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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

3. Tim McGraw ticket prices announced

Joe Lawler - November 24, 2009

Tickets start below $25

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

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

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

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

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

Greek spiced turkey, manicotti al forno, steak de burgo, pizza, salad Reservations required.

18. Raccoon River Park

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.