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Ugly sweater party at Bogie's Pub

1. Ugly sweater party at Bogie's Pub

December 13, 2009

...man these sweaters are ugly

East Village Holiday Promenade

2. East Village Holiday Promenade 1

November 21, 2009

The East Village was packed Friday night for its annual Holiday Promenade

Des Moines New Year's Eve parties

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By Jess Knight - December 23, 2008
 

Celebrate the countdown to 2010 at these bars and clubs

M. Shawn Crahan's Birthday art gallery opening

4. M. Shawn Crahan's Birthday art gallery opening

September 25, 2009

Slipknot percussionist M. Shawn Crahan celebrated this 40th birthday with an art opening

5. Jolly Holiday Lights

Water Works Park - 2201 George Flagg Parkway - Des Moines (Des Moines Metro)
 

Visit Santa's Wish Shop to see animated elves working and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while shopping for that special someone.

Baconfest

6. Baconfest

March 5, 2009

Bacon was honored at the second annual Baconfest

Big Wheel Rally 2009

7. Big Wheel Rally 2009

December 13, 2009

Wacky pedal-powered contraptions were on display at this year's annual rally

Sexiest Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2009

8. Sexiest Court Avenue Halloween costumes 2009

November 3, 2009

In case you're just looking for the Court Avenue eye candy

Lazer Girl Rock Pageant with Papa Roach

9. Lazer Rock Girl Pageant with Papa Roach

November 12, 2009

Hundreds turned out for the Lazer 103.3 Rock Girl pageant

Living History Farms race

10. Living History Farms race

December 1, 2008

The 30th annual Living History Farms cross country race drew a record 7,500 runners to the farm on Saturday

Fresh View: Dani Ausen's Des Moines

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October 6, 2009

You've seen her pics all over Metromix, now get Dani's personal take on Des Moines and Ames

It's the holiday season

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December 15, 2009

Celebrate the season with these events

Saturday night at the Fair

13. Metromix's 30 cutest couples (so far)

September 11, 2008

Here are some of the cutest couples (or at least they posed together for these photos) on the local scene

Ingersoll Live

14. Ingersoll Live 1

August 24, 2008

Thousands headed down to Ingersoll Avenue for the annual Ingersoll Live block party

Last Iowa State football tailgate

15. Last Iowa State football tailgate

December 15, 2009

Thousands turned out for the final season tailgate in Ames

Subjective Circus at the Des Moines Social Club

16. Subjective Circus at the Des Moines Social Club

May 17, 2009

Just another wild night at the Des Moines Social Club with the second annual Subjective Circus

Bacon Fest 101

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This weekend's quirky fest sizzles with a carnivorous, hipster flair

Fresh View: Andrea Markowski

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December 11, 2009

Take a closer look at La Mie, the Des Moines Playhouse, Fong's and more

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The Des Moines Social Club - 1408 Locust St. - Des Moines (Downtown)
 

Live music, aerial artists, ice sculpting, fire performers, DJ sets, burlesque performers and local celebrity appearances. Hors d'oeuvres, party favors and a can of Miller High Life are included. Live performers: Poison Control Center, Colourmusic, Leslie and the Lys, Christopher the Conquered,...

CelebrAsian at the State Capitol Complex

20. CelebrAsian at the State Capitol Complex

May 17, 2009

Thousands turned out for the annual Asian Heritage Festival at the State Capitol complex

Jess' Best Bets

21. Jess' Best Bets

By Jessica Knight - September 24, 2009
 

Trans-Siberian Orchestra and a bikini contest this week

Summer Sausage Fest

22. Summer Sausage Fest

August 18, 2008

Metromix loves kielbasa and stopped by the Summer Sausage Festival at People's Court Saturday.