Grant Awes
Majoring in Advertising at Iowa State University // Groundswell Master // Avid in all things Social Media // Broad music, film, and food Connoisseur!

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Bawte is launching and we want you to come celebrate with us. We are still searching out the right venue, but plan to do some really cool stuff. As details emerge I will make sure to keep this updated.

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Bawte Launch Party

Big City Burgers and Greens · Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 5-10:00pm
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Next Week

Buy in advance via tikly & save some money: https://tickets.tikly.co/-/event/481

Over the last 19 years, Nadas frontmen Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith have skillfully mixed country, rock, alternative, and indie with flawless songwriting and catchy melodies for a crowd-pleasing experience. Recently, Butterworth & Walsmith welcomed...
The Nadas on the River

Simon Estes Amphitheater · Friday, June 1, 2012, 8-11:00pm
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Next Month

The Iowa Brewers Guild presents the Iowa Craft Brew Festival on Saturday, June 16 from 1:00-5:00pm on the Locust St. Bridge in downtown Des Moines.

The event will feature more than 25 Iowa breweries and 100+ craft beers, along with a host of regional and national micro-brews. Craft beer lovers will enjoy unlimited beer samplings, live music, food,...
Iowa Craft Brew Festival

Downtown locust bridge · Saturday, June 16, 2012, 1-5:00pm
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Been there, done that

Last Week

It’s here! After incubating Change the past few months in our nest atop the Liberty Building, BitMethod is finally ready to deliver a bouncing new baby point of sale system to Mars Cafe. Not only are we celebrating the birth of a new product, but we're also turning three. This means there will be lots of cake!

Change is a point of sale...
Change's Debut / BitMethod's Birthday Bash

Mars Cafe · Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm
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Last Month

April 9th

Fun.

w/
Sleeper Agent

Blue Moose Tap House
Doors 6pm
all ages

This show is Soldout.
Fun. at Blue Moose Tap House SOLD OUT

Blue Moose Tap House 211 Iowa Avenue · Monday, April 9, 2012, 7-10:00pm
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March 2012

The Leo Mores Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is hosting the Region 7 Spring Conference on the Iowa State University Campus.

The conference kicks off with a welcome reception from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Olde Main Brewing Co. and Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ames, Iowa.

Saturday is packed full of sessions that will help...
SPJ Region 7 Spring Conference

Iowa State University Memorial Union · March 30-31, 2012, 7-5:00pm
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JackUp is an intense four-hour meetup that brings together flapjack experts and aficionados to discuss the latest advances in flapjackery.

In celebration of our 3rd anniversary as a leader in all things flapjack, Saturday Mfg. is proud to host the first ever conference devoted to this vital subject.
JackUp: Worldwide Flapjack Syruposium

Saturday Mfg. (1717 Ingersoll Ave. #121) · Thursday, March 15, 2012, 5-9:00pm
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Make 2012 the year you achieve your biggest branding, sales and profit goals! The fifth annual EntreFest! conference will highlight the thriving world of entrepreneurship in Iowa. For most entrepreneurs, the journey is never over as they continue to grow, overcome obstacles and set new goals and priorities. EntreFest! is a two-day conference...
EntreFest! Conference for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center · March 8-9, 2012
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$15 buffet style lunch
Sponsor Verizon Wireless/ Shock City Cellular

Chance to win a Motorola Xoom!!

Speakers: Geoff Wood-COO of Silcon Prairie News, Charise Flynn-COO of Dwolla, Jake Kerber-Founder of Locusic

RSVP at http://wdmchamber.org/event-registration.php
Tech Start-Ups New View Luncheon

Embassy Club West · Thursday, March 1, 2012, 11:30am-1:00pm
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February 2012

Sure, Groundhog Day is a nationally anticipated holiday but we're out to show that even Prairie dogs can get in on the action.

We'll celebrate more than a shadow at this Silicon Prairie News meetup with Hatchlings. Join us for drinks and quality conversation as we see what the next 6 weeks of the season holds for us on the Silicon...
Silicon Prairie News Meetup with Hatchlings

Raccoon River Brewing Company · Thursday, February 2, 2012, 5-7:00pm
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Hop on your snow bike and head down the High Trestle Trail (or drive over) for the best tacos around courtesy of https://www.facebook.com/Tacopocalypse!!
Winter Taco Ride

Flat Tire Lounge · Thursday, February 2, 2012, 4:30-10:00pm
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January 2012

Des Moines area bands!
Come learn about Locusic and how you can be a part of it.

Locusic staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Bring your laptop (or a thumb drive with your songs, photos, etc. or your CD's) and we can walk you through setting up a free account and uploading your music.

For all local band members that...
Locusic Upload Party

The House Of Bricks · Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 7-10:00pm
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The Iowa Startup Fair is your chance to learn more about innovation happening close to home. Everyone should attend, whether you are with a business that likes to "buy local," a student looking for an internship, or just an average Joe who is curious about what's happening in burgeoning Des Moines tech scene. The event is free and...
Iowa Startup Fair

317 6th Avenue, Fifth Floor, Des Moines, IA · Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 3-6:00pm
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Last Year

We're releasing our next big project and celebrating 1 year of Dwolla. What a ride it's been :)
Dwolla Dwolla - 1 year anniversary party + icing on the cake

Vaudeville Mews · Thursday, December 15, 2011, 5:30-8:30pm
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Details for the DECEMBER Ames I.T. Collaborative are up!
Protecting Your Company’s IP Assets: Lessons in Increasing the Value of Your Company Through Intellectual Property

Emily E. Harris, attorney, Davis Brown Law Firm
Attend the December Ames I.T. Collaborative

Iowa State University Research Park · Thursday, December 8, 2011, 12:00pm
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For a second consecutive year, the crew at Saturday MFG have invited us in a few days before Thanksgiving to see their digs and talk startups. Join us! You know it will be awesome.
Thanksgiving edition of Startup Drinks, hosted by Saturday MFG

Saturday Mfg. · Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 5:30-7:30pm
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So, here's the idea/experiment:

Everybody seems to be going to parties and bars lately and devicing it all up instead of talking to people. So, let's throw a party where all you can do it device it up, but instead of using it to get away from the party, it's how you actually interact with people at the party – text, chatroom,...
iParty - Let's Party With Devices, Not Voices (+ Silent Disco)

TBD · November 18-19, 2011, 9pm-2:00am
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Tuesday, November 15 -- 8pm (Doors at 7:30)

Har Mar Superstar:
www.facebook.com/harmarsuperstar
Har Mar Superstar was born ten years ago, when Tillmann was living in Minneapolis, playing guitar-based indie rock. The Har Mar idea, he says, was “a reaction to boring indie rock and how people were taking themselves way too seriously, and any aspect...
Har Mar Superstar w/ Lane Weaver and Campbell DeSousa

The Maintenance Shop · Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 8-11:00pm
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www.crossroadsmidwest.com

CONFERENCE - $30

Expand Your Mind
Check out Crossroads next week with two days packed with over 30 seminars and panels speaking around the theme “Challenge Drive Change.”

Featured Learning Tracks
We have a great seminar line-up with beneficial information for all attendees. From facing change to raising money,...
Crossroads Entertainment Conference & Music Showcase

Des Moines: Vaudeville Mews; 4th Street Theatre; Des Moines Partnership; Des Moines Library; Dos Rios; The Lift · November 10-11, 2011
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Locusic is about to launch in Des Moines!

Come celebrate an exciting tech startup in Iowa.
Five great local bands.
Door prizes and giveaways all night.
No cover charge.

Bands include:
Obsidian's Dream
The River Monks
Angle
Faded Pearl
Only
Des Moines Launches Locusic

Bombay Bicycle Club · October 22-23, 2011, 7pm-2:00am
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Locusic launch party/concert featuring Faded Pearl!

Locusic is a new on-line music service that promotes local artists (think Pandora, but local artists only)...it's gonna be awesome!!!

Faded Pearl has been collaborating with Locusic for a while now as they get started. Let's continue our support by coming out to see Faded Pearl with...
Faded Pearl @Locusic Launch Party

Bombay Bicycle Club · October 22-23, 2011, 7pm-1:00am
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We'll officially kick off Thinc Iowa 2011 at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 20 with the Thinc Iowa Opening Party presented by T8 Webware at the Des Moines Social Club (400 Walnut St.)

This party will be the first chance for attendees and local community members to mix and mingle with other conference- and party-goers, including our slate of...
Thinc Iowa Opening Party presented by T8 Webware

Des Moines Social Club · Thursday, October 20, 2011, 8-11:00pm
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The DSM: SUSHIBOMB II presented by Lessing-Flynn, is a local sushi event that celebrates the amazing sushi talent and passion for sushi in Des Moines. This event includes local restaurant sushi chefs and sponsors from around the area working together to create an experience that will have locals craving for more.

Attendees are able to do the...
DSM: SUSHIBOMB II

Salisbury House and Gardens · Sunday, September 25, 2011, 1-5:00pm
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If you made it to last month's inaugural TechBrew at Dublin Bay, you know what a great turn out we had and perhaps you've even heard of some of the amazing connections that occurred as a result. The September Ames TechBrew is just around the corner and promises to be even better. Join us Thursday, September 22 at Dublin Bay at 5 p.m. for...
Attend the September TechBrew!

Dublin Bay Pub · Thursday, September 22, 2011, 5:00pm
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It's time for another Dwolla Meetup and Startup Party!

We're going to be making a few big Dwolla announcements and releasing some new products.

We have also asked a few local startups to come present their company at the event. Come meet local builders, founders, and other tech lovers.

We'll also be releasing a new T Shirt :)...
Dwolla Meetup & Startup Celebration

Americana · Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 6-9:00pm
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Drinking an Iowa Beer at the Iowa State Fair only makes sense. The first annual Iowa Craft Beer Tent will take place August 11th-21st at the Iowa State Fair. We will be located in a large tent behind the Giant Slide on Rock Island (the main North South road). The tent will feature over 12 breweries and 36 beers on tap. We will offer pint...
Iowa Craft Beer Tent

Iowa Craft Beer Tent - Iowa State Fairgrounds · August 11-21, 2011
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Market Day is an indie craft market: our vendors craft -- but they don't make your grandma's crafts. At Market Day, shoppers find screenprinted posters and tees, postcards of monsters, stenciled paintings of mermaids, kawaii earrings, macabre pottery, and more. And? We’ve got our share of vintage housewares, clothing and jewelry, too.
Market Day - July 30

Des Moines Social Club · Saturday, July 30, 2011, 9am-2:00pm
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Some of us need at least one cup of coffee before attempting to form a coherent sentence in the morning. Get your caffeine fix and more at the first monthly Social Media Club Breakfast.

Get you most important meal of the day (and some coffee), bring your business cards and your smiling face for some early bird networking.

Palmers will be...
Social Media Club Breakfast

Palmer's Deli & Market - Ingersoll Location · Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 7-8:30am
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Grant Awes
Majoring in Advertising at Iowa State University // Groundswell Master // Avid in all things Social Media // Broad music, film, and food Connoisseur!

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Grant Awes
Majoring in Advertising at Iowa State University // Groundswell Master // Avid in all things Social Media // Broad music, film, and food Connoisseur!