1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (259+ words) The Des Moines Playhouse is opening its 108th season with "Come From Away," a musical that tells the story of thousands of stranded passengers who found refuge in Gander, Newfoundland, after U.S. airspace closed following the Sept. 11 attacks. The production focuses on…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (190+ words) The Viva Latino Festival is returning to Ottumwa this Saturday after being canceled last year due to immigrant enforcement safety concerns. Organizers said the festival’s return is a way to celebrate pride in the community. Viva Ottumwa Latino Festival runs…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (252+ words) The Ringling Hype Crew brought "The Greatest Show On Earth" to patients and families at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon. The performance included unicycle tricks, jump rope acrobatics, hand balancing, wheel gymnastics, and singing, providing entertainment and…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (193+ words) Fall Fantasy Fun kicked off at the Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, beginning three weekends of live entertainment, themed activities and festival food. The annual faire features live jousting, aerial acrobatics, fire breathers, musicians, and more. Visitors can…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (212+ words) Tim Curry's cause of death has been revealed. The iconic British actor died Aug. 25 of coronary artery disease, according to numerous reports. Those reports also note a history of stroke and kidney cancer, according to People, but were not listed…...