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Sunday, April 17,
Reframing Racial Justice in Creative Communities: Jordan W. Brooks Mainframe Studios, Des Moines, at 5 p.m., Free
Mainframe Studios and the Des Moines chapter of SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) present the final event in their four-part speaker series, Reframing Racial Justice in Creative Communities. Jordan W. Brooks serves as director for Equity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Student Success at Iowa State University College of Design. He is also a visual artist working in illustration and murals, and he offers coaching and workshops in team building, DEI initiatives and more through his company KNWSLF. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. There will be a cash bar and complimentary snacks. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Community Connections Saturday, April 9 at 10 a.m. Union
Saturday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Park Spring Egg Hunt, Heritage
Lemon Trail Ride, Exile Brewing
Carousel, Des Moines, Free
Company, Des Moines, $25
Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m.
Thursday-Monday, April 21-25.
Gallery Talk for Modern Concepts
Planned Parenthood Book Sale,
w/Jeff Fleming, Des Moines Art
Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des
Center, Des Moines, Free
Moines, Free-$20
Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m. Opening Reception: Chris Vance, Moberg Gallery, Des Moines, Free