ARTS & CULTURE
Where to celebrate Juneteenth this month
A young dancer from Des Moines Breakerz gets down at last year’s Neighbors’ Day ...
How red velvet cake became a staple for Juneteenth
Red velvet cake and other red foods, like barbecue and watermelon, are a traditional ...
During Art Week, paint the town red, blue, green …
Local artist Siriaco “Siricasso” Garcia, one of the Business Record’s Forty Under 40 honorees, ...
Artist Seso Marentes to be honored at Arts Festival
Mixed-media artist Seso Marentes of Des Moines explores Latino heritage and culture. (Photo: Duane ...
This week, Des Moines hits all the right notes
Napoleon Douglas and an 18-piece band hit the stage this weekend at Noce. Jazz ...
For his new album release, B. Well puts his ‘money’ where his mouth is
B. Well is back, with a new album and some big plans. (Photo: Tobias ...
Party like it’s 1824 with Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”
Joseph Giunta leads the Des Moines Symphony through its 86th season finale this weekend. ...
Kite festival in Johnston is flying high
Running of the bols: Participants pull parachute-like kites (bols) in a race to the ...
May/Jun: Out and About
Deep Dive Few people on earth have spent more time underwater or seen more ...
Local rug-maker paints with fiber
Writer: Madeline Cisneros Photos: Duane Tinkey Craig Miller started making rugs during the pandemic, ...
