Monroe
z Monroe Old Settlers' Days on Fri-
day, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8
Marshalltown
z The 95th Annual Meskwaki Indian
PowWow from Aug. 6 to 9 at the
Meskwaki Indian Settlement just east
of Marshalltown. During the four-
day event there will be ceremonial
dances, authentic arts and crafts, his-
torical preservation exhibits, colorful
native regalia, artisan demonstrations,
MeskwakiVillage replica on display,
food vendors and field contests. For
more information visit www.mesk-
waki.org.
z "The Laramie Project" at the Mar-
shalltown CommunityTheater at 7:30
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.The theater is
located at 709 S. Center St. in Mar-
shalltown.
z F.A.R.M Fest featuring live music
performances by Sudden and Subtle,
RocketTransfer,The Last Call Casu-
alties,The Fits, Nathan Miller and
Midwest Dilemma will be from noon
to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at the
Marshall County Courthouse in Mar-
shalltown. For more information visit
www.marshalltownmainstreet.com.
Mingo
z Mingo Quasquicentennial is Aug. 1
and 2.The event features free en-
tertainment, bingo, a car and tractor
show, a street dance, games and
prizes.
z The Des Moines Astronomical Soci-
ety presents "Your FirstTelescope" at
8 p.m. Aug. 8.The event will be at the
Ashton Observatory, Ashton-Wild-
wood Park, 8755W. 122nd St. N. in
Mingo. Programs also are scheduled
for 8 p.m. on Aug. 15 and 29.
Pella:
z "The Sound of Music" presented at
the Joan Kuyper Farver Auditorium,
Pella Community Center, 712 Union
St. Performances are at 7 p.m. July
31 and Aug. 1 and 2.Tickets are $15
at the door for adults; $10 for children.
z Nature's Fireworks: Firefly Hike --
Take a hike in search of "nature's
fireworks" and learn a bit about the
insects that create the display.The
event is free and open to the public at
Whitebreast Recreation Area at Lake
Red Rock at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1.
The program will be cancelled if it is
raining.
z The whole family can enjoyThurs-
days in Pella beginning at 6 p.m. Aug.
8, 15, 22 and 29.
z "The Sons of Gladys Kravitz," will
perform at Friday After Five Live Mu-
sic Event at the Molengracht Plaza. 6
to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7. Along with
music the event features food, drinks
and fun in an outdoor atmosphere.
Admission fee is $5 and must be 21
to attend. For more information, call
the Pella Chamber of Commerce at
628-2626.
z Don't miss live jazz music featuring
Scott Davis at the Latin Bistro at 813
Washington St.The performance
begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.
Des Moines:
z Rock Stars of the `80s -- with a
Flock of Seagulls,TommyTutone and
Bad BoyTroy -- in concert on Satur-
day, Aug. 1, at People's Court, 216
Court Ave. in Des Moines.Tickets are
$25 in advance, $30 at the door.
z Floatin' Free Flicks presents "Flip-
per" at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 at
Teachout Aquatic Center, 2601 Hub-
bell Ave. in Des Moines.
z Music UnderThe Stars concludes
its 63rd year on the west steps of
the Capitol.The Festival Brass opens,
followed by the Ballyhoo Foxtrot Or-
chestra at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2,
at State Capitol Grounds, East Ninth
Street and Grand Avenue in Des
Moines.
z Heritage Carousel of Des Moines
opens with free carousel rides, bal-
loon art, inflatable rids and more from
4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2.The car-
ousel is located east of Pennsylvania
Avenue overlooking Birdland Marina
in Des Moines.
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