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GREAT WEEKENDS BEGIN HERE
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Oktoberfest brings people together for German-inspired food, fun and beer in the Court Avenue district. (Photo courtesy of Oktoberfest)
Oktoberfest Helps Ring In the Fall Season Yes, it's officially fall. But before the leaves turn shades of orange and cold temperatures last beyond the early morning hours, Des Moines' Oktoberfest is here to bring in the new season with good fun.
The Tapping of the Golden Keg at 3 p.m. today marks the beginning of the festival, which runs until 1 a.m. tonight and continues at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Court Avenue district. German-inspired games, like Bobbing for Apfel, Hammerschlagen and Stein Pong, will dot the Party Plaza. Food, live music, polka dancing lessons and, of course, plenty of craft beer will be available as well.
Tickets are $7 for single-day admission or $12 for two days, if bought in advance. The price increases to $10 if bought at the entrance.
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A Doll's House
Iowa Stage Theatre will present "A Doll's House," a story about a naive young housewife who slowly learns her marraige is
more fragile than she believed, starting at 7:30 tonight at Stoner Theater. Parts one and two of the show will run intermittently until Oct. 12. Tickets range between $25 and $38.
Learn more
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Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival
Celebrate the deep roots of the state's Latino population at Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival,
10 a.m.-11 p.m. tomorrow and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at Western Gateway Park. Catch tunes from Latino performers, authentic food and drink, and arts and crafts. Children can enjoy hands-on activities, too. Admission is $5 for adults, $1 for children. Learn more
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'All the Good Men Are Gay'
Des Moines vocalist Kellie Kramer was married to a gay man for nine years. In "All the Good Men Are
Gay," Kramer will share her personal story through cabaret, humor and heartfelt sentiments. The show starts at 7:30 tonight at the jazz club Noce. Tickets are $20, or $50 for VIP seating. Learn more
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Light the Night
Support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Light the Night, a community event that raises funds for cancer
research and treatment. A group walk ends with raising lanterns to honor those affected by cancer. You can join a fundraising team or register on your own for Light the Night, which starts at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at Principal Park. Learn more
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Manhattan Short Film FestivalThe Des Moines Art Center will showcase
screenings of Manhattan Short Film Festival submissions, which are shown and voted on around the world. The showing starts at 6:30 tonight. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Learn more
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Sips, Samples and Sights
The Young Professionals Connection is hosting its annual Sips, Samples and Sights tour at 5 tonight at Western Gateway Park. More than 60 young professionals are expected to attend.
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Blackberry Smoke
Blackberry Smoke, a country and folk band, will bring its soulful vocals and harmonies to Des Moines for a show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hoyt Sherman Place. The group saw its recent album, "Find a Light," rise to No. 3 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart in 2018.
Learn more
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