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GREAT WEEKENDS BEGIN HERE
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In The District at Prairie Trail
Pizza galore, free admission and hit songwriter Andy Grammer headlining Pizza Fest June 1! Festival fun including food tents and trucks, craft beers, contests and fun zone for the kids! ... Read more »
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The newly opened Foundry houses three vendors inside its historic structure. (Photo courtesy of the Foundry)
The Foundry Celebrates Grand Opening
Housed in an
1890s rail-car barn and former iron forge, the Foundry puts a modern spin on the historic building in the Valley Junction district. Inside the Foundry are three vendors: Foundry Distilling Co., the Hall DSM — a food and beverage hall — and the Kitchen DSM, a nonprofit commissary with a social mission to fight hunger and homelessness while providing skills training.
You can celebrate the renovated building's 120th birthday at a grand opening from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Enjoy live music, tours, drink specials, food trucks and giveaways.
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Winefest Week Winds Down
Des Moines' weeklong summer Winefest celebration comes to a close this weekend.
At 6 tonight, Principal Sips and the City features hor d'oeuvres and a beer garden. The Willis Grand Tasting is the final event at 6 p.m. tomorrow, offering wine samples and hearty food options. Both events are at Capital Square and Cowles Commons. Learn more
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Silent Sky, May 31-June 16
Silent Sky is the poignant tale of a woman’s dedication to the stars, and the human touch that makes life
under the vast sky beautiful and timeless. ... Read more »
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Capital City Pride Fest
It's Pride Month, and downtown Des Moines will host the annual Capital City Pride Fest throughout the weekend. Various events are on tap, including a parade, a fun run, live entertainment and other options.
Learn more
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The Greatest Love Story Ever Sung
A flickering candle and an accidental touch of hands in the dark - so begins one of the greatest love stories in all of opera. Get swept up in the Bohemian Revolution as a group of struggling artists strives to live life to the fullest in Puccini’s romantic blockbuster, featuring some of the most familiar and beautiful music ever written. ...
Discover more »
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Music Under the Stars
In the first Music Under the Stars concert of 2019, the Des Moines Metro Concert Band and the Des Moines Big
Band will perform with guest singer Max Wellman, the popular local jazz and blues vocalist, and guest conductor Michael Eckerty. The concert at 7 p.m. Sunday on the west lawn of the sate Capitol is free. Learn more
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Pyramid Theatre Produces 2 Shows
Two Pyramid Theatre Company shows are opening this weekend at Stoner Theater.
"Too Heavy for Your Pocket" has its debut at 7:30 tonight and showcases the Freedom Riders in the Deep South in 1961. The second show, "How I Learned What I Learned," opens at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow and chronicles writer August Wilson's struggles as a young black artist. Learn more
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Sips and SongsA new weekly music series on Ankeny's Prairie Trail district town
square will showcase local musicians in a mix of genres. The first event starts at 5:30 p.m. today. Learn more
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City Sounds
Mainframe Studios' First Friday event will be held in conjunction with City Sounds, which plans to unveil 11 painted pianos. You can check out the fun from 5 to 9 p.m. today. Learn more
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Zenith Chamber Music Festival
The annual Zenith Chamber Music Festival will wrap up its last couple of shows this weekend. The finale concert is at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Drake's Sheslow Auditorium.
Learn more
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