March 2
Birdman Live with Antonio Sanchez
Don’t miss this live cinema event, when composer and renowned jazz
drummer Antonio Sanchez performs his Grammy Awardwinning score along
with the Oscar-winning film “Birdman.”
Sanchez’s score serves as the heartbeat of this film about a washed-up
actor (played by Michael Keaton) trying to reinvent his career on
Broadway. 7 p.m. Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. Tickets are $35
at hoytsherman.org.
March 3
Granger Smith
Hear country star Granger Smith, known for his hits like “Backroad Song” and “If the Boot Fits,” perform live at Seven Flags
Event Center. You may even hear a song or two by his alter ego Earl
Dibbles Jr. 7:30 p.m. 2100 N.W. 100th St., Clive. Tickets are $20
through Ticketfly.com or the Seven Flags Ticket Office.
March 3-5
Iowa Deer Classic
Hunters unite for a weekend of world-class seminars, contests, hands-on
archery and trophy whitetails. Visit the many exhibitors to fulfill all
of your hunting needs. Register for contests like Big Buck, Shed
Antler, 3D Pop Up or Archery. The Classic is open 3-9 p.m. Friday, 9
a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Iowa Events Center, 730
Third St. General admission is $12 a day or $20 for a 3-day wristband.
Kids ages 10-15 are $5, and under age 10 are free. On Friday, ladies can
get in for just $5.
March 3-19
‘August: Osage County’
A joint project between the Repertory Theater of Iowa and Stage-West
Theatre Company, “August: Osage County” has won a Pulitzer Prize for
Drama and Tony Award for Best Play, among its many other accolades. The
play, starring a host of unforgettable characters, is unapologetically
funny while revealing the dark side of the Midwestern American family.
Des Moines Social Club’s Kum & Go Theater, 9th and Cherry Streets.
Check rtiowa.org for performance dates and times. Tickets are $28-$33 for adults, $25-$27 for seniors and $18-$20 for students online at midwestix.com or at the door.
March 4-5
Masterworks 5: Pictures at an Exhibition
Enjoy a concert of classical favorites, featuring renowned American
pianist Robert Thies with a dramatic interpretation of Brahms’ “Piano
Concerto No. 2.” Other songs performed by the Des Moines Symphony
include Wagner’s “Prelude to Act III of ‘Lohengrin’ ” and Mussorgsky’s
“Pictures at an Exhibition.” 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $15-$65 at desmoinesperformingarts.org or the Civic Center Ticket Office.
Iowa Dance Theatre
Iowa Dance Theatre’s 2017 Spring Show features seven alumni
choreographers presenting their ideas in movement on the theme “The
Lighter Side of the 7 Deadly Sins.” Come to the Urbandale Performing
Arts Center Saturday, March 4 at 7 p.m. or Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. See
more than 45 dancers ages 8 years to adult exploring the seven deadly
sins in a family-friendly way. Tickets are available at the door;
general seating is $15. contact@iowadancetheatre.org
March 5
Jamey Johnson
Jamey Johnson is one of the few people in the history of country music
to receive two Song of the Year Awards both from both the Country Music
Association and the Academy of Country Music.
The award-winning songs were “Give It Away” and “In Color.”
Hear him perform live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$65 at hoytsherman.org.
