(Some content courtesy: DSM Register)
JAN. 19-20
Indulge — A Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Affair
This event pairs artisan cheeses, chocolates and wines and features a live-action station with chef Cyd Koehn, who will be preparing a flaming cheese dish prepared inside a giant Parmesan wheel. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door.
Advanced tickets available tikly. co/inanyevent. 6-9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. West End Architectural Salvage, corner of 9th and Cherry.
THROUGH JAN. 28
UTOPIA — The Iowa Musical Revue
See the all-new Version 5.0 of UTOPIA, the musical that celebrates —
and pokes a little fun at — the great state of Iowa. The show consists
of more than a dozen original sketches and more than 30 parodies from
some of the biggest musicals, including Rent, Hairspray and more. 7:30
p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays.
Mainframe Studio Theater, 900 Keosauqua Way. General admission tickets
are $30 for adults and $20 for students. A full service bar and
selection of appetizers will be provided during the evening
performances. Purchase tickets at robertjohnford.com.
JAN. 24
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Part of the Des Moines Civic Center’s 2017-18 season Dance Series, Hubbard Street Dance
Chicago brings one of the most original forces in contemporary dance to
Des Moines. Performing year-round, the professional dance company has
performed over the last 39 years in some of the most celebrated dance
venues in the U.S. and internationally. 7:30 p.m. 221 Walnut St.
Tickets are $15-$60 at des moinesperformingarts.org.
JAN. 25
Moscow Festival Ballet Presents ‘Giselle’
“Giselle” tells the story of a humble peasant girl who dies of a broken
heart before being summoned from her grave by a group of supernatural
women, who dance men to death. Although they target Giselle’s lover for
death, her love sets him free. See “Giselle” performed by the Moscow
Festival Ballet, which merges the highest classical elements of two of
Russia’s greatest ballet companies. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900
Center Drive, Ames. Tickets are $25-$65 at center.iastate.edu.
JAN. 26-28
Stomp
Experience the Broadway phenomenon Stomp, where the eight-member
percussion troupe plays anything but traditional instruments, using
brooms, garbage cans, matchboxes, wooden poles, Zippo lighters, hubcaps
and more to fill the theater with a pulsating, electric beat and wow the
crowd with unique rhythms. Feel the noise at 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5 and 9
p.m.
Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday at the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Tickets are $30-$55 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
JAN. 26-FEB. 11
‘Misery’
Based on the novel by Stephen King, “Misery” tells the story of a
novelist who wakes up captive in the home of his “number-one fan” after
she rescues him from a car crash. While he is recovering, she begins
reading the manuscript for his latest novel, becoming enraged when she
discovers he has killed off her favorite character. The novelist then
is forced to rewrite his novel as if his life depends on it, which it
does. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Des Moines Community
Playhouse, 831 42nd St. Tickets are $29-$37 at dmplayhouse.com.
Marilyn Manson
Renowned rocker Marilyn Manson will perform live at Seven Flags Event
Center, 2100 NW 100th St., Clive, with special guest Alice Glass. 7 p.m.
Tickets are $40 in advance at sevenflag-
Follow Dorothy, Toto, the
Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man down the Yellow Brick Road
when an all-new production of “The Wizard of Oz” comes to Stephens
Auditorium.
See all the
iconic moments and hear your favorite songs from the Oscar-winning
movie, along with new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. 7:30
p.m. 1900 Center Drive, Ames. Tickets are $25-78 at center.iastate.edu.
JAN. 30-FEB. 4
‘One Funny Mother’
Anyone who is a mother, is married to a mother or has a mother won’t
want to miss this hilarious solo comedy about motherhood, starring
comedian Dena Blizzard. Follow Dena as she cleans the house, readying
for a “Girls’ Night Out” and in the process laments how her life and
marriage have changed since she became a mom and she ponders if she
really has gone crazy since having these kids.
7:30 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 5 and 8 p.m. Sat., and 3 p.m. Sun. Temple Theater, 10th and Locust.
Tickets start at $28 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
FEB. 1
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
Grammy Award-winning Estonian National Symphony Orchestra started as a
small radio orchestra in 1926 and has since grown to 100 musicians.
The group, with a repertoire ranging from baroque music to contemporary
works, performs more than 60 concerts each year and receives high
acclaim for its festival appearances in Scandinavia, Europe and the
former Soviet Union. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium, 1900 Center Drive.
Tickets are $25-70 at center.ia state.edu.
FEB. 2-3
Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert
Experience the magic of the movie “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s
Stone” as it is shown in high-definition on a huge screen as the Des
Moines Symphony Orchestra plays the entire score.
7:30 p.m Friday, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Des Moines Civic Center,
221 Walnut St. Tickets are $29-$84 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
FEB. 4
Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble
Get warmed up to watch the 90th Academy Awards on TV later in the
evening with a concert by the Central Iowa Wind Ensemble, where they
will play popular themes from movies that have previously won or been
nominated for an Academy Award. 2 p.m. Scottish Rite Consistory, 519
Park St. Admission is free, with a suggestion of a $10 donation.
FEB. 5
‘Gobsmacked!’
This next-generation a cappella show features reigning world champion
beatboxer Ball-Zee and an international cast of world-class vocalists
who weave stories using all forms of a cappella, from traditional
harmonies to cutting edge multi-track looping. 7:30 p.m. Des Moines
Civic Center, 221 Walnut St.
Tickets are $17.50-$47.50 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
‘Dancing with the Stars Live!’
See every style of dance featured on the hit TV show “Dancing with the
Stars” when “Dancing with the Stars Live! Light Up the Night” comes to
Stephens Auditorium in Ames. Performers include Lindsay Arnold, Alan
Bernsten, Sharna Burgess, Witney Carson, Artem Chigvintsev, Keo
Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko, Emma Slater and more, showing off their salsas,
waltzes and high-energy group numbers.
7:30 p.m. 1900 Center Drive, Ames. Tickets start at $39.50 at center.iastate.edu.
FEB. 6
‘Price Is Right Live!’
Don’t miss the chance to play television’s longest-running and most
popular game show when it comes to the Civic Center for an interactive
stage show, featuring all your favorite games, from Cliffhanger to
Plinko. For more than 10 years, “Price Is Right Live!” has given away
more than $12 million in cash and prizes.
You could even win a new car!
7:30 p.m. 221 Walnut St. Tickets to be in the audience start at $47.50
at desmoinesperformingarts. org. For a chance to be a contestant, visit
the registration area at the Civic Center three hours prior to the
show. See all rules and regulations at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
FEB. 9-10
Winter Blues Fest
Hear 20 blues acts under one roof when the 24th annual Winter Blues
Fest takes over the Downtown Des Moines Marriott. The festival, curated
by the Central Iowa Blues Society, features Josh Hoyer and Soul
Colossal, Steepwater Band, Reverend Raven and the Chain Smokin’ Altar
Boys, Jason Ricci, Grand Marquis, Anthony Gomes, Kilborn Alley Blues
Band, Eric Jerardi, Kevin “BF” Burt, Amanda Fish Band, Malcolm Wells
and the Two-Timers, Heath Alan Band and more. Sit in on jam sessions and
attend showcases as well as a guitar workshop. Tickets are $20 for
Friday, $30 for Saturday or $45 for a two-day pass. See a full schedule
and order tickets at cibs.org.
