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Articles by Keri Thien

a freelance videographer and producer, keri is always in pursuit of the next project, idea or opportunity to travel. when not at home you might be able to find her at Market Street Media Foundry or somewhere in the vicinity of fourth street. keri lives off of ingersoll with her husband aaron and their she-devil cat bee. she hopes to someday move to germany and start RockdasRhineland.de

buy local (last minute!)
December 17, 2008 – 6:00 pm | One Comment
buy local (last minute!)

Holy crap. Is Christmas only a week away? Okay well, don’t panic.  You need not battle the throngs of parents in Kmart in search of the last Princess Unicorn doll in town (my horn can …

She Swings She Sways Video Live at Crossroads
December 14, 2008 – 1:30 pm | One Comment
She Swings She Sways Video Live at Crossroads

Part two of our Crossroads Conference video extravaganza is now up on rockiowa.tv  with two songs from Iowa band  She Swings, She Sways. Scott and Andrew had the opportunity to visit and talk with She …

Rock Iowa rocks Crossroads, part 1
December 11, 2008 – 10:55 pm | 2 Comments
Rock Iowa rocks Crossroads, part 1

The biggest yet Rock Iowa Crew stormed Crossroads Conference last week and shot our little hearts out on all four stages.  Dani already graced you with all of our photos, now we’re rolling out the …

tonight, tomorrow, the day after
December 5, 2008 – 11:12 am | 2 Comments
tonight, tomorrow, the day after

Its cold out. Really really cold out. What can we do about it? Nothing. What can we do in spite of it? Well, plenty actually. Here’s whats happening this weekend….
TONIGHT

Come revel in the glory that …

this is us.
November 18, 2008 – 9:52 pm | 3 Comments
this is us.

well…. most of us, anyway.  Andrew, Keri, Cat, Scott, Dani.   We had our first ever monthly meeting (open to anyone, by the way) at Mars Cafe on Monday and I snapped a few photos.  …

Little Big Fest 2008 Lineup Announced
November 6, 2008 – 11:40 am | No Comment

Amongst all the hullabaloo surrounding last Tuesday, The Des Moines Music Coalition officially announced the line up for this years Little Big Fest.  Little Big Fest is the DMMC’s annual alternative music and culture fest …

fun on the cheap, mars free wine tasting
November 6, 2008 – 10:45 am | No Comment

Mars Cafe’s first ever completely free wine tasting is going down tonight at 6:30 p.m.   Its a great chance to taste a wide selection of wines for free PLUS there will be a performance by …

Costumed/Cover Band/Karaoke Halloween Ball
October 28, 2008 – 9:42 am | One Comment

If you’re looking to skip the usual house party for some Halloween costumed – cover- band- karoke action this Friday check out the Mews First Annual Misfits Karaoke Halloween Ball.  Tyborn Jig and other bands …