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March 17, 2022 by admin in Events

January – Best of Des Moines Party

One doesn’t have to look far to find Best of Des Moines certificates proudly displayed in businesses across central Iowa. Winning a category from the votes of CITYVIEW readers is a major honor for the people, places and events of the metro.  With that in mind, we decided to throw

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March 17, 2021 by Shane in Events

January – Fire & Ice

Fire & Ice is a winter pub crawl at Valley Junction area establishments. With your paid admission, attendees receive 10 drink tickets to sample winter specialty drinks at participating bars and restaurants. There are also hockey-themed games and TONS of prizes. Bring your friends, try new drinks and shop local

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August 26, 2020 by Shane in Events

February – Chocolate Walk

Like chocolate? Like chocolate drinks? Then you’ll love this event! With event admission, attendees will receive 10 drink tickets that can be redeemed for sample cocktails at participating venues. Attendees will also be provided tickets for chocolate dessert samples at participating retail stores. View official event website at chocolatewalk.dmcityview.com

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August 26, 2019 by Shane in Events

June – Summer Stir

CITYVIEW’s summer traveling cocktail party in the Des Moines’ East Village. This event started in 2013 as a relaxed opportunity to visit many great establishments in the early evening and sample their signature Summer Stir drinks. With event admission, participants will receive 10 tickets to use to sample drinks at any

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March 17, 2018 by Shane in Events

July – Summer Stir

CITYVIEW’s summer traveling cocktail party in the Des Moines’ Historic Court District. This event started in 2013 as a relaxed opportunity to visit many great establishments in the early evening and sample their signature Summer Stir drinks. With event admission, participants will receive 10 tickets to use to sample drinks at

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March 17, 2016 by admin in Events

September – Wine & Whiskey Walk

Capitalizing on the popularity of wine and whiskey, CITYVIEW began a celebration of the drinks starting in 2008 with samplings from a variety of locations at West Glen Town Center.  Attendees of the event purchase a punch card, which allows them to sample unique whiskey drinks and wines from many

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August 26, 2015 by Shane in Events

November – People Who Made a Difference

Thank you for supporting the business leaders who make our community great. This is a feel-good event honoring business leaders in the metro who have made a positive impact in our community. Most sponsorship options would include ad space in the November issue of CITYVIEW. Nominations can be made at

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