In Des Moines, entertainment news means live event scheduling, local arts and culture, shifts in media business, and popular releases. Coverage here follows the happenings at venues and the creators active in the city.
The Des Moines Art Center used its annual Día de los Muertos celebration to spotlight the civil rights legacy of Felicia Leon Mullin.
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Should your community's local arts institutions receive more public funding?
The student group transformed the Turner Jazz Center into a musical showcase featuring iconic show reenactments.
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Would you attend a live, interactive midnight movie performance?
Student-led troupe staged a free midnight screening of the cult classic film at Sheslow Auditorium.
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Do you prefer books that include interactive, physical elements over traditional reading experiences?
The author is scheduled to hold two upcoming events in Des Moines to promote her new poetry and essay collection.
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Do you believe local community screenings are effective at preserving regional history in your area?
Filmmaker William Rock showcased his adaptation of the historical murder mystery at the historic Varsity Cinema.
Day to day, that means festival schedules, ticket availability, museum and gallery openings, and recurring series at performance venues. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality plays a significant role in which events attract the most attention throughout the calendar year. Venue availability and infrastructure requirements are the constraints that shape the scope of large touring productions.
