Performing Tour
There is so much to experience with your group in Greater Des Moines! Our affordable, centrally located, safe city has hundreds of hotel options, restaurants, and a variety of entertainment choices including world-class attractions and events. We’re excited to welcome your student group to Greater Des Moines!
PUBLIC PERFORMING VENUES
Adventureland Park
3200 Adventureland Drive, Altoona Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Carol Ketterer, (515) 266 - 2121
Ashby Park or Pete Crivaro Park
3200 38th Street, Des Moines (Ashby), 1012 E 14th Street, Des Moines
Des Moines Parks & Rec
Performing Season: Spring
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: (515) 237 - 1386
Blank Park Zoo
7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines Performing Season: Spring/Fall
Days Available: Any day
Contact: Alex Payne, (515) 285 - 4722
The Atrium at Capital Square
400 Locust Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekdays
Contact: Carrie Neal, (515) 282 - 5505
CapitalSquare.Frontdesk@Ryancompanies.com
Historic Valley Junction City Hall
217 5th Street, West Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Weekends
Contact: Larry Kaster, (515) 222 - 3642
Iowa Wolves
730 3rd St, Des Moines
Performing Season: Fall through beginning of Spring (November to March)
Days Available: Specific
Contact: Emily Howe, (515) 564 - 8550
Iowa State Fair
E 30th & E University Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Summer
Days Available: August
Contact: Mindy Williamson, (515) 262 - 3111
Iowa State Capitol
E 9th Street & Grand Avenue, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Specific
Contact: (515) 281 - 5591
RETIREMENT FACILITIES
Immanuel Deerfield Assisted Living
13731 Hickman Road, Urbandale
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: (515) 267 - 0438
Des Moines VA Medical Center
3600 30th Street, Des Moines
Performing Season: Spring/Fall/Christmas
Days Available: Any day
Contact: VHACIHVoluntary@va.gov
PERFORMING CLINICS
Have your group perform their music and be critiqued by world- renowned performers in a one- hour clinic. Contact these professors from Drake University for further information.
CHORAL
Dr. Eric Barnum, Director of Choral Activities
(515) 271-2841
eric.barnum@drake.edu
ORCHESTRA
Dr. Hector Aguero, Director of Orchestral Studies
(515) 271-2244
hector.aguero@drake.edu
BAND
Dr. Vince Kenney, Assistant Director of Bands
(515) 271-2323 & (515) 271-2189
vincent.kenney@drake.edu
For more information, contact:
Heather Ashton
Event Experience Manager
(515) 699-3454
heather@catchdesmoines.com