City Sounds to reveal pianos at First Friday

Last year’s “Black Butterfly” piano was designed by local artist Jill Wells and displayed ...

What We’re Doing in May and June

Face it: Art Week Des Moines showcases all kinds of creativity. Photo: Brittany Brooke ...

Putting in the Work

Jassma’ray Johnson makes beauty products for an array of skin tones. Writers: Brianne Sanchez ...

City of Celebrations

Photo: Joe Crimmings Writers: Hailey Allen and Beth Eslinger Mark your calendar for this ...

The Art of Adaptation

Naseul Son’s sculpture “Their Lost Lives” was part of a powerful ArtForce Iowa exhibition ...

‘SHE’ premieres at Stoner Theater

Chiyo Nishida and Cameron Miller perform in “SHE,” which Ballet Des Moines opens Thursday ...

Des Moines Symphony takes guests to Paris

Cellist on the roof: Camille Thomas plays Camille Saint-Saens this weekend with the Des ...

A grand prize for Autry, inspired by the Grand Prix

Jim Autry read a few of his poems last week during Poetry Palooza’s opening ...

If You Screen It, They Will Come

“Field of Dreams” and the Varsity Cinema share some grassroots connections. Photo: Mick Haupt. Right ...

Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Festival Shines Again

Giant handmade lanterns will light up Blank Park Zoo starting this Saturday through May 29. Photo: ...