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Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston is coming to Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee on Thursday, March…

Email: Greenbelt Music Festival

The Greenbelt Music Festival is a 2-day outdoor music festival, happening May 17-18 at Horizon Events Center and featuring Railroad Earth, Umphrey’s…

36 Hour Festival of Music Presented by Premier Credit Union

Listen to the 36-Hour Festival of Music, starting at noon on Christmas Eve

Shaun Johnson Email Contest

Shaun Johnson and the Big Band Experience is coming to Hoyt Sherman Place on Dec. 16. Enter for your chance…

Christmas music starts Friday

Christmas music starts Friday at 9 am, presented by MercyOne!

Des Moines Holiday Boutique Shopper’s Lounge

Relax at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique Shopper’s Lounge, Nov. 10-12!

Des Moines Holiday Boutique Email Contest

Don’t miss the Des Moines Holiday Boutique at Iowa Events Center, Nov. 10-12! For three days only, shop more than 200…

Holiday Boutique

Enter for the chance to win four tickets to the Holiday Boutique at the Iowa Events Center, Nov. 10-12! You…

Night Eyes Email Contest

This weekend is the last weekend for Night Eyes at Blank Park Zoo! Enter for your chance to win a…

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