Arts and Culture

United Way of Central Iowa and 13 corporate partners launch the second annual Stuff the Bus book drive today, with the goal of filling a bus with gently used school books by May 5. The …

The Des Moines Wine Festival Foundation will welcome Fritz Maytag on May 1 at the Embassy Club West at an exclusive event for Winefest Des Moines patrons and sponsors. Maytag is chairman of Maytag Dairy …

Tickets are on sale for the Ames Go Red for Women Luncheon on May 6 at the Iowa State University Memorial Union. The event is designed to raise money for cardiovascular disease research and prevention, …

The Iowa Sports Foundation has opened registration for the 25th Anniversary Summer Iowa Games. More than 15,000 athletes participated in the 2010 Summer Iowa Games, and officials expect an increase in numbers this year, with …

This year’s Principal Charity Classic is designed to be a carbon-neutral golf tournament, thanks to a new partnership with MidAmerican Energy Co. and Waste Management Inc. The event will be held June 1-5 at Glen …

Garden author and designer Suzy Bales will bring her lush flower arranging style to Des Moines on May 13 at “Bouquets and Beyond,” a fund-raising luncheon for the Des Moines Botanical Center. The event will …

Aviva USA was presented this year’s Spirit of Central Iowa award during a United Way of Central Iowa recognition event held Tuesday at the United Way of Central Iowa Live United recognition event. Aviva USA …

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines has announced the finalists for its Better Together Awards.

The recipient in each category will be announced at the Community Foundation’s Celebration Luncheon & Report on April 27 …

Mentor Iowa will host the 8th annual Tidrick Honors Program at the Hyperion Field Club in Johnston on May 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. Named for the program’s founder, Judge Don Tidrick, the event …

Art Smith will be the first official celebrity chef to be featured at Iowa’s Premier Wine & Food Expo, officials announced.

Smith most recently has made television appearances on “Top Chef” and “Top Chef Masters,” …