(Some content courtesy Des Moines Register)
Jonny Lang
Hailed as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his
generation, Jonny Lang has had the opportunity to support or perform
with music legends like the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, B.B. King and
Buddy Guy. Experience Jonny Lang live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501
Woodland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50 at hoytsherman.org.
MARCH 9
Celtic Music Association Presents: Socks in the Frying Pan
Named “New Band of the Year” by the Irish Music Association, Socks in
the Frying Pan blends traditional Irish melodies with their own youthful
and modern flair. See the trio perform live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501
Woodland Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance at hoytsherman.org.
MARCH 9-10
Live in Central Park [Revisited]: Simon & Garfunkel
Award-winning recording artists
Lee Lessack and Johnny Rodgers take the audience back to “reenact” the
legendary Simon & Garfunkel Central Park concert in 1981, when a
half million fans gathered to celebrate the iconic duo. Hear your
favorite Simon & Garfunkel songs, from “Mrs.
Robinson” to “The Sound of Silence” and more.7:30 p.m.
Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St.
Tickets start at $36 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
MARCH 9-11
‘Chicago’
Experience theater at its best when you see the Broadway
smash “Chicago” at the Des Moines Civic Center. The tale of fame and
fortune is complete with sensational dancing and show-stopping jazz,
with songs like “All That Jazz,” among others. See why the show has won
six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, as well as a Grammy, and why it’s
now the longestrunning American musical in Broadway history. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. 221 Walnut St. Tickets start at $35 at desmoinesperformingarts.org.
MARCH 10
Leprechaun Chase 10K Get your green on for this race, beginning at Principal Park.
Lasses will start at 10 a.m., with
lads following 51⁄ 2 minutes later. Capped at 1,500 runners, organizers predict the race will sell out, so register in advance at lc10k.com.
MARCH 15
Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire
Since his breakout role as the
Voice of “Riverdance” on Broadway, MIchael Londra has become one of
Ireland’s leading tenors and has earned two Emmy Awards for his PBS
special “Beyond Celtic.” Don’t miss the chance to see him perform live
when he brings his show, which focuses on traditional Irish song and
dance, to the Temple Theater. 7:30 p.m. 1011 Locust St.
Tickets start at $50 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
Miranda Lambert
Nominated for five Country Music Association Awards, Miranda Lambert
managed to snag the 2017 Female Vocalist of the Year. With recent hits
like “Tin Man,” Lambert is one of the hottest country artists on the
radio today. Don’t miss her “Livin’ Like Hippies” Tour when she makes
her stop at Wells Fargo Arena, along with guest artists Jon Pardi and
Ashley McBryde. 7 p.m. 730 Third St.
Tickets start at $41.75 at HyVee-Tix.com.
MARCH 17
2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Don your green and head downtown for the Friendly Sons of St.
Patrick of Central Iowa St. Patrick’s Day Parade. See all-things-Irish
as lads and lasses stroll through the parade route, following floats
or handing out green beads. You may even spot a leprechaun or two. The
parade starts at 15th and Mulberry and travels north to Grand Avenue,
then goes east to 8th Street. Visit friendlysonsiowa.com to learn more.
‘The Baby Boomer Comedy Show’
Comedians Jan McInnis and Kent Rader hit all the topics baby boomers
can relate to, including family, kids, work, dieting, aging and more. 2
and 7:30 p.m.
Temple Theater, 1011 Locust St.
Tickets start at $25 at desmoinesperformingarts. org.
MARCH 23
Keri Johnsrud & Kevin Bales Quartet
Jazz vocalist/composer and Iowa native Keri Johnsrud and Grammy-
nominated pianist/composer Kevin Bales bring their quartet to The River
Center in Des Moines for the release of their album “Beyond the
Neighborhood: The Music of Fred Rogers.” The
evening will celebrate Fred Rogers’ birthday and the anniversary of
his children’s TV show by featuring jazz arrangements of compositions
originally written by Fred Rogers. Event begins at 6 p.m. and tickets
can be purchased at Musicoffredrogers.eventbrite. com.
MARCH 24
FLY Dance Company
Called “the Gentlemen of Hip-Hop,” FLY Dance Company combines hip-hop,
classical and modern dance with a touch of Vaudeville for one
high-energy, action-packed show. See them perform choreography from a
mix of genres, from classical to Motown. 7:30 p.m. Stephens Auditorium,
1900 Center St., Ames. Tickets start at $25 at ticketmaster.com.
Des Moines VeganFest 2018
Six fun-filled hours of food, learning and inspiration. For more
information, vendor applications, sponsor applications and volunteer
information, visit veglifedesmoines. org 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Valley
Community Center in West Des Moines.
MARCH 24-25
Masterworks 5: Beethoven 7 — Apotheosis of the Dance
Hear Christopher O’Riley, pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top,” as
he returns to the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra to perform Beethoven’s
First Piano Concerto. Then sit back and relax as the symphony, under the
direction of Joseph Giunta, presents one of the most beloved symphonies
ever written, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St. Single tickets start at $15, with student tickets starting at just $7.50. Purchase tickets at dmsymphony.org.
MARCH 25
Lorde Melodrama World Tour
Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum artist Lorde makes a stop at
Wells Fargo Arena on her tour promoting her second album Melodrama. See
her perform hits like “Green Light,” “Liability” and “Sober.” 7 p.m.
730 3rd St. Tickets start at $39.50 at HyVeeTix.com.
MARCH 26
The Eagles
Vince Gill will replace the late Glenn Frey (although no one can really replace Glenn), and join Don Henley, Joe
Walsh, Deacon Frey and Timothy B. Schmitt when the Eagles make a tour
stop in Des Moines. Don’t miss the chance to hear this classic rock icon
perform live together. 8 p.m. Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. Tickets
are $99.50-$229.50 at HyVeeTix.com. This concert was moved from its original date of March 21.
MARCH 27
Sylvan Esso
Electronic pop duo Amelia Meath, singer, and Nick Sanborn, producer, make up Sylvan Esso.
Hear them perform songs from their sophomore album “What Now” when they
play at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25
in advance and $30 the day of the show. Get your tickets at hoytsherman.
org.
MARCH 28
John Hiatt & The Goners, Featuring Sonny Landreth
John Hiatt has earned the reputation as one of the most keenly
observant singer-songwriters for the past 40 years. His songs have been
recorded by some of the greatest artists of our time, including Bob
Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Roseanne Cash, Iggy Pop and more. Hear him perform
live at Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are
$39.50-$75 at hoytsherman. org.
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