We’re excited to welcome your student group to Greater Des Moines! Check out the following public permorming venues, private performing venues, performing clinics and private dining options

Public Performing Venues

Adventureland Park
3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona
Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Bill Fisher or Carol Ketterer, (515) 266-2121

Ashby Park or Pete Crivaro Park
3200 38th Street, Des Moines (Ashby), 1012 E 14th Street, Des Moines (Pete Crivaro)
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: Tim Smith, (515) 208-9216

Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall Days Available: Any day
Contact: Ryan Bickel, (515) 323-8383

Capital Square
400 Locust Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: Kate Cline, (515) 282-5505

Historic Valley Junction City Hall
137 5th Street, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Specific
Contact: Jim Miller, (515) 222-3642

Historic Valley Junction
217 5th Street, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekends
Contact: Jim Miller, (515) 222-3642

Iowa Energy Basketball
Wells Fargo Arena, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Specific
Contact: Jenny Will, (515) 462-2849

Iowa State Fair
E 30th & E University Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: August 12-22, 2010
Contact: Tonya Cook, (515) 262-3111

Iowa State Capitol
E 9th Street & Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Specific
Contact: Joan Arnett, (515) 281-5591

Jordan Creek Town Center
101 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Any day
Contact: Randy Tennison, (515) 224-5000

Kaleidoscope at the Hub
555-655 Walnut Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Weekdays
Contact: Cassandra Loccke, (515) 280-2060

Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Jennie Deerr, (515) 278-5286

Merle Hay Mall
3850 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Joe Murdock, (515) 276-8551

John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park/Des Moines Art Center
Western Gateway Park, 15th & Locust Streets, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Christine Doolittle, (515) 277-4405

Salisbury House & Gardens
4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Specific
Contact: Leo Landis, (515) 274-1777

Southridge Mall
1111 E Army Post Road, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Patrick Beckerdite, (515) 287-3881

Valley West Mall
1551 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Any day
Contact: Trisha Barton, (515) 225-3631

West Glen Town Center
5525 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Mike Sbrocco, (515) 223-7885

Private Performing Venues

Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
221 Walnut Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Specific
Contact: Leslie Jasper, (515) 246-2325

Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Specific
Contact: Carol Pollock, (515) 244-0507, ext. 206

Retirement Facilities
Wesley Acres
3520 Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Any day
Contact: Susan Skinner, (515) 271-6796

Deerfield Assisted Living
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas Days
Available: Any day
Contact: Katie Niehus, (515) 267-0438

Veterans Memorial Medical Center
3600 30th Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Becky Thompson, (515) 699-5999

Performing Clinics

Have your group perform their music and be critiqued by world renowned performers in a one-hour clinic. Contact these professors from Drake University for further information.

CHORAL – Dr. Aimee Beckmann-Collier, Professor of Conducting & Director of Choral Studies (515) 271-2840 • aimee.beckmann-colier@drake.edu
ORCHESTRA – Mr. Akirai Mori, Director of Orchestral Studies & Assistant Professor Orchestra (515) 271-2102 • akira.mori@drake.edu
BAND – Mr. Robert Meunier, Director of Bands & Professor of Music (515) 271-3963 • robert.meunier@drake.edu

Private Dining Options

Looking for a unique, Greater Des Moines restaurant? Look no further! All of these locations offer private dining for student groups. Group rates may also apply. Contact restaurants for further details.

America’s Incredible Pizza Company
3799 86th Street, Urbandale • (515) 276-1472
With over 25,000 square feet of entertainment space and a buffet with 100+ items, your group will be sure to enjoy this establishment. Indoor go-karts, bumper cars, mini-golf, mini-bowling, simulators and classic arcade games are available for enjoyment. Lunch: $ Dinner: $

Baratta’s
2320 S Union Street, Des Moines • (515) 243-4516
Years of quality food and great service have made this south side gem the perfect spot for dining for all budgets. Baratta’s serves famous Italian specialties and great pizzas. Lunch: $ Dinner: $$

Buzzard Billy's at All Play of Des Moines
615 3rd Street, Des Moines • (515) 333-5050
Enjoy lazer tag, miniature bowling, a rock climbing wall or race your friends at All Play and enjoy lunch or dinner at their restaurant. Lunch: $ Dinner: $

Jethro’s BBQ
2601 Adventureland Drive, Altoona • (515) 957-9727; 3100 Forest Avenue, Des Moines • (515) 279-3300 and 9350 University Avenue, West Des Moines • (515) 987-8686
Recently featured on Travel Channel's hit show, "Man vs Food" Jethro’s BBQ will not leave your group hungry. They are known for fabulous smoked meat and their "Adam Emmenecker Challenge." Lunch: $ Dinner: $S

Spaghetti Works
310 Court Avenue, Des Moines • (515) 243-2195
Located in Court District, this unique restaurant is famous for their 12 signature sauces, lasagna and salad bar. Also home to all-you-can-eat pasta! Lunch: $ Dinner: $

South Union Bread Café
1007 Locust Street, Des Moines • (515) 248-1782
Hearty sandwiches filled with only the finest meats and cheeses, fresh soups and delicious side salads round out South Union’s menu, served in an open, comfortable lunch setting. Lunch: $

Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant
2200 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines • (515) 266-4466
For over 50 years Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant has stood as a hallmark of quality traditional Italian dining in Des Moines by delivering an authentic piece of Italy in the heart of the Midwest. Tursi’s also offers a great location for buses/motorcoaches. Lunch: $ Dinner: $$

Average check per person:
$ – Under $10
$$ – $10.01-$20

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For more information, contact:
Katie Stien
National Sales Manager
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
(515) 699-3432
kstien@desmoinescvb.com