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GREAT WEEKENDS BEGIN HERE
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Oktoberfest comes to downtown Des Moines today and Saturday, on Fourth Street south of Court Avenue. (Photo courtesy of Oktoberfest)
Grab a Mug—and Your Lederhosen
One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in Iowa is coming to the Historic Court District this weekend, and promoters say this will be the biggest version yet. Des Moines' Oktoberfest runs from 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and tomorrow.
There will be a variety of events happening around downtown, including live music,
dancing and beer-drinking contests. The traditional tapping of the keg takes place at 3 p.m. today at the Leinenkugel Main Stage. Tickets are $10 at entry.
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Aretha Lives On
Blues and jazz artist Tina Haase Findlay's show, "Aretha Lives On," highlights the great career of the late Aretha Franklin (pictured). Findlay will perform two shows today, at 7 and 9 p.m., at Noce. General admission is $20. Learn more
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Bubba - Southern Comforts
Make the most of your Sunday morning with brunch at Bubba! Enjoy new items like Fried Green Tomato Benedict, Apple-Cinnamon Silver Dollar Pancakes, Avocado Toast, Vegan Hash and other classic comfort food brunch favorites. More about Bubba
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A Night of Chicago JazzRamsey Lewis and Ann Hampton Callaway headline "A Night of Chicago Jazz" at 7:30 p.m. today at Hoyt Sherman Place. Lewis'
career as a jazz performer spans more than a half-century. Hampton Callaway was named 2014's Performer of the Year by Broadwayworld.com. Learn more
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New Exhibition at Art Center
The Des Moines Art Center opened a new exhibition today by German artist Neo Raunch called "Aus Dem Boden / From the Floor." The exhibition marks the first time Raunch's work has been shown in the United States. The exhibit runs through Jan. 6, 2019. Learn more
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Luminarium—Albesia
The Luminarium, a large, inflatable labyrinth adventure, is at Cowles Commons from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and through Oct. 7. The new layout, named Albesia, offers 27 egg-shaped domes joined together in a rectangular grid. Learn more
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Henry Rollins
Henry Rollins has taken pictures of his many travels across the world, from Baghdad to Pyongyang. He will showcase his work and stories at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at Hoyt Sherman Place.
Learn more
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Fun Home Musical
Iowa Stage Theatre Company will present "Fun Home," named the best musical at the 2015 Tony Awards, starting at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Kum & Go Theater. Tickets range from $20 to $40.
Learn more
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Doors to the Past
Sherman Hill, one of Des Moines' best-preserved early neighborhoods, features homes built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Take a tour of these homes at the Doors to the Past event, tomorrow and Sunday. Tours start at Hoyt Sherman Place. Learn more
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