MUSIC

Time to amp it up: Blues Fest is back

Nikki Hill sings at the 2020 Blues Fest. Photo: Michael Rolands Get ready to ...

Des Moines Symphony’s new work offers ‘unstoppable momentum’

Wang Lu’s “Surge” opens this weekend’s concerts at the Des Moines Civic Center. Photo: ...

A New Val Era

The famous neon sign has drawn generations of music fans to dance at the ...

‘Stomp’ to the beat of your own makeshift drum

The percussion group Stomp creates rhythms with improvised instruments. Photo: Steve McNicholas Did you ...

Noce hosts a whole weekend of Christmas spirit

Max Wellman hosts a holiday variety show this Saturday. Photo: Noce Friday is Dec. ...

Renewable energy inspires percussion quartet

The Sandbox Percussion performs this weekend with the Des Moines Symphony. Photo: Noah Stern ...

New music festival coming to Des Moines

From left, Ashley Eidbo, Katelyn Stessman and Billy Weathers are organizing the new Together ...

Take an adventure around the world in one weekend

See the world Friday through Sunday at Western Gateway Park. Photo: Greater Des Moines ...

Wanted: 76 trombones for Music Under the Stars

This undated photo from the 76-year-old Music Under the Stars concert series shows the ...

Three Lessons from Life on Stage

Morgan Marcell. Photo: Ted Ely Writer: Michael Morain When the best and brightest theater ...