Where: State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, downtown
Website: www.iowahistory.org
Date: Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 - Thursday Feb 11, 2010
Time: All day
Admission: Free
Description:  A museum exhibition that focuses on the ties between Abraham Lincoln & Iowa is hitting the road as part of a new program from the State Historical Society of Iowa. "History on the Move" is a first-of-its-kind venture for the society. Contained in a 32-foot-long semi-trailer, the rolling museum will visit schools around Iowa in conjunction with a play about Lincoln produced by the Old Creamery Theater of Amana. The exhibit will call attention to the connections binding Lincoln, Iowa & the Union Pacific Railroad through time.

Where: Des Moines Public Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, downtown
Website: www.dmpl.org
Date: Tuesday Feb 9, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
Description:  Saxophonist Ray blue's historical perspective of jazz traces the experiences of musicians who expressed their art and earned their lively hood living both at home and in other countries. Blue performs in numerous jazz festivals and has worked with dozens of jazz greats including Steve Turre, John Gilmore, Eddie Henderson, Benny Powell, Larry Willis, Gary Bartz, Clifford Adams, The Sun Ra Arkestra and The Cotton Club All Stars.

Where: State Historical Museum, 600 E Locust Street, downtown
Website: www.iowahistory.org
Date: Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 - Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Time: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tues-Sat; Noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: Free
Description:  “The Dolls of Japan: Shapes of Prayer, Embodiments of Love is sponsored by The Japan Foundation. Japanese dolls reflect the customs of Japan and the aspirations of its people, possess distinctive regional attributes, and over the centuries have developed in many diverse forms. Dolls also provide a showcase for traditional Japanese craft products, such as textiles.

The setting is April 23, 1961, when a 38-year old Judy Garland performed at Carnegie Hall in what the New York Times called "the concert of the century". Woven into her concert performance are memories from her past. Her family, husbands, friends, costars & critics appear in flashbacks, bringing the star's story to vivid life. Each of the show's 25 songs map Judy's journey from poverty in Minnesota to Hollywood stardom.

Website: www.brentonplaza.com
Date: Friday Nov 20, 2009 - Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Time: varies - see website
Where: Brenton Skating Plaza, 520 Robert D. Ray Drive, downtown
Admission: varies - see website
Description:  Skating lessons, birthday parties, freestyle ice time & broomball league. The rink may be closed to the public due to weather conditions, special events & private rentals. For the most up to date information, please call or visit our website.