The co-authors of the Holocaust memoir Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz will be in West Des Moines and Ames for two presentations hosted by the Iowa Jewish Historical Society (IJHS) on Sept. 15 and 16.
Des Moines events
Five questions with: David Wain
Green Gravel’s Lee Keeler says that they “enjoy the freedom to pop up with something unexpected, bombastic and dynamic” — and this week, they’re doing just that, as they bring David Wain to Des Moines for Wet Hot American Election at the Stoner Theater, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m.
‘Schindler’s List’ survivor hosts two September events in the Des Moines area
One of the last survivors of Schindler’s List, Celina Karp Biniaz, will be in West Des Moines for two events hosted by the Iowa Jewish Historical Society on Sept. 10 and 12.
Bernie Sanders will speak at the Iowa CCI Action Fund convention on Saturday
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders will be the keynote speaker at the Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund (CCI Action Fund) annual convention at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Saturday. This year’s theme is “Revolution Iowa: From Protest to Power,” and the convention will feature workshops on organizing and building successful movements to put “people before profits, communities before corporations.”
Citizens rally to pressure electors against voting for Trump
Stop Trump. Defend Democracy. Iowa State Capitol — Monday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. Citizens from across the state are planning to gather at the State Capitol in Des Moines […]
The Political Party to host Des Moines candidate forum for Iowa Democratic Party Chair
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Candidate Forum Grandview University (Des Moines) — Friday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. The group The Political Party is hosting a forum for candidates running for […]
Iowa’s ‘first hip hop festival,’ Fresh Fest, kicks off this weekend in Des Moines
Fresh Fest Des Moines Social Club — Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20 This weekend will kick off the inaugural Fresh Fest, claimed by its creators as Iowa’s first […]
Reliving the musical vibes of this year’s 80/35
The summer is in full force in Iowa — July 4 festivities came and went, and the city of Des Moines was once again overtaken by 80/35. In its ninth […]
Katy Perry to rally for Hillary Clinton in Des Moines
Who: Katy Perry, California Gurl What: You’re gonna hear her roar … at a rally for Hillary Clinton. When: Saturday, October 24 (exact time TBA), before the Iowa Democratic Party’s […]
Photos: Summer fashion fanfare at 80/35
Photographer Stephanie Knutson took a trip to 80/35 this weekend to catch up on the latest festival fashion wear. The two-day Des Moines event hosted thousands of attendees, sporting musical acts like Wilco, Weezer and Jenny…
Hemp advocates hold fest for industrial crop in Iowa
The inaugural Iowa Hemp Fest sparks up tomorrow in Des Moines to promote agricultural freedom in Iowa. The free event is part of the Iowa Hemp Association’s (IHA) lobbying….
NCAA men’s basketball tournament heads to Iowa for the first time in 40+ years
The NCAA announced today that Des Moines will serve as one of the host sites for the 2016 men’s basketball tournament. Des Moines’ Wells Fargo Arena will host…