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23-04-2025
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Things to do in Des Moines this weekend include Brooks & Dunn, Shinedown, Drake Relays
Off Hours, your free weekly newsletter from the Des Moines Register, showcases all things fun you can do in central Iowa. Through Sept. 7: The newest exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, showcases Haitian art in Iowa. The Waterloo Center for the Arts partnered with the Des Moines Art Center for 'Light Within Ourselves: Haitian Art in Iowa,' with pieces from Waterloo's collection, the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. The exhibit in the A.H. Blank Gallery is on display through Sept. 7. April 24-26: High school athletes, college stars and pros all compete in track-and-field events during the Drake Relays. The multi-day event at Drake Stadium at 28th Street and Forest Avenue in Des Moines started in 1910 and evolved into one of the top events in the world. Tickets start at $10, and a full schedule of events can be found online at More: Drake Relays 2025 schedule, race routes, event and ticket information for 115th event April 24: Performer Mercury Stardust is known as the Trans Handy Ma'am, bringing home repair to the masses with more than 2.5 million followers on TikTok and another 750,000 followers on Instagram. Mercury spreads DIY knowledge spanning rental maintenance, landlord negotiations, clogs, drywall, painting, minor electrical repairs, caulking, and more. Stardust takes the stage at the Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines, for a 6 p.m. show. Tickets are free, but a reservation is required. April 24: Wine and wild animals go hand-in-hand when Uncorked at Blank Park Zoo takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The zoo at 7401 S.W. Ninth St., Des Moines, brings in local wineries, live music, and access to Wild Lights, plus, a private wine bar open until 9:30 p.m. during Wild Lights. Tickets are $55 for nonmembers and $50 for members. Ackerman Winery, Fireside Winery, Soldier Creek Winery, Jasper Winery, Madison County Winery, Dosaage Vineyard + Winery, and The Cellar Winery will be on hand. April 24: The artists behind 'Ain't Nothing 'Bout You,' 'My Maria,' and 'Honky Tonk Truth' make a stop at Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St., Des Moines, for their Neon Moon tour. Brooks & Dunn, one of country music's biggest acts, kicked off their tour in Lubbock, Texas, and play the Well at 7 p.m. Boot scoot down with $37 tickets. April 24: Hear Joywave's first single, 'Like A Kennedy' or the haunting 'Blank Slate' at Wooly's, 504 E. Locust St., Des Moines. The band out of Rochester, New York, first made headlines when it collaborated with Big Data on 'Dangerous.' Tickets for the 7 p.m. show start at $29.50. Little Image opens. April 25: Kick off the weekend with happy hour at Destination Grille, 2491 E. First St., Grimes, from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and all day on Sunday. Snap $3 domestic beers as well as $5 cheese bread, chicken strips, house-made chips, and Tito's cocktails, whether in a mule or as a well drink. April 25: See a free presentation of 'Aesop's Fables' at the Blank Performing Arts Center at Simpson College at 6:30 p.m. and again on April 26 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This updated version of four of the timeless storyteller's most popular fables gives the audience a chance to see the actors transform into the Hare, the Turtle, the Fox, the Crow, or the Donkey in the Lion's skin. The show twists through 'The Fox and the Crow,' 'The Hare and the Tortoise,' 'The Donkey In the Lion's Skin,' and finally, 'The Fox and the Sour Grapes.' Reserve tickets in advance at April 25: Rising country start Andrew Hoyt out of Des Moines fuses folk, pop, and acoustic elements in his songs. Fans of AJR may recall that Hoyt opened for the band at Wells Fargo Arena when he got a last-minute call to perform. The singer/songwriter plays Wooly's, 504 E. Locust St., Des Moines. Tickets for the 6 p.m. show start at $15. More: Opener to headliner: Andrew Hoyt is at Wooly's a year after performing Wells Fargo Arena April 25: Des Moines-based musician and guitarist Allegra Hernandez plays the Made in the Midwest series at the Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St., Des Moines. Her music features 'elements of rock, melodic hooks, and splashes of technical skill.' Tickets for the 7 p.m. show start at $20. April 25: From 'Second Chance' to 'Sound of Madness,' rockers Shinedown take fans on a journey through their catalog of hits when they visit Wells Fargo Arena, 233 Center St., Des Moines, for a 7 p.m. show, part of the 'Dance, Kid, Dance' tour. Fans can expect to hear the band's latest, 'Three Six Five' as well. Tickets start at $36. Special guest Beartooth opens. April 25: Get this. Maria Bamford was the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred alongside Patton Oswalt, Zach Galifianakis and Brian Posehn in the Comedy Central series 'The Comedians of Comedy' and Netflix's 'Comedians of Comedy: The Movie.' She also created and starred in the cult hit web series 'The Maria Bamford Show,' in which she plays all the characters. See her at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. Tickets start at $27.50 for the 7:30 p.m. show. April 25-27: The Tallgrass Theater presents the world premiere of 'The Emerald Earring,' a dark comedy by local playwright Justin Nostrala. This play, part of the 10th Annual Sarah Frank & Jack Balcombe Dream Project, tells the story of 'a woman's struggle between trying to support the institution of marriage and family, while reckoning with her beliefs about abortion.' See it at the theater at 2019 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, through May 4 with shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $33. More: How to spend the perfect day in Valley Junction with restaurants, bars and shopping April 26-27: Central Iowa bookstores are making a weekend out of it with the return of the Central Iowa Bookstore Day with a passport that shoppers can get stamped for a chance at winning prizes. Each participating store will have the passports, which, if completely stamped by Sunday, will offer a chance to win a $100 gift certificate. Beaverdale Books will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 26 and until 6 p.m. April 27. Other participating stores include Dog-Eared Books, Dungeon's Gate, Nos Books, Pageturners, Reading in Pubic, Storyhouse Bookpub, The Little Book, and Wandering Raccoon Books. April 26: See the spring flowers in bloom during the Tulip Festival at Wilson's Orchard & Farm, 3201 15th Ave., Cumming. The event on April 26-27 continues on weekends through May 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Participants can walk the tulip fields, take photos, and hand pick a bouquet. Early admission is $3 for ages 3 and older, while walk-ins are $5 for ages 3 and older. Kids ages 2 and younger get in for free. Tulip bouquets re $18 if you pick your own or $22 for a pre-cut batch. April 26: See outsider art, a first-time author, and vintage clothing when the Dust Collective, 509 E. Fifth St., Des Moines, holds a FolkArtwork pop-up exhibit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not only will Sean Moeller, who founded Daytrotter and owns Raccoon Motel in Davenport, read from his debut book, 'Plain Clothes Hamburlar,' but vintage clothing from across the Midwest will be available for purchase. This event is free to attend. April 26: Windsor Heights celebrates Earth Day at Colby Park, 6900 School St., Windsor Heights, from noon to 3 p.m. with local eco-friendly vendors, craft station for all ages, recycling and sustainability tips, and SOAR (Saving Our Avian Resources) showcasing some feathered friends. April 26: Omaha-based indie band Bright Eyes tears up the stage at the Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, at a 6:30 p.m. show. 'Lover I Don't Have to Love' and 'Land Locked Blues' are among the band's favorite songs. Tickets start at $49.50. April 26: Fans of the game 'Final Fantasy' will want to see the only stop on the American tour of music from 'Final Fantasy VI,' 'Final Fantasy VII' and 'Final Fantasy X.' The Des Moines Symphony performs the original music by Nobuo Uematsu and Masashi Hamauzu, with pianist Stephen Beus joining as a guest soloist. The performance includes 'Terra's Theme,' 'Hum of the Fayth,' and 'Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII and J-E-N-O-V-A.' Tickets start at $40 for the 7:30 p.m. show at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. April 27: Bar Nico, 428 E. Locust St., in the East Village serves brunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Try chef Matt Small's dishes such as tacos or mushroom queso fundido, or try carne asada hash or huevos rancheros. Everything at Bar Nico is gluten free. April 27: Interpretations of street culture featuring athletes and artists dazzle the audience when '360 Allstars' perform at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines. The 4 p.m. show includes dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more. Tickets start at $10. April 27: A night of improv comedy takes over the Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St., Des Moines, when 'Runaway Twain and Friends' performs. Michael LaDell Harris and Chris Huling lead this comedy show that includes a rotating list of monthly guests and a long-form improv set by Runaway Twain. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are $7 online; $10 at the door. Susan Stapleton is the entertainment editor and dining reporter at The Des Moines Register. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or drop her a line at sstapleton@ This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Things to do this weekend in Des Moines: Drake Relays, Shinedown
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10-03-2025
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Greenwood Park art exhibit demolition underway
DES MOINES, Iowa — The de-installation of an art exhibit at Greenwood Park is underway. Crews were hard at work Monday, removing Greenwood Pond – Double Site. The installation has been in Des Moines since 1996, but Des Moines Art Center leaders say the piece deteriorated, causing safety concerns and would be too costly to repair. Suspect in 1983 cold case murder returned to Iowa Back in January, the art center agreed to settle a lawsuit that had halted the demolition. Sculptor Mary Miss was provided $900,000 for the art center breaching its contract. Part of the removal process requires the pond to be drained. It will be refilled and restocked. Restoring gravel pathways in the area and reinforcing the pond's shoreline will also be done. Additionally, limestone benches and stone parking bollards will be installed at the park. Greenwood Park art exhibit demolition underway Rubio confirms ICE arrest of pro-Palestinian Columbia student protest leader Missing Cherokee area man found dead, officials confirm Week of spring warmth to spring storms ahead 'Very scary': Scholars in US and abroad stuck amid State Department funding freeze Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-02-2025
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Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal
DES MOINES, Iowa — The historic and beloved Birdland Pool could see another summer under a new budget proposal. The City of Des Moines is facing a $17 million budget shortfall, and in an attempt to make up for it, Birdland Pool was put on the chopping block. Residents and city council members spoke out against the closure, saying the pool is worth saving due to its vital role in an underserved neighborhood and its important history. Des Moines City Manager Scott Sanders said closing Birdland Pool after the 2025 swimming season was due to low attendance and high repair costs. Now, Sanders is proposing an amendment to the previously released budget that would keep Birdland Pool open for another summer. 'This proposal provides a path forward for Birdland Pool for an additional summer under the current budget constraints the City of Des Moines is facing,' Sanders said in a statement. Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site The amended proposal includes: Rotating weekly closures at five major aquatic facilities. The weekly closures would occur twice a year at each facility and would save about $100,000 annually. Closing the indoor Reichardt Community Recreation Center pool when outdoor pools are open during the summer. This would save about $40,000 annually. Ending the Neighborhood Association Capacity Building Grant Program, which would save about $40,000. The City Council will have to approve the new budget proposal in order for Birdland Pool to remain open for the 2026 swimming season. There are several public meetings remaining for residents to attend and learn more about the budget proposal. Dates and times are listed below: Public Budget Information Session at Polk County River Place on February 25 at 6 p.m. Public Information Session at Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center on February 26 at 6 p.m. Public hearing on new budget property taxes held by the Des Moines City Council on March 24 at 7:30 a.m. Public hearing on the budget held by the city council on April 7 at 5 p.m. To learn more about the budget process visit the city's website. Metro News: WATCH: Semi fire reported on I-80 near Altoona Birdland Pool could see another summer under new budget proposal Des Moines Art Center begins removal of Greenwood Pond: Double Site Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday Fleeing car crashes into Des Moines ministry building Monday, police say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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24-02-2025
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Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Art Center announced on Monday that it would begin removing the nationally celebrated Greenwood Pond: Double Site. In 2024 the art center announced that the outdoor artwork installed in 1966 and created by New York artist Mary Miss would be demolished due to structural and public safety concerns. The art center said the decision to remove the artwork was made because the estimated repair costs were too great and portions of the artwork were unsalvageable. Following the announcement, Miss sued the art center, claiming the art center breached their contract and violated the 1990 Visual Artists Act. The suit temporarily paused the demolition while it went through the court system. A settlement agreement between the art center and Miss was reached in January 2025. Under the agreement, the art center had to pay Miss $900,000 while Miss had to end her efforts to stop the removal of the artwork. Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday The art center announced that it would begin the process for removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site on Monday. According to the art center, during the duration of the removal the pond will be drained and the area surrounding the artwork will be blocked off. Once work is complete the pond will be refilled and restocked. The art center will also re-seed the area of the artwork with grass, restore the gravel pathways, reinforce the pond's shoreline on the northwest side, and install limestone benches and stone parking bollards. The art center said no taxpayer or public funds will be used for the removal of the artwork. 'The City of Des Moines is committed to working alongside the community, neighborhood associations, and key stakeholders to explore future possibilities for Greenwood Park,' the City of Des Moines said. 'This process will incorporate public input to ensure that future improvements reflect the needs and vision of our residents. Any potential improvements will rely on private and grant funding due to budget constraints. As we move forward, Des Moines Parks and Recreation remains dedicated to our mission of helping Des Moines live well, play hard, and protect the earth.' Metro News: Des Moines Art Center begins removing Greenwood Pond: Double Site Urbandale schools to vote on leaving CIML Monday Fleeing car crashes into Des Moines ministry building Monday, police say Scholastic Spotlight: Shuler Elementary's Tech Squad Bunnies in the library, TheraPets sensory friendly day Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
