We were so excited to come in and make our own pottery for a reasonable price. The class was fun…read moreand we were given the option of painting it then or we could come back at a later time and paint it with studio paints and make designs, so we chose that option this class was in November). We went to paint these on February 13. We did very detailed pieces with flowers and intricate designs. The studio told me that they would be done within two weeks to a month. After a month passed, I called to see if our pieces were done, they weren't. After this, I called every week as the studio never followed up with me. Our pieces were finally done on April 3rd. So, I went in on the 4th to pick them up at opening. I waited an extra 15 minutes after opening and they had no one there, I knocked on the door and no one came. They did not have it anywhere that they were closed. I finally picked up our pieces and this studio absolutely destroyed our pieces. They melted the glaze and did not heat them in the proper temperature and ruined all our work designing them. So after 6 months, our pieces are going in the garbage. There was no apology for trashing our pieces or offer to reimburse us or to come in and redo them. It was so unfortunate that the team did not care to make things right.

This is such a great place to create! Families can walk in and pick a project right off the…read moreshelves and start creating. From simple projects like painting a piece of pottery (you take it home THAT DAY!), to projects that are more intricate, there is something for everyone! Owner, Stacy Schuurmann is so creative and offers many ideas for kids and adults to have fun with art!

Really cool new monthly happening at a beautiful victorian mansion on the east side of Des Moines!…read moreOnce a month they will gather musicians, and artist to the space for performances in this rad mansion that also serves as an Air B and B. I didn't catch the whole first show, but there was a photography show by Dan Welk, Performances by local musicians, a special Opera performance, and then an open Mic to follow.. Also there were free pieces of pie, lemonade, and bottles of water! It was kid friendly and fun. I guess look for their facebook for upcoming performances! Oh I forgot to mention it was free too!

Nice, intimate space. Good lighting, focused on the pieces. I enjoyed the variety of art…read moreavailable. Appreciated the game provided to highlight the artist's home state, allowed me and my friend to spend more time talking about different artists and the pieces. During events, it would be nice to have small high top ables for drinks, snacks and papers. Liz and her assistant were attentive and engaging while we browsed.

what a fun little art gallery. lots of great art from great artists. it's a small venue, but plenty…read moreof beauty to look at. my mom and I went and throughly enjoyed it. many different mediums were used.

Amazing! I took a class a made a beautiful vase. My instructor was helpful and patient. He gave me…read moreoptions and I love the vase I made!

JJ is an amazing teacher and artist. The session with him was interactive informative creative and…read morefun! Highly recommend!!

Magic and Comedy Show at the Temple Theater, the comedian and the magician were both extremely…read moreentertaining. They did a great job interacting with the audience and really keep everyone in awe and laughter! All in all is was a really fun evening....

small theater, saw the twilight zone unscripted. Super talented cast. Challenging to pull off…read moretwilight zones off the cuff.

Intimate comedy club. Great that you can order right from the table on your phone. A fun selection…read moreof drinks. Will Be back!

Wow! This place is amazing. Top 5 comedy clubs I've visited. I love the intimate seating. The size…read moreof this club is perfect for a true comedy fan. The seats are actually really comfortable and the spacing of them is just right. The staff are great. I love that you order drinks from your phone right to the table. It avoids the awkward "check spot" distraction. There were plenty of drink options and make sure you try their popcorn and pretzels. I will be going back soon!

It's so fun everytime we come here; one thing I can't thank the company enough is that the money on…read morethe card doesn't expire. We are only in town once a year and never get through the money we put on the card and come back the next year and it's still there!! The service can be a bit more friendlier but is what it is

My favorite part of the summerLove coming with my daughter, the cocktails and mocktails are…read moreAMAZING! So so much fun, lots of great games

An annual tradition for my family on Thanksgiving weekend, and we are not alone. Seems like…read moreeveryone I knew went, and why not? Beautifully decorated trees, silent auction, kids activities, holiday shopping, Dutch pastries, local dance studio performances, and more! Indoors at the Iowa Events Center to escape the cold Iowa weather, only $5 admission and all this benefits Blank Children's Hospital. Did I mention several free, fun selfie stations? It's a must do!

This festival is 35 years old. It is for the benefit of Blank Children's Hospital! What a great…read morecause. This festival has a variety of activities (craft, lectures) plus shopping. They have snacks for purchase and they have a photo opportunity with Santa too... There were young and old alike that was partaking in this event! It is fun to see all the trees that individuals or companies decorated for this great organization. There are a few that are also available for purchase. If you are looking to see these trees you must hurry as this festival only runs from the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving to Sunday. It does not allow you to think about as it will be gone for another year in a blink of an eye.