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16 The Fiction Issue

Read what’s in the pumpkin spice martini at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights on Page 37. JONATHAN

33 First Look: New World Cafe

QUINN/SPECIAL TO JUICE

Read “The Post-Apocalypse Itch,” the winning story in the Juice 5-Minute Fiction Contest.

While you're online At desmoines.metromix.com:

Did we see you? Go to desmoines.metromix.com to see dozens of photos from the week, including the Carrie Underwood concert and the Winter Farmers Market.

A new vegan restaurant in the East Village will satisfy even a carnivore’s appetite.

More music updates Read Joe Lawler’s music blog for updates throughout the week, at desmoines.metro mix.com/joe.

Whenever you see this icon, use the Des Moines Register LifeInAction augmented reality app and see the page come to life.

AUGMENTED REALITY FEATURES 13 THREE EASY GIFTS Three gift ideas for a host or a friend.

22 STYLE

Use the LifeInAction app and see Patrick Boltinghouse of Vanity & Glamour apply a hot lip color.

ON THE COVER

26 WHAT I’M INTO

Juice 5-Minute Fiction Contest winner Jeremy Rubin and his wife, Macenzie, act out a scene from his winning short story, “The PostApocalypse Itch.” Cover photo by Zach BoydenHolmes, design by Amanda Holladay.

Read about the organizer of Story Mob, then use LifeInAction and hear his story.

28 MUSIC Hear Easton Corbin’s kind of country sound.

32 RESTAURANTS Four places you can take the family for a meal on Christmas.

THE REGULARS 8 BUZZ 30 MUSIC NEWS AND NOTES 31 TOP SHOWS 43 THE LIST

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staff Question of the week: What would you name a book about your life? EDITORIAL

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Thang M. Chau: “Memoirs of a Gay-sha.” Katie Brennan: “Self: How Did I Get Here?” Patrick Jacobson: “Woof.”

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. We’re always looking for new restaurants, bars, story ideas and local people 25-34 to feature in Juice. Send story ideas, info for interesting people and other feedback to info@dmJuice.com.

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draw things. I write stuff. I am a member of the creative class. I am familiar with the bohemian, left-bank lifestyle of painters and poets and other moody types who smoke too much. I make money by making things, and I understand my kind is quite desirable to the leaders of the city. I hear they are working hard to make Des Moines more attractive to people of the creative class. Many ingredients make a jazzy place to live, one with lots of plays and shows and crazy people starting street food carts. The creative class needs cheap places to live, good jobs to keep them fed, galleries and venues and support businesses, By Cat Rocketship for starters. But the cafe is one business especially important to the fledgling scene. Ninety percent of the time, what I need to write or draw is a quiet room with a comfortable chair and, if possible, music to tune out. And I have that pretty covered: My home studio is wellequipped. On a small percentage of work days, however, I need a cafe — a studio can’t do everything. I mean, it is absolutely imperative that once in a while I can leave the house and use the atmosphere and services of a cafe to replenish my creative reserves. Otherwise they get all sticky and gummed up, and when I need to sit down and pour out a fresh piece of work, all that comes out the faucet is a parched, hacking idea. Cafes work particularly well. Working at a bustling shop offers a number of features my studio just doesn’t have. First, coffee shops and diners are full of people. People all over the place. People who look interesting and people who sound interesting and unpredictable people. It is important that I leave home for somewhere populated with interesting people, with whom I can distract

myself when I don’t have any ideas. Also, cafes have coffee. The hot beverage is essential — it is a soothing balm on the slowly rising anxiety of not being alone in my womb of a creative den. Lastly, the cafe contains an essential ingredient, and in Cafes work higher concentrparticularly ations than are well. Workavailable at a mall, ing at a sporting event or bustling any other public venue where I might shop offers a spend an afternoon number of drawing: an audience. Finishing features my studio just a creative work is hard. Doing creative doesn’t have. work in front of an audience is almost as good as having completed a creative work — and a buttload easier! The leisurely pace of a good cafe provides an atmosphere for a variety of people to gather. Inevitably, one or more of the people availing themselves of the cafe will notice the artist. She will ask the artist a question or say, “I like your drawing.” This is important to the cycle of creative work because it reminds the artist that he or she is great. This is hard to remember when one is working alone in a room or with people accustomed to being in the presence of such greatness. Artists are powered by validation and people to show their drawings to, and cafes are brimming with customers of exactly the right stripes: baristas, stoners, hippie families, other artists and the conventionally-employed. Lucky, Des Moinesians are coffeeaddicted, and the caffeine appetites of our student population, startup kids and gangs of young professionals have nurtured a rich collection of mom-andpop coffee and eats shops. As these shops help a growing creative class get its fix, civic planners will feel pretty jazzed.

e-friend of the week Rachel Scheuermann, 23 Occupation: Assistant to the performing arts, Jolesch Photography Likes Juice on Facebook

Q: You listed claypigeon shooting as a favorite activity. Are you a good shot? Yes, as long as it is with the proper gun. I have to be relaxed and comfortable with the people I’m with.

Q: You seem to be a fan of guys with tattoos. What's your favorite spot for a tattoo on a guy? That would have to be chest or a sleeve. Not just a tribal sleeve either. The more detail or creativity really makes or breaks it I think. Shows originality.

Q: You asked if anyone wanted to see Steel Panther with you in Chicago this Friday. Are you still going to the show? I love Steel Panther and wish more people in Iowa knew about them. I have been to a lot of their shows and would love to go to another one. Since it is in Chicago I am not sure I will be able to make it.

Cat Rocketship is a writer and artist, co-director of Market Day Iowa and blogger at hipsterhousewife.com. Follow her on Twitter @makersgonnamake.

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4 things on our radar 1. Menchie’s is open on Ingersoll.

News quiz!

Let’s see how much you’ve really been paying attention. 1. What was the top Google search in 2012?

Menchie’s, a self-serve frozen yogurt shop with another location in West Des Moines, opened this week at 2105 Ingersoll Ave., next to Qdoba and Noodles & Company. Glancing quickly through our archives, Menchie’s is approximately the 1,182nd* frozen yogurt place to open in the Des Moines area in the last year. Menchie’s has 100 rotating flavors of yogurt, including cake batter mix, purely tart, pure chocolate and vanilla snow, along with 70 rotating toppings. Hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Ingersoll location is planning grand-opening activities and giveaways Jan. 5-11. Check out menchies.com.

a. Honey Boo Boo b. Whitney Houston

2. Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina is the first ____________? a. Black GOP senator c. Cousin of the senator since Reconstruction whose spot he was appointed (Jim DeMint) b. University of Georgia d. Non-Southern Baptist graduate to hold to hold office. office in neighboring South Carolina

*(Joke, but you guys are really supporting the fro-yo economy.)

3. “The Hobbit” set a record for the biggest December opening ever, toppling the record previously held by what movie? a. “Twilight” b. “Hunger Games”

2. The Glow Run set for April 20

The first Des Moines Glow Run 5K will be held April 20 starting at the Science Center of Iowa. The race is similar to the Color Run, but it takes place at night and you’ll be pelted with paint that glows when you run through black-light zones. There also will be a course DJ playing music to keep you motivated. The event isn’t timed, but awards will be given out to the top “Glow Man” and “Glow Girl,” along with dance champions. After the race there will be a party with more black-light action, a beer garden and music. Registration is $35 through March 25. More info at glowrun5k.com.

4. Juice is hiring

3. Iowa Beef Steakhouse is for sale

For 30 years you’ve been able to cook your own steaks at Iowa Beef Steakhouse, 1201 E. Euclid Ave., but that might not be the case for much longer. Owner Henry Schneider wants to retire, and if he doesn’t find a buyer by the end of February, he will close the restaurant. Money magazine called Iowa Beef Steakhouse one of the top eight steakhouses in the country, probably because all dinners include baked potato, garlic bread and salad bar. Seriously, someone, buy this place.

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c. Gangnam Style d. Penguin video

You may have noticed longtime reporter Jess Knight’s face missing from the staff page this week — and we’ll miss her in the office too, as she pursues a new job. But that means an opportunity for someone else to join Juice as a full-time lifestyles and entertainment reporter. To see the job description, requirements and to apply, go to bit.ly/JuiceReporterJob. Questions? Email Juice editor Sarah Day Owen at sarahday owen@dmJuice.com.

c. “I Am Legend” d. “The Avengers”

4. How many minutes did it take for this year’s Bacon Festival to sell out? a. 17 b. 45

c. 50 d. 4

5. What famous person’s statement after the Newtown, Conn., tragedy is a fake? a. President Obama b. Morgan Freeman

c. John Boehner d. Christopher Nolan

SCORECARD Answers: b,a,c,d,b 5 correct: Way to go! You are an informed, productive member of society.

1-2: Less Facebook, more DesMoines Register.com.

3-4: Now is the time to revel in your averageness.

0: Wow. Hopefully you didn’t hurt yourself taking this quiz. We’ll talk slower next time.

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jess' best bets Jess Knight, events reporter

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See a beloved holiday story

See Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Quidam’

Saturday: Take the family to the musical production of a classic holiday tale, “Miracle on 34th Street.” The story, originally a 1940s movie, tells the story of an elderly gentleman named Kris Kringle, who must leave his cozy digs at the Maplewood Retirement Home because the staff deems him insane for claiming he is Santa Claus. Produced by Troup America Inc. (which has toured for 25 years), the musical features a set, costumes and choreography based on the original story, as well as popular scores like “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” and “May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $38-$50. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Go to hoytsherman.org.

Saturday and Sunday: Experience “Quidam,” one of Cirque du Soleil’s most popular shows, which has been touring since 1996. Watch 52 acrobats, musicians, singers and characters perform and tell the story of Zoe, a bored youngster whose parents are distant. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into her imaginary world — Quidam — where she meets characters that encourage her to free her soul. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $28-$75. Wells Fargo Arena, 730 Third St. Go to iowaeventscenter.com.

Let the world end on a high note

Away in the basement...

Friday: The world is coming to an end today, so go out on a musical note at the Vaudeville Mews’ End of the World Party. The event will feature music from The Films of John C. Riley, Ramona and the Swimsuits, Pure Gut, The French Dials and Pussy Willow. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. $5 cover. Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St. Go to vaudevillemews.com.

Wednesday through Friday: The ladies are back for a third helping in this year’s “Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas.” The popular holiday show features the Church Basement Ladies, who will share their silly antics in a new musical comedy about the season. 2 p.m. Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $36-$41. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Go to hoytsherman.org.

Find more online

Check out a full calendar of events. desmoines.metromix.com

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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Friday and Saturday: Enjoy the sounds of the season with Mannheim Steamroller’s Christmas show. Created by Grammy Award winner Chip Davis, the show features dozens of beloved Christmas songs performed with multimedia effects in the intimacy of the Civic Center. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $35-$103. Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St. Go to civiccenter.org.

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networking Spotlight: Young Nonprofit Professionals Network Michelle Raymer, 28, YNPN Des Moines startup chapter steering committee member Q: You have an event about volunteer recruitment and management on Thursday. How did you decide on this topic? We hold monthly discussions on topics related to nonprofit work and working with youths. Topics come from group discussions about what people are interested in learning more about, and who is available to present. In the past Carmen Lampe Zeitler and Janelle Mueller of Children and Family Urban Ministries shared about their years of experience working with youths, and Amy Croll, executive director at Community!Youth Concepts, shared about starting a nonprofit. Q: Who is this event for? What should attendees expect? This event is open to anyone who is interested in learning more

about volunteer management. Kaylee Williams with Volunteer Local will start the conversation with a short presentation, followed by time for attendees to ask their questions about volunteer management, to be answered by the group. It’s a time to network and learn, with each person bringing his or her own knowledge and experience to the table. We’re always open to suggestions for topics and presenters. Q: YNPN is a startup chapter of the national YNPN. What does the progress of this relatively new group look like now? Things are going well for YNPN as a startup chapter. We’ve held some smaller meetings and events, and have a growing following online. Coming up in January we’ll be hosting a big

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network meeting When: 8:30 a.m.

Thursday Where: Character Counts In Iowa building, 1312 25th St. Info: facebook.com /ynpndesmoines

kickoff networking event — details to come, so stay tuned! For more information about YNPN Des Moines, check out our Facebook page or sign up to receive our emails.

Mark your calendar Wednesday

Story Mob: A quarterly storytelling event where anyone is invited to share a five-minute story. The story must include a set prop (this month it’s a suitcase), and a panel of local storytellers judges will award the winner a cash prize. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Des Moines Social Club, 400 Walnut St., $5, desmoinessocial club.org.

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Be Better At Everything

Make 3 homemade gifts your host will remember Forgo the proverbial bottle of red wine and give the party host something you made just for them. Lauren Pesta, 29, showed us three crafts that make perfect gifts. — Jess Knight

An exfoliating sugar scrub. Whip up a soothing beauty remedy for a fraction of the cost by mixing together a few ingredients. Pesta said this sugar scrub is perfect for winter dry skin and smells great. To make it, combine about one cup brown sugar, four tablespoons of pumpkin spice, break open four vitamin E capsules (Pesta said buying capsules of vitamin E is cheaper), add a tablespoon or so of coconut oil and about a quarter cup of extra virgin olive oil (enough to combine the ingredients). When you have a consistency you like, put it in a jar and tie with ribbon or twine.

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A personalized recipe book. Pesta, like many of us, is obsessed with Pinterest, but said she often forgets about most of the recipes she pins. For friends and family, she makes personalized recipe books with recipes from their Pinterest boards. She finds the recipe and copies it onto craft paper, then decorates each page. The gift is meaningful, useful and fun.

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An easy apron. For friends who love to cook, Pesta likes to make aprons from funky and vintage tea towels. She finds most of her materials at craft stores. To make one, she uses about three yards of cord, rope or ribbon and stitch witchery, a fusible bonding web that will save you a step on sewing. Lay out your tea towel horizontally, center the cord over the back of the tea towel at the top, leaving enough room to fold the tea towel over the cord. Using stitch witchery, adhere the tea towel together around the cord and iron. And since no good cook is in the kitchen without wine, Pesta likes to wrap the apron around a bottle of the friend’s favorite bottle to complete the gift.

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The Numbers Speak

On the Street

We sent photographer Joshua Boyer out to discover what young central Iowans think about local and national topics.

Q. What was the last book you read?

115

The age of the world’s oldest living person, Dina Manfredini, before her death Monday. The Johnston woman only held the title about two weeks. The Guinness World Records, which named her the oldest, also says Manfredini is the only verified Italian person to reach 115 in documented history.

“Fifty Shades of Grey.“ MYCKELL

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” KELLY

“A Stolen Life” by Jaycee Dugard. JENNA

“A Clockwork Orange.“ JESSICA POE,

ROBINSON, 24, DES MOINES

LUCK, 34, OSKALOOSA

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“The Hobbit.“ CHRIS

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The amount, in millions, an Iowa woman won after surviving the 25th season of “Survior,” filmed this season in the Philippines. The winner, Denise Stapley, is a 41-year-old sex therapist from Cedar Rapids.

“Breaking Dawn.” ALLIE QUIJANO, 22, DES MOINES

I re-read “The Hobbit” since the movie was coming out. BETH GILLESPIE, 29,

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cover story

Juice 5-Minute Fiction Contest winning story

HOW IT WORKED We set a challenge out to readers: Write a short story, but with a couple challenging details. Stories had to take place in Des Moines, have a maximum of 1,000 words (it takes about five minutes to read that length). The story must have a character named Mike, the mention of a rope within the first 100 words, and somewhere in the story contain this line of dialogue: “This might be the wrong address.” After we received many impressive entries, we passed them on to five judges. Rankings were tallied, and this was the winning story. Read the second-, third- and fourth-place stories online at dmJuice.com.

Juice 5-Minute Fiction Contest winner Jeremy Rubin and his wife, Macenzie, act out a scene from his short story, “The Post-Apocalypse Itch.” ZACH BOYDEN-HOLMES/JUICE 16 Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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‘The Post-Apocalypse Itch’ By Jeremy Rubin, 36, of Ankeny

hings were getting better between us. No really! They were ... little by little, every day. Then some yahoo from a country we pissed off launched that missile. It was a Saturday and we had been shopping at Merle Hay Mall. Shopping and not watching football, of course. Why on Earth would we want to relax and watch football!?!? Then the air-raid sirens went off. At first, I thought it was Bonnie’s annoying cellphone ringing; she thought it was mine. The next thing we knew we were climbing down a rope to a bomb shelter below JCPenney. Who knew!? Finally, a valid reason worth stepping foot in that dungeon they call a department store. We’ve been down here seven days — I think — eating Wheat Thins and canned mushrooms, talking politics with the only other survivor we knew of, Debra, who before the end of civilization had been a makeup artist in the cosmetics department. Debra ventured out of the shelter on day five, returning with reports of a desolate landscape, gray and lifeless. I joked that it sounded like Bonnie’s sex-drive out there, but this was apparently too soon, for both women opted to glare at me. Debra continued talking about how the entire selection of

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merchandise had been turned to dust (THANK GOD!) and the air stung your eyes and burnt your lungs if you were exposed to it for longer than fifteen minutes. She went exploring again yesterday, hoping to find help or other survivors. We have yet to hear a knock signaling her return. Even if the postapocalyptic remains of what used to be Des Moines are full of toxic air and clouds of acid rain, possibly mutated predators looking for anything to eat (like Debra), I can no longer stay locked in this bunker with my wife. If she’s not complaining about how hot it is or how bored she is, she’s bitching about how her phone won’t connect to Facebook. While she stares into the glow of her phone like some stunned nocturnal animal, I’m busy worrying about less dire issues, like the fact that we are OUT OF FOOD! Now, just because my wife annoys the hell out of me, forcing me to ponder life without her numerous times, that doesn’t mean I’m looking to murder her and eat her carcass to survive. “Hey, Zuckerberg, we’re out of food.” She loves it when I call her that. “Huh?” without looking up, oblivious to my mocking. “We need ... to find ... some food.”

Juice 5-Minute Fiction Contest winner Jeremy Rubin and his wife, Macenzie, act out a scene from his winning short story “The Post-Apocalypse Itch.” ZACH BOYDEN-HOLMES/JUICE

“Taco Bell?!?!” “What?” “That new Doritoshelled taco thing they have!! PLEASE??” She’s looking at me like a child asking for candy. She is clueless, so I play along. “We will see if it’s open.” I roll my eyes, turn away from her to open the steel hatch above that leads to the rope and freedom. “Wait,” she says suddenly alert, “you’re wearing that?” The shirt I had been wearing was ripped during the commotion to get to safety so I’d been

sporting a potato sack with arm holes cut out of it from the rations we devoured. “Bonnie, we may be the last two people on Earth, I...” Interrupting and pointing at me, “Yeah, and I’m still not going to be seen with you dressed like that.” “FINE!” As I change back into my tattered shirt, my mind wanders to all of the women I would rather be stuck in this predicament with: the cute Starbuck’s girl whose name I didn’t

know but who knew mine, always smiling and calling me “Mocha Mike” before I ordered my signature drink; Sarah our real estate agent — or, my real estate agent, I guess — who was supposed to show me a small house that I would possibly buy and move into after I left Bonnie but instead drove me to a country road, parked her Range Rover, whispered “this might be the wrong address,” then kissed me so long I forgot where we were; Jenna the

‘Now, just because my wife annoys the hell out of me, forcing me to ponder life without her numerous times, that doesn’t mean I’m looking to murder her and eat her carcass to survive.’

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cover story once were also normal people ... people I’d rather be stuck down here with than Bonnie. I climb up on an empty crate to open the hatch. I step back down and gesture to Bonnie, handing her the rope, “Ladies first.” She starts to attempt climbing, but looks more like a helpless fish dangling on the end of a hook. I place my hand in the center of her 42-yearold rump (I can’t bring myself to call that thing an ‘ass’ anymore) and hoist her up as she climbs the rope. Outside the bunker, she struggles from all fours and looks down at me. “I just realized something,” she says catching her breath, standing in dust up to her ankles of what used to be quality women’s attire at affordable prices. I am halfway up, far enough for my head to peak out of the hatch. “What’s that, dear?” “I want you to take me somewhere nice. When’s the last time you did that?” She stands above with her arms crossed, uneager to assist my climb as I had hers. And that’s when I see it, not with my eyes but from between my ears, a vision not of present tense but of the past, maybe the future or both. I envision a beautiful sunrise, butterflies and bunnies, puppy dogs and ice cream, children laughing; a collection of scenes from what my life was or what it could be, but not of what it is now. I “accidentally” slip back down the rope, pulling the hatch closed as I fall. I might miss her, I might not. We might work it out, we might not. But right now, I don’t

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“I want you to take me somewhere nice. When’s the last time you did that?”

“The Post-Apocalypse Itch” by Juice fiction contest winner Jeremy Rubin, pictured above with wife Macenzie, follows a couple taking shelter in a bomb

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Jeremy Rubin, 36 On his start in writing: About four years ago he started writing down things that were humorous or life experiences. He wrote as a kid, but dropped the hobby when he got to college. On picking it up again: “TV got kind of boring — I’m not a big reality show person.” When inspiration for this story hit: His wife left for a run one morning on Saturday. His three daughters (10, 8 and 6) were quiet. He sat down and wrote — about 45 minutes. His wife proofread the story before he turned it in. On his real life: His wife is not like the woman in the story — he’s happily married. On his past work: He self-published a book, “Urgent Care,” in 2011. It’s a collection of essays on home improvement, going to the doctor, and the one time he went to a NASCAR race. “That was more toward a David Sedaris platform. But what I’m writing now is more like comedic fiction.” Where he would go if a missile was headed toward Des Moines: Smokey Row. “My wife and I go there every Sunday when our kids go to Sunday school — we like it there.” His full-time gig: Data analysis for Monsanto agriculture business. In his free time: He’s a hot air balloon pilot.

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The judges

PHOTOS SPECIAL TO JUICE

Dean Bakopoulos

Wendy Delsol

Kimberly Stuart

Yasmina Madden

Amy Letter

Bakopoulos, 37, is a professor of English at Grinnell College and Iowa State University and the author of “Please Don’t Come Back from the Moon,” an acclaimed book reviewed by the New York Times, and “American Unhappiness.” Bakopoulos was one of the authors at this year’s Wonder of Words Festival Iowa Authors Fair.

Delsol is a Des Moines-based author of a young reader trilogy, “Stork,” “Frost” and “Flock,” inspired by Norse mythology and Icelandic folklore. “Stork” received a 2010 VOYA Perfect Ten and a 2011 Westchester Fiction Award. She also was part of the Wonder of Words Festival’s Iowa Authors Fair.

Stuart, 37, is a West Des Moines-based author of five novels, including her most recent, “Operation Bonnet,” released in 2011. Her other books include “Act Two” and “Stretch Marks.” Her style of writing has been described as women’s contemporary fiction. She was an author at the WOW Iowa Authors Fair.

Madden, 38, teaches courses on the short story, creative nonfiction, women and literature, analytical writing and popular culture. Her stories have been published in “Orchid: A Literary Review,” Carve Magazine and “LA Miscellany” among others.

Letter, 37, is a writer and artist whose work has appeared in national journals including “Quarterly West and Puerto del Sol,” as well as in art galleries like the 18 Rabbit Gallery and Jaffe Center for Book Arts. Letter teaches fiction and new media at Drake University.

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Sexy lip trend: Rich, oxblood red This hot winter lip color can be worn by almost all complexions, as long as you know how to apply it. Patrick Boltinghouse, makeup extraordinaire and owner of Vanity and Glamour, shows us how. – Jess Knight 1. Start with clean, exfoliated lips. If they need a little TLC, use a little sugar and a high-quality moisturizer – even your facial moisturizer – to gently exfoliate them. A clean toothbrush works well. Boltinghouse said dry lips can create small areas where dark lipstick collects, so buff them smooth. 2. Make sure your skin is finished to balance a lip this dark. Boltinghouse suggests evening out your skin with a powder that’s a shade or two lighter than you usually use. This will make red lips pop even more, and evokes a vintage look, which the trend is inspired by. 3. Using a brown lip pencil, trace around the edges of your lips. The brown shade will help the dark red blend with your skin color, making it more natural looking and less harsh.

4. Fill in your lips with the oxblood red color of your choice. (Boltinghouse used port wine from his own Vanity and Glamour line.) A lip brush will help you create even lines and fill in every last spot, Boltinghouse said, but you can use the makeup straight from the stick, too. 5. Blend the brown lip pencil and the lipstick if necessary. Finish with a little light powder around your lips. For an extra pop: Boltinghouse said the rule of only wearing light eye makeup with dark lip color is old hat. Instead, he said a darker eye will balance the lip. And if you’re feeling really bold, use a black eyeliner pencil to lightly trace around your finished lips, to create strong definition and a more theatrical look that would be perfect for a holiday party.

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These adorable vessels will add a stylish touch to your ritual. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Megan Fitzgerald, Special to Juice

Bring a pop of color to your teacup collection with a Le Cruset two-tone set. Two sets, $35, Kitchen Collage.

An homage to the Solo cup, these mini ceramic teacups are $14.99 at Kitchen Collage, 430 E. Locust St., Des Moines.

For a lighter and airy cup variety, chose a strong shape in a softer hue. Bee House round teacups, available in multiple tones, $9.95, Gong Fu Tea, 414 E. Sixth St.

Perfect for stronger teas, choose a teacup with a bright color and clay, ceramic base. Small teacup, $4.25, Gong Fu Tea.

Available in an array of bright and cheerful colors, this mug offers you the ability to strain tea, wherever, and whenever you want. Curve Teaware mug with infuser, $21, Gong Fu Tea.

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What I’m Into Chad Cox, 37 Why you should know him: Cox is an author, photographer, storyteller and the organizer of Story Mob, a quarterly storytelling event where anyone is invited to share a five minute story. The story must include a set prop (this month it’s a suitcase), and a panel of local storytellers judges and awards the winner a cash prize. The last good book I read was: “The Space Between” by Kali VanBaale My favorite storyteller is: Maureen Korte The key to a five minute story is: Find the exit ramp as quickly as possible. Rambling is boring. _____ is a site I visit way too often: artbeacondesmoines.com. This site promotes critical discussion on local art and fills a much needed gap in our community. My favorite bookstore is: Beaverdale Books. What a tremendous supporter of local talent. My worst habit is: Working at all hours of the night. Sleep is overrated.

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On a weekend night you might find me: Reading poetry to my kids before bedtime. A song I haven’t been able to get out of my head lately is: “Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men. After a Story Mob, I like to: Head next door to open mic at Open Circus (an open mic by the Des Moines Social Club) from 9 p.m. to midnight Thursdays at Java Joe’s. My hope for the new Des Moines Social Club location is: To see Des Moines Social Club become a premiere art institution that fosters social change and revitalizes the city.

Story Mob When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Des Moines Social Club, 400 Walnut St. Cost: $5 Info: desmoinessocialclub.org

—Joe Lawler

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Bringing balance to body and mind Mathew Koder, 26 Why I do what I do: A great teacher once told me that if you have the capability of doing something good for someone or something, not only should you do it, but you have the moral obligation to. The practices of yoga and meditation are essential to the evolution of human consciousness. When taught authentically, it has the power to shift people's awareness from the pursuit of happiness to the expression of joy. I do what I do because my heart tells me this is what I am here for, to help people regain sustainable happiness and peace.

Yoga educator Mathew Koder.

To get away from work I like to: “To get away from” implies an element of dissatisfaction with what you do. For me what I do is what I love and my work as

a teacher never ceases. The skills I have developed most while on the job: The ability to recognize the personality trait behind a person's body type and posture usually instantaneously. Your body is more of a reflection of how you see yourself mentally than your genetics will ever play a role in. Best business motivation book I have read lately and why I liked it: “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose” by Eckhart Tolle. This is a true gift of a book and can help anyone who reads it begin to live with presence. When you live in the present moment life works with you.

One thing I would change about the Des Moines area: I would like to see more people pick up a yoga and meditation practice, but it is not my place to make a change, it is inside of the individual to change themselves.

percent supportive of me in every decision I have made and allowed me the freedom to make my own choices.

To be taken seriously as a young professional it is important to: Remember that how we do anything is how we do everything. Do each action of your life with quality and presence, from tying your shoe to navigating your career.

I can help you by: Guiding you along a path that will show you that if you bring balance to your body, you bring balance to your mind.

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Words I live by: Be the example and always humble yourself.

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Easton Corbin SPECIAL TO JUICE

Corbin keeps it country JOE LAWLER

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aston Corbin isn’t big on taking time off. He’s playing at 7 Flags Event Center in Clive four days before Christmas, and he’s got shows scheduled up until Sunday. If most of his audience didn’t have other plans (and his crew didn’t want a few days with their families), Corbin would probably keep on playing. “Christmas ain’t until the 25th, so I’m trying to get out there and work as much as possible,” Corbin said during a phone interview. “If I had a bunch of time off, I would get antsy to get back on the road. So we’ll take a little time off, but

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not a lot.” Iowa fans last saw Corbin opening for a sold-out The Band Perry show at the Iowa State Fair in August. While the Perry siblings have more of a pop-friendly sound, Corbin is a little more country. In fact, that was the name of his first No. 1 song ( “A Little More Country Than That”). He followed that up with “Roll With It” (both off his 2010 debut “Easton Corbin”). Corbin’s sophomore album, “All Over The Road,” came out in September and features the top 10 hit “Lovin’ You is Fun.” Corbin is cut from a cloth that’s less Taylor Swift and more Merle Haggard, George Jones or Keith Whitley. Whitley is a name casual

country fans will be less familiar with, but the singer was a big influence on Corbin. Whitley had a string of hits in the ‘80s, including “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” and “It Ain’t Nothin’.” Whitley drank himself to death in 1989 at the age of 34. “When you love country and listen to George and Merle and you’re finding that style, you can’t help but stumble over (Whitley’s) music,” Corbin said. “My sister and dad used to listen to that stuff, so I would hear the records when I was a kid. He had a great, timeless voice. I love the way he phrased his songs, it was one of a kind.” For his two albums, Corbin was looking for a similar

timeless sound. He found a formula that worked on “Easton Corbin” and didn’t try to deviate from it too much with “All Over The Road.” Corbin wants his songs to be fun (except when they’re sad), honest and to say something. Corbin doesn’t dislike the poppier side of country, it’s just not what he’s doing. He enjoyed his time with The Band Perry, but he’s also looking forward to going on tour with Blake Shelton (who Corbin referred to as “one of the countriest things out there right now”) in the new year. “Pop is just how people sound. It’s what they do and that’s OK,” Corbin said. “Country’s got a lot of different

Easton Corbin When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: 7 Flags Event Center, 2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive Cost: $20 in advance, $27 day of show Info: redtrucktickets.com

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Holidays bring Euforquestra home JOE LAWLER joe@dmJuice.com

he members of the reggae/jam act Euforquestra moved to Fort Collins, Colo., four years ago, but they remain Iowa boys at heart. The quintet still has a lot of family around Des Moines and Iowa City, so it only makes sense that it would come back to visit over the holidays. And while here, why not play a couple shows. Friday marks the band’s third annual Home for the Holidays concert in Des Moines (it’s also playing one Saturday in Iowa City). The Des Moines show is a benefit for the Food Bank of Iowa. The past two concerts have raised more than $6,000 and 600 pounds of food for the charity. Besides family, the holidays are also a good time to spend with friends. Joining Euforquestra for the Des Moines show will be Mr. Baber’s Neighbors and Bright Giant. Expect to see members of the various groups dropping in and out of each others’ sets Friday night. “We usually try to get people to sit in with us,” guitarist Mike Tallman said. “I used to play in Baber’s for a long time, and they’re still some of my best friends. We’ll probably get Jeff (Blanchard) to sit in for a tune or two. We haven’t worked out any special themed sets or arrangements for holiday tunes, but if you’re paying attention we’ll throw in some teases of Christmas melodies.” Euforquestra has been doing a few themed shows in recent months, specifically performing as a Beck cover band for a series of shows. The idea got its start at the band’s annual multiday summer music festival, Camp Euforia, in Lone Tree, Ia. Since then it’s been playing more and more Beck cover shows, with a focus on songs from “Midnight Vultures,” though Tallman thinks a show last week in Denver was likely the last playing the material. “We’ll probably keep some of the songs in our repertoire, but I don’t know that we’ll keep doing the full tribute,” Tallman said. “We just thought a lot of Beck songs would translate well to our band. There were

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Euforquestra’s Home for the Holidays III When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. Cost: $10 in advance, $15 day of show Info: ticketfly.com a lot we could put our own twist on. ‘Midnight Vultures’ worked out best, because there were a lot of horns and upbeat party music.” But for now Euforquestra is back to focusing on its own music. Earlier this year the group released its first live album, “Let Us In,” featuring songs from the last three studio albums. The band recorded nine different shows, including stops in Iowa City, Des Moines, Denver and Boulder, but ended up using material from shows in Fort Collins and Davenport for the actual release. “Let Us In” was Euforquestra’s first album in three years, and while it captured what the band is doing live very well, the recording included mostly time-tested songs fans were already familiar with. Tallman thinks the group will be headed into the studio for a proper album in 2013. “We’re all really happy with how the live album turned out, but we’re getting antsy to record another studio album,” Tallman said. “We’re itching to try some stuff out, because we’ve added some new members since we recorded ‘Soup.’ Hopefully it will be sooner, rather than later.” Next year also will mark the 10th annual staging of Camp Euforia, and the band is already making plans for the summer festival. The 2012 edition was the best attended to date, and Euforquestra wants to build on that momentum and keep drawing jam fans to its old stomping ground near Iowa City. “Camp Euforia will definitely be the centerpiece of our year,” Tallman said. “Hopefully we can do a decent amount of touring and keep working to connect with other bands. “Aside from that we’re going to

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Music news and notes The seemingly unlikely Morrissey concert originally scheduled for October at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake has been rescheduled for Feb. 5. That’s just two days after the 54th anniversary of Buddy Holly’s death after playing the historic venue. Previously purchased tickets will be honored, and more are still available for $36 at surfballroom.com. …

same group that owns Beer Can Alley and Heroes in the same building. The Venue will host shows by larger touring acts, while The Exchange will be a Wall Street-inspired bar where drink prices rise and fall based on demand. The Nadas, will play The Venue’s grand opening celebration on Dec. 31. $25 through tikly.co. …

After years of managing other venues, including the Val Air Ballroom, Chris Cardani finally owns one: 7 Flags Event Center. Cardani took possession in October and is currently building a new bar in the venue. “I love what I do and to finally own my own venue is a dream come true,” Cardani said. Upcoming events at 7 Flags include Easton Corbin on Friday, Molly Hatchet on Saturday and Chris Young on Jan. 24. More info at 7flagseventcenter.com. …

Wooly’s will host a Night of Tributes on Jan. 5, with Critical Mass (Rage Against the Machine), Ten Club (Pearl Jam) and Toolology (Tool) all performing. Tickets are $8 in advance through ticketfly.com. … Help decide who will play this summer’s festivals with two upcoming shows. Summer Camp: On the Road is Jan. 19 at Wooly’s. Admission is $5. The Waka Winter Classic is Feb. 2 at the Vaudeville Mews, also $5. Lineups for the shows haven’t been announced yet, but a winner of each show will play Summer Camp and Wakarusa.

The Venue and The Exchange will be taking the space formerly occupied by People’s on the third floor of Court Center, 216 Court Ave. The bars are owned by the

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Growing a band piece by piece Chris Backstrom, 28, is the vocalist/guitarist for jam band Best of Fools, performing at 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave.

Q: Best of Fools started out as a two piece under the name Tall Boys. How did the group end up expanding to a six piece?

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That was the plan from the get go, I guess. I grew up with a lot of different musicians in Norwalk and started jamming with those guys. People have come and gone and we keep adding more members. I just love the sound of all the different instruments coming together. I think once we have a violin the band will be set. We’ll damn near be an orchestra at that point.

Q: As Best of Fools has expanded, it’s worked in more original material. What prompted that?

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We’re pretty much all original at this point, depending on how long a venue wants us to perform. It’s definitely the direction we’re headed. I was always writing originals. It’s been the plan ever since I started playing piano and

Q: Your show is the day after the world could end. Have you been doing anything special, just in case it does? Morrissey. SPECIAL TO JUICE

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I wouldn’t say we’re doing anything just in case. But me and the other guys in the band are big on ancient alien theory, so it’s fun to have a gig lined up celebrating when something doesn’t happen. Go to desmoines.metromix.com for a complete list of concerts this week.

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Top 4 Shows Astronautalis

Wednesday: Alternative hip-hop act Astronautalis (aka Andy Bothwell) performs at Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St., at 6 p.m. Bothwell’s style blends hip-hop with indie rock and blues. He’s toured multiple times with Tegan and Sara. Astronautalis’ fourth album, “This Is Our Science,” came out last year and he’s expected to release an album for The Four Fists, his collaboration with P.O.S., soon. Busdriver and Jel open. $12 in advance through ticketfly.com, $14 day of show.

The End of the World Party

Friday: If things really do end on 12/21/12, you can go out partying at 7 p.m. at Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St. Local acts The Films of John C. Reilly, Ramona and the Swimsuits, Pure Gut, The French Dials and Pussy Willow will play like it could be their last show. Because it could. $5. Go to vaudeville mews.com.

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Thursday: A super group of Iowa acts will play a holiday extravaganza as The Maximum Ames All Stars at 8 p.m. at DG’s Tap House, 127 Main St. The band is comprised of members of The Poison Control Center, Christopher the Conquered, Leslie & The Ly’s, Mumford’s, Trouble Lights, H.D. Harmsen, Derek Lamber & The Prairie Fires, Ramona & the Swimsuits and more. $5. Go to dgstaphouse.com.

Sunday: Des Moines native David Haack returns to play a Christmas at Home show at 8 p.m. at the Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave. Haack toured for years with the David Haack Trio, comprised of classmates from Ankeny. With the trio, Haack opened for Billy Ray Cyrus and got a role as Hannah Montana’s guitar player, Davie, on Miley Cyrus’ TV show. Since last year Haack has been collaborating with a new group of musicians in Los Angeles. Free. Go to gaslampdsm.com.

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Four places to eat on Christmas JOE LAWLER joe@dmJuice.com

aybe you have a big family dinner planned for Tuesday, or maybe you would rather eat Chex Mix at a dive bar than spend other minute at home with your family. But there are also dining options that haven’t been grazed by the dirty fingers of countless drunks. So, if you want a hassle-free Christmas dinner, here are a few options: Trophy’s Sports Bar & Grill, 2701 Douglas Ave. – Trophy’s and Plaza Lanes will open at 3 p.m. Tuesday. It will serve its full menu and offer drink specials into the evening. Plus, you can get some family togetherness while bowling a few games. Triple Crown Eatery, Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona – The Triple Crown will serve breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. for $11.95. It will add a carving station with prime rib, ham, turkey, New York strip, stuffed pork loin and more for brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $19.95. Dinner is served from 2 to 10 p.m. for $19.95. AJ’s Steakhouse in Prairie Meadows will be open as well from 5 to 10 p.m.

The buffet at Prairie Meadows’ Triple Crown Eatery is open on Christmas Day so wear your loose pants. JONATHAN QUINN/SPECIAL TO JUICE

Two Rivers Grille, 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines – The restaurant in the West Des Moines Marriott is serving its regular menu from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day. House of Hunan, 6810 Douglas Ave., Urbandale and 5934 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines – Both of House of Hunan’s locations will open at 3:30 p.m. so you can refuel with tasty Chinese food after a present-opening frenzy. Use the LifeInAction app, to see these locations mapped out so you can find a delicious holiday meal.

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Inside the House of Hunan in Urbandale. JONATHAN QUINN/SPECIAL TO JUICE

Forget turkey and dressing. You can nosh on a Juicy Lucy, a half-pound burger that oozes cheese at Trophy’s on Christmas Day. JUICE FILE PHOTO

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East Village vegan restaurant offers delicious food, even for carnivores. — Sophia Ahmad, Special to Juice The scene: I thought I’d avoid the lunch crowd by arriving at New World Cafe around 2 p.m. on a Saturday. But, it was the first weekend, and the cozy spot, which fits 33, was nearly full. Still, I managed to snag a counter seat by the window.

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What I ate: I ordered the ginger lemonade ($4) and watched as an employee made it with fresh ingredients (lemon juice, ginger juice and fresh agave). It was deliciously tart and very refreshing. I tried the green burger ($8.50), crafted from vegetables and green lentils, then topped with a creamy avocado spread,

spinach, raw pickles and sprouts. It had a nice, spicy kick and a meaty texture with a good crunch. I was especially impressed by my side, a kale salad. The greens were topped with dried fruit and smothered in a maple vinaigrette — a delicious dressing with a flavor I had never tasted on a salad before. Who I met: I couldn’t help but notice how much the woman next to me was enjoying the new mac and cheese ($6 for a small, $8 for a large), with macaroni coated in a cashew-based “cheese” sauce. She made several “mmmm” sounds as she savored her final bites. A couple next to me shared the hummus plate ($6) and

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raved about its flavor. I ran into a friend who said, “I wish I had four stomachs to eat all of this great food.” The wrap-up: Although this is a vegan spot, nonvegans will enjoy the creative flavors New World Cafe plates up. I left feeling satisfied and happy knowing I had a tasty and healthy meal.

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The menu: I’m not a vegetarian or a vegan, but I appreciate the cuisine. As I looked at the opening weekend menu, I had a hard time deciding what I wanted to try, since everything looked so appetizing. (Selections from that menu will be integrated into the regular offerings.) Smoothies caught my eye, however, the restaurant could not keep up with the demands of making them that day, I was told.

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The new vegan (animal product-free) order-atthe-counter restaurant is located in a gray building in the East Village. A large purple turnip logo sign caught my eye as I walked into the sunny space punctuated by yellow accent walls and vintage-style vegetable prints. A pleasant buzz of excited customers filled the restaurant. The staff was helpful and friendly, and the service was very prompt.

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India Star, ﬁne dining: serving authentic Indian cuisine and drinks since 1997. Chefowner brings his New Delhi experience and culinary skills to Des Moines area. Voted best authentic restaurant by City View. Hours: Mon-Sat: lunch buffet; 11:15 am - 2:15 pm, Dinner: Mon - Sat 5:00 - 9:30 pm, Closed Sunday.

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If you're looking for some of the best BBQ in town, this Drake neighborhood sports bar is the place to go. Jethro's won numerous rewards. Serving ribs, pork, beef brisket, whole chickens, and turkey that is smoked daily in our 750 lb. capacity smoker. Stop by and see why we are the best. 3102 Forest Ave. Des Moines 279-3300 and visit www.jethrosdesmoines.com

Jethro BBQ & Jambalaya Jethro has found a new home! He is proud as a peacock to welcome you to “Your Waukee Neighborhood Sports Bar”. Jethro promises that he will serve you large quantities of his “Amazing Slow Smoked Meats” from his twin 750 pound wood ﬁred smokers and his homemade “Cajun Creole Creations”. Jethro is hooping and hollering and excited to see all his friends real soon. 9350 University Ave, West Des Moines. 987-8686 www.jethrosdesmoines.com

The Mandarin Grill & Sushi Bar is known for its unwavering and flawless marriage of essential Oriental flavors. Chinese chef Kevin Liu has spent more than half his life perfecting flavors that bring everyone back to the "Real Asia". With handmade appetizers, traditional Chinese food, and creative sushi by Sushi chef Kevin Chyan, the Mandarin Grill and Sushi Bar will surely please your palate. MonThurs 11-2 & 4-9 Friday: 11-2 & 4-10 Saturday: 1110 Sunday: 11-9 www.mandaringrillandsushibar.com

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Happy Hour

Welcoming start to the night at Sakari Stop by the sushi lounge for $2 drinks and sake bombs, and $4 house rolls — Jess Knight The scene: Sakari isn’t just a place for great sushi and cocktails, it’s a genuine gathering spot — the kind of place you can go when you want to run into someone you know. The scene during happy hour is a perfect example of Sakari’s friendliness and ability to make you feel at home. It’s a sleek spot, with modern, streamlined furnishings and decor, but it’s unpretentious because of the people who go there. The happy hour window is a small one (just 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday), but the deals and the atmosphere are enough to draw people in. When we stopped by at 5:30 p.m. on a Tuesday, the bar was lined with people and several tables were already taken.

Sakari Sushi Lounge Find it: 2605 Ingersoll Ave. Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday Hours: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday Info: 288-3381; sakarisushilounge.com

What we got: We calmed our lateafternoon stomach grumbles with a couple house sushi rolls, which are just $4 during happy hour (most are about $5.50 regularly). My spicy tuna roll was made with fresh tuna and cucumber, and lightly topped with a spicy sauce. It was simple and tasty — a perfectly sized snack that paired well with my draw of Kirin Ichiban, which was only $2. My friend had the shrimp tempura roll, tempura-fried shrimp rolled up inside seaweed with sticky rice and topped with eel sauce. It was crunchy and delicious. She washed down her roll with a $2 bottle of Miller Lite. Other specials: $4 house rolls and $2 draws of Kirin, bottles of domestic beers and sake bombs are the only specials, but they draw a crowd. Worth leaving work early for: Sakari is a small restaurant, so the earlier you arrive, the better seat you’ll get. The bartenders take care of those who belly up by offering frequent sake bombs, making it a great place to kick off a rowdy evening. A spicy tuna roll, a shrimp tempura roll and a two draft beers at Sakari Sushi Lounge, 2605 Ingersoll Ave. ZACH BOYDEN-HOLMES/JUICE 36 Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Anatomy of a drink: Pumpkin spice martini

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DAVE MURPHY Special to Juice

he pumpkin spice martini is a seasonal sipper in the middle of the holiday swing. While the drink certainly taps into the spirit, the taste seems more akin to lazy Saturday mornings and drinking the leftover milk from your cereal than the classic pumpkin pie. Born from the mind of Cattoor’s bartender Frank Rhum, the pumpkin spice martini is one of the new downright indulgent drinks being rolled out at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights, Cattoor’s on Grand and The Keg Stand in West Des Moines, a trio of bars that share the same management. Pinnacle’s pumpkin pie vodka is a twist on the dessert vodka craze. While the liquor can be drank by itself or on the rocks with its high alcohol and decadent sweetness, it works best when mixed with some of fall and winter’s most well-known favorites: cranberry, apple cider and cinnamon. What makes this particular drink work is that the sweetness of the pumpkin pie flavor is met with its natural sidekick, whipped cream, or at the very least, its closest alcohol equivalent, RumChata. I had the drink at The Ridgemont in Windsor Heights, but it is available at all three of

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the local bars. Bartender Lindsey Wathen, 25, starts with a shot of RumChata, the spiced, rum-based creme liqueur, two shots of Pinnacle pumpkin pie vodka and two shots of half and half. The ingredients are shaken together. The concoction is then poured into a chilled martini glass and topped with ground cinnamon. While definitely sweet and certainly noticeable, the pumpkin pie was actually the faintest of

the three flavors. While the cinnamon was somewhat strong, it was mostly the half and half and the cream of the RumChata that dominated — almost like putting a sliver of pumpkin pie directly in a tub of whipped cream. The hint of pumpkin is what makes this a drink wholly different from just your normal RumChata. While not a huge favorite just yet, Wathen mentioned the drink debuted at the recent

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12 holiday events These holiday events will get you in the spirit, plus start planning your New Year’s Eve. more. Open to all ages. 8 p.m.-1 a.m., 400 Locust St. $18 for early bird tickets, $20 advance, $25 day of the event. Go to desmoines socialclub.org/thebash.

THROUGH DEC. 23: The Repertory Theater of Iowa will tell the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge and his journey with the three spirits in the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol.” Performance times vary: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 19-22; 2 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 22-23. $12-$20. Grand View University’s Viking Theatre, 2811 E. 14th St. Go to rtiowa.org.

DEC. 31: Count down to the new year at the New

Year’s Eve Downtown Countdown. The event will

include a live broadcast from Star 102.5; a dinner and dessert reception; live music from According to Andrew, Shy Violet and The Spazmatics; and a balloon drop at midnight. A full, cooked-to-order breakfast on New Year’s Day is also included. Party starts at 5:30 p.m. Overnight packages, which include a room and two tickets to the event, start at $309. Embassy Suites, 101 E. Locust St.

WEDNESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY: The Church Basement Ladies are ready to deliver the gift of laughter to all holiday audiences in “Away in the Basement:

A Church Basement Ladies Christmas.” $36-$41. 2 p.m.

Dec. 19-20 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Go to hoytsherman.org.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has created a holiday show featuring dazzling multimedia effects and the music of

Mannheim Steamroller.

$40-$88. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22. Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St. Go to civiccenter.org. SATURDAY: The whole family will enjoy Meredith Willson’s heartwarming musical adaptation of

“Miracle on 34th Street.”

$43-$50 adults, $38-$45 children ages 12 and under. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland

April Hatfield and Lacy May attend last year’s The Bash, the Des Moines Social Club’s New Year’s Eve event. JUICE FILE PHOTO Ave. Go to hoytsherman .org. DEC. 27-31: Comedian Josh Sneed will perform at the Funny Bone. See his standup comedy Thursday through Sunday, or buy a ticket for one of the New Year’s Eve shows, which include the show only at 7:30 p.m. for $22, the show plus an appetizer buffet at 7:30 p.m. for $30, or the 9:45 p.m. show, which includes Champagne and dinner, for $40. Go to funny

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bonedm.com for all show times and prices. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 560 S. Prairie View Drive, West Des Moines. DEC. 31: Nada Nother New Year’s Eve will launch 2013 and a new venue at 216 Court Ave. The Venue, in the location of the former People’s Court, will host local band The Nadas. $25 in advance, $35 day of event. VIP tables or booths available. Tickets at tikly.co.

DEC. 31: The Val Air Ballroom will have a New

Year’s Eve event with DJ Lee. The event will include a cash drop, Champagne toast at midnight and a breakfast buffet. 10 p.m.2 a.m., $10 in advance, $20 day of event. 301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines. Go to valairballroom.com. DEC. 31: The Des Moines Symphony will host its signature New Year’s Eve celebration at the Civic Center of Greater Des

Moines, 221 Walnut St. This year, the symphony will perform New Year’s Eve Pops: The Classic Hits of the Beatles with Classical

Mystery Tour, an awardwinning Beatles tribute band. $20-$80. 8 p.m. Go to civiccenter.org. DEC. 31: The Des Moines Social Club’s annual New Year’s Eve party, The Bash, moves to Capital Square and features two stages of music, a human ball drop, live art, food, drinks and

DEC. 31: Ring in the new year with Pianopalooza, featuring Tony Bohnenkamp and Megan Hill, at Wooly’s. 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Call 244-0550 to reserve a table for $40 (seats four). Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. DEC. 31: The Sixth

Somewhat Annual Comedy XPeriment New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

will be at the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines’ Stoner Theater. A dessert reception starts at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m. After the show, enjoy the CXP “ball-drop” and Champagne toast at midnight. $25 per person or $40 per couple. civiccenter .org

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Local Scenes

Dancing the night away

A White Christmas dance party at Americana raised money for local children’s charities. DJ Eight Ten spun some traditional tunes.

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Chris Diebel, 31, Zachary Bales-Henry, 26, and Nick Renkoski, 28, in white at the White Christmas Dance Party at

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DJ Eight Ten kept everyone on their feet all night at the White Christmas Dance Party at Americana on Saturday. ADRIENNE GROSS/PHOTOS SPECIAL TO JUICE

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Take a date or the kids to Brenton Skating Plaza for an evening of ice skating. The downtown rink will be open for public skating from 4 to 9 p.m. today. $6 for adults, $4.50 for children and $3.50 for skate rentals. Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive. Go to brentonplaza.com. JUICE FILE PHOTO

the List wed19 ART Story Mob. Story Mob provides local storytellers an opportunity to share a 5minute story, fiction or nonfiction, focused upon a unique story prop chosen for each event. Prizes awarded. Selected Story Prop: Suitcase. 7-9 p.m., Des Moines Social Club, Kirkwood Hotel, 400 Walnut St. 288-3672, desmoinessocialclub.org. $5.

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AUDITIONS Heartland Youth Choir Auditions. The Heartland Youth Choir is now accepting singers ages 6-18 into six different choirs. Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave., Clive. 221-3922 , joinhyc.org. heartlandyouthch@qwestoffice.net.

GAMES Evening Bridge Club. Meet to practice playing bridge on Wednesday evenings in the

Cafe Gallery. 6 p.m., Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave. 2834957, dmpl.org. Preregister. Call for more details.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Wednesday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 2821888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Two-drink minimum. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 6:30 p.m., 223-9944, billy-

joes.com. No cover. Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, 500 Army Post Road. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 285-5733. No cover. Capital Pub & Hot Dog Co., 400 S.E. Sixth St. Karaoke. 8 p.m., 745-7836. Fat Tony’s, 1500 S.E. First St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-3088, facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. nicholasborror@aol.com. No cover.

Wednesday Support area service dogs A night dedicated to service dogs, 3 Dog Night is an evening of appetizers and beer to welcome new Paws and Effect service dogs. Paws and Effect is a nonprofit organization that raises, trains and places service dogs in the community. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $25. Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway. Go to paws-effect.org.

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LITERARY Book Signing: J. Wilson. J. Wilson will discuss his book, “Diary of a Part-Time Monk,” which chronicles his forty-six day fast on doppelbock, a beer with origins traced to the abbeys of Europe. 6:30 p.m., Mars Cafe, 2318 University Ave. 369-6277, marscafe.net.

MUSIC An Evening of Faith Christmas Concert. A Christmas celebration and sing along with the Mason Family Trio. 7 p.m., Edgewater Wesley Retirement Community, 9225 Cascade Ave., West Des Moines. 978-2400, edgewaterseniorliving.org. Free. Astronautalis, Busdriver, Jel. 7-11 p.m., Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. 244-0550, woolysdm.com. $12-$14. Ticketfly. Mark Schwaderer. 7 p.m., Fire House Lounge, 1930 S.E. Sixth St. 244-3889. No cover. Bill Matykowski. 7:30 p.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-1219, thegreenwood.org. No cover. Bob Pace Blues Band. 7 p.m., Zimm’s Food and Spirits, 3124 Ingersoll Ave. 277-9929, bobpaceband.com. No cover.

The $nack$. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Underground Lounge, 500 E. Locust St., Lower Level. 2434322, dsmunderground.com. Scott Smith. Scott Smith has been a contemporary jazz icon in the metro for more than 50 years. 6-9 p.m., Gino’s West Glen, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 226-2320, ginosfoods.com. Get Scared. With Heartist, Switchblade Saturdays, Ignore the Script. 5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 7274370, thehouseofbricks.com. $10. A St. John’s Christmas. Concert in Sanctuary, featuring Christmas music presented by Sue Odem, Jenn Horak-Hult, and Asphalt & Stained Glass. We will include a sing-along, accompanied by pastor Rachel Thorson Mithelman. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. in Weertz Hall. 12:05 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 Sixth Ave. 2437691, stjohnsdsm.org. Concert free and open to the public. Lunch $6 per person. Haywire. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Striker’s Sports Bar, Premiere Bowling and Entertainment, 655 N.E. 56th St., Pleasant Hill. 263-1700, premierebowling.com. Live From The Path Christmas Extravaganza. Local bands performing Christmas favorites during a taping of the Live From The Path radio show. Musicians include Century Music Group recording artist Jeff Arrandale leading the

Thursday Celebrate the holidays with Turner Jazz Orchestra Enjoy the sounds of the season with the Turner Jazz Orchestra, featuring Scott Smith. The big band will play holiday favorites and some new material starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. Drake University’s Turner Jazz Center, 2505 Carpenter Ave. Go to turnercenterjazzorchestra.org.

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house band. 7:30 p.m., Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, Johnston. 251-3707, livefromthepath.org. info@livefromthepath.org. Free. Spam. 7:30-11:30 p.m., Sam’s Bar & Grill, 3160 Eighth St. S.W., Suite P, Altoona. 9579790. No cover.

SPORTS Men’s Basketball: North Carolina Central at Drake. 7:05 p.m., Knapp Center, Drake University, 2525 Forest Ave. , drake.edu. $4-$22.

RECREATION Wednesday Wanderers. Meet each month to explore topics ranging from tree diversity and plant botany to the natural colors, shapes and textures that inspire us. 10 a.m.-noon, Brenton Arboretum, 25141 260th St. Dallas Center. 992-4211, thebrentonarboretum.org. Pre-register on Facebook or by contacting the arboretum. lee@thebrentonarboretum.org. $5, Free for members.

SERVICE TIMES Early Christmas Eve Worship Service. 6:30 p.m., Worship Center, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1115 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. 223-4208, stmarkwdm.org. office@stmarkwdm.org.

SINGLES Singles Again Board Meeting. Join friends as we plan activities for February. 7 p.m., Dahl’s Foods, 3425 Ingersoll Ave. 277-9986, dahlsfoods.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits. Peek into the interior of the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels! Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistles to be handed out. noon-4 p.m., Dahl’s Foods, 5003 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines. 224-0111, hotdoggerblog.com.

THEATER RTI Presents: “A Christmas Carol.” RTI returns this year with one of Des Moines’ newest holiday traditions. 7:30 p.m., Viking Theatre, Grand View University, 2811 E. 14th St. 779-0994, RTIowa.com. Purchase tickets in advance. For groups, call. info@rtiowa.com. $18-22 Adults, $17 Seniors, $12 Students. Group rates and family ticket packs available. All admission is general seating. MidwesTIX.

WINTER EVENTS Holiday Bazaar. Gifts, decorations, toys and more for people and pets. In Millie’s Loft. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Animal LifeLine of Iowa Thrift Shop, 3304 S.W. Ninth St. 288-7197, animal-lifeline.com. info@animal-lifeline.com. Jingle Bell Party. 6-7:30 p.m., Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Blvd. 248-6330, dmparks.org.

thu20 FOOD/BOOZE Ciroc-n-Thursday. 2-for-1 drinks 7-9 p.m.; $4 Ciroc and Hennesey drinks; first 10 groups of five or more ladies receive a free bottle of Ciroc. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Krazee Kafe, 1410 N.E. Broadway Ave. 264-9440, krazeekafe.com. $5 cover.

KARAOKE Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke.

Friday Toast the end of the world The world may end today, so finish with a laugh at the Last Show on Earth: A Mayan Apocalypse Party, featuring stand-up comedy from Ian Douglas, Tim Garland, Travis Cherness, Jack Lewis and others. 9:30 p.m. $5. The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. Go to thehouseofbricks.com.

9 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Fat Tony’s, 1500 S.E. First St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-3088, Facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. nicholasborror@aol.com. No cover.

MUSIC All That Holiday Jazz. The Turner Center Jazz Orchestra continues its season with its popular annual holiday concert, this year featuring Des Moines’ legendary vocalist Scott Smith. 7:30 p.m., Patty & Fred Turner Jazz Center, Harmon Fine Arts Center, Drake University, 2505 Carpenter Ave. 360-3023, tcjo.org. Order in advance online or call. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. The Soul Searchers. 9 p.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-7295, thegreenwood.org. cubs36@hotmail.com. No cover. Amber Duimstra & Friends. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Chuck’s Restaurant, 3610 Sixth Ave. 244-4104, chucksdesmoines.com. No cover. Fred Gazzo Band. 7-10 p.m., Sam & Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200, samandgabes.com. Melanie Wright. 6 p.m., Mickey Finn’s, 7020 Douglas Ave., Urbandale. 270-8738. No cover. Jim Brickman. “On A Winter’s Night” Holiday Tour. 7:30 p.m., Stephens Auditorium, Iowa

State University, 230 Beach Ave., Ames. 515-294-3347, center.iastate.edu. $35-65. Ticketmaster.

GROUPS Johnston Women’s Annual Soup Supper and Cookie Exchange. Bring a table service and three dozen cookies to exchange with participants. 6 p.m., Johnston Public Library, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston. 276-4339, johnstonlibrary.com.

SPORTS Hockey: Des Moines Capitals at Des Moines Oak Leafs. Midwest High School Hockey League game. Junior Varsity at 6 p.m., followed by Varsity at 8 p.m. Metro Ice Sports Facility, 5100 N.W. 72nd St., Urbandale. 276-7200, dmoakleafs.com. Women’s Basketball: East Tennessee State at Iowa State. 7 p.m., Hilton Coliseum, 1700 Lincoln Way, Ames. 515294-1816 or 888-478-2925, cyclones.com. $10-$12. Children 1 year and under do not require a ticket. Ticketmaster.

SPECIAL EVENTS Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits. Peek into the interior of the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels! Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistles to be handed out. noon-4 p.m., Dahl’s Foods, 5440 N.W. 86th St., Johnston. 278-0300, hotdoggerblog.com. Open Circus. Open Circus is the only open mic in Des

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THEATER Away in the Basement: A Church Basement Ladies Christmas. Away in the Basement takes us back to 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. Known for their hilarious antics and subtle charm, they are once again called upon to step in and save the day. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 244-0507, hoytsherman.org. fegley@hoytsherman.org. Adults $36-$41. Ticketmaster. RTI Presents: “A Christmas Carol.” RTI returns this year with one of Des Moines’ newest holiday traditions. 7:30 p.m., Viking Theatre, Grand View University, 2811 E. 14th St. 779-0994, RTIowa.com. Purchase tickets in advance. For groups, call. info@rtiowa.com. $18-22 Adults, $17 Seniors, $12 Students. Group rates and family ticket packs available. All admission is general seating. MidwesTIX.

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of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 402-6465, tikly.co/undergroundcomedy. daniel.t.umthun@hotmail.com. $5.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Friday Fun Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 282-1888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Two-drink minimum. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Legends American Grill, 5906 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines. Live Band Karaoke with Wilder Side Band. 9 p.m., 267-8150, WilderSideBand.com. Free. Okoboji Grill, 2010 S.E. Delaware Ave., Ankeny. “The Voice Box” Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 964-9443, the-voice-box.com. No cover. Pickett’s Pub, 6014 N.W. 59th Court, Johnston. Des Moines’ Best DJ Services. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 270-9806, dmbestdj.com. No cover. Stroll Inn Lounge, 805 17th Ave. S.W., Altoona. Friday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 967-5024.

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Holiday Bazaar. Gifts, decorations, toys and more for people and pets. In Millie’s Loft. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Animal LifeLine of Iowa Thrift Shop, 3304 S.W. Ninth St. 288-7197, animal-lifeline.com. info@animal-lifeline.com.

Euforquestra’s Food Bank of Polk County Benefit. With Mr. Babers Neighbors, Josh Davis & William Locker of Bright Giant. 8 p.m.-midnight, Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. 244-0550, woolysdm.com. $10-$15. Ticketfly.

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Lance Harrison. 9 p.m.-midnight, The Thirsty Sportsman, 4808 S.W. Ninth St. 953-0377. No cover.

COMEDY Last Show on Earth: A Mayan Apocalypse Party. Featuring Ian Douglas Terry, Brandon Ream, Tom Garland, Travis Cherniss, Zach Peterson, Toll McGrane, Bobby Ray Bunch, James Draper, Mike Perry, Jack Lewis with special guests Chris Chandler and Matt Vondrak. 9:30 p.m., The House

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Work Release with Bob Pace Band. Join us for Gas Lamp’s work release party, every Friday. Free food. 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 2803778, gaslampdsm.com. $4. South Skunk Blues Society Fundraiser and Party. Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts

perform at 8 p.m. followed by Lil’ Ed and Blues Imperials at 10 p.m. This will be the Thunderbolts last show before they go on hiatus. 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, No. 1266, 720 Third Ave., Grinnell. 641-227-3209, southskunkblues.org/events.htm. Craig@partnercom.net. $15 advance, $20 at door. Advance tickets available on website. HomeGrow. 9 p.m., Victory Lane, 3801 Easton Blvd. 2631811, VictoryLaneDSM.com. No cover. The Craig Swalwell Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, 500 Army Post Road. 285-5733, craigswalwellband.com. No cover. Red Hot Country. 7-10:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles 109, 6567 Bloomfield Road. 285-6455, 109.foe.com. $5 Members, $6 Nonmembers. Easton Corbin, Jason Brown. 8 p.m., 7 Flags Events Center, 2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive. 278-8888, 7flagseventcenter.com. 7flags@7flags.com. $20 advance, $27 day of. Red Truck Tickets. Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas. 7:30 p.m., Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St. 246-2300, civiccenter.org. $35-$83. Ticketmaster. Aquamarine Dream Machine. 11 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 447-0607, gaslampdsm.com. gaslamp1501@yahoo.com. $5. John Krantz & David Altemeier. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sam & Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200, samandgabes.com. Charlson Trio with Gary Jackson. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Chuck’s Restaurant, 3610 Sixth Ave. 244-4104, chucksdesmoines.com. No cover. The Brian Holtz Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Kenny’s Pub, 605 Ashworth Drive, Waukee. 987-0161, brianholtzband.com. No cover. The End Of The World Party. With The Films of John C. Reilly, Ramona and the Swimsuits, PURE GUT, The French

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Dials, Pussy Willow. 8 p.m., Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St. 243-3270, vaudevillemews.com. $5. Circular Revolution. 9 p.m., Sudsuckers, 1511 E. Army Post Road. 256-9715. No cover charge. Mason Jar and the GypsyOutlaws. 9 p.m., Rockin’ Horse, 1211 Willis Ave., Perry. 465-5854. Jive Junction. Swing Des Moines’ annual holiday dance. Beginners lesson at 8 p.m. No experience or partner necessary event. 8-11 p.m., Crossroads Park Elementary School, 1050 50th St., West Des Moines. 274-4676, swingdesmoines.com. swing@swingdesmoines.com. $5 general public, $3 members and students. Friday Night Wine Down with Tony Valdez Duo. Band 7-10 p.m., food 6:30-8:30 p.m. White Oak Vineyards, 15065 N.E. White Oak Drive, Cambridge. 367-7777, whiteoakvineyards.com. whiteoakvineyards@huxcomm.net. Backstage Boogie Band. Before Christmas Party. 9 p.m., The Longest Yard, 122 Fifth St., West Des Moines. 274-1710. Infuzion. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-1219, thegreenwood.org. No cover. Spam. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Team 36 Bar & Grill, 117 Center Ave. N., Mitchellville. 957-0360. No cover.

NETWORKING Party at the End of the World. According to the ancient Maya, on December 21st, 2012 our world will end. So what are we going to do? Throw a party! Featuring comedy, theatre, music, magicians, filking (sci-fi and parody folk singing), food, open bar. 7 p.m.-1 a.m., Caspe Terrace, 33159 Ute Ave., Waukee. 987-0899, https://iowaskeptics.squarespace.com/party-atend-of-world/. Iowaskeptics@gmail.com. $25 until Dec. 7, $30 Dec. 8-20, $35 Day of event and at the door. Club membership included with

Toast that the world didn’t end Hey! We’re all still here! Why not kick off the day with a celebratory beer, and live music from David Zollo? Zollo and his band, the Body Electric, will perform a holiday show with original material and holiday faves starting at 9 p.m. $7. Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave. Go to gaslampdsm.com.

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SPECIAL EVENTS Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visits. Peek into the interior of the 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels! Oscar Mayer Wiener Whistles to be handed out. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dahl’s Foods, 4121 Fleur Drive. 285-5481, hotdoggerblog.com.

WINTER EVENTS Holiday Bazaar. Gifts, decorations, toys and more for

people and pets. In Millie’s Loft. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Animal LifeLine of Iowa Thrift Shop, 3304 S.W. Ninth St. 288-7197, animal-lifeline.com. info@animal-lifeline.com.

sat22 ATTRACTIONS Hall of Laureates Open House. The internationally renowned World Food Prize Foundation invites you to explore the newly renovated Hall of Laureates in a room-byroom tour. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, 100 Locust St. 245-3735, worldfoodprize.org/hall. nbarreca@worldfoodprize.org.

DANCE Cirque du Soleil: Quidam. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. 564-8000, iowaeventscenter.com. Adult $35-$75; children (12 & under) $28-$61; military, seniors & students $31.50-$63. Dahl’s Tickets.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Saturday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 2821888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Two-drink minimum.

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the list Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. 9 p.m.1:30 a.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Doc’s Lounge, 8805 Chambery Blvd., Johnston. 7 p.m., 2787090, docsinjohnston.com. docsloungejohnston@hotmail.com. No cover. Escape Lounge, 8843 North Park Court, Johnston. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 276-2209, dmbestdj.com. No cover. Stroll Inn Lounge, 805 17th Ave. S.W., Altoona. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 967-5024 info@strollinnlounge.com or Seach Stroll Inn Lounge on Facebook. No cover.

BOOKSTORE EVENTS Author Vicki Cain. Vicki Cain will sign and read from her

book, “Travels with Judy.” 1 p.m., Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave., Suite 1. 279-5400, beaverdalebooks.com.

LT. 7 p.m., Vaudeville Mews, 212 Fourth St. 243-3270, vaudevillemews.com. $5. Heath Alan Band. 9 p.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-7295, thegreenwood.org. cubs36@hotmail.com. No cover.

MUSIC Muhlbauer and Smith. 8-11 p.m., Trostel’s Dish, 12851 University Ave., Suite 400, Clive. 221-3474, dishtrostels.com. info@dishtrostels.com.

Abby Normal. 8 p.m., Fatboyz Saloon & Grill, 200 S.E. Gateway Drive, Suite 106, Grimes. 986-0355, abbynormalrockband.com.

Steven Quirk. 9 p.m., Cooper’s on 5th, 227 Fifth St., West Des Moines. 255-9895, cooperson5th.com. No cover.

Flipside. 9 p.m.-midnight, Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 2675 100th St., Urbandale. 334-0633, murphysbarandgrill.com. No cover.

B. John Burns. 6:30 p.m., Grounds For Celebration, 2709 Beaver Ave. 255-4863, bjohnburns.com. No cover. Bright Giant. 9 p.m., Raccoon River Brewing Company, 200 10th St. 362-5222, raccoonbrew.com. cdiebel@orchestrate-mgmt.com. Free.

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p.m., Croatian Fraternal Slavic Center, 6575 Indianola Ave. 285-8934. Members $5, nonmembers $6.

See a ‘highly caffeinated comedy’ at Temple Theater

Mannheim Steamroller: Christmas. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St. 2462300, civiccenter.org. $35-$83. Ticketmaster.

“Triple Espresso” returns to the Temple Theater for its 10th anniversary season. The show tells the rags-to-riches story of Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell and Bobby Bean, an aspiring comedy trio whose bid for comedic showbiz fame ended in four minutes of failure on national television. 3 and 6:30 p.m. tonight. More showtimes through Jan. 6. Tickets are $27.50-$39.50. Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St. Go to civiccenter.org.

Freaklabel, Birdy Birdy Tiger, Violent Fade. 8:30 p.m., Hull Avenue Tavern, 834 Hull Ave. 266-9338, thehullavenuetavern.com. hullave@yahoo.com. No cover.

Misfit Toyz. 9 p.m., Down Under Bar & Grill, 8350 Hickman Road, Clive. 278-6718, greatestbar.com. No cover.

Scott Smith. Scott Smith has been a contemporary jazz icon in the metro for more than 50 years. 7-10 p.m., Gino’s West Glen, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 226-2320, ginosfoods.com.

Haase-Findlay. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Chuck’s Restaurant, 3610 Sixth Ave. 244-4104, chucksdesmoines.com. No cover.

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Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 967-1000, rivieras.us. Kick, Spidercake, Strange Matter. 5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 7274370, thehouseofbricks.com. $5. Molly Hatchet. It’s a Southern Fried Christmas with Molly Hatchet and special guests Whipping Jr. & Richard Arndt. 8 p.m., 7 Flags Events Center, 2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive. 278-8888, 7flagseventcenter.com. $15 Advance, $20 Day Of. Red Truck Tickets. 4ENT, Social Shade, Best of Fools. 9:30 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 7274370, thehouseofbricks.com. $10. David Zollo and the Body Electric. 5 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 447-0607, gaslampdsm.com. gaslamp1501@yahoo.com. $7. The Princemen. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Pal’s, 123 Main St., Maxwell. 387-1206. No cover. Backstage Boogie Band. 9 p.m., The Longest Yard, 122 Fifth St., West Des Moines. 274-1710. No cover. Larry Berenguel. 9 p.m., Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill,

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Monday Go out for a few drinks Holiday stress getting you down? Head to Zimm’s Food and Spirits, which is open every day of the year. Stop by in the afternoon for free popcorn, half-priced appetizers, $1.75 pints, $2 bottles and $2.75 wells from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Zimm’s Food and Spirits, 3124 Ingersoll Ave.

3900 Merle Hay Road. 2549330, larryberenguel.com. Free. Time Well Wasted. 9 p.m.midnight, The Longest Yard, 1405 Walnut St., Dallas Center. 992-3868, TWWband.com. No cover.

SPORTS Hockey: Lincoln at Des Moines Buccaneers. 7:05 p.m., Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 278-2827, bucshockey.com. Arena Adult $15; Arena Child $12; Center Ice $17; Ice Level Seats $20. Men’s Basketball: Eastern Illinois at Drake. 2:05 p.m., Knapp Center, Drake University, 2525 Forest Ave., drake.edu. $4- $22.

THEATER Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical. The whole family will cherish the holiday experience of Barter Theatre’s Miracle on 34th Street, brought to the stage, live and enhanced with song. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 244-0507, hoytsherman.org. fegley@hoytsherman.org. Adults: $43-$50, Children (12 & under) $38-$45. Ticketmaster. RTI Presents: “A Christmas Carol.” RTI returns this year with one of Des Moines’ newest holiday traditions. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Viking Theatre, Grand View University, 2811 E. 14th St. 779-0994, RTIowa.com. Purchase tickets in advance. For groups, call. info@rtiowa.com. $18-22 Adults, $17 Seniors, $12 Students. Group Rates and

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Chad Willey from Metro Concerts Live. 8 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 7274370, thehouseofbricks.com. $5 suggested donation.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Karaoke at AJ’s. 7-11 p.m., 282-1888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Hessen Haus, 101 Fourth St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-2520, Facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. Nicholasborror@aol.com. Free.

Holiday Bazaar. Gifts, decorations, toys and more for people and pets. In Millie’s Loft. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Animal LifeLine of Iowa Thrift Shop, 3304 S.W. Ninth St. 288-7197, animal-lifeline.com. info@animal-lifeline.com.

The Hangar, 1871 N.W. 86th St., Clive. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 276-6159. No cover.

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Old School. 2-5 p.m., Summerset Winery, 15101 Fairfax St., Indianola. 961-3545, summersetwine.com.

DANCE Cirque du Soleil: Quidam. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and characters. 1 and 5 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. 564-8000, iowaeventscenter.com. Adult $35-$75; children (12 & under) $28-$61; military, seniors & students $31.50-$63. Dahl’s Tickets.

FILMS Popcorn Sundays: “We Bought A Zoo.” Movie and popcorn Sundays are back! We’ll make the popcorn, you bring your friends. Open every Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and showing movies on select Sundays, starting at 2 p.m. 2-4 p.m., Jasper Winery, 2400 George Flagg Parkway. 2829463, jasperwinery.com. info@jasperwinery.com. No cover.

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Chachmas 2012. 8 p.m., Wooly’s, 504 E. Locust St. 244-0550, woolysdm.com. $5. Ticketfly. Flipside. 8 p.m., Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 967-1000, 411flipside.com.

SERVICE TIMES Christmas Service. 8:30 a.m., Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 N.W. Sixth Drive. 289-2395, saylorvillebaptist.com. office@saylorvillebaptist.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Sample Sundays. Enjoy an afternoon in the countryside! See the cows, calves, pony rides in the front pasture, guest vendors, wine tasting, food samples galore including ice cream, elk sticks, fresh cheese curds, cheeseballs, jams, baked goods and more! Angus burger lunch, free stickers and fun

sheets for kids. noon-5 p.m., Picket Fence Creamery, 1447 S. Ave., Woodward. 438-2697, picketfencecreamery.net. jbmilk@netins.net. Free admission.

THEATER RTI Presents: “A Christmas Carol.” RTI returns this year with one of Des Moines’ newest holiday traditions. 2 p.m., Viking Theatre, Grand View University, 2811 E. 14th St. 779-0994, RTIowa.com. Purchase tickets in advance. For groups, call. info@rtiowa.com. $18-22 Adults, $17 Seniors, $12 Students. Group Rates and Family Ticket Packs available. All admission is general seating. MidwesTIX.

mon24 KARAOKE Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover.

MUSIC Flipside. 8 p.m., Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 967-1000, 411flipside.com.

HISTORY Altoona Area Historical Society. 7 p.m., Altoona Area Historical Center, 104 Second St. S.E., Altoona.

SERVICE TIMES Vesperal Liturgy. Followed by the singing of Christmas Carols. 5 p.m., Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 1110 35th St. 277-0780, stgeorge.ia.goarch.org. Traditional Christmas Eve Worship Services. 7 and 11 p.m., Worship Center, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1115 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. 2234208, stmarkwdm.org. Christmas Eve Service. Identical candlelight services at 2 and 4 p.m. will include favorite carols, a Christmas choir and

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Tuesday Go ice skating Take a date or the kids to Brenton Skating Plaza for an evening of ice skating. The downtown rink will be open for public skating from 4 to 9 p.m. today. $6 for adults, $4.50 for children and $3.50 for skate rentals. Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive. Go to brentonplaza.com.

creative dance team, re-enactment of the Christmas story and a special gift for all the kids. 2 p.m., Fellowship Community Church, 225 North Ave., Norwalk. 981-0699, fccnorwalk.org. fcconline@fccnorwalk.org. Children’s Christmas Eve Service. This service shares the story of the Nativity with the help of all children from the congregation, while still having traditional Christmas hymns, flameless hand-held candles, bell ringing, and full communion. 3 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 10395 University Ave., Clive. 225-8334, faithlc.org. office@faithlc.org. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. 5 p.m., Crossroads Church, 2601 Border St., Nor-

walk. 287-8580, 2thecrossroads.com. Family Friendly Christmas Eve Worship Service. 5 p.m., Worship Center, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1115 Grand Ave., West Des Moines. 2234208, stmarkwdm.org. Christmas Eve Service. Join one of our ‘Candles, Carols and Communion’ services. 5:30 and 10:30 p.m., Waukee United Methodist Church, 650 Ashworth Drive, Waukee. 9874531, waukeechurch.org. rachel@waukeechurch.org. Christmas Eve Childrens’ Service. Candlelight service with childrens’ choirs. Childcare provided. 5, 7 and 9 p.m.,

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4114 Allison Ave. 274-1534, westpres.org. jdavison@westpres.org. Christmas Eve Service. 5:30 p.m., Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 N.W. Sixth Drive. 2892395, saylorvillebaptist.com. office@saylorvillebaptist.com.

tue25 GAMES Team Trivia. The most unique form of trivia in town. The interesting themes and questions will have you begging for the answer. Bring up to six friends or join a team. 7:30 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 280-3778, desmoinessocialclub.org. Free. King Pong: Table Tennis League. Come get your ping pong on! Open singles from 7-8 p.m. Tournament from 8-9 p.m. Anything goes after that (more open singles, doubles, opposite hand only table, girls only table, beer pong, etc.). 7-11 p.m., Des Moines Social Club, Kirkwood Hotel, 400 Walnut St. 288-3672, desmoinessocialclub.org. socialclub@on-pitch.com. $5 suggested donation. Trivia Tuesdays. 7 p.m., Doc’s Lounge, 8805 Chambery Blvd., Johnston. 480-2456, facebook.com/docsloungejohnston. docsloungejohnston@hotmail.com. No cover.

KARAOKE Beaver Tap, 4050 Urbandale Ave. Karaoke Tuesdays with Kimmy Kallz It Shots. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 528-8125. No cover. Benchwarmers, 705 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny. “The Voice Box” Karaoke. 9 p.m.-midnight, 965-2556 , the-voice-box.com. No cover.

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Whiskey River, 132 Main St., Ames. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 232-2858, facebook.com/

partypartykaraokeband. nicholasborror@aol.com. No cover.

MUSIC “The Voice Box” Karaoke. 9 p.m.-midnight, Benchwarmers, 705 S. Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny. 965-2556 , the-voicebox.com. contact@the-voicebox.com. Joey Libido. 8:11 p.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-7295, thegreenwood.org. cubs362hotmail.com. No cover.

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Services. 8 p.m.-midnight, 270-9818, dmbestdj.com. No Cover.

MUSIC Mark Schwaderer. 7 p.m., Fire House Lounge, 1930 S.E. Sixth St. 244-3889. No cover. Ben Wantland. 8 p.m., Greenwood Lounge, 3707 Ingersoll Ave. 277-7295, thegreenwood.org. cubs36@hotmail.com. No cover. Bob Pace Blues Band. 7 p.m., Zimm’s Food and Spirits, 3124 Ingersoll Ave. 277-9929, bobpaceband.com. No cover.

Divine Liturgy. 10 a.m., Greek Orthodox Church of St. George, 1110 35th St. 277-0780, stgeorge.ia.goarch.org.

The $nack$. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Underground Lounge, 500 E. Locust St., Lower Level. 2434322, dsmunderground.com.

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LaunchPad Productions’ “Stage Presents.” 7 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand Ave. 729-7671, thehouseofbricks.com. $5.

GAMES Evening Bridge Club. Meet to practice playing bridge on Wednesday evenings in the Cafe Gallery. 6 p.m., Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave. 2834957, dmpl.org. Preregister. Call for more details.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 2821888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail .com. Two-drink minimum. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. 6:30 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, 500 Army Post Road. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 285-5733. No cover. Capital Pub & Hot Dog Co., 400 S.E. Sixth St. 8 p.m., 7457836. Fat Tony’s, 1500 S.E. First St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-3088, facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. nicholasborror@aol.com. No cover. Stormy’s, 6923 Douglas Ave., Urbandale. Des Moines’ Best DJ

Scott Smith. Scott Smith has been an Contemporary Jazz icon in the metro for more than 50 years. 6-9 p.m., Gino’s West Glen, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 226-2320 , ginosfoods.com. Haywire. 7:30-10:30 p.m., Striker’s Sports Bar, Premiere Bowling and Entertainment, 655 N.E. 56th St., Pleasant Hill. 263-1700, premierebowling.com.

RECREATION Snowshoe Hike. Learn how easy and fun snowshoeing can be while experiencing the great outdoors. Wear warm boots. Class will be canceled without snow. Minimum age 8. 1-2:30 p.m., Easter Lake Park, 2830 Easter Lake Drive. 2857612, leadingyououtdoors.org. Register online. Pre-registration required; deadline is December 21. pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov. Fee: $5 (includes snowshoes).

HOLIDAY EVENTS Penguins and Polar Bear

Activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Blvd. 248-6330, dmparks.org. Pioneer Columbus Community Center, 2100 S.E. Fifth St. 2486330, dmparks.org.

thu27 FOOD/BOOZE Ciroc-n-Thursday. 2-for-1 drinks 7-9 p.m.; $4 Ciroc and Hennesey drinks; first 10 groups of five or more ladies receive a free bottle of Ciroc. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Krazee Kafe, 1410 N.E. Broadway Ave. 264-9440, krazeekafe.com. $5 cover.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Penguins and Polar Bear Activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Blvd. 248-6330, dmparks.org. Pioneer Columbus Community Center, 2100 S.E. Fifth St. 248-6330, dmparks.org.

KARAOKE Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Fat Tony’s, 1500 S.E. First St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-3088, Facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. nicholasborror@aol.com. No cover.

MUSIC Randy Burk. 8-11 p.m., The Underground Lounge, 500 E. Locust St., Lower Level. 2434322, dsmunderground.com. Fred Gazzo Band. 7-10 p.m., Sam & Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200, samandgabes.com. Toque Rockola. Featuring Leradee & The Positives, Boteco, Dustin Smith & The Sunday Silos, Parranderos Latin Combo, Salsa Vibe. 9 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 447-0607, gas-

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RECREATION Winter Horse Camp. Day camp for horse enthusiasts. Activities include horse safety and care, grooming and saddling, basic riding skills, crafts, movie time, horse drawn wagon or sleigh rides. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jester Park Equestrian Center, 11171 N.W. 103rd Court. Granger. 999-2818, jesterparkec.com. Call. deb.crowley@polkcountyiowa.gov. $60. Cross-Country Ski Basics. Learn the basics of cross-country skiing. Proper clothing, equipment and skiing techniques will be discussed before we practice our new skills on the trails. Class will be canceled without snow. 10 a.m.-noon, and 12:30-2:30 p.m., Chichaqua Longhouse, 8700 N.E. 126th Ave., Maxwell. leadingyououtdoors.org. Register online. Pre-registration required. Deadline is Dec. 26. pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov. $10.

REUNIONS Valley High School Class of 2007 Reunion. Come celebrate our five year reunion in the VIP Lounge and reconnect with old friends over drinks. Drink specials. 8 p.m., Cabaret West Glen, 560 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 105, West Des Moines. 554-6684, cabaretwestglen.com. ckdeay@gmail.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS Open Circus. Open Circus is 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., Fourth Street Theatre, Java Joes Coffee House, 216 Fourth St. 288-3672, socialclub@onpitch.com.

fri28 DANCE Maurie Goode & The Country Gentlemen. 7-10 p.m., Indianola Activity Center, 2204 W. Second Ave., Indianola. 961-9420, indianolaiowa.gov. parkrec@cityofindianola.com. $7 at the door.

Hay Road. 334-0030. No cover. Work Release with Bob Pace Band. Join us for Gas Lamp’s work release party, every Friday. Free food. 4:30-7:30 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 2803778, gaslampdsm.com. $4.

Coon Ridge Country. 7 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Boline Manfredi Post 9662, 1309 N.E. 66th Ave. 289-9914. Country Knights. 7-10:30

p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles 109, 6567 Bloomfield Road. 285-6455, 109.foe.com. $5 Members, $6 Nonmembers. End of the Year Hip-Hop Throwdown. Performances by D.O.P.E. Clique, Ryan Nixon, Nu Depths and Oktane Gang. 9 p.m., Krazee Kafe, 1410 N.E.

Broadway Ave. 264-9440, gadema.bandcamp.com. $5. John Krantz & David Altemeier. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sam & Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200, samandgabes.com. Alter Eagles: The Definitive

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Stroll Inn Lounge, 805 17th Ave. S.W., Altoona. Friday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 967-5024.

MUSIC Useful Jenkins. 9 p.m., DG’s Tap House, 125 Main St., Suite 2, Ames. 515-232-1528, dgstaphouse.com. $8. Larry Berenguel. 8 p.m., Gino’s West Glen, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 226-2320 , larryberenguel.com. No cover.

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SPORTS Hockey: Cedar Rapids at Des Moines Buccaneers. 7:05 p.m., Buccaneer Arena, 7201 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 278-2827, bucshockey.com. Arena Adult $15; Arena Child $12; Center Ice $17; Ice Level Seats $20.

Basketball: Los Angeles D-Fenders at Iowa Energy NBA D-League game. 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. 564-8000, iowanba.com. Sidelines $20, Corners $12, Endzones $8. Dahl’s Tickets.

RECREATION Animal Winter Survival. How do animals survive the winter? Learn about the different strategies animals use to survive through a long cold Iowa winter. 10-11 a.m., West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines. 222-3400, leadingyououtdoors.org. pccb_info@polkcountyiowa.gov. Free.

SPORTS 3XW Wrestling. Live familyfriendly pro wrestling action

filmed for television. 7:30 p.m., Baratta’s @ Forte, 615 Third St. 986-3300, 3XWrestling.com. general@3XWrestling.com. $6-$20. Tickets available at All Play, 615 Third St.; Cup O’ Kryptonite, 2608 Beaver Ave.; and Jay’s CD & Hobby, 3315 S.E. 14th St., and online.

SINGLES Dinner with Singles Again. Join friends for dinner. 6 p.m., Open Sesame, 313 E. Locust St. 277-9986.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Penguins and Polar Bear Activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Pioneer Columbus Community Center, 2100 S.E. Fifth St. 2486330, dmparks.org.

sat29 DJS AND DANCING Pressure Drop. DJ Eight Ten spins 1960s Soul, Funk, Reggae, Rhythm and Blues and Garage Rock on vinyl for your dancing pleasure. The last Saturday of each month. Pre-Party at Domestica, 321 E. Walnut St., 7-9 p.m. 9 p.m., Beechwood Lounge, 416 E. Walnut St. 779-8929, 810theDJ.com. deejay810@gmail.com. Free.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Saturday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 2821888, facebook.com/ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Two-drink minimum. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover.

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Stroll Inn Lounge, 805 17th Ave. S.W., Altoona. Saturday Night Karaoke. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.,

967-5024 info@strollinnlounge.com or search Stroll Inn Lounge on Facebook. No cover.

MUSIC Dustin Baird. 8-11 p.m., Trostel’s Dish, 12851 University Ave., Suite 400, Clive. 221-3474, dishtrostels.com. info@dishtrostels.com. Sumpthing Doo. 4 p.m., Hawkeye Elks Lodge 160, 1401 Walker St. 266-9269. $5. Monkey Monkey Monkey. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Murphy’s Bar & Grill, 2675 100th St., Urbandale. 334-0633, murphysbargrill.com. murphysbargrill@aol.com. No cover. Final Mix. 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 967-1000, prairiemeadows.com. Scott Smith. Scott Smith has been a contemporary jazz icon in the metro for more than 50 years. 7-10 p.m., Gino’s West Glen, 5513 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 100, West Des Moines. 226-2320, ginosfoods.com. Tony Valdez. 6:30-9:30 p.m., Sam & Gabe’s Italian Bistro, 8631 Hickman Road, Urbandale. 271-9200, samandgabes.com. No cover. The Brian Holtz Band. 9 p.m., The Thirsty Sportsman, 4808 S.W. Ninth St. 953-0377, brianholtzband.com. Double Barrel. 9 p.m., Sudsuckers, 1511 E. Army Post Road. 256-9715. No cover. White Elephant, Viva Montesa, Mumfords. 9 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 447-0607, gaslampdsm.com. gaslamp1501@yahoo.com. Final Mix. 8 p.m.-midnight, Finish Line Show Lounge, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, 1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona. 967-1000, finalmixshowband.com. Time Well Wasted. 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Fat Tony’s, 1500 S.E. First St. 288-3088, TWWband.com. No cover.

SPORTS Basketball: Los Angeles D-Fenders at Iowa Energy NBA D-League game. 7 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. 564-8000, iowanba.com. Sidelines $20, Corners $12, Endzones $8. Dahl’s Tickets. Women’s Basketball: Air Force at Iowa State. 3:30 p.m., Hilton Coliseum, 1700 Lincoln Way, Ames. 515-2941816 or 888-478-2925, cyclones.com. $10-$12. Children 1 year and under do not require a ticket. Ticketmaster.

SPECIAL EVENTS Breakfast Buffet. All you can eat breakfast buffet. 8-11 a.m., Randleman House, 245 Pennsylvania St., Carlisle. 989-0577, cahs.webs.com. carmrphy6@msn.com. $7 adults, $5 ages 10 and under.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Penguins and Polar Bear Activities. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Four Mile Community Center, 3711 Easton Blvd. 248-6330, dmparks.org.

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p.m., 282-1888, facebook.com/ ajsoneastcourt. ajsoneastcourt@gmail.com. Billy Joe’s Lounge, 1701 25th St., West Des Moines. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 223-9944, billyjoes.com. No cover. Hessen Haus, 101 Fourth St. Party! Party! The Ultimate Karaoke Band. 9:30 p.m., 288-2520, Facebook.com/ partypartykaraokeband. Nicholasborror@aol.com. Free. The Hangar, 1871 N.W. 86th St., Clive. Karaoke. 9 p.m., 276-6159. No cover.

MUSIC Hot Tamale & the Red Hots. 2-5 p.m., Summerset Winery, 15101 Fairfax St., Indianola. 961-3545, summersetwine.com. Final Mix. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, 1504 305th St., Tama. 800-728-4263, meskwaki.com.

SPORTS Women’s Basketball: Alabama State at Iowa State. 3:30 p.m., Hilton Coliseum, 1700 Lincoln Way, Ames. 515294-1816 or 888-478-2925, cyclones.com. $10-$12. Children 1 year and under do not require a ticket. Ticketmaster.

COMEDY Anything Improv Open Jam. Audience members are encouraged to get up onstage and try their hand at improv comedy. 7 p.m., The Gas Lamp, 1501 Grand Ave., Des Moines. 9439343, anythingimprov.com. josh@anythingimprov.com. No cover.

GAMES Sunday Bridge Club. Practice playing bridge on Sundays in the Cafe Gallery. 1 p.m., Central Library, 1000 Grand Ave. 283-4957, dmpl.org. Preregister. Call for more details.

KARAOKE AJ’s on East Court, 419 E. Court Ave. Karaoke at AJ’s. 7-11

Ongoing ART Artists Karen Strohbeen & Bill Luchsinger. Moberg Gallery, 2921 Ingersoll Ave. 279-9191, moberggallery.com. Civil Rights-Era Photographs from the Menil Collection. In the Lower Meier Galleries. Leslie Hewitt’s “Untitled (Structures).” In the Anna K. Meredith Gallery. Des Moines Art Center, 4700 Grand Ave. 277-4405, desmoinesartcenter.org.

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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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