Arts and Culture

On March 27, the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects will present “Canstruction,” an annual event intended to support a fight to end hunger and to showcase the skills of local architects, engineers …

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino has awarded the Iowa chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) a $10,000 grant to help the nonprofit organization attract more attention to its programs and services, including the …

Polk City has approved a 28E agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines to become the 13th partner to provide funds to the organization.

Funding given to Bravo goes to support arts and cultural organizations in …

The State Historical Museum will present “American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace” at 7 p.m. and “Peace Through Corn” at 8 p.m. Friday in the Cowles-Kruidenier Auditorium, 600 E. Locust St. …

Chef and restaurateur George Formaro will open a new East Village restaurant this summer. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, named after the entrepreneur’s love of hamburgers and horror movies, will offer carryout and full-service dining …

The Des Moines Arts Festival is seeking filmmakers for the 2011 Interrobang Film Festival. Filmmakers who submit films by March 25 will pay a reduced entry fee; all submissions are due by April 29. The …

Civic Music Association has announced a 2011-2012 season that includes classical, jazz and folk music. Classical will be covered by the Emerson Quartet and the Oasis Quartet, which includes local musicians Dave Camwell and Jim …

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (INHF) has received national accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. INHF, a nonprofit conservation organization, is the first land trust in …

The Science Center of Iowa’s (SCI) largest traveling exhibition to date, “Da Vinci – The Genius,” will end its Midwest premiere run March 20. SCI anticipates increased visitation to the da Vinci exhibition during the …