map This Event Drake University Sheslow Auditorium/Old Main Des Moines, IA Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Admission: Free Description:
The third in a series of free, public presentations that Drake University's Choral program has organized will take place onFeb. 23, “The Refugee Experience,” by Sol Varisco, ...Read More
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Trivia Tuesdays at Blue Moon Website: http://www.bluemoonduelingpainobar.com Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 8 -10 p.m., Every Tuesday Night Admission: $0 Description:
Get your geek on at Blue Moon during Pub Trivia! Gather your friends and enjoy 7 rounds of trivia, great prizes and awesome drink specials ...Read More
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Category: Lectures / Discussions
Norwegian Interest GroupLocation: Map This Event Iowa Genealogical Society Library 628 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: http://www.iowagenealogy.org Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 7 p.m. Admission: FREE Description:
Velkommen! Explore your Norwegian ancestry with others who share your heritage. The Norwegian Interest Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. It is ...Read More
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Floral Design Series Website: http://www.reimangardens.com Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 7 p.m. Admission: $26 for members;$32.50 general public; $19.50 ISU students Description:
Learn the tips and skills used by professionals to create your own one-of-a-kind floral design. Those who complete all nine classes will receive a floral ...Read More
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Category: General Events
GDMCVB Sip & Socialize EventLocation: Map This Event Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau America's Incredible Pizza Company 3799 86th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 Website: http://www.SeeDesMoines.com Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 5 p.m. Admission: Free Description:
Join us for the February Sip & Socialize networking event! Hosted by America's Incredible Pizza Company ...Read More
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Category: Child / Youth
Toddler TimeLocation: Map This Event Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center 909 Robert D. Ray Drive Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.botanicalcenter.com Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. Admission: $4 Description:
Enjoy a story with a garden theme, music and movement. Accompanied by an adult caregiver, children ages 1-3 are invited to dance, sing, ...Read More
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Category: Sports
Iowa Energy vs Reno Big HornsLocation: Map This Event Wells Fargo Arena @ Iowa Events Center 233 Center Street Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.nba.com/dleague/iowa Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: 7 p.m. Admission: see website Description: |
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Category: Live Music / Night Life
The HeadlightsLocation: Map This Event Vaudeville Mews 212 Fourth Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: http://www.vaudevillemews.com Date: Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 Time: Doors: 5:30 p.m. - Show: 6:00 p.m.; All Ages Admission: $10 Description:
indie/pop/rock Following the demise of the acclaimed pop band Absinthe Blind (Parasol Records), Erin Fein and Brett Sanderson formed the short-lived guitarless band Orphans, which ...Read More
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Category: Child / Youth
First Steps Dance Class - Beginning TapLocation: Map This Event West Des Moines Parks & Recreation Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge 2500 Grand Avenue West Des Moines, IA 50265 Website: http://www.wdm-ia.com/parksandrec Date: Monday Feb 22, 2010 - Monday Apr 5, 2010 Time: 6-6:30pm; 6:45-7:15pm Admission: $30 for 6 week course Description:
First Steps Dance classes are designed to introduce children to the fundamental skills of dance at a cost and time commitment that is minimal to ...Read More
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Category: General Events
Blue Ribbon Bacon FestivalLocation: Iowa Bacon Board various locations Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.blueribbonbaconfestival.com Date: Monday Feb 22, 2010 - Saturday Feb 27, 2010 Time: varies (see website) Admission: $35 Description: Bacon Festival expands to a week this year! The schedule includes: |
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Category: Art Events
NEW WORK AT OLSON-LARSEN GALLERIESLocation: Map This Event Olson-Larsen Galleries 203 Fifth Street West Des Moines, Iowa, IA 50265 Website: http://www.olsonlarsen.com Date: Friday Feb 19, 2010 - Saturday Apr 3, 2010 Time: 5- 7 p.m, Admission: free Description:
Olson-Larsen Galleries will host an opening reception for a group show of artwork by Blair Benz, Karen Chesterman, Mary Koenen Clausen, Peter Feldstein, and Jeanine ...Read More
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Category: Concerts / Theater
Almost MaineLocation: Map This Event StageWest Civic Center of Greater Des Moines - Stoner Theater 221 Walnut Street Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.civiccenter.org Date: Friday Feb 19, 2010 - Sunday Feb 28, 2010 Time: Thurs - Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. Admission: $18 - $22 Description:
A romantic comedy, reminiscent of the TV series “Northern Exposure” – known for its quirky, off-beat and original sense of humor. On a cold, clear, ...Read More
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Category: General Events
Pheasant @ Iowa Machine ShedLocation: Map This Event Iowa Machine Shed 11151 Hickman Road Urbandale, IA 50322 Website: http://www.machineshed.com Date: Thursday Feb 18, 2010 - Sunday Feb 28, 2010 Time: 3-10pm thru February 27; 11am-9pm February 28 Admission: see website Description:
The Iowa Machine Shed restaurant has added pheasant to its menu during the National Pheasant Fest at the Iowa Events Center. One-quarter pheasant will be ...Read More
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Category: Child / Youth
Story Time in the GardensLocation: Map This Event Des Moines Botanical & Environmental Center Des Moines Botanical Center 909 Robert D Ray Drive Des Moines, IA 50316 Website: http://www.botanicalcenter.com Date: Wednesday Feb 17, 2010 - Wednesday Mar 31, 2010 Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 for students, members & children under 3 are free Description:
Center’s Dome will be filled withightly colored bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, alliums, hyacinths and a variety of unusual bulbs, February 15-March 31. The garden ...Read More
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Fun-Day Mondays Website: http://www.hy-vee.com/store/altoona Date: Monday Feb 15, 2010 - Monday Mar 15, 2010 Time: 5 - 6:30 p.m. Admission: $6 per session or $25 for all 5 Description:
Running out of ideas for winter entertainment for the kids? Your Altoona Hy-Vee has the perfect solution. Every Monday from February 15 until March 15, ...Read More
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Category: Child / Youth
Mixed Media Mini CoursesLocation: Map This Event Des Moines Art Center 4700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA Website: http://www.desmoinesartcenter.org Date: Saturday Feb 13, 2010 - Saturday May 1, 2010 Time: see website Admission: Tuition $26 ($21 Members) per course Description:
Schedule too busy for a 13 week course? Come try our new and exciting mini courses. A wide variety of materials are used in each ...Read More
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Category: Art Events
Any Given SaturdayLocation: Map This Event Heritage Art Gallery 111 Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: http://www.heritagegallery.org Date: Monday Feb 8, 2010 - Friday Mar 26, 2010 Time: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Admission: Free Description:
Artists of the Saturday afternoon Sketch Club.
RECEPTION: Sunday, Feb. 28, 1 - 3 p.m. ...Read More |
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Category: General Events
Dolls of Japan ExhibitLocation: Map This Event State Historical Museum 600 E Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Website: http://www.iowahistory.org Date: Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 - Wednesday Mar 31, 2010 Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday Admission: Free Description:
“The Dolls of Japan: Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love is sponsored by The Japan Foundation. Japanese dolls reflect the customs of Japan and the ...Read More
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Category: General Events
ACT: Fifty Years 1959/2009Location: Map This Event State Historical Museum 600 E Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Website: http://www.iowahistory.org Date: Friday Jan 22, 2010 - Monday May 31, 2010 Time: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; noon - 4:30 p.m. Sun Admission: Free Description:
The exhibit traces the history of ACT, Inc. – originally known as American College Testing Program – to a meeting of co-founders E.F. Lindquist, a ...Read More
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Zoe Fitness Classes Website: http://ezZoe.com Date: Tuesday Dec 29, 2009 - Friday Feb 26, 2010 Time: Monday, Weds. & Fri.: 7 a.m.; Zoe Flow: 8:05 a.m.; Zoe Restore Admission: $9/class $70/month unlimited Description:
The only Christian Fitness and Meditation classes in the Des Moines Area. Zoe classes are a fusion of Yoga and Pilates. You will leave feeling ...Read More
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