Spring Preview

Des Moines Symphony: Dance Beats, April 13-14, Des Moines Civic Center “The Glass Menagerie” ...

Mar/Apr: Out and About

Movers and Shakers Pilobolus, the world’s most famous dance company named after a fungus, ...

Bridging the Gap

Laura Formanek. Photo: Duane Tinkey Writer: Dan Ray This time next year, the Iowa ...

Summer Sounds

Even the most discerning music fans enjoy the Beaverdale Bluegrass Festival. Photo: Mark Lage ...

Clay It Forward

The wheel deal: Nathan Spalding leads monthly pottery classes. Writer: Mathany Ahmed Photos: Jami ...

Blind Boys of Alabama just keep on keepin’ on

The Blind Boys of Alabama visit Hoyt Sherman Place this weekend, fresh off a ...

A breath of fresh Val Air

After a yearlong renovation, the iconic ballroom is back and better than ever. (Photo: ...

At Noce cabaret, come hear the music play

Kirsten Vander Linden, a soprano with the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble, takes a ...

Bon appétit et vive l’amour!

Juliette Binoche and Benoit Magimel star in “The Taste of Things.” Photo: IFC Films ...

Time to amp it up: Blues Fest is back

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