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1. Josh Alton's Funny Bone homecoming
By Christopher Weishaar - November 23, 2009
Eleven years later, Iowa comedian returns to where it all started
2. Rob Zombie at the Val Air Ballroom
Rob Zombie stopped in West Des Moines on his Hellbilly tour
4. Little Big Fest 2009
Jam and bluegrass fans packed People's for the annual Little Big Fest
5. Thanksgiving restaurant options in Des Moines
By Tom Perry - November 13, 2009
Feast without firing up your oven or dishwasher
6. Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D. Ray Drive - Des Moines (East Village)
Located along The Principal Riverwalk in downtown Des Moines, the Brenton Skating Plaza is an outdoor ice skating facility and family entertainment venue. From November to March, visitors can ice skate in the open air. For the rest of the year, visitors can attend events, concerts and movies. The...
7. AC/DC finally reschedules Des Moines concert
Kyle Munson - November 24, 2009
No foolin': Expect AC/DC in April
8. Lee Ann Womack added to George Strait show
Joe Lawler - November 19, 2009
"Crazy" singer joins country legends
9. Adventures at West Glen
Check out all the shenanigans at Cab West Glen, Blue Moon and Tonic Friday
10. Beaverdale's former Mandarin will reopen in Clive 6
The sushi boom continues as Mandarin also expands its menu
11. Drake Diner
1111 25th St. - Des Moines (Drake)
Though the Drake Diner will never be credited for reinventing the culinary wheel, the relaxed atmosphere and menu favorites have kept its clientele coming back for more. Attentive service and reliable food thrive in this Des Moines institution. Though its menu dabbles in some fancier fare, the...
12. Headliner's
2430 Lincoln Way - Ames (ISU Campustown)
The former People's location, and former Papa's Corner location, has been reborn at Headliner's. The venue features live music during the week.
13. Datebook Diner: Ribs, pulled pork delight at Woody's
W.E. Moranville, Datebook Diner - October 26, 2009
Smoked meats and quaint interior make this spot a double win
14. Drag queens, shot boys and Bingo 1
Jessica Knight - November 20, 2009
O-69! My evening at Planned Parenthood's Bingolicious event
15. Little Big Fest puts down the roots
By Joe Lawler - November 17, 2009
Everything you need to know about the jam/bluegrass fest
16. The Funny Bone Comedy Club
560 S. Prairie View Drive, Suite 100 - West Des Moines (Jordan Creek)
The Funny Bone is a nonsmoking comedy club and restaurant that hosts a variety of touring acts, including Billy Gardell, Sandman The Hypnotist and Jimmy Roulette, just to name a few. Grab a table with some friends and have a laugh.
17. Thanksgiving Buffet
Yanni's Grill & Vineyard - 410 S. Ankeny Blvd. - AnkenyGreek spiced turkey, manicotti al forno, steak de burgo, pizza, salad Reservations required.
18. Raccoon River Park
2500 Grand Ave. - West Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
A 700-acre park with 232-acre Blue Heron Lake. The lake features boating, a free public beach, walking and biking trails, a playground with water activities, a dog park, picnic shelters and a Nature Lodge.


