Arts and Culture

The Iowa chapter of the ALS Foundation has received “Chapter of the Year” honors from the national organization. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In 2010, Iowa’s 2010 …

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 …