DSM 411

A weekly podcast for busy people who love Des Moines

[Downtown DSM USA @downtownDSMUSA]

Experience the impact one courageous woman made for civil rights. Celebrate renewed life for the #downtownDSM building named in Edna Griffin’s honor. The Iowa Architectural Foundation will host a free webinar June 13 at 4 p.m. https://t.co/9tzjdexFbY

[WHO 13 News @WHO13news]

BREAKING NEWS: No Iowa State Fair in 2020. Iowa State Fair Board votes to postpone the event until 2021.

[American Introspection @USINTROSPECTION]

@ScannerDSM @dsm411pod @InsideIowa @KCCINews Mayors closing comment #DesMoines #desmoinesprotest

[Lauridsen Skatepark @DSMSkatepark]

HUGE NEWS: Skatepark leaders announced today that the Lauridsen Skatepark is on track to be completed this fall! #DSMstrong #SkateDSM
https://t.co/KMi9UBtVoK

[Des Moines Parks and Recreation @DesMoinesParks]

The Chris and Marcie Coleman Bridge has been turned blue to thank health care providers/essential workers. Support their hard work combating COVID-19 by sharing these photos from home, instead of gathering to take your own. Show your love & tag a health care hero! #lightitblue

[Des Moines Playhouse @DMPlayhouse]

The Playhouse will be back. The arts have an incredible power to provide connection and community in even the most isolating times. On the other side of all this, the Playhouse will be where together we share laughter, tears, and a much needed respite

We can’t wait to return!

[First Fleet Concerts @firstfleet]

Start looking forward to these rescheduled shows we have coming up! 🙌

Tickets to these shows are on sale now // https://t.co/p8LCsPRjni

[Des Moines Register @DMRegister]

Looking for things to do while staying socially distant? Take a drive to check out the murals of Des Moines. 🎨

See more photos (and get info on the artists and locations) here: https://t.co/M8IcdBpCUv

[Des Moines Parks and Recreation @DesMoinesParks]

After an extensive review and approval process, passive recreation is allowed in our municipal cemeteries. In addition to following all guidelines for social distancing, please honor the solemnity of the grounds, stay on the roads/sidewalks and respect any services underway.

[Des Moines Public Library @dmpl]

A new book can help you talk to your kids about COVID-19. 'Coronavirus: A Book for Children' is available digitally for free.

https://t.co/GMJMfnWDwp

[Des Moines Arts Fest @DMArtsFestival]

If you've ever wondered where the artists you meet at the Des Moines Arts Festival work, this is your chance. Follow the link to Sequestered Studio Tours for an inside look at artist studios and their work. Be sure to subscribe so you can be updated. https://t.co/745LjmgTDn

[Tommie Clark @TommieClarkWBAL]

A group over at the @Area515DSM Maker Space is using 3D printers and laser cutting machines to make #PPE face shields for Iowans on the front lines of the #coronavirus pandemic - for free. 👏 https://t.co/onO06R8DKv

[Area515 @Area515DSM]

FACE SHIELD ASSEMBLY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!

Barnum Factory, at 97 Indiana has offered their gallery space to assemble face shields. You must bring something to cover your face (respirator, N95 or cloth mask, etc).

Sign up for shifts here: https://t.co/SLULMfPLth

[Des Moines Parks and Recreation @DesMoinesParks]

Our friends at the @DMMC just announced FREE virtual music classes for kids in grades 6-8! Hip-Hop meets Wednesdays at 3:45, starting April 15. Rock Band meets Mondays at 3:30, starting on April 20.

To learn more or sign up visit https://t.co/RBvN1YqVvD

[80/35 Music Festival @8035]

To keep spirits high, we’re sharing our 2021 festival dates with you. We all need something to look forward to right now.

On July 9 and 10, 2021 we will be filling the city with live music for our 14th annual 80/35 music festival! 🎶

[Phil Roeder @PhilRoeder]

Angels in the parking lot: temperatures in the 30s with rain and sleet in the air didn’t stop @DMschools staff and volunteers from distributing 18,000 meals to students while schools are closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Catch Des Moines @catchdesmoines]

Take a “trip” to one of your favorite Greater Des Moines hotspots for your next virtual hangout with one of these customized Zoom backgrounds. #CATCHdsm #CATCHdsmlocal

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[Des Moines Parks and Recreation @DesMoinesParks]

Gray’s Lake is 👍 During social distancing, maybe visit our OTHER parks & trails? Are there new places or spots you haven’t been in while? We will be tweeting stops to check out. Share a pic of your visit with #itriedaparkandlikedit
Find your 1st park at https://t.co/m8gYbLBq0r

[Des Moines Playhouse @DMPlayhouse]

Performances of Singin' in the Rain will be held as scheduled Mar. 13-15.

[Roger Riley @rogerriley]

If you like cars....the All Iowa Auto Show now in its 4th year at HyVee Hall in Des Moines @WHOhd @WHOWeather @catchdesmoines