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Vicious Circle Exhibition

Wednesday, July 3rd 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street

An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.

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Vicious Circle Exhibition

Thursday, July 4th 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street

An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.

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West Des Moines Farmers’ Market

Thursday, July 4th 2013 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at Valley Junction
137 5th St

Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4 – 8 pm.

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Jimmy Carter Happy Hour

Thursday, July 4th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
at El Bait Shop
200 SW 2nd Street

The Jimmy Carter Happy Hour features free samples from local and award winning brewers from 6-8:30pm every Thursday at el Bait Shop!

Summer Concert Series

Thursday, July 4th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Parkway

Held every Thursday from 6-9pm, enjoy free live music on the lawn. We’ll be serving wine, sangria & Madhouse beer by the glass ($5) as well as grilling up burgers & brats ($6). We’ll have regular appearances by the Chocolaterie Stam gelato cart – yes, you can even have a wine or beer gelato float – as well as the Gusto Pizza truck. We will have some chairs/tables, but it’s not a bad idea to bring some chairs or blankets as well. As a reminder, all ages are welcome but please leave the pets at home. And since it’s a free event, please celebrate the evenings enjoying our wine and beer (other alcoholic beverages will need to stay at home). Yay for summer!

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Downtown Farmers’ Market

Saturday, July 6th 2013 - 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
at Court Avenue
Court Ave

Support local agriculture and buy direct from Iowa farmers while shopping the Downtown Farmers’ Market. The Downtown Farmers’ Market presents Iowa producers from 51 counties across Iowa, offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more. You’ll find fresh herbs, beautiful flowers, farm fresh eggs, local wineries, a delicious assortment of goat cheese, an endless selection of baked goods, and many varieties of Iowa raised meat such as beef, pork, chicken, lamb, buffalo, ostrich, and tilapia.

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Yoga in the Park

Saturday, July 6th 2013 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
at Gray’s Lake
2100 Fleur Drive

Des Moines Park & Recreation Department invites you to enjoy your Saturday morning by participating in a free weekly yoga session at Grays Lake this summer. Maximize your stress relief by practicing yoga next to the water’s edge at the southeast shore. The class will be from 9 – 10 a.m. & will be held every Saturday beginning May 25 through September 28. Classes will not take place if raining. Local volunteer teachers lead each session, which means you’ll have a different yoga experience each week! You are encouraged to bring a mat/towel as well as some water & clothes you can move in. No registration for the class required……..just show up at 9am ready to relax, release & enjoy the experience of Yoga on the shores of beautiful Gray’s Lake.

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Vicious Circle Exhibition

Saturday, July 6th 2013 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
at Steven Vail Fine Arts
500 East Locust Street

An exhibition based on the fundamental shape, Vicious Circles brings together artists from around the world in an exploration of this all-encompassing symbol. Artists include Tara Donovan, James Siena, John Armleder, Terry Winters & many others.

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Monday Night Rides on the Summerset Trail

Monday, July 8th 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
at CanoeSport Outfitters
203 W. Salem

Meet at CanoeSport Outfitters at 6 p.m. on Monday nights every week May 20 through Labor Day (except July 22 for RAGBRAI week). We will ride all or part of the Summerset Trail. Sometimes we’ll make it to Banner Lake State Park & other times we’ll ride all the way to Carlisle & back. Any level of cyclist welcome. Led by Canoesport Outfitters & sponsored by Friends of Indianola Trails & Indianola Parks & Recreation.

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The Revolver Comedy Revue

Monday, July 8th 2013 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
at The Gas lamp
1501 Grand Ave

Anything Improv and the Des Moines Social Club present a high caliber comedy show featuring a rotation of Des Moines best stand-up and improv comedians performing an eclectic evening for fans of all types of comedy. Guaranteed to blow you away… with laughs. Every Monday at 7:30pm at the Gas Lamp (1501 Grand Ave.)

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