Beggars’ Night 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022

Our friends at desmoinesparent.com put together an awesome list of family friendly Halloween events scheduled around the Des Moines metro. From Halloween at Living History Farms to Night Eyes at the Blank Park Zoo. Find a complete list HERE. Find a complete list of Trunk-or-Treat events HERE and Beggars’ Night schedule

Beggars’ Night Listings

Adel Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Altoona Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Ames Monday, October 31 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Ankeny Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Bondurant Saturday, October 29 6 to 8 p.m.

Carlisle Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Clive Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Des Moines Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

De Soto Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Grimes Monday, October 31 6 to 8 p.m.

Granger Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Indianola Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p,m.

Johnston Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Newton Monday, October 31 6 to 8 p.m.

Norwalk Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Pleasant Hill Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Polk City Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Urbandale Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Waukee Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

West Des Moines Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

Windsor Heights Sunday, October 30 6 to 8 p.m.

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Sweet Deal Rita’s Cantina

Posted on October 17, 2022

Rita’s Cantina is this week’s Sweet Deal! Get $50 in gift certificates for just 25 bucks!

Some people love the slow down, fall leaves, lazing on the couch watching football, sipping hot chocolate….  THEN there’s the BOLD… the SASSY.. the SPICY people that never get enough of the party! Especially the kind with lots of friends, amazing food and incredible drinks. Rita’s Cantina is that rare mix of a Tex-mex that not only has great margaritas, but mouth-watering, to die for food as well! At Rita’s Cantina, we know variety is the spice of life, and while it’s cooler outside, try it hot inside…. Tropic like it’s hot, that is, with a flight of Mango, Habanero, Wild Berry and Chipotle Pineapple margaritas. Or for a little fun through the week, how about the Guac-o-clock happy hour from 3-6 pm with drink and food specials! AND Rita’s Cantina is this week’s SWEET DEAL! A $50 Rita’s Cantina gift certificate for only $25! Rita’s Cantina, on the corner of M L K and 5th Street downtown!

Rita’s Cantina is this week’s Sweet Deal! Get $50 in gift certificates for just 25 bucks starting Friday morning at 9am here: https://www.sweetdeals.com/des-moines/9012393-ritas-cantina

WATCH The official trailer for Let There Be Drums!

Posted on October 16, 2022

The official trailer for Let There Be Drums! has dropped and I am beyond excited to check this one out! The documentary features interviews with Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Stewart Copeland (The Police), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and many…many more as well as the last known filmed interview with late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

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Fail of the Week

Posted on October 15, 2022

I know you went six quarters of football without having to worry about this, but that doesn’t mean you can let your guard down completely! For failing to capture the first touchdown in nearly two weeks, this crew finds themselves in the Fail of the Week!

This Week in 80’s History!

Posted on October 15, 2022

It’s time to take a look back at This Week in 80’s History! It was on this week in:

1981 – October by U2 was released.

1981 – Physical by Olivia Newton-John was released. The first single off of the album “Physical”, would be the longest reigning #1 song of the 80s.

1983 – Cyndi Lauper released her debut album She’s So Unusual. The album would sell more than 16 million copies world wide, much thanks to the mega hit “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun”.

1989 – Look Who’s Talking premiered in theaters. One of my favorite 80’s films and would be the 4th highest grossing movie of 89 only behind Batman, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Lethal Weapon 2, so pretty good company to be in.

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