What's Hot 05/13/2013

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, [...]

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Hidden Treasure

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

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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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dsm Insider, Wick's Dish 04/29/2013

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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dsm Insider 04/29/2013

Fit, Fast, French

Is t really true that French women don’t get fat? If so, why not? Find out in “Fit, Fast and French: Quick, Stylish Recipes That Won’t Make You Fat,” a cooking class that will be 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18 at Baru 66 in Windsor Heights. Wini Moranville, dsm contributing writer and author of “The [...]

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dsm Insider 04/25/2013

Photo Exhibit

How can a photographer create expressionistic works that represent a subject faithfully yet don’t rely on tools such as Photoshop?  “Expressions of Light on Wood, Plaster, Silver and Marble,” an upcoming exhibit by Des Moines photographer William J. Gentsch, will give you a hint. The photographic works will be on display May 1-31 in the [...]

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dsm Insider 04/25/2013

Library Art Gallery

You not only can check out books at the Urbandale Public Library; you can view art as well. Earlier this month, the library opened an in-house art gallery, a collaborative effort of the library, the Urbandale Public Art Committee and the Urbandale Community Action Network. The gallery will present changing exhibits of artwork by Iowa artists; [...]

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dsm Insider 04/25/2013

Story Time

Written by Chad Michael Cox “In ancient times the storyteller was always thought to be the most intelligent person in the village,” says Maureen Korte, a local professional storyteller. “I love that, and I love telling people that.” Korte sits near the entrance of the Des Moines Social Club’s theater, where she is serving as [...]

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dsm Insider 04/25/2013

Capital Campaign

The Des Moines Community Playhouse has announced that it has raised $3.4 million in its $10 million campaign to expand and renovate the theater. The Playhouse’s fast-paced growth over the last few years is spurring the overhaul, which will include a new lobby, streamlined public spaces, a revitalized mainstage theater, more parking, a new education [...]

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