Concerts & Music The local music scene in Des Moines offers top entertainment. Wells Fargo Arena is Des Moines' premier venue for concerts. Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater on the banks of the Des Moines River hosts Nightfall on the River during the summer months, while Live at the Fountain at Jordan Creek Town Center keeps the music flowing out west.
80/35, Des Moines' growing music festival, welcomed the Flaming Lips as a headliner for their inaugural year, along with more than 40 other acts including The Envy Corps, Ingrid Michaelson and The Roots. More than 30,000 music fans descend on Des Moines each year for 80/35 from across the country.
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Art Galleries
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John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
In September 2009, the Des Moines Art Center and the City of Des Moines partnered to open a 4.4-acre sculpture park in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. It features 27 works of art donated to the museum by John and Mary Pappajohn from their renowned collection of contemporary sculptures.
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Light the Earth
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Events
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ArtFest Midwest 'The Other Art Show'
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ArtFest West
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Des Moines Arts Festival
The Des Moines Arts Festival returns June 22-24, 2012, to Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines. The Festival features visual art, live music, performing arts and activities along with the Interrobang Film Festival, John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Jazz and Wine Pavilion and plenty of eclectic food booths providing guests with an extraordinary community arts and culture festival!
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Downtown Farmers' Market
Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Downtown Farmers' Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. Come for the freshness and stay for the fun! Regular market runs every Saturday from May 5 - October 27, 2012.
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HeartFest
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Iowa Events Center
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Iowa Latino Heritage Festival
The Latino Heritage Festival is the largest Latino Festival in the state, as well as the largest ethnic event in the state. The Festival offers traditional foods, authentic arts, crafts, cultural exhibitors, educational areas, entertainment and a Saturday night street dance.
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Iowa State Fair
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iWeek
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Music Under the Stars
Music Under the Stars has been a favorite summertime tradition in Des Moines since the concert series began on the State Capitol grounds in 1947. The concerts feature the Des Moines Metro Concert and Big Bands performing a wide variety of great music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
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Rendezvous on Riverview
Rockin' Des Moines all summer long with hot bands, cold drinks and great food all in a fun, family-friendly setting! Rendezvous on Riverview features live music from some of Central Iowa's best bands. This free concert series is held every Friday night in June and July.
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Winefest Des Moines
Iowa's premier wine tasting event draws over 1,800 people each year. Enjoy an impressive line-up of international, national and Iowa wineries, as well as seminars and entertainment. Proceeds from Winefest go to "Connecting Kids and Culture", a program designed to provide culturally-enriching educational opportunities for elementary students in Greater Des Moines- June 7-9, 2012.
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Performing Arts/Theater
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Ankeny Community Theatre
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Ballet Des Moines
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Civic Center of Greater Des Moines
The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines presents the best live, professional theater direct from Broadway. Its President and CEO, Jeff Chelesvig, is a member of The Broadway League.
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Des Moines Symphony
The Des Moines Symphony is a not-for-profit, full-service professional orchestra formed in 1937 to enrich, educate and entertain the community. Performances include seven pairs of Masterworks concerts, the traditional pops performance on New Year's Eve, education and family concerts and other special events in its home at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.
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Hoyt Sherman Place
Since 1923, the 1,250-seat theater has hosted an array of national and local performing arts talents. Hoyt Sherman Place is known for excellent acoustics, balcony seating and unique historic interior. The theater is available for public and private performances and for corporate meetings.
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