Arts Festival announces entertainment lineup
The Des Moines Arts Festival announced its lineup of free music and entertainment acts for the annual event, which will be held June 24-26 at Western Gateway Park. The Aviva Stage, located on 12th Street, will have continuous music throughout the three-day festival. Among the Aviva Stage lineup will be Rebel Creek, Pictures of Then, Scars on 45, The Smithereens, Matt Woods and the Thunderbolts, Richard Webster and Modoc. The GuideOne Performing Arts Stage will include Salsa Vibe, Des Moines Playhouse’s performance of Hairspray, Ballet of Des Moines, Iowa Dance Theatre and Des Moines Poetry Slam. Fifteen jazz artists will perform at the Jazz & Wine Pavilion presented by Meredith Corp., including the Bella Soul Jazz Trio, Max Wellman, Hot Club of Des Moines and The River Monks.