Date

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Event Details

We are excited to introduce a brand-new culinary experience: Joe and Christina Logsdon’s Dinner With Friends series! Be our guest as Joe and Christina gather around the table with friends for a lighthearted evening of laughter, conversation, and live music in the cozy setting of the Art Center Café.

To “kick” things off, soccer star and guest chef Israel Vargas will feature some of our favorite dishes from 2025 with a Reflection Dinner and live music by the John Krantz Duo. Prepared in a minimal, modern, and elegant style that reflects his own method of cooking, Vargas’ menu complements the aesthetic of the Art Center Café, designed by Richard Meier. This four-course menu includes cocktails, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages.

$100/person; all-inclusive.

Other Upcoming Dates:
January 29: Spanish Tapas Dinner with Kelly Baum; $100/person; all-inclusive
February 12: In the Company of Love Dinner with Lucy Shay Solarz; $125/person; all-inclusive
February 26: Levantine Dinner (Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine) with Rick Lozier; $100/person; all-inclusive

Reservations are required. Tickets include a four-course meal, beverages, and gratuity. First seating begins at 5 pm and seating ends at 6:15 pm. Call 515.271.0313 or email cafe@desmoinesartcenter.org to reserve your seat and arrival time. Please share any dietary restrictions when making your reservation. Limited capacity.

Photo by Rick Lozier.

Location

The Art Center Café
4700 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312 United States

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