Des Moines World Food & Music Festival is coming early this year, as the 2023 celebration moves from its usual September spot to an August appointment. The festival kicks off […]
Central Iowa Arts & Entertainment
Q&A: Satomi Hofmann, member of final ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ cast performing in Winterset this weekend
This weekend, veteran The Phantom of the Opera actor Satomi Hofmann is singing the music of the night at the Iowa Theater in Winterset. Visiting with her are Beth Mullaney […]
Weekender in Central Iowa!
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Have you been anticipating being engulfed by by sunflowers? Your time is coming at Howells Greenhouse and […]
Midwest rapper Nur-D uses his powers for good, drawing wisdom from Fred Hampton, D&D and body positivity
After spending the past five years leveling up in Minneapolis, Matt Allen is rolling for initiative. “The Rolling Initiative Tour is my first ever me-headlining, like, I’m-the-guy tour,” said Allen, […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Butter Sculpting | Fireflies at the Arbretum | Broadway Karaoke
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Need a reason to enjoy the outdooors this weekend? There are many: Here you go! Get ready […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Field Daze Music Series | FINEST Fest | Little Shop of Horrors
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium This weekend has a variety of events to attend from volunteering to help cleanup Birdland Park, taking […]
The Gas Lamp goes out after 12 years serving the Des Moines music scene
On the penultimate night of the Gas Lamp’s existence, the music venue filled with couples dancing hand in hand, smiles stretched from ear to ear, the energy of the music […]
Weekender Central Iowa! 80/35 Festival | Pupchella | David Cross
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Des Moines Music Coalition’s 80/35 festival is taking over Western Gateway park with more than 50 artists […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Drunk Book Club | Carmen | Ain’t Too Proud
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium Summer has started to settle in across central Iowa. Though a not-insignificant amount of smog has accompanied […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Art Festival | Charley Crockett | Spielgarden
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium The Art Festival is here all weekend after a week of events featuring amazing artists with art […]
Weekender Central Iowa! Cupcakke | Juneteenth Neighbor’s Day | Larry June
READ THE LATEST | SUPPORT LITTLE VILLAGE | SHOP PERKS THE WEEKENDER Your weekly editor-curated arts compendium There’s many reasons to get out and enjoy the sun this weekend. San Francisco’s Larry June will […]
Marty Stuart talks about his Fabulous Superlatives, decades of music-making and touring with Chris Stapleton in advance of Des Moines show
Having pulled the highest attendance at the Iowa State Fair of any modern Grandstand concert, Chris Stapleton has already conquered the state of Iowa. As he arrives again at Des […]