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office

Friday, May 17, 201305/17/2013

My all-time favorite TV finales

After 9 seasons, “The Office” came to an end last night on NBC. I’ve had a love-cringe relationship with the…

roa

Saturday, April 27, 201304/27/2013

It’s impossible to NOT have fun at Rock of Ages

The fun doesn’t stop from the second the backing band “Arsenal” hits the stage to the final bow.

jbj

Tuesday, April 16, 201304/16/2013

So I met Jon Bon Jovi…

I admit, I’m jaded. 20 years in radio has softened me on meeting musicians and celebrities. In most cases, I…

million

Wednesday, March 20, 201303/20/2013

I Went to a Broadway Show and a Concert Broke Out!

Million Dollar Quartet’s performances will have you jumping out of your seat to sing and dance!

vmmovie

Wednesday, March 13, 201303/13/2013

A Veronica Mars movie? Shut up and take my money!

There is talk of a Veronica Mars movie starring the original cast and I couldn’t be more excited.

jekyll

Wednesday, March 6, 201303/06/2013

Jekyll & Hyde has more than a few surprises

Jekyll & Hyde is dark, sinister, and one of the best vocal performances you’ll see at the Civic Center of Des Moines this season.

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Monday, February 4, 201302/04/2013

Favorite Super Bowl commercials and a prediction for next year

My favorite Super Bowl commercials, rooting for the Ravens, and my prediction for next year’s halftime performer.

A T-Rex named Sue

Tuesday, January 29, 201301/29/2013

An exhibit 60 million years in the making

My friends at the Science Center of Iowa have once again brought another incredible exhibit for all of Central Iowa…

Book of Mormon

Saturday, January 26, 201301/26/2013

‘Book of Mormon’ is offensive, profane, and hilarious

The Book of Mormon is not for kids. It’s obscene, vulgar, and one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen on the Civic Center stage.

War Horse

Thursday, December 13, 201212/13/2012

War Horse is Stunning

I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I sat down for Tuesday night’s opening night performance of War Horse at the Civic Center.

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