Little Village staff are pleased to announce that long-time Iowa arts journalist Isaac Hamlet joined our team this month as Arts & Culture Editor. This is a statewide position based primarily out of LV’s Central Iowa office at Des Moines’ Mainframe Studios. A Michigan native, Isaac has lived in Iowa for ten years. He began […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Lauren Vilmain | Six | Drew Lynch | The Room
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Valentine’s Day snuck up on us this year but no worries! There’s plenty to do this weekend to show your favorite person how much you love them. For personalized gifts, check out the Bouquet Bar or the Valentine Card Class at the […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Bouquet+ Closet Witch | James Armstrong | Kronos Quartet
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Whether you’re a Hallmark-maniac who’s been prepping for Valentine’s since last year or you’re sick of all things sickly sweet, this weekend’s got plenty to keep you happy! Swing on down to the Englert in Iowa City for ‘The Second City Swipes […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! Forbidden Broadway | God of Carnage | Ax and the Hatchetmen
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Black History Month is upon us. Learn about the Black culture that once thrived in downtown Des Moines on Center Street at Mainframe Studios with their First Friday event. That culture continues with a celebration of Black artists and their contributions to […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Emo Nite | The Wildwoods | Pilobolus
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium This weekend’s starting early this evening with a gallery reception at CSPS, a reading at Prairie Lights and the opening of, well, ‘Open’ at Mirrorbox Theatre. And there’s a whole spectrum of exciting events to check out throughout the weekend, from the […]
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Little Village Central Iowa Issue 011
Read issue 011 » Hello, LVer. Welcome to a bountiful February issue! Peel back the cover and take a journey through all five adult entertainment clubs in the Des Moines metro… all in one evening. Treat yourself to local desserts, drinks and meals on Valentine’s Day, and learn the history behind the nude bronze figure […]
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Little Village Eastern Iowa Issue 315
Read issue 315 » Hello, LVer. Welcome to the February issue
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Weekender Central Iowa! Ukraine ’22 Project | King Bartlett | Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Wine, jazz and laughs. From the blues to everything after, you can enjoy the vibes under soft lights while you tip your bottoms up. More into theater? Head down to the Temple Theater for a parody of some of the most beloved […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Tiny Art Workshop | Backcountry Film Festival | Reflecting Fools
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium It’s a great weekend for art lovers! Stop by the CRMA for the Tiny Art Workshop and make your own masterpiece, or get inspired by puppeteer, printmaker and sculptor Johanna Winters at the Stanley. If art’s not your speed, get active with […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! No Sleep | Casey Donahew | The Astronomers | King Pari
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium This weekend’s for you, music lovers – swing by xBk Live and explore the space with the Astronomers, watch juggling, beatboxing, tapdancing and more with Collision of Rhythm at the Des Moines Civic Center or catch some midwest folk at Gas Lamp […]
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Weekender Eastern Iowa! Back Room Bass Sessions | STOMP | Dan Knight
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Throw on the snow tires this weekend, because there’s too much to do to stay at home. Head on over to the Close House to rattle your bones with the Back Room Bass Sessions, learn more about under-appreciated Black heroines at the […]
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Weekender Central Iowa! PURE NOISE | MLK Jr. Day Observance | Saddle Ghoul of Love
READ THE LATESTÂ |Â SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGEÂ |Â SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium The forecast’s calling for the temperatures to rise this weekend, so take advantage of the lack of blustery, frigid winds and go out to catch some music at Gas Lamp, get your chakras in order or join community leader Jacquie Easley McGhee […]
