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There are many bars in Des Moines, each with its own attraction. It’s a good bet, though, that the only one with dueling pianos is the Blue Moon! The Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar and Restaurant presents keyboardists that try to best each other, and provide rollicking entertainment. Local and national entertainers take the Blue Moon’s stage most days of... [Read more...]

The Fourth of July holiday is all about celebrating our country and it’s founding. You can do that in musical style at this year’s Des Moines Symphony’s 20th Annual Yankee Doodle Pops. It happens on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 on the West Terrace of the Iowa State Capitol at 8:30 pm. The Des Moines Symphony will play songs on the theme "Road Trip U.S.A.-... [Read more...]

One of the more interesting restaurants in Clive these days is the Granite City Food & Brewery. If you haven’t visited it yet, you’re missing out on high-quality brew and delicious food. Along with several types of beer that are brewed in-house, Granite City offers interesting mixed drinks like the Cucumber Gimlet, which is a tasty combination... [Read more...]

Now that the weather is warmer, you can take advantage of one of the best perks at Sun Prairie- the four swimming pools. Taking a dip in the pool is a relaxing way to end your day. It’s also a refreshing way to keep the summertime heat from melting you. Are you aware of the many health benefits of swimming, though? They are myriad. Here are a few of them. Swimming... [Read more...]

Want to get your weekend off to a relaxing start? Gray’s Lake Park Yoga in the Park is the way to do just that. Classes are held each Saturday from May 25, 2013 through September 28, 2013. They run from 9:00 am till 10:00 am at the southeast lakeshore. Do take note: if it rains, class is automatically cancelled. You’ll be led by a different yoga teacher... [Read more...]

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