Shopping with Jessica Rae

Adding an on-trend belt to your wardrobe is an easy way to update your look. K.Renee just got in a bunch of stylish Suzi Roher belts to help you with this quick fix. The boutique also is hosting a fun event this Thursday called “Spring Cleaning Your Wardrobe.” Learn what to keep, what to trash, [...]

Restaurant Week 2013

AUGUST 16-25, 2013

Hidden Treasure

Punk rocker-turned-painter Alex Brown may not be well-known locally, but his abstract works have drawn international acclaim.

The List Revealed

In each issue of dsm, “The List” consists of the names of metro residents who share something in common, such as a physical characteristic, possession, passion, talent or personality trait. The primary purpose of this feature is to have fun but also to add a little intrigue and mystery to our mix. At our 10th [...]

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Patron Perks

You can make more of your experience at the Des Moines Arts Festival by buying a patron membership. Choose from six membership levels, ranging from $40 to $2,500, and enjoy various perks. At the high end, you’ll get complimentary valet parking, discounts on merchandise, a listing on the festival’s website and in the program, invitations [...]

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Urbandale Art Park

Urbandale is the latest metro area city to grow its public art program. The city is creating Urbandale Art Park this summer as a permanent outdoor sculpture garden at 3600 86th St. (just south of Douglas Avenue and the Urbandale City Hall). The Urbandale Public Art Committee will choose two or three works by local artists, [...]

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Shakespeare on the Lawn

Good news for Shakespeare fans and theater lovers: After a year’s hiatus, Shakespeare on the Lawn is returning to Salisbury House & Gardens this summer. Repertory Theater of Iowa will perform “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” June 20-23–evenings that coincide with the summer solstice and June’s full moon. Lawn chairs will be available, or you can bring [...]

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Winefest Adds Events

Winefest Des Moines just keeps growing—and getting better. This year’s festival,  June 1-8, will feature two new events sure to please oenophiles and food lovers alike, as well as those who just want to have a good time. “Toasting Tuesday” June 4 at the Hub Spot on the Principal Riverwalk will star 25 sparkling wines. “Bubbles [...]

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Creative Cooking

Written by Chuck Fuller It has been far too long since I’ve had the time to write about the many yummy food items we have been creating. The holiday season was the busiest we’ve had in many years, and after that, David and I needed some R&R so we went off for an extended stay [...]

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Hats and Horseshoes

Written by Wicker Van Orsdel This past Friday night at Prairie Meadows Events & Conference Center, fashion aficionados had a chance to  show off their head-turning hats at the Luther Care Services second annual  Hats and Horseshoes fundraiser. The event helped raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and similar diseases affecting memory, a very worthy cause as more [...]

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