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SUMMARY:Social Saturday: Monster Mash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Des Moines Art Center’s October Social Saturday event: Monster Mash! Enjoy crafts in the Art School studios\, Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble\, a scavenger hunt\, a guided tour\, spooky storytime\, treats in the Art Center Café\, and so much more. \nWe invite you to dress for the season and come in costume!\nPlease dress appropriately for a family friendly event. Consider safety and security when choosing your outfit. Avoid tails\, wings\, costume props or inflatable elements that could accidentally damage artwork as you walk through the galleries. Costume masks and replica weapons are not allowed. Our security team has the right to refuse any costume entering the museum. \nSchedule of Events:\n11:15 – 11:30 am | Spooky Storytime (all ages)\nLevitt Auditorium\n1 pm | Guided Tour (all ages)\nMeet in the Macomber Lobby\n1:30 pm | Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble\nThe Des Moines Community Playhouse’s Final Act Ensemble brings ghosts\, witches\, murder\, and mystery to life in a Halloween performance inspired by the golden age of radio. *Please note: This program may not be suitable for young children.\nLevitt Auditorium \nDrop-in Activities (11 am – 2 pm):\nMuseum Galleries \n\nFind the Social Saturday interactive Art Cart in the galleries.\nComplete a scavenger hunt in the galleries and return your findings to the front desk for a small prize.\n\n\nMacomber Lobby \n\nEnjoy the Art Center’s Paint-n-Play station.\n\n\nArt School Studios \n\nExplore creativity and your inner artist! Free drawing available in the studio space\, as well as a unique Social Saturday: Monster Mash activity with jack-o’-lanterns and monster hand-puppets.\n\n\nArt Center Café\n \n\nStop by for a sit-down lunch\, a delicious pastry\, and a full coffee and tea menu. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the café. Be sure to grab a special  la mie monster cookie for Social Saturday: Monster Mash!\n\nMuseum Shop \n\nBrowse the Museum Shop to find gifts and souvenirs. Art Center members receive a  10% discount in the Museum Shop. Don’t miss the clearance section or the $10 and under table!\n\nSee our special exhibitions! \n\n“Elle Pérez: La Despedida” (A. H. Blank Gallery)\n“Artists on Fire” (John Brady Print Gallery)\n“Valentin Noujaïm: La Défense” (Pamela Bass-Bookey and Harry Bookey Gallery)\n\nSocial Saturdays occur at the Des Moines Art Center on the second Saturday of the month. This event is free to attend\, and no registration is required. Social Saturdays will be documented with photography. \nFor programs in Levitt Auditorium:\nWe strive to provide live captioning for all events offered in Levitt Auditorium. Due to interpreter shortages throughout Iowa\, American Sign Language interpretation is only available upon request. ASL and other accommodation requests can be made by emailing jfeatherstone@desmoinesartcenter.org. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. \n \nSupport is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council\, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. \n   
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/social-saturday-monster-mash/
LOCATION:Des Moines Art Center\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Programs,Family Programs
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SUMMARY:Fright Night with Final Act Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Fright Night at the Art Center! The Des Moines Community Playhouse’s Final Act Ensemble brings ghosts\, witches\, murder\, and mystery to life in a Halloween performance inspired by the golden age of radio. \nThe evening features three chilling tales: “The Woman Who Wouldn’t Die\,” in which a man begins to suspect his wife may be a witch burned more than 200 years ago; a spooky story of stranded teenagers\, a possible dead body\, and a mysterious stranger; and “The Moonlit Road\,” Ambrose Bierce’s classic tale about a man who discovers the terrifying truth behind his mother’s murder. \nFor nearly 20 years\, the Final Act Ensemble—a company of older adult actors—has performed polished old-time radio shows throughout the Des Moines area. This production features live acting\, music\, and sound effects. \nFree; no registration required. Run time: approximately 50 minutes. \nPlease note: This program may not be suitable for younger children. The stories include death\, murder\, supernatural themes\, eerie music\, and spooky sound effects. Although portions of the performance are humorous\, some children may find the program frightening. 
URL:https://desmoinesartcenter.org/event/fright-night-with-final-act-ensemble/
LOCATION:Levitt Auditorium\, 4700 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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