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The Belin Quartet Free Summer Concert Series

June 21, 2013 - 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm at Meredith Corporation
1716 Locust Street

The Belin Quartet will host a FREE concert on Friday, June 21st, at 12:15pm on the Meredith Corporation Lawn (Locust St. & 15th St.), continuing the 2013 Belin Quartet FREE Summer Concert Season. Rain Location: Kirkwood Hotel Lobby (Corner of Walnut and Fourth Street)

60 City Book Tour & Signing – Pamela Fagan Hutchins

June 21, 2013 - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at

Book Signing  – Pamela Fagan Hutchins – - 60 City Book Tour
Award-winning, bestselling author of mysterious women’s fiction and relationship humor Pamela Fagan Hutchins, will be at Barnes & Noble -101 Jordan Creek Pkwy #12170
West Des Moines 50266 (515) 453-2980 – June 21st from 4-6 pm to sign copies of all of her books including the latest Mystery Saving Grace. Pamela is a recovering employment attorney. Type A slightly OCD wife/mom/step-mom. Enthusiastic pet owner. Special needs advocate. Winner of USA Best Books, WLT & HWG MS Awards. Investigator. Consultant. Marathoner/trail runner/triathlete.

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Campout at the Zoo

June 21, 2013 - June 22, 2013 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 am at Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street

Take a snooze at the Zoo with your friends and family for an overnight experience unlike any you’ve ever had before. Pitch a tent and see the animals of the Zoo after-hours while enjoying other camping themed activities. Hear the howls of the night and the coos of the morning on this Campout at the Zoo adventure!

  • Admission: $50 per person; $45 for Zoo members

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Iowa Cubs

June 21, 2013 - 7:05 pm - 10:00 pm at Principal Park
1 Line Dr.

Iowa Cubs vs.Nashville Sounds (Brewers) at 7:05 PM. Stick around post game for a wonderful firework display!

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Downtown Farmers’ Market

June 22, 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

June 22, 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.

Pioneer Wedding

June 22, 2013 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at Living History Farms
11121 Hickman Rd

Meet LHF’s own June bride as you join the 1850 farm staff for a recreated pioneer wedding celebration, including a wedding ceremony and cake for the guests! Weddings brought the pioneer community together for traditional foods and fun. Discover the most popular gifts for a pioneer bride and watch the groomsmen ride the groom on a rail to celebrate his new good fortune. Help in the “shivaree” and play a good-natured, very noisy prank on the wedding couple. LHF visitors will become part of the day’s fun, with ceremonies at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. www.LivingHistoryFarms.org

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Vicious Circle Exhibition

June 22, 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.

Menace WPSL Home Game

June 22, 2013 - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Valley Stadium
4440 Mills Civic Parkway

Come help support the Women’s Menace Team against the Quad City Eagles, at Valley Stadium. Game starts at 4:30 hope to see you there!

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Cinema Under the Stars: Back to the Future

June 22, 2013 - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at Science Center of Iowa
401 West Martin Luther King Junior Parkway

Experience the Dinner-And-A-Movie-Alternative at SCI! Bring your picnic blanket, grab some popcorn and join Marty McFly on a time-traveling adventure in Back to the Future on the big screen beneath the summer night sky! The movie is free to attend and begins at dusk on the Martin Luther King Jr. side of the SCI building. Snacks are available for purchase and beer, wine and mixed drinks are available for adults 21+ from 7 – 9:30 pm on the patio. Cinema Under the Stars will occur rain or shine! In the event of bad weather, the movie will be moved inside the SCI building.

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