Remember my announcing this? Well, the big 90’s-riffic show was on Saturday night. Did anyone attend? Do these bands still have what it takes, or should they grab their walkers and head home?

If you like fireworks (and who doesn’t?), one big perk to living downtown is the front row seat you have to watch them.
If you happen to call Brown Camp home, then you really, really know what I mean. So for your viewing pleasure, here’s some pictures from Friday night. These were taken from [...]

by Jo Hill 
 
Saturday nights in downtown Des Moines seem to be coming alive. Court Avenue was buzzing with many people eating outside, and men parking cars in a lot that said “Go Cubs”.

I had been out walking and found much activity at Principle park. Outside the park lots of people were having tailgate parties, and [...]

 
No, I’m not referring to turning on the tv and watching the I-Cubs in action.  Seems as if some folks want you to be able to watch the I-Cubs all summer long from your couch.
Des Moines Register Link
Part of me loves this idea, however, part of me thinks it’s crazy.  I’d rather enjoy a great [...]

I am really excited about going to more Cubs games this summer.  What great entertainment within walking distance of home!

Wow, I hope to see more weekends like this for downtown. Well, more like this on an amounto of things to do scale. I didn’t attend any of these, but there were 10’s of thousands that did.
I-Cubs first home stand
Kenny Chesney concert at Wells Fargo Arena Friday night
Rod Stewart concert at Wells Fargo [...]