Talking with Johnnyswim
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Yesterday I received a phone call I had been waiting for all week. Guess who was on the other line? JOHNNY-FREAKIN-SWIM! It was the best phone call ever.
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Hinterland Tickets On Sale!
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One of my favorite experiences last year was attending Hinterland Music Festival out in St. Charles, Iowa. I'll never forget laying underneath the stars and listening to Ray LaMontagne serenade me and my friends. It was pure magic, folks.
Read MoreLatest Netflix Obsession
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I really enjoy learning about different people's creative process and how they go about creating their particular works of art. Shows like Chef's Table and films like Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens are constantly on rotation in my apartment. Seeing their process and learning about their perspective makes me feel less alone because it shows me there are others like me out there.
Read MoreJami Milne in Paris
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A few weeks ago, we featured Jami Milne here on the site. She recently returned from a trip to Paris and Shop Preservation published a photo essay about the trip. I think it's beautiful! Read it all here.
Read MoreI'm Featured on My Midwest Is Showing
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My Midwest Is Showing is a cool new site "celebrating smart and creative people with serious Midwestern charm." What's not to love? Editor-in-chief, Sammy Walsh, reached out to be about doing a little Q&A...
Read MoreKyle Abraham at the Civic Center
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Des Moines Performing Arts recently launched a dance series that will be going on for the next few months downtown. They kicked it off with Kyle Abraham's Abraham.In.Motion this past Wednesday and let me tell you that it was a captivating show! I was blown away.
Before I go any further, watch the short promo video below to get an idea of the type of dance his shows incorporate and then read my thoughts on the show and how you can attend the next production.
Read Morefirst popup dinner of the year!
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Last month was Around the Table's first dinner of 2017 and it was a magical evening to say the least. Sixteen guests gathered on the rooftop of the Des Moines Building to share a meal with one another and experience the city in a new and unique way.
I can't really explain what it feels like to watch as a group of strangers become friends, but every time I see it happen it renews me faith in the power and importance of connection. We're online so often that I think we forget what it feels like to experience something with people by our sides. That's irreplaceable! And long as I'm here, I plan to help people remember its importance.
In lieu of more words, I give you pictures! All done by my mega-talented friend/storyteller, Liz Brown, who was scheduled to stay an hour but ended up staying for three. We love you Liz!
p.s. if you want to be notified of upcoming events with Around the Table, please click here. You'll be the first to know when we announce our dinner for this spring.
Read MoreTriple Bill
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Last week I had the honor to watch the company at Ballet Des Moines practice for their upcoming show. You can read that all here. Yesterday afternoon, I drove up to Ames to watch the final product live and in person. What a cool experience to see the progression! More below.
Read MoreVisiting Ballet Des Moines Studios
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Ballet Des Moines was kind enough to reach out and ask if I'd like to visit their studio during a practice before the upcoming show. Obviously, I said yes! I always enjoy getting a look behind the scenes and I also wanted to find out if any Black Swan stuff ever happens within the company (I asked, it doesn't.) Read on below...
Read Moremidwest to manhattan: that midwest spirit
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For whatever reason, New York has always remained in my line of vision and someday I hope to live there. Who doesn't have that dream? Midwest to Manhattan is an ongoing series here on the site, dedicated to folks with connections to both the Midwest and Manhattan.
Last month, Erika Veurink kicked things off with her essay and this month, we have Eileen Moores sharing lessons she's learned while working in the fashion industry.
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