Ankeny and Des Moines Metro Events, When and Where: Santa's North Pole Village, ‘STOMP’, Chicago, Kathy Griffin, Kenny Rogers

There’s plenty to do in Ankeny in the days ahead, and if you want to travel into to Des Moines and around the metro, there’s plenty to do there, too.

Here are some selected events, with a full list of Des Moines metro events available here.

31st Annual Santa's North Pole Village Craft Show

One of the most popular craft shows in Iowa features hand-crafted items such as jewelry, furniture, clothing and holiday decor. About 300 crafters and vendors in attendance at this event, from fine art crafters to jewelry, candle makers and more. 

The event will be held at Northview, Parkview and Prairie Ridge middle schools, and admission to the event is $5. Local organizations will provide meals and drinks and a shuttle will take you from location to location all day for only a dollar.

Leaf Collection Days

Leaf Collection Days will continue this weekend and will run through Sunday, November 18. The designated site for leaf collection is the Prairie Ridge Family Aquatic Center, located at 1220 N.W. Prairie Ridge Dr.

City crews will assist residents from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Leaves collected in yard waste bags are permitted, and may be disposed in the containers provided. Plastic bags and other containers shall be removed by the resident following leaf disposal.

METRO

“Evil Dead: The Musical”: Based on the ‘80s cult classic films, this show unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into demons, boy fights until dawn to survive.
Stoner Theater, Civic Center of Des Moines
Nov. 1-11
Cost: $27.50 to $32.50
Tickets

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Iowa Artists 2012 Print: An exhibition of recent print-based work by artists living and working in Iowa. The exhibition will be on view in the Print Gallery and Blank One Gallery.
Des Moines Art Center
Now through Jan. 5, regular museum hours
Free

44 Plays for 44 Presidents: A chronological, biographical survey of the lives and presidencies of each of the 44 men who have held the office so far. Their mistakes and successes are celebrated, beginning with George Washington's perfection to the grim onset of the Civil War and arriving at a polarized America.
Des Moines Social Club, Kirkwood Hotel
7:30 p.m Nov. 1-3
Cost: $20

UPCOMING

The Amazing Kreskin: "Even now I know what you are thinking!"
Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m.
Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines.
Tickets.

“STOMP”: The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with rhythm.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, 2 p.m.; Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Chicago: The group has record sales of 100 million, 21 Top 10 singles, 5 consecutive Number One albums, 11 Number One Singles and 5 Gold singles. Their hits include: “Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” “Saturday In The Park,”  and “Wishing You Were Here.”
Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347

Annual Tree Lighting Event: Come to the Amphitheater for a live performance by Flipside, followed by Santa's arrival, tree lighting and fireworks.
Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines
Nov. 16, 6 p.m.
Free.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: The smash hit Broadway musical is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. Dazzling production numbers include "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 20 and 21, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets.

Kenny Rogers Hits and Christmas Show: Blending sets of timeless hits and Christmas favorites, the man known as "The Gambler" has sold over 120 million albums, Kenny Rogers offers a memorable, warm and fun Christmas event for the entire family.
The Civic Center, Des Moines
Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets.

“Triple Espresso - A Highly Caffeinated Comedy”: — Tells the rags-to-rags story of Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell and Bobby Bean, an aspiring comedy trio whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in four minutes of magnificent failure on national television.
Temple Theater, Des Moines
7:30 pm. Tuesdays through Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays Nov. 27 through Jan. 6
Tickets

An Evening With Kathy Griffin: Two-time Emmy winner, NY Times bestselling author, Grammy nominee, and 2009′s GLAAD Vanguard recipient Kathy Griffin has been making audiences laugh for years discussing Hollywood gossip and celebrity blunders.
Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State University, Ames
Tickets: Call (515) 294-3347

“War Horse”: As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France, where he's soon caught up in enemy fire. But Albert cannot forget Joey and he embarks on a treacherous mission to bring him home.
Civic Center of Des Moines
Dec. 11-17
Tickets.