4995 N.W. Merle Hay Rd., Des Moines, IA, US, 50322
Sixty of Iowa's finest high-school jazz ensembles meet to determine the State champions in five classes during the Iowa Jazz Championships at the Polk County Convention Complex. A great opportunity to discover some new talent.
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This free festival in Downtown Des Moines is one of Iowa's leading celebrations of the arts. Visitors can purchase art in a variety of styles by around 150 professional artists from all over the country.
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Held at the State Fairgrounds in the east of Des Moines, ArtFest MidWest specialises in affordable Iowan and regional artworks. It was founded with the aim of becoming a counterpoint to the Downtown Arts Festival which runs concurrently.
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The Des Moines Marathon and Half Marathon is a popular annual event featuring a circuitous route that provides runners with a great tour of the city. It also features a Sports & Fitness Expo commencing the Friday before the marathon.
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The Des Moines Art Center has one of the best art collections in the midwest, with pieces by such renowned and diverse artists as Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Francis Bacon and Georgia O'Keeffe.
View Details ›Des Moines' Jazz in July event presents dozens of concerts by leading musicians. The popular event is held both indoors and outdoors at venues from the Simon Estes Amphitheater to Colby Park.
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