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Knitting Know How DIY Night at Mars Cafe
February 25, 2009 – 11:16 pm | No Comment
Knitting Know How DIY Night at Mars Cafe

FANTASTIC turn out last night at Mars Cafe for Knitting 101! Wow, I am totally impressed.

We spent the evening learning the basics of knitting. Casting on, knitting and the final… casting off. There was not …

We rocked the Twestival.
February 25, 2009 – 8:11 pm | One Comment
We rocked the Twestival.

Rock Iowa’s Keri and Dani chilled with tweeps and tweeted some tweets at Des Moines’ version of the Twestival at Mars Cafe. Check the pics here.

Books and Bashes: On Danny Heggen
February 25, 2009 – 12:21 pm | No Comment
Books and Bashes: On Danny Heggen

Now the goal is to keep the seeds planting – Danny still has another half to go. Pre-order a book, drop him a donation, set up a community fundraiser of your own for his benefit. Sell some lemonade on your street corner, or shine shoes on the sidewalk. This book is a community book – the money it makes is going straight to the homeless shelters in our neighborhoods that support the homeless youth wandering our cold city.

Buy Local: so Zealous
February 24, 2009 – 8:16 am | 3 Comments
Buy Local: so Zealous

A self proclaimed Media Enthusiast, Salvage Artist, Thrifter, Dreamer, Erin Stover, aka so Zealous, recreates bland salvage finds into bright brilliant accents. You’ll find the above picture frame above along with sconces, candle holders, and …

Pinnacle Record’s Party, February 13th
February 23, 2009 – 9:43 pm | No Comment
Pinnacle Record’s Party, February 13th

Pinnacle Record party went well on Friday, February 13th with five bands, Modern Day Satire, Outhouse Catastrophes, Twisted Youth, Revolution (soon to be For Now and Forever in April), and the Nasties all performing under the management of Darren Hushak.

5|1|5 Kari Leigh Heath
February 23, 2009 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
5|1|5  Kari Leigh Heath

5 questions + 5 facts about 1 person you should know.

Kari Leigh Heath  |  O’Toole Merchants |  marketstreetmediafoundry.com | myspace.com/klheath

5 Facts
1. I am originally from Jacksonville, Florida
2. I am 28 years old.
3.  My day …

Upcoming Shows: February 19th – 25th
February 19, 2009 – 8:47 am | One Comment
Upcoming Shows:  February 19th – 25th

Caroline Smith and The Good Night Sleeps (with The Western Front and Jordan Mayland)
Vaudeville Mews – Thursday, February 19, 9:30 pm – Showtime: 10:00 pm – 21+ – $5
Caroline Smith and The Good Night …

Finding the Warren CD Release Photos
February 18, 2009 – 1:21 pm | No Comment
Finding the Warren CD Release Photos

With a solid lineup of pop-punkers like Here’s My Chance and All The Right Moves opening, trendy up-and-comers Finding the Warren released their EP, I‘ll Crash My Bike For You at the House of Bricks. …

Buy Local: William Elliott Whitmore’s Newest
February 17, 2009 – 12:57 pm | 2 Comments
Buy Local: William Elliott Whitmore’s Newest

Two Buy Locals today? Yeah but once I found out I had to post this!

One of Iowa’s best musicians that few seem to know about, William Elliott Whitmore, is releasing his newest album, Animals of …

Buy Local: Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure
February 17, 2009 – 8:17 am | No Comment
Buy Local: Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure

Need caffeine boost? Check out Zanzibar’s Coffee Adventure
Step through the door to experience the unique woodwork, the exciting menu, the dramatic artwork, the friendly people, and great conversation.
Grab a delicious coffee or their signature sandwich, …

5|1|5 – John Solarz
February 16, 2009 – 1:30 pm | One Comment
5|1|5 – John Solarz
DIY Valentines at Mars Cafe
February 14, 2009 – 9:46 am | No Comment
DIY Valentines at Mars Cafe

 
You might not need hand warmers on a day like yesterday…60 degrees. But, just wait because I hear we are going to get snow tomorrow.
A small group of us got sewing to make some very …