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Thank you Iowa State Bank, Hy-Vee, Greater East Side Development and

Sayles Graphic Design for your sponsorship of the 2008 Blooms 'n' Blues.

*****SCHEDULE UPDATE*****

Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts have replaced Soapbox Prophets.

*****FOOD VENDORS*****

Los Primos – Mexican

The Tavern - Pizza

Panorama Casual – T-shirts

Chef Joe’s Flamingo Cantina – Nacho bar

Oriental Food Market – Chinese

Hy-Vee floral – assortment of flowers (throughout the neighborhood)

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Welcome to Des Moines’ East Village!

The East Village, located on the east side of downtown Des Moines, is a progressive, pedestrian friendly neighborhood that offers lots to do! This growing, eclectic area of the city features unique retail shops, restaurants and businesses. As one of the original commerce areas of Des Moines, the East Village encompasses some of Iowa’s most historically significant buildings, including the State Capitol.

More recently, the East Village appeals to a younger, creative group of people as a funky, functional, safe place to live, shop, and gather. With its restored historic properties, beautiful streetscape and urban living environment, the East Village is a hub of activity with annual festivals, street markets, a diverse bar scene, one-of-a-kind retail shopping and creative professionals who want to live downtown.

Explore everything the Historic East Village has to offer. Visit the East Village today!

Download a PDF map of downtown Des Moines & East Village here. Sorry - we do not have any printed maps available at this time.

Are you looking for meeting or private party space in the East Village? Try these options:

1. The Capitol Room, 315 E. 5th St., Suite 206, (515) 237-5500

Meeting/banquet/exhibit facilities.

2. The State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, (515) 281-3809

Meeting rooms, atrium, board rooms, 250-seat auditorium, outdoor Grand Terrace, cafe & cafe terrace, ICN room. Catering by Baratta's. Bridal parties welcome. Call for details and prices.

3. Embassy Suites on the River, 101 E. Locust, (515) 559-0089

16,000 square feet of flexible event space, conference center, board rooms, high speed Internet access, audiovisual resources, catering and more. Visit www.embassysuitesdesmoines.com for details.

4. East Village Books, 510 E. Locust, (515) 244-5999

Changeable meeting/event area in cozy bookstore. Call or visit www.eastvillagebooks.com for details

CALENDAR

Please visit our Events page for details.

:: May 12: Metro Station – Forever the Sickest Kids – The Maine – Danger: Radio – The Cab

9:30 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 13: East Village Retailers

8:30 a.m., Café Baratta’s, State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust

:: May 13: Mankind is Obsolete – The Strand – World Under + a reunion set from Knucklebone

5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

$7. All ages show.

:: May 13: Dave Zollo

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 14: Dueling Pianos: Pianopalooza

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 15: Dueling Pianos: The Ladyfingers

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 15: The Effects – Anchondo + TBA

TBA, The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 16: Rock for Rugby Fundraiser

5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 16: Dueling Pianos: The Ladyfingers

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 16: Aqua Marine Dream Machine – Electric Junction

9:30 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 17: The Classic Crime – Scary Kids Scaring Kids – Ivory Line - Aiden

5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 17: Dueling Pianos: Pianopalooza

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 17: Screaming for Silence CD Release Event with Cruciful and Funks G

9:30 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand

:: May 17: 7^th Annual Blooms ‘n’ Blues

7-11 p.m., E. 5^th Street

Street festival with performances by Matt Woods & The Thunderbolts and 35 South, food vendors, shops open late, more.

:: May 20: Brian and Dorthy

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 21: Dueling Pianos: Pianopalooza

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 22: Dueling Pianos: The Ladyfingers

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 23: Dueling Pianos with Dan Satterberg and Marshall Charloff

8:30 p.m., Grand Piano Bistro, 506 E. Grand

:: May 23: Inhuman Design – Caustic Vision – Of the Blood – Common Diseases of Swine

5 p.m., The House of Bricks, 525 E. Grand