The first PorchFest DSM festival happened in Union Park on Sept. 11, where 17 Iowa-based artists played free shows on residential porches. We asked one of the organizers, Anne Ducharme-Jones, to write about it.
Des Moines Performing Arts not only is welcoming theatergoers back to in-person performances starting this winter, but offering six free events this summer for everyone to enjoy.
Ranging from giant puppet hands and ants to a water balloon battle and a bilingual concert, the programs are:
Yoga on the Commons
9 a.m. Sundays, June 6-Aug. 29 at Cowles Commons
In partnership with Janet Casson Yoga, participants can learn from a different professional yoga instructor each week who will lead them through a practice suitable for all experience levels. WATERBOMBS pop-up performance
2:30 p.m. June 25 at Evelyn K. Davis Park in Des Moines and 5:30 p.m. at Wagner Park in Ankeny; 1 p.m. June 26 at Union Park in Des Moines and 4 p.m. at Terra Park Great Lawn in Johnston; 1 p.m. June 27 at Walker Johnston Park in Urbandale and 4 p.m. at Pete Crivaro Park in Des Moines
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