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JULY 1, 2013

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Monday July 1

The UncludedLocation: Wooly'sTimes: 8 p.m.Admission: $18 - $20 http://www.ticketfly.comDetails: The Uncluded, rapper Aesop Rock and folk singer Kimya Dawson (The Moldy Peaches, most of the "Juno" soundtrack).

Peter Grimes, Opus 33Location: Blank Performing Arts Center - Simpson Campus (Indianola, IA)Times: 7:30 p.m.Admission: $42 & up. Call: 515-961-6221Details: An opera in a prologue and three acts. Libretto by Montagu Slater after George Crabbe's poem The Borough. First performed in London; Sadler's Wells, June 7, 1945.Website: http://www.desmoinesmetroopera.org/

Food in the Gardens – Tonic TeasLocation: Reiman Gardens (Ames, IA)Times: 6 - 8 p.m.Admission: $12 Members; $15 General Public; ISU students 15% off Member pricePhone: 515-294-2710Detials: Herbal teas are nature's way of restoring and maintaining maximum health and vitality. Join herbalist Lynn Parkey for a class exploring the preparation of tonic teas, the oldest form of medicine.

Iowa Cubs Vs MemphisVenue: Iowa Cubs StadiumTimes: 7:05 p.m.Admission: General Admission $7

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Iowa Artist Kathranne Knight ExhibitMay 20, 2013 to July 28, 2013(Recurring daily)Location: Des Moines Art CenterAdmission: FreeDetails: www.desmoinesartcenter.org

Wednesday July 3

Iowa Cubs Vs MemphisVenue: Iowa Cubs StadiumTimes: 7:05 p.m.Admission: General Admission $7

Jazz In July: Turner Center Jazz OrchestraVenue: Iowa State CapitolE 9th Street & Grand AvenueTimes: 6:30 p.m.Admission: FreeDetials: Now in its 31st year, this month-long family-friendly festival celebrates jazz & art with free outdoor concerts across Greater Des Moines.

Music In The Junction: The Blue BandVenue: Historic Valley JunctionTimes: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.Admission: FreeDetails: Join us for our signature event in Historic Valley Junction - our weekly Farmers Market and Music in the Junction concert series. Free parking and free shuttle service are available 4-9 p.m. during all scheduled Thursday night events at Hillside Elementary

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Nitefall On The River - Dark Star Orchestra

Venue: Simon Estes Riverfront AmphitheaterE First Street between Locust & Walnut StreetsTimes: Doors 5:30 p.m./ Show 6 p.m.Admission: $20 - $25 - all ages

Viewing Party For Yankee Doodle PopsVenue: State Historical Museum of Iowa600 E Locust StreetTimes: 6:30 p.m.Admission: $75Details: Celebrate our nation's independence in style at our annual Viewing Party for the Des Moines Symphony's Yankee Doodle Pops. You'll be treated to a gourmet picnic meal, a VIP view of the concert and fireworks, plus premium reserved parking. Pre-concert music, champagne and all your friends make this the perfect way to enjoy Des Moines' favorite patriotic tradition.

Thursday July 4

Summer Concert Series W/Brian Congdon & Brad SeidenfeldVenue: Jasper WineryTimes: 6 - 9 p.m.Admission: FreeDetails: Held every Thursday from 6-9pm, enjoy free live music on the lawn. We'll be serving wine, sangria & Madhouse beer by the glass ($5) as well as grilling up burgers & brats ($6). We'll have regular appearances by the Chocolaterie Stam gelato cart - yes, you


can even have a wine or beer gelato float - as well as the Gusto Pizza truck.

Historic Baseball GameVenue: Living History FarmsTimes: 2:30 p.m.Admission: General AdmissionDetails: Watch our home team, the Walnut Hill Bluestockings, compete in 1870s-rules baseball games. Cheer the batters or “strikers” as they call their pitch and “Leg it” to first. The team makes sure kids have a chance to bat around at the end of the game!

Auto RacesVenue: Iowa State FairgroundsE 30th Street & E University AvenueTimes: Gates open at 5 pm, Hotlaps at 6 pm, Races to followAdmission: $12 Adults, $5 Children 12 and under, $20 Pit passes


Friday July 5

80/35 Music FestivalJuly 5th and July 6thLocation: Western Gateway Park12th and Locust StreetsTimes: 5 p.m. - MidnightAdmission: Earlybird 2-day: $39; VIP $125 (on sale to general public 4/1); After earlybird tix sold, $49 for 2-day; $150 VIP. Also Free Stages. www.midwestix.comDetails: Once again more than 40 national, regional and local bands play Des Moines. Starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday running until midnight each day. Tickets on sale now at!Bands July 5th: Jesse Jamz, M34N STR33T, Subliminal Chaos, Richie Daggers with Gadema, The Other Elements, DJ BuiBands July 6th: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Strange Names, I am Zero, Patient Zero,

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DJ Flash, DJ Cosmo, Sphere

Stam Summer Music SeriesMay 31, 2013 to August 31, 2013 (Every Friday, Saturday)Venue: Chocolaterie Stam2814 Ingersoll AvenueTimes: 7 - 9:30 p.m.Admission: FREEDetails:Enjoy live family-friendly music on our beautiful patio while enjoying authentic Italian Gelato, local wines and beers, iced beverages and chocolate!

Saturday July 6

80/35 Music FestivalJuly 5th and July 6thLocation: Western Gateway Park12th and Locust StreetsTimes: 5 p.m. - MidnightAdmission: Earlybird 2-day: $39; VIP $125 (on sale to general public 4/1); After earlybird tix sold, $49 for 2-day; $150 VIP. Also Free Stages. www.midwestix.comDetails: Once again more than 40 national, regional and local bands play Des Moines. Starts at 5 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday running until midnight each day. Tickets on sale now at!Bands July 5th: Jesse Jamz, M34N STR33T, Subliminal Chaos, Richie Daggers with Gadema, The Other Elements, DJ BuiBands July 6th: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band, Strange Names, I am Zero, Patient Zero, DJ Flash, DJ Cosmo, Sphere

Jazz In July: One Nite Stand W/Hendrik Meurkens & Gabriel Espinosa's CelebrandoLocation: Evelyn Davis Park 1500 Forest AvenueTimes: 3:40 - 5:10 p.m. & 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.Admission: FreePhone: 515-280-3222Details: Great music, along with inviting neighborhoods & parks, keeps people coming back year after year to Metro Arts Jazz in July concerts. Now in its 31st

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year, this month-long family-friendly festival celebrates jazz & art with free outdoor concerts across Greater Des Moines.

Romeo And JulietLocation: Blank Performing Arts Center - Simpson Campus513 North D Street, Indianola, IATimes: 7:30 p.m.Admission: $49 & upPhone: 515-961-6221Details: An opera in five acts. Libretto by Jules Barbier & Michel Carré after William Shakespeare's play. First performance: Paris; Théâtre Lyrique, April 27, 1867. Performed in French with English supertitles above the stage.

Sunday July 7

Nitefall On The River - Brandi Carlisle W/The Lone BelowLocation: Simon Estes Riverfront AmphitheaterTimes: Doors 6:30 p.m.;Show 7:30 p.m.Admission: $30Details: There is not a better stage for a night with Brandi Carlisle than Simon Estes. Don’t miss it!

Justin BieberVenue: Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events CenterTimes: $39.50 - $95Details: Justin Bieber is returning to Des Moines. The last time Bieber came to Des Moines was in 2010 he sold out Wells Fargo Arena.
