Arts and Culture

From 2002 to 2007, the number of black-owned businesses in the United States increased by 60.5 percent to 1.9 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s “Survey of Business Owners” released in February.

That rate …

Tickets for the annual 80/35 music festival will go on sale March 28, but members of the Des Moines Music Coalition may purchase tickets at a discounted rate beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday. Those …

The Iowa chapter of the ALS Foundation has received “Chapter of the Year” honors from the national organization. ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In 2010, Iowa’s 2010 …

On March 27, the Iowa chapter of the American Institute of Architects will present “Canstruction,” an annual event intended to support a fight to end hunger and to showcase the skills of local architects, engineers …

Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino has awarded the Iowa chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) a $10,000 grant to help the nonprofit organization attract more attention to its programs and services, including the …

Polk City has approved a 28E agreement with Bravo Greater Des Moines to become the 13th partner to provide funds to the organization.

Funding given to Bravo goes to support arts and cultural organizations in …

The State Historical Museum will present “American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace” at 7 p.m. and “Peace Through Corn” at 8 p.m. Friday in the Cowles-Kruidenier Auditorium, 600 E. Locust St. …

Chef and restaurateur George Formaro will open a new East Village restaurant this summer. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, named after the entrepreneur’s love of hamburgers and horror movies, will offer carryout and full-service dining …

The Des Moines Arts Festival is seeking filmmakers for the 2011 Interrobang Film Festival. Filmmakers who submit films by March 25 will pay a reduced entry fee; all submissions are due by April 29. The …