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Open Book Series: Kathy Svec Assemblages. Svec’s pieces begin with words; insightful phrases she comes across as she reads. The words are showcased in small handbound books that are set into shadow-box collages that illustrate and amplify the words’ meaning. Pioneer Room, Iowa State Memorial Union, Iowa State University, 2229 Lincoln Way, Third Floor, Ames. 515-296-6848. Rachel Mary Wright: Light in the Dark. Fifteen paintings from her latest series of works are on display, described by Wright as ‘intensely personal.’ Gallery, Iowa State Memorial Union, Iowa State University, 2229 Lincoln Way, Third Floor, Ames. 515-296-6848. Sourced. This exhibition features prints and works on paper by a diverse group of contemporary artists who have embraced photography in the creation of their work. The show is accompanied by a fully illustrated exhibition guide. Steven Vail Fine Arts-Project Room, 500 E. Locust St., Second Floor. 309-2763, stevenvail.com. bcochran@stevenvailfinearts.com. Free to the public.
ATTRACTIONS 1820-1930: European & American Printmakers. The exhibition features twentyeight etchings, lithographs and aquatints. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Blanden Memorial Art Museum, 920 Third Ave., Fort Dodge. 573-2316, blanden.org. Free. Iowa and the Civil War: Nothing But Victory. This exhibition features more than 300 authentic artifacts and documents that tell the stories of Iowa and those who served during America’s bloodiest conflict. State Historical Museum of Iowa, 600 E. Locust St.
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281-5111, iowahistory.org. Free. Iowa Artists 2012: Print. An exhibition of recent printbased work by artists living and working in Iowa. The exhibition will be on view in the Print Gallery and Blank One Gallery. Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave. 277-4405, desmoinesartcenter.org. Portraits by Neoma Thomas. “Meeting My Makers:” a showing of 25 pastels and oils of Danish ancestors. Danish Immigrant Museum, 2212 Washington St., Elk Horn. 712-7647001, danishmuseum.org. Admission: Adults $5, Children (12-17) $2, Free with membership. Saving Our Stuff. Featuring nearly 100 artifacts selected from the State Historical Museum’s subterranean, climatecontrolled collections storage facility, this 2,300-square-foot exhibition showcases a wide variety of objects from the museum’s permanent collection. State Historical Museum of Iowa, 600 E. Locust St. 281-5111, iowahistory.org. Free. Facing Mars. An interactive exhibition that examines the physical, psychological, technological and ethical challenges involved in preparing for a voyage to the Red Planet. Test your limits with more than 20 hands-on stations. Science Center of Iowa, 401 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway. 2746868, sciowa.org. info@sciowa.org. Admission. Gardeners Show House Goes to Italy. The entire Show House will be transformed so that visitors will feel they have stepped into an Italian village. Visitors can sit and enjoy the Italian ‘landscape,’ or perhaps grab a sandwich from the Riverwalk Cafe and have an actual picnic. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive. 525-556-3684, botanicalcenter.com. mhwphoto@gmail.com. Adults $5; ages 4-17 $3; ages 65+ $4; ages 3 and under free.
DANCE Thursday Night Swing Social. Music from the 1920’s to
1950’s, swing dancing, and random lesson throughout the evening. Want to watch, listen or learn this is the place to be. 8-10:30 p.m., Madhat Ballroom, 1751 28th St., Suite 312, West Des Moines. 490-3589, stepintoswing.com. info@stepintoswing.com. $2 at the door.
FARMERS MARKETS Sunday FUNday. $1 off all bar cocktails and beers all day long. Full kitchen menu until 10 p.m. Mickey’s Irish Pub, 50 S.E. Laurel St., Waukee. 987-9604, mickeyswaukee.com. mickeyswaukee@gmail.com.
SPECIAL EVENTS Open Circus. The only open mic in Des Moines where variety is the name of the game. From musicians to magicians, artists to acrobats, poets to pirates, all are welcome. 9 p.m. Thursday, Java Joes Coffee House, 214 Fourth St. 288-5282, https://facebook.com/OpenCircus. opencircus@gmail.com. Open Mic Night. Got something to share — comedy, music, a poem? Bring it to open mic night, each Wednesday night. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Standard, 208 Third St. 243-4456, thestandarddsm.com. No cover. Taco Tuesday. $1.75 tilapia and puerco pibil tacos. Also $4 margaritas all day. The Continental, 428 E. Locust St. 2445845, continental-lounge.com.
THEATER Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy. Since its 2002 Temple Theater debut, more than 120,000 Central Iowans have experienced the fun and comedy of Triple Espresso. Returning for the celebration are original cast members Patrick Albanese (Buzz Maxwell), and John Bush (Bobby Bean). Temple for the Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St. 288-4700. $27.50. Ticketmaster.
THEATER The Wizard of Oz. This en-
chanting musical version of the beloved movie is the perfect holiday gift for families. Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd St. 277-6261, dmplayhouse.com. $35 adults, $33 seniors, $20 students, $20 section B seats all ages, discounts for groups of 15+.
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WINTER EVENTS Christmas Walk. Tour 18 buildings lavishly decorated for Christmas. Themed rooms ranging from Nutcrackers to Victorian to Sinterklaas and traditional. Thousands of lights. Pella Historical Village, 714 E. First St., Pella. 641-6282409, 641-620-9463, pellatuliptime.com. pellatuliptime@iowatelecom.net. Westminster Christmas Tree Lot. Westminster’s Senior Highs are selling beautiful, fresh Christmas trees in the Westminster south parking lot at the corner of Beaver & Franklin Avenues. Many sizes and types of trees to choose from. 5-8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave. 274-1534, westpres.org. jdavison@westpres.org. Prices of trees vary.
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WINTER EVENTS Jolly Holiday Lights. The 3.5 mile route of light displays is a great way to celebrate the season. 5:30-10 p.m., Water Works Park, 2201 George Flagg Parkway. 334-2636, iowa.wish.org. jamier@iowa.wish.org. $10 per car, $5 on Hy-Vee’s Half-Price Mondays; $20 per limo; $45 per bus. Tickets available at Hy-Vee, Casey’s, Dahl’s, the Make-A-Wish office or at the event. TO OUR READERS: For complete event listings, go to http://events.dmjuice.com and Category, SubCategory, Date, Keyword or any combination of those. The deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. Thursday for the following Wednesday’s JUICE and to DesMoines.Metromix.com. To submit events, go online to submit.dmregister.com.
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New Works and Annual Small Works Show. An exhibition of new works by Jeanine Coupe Ryding and Brian Roberts and the Annual Small Works Show. Olson-Larsen Galleries, 203 Fifth St., West Des Moines. 277-6734, olsonlarsen.com. info@olsonlarsen.com.
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