Central Iowa Wind Ensemble Presents: “Under the Big Top” Concert

October 11, 2026 - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm at Staplin Performing Arts Center
3650 Woodland Ave,

Love live music and family-friendly entertainment? Join the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble for “Under the Big Top,” an extraordinary live wind band performance! Experience the thrill, nostalgia, and energy of the circus as the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble kicks off its 2026–2027 season with “Under the Big Top”! Enjoy an afternoon of live symphonic band music at the Staplin Performing Arts Center in West Des Moines. Free admission for all ages.

Directed by Dr. Christian Carichner, the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble (CIWE) brings the excitement, spectacle, and nostalgia of the circus and carnival to life through high-caliber symphonic band repertoire. From high-energy marches to theatrical circus classics, this concert offers a vibrant musical experience for audiences of all ages.

Website & Tickets: https://www.ciwe.org

Admission is free; free-will donations supporting CIWE’s community music programs are welcome.

Kenny G

November 21, 2026 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Avenue

Kenny G is the greatest-selling instrumental musician of the modern era and one of the best-selling artists of all time. With more than 75 million records sold worldwide and over 1.5 billion global streams, the Grammy Award–winning saxophonist has built a singular career spanning five decades of unprecedented success. His catalog includes some of the most iconic albums in music history, led by 1992’s Breathless —the best-selling instrumental album of all time—along with Duotones, Silhouette, Miracles: The Holiday Album, Heart and Soul, Brazilian Nights, and most recently Innocence, his 20th studio album.

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