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GREAT WEEKENDS BEGIN HERE
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Local entrepreneurs like Purple Poppy Too, Maria Vincent Boutique, elin boutique, Grey Lotus, The
Elements, Spavia and more. You’ll find fashion for women, men and the little ones, home décor for the holidays, delicious food specialties to gift and give, exquisite skin care products, cosmetics and more.
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The Orange Wizard, a bright-orange sour ale, will return to Confluence Brewing Co. this weekend, just in time for the Fourth of July.
Toast the Fourth at Local Breweries
While you enjoy the Fourth of July festivities over the long weekend, raise a glass at these local breweries.
Confluence
Brewing: This south-side spot will be re-releasing the Orange Wizard, a bright-orange sour ale, today. While trying it out, hang out on the patio or stay cool inside. There is also a takeout option if you want to take a brew to your next stop.
Fox Brewing: This West Des Moines brewery will be open with normal hours (12-7 p.m.) on the Fourth of July on Sunday. New on the July menu is the return of the Broken Lawnmower Shandy, a wheat beer blended with house-made honey lemonade.
Reclaimed Rails: For its fifth birthday, this Bondurant spot added We Got 5 On It, a sour with blueberry, acia and blackberry, to its menu.
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Des Moines Metro Opera
The Des Moines Metro Opera summer season begins this weekend. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon of Barber Street” (pictured) will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today, followed by “The Queen of Spades” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, at Blank Performing Arts Center in Indianola.
Learn more.
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First Friday at Mainframe
Mainframe Studios will host is monthly First Friday event at 5-8 p.m. today. Featured will be special exhibitions highlighting midcentury modern home and interior design. Tangerine Food Co. will serve pulled pork sandwiches and sangria. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more.
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Yankee Doodle Pops
The Des Moines Symphony’s annual Yankee Doodle Pops show will be livestreamed on Iowa PBS and Iowa Public Radio throughout the weekend. Scores include the patriotic “1812 Overture” and “Stars & Stripes Forever.” Broadway’s Hugh Panaro will join to perform some favorites from popular musicals as well.
Learn more.
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Crossroads Blues
The Des Moines Public Library's regular Crossroads blues series will feature Matt Woods (pictured) and Rob Lumbard at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Witmer Park (37th Street off of Beaver Avenue). Admission is free, but organizers encourage
patrons to bring their own chairs or blankets. Learn more.
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Living History Farms
Living History Farms is celebrating Independence Day tomorrow with a game of old-time baseball, played by the original rules, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Go online for the full schedule.
Learn more.
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Music Under the Stars
Music Under the Stars will be Fourth of July-themed at 7 p.m. Sunday on
the state Capitol lawn. Vocalist Tina Haase-Findlay and saxophonist
James Romain will perform patriotic-themed songs. Admission is free. Learn more.
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Live, Local and Loud
xBK Live's regular series featuring local musicians will continue at 7:30 p.m. today with Allegra Hernandez. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 if bought in advance, $13 at the door. Learn more.
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