Where fruits and vegetables, homemade breads and jewelry and live entertainment are always fresh. And always new. Experience something fresh each Saturday from 7 a.m. until Noon.

Pianopalooza is Tony Bohnenkamp and Jared Hall. See them perform live at the Grand Piano Bistro every Wednesday night and on other special occasions.

This hour-long, behind-the-scenes walking tour explores the museum’s “vault,” an underground climate-controlled preservation center that is home to more than 100,000 artifacts. Guided by museum curators, this entertaining and educational presentation explores the artifacts, the stories they hold about Iowa’s rich history, and how the museum collects, catalogs, preserves, studies, cares for, and displays them.

This tour takes place on 10:30 a.m. every third Saturday of the month. Tour groups are limited to 20 persons and sell out fast!

For the next available tour date and to reserve and order tour tickets, call (515) 283-1757 or e-mail museum.store@iowa.gov.

The Downtown Church (DTC) is a group of young adults with a passion for the Lord. At our Saturday night services we have meaningful worship with a live band, Biblical teaching, and great fellowship. We emphasize relationship over religion.

Come check out our new location! We meet every Saturday night at 7 pm in the East Village.

For more information, feel free to email us at info@wcdowntown.com.

Mark your calendar for this once-in-a-lifetime event - monsters becoming musicians! Elmo, The Count, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Bert & Ernie and all their funny and furry friends are taking to the stage to share the magical world of music with you and your family.

May 16, 2008 (Fri) 11:00 AM
May 16, 2008 (Fri) 7:00 PM
May 17, 2008 (Sat) 10:30 AM
May 17, 2008 (Sat) 2:00 PM
May 18, 2008 (Sun) 1:00 PM
May 18, 2008 (Sun) 4:30 PM

Tickets on sale: Mar 29, 2008 (Sat) 10:00 AM
$26(Gold Circle), $18, $15, & $13
The Sesame Street Live "Elmo Makes Music" Opening Night Show on Friday, May 16 at 7:00.
All Tickets only $11
(excluding Gold Circle Seats)

*All ticket prices include a $1 facility fee

Cosby gives the twist of the ridiculous to everyday faults, foibles and successes and makes them recognizable slice of life. Bill Cosby points out the humor in our lives, and in doing so, he touches our hearts.

The Classic Crime - Scary Kids Scaring Kids - Ivory Line performing live at The House of Bricks.

Two bands from Des Moines and one band from the Quad Cities will advance to the finals.

Ardency Rue is an acoustic duo featuring Adam and Darren who first crossed musical paths at Avenue Studios in 2000. All ages are welcome.

Hear the sounds of Moreland & Arbuckle with Illinois John Fever.

Catch the early show with Amass The Grave's Kathy Batt Memorial Show with Prevail In The Hail Of Gunfire and Orson Welles and Fatal Fall and Hallowed Hysteria

Learn Tango and dance at our milonga every Saturday afternoon. Beginners needed!

Valerie Williams, professional dancer and expert teacher, will have you moving and turning like Argentine Tangeros.

The Des Moines Art Center Downtown is proud to present the 58th Iowa Artist exhibition, on view April 25 – August 9 at the downtown location (800 Walnut). This exhibition has become a cornerstone of Art Center programming, drawing diverse audiences from around the state. Few museums of the Des Moines Art Center’s caliber offer regional artists an opportunity to exhibit in their main galleries and we are proud to continue this tradition. Entitled Iowa Artists 2008: Drawing, the exhibition surveys the state of drawing in Iowa, featuring 26 Iowa-based artists and 72 works in a variety of media.
Hours are 11 – 4 Monday – Friday and 11 – 4 on second Saturdays, May 10, June 14, July 12, and August 9.

Come join in the CelebrAsian! 6th Annual Asian Heritage Fest."Rooted in the East. Blooming in the West" The Asian Heritage Festival aims to please every patron's pallet with activities, entertainment, food, sport tournaments, art exhibits, and many more festivities.
Scheduled Entertainment: National Headliners for 2008:
-Tatum Jones "As seen on NBC's America's Got Talent, this trio creates a fusion of R&B, Jazz, Hip-hop and Pop, producing their own unique sound!"
-Magnetic North "Respected nation-wide for their soul scorching lyrics and innovative melodies, Direct & Theresa Vu have turned heads from rap superstar NElly to renowned civil rights activist Yuri Kochiyama."
Local music acts: Gimikk, Larry Berenguel, and Jade Lea

Scheduled activites for 2008:

* Ten different villages represented each year who offered cultural handicrafts, souvenirs, food, history, and activities. Festival passport holders received stamps from each village for a pan-Asia experience.
* Sports fields featured popular Asian games. Volleyball tournament where the winning team will recieve a cash prize!
* Warrior Spirit comes alive in the Martial Arts Village, featuring thirteen schools from throughout Iowa performing in an elevated fighting ring and demonstration area.
* Cultural peformances and live music on two different stages entertained festival-goers all day. National headliners share the stage with local talent, while our Asian communities showcases traditional and contemporary music and dancing.
* The Next SensAsian talent contest showcases local talent in a competition where winner recieves $500 and performs as the opening act to our national headliners. See celebrasian.org for contest information.
* The annual Fashion Show highlighted traditional clothing alongside current trends. New for 2008 is the Next InspirAsian Fashion Designer Contest. Winner will recieve $500 and be able to showcase their designs at CelebrAsian. See celebrasian.org for contest information
* Food vendors entice festival-goers with traditional Asian dishes and contemporary Asian Fusion fare.
* Demonstrations in the Cooking and Gardening center teaches Iowans how to bring a little piece of Asia home with instruction on Asian cuisine and gardening.

ADMISSION IS FREE AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME!!!
For more information visit www.celebrAsian.org or call (515) 273-5102.

Enjoy Copernicus Jones at the Downtown AMICI espresso. Our patios are open and offer a great place to enjoy a glass of Italian wine while listening to this great acoustic group.

Mexican Fiesta! Listen to stories about Mexico & do a "hat dance"!

REGISTRATION TIME: 8:00AM, WALK START 9:00AM
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
KINA MANN AT 515-324-9716 OR
KINA.J.MANN@WELLSFARGO.COM
TO REGISTER CALL: 1-800-432-6435 OR REGISTER ON-LINE AT: WWW.FIRSTGIVING.COM/ANGELMANWALK
Everyone who pre-registers with the ASF by 4/22/08 and attends a local walk will receive a 2008 walk-a-thon participant t-shirt (given at the local walk site) and a free
pre-registration gift (while supplies last).

Street festival with performances by 35 South and Soapbox Prophets, food vendors, shops open late, more.