Editing Des Moines, Iowa (section)

==Arts and culture==
===Arts and theater===
[[File:Civic Center of Greater Des Moines.jpg|thumb|right|The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines]]

The City of Des Moines is a cultural center for Iowa and home to several art and history museums and [[performing arts]] groups. The Des Moines Performing Arts routinely hosts touring [[Broadway shows]] and other live professional theater. The Temple for Performing Arts and Des Moines Playhouse are other venues for live theater, comedy, and performance arts.

The [[Des Moines Metro Opera]] has been a cultural resource in Des Moines since 1973. The Opera offers educational and outreach programs and is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state. [[Ballet Des Moines]] was established in 2002. Performing three productions each year, the Ballet also provides opportunities for education and outreach.

The [[Des Moines Symphony]] performs frequently at different venues. In addition to performing seven pairs of classical concerts each season, the Symphony also entertains with New Year's Eve Pops and its annual Yankee Doodle Pops concerts.

''Jazz in July''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Metro Arts Alliance of Greater Des Moines |url=http://www.metroarts.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101101171002/http://metroarts.org/ |archive-date=November 1, 2010 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |website=Metroarts.org}}</ref> is an annual event founded in 1969 that performs free jazz shows daily at venues throughout the city during July.

[[File:Wellsfargoarena.jpg|thumb|Wells Fargo Arena]]
[[Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines)|Wells Fargo Arena]] is the Des Moines area's primary venue for sporting events and concerts since its opening in 2005. Named for title sponsor Wells Fargo Financial Services, Wells Fargo Arena holds 16,980 and books large, national touring acts for [[arena concert]] performances, while several smaller venues host local, regional, and national bands. It is the home of the [[Iowa Wolves]] of the [[NBA G League]], the [[Iowa Wild]] of the [[American Hockey League]], and the [[Iowa Barnstormers]] of the [[Indoor Football League]].

The [[Simon Estes]] Riverfront Amphitheater is an outdoor concert venue on the east bank of the [[Des Moines River]] which hosts music events such as the Alive Concert Series.

[[File:Des Moines 106.jpg|thumb|left|Des Moines Art Center]]
The [[Des Moines Art Center]], with wings designed by architects [[I.M. Pei]] and [[Richard Meier]], presents art exhibitions and educational programs as well as studio art classes. The Center houses a collection of artwork from the 19th century to the present. An extension of the art center is downtown in an urban museum space, featuring three or four exhibitions each year.

[[File:View from the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.jpg|thumb|The Pappajohn Sculpture Park in the Downtown's [[Western Gateway Park]] plays host to the [[Des Moines Arts Festival]].]]
The [[Pappajohn Sculpture Park]] was established in 2009. It showcases a collection of 24 sculptures donated by Des Moines philanthropists John and Mary Pappajohn. Nearby is the Temple for Performing Arts, a cultural center for the city. Next to the Temple is the {{convert|117000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} Central Library, designed by renowned English architect [[David Chipperfield]].

[[Salisbury House (Des Moines, Iowa)|Salisbury House and Gardens]] is a 42-room historic house museum on {{convert|10|acres|0|abbr=on}} of woodlands in the South of Grand neighborhood of Des Moines. It is named after—and loosely inspired by—King's House in [[Salisbury, England|Salisbury]], England. Built in the 1920s by cosmetics magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith, the Salisbury House contains authentic 16th-century English oak and rafters dating to [[Shakespeare]]'s days, numerous other architectural features re-purposed from other historic English homes, and an internationally significant collection of original fine art, tapestries, decorative art, furniture, musical instruments, and rare books and documents. The Salisbury House is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], and has been featured on A&E's ''[[America's Castles]]'' and PBS's ''[[Antiques Roadshow (American TV program)|Antiques Roadshow]]''. Prominent artists in the Salisbury House collection include [[Joseph Stella]], [[Lillian Genth]], [[Anthony van Dyck]] and [[Lawrence Alma-Tadema]].

Built in 1877 by prominent pioneer businessman [[Hoyt Sherman]], [[Hoyt Sherman Place]] mansion was Des Moines' first public art gallery and houses a distinctive collection of 19th and 20th century artwork. Its restored 1,250-seat theater features an intricate [[rococo]] plaster ceiling and excellent acoustics and is used for a variety of cultural performances and entertainment.

===Attractions===
[[File:Iowa State Capitol - panoramio.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Iowa State Capitol]], completed in 1886, is one of two state capitols to feature five domes, a central golden dome surrounded by four smaller domes. The other is the [[Rhode Island State House]].]]
Arising in the east and facing westward toward downtown, the [[Iowa State Capitol]] building with its {{convert|275|ft|m|adj=on}}, 23-karat gold leafed dome towering above the city is a favorite of sightseers. Four smaller domes flank the main dome. The Capitol houses the governor's offices, legislature, and the old Supreme Court Chambers. The ornate interior also features a grand staircase, mural "Westward", five-story law library, scale model of the [[USS Iowa (BB-61)|USS ''Iowa'']], and collection of first lady dolls. Guided tours are available.

The Capitol grounds include a World War II memorial with sculpture and Wall of Memories, the 1894 Soldiers and Sailors Monument of the [[American Civil War|Civil War]] and memorials honoring those who served in the [[Spanish–American War|Spanish–American]], [[Korean War|Korean]], and [[Vietnam War]]s.
The West Capitol Terrace provides the entrance from the west to the state's grandest building, the [[State Capitol Building]]. The {{convert|10|acre|ha|0|adj=on}} "people's park" at the foot of the Capitol complex includes a promenade and landscaped gardens, in addition to providing public space for rallies and special events. A granite map of Iowa depicting all 99 counties rests at the base of the terrace and has become an attraction for in-state visitors, many of whom walk over the map to find their home county.

[[File:SHSI Des Moines.jpg|thumb|The State of Iowa Historical Museum is near the state capitol in Des Moines' East Village.]]
Iowa's history lives on in the [[State Historical Society of Iowa|State of Iowa Historical Museum]]. This modern granite and glass structure at the foot of the State Capitol Building houses permanent and temporary exhibits exploring the people, places, events, and issues of Iowa's past. The showcase includes native wildlife, [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|American Indian]] and pioneer artifacts, and political and military items. The museum features a genealogy and Iowa history library, museum gift shop, and cafe.

[[Terrace Hill]], a National Historic Landmark and Iowa Governor's Residence, is among the best examples of American Victorian Second Empire architecture. This opulent 1869 home was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin F. Allen, and restored to the late 19th century period. It overlooks downtown Des Moines and is situated on {{convert|8|acre|ha}} with a re-created Victorian formal garden. Tours are conducted Tuesdays through Saturdays from March through December.

The {{convert|110000|sqft|m2|adj=on}} Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater offers seven interactive learning areas, live programs, and hands-on activities encouraging learning and fun for all ages. Among its three theaters include the 216-seat Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 175-seat [[John Deere]] Adventure Theater featuring live performances, and a {{convert|50|ft|m|adj=on}} domed Star Theater.

The [[Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden]], an indoor conservatory of over 15,000 exotic plants, is one of the largest collections of tropical, subtropical, and desert-growing plants in the Midwest. The Center blooms with thousands of flowers year-round. Nearby are the Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens and Pavilion, named in honor of the former governor whose influence helped relocate thousands of Vietnamese refugees to Iowa homes in the 1970s and 1980s. Developed by the city's Asian community, the Gardens include a three-story Chinese pavilion, bonsai landscaping, and granite sculptures to highlight the importance of diversity and recognize Asian American contributions in Iowa.

[[Blank Park Zoo]] is a landscaped {{convert|22|acre|ha|adj=on}} zoological park on the south side. Among the exhibits include a tropical rain forest, Australian Outback, and Africa. The Zoo offers education classes, tours, and rental facilities.

The [[Iowa Primate Learning Sanctuary]] was established as a scientific research facility with a {{convert|230|acre|ha|adj=on}} campus housing bonobos and orangutans for the noninvasive interdisciplinary study of their cognitive and communicative capabilities.

[[File:Des Moines East Village.jpg|thumb|Locust Street looking east from 4th Street toward the Iowa State Capitol in East Village]]
The [[East Village, Des Moines|East Village]], on the east side of the [[Des Moines River]], begins at the river and extends about five blocks east to the State Capitol Building, offering an eclectic blend of historic buildings, hip eateries, boutiques, art galleries, and a wide variety of other retail establishments mixed with residences.

[[Adventureland Park]] is an amusement park in neighboring [[Altoona, Iowa|Altoona]], just northeast of Des Moines. The park boasts more than 100 rides, shows, and attractions, including six rollercoasters. A hotel and campground is just outside the park. Also in Altoona is [[Prairie Meadows Racetrack|Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino]], an entertainment venue for gambling and horse racing. Open 24 hours a day, year-round, the racetrack and casino features live racing, plus over 1,750 slot machines, table games, and concert and show entertainment. The racetrack hosts two [[Graded stakes race|Grade III]] races annually, the Iowa Oaks and the Cornhusker Handicap.

[[Living History Farms]] in suburban [[Urbandale, Iowa|Urbandale]] tells the story of Midwestern agriculture and rural life in a {{convert|500|acre|km2|adj=on}} open-air museum with interpreters dressed in period costume who recreate the daily routines of early Iowans. Open daily from May through October, the Living History Farms include a 1700 Ioway Indian village, 1850 pioneer farm, 1875 frontier town, 1900 horse-powered farm, and a modern crop center.

[[Henry Wallace House|Wallace House]] was the home of the first Henry Wallace, a national leader in agriculture and conservation and the first editor of ''[[Wallaces' Farmer]]'' farm journal. This restored 1883 Italianate Victorian houses exhibits, artifacts, and information covering four generations of Henry Wallaces and other family members.

Historic [[Jordan House (West Des Moines, Iowa)|Jordan House]] in [[West Des Moines, Iowa|West Des Moines]] is a stately Victorian home built in 1850 and added to in 1870 by the first white settler in West Des Moines, [[James C. Jordan]]. Completely refurbished, this mansion was part of the [[Underground Railroad]] and today houses 16 period rooms, a railroad museum, West Des Moines community history, and a museum dedicated to the Underground Railroad in Iowa. In 1893 Jordan's daughter Eda was sliding down the banister when she fell off and broke her neck. She died two days later, and her ghost is reputed to haunt the house.<ref>[http://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/jordan-house Jordan House | Haunted Places | West Des Moines, Iowa] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214002149/http://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/jordan-house/ |date=December 14, 2013 }}. Haunted Places (August 13, 2013). Retrieved on September 5, 2013.</ref>

The ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' wrote that Iowa's capital city has "walker-friendly downtown streets and enough outdoor sculpture, sleek buildings, storefronts and cafes to delight the most jaded stroller".<ref name="Chicago Tribune">{{Cite news |last=chigagotribune.com |title=Des Moines, Iowa |work=Chicago Tribune |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-mwt-desmoines-storygallery,0,932971.storygallery |url-status=live |access-date=June 23, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080625100805/http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-mwt-desmoines-storygallery,0,932971.storygallery |archive-date=June 25, 2008}}</ref>

===Festivals and events===
[[File:4th Street Downtown Des Moines.jpg|thumb|The 4th Street Neighborhood is within the Court Avenue Entertainment District of Downtown Des Moines.]]
[[File:2006 Iowa State Fair.jpg|thumb|The Grand Concourse, between the Grandstand and the Varied Industries Building, during the 2006 Iowa State Fair]]

Des Moines plays host to a growing number of nationally acclaimed cultural events, including the annual [[Des Moines Arts Festival]] in June, Metro Arts Jazz in July,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jazz in July&nbsp;— Metro Arts Alliance |url=http://www.jazzinjuly.org |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040340/http://www.jazzinjuly.org/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |website=Jazzinjuly.org}}</ref> [[Iowa State Fair]] in August, and the World Food & Music Festival in September.<ref>{{Cite web |title=World Food & Music Festival |url=http://worldfoodandmusicfestival.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108042825/http://worldfoodandmusicfestival.org/ |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |website=Worldfoodandmusicfestival.org}}</ref> On Saturdays from May through October, the Downtown Farmers' Market draws visitors from across the state. Local parades include Saint Patrick's Day Parade, [[Drake Relays]] Parade, Capitol City Pride Parade, Iowa State Fair Parade, Labor Day Parade, and [[Beaverdale, Polk County, Iowa|Beaverdale]] Fall Festival Parade.

Other annual festivals and events include: Des Moines Beer Week, [[80/35 Music Festival]], 515 Alive Music Festival, ArtFest Midwest, Blue Ribbon Bacon Fest,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival |url=http://blueribbonbaconfestival.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20160319022434/http://www.blueribbonbaconfestival.com/ |archive-date=March 19, 2016 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |website=Blueribbonbaconfestival.gov}}</ref> CelebrAsian Heritage Festival, Des Moines Pride Festival, Des Moines Renaissance Faire, Festa Italiana, Festival of Trees and Lights, World Food & Music Festival, I'll Make Me a World Iowa, Latino Heritage Festival, Oktoberfest, Winefest, ImaginEve!, Iowa's Premier Beer, Wine & Food Show, and Wild Rose Film Festival.

===Museums===
* [[Des Moines Art Center]]
* [[Jordan House (West Des Moines, Iowa)|Jordan House Museum]]
* [[Hoyt Sherman Place]]
* [[Salisbury House (Des Moines, Iowa)|Salisbury House]]
* [[Science Center of Iowa]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Science Center of Iowa |url=http://www.sciowa.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109082038/http://www.sciowa.org/ |archive-date=November 9, 2011 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |website=Sciowa.org}}</ref>
* [[State Historical Society of Iowa]]
* [[Terrace Hill]] – Official residence of the governor of Iowa
* [[Henry Wallace House|Wallace House Museum]]
* [[World Food Prize]] Hall of Laureates

===Cuisine===
* [[Tasty Tacos]]